MAY 7, 1992
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON THURSDAY, MAY 7, 1992, AT 10:00 A.M. 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
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR.
PHILIP GUNN
MARK SMITH
T.B. PORTER
CAROLYN 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. Arvil Harvey, Ward Three.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Philip L. Gunn, Ward One.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of April 7, 1992.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to approve the attached list of new employees:
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On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to approve the attached list of sabbatical leave requests:
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On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to approve the list of leave without pay request:
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At this time Superintendent Hinson and the recognized the following groups of students for outstanding achievements:
1. STUDENTS OF THE YEAR
2. GOODWILL AMBASSADORS
3. FHA STATE WINNERS AND PARTICIPANTS
4. FBLA STATE WINNERS AND PARTICIPANTS
5. SOCIAL STUDIES FAIR STATE WINNERS AND PARTICIPANTS
6. SCIENCE FAIR STATE WINNERS AND PARTICIPANTS
7. SPELLING BEE
8. DUKE UNIVERSITY TALENT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM WINNER
9. YACA STATE WINNERS AND PARTICIPANTS
10. LITERARY WINNERS AND PARTICIPANTS
11. PATRIOTIC ART CONTEST STATE WINNER
Mr. Hamp Smith, President of the J.K. Haynes Foundation, addressed the Board and presented the attached resolution:
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Mr. Gary Joiner, Consultant for reapportionment, addressed the Board. Mr. Joiner reported that he expected to receive census information for the U.S. Justice Department soon and that he will present to the Board as soon as possible print outs on proposed plans for the school board at that time.
Motion was made by Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Porter, that Fort Polk be included in the reapportionment plan. Several Board members expressed that they felt the Board should wait until Mr. Joiner has census information and reapportionment information before that decision is made. Mr. O'Banion withdrew his motion. Mr. Porter withdrew his second on the motion.
Mr. Gunn requested that consideration be given to the Police Jury reapportionment plan.
Mr. Joiner reminded everyone that public hearings will be held before a final plan is submitted to the Justice Department. He also stated that he will familiarize himself with the police jury plan.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to adopt the budget revision as presented by Mr. Bill Endris, Director of Finance.
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On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to open the following bids:
a. HEADSTART PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
BIDDER AMOUNT
D & A ASSOCIATES $8,302.00
(5) SEE SAWS 6,360.00
On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to take under advisement the bid received for the playground equipment.
Mr. Moss, Purchasing Agent, stated a bid was received after the bid opening deadline from Pioneer Sales Company. The bid will be returned unopened to Pioneer as stipulated in bidding specifications.
B. ACTIVITY BUS FOR WARD ONE
BIDDER AMOUNT
EDDIE EDWARDS SALES $37,000.00 1991
KENT MITCHELL SALES A. '90 $26,700
IMMEDIATE DELIVERY
B. '90 $26,700
DELIVERY AFTER MAY 20,'92
ROSS BUS SALES A. '88 DIESEL $24,500
B. '88 GAS $22,500
C. '90 4/2 $24,500
D. '90 AUTO $25,000
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to take under advisement the bids received for the activity bus for Ward One.
C. ROOFING MATERIALS FOR PITKIN
BIDDER AMOUNT
J & G PRODUCTS $8,779.50
PRASSEL LUMBER CO $8,982.00
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to accept the low bid of J & G Products for the roofing materials for Pitkin School.
D. SALES COLLECTION BUILDING
BIDDER AMOUNT
A. JB CONSTRUCTIONAL ENTERPRISES $29,725.00
B. JAMES DECKER BUILDERS $46,840.00
C. SAM FERTITTA CONSTRUCTION $36,900.00
D. PAT WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION $26,651.00
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to accept the low of Pat Williams construction for the Sales Tax Collection Building.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to adopt 15% rate per annum or fractional part of unpaid amount of delinquent sales taxes.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to approve a loan from General Fund to Chapter II '92 in the amount of $10,000.00.
Curriculum Coordinators, Joe Pope and Roland Booty gave a report on the recently published Progress Profiles for Vernon Parish Schools. They reported that a detailed report will be given at a later date.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to accept the attached job descriptions for Sales Tax Manager and Sales Tax Clerk/Receptionist.
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On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to change the following school board meeting dates:
a. May 12, 1992 to May 14, 1992
b. July 2, 1992 to July 7, 1992
c. July 7, 1992 to July 14, 1992
Mr. Bill Bailey from the Chamber of Commerce reminded the Board of the 4th Annual Awards Banquet co-sponsored by the Chamber and the Board will be Friday, May 8, 1992.
On motion of Mr. B.R. 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 condolences to Mrs. Lynn Massey, teacher at Pitkin School, in the recent death of her mother, Mrs. Emily Powell,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Massey and her family along the sympathies of this Board.
On motion of Mr. B.R. 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 condolences to Mrs. Karen Barmore, teacher at Pitkin School, in the recent death of her father, Mr. Mel Branch,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Barmore and her family along with sympathies from this Board.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, 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. Nita Mallet, Speech Therapist, in the recent death of her mother, Mrs. Cassana Williams,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Mallet and her family along with sympathies from this Board.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by the entire 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. Aleta Moss, retired teacher from Vernon Parish, in the recent death of her father, Mr. Hiriam Lumpkin,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Moss and her family along with sympathies from this Board.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to commend all LEEP Campers presently attending the camp at the Leesville Lions Camp and to send a letter expressing their regret that they will not be able to attend the closing ceremonies due to the Academic Banquet.
Superintendent Hinson reminded the Board of the meeting on May 12, 1992, with the area legislators for all school board members.
Mark Smith reported that on May 6, 1992, he attended a meeting at Fort Chafee, Ark., at which time he and others from the Vernon Parish area met with the Joint Readiness Committee on the realignment of Fort Polk and those troops who will be coming to Fort Polk.
Superintendent Hinson announced that Mrs. Betty Westerchil, Ward One member, had recently been selected as one of thirty people to attend a management workshop in Austin, Texas, representing Delta Kappa Gamma International Sorority. Mrs. Westerchil was selected from applicants from Iceland, Mexico, Canada and the United States.
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to adjourn until May 14, 1992.
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WALLACE MCRAE, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
MAY 7, 1992