Franklinton, Louisiana

July 13, 2006

6:30 P.M.

The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Richard Thomas, Jr., Karl Bickham, Bruce Brown, Hayward Boone, Susanne Jones, Holly James, Matthew Tate, and Freddie Jefferson.  Absent: Dan Slocum.

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 June 15, 2006, regular board meeting (Richard Thomas).

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board adopt the minutes of the June 15, 2006, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding recommendations from Tom Hudson, Insurance Consultant, for Excess Workers' Compensation (Beth Fussell).

Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Holly James, that the Board approve Option 2 coverage for a two year term at an annual premium of $21,466.00 for Excess Workers' Compensation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Student Accident Blanket Insurance coverage for the 2006/2007 school year (Beth Fussell).

Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve Plan AA with ICT, New Iberia, LA with an annual premium of $30,000.00 for Student Accident Blanket Insurance coverage for the 2006/2007 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Student Accident Catastrophic Insurance Plan for the 2006/2007 school year (Beth Fussell).

Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board approve ICT, New Iberia, LA with an annual premium of $2,675.00 for Student Accident Catastrophic Insurance for the 2006/2007 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to assess liquidated damages against Brunt Construction, Inc. concerning Franklinton High School Renovations and Additions FLA Project No. 201030.06 (Richard Kennedy).

It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board assess liquidated damages against Brunt Construction, Inc. concerning Franklinton High School Renovations and Additions FLA Project No. 201030.06 in the amount of $30,500.00 and withhold $28,900.00 for an incomplete punch list.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2006/2007 school year (Beth Fussell).

Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board award bids for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2006/2007 school year as follows: Tri-Star Marketing, Inc., Lafayette, LA - $29,791.80; Venable Office, Amite, LA - $540.00; and Quill, Lincolnshire, IL - $808.65.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #10 - Adopt the millage rates for the tax year 2006 (Beth Fussell).

Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board approve a resolution to adopt the following millage rate(s) for the tax year 2006:

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED that the Washington Parish School Board adopt the following millage rate(s) for the tax year 2006:

District Wide Tax for General Fund:

Constitutional Tax                                           3.91 Mills

            General Operational Tax                                5.12 Mills

            General M & O Tax                                            5.12 Mills

General M & O Tax                                            4.83 Mills

School District Taxes:

Special Taxes

Angie District Maintenance Tax                           5.12

Bond and Interest Taxes

Mt. Hermon District                                            33.0 Mills

Varnado District                                                 23.0 Mills

Tax District #4                                                   46.0 Mills

YEAS:              Karl Bickham, Bruce Brown, Hayward Boone, Susanne Jones, Richard N. Thomas, Holly James, Matthew Tate, and Freddie Jefferson.

NAYS:              None

Abstentions:      None

Absent:             Dan Slocum

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted at a Regular board meeting held on July 13, 2006, at which

time a quorum was present and voting.

       Franklinton, Louisiana, this 13^th day of July, 2006.

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Richard Kennedy, Acting Superintendent

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Title I allocations for the 2006/2007 school year (T. J. Butler, Jr.).

Upon the recommendation of T. J. Butler, Jr., Title I Supervisor, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the Title I allocations for the 2006/2007 school year as follows:

SCHOOL                             % FREE &              # STUDENTS                ALLOCATION

 REDUCED LUNCH       

Pine School                               99.22%                          582                  $175,764.00

Thomas Jr. High                         98.33%                         410                   $123,820.00

Varnado High                             98.27%                         173                   $  52,246.00

Varnado Elementary                   98.02%                         202                   $  61,004.00

Angie Jr. High                            89.77%                         176                   $  49,808.00

Wesley Ray Elem.                     89.27%                         177                   $  50,091.00

Franklinton Elementary               86.59%                         425                   $120,275.00

Franklinton Jr. High                    85.61%                         535                   $151,405.00

Enon                                         83.93%                         305                   $  86,315.00

Franklinton Primary                    81.02%                         490                   $138,670.00

Franklinton High                         78.92%                         688                   $  83,248.00

Mt. Hermon                               78.32%                         489                   $  59,169.00

TOTAL                                                                                 $1,151,815.00

Indirect Cost at a reduced rate of: .0045%

Motion carried unanimously.

Add to the agenda: It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Indirect Cost not be locked into next years allocation. Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Indirect Cost not be locked into next years allocation. Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfer requests for the 2006/2007 school year (Karen Spears).

Upon the recommendation of Karen Spears, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board approve the student transfer requests for the 2006/2007 school year as follows:

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #13 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on flooring at Angie Jr. High School (William Brignac).

Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor of Maintenance, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board accept the low quote from Mike's Flooring, Franklinton, LA - $4,002.76 for flooring at Angie Jr. High School.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quotes submitted: Williams & Sons Contractors, Angie, LA - $4,300.00 and Kennedy's Decorating Center, Inc., Franklinton, LA - $5,586.25.

Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on flooring at Franklinton High School (William Brignac).       

Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor of Maintenance, this item was deleted until the next meeting.

Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on the Thomas Elementary School Building Design/Construction (Richard Kennedy).

It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board accept the low bid from Polk Construction Co, Columbia, MS - $3,430,000.00 for the Thomas Elementary School Building Design/Construction.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #16 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2006/2007 school year (Richard Kennedy).

It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2006/2007 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of employment for Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent (Richard Thomas).

It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board renew the contract of employment for Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent for the contract period August 9, 2006 through August 8, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to call a Special Board Meeting on Monday, July 17, 2006 at 6:00 P. M. for the purpose of discussing the character, professional competence or physical or mental health of candidates for the position of Superintendent (Richard Thomas).

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board call a Special Board Meeting on Monday, July 17, 2006 at 6:00 P. M. for the purpose of discussing the character, professional competence or physical or mental health of candidates for the position of Superintendent and discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on flooring at Franklinton High School.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #19 - 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 Holly James, that the Board approve the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments:

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE

Enon Elementary School: Amy Emmons, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the 2006/2007 school year only.

Pine School: Kelly Brant, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Fall Semester of the 2006/2007 school year only.

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

Angie Jr. High School: Regina Skiffer, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 3006.

Franklinton Schools: Etta Magee, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective July 31, 2006.

Varnado High School: Arlene Weary, Custodian, Retirement Resignation effective July 7, 2006.

RESIGNATION

Franklinton Primary School: Chanda Corkern, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 28, 2006.

Franklinton Jr. High School: Mary Allen, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 10, 2006.

Pine School: Ernest W. Foy, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 11, 2006.

Thomas Jr. High School: Teresa Minarik, Class Size Reduction Teacher, Resignation effective June 25, 2006.

Varnado Elementary School: Johnnie Bria, Custodian, Resignation effective June 16, 2006.

Varnado Elementary School: Crystal Stringer, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 10, 2006.

Varnado High School: Hannah Adams, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 6, 2006.

Wesley Ray Elementary School: Sherry Seal, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 20, 2006.

SICK LEAVE

Angie Jr. High School: John Warren, Regular Teacher, Regular Sick Leave effective the 2006/2007 school year only.

LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

Pine School: Barbara Gerald, Leave Without Pay effective the 2006/2007 school year only.

Varnado High School: Shirley Craft, Leave Without Pay effective the Fall Semester of the 2006/2007 school year only.

Varnado High School: Laquisha Mark, Technology Assistant, Leave Without Pay effective September 1, 2006 through May 14, 2007.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Gwen Berry, Kindergarten Teacher, Franklinton Primary School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Primary School effective the 2006/2007 school year only.

Sheryl Crain, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School TO LINCS Technology Instructor, Franklinton Jr. High School effective 2006/2007 school year only(Certified)(Paid out of LINCS funds).

Cashanda Foster, Kindergarten Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO Regular Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School effective the 2006/2007 school year (Certified).

Stephanie Kennedy, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School TO Special Education Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School effective the 2006/2007 school year only (OFAT).

Michelle Reynolds, Special Education Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School TO Regular Education Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School effective 2006/2007 school year only (Certified).

TRANSFER

Connie Bell, Title I Teacher, Varnado Elementary School TO Kindergarten Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Certified).

Judy Bullock, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School TO Kindergarten Teacher, Varnado Elementary School effective the 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Crystal Stringer).

Amanda Dillon, Paraprofessional, Adult Education TO  Special Education Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Replacing Debra Gibson) (Pending TAT Certification).

Rhonda Gunnell, Family Consumer Science Teacher, Franklinton High School TO Family Consumer Science Teacher, Varnado High School effective the 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Hannah Adams).

Melissa Mauer, Secretary, Franklinton Elementary School TO Accounting/Data Processing Clerk, Central Office effective July 31, 2006 (Replacing Natasha Burris)(Level __3__ on Pay Scale).

Jerome Peters, Sr., Custodian, Thomas Jr. High School TO Custodian, Varnado High School effective July 17, 2006 (Replacing Arlene Weary).

Michelle Sones, Class Size Reduction Teacher, Franklinton Primary School TO Class Size Reduction Teacher, Thomas School effective the 2006/2007 school year(Certified)(Replacing Teresa Minarik).

Jennifer Thomas, Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School TO Regular Teacher, Pine School effective the 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Steven Barton)(Certified).

Diane Wood, Bus Operator, Franklinton District TO Bus Operator, Franklinton District (Tommy Webb=s Route) effective the 2006/2007 school year.

EMPLOY

Central Office: Brenda Gulsby, Accounts Payable Clerk/Secretary, Employ effective July 31, 2006 (Level __2___ on Pay Scale)(Replacing Leslie Varnado).

Angie Jr. High School: Candace Stewart, LINCS Technology Instructor, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Paid out of LINCS funds).

Angie Jr. High School: Gayla Strickland, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Replacing John Warren)(Certified).

Enon Elementary School: Ashley Stewart, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Replacing Amy Emmons) (Pending OFAT Certification).

Franklinton Primary School: Matilda Crain, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Cheryl Barber)(Certified).

Franklinton Primary School: Iris Payne, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Certified)(Replacing Michelle Sones).

Franklinton Primary School: Tammy Penton, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Replacing Gwendolyn Berry)(Certified).

Franklinton Elementary School: Cheri Libert, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Judy Bullock)(Certified).

Franklinton Jr. High School: Christopher Brewin, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Replacing Stephanie Kennedy)(Pending TAT Certification).

Franklinton Jr. High School: Cherie Fitzmorris, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Mary Allen)(Certified).

Franklinton Jr. High School: Penny Magee, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending TAT Certification).

Franklinton Jr. High School: Clint Willie, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending TAT Certification).

Franklinton High School: Marie Amer, Family Consumer Science Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Replacing Rhonda Gunnell)(Pending TAT Certification).

Franklinton High School: Kenita August, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Certified).

Franklinton High School: Jessica Barber, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Celeste Shields)(Certified).

Franklinton High School/Franklinton Elementary School: Jason Bullock, Custodian/Groundskeeper, Employ effective July 17, 2006.

Franklinton High School: Amanda L. Dillon, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending OFAT Certification).

Franklinton High School: Addaryl Edwards, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Replacing Sherrie Miller)(Pending TAT Certification).

Franklinton High School: Chris Garrett, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending TAT Certification).

Franklinton High School: Randall Ginn, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Replacing Sean Shields).

Franklinton High School: Julie Williams, Secretary, Employ effective July 17, 2006 (Level __1__ on Pay Scale).

Mt. Hermon School: Pamela Briggs, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending TAT Certification).

Mt. Hermon School: Onshella Vernon, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Certified)(Replacing Jackie Dobie).

Mt. Hermon School: Paul Warren, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Certified)(Replacing Kelli Sanburn).

Pine School: Marsha Thibodeaux, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year (Certified).

Varnado High School: Greaselda Abram, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending TAT Certification).

Varnado High School: Treana V. Burton, Secretary, Employ effective July 17, 2006 (Level __1___on Pay Scale).

Varnado High School: Herman Walton, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending TAT Certification).

Wesley Ray Elementary School: Tara Felts, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Replacing Ramona Boyd)(Pending OS Certification).

Wesley Ray Elementary School: Joetta Thomas, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2006/2007 school year only (Pending PL Certification).

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #20 - Superintendent's Report

It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Freddie Jefferson to Add to the agenda:  Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employee pay raises.  Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board approve the following employee pay raises as recommended by the Finance Committee:

AMOUNT                                            EMPLOYEE                                                 GIVEN BY

$  750.82                       Certificated Employees & Supervisors                  50% of the increase in MFP monies

$1500.00                       Certificated Employees & Supervisors                  State

$ 500.00                        Support Personnel                                             State

4% Increase                  Support Personnel                                             Local Funds

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #21 - Other business from board members.

Board members were pleased with the raise for support personnel.

Richard Thomas reminded the Board of the July 17, 2006 Special Board Meeting at 6:00 P.M.

Agenda Item #22 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

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Richard N. Thomas, Jr., President  

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Richard Kennedy, Secretary