September 12, 1995
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1995 AT 5:00 P.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
ARVI L HARVEY
MURPHY O'BANION
B.R. HARVEY
WALLACE MCRAE
BENARD MCKEE
COL. GEOFF PROSCH
There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of 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.
On motion of Mr. Arvil Harvey, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of September 7, 1995.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve the attached request for sabbatical leave requests:
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On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Williams, the Board voted to approve the attached list of employee transfers:
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On motion of Mr. Porter, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
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On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. McRae, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to approve a one (1) year contract with Time Trend Computers, Inc., for computer specialist services in the amount of $35,125.00 annually.
Mr. Gerald Burns, Finance Committee Chairman, reported on the Finance Committee meeting held at 2:30 p.m., September 12, 1995. (MINUTES OF MEETING ATTACHED) On recommendation of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Porter, the Board voted to approve the operating budget for 1995-96.
At this time Superintendent Hinson recognized three 2nd grade teachers from West Leesville Elementary, Mrs. Rhonda Wilson, Mrs. Michelle Goins, and Mrs. Starlett Guidry. The teachers gave demonstrations of teaching techniques used in the 2nd grade curriculum at West Leesville.
Mrs. Betty Higgins, U.S. Forests Service addressed the Board. Mrs. Higgins stated that due to budget cuts of the forestry service, that the district offices have been consolidated. Vernon Parish will consolidate with Evangeline Parish.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to accept the low bid of the Trane Company in the amount of $8,750.00 for the air conditioning of the Leesville High School annex gym. (Bid tabulations attached)
Mr. Mike Perkins distributed a copy of the recently passed laws affecting public education in Louisiana.
Superintendent Hinson reported that in reply to the inquiry about the pledge of allegiance and prayer in Vernon Parish Schools, all schools are following state guidelines.
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 members of the Vernon Parish School Board do hereby record with sadness the recent death of Mrs. Emiline Brown, mother-in-law of retired bus operator Mr. T.C. Terrell and grandmother of Ms. Arlene Terrell,
WHEREAS, the Board sends their sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Brown,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Vernon Parish School Board does further request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to the family of Mrs. Brown.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. McKee, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mrs. Williams, 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. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to adjourn.
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MARK H. SMITH, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY