The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: President Richard N. Thomas, Bruce Brown, Hayward Boone, Susanne Jones, Harold Smith, Holly James, Juanita Barker and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Karl Bickham.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order.
The meeting was called to order by President Thomas. He welcomed School Board Attorney Wayne Kuhn, news media and guests.
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 April 12, 2001, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adopt the minutes of the April 12, 2001, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Recognize Washington Parish Reading Association Young Authors State winners (Charlotte Harris Fasola).
Immediately prior to the board meeting, an awards ceremony/reception was held for the Young Authors State Winners. Students honored were, as follows:
STUDENT SCHOOL CATEGORY PLACE
Washington Parish Reading Council Winners:
Berrett Dunaway Angie Jr. High Nonfiction First
Austin Armand Enon Elementary Nonfiction Third
Roy Osborne Franklinton Elementary Poetry Third
Bryan Breland Franklinton Elementary Nonfiction First
Savannah Call Franklinton High Poetry First
Dave Meyers Franklinton High Nonfiction First
Christina Byers Franklinton High Poetry Second
Danielle Givens Mt. Hermon Fiction Second
Courtney Sanford Mt. Hermon Nonfiction First
Ameliah Payne Thomas Jr. High Fiction Third
Brianna Adams Thomas Jr. High Nonfiction First
Heather Martin Varnado High Nonfiction Second
Ashlie Huey Wesley Ray Elementary Poetry Third
Title I Winners:
Cierra Knight Enon Elementary Poetry First
Shelbie Boudreaux Thomas Jr. High Poetry Second
Dustin Schloegel Enon Elementary Poetry Second
James Magee Enon Elementary Fiction Third
Scottie McNeese Enon Elementary Poetry Third
Dave Meyers Franklinton High Fiction First
Savannah Call Franklinton High Poetry First
Christina Byers Franklinton High Poetry First
Sophie Stogner Franklinton High Fiction Third
Superintendent Fowler congratulated the winners and expressed appreciation to their teachers and parents.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Milk and Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2001/2002 school year (Marsha Newman).
Marsha Newman, School Food Service Supervisor, presented milk and milk products bid tabulations to the Board, as follows:
2001-2002 MILK - TABULATION
Borden Brown's Dairy Dairy Fresh
Firm Escalat. Firm Escalet. Firm Escalet.
1. Milk, whole, white, 2 pt. .2475 .2275 .1675 .1635 .1675 -
2. Milk, 2% red. fat, white, 2 pt. .2425 .2155 .1600 .1560 .1610 -
3. Milk, fat free, 2 pt. .2425 .2155 .1568 .1528 .1500 -
4. Milk, 1% lowfat, white, 2 pt. .2425 .2150 .1590 .1550 .1535 -
5. Milk, 2 % lowfat, choc, 2 pt. .2475 .2275 .1598 .1558 .1600 -
6. Buttermilk, 2 gallon 1.75 1.70 1.34 1.28 1.39 -
7. Sour Cream - 5# - - 3.75 3.50 3.95 -
All companies agree to deliver to all schools.
Mrs. Newman recommended that Brown's Dairy, at the firm pricing, be used for the school cafeterias.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board accept Mrs. Newman's recommendation and award bid for purchase of Milk and Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2001/2002 school year to Brown's Dairy at the firm pricing. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2001/2002 school year (Marsha Newman).
Marsha Newman, School Food Service Supervisor, presented bread bid tabulations to the Board, as follows:
2001-2002 BREAD – TABULATION
Cotton's
1. 20 oz. Loaf, Sliced White Bread 1.25
2. 16 oz. Twin Pak French Bread 1.31
3. Hot Dog Buns, 6" per dozen 1.25
4. Hamburger Buns, 4" per dozen 1.25
5. Split Steak Bun, per dozen 2.85
Agreement to deliver to all schools YES
Mrs. Newman recommended that Interstate Brands Corp. dba Cotton's Holsum be used for the school cafeterias.
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board accept Mrs. Newman's recommendation and award bid for purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2001-2002 school year to Interstate Brands Corp. dba Cotton's Holsum. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of a 2001 Work/Cargo Van for the Title I Program (T. J. Butler, Jr.)
Bids received for the purchase of a 2001 Work/Cargo Van for the Title I Program were, as follows:
Magee Autoplex, Franklinton, LA $20,624.55
Lamarque Ford, Kenner, LA $16,636.00
Hood Automotive, Amite, LA $19,644.98
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board award the contract for the purchase of a 2001 Work/Cargo Van for the Title I Program to the low bidder, Lamarque Ford, in the amount of $16,636.00, as recommended by T. J. Butler, Jr., Supervisor of Federally Assisted Programs. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for the sale of a tractor and utility trailer located at Varnado High School (William Brignac).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board authorize advertisement for the sale of a used International cub tractor with a 44" belly mower, and a used 84" x 42" utility trailer located at Varnado High School. Motion carried unanimously. Separate bids will be accepted for each item.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to approve Special Education IDEA and Preschool Flow-Through Budgets for the 2001/2002 fiscal year (Alan Graham).
Upon the recommendation of Alan Graham, Supervisor of Special Education, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board approve Special Education IDEA and Preschool Flow-Through Budgets for the 2001/2002 fiscal year. Motion carried unanimously.
Holly James entered the meeting at this time (6:43 P.M.).
Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding renewing the contract of Norris Insurance Consultants, Inc. (Adren Raybourn).
Upon the recommendation of Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, it was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Holly James, that the Board renew the contract with Norris Insurance Consultants, Inc., which is a three-year revocable contract with a guaranteed annual fee of $7,812.00, and will automatically renew for a second year on April 26, 2002, and for a third year on April 26, 2003, unless either party gives written notice to the other, prior to those dates, of its intent not to renew. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to approve an allocation to schools for the 2001/2002 operations budgets (Adren Raybourn).
Upon the recommendation of Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, it was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board approve the following allocations to schools for the 2001/2002 operations budgets:
ALLOCATION TO SCHOOLS - 2001/2002 FY OPERATING BUDGETS
$65.00 per pupil for elementary
$75.00 per pupil for secondary
SCHOOL TOTAL PER PUPIL ADJUSTMENTS NET ALLOCATION
Angie $ 10,855.00 $ 10,855.00
Enon 15,860.00 $ - 2,000.00 13,860.00
Franklinton Primary 30,030.00 30,030.00
Franklinton Elementary 28,080.00 28,080.00
Franklinton Jr. High 30,550.00 -2,500.00 28,050.00
Franklinton High 49,875.00 49,875.00
Mt. Hermon 34,710.00 34,710.00
Pine 44,345.00 44,345.00
Thomas 23,400.00 23,400.00
Varnado Elementary 10,205.00 10,205.00
Varnado High 17,250.00 -2,000.00 15,250.00
Wesley Ray 16,770.00 -2,000.00 14,770.00
TOTALS $ 311,930.00 $ - 8,500.00 $ 303,430.00
Debts to General Fund after these adjustments:
Enon Elementary School $ 22,000.00
Wesley Ray Elementary School 3,000.00
Franklinton Jr. High School 11,406.85
Varnado High School 70,482.50
TOTAL $ 106,889.35
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to approve a special library enhancement allocation to schools for the 2001/2002 fiscal year (Adren Raybourn).
Upon the recommendation of Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board approve the following Special Library Enhancement Allocation to Schools for the 2001/2002 fiscal year:
SPECIAL LIBRARY ENHANCEMENT ALLOCATION - 2001-2002 FISCAL YEAR
$5.00 PER PUPIL
SCHOOL ALLOCATION
Angie Jr. High School $ 835.00
Enon Elementary School 1,220.00
Franklinton Primary School 2,310.00
Franklinton Elementary School 2,160.00
Franklinton Jr. High School 2,350.00
Franklinton High School 3,325.00
Mt. Hermon School 2,560.00
Pine School 3,175.00
Thomas Jr. High School 1,800.00
Varnado Elementary School 785.00
Varnado High School 1,150.00
Wesley Ray Elementary School 1,290.00
TOTAL $22,960.00
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to authorize hiring an additional payroll clerk in the central office (Richard Kennedy).
Following discussion, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board authorize hiring an additional payroll clerk in the central office. FOR: Karl Bickham, Bruce Brown, Hayward Boone, Susanne Jones, Harold Smith, Richard Thomas, Holly James and Freddie Jefferson. OPPOSED: Juanita Barker. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board approve the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments, as recommended by Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION:
Central Office: Rebecca Kemp, Technology Director/Grant Facilitator, Resignation effective July 31, 2001.
Pine School: Ryan Jenkins, Custodian, Resignation effective May 4, 2001.
REQUEST FOR SABBATICAL LEAVE:
Franklinton Primary School: Arthur Louis Thompson, Adapted Physical Education Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the entire 2001/2002 school year.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Eva L. Causey, Part-time School Food Service Worker, Pine School, TO Full-time School Food Service Worker, Pine School, effective May 11, 2001.
EMPLOY:
Franklinton Schools: Trudy Barber, Bus Operator, effective May 11, 2001, (replacing the late Eugene Barber).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Merle Cooke, Title I Technology Assistant, effective May 14, 2001.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
None
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to employ Personnel for the 2001/2002 school year (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board employ the following Personnel for the 2001/2002 school year: SEE ATTACHED. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Superintendent's Report.
Superintendent Fowler stated that, most likely, he would make a recommendation regarding employee pay raises, at the local level, at the last board meeting in June. After the Legislature adjourns June 18th, he would know what's being done at the state level.
As Teacher Appreciation Week is currently being observed, Superintendent Fowler expressed appreciation to all the system's teachers for their hard work and dedication.
Agenda Item #18 - Other business from board members.
Bruce Brown expressed the need for a board policy regarding employees exiting and re-entering the system. Holly James suggested the Board Personnel Committee consider this matter.
Susanne Jones suggested that an audit be conducted of the grants, including inventory, administered by the technology director. Superintendent Fowler stated such an examination has already been initiated.
Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(7) concerning student disciplinary appeal (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(7) concerning student disciplinary appeal. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board return to regular session.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board affirm the decision by the Superintendent's designee, Eathel Seal, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, in this case, which was to assign the student to the Alternative (PM) School for the remainder of the school year through June 21, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #21 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Holly James, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
RICHARD N. THOMAS, JR., PRESIDENT
DENNIE FOWLER, SECRETARY