The Washington Parish School Board met in special 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 Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Juanita Barker.
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 November 7, 2002, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adopt the minutes of the November 7, 2002, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the December 5, 2002, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board adopt the minutes of the December 5, 2002, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for Franklinton High School re-roofing (Dennie Fowler).
Architect Sam Fauntleroy reviewed the bids submitted for Franklinton High School re-roofing. A total of six (6) bids were received, with Darwin Sharp Construction, Franklinton, LA, submitting the lowest bid in the amounts of $137,134.00 (Base Bid) and $4,000.00 (Additive Alternate No. 1). Upon the recommendation of Architect Sam Fauntleroy and Superintendent Dennie Fowler, it was moved by Holly James, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board approve the bid of Darwin Sharp Construction - Base Bid of $137,134.00 and Additive Alternate No. 1 of $4,000.00, for a total of $141,134.00, for Franklinton High School re-roofing, enter into a contract with Darwin Sharp Construction, and give notice to proceed. Motion carried unanimously. (SEE ATTACHED COPY OF EXECUTED CONTRACT.)
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding hiring a bus operator for District 2 to replace Colleen Barber, who transferred to Hazel Garrett's route (Karl Bickham).
Upon the recommendation of the Transportation Committee, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board hire Randy Welch as bus operator for District 2 (effective January 6, 2003) to replace Colleen Barber, who transferred to Hazel Garrett's route. Motion carried unanimously.
Marsha Newman, Supervisor of School Food Service, reported that quotes for the purchase of a new van for Varnado High School food service program had been obtained, with Grubbs Motors submitting the lowest quote. She stated that a 2001 cargo van has been purchased from Grubbs Motors for $13,110.00.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.