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, 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 26, 2007, special board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt the minutes of the July 26, 2007, special board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to allow Donnie Kaye Magee to purchase a 1997 International bus to be used as her primary bus (William Brignac).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board allow Donnie Kaye Magee to purchase a 1997 International bus to be used as her primary bus. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: DO: School Properties Disposal Procedure (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: DO: School Properties Disposal Procedures.
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board amend the original motion to insert the words: on inventory. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: DO: School Properties Disposal Procedures as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JDD: Suspension and JDE: Expulsion (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JDD: Suspension and JDE: Expulsion. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution to grant Cleco a right of way at Mt. Hermon School (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt a resolution to grant Cleco a right of way at Mt. Hermon School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the purchase of modular buildings (Freddie Jefferson).
Upon the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize the Superintendent to advertise to accept bids for modular buildings to be purchased as prioritized. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - 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
RESIGNATION
Angie Jr. High School: Pamela Blanchard, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective August 1, 2007.
Franklinton Elementary School: Peggy Graffagnini, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective August 1, 2007.
Franklinton Elementary School: Nazea Rogers, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective August 10, 2007.
Franklinton High School: Gary Don Wheat, Technology Assistant Paraprofessional, Resignation effective August 6, 2007.
Thomas Elementary School: Christine Thomas, Special Education Teacher, Resignation effective August 7, 2007.
Varnado Elementary School: Sharon Collins, Licensed Practical Nurse, Resignation effective September 14, 2007.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Angie Jr. High School: Candace Stewart, Technology Teacher, TO Regular Teacher effective the 2007/2008 school year.
Franklinton Elementary School: Garrick Slade, Special Education Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2007/2008 school year.
Franklinton High School: Nathan Murray, Regular Teacher effective the 2007/2008 school year only TO Employ effective the Fall Semester of the 2007/2008 school year only.
Thomas Elementary School: Jenna Wheat, Full-Time School Food Service Worker TO Part-time School Food Service Worker effective August 8, 2007 through November 1, 2007.
TRANSFER
Emily Stuart, Special Education Teacher, Varnado Elementary School TO Special Education Teacher, Thomas Elementary School effective the 2007/2008 school year (Certified).
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
Franklinton High School: Denise Bickham, School Food Service Worker, Leave Without Pay effective the 2007/2008 school year.
EMPLOY
Angie Jr. High School: Brenda Severio, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year only (OFAT).
Franklinton Elementary School: Chinero Fowler, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year only (OFAT).
Franklinton Elementary School: Joan O. Kaigler, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective August 13, 2007. (TAT).
Franklinton High School: James Bankston, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year (Certified).
Franklinton High School: Jonathan Morgan, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year only (TAT).
Franklinton High School: Jennifer Speigner, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year (Certified).
Franklinton Resource Center: Christina Welch, Bus Attendant, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year.
Franklinton District: James Tate, Bus Operator, Employ effective August 10, 2007.
Pine School: Rachael Schexnider, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year (Certified).
Pine School: Onshella Vernon, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year (Certified)(Replacing Patti Long).
Thomas Elementary School: Tara Crain, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 13, 2007.
Thomas Elementary School: Kezelle Warren, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2007/2008 school year.
Varnado Elementary School: Leroy Toney, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective August 7, 2007 through December 21, 2007.
Varnado District: Jeffery Kelly, Bus Operator, Employ effective August 10, 2007 (Replacing Gladys Forbes).
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Superintendent's Report
ADD TO THE AGENDA: It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Alan McCain, to consider a motion to renew the contract of Marsha Newman, Supervisor. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board renew the contract of Marsha Newman, Supervisor from August 15, 2007 through August 14, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Fairburn stated that the opening of school went very well and commended the Central Office staff for their help. He also stated that on Monday, August 6th, Mr. Frank Charles Winstead was the guest speaker for Staff Development.
Agenda Item #12 - Other business from board members.
Shelley Riley Catha introduced herself and let everyone know that she is running for Parish President.
Karl Bickham and Mr. Fairburn met will several bus drivers prior to tonight's meeting to discuss an adjustment in bus drivers salaries. They told the drivers that after the budget was completed they would look into possible adjustments.
Dewitt Perry suggested that the parish develop one standard check out form to be used parish wide.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.