June 10, 1997
THE PARISH BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION JUNE 10, 1997 AT 5:00 P.M., AT 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA. PRESIDENT FARRIS CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
WILLIS FARRIS, PRESIDENT
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR., VICE PRESIDENT
RICHARD W. "DICKIE" BAILES
GERALD BURNS
M. GENE HAYMON
C.A. HUGHES
KIM REESE
LINDA WEST
MARK SMITH
BETTY WESTERCHIL
W.W. PARKER
B.R. HARVEY
BENARD MCKEE
MURPHY O'BANION
COL. STEPHEN SHAMBACH
ABSENT: PHILIP GUNN, DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT
There was also present Richard Schwartz, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Mr. C.A. Hughes.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. B.R. Harvey.
On motion of Mr. Alvin Dowden, seconded by Mr. Murphy O'Banion, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of June 5, 1997.
Superintendent Schwartz welcomed the Vernon Parish School Retirees. Each retiree was recognized and presented a certificate of retirement.
Superintendent Schwartz introduced Mr. Tommy Cordova, Vice President of the Vernon Parish High School Rodeo Club. Mr. Cordova presented Superintendent's Certificates of Achievement to 15 Rodeo Club members who qualified for State Finals.
Mr. Bill Endris, Director of Finance discussed the Sales Tax Supplemental Report. This year Sales Tax Supplemental Tax monies will be disbursed as follows: Teachers and administrators, $774.33, secretaries, $640.28, bus drivers, 665.82, cooks, janitors, aides, maintenance workers, 614.75, and retirees, 446.02.
Mr. Endris also discussed the General Fund and the Consolidated Budget amendments and reported a positive balance. (Attached)
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On motion of Mr. Gerald Burns, seconded by Ms. Linda West, the Board voted to accept the Budget Amendment.
On motion of Mr. Gerald Burns, seconded by Mr. Richard Bailes, the Board voted to approve attached employee transfer.
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On motion of Ms. Linda West, seconded by Mr. Mark Smith, the Board voted to approve the attached list of employee resignations.
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On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Mrs. Kim Reese, the Board voted to approve the attached list of employee sabbatical leave requests.
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On motion of Mr. Murphy O'Banion, seconded by Mr. W.W. Parker, the Board voted to name the attached list of teachers who were not named in May.
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On motion of Mr. W.W. Parker, seconded by Mr. Murphy O'Banion, the Board voted to name the attached list of central office employees.
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On motion of Mr. B.R. Harvey, seconded by Ms. Linda West, the Board voted to name the attached list of principals
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On motion of Mrs. Kim Reese, seconded by Mr. Richard Bailes, the Board voted to name the attached list of assistant principals.
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On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz and on motion of Mr. Benard McKee, seconded by Mr. Murphy O=Banion, the Board voted to name Mrs. Patty Cupit as principal of Rosepine Elementary School.
On motion of Mr. Benard McKee, seconded by Mr. B. R. Harvey, the Board voted to advertise for assistant principal at Rosepine Elementary School. Applications will be due June 27, 1997 and the assistant principal will be appointed July 3, 1997 for a two year contract effective July 7, 1997.
On motion of Mr. Benard McKee, seconded by Mr. Murphy O'Banion, the Board voted the advertise for an elementary supervisor of instruction. Applications will be due June 27, 1997. Applicants will give their presentations before the Board July 3, 1997 and appointment to the position will be made July 8, 1997. The one year contract will begin August 1, 1997.
On motion of Mr. Gene Haymon, seconded by Mrs. Kim Reese, the Board voted to advertise for an assistant principal for Simpson School. Applications will be due June 27, 1997. Applicants will give their presentations before the Districts 1/6 Committee June 30, 1997 and appointment to the position will be made July 3, 1997. The one year contract will begin August 18, 1997.
On motion of Mr. Benard McKee, seconded by Mr. Murphy O=Banion, the Board voted to advertise for an assistant principal for Rosepine High School. Applications will be due June 27, 1997. Applicants will give their presentations before the Board July 3, 1997 and appointment to the position will be made July 3, 1997. The one-half year contract will begin July 7, 1997.
On motion of Mr. Richard Bailes, seconded by Mr. Mark Smith, the Board voted to advertise for an assistant principal for South Polk Elementary School. The applications will be due June 27, 1997. Applicants will give their presentations before the Districts 1/6 Committee June 30, 1997, and the appointment to the position will be made July 3, 1997. The one year contract will begin July 7, 1997.
On recommendation of Mr. Bobby Moss, Purchasing Agent and on motion of Mr. Murphy O'Banion, seconded by Mrs. Betty Westerchil, the Board voted to accept the low bid of Enviroclean Systems in the amount of $7,785.74 per month for a two year contract.
On recommendation of Mr. Bobby Moss, Mr. Michael Perkins, and Mr. Ricky Kay and on motion of Mr. Alvin Dowden, seconded by Mr. Gerald Burns, the Board voted to reject the one bid received for metal reroofing at Leesville High School and readvertise with two separate base bids, one for the 300 hall and one for the front canopy,
On recommendation of Mr. Bobby Moss, and on motion of Mr. W.W. Parker, the Board voted to accept the low bid of McElroy Metal Mill, Inc., in the amount of $3,298.40 the metal cat-walk at Anacoco School.
On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz, and on motion of Mr. Gerald Burns, seconded by Mr. Richard Bailes, the Board voted to reinstate Randy Dowden, to his position in the Central Office Maintenance Department.
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Benard McKee, seconded by Mr. Mark Smith, the Board voted to adjourn.
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WILLIS FARRIS, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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RICHARD SCHWARTZ, SUPERINTENDENT