June 4, 1992
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON JUNE 4, 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. B.R. Harvey, Ward Five.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. O'Banion, Ward Four.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of May 14, 1992.
At this time President McRae announced that the guests addressing the Board would be limited to five minutes.
President McRae called upon Mr. Bobby Rogers. Mr. Rogers stated that Mr. Jerry Smith would speak for him.
Mr. Smith addressed the Board relative to personnel changes at Hornbeck School.
President McRae called upon Mr. Terry Carter. Mr. Carter addressed the Board in support of the personnel changes at Hornbeck School.
Mrs. Williams, Hornbeck school board member, stated that the Vernon Parish School Board works together as a group and that all guidelines are followed in the Vernon Parish School Board Policy Manual and the Pupil Progression Plan.
Mrs. Frances Anderson, Chairperson of the Vernon Parish Democratic Committee Party, addressed the Board. Mrs. Anderson presented a cost evaluation for elections to the Board and discussed her concerns of the upcoming reapportionment.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to approve the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve the attached Sabbatical Leave request:
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On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to approve the attached list of leave without pay requests:
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On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
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On recommendation of Bobby Moss, Purchasing Agent, and on motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to accept the attached list of bidders for general supplies for Vernon Parish Schools.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to advertise for bids for roofing materials for East Leesville Elementary Schools. Bids to be received July 7, 1992.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to advertise for bids for bread for Parish schools. Bids to be received July 7, 1992.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to advertise for bids for milk for Parish schools. Bids to be received July 7, 1992.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to advertise for bids for concrete for Evans School. Bids to be received July 7, 1992.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to advertise for bids for pest control for Parish Schools. Bids to be received July 7, 1992.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to advertise for bids for an activity bus for Ward One. Bids to be received July 7, 1992.
Dr. Larry Monk presented to the Board for questions and discussion the 1992-93 Personnel Evaluation Plan. Dr. Monk reported only minor changes and stated that the Plan will be on the June 9, 1992 agenda for consideration.
Superintendent Hinson recommended that Polk Elementary be divided into separate schools, being North Polk Elementary and South Polk Elementary. Mr. Hinson stated that this decision is based on the fact that there are more than 1500 students on two campuses, which are 7.9 miles apart, there are two cafeterias operating with a manager at each, payrolls are submitted separately, and a secretary is already based at each school. Mr. Hinson also recommended that Mr. George Thompson be given a lateral transfer and a two year contract for Principal at Polk Elementary North.
Motion was made by Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, that the Board divide Polk Elementary into two schools, North Polk and South Polk, and make a lateral transfer, naming George Thompson as Principal on a two year contract.
An amendment was made by Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Dowden, that the Board divide Polk Elementary school into North Polk Elementary School and South Polk Elementary School only.
An amendment was made by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Dowden, that the Board advertise for the Principal's position if Polk Elementary is divided into two schools.
Superintendent Hinson stated that advertising for Principal positions on a lateral transfer did not violate any policy of the Board.
Mr. Gunn withdrew his motion. Mr. B.R. Harvey withdrew his second.
Motion was made by Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Dowden, that the Board divide Polk Elementary School into two schools, North Polk Elementary School and South Polk Elementary School. Roll call vote was taken:
NAME YEA NAY
GERALD BURNS X
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR. X
PHILIP GUNN X
MARK SMITH X
BETTY WESTERCHIL X
CAROLYN WILLIAMS X
T.B. PORTER X
ARVIL HARVEY ABSTAIN
MURPHY O'BANION X
B.R. HARVEY X
WALLACE MCRAE X
BENARD MCKEE X
10 YEAS
1 NAY
1 ABSTAIN
The motion passed.
Motion was made by Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, that George Thompson be excluded on a lateral transfer from Hornbeck School to North Polk Elementary School. Roll call vote was taken:
NAME YEA NAY
GERALD BURNS X
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR. X
PHILIP GUNN X
MARK SMITH X
BETTY WESTERCHIL X
CAROLYN WILLIAMS X
T.B. PORTER X
ARVIL HARVEY X
MURPHY O'BANION X
B.R. HARVEY X
WALLACE MCRAE X
BENARD MCKEE X
YEAS 5
NAYS 7
The motion failed.
Motion was made by Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. McKee, that the Board give a lateral transfer to Mr. George Thompson and name him as Principal of North Polk Elementary for a two year contract period. Roll call vote was taken:
NAME YEA NAY
GERALD BURNS X
ALVIN C. DOWDEN X
PHILIP GUNN X
MARK SMITH X
BETTY WESTERCHIL X
CAROLYN WILLIAMS X
T.B. PORTER X
ARVIL HARVEY X
MURPHY O'BANION X
B.R. HARVEY X
WALLACE MCRAE X
BENARD MCKEE X
YEAS 8
NAYS 4
The motion passed.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to approve the following two year contracts (7-1-92 to 6-30-90:
LARRY MONK, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
JAMES WARD, ADMINISTRATOR OF SUPPORT SERVICES
BOBBY MOSS, PURCHASING AGENT
DON STOKES, PRINCIPAL, ANACOCO ELEMENTARY
NORMAN BEASON, PRINCIPAL, ANACOCO HIGH SCHOOL
JEFF LAUGHLIN, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, ANACOCO SCHOOLS
FAYE ELLIS, PRINCIPAL, EAST LEESVILLE ELEMENTARY
GEORGE THOMPSON, PRINCIPAL, NORTH POLK ELEMENTARY
CINDY GILLESPIE, PRINCIPAL, PICKERING ELEMENTARY
WALLACE WILSON, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, PICKERING ELEMENTARY
Mr. Bobby Moss reported that the 1984 Crown Victoria automobile had been sold for $900.00. Mr. Moss and the Superintendent had been authorized by the Board to dispose of the vehicle after two biddings, of which a suitable amount was not bid. Mr. Moss stated that the highest bid received had been $825.00.
Mr. Bill Bailey, Executive Secretary of the Leesville/Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Board for co-sponsoring the Academic Awards Banquet for 1992.
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to adjourn until June 9, 1992 at 5:00 p.m.
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WALLACE MCRAE, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
JUNE 4, 1992