February 3, 1994
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA, CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1994, IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 201 Belview Road, Leesville, LA President Williams called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:
CAROLYN WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT
MARK SMITH, VICE PRESIDENT
GERALD BURNS
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR.
BETTY WESTERCHIL
T.B. PORTER
ARVIL HARVEY
MURPHY O'BANION
B.R. HARVEY
WALLACE MCRAE
COL. PETER SUN
ABSENT: PHILIP L. GUNN, ILL
There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. Alvin C. Dowden, Jr., Ward One.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Mark Smith, Vice President.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of January 11, 1994.
On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
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On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to approve the attached employee transfer:
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On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve the attached list of employee leave requests:
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Superintendent Hinson called on Mr. Lonnie Bewley, bonding attorney to address the Board. Mr. Bewley explained the refinancing of General Obligation Bonds. (attached).
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following resolution concerning refinancing of bonds:
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Mr. Bill Endris gave a report of the recent voting by all members of the hospitalization plan to vote on benefits.
(Information attached)
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to approve the employees decisions on hospitalization insurance. (ATTACHED)
Mr. Endris gave a consolidated budget report. On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to approve the budget amendment as presented by Mr. Endris.
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On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to open bids received for roofing panels for Rosepine Elementary.
BIDDER QUOTE
MCELROY METAL (SHREVEPORT) $15,918.42
SOUTHERN STRUCTURES (LAFAYETTE) $19,021.16 (WHITE)
$19,387.67 (COLOR)
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to take the bids for roofing panels under advisement.
Superintendent Hinson invited the Board to attend the Vernon Parish Quiz Bowl.
Superintendent Hinson invited the Board to tour the special education program at Leesville High School.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Smith the Board voted to make changes in the Vernon Parish School Board policy manual pertaining to retirement. ATTACHED
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to comply with Act 936, House Bill No. 1328, R.S. 17:56, R.S. 17:56A pertaining to Board member travel.
Superintendent Hinson reported that the sewage treatment plant at Pickering Schools had collapsed on January 25, 1994. He thanked Col. Sun and Fort Polk for their quick response and assistance to the schools. He thanked everyone who had helped the school in this time of need. There was a great community effort in assisting the Pickering Schools and the Board and Superintendent are very grateful.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to express their appreciation and sincere gratitude to everyone who assisted in the situation of the collapsed sewage treatment plant at Pickering.
President Williams reported that she had conferred with the Superintendent, and at this time it is not feasible to follow through with the CABL program. Mrs. Williams asked that any Board member who had questions to contact her or the Superintendent.
On motion of Mr. Alvin C. Dowden, Jr. seconded by the Ward One members, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board learned with grief and sadness of the recent death of Mr. Frank Word, a life long resident of Vernon Parish and community leader,
WHEREAS, Mr. Word was the father of Mrs. Vickie Snowden, Leesville High School counselor, and husband of Mrs. Frances Word, retired teacher of Vernon Parish,
WHEREAS, Mr. Word was a dear and gentle man, he was a successful businessman and a devoted supporter of Vernon Parish Schools,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent Mrs. Word and her family along with the sincerest sympathies from this Board.
On motion of Mr. McRae, 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 Mrs. Macel Anderson, retired teacher of Vernon Parish, and to Mrs. Katheryn Anderson, retired Chapter I Director, in the recent death of their mother-in-law, Mrs. Willie Mae Anderson,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent the family of Mrs. Anderson.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to adjourn until Tuesday, February 8, 1994.
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CAROLYN WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY