LINCOLN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Ruston, Louisiana

SPECIAL SESSION

Tuesday, January 15, 1991     2:00 p.m.

The Lincoln Parish School Board met in Special Called Session on Tuesday, January 15, 1991 at 2:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Lincoln Parish School Board Offices, 410 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana.  The following board members were present: Mr. Allen Tuten, Mrs. Loyace Braggs, Dr. Marty Beasley, Mr. George Mack, Mr. Andy Shealy, Mr. Jim Kessler, Mr. Wayne Barfield, Mr. Calvin Wilkerson, Ms. Ann Boyd, Mr. Paul Woodard, and Mr. David Wright.

Absent: Dr. Phil Rice

Mr. Allen Tuten, president, called the meeting to order and the invocation was given by Mrs. Loyace Braggs.

Mr. Tuten asked the board for permission to add an additional item to the board agenda and upon a motion by Dr. Marty Beasley, seconded by Mr. Wayne Barfield, the board voted to grant permission to add the additional item to the single item agenda.

Consideration of a contractor for renovation of the Ruston Elementary School Cafeteria was addressed at this time.  Dr. Cobb spoke to the board on this item and indicated that we had worked with Mike Walpole, architect, in receiving two proposals from local contractors who had expressed an interest in this project.

Mr. Walpole spoke to the board and gave background information on the work that led up to the actual receipt of these two proposals.  He indicated that after carefully reviewing both proposals, he would recommend accepting Triad Builders' proposal.  He further indicated that his recommendation was based solely on their fee proposals since starting time, reimbursable/non-reimbursable cost, and completion time appeared to be equivalent.  Triad's total added fee will be approximately 8%, as compared to 10% for Lincoln Builders.  Upon a motion by Mr. Andy Shealy, seconded by Dr. Marty Beasley, the board, based upon the recommendation from Mike Walpole, architect, voted to accept the proposal submitted by Triad Builders of Ruston for repairs to fire damages at Ruston Elementary Cafeteria.  Work will begin immediately.

Dr. Cobb expressed his appreciation to Mr. Charles Owens of the Central Office and to Mike Walpole for the expeditious work given this emergency situation.

Mr. Tuten then explained the procedure to be followed in addressing the next agenda item.  This was the consideration by the board of an appeal of a student expulsion.  He explained to the persons involved that the board could meet in open session or closed session to consider the appeal.  Desire for a closed session was expressed by the persons involved and upon a motion by Mr. Andy Shealy, seconded by Dr. Marty Beasley, the board voted by roll call vote to enter into Executive Session at 2:35 p.m. Voting for the motion: Mrs. Loyace Braggs, Dr. Marty Beasley, Mr. George Mack, Mr. Andy Shealy, Mr. Jim Kessler, Mr. Wyne Barfield, Mr. Calvin Wilkerson, Ms. Ann Boyd, Mr. Paul Woodard, Mr. David Wright, and Mr. Allen Tuten.

Absent and not voting: Dr. Phil Rice

Upon a motion by Mr. David Wright, seconded by Dr. Marty Beasley, the board voted to go back into open session at 2:52 p.m.

Upon a motion by Mr. David Wright, seconded by Dr. Marty Beasley, the board voted to postpone the hearing until such time as is mutually agreeable to all parties involved.

Following a brief discussion involving several board members, the meeting was adjourned at 3:05 p.m.

Gerald W. Cobb, Secretary                         Allen Tuten, President