PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF OAKDALE MOBILE HOME
VARIANCE
MATTHEW WARE
& JOHN EMONS
I, Matthew Ware & John Emons located at 417 Avenue B am requesting a mobile home variance. The Planning Commission will be holding a meeting on October 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Court Room with final action taken at the City Council meeting on October 5, 2023. (1st Thursday of month following Planning Commission meeting) at 6:30 p.m.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF OAKDALE MOBILE HOME
VARIANCE
BOBBYE & JOEY HAMPTON
I, Bobbye & Joey Hampton located at 304 Anderson St., am requesting a mobile home variance. The Planning Commission will be holding a meeting on October 5, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the City Hall Court Room with final action taken at the City Council meeting on October 5, 2023. (1st Thursday of month following Planning Commission meeting) at 6:30 p.m.
(PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 21 & 28, 2023; OCTOBER 5)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
LAW OFFICES OF
RAY RUSH
WHEREABOUTS OF
Effie S. Whitstine, Effie Stafford Whitstine
Cleveland Whitstine
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Effie S. Whitstine, Effie Stafford Whitstine, Cleveland Whitstine, or their heirs or relatives, please contact K. Ray Rush at P.O. Box 704, Oakdale, LA 71463, (318)335-2759.
(PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 14 & 21, 2023)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE
MONIER LAW FIRM, LLC
WHEREABOUTS OF
CRICKET ARDOIN
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of CRICKET ARDOIN, please contact attorney, Nicholas A. Monier. at (337) 506-2500.”
(PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 21 & 28, 2023)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE
ALLEN PARISH
SCHOOL BOARD
MEETING August 14, 2023
The Allen Parish School Board met in regular session at the Allen Parish School Board Office in Oberlin, Louisiana, on Monday, August 14, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. with the following members present:
Kevin Tyler, President; Cathy Farris, Vice-President; Pete Cavenah; Carleen Mahaffey; Carolyn Manuel; Gregory Monceaux; Sally Moreaux and Karen Reed
The meeting began with the invocation given by Karen Reed.
Motion by Karen Reed, seconded by Gregory Monceaux, unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2023, regular meeting.
Motion by Carolyn Manuel, seconded by Carleen Mahaffey, unanimously carried to approve the payment of bills authorized by the Finance Committee.
Motion by Gregory Monceaux, seconded by Pete Cavenah, unanimously carried to approve the terms of Superintendent Brad Soileau’s contract.
Motion by Cathy Farris, seconded by Sally Moreaux, unanimously carried to authorize the superintendent-elect to sign on all bank accounts.
Motion by Carleen Mahaffey, seconded by Gregory Monceaux, unanimously carried to adopt a resolution authorizing the superintendent to sign Cleco’s ROW Servitude Agreements for electrical lines located on the property of Oakdale, Oberlin, Kinder and Elizabeth High Schools.
Motion by Cathy Farris, seconded by Karen Reed, unanimously carried to approve an out-of-state trip for Sponsor Haley Boykin and Oakdale High School Mock Trial Team to attend the Empire Classic Windy City Challenge Competition on September 22-24, 2023, in Chicago, Illinois.
Motion by Gregory Monceaux, seconded by Carolyn Manuel, unanimously carried to approve the Pupil Progression Plan for the 2023-2024 school year.
Motion by Sally Moreaux, seconded by Karen Reed, unanimously carried to adopt the following new and revised policies:
1. IDCJ – Continuous Learning (New Policy)
2. BCBI – Public Participation in School Board Meetings
3. BCAD – Teleconference/Remote Participation in School Board Meetings
4. JGCD – Administration of Medication
5. JBD – Student Absences and Excuses
6. JB – Attendance
7. EDCB – Carpool and Bus Line Safety
8. EBBB – School and Student Safety
9. JDA – Corporal Punishment
Motion by Carolyn Manuel, seconded by Gregory Monceaux, unanimously carried to approve changing insurance companies from Brown & Brown of Louisiana to Alliant Insurance Services due to LARMA voting to replace Brown & Brown with Alliant as an approved LARMA service agency.
Motion by Karen Reed, seconded by Cathy Farris, unanimously carried to add to the agenda to approve a student/sponsor trip for Robert Friday and Elizabeth High School Forestry Team to attend the Forestry CDDE Contest at Boque Chito, Louisiana on September 7-8, 2023.
Motion by Karen Reed, seconded by Cathy Farris, unanimously carried to approve a student/sponsor trip for Robert Friday and Elizabeth High School Forestry Team to attend the Forestry CDDE Contest at Boque Chito, Louisiana on September 7-8, 2023.
President Tyler read the following notices:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that School District Ward One of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana will meet on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., at the Allen Parish School Board Office, 1111 West 7th Avenue, Oberlin, Louisiana, at which time there will be consideration of action regarding calling an election to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of an existing ad valorem tax for the purpose of constructing, improving, operating and maintaining school facilities in and for the District.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that School District No. 25 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana will meet on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., at the Allen Parish School Board Office, 1111 West 7th Avenue, Oberlin, Louisiana, at which time there will be consideration of action regarding calling an election to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of an existing ad valorem tax for the purpose of constructing, improving, operating and maintaining school facilities in and for the District.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that School District No. 5 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana will meet on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., at the Allen Parish School Board Office, 1111 West 7th Avenue, Oberlin, Louisiana, at which time there will be consideration of action regarding calling an election to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of an existing ad valorem tax for the purpose of constructing, improving, operating and maintaining school facilities in and for the District.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that School District No. 4-A of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana will meet on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., at the Allen Parish School Board Office, 1111 West 7th Avenue, Oberlin, Louisiana, at which time there will be consideration of action regarding calling an election to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of an existing ad valorem tax for the purpose of constructing, improving, operating and maintaining school facilities in and for the District.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that School District No. 3 of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana will meet on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., at the Allen Parish School Board Office, 1111 West 7th Avenue, Oberlin, Louisiana, at which time there will be consideration of action regarding calling an election to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of an existing ad valorem tax for the purpose of constructing, improving, operating and maintaining school facilities in and for the District.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Allen Parish School District of the Parish of Allen, State of Louisiana will meet on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., at the Allen Parish School Board Office, 1111 West 7th Avenue, Oberlin, Louisiana, at which time there will be consideration of action regarding calling an election to authorize the renewal of the levy and collection of an existing ad valorem tax for the purpose of giving additional support to the public elementary and secondary schools in the District.
Superintendent Reed included the following items in his report to the Board:
1. All indications show that the start of the 2023-2024 school year has been successful.
2. An update on summer construction projects was presented. Maintenance Supervisor Eric Cole and Supervisor of Child Welfare Kenney Courville were thanked for their assistance in getting these projects completed.
3. Kinder High School Social Studies Teacher Eric Kuyper shared his professional development experience trip to Washington DC. Mr. Kuyper was one of sixty teachers chosen to participate. He was able to tour the Supreme Court and meet with clerks, as well as attend a banquet at the Supreme Court. He also met Chief Justice John Roberts. Mr. Kuyper received a free textbook and materials that he will be able to share with his students.
4. Superintendent-elect Brad Soileau addressed the board and reported that the beginning of the school year is off to a great start. He introduced new administrators:
Dodie Gilley – Elizabeth High School Assistant Principal
Tammi Ritchie – Accounting Coordinator
Jaimie Fontenot – Secondary Supervisor of Instruction
Stephanie Perry – Personnel Supervisor
Motion by Gregory Monceaux, seconded by Karen Reed, unanimously carried to adjourn.
Kevin Tyler, President
Allen Parish School Board
ATTEST:
Kent Reed, Secretary
Allen Parish School Board
(PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 21, 2023)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
SP# 8362
Sealed bids will be received by the Procurement Section of the Division of Administration, 1201 N. 3rd. St., 2nd. Floor, Suite 2-160, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at 10:00 A.M. for the following:
RFx No. 3000021810, *Rebid* Chair Kits for DOC – PE, 9/26/23
Bid proposal forms, information and specifications may be obtained by accessing the bid number in LaPac at www.doa.Louisiana.gov/osp or from the procurement section listed above. No bids will be received after the date and hour specified. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities.
Tom Ketterer
Director of State Procurement
FAX (225) 342-8688
(PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 21, 2023)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF OAKDALE
public Hearing and
Meeting
September 7, 2023
Called to order at 5:45 were a Public Hearings to discuss the City of Oakdale’s new ordinances. No comments were made.
5:45 – Ordinance no. 1511 pertaining to vendors, peddlers, merchants, etc.
No comments were made.
6:00 – Ordinance no. 1508 pertaining to food trucks.
No comments were made.
6:15 – Ordinance no. 1507 prohibiting campers/RVs to be used as a dwelling inside the city limits.
No comments were made.
The City Council Meeting was held at the City Hall Courtroom at 333 E 6th Avenue, Oakdale LA
Called to Order at 6:30 PM:
1. Approval of Agenda, motion was made by Councilman at large Ashy, second by Councilwoman Allison. 4/5, 1 absent.
2. Roll Call- Interim City Clerk Paul Abrusley:
Present: Recording Secretary Alison Doyle, Mayor Gene Paul, Councilman Ervin Willis, Councilman at Large Ashy, City Clerk Paul Abrusley, Councilwoman Cassandra Allison, Councilman Douglas and City Attorney, Ray Rush. Councilman Smith, absent.
3. Prayer- OHS student, Sophia Hutchins
4. Pledge- OHS student, Kennedy Jackson
5. Approval of Minutes from August 3, 2023, Regular Council Meeting. A motion was made by Councilwoman Allison, second by Councilman Douglas. 4/5, 1 absent
6. Mayor Gene Paul
a. Luke Miller with Meyer and Meyer gave updates on on-going projects.
b. Mike Hefner, adopt a resolution stating that redistricting is required following the 2020 census counts. A motion was made to adopt by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Willis. 4/5, 1 absent.
7. Judd Barker gave updates on property cleanup on 11th street. Stated he will be following ordinances within the next 30 days.
8. City Attorney Ray Rush
a. Adopt prepared ordinance (1508) pertaining to food trucks and/or vendors – A motion was made to approve and adopt ordinance by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Willis. 4/5, 1 absent.
b. Adopt amended ordinance (1507) prohibiting Recreational Vehicles and/or campers to be used as dwellings inside the city limits – A motion was made to approve and adopt ordinance by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Douglas 4/5, 1 absent.
c. Adopt the amended ordinance (1511) pertaining to solicitors, peddlers, and transient merchants needing a permit to engage in sales of any kind in the City of Oakdale – A motion was made to approve and adopt ordinance Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Douglas. 4/5, 1 absent.
9. City Clerk Paul Abrusley presented monthly report card.
Passed resolutions to authorize the mayor to sign documents for the LWI Project drainage at Oak Park and Fuller’s Park. A motion was made by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Douglas for both projects to be approved for mayor to sign all documents. 4/5, 1 absent.
10. Police Chief Chad Doyle
a. New Hire to the Police Dept was Pete Strother as full time patrolman. A motion to approve was made by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Willis. 4/5, 1 absent.
b. Termination of Danielle Lachney as part time patrol. 4/5, 1 absent.
c. Chief’s Monthly report was given.
11. Fire Chief Eric Maricle
a. New Hire to the Fire Dept was Josh Ware as full time firefighter who has passed civil service test. A motion was made by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Willis. 4/5, 1 absent. Chief gave monthly report.
12. Adjourn – A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilwoman Allison. 4/5, 1 absent.
Mayor Gene Paul
ATTEST:
Paul Abrusley, City Clerk
(PUBLISH: SEPTEMBER 21, 2023)1T
POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s):
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Education
Valid Louisiana Teacher’s Certificate
Principal Certification or Educational
Leadership Certification
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 11 Months
SALARY:
Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
2. Resume
3. Copy of Teacher’s Certificate
APPLICATION SENT TO:
Allen Parish School Board
P.O. Drawer C
Oberlin, LA 70655
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
September 26, 2023
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POSITION NOTICE
INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT SUPERVISOR
Qualifications:
Masters Degree in Education
Valid Louisiana Teacher’s Certificate
Louisiana Certification in Supervision of
Instruction or Educational Leader
Additional Criteria Established by the Board
Terms of Employment: 12 months
Salary: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
Application Requirements:
1. Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
2. Resume
3. Copy of Teacher’s Certificate
Application SENT TO:
Allen Parish School Board
PO Drawer C
Oberlin, LA 70655
Application Deadline:
September 26, 2023
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POSITION NOTICE
SECRETARY TO SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma
2. Post-secondary training or comparable
experience (business or technical training
preferred)
3. Proficient in Microsoft Word
4. Other criteria established by the Board
Terms of Employment: 12 months
Application Requirements:
Applications may be obtained at the Allen Parish School Board Central Office. Resume’ should be submitted with application
Application Deadline: September 26, 2023
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist the superintendent and personnel
supervisor with daily office procedures.
2. Prepare for all school board meetings and
maintain accurate records of proceedings.
3. Maintain personnel files.
4. Assist teachers/administrators in keeping
certifications accurate.
5. Job description and duties subject to
modification as needed.
6. Performs other duties as assigned by the
proper authority.
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POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking
person(s) to fill the following position(s):
REGISTERED NURSE
FOR THE OAKDALE
School-Based
Health Center
Qualifications:
Licensed Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science
in Nursing
Previous public health or school based nursing
experience preferred
Must have and maintain CPR certification,
both adult and pediatric
Terms of Employment: 10 months
Salary: To be determined by the
Allen Parish School Board
Application Requirements:
Letter of Application (Cover Letter)
Resume
Copy of RN license
Copy of College Transcript
Mail to: Allen Parish School Board
P.O. Drawer C
Oberlin, LA 70655
Application Deadline:
September 26, 2023
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assesses health needs of the school community and identifies those which can best be met in the Oakdale School-Based Health Center (SBHC.)
2. Provides ongoing, individualized case management for children enrolled in the SBHC, using the nursing process, and in collaboration with the SBHC.
3. Serves as the School Nurse at Oakdale Middle School and Oakdale High School, performing all jobs, responsibilities and duties that this position entails.
4. Has exceptional ability to work with the adolescent population, children, pre-teens and teenagers.
Job description and duties subject to modification as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by the proper authority.
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POSITION NOTICE
The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s)
to fill the following position(s):
One (1) Special Education Para for
Fairview High School
Minimum Requirements:
1. High school diploma or GED certificate.
(Submit copy with application) and
one (1) of the following:
a. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
credential,
(Submit copy of certificate) (or)
b. Score of 450 or higher on the ETS ParaPro
Assessment (or)
(If you have already taken the ParaPro, submit
copy of official score report with application.)
c. 48 Semester hours of LA DOE approved
courses (or)
(Transcript must be submitted with application.)
d. Associate degree with 60 semester hours
of required qualified courses
(Transcript must be submitted with application.)
2. Twenty-one years of age or older.
3. Good general health
4. Ability to provide direct care to students and
assist with feeding, grooming, lifting,
positioning, personal hygiene, toileting and
other activities of daily living.
5. Perform specific procedures including
catheterization, irrigating colostomies, tube
feeding, nasopharyngeal suctioning and
irrigation.
Physical Requirements: A physical exam is required prior to beginning work. The ability to perform all responsibilities with bilateral hand usage, bending, kneeling, lifting, reaching, standing, walking briskly to respond to student needs or emergencies, and pushing a wheel chair. Capacity for heavy lifting of 50 pounds independently and 100 pounds or more with assistance.
Salary: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule
Status of Employment: 9 months (180 days)
Application Deadline: September 26, 2023
Special Requirements: Certification in CPR and
First Aid within 30 days of hire.
APPLY:
Allen Parish School Board Office
1111 West 7th Ave. • P O Drawer C
Oberlin, Louisiana 70655
This Institution is an equal opportunity provider
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