December 9, 1997

THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN SPECIAL SESSION DECEMBER 9, 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. BAILES

GERALD BURNS

M. GENE HAYMON

C.A. HUGHES

KIM REESE

MARK SMITH

LINDA WEST

BETTY WESTERCHIL

W.W. PARKER

MURPHY O'BANION

B.R. HARVEY

PHILIP L. GUNN

BENARD MCKEE

COL. STEPHEN SHAMBACH

There was also present Richard Schwartz, Secretary of the Board.

The meeting was opened in prayer by Murphy O'Banion.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by W.W. Parker.

On motion of W.W. Parker, seconded by Kim Reese, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of December, 4, 1997.

On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz, and on motion of Linda West, seconded by Richard Bailes, the Board voted to approve the attached sabbatical leave request.

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On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz, and on motion of Kim Reese, seconded by Richard Bailes, the Board voted to approve the attached new employee.

On motion of Murphy O'Banion, seconded by B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to award the low bid for 200 Matrix printers to Hanks's Computers Plus for $128.23 per printer.

On motion of C.A. Hughes, seconded by Gerald Burns, the Board voted to advertise for bids for instructional supplies for K-3 Initiative grant.

On recommendation of Bill Endris, Finance Director and on motion B.R. Harvey, seconded by seconded by Murphy O=Banion, the Board voted to approve a $10,470.36 loan from General Fund to Pickering Sinking Fund, and a $36,329.25 loan from General Fund to Ward Five Sinking Fund.

On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz and on motion of Benard McKee, seconded by Gerald Burns, the Board voted to accept the Central Office reorganization proposal.

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President Farris opened the floor for nominations for President of the Board for 1998.Benard McKee nominated Alvin C. Dowden, Jr., seconded by B.R. Harvey.

The motion passed.

Mr. Dowden was elected President of the Board for 1998.

President Farris asked for nominations for Vice President of the Board for 1998. Murphy O'Banion nominated W.W. Parker, seconded by Gerald Burns.

The motion passed.

Mr. Parker was elected Vice President of the Board for 1998.

At this time, Superintendent presented to outgoing Board President, Willis Farris, a plaque of appreciation for his dedication and services in 1997.

On motion of Philip Gunn, 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 deepest sympathies to the family of Mrs. Elizer Paddy, of Leesville, who recently passed away; and,

WHEREAS, Mrs. Paddy was the sister of W.W. Parker, District Two board member, the mother of Mrs. Betty Davis, a teacher's aide at Anacoco High School, and the grandmother of Daniel Davis, Anacoco bus driver; and,

WHEREAS, Mrs. Paddy was a loving and caring member of this community and she will be sadly missed by her family and friends,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board requests that a copy of this memorial resolution be sent, along with its sincere condolences, to the family.

On motion of Gerald Burns, seconded by Gene Haymon, the Board voted to resolve itself into a claims committee and approve the claims.

On motion of Linda West, seconded by Kim Reese, the Board voted to authorize the President and Secretary to pay claims as approve by the claims committee.

There being no further business, on motion of Benard McKee, seconded by B.R. Harvey, the Board voted to adjourn.

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WILLIS A. FARRIS, PRESIDENT

ATTEST:

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RICHARD SCHWARTZ, SUPERINTENDENT