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Public Notices: Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

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Public Notices Published Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

POLLING PLACES VOTE TABULATION
Precinct Location FOR AGAINST
01 Ft Necessity High School, 10630 Hwy. 562, Ft Necessity
16 13
02 Jigger Apostolic Hall, 7197 Hwy. 128, Jigger
7 4
03 Brakers Store, 6385 Hwy. 562, Wisner
34 15
04 Wisner Town Hall, 9530 Natchez Street, Wisner
9 9
04A Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
2 0
04B Wisner Town Hall, 9530 Natchez Street, Wisner
20 0
06 Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
15 16
07 Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
4 0
09 Gilbert Community Center, 157 Hanna Street, Gilbert
3 0
12 Franklin Parish ROTC Building, 1600 Glover Street, Winnsboro 9 25
13 New Hope Masonic Lodge, 2195 Hwy. 135, Winnsboro
16 27
14 Woodmen of the World Hall, 261 Taylor Avenue, Winnsboro
12 8
16 Winnsboro Housing Authority, 1702 Hatfield Street, Winnsboro 17 1
18 Winnsboro Junior High School, 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
1 0
19 Ward #3 High School, 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
15 7
20 Winnsboro Junior High School, 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
19 10
21 Ward #3 High School, 2051 Hwy. 578, Winnsboro
25 12
22 Winnsboro Junior High School, 5915 Hwy. 4, Winnsboro
12 5
24 Winnsboro Lower Elementary School, 1310 Warren Street, Winnsboro 16 5
25 Woodmen of the World Hall, 261 Taylor Avenue, Winnsboro
4 1
26 VFW Hall, 2108 Loop Road, Winnsboro
15 10
27 Franklin Parish Courthouse, 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
16 6
27A Franklin Parish Courthouse, 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
1 0
28A Franklin Parish Courthouse, 6560 Main Street, Winnsboro
2 0
30 Baskin Community Center, 1860 Hwy. 857, Baskin
46 30
31 Gulledge-Richardson Comm Ctr, 157 Football Field Road, Crowville 36 11
32 North Central Fire Station, 1772 Hwy. 859, Delhi
25 22
33 Friendship Fire Station, 4918 Hwy. 132, Baskin
28 4
ABSENTEE 105 52
TOTALS 530 293
MAJORITY FOR 237
The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the said election, it was therefore shown that there was a total of 530 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 293 votes cast AGAINST the Proposition, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 237 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth.
Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as hereinabove set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the Parish on Saturday, November 14, 2009.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Winnsboro, Louisiana, on this, the 7th day of December, 2009.
ATTEST: /s/ Eddie Ray Bryan, President
/s/ Lanny Johnson, Secretary
PROCLAMATION
I, the undersigned President of the Parish School Board of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the proposition submitted at the special election held in the Parish on Saturday, November 14, 2009, was CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Proces Verbal.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Winnsboro, Louisiana, on this, the 7th day of December, 2009. /s/ Eddie Ray Bryan, President
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Richard Kelly
All members present approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER AND TAKE ACTION WITH RESPECT TO ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONTINUED LEVY WITHIN THE PARISH OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF LOUISIANA, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010, OF A ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT (1/2%) SALES AND USE TAX UPON; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
ORDINANCE # 2009-12-0006
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve and take action with respect to adopting an ordinance providing for the continued levy within the parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, effective July 1, 2010, of a one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax upon; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
ORDINANCE
An ordinance providing for the continued levy within the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, effective July 1, 2010, of a one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and on sales of services in said Parish, providing for the assessment, collection, payment thereof and the dedication of the proceeds of said tax and the purpose for which the proceeds of the tax may be expended, such tax having been authorized at a special election held in said Parish on November 14, 2009.
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority and an election held on November 14, 2009, the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Parish”), acting through the Parish School Board of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, as its governing authority (the “Governing Authority”), is authorized to continue to levy and collect within the Parish from and after July 1, 2010, a one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax (the “Tax”), upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and upon the sale of services as defined in applicable statutory authority, pursuant to the following proposition which was approved at said election held on November 14, 2009:
PROPOSITION (SALES AND USE TAX RENEWAL)
Summary: 10 years, 1/2% sales and use tax renewal with a minimum of 15% of the net proceeds of the tax to be used for purchasing and acquiring classroom teaching supplies and equipment and the remaining net proceeds to be placed in a separate account to be dedicated, allocated and used for the purpose of improving school related facilities and equipment for, and paying maintenance and operating expenses of, the public school system of the Parish (excluding the payment of salaries of school board members)
Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the ìParish School Boardî), under the provisions of Article VI, Section 29 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, be authorized to continue to levy and collect, and adopt an ordinance providing for such levy and collection, a tax of one-half of one percent (1/2%) (the “Tax”) from and after July 1, 2010, upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property and upon the sale of services in Franklin Parish (the “Parish”), all as defined by law (an estimated $1,200,000 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years with a minimum of fifteen percent (15%) of the net proceeds of the Tax (after paying the reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administering the Tax) to be used for the purpose of purchasing and acquiring classroom teaching supplies and equipment, and the remaining net proceeds to be placed in a separate account to be dedicated, allocated and used for the purpose of improving school related facilities and equipment for, and paying maintenance and operating expenses of, the public school system of the Parish (excluding the payment of salaries of School Board members)?
WHEREAS, in compliance with the aforesaid constitutional and statutory authority and said special election of November 14, 2009, it is the desire of this Governing Authority to provide for the levy and collection of the Tax and to provide for distribution of the proceeds thereof and other matters in connection therewith as hereinafter provided in this ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”), acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana (the ìParishî), for school purposes, thereof, that:
SECTION 1. Imposition. Pursuant to the authority of a special election held in the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana, on November 14, 2009, the Tax is hereby levied upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption, and the storage for use or consumption, of tangible personal property, and upon the lease or rental of tangible personal property and on the sales of services in the Parish, as defined by law. The Uniform Local Sales Tax Code, as enacted by Act 73 of the 2003 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature and as it may be amended, shall apply in the assessment, collection, administration and enforcement of the Tax, the provisions of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
SECTION 2. Rate of Tax. The Tax is levied at the rate of one-half of one percent (1/2%) of the sales price of each item or article of tangible personal property when sold at retail in the Parish, the Tax to be computed on gross sales for the purpose of remitting the amount of tax due to the Parish, and to include each and every retail sale. The Tax is levied at the rate of one-half of one percent (1/2%) of the cost price of each item or article of tangible personal property when the same is not sold but is used, consumed, distributed, or stored for use or consumption in the Parish, provided there shall be no duplication of the Tax. The Tax is levied at the rate of one-half of one percent (1/2%) of the gross proceeds derived from the lease or rental of tangible personal property, as defined by law, where the lease or rental of such property is an established business, or part of an established business, or the same is incidental or germane to the said business, or of the monthly lease or rental price paid by lessee or rentee, or contracted or agreed to be paid by lessee or rentee to the owner of the tangible personal property. The Tax is levied at the rate of one-half of one percent (1/2%) of the amount paid or charged for taxable services, as defined by law, performed in the Parish.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. The Tax shall be effective on July 1, 2010.
SECTION 4. Term. The Tax shall remain in effect for ten (10) years (July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2020).
SECTION 5. Purposes. The proceeds of the Tax shall be used for the purposes set forth in the proposition approved by the voters in the special election held in the Parish on November 14, 2009, authorizing the Tax, which proposition is set forth in the preamble hereto.
SECTION 6. Vendorís Compensation. For the purpose of compensating the dealer in accounting for and remitting the Tax levied by this ordinance, each dealer shall be allowed one percent (1%) of the amount of Tax due and accounted for and remitted to the Parishís collector in the form of a deduction in submitting its report and paying the amount due by the dealer, provided the amount due was not delinquent at the time of payment, and provided the amount of any credit claimed for taxes already paid to a wholesaler shall not be deducted in computing the commission allowed the dealer hereunder.
SECTION 7. Exclusions and Exemptions. The Governing Authority adopts none of the optional exclusions or exemptions allowed by State sales and use tax law, nor does this Governing Authority adopt any exclusions or exemptions authorized by legislation enacted under Article VI, Section 29 (D)(1) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, that are not allowed as an exclusion or exemption from State sales and use tax. Included within the base of the Tax is every transaction, whether sales, use, lease or rental, consumption, storage or service, with no exclusions or exemptions except for those mandated upon political subdivisions by the Constitution or statutes of the State of Louisiana, including the Act.
SECTION 8. Interest on Unpaid Amount of Tax Due. As authorized by La. R.S. 47:337.69, the interest on unpaid amounts of the Tax which are due shall be at the rate of one and one-fourth percent (1-º%) per month.
SECTION 9. Delinquency Penalty. The delinquency penalty, as provided by LA.R.S.47:337.70, shall be five percent (5%) per month on the unpaid amount of the Tax due for each thirty-day period, not to exceed five thirty-day periods.
SECTION 10. Penalty for False, Fraudulent or Grossly Incorrect Return. The penalty as authorized by La. R.S. 47:337.72 shall be fifty percent (50%) of the amount of the Tax found to be due.
SECTION 11. Negligence Penalty. The penalty as authorized by La. R.S. 47:337.73 shall be five percent (5%) of the unpaid amount of the Tax found to be due, or ten dollars ($10.00), whichever is greater.
SECTION 12. Penalty for Insufficient Funds Check. The penalty as authorized by La. R.S. 47:337.74 shall be an amount equal to the greater of one percent (1%) of the check or twenty dollars ($20.00).
SECTION 13. Attorney Fees. The collector is authorized to employ private counsel to assist in the collection of any taxes, penalties or interest due under this ordinance, or to represent him in any proceeding under this ordinance. If any taxes, penalties or interest due under this ordinance are referred to an attorney at law for collection, an additional charge of attorney fees, in the amount of ten per centum (10%) of the taxes, penalties and interest due, shall be paid by the tax debtor.
SECTION 14. Penalty for Costs Incurred. As provided by R.S. 47:337.75, and under the circumstances set forth therein, a penalty shall be added to the amount of Tax due in an amount as itemized by the Collector to compensate for all costs incurred in making an examination of books, records or documents, or an audit thereof, or in the holding of hearings or the subpoenaing and compensating of witnesses.
SECTION 15. Distraint Penalty. The penalty as provided by R.S. 47:337.76 in cases where the distraint procedure is used in the collection of the Tax shall be ten dollars ($10.00).
SECTION 16. Limits on Interest, Penalty and Attorney Fees. Should the interest, penalties or attorney fees herein, or the combined interest, penalties and attorney fees, be declared to be in excess of limits provided by other law, including relevant jurisprudence, then the maximum interest, penalties and attorney fees allowed by such other law shall apply.
SECTION 17. Collector. The Tax levied by this ordinance is authorized to be collected by a “Collector” which term shall mean the Franklin Parish School Board of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana.
SECTION 18. Powers of Collector. The Collector is hereby authorized, empowered and directed to carry into effect the provisions of this ordinance, to appoint deputies, assistants or agents to assist it in the performance of its duties, and in pursuance thereof to make and enforce such rules as it may deem necessary.
SECTION 19. Agreement to Collect Tax on Vehicles. With regard to the collection of the Tax on any motor vehicle, automobile, truck, truck-trailer, trailer, semi-trailer, motor bus, home trailer, or any other vehicle subject to the vehicle registration license Tax, this Governing Authority, acting through the President of the Governing Authority, and on behalf of the Parish, is authorized to enter into an agreement or agreements with the Vehicle Commissioner, Department of Public Safety and Corrections, for the collection of the Tax on such vehicles, as provided by R.S.47:303(B).
SECTION 20. Revenues of Tax. All taxes, revenues, funds, assessments, moneys, penalties, fees or other income which may be collected or come into the possession of the Collector under any provision or provisions of this ordinance relating to the Tax shall be promptly deposited by the Collector for the account of the School Board in the special fund heretofore established and maintained for the deposit of such proceeds, which fund is a separate bank account maintained with the regularly designated fiscal agent of the School Board; provided, however, any amount which is paid under protest or which is subject to litigation may be transferred to a separate account established by the Collector with said fiscal agent pending the final determination of the protest or litigation.
In compliance with the said special election of November 14, 2009, authorizing the Tax, after all reasonable and necessary costs and expenses of collecting and administration of the Tax have been paid as provided for above, the remaining balance in said special fund shall be available for appropriation and expenditures by the Governing Authority solely for the purposes designated in the applicable proposition authorizing the levy of the Tax.
SECTION 21. Severability. If any or more of the provisions of this ordinance shall for any reason be held to be illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this ordinance, but this ordinance shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained herein. Any constitutional or statutory provision enacted after the date of this ordinance which validates or makes legal any provision of this ordinance which would not otherwise be valid or legal, shall be deemed to apply to this ordinance.
SECTION 22. Uniform Sales Tax Controlling. If any provision of this ordinance shall be in conflict with the provisions of the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code, the provisions of the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code shall be controlling.
SECTION 23. Effective Date of Ordinance. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption, being an ordinance affecting the public peace, health and safety.
SECTION 24. Publication and Recordation. This ordinance shall be published in one issue of the official journal of this Governing Authority as soon as is reasonably possible. A certified copy of this ordinance shall be recorded in the mortgage records of the Parish of Franklin, State of Louisiana.
The final adoption of the foregoing ordinance having been duly moved and seconded, the roll was called and the following vote was taken and recorded:
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Ronnie Hatton
All members present approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION FOR EMPLOYMENT OF SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR SALES TAX DEPARTMENT
ORDINANCE # 2009-12-0007
BE ITORDAINED, ETC., that NOTICE IS GIVEN that by resolution adopted on the 7th day of December, 2009, by the Franklin Parish School Board, the law firm of Rainer, Anding & McLindon has been retained as special counsel to represent the School Board in Franklin Parish in sales and use tax matters and approved thereof by the Attorney General for the State of Louisiana has been requested. A copy of the resolution is available for inspection at the offices of the School Board.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved.
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE BOARD PRESIDENT AND SUPERINTENDENT TO APPROVE PAYMENT OF MONTHLY INVOICES
ORDINANCE # 2009-12-0008
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board authorize Board President and Superintendent to approve to payment of monthly invoices.
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Richard Kelly
All members present approved.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Lanny Johnson reported to the Board on the U.S. Justice Office coming to visit the Franklin Parish School. An attorney from the Federal Judge’s office will be in the parish on December 15, 2009. Dr. Johnson reported on the Race to the Top. The Board will need to make a commit by Jan. 14, 2010 whether to participate in the R2T program. Dr. Johnson will write a letter of interest to the State Supt. on the R2T. The H1N1 flu vaccine will be given to students starting December 10th. Dr. Johnson announced that Board member Mrs. Dorothy Brown has been appointed by Gov. Jindall to the La. Ed. TV Authority.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Eddie Ray Bryan wanted to extend his congratulations to all the students that were recognized for their accomplishment on the GEE and LEAP test. Mr. Bryan and Mr. Kelly will be doing another walk-through at Winnsboro Elem. and would welcome any other board member to join them.
MOTION TO CONSIDER INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL MATTERS
ORDINANCE # 2009-12-0009
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the instructional and support personnel matters as listed.
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL
HIRES
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Jordan, Aneshia WES Teacher 12.01.09 Replace F. Wallace
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Wallace, Frances WES Tea. 11.12.09 retirement
Sabbatical Leave
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Douglas, Shirley Fort Teacher 1.18 - 5.26.10 medical
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Johnson, MelissaHGW Teacher 10.1-16.09 11.5 days
Cureington, Dixie Fort Teacher 10.20-30.09 9 days
Douglas, Shirley Fort Teacher 10.30.09 .25 day
Guimbellot, Susan FPHS Teacher 10, 15,16,27, 29.09 3.25 days
Ledbetter, Judy FPHS Teacher 10.29.09 .50 day
Tarver, Shelia WES Teacher 10.16,28,29.09 3 days
LEAVE W/OUT PAY
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Guimbellot, Susan FPHS Tea. 10.19.09 1 day
Johnson, Melissa HGW Tea. 10.16-30.09 10.5 days
Ledbetter, Judy FPHS Tea. 10.21,22.09 2 days
Parker, Beverly Crow. Tea. 10.15.09 .50 day
SUPPORT PERSONNEL
NEW HIRES (all under 6 month probationary period) - support
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
White, Paula Baskin Sp. Ed. Para 11.11.09 Replace L. Purvis
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Bourgeois, Amy Baskin Para 10.7-0,19.09 4 days
Hodge, Georgia WES Para 10.1-30.09 9.25 days
Roberts, Lori Fort Para 10.22-30.09 7 days
White, Classie Crow. Caft. Tech. 10.1-30.09 22 days
Wilks, Ashley Cen. Off. Level 1 acct. clerk 10.1-30.09 22 days
Wolleson, Charlotte Crow. Bus dr. 10.29,30.09 1.5 days
LEAVE W/OUT PAY
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Lynch, Pauline FPHS Custodian 10.5,19.09 2 days
Lord, Pamela Baskin Para 10.26.09 .25 day
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
YEAS: Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young, and Mr. Richard Kelly
NAYS: None
ABSENT AND/OR NOT VOTING: Mrs. Louise Johnson
The motion was approved.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
President Bryan reported to the Board that the agenda and special meeting for January will be January 5, 2010 and the regular January meeting will be January 11, 2010.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2009-12-0010
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the meeting is adjourned.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Ronnie Hatton
YEAS: Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young, and Mr. Richard Kelly.
NAYS: None
ABSENT AND/OR NOT VOTING: Mrs. Louise Johnson
The motion was approved.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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Winnsboro, Louisiana
January 5, 2010
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled agenda meeting on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 5:17 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex conference room.
Present for the meeting were Mrs. Louise Johnson, Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young and Mr. Richard Kelly.
No board member was absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Mrs. Louise Johnson led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
FINAL AGENDA APPROVED
ORDINANCE # 2010-01-0001
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approves the final agenda for the January 11, 2010 regular meeting as listed.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
Board Room
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
AGENDA FOR
January 11, 2010 at 5:30 P.M. Meeting
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from December 7, 2009 and January 5, 2010 meetings.
III. Recognition of Visitors
Agricultural Extension Office Speaker
Recognition of iLEAP students. (Donnell)
Recognition of Regional LACUE award winners. (Leonard)
IV. Business
A. Pam McBroom, Head Start Report
1. Consider acceptance of Head Start’s Community Assessment for 2009-10. (McBroom)
B. Consider acceptance of 2008-09 final audit by Postlethwaite & Netterville. (Freddy Smith)
C. To consider approval to lease Franklin Parish High School football field to semi-pro team under conditions of Facility Use Agreement. (Johnson)
D. Consider for sale by sealed bid five (5) old school buses and old Title 1 van. (Moore)
E. Consider the leasing of three (3) additional school buses. (Moore)
F. Consider combining Jr. High football programs.
V Superintendent’s Report
VI. President’s Report
VII. Approval of Personnel
A. Consider instructional and support personnel matters.
VIII. Adjourn
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2010-01-0002
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the meeting is adjourned.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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Winnsboro, Louisiana
January 5, 2010
The Franklin Parish School Board met in special session on Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at 6:12 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex conference room.
Present for the meeting were Mrs. Louise Johnson, Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young and Mr. Richard Kelly.
No board member was absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Mrs. Louise Johnson led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOTION TO ADD ITEM TO AGENDA
ORDINANCE # 2010-01-0003
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approves to add item to agenda. Item II. Consider Race to the Top application.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
CONFERENCE ROOM
7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295
AGENDA FOR SPECIAL MEETING
JANUARY 5, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Consider election of School Board Officers for 2010. (Johnson)
II. Consider Race to the Top application. (Johnson)
III. Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
All members present approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER SCHOOL BOARD OFFICERS FOR 2010
ORDINANCE # 2010-01-0004
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board officers remain the same as last year. Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, President, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Vice-President and Mr. Richard Kelly Chaplain.
MOTION: Mrs. Louise Johnson SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved.
MOTION TO DECLINE TO PARTICIPATE IN RACE TO THE TOP PROGRAM BY STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
ORDIANCE # 2010-01-0005
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School decline to participate in the Race to the Top program by the State Department of Education. A roll call vote was taken.
MOTION: Mr. Richard Kelly SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2010-01-0006
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the meeting is adjourned.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Louise Johnson
All members present approved.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Sealed Bids will be received by the Franklin School Board, 7293 Prairie Road Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295, until 2:00 PM., February 9, 2010
For: New Roofs for Winnsboro Elementary School
Franklin Parish School Board
Winnsboro, Louisiana
Contractors have the option of submitting bids electronically at www.centralbidding.com in lieu of sealed bids.
Complete Bidding Documents for this project are available in electronic form. They may be obtained without charge and without deposit from www.aeplans.com. Printed copies are not available from the Architect but arrangements can be made to obtain them through most reprographic firms. Plan holders are responsible for their own reproduction costs. Questions about this procedure shall be directed to the Architect at
TBA Studio
103 Cypress Street,
West Monroe, Louisiana 71291
Telephone: (318) 340-1550
Facsimile: (318) 998-1315
E-mail: ddemoss@tbarchitecture.com
All bids must be accompanied by bid security equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid and all additive alternates, and must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check or bid bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, countersigned by a person who is under contract with the surety company or bond issuer as a licensed agent in this State and who is residing in this state. No Bid Bond indicating an obligation of less than five percent (5%) by any method is acceptable.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a performance and payment bond written by a company licensed to do business in Louisiana, and shall be countersigned by a person who is contracted with the surety company or bond issuer as agent of the company or issuer, and who is licensed as an insurance agent in this State, and who is residing in this State, in an amount equal to the 100% of the contract amount.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after receipt of bids, except under the provisions of Act 111 of 1983.
A mandatory pre-bid conference will be Jan. 28, 2009, at 10:00 A.M. at the job site of Winnsboro Elementary School. Bids shall be accepted only from Contractors who attend the Pre-bid Conference. Subcontractors are welcome to attend. Bids shall be accepted from prime bidders who are licensed in Louisiana under the classification of Building Construction.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Eddie Ray Bryan, President
ATTEST:
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Superintendent
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