The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date at Pine School with the following members present: Richard Thomas, Jr., Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, Mary Adams, Dewitt Perry, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Karl Bickham and Alan McCain.
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 January 25, 2007, regular board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 25, 2007, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IFBGA - Acceptable Use Policy (Patty Alford).
Upon the recommendation of Patty Alford, Grant Writer/Technology Curriculum Coordinator, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IFBGA - Acceptable Use Policy. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to approve the 2007-2014 District Technology Plan (Patty Alford).
Upon the recommendation of Patty Alford, Grant Writer/Technology Curriculum Coordinator, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the 2007-2014 District Technology Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to approve the Probationary Admittance/Readmittance Agreement (Karen Spears).
Upon the recommendation of Karen Spears, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the Probationary Admittance/Readmittance Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Robert Al Johnson, Supervisor (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board renew the contract of Robert Al Johnson, Supervisor for the contract period April 1, 2007 through March 31, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to approve an IDEA Budget Revision (Pam Williford).
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the IDEA Budget Revision as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: CEC - Recruitment of Superintendent; DJED - Bids and Quotations; GAK - Personnel Records; GAMC - Employee Investigations; and GBC - Recruitment (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Personnel Director, Dan Slocum offered a blanket motion for agenda items #10, #11, #12, and #13, seconded by Dewitt Perry, to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: CEC - Recruitment of Superintendent; DJED - Bids and Quotations; GAK - Personnel Records; GAMC - Employee Investigations; and GBC - Recruitment; new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBK - Employee Discipline and GBKA - Suspension of Employees; recoded Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBNA - Reduction in Force; to delete Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBHA - Employee Discipline. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBK - Employee Discipline and GBKA - Suspension of Employees (Richard Kennedy).
See Agenda Item #10.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt recoded Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBNA - Reduction in Force (Richard Kennedy).
See Agenda Item #10.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to delete Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBHA - Employee Discipline (Richard Kennedy).
See Agenda Item #10.
Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding replacing shingles on the Football Field house at Varnado High School (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor of Maintenance/Transportation, it was moved by Mary Adams, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board accept the low quote from Tate's Construction, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $3,778.00 to replace the shingles on the Football Field house at Varnado High School. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Robert Smith Roofing, Varnado, LA - $4,980.00 and Williams and Son=s Contractors, Angie, LA - $6,125.00.
Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding replacing a 30' x 50' canopy at the Wesley Ray Athletic Association Facility (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor of Maintenance/Transportation, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board accept the low quote from Itolyaso Builders, Angie, LA in the amount of $11,500.00 to replace a 30' x 50' canopy at the Wesley Ray Athletic Association Facility. Motion carried unanimously. Other bids submitted: Michael Bracey, Varnado, LA - $11,800.00 and Lance Ball, Angie, LA - $12,000.00.
Agenda Item #16 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Superintendent's Goals for 2007 (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board adopt the Superintendent's Goals for 2007 as follows:
Goal 1: To improve relations between Central Office, schools and other departments.
Goal 2: To increase the efficiency of the maintenance department.
Goal 3: To evaluate the transportation system and to insure the most effective routes.
Goal 4: To review the methods of inventory and if necessary to develop a program that is more efficient and effective in maintaining an accurate inventory.
Goal 5: To increase School Performance Scores.
Goal 6: To evaluate the duties of Principals as it relates to job duties other than instruction.
Goal 7: To review job duties of the Central Office staff and recommend changes where they are necessary.
Goal 8: To improve hiring and retention of support employees.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - 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 Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Franklinton Jr. High School: Sally Foy, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the 2007/2008 school year.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton High School: Clyde Lindy Terrell, Adaptive Physical Education Teacher, Resignation effective March 1, 2007.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Franklinton Elementary School: Janice McDaniel, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Special Education Teacher effective February 21, 2007 and the remainder of the 2006/2007 school year only (TAT)(Starting new class).
Varnado Elementary School: Gurnez Nichols, Part-Time Custodian TO Full-Time Custodian effective February 21, 2007.
TRANSFER
Jerome Peters, Custodian, Varnado High School TO Custodian, Angie Jr. High School effective February 21, 2007.
EMPLOY
Franklinton Jr. High School: Michelle Purvis, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective February 21, 2007.
Franklinton High School: Brett Beard, ISSP Teacher, Employ effective January 29, 2007 and the remainder of the 2006/2007 school year only (TAT).
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Angie School District: Extend the route of Tammy Boone 10 miles one way to pick up students from Gladys Forbes route. Effective date: January 31, 2007.
Extend the route of Steve Owens 9 miles one way to pick up students from Tammy Boone's route. Effective date: January 31, 2007.
Enon School District: Extend the route of Aulton Carter 5.4 miles one way to detour around Bogalusa Creek Bridge on Camp Fire Road. Effective date: February 12, 2007.
Franklinton School District: Extend the route of Vivian Ard 17 miles one way to pick up Julia Rousseau and Shanna Daugherty. Effective date: January 22, 2007.
Deduct 4 miles one way from the route of Vivian Ard. Students no longer on route. Effective date: January 22, 2007.
Deduct .5 miles one way from the route of Carolyn Fussell. Student no longer on route. Effective date: December 5, 2006.
Extend the route of Faye Newman 6.1 miles one way to pick up Dylon Ogburn. Effective date: January 22, 2007.
Varnado School District: Extend the route of Judy Miley 1.4 miles one way to pick up Destiny Craft. Effective date: January 4, 2007.
Extend the route of Judy Miley 1.4 miles one way to pick up Mikayla & Russell Holden. Effective date: January 4, 2007.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #18 - Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Fairburn reminded the Board about the Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening ceremony at Pine School on February 27, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Personnel Committee Meeting - February 22, 2007 at 2:00 p.m.
Commended the Pine Girls Basketball team for a job well done in advancing to the playoffs.
Transportation meetings have been scheduled with bus drivers in each school district.
He stated that he would look into the Math Program and present it to the Board on March 15, 2007.
Mr. Fairburn stated that he would bring sub pay before the Board on March 15, 2007.
Superintendent Fairburn thanked the staff at Pine School for hosting the Board meeting and their hospitality.
Agenda Item #19 - Other business from board members.
All board members thanked the Pine School staff for hosting the Board meeting.
Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.