Franklinton, Louisiana

November 7, 2005

6:30 P.M.

 

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 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 enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(7) to hear an appeal of a student expulsion.

 

It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Sue Jones, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(7) to hear an appeal of a student expulsion.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.

 

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board return to regular session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board uphold the ruling of the hearing officer.  The student may be readmitted under RS 17:16C(d)(i) on a probationary basis beginning the first day of the 2006-2007 school year under satisfactory conditions required by the board.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

 

It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.