The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Karl Bickham, Bruce Brown, Hayward Boone, Susanne Jones, Holly James, Matthew Tate, Freddie Jefferson and Richard Thomas, Jr. 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 May 11, 2006, regular board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 11, 2006, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding construction projects (Dennie Fowler).
Jeff Tageant, FHS Baseball Coach, requested $30,000 from the Franklinton-Enon Bond Issue to begin dirt work, irrigation and seeding of grass on the new baseball field. The Board asked Coach Tageant to bring some figures back to the next meeting.
Sam Fauntleroy, Architect, presented a plaque to Superintendent Fowler on his retirement.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board approve change order #1, items 8 through 16, deleting items 8 and 14 for Franklinton Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board authorize NECO, L.L.C. Electrical Contracting, to furnish electrical service for the water well at the new Pine School at a cost of $16,710.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Title I allocations for the 2006/2007 fiscal year(T. J. Butler, Jr.).
Deleted until next meeting.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution for a Community Disaster Loan Program (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt a resolution for a Community Disaster Loan Program. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to appoint the Era-Leader as Official Journal for period beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007 (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, to table the motion, seek proposals and act on at the June 15, 2006 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of employment for Pauline Bankston, Principal, Franklinton Jr. High School (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Holly James, that the Board renew the contract of employment for Pauline Bankston, Principal, Franklinton Jr. High School for the contract period June 3, 2006 through June 2, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of employment for Dorothy Young, Principal, Wesley Ray Elementary School (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board renew the contract of employment for Dorothy Young, Principal, Wesley Ray Elementary School for the contract period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of employment for Ruth Stoudenmier, Principal, Mt. Hermon School (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Holly James, that the Board renew the contract of Ruth Stoudenmier, Principal, Mt. Hermon School for the contract period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Personnel Director, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Franklinton Jr. High School: Maggie Alvear, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Fall Semester of the 2006/2007 school year only.
TRANSFER
Yalonda Jordan, Special Education Teacher, Franklinton Primary School TO Special Education Teacher, Thomas Elementary School effective the 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Stacy Payne)(Certified).
Sherrie Miller, Special Education Teacher, Franklinton High School TO Special Education Teacher, Enon Elementary School effective the 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Rita Cryer)(Certified).
SICK LEAVE/RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Central Office: Dennie Fowler, Superintendent, Sick Leave effective June 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006 and Retirement Resignation effective August 31, 2006.
Mt. Hermon School: Avant Vernon, Assistant Principal, Sick Leave effective July 28, 2006 through January 29, 2007 and Retirement Resignation effective January 29, 2007.
SICK LEAVE/RESIGNATION
Franklinton Jr. High School: Rita Peterson, Secretary, Sick Leave effective May 30, 2006 at noon through June 30, 2006 and Resignation effective June 30, 2006.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Jr. High School: Carver Lester, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective May 17, 2006.
RESCINDING OF RETIREMENT/EMPLOY
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Verene Peters, Class Size Reduction Teacher, Rescinding Retirement with effective date of May 31, 2006 and Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Elizabeth Wood, Franklinton High School, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Bus Operator, Franklinton School District effective the 2006/2007 school year (Melaney Erwin's old route).
EMPLOY
Franklinton Primary School: Regina Raiford, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Replacing Rosemary Graham)(Certified).
Franklinton High School: Alecia Applewhite, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Melissa Myers)(Certified).
Franklinton High School: Lisa Kuhn, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Molly Lee) (Certified).
Mt. Hermon School: Glenda Cross, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the Fall Semester of the 2006/2007 school year only (Replacing Kathleen James)(Certified).
Mt. Hermon School: Nora Elizabeth Lupo, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Replacing Stacey Breaud)(Certified).
Mt. Hermon School: James Leroy Toney, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Replacing Sharon Klerk)(Certified).
Vocational Center: Alfred Fuller, Welding Instructor, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year.
Vocational Center: Wayne Taylor, Auto Mechanics Instructor, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Heather Williams, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Amy Lavinghouse).
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton Schools: Extend the route of Vincent Chauvin 2.2. miles one way to pick up Bruce Pierce, Jr. Effective date: April 26, 2006.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - 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 Matthew Tate, 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 #14 - Consider a motion to return to regular session (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to appoint Richard Kennedy, Acting Superintendent, effective June 1, 2006 (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board appoint Richard Kennedy, Acting Superintendent, effective June 1, 2006 and pay an additional $600.00 per month until a new superintendent is hired. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to authorize withdrawal privileges for Richard Kennedy on all Washington Parish School Board bank accounts and terminate withdrawal privileges for Gary D. "Dennie" Fowler effective June 1, 2006 (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Richard Kennedy on all Washington Parish School Board bank accounts and terminate withdrawal privileges for Gary D. "Dennie" Fowler effective June 1, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Fowler stated "It's been a pleasure" referring to his years of service with the Washington Parish School System.
Add to the agenda: It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, to allow Varnado High School to change from a 4 x 4 schedule to a 7 period schedule effective the 2006/2007 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, to allow Varnado High School to change from a 4 x 4 schedule to a 7 period schedule effective the 2006/2007 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #18 - Other business from board members.
All Board Members thanked Mr. Fowler for his years of service to the Washington Parish School System. They wished him the best.
Add to the Agenda: It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board adopt a resolution commending and thanking Mr. Dennie Fowler, for his 36 years of service to the Washington Parish School System and especially for the 10 years as Superintendent. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board adopt a resolution commending and thanking Mr. Dennie Fowler, for his 36 years of service to the Washington Parish School System and especially for the 10 years as Superintendent. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.