AUGUST 10, 1993
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 10, 1993 AT 5:00 P.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 GUNN
MARK SMITH
T.B. PORTER
ARVIL HARVEY
B.R. HARVEY
WALLACE MCRAE
BENARD MCKEE
ABSENT: MURPHY O'BANION, OUT OF TOWN
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 Mr. Gerald Burns, Ward One.
Superintendent Hinson read the attached Call Notice:
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On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to dispense with the reading and approve the minutes of August 3, 1993.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve the attached list of Sabbatical Leave requests:
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On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to approve transferring Mrs. Janice Merchant from Office Aide, at Simpson School, to Typist Aide in the Special Education Office, Central Office.
At this time Superintendent Hinson and the Board recognized Mr. Cleve Weisgerber, County Agent, who introduced 4-H club winners in state and national competition. Each student was presented a Superintendent's Certificate for their outstanding accomplishments.
Superintendent Hinson called on Representative John Smith. Representative Smith explained that he was present to present President Westerchil with an adopted resolution from the State Legislature acknowledging her election to the office of state president of Delta Kappa Gamma. Mr. Smith stated that he was sorry that he was unable to attend the reception held in May in Mrs. Westerchil's honor. Mrs. Westerchil thanked Mr. Smith for the honor of the resolution from the recent legislative session.
Superintendent Hinson presented revisions to the Vernon Parish Salary Schedule 1993-94 which was adopted August 3, 1993. On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to accept the salary schedule revisions as presented by Superintendent Hinson.
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On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to accept the bid of James T. Kay for the sale of the used bus at Pickering High School in the amount of $3,505.00. This bid was opened in committee on August 5, 1993. This was the only bid received. The committee was:
Tandy Schwartz
Bill Endris
Bobby Moss
Mrs. Pat Crawford, Vocational Supervisor, gave a report to the Board relative to computer education in Vernon Parish. Mrs. Crawford stated that she would have an inventory of computers to each Board member for their review.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to advertise for the sale of used light fixtures at Evans High School gym. The fixtures will be sold to the highest bidders individually or in groups. Bids to be received September 2, 1993 at 10:00 a.m.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve the following bus size increases:
a. Charles Alcorn, #91, Ward 5, from a 54 passenger bus to a 60 passenger bus.
b. Barbara White, #92, Ward Five, from a 48 passenger bus to a 60 passenger bus.
Mr. Gunn noted that the following repaid loans to the General Fund:
a. Drug Free Schools '93 $15,000.00
b. Adult Education '93 18,000.00
c. Preschool '93 20,000.00
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, and seconded by the Board, the Board voted to officially thank and express their appreciation to Superintendent Hinson for his initial endeavors in the equalization of the Minimum Foundation Program through the BESE and the state legislature. Mr. Harvey stated that Mr. Hinson worked diligently for this parish school system which led to the increased funding from the state in equalizing education for all students in Louisiana and which was the basis of the salary increases for Vernon Parish employees.
Superintendent Hinson invited the Board to the Fall Teachers Workshop Thursday, August 19, 1993 at 8:15 a.m. at Leesville High School.
Mr. Porter called an Insurance Committee Meeting for Tuesday, August 17, 1993 at 8:30 a.m.
On motion of Mr. Benard McKee, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to convey their heartfelt sympathies to the family of Sister Altonia O'Banion Cox, who was a minister in this community for years,
WHEREAS, Sister Cox was a great supporter of this school system and will be missed by her many friends and family,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Cox's daughter, Mrs. Helen Perkins, along with condolences from this Board.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to convey their sympathies to the family of Mrs. Edna Copeland, life long resident of Vernon Parish and supporter of the Vernon Parish School system,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board takes this time to express their sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Copeland.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Smith, 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.
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BETTY WESTERCHIL, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY