The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: President Richard N. Thomas, Karl Bickham, Bruce Brown, Hayward Boone, Susanne Jones, Harold Smith, Holly James, and Juanita Barker. Absent: Freddie Jefferson.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order.
The meeting was called to order by President Thomas. He welcomed School Board
Attorney Wayne Kuhn 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 September 12, 2002, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt the minutes of the September 12, 2002, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for Franklinton High School Re-Roofing (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for Franklinton High School Re-Roofing. Motion carried unanimously. Advertising dates will be October 9, 16, and 23, 2002, with bids accepted until November 7, 2002. This project falls under the School Renovation/Repair Grant; other projects at other schools will follow, according to prioritization.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfer requests for the 2002/2003 school year (Eathel Seal).
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board approve the following student transfer requests, as recommended by Eathel Seal, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance:
STUDENT HOME DISTRICT REQUESTED DISTRICT TYPE OF TRANSFER
Williams, Joshua Angie Thomas Hardship
Williams, Kelsey Varnado Thomas Hardship
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board approve the following Personnel Adjustments, as recommended by Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:
Special Education Office: Judy A. Carter, Educational Diagnostician, Retirement Resignation effective November 1, 2002.
EMPLOY:
Franklinton Jr. High School: Gabrielle C. Bradley, Special Education Teacher, effective September 23, 2002, and for the remainder of the 2002/2003 school year only (TAT).
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Superintendent's Report.
A. Superintendent Fowler reported that Governor Foster has proclaimed the month of October, 2002, as Childnet/Child Search Awareness Month in the state of Louisiana.
B. Superintendent Fowler reported an October 1, 2002, student enrollment of 4,491, which is four (4) less students than the October 1, 2001, enrollment, and a LA 4 enrollment of 202 students.
Agenda Item #9 - Other business from board members.
Harold Smith initiated a discussion regarding purchasing a new car for the superintendent. Following discussion, it was moved by Holly James, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the following item be added to the agenda: Advertise for bids for purchase of a new automobile for the superintendent. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board purchase a new vehicle for the superintendent for business use, and authorize advertisement for bids. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - 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 Hayward Boone, seconded by Holly James, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA. R.S. 42:6.1A(7) concerning student disciplinary appeal. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board uphold the decision by the superintendent's designee, Eathel Seal, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, to assign the student to the PM (Alternative) School for the remainder of the 2002/2003 school year. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Juanita Barker, that due to the inclement weather and the parents' absence from the meeting, the parents be given the opportunity to request a re-hearing, such request being made within ten (10) days. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.