December 7, 1999
THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF VERNON PARISH LOUISIANA CONVENED IN REGULAR SESSION DECEMBER 7, 1999 AT, 5:00 P.M.,AT 201 BELVIEW ROAD, LEESVILLE, LA. PRESIDENT PARKER CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AND ON ROLL CALL THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WERE PRESENT:
W.W. PARKER, PRESIDENT
LINDA WEST, VICE PRESIDENT
ALVIN C. DOWDEN, JR.
M. GENE HAYMON
JANE HOLTON
C.A. HUGHES
TED PARIS
KIM REESE
MARK SMITH
BETTY WESTERCHIL
WILLIS A. FARRIS
MURPHY O'BANION
B.R. HARVEY
PHILIP L. GUNN
COL. THOMAS SITTNICK
ABSENT: BENARD MCKEE, ILLNESS
There was also present Richard Schwartz, Secretary of the Board.
The meeting was opened in prayer by Philip Gunn.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Willis Farris.
On motion of Mark Smith, seconded by Linda West, the Board voted to approve and dispense with the reading of the minutes of December 2, 1999.
On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz and on motion of Murphy O'Banion, seconded by Willis Farris, the Board voted to approve the attached list of resignations.
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On recommendation Superintendent Schwartz and on motion of Ted Paris, seconded by C.A. Hughes, the Board voted to approve the attached request to rescind a sabbatical leave.
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On recommendation of Superintendent Schwartz and on motion of Gene Haymon, seconded by Betty Westerchil, the Board voted to approve the attached list of new employees.
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On motion of Murphy O'Banion, seconded by Willis Farris the Board voted to approve the attached Board meeting dates as presented for 2000. Gene Haymon, Kim Reese, Linda West, Jane Holton and Betty Westerchil voted no.
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On recommendation of the Finance Committee and on motion of A.C. Dowden, Jr., seconded by Mark Smith, the Board voted to approve a resolution directing Superintendent Schwartz and his administration to review expenditures and report to the Finance Committee a comprehensive plan of costs savings for the 2000-2001 school year.
On motion of Philip Gunn, Chairperson of the District 1/6 Uniform Committee, seconded by Kim Reese, the Board voted to continue the uniform policy for District 1/6 schools and approve extending the policy to include Leesville Jr. High School for the 2000-01 school year. Linda West abstained.
On motion of B.R. Harvey, seconded by Willis Farris, the Board adopted a resolution to purchase a tract of land adjacent to Pitkin High School from Alton Cain at a cost of $190,000.00, and to authorize Superintendent Schwartz to execute the purchase agreement.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Vernon Parish School Board adopts this resolution to purchase the following described property to wit:
A part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25; and also a part of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4, and also a part of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 36, all in Township 1 South, Range 6 West, Vernon Parish, Louisiana, described as follows; Beginning at the Southwest corner of said SE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 25; thence N 0 degrees 42' 04" E along the West line of said SE 1/4 of SE 1/4, 628.52 feet; thence S 88 degrees 36' 53" E - 287.06 feet; thence S 1 degree 39' 55" W - 597.03; feet thence S 86 degrees 37' 54" E - 283.86 feet; thence S 1 degree 23' 40" W - 505.38 feet; thence N 86 degrees 48' 00" W - 637.38 feet; thence N 29 degrees 30' 00" E - 163.62 feet; thence N 21 degrees 30' 05" E - 336.07 feet to the North line of said NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of Section 36; thence N 86 degrees 48' 00" W along said North line, 115.93 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 10.05 acres.
WHEREAS, the Board further authorizes Superintendent Richard Schwartz, Secretary of the Board to execute any and all documents regarding the above described property.
A nomination made by A.C. Dowden, Jr., was seconded by Betty Westerchil to appoint Linda West as president of the Board for the year 2000.
On motion of B.R. Harvey, seconded by Philip Gunn, the Board voted to cease nominations and Linda West was appointed president of the Board for the year 2000 by acclamation.
On motion of Willis Farris, seconded by Philip Gunn, the Board appointed B.R. Harvey to serve as vice-president of the Board for the year 2000, by acclamation.
At this time, Superintendent Schwartz presented a plaque expressing the Board's appreciation to W.W. Parker for his service to the Board by serving as the 1999 Board president.
In other business, Superintendent Schwartz announced a Sales Tax Seminar which will be held on Tuesday, December 14, 1999, in the board room.
On motion of Betty Westerchil, seconded by the Board, the Board adopted the following resolution commending everyone who participated in the South Polk Elementary School paint project:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Vernon Parish School Board wishes to express its appreciation to each individual who participated in painting the interior of South Polk Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Colonel Gregory Lynch, Colonel Thomas Sittnick and members of the Fort Polk Community volunteered their time in an extraordinary demonstration of support for their school; and,
WHEREAS, the administration and the entire staff at the school, and the students, along with their families, united in an enthusiastic effort to complete the mission;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the members of the Board adopt this resolution commending all those who joined in a team effort to enhance the learning environment for our children.
On motion of Philip Gunn, seconded by Gene Haymon, the Board voted to authorize the president and secretary to pay claims.
There being no further business, on motion of B.R. Harvey, seconded by A.C. Dowden, the Board voted to adjourn.
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W.W. PARKER, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
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RICHARD SCHWARTZ, SUPERINTENDENT