October 8, 1996
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON 201 BELVIEW BOARD, 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 W. "DICKIE" BAILES
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. GEOFF PROSCH
There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. Philip L. Gunn, District 6.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mrs. Betty Westerchil, District 1.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to approve the attached list of new employees:
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At this time Mrs. Sherry Costa, 5th grade teacher at Vernon Elementary, addressed the Board. Mrs. Costa demonstrated math manipulatives for students. She stated that she attended the LaSIP (Louisiana Systemic Initiative Program) at NSU. LaSIP trains teachers to use many forms of hands on learning for students.
Mr. Cleve Weisgerber, Vernon Parish County Agent, introduced the staff of the county agent's office. Mr. Weisgerber gave a brief over view of the office and thanked the Board for their continued support.
Bill Endris, Director of Finance, reported on the new minimum wage law as it pertains to certain school employees.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Ms West, the Board voted to approve the attached recommended minimum wage increase for substitute employees:
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Mr. Farris stated that he felt that substitute degreed teachers should receive a higher wage than support personnel and that this matter should be considered by the salary committee.
On motion of Mr. Farris, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to refer the minimum wage issue for substitutes to the salary committee and that the Board would recess for fifteen minutes so that the committee could discuss this issue.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mrs. Westerchil, the Board voted to call the meeting to resume order.
Mr. Harvey, Chairman of the Salary Committee, stated that the Committee recommended that the substitute teacher's (degreed and non-degreed) pay be raised and be effective this payroll period to the following:
DEGREED TEACHER $45.00
NON-DEGREED TEACHER $38.00
All other wages will be according to the following scale as presented by Mr. Endris:
CUSTODIAN 38.00
AIDES/SECRETARY 33.25
AIDES (HEAD START) 28.50
COOKS 33.25
PART-TIME COOK (4 HRS) 19.00
BUS DRIVER 40.83
BUS AIDE 21.46
On motion of Mr. Farris, seconded by Mr. Parker, the Board voted to accept the recommendation of the Salary Committee on the above substitute employees pay increases effective this payroll period.
Mr. Bobby Moss, Purchasing Agent, discussed the bids received for used equipment at East Leesville Elementary, stating that he recommended that Mavis Watson awarded the bid for the projector at $35.00 and to negotiate the disposal of the remainder of the equipment.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to award the bid to Mrs. Watson for the projector for $35.00 and to authorize Mr. Moss to negotiate the disposal of the remainder of the equipment.
On motion of Mr. Parker, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, the Board voted to advertise for bids to purchase 132 computer hard drives for various schools. Bids to be received November 7, 1996, at 10:00 a.m. Dr. Monk explained that these hard drives are for school computers throughout the school system and will be used in the Writing to Read programs.
Mr. Ward reported on the emergency declared at Vernon Elementary for the fire alarm system. He stated that they had received no written quotations, however, there is a possibility that parts to repair the burned panel may be purchased from a company who has the same system.
On motion of Mr. Dowden, seconded by Mr. Burns, the Board voted to authorize the Superintendent and Mr. Ward to accept the lowest quotations when received or to repair the burned panel according to the fire marshall's state code.
Superintendent Hinson announced to the Districts 1/6 members that their next meeting will Monday, October 28, 1996 at 9:00 a.m. and that the Simpson canning center equipment value is $2,800.00 and will be discussed at the monthly meeting.
Superintendent Hinson also stated that the LHS homecoming parade is October 18th and the Districts 1/6 members are invited to ride in the parade.
Mrs. Westerchil reported that donations have been solicited from the A.C. Dowden Memorial Homeless Shelter for paint and supplies. She related that members may want to help with the painting of the buildings on October 19, 1996.
Mr. Haymon reported that he and Ms West had visited with the JRTC training exercises recently and stated that Col. Prosch has invited the Board to hold a school board meeting on post and visit the training exercises. Col. Prosch indicated that he will meet with Dr. Monk on October 17th and make these arrangements. Members will be notified of the meeting date and location.
On motion of Mrs. Reese, seconded by Mr. Dowden, the Board voted to change the November 12, 1996 meeting to November 19, 1996 at 10:00 a.m.
On motion of Mr. O'Banion, seconded by Mr. Hughes, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.
On motion of Mr. Gunn, seconded by Mr. Dowden, 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. McKee, seconded by Mr.Dowden, the Board voted to adjourn.
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MARK H. SMITH, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SUPERINTENDENT
VERNON PARISH SCHOOLS