JUNE 1, 1995
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA, CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1995, AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA 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
ARVIL HARVEY
MURPHY O'BANION
B.R. HARVEY
WALLACE MCRAE
BENARD MCKEE
COL. GEOF PROSCH
There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. Murphy O'Banion, Ward Four.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mrs. Betty Westerchil, Ward One.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of May 11, 1995.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Arvil Harvey the Board voted to approve 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. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to name the attached list of teachers who were not named on the original school lists:
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On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to approve a request by Mrs. Angela Johnson, teacher at Hicks School, to rescind her resignation and approve a leave without pay request for the 1995-96 school year.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve a sabbatical leave request for Frances Anderson, Educational Diagnositian, for the 1995-96 school year for rest and recuperation.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to approve the following two year contracts:
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On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to name Mr. James Williams as Assistant Principal at Leesville High School on a one year contract.
At this time Mr. Roland Booty presented the proposed 1995-96 Pupil Progression Plan and reviewed the changes to be made. The plan will be presented for adoption June 6, 1995.
Dr. Larry Monk presented the proposed changes in the 1995-96 Personnel Evaluation Plan.
The Personnel Evaluation Plan will be presented to the Board for adoption on Tuesday, June 6, 1995.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to approve the attached Summer School salary scale:
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Dr. Cynthia Gillespie presented recent scores received on LEAP testing. Dr. Gillespie reported that Vernon Parish scores exceed all state scores. Superintendent Hinson stated that Vernon Parish educators are doing outstanding jobs in the classrooms and that the Board is very proud of them.
SCORES ATTACHED
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to enter into an agreement with the Leesville Developmental Center for 4 classrooms to house the Optional School. Mr. Hinson stated that there is no money involved in this agreement, and that Mr. Asa Skinner has drawn up this agreement.
Mr. James Ward reported that a warranty deed is needed to authorize the exchange of land in Ward Five. On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to take under advisement this exchange of land.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to open the following bids:
PEST CONTROL
BIDDER BID
J & J EXTERMINATING $1,102.00 PER MONTH
MOORE'S EXTERMINATING 2,647.00 PER MONTH
ORKIN EXTERMINATING 150.00 PER SCHOOL PER MONTH
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to take under advisement the bids received for pest control.
GARBAGE COLLECTION
BIDDER BID
1 YEAR 2 YEARS
ENVIRO CLEAN $7,332.36 6,805.74
J RAX 10,574 FOR 1 YEAR AND 2 YEARS
WASTEMANAGEMENT 9,096.00 8,762.00
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to take under advisement the bids received for garbage collection.
Mr. Moss gave a report of the general supply bids received May 4, 1995.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to award the general supply bids where specifications were met according to the attached list.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to advertise for bids for furniture for North Polk Elementary School.
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to advertise for bids for roofing materials for Rosepine Elementary School.
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 learned with grief and sadness of the recent death of Mrs. Lucille Dolly Smith, wife of former school board member, Mr. Floyd Smith,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board does hereby request that condolences be sent to the family of Mrs. Smith and that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to the family.
On motion of Mr. Burns, 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 Vernon Parish School Board learned with grief and sadness of the recent death of Mr. Johnny Mitchum, former Post Master in Leesville, and great supporter of the Vernon Parish School System,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board does wish to convey their heartfelt sympathies to Mrs. Mitchum and her family and request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to her along with sincere condolences from this Board.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, 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 Vernon Parish School Board wishes to convey their condolences to Mrs. Teresa Hadnot in the recent death of her mother, Mrs. Kathleen Taylor of Leesville,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board does hereby request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Hadnot and her father Mr. Taylor.
Superintendent Hinson announced that the Superintendent evaluation forms were provided to Board members and asked that the evaluations be returned by June 30, 1995.
Superintendent Hinson reminded the Board that Vernon Parish school employees would be honored for their retirement on June 6th at 5:00 p.m.
Superintendent Hinson reminded the Board that the Central Office cook out is Friday, June 2nd.
There being no further business, on motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to adjourn until June 6, 1995 5:00 p.m.
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MARK H. SMITH, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY