September 10, 1996
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1996, 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
WILLIS FARRIS, VICE PRESIDENT
RICHARD BAILES
GERALD BURNS
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR.
GENE HAYMON
C.A. HUGHES
KIM REESE
LINDA WEST
BETTY WESTERCHIL
PHILIP GUNN
W.W. PARKER
MURPHY O'BANION
BENARD MCKEE
MAJOR TOM EVANS
ABSENT:
B.R. HARVEY, OUT OF TOWN
There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. Richard W. "Dickie" Bailes, District 1.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Alvin C. Dowden, Jr., District 1.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of September 5, 1996.
On motion of Ms. West, seconded by Mrs. Reese, the Board voted to accept the attached list of resignations:
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On motion of Mrs. Westerchil, seconded by Ms. West, the Board voted to name the attached list of new employees:
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On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to approve the attached request for Sabbatical leave request:
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On recommendation of Superintendent Hinson, and on motion of Mr. Hughes, seconded by Mr. Bailes, the Board voted to terminate the employment of Eva Ayres, custodian, at North Polk Elementary.
Mr. Eugene Cavanaugh, Vernon Parish Tax Assessor, addressed the Board. Mr. Cavanaugh explained Amendment #2 to be voted on September 21, 1996. He stated that he asked for the Board's help in defeating this amendment that deals with taxing intangible assets. On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to support the defeat of Amendment #2 and to allow information to be distributed in Vernon Parish Schools.
Mr. Asa Skinner, school board attorney, reported that a recent worker's compensation law suit has been brought to his attention for a settlement of $22,000.00. Mr. Skinner recommended that the Board agree to the settlement.
On motion of Mr. Farris, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to agree to the workers compensation law suit settlement as recommended by Mr. Skinner.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Ms. West, the Board voted to advertise to sell used equipment at Hicks High School. Bids to be received October 3, 1996, at 10:00 a.m.
Mr. Haymon reminded the Board of the Vernon Leadership 2000 meeting at the Holiday Inn immediately following the school board meeting.
Mr. Skinner recommended that the Board enter into an agreement to lease a portion of land located near the Hornbeck School. This land would be used for school parking and for church parking.
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. Farris, the Board voted to enter into an agreement on the terms and conditions determined between the Vernon Parish School Board, Hornbeck School, and the First Baptist Church of Hornbeck.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mrs. Reese, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.
On motion of Mr. McKee, seconded by Mrs. Reese, the Board voted to authorize the President and Secretary to pay claims as approved by the claims committee.
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MARK H. SMITH, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SECRETARY