July 7, 1992
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON TUESDAY, JULY 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
GERALD BURNS
PHILIP GUNN
MARK SMITH
T.B. PORTER
CAROLYN G. WILLIAMS
ARVIL HARVEY
MURPHY O'BANION
BENARD MCKEE
ABSENT: B.R. HARVEY, ILLNESS
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR., IN COURT
BETTY WESTERCHIL, DELTA KAPPA GAMMA MEETING
There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. T.B. Porter, Ward Two Anacoco.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mrs. Carolyn Williams, Ward Two, Hornbeck.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of June 9, 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. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
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On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to name the attached list of Central Office employees:
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Mr. Joe Pope and Mr. Roland Booty gave a brief report on Progress Profiles and LEAP Scores. The Board was pleased to learn that Vernon Parish Schools have consistently scored above national and state norms in most categories.
Mr. Booty reviewed the changes in the 1992-93 Pupil Progression Plan. The Pupil Progression Plan will be considered for approval at the July 14, 1992 meeting.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to transfer bus #44, Harold Mitchell's bus, to Ronnie Richardson, Ward Two, Anacoco.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to authorize Sammy L. Hinson, Superintendent, Vernon Parish Schools, to sign for P.L. 874 funds and P.L. 815 funds.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve the following loans from General Fund:
A. SPECIAL FUNDS ACCOUNT $35,000.00
B. 8 G A GREAT BEGINNING 7,000.00
C. WARD 2, ANACOCO MAINT. FUND $ 5,000.00
D. 94-142 '92 $10,000.00
E. ALL LOANS FOR FY 1992 HAVE BEEN PAID
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to change the August 6, 1992 school board meeting to August 25, 1992, at 10:00 a.m.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to open the following bids:
A. EAST LEESVILLE ROOFING MATERIALS
NO BIDS RECEIVED
B. EVANS CONCRETE
BIDDER AMOUNT
LEESVILLE CONCRETE $51.75 PER YARD
HECK INDUSTRIES $53.00 PER YARD
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to accept the low bid of Leesville Concrete for the Evans Concrete provided all specifications are met.
C. BREAD
BIDDER AMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT
BREAD HBUNS HD BUNS
EVANGELINE BREAD 94 .99 .99
COTTON BROS. .97 $1.08 $1.08
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to accept the low bid of Evangeline Bread.
D. MILK
BIDDER AMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT
HOMO CHOCO LOWFAT JUICE
FOREMOST .118 .124 .115 .1015
BORDEN .1153 .1239 .1106 .1194
GUTH DAIRY .1137 .1187 .1122 .1024
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to take under advisement the bids received for milk.
E. PEST CONTROL
BIDDER AMOUNT
ALL AMERICAN PEST CONTROL $ 850.00 PER MONTH
TERMIEX $1150 PER MONTH
MOORES EXTERMINATING $ 910.00 PER MONTH
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to accept the low bid of All American Pest Control.
F. ACTIVITY BUS FOR WARD ONE
BIDDER AMOUNT AMOUNT AMOUNT
ROSS BUS SALES '87 '88 '89
$18,750 $22,500 $22,500
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to take under advisement the bids for the activity bus for Ward One.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to re-advertise for bids for roofing materials for East Leesville Elementary.
Superintendent Hinson informed the Board that an Alternative Program will be initiated for the 1992-93 school year. The program will be housed at Leesville High School and will enroll up to 40 students as an alternative program to expulsion. This will be a parishwide program.
Mr. Porter suggested that the Board investigate the possibilities of purchasing the old Leesville General Hospital building for alternative program. Superintendent Hinson stated that he will seek information on this building.
Dr. Monk gave a brief report on his recent trip to Little Rock, Arkansas. He stated that the U.S. Army had invited him to attend a meeting with military personnel who will soon be stationed at Fort Polk. Dr. Monk's visit to Little Rock was to give information to the incoming soldiers and their families.
Superintendent Hinson reported to the Board that the newly approved Minimum Foundation Program will be of much benefit to this Parish.
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to thank Representative John Smith, Representative Gerald Cooley, and Senator James David Cain for their efforts in the successful passage of the MFP.
Mr. Gunn informed the Board that he and Mr. McKee had accompanied Superintendent Hinson and Dr. Monk to a recent BESE meeting at which the educators had requested and received approval for the Circular 665 teachers' one year extension on the NTE. Mr. Gunn stated that the Mr. Hinson and Dr. Monk are to be commended for "going to bat" for Vernon Parish teachers. He further stated that Mr. Hinson played a very important role in the recent successful passage of the new MFP for this Parish and the State. He also praised Mrs. Westerchil, who served on the MFP Commission.
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 learned with grief and sadness of the recent death of Mr. Bill Muse, school psychologist for the Vernon Parish School System,
WHEREAS, Mr. Muse was a loyal and dedicated employees and will be sadly missed by his co-workers,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board expresses sympathies and sorrow in the death of Mr. Muse.
On motion of Mr. Burns, 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 request that sincere condolences be sent to Mr. Abbott Collins in the recent loss of his son, Matt, and his wife, Linda,
WHEREAS, in this time of sorrow the Board expresses their sympathies to Mr. Collins,
WHEREAS, Matt was a student at Leesville High School and will be sadly missed by his classmates and teachers,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mr. Collins.
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to adjourn until July 14, 1992.
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WALLACE MCRAE, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY
JULY 7, 1992