December 1, 1994
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1994, AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA 71446 PRESIDENT WILLIAMS CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
CAROLYN G. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT
MARK SMITH, VICE PRESIDENT
GERALD BURNS
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR.
PHILIP L. GUNN
BETTY WESTERCHIL
T.B. PORTER
ARVIL HARVEY
MURPHY O'BANION
WALLACE MCRAE
BENARD MCKEE
COL. PETER SUN
ABSENT: B.R. HARVEY, FAMILY ILLNESS
Dr. Larry Monk, Assistant Superintendent, was present. Dr. Monk announced that Mr. Hinson suffered a fall in his home on November 20th and had undergone successful back surgery to remove a bone spur on November 28th and after speaking with Mrs. Hinson, he was happy to report that the Superintendent is recovering very well.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. Philip L. Gunn, Ward One.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Mark Smith, Ward One.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of November 8, 1994.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve the attached list of new employees:
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On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Smith, the Board voted to approve the following sabbatical leave requests:
BETTY MORGAN, PRINCIPAL OF SOUTH POLK ELEMENTARY, FOR REST AND RECUPERATION, 7-1-95 THROUGH 6-30-96 (MRS. MORGAN WILL BE ON SICK LEAVE JANUARY 16, 1995 THROUGH 6-30-95).
FAYE ELLIS, PRINCIPAL OF EAST LEESVILLE ELEMENTARY, FOR REST AND RECUPERATION, 1-16-95 THROUGH 1-18-96.
BETTY HARPER, TEACHER, PICKERING HIGH SCHOOL, PROFESSIONAL IMPROVEMENT, 1-13-95 THROUGH 1-18-96.
On recommendation of Dr. Monk, and on motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey, the Board voted to advertise for the position of Acting Principal, non-promotional, for South Polk Elementary School. This position will begin January 16, 1995 and will end at the close of the 1995-96 school year. Applications will be taken until Wednesday, January 4, 1995 at 4:30 p.m.
On recommendation of Dr. Monk, and on motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Westerchil, the Board voted to advertise for the position of Acting Principal, non-promotional, East Leesville Elementary School. This position will begin January 16, 1995 and will be for one year. Applications will be taken until Wednesday, January 4, 1995 at 4:30 p.m.
On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to receive bids for East Leesville Elementary parking lot pavement.
BIDDER: BID:
LEESVILLE CONCRETE $55.00 PER YARD
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to accept the bid of Leesville Concrete for the East Leesville pavement job.
On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to receive the bids for roofing materials for the Leesville High School annex gymnasium.
BIDDER: BID:
MCELROY METAL $4724.00
METAL WAREHOUSE $4,805.09
ROOFING SUPPLY $6,152.75
SOUTHERN STRUCTURES $5,915.00
On motion of Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to take the metal roofing material bids under advisement.
There were no bids received for trusses for the metal roofing material bids.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr Gunn, the Board voted to authorize Dr. Monk and Mr. Moss, purchasing agent, and Mr. Ward, to obtain price quotes for trusses and if the bid law permits, purchase the trusses after receiving three quotes.
Mr. Moss explained the library book bids received November 8, 1994. His report is attached. Mrs. Holt, Library Supervisor, agreed with Mr. Moss, that the lowest bid discount given by Brodart Book Company be accepted.
On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to accept the low bid discount for books of Brodart Book Company.
REPORT ATTACHED
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to advertise for bids for a dishwasher, a work table and a bakers table for Pickering Elementary School. Bids to be received January 5, 1995, at 10:00 A.M.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to advertise for bids for a steamer/kettle combination for Vernon Elementary School. Bids to be received January 5, 1995 at 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Asa Skinner, school board attorney, gave a reapportionment update. Mr. Skinner reported that the Board had been informed at the November 3, 1994 board meeting that the U.S. Justice Department had requested on October 28, 1994, supplemental information relative to the submitted proposed plan. Mr. Skinner stated that any member who wished to submit their own narrative of the proposed plan and its origination could do so. He stated that the information requested has been prepared and is ready for submission and is on display in the office of the Superintendent for any input or suggestions from board members.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, 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 do hereby wish to convey their heartfelt sympathies to the family of Mrs. Sylvia Egan, lifelong resident of the Evans Community and great supporter of Evans School,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Egan volunteered for many years as the vocal music teacher and piano teacher at Evans School,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Egan's love and friendship to her community and the school children of Evans was exemplary and she will live long in the memory of all the lives touched by her goodness,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board takes this time to express to the bereaved family of Mrs. Egan, their heartfelt sorrows and condolences, AND
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board request that a copy of this memorial be sent to the family of Mrs. Egan.
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. Cordell Upshaw, husband of Mrs. Alice Upshaw, payroll clerk, for the Vernon Parish School Board,
WHEREAS, Mr. Upshaw was a very respected and well liked man, he was a community leader of Leesville and he was a devoted husband and father,
WHEREAS, Mr. Upshaw graduated from Leesville High School in 1977 and was an outstanding student during his years there,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of this Board do hereby wish to convey their heartfelt sympathies to Alice, Cordell, Katrina and Ryan and request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to them.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to request that the Louisiana High School Athletic Association review the classification of Anacoco High School.
Mr. McRae, Ward Six board member, reported that the Simpson Construction should be completed by January 3, 1995.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by the entire Board, the Board voted to send a get well card to Mr. Hinson while he is in the hospital.
Col. Peter Sun reported that the North Polk Elementary School construction is 26% completed and that the job should be finished by August 1995.
Dr. Monk reminded the Board that the 2nd meeting in December is December 13, 1994 at 5:00 p.m., and that the board party hosted by the Central Office staff will begin at 4:00 p.m.
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adjourn until December 13, 1994 at 5:00 p.m.
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CAROLYN G. WILLIAMS, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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DR. LARRY MONK, ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT