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, Susanne Jones, Holly James, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Hayward Boone.
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 August 10, 2006, regular board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the August 10, 2006, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Independent Accountant's Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures - Varnado High School - Bruce Harrell, CPA (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of Donna Alonzo, Chief Accountant, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board accept the Independent Accountant's Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures for Varnado High School as presented by Bruce Harrell, CPA. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to appoint Don McDaniel as Interim Principal, Mt. Hermon School, from August 21, 2006 through January 11, 2007 (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board appoint Don McDaniel as Interim Principal, Mt. Hermon School, from August 21, 2006 through January 11, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to authorize withdrawal privileges for Don McDaniel on all Mt. Hermon School bank accounts effective August 25, 2006 and terminate withdrawal privileges for Ruth Stoudenmier on all Mt. Hermon School bank accounts effective August 25, 2006 (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Don McDaniel on all Mt. Hermon School bank accounts effective August 25, 2006 and terminate withdrawal privileges for Ruth Stoudenmier on all Mt. Hermon School bank accounts effective August 25, 2006. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on replacing the roof at Central Office (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Maintenance Supervisor, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board accept the low quote from Williams and Sons Contractors, Angie, LA in the amount of $24,350.00. Motion carried unanimously. One other quote was submitted from Robert Smith Roofing, Varnado, LA - $24,360.00.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on replacing gutters and down spouts at Central Office (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Maintenance Supervisor, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board accept the low quote from Williams and Sons Contractors, Angie, LA in the amount of $4,200.00. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted from Farr Construction - $4,395.00 and V & V Construction - $4,650.00.
Agenda Item #10 - 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 Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the student transfer requests for the 2006/2007 school year as follows:
Student Name Home District Requested District Grade Type of
Transfer
Bria, Jasmine Wesley Ray Elementary Varnado Elementary 5th Hardship
Bria, Payton Wesley Ray Elementary Varnado Elementary 5th Hardship
Jackson, Mykerra Wesley Ray Elementary Varnado Elementary 3rd Hardship
Morgan, Kandis Franklinton High School Mt. Hermon School 11th Athletics
Morgan, Katelin Franklinton High School Mt. Hermon School 10th Hardship
Williams, Tyran Wesley Ray Elementary Varnado Elementary 1st Hardship
Wilson, Orion Ming Thomas Elementary Franklinton Primary LA4 Hardship
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Discussion of FHS Football Concession Stand - John Wyble (Richard Thomas).
Item deleted.
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 Susanne Jones, seconded by Holly James, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Franklinton Jr. High School: LaVerne Corkern, School Lunch Worker, Retirement Resignation effective August 1, 2006.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Primary School: Juliet Pilgrim, Assistant Speech Pathologist, Resignation effective August 11, 2006.
Franklinton High School: Chris Garrett, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective August 3, 2006.
Franklinton High School: Chris Talley, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective August 11, 2006.
TRANSFER
Vickie Anders, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Primary School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Elementary School effective August 28, 2006.
Charlotte Fornea, School Counselor, Wesley Ray Elementary/Varnado Elementary School TO School Counselor, Angie Jr. High School effective August 28, 2006.
Tania Thompson, Special Education Teacher, Franklinton Primary School TO Talented Art Teacher, Mt. Hermon School effective August 28, 2006 (Pending Ancillary Certificate)(Replacing Ali Giles).
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Angie Jr. High School: Bryan Stewart, Regular Teacher, TO Regular Teacher/Faculty Coordinator effective the 2006/2007 school year.
Mt. Hermon School: Jeffery Thomas, Regular Teacher TO Regular Teacher/Faculty Coordinator effective the Fall Semester of the 2006/2007 school year only.
SICK LEAVE/EXTENDED SICK LEAVE/LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
Mt. Hermon School: Ali Triche Giles, Talented Art, Sick Leave effective August 11, 2006 - August 24, 2006; Extended Sick Leave - August 25, 2006 - January 18, 2007; Leave Without Pay - January 19, 2007 - May 31, 2007.
EMPLOY
Angie Jr. High School: Charles Edward Ginn, Regular Teacher, Employ effective August 24, 2006 (Certified)(Replacing Chad Bryant).
Franklinton Primary School: Ann Parker, Regular Teacher, Employ effective August 11, 2006 (Pending OFAT Certification)(Replacing Tammy Penton).
Franklinton Elementary/Franklinton Jr. High School: Joyce Hart, Custodian, Employ effective August 25, 2006.
Franklinton High School: Molly Lee, Regular Teacher, Employ effective September 5, 2006.
Franklinton High School: Deborah Wilson, Regular Teacher, Employ effective September 5, 2006.
Mt. Hermon School: Patrick Williams, Full Time School Food Service Worker, Employ effective August 25, 2006.
Pine School: Larry Bickham, Custodian, Employ effective August 25, 2006.
Varnado Elementary School: Josie DeJongh, Title I Technology Assistant, Employ effective August 25, 2006.
Varnado Elementary School: Brandy Williams, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective September 5, 2006.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Superintendent's Report
Mr. Richard Kennedy stated that a Capital Improvement Meeting was held on Wednesday, August 23, 2006.
Ms. Charlotte Fasola stated that she would be administering the Para Pro test on August 29th and September 5th.
Agenda Item #14 - Other business from board members.
Mr. Dan Slocum wished all athletic programs a successful season.
Mr. Bruce Brown requested that the Board look at the number of students at Thomas Elementary School and the need for two full time secretaries. He also stated that another custodian may be needed in the future.
Ms. Holly James requested a Personnel Committee Meeting on September 11, 2006 at 5:45 p.m.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, to Add to the Agenda, to approve a change order for Thomas Elementary School to delay the beginning of the contract period for 5 days and add them to the end of the contract. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, to approve a change order for Thomas Elementary School to delay the beginning of the contract period for 5 days and add them to the end of the contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(1) to discuss employment contract of the Superintendent (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(1) to discuss employment contract of the Superintendent. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to return to regular session (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a contract for Darrell Fairburn, Superintendent (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve a contract for Darrell Fairburn, Superintendent, as agreed upon, from September 5, 2006 through December 31, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
All board members welcomed Mr. Darrell Fairburn and thanked Mr. Richard Kennedy for a job well done during his interim as superintendent.
Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to authorize withdrawal privileges for Darrell Fairburn on all Washington Parish School Board bank accounts effective September 5, 2006 and terminate withdrawal privileges for Richard Kennedy on all Washington Parish School Board bank accounts effective September 5, 2006 (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Darrell Fairburn on all Washington Parish School Board bank accounts effective September 5, 2006 and terminate withdrawal privileges for Richard Kennedy on all Washington Parish School Board bank accounts effective September 5, 2006. 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.