August 6, 1991
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON August 6, 1991, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 201 Belveiw Road, Leesville, LA President Gunn called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:
ALL PRESENT
There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. Murphy O'Banion, Ward Four.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. B.R. Harvey, Ward Five.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of July 23, 1991.
On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to approve the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Berry, the Board voted to approve the attached list of new employees:
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On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to approve the attached list of school transfers:
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Mr. Joe Pope, Supervisor, presented a "Critical Thinking" skill for the Board. This brief program was part of a workshop that Mr. Pope presented to teachers.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to authorize Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Superintendent, to sign for P.L. 874 and P.L. 815 application funding.
Mr. Bill Endris addressed the Board and presented information on millage rates for each district. On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to adopt the attached list of millage rates for all school districts.
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On recommendation of Mr. Endris, Director of Finance, and on motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to make the following student insurance policies:
a. Voluntary for all students
b. School day option
c. 24 hour coverage option
d. Athletes, band, cheerleaders coverage for events only
It was noted that student insurance is a secondary coverage and that in the past athletes, band, cheerleaders were covered on the 24 hour plan, however, will now be covered during the event only.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to enter into a Prescription Drug Program with the Vernon Parish School Board Group Hospitalization Program.
There is no premium cost to employees or the Vernon Parish School Board. This program is for maintenance drugs only and they will be purchased through mail order. For generic drugs there will be no cost and for name brand drugs, there will be a one-prescription cost of $10.00. The balance of extra costs will be covered by the insurance company. There is no deductible for this program.
On recommendation of Dr. Monk, Calendar Committee Chairman, and the Committee and on motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to modify the school calendar for 1991-92 to add Memorial Day as a school holiday and change the first six week reporting period.
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On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to approve the following loans from General Fund:
a. Migrant '92 $5,000.00
b. Chapter I '92 $20,000.00
c. 94-142 '92 $20,000.00
d. JTPA-Pals '92 $2,000.00
e. 94-142 '91 $25,000.00
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to adopt the attached resolution relative to the Minimum Foundation Program:
RESOLUTION ATTACHED
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to adopt the following Intergovernmental Agreement for a Minimum Foundation Commission.
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Superintendent Hinson asked that the Board review a Curriculum Coordinator, Level II, job description. Mr. Hinson asked that the Board consider advertising for this position at the August 8, 1991 school board meeting.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to change the August 13, 1991 school board meeting to August 8, 1991 at 10:00 a.m.
Col. Chester Davis, Garrison Commander of Fort Polk, reported that changes in realignment in troops at Fort Polk will take place tentatively in September 1992.
Dr. Monk and Superintendent Hinson, expressed their concerns in relation to the time-table changes in Fort Polk that correlate with the Minimum Foundation Program and Impact Aid funding.
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 Board wish to send condolences to Mr. Willard Magee, in the recent death of his wife, Mildred,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Magee was a former lunchroom cook for the Vernon Parish School Board, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board requests that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent the Mageefamily along with sincere sympathies to this bereaved family.
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to adjourn until Thursday, August 8, 1991.
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PHILIP L. GUNN, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
AUGUST 6, 1991