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, 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 September 28, 2000, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board adopt the minutes of the September 28, 2000, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Presentation by Rhonda Gunnell, Assistant Extension Agent - Recognition of Outstanding 4-H members (Dennie Fowler).
Mrs. Gunnell recognized Jay Miller, Vice-President, Washington Parish Junior Leaders, who introduced the following outstanding 4-H Club members: Nick Wyble, Dustin Jenkins, Robert Mizell, Dustin Sumrall, Chris Kerbow, Colby Graves, Caleb Graves, Mary Tate, Katasha August, Josh Stevens, Heather Slocum, Kattie Miller, Casey Gerald, Mandy Foley, Tabitha Kerbow, Brandon Jenkins, and Roseanne Williams.
President Smith thanked the club members for the delicious refreshments served prior to the board meeting.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt a Resolution endorsing passage of Constitutional Amendments Two and Three (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the following Resolution endorsing passage of Constitutional Amendments Two and Three as an important step in securing a reliable source of revenue from the State of Louisiana to support pay raises for teachers and school employees and to fund other vital education programs: SEE ATTACHED. YEAS: Karl Bickham, Juanita Barker, Holly James, Susanne Jones, Hayward Boone, Harold Smith, Richard N. Thomas, Bruce Brown, and Freddie Jefferson. NAYS: None. ABSENT: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding confirmation of authority of the Director of Finance or the Chief Accountant or the Superintendent to release collateral used to secure deposits of Washington Parish School Board (Adren Raybourn).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board confirm the authority of the Director of Finance or the Chief Accountant or the Superintendent to release collateral used to secure deposits of Washington Parish School Board, as recommended by Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding confirmation of authority of the Director of Finance or the Chief Accountant or the Superintendent to transfer funds within accounts and/or depositories of Washington Parish School Board (Adren Raybourn).
It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board confirm the authority of the Director of Finance or the Chief Accountant or the Superintendent to transfer funds within accounts and/or depositories of Washington Parish School Board, as recommended by Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding confirmation of access privilege of the Director of Finance or the Chief Accountant or the Superintendent to the Safe Deposit Box of Washington Parish School Board (Adren Raybourn).
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board confirm access privilege of the Director of Finance or the Chief Accountant or the Superintendent to the Safe Deposit Box of Washington Parish School Board, as recommended by Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to approve student transfer requests (Eathel Seal).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board approve the following student transfer requests, as recommended by Eathel Seal, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance:
NAME HOME DISTRICT REQUESTED DISTRICT REASON
Kelli Burkhalter Franklinton Mt. Hermon Hardship
Kendra Burkhalter Franklinton Mt. Hermon Hardship
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board policies ED - Student Transportation Management; GBBA-R - Qualifications and Duties; GBRIA - General Leaves of Absence; GBRID - Military Leave; GCD - Support Personnel Employment; and GCD-P - Employment Procedures - Bus Operators (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Richard Thomas, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board policies ED - Student Transportation Management; GBBA-R - Qualifications and Duties; GBRIA - General Leaves of Absence; GBRID - Military Leave; GCD - Support Personnel Employment; and GCD-P - Employment Procedures - Bus Operators. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board policy GBRIB - Illness, which combines policies GBRIB, GCRG1, GCRG2, and GCRG; and delete policies GCRG1, GCRG2, and GCRG (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board policy GBRIB - Illness, which combines policies GBRIB, GCRG1, GCRG2, and GCRG; and delete policies GCRG1, GCRG2, and GCRG. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments be approved, as recommended by Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
REQUEST FOR SABBATICAL LEAVE:
Franklinton Jr. High School: Maggie Alvear, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Spring semester of the 2000/01 school year.
Pine School: Rita S. Wood, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Spring semester of the 2000/01 school year.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Phyllis Brown-Ducre, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Primary School, TO Full-time Librarian, Franklinton Primary School, effective October 3, 2000, and for the remainder of the 2000/01 school year only (TTA).
Carolyn McElveen, Librarian, Enon/Franklinton Primary Schools, TO Full-time Librarian, Enon Elementary School, effective October 3, 2000, and for the remainder of the 2000/01 school year only (TTA).
Carol Johnson, Food Service Worker, Franklinton High School, TO Acting Food Service Manager, Franklinton High School, effective September 25, 2000, and for the remainder of the Fall semester only of the 2000/01 school year.
Carolyn Lebo, Acting Food Service Manager, Mt. Hermon School, TO Food Service Worker, Mt. Hermon School, effective October 2, 2000.
EMPLOY:
Franklinton Primary School: Helen Claire McGuire, Regular Teacher, effective October 3, 2000, and for the remainder of the Fall semester only of the 2000/01 school year (CERTIFIED).
Franklinton Junior High School: Darlene Ford, Technology Assistant, effective October 13, 2000.
Adult Education Center: Evelyn Bickham, Paraprofessional, effective October 16, 2000.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
ENON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Extend the route of Robert Mizell .4 mile one way to pick up Kamelia Williams. Effective date: September 22, 2000.
FRANKLINTON SCHOOLS: Extend the route of Juanita Tullos .6 mile one way to pick up a Special Education student. Effective date: September 25, 2000.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Superintendent's Report.
At the request of Superintendent Fowler, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the following item be added to the agenda: Consider a motion to approve a revision to the 2001 Fiscal Year Special Education Preschool Budget. Motion carried unanimously. Following review of the proposed revision by Alan Graham, Special Education Supervisor, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board approve a revision to the 2001 Fiscal Year Special Education Preschool Budget, as presented by Alan Graham, Special Education Supervisor. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Fowler reported that the October 1, 2000, official student enrollment was 4,595.
Agenda Item #15 - Other business from board members.
None.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA. R.S. 42:6.1A(1) concerning a personnel matter (Harold Smith).
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Holly James, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA. R.S. 42:6.1A(1) concerning a personnel matter. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
President Smith stated that the Board accepts the decision of the administration of the school and superintendent following investigation of the personnel matter.
Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
HAROLD R. SMITH, PRESIDENT
DENNIE FOWLER, SECRETARY
EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD IN THE SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE, FRANKLINTON, LOUISIANA, ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2000.
"It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board confirm the authority of the Director of Finance or the Chief Accountant or the Superintendent to release collateral used to secure deposits of Washington Parish School Board, as recommended by Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board confirm the authority of the Director of Finance or the Chief Accountant or the Superintendent to transfer funds within accounts and/or depositories of Washington Parish School Board, as recommended by Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board confirm access privilege of the Director of Finance or the Chief Accountant or the Superintendent to the Safe Deposit Box of Washington Parish School Board, as recommended by Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance. Motion carried unanimously."
C E R T I F I C A T I O N
I hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of an excerpt from the minutes of a regular meeting of the Washington Parish School Board held on October 12, 2000, duly convened and a quorum being present and voting.
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Dennie Fowler, Secretary
Washington Parish School Board