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 May 25, 2006, regular board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 25, 2006, 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, Mt. Hermon School (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board enter into executive session for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the position of Assistant Principal, Mt. Hermon School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to employ an Assistant Principal for Mt. Hermon School (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Holly James, that the Board employ Don McDaniel as Assistant Principal for Mt. Hermon School effective the 2006/2007 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding use of Franklinton-Enon Bond Issue funds for Franklinton High School athletic fields (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve for Jeff Tageant, Franklinton High School Baseball Coach, to use $30,000.00 from the Franklinton-Enon Bond Issue funds for the athletic fields. Motion carried unanimously.
Holly James requested that the Franklinton Jr. High School Auditorium be considered for repairs in the future out of these funds.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a loan against future allocations for Pine School to use on athletic fields (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board approve a $30,000.00 loan against future allocations for Pine School to use on athletic fields. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to adopt an Official Journal for the period beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007 (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board appoint The Era-Leader, as the Official Journal for the period beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding hiring an additional janitor at Franklinton High School (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board authorize advertisement for a Custodian/Grounds Keeper at Franklinton High School/Franklinton Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to allow Varnado High School to change from the 7 period schedule to the 4 x 4 schedule (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board rescind the previous motion to allow Varnado High School to change from a 4 x 4 schedule to a 7-period schedule. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board approve Varnado High School to change from the 7 period schedule to the 4 x 4 schedule. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2006/2007 school year (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board award the bid for Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2006/2007 school year to Interstate Brands Corporation as follows:
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WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL LUNCH |
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2006-2007 BREAD -- TABULATION SHEET |
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FLOWERS |
INTERSTATE |
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1. 24 oz. Loaf, Sliced White Bread |
1.20 |
.95 |
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2. 24 oz. Loaf, Sliced Whole Wheat |
1.64 |
.95 |
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3. 13 oz. Twin Pak French Bread |
1.64 |
.99 |
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4. Hot Dog Buns, 6", per pkg. of 8 |
1.08 |
.81 |
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5. Hamburger Buns, 4", per pkg. of 30 |
2.30 |
2.75 |
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6. Hamburger Buns, 4", per pkg. of 8 |
1.71 (12CT) |
.81 |
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7. Split Steak Bun, per dozen |
2.34 |
3.00 |
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8. Whole Wheat Sub Roll, 6", 16 oz pack of 6 |
2.02 |
1.71 |
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Agreement to deliver to all schools- |
yes |
yes |
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2006/2007 school year (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board award the bid for Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2006/2007 school year to Brown's Dairy - firm pricing as follows:
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WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL LUNCH |
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2006-2007 MILK -- TABULATION SHEET |
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Dairy Fresh |
Brown=s Dairy |
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Firm |
Escalat |
Firm |
Escalat |
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1. Milk, whole, white, 2 pt. |
.2150 |
.20 |
.203 |
.183 |
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2. Milk, 2% red. fat, white, 2 pt. |
.21 |
.20 |
.203 |
.183 |
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3. Milk, Fat Free, 2 pt. |
.20 |
.19 |
.203 |
.183 |
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4. Milk, 1% lowfat, white, 2 pt |
.2150 |
.19 |
.203 |
.183 |
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5. Milk, 2 % lowfat, choc, 2 pt |
.2150 |
.1890 |
.203 |
.183 |
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6. Buttermilk, 2 gallon |
1.60 |
1.55 |
1.65 |
1.65 |
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7. Sour Cream- 5# |
6.00 |
6.00 |
6.60 |
6.60 |
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8. Flavored milk, lowfat, 2 pt. |
.2150 |
.1950 |
.203 |
.183 |
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9. Milk, Fat Free Skim, pls. bottle, 2 pt. |
.27 |
.2450 |
.253 |
.233 |
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10. Milk, lowfat, pls. bottle, 2 pt. |
.2750 |
.25 |
.253 |
.233 |
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11. Milk, lowfat, choc. pls. bottle, 2 pt. |
.2750 |
.25 |
.253 |
.233 |
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12. Milk, 1% lowfat, strawberry, pls. bottle, 2 pt. |
.2750 |
.2560 |
.253 |
.233 |
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13. Milk, whole, white, pls. bottle, 2 pt. |
.2750 |
.2650 |
.253 |
.233 |
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14. 1% lowfat strawberry yogurt, 8 oz. |
6.00 |
6.00 |
5.40 |
5.40 |
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15. 1% lowfat raspberry yogurt, 8 oz. |
6.00 |
6.00 |
5.40 |
5.40 |
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16. 1% lowfat peach yogurt, 8 oz. |
6.00 |
6.00 |
5.40 |
5.40 |
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17. 1% lowfat strawberry banana yogurt, 8 oz. |
6.00 |
6.00 |
5.40 |
5.40 |
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All companies agree to deliver to all schools. Yes |
Yes
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Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item # 15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on fence repairs caused by Hurricane Katrina at all schools in the parish (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the low bid from Sherman=s Fence Company, Franklinton, La - $41,196.88. Motion carried unanimously. Other bids submitted were Cowart Fence Co., Holden, LA - $44,550.00 and Thomas Fence Co., Franklinton, LA - $63,195.00.
Agenda Item #16 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Title I allocations for the 2006/2007 school year (T. J. Butler, Jr.).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board table this item until the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Use of School Facilities Policy (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the Use of School Facilities Policy as presented. For: Freddie Jefferson, Matthew Tate, Holly James, Richard Thomas, Jr., Susanne Jones, Bruce Brown, Karl Bickham, and Dan Slocum. Against: None. Abstained: Hayward Boone. Motion carried.
Mr. Boone abstained for lack of knowledge of policy.
Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2006/2007 school year (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2006/2007 school year on June 21 and June 28, 2006. Open bids on July 6, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: CED: Employment of Superintendent and Policy File: JGB: School Wellness (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: CED: Employment of Superintendent and Policy File: JGB: School Wellness. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: CE: School Superintendent; ED: Student Transportation Management; EDCA: Safety Inspection; EE: Child Nutrition Program Management; GBD: Employment of Personnel; GBDA: Support Personnel Employment; II: Testing Program; JBA: Compulsory School Attendance Ages; and JDD: Suspension (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: CE: School Superintendent; ED: Student Transportation Management; EDCA: Safety Inspection; EE: Child Nutrition Program Management; GBD: Employment of Personnel; GBDA: Support Personnel Employment; II: Testing Program; JBA: Compulsory School Attendance Ages; and JDD: Suspension. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #21 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement on August 23, 2006 that a Public Hearing on the Washington Parish School Board Budgets will be held September 14, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Holly James, that the Board authorize advertisement on August 23, 2006 that a Public Hearing on the Washington Parish School Board Budgets will be held September 14, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
Other dates submitted to the Board for the General Fund Budget:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . To Era Leader morning of Friday, August 18, 2006
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED. . . . . . Wednesday, August 23, 2006
(Present Budget) COMMITTEE-OF-THE WHOLE MEETING. . . . . .. . Thursday, September 7, 2006
PUBLIC HEARING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Thursday, September 14, 2006 at 6:00 P.M.
BOARD MEETING (With planned Budget Adoption). . . . . . . . Thursday, September 14, 2006
Agenda Item #22 - Consider a motion to call a Special Committee Meeting on September 7, 2006 at 6:30 P.M. for proposed General Fund Budgets (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board call a Special Committee Meeting on September 7, 2006 at 6:30 P.M. for proposed General Fund Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #23 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution to grant a right of way servitude in favor of Washington St. Tammany Electric across the northeast corner of the Enon School property (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt a resolution to grant a right of way servitude in favor of Washington St. Tammany Electric across the northeast corner of the Enon School property. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #24 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Acting Superintendent/Personnel Director, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Franklinton High School: Arthur Thompson, Adapted P.E. Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective June 1, 2006.
SICK LEAVE/RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Franklinton School District: Violonia Edwards, Special Education Bus Operator, Sick Leave effective August 15, 2006 through September 8, 2006 and Retirement effective September 8, 2006.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Jake McCormick, Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School TO Agriculture Teacher, Franklinton High School effective June 19, 2006.
Tommy Webb, Regular Bus Operator, Franklinton Schools TO Special Education Bus Operator, Franklinton Schools effective 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Violonia Edwards).
TRANSFER
Tina Stafford, Class Size Reduction Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School, effective the 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Debra McElveen).
RESIGNATION
Central Office: Natasha Burris, Inventory Clerk, Resignation effective June 30, 2006.
Central Office: Leslie Varnado, Accounts Payable Clerk, Resignation effective July 31, 2006.
Franklinton Primary School: Debra Burris, Bus Attendant, Resignation effective May 30, 2006.
Franklinton Primary School: Julie Kelley, LA4 Teacher, Resignation effective May 31, 2006.
Franklinton Elementary School: Cherie Fitzmorris, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 13, 2006.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Justin Posey, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective August 1, 2006.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Sharon Posey, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective August 1, 2006.
Franklinton High School: Carolyn Cox, School Clerk, Resignation effective June 30, 2006.
Varnado High School: LaMonica Moses, School Clerk, Resignation effective June 15, 2006.
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
Mt. Hermon School: Gretchen Witkowski, Special Education Paraprofessional, Leave Without Pay effective the 2006/2007 school year only.
EMPLOY
Angie Jr. High School: Emma Bracey, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending PL Certification).
Angie Jr. High School: Tanula Owens, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending PL Certification).
Franklinton Primary School: Elaine Milton, Special Education Pre-School Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (OFAT)(Replacing Sondra Ervin).
Franklinton Primary School: Tania Thompson, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only(OFAT).
Franklinton Elementary School: Jessica Branch, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Certified)(Replacing Tina Stafford).
Franklinton Elementary School: Jessica LeMaire, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending PL Certification).
Franklinton Elementary School: Dale Varnado, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Certified)(Replacing Cherie Fitzmorris).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Andy Creel, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending PL Certification).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Debra McElveen, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the Fall Semester of the 2006/2007 school year only (Replacing Maggie Alvear).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Denise Gilmore, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Certified)(Replacing Sharon Posey).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Kristy McNabb, Secretary, Employ effective June 19, 2006 (_3rd__ level on pay scale).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Donna Ponthieux, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Certified).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Michelle Reynolds, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (OFAT).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Voncille Stevens, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending OFAT Certification).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Chanda Thomas, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending PL Certification).
Franklinton High School: Adam Brumfield, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending OFAT Certification).
Franklinton High School: Jeremy Gueldner, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending PL Certification).
Franklinton High School: Diana Kruse, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Certified)(Replacing Faith Bahm).
Franklinton High School: Kelli Sanburn, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending PL Certification)(Replacing April Magee).
Franklinton High School: Clyde Lindy Terrell, Adapted P.E. Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending OFAT Certification)(Replacing Arthur Thompson).
Varnado Elementary School: Miranda Fersch, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending PL Certification).
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Cashanda Foster, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (OFAT)(Replacing Ramona Boyd).
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton Schools: Deduct 3.5 miles one way from the route of Carolyn Fussell. Student no longer on route. Effective date: May 1, 2006.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #25 - Superintendent's Report
Acting Superintendent Richard Kennedy stated that summer school was going good. The first term ended on June 14, 2006 and the second term started on June 15, 2006.
Capital Improvement Committee Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. at the new Pine School.
Prior to tonight's meeting, a reception was held in the media center for the 2005/2006 retirees.
Agenda Item #26 - Other business from board members.
Board members congratulated and thanked the retirees honored tonight. They also congratulated Mr. Don McDaniel on his new position as Assistant Principal, Mt. Hermon School.
Superintendent Search Committee meeting June 19, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at the School Board Office for all board members.
Agenda Item #27 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Holly James, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.