July 6, 1995
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION ON THURSDAY, JULY 6, 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 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
B.R. HARVEY
WALLACE MCRAE
BENARD MCKEE
ABSENT: 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. Wallace McRae, Wards 6 & 8.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. B.R. Harvey, Ward Five.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of June 11, 1995.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to rescind a sabbatical leave request for Reda Singlton, teacher at Leesville High School.
On motion of Mrs. Williams, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve the attached list of leave without pay requests:
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On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
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On motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve the attached employees transfers:
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On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to advertise for the position of Principal of Hicks High School for a one year contract. Mr. Hinson explained that the present principal, Mr. Dale Hardwick, will be on sick leave for the 1995-96 school year.
Dr. Cindy Gillespie reported on CAT state scores and informed the Board that Vernon Parish schools are ranked at the top of the State. (COMPARISONS ATTACHED) On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to congratulate all teachers and principals for the outstanding scores on the CAT tests.
On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mr. McRae, the Board voted to reject the bid received for the sale of the used activity bus at Pitkin and to re-advertise to sell the bus.
On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to advertise to sell a 1985 GMC pickup truck.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to received the following bids:
a. FURNITURE FOR NORTH POLK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BIDS RECEIVED FROM:
BECKLEY CARDY COMPANY
HIGH SMITH COMPANY
INTERSTATE COMPANY OF LOUISIANA
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded Mr. McRae, the Board voted authorize President Smith to appoint the following committee to tabulate and review the furniture bids:
PRESIDENT SMITH
BILL ENDRIS
BOBBY MOSS
COL. PROSCH
b. ROOFING MATERIALS FOR ROSEPINE ELEMENTARY
MATERIALS
PRASSELL LUMBER $1,576.05
LOWES $1,717.00
METAL PANELS
ROOFING SYSTEMS INC. $13,962.71
SOUTHERN STRUCTURES 13,875.54
MCELROY METAL 11,570.45
CUSTOM METAL & SIDING 14,660.00
NCI BUILDING COMPONENTS 11,857.57
On motion of Mr. McKee, the Board voted to take the roofing materials bids under advisement.
c. NO BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE USED LIGHTING AT ANACOCO GYM
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to authorize Mr. Moss, Mr. Beason and the Superintendent to dispose of the used lighting at Anacoco gym.
d. USED RIDING MOWER AT EVANS
THOMAS THOMPSON $82.50
JAMES R. HARVEY 56.00
BILLY FOLEY 82.50
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to allow Mr. Carver, principal of Evans School, to hold a drawing between the high bidders, $82.50, to award the bid.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to accept the low bid of Borden Dairy Company for milk for the 1995-96.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to accept the low bid of Cotton Brothers Bakery for bread products for 1995-96 school year.
On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Mr Gunn, the Board voted to advertise for the sale of 17 gas space heaters at East Leesville Elementary.
On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to advertise the Food Service 1995-96 price quotation calendar.
Superintendent Hinson announced that the Fort Polk buildings leased by the school board for North Polk Elementary School are now available to return to the officials of Fort Polk.
They are buildings #'s 7654, 7655, 7656, 7657, 7659 and 7661. On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to terminate the lease of the above buildings and return the facilities to Fort Polk.
President Smith announced that the Sales Tax office has been named to continue the sales tax collection for taxes on a three year contract. He stated that officials from the governing bodies expressed their satisfaction of the successful operations of the office for the past three years. He stated that Mrs. Sandy Perkins, Manager, and Mrs. Paulette Jeane, are to be commended for their outstanding job performances.
Mr. Moss reported that the sales tax supplement checks will be $381.72 for retirees and $120.00 for active employees and will be issued in July 1995.
Mr. McKee reminded the Board that retirees must sign up each year to receive the sales tax supplement.
Superintendent Hinson announced that due to House Bill 242 passed by the recent legislative session, action is necessary to continue with the contract of Revenue Recovery Group as it is presently operating. This group collects delinquent taxes for this Parish. On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve the contract agreement with Recovery Revenue Group as stated in the attached
information:
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Superintendent Hinson invited the Board to the Administrative Workshop July 13 and July 31, 1995.
Superintendent Hinson reported that the state one time pay supplement will hopefully be issued in August. He stated that at this time the state has not given a firm date nor amounts to be issued.
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to adjourn until July 11, 995.
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MARK H. SMITH, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SUPERINTENDENT