LINCOLN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Ruston, Louisiana

SPECIAL CALLED SESSION

Tuesday, April 25, 1995   4:00 p.m.

The Lincoln Parish School Board met in Special Called Session on Tuesday, April 25, 1995 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Lincoln Parish School Board Office, 410 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana.  Members present were Mr. David Wright, Mr. Wayne Barfield, Dr. Marty Beasley, Mrs. Loyace Braggs, Mr. Curtis Dowling, Mr. Jim Kessler, Mr. George Mack, Mr. Joe Mitcham, Mr. Rob Shadoin, Mr. Allen Tuten, and Mr. Calvin Wilkerson.

Members absent were:  Mr. Andy Shealy.

Mr. David Wright, President, called the meeting to order and gave the invocation.

Mr. Wright welcomed guests, staff, and members of the press and indicated that the purpose of the meeting was to discuss the resignation and replacement of Mr. Andy Shealy, board member representing Ward I, District G.

Upon a motion by Mr. Curtis Dowling, seconded by Mr. Jim Kessler, the Board unanimously voted to accept the letter of resignation submitted by Mr. Andy Shealy, board member representing Ward I, District G.

Upon a motion by Mrs. Loyace Braggs, seconded by Dr. Marty Beasley, the Board unanimously voted to adopt the following Proclamation calling for a special election to fill the vacancy in the office of school board member from Ward I, District G:

                                                               PROCLAMATION

                        I, David Wright, President of the School Board of the Parish of Lincoln, State of Louisiana, do hereby announce and proclaim that the Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, School Board does hereby and herewith order a special election to fill the vacancy in the office of School Board member from Ward I, District G, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.

                        Be if further proclaimed and announced that under the authority of Louisiana Revised Statute 18:402, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, a special primary election be, and the same is hereby called and ordered to be held in Ward I, District G, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, School Board, on Saturday, October 21, 1995; and a special general election, if necessary, is hereby called and ordered to be held in Ward I, District G, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana, School Board, on Saturday, November 18, 1995; all for the purpose of filling the vacancy in the office of School Board member, Ward I, District G, Lincoln Parish, Louisiana.

                        It is further proclaimed and announced that in accordance with Louisiana Revised Statute 18:467, as amended, the qualifying period for candidates in the special election, hereinabove called and ordered, shall open on Tuesday, September 5, 1995 and shall close at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 7, 1995.

                        Thus done and signed at Ruston, Louisiana, on this 25th day of April, 1995.

ATTEST:

Gerald W. Cobb, Secretary                                                 David Wright, President

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President Wright reviewed the qualifications of the office and explained the procedure to be used in selecting a replacement for Mr. Shealy.  He read the names of the eleven (11) people who had called the School Board Office to indicate their interest in the slot.  He had them stand as their name was called and asked them to tell the Board at that time if they did not meet the qualifications.  There were no comments.  He opened the floor for nominations to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Shealy's resignation. 

Mr. Allen Tuten nominated Mr. Billy Abrahm to represent Ward I, District G, until such time as a special election can be held. 

Mr. George Mack nominated Mr. William "Al" Stewart. 

Mrs. Loyace Braggs nominated Mr. Morelle Emmons. 

Mr. Wayne Barfield moved that nominations cease and Mr. Curtis Dowling seconded the motion.  The Board unanimously approved the motion.

Voting for Mr. Morelle Emmons by a show of hands vote:  Dr. Marty Beasley and Mr. Loyace Braggs.

Voting for Mr. William "Al" Stewart by a show of hands vote:  Mr. George Mack.

Voting for Mr. Billy Abrahm by a show of hands vote:  Mr. Wayne Barfield, Mr. Curtis Dowling, Mr. Jim Kessler, Mr. Joe Mitcham, Mr. Rob Shadoin, and Mr. Allen Tuten.

Abstaining:  Mr. Calvin Wilkerson and Mr. David Wright.

This resulted in six (6) votes for Mr. Billy Abrahm; thereby, electing him to serve as board member representing Ward I-G.  Mr. Abrahm will be notified of the results as he was not present at the meeting.

Upon a motion by Dr. Marty Beasley, seconded by Mrs. Loyace Braggs, the Board unanimously voted to appoint Mr. Billy Abrahm to fill the vacancy in Ward I, District G, until the October election.

Upon a motion by Mr. Wayne Barfield, seconded by Mr. George Mack, the Board unanimously voted to adopt a resolution appointing Mr. Billy Abrahm as Board member representing Ward I, District G, until the election.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 4:24  p.m.

Gerald W. Cobb, Secretary                                     David Wright, President