The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: President Harold 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 June 29, 2000, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board adopt the minutes of the June 29, 2000, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotations received for Student Accident Insurance (John Norris, Insurance Consultant).
Upon the recommendation of Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, and John Norris, the Board's insurance consultant, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board award the contract for Student Accident Insurance for the 2000/2001 school year to American National Life Insurance Company at a premium of $20,350.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding recommendation from the Board Transportation Committee (Eathel Seal).
Upon the recommendation of the Board Transportation Committee, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Richard Thomas, that spare school buses cannot be more than fifteen (15) years old at time of purchase. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfer requests for the 2000/2001 school year (Eathel Seal).
Upon the recommendation of Eathel Seal, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance/Visiting Teacher, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the following student transfer requests for the 2000/2001 school year be approved:
STUDENT'S NAME HOME DISTRICT REQUESTED DISTRICT
Jimmy Wilson Thomas Thomas Enon
Ashley Elizabeth McCain Thomas Franklinton
Alijah Blue Morgan Pine Franklinton
Jeremy W. Blankenship Pine Franklinton
Trent W. Blankenship Pine Franklinton
Amanda B. Miner Enon Franklinton
Brittany Pounds Angie Pine
Morgan Pounds Angie Pine
Nikole Lynn Talkington Franklinton Enon
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2000/2001 school year (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board approve Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2000/2001 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
At this time, it was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the following item be added to the agenda: Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA Revised Statute 42:6.1A(4) concerning an employee. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA Revised Statute 42:6.1A(4) concerning an employee. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the following Personnel Adjustments be approved, as recommended by Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:
Enon School: Gilda McCain, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective August 1, 2000.
Franklinton Schools: Billy Joe Dillon, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective August 6, 2000.
Franklinton Schools: Monroe McElveen, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective August 17, 2000.
RESIGNATION:
Pine School: Kimberly Sue Crain, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 12, 2000.
Varnado High School: Alton Wayne Busby, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective August 2, 2000.
Special Education Office: Sarah Kuhn, School Psychologist, Resignation effective August 1, 2000.
Special Education Office: John Ellzey, School Psychologist, Resignation effective August 1, 2000.
TRANSFER:
David Scott, Bus Operator, Angie/Wesley Ray Schools, TO Bus Operator, Varnado Elementary School, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year.
Douglas E. Jones, Special Education Teacher (TTA), Varnado High School, TO Regular Teacher (TTA), Varnado High School, effective the 2000/2001 school year only.
Sherry K. Seal, Regular Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School, TO Class-Size Reduction Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (Pending Class-Size Reduction funding).
Essie Williams, Special Education Teacher (CERTIFIED), Wesley Ray Elementary School, TO Special Education Pre-K Teacher (TTA), Wesley Ray Elementary School, effective the 2000/2001 school year only.
Onshella Vernon, Regular Teacher, Mt. Hermon School, TO Adult Education Instructor, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year - CERTIFIED (Pending Adult Education funding).
EMPLOY:
Enon Elementary School: Kimberly Brashier, 8(g) Pre-School/Early Childhood Program Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (TTA).
Franklinton Primary School: Kristy Bennett, Class-Size Reduction Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only - CERTIFIED (Pending Class-Size Reduction funding).
Franklinton Elementary School: Mary Allen, Regular Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (TTA).
Franklinton Elementary School: Leigh Ann Cox, Class-Size Reduction Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only - CERTIFIED (Pending Class-Size Reduction funding).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Tania Thompson, Regular Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Franklinton High School: Jill S. Bulloch, In-School Suspension Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Franklinton High School: Amanda Bracy, Home Economics Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only - CIRCULAR 665 (fill-in for Edna Lowe, who will be on sabbatical leave).
Franklinton High School: Erik Lege, Regular Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Franklinton High School: Jennifer Thomas, Regular Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Franklinton High School: Timothy B. Thomas, Special Education Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Franklinton High School: Lisa Marie Cutrer, Regular Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Franklinton High School: Linda S. Pittman, Regular Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Franklinton High School: Michelle Reynolds, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year (CERTIFIED).
Franklinton High School: Robin Edwards, Special Education Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Franklinton High School: Christian Kemp, Regular Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Mt. Hermon School: Stacey Breaud, Class-Size Reduction Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only - CERTIFIED (Pending Class-Size Reduction funding).
Pine School: Thomas J. Minarik, II, Regular Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Pine School: Monica Thomas, Special Education Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Pine School: Linda Sue Williams, Class-Size Reduction Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only - CERTIFIED (Pending Class-Size Reduction funding).
Pine/Thomas Schools: Shannon G. Martin, Music Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Varnado High School: William Spikes, In-School Suspension Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Varnado High School: Thomas Bivens, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year (CERTIFIED).
Varnado High School: Paulette Pittman, Home Economics Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Belinda Jackson, Special Education Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Superintendent's Report.
None.
Agenda Item #11 - Other business from board members.
Freddie Jefferson recommended that letters of commendation be sent to employees upon their retirement from the Washington Parish School System.
At the request of Susanne Jones, Superintendent Fowler gave a brief report on drug testing of athletes during the past school year.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
HAROLD R. SMITH, PRESIDENT
DENNIE FOWLER, SECRETARY