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 and Matthew Tate. Absent: Freddie Jefferson.
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 Bruce Brown.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the September 29, 2005, regular board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt the minutes of the September 29, 2005, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the schedule of the school board meetings for 2006 (Dennie Fowler).
Deleted.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement on October 26, 2005 that a Public Hearing on the Washington Parish School Board Budgets will be held on November 10, 2005 at 6:00 P.M. (Donna Alonzo).
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board authorize advertisement on October 26, 2005 that a Public Hearing on the Washington Parish School Board Budgets will be held on November 10, 2005 at 6:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
Other dates submitted to the Board for the General Fund Budget:
November 3, 2005 Special Committee Meeting
November 10, 2005 Public Hearing
November 10, 2005 Board Meeting
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to call a Special Committee Meeting on November 3, 2005 at 6:30 P.M. for proposed General Fund Budgets (Donna Alonzo).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board call a Special Committee Meeting on November 3, 2005 at 6:30 P.M. for proposed General Fund Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Personnel Director, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
DISABILITY RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Thomas Jr. High School: Billie Jean Smith, Kindergarten Teacher, Disability Retirement Resignation effective October 15, 2005.
RESIGNATION
Angie Jr. High School: Loretta Dupre, LPN, Resignation effective October 4, 2005.
Enon School: Jackie Carnegie, Pre-K Paraprofessional, Resignation effective October 10, 2005.
Pine School: Deborah Dowdy, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective September 28, 2005.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Enon School: Linda Bourg, LA4 Paraprofessional TO Special Education Paraprofessional effective October 3, 2005.
Varnado Elementary School: Jane Jacobs, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective November 18, 2005 TO Retirement Resignation effective November 23, 2005.
EMPLOY
Franklinton Primary School: Abigail Creel, Licensed Practical Nurse, Employ effective October 31, 2005.
Mt. Hermon School: Angela Miller, Bus Attendant, Employ effective October 24, 2005.
Pine School: Vicky Seal, Bus Operator, Employ effective October 24, 2005 (Replacing Cage Williams).
Pine School: Janet Thomas, Bus Operator, Employ effective October 24, 2005 (Replacing Linus Magee).
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Tracy Martin, Bus Attendant, Employ effective October 24, 2005.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Sharronda Greely, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective October 24, 2005.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton Schools: Extend the route of Natalie Hatteberg 7.1 miles one way to pick up Marshall Duncan. Effective date September 21, 2005.
Extend the route of Faye Newman 1.5 miles one way to pick up Ashley Kreysig. Effective date October 10, 2005.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Fowler gave a brief update on construction projects. He stated that construction was back on track and progressing very well.
Capital Improvement Meeting - October 24, 2005 at 6:00 P.M.
Transportation Committee Meeting - November 7, 2005 at 5:30 P.M.
Agenda Item #10 - Other Business from Board Members.
None
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Holly James, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.