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, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Holly James.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by President Richard N. Thomas, Jr. 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 November 11, 2004, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt the minutes of the November 11, 2004, regular board meeting as submitted to each Board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Recognize parish winners of the Louisiana Governor's Mansion Foundation Art Project (Mary Jones).
Mary Jones, Supervisor of Elementary Education, introduced Ms. Ali Giles, Talented Art Teacher, Mt. Hermon School who is in charge of the artwork for Washington Parish for the Louisiana Governor's Mansion Foundation Art Project. Ms. Giles then introduced the following parish winners:
Louisiana Governor's Mansion Foundation Art Project
Parish Winners
Girls
1st Beverly Mier Mt. Hermon High School Present
2nd Olivia Hartzog Franklinton High School Present
3rd Brittney Bankston Franklinton High School Absent
HM Amanda Dykes Franklinton High School Absent
Boys
1st Patrick Fair Mt. Hermon High School Absent
2nd Ramone Burton Mt. Hermon High School Absent
3rd Joshua Tall Pine High School Present
HM Adam Conerly Mt. Hermon High School Absent
Superintendent Fowler congratulated the students and complimented the teachers on their leadership.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Issue (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board increase the fixed operational expense based on one-way mileage by 15 cents per one-way mile. Bus drivers currently receive 15 cents per one-way mile. With this new increase, drivers will now receive a total of 30 cents per one-way mile. The increase will be effective January 1, 2005 and will apply to days driven after that date. The first payment to drivers that will include the new rate will be made January 31, 2005. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Report from the firm of Postlethwaithe and Netterville regarding the 2003/2004 audit of general purpose financial statements (Donna Alonzo).
Deleted.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding change order for the Franklinton Site Work Project (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the change order for the Franklinton Site Work Project as recommended by Sam Fauntleroy, Architect. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to approve an allocation to schools for the 2004/2005 operations budgets (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board approve an allocation to school for the 2004/2005 operations budgets as follows:
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SUGGESTED ALLOCATION TO SCHOOLS |
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For 2004-2005 FY Operating Budgets (2) |
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For December 2, 2004 Board Meeting |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '00-'01 Fiscal Year= |
543,200.02 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '01-'02 Fiscal Year= |
600,000.00 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '02-'03 Fiscal Year= |
600,000.00 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '03-'04 Fiscal Year= |
600,000.00 |
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$2,343,200.02 |
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Less funds for this allocation |
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-204,630.00 |
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Less funds for water & sewage allocation |
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-18,808.35 |
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Remaining funds for future allocations |
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$2,119,761.67 |
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$319,761.67 |
Earned 00-01 |
(After Budget and Water & Sewage Allocations) |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 01-02 |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 02-03 |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 03-04 |
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$2,119,761.67 |
Remaining Funds for Future Allocations |
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$40.00 |
$50.00 |
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Schools |
PreK |
Elem. |
High School |
Per Pupil for Elementary and PreK |
Per Pupil for High School |
Total Per Pupil |
Adjustment |
Net Allocation |
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AJHS |
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195 |
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7,800.00 |
0.00 |
7,800.00 |
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7,800.00 |
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EES |
55 |
325 |
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15,200.00 |
0.00 |
15,200.00 |
2,000.00 |
13,200.00 |
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FPS |
162 |
410 |
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22,880.00 |
0.00 |
22,880.00 |
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22,880.00 |
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FES |
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424 |
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16,960.00 |
0.00 |
16,960.00 |
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16,960.00 |
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FJHS |
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504 |
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20,160.00 |
0.00 |
20,160.00 |
906.85 |
19,253.15 |
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FHS |
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620 |
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31,000.00 |
31,000.00 |
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31,000.00 |
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MHS |
33 |
358 |
124 |
15,640.00 |
6,200.00 |
21,840.00 |
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21,840.00 |
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PHS |
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310 |
279 |
12,400.00 |
13,950.00 |
26,350.00 |
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26,350.00 |
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TJHS |
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369 |
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16,760.00 |
0.00 |
16,760.00 |
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16,760.00 |
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VES |
22 |
181 |
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8,120.00 |
0.00 |
8,120.00 |
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8,120.00 |
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VHS |
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164 |
80.00 |
8,200.00 |
8,280.00 |
2,000.00 |
6,280.00 |
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WRES |
41 |
191 |
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9,280.00 |
0.00 |
9,280.00 |
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9,280.00 |
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363 |
3269 |
1187 |
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Totals |
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$145,280.00 |
$59,350.00 |
$204,630.00 |
$4,906.85 |
$199,723.15 |
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Remaining Debt owed to G.F. by Schools after this Suggested Allocation: |
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Enon |
FJHS |
VHS |
Total |
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$9,500.00 |
$0.00 |
$70,735.20 |
$80,235.20 |
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Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to approve restricted allocations for some schools in lieu of paying for water/sewage (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve restricted allocations for some schools in lieu of paying for water/sewage as follows:
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Proposed allocations for some schools in lieu of paying for water & sewage |
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Proposal with the understanding that amounts will be placed into the school's Contingency Fund |
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with spending possible only with the Superintendents approval. |
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School |
In Lieu of Water |
In Lieu of Sewage |
Total |
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Enon |
1,838.33 |
1,661.67 |
3,500.00 |
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Pine |
1,838.33 |
1,661.67 |
3,500.00 |
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Thomas |
1,838.33 |
1,661.67 |
3,500.00 |
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Mt. Hermon |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Angie |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Varnado Elem. |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Varnado High |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Wesley Ray |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Totals |
5,514.99 |
13,293.36 |
18,808.35 |
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Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfer requests for the 2004/2005 school year (Karen Spears).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the following student transfer requests for the 2004/2005 school year as recommended by Karen Spears, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance:
Student Name Home District Requested District Grade Type of Transfer
Ard, Joshua Varnado High Pine High 9th Hardship
Causey, Devin Enon Elementary Franklinton Jr. High 6th Administrative
Mark, Dasia Wesley Ray Varnado Elem. 1st Administrative
Morgan, Kandis Franklinton High Mt. Hermon 9th Hardship
Morgan, Katelin Franklinton Jr. High Mt. Hermon 8th Hardship
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to rescind a contract awarded to Gill Water Well for a water well at the new Pine School (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board rescind a contract awarded to Gill Water Well for a water well at the new Pine School because of improper license number. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for Building Design/Construction for the Pine Site (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for Building Design/Construction for the Pine Site. Motion carried unanimously. Advertising begins on January 5, 2005, receive bids on February 3, 2005 and award bids on February 17, 2005.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to adopt Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Audit Engagements of Governmental Entities (Donna Alonzo).
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Audit Engagements of Governmental Entities. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to call a special board meeting on Monday, December 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of awarding a contract for the Franklinton High School Building Design/Construction (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board call a special board meeting on Monday, December 13, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of awarding a contract for the Franklinton High School Building Design/Construction and hear the report from the firm of Postlethwaithe and Netterville regarding the 2003/2004 audit of general purpose financial statements. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for a Reading First Special Education Interventionist to be paid by the Reading First Grant (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board authorize advertisement for a Reading First Special Education Interventionist to be paid by the Reading First Grant. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to approve the revised job descriptions for Section 504/Assessment Coordinator and ELA Curriculum/Reading First Coordinator (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board approve the revised job descriptions for Section 504/Assessment Coordinator and ELA Curriculum/Reading First Coordinator. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #18 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the following personnel and transportation adjustments and advertise for a full time secretary at Franklinton High School:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Central Office: Melanie Kennedy, Language Arts Curriculum/Section 504 Coordinator, Retirement Resignation effective December 10, 2004.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Elementary School: Pamela Lynn Egan, Special Education Teacher, Resignation effective November 30, 2004.
Franklinton Elementary School: Jessica Thames, Reading First Paraprofessional, Resignation effective November 5, 2004.
SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Rebecca Turner, Franklinton High School, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Spring Semester of the 2004/2005 school year.
Karen Varnado, Franklinton Resource Center, Educational Diagnostician, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Spring Semester of the 2004/2005 school year.
REGULAR SICK LEAVE
Emma Ross, Varnado High School, Principal, Regular Sick Leave effective January 13, 2005 - June 1, 2005.
Authur L. Thompson, Franklinton Primary School, Adapted P.E. Teacher, Regular Sick Leave effective January 13, 2005 - May 31, 2005.
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
Tonya Varnado, Special Education, Behavior Interventionist, Leave without Pay effective the Spring Semester of the 2004/2005 school year only.
EMPLOY
Heather Barber, Full Time School Clerk, Pine School/Thomas Jr. High School, effective December 6, 2004.
Jake McCormick, Agriculture Teacher, Varnado High School, effective the Spring Semester of the 2004/2005 school year only (Replacing Robert Boone).
Carol Wascom, School Food Service Worker, Mt. Hermon School, effective December 3, 2004.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
ANGIE JR. HIGH SCHOOL: Extend the route of Patricia Seals 3.2 miles one way to pick up Victoria Luper and Craig Courtney, Jr. Effective date: October 28, 2004.
FRANKLINTON SCHOOLS: Extend the route of Donna W. Givens 1.8 miles one way to pick up Katie Wallace and Kassie Riddle. Effective date: November 29, 2004.
Extend the route of Natalie Hatteberg 7.1 miles one way to pick up Andre Coleman and Keondre Bunch. Effective date: November 3, 2004.
Deduct 6.3 miles one way from the route of Faye Newman. Students no longer on route. Effective date: October 25, 2004.
Extend the route of Julie Singley 4.1 miles one way to pick up Chuckie, Kelly and Tabitha Branch and Stevie and Tyler Tarver. Effective date; November 17, 2004.
VARNADO SCHOOLS: Extend the route of Willie B. Peters, Jr. 2.8 miles one way to pick up William, Elizabeth and Robert Jansen. Effective Date November 10, 2004.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #19 - Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Dennie Fowler stated that on November 23, 2004 a mandatory Pre-Construction meeting was held at Franklinton High School with six (6) contractors attending.
Superintendent Fowler announced that on December 9, 2004 the Louisiana School Board Association would hold a meeting concerning the Pipeline Tax Litigation and that Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, and Donna Alonzo, Chief Accountant, would be attending.
Agenda Item #20 - Other business from board members.
Freddie Jefferson requested that we send resolutions to Varnado High School and Franklinton High School football coaches and players for a great season.
Agenda Item #21 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Richard N. Thomas, Jr., President
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Dennie Fowler, Secretary