Franklinton, Louisiana

November 7, 2002

6:30 P.M.

 

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 September 30, 2002, special board meeting.

 

It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board adopt the minutes of the September 30, 2002, special board meeting, as submitted to each board member.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the October 3, 2002, regular board meeting.

 

It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board adopt the minutes of the October 3, 2002, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #6 - Presentation by Willie Core, Extension Associate - Recognition of Outstanding 4-H Members (Dennie Fowler).

 

Willie Core, Extension Associate, introduced Jay Miller, Jr. Leader Vice-President, who thanked board members for their support and recognized the following outstanding 4-H members: Josh Stevens, Kelly Gunnell, Casey Gerald (not present), Tabitha Kerbow, Chris Kerbow, Brandy Kerbow, Brittany Wascom, Mandy Foley, Tony Gerald, Steven Jones, Allison Corkern, and Mindy Posey.  Superintendent Fowler commended the students for their achievements and thanked them for the delicious refreshments served prior to the board meeting.

 

Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for Franklinton High School Re-Roofing (Dennie Fowler).

 

Superintendent Fowler reported that only one (1) bid was received for this project; therefore, he and architect Sam Fauntleroy recommended that the Board re-advertise.  It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board re-advertise for bids for Franklinton High School re-roofing.  Motion carried unanimously.  Bids will be accepted until December 17, 2002, at 10:00 A.M., the time of the bid opening.  Superintendent Fowler recommended that the Board hold a special meeting on December 19, 2002, to discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for re-roofing.

 

Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate (Jimmy Thigpen).

 

It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate.  Motion carried unanimously.  Bids will be received until 10:00 A.M., Tuesday, December 17, 2002, the time of the bid opening.

 

Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: DIC - Inventories/Fixed Assets (Dennie Fowler).

 

It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: DIC - Inventories/Fixed Assets.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to approve Special Education IDEA budget revision (Dennie Fowler).

 

It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board approve Special Education IDEA budget revision, as recommended by Dr. Pamela Williford, Supervisor of Special Education.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Personnel Committee's recommendation regarding school clerks (Richard Kennedy).

 

Richard Kennedy reviewed the recommendation of the Personnel Committee regarding school clerks, as follows:

 

-                  Add a part-time school clerk at Pine School, Franklinton Primary School, and Franklinton Elementary School;

 

-                  Change the status of the part-time school clerks from nine (9) months to eleven (11) months, so they will be at the schools during two of the summer months.  All part-time and all full-time school clerks will work eleven (11) months.

 

It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board accept the recommendation of the personnel committee.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).

 

It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board approve the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments, as recommended by Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent:

 

                                                        PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

 

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:

 

Thomas Jr. High School: Lois W. Tynes, School Food Service Worker, Retirement Resignation effective December 31, 2002.

 

EXTENDED SICK LEAVE/SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE:

 

Franklinton Jr. High School: Connie Magee, Academically Gifted Teacher, Extended Sick Leave effective October 28, 2002, through January 10, 2003, and Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Spring semester only of the 2002/2003 school year.

 

SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE:

 

Thomas Jr. High School: Emma S. Perkins, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Spring semester only of the 2002/2003 school year.

 

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

 

Melissa Mauer, Part-time School Clerk, Franklinton Jr. High School, TO Full-time School Clerk, Franklinton Elementary School/Franklinton Jr. High School, effective January 6, 2003.

 

Deborah Creel, Part-time School Clerk, Thomas Jr. High School, TO Full-time School Clerk, Pine School/Thomas Jr. High School, effective January 6, 2003.

 

EMPLOY:

 

Franklinton Resource Center: Jennifer Day, Speech Pathology Assistant, effective November 4, 2002.

 

Franklinton Schools: Theresa L. Chauvin, Bus Operator, effective November 11, 2002.

 

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

 

ANGIE/WESLEY RAY DISTRICT:                       Extend the route of Steve Owens 1.2 miles one way to pick up Cody Joe Jones.  Effective date:  October 8, 2002.

 

ENON DISTRICT:                                               Extend the route of Lela Yates 1.0 mile one way to pick up Reno Miley.  Effective date: September 17, 2002 only (afternoon only).

 

Extend the route of Lela Yates 1.0 mile one way to pick up Reno Miley.  Effective date: October 8, 2002.

 

FRANKLINTON DISTRICT:                                  Extend the route of Hazel Garrett .3 mile one way due to road washout.  Effective date: September 26, 2002.

 

Deduct .3 mile one way from Hazel Garrett's route; road repairs completed.  Effective date: October 21, 2002.

 

MT. HERMON DISTRICT:                                   Extend the route of Cherrie Brumfield 2.8 miles one way to pick up the Brumfield children on Ramsey Road.  Effective dates October 7, 8, 9, & 11, 2002.

 

Extend the route of Alberta Buckley .2 mile one way to pick up Kashman and Gabriell Coleman.  Effective date: September 17, 2002.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #13 - Superintendent's Report.

 

Superintendent Fowler stated the need for an executive session at the December 5, 2002, board meeting in order to conduct a tenure hearing for an employee (teacher) who has failed to report to work.  At that time, the superintendent will make the recommendation for termination of employment.  It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Harold Smith, that the following item be added to the agenda: Consider a motion to authorize the superintendent to call for a tenure hearing for an employee.  Motion carried unanimously.  It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Harold, that the Board authorize the superintendent to call for a tenure hearing for an employee on December 5, 2002, during executive session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

At the request of Attorney Wayne Kuhn, it was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the following item be added to the agenda: Consider a motion to authorize a private server, Jeff Lewis, to serve notice of tenure hearing on the employee.  Motion carried unanimously.  It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board authorize a private server, Jeff Lewis, to serve notice of the tenure hearing on the employee.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

At the request of Superintendent Fowler, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the following item be added to the agenda: Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: II - Testing Program.  Motion carried unanimously.  Following review of proposed revision by Charlotte Fasola, Coordinator, Testing and Evaluation Program, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: II - Testing Program, as follows:

 

Additions to policy:

 

All persons involved in the administration of tests shall annually receive proper training and development for handling and securing all testing materials, as well as proper security maintenance and access to electronic data.  A record of such activities shall be maintained by the Board.  Such activities shall be coordinated and supervised by the District Test Coordinator.  School testing coordinators shall, in turn, inservice all school level personnel having access to testing materials on security, administration, and confidentiality of individual or aggregated student test data.

                                                                             

A list of personnel authorized to have access to the locked, secure storage area where all test materials are stored shall be maintained by the Board.  School personnel authorized to have access to the locked secure storage area shall only include the School Test Coordinator, principal, or assistant principal of each school.  Additionally, a list of all individuals who have access to student level test data shall be maintained.

 

  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Superintendent Fowler reviewed and discussed with the board the school performance scores, which were received this date. 

 

Agenda Item #14 - Other business from board members.

 

None.

 

Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

 

It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.