JUNE 8, 1993
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1993, AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA 71446 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 GUNN
MARK SMITH
T.B. PORTER
ARVIL HARVEY
MURPHY O'BANION
B.R. HARVEY
WALLACE MCRAE
BENARD MCKEE
COL. PETER SUN
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. Wallace McRae, Wards Six and Eight.
Superintendent Hinson read the attached call notice:
attached
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of June 1, 1993.
On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
attached
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to name the attached list of teachers who were excluded June 1, 1993.
(KEPT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR)
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
attached
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to name the school support personnel as listed for the 1993-94 school year:
(KEPT ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE PERSONNEL DIRECTOR)
At this time Superintendent Hinson and the Board recognized Rickey Kay, Georgia McRae, and Nadine Ellis for being selected as Vernon Parish Outstanding Non-instructional Employees for 1993. Each employee was presented a plaque of appreciation from the Board for their outstanding accomplishments and Superintendent Hinson announced that each winner would receive a $200.00 award from the Board.
On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by McKee, the Board voted to advertise for bids milk and bread for parish schools.
On recommendation of Mr. Bobby Moss, and on motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to accept the low bid for garbage collection in the amount of $6,925.74 for a two year contract submitted by Enviroclean of Leesville.
It was noted by Mr. Gunn that loans from general fund have been repaid as listed:
a. Headstart '93 $10,000.00
b. 94-142 '93 $40,000.00
c. Drug Free '93 $5,.000.00
On recommendation of Mr. Moss, and on motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to award the general supply bids the low bidders where specifications have been met by the bidders. Bids are kept on file in the office of Mr. Moss, Purchasing Agent.
On motion of Gunn, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to approve the personnel evaluation plan as presented by Dr. Monk on June 1, 1993.
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to commend all teachers and students for the outstanding CAT scores. Mr. Booty presented an overview of the recent CAT scores and reported that Vernon Parish students had once again excelled in all areas.
On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted open the bids received for the additions and alterations at Simpson High School.
BIDDER BID AMOUNT ALTERNATE 1
MELVIN BUTLER $1,476,500.00 $34,000.00
M.D. DESCANT, INC. $1,399,000.00 $31,000.00
PAT WILLIAMS CONST. $1,441,000.00 $26,341.00
V.J. GASPARD, INC. $1,418,000.00 $28,800.00
On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by mr. Porter, the Board voted to take under advisement the bids received for the Simpson High School project.
Superintendent Hinson announced that the Minimum Foundation Program passed the legislature based on the April 22 BESE allotment.
Superintendent Hinson reported that the state legislature by resolution no. 211 has requested that all school systems develop programs to recognize and encourage student successful performances and achievement. Mr. Hinson commended the members of the Vernon Parish School Board because they have recognized and rewarded students for several years as requested by the legislature.
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolutions:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to express their heartfelt sympathies to Mr. and Mrs. Murphy O'Banion in the recent death of Mrs. O'Banion's father, Mr. George Bartlett,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mr. and Mrs. O'Banion and their family along with sincere condolences from the Vernon Parish School Board.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Vernon Parish School Board wishes to convey sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Cecil Stephens, substitute maintenance helper at Rosepine Schools,
who recently passed away,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Stephens and her family.
On motion of Mrs. Williams, 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 Mr. McRae, 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. McRae, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to adjourn.
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BETTY WESTERCHIL, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY