February 18, 2010

STATE OF LOUISIANA * PARISH OF RICHLAND
FIFTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT
SUCCESSION OF FILED: JANUARY 19, 2010
DIVICIE MCPHERSON /s/ STACIE S. WILLIAMSON
NUMBER 8285 DEPUTY CLERK
NOTICE
Notice is Given that the Administrator of this succession has petitioned this Court for authority to sell an undivided one-half interest in and to the following immovable property belonging to the deceased at private sales in accordance with the provisions of Article 3281 of the Code of Civil Procedure:
Tract I to be sold “as is” at private sale for a purchase price of Fifty-Five Thousand and No/100 ($55,000.00) Dollars cash is described as follows:
An undivided one-half (1/2) interest in a certain tract or parcel of land containing 76.97 acres, more or less, being situated in the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S1/2 of SW1/4) of Section 6, Township 17 North, Range 9 East, Richland Parish, Louisiana, and more particularly described in Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
Exhibit “A”
DESCRIPTION
JOHN MCPHERSON ESTATE
A certain tract or parcel of land containing 76.97 acres, more or less, being situated in the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 of SW 1/4) of Section 6, Township 17 North-Range 9 East, Richland Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows:
Beginning at a found one and one quarter inch (1 1/4”) iron pipe marking the corner common to Section 6 and Section 7, Township 17 North-Range 9 East and Section 1 and Section 12, Township 17 North-Range 8 East, run North 01 degrees 25 minutes 54 seconds East, along the west boundary of said Section 6, Township 17 North-Range 9 East, a distance of 1324.53 feet to a found one and one quarter inch (1 1/4”) iron pipe marking the northwest corner of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 of SW 1/4), point also marking the southwest corner of tract owned by Dairyland L.L.C., recorded in Conveyance Book 411, Page 275, records of Richland Parish, Louisiana; thence run South 88 degrees 16 minutes 51 seconds East, along the north boundary of said South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S1/2 of SW 1/4) and along the south boundary of said Dairyland L.L.C. tract, a distance of 2654.24 feet to a set five-eighths inch (5/8”) rebar marking the northeast corner of said South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 of SW 1/4), point also being on the west boundary of tract owned by Dairyland L.L.C., recorded in Conveyance Book 355, Page 365, records of Richland Parish, Louisiana; thence run South 01 degrees 17 minutes 55 seconds West, along the east boundary of said South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 of SW 1/4) and along the west boundary of said Dairyland L.L.C. tract, a distance of 1020.91 feet to a set five-eighths inch (5/8”) rebar marking the northeast corner of a 2.04 acre tract; thence run North 87 degrees 42 minutes 45 seconds West, along the north boundary of said 2.04 acre tract, a distance of 270.00 feet to a set five-eighths inch (5/8”) rebar marking the northwest corner of said 2.04 acre tract, point also marking the northeast corner of a 2.54 acre tract; thence continue North 87 degrees 42 minutes 45 seconds West, along the north boundary of said 2.54 acre tract, a distance of 335.28 feet to a set five-eighths inch (5/8”) rebar marking the northwest corner of said 2.54 acre tract; thence run South 01 degrees 17 minutes 55 seconds West, along the west boundary of said 2.54 acre tract, a distance of 330.00 feet to set five-eighths inch (5/8”) rebar marking the southwest corner of said 2.54 acre tract, point also being on the south boundary of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 of SW 1/4); thence run North 87 degrees 42 minutes 45 seconds West, along the south boundary of said South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 of SW 1/4), a distance of 2052.36 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
s//Kenneth M. McKay
KENNETH M. MCKAY
PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR NO. 319
Tract II to be sold “as is” at private sale for a purchase price of Thirty Thousand and No/100 ($30,000.00) Dollars cash is described as follows:
An undivided one-half (1/2) interest in a certain tract or parcel of land containing 2.54 acres, more or less, being situated in the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S1/2 of SW1/4) of Section 6, Township 17 North, Range 9 East, Richland Parish, Louisiana, together with all buildings and improvements located thereon, and more particularly described in Exhibit “B” attached hereto.
EXHIBIT “B”
DESCRIPTION
JOHN MCPHERSON ESTATE
A certain tract or parcel of land containing 2.54 acres, more or less, being situated in the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 of SW 1/4) of Section 6, Township 17 North-Range 9 East, Richland Parish, Louisiana, being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at set five-eighths inch (5/8”) rebar marking the southeast corner of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 of SW 1/4), point also marking the southeast corner of a 2.04 acre tract, thence run North 87 degrees 42 minutes 45 seconds West, along the south boundary of said 2.04 acre tract and along the south boundary of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 of SW 1/4), a distance of 270.00 feet to a set five-eighths inch (5/8”) rebar marking the southwest corner of said 2.04 acre tract and the POINT OF BEGINNING.
1. Thence continue North 87 degrees 42 minutes 45 seconds West, along the south boundary of said South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 of SW 1/4), a distance of 335.28 feet to a set five-eighths inch (5/8”) rebar.
2. Thence run North 01 degrees 17 minutes 55 seconds East, parallel with the east boundary of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 of SW 1/4), a distance of 330.00 feet to a set five-eighths inch (5/8”) rebar
3. Thence run South 87 degrees 42 minutes 45 seconds East, parallel with the south boundary of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter (S 1/2 of SW 1/4), a distance of 335.28 feet to a set five-eighths inch (5/8”) rebar marking the northwest corner of a 2.04 acre tract.
4. Thence run South 01 degrees 17 minutes 55 seconds West, along the west boundary of said 2.04 acre tract, a distance of 330.00 feet back to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
s//Kenneth M. McKay
KENNETH M. MCKAY
PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR NO. 319
Any heir or creditor who opposes the proposed sale must file his opposition within seven (7) days from the day on which the last publication of this notice appears.
By Order of the Court
RICHLAND PARISH CLERK OF COURT
By: Stacie S. Williamson
Deputy Clerk
Date: January 19, 2010
John O. Hayter, III (A Professional Law Corporation)
1527 Doctors Drive, Bossier City, Louisiana
(318) 698-3000
1/28, 2/18

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PUBLIC NOTICE
Request for Proposals - Service Delivery Area 83
Workforce Investment Board SDA-83, Inc.
The Workforce Investment Board SDA-83, Inc., will be accepting proposals to provide Career Solutions Center services for the fiscal year July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2015. Workforce Investment Board SDA-83, Inc., comprises the Parishes of Caldwell, East Carroll, Franklin, Jackson, Madison, Richland and Tensas. The funds for these parishes are made available by the Federal and State government allocation process as specified within the Workforce Investment Act and are to provide programs to prepare economically disadvantaged youths, unskilled adults, and dislocated workers for entry or reentry into the labor force.
Potential service providers interested in competitively bidding for the provision of these Career Solutions Center services to Workforce Investment Area # 83 must be capable of providing staffing and services at each of the Career Solutions Centers in all seven parishes. Potential bidders may pick up copies of the Request for Proposal beginning February 19, 2010 at 9:00 A.M., at 1504 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana. A Bidders Conference will be held on Friday, February 26, 2010 at 10:00 AM, in the Conference Room at 1504 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, LA.
Proposals must be returned to 1504 Stubbs Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana by 4:00 P.M., March 12, 2010. Late proposals will not be accepted.
Questions on the proposal process should be directed in writing to Mr. C.W. Frazier, Jr., Executive Director, Workforce Investment Board, at the above address or by fax at 318-361-0279.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD-1-800-960-0281.
1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed bids for furnishing the following materials for a period of one (1) year, effective March 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 will be received by the Richland Parish Police Jury, 708 Julia St., Fourth Floor, Courthouse Building, Rayville, LA until 4:00 p.m. (Local Time), Friday, February 26, 2010. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud during the regularly scheduled Police Jury meeting, as item is listed on the agenda, to be held on March 1, 2010, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Item 1. Crushed Limestone #57-FOB Pit
Item 2. Crushed Limestone #57-Delivered
Item 3. Crushed Limestone #8-FOB Pit
Item 4. Crushed Limestone #8-Delivered
Item 5. Crushed Limestone #610-FOB Pit
Item 6. Crushed Limestone #610-Delivered
Item 7. Crushed Limestone 2”- FOB Pit
Item 8. Crushed Limestone 2”- Delivered
Items listed above shall be bid separately. Bid prices shall include itemized cost of delivery charges and all other incidental cost thereto. Specifications for the materials may be obtained from the Secretary-Treasurer or Parish Manager, Richland Parish Police Jury, 708 Julia St., Fourth Floor Courthouse Building, Rayville, Louisiana.
The Richland Parish Police Jury is exempt from all state and local sales tax.
The Richland Parish Police Jury reserves the right to waive any and/or all informalities and accept or reject any or all bids.
BY ORDER OF THE RICHLAND PARISH POLICE JURY
02/11, 02/18

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TOWN OF RAYVILLE MINUTES
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen, Town of Rayville, State of Louisiana, taken February 8, 2010, at the Kalil Municipal Building at 6:00 p.m. with the following present:  Mayor Harry Lewis, Aldermen George Tennant, Jim Adams, Valerie Allen, Johnny Jones and Terry Brown; Town Attorney Billy Coenen and Town Clerk Lorraine J. Scott.
Public to attend:  Mrs. Cumpton, Mr. Kendricks, Mr. Poole and Mr. Sorey and Rev. Tennant.
Mr. Kendricks addressed the council regarding an incident with Rayville Police Department.  Mr. Kendricks was advised to write a letter and submit it to him.  So that he could understand the situation better.
Mr. Sorey and Mr. Poole discussed the use of mowing the Industrial Park at no cost to the town in order to collect the hay.  This will be taken under further advisement.
On a motion by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Adams that last month minutes be approved and monthly bills be paid.
Yeas:  Adams, Allen, Brown, Jones, Tennant
Nays:  None
Absent:  None
Motion carried.
Chief Robinson reported total police fines and fees collected was $ 15,020.00.
Town Attorney Billy Coenen advised the council that all property has been acquired for the Frontage Road Project.
Motion by Mr. Tennant, second by Mrs. Allen that Ordinance 947 – An Ordinance of the Town of Rayville, Louisiana, Amending Sections 17-40 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Rayville, establishing New Meter Deposit Rates be adopted.
Yeas:  Adams, Allen, Brown, Jones, Tennant
Nays:  None
Absent:  None
Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Brown, second by Mr. Tennant to rescind Ordinance 948 – An Ordinance of the Town of Rayville, Louisiana, authorizing an increase in the Town Council allowance.
Yeas:  Adams, Allen, Brown, Jones, Tennant
Nays:  None
Absent:  None
Motion carried.
On a motion by Mr. Adams, second by Mrs. Allen  that the financial report be approved.
Yeas:  Adams, Allen, Brown, Jones, Tennant
Nays:  None
Absent:  None
Motion carried.
Sales Tax collection for the month of December 2009 was $127,551.37
Motion by Mrs. Allen, seconded by Mr. Adams that Town Employees received a 3% raise in pay effective February 11, 2010.
Yeas:  Adams, Allen, Brown, Jones, Tennant
Nays:  None
Absent:  None
Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Tennant, seconded by Mr. Brown that council go into executive session.
Yeas:  Adams, Allen, Brown, Jones, Tennant
Nays:  None
Absent:  None
Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Tennant, seconded by Mr. Brown that council go back into regular session.
Yeas:  Adams, Allen, Brown, Jones, Tennant
Nays:  None
Absent:  None
Motion carried.
Mayor Lewis commended Billy Coenen on a job well done acquiring and negotiating for the purchase of the property for the Frontage Road.
Motion by Mr. Tennant, seconded by Mr. Brown that the meeting adjourn.
Yeas:  Adams, Allen, Brown, Jones, Tennant
Motion carried.
CLERK MAYOR

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ORDINANCE NO. 947
 AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF RAYVILLE, LOUISIANA, AMENDING SECTIONS 17-40 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF RAYVILLE, ESTABLISHING NEW METER DEPOSIT RATES.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Aldermen of the Town of Rayville, Louisiana, in regular session convened that:
SECTION 1. Section 17-40 of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Rayville, Louisiana, is hereby amended setting the Meter Deposits as follows:
RESIDENTIAL RATE: $100.00
COMMERCIAL RATE:  $125.00
SECTION 3. All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with are repealed in their entirety.
SECTION 4. That the above ordinance was introduced by Mr. Tennant                   at the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen held on January 11, 2010, and copies of same were provided to all members of the Board and Mayor.  The title of the proposed ordinance shall be published once in the official journal of the Town of Rayville, which said notice shall state that the Board will consider its adoption at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen scheduled for February 8, 2010, at which time a public hearing shall be heard on said ordinance.  At said meeting, following the public hearing, this proposed ordinance shall be read by title and called for final passage and may be adopted by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board.  This ordinance shall take effect February 8, 2010 with the new rates to be in effect.
THUS INTRODUCED at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Rayville, Louisiana, on January 11, 2010.
Ayes:  Adams, Allen, Brown, Jones, Tennant
Nays:  Nays
Absent:  None
THUS ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of the Town of Rayville, Louisiana, on February 8, 2010.
ATTEST:
CLERK MAYOR

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SHERIFF’S SALE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Richland
Fifth District Court
CAPITAL ONE AUTO FINANCE, INC
vs. No. 41,453 SECTION B
JESSIE WEBB AND JESSE ELMORE
By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable FIFTH District Court in and for the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the court house in the town of Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on
MARCH 3, 2010
the following described property, to-wit:
2004 DODGE RAM, VIN# 1D7HA16K84J122321
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale: Cash to the last and highest bidder, WITH the benefit of appraisement.
CHARLES M. MCDONALD, SHERIFF
FEBRUARY 18, 2010

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SHERIFF’S SALE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Richland
Fifth District Court
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE, LLC
vs. No. 41,008 SECTION B
LARRY KEITH HAINES AND JOANN BUSBY HAINES
By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable FIFTH District Court in and for the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the court house in the town of Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on
MARCH 24, 2010
the following described property, to-wit:
LOT 1 OF THE RESUBDIVISION OF LOTS 33, 34, 41,47, 48, 49 AND 50 OF THE OWENS’ PLAN OF THE TOWN OF DELHI, AS PER PLAT RECORDED IN PLAT CABINET A-98, RECORDS OF RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale: Cash to the last and highest bidder, WITH the benefit of appraisement.
CHARLES M. MCDONALD, SHERIFF
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
MARCH 11, 2010

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SHERIFF’S SALE
State of Louisiana
Parish of Richland
Fifth District Court
WELLS FARGO BANK, NA AS TRUSTEE OF THE SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST 2005-2
vs. No. 40,826 SECTION C
MICHAEL COLLINS, SR
By virtue of a Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE issued out of the Honorable FIFTH District Court in and for the Parish of Richland, State of Louisiana, in the above styled and numbered cause and to me directed as Sheriff, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale at public auction at the east door of the court house in the town of Rayville, Louisiana, within legal hours of sale, on
MARCH 24, 2010
the following described property, to-wit:
ONE (1) ACRE IN THE NE CORNER OF NE4 OF NE4, SECTION 34, T19N, R8E, AND THAT PART OF NW4 OF NW4, SECTION 35 LYING W OF HOLLY RIDGE-WEST CARROLL HIGHWAY ALL IN T19N, R8E, RICHLAND PARISH, LOUISIANA
Seized as the property of the defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ of SEIZURE AND SALE and all costs.
Terms of sale: Cash to the last and highest bidder, WITH the benefit of appraisement.
CHARLES M. MCDONALD, SHERIFF
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
MARCH 11, 2010

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TENSAS BASIN LEVEE DISTRICT- FEBRUARY 10, 2010
The Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District met for its regular meeting Tuesday, February 10, 2010 at 9:30 A. M. in its office located at 505 District Drive Monroe, Louisiana.
Mr. Harris Brown, President, called the meeting to order and requested the Secretary call roll with the following present and answering: Harris Brown, President, Charles Venable and James P. Mayo Ouachita Parish; Drew Keahey, Vice President, Caldwell Parish; Ramona N. Haire and Robert Neal Harwell, Richland Parish; Harlon Nobles, LaSalle Parish; Rodney Hutchins, Catahoula Parish and Reggie Peters, Franklin Parish. Absent: Venoy Kinnaird, Morehouse Parish and Shelton Ruffin, West Carroll Parish.
Commissioner Rodney Hutchins opened the meeting with prayer.
Others in attendance were: Mr. Paul Colquette, Department of Transportation and Development, Monroe, La.; Mr. John Stringer, Executive Director, Tensas Basin Levee District; Mr. James W. Berry, Legal Counsel, Tensas Basin Levee District; Mr. W. T. Riles, Maintenance Supervisor, Tensas Basin Levee District and Mr. Johnny Trisler, Maintenance Supervisor, Tensas Basin Levee District.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reggie Peters, seconded by Commissioner Drew Keahey, and passed unanimously by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to-wit:
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District does hereby declare that the reading of the minutes of the regular meeting held January 10, 2010 is hereby dispensed with and declared approved as published in the official journal for this board, The Richland Beacon News.
Virginia Caviness Harris Brown Secretary President
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reggie Peters, seconded by Commissioner Charles Venable, and passed unanimously by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to-wit:
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District does hereby approve all claims approved by the claims committee for January, 2010.
Virginia Caviness Harris Brown
Secretary President
Financial Statements were reviewed.
President Harris Brown called for public comments and there were none.
The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Reggie Peters, seconded by Commissioner James P. Mayo, and passed by vote, by the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District, to with:
RESOLUTION
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that there being no further business to come before the Board of Commissioners of the Tensas Basin Levee District at this time, the meeting was adjourned.
Virginia Caviness Harris Brown
Secretary President

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WHEREABOUTS NOTICE
Anyone having any knowledge of Curtis E. Stubblefield, please contact his court appointed attorney, Dawn Hendrix Mims, at P.O. Box 727, Rayville, Louisiana, or at 318-728-9830.

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MANGHAM TOWN COUNCIL MEETING-FEBRUARY 8, 2010
The Mangham Town Council met in regular session at the Mangham Town Hall, Mangham, Louisiana, on Monday, February 8, 2010, 6:00pm. Mayor Robert Neal Harwell presided and Alderpersons Billy Bruce, Zona McKay, John Natt and Perry Fleming were in attendance.
Leslie Mizell was absent.
The meeting opened with an invocation by John Natt.
On a motion by Bruce, seconded by Natt, the minutes from the previous meeting were approved.
The Mangham Police Department reported 71 arrests for January 2010.
On a motion by Bruce, seconded by Fleming, a Grievance Procedure Resolution was passed.
On a motion by Bruce, seconded by Natt, A Sensory Impairment Resolution was passed.
Mayor Harwell had a discussion with the Council regarding naming a Building Commission for the Town of Mangham.
On a motion by Natt, seconded by Fleming, the financial report was accepted.
On a motion by Bruce, seconded by Fleming, the bills are to be paid.
On a motion by McKay, seconded by Bruce, the meeting was adjourned.
Robert Neal Harwell Mildred Johns
Mayor Town Clerk

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PUBLIC NOTICE
(NOTICE OF INTENTION TO INTRODUCE BILL – SLS 10RS-210)
Public notice is hereby given that there may be introduced at the session of the Legislature to be convened on March 29, 2010, a bill relative to the Northeast Louisiana Film Commission, to provide for the powers, duties, functions, membership, responsibilities, and obligations of the commission, and to provide for related matters.

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Special Session
The Richland Parish School Board met at its offices in Rayville, Louisiana, on Thursday, January 7, 2010, at 4:15 p.m.
Agenda-Item 1 Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance
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Agenda-Item 2 Members present: Mr. Billy Calvert, Mr. Kevin Eppinette, Mr. Leonard Guine, Mrs. Marie Lewis, Mr. Todd Weed, Mrs. Patricia Jordan
Members absent: Mrs. Jones, Mr. Adams, Mr. Whitstine
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Agenda-Item 3 Mr. Eppinette moved, seconded by Mrs. Jordan to approve the agenda.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones, Mr. Adams, Mr. Whitstine
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Agenda-Item 4 Mr. Calvert moved, seconded by Mr. Weed to approved changing the board meeting set for Tuesday, January 12, 2010, to Monday, January 11, 2010, at 6:00 pm.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones, Mr. Adams, Mr. Whitstine
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~~Mr. Eppinette moved, seconded by Mrs. Jordan to adjourn the special session meeting~~
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Jones, Mr. Adams, Mr. Whitstine
CATHY STOCKTON, SECRETARY MARIE LEWIS, PRESIDENT
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Session
The Richland Parish School Board met at its offices in Rayville, Louisiana, on Monday, January 11, 2010, at 6:00 p.m.
Agenda-Item 1 Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance ********
Agenda-Item 2 Members present: Mr. Billy Calvert, Mr. Kevin Eppinette, Mr. Leonard Guine, Mrs. Marie Lewis, Mr. Todd Weed, Mr. Danny Whitstine, Mr. Robert Adams, Mrs. Patricia Jordan
Members absent: Mrs. Sharon Jones ********
Agenda-Item 3 Mr. Eppinette moved, seconded by Mr. Guine, to approve the agenda, with the moving of Item 10 below Item 5.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Sharon Jones
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Agenda-Item 4 Mr. Calvert moved, seconded by Mr. Weed, to approve the December 8, 2009, Regular Session minutes before publishing in the Official Journal.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Sharon Jones
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Agenda-Item 5 Mr. Eppinette moved, seconded by Mr. Whitstine, to approve the December 15, 2009, Special Session minutes before publishing in the Official Journal.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Sharon Jones
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Agenda-Item 10 Mrs. Jordan moved, seconded by Mr. Weed to approve MHS French Club’s request to travel to Quebec in April, 2010, for which fundraisers are currently being held.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Sharon Jones
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Agenda-Item 6 The board received the following proposed policy manual amendments:
ADDITIONS:
FILE: DFL Investments
FILE: DJED Bids and Quotations
FILE: EBBA Fire Prevention (NEW POLICY)
FILE: ID Curriculum
FILE: IDDE Student Driver Training (NEW POLICY)
FILE: JBCC Student Assignment
FILE: JGB School Wellness
FILE: JR Student Records
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Agenda-Item 7 The board received an update on Special Education information.
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Agenda-Item 8 Mr. Whitstine moved, seconded by Mr. Adams to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation of the 2010-2011 e-rate vendors.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Sharon Jones
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Agenda-Item 9 Mr. Eppinette moved seconded by Mr. Weed to approve Richland Parish Schools’ participation in the Race to The Top program.
VOTE: Roll Call:
Yeas: Mr. Calvert, Mr. Guine, Mr. Weed, Mr. Whitstine, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Jordan, Mr. Adams
Nays: Mr. Eppinette
Absent: Mrs. Sharon Jones
Motion Carried
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Agenda-Item 11 Mr. Eppinette moved, seconded by Mr. Whitstine to approve the following personnel action.
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Sharon Jones
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Agenda-Item 12 The Board received the following monthly reports: a) School Lunch
b) Sales Tax Monthly Receipts
c) Financial - General Fund
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~~Mr. Eppinette moved, seconded by Mr. Adams to adjourn the meeting ~~
VOTE: Yeas: All Nays: None Absent: Mrs. Sharon Jones
CATHY STOCKTON, SECRETARY MARIE LEWIS, PRESIDENT
RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD RICHLAND PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

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