June 6, 1991
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1991 IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 201 BELVEIW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA 71446 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. McRae.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. McKee.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to dispense and approve the minutes of May 7, 1991.
On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to rescind the resignation submitted by Mrs. Regina Kees, teacher, West Leesville Elementary.
On motion of Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to approve the attached list of Sabbatical Leaves:
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On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to change the Sabbatical Leave time for Mr. Mark Parker, teacher, Anacoco High School, from Fall 1991 to Spring 1992.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve the attached list of requests for Leaves Without Pay.
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At this time Superintendent Hinson and the Board recognized and presented a certificate to Dr. Chanh Vinh for his outstanding contributions to the special children of this Parish. Dr. Vinh and his wife have purchased equipment for special classes for the Preschool Center. The Vinhs have also volunteered many hours of service to several programs in the Vernon Parish school system.
Mrs. Tammy Fletcher, teacher, Pickering Elementary, addressed the Board relative to her views on children who have day care in the home environment as opposed to children who are kept in day care centers. Mrs. Fletcher is a Master Teacher at Pickering Elementary, and based her views on her experiences teaching Kindergarten children and her own children.
Jeanette Moses, Supervisor, addressed the Board relative to the recent scores received on the CAT, LEAP and the GEE testing of Vernon Parish students. Superintendent Hinson stated that Vernon Parish students have continued to excel in all areas. He further stated that Vernon Parish teachers are doing an outstanding job in the classroom.
Mr. Bill Endris, Director of Finance, addressed the Board concerning refinancing of District 16 school bonds (Ward One.) See attached.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to refinance District 16 school bonds.
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Mr. Endris gave a report on the school board self insurance plan and explained the necessary need to raise premiums.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to appoint Mr. Norman Beason as Principal of Anacoco High School for a one year contract.
On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to advertise for an Assistant Principal for Hornbeck High School. Application deadline is June 28, 1991, at 3:30 p.m.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to approve a loan from General Fund to Headstart 1991 in the amount of $10,000.00.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to advertise for bids for the completion of the Anacoco School building project. Bids to be received July 11, 1991, at 10:00 a.m.
On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to open bids received for the sale and removal of a building at Hornbeck High School.
BIDDER AMOUNT
Brenda Montiel $350.00
On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to reject the bid received on the building at Hornbeck.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded Mr. Porter, the Board voted to open bids received for garbage collection:
BIDDER AMOUNT
BFI NO BID
J RAX AND ASSO. A. $21,492.64
B. $25,791.18
WASTE MANAGEMENT A. $8,598.00
B. $8,352.00
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to take the garbage collection bids under advisement and refer to the following committee:
Mr. Bobby Moss
Mr. Bill Endris
Mr. Dowden
Superintendent Hinson
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to open bids received for playground equipment for Headstart.
BIDDER AMOUNT
D & A ASSOCIATES $6,898 PER UNIT
JACK BROWN & ASSO $6,550.00 PER UNIT
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to take under advisement the bids received for playground equipment for Headstart and refer the bids to the following committee:
Brenda Bealer
Mr. Moss
Mr. Endris
Superintendent Hinson
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to accept all low bids where specifications were met on general supply bids.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to approve the 1991-92 Personnel Evaluation Plan as submitted by Dr. Monk.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, 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 convey their heartfelt sympathies to Mrs. Bernadine Lacaze Presley in the recent death of her husband, Mr. Homer Presley,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Presley is a retired teacher from Evans School and Mr. and Mrs. Presley have been life long supporters of this school system, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Presley and her family.
On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, 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 record with grief and sadness the recent death of Mrs. Ruby Bolton, wife of retired bus operator, Mr. John Bolton, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board requests that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to the Bolton family along with condolences from the Vernon Parish School Board.
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adjourn until June 11, 1991.
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PHILIP L. GUNN, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SUPERINTENDENT
JUNE 6, 1991