August 1, 1996
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 1996 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
WILLIS A. FARRIS, VICE PRESIDENT
RICHARD BAILES, JR.
GERALD BURNS
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR.
M. GENE HAYMON
C.A. HUGHES
KIM REESE
LINDA WEST
BETTY WESTERCHIL
PHILIP L. GUNN
W.W. PARKER
MURPHY O'BANION
B.R. HARVEY
BENARD MCKEE
COL. GEOFFREY PROSCH
There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. Gerald Burns, District 1.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. C.A. Hughes, District 1.
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Ms. West, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of July 9, 1996.
On motion of Ms. West, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to approve the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mrs. Reese, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve the attached request for leave without pay request:
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On motion of Harvey, seconded by Ms West, the Board voted to approve the attached request for sabbatical leave.
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On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to approve the attached list of new employees:
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Mr. John Norris, Insurance Consultant, addressed the Board. Mr. Norris reviewed the property and general liability insurance coverages, premiums and claims for 1996. (Information attached). Mr. Norris explained that the premium to be paid by the Board is reduced as noted on the information sheets.
On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to approve a 3 year renewal contract with Coregis Insurance, (Snowden/Word Insurance agent of record) for property and general liability insurance coverages.
Mr. Richard Reese gave a presentation of his recent basketball evangelism trip to Russia. Mr. Reese reported that over 1400 Russian students were presented with a basketball and bible.
Mr. Bobby Moss, Purchasing Agent, reported on the committee bid opening of the concrete for East Leesville parking lot and bus lane that was June 22, 1996. Mr. Moss stated that the bids were:
HECK INDUSTRIES $63.99 PER YARD
LA INDUSTRIES 64.00 PER YARD
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to award the concrete bid to the low bidder, Heck Industries, as recommended by the Committee.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Farris, the Board voted to open the bids received for concrete for Pickering schools parking lots:
BIDDER BID
HECK INDUSTRIES $63.99 PER YARD
LA INDUSTRIES 62.99 PER YARD
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board voted to award the concrete bid to Louisiana Industries, the low bidder, with the stipulation that all specifications are met.
On motion of Mr. Bailes, seconded by Mrs. Reese, the Board voted to advertise to sell used stoves and a microwave at Simpson High School. Bids to be received September 5, 1996, AT 10:00 A.M.
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. Harvey, the Board voted to open the bids received for the sale of used equipment at Rosepine High School.
NO BIDS RECEIVED
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to authorize the Superintendent, Mr. Lewis, Principal, and Mr. Moss to dispose of the equipment.
Superintendent Hinson announced that a Curriculum Committee meeting will be held Tuesday, August 6, 1996 at 9:00 a.m.
Mr. Parker called for a Fund Raiser Committee meeting to be held at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 1996.
Col. Prosch announced that the North Polk school turn lane has been completed on University Parkway.
Col. Prosch also related that the 519 MP battalion has been deployed to Bosnia and asked that everyone keep these soldiers in their prayers.
On motion of Mr. Harvey, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to convey their heartfelt sympathies to Mrs. Mary Lynn Johnson and her family in the recent death of her father-in-law, Mr. D.C. Johnson,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board does take this means to express sorrow to this family and request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Johnson and her family.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board do hereby convey their heartfelt sympathies to Mrs. Wanelle Jaeger, teacher, in the recent death of her husband, John Jaeger,
WHEREAS, Mr. Jaeger was also the brother of Mrs. Jan Scoles, teacher,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board does take this means to send their condolences to Mrs. Jaeger and her children in this time of bereavement and also request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Jaeger and Mrs. Scoles.
On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to convey their heartfelt sympathies to Mr. Van Karamales, retired bus operator in District 1, in the recent death of his wife, Mrs. Frances Karamales,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Karamales was also the mother-in-law of Mrs. Vickie Karamales, teacher, and Mrs. Denise Karamales, former educational diagnostian for the Central Office,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board does express their sincere condolences to the Karamales family and also request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mr. Karamales and his children.
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board wish to convey their heartfelt sympathies to Mrs. Martha Vander, substitute cook at Rosepine Schools, in the recent death of her husband, Mr. Raymond Vander,
THEREFORE BE RESOLVED, that the Board does request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mrs. Vander and her family along with sincere sorrow from this Board.
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to adopt the following memorial resolution:
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WHEREAS, the members of the Vernon Parish School Board do hereby record with grief and sadness the recent death of Mr. Billy Dowden,
WHEREAS, Mr. Dowden was one of the original bus operators in the Anacoco School district and he was a long time supporter of this school system,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board does take this means to express their sorrow in his death and everyone who knew him is saddened by his death; the Board also request that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent to Mr. Dowden's family.
Superintendent Hinson invited the Board to attend the 1996 Fall Teachers' Workshop on August 14, 1996 at 8:30 a.m. to be held in the Leesville High School auditorium.
There being no further business, on motion of McKee, seconded by Ms West, the Board voted to adjourn until Tuesday, August 6, 1996, at 10:00 a.m.
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MARK H. SMITH, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SUPERINTENDENT