June 1, 1993
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON JUNE 1, 1993, AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA PRESIDENT WESTERCHIL CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
BETTY WESTERCHIL, PRESIDENT
CAROLYN WILLIAMS, VICE PRESIDENT
GERALD BURNS
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR.
PHILIP L. GUNN
MARK SMITH
T.B. PORTER
ARVIL HARVEY
MURPHY O'BANION
B.R. HARVEY
WALLACE MCRAE
BENARD MCKEE
LOU KENNEDY
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.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of May 11, 1993.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to approve the attached sabbatical leave request:
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On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve a request to rescind sabbatical leave for Mrs. Melissa Nolen, teacher, East Leesville Elementary.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to approve an extended sick leave request for Mr. David Rigleton, teacher, South Polk Elementary, April 5, 1993 through November 1, 1993.
On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve a leave without pay request for Joyce Cromer, teacher, South Polk Elementary, August 18, 1993 through January 13, 1993.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to name Mr. Paul Poe as Principal at Hicks High School for a one year appointment.
On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to advertise for an Assistant Principal at Hicks High School.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to name Mr. Charles Lewis as Principal of Rosepine High School for a one year appointment.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to transfer Mr. Billy Culbreath, Assistant Principal Rosepine Elementary to Assistant Principal at Rosepine High School.
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to advertise for an Assistant Principal for Rosepine Elementary School for a one year appointment.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to name the attached list of teachers for Vernon Parish schools for the 1993-94 school year.
At this time, Superintendent Hinson and the Board recognized Mr. Tim Monk, 1993 graduate of Leesville High School. Tim recently won first place in the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. Tim was sponsored by the Old Stage VFW Auxiliary #3106. Tim will be honored in Lafayette June 25, 1993.
Superintendent and the Board recognized Mrs. Deborah Bretz, Leesville Junior High School gifted teacher and her class. Mrs. Bretz and her students presented their finished anthologies to the Board. Each student was presented a Superintendent's Certificates for their outstanding accomplishments.
Mr. Joe Pope gave a report of the recent results received on Vernon Parish LEAP scores. Mr. Pope reported that Vernon Parish scores far exceeded the state average in all categories and had a net gain of 17 points. Scores are available for viewing in the Vernon Parish School Board.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, and seconded by the Board, the Board voted to congratulate all Vernon Parish students who excelled in the LEAP testing and to commend Vernon Parish teachers for their dedicated efforts in providing quality educational endeavors in the classrooms. The Board expressed their heartfelt gratitude for all teachers in Vernon Parish for doing outstanding jobs.
Dr. Larry Monk presented to the Board for review, the 1993-94 Personnel Evaluation Plan. Dr. Monk explained some of the changes in the plan and asked that the Board consider the plan for approval at the June 8, 1993 meeting.
At this time the Board heard proposals from the following architectural firms for Planner for Ward One:
Ray Fugatt, Lake Charles, LA
Walter Meredith, Space Planning, Monroe, LA
Scott Yeager, Alexandria, LA
On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to open bids received for a new maintenance truck.
BIDDER AMOUNT
STEVE ALFORD CHEV $18,698.69
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to accept the bid of Steve Alford Chev for the maintenance truck after review of specifications by Mr. Moss, Purchasing Agent.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to advertise for the sale of used buses in Ward One. Bids to be received July 1, 1993.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to open bids received for garbage collection:
(bids are on a per month basis, A is for a one year contract and B is for a two year contract)
BIDDER AMOUNT A AMOUNT B
(1 YEAR) (2 YEAR)
EnviroClean, Leesville $7,332.36 $6,965.74
J Rax, Alexandria $14,285.00 $14,285.00
Waste Management, Lake
Charles $8,334.00 $8,000.00
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to take under advisement the bids received for garbage collection.
Superintendent Hinson reported that Mrs. Shirley Ward, Director of Chapter I, has proposed to the State for Chapter I funding to purchase the house located at 103 Harrison Street in the amount of $35,700 plus closing costs. This facility will be used by the Chapter I program as a Literacy Center and will be completely funded Chapter I funds. On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to authorize the Superintendent and Mrs. Ward to purchase the building for Chapter I.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve the following loans from General Fund:
a. Early Childhood '93 $5,000.00
b. Chapter I '93 $40,000.00
c. Preschool '93 $10,000.00
d. Title II '93 $5,000.00
Mr. James Hardin addressed the Board relative to a survey for the Board to complete on a proposed P.M. School for persons to take classes to complete requirements to receive a high school diploma. Mr. Hardin stated the proposed school will be housed in the Optional School building and that students enrolled in this program would be counted on the student enrollment in the minimum foundation program.
Mr. Hardin asked that the Board members return the surveys to him so that their ideas and opinions of this proposed program could be noted.
Mrs. Brenda Bealer, Director of the Headstart Program, addressed the Board. Mrs. Bealer expressed her appreciation to Mrs. Westerchil, Mrs. Williams, and Mr. Gunn for attending the exit conference in May. The Regional Headstart Monitoring Team from Dallas, Texas visited the Vernon Parish Headstart Program and monitored all areas. Mrs. Bealer stated that Mr. Gunn has served on the advisory policy council for a three year period and presented him with a plaque and T-shirt in appreciation for his service on this policy council. Mrs. Bealer also stated that the late Alvin C. Dowden, Sr., served on the first Headstart Council. Superintendent Hinson asked that Mrs. Westerchil appoint members to serve on this Headstart Policy Council.
Superintendent Hinson announced that the Cattleman's Association will host a reception Tuesday, June 8, 1993 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. for Mr. T.B. Porter, state president of the Louisiana Cattleman's Association.
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to adjourn until Tuesday, January 8, 1993 at 5:00 p.m.
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BETTY WESTERCHIL, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY