January 23, 1992
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1992 IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 201 Belview Road, Leesville, LA President McRae called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:
WALLACE MCRAE, PRESIDENT
BETTY WESTERCHIL, VICE PRESIDENT
GERALD BURNS
PHILIP L. GUNN
MARK SMITH
T.B PORTER
CAROLYN G. WILLIAMS
ARVIL HARVEY
MURPHY O'BANION
B.R. HARVEY
BENARD MCKEE
COL. THOMAS TUCKER
ABSENT: ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR., OUT OF TOWN
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. Philip Gunn, Ward One.
Superintendent Hinson read the attached Call Notice:
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On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of January 14, 1992.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to approve the attached list of new employees:
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On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to approve a leave without pay for Mrs. Patsy Dowden, custodian, Anacoco Elementary, October 30, 1991 through October 31, 1992.
At this time Mr. Dempsey Keel, Rosepine High School social studies teacher, addressed the Board. Mr. Keel's topic was "Innovative Teaching Techniques".
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to increase the bus size of Patricia Perkins, bus #15, Ward Four, to a 66 passenger bus.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve the following loans from General Fund:
a. Headstart '92 $40,000.00
b. Chapter I '92 10,000.00
Mr. Bobby Moss, Purchasing Agent, explained to the Board that the low bid opened, January 14, 1992, for the portable building for the Special Education program, did not meet specifications. On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to accept the next low bid meeting specifications and award to Pat Williams Construction in the amount of $18,250.00.
Mr. James Ward, Administrator of Support Services, reported to the Board that specifications for the portable buildings called for carpet in the restrooms and that this should be changed to floor tile. Mr. Ward explained that Pat Williams Construction had agreed to make this change order in the flooring at no cost to the Vernon Parish School Board.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Mr. Smith the Board voted to make the change order in the flooring in the portable buildings.
President McRae announced that he had appointed all Board Committees. On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to accept the 1992 Board Committees as listed by Mr. McRae.
Mrs. Westerchil gave a brief update on the MFP meetings, stating that Vernon Parish and other parishes involved in the Intergovernmental Agreement are continuing to meet and prepare to file a suit to equalize the minimum foundation program.
President McRae requested that a Board member call for a motion to thank the voters of Ward Six, Simpson, for the successful passage of the Bond Election in that Ward which was held on January 18, 1992.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to express appreciation to the voters of Ward Six for the successful passage of the Bond election.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board record with grief and sadness the recent death of Mrs. Lillian Nabors, retired teacher from Vernon Parish,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Nabors taught at Anacoco School for many years and was a devoted educator always willing and ready to help her students and give them the best possible education,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to her son, Mr. Issac Nabors, bus operator, along with sincere condolences from this Board.
On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to convey condolences to the family of Mrs. Carrie Blackwell,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Blackwell was the mother of Mrs. Darlene Bennett, former teacher at Simpson High School.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board requests that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Blackwell's family.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board take this time to express their heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Charlotte Cooper, Sean and Heather in the recent death of Stanley Cooper, husband and father,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cooper is an Assessment Teacher in the Special Education office,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Cooper, Sean and Heather.
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to convey their sympathies to Mrs. Beth Thomas, teacher at Pickering Elementary School, in the recent death of her father, Mr. William Holiday of Rosepine,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Thomas and her family along with sincere condolences from this Board.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to authorize the President and Secretary to pay claims as approved by the claims committee.
There being no further business, and on motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board to adjourn.
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WALLACE MCRAE, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
JANUARY 23, 1992