PUBLIC NOTICE ALLEN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the Allen Parish School Board at its office, 1111 W. 7th Ave., Oberlin, Louisiana 70655, until the hour of 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024, for the grounds care and lawn maintenance for Elizabeth High School, 440 Live Oak Street, Elizabeth, Louisiana. Please visit our website www.allen.k12.la.us or come by the Allen Parish School Board office, 1111 W. 7th Ave., Oberlin, Louisiana 70655, to obtain a copy of the specifications and bid form. For more information, call Kenny Courville, Transportation Supervisor at 337-639-4311. /s/ Brad Soileau Superintendent Allen Parish School Board (PUBLISH: AUGUST 15 & 22, 2024)2T
PUBLIC NOTICE OAKDALE HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with federal laws and regulation, the Oakdale Housing Authority is revising its Public Housing Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy (ACOP) and the Housing Choice Voucher Administration Policy. The proposed date of implementation is December 1, 2024, for the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) revisions, which will be implement either January 1, 2025, or later depending upon receipt of the applicable software updates per PIH Notice 2023-27. The current ACOP and HCV Admin Plan and the proposed revisions to the Public Housing ACOP and the HCV Admin Plan are available for review and comment from Monday, August 19, 2024 to Friday, September 20, 2024 at the Oakdale Housing Authority Administration Office located at 801 East 7th Ave., Oakdale, La. Written comments on the proposed revisions must be addressed to Tina Guillory, Director, P.O. Drawer B.Q. Oakdale, La. and must be received by the close of business (3:00 p.m.) on September 20, 2024. Public comments will also be accepted during the public hearing held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Oakdale Housing Authority administration office. For questions regarding the Public Housing ACOP or the Housing Choice Voucher Admin Plan, please contact Tina Guillory, Director at 318 335-2417 or via email at tjohnsonoha@bellsouth.net (PUBLISH: AUGUST 15, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Oakdale Meeting July 11, 2024 Called to Order at 6:15 was a Public Hearing held at City Hall Courtroom at 333 E 6th Ave, Oakdale, LA 71463, allowing citizens to comment on our Millage Rates for 2024. No comments or opinions were made. A motion to close the hearing was made by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilwoman Allison, 5/5. 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 and add on: Motion made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilman at Large Ashy, 5/5. 2. Roll Call City Clerk Paul Abrusley: a. Present: Recording Secretary Alison Doyle, Councilwoman Allison, mayor Gene Paul, Councilman at Large George Ashy, City Clerk Paul Abrusley, Councilman Douglas, Councilman Jeremy Smith, Councilman Ervin Willis, and City Attorney Ray Rush. 3. Prayer- Councilwoman Allison 4. Pledge- Councilman Frederick Douglas 5. Approval of Minutes from the June 6th, 2024, meeting and the minutes from Special Call meeting on June 27th, 2024. A motion to approve was made by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Jeremy Smith. 5/5 6. Mayor Gene Paul a. Luke Miller with Meyer and Meyer gave updates on on-going projects. 7. City Clerk Paul Abrusley presented the 2024 Millage Rates and a motion to adopt the resolution was made by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilwoman Allison, 5/5. Clerk requested to adopt a resolution to approve Pan American to have the administrative consulting services for the Louisiana Watershed Initiative. A motion to adopt was made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilman at Large Ashy, 5/5. The clerk presented the monthly report card. 8. Andy Welch requested that the area of Fisher Street between his building and his diesel pumps. A motion was made to table until next month by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Smith, upon providing the owner of Yum Yum’s Daiquiris with a map of where the sewer and water lines are located, 5/5. 9. Travis Miller with Elite 360 gave updates on new street signage and stated they will begin on Monday, July 15, 2024, and should take around 6 weeks. 10. Liz Castro with Endeavors Louisiana Rapid Rehousing Program could not make the meeting. 11. Police Chief Chad Doyle recommended Bellah Perkins to be hired as Part Time Dispatcher. A motion to approve was made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Allison, 5/5. Bellah Perkins was not present at the meeting due to having to work so a motion to excuse her from being present was made by Councilman Ashy, second by Councilman Smith, 5/5. Chief also recommended Courtney Ware to be moved from Full Time Dispatcher to Part Time Police Officer. A motion to approve was made by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilman Douglas, 5/5. Chief’s Monthly report was given. 12. Fire Chief Secretary Samantha Giles presented the monthly report. 13. A request was made to approve the add on pertaining to August Council meeting being rescheduled from August 1, 2024 to August 8, 2024 due to several planned absences for a conference and for some on vacation. A motion to approve the meeting being moved to August 8, 2024, was made by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilwoman Allison, 5/5. 14. Adjourn – A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman at Large Ashy, second by Councilwoman Allison. 5/5 Mayor Gene Paul ATTEST: Paul Abrusley, City Clerk (PUBLISH: AUGUST 15, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE City of Oakdale Meeting AUGUST 8, 2024 Called to Order at 6:15 was a Public Hearing held at City Hall Courtroom at 333 E 6th Ave, Oakdale, LA 71463, allowing citizens to comment on our Millage Rates for 2024. No comments or opinions were made. A motion to close the hearing was made by Councilman Douglas, second by Councilwoman Allison, 4/5, 1 absent. 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 made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Allison. 4/5, 1 absent. 2. Roll Call City Clerk Paul Abrusley: a. Present: Recording Secretary Alison Doyle, Councilwoman Allison, mayor Gene Paul, , City Clerk Paul Abrusley, Councilman Douglas, Councilman Jeremy Smith, Councilman Ervin Willis, and City Attorney Ray Rush. Councilman at Large George Ashy was absent. 3. Prayer- Councilman Smith 4. Pledge- Councilman Willis 5. Approval of Minutes from the July 11th, 2024, meeting. A motion to approve 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. 7. Administrative Assistant requested the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for auditing with Kolder, Slaven and Co. A motion to adopt was made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Allison. 4/5, 1 absent. 8. Andy Welch requested that the area of Fisher Street between his building and his diesel pumps. Decision was to table until next month by Council providing that a survey of exact measurements be sent to City Attorney. 9. City Clerk Paul Abrusley presented the 2024 Millage Rates and a motion to adopt the resolution was made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Allison, 4/5, 1 absent. Clerk requested to adopt a resolution to approve Pan American to have the administrative consulting services for the Louisiana Watershed Initiative. A motion to adopt was made by Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Allison. 4/5, 1 absent. The clerk presented the monthly report card. 10. Permit Clerk Jacinda Clark requested a mobile home permit be approved for Justin Wade at 508 Edwards Street. A motion to approve was made by Councilwoman Allison, second by Councilman Smith. 4/5, 1 absent. 11. Chief Chad Doyle presented monthly report. 12. Fire Chief Eric Maricle presented the monthly report. 13. Adjourn – A motion was made to adjourn by Councilman Smith, second by Councilwoman Allison. 4/5, 1 absent. Mayor Gene Paul ATTEST: Paul Abrusley, City Clerk (PUBLISH: AUGUST 15, 2024)1T
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE SOWELA Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person(s) have been designated to handle all inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Ms. Candy Parker, EEO/Title IX Officer Director of Human Resources 3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615 (337) 421-6510 or (800) 256-0483 ext. 6910 Candy.parker@sowela.edu Ms. Maegan Lewis, ADA Officer Interim Director of Student Services 3850 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615 Maegan.lewis@sowela.edu PROGRAM OFFERINGS: **Please note: at all locations, the programs of Nursing, Practical Nursing, Sterile Processing Technology, and Surgical Technology, specific enrollment requirements for these non-open enrollment programs may be found on the college website at https://www.sowela.edu/programs/school-nursing-allied-health/. Culinary Arts and Business Administration offerings are available 100% online. SOWELA’s Main Campus, Lake Charles: Accounting Technology (AAS) Aviation Maintenance Technology (AAS) Business Administration (AAS) Chemical Laboratory Technology (AAS) Criminal Justice (AAS) Culinary Arts (AAS) Digital Arts and Communication (AAS) Drafting & Design Technology (AAS) Forest Technology (TD) General Apprenticeship – Electrical (TD) General Apprenticeship – Plumbing (TD) General Studies (AGS) Industrial Electrical Technology (AAS) Industrial Instrumentation Technology (AAS) Information Systems Technology (AAS) Machine Tool Technology (AAS) Nursing (RN)(AS) Practical Nursing (AAS) Process Technology (AAS) Transfer Degree (Arts – Louisiana) (AALT) Transfer Degree (Science – Louisiana) (ASLT) Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology (TD) Welding (TD) Lamar Salter Site, Leesville: Business Administration (AAS) Carpentry (TD) Practical Nursing (AAS) Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technology (TD) Welding (TD) Morgan Smith Site, Jennings: Business Administration (AAS) Industrial Electrical Technology (AAS) Industrial Instrumentation Technology (AAS) Practical Nursing (AAS) Sterile Processing Technology (CTS) Surgical Technology (AAS) Welding (TD) Oakdale Site, Oakdale: Business Administration (AAS) Industrial Electrical Technology (AAS) Industrial Instrumentation Technology (AAS) Practical Nursing (AAS) Welding (TD) SOWELA Técnical Community College no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad o edad en sus programas y actividades. Las siguientes personas han sido designadas para manejar todas las consultas relacionadas con las políticas de no discriminación: Ms. Candy Parker, Directora de Recursos Humanos, Title IX 3820 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615 (337) 421-6910 Ms. Maegan Lewis, Directora Interino de Servicios de Estudiantes 3850 Sen. J. Bennett Johnston Ave. Lake Charles, LA 70615 (337) 421-6952 PROGRAMAS: ** Tomar en cuenta que los programas de Enfermería, Enfermería Práctica, Tecnología de Procesamiento Estéril y Tecnología Quirúrgica ofrecidos en todos los campus, requieren de una inscripción específica. Estos programas son de inscripción no abierta y requieren requisitos específicos. Información específica de los requisitos se puede encontrar en el sitio web de SOWELA https: //www.sowela.edu/programs/school-nursing-allied-health/. Se ofrecen clases de Artes Culinarias y de Administración de Empresas cien por ciento en línea. Programas Ofrecidos – Campus Principal de SOWELA, Lake Charles: Tecnología Contable (AAS) Tecnología de Mantenimiento de la Aviación (AAS) Administración de Empresas (AAS) Tecnología de Laboratorio Químico (AAS) Justicia Criminal (AAS) Artes Culinarias (AAS) Comunicaciones y artes digitales (AAS) Tecnología de Dibujo (Drafting) y Diseño (Design) – (AAS) Aprendizaje General – Eléctrico (TD) Aprendizaje General – Fontanería (TD) Estudios Generales (AGS) Tecnología Forestal (TD) Tecnología Eléctrica Industrial (AAS) Tecnología de Instrumentación Industrial (AAS) Tecnología de Sistemas de Información (AAS) Tecnología de Herramientas Maquinista (AAS) Título Asociado en Artes de Transferencia – Luisiana (AALT) Título Asociado en Ciencias de Transferencia – Luisiana – (ASLT) Enfermería (RN) (AS) Enfermería Práctica (AAS) Tecnología de Proceso (AAS) Tecnología de Mantenimiento y Reparación de Vehículos (TD) Soldadura (TD) Lamar Salter Site, Leesville: Administración de Empresas (AAS) Carpinteriá (TD) Enfermería Práctica (AAS) Tecnología de Mantenimiento y Reparación de Vehículos (TD) Soldadura (TD) Morgan Smith Site, Jennings: Administración de Empresas (AAS) Artes Culinarias (AAS) Tecnología Eléctrica Industrial (AAS) Tecnología de Instrumentación Industrial (AAS) Enfermería Práctica (AAS) Tecnología de Procesamiento Estéril (CTS) Tecnología Quirúrgica (AAS) Soldadura (TD) Oakdale Site, Oakdale: Administración de Empresas (AAS) Tecnología Eléctrica Industrial (AAS) Tecnología de Instrumentación Industrial (AAS) Enfermería Práctica (AAS) Soldadura (TD) (PUBLISH: AUGUST 8 & 15, 2024)1T
POSITION NOTICE The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill the following position(s): PARAPROFESSIONAL AT KINDER MIDDLE School Minimum Requirements: 1. High school diploma or GED certificate. (Submit copy with application) and one (1) of the following: a. 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.) b. 48 Semester hours of LA DOE approved courses (or) (Transcript must be submitted with application.) d. Associate of Arts, Associat of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degree (Transcript must be submitted with application.) 2. Twenty-one years of age or older. 3. Ability to assist with duties and activities that will enable the teacher to provide more instructional time for students 4. Ability to work harmoniously with students and adults Salary: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule Status of Employment: 9 months Application Deadline: August 27, 2024 APPLY: Applications must be submitted through the following website: https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin =true&AppliTrackJobId=317 Allen Parish School Board Office 1111 West 7th Ave. • P O Drawer C Oberlin, Louisiana 70655 This Institution is an equal opportunity provider (PUBLISH: AUGUST 15 & 22, 2024)2T
POSITION NOTICE The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill SPED Paraprofessional positions at the following schools: Oakdale Elementary School QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma, GED Certificate or HiSet, Twenty-one years of age or older and one (1) of the following: Score of 450 or higher on the ETS ParaPro Assessment, 48 Semester hours of LA DOE approved courses or Associate’s Degree. 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. Ability to provide direct care to students and assist with feeding, grooming, lifting, positioning, personal hygiene, toileting and other activities of daily living. Perform specific procedures including catheterization, irrigating colostomies, tube feeding, nasopharyngeal suctioning and irrigation. Additional job requirements listed on online application. Salary: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule Status of Employment: 9 month Application Deadline: August 27, 2024 Special Requirements: Certification in CPR and First Aid within 30 days of hire. Applications must be submitted through the following website: https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin =true&AppliTrackJobId=281 Allen Parish School Board Office 1111 West 7th Ave. • P O Drawer C Oberlin, Louisiana 70655 This Institution is an equal opportunity provider (PUBLISH: AUGUST 15 & 22, 2024)2T
POSITION NOTICE The Allen Parish School Board is seeking person(s) to fill SPED Paraprofessional positions at the following schools: Oberlin Elementary School QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma, GED Certificate or HiSet, Twenty-one years of age or older and one (1) of the following: Score of 450 or higher on the ETS ParaPro Assessment, 48 Semester hours of LA DOE approved courses or Associate’s Degree. 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. Ability to provide direct care to students and assist with feeding, grooming, lifting, positioning, personal hygiene, toileting and other activities of daily living. Perform specific procedures including catheterization, irrigating colostomies, tube feeding, nasopharyngeal suctioning and irrigation. Additional job requirements listed on online application. Salary: Allen Parish School Board Salary Schedule Status of Employment: 9 month Application Deadline: August 27, 2024 Special Requirements: Certification in CPR and First Aid within 30 days of hire. Applications must be submitted through the following website: https://www.applitrack.com/allenparish/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin =true&AppliTrackJobId=284 Allen Parish School Board Office 1111 West 7th Ave. • P O Drawer C Oberlin, Louisiana 70655 This Institution is an equal opportunity provider (PUBLISH: AUGUST 15 & 22, 2024)2T
