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, and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Bruce Brown.
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 Freddie Jefferson.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the March 30, 2000, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adopt the minutes of the March 30, 2000, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to renew the contract with Parish Disposal (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board renew the contract with Parish Disposal for garbage pickup and trash disposal at all parish schools and vocational center for the period commencing August 1, 2000, and ending July 31, 2003, as follows: SEE ATTACHED COPY. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotations received for replacing shingle roof on Varnado High School Agriculture Building (William Brignac).
In the absence of William Brignac, Supervisor of Maintenance, Superintendent Fowler reviewed the quotations received for the materials to replace the shingle roof on Varnado High School Agriculture Building, which were as follows: Poole Lumber Company - $1,808.50; Wheats Home & Building Center - $1,843.42; Murphy Bateman Building Supply, Inc. - $1,975.62; Jenkins Building Supply, Inc., - $2,233.39; and Hall's Hardware & Building Material, Inc. - $2,280.48. Superintendent Fowler then reviewed the quotations received for installing 50 squares of shingles on the agriculture building, which were as follows: Robert Smith - $1,750.00, and James H. Tate - $4,300.00.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board award the contract for materials for replacing the shingle roof on Varnado High School Agriculture Building to Poole Lumber Company in the amount of $1,808.50, and the contract for installing the shingle roof to Robert Smith in the amount of $1,750.00. Motion carried unanimously. The Board requested that Mr. Brignac verify that Mr. Smith has Worker's Compensation & Employers' Liability insurance prior to beginning the job.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2000/2001 school year (Adren Raybourn).
Upon the recommendation of Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2000/2001 school year. Motion carried unanimously. Bids will be received until Friday, May 19, 2000, at 10:00 A.M., at which time they will be opened.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to approve a student transfer request (Eathel Seal).
Upon the recommendation of Eathel Seal, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board approve an administrative transfer of Eric DeWayne Watson from the Franklinton School District to the Pine School District. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Holly James, that the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments be approved, as recommended by Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:
Angie Jr. High School: Alice Terrell, Title I Tutor, Retirement Resignation effective June 1, 2000.
Franklinton Primary School: Ola Mae Magee, Special Education Paraprofessional, Retirement Resignation effective August 1, 2000.
EMPLOY:
Angie Jr. High School: Frankie Stogner, School Clerk, effective May 1, 2000.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
FRANKLINTON PRIMARY SCHOOL: Extend the route of Elmer Williams 2.0 miles one way to pick up Ashley Carden. Effective date: March 11, 2000.
Extend the route of Faye Newman 6.0 miles one way to pick up a Special Education student. Effective date: April 3, 2000.
Extend the route of Violonia Edwards 2.0 miles one way to pick up a Special Education student. Effective date: March 24, 2000.
PINE SCHOOL: Extend the route of Ladonics Dillon .4 mile one way to pick up Danielle Tallerman. Effective date: April 5, 2000.
WESLEY RAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Extend the route of Yvonne Brumfield .6 mile one way to pick up a Special Education student. Effective date: March 27, 2000.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Superintendent's Report.
At Superintendent Fowler's request, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the following item be added to the agenda: Discuss and take appropriate action regarding termite treatment at Franklinton Jr. High School. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board authorize William Brignac, Adren Raybourn, and Superintendent Dennie Fowler to obtain quotations for termite treatment and structural damage repair at Franklinton Jr. High School and award the contract to the lowest bidder; in addition, authorize a loan of up to $12,000.00 from General Fund to Franklinton Jr. High School for the purpose of termite treatment and structural damage repair at Franklinton Jr. High School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Other business from board members.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the following item be added to the agenda: Consider a motion to authorize the Wesley Ray Community Association to install bathroom facilities and a fence on the property the Washington Parish School Board has authorized it to use. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board authorize the Wesley Ray Community Association to install bathroom facilities and a fence on the property the Washington Parish School Board has authorized it to use in an agreement dated October 15, 1999 (2.0 acres of land in Section 7, Township 1 South, Range 14 East, Greensburg District, Washington Parish, Louisiana). Motion carried unanimously. President Smith requested a copy of the quotes for this work for the Board's information.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the position of Principal of Mt. Hermon School (Harold Smith).
It was moved by Richard Thomas, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board enter into Executive Session for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the position of Principal of Mt. Hermon School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to employ a Principal for Mt. Hermon School (Harold Smith).
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Holly James, that the Board employ Ruth Stoudenmier as Principal, Mt. Hermon School, effective July 1, 2000. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.