December 19, 1996
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1996, AT 10:00 A.M. 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
There was also present Mr. Sammy L. Hinson, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. Philip Gunn, District 6.
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mr. Benard McKee, District 7.
Superintendent Hinson announced that the meeting was called to discuss himself. Therefore, he would request an Executive Session. Motion was made by Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. O'Banion, that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter about Mr. Hinson for one hour. Roll call vote was taken.
YEA NAY
RICHARD BAILES X
GERALD BURNS X
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR. X
M. GENE HAYMON X
C.A. HUGHES X
KIM REESE X
LINDA WEST X
MARK H. SMITH X
BETTY WESTERCHIL X
PHILIP L. GUNN X
W.W. PARKER X
WILLIS A. FARRIS X
MURPHY O'BANION X
B.R. HARVEY X
BENARD MCKEE X
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The motion passed.
Parliamentarian Dowden announced that Executive Session would be from 10:06 a.m. to 11:06 a.m.
On motion of Mr. Burns, seconded by Mr. Gunn, the Board voted to come out of Executive Session and resume order.
Parliamentarian Dowden announced that the time was 11:06 a.m.
Superintendent Hinson read a statement, attached, requesting Sabbatical Leave for one year, 1-14-97 through 1-12-98.
Motion was made by Mr. McKee, seconded by Mr. Gunn, that the Board grant a one year Sabbatical Leave to Mr. Hinson as requested. Roll call vote was taken.
YEA NAY
RICHARD BAILES X
GERALD BURNS X
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR. X
M. GENE HAYMON X
C.A. HUGHES X
KIM REESE X
LINDA WEST X
MARK H. SMITH X
BETTY WESTERCHIL X
PHILIP GUNN X
W.W. PARKER X
WILLIS A. FARRIS X
MURPHY O'BANION X
B.R. HARVEY X
BENARD MCKEE X
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11 YEAS 4 NAYS
The motion passed.
Asa Skinner, school board attorney, advised that according to state law the Board could appoint an acting superintendent for the period of time that the sabbatical leave was approved for Mr. Hinson or the Board could take applications for the position.
Motion was made by Mr. Farris, seconded Mr. O'Banion, that the Board take applications for the position of superintendent for a one year period. Roll call voted was taken:
YEA NAY
RICHARD BAILES X
GERALD BURNS X
ALVIN C. DOWDEN X
M. GENE HAYMON X
C.A. HUGHES X
KIM REESE X
LINDA WEST X
MARK H. SMITH X
BETTY WESTERCHIL X
PHILIP L. GUNN X
W.W. PARKER X
WILLIS FARRIS X
MURPHY O'BANION X
B.R. HARVEY X
BENARD MCKEE X
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13 YEA 2 NAY
The motion passed.
The Board will take applications until 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 1996 at 4:30 p.m.
On motion of Mr. Haymon, seconded by the Board, the Board voted to formally announce that there is no investigation being conducted by the Board concerning Superintendent Hinson.
On motion of Ms. West, seconded by Mr. Farris, the Board voted to adjourn.
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MARK H. SMITH, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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SAMMY L. HINSON, SUPERINTENDENT