Franklinton, Louisiana
May 13, 2004
6:00 P.M.
The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Richard Thomas, Jr., Dan Slocum, Karl Bickham, Bruce Brown, Hayward Boone, Susanne Jones, Holly James, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: None.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by President Richard 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 22, 2004, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt the minutes of the April 22, 2004, regular board meeting as submitted to each Board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Recognize Washington Parish Reading Association Young Authors State Winners (Mary Jones).
Immediately prior to the board meeting, an awards ceremony/reception was held for the Young Authors State Winners. Students honored were, as follows:
STUDENT GRADE SCHOOL CATEGORY PLACE
Tiffany Pollard 1st Enon Elementary Non-Fiction First
Timothy Mizell 2nd Enon Elementary Non-Fiction First
Cheyenne Baker K Franklinton Primary Fiction Second
Ian Sandifer 4th Franklinton Elementary Non-Fiction First
Katelynn Whaley 4th Franklinton Elementary Fiction Second
Tevoy Dyson 7th - 8th Franklinton Jr. High Poetry Third
Phillip Hearn 9th - 10th Mt. Hermon Non-Fiction Third
Megan Cooper 11th - 12th Mt. Hermon Non-Fiction First
Kade Jones 2nd Thomas Jr. High Non-Fiction Second
Brody Graham 1st Bowling Green Poetry Second
Luke Harrison 1st Bowling Green Non-Fiction Second
Tiffany Fortenberry presented these students with certificates and medallions for their accomplishments. Young Author winners, along with their teachers, receive anthologies which feature all the state winning entries in Louisiana.
Superintendent Fowler congratulated the winners and expressed appreciation to their teachers and parents.
Added to the agenda was a presentation for 13 years perfect attendance. Superintendent Fowler presented Phairon Sierra Route, a student from Franklinton High School, a plaque in recognition of her 13 years of perfect attendance.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Design Development Approval for Franklinton Elementary and Franklinton High School (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board accept the Design Development Approval for Franklinton Elementary and Franklinton High School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding recommendations from Norris Insurance Consultants for Excess Workers Compensation and Third Party Administrator for Workers Compensation (Beth Fussell).
The following recommendations were made by Norris Insurance Consultants:
Excess Workers Compensation - Risk Services of Louisiana
Third Party Administrator - Creative Risk Controls, Inc.
Mr. Thomas requested that the Board separate the two items to be voted on.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve Plan 2 with Risk Services of Louisiana for Excess Workers Compensation. Motion carried unanimously.
Added to the agenda: It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board hold a Special Board Meeting on Monday, May 24, 2004 at 6:00 P.M. to discuss the Third Party Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Recognition of Washington Parish Exemplary Schools (Dennie Fowler).
Superintendent Fowler stated that Varnado Elementary School and Angie Jr. High School exceeded their growth targets. They were presented with a flag for School of Exemplary Academic Growth on Monday. They also received monetary rewards as follows: Angie Jr. High School received $5,769.28 and Varnado Elementary School received $5,965.96.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for a fiber link from Central Office to Franklinton Primary School (Jimmy Thigpen).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board accept the low bid from Hunt Brothers of Louisiana, LLC, 943 Washington Street, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $24,700.00 for a fiber link from Central Office to Franklinton Primary School. Eatel, 913 South Burnside Avenue, Gonzales, LA submitted a bid of $142,871.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for an intercom system at Angie Jr. High School (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board accept the low bid from Hunt Brothers of Louisiana, LLC, 943 Washington Street, Franklinton, LA, in the amount of $8,905.00 for an intercom system at Angie Jr. High School. Educational Electronics Corporation, 216 Oak Avenue, Harahan, LA submitted a bid of $15,545.00 Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotations received from area physicians for bus operator physicals (Karen Spears).
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board accept the low bid from Dr. Roger A. Casama, M.D. in the amount of $50.00 per physical for bus operators and bus substitutes. Bogalusa Family Practice submitted a bid of $80.00 per physical and Family Medical Center submitted a bid of $135.00 per physical for a new patient, $80.00 per physical for an established patient, and $18.00 for an urine analysis. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Washington Parish School Board Resolution (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt the Washington Parish School Board Resolution on retirement. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to approve revisions to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2004/2005 school year (Karen Spears).
Upon the recommendation of Karen Spears, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the revisions to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2004/2005 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to approve an allocation to schools for the 2004/2005 school year (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the following allocations to schools for the 2004/2005 operations budget:
ALLOCATION TO SCHOOLS - 2004/2005 FY OPERATING BUDGETS
$65.00 per pupil for elementary
$75.00 per pupil for secondary
SCHOOL TOTAL PER PUPIL ADJUSTMENT NET ALLOCATION
Angie $12,675.00 $12,675.00
Enon $24,700.00 -$2,000.00 $22,700.00
Franklinton Primary $37,180.00 $37,180.00
Franklinton Elementary $27,560.00 $27,560.00
Franklinton Jr. High $32,760.00 -$1,000.00 $31,760.00
Franklinton High $46,500.00 $46,500.00
Mt. Hermon $34,715.00 $34,715.00
Pine $41,075.00 $41,075.00
Thomas Jr. High $27,235.00 $27,235.00
Varnado Elementary $13,195.00 $13,195.00
Varnado High $12,430.00 -$2,000.00 $10,430.00
Wesley Ray $15,080.00 _________ $15,080.00
TOTALS $325,105.00 -$5,000.00 $320,105.00
REMAINING DEBT OWED TO GENERAL FUND BY SCHOOLS AFTER THIS ALLOCATION:
ENON $11,500.00
FRANKLINTON JR. HIGH $ 906.85
VARNADO HIGH $72,735.20
TOTAL $85,142.05
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to approve a special library enhancement allocation to schools for next fiscal year (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Holly James, that the Board approve the following special library enhancement allocation to schools for the next fiscal year:
SPECIAL LIBRARY ENHANCEMENT ALLOCATION - 2004/2005 FISCAL YEAR
$5.00 PER PUPIL
SCHOOL ALLOCATION
Angie Jr. High $ 975.00
Enon $ 1,900.00
Franklinton Primary $ 2,860.00
Franklinton Elementary $ 2,120.00
Franklinton Jr. High $ 2,520.00
Franklinton High $ 3,100.00
Mt. Hermon $ 2,575.00
Pine $ 2,945.00
Thomas Jr. High $ 2,095.00
Varnado Elementary $ 1,015.00
Varnado High $ 830.00
Wesley Ray $ 1,160.00
TOTALS $24,095.00
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Personnel Director, it was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board approve the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Angie Jr. High School: Cynthia Cibic, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective September 3, 2004.
Franklinton Schools: Max Gary Brumfield, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective July 16, 2004.
Thomas Jr. High School: Mary Jane Crain, Title I Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective June 1, 2004.
SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Franklinton Primary School: Patricia Harrison, LA4 Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective for the 2004/2005 school year.
Mt. Hermon School: Marilyn Montet, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective for the 2004/2005 school year.
Thomas Jr. High School: Karen Thomas, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective for the 2004/2005 school year.
TRANSFER
Amanda Dillon, Pupil Appraisal Typist, Special Education TO Adult Education Paraprofessional (11 months), Adult Education, effective May 17, 2004.
EMPLOY
Central Office: Justin Kennedy, Payroll Clerk, effective May 14, 2004. (0 years on pay scale)
Franklinton Elementary School: Wandra May, Reading First Paraprofessional, effective May 17, 2004. (Pending continuation of Reading First Grant funding).
Franklinton Elementary School: Jessica Thames, Reading First Paraprofessional, effective May 17, 2004. (Pending continuation of Reading First Grant funding).
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
WESLEY RAY RESOURCE: Extend the route of Yvonne Brumfield 9 miles one way to pick up Marshall Duncan. Effective date: April 27, 2004.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item # 17 - Consider a motion to employ Personnel for the 2004/2005 school year (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Personnel Director, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board employ the following Personnel for the 2004/2005 school year. SEE ATTACHED. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #18 - Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Fowler stated that IOWA Test Scores came in late today. There will be a full report in July on the testing scores.
Superintendent Fowler also stated that at 10:00 A.M. there was a Pre-Bid Site Package Conference at the Pine Site. He stated that 12 companies picked up the bid package from Fauntleroy & Latham and 11 companies attended the meeting. Only the companies that attended the meeting would be allowed to bid on the package. Superintendent Fowler stated that out of 11 companies, there should be competitive bids submitted. Bids will be opened on June 1, 2004, awarding the bids on June 10, 2004 and work will start around June 15, 2004 and end around September 15, 2004. Construction should begin around late October.
Agenda Item #19 - Other business from board members
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Holly James, that the following be added to the agenda: Consider a motion to send a letter commending Mt. Hermon High School Baseball team. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board send a letter commending Mt. Hermon High School Baseball team. Motion carried unanimously.
Matthew Tate commended teachers, supervisors, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and all staff on a successful 2003/2004 school year.
Richard Thomas recognized Joan Kennedy, Louisiana Reading Association President, Charlotte Fasola, Recording Secretary and Tiffany Fortenberry, State Chairperson.
Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A (1) concerning a personnel matter (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A (1) concerning a personnel matter. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #21 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Bruce Brown, to Add to Agenda - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A (1) concerning a personnel matter at the May 24, 2004, Special Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved By Susanne Jones, seconded by Holly James, that the Board consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A (1) concerning a personnel matter at the May 24, 2004, Special Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #22 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
RICHARD N. THOMAS, JR., PRESIDENT
DENNIE FOWLER, SECRETARY