The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following board members present: President Harold R. Smith, Karl Bickham, Juanita Barker, Holly James, Susanne Jones, Hayward Boone, Richard N. Thomas, Bruce Brown and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: None.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order.
The meeting was called to order by President Smith. He welcomed School Board Attorney Wayne Kuhn, guests, and news media.
Agenda Item #2 - Invocation.
The invocation was given by Bruce Brown.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the March 16, 2000, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board adopt the minutes of the March 16, 2000, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding adding a new insurance company under the cafeteria plan (Mark Kebodeaux).
Mark Kebodeaux, with First Financial, the Third Party Administrator of the Cafeteria Plan, requested that ReliaStar Life Insurance Company be added to the Board's approved list of companies whose products are allowed on payroll deduction. It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Holly James, that the Board add ReliaStar Life Insurance Company to the Board's approved list of companies whose products are allowed on payroll deduction. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Presentation by Capt. Lyle Schmitz, JROTC Instructor, Franklinton High School (Dennie Fowler).
Capt. Schmitz reported on the recent 8th Marine Corps District Inspection of the FHS MCJROTC. The JROTC scored 1915 points in the 2000 Point Inspection. The inspectors' comments included, "Franklinton High School did a fine job on the inspection. The cadets' knowledge was at a high level. The unit was very impressive and has made significant strides over past years." The Board complimented Capt. Schmitz on the excellent job he is doing.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a contract with the Washington Parish Government for the Summer Food Feeding Program (Marsha Newman).
Following review of the contract, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board enter into contract with the Washington Parish Government for the Summer Food Feeding Program, as follows: SEE ATTACHED. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for the sale of two (2) 1982 GMC Pickups (William Brignac).
William Brignac, Supervisor of Maintenance, informed the Board that the two new maintenance trucks have been delivered and put into operation. He requested authorization to put the replaced trucks up for bids. It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for the sale of two (2) 1982 GMC Pickups, with a minimum bid being established by William Brignac. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
Richard Kennedy informed the Board that Alan Graham, Principal, Mt. Hermon School, has expressed, in writing, that he does not want to renew his contract at the end of the current school term; therefore, the position of Principal, Mt. Hermon School, will be advertised for the next two (2) weeks. An appointment for this position will be made at the April 20, 2000, board meeting.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments be approved, as recommended by Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:
Angie Jr. High School: Betty Slade Seal, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 31, 2000.
Angie Jr. High School: Dorothy Kennedy, School Clerk, Retirement Resignation effective April 21, 2000.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
ENON DISTRICT: Deduct .5 mile one way from the route of Gilda McCain (student moved off route). Effective date: March 8, 2000.
Extend the route of Michael Sharp .9 mile one way to pick up Joel Adams. Effective date: February 3, 2000
PINE DISTRICT: Extend the route of Ladonics Dillon 2.1 miles one way (bridge out on T. C. Brumfield Road). Effective date: September 30, 1999, to March 1, 2000.
Extend the route of Linus Magee 2.9 miles one way (bridge out on T. C. Brumfield Road). Effective date: September 30, 1999, to March 1, 2000.
VARNADO DISTRICT: Extend the route of Martha Kennedy 2.0 miles one way to pick up Billie Joe and Helena Stice. Effective date: March 14, 2000.
WESLEY RAY DISTRICT: Extend the route of Yvonne Brumfield .4 mile one way to pick up a Special Education student. Effective date: February 7, 2000.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 -Superintendent's Report
None.
Agenda Item #11 - Other business from board members.
None.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the position of Supervisor of Special Education (Harold Smith).
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board enter into Executive Session for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the position of Supervisor of Special Education. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Holly James, that the Board return to regular session.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to employ a Special Education Supervisor for the 2000-2001 school year only (Harold Smith).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board employ Alan Graham as Special Education Supervisor for the period beginning July 1, 2000, and ending June 15, 2001, as recommended by Superintendent Dennie Fowler. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.