November 12, 1991

THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON NOVEMBER 12, 1991, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 201 Belview 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

MURPHY O'BANION

B.R. HARVEY

BENARD MCKEE

ABSENT:               ARVIL HARVEY, ILLNESS IN THE FAMILY

There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.

The meeting was opened in prayer by Mrs. Carolyn Williams, Ward Two, Hornbeck.

The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. T.B. Porter, Ward Two, Anacoco.

Superintendent Hinson read the attached call notice:

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On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of October 8, 1991.

On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:

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On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:

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On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to make the attached school transfer:

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At this time Superintendent Hinson and the Board recognized the following groups of students:

                MS READ A THON PARISH AND STATE WINNERS:

                HAROLD SANTOS, ANACOCO ELEM

                ERIC LUNA, WEST LEESVILLE ELEM

                JESSICA HANSEN, PICKERING ELEM

                CHRISSY LEWIS, PICKERING ELEM

                NAOMI KILPATRICK, ANACOCO ELEM

                JONATHAN RITTER, ANACOCO ELEM

                MONICA MCINNIS, GOVERNORS YOUTH COUNCIL ON DRUG FREE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES

Mrs. Olivia McKee addressed the Board relative to Parenting Education Program.  Superintendent Hinson stated that this is an 8G grant program fund for one year and that the annual budget for this year is $70,000.00. This program is being housed at the Vernon Parish Preschool Center.

Mr. Bill Endris, addressed the Board relative to the Christmas salary adjustment checks.  On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to issue employee Christmas salary adjustment checks on December 13, 1991 as stated by Mr. Endris.  The following distribution will be made:

                                $525.00   teachers

                                $262.50   cooks, aides, janitors

                                $351.75   bus drivers

                                $304.50   secretaries

On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to appoint Mr. Roland Booty, Curriculum Coordinator grades Pre-K through 8, to a two year contract.

On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Wallace McRae, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to call for a special election to be held in Ward Six Wardwide School District No. 161 for January 18, 1992.

The improvements will include a gymnasium, 3 classrooms, an administrative complex and a sewage treatment plant.

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On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve the following loans from General Fund:

                a.             Parent Education Program (8G)          $10,000.00

                b.             Preschool '92                                             8,000.00

                c.             Lunch Fund                                          100,000.00

                d.             Title VII '92                                              10,000.00

                e.             8G A Great Beginning                             5,000.00

                f.              Title II C/O 91-92                      5,000.00

Mr. Jerry Buckner addressed the Board.  Mr. Buckner stated that his presence before the Board was for consideration for an alternative to suspension.  Mr. Buckner's son was recently suspended from Pickering High School for fighting.  President Gunn informed Mr. Buckner that the Board will honor his request and look into this situation, stating that the use of suspensions in disciplinary actions may be the best solution to students fights in schools.  Mr. Buckner thanked the Board for looking into this matter.

On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to advertise for bids to purchase a portable building for the Headstart Program.

Mrs. Westerchil stated that as Chairperson of the Sex Education Committee, she has set a committee meeting for November 21, 1991 at 5:30 p.m.

Superintendent Hinson stated that all Louisiana 2000 names have been submitted and that each member will be sent information about the December 2, 1991 meeting.

On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.

On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Porter, 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. Porter, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to adjourn.

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PHILIP L. GUNN, PRESIDENT

ATTEST:

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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY