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, Hayward Boone, Susanne Jones, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Bruce Brown and Holly James.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by President Richard Thomas, Jr. He welcomed School Board Attorney Wayne Kuhn, news media and guests.
Agenda Item #2 - Invocation
The invocation was given by Matthew Tate.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the May 13, 2004, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 13, 2004, regular board meeting as submitted to each Board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the May 24, 2004, special board meeting.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 24, 2004, special board meeting as submitted to each Board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to appoint The Era Leader as the Official Journal for the period beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005 (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board appoint The Era Leader as the Official Journal for the period beginning July 1, 2004 and ending June 30, 2005. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2004/2005 school year (Beth Fussell).
Following review and recommendation by Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the board award contracts for the purchase of school supplies for the 2004/2005 school year as follows: Tri-Star Marketing, Lafayette, LA - $19,545.77; Venable Office Supplies, Amite, LA - $1,165.44 and Quill Corporation, Palatine, IL - $1,270.08. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Student Accident Insurance coverage for the 2004/2005 school year (Beth Fussell).
Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, reviewed the recommendation from Norris Insurance Consultants for the placement of student accident insurance for the 2004/2005 school year. Upon the recommendation of John Norris, the board=s insurance consultant, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that ICT Insurance, 405 E. St. Peter St., New Iberia, LA, be awarded the contract for the following student accident insurance coverage for a one-year period effective August 1, 2004 - August 1, 2005:
Basic/Athletic Insurance $23,675.00
Catastrophic Insurance $ 2,675.00
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Bakery and Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2004/2005 school year (Marsha Newman).
Superintendent Dennie Fowler, in the absence of Marsha Newman, School Food Service Supervisor, presented bakery and milk products bid tabulations to the Board, as follows:
2004-2005 BREAD - TABULATION
INTERSTATE BRANDS CORPORATION/COTTON HOLSUM BAKERY
1. 24 oz. Loaf, Sliced White Bread .95
2. 13 oz. Twin Pak French Bread .87
3. Hot Dog Buns, 6" per dozen .79
4. Hamburger Buns, 4" per 30 pack 2.62
5. Split Steak Bun, per 24 pack 3.00
Agreement to deliver to all schools Yes
2004-2005 MILK - TABULATION
BROWN'S DAIRY BORDEN'S
Firm Escalat. Firm Escalat.
1. Milk, whole, white, 2 pt. .215 .205 .3095 .2895
2. Milk, 2% red. Fat, white, 2 pt. .215 .205 .3095 .2895
3. Milk, Fat Free, 2 pt. .215 .205 .3095 .2895
4. Milk, 1% low-fat, white, 2 pt. no bid no bid .3095 .2895
5. Milk, 2 % low-fat, choc, 2 pt. . 215 .205 .3095 .2895
6. Buttermilk, 2 gallon 1.50 1.50 2.05 1.95
7. Sour Cream - 5# 7.50 7.50 8.00 7.50
8. Strawberry 2 pt. .215 .205 .3095 .2895
All companies agree to deliver to all schools. Dairy Fresh did not submit a bid.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board accept the recommendation of Marsha Newman, School Food Service Supervisor, and award the bids to Interstate Brands Corporation/Cotton Holsum Bakery for the Bakery Products and Brown's Dairy - firm pricing for the Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2004/2005 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Personnel Director, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION
Enon Elementary School: Michelle Lee, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective May 31, 2004.
Mt. Hermon School: Brenda Hearn, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 31, 2004.
Varnado High School: Nancy Jenkins, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 31, 2004.
SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Mt. Hermon School: Margie E. Seals, Home Economics Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective for the 2004/2005 school year.
REGULAR SICK LEAVE/EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Varnado Elementary School: Susan M. Corkern, Regular Teacher, Regular Sick Leave/Extended Sick Leave for the Spring Semester of the 2004/2005 school year.
TRANSFER
Kathy Goynes, Special Education Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School TO Special Education Teacher, Franklinton Primary School, effective for the 2004/2005 school year (Certified)(replacing Stephanie Smith).
Florence Suzi Miley, Regular Teacher, Pine High School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School, effective for the 2004/2005 school year (Certified)(replacing Lisa Marie Cutrer).
Grant Gerald, Regular Teacher, Pine High School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School, effective for the 2004/2005 school year only (Certified)(Fill in: Cynthia McCormick, who will be on sabbatical leave).
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Keri Crowe, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Primary School TO Title I Teacher, Franklinton Primary School (Certified)(replacing Sheila Guy for the 2004/2005 school year).
Sheila Guy, Title I Teacher, Franklinton Primary School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Primary School (Certified)(replacing Kasey Smith for the 2004/2005 school year).
Stephanie Smith, Special Education Teacher, Franklinton Primary School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Primary School (Certified)(replacing Keri Crowe for the 2004/2005 school year).
Melissa Stubbs, Regular Teacher, Thomas Jr. High School TO Title I Teacher, Thomas Jr. High School effective for the 2004/2005 school year (Certified)(replacing Mary Jane Crain).
EMPLOY
Angie Jr. High School: Pamela Blanchard, Regular Teacher, effective 2004/2005 school year (OP)(replacing Cynthia Cibic).
Angie Jr. High School: Chad Bryant, Regular Teacher, effective 2004/2005 school year (Certified).
Franklinton Primary School: Kewanda August, Regular Teacher, effective 2004/2005 school year (Certified)(replacing Alean Lampton).
Franklinton High School: Dorothy Catchings, Custodian, effective June 12, 2004 (replacing Ida Sibley).
Franklinton Resource Center: Theresa Campbell, Speech Therapist Assistant, effective 2004/2005 school year only (Certified).
Mt. Hermon School: Bobbi Tannette Brumfield, Regular Teacher, effective 2004/2005 school year only (Certified)(replacing Marilyn Montet who will be on sabbatical leave).
Pine High School: Clyde Lindell Terrell, Regular Teacher, effective 2004/2005 school year (Certified)(replacing Patricia Hawkins).
Pine High School: Patti Jo Long, Regular Teacher, effective 2004/2005 school year (Certified)(replacing Suzi Miley).
Thomas Jr. High School: Jennifer Crain, Regular Teacher, effective 2004/2005 school year only (Certified)(replacing Karen Thomas who will be on sabbatical leave).
Thomas Jr. High School: Brett Dillon, Regular Teacher, effective 2004/2005 school year (Certified)(replacing Melissa Stubbs).
Varnado Elementary School: Tara Temples, Regular Teacher, effective 2004/2005 school year only (Certified)(replacing Susan Corkern who will be on regular sick leave/extended sick leave).
Varnado High School: Clara Bilal, Regular Teacher, effective 2004/2005 school year (Certified)(replacing Nancy Jenkins).
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
WESLEY RAY RESOURCE: Deduct 9 miles one way from the route of Yvonne Brumfield. Student no longer on route. Effective date: April 26, 2004.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Fowler stated that there would be a reception for Retiree's on June 10, 2004 at 5:30 P.M. in the Media Center.
Melanie Kennedy gave a presentation on Reading First. She invited Board members to a Leadership Meeting on July 8, 2004.
Richard Kennedy gave an overview of summer school. Summer school will be held at Angie Jr. High School, Pine High School and Franklinton High School. Board members requested to place the summer school schedule in the newspaper.
Beth Fussell, Finance Director, gave the Board members a worker=s compensation handout.
Agenda Item #12 - Other business from board members.
Hayward Boone commended Melanie Kennedy on the Reading First Grant money.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
RICHARD THOMAS, JR., PRESIDENT
DENNIE FOWLER, SECRETARY