The Washington Parish School Board met in special session on the above date with the following members present: Richard Thomas, Jr., Dan Slocum, Karl Bickham, Bruce Brown, Mary Adams, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain, 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 July 12, 2007, regular board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt the minutes of the July 12, 2007, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to allow Michael Sharp to purchase a 1999 GMC bus to be used as his primary bus (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board allow Michael Sharp to purchase a 1999 GMC bus to be used as his primary bus. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to allow James W. Mulina, Jr. to purchase a 1997 International bus to be used as his primary bus (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board allow James W. Mulina, Jr. to purchase a 1997 International bus to be used as his primary bus. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to allow Cecealine "Pepe" Tate to purchase a 1998 International bus to be used as his primary bus (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board allow Cecealine "Pepe" Tate to purchase a 1998 International bus to be used as his primary bus. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding salary schedules (Karl Bickham).
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt the salary schedules as presented to the Board. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of the Personnel Committee, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Jr. High School: Michelle Purvis, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective July 24, 2007.
Franklinton High School: Brett Beard, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective August 1, 2007.
Franklinton High School: Cynthia McCormick, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 16, 2007.
Pine School: Patti Long, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 17, 2007.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Franklinton District: Loretta Stafford, Bus Attendant TO Bus Operator effective the 2007/2008 school year (Carolyn Fussell=s route).
Franklinton Primary School: Tina Bickham, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Save the Children Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Franklinton Primary School: Amy Welsh, Regular Teacher TO Regular Teacher/ Faculty Coordinator effective the 2007/2008 school year.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Kathy Graham, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Title I Paraprofessional effective the 2007/2008 school year.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Belinda Jackson, Title I Teacher TO Regular Teacher/Faculty Coordinator effective the 2007/2008 school year.
EMPLOY
Angie/Wesley Ray District: Marie Bickham, Bus Operator, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year (Replacing Delores Mingo).
Enon Elementary School: Christina Eason, LA 4 Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Enon Elementary School: April Magee, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year only (PL Certification)(Carl Duckworth).
Enon Elementary School: Paul Magee, Custodian, Employ effective July 30, 2007.
Franklinton District: Sherry Dupree, Bus Operator, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year (Thomas Boudreaux's route).
Franklinton Resource Center: Angela Miller, Bus Attendant, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Franklinton Primary School: Rijon Magee, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Franklinton Primary School: Candace Seal, LA 4 Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Franklinton Primary School: Phyllis Whitfield, LA 4 Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Sonya Lawson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Carver Lester, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Cynthia Polkey, ISS Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Edith Warren, Full Time School Food Service Worker, Employ effective August 3, 2007.
Franklinton High School: Anne Burgard, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year only (OFAT).
Franklinton High School: Paul Burgard, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year only (TAT).
Franklinton High School: Harriet Cupp, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Franklinton High School: Sylvia Graves, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year (Certified).
Franklinton High School: Nathan Murray, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year only (TAT)(Replacing Cynthia McCormick).
Franklinton High School: Vikki Taylor, ISS Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Franklinton High School: Gary Don Wheat, Technology Assistant Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Mt. Hermon School: Julie Braswell, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year only (OFAT).
Mt. Hermon School: Eiesha Lee, ISS Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Mt. Hermon School: Rachael Lites, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year (Certified).
Pine School: Sybil Inez Barber, Technology Assistant Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Pine School: Kendrick Stewart, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year only (TAT).
Pine School: Barbara Ingram, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Pine School: Antionette Robinson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Pine School: Sherry Warren, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Special Education Office: Kelley Smith, Administrative Assistant I, Employ effective July 30, 2007.
Thomas Elementary School: Corina Turner, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Varnado High School: Mark Ross, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year only (TAT).
Varnado High School: Esco Burton, ISS Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Varnado High School: Larry Jenkins, Technology Assistant Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Bridget Hull, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year only (PL Certification).
Wesley Ray Resource Center: Clara Ginn, Bus Attendant, Employ effective August 7, 2007.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Superintendent's Report
Sandy Morgan, Math Coordinator, introduced Renee Carpenter, Middle School Math Coach and Janet Williams, Elementary Math Coach. They gave a brief overview of their duties and responsibilities.
Add to the Agenda: It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on flooring at Enon Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board accept the low quote from Mike's Flooring, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $3,639.00 for flooring at Enon Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously. Other bids submitted: Magic City Flooring, Bogalusa, LA - $4,389.72; Decorating Showroom, Franklinton, LA - $4,547.60 and Kennedy's Decorating Center, Inc., Franklinton, LA - $4,802.00.
Add to the Agenda: It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board consider a motion to allow Cecealine "Pepe" Tate to replace a 1995 International with a 1995 International/Carpenter bus in the Spare Bus Pool. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board allow Cecealine "Pepe" Tate to replace a 1995 International with a 1995 International/Carpenter bus in the Spare Bus Pool. Motion carried unanimously.
Principal/Supervisor meeting July 30th at 8:30 a.m.
Staff Development for teachers on August 6th at 8:30 a.m. at Franklinton Primary School. Frank Charles Winstead will be the guest speaker.
Summer school test results will be in on August 6th.
Agenda Item #11 - Other business from board members.
All board members were grateful that they were able to support the salary schedule changes.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.