March 10, 1992
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA, CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 1992, AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 201 BELVEIW 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
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR.
PHILIP GUNN
MARK SMITH
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.
Superintendent Hinson read the attached Call Notice:
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On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the minutes of March 3, 1992.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
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At this time Superintendent Hinson and the Board recognized the Hornbeck High School cafeteria staff, Elana Thornton, manager. The staff recently won second place in the School Food Services Scrap Book Contest. Mrs. Williams, school board member, presented Mrs. Thornton and her staff with a plaque for their outstanding accomplishment.
Superintendent Hinson and the Board recognized and presented a plaque to the following employees for being named to the Louisiana College Basketball Hall of Fame:
Richard Reese
Paul Poe
Angela Self Longoria
Shelia Thompson Johnson
Representative John Smith and Representative Dwayne Cooley addressed the Board and gave an update of the upcoming legislative session. Both legislators pledged their complete support for the proposed Minimum Foundation Program and stated that they agreed that collective bargaining should remain as a local option and not mandated by the State. Mr. Smith and Mr. Cooley expressed their continued support of the Vernon Parish School system.
Mr. Gary Joiner, of Petroleum Graphics/Precision Cartographics, addressed the Board concerning employment of his company as the consulting firm for the Vernon Parish School Board reapportionment plan.
Roland Booty, Coordinator of Curriculum, gave a brief update of the Progress Profiles.
Superintendent Hinson gave a report on the Committee bid openings held March 5, 1992 for the following:
a. 1984 Crown Victoria
BIDDER BID
BILLS AUTO SALES $825.00
DWAYNE LAVVIVERE 687.00
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to take the bids received for the Crown Victoria under advisement.
b. Desks and Materials at Vernon Elementary
NO BIDS RECEIVED
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to authorize the Superintendent and Purchasing Agent to dispose of the desks and materials at Vernon Elementary.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to proclaim March 15-22 as Middle Level Education Week.
Richard Reese, Transportation Supervisor, reported to the Board that the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) effective date for all bus operators is April 1, 1992. Mr. Reese stated that this has been a "phase in requirement" which began three years ago. Mr. Reese stated that 70% of Vernon Parish bus operators are now certified and that a final training workshop will be held at Leesville High School on Saturday, March 14, 1992. He further stated that any bus operator not holding a CDL by April 1, 1992 shall not be allowed to operator their bus.
Superintendent Hinson called on Mr. Bill Endris, Director of Finance, to explain a recent problem with bus operators' W2 forms. Mr. Endris stated that Vernon Parish bus operators had been allowed to claim maintenance and operation monies on the 1099 form for income tax purposes for the 1991 taxing year. The Internal Revenue Service notified Mr. Endris on Monday, March 9, 1992, that the above procedure had been determined incorrect and that all bus operators W2 forms must be reissued and that maintenance and operation monies must be shown as earned salary and could not be claimed on the 1099 form. Superintendent Hinson stated that the bus operators had been allowed to file the "M & O" monies in an effort to assist them in their taxes. He further stated that Central Office staff and he would meet with all bus operators on Friday, March 13, 1992 to explain to them the situation and the reasons for the re-issuance of the W2 forms.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, 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 heartfelt sympathies to the family of Mr. Wilburn Jeane, of Burr Ferry, who recently passed away,
WHEREAS, Mr. Jeane was the father of Mr. Pete Jeane, bus operator for the Vernon Parish School System,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to the family of Mr. Jeane along with sincere condolences from this Board.
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 sincere condolences to Mr. and Mrs. Glenon McKee in the recent death of Mr. McKee's mother-in-law, Mrs. Lillian Seal,
WHEREAS, Mr. McKee is a bus operator for the Vernon Parish School system,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mr. and Mrs. McKee.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, 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 no further business, on motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to adjourn.
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WALLACE MCRAE, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
MARCH 10, 1992