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, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: None.
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 December 8, 2005, regular board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt the minutes of the December 8, 2005, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to enter into executive session for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the position of Assistant Principal, Franklinton High School (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board enter into executive session for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the position of Assistant Principal, Franklinton High School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board employ Lisa Tanner, for the position of Assistant Principal, Franklinton High School. For: Dan Slocum, Karl Bickham, Hayward Boone, Holly James, Susanne Jones and Richard Thomas, Jr. Against: Matthew Tate and Bruce Brown. Abstain: Freddie Jefferson. Motion passed.
Agenda Item #7 - Recognition of (PSSA) Save the Children Teachers (Mary Jones).
Deleted.
Agenda Item #8 - Franklinton Jr. High School Faculty (Richard Kennedy).
Diane James, spokesperson for the Franklinton Jr. High School Faculty, read a list of grievances concerning the matter of using a daily planning period to substitute for an absent teacher. Several other employees stated their concerns of the matter to the Board also.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, to take the concerns under advisement and respond to them within thirty (30) days.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, to retract the previous motion. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, to refer the matter to the Personnel and Finance Committee and they will bring it back to the Board within thirty (30) days. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution to authorize the superintendent to sign the Amendment to Investment Agreement (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Susanne Jones, to adopt a resolution to authorize the superintendent to sign the Amendment to Investment Agreement as follows:
RESOLUTION
To authorize the superintendent to sign the Amendment to Investment Agreement, pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 161 of the 2002 first Extraordinary Session of the Legislature of Louisiana, LA. R.S. 39.99, said Act providing for the investment of Tobacco Money of the School Board in the State Treasury in accordance with the provisions thereof.
Motion: Dan Slocum
Second: Susanne Jones
Yeas: Richard Thomas, Jr., Freddie Jefferson, Matthew Tate, Holly James, Susanne Jones, Hayward Boone, Bruce Brown, Karl Bickham, and Dan Slocum.
Nays: None
Abstained: None
Absent: None
I, Dennie Fowler, duly acting and qualified Superintendent of the Washington Parish School Board, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution adopted by the Washington Parish School Board at a regular meeting held in the School Board Office, Franklinton, Louisiana, on Thursday, January 12, 2006, at 6:00 P.M.
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Dennie Fowler, Superintendent/Secretary
Washington Parish School Board
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on replacing all 3 Tab shingles at Franklinton Primary School (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor of Maintenance/Transportation, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board accept the low quote from Williams and Sons Contractors, Angie, La. - $96,200.00. Other quotes submitted were: Willie B. Peters, Jr., Angie, LA - $103,180.00 and IBOS Roofing Company, Inc., Covington, LA - $104,200.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of employment for Brenda Quin, Principal, Franklinton Primary School (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board renew the contract of employment for Brenda Quin, Principal, Franklinton Primary School from February 2, 2006 through February 1, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding excess property in Washington Parish School Board Tax District #4 (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board declare Square 255 and Square 261, along with that portion of Fourteenth Avenue between the two located in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, commonly known as the Franklinton High School Football and Baseball Stadiums as excess property, as the property is no longer needed for school purposes and that the best interest of the Washington Parish School Systems would be served by the sale of such lands. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the advertisement for the sale of excess property in Washington Parish School Board Tax District #4 (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board authorize the Washington parish School Board to proceed with the sale of the aforementioned property by sealed bids in accordance with LA R.S. 41:892, including the advertisement for sale according to state law. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Personnel Director, it was moved by Holly James, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Franklinton Primary School: Gwendolyn Berry, Kindergarten Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Spring Semester of the 2005/2006 school year.
Franklinton High School: Susan W. Thomas, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Spring Semester of the 2005/2006 school year.
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Mt. Hermon School: Lorraine Williams, Special Education Paraprofessional, Retirement Resignation effective January 6, 2006.
Thomas Jr. High School: Nellene Barber, Special Education Paraprofessional, Retirement Resignation effective January 6, 2006.
Varnado Elementary School: Barbara Saucier, Title I Paraprofessional, Retirement Resignation effective December 20, 2005.
Varnado High School: Mary Smith, Special Education Paraprofessional, Retirement Resignation effective January 6, 2006.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton High School: Molly Lee, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective December 31, 2005.
Franklinton High School: Chasity Taylor, Special Education Teacher, Resignation for the Spring Semester of the 2005/2006 school year.
Varnado Elementary School: Melissa Rodgers, Reading First Paraprofessional, Resignation effective December 20, 2005.
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
Franklinton Elementary School: Loretta Stafford, Special Education Paraprofessional, Leave Without Pay effective January 16, 2006 through May 31, 2006.
TRANSFER
Sharon Burch, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton High School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Mt. Hermon School, Effective January 9, 2006.
Mecy B. Kelly, Special Education Paraprofessional, Angie Jr. High School TO Title I Paraprofessional, Varnado Elementary School, Effective January 9, 2006.
Tolekiah Thomas, Special Education Paraprofessional, Thomas Jr. High School TO Reading First Paraprofessional, Varnado Elementary School, Effective January 9, 2006.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Angie Jr. High School: Jerry Hutchieson, Special Education Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective January 11, 2006 TO Retirement Resignation effective January 23, 2006.
Franklinton Primary School: Carol Payne, Special Education Paraprofessional TO LA 4 Paraprofessional, Effective January 9, 2006.
Thomas Jr. High School: Holly Stogner, LA4 Teacher TO Kindergarten Teacher, Effective January 5, 2006.
Thomas Jr. High School: Heidi Thomas, LA 4 Paraprofessional TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Effective January 5, 2006.
EMPLOY
Franklinton Elementary School: Deborah Williamson, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the Spring Semester of the 2005/2006 school year (Replacing Suzette Nielson).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Wendy Manning, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective January 9, 2006.
Franklinton High School: Dewitt Perry, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 30 and the remainder of the 2005/2006 school year only (Replacing Molly Lee).
Franklinton High School: Amanda Dillon, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the Spring Semester of the 2005/2006 school year only (Replacing Scott Thomassen)(OFAT).
Franklinton High School: Suzette Nielson, Guidance Counselor, Employ effective January 24, 2006.
Mt. Hermon School: Lou Alford, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the Spring Semester of the 2005/2006 school year only (Replacing Kathleen James)(Certified).
Thomas Jr. High School: Pamela Gerald, LA 4 Paraprofessional, Employ effective January 9, 2006.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Janet Magee, LA 4 Paraprofessional, Employ effective January 9, 2006.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Angie Jr. High School: Extend the route of Gladys Forbes 7 miles one way to pick up a student. Effective date: January 4, 2006.
Extend the route of Steve Owens 1.3 miles one way to pick up Kory Hampton. Effective date: January 6, 2006.
Enon Elementary School: Extend the route of Robert Mizell .6 miles one way to pick up Autumn, Jacob and Elizabeth Crowe. Effective date: December 5, 2005.
Franklinton Schools: Extend the evening route of Melaney Erwin 1.5 miles to drop off Cody and Trent Magee. Effective date December 12, 2005.
Extend the route of Carolyn Fussell 27.5 miles one way to pick up Ian Sandifer. Effective date: December 5, 2005.
Deduct 6.7 miles one way from the route of Carolyn Fussell. Route change. Effective date: January 9, 2006.
Extend the route of Natalie Hatteberg 1.4 miles one way to pick up Andre= Coleman. Effective date: November 28, 2005.
Extend the route of Janice Varnado 2 miles one way to pick up Alex Dumestre. Effective date: November 30, 2005.
Pine School: Extend the route of Wendell Vince 2 miles one way to pick up Austin Stuart. Effective date: January 4, 2006.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Extend the route of Landis Roberts 4 miles one way to pick up Zachary Seal and Kasey Woodard.
Effective date: January 4, 2006.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Superintendent's Report
Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent, filling in for Superintendent Dennie Fowler, stated that two board meetings previously scheduled will need to be changed as follows:
Board Meeting Date Originally Scheduled New Schedule
February 16, 2006 Enon Elementary School Varnado High School
April 27, 2006 Varnado High School Enon Elementary School
Agenda Item #16 - Other business from board members.
Matthew Tate requested that all correspondence from Central Office be sent via email as well as postal. Postal mail is taking a week or longer to be delivered and is not being received prior to meetings.
Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to enter into executive session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(1) to discuss a personnel matter (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(1) to discuss a personnel matter. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.