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, Hayward Boone, Richard N. Thomas, Bruce Brown, and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Holly James and Susanne Jones.
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 July 13, 2000, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board adopt the minutes of the July 13, 2000, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the sale of one (1) Wurlitzer Baby Grand Piano located at Franklinton High School (William Brignac).
Supervisor William Brignac reported that only one (1) bid was received for the sale of the Wurlitzer piano at Franklinton High School, and that bid was submitted by Clay Magee in the amount of $300.00. Since a minimum bid of $500.00 was required, Mr. Magee's bid did not meet specifications; however, Principal Beverly Young approved accepting Mr. Magee's bid. It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board accept the bid submitted by Clay Magee in the amount of $300.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for the sale of sixty (60) light fixtures removed from Varnado High School football field (William Brignac).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for the sale of sixty (60) Incandescent Light Fixtures at Varnado High School. Motion carried unanimously. Sealed bids will be accepted until 11:00 A.M., Friday, September 8, 2000, the time of the bid opening.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2000/2001 school year (Marsha Newman).
Marsha Newman, School Food Service Supervisor, presented bread bid tabulations to the Board, as follows:
2000/2001 BREAD - TABULATION SHEET
Cotton's
1. 20 oz. Loaf, Sliced White Bread 1.40
2. 16 oz. Twin Pak French Bread 1.31
3. Hot Dog Buns, 6" bulk pk/dozen 1.49
4. Hamburger Buns, 4", bulk pk/dozen 2.30/30 pk 1.49/12 pk
5. Split Steak Bun, bulk pack, per/doz 2.85/24 ct.
Agreement to deliver to all schools - YES
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board accept Mrs. Newman's recommendation and award bid for purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2000/2001 school year to Cotton's. Motion carried unanimously. Flowers Baking Co. faxed a bid, but since the specifications called for sealed bids, Flowers' bid was not accepted.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt the adjusted ad valorem tax millage rate(s) for the year 2000 (Adren Raybourn).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board levy the following adjusted millage rates, as required by Article VII, Section 23 (B) and (C) of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution and LSA-R.S.47:1705(B)(1), for school purposes, on the dollar assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within the School District(s) for the year 2000, for the purpose of raising revenue:
VI. District Wide Tax for General Fund:
Constitutional Tax 3.83 Mills
General Operational Tax 5.01 Mills
General M & O Tax 5.01 Mills
General M & O Tax 4.73 Mills
II School District Taxes:
A. Special Taxes
Angie School District Tax 4.98 Mills
A. Debt Service Taxes
Mt. Hermon District 42.00 Mills
Franklinton/Enon District 18.00 Mills
Varnado District 25.00 Mills
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt the adjusted ad valorem tax millage rate(s) after Reassessment, and roll forward the millage to a rate(s) not to exceed the prior year's maximum millage for the tax year 2000 (Adren Raybourn).
In accordance with Article VII, Section 23 (B) and (C) of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution and LSA-R.S. 47:1705 (B) (2), it was moved by Freddie Jefferson and seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt the adjusted ad valorem tax millage rate(s) after Reassessment and roll forward the millage to a rate(s) not to exceed the prior year=s maximum on Constitutional Tax, General Operational Tax, General M & O Tax, and the Angie School District Tax, for school purposes, on all taxable property within the School District(s) shown on the Official Assessment Roll for the Year 2000.
1999 Levy Adjusted Rate 2000 Levy
I. District Wide Tax for General Fund:
Constitutional Tax 3.91 Mills 3.83 Mills 3.91 Mills
General Operational Tax 5.12 Mills 5.01 Mills 5.12 Mills
General M & O Tax 5.12 Mills 5.01 Mills 5.12 Mills
General M & O Tax 4.83 Mills 4.73 Mills 4.83 Mills
II. School District Taxes:
A. Special Taxes
Angie School District Taxes 5.12 Mills 4.98 Mills 5.12 Mills
B. Debt Service Taxes
Mt. Hermon District 49.00 Mills 42.00 Mills 42.00 Mills
Franklinton/Enon District 22.00 Mills 18.00 Mills 18.00 Mills
Varnado District 30.00 Mills 25.00 Mills 25.00 Mills
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to approve 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 Richard Thomas, that the following student transfer requests for the 2000/2001 school year be approved:
STUDENT=S NAME HOME DISTRICT REQUESTED DISTRICT
Brandi Jolene Crain Pine Franklinton
Whitney Leigh Easterling Varnado Franklinton
Nathaniel Hopkins, Jr. Pine Franklinton
Brent Jude Hymel, Jr. Franklinton Mt. Hermon
Megan Whynne Jones Enon Franklinton
Matthew Cody Nielson Pine Mt. Hermon
Magen S. Spears Thomas Pine
Adrienne R. Stortz Franklinton Mt. Hermon
Alexandra L. Stortz Franklinton Mt. Hermon
Sydnie O. Stortz Franklinton Mt. Hermon
Ashley Christine Taylor Wesley Ray Pine
Robert Shane Taylor Angie Thomas
Marlee Brooke Harrison Mt. Hermon Franklinton
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to authorize purchase of twelve (12) Panasonic Camcorders - Modified and twenty (20) Camcorder enclosures for school buses (Eathel Seal).
Upon the recommendation of Eathel Seal, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance/Visiting Teacher, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board authorize purchase of twelve (12) Panasonic Camcorders - Modified and twenty (20) Camcorder enclosures for school buses, and authorize Ms. Seal to purchase a supply of video tapes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the following Personnel Adjustments be approved, as recommended by Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent, and authorize Mr. Kennedy to hire any remaining teaching personnel needed prior to opening of school, with the Board ratifying his action at the August 24, 2000, board meeting:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:
Pine School: Shirley W. Smith, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective July 19, 2000.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Nora M. Anderson, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective July 31, 2000.
RESCINDMENT OF SABBATICAL LEAVE/RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:
Franklinton Jr. High School: William Gerald Wood, Regular Teacher, Rescind Sabbatical Medical Leave granted for the entire 2000/2001 school year; Retirement Resignation effective August 1, 2000.
RESIGNATION:
Enon Elementary School: Sandra Stafford, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 31, 2000.
Franklinton Primary School: Melissa Moses, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 27, 2000.
Franklinton Schools: Ron Sharp, Bus Operator, Resignation effective July 29, 2000.
Franklinton High School: Annette B. Williams, School Food Service Manager, Resignation effective July 1, 2000.
Thomas Jr. High School: Penny T. Kennedy, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective August 31, 2000.
Central Office: Debra Lee, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective August 3, 2000.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Patricia Sumrall, Regular Teacher, TO Technology/Resource Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only.
Cynthia Taylor, Special Education Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School, TO Regular Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year (replacing Nora Anderson).
Leigh Ann Cox, Class-Size Reduction Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School, TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year.
Nancy Cox, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School, TO Class-Size Reduction Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School, effective the 2000/2001 school year only.
Louise Hart, Special Education Paraprofessional, Wesley Ray Elementary School, TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Primary School, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year.
Jacquelyn Freeman, 8(g) Pre-School/Early Childhood Program Teacher, Enon Elementary School, TO Regular Teacher, Enon Elementary School, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year.
Carolyn Lebo, School Food Service Worker, Mt. Hermon School, TO Food Service Acting Manager, Mt. Hermon School, effective August 10, 2000, through November 8, 2000.
Kimberly Jones, Regular Teacher, Thomas Jr. High School, TO Class-Size Reduction Teacher, Thomas Jr. High School, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CERTIFIED).
TRANSFER:
Robert Mizell, Bus Operator, Franklinton Schools, TO Bus Operator, Enon Elementary School, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year.
Nazea Rogers, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Elementary School, TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Thomas Jr. High School, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year.
EMPLOY:
Enon Elementary School: Marilyn Russell, Talented Art Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (TTA).
Franklinton Primary School: Debra McElveen, Regular Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CERTIFIED).
Franklinton Elementary School: Chris A. Thomas, Special Education Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CIRCULAR 665).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Iris M. Bonner, Music Teacher, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year (CERTIFIED).
Franklinton High School: Doris Corkern, Acting Food Service Manager, effective August 14, 2000 - Day-by-Day Substitute (Temporarily Certified).
Franklinton Schools: Rex McCain, Bus Operator, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year.
Mt. Hermon School: Marie T. Rainey, Regular Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (TTA).
Pine School: Kenneth D. McDaniel, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year (CERTIFIED).
Pine School: Brandi L. Hopper, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year (CERTIFIED).
Thomas Jr. High School: Pamela Ard, Faculty Coordinator, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year.
Thomas Jr. High School: Dorothy Fortenberry, Regular Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (CERTIFIED).
Varnado High School: Ethel H. Williams, Special Education Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (TTA).
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Cherylon Lewis, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Wendy C. Freeman, Special Education Teacher, effective the 2000/2001 school year only (TTA).
Special Education Office: Charlotte D. Harris, Educational Diagnostician, effective the 2000/2001 school year only - CERTIFIED (fill-in for Judy Carter, who will be on sabbatical leave).
Special Education Office: Susan A. Searcy, Educational Diagnostician, effective the beginning of the 2000/2001 school year (CERTIFIED).
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Superintendent's Report.
Superintendent Fowler reported on the 8th Grade Summer School Leap 21 re-test results. Parishwide, of the total of 108 students tested, 36.2% passed and 63.8% failed. He stated that most of the students who failed the re-test increased their scores from those on the test administered in March, 2000.
Agenda Item #14 - Other business from board members.
Board members extended best wishes for a good school year to principals, teachers and students.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
HAROLD R. SMITH, PRESIDENT
DENNIE FOWLER, SECRETARY