MAY 14, 1992
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON TUESDAY, MAY 14, 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
B.R. HARVEY
MURPHY O'BANION
BENARD MCKEE
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.
Superintendent Hinson read the attached Call Notice:
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On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of May 7, 1992.
At this time Superintendent Hinson and the Board recognized the following groups of students for their outstanding accomplishments:
SUPERINTENDENTS WRITING AWARDS
SCHOOL SPELLING BEE CHAMPIONS
4-H WOODSMANS SKILL CONTEST
ROSEPINE STATE TRACK MEET PARTICIPANT
SIMPSON CLASS C STATE RUNNER-UPS IN SOFTBALL
STATE TRACK MEET PARTICIPANT
HICKS CLASS C STATE SEMIFINALS IN SOFTBALL
CLASS C STATE CHAMPIONS IN BASEBALL
STATE TRACK MEET
PITKIN CLASS B STATE CHAMPIONS IN BASEBALL
ANACOCO STATE CROSS COUNTRY MEET PARTICIPANTS
STATE TRACK MEET PARTICIPANTS
GOLF TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANT
PICKERING CLASS AA STATE QUARTER FINALS IN BASEBALLS
STATE TRACK MEET PARTICIPANTS
STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT PARTICIPANTS
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to accept the attached list resignations:
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On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve the attached sabbatical leave request:
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On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to approve the attached leave without pay request:
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On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to name school employees for 1992-93.
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On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to announce the bids for general supplies received by committee on Tuesday, May 12, 1992, and to take these bids under advisement until June 4, 1992. The bids received were:
AMERICAN TARA
ARIES PAPER
BANCROFT PAPER
BECKLY CARDY
BODEL OFFICE SUPPLY
BUTLER PAPER
CAROLINA RIBBON
CASH GROCERY
CENTURY PAPERS
COLUMBIA BUSINESS SYSTEMS
GBC
MEDIA FOR EDUCATION
CASLEMAN & COMPANY
LA TEACHERS SUPPLY
NATIONAL AMERICAN SALES
PRAIRIE CARBON & RIBBON
PRINTING PLUS
STANDARD STATIONARY
SYSCO
USI INC
WJM PLASTICS
WEST CENTRAL WHOLESALE
WINDTREE ENTERPRISES
TUBEX
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to accept the bid of D & A Associates, the only bid received, for playground equipment for Headstart, in the amounts of:
SEE SAWS ( 5 SETS) $6,360.00 TOTAL
PLAYBOOSTER UNITS 8,302.00 EACH
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to advertise for a Principal for Vernon Elementary School.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to advertise for a Principal of Hornbeck School.
Dr. Monk presented to the Board a survey compilation of a calendar survey. Dr. Monk stated that as indicated on the survey sheet, an overwhelming majority of school employees voted that the adopted school calendar was what they preferred.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, 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 Mr. and Mrs. John C. Burns, in the recent death of Mrs. Burns' father, Mr. George Roberts,
WHEREAS, Mr. Burns is a retired Superintendent from Vernon Parish and Mrs. Burns is a retired teacher,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mr. and Mrs. Burns and their family.
Mr. Gunn thanked Roland Booty and the LEEP staff for the successful week of camp for 5th grade students held at the Lions Camp.
President McRae asked the consider recycling paper goods. Mr. Moss, Purchasing Agent, stated that some forms of recycling have begun with disposal of cardboard boxes.
Mr. Porter stated that some savings may obtained through utilization of less mail-outs.
Mr. Dowden asked that Mr. Moss look into savings in garbage collection. Mr. Moss stated that the contract with Waste Management, the present collector, will expire in 1993. Prior to that time Mr. Moss stated that he will look into garbage collection fees.
Mr. Gunn stated that he attended a recent Fair Board meeting representing the School Board. At the meeting Mr. Gunn was informed by the Fair Board that improvements are needed for the Livestock Barn at the fair grounds and that financial assistance would be solicited. Mr. Arvil Harvey, a fair board member, stated the needed improvements would cost approximately $125,000.00. Mr. Gunn related to the Fair Board that funds are not available through the School Board.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Williams, 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. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to adjourn.
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WALLACE MCRAE, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
MAY 14, 1992