June 6, 1995

THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1995 AT 5:00 P.M. IN THE BOARD ROOM OF THE ADMINISTRATION, 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

GERALD BURNS

ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR.

PHILIP L. GUNN

BETTY WESTERCHIL

T.B. PORTER

CAROLYN WILLIAMS

ARVIL HARVEY

B.R. HARVEY

WALLACE MCRAE

BENARD MCKEE

COL. GEOF PROSCH

ABSENT:               MR. 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. B.R. Harvey, Ward Five.

The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Wallace McRae, Wards Six and Eight.

Superintendent Hinson read the attached Call Notice:

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On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Benard McKee, The Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of June 1, 1995.

On motion of Mrs.  Williams, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to approve the attached list of resignations:

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On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to approve a request to rescind a resignation for Wendy Heying, teacher, preschool center.

On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve the attached list of new employees:

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On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve the attached list of sabbatical leave requests:

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On motion of Mr. Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to transfer Mrs. Quinda Bennett from East Leesville Elementary aide to secretary at East Leesville and to transfer Mr. Ernesto Montiel from teacher aide at Pickering Elementary to bus driver at North Polk Elementary.

On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve the central office staff for 1995-96.

At this time the Superintendent and Board recognized retiring persons and presented each one with a certificate of appreciation for their many years of dedicated service to this school system.

On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve the 1995-96 Pupil Progression Plan.

On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to approve the Personnel Evaluation Plan for 1995-96.

On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to open the following bids:

                A.            BREAD

On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to take the bread bids under advisement.

                B.            MILK                                                                             

On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to take the milk bids under advisement.

                C.            1991 OR NEWER BUS FOR PITKIN

                                ROSS BUS SALES                                               $27,500

On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to reject the bus bid.

On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to re-advertise for bids for an activity bus for Pitkin School with a lease/buy option agreement.

                D.            SALE OF USED BUSSES AT PITKIN

                                ERVIN WILSON                                   $850.00

On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to take under advisement the bid received for the sale of used busses at Pitkin School.

On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to accept the low bid of $1,102.00 from J & J Exterminating Company  for pest control for 1995-96.

On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to accept the low bid of $6,805.74 from Enviroclean Systems for garbage collection for 1995-97 (two year contract).  Superintendent Hinson asked the President appoint a committee to study the reasons why the sales tax money collected by the Police Jury does not include garbage pickup for the school system.  President Smith appointed Mr. Dowden, and Mr. Porter to contact the Police Jury in this matter.

On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to advertise to sell used lighting from the Anacoco gym.

On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to advertise to sell a used riding lawn mower at Evans School.

On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson and on motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to authorize the Superintendent to enter into an agreement for a warranty deed for an exchange of land in Ward Five with the U.S. Forestry Service.

On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.

On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, 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. Gunn, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to adjourn.

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MARK H. SMITH, PRESIDENT

ATTEST:

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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY

JUNE 6, 1995