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 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 January 12, 2006, regular board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 12, 2006, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Report from the firm of Postlethwaite and Netterville regarding the 2004/2005 audit of general purpose financial statements (Beth Fussell).
Mr. Joey Richard, Audit Director, briefly reviewed the audit report with the Board.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board accept the report as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding construction projects (Dennie Fowler).
Superintendent Fowler gave a brief update on all construction projects.
Sam Fauntleroy, Architect, discussed the Design Development Phase of work for Thomas Elementary School. It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Sue Jones, that the Board approve the Design Development Phase of Work for Thomas Elementary School and move forward with the scope of work. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Fauntleroy, Architect, discussed change order #4 for Pine School. It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Sue Jones, that the Board approve Change Order #4 for the New Pine School, not to exceed $4,517.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for a wastewater treatment system at the New Pine School (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Holly James, that the Board authorize advertisement for a wastewater treatment system at the New Pine School. Motion carried unanimously. Advertise: February 1st, February 8th, and February 15th. Open bids on March 13, 2006, at 2:00 p.m.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to approve a loan from General Fund to the Debt Service Accounts (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Sue Jones, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve a loan from General Fund to the Debt Service Accounts in the amount of $832,174.87. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Donna Alonzo).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for telecommunications services and equipment for e-rate (Jimmy Thigpen).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board accept the bids for telecommunications services and equipment for e-rate as follows:
Service Provider Amount
Local Voice Service Bell South
118 Residential $ 2,192.44
28 Business $ 1,867.88
7 DID Trunk $ 695.18
$ 4,755.50
Student Email Gaggle.Net $ 2.75/student/year
FHS - Maintenance Contract on PBX Hunt Brothers $ 485.00/month
WRES - Network Maint. Contract Hunt Brothers $ 1,650.00/month
TJHS - PBX Hunt Brothers
System & Install $ 10,100.00
Voice Mail $ 500.00
Maintenance Contract $ 3,600.00
$ 14,200.00
TJHS & MHS - Cabling Hunt Brothers
Copper/drop
Cat 5e Plenum $ 105.00
Cat 5e Non-Plenum $ 95.00
Fiber/drop 0-200' $ 1,400.00
Fiber/drop 201-400' $ 1,800.00
Fiber/drop 401-600' $ 2,000.00
TJHS & MHS - Racks Hunt Brothers
19" 2-Post $ 280.00**
Wall Non-En $ 280.00**
TJHS & MHS - UPS
1000 VA Hunt Brothers $ 750.00**
2200 VA Hunt Brothers $ 1,400.00**
3000 VA Bell South $ 1,484.05*
TJHS & MHS - Switches Hunt Brothers
2960-24TT $ 1,350.00**
2960-24TC-L $ 2,500.00**
3560-24TX $ 3,750.00**
3750-12S $ 9,000.00**
* Price does not include installation and setup
** Price includes installation and setup
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding allowing a Washington Parish School Bus Operator to transport students to Southeastern Louisiana University for the Upward Bound Program (William Brignac).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve allowing a Washington Parish School Bus Operator to transport students to Southeastern Louisiana University for the Upward Bound Program. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on the fire alarm system at Franklinton Jr. High School (William Brignac).
Upon on the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor or Maintenance and Transportation, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board approve the low bid of $8,063.00 from Safe and Sound Alarms, Mandeville, LA. Other bids submitted were: Custom Alarms, Covington, LA - $8,640.00; and Hartman Electronics, Metairie, LA - $9,052.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on installing vinyl composition tile at Mt. Hermon School (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor of Maintenance and Transportation, it was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the low bid of $6,716.50 from Decorating Showroom, Franklinton, LA. Other bid submitted: Kennedy's Decorating Center, Inc., Franklinton, LA - $7,768.00. 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 Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
SABBATICAL PROFESSIONAL LEAVE
Mt. Hermon School: Stacey Breaud, Kindergarten Teacher, Sabbatical Professional Leave for the 2006/2007 school year only.
SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Franklinton Jr. High School: Maggie Alvear, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Spring Semester of the 2005/2006 school year only.
Franklinton High School: Rhonda Gunnell, Business Education Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Spring Semester of the 2005/2006 school year only.
RESIGNATION
Angie Jr. High School: Anescia Bickham, Licensed Practical Nurse, Resignation effective January 20, 2006.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Crystal Carr, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective February 3, 2006.
Franklinton High School: Deborah Wilson, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective January 24, 2006.
Mt. Hermon School: Rex Wascom, Bus Operator, Resignation effective February 3, 2006.
Varnado Elementary School: Sandra Seal, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective January 26, 2006.
TRANSFER
Zella Foster, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Elementary School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Varnado Elementary School, Effective January 30, 2006.
Kristy Jenkins, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Primary School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Elementary School, Effective January 24, 2006.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Franklinton Elementary School: Jackie Jenkins, Regular Teacher TO Educational Leadership Residency, Effective January 24, 2006. (To be paid by the Wallace Grant Foundation).
Franklinton High School: Renee Carpenter, Regular Teacher TO Educational Leadership Residency, Effective January 24, 2006. (To be paid by the Wallace Grant Foundation).
SICK LEAVE/EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Franklinton Elementary School: Debra Gibson, Special Education Teacher, Sick Leave/Extended Sick Leave effective January 23, 2006 and the remainder of the 2005/2006 school year.
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
Pine School: Barbara Gerald, Special Education Paraprofessional, Leave Without Pay effective January 27, 2006 through May 9, 2006.
EMPLOY
Franklinton Elementary School: Kay Smith, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 24, 2006 and the remainder of the 2005/2006 school year only (Certified)(Replacing Jackie Jenkins).
Franklinton Elementary School, Carla Stafford, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective January 23, 2006 and the remainder of the 2005/2006 school year only. (Certified)(Replacing Debra Gibson).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Kinshasha Magee, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 24, 2006 and the remainder of the 2005/2006 school year only (TAT1)(Replacing Maggie Alvear).
Franklinton High School: Melissa Myers, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 24, 2006 and the remainder of the 2005/2006 school year only (Certified)(Replacing Deborah Wilson).
Franklinton High School: Lisa Tanner, Assistant Principal, Employ effective January 26, 2006.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton Schools: Extend the route of Violonia Edwards .8 miles one way to pick up Tyric and Zackary McClain. Effective date: January 11, 2006.
Extend the route of Natalie Hatteberg 6.3 miles one way to pick up Andrew Snell and Guy Gross. Effective date: January 9, 2006.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Deduct 5.4 miles one way from the route of Yvonne Brumfield. Student no longer on route. Effective date: January 9, 2006.
Extend the route of Kathy Peters 1.5 miles one way to pick up Sierra & Yasaua Pittman. Effective date: January 5, 2006.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Fowler stated that we would be advertising the FHS Stadium Properties for the next four weeks. Sealed bids will be opened on March 13, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at the School Board Office.
The Board Meeting on February 16, 2006 will be held at Varnado High School.
Agenda Item #16 - Other business from board members.
Holly James set a Personnel and Finance Committee Meeting for Thursday, February 9, 2006 at 6:00 P.M.
Matthew Tate stated that the Use of School Facilities Committee would meet on Thursday, February 2, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. at the Franklinton Jr. High School.
Freddie Jefferson recommended changing of auditors in the future.
Richard Thomas thanked the Finance Department for their hard work on the CAFR.
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 Hayward Boone, seconded by Bruce Brown, 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 Matthew Tate, 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 Matthew Tate, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.