APRIL 11, 1995
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1995, AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA 71446 President Smith called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:
MARK H. SMITH, PRESIDENT
T.B. PORTER, VICE PRESIDENT
GERALD BURNS
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR.
PHILIP L. GUNN
BETTY WESTERCHIL
CAROLYN WILLIAMS
MURPHY O'BANION
B.R. HARVEY
WALLACE MCRAE
BENARD MCKEE
COL. PETER SUN
ABSENT: ARVIL HARVEY, ILLNESS
There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.
Col. Sun introduced Col. Jeff Prosch who will replace him as Garrison Commander at Fort Polk and represent Fort Polk on the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. Alvin C. Dowden, Jr., Ward One.
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. Porter, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
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On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the following Sabbatical Leave requests were approved:
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At this time the Board recognized the attached list of outstanding students and presented each one a Superintendent's certificate for their accomplishments:
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Mr. Joe Pope presented the 1995 Summer Workshops offered to Vernon Parish teachers. Mr. Pope stated that the Supervisory staff will conduct 58 workshops in many areas, all designed to benefit teachers in their classroom for students.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to approve the 1995-96 school calendar:
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Mr. Bill Endris, Director of Finance, addressed the Board and recommended that the Board approve Foundation Health Insurance Company for the Vernon Parish School system hospitalization plan. On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to name Foundation Heath Insurance as the hospitalization plan for Vernon Parish School system employees.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to advertise for general supplies to be received May 9, 1995, at 10:00 a.m.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to accept the low bids on the following items:
A. USED FLAT BED TRUCK WILLIAMS TRANSPORTATION CO., $24,832.00
B. PICK-UP TRUCK LAMARQUE FORD, $13,277.00
C. ACTIVITY BUS FOR PICKERING HIGH SCHOOL
EDDIE EDWARDS BUS SALES, $35,126.00
A list of all bids received on April 6, 1995 by Committee are kept on file in the office of the Purchasing Agent, Mr. Bobby Moss for review.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to approve the Chapter I application for funding resolution:
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On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to proclaim June 11, 1995 as the 50th Anniversary of Future Homemakers of America.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to change Headstart teachers and aides salary index form 5/7 to 6/7 regular teacher and aide pay in order to comply with federal regulations and afford Headstart employees a preparation period.
Superintendent Hinson reminded the Board of the Spring Teachers Meeting at Leesville High School Thursday, April 13, 1995.
Superintendent Hinson reported that the LSBA Day at the Legislature has not been set, however, the Board will be notified as soon as plans are made in Baton Rouge.
Superintendent Hinson announced that a planned tour of the North Polk Elementary construction is set for April 28, 1995.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, it is with sad hearts that the Vernon Parish School Board expresses to the family of Melissa Furman, a Leesville Junior High School student who recently passed away, their sincere condolences,
WHEREAS, Melissa will be sadly missed by her family and her friends at Leesville Junior High School,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board request that their sympathies and sorrow be sent to Mrs. Maria Furman, mother of Melissa.
On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted 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 Martell Burns, a former student at East Leesville Elementary School,
WHEREAS, Martell will be sadly missed by his friends and teachers at East Leesville Elementary,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board does request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to his grandmother, Mrs. Cheryl Burns in this time bereavement.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, 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. Gunn, the Board voted to adjourn.
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MARK H. SMITH, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY