The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session at Varnado High School on the above date with the following members present: Richard Thomas, Jr., Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, Hayward Boone, Susanne Jones, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Holly James and Karl Bickham.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by President Richard Thomas, Jr. He welcomed School Board Attorney Wayne Kuhn and guests.
Agenda Item #2 - Invocation
The invocation was given by Freddie Jefferson.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the January 26, 2006, regular board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 26, 2006, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the February 13, 2006, special board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt the minutes of the February 13, 2006, special board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding job descriptions of Support Personnel (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, to approve the job descriptions of Support Personnel as presented.
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Susanne Jones, to amend the original motion and postpone until the next meeting. For: Dan Slocum and Susanne Jones. Against: Bruce Brown, Richard Thomas, Hayward Boone, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Motion failed.
The original motion was seconded by Matthew Tate, to approve the job descriptions of Support Personnel as presented. For: Bruce Brown, Richard Thomas, Hayward Boone, Susanne Jones, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Against: Dan Slocum. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a student transfer for the 2005/2006 school year (Karen Spears).
Deleted.
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 Susanne Jones, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Angie Jr. High School: Wilda Branch, School Lunch Worker, Retirement Resignation effective February 24, 2006.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Barbara Wright, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective February 24, 2006.
Mt. Hermon School: Jacqueline Dobie, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 31, 2006.
RESIGNATION
Enon Elementary School: Amy Sharp, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective February 10, 2006.
TRANSFER
Frances Crouch, Bus Operator, Franklinton High School TO Bus Operator, Mt. Hermon School effective February 17, 2006.
Jackie Greely, School Food Service, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO School Food Service, Angie Jr. High School effective March 1, 2006.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Franklinton Jr. High School: Crystal Carr, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective February 3, 2006 TO Resignation effective February 17, 2006.
Franklinton High School: Tommy Webb, Bus Operator, Current Route TO Bus Operator, Frances Crouch=s Route effective February 20, 2006.
EMPLOY
Angie Jr. High School: Lauren Johnson, Licensed Practical Nurse, Employ effective February 20, 2006.
Franklinton Primary School: Marie Amer, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective January 31, 2006 and the remainder of the 2005/2006 school year only (TAT).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Christopher Brewin, Regular Teacher, Employ effective February 20, 2006 and the remainder of the 2005/2006 school year only (TAT)(Replacing Crystal Carr).
Franklinton High School: Edna Lowe, Home Economics Teacher, Employ effective February 1, 2006 and the remainder of the 2005/2006 school year only (Certified)(Replacing Rhonda Gunnell).
Thomas Jr. High School: Shirley Cox, Bus Operator, Employ effective February 17, 2006 (Replacing Barbara Schilling).
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Angie School: Extend the route of Gladys B. Forbes 3.0 miles one way to pick up Savannah & Samantha Penton. Effective date: February 7, 2006.
Franklinton Schools: Extend the route of Melanie Erwin 9 miles (morning route only) to pick up Cody & Trent Magee. Effective date: February 1, 2006.
Extend the route of Carolyn Fussell .4 miles one way to pick up Caleb Stephens. Effective date: January 10, 2006.
Extend the route of Rex McCain 2.5 miles one way to pick up Caitlin and Kally McGrath. Effective date: February 3, 2006.
Extend the route of Faye Newman 1.3 miles one way to pick up Gabreyle McCroskey. Effective date: January 9, 2006.
Extend the route of Faye Newman 7 miles one way to pick up John Morris. Effective date: January 23, 2006.
Extend the route of Julie Singley 1.3 miles one way to pick up Payton Magee. Effective date: February 1, 2006.
PINE SCHOOL: Extend the route of Vicky Seal 3.5 miles one way to pick up Christopher, Dwight, Dwayne and Shantell Handy. Effective date: January 24, 2006.
Deduct 3.5 miles one way from the route of Vicky Seal. Students no longer on route. Effective date: February 10, 2006.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Fowler stated that there would be a Capital Improvement Committee Meeting on February 21, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Larry Kinlaw will speak at the meeting.
Superintendent Fowler gave a brief update on all construction projects.
Agenda Item #10 - Other business from board members.
Board members thanked Ms. Ross and staff for hosting the board meeting.
Matthew Tate requested a Transportation Committee Meeting.
Richard Thomas stated that there would be a Special Committee Meeting on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. at the School Board Office.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(1) to discuss two personnel matters (Richard Thomas).
Deleted.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
Deleted.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.