The Washington Parish School Board met in special 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 Freddie Jefferson.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding recommendations from Norris Insurance Consultants for Third Party Administrator for Workers Compensation (Beth Fussell).
Norris Insurance Consultants, the Board's insurance consultant, recommended Creative Risk Services for the Third Party Administrator. However, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve Trinity, as the Board's Third Party Administrator at a fee of $3,000.00 per year for a period of one (1) year. For: Richard Thomas, Dan Slocum, Karl Bickham, Bruce Brown, Hayward Boone, Susanne Jones, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Against: Holly James. Motion carried.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate that the Board authorized Superintendent Dennie Fowler and Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, to negotiate the contract with Trinity and then bring it back to the Board for a final approval.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - 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 Karl Bickham, 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 #6 - Consider a motion to return to special session.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board return to special session. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, to Add to the Agenda: Discuss and take appropriate action to renew Superintendent Dennie Fowler's contract for a one (1) year period with an extension clause.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Susanne Jones to amend the original motion to renew Superintendent Dennie Fowler's contract for a period of two (2) years beginning September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006. For: Dan Slocum, Richard Thomas, Jr., Hayward Boone, Susanne Jones and Holly James. Against: Karl Bickham, Bruce Brown, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Motion carried.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board renew Superintendent Dennie Fowler's contract for a period of two (2) years beginning September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006. For: Dan Slocum, Richard Thomas, Hayward Boone, Susanne Jones and Holly James. Against: Karl Bickham, Bruce Brown, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
RICHARD THOMAS, JR. PRESIDENT
DENNIE FOWLER, SECRETARY