MAY 7, 1991
LEESVILLE, LA 71446
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA, CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON MAY 7, 1991 AT 5:00 P.M. in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 201 Belview Road, Leesville, LA President Gunn called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:
PHILIP L. GUNN, PRESIDENT
WALLACE MCRAE, VICE PRESIDENT
GERALD BURNS
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR.
MARK SMITH
BETTY WESTERCHIL
T.B. PORTER
CAROLYN G. WILLIAMS
ARVIL HARVEY
MURPHY O'BANION
B.R. HARVEY
BENARD MCKEE
There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. B.R. Harvey, Ward Five.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Wallace McRae, Wards Six and Eight.
Superintendent Hinson read the attached Call Notice:
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At this time Superintendent Hinson and the Board recognized and presented a plaque to Mr. T.L. "Sonny" Berry, Civilian Aid to the U.S. Army for the state of Louisiana, and thanked him for his efforts in education in Vernon Parish.
Superintendent Hinson and the Board presented to Sheriff Frank Howard a plaque in appreciation for outstanding work with the D.A.R.E. program. Those on the Sheriff's team are Archie Martin, Thad Bailes, A.J. Smith and Leesville City Police officer, Frank Rock. This program is fully funded by the Vernon Parish Sheriff's office.
Superintendent Hinson introduced Mr. Stan Powell, Northwestern State University Staff Study Committee member. Mr. Powell reported that Dr. Bobby Alost and his staff will prepare a staff study of the Vernon Parish Central Office and will have the results at the end of June 1991.
Dr. Larry Monk presented to Mr. Rufus Goins a plaque for successful completion of the SPUR program at Rosepine Elementary School.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to name the attached list of school employees:
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On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to approve an extended sick leave request for Mr. Stanley Hunter, teacher, Leesville High School, for the remainder of the school year.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to approve the attached list of sabbatical leave requests:
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On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to advertise for a Principal for Anacoco High School for a one year contract. Application deadline will be May 31, 1991, at 4:30 p.m.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to open bids received for general supplies.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to refer the general supply bids to committee for a recommendation for acceptance according to specifications and low bids.
On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to advertise for bids for garbage and trash pickup. Bids to be received June 6, 1991.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to advertise for bids for playground equipment for Headstart. Bids to be received June 6, 1991.
Superintendent Hinson addressed item #14 concerning proposed Policy #1. Motion was made by Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, that the Board Table the adoption of proposed Policy #1. Roll call vote was taken:
TABLE ITEM #14:
GERALD BURNS YES
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR. YES
PHILIP GUNN YES
MARK SMITH NO
BETTY WESTERCHIL NO
CAROLYN WILLIAMS NO
T.B. PORTER NO
ARVIL HARVEY YES
MURPHY O'BANION YES
B.R. HARVEY YES
WALLACE MCRAE NO
BENARD MCKEE YES
The totals on the roll call vote were:
YES 7
NO 5
The motion passed to table item #14 concerning proposed Policy #1. COPY OF POLICY ATTACHED
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to approve the 1992 Migrant Project Application.
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On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to approve the 1992 Chapter I Project Application.
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Mr. B.R. Harvey expressed his appreciation to Judge Tekkle of Rapides Parish for his donation of drama books to the library at Pitkin High School.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to express their appreciation to all Vernon Parish teachers on their national day of recognition.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to send their sincere heartfelt sorrows and sympathy to Bobby and Cheryl Craft in the recent death of their grandson, little Aaron Austin Fletcher, and
WHEREAS, the Board expresses their love to this special family and prays for comfort for them.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Aaron's parents and sister, Liz, Doug and Ashley Fletcher, and to his grandparents and great grandparents along with sincere condolences.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School wish to express their heartfelt sympathies to the family of Mrs. Rosie Paddy, retired lunchroom worker from Ward One, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Paddy was a loyal and dedicated employee, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board requests that their condolences be sent to her family, Mrs. Phyllis Austin.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to authorize the President and Secretary to pay claims as approved by the claims committee.
There being further business, on motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to adjourn.
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PHILIP L. GUNN, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
MAY 7, 1991