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, Freddie Jefferson, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain and Matthew Tate. 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 August 23, 2007, regular board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt the minutes of the August 23, 2007, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt General Fund Budget for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt General Fund Budget for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as recommended by Beth Fussell, Director of Finance. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Donna Alonzo).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as recommended by Donna Alonzo, Chief Accountant. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt Reading First Budget for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Donna Alonzo).
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt Reading First Budget for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as recommended by Donna Alonzo, Chief Accountant. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item#8 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Donna Alonzo).
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as recommended by Donna Alonzo, Chief Accountant. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt Drug Free Schools Budget for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Donna Alonzo).
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt Drug Free Schools Budget for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as recommended by Donna Alonzo, Chief Accountant. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Budget for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt School Food Service Budget for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as recommended by Marsha Newman, School Food Service Supervisor. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as recommended by Marsha Newman, School Food Service Supervisor. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt IASA Title I, Title II and Title V Budgets for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (T. J. Butler, Jr.).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt IASA Title I, Title II and Title V Budgets for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as recommended by T. J. Butler, Jr., Supervisor. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Education IDEA and Preschool Budgets for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Ann Cowart).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt Special Education IDEA and Preschool Budgets for 2007/2008 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Fairburn thanked the staff for the budget preparations.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for the demolition of the old Franklinton High School Football Stadium (Darrell Fairburn).
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Darrell Fairburn, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board authorize advertisement for the demolition of the old Franklinton High School Football Stadium. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on modular buildings (Darrell Fairburn).
Upon the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the low bid from Satellite Shelters, Inc., La Place, LA with the base bid of $43,990.00 without bathroom and $45,500.00 with bathroom for modular buildings. Motion carried unanimously. 6 buildings without bathrooms and 1 building with a bathroom to be purchased and placed as follows:
Thomas Elementary School - 2 buildings
Varnado Elementary School - 1 building
Franklinton Jr. High School - 2 buildings
Franklinton High School - 1 building
Central Office - 1 building w/bathroom
Other bids submitted:
Bidder Location Base Bid
Without Bathroom With Bathroom
Comark Buidling Sytems, Inc. Desoto, TX $48,100.00 $52,422.00
M-Space Houston, TX $53,572.00 $59,572.00
ModSpace Corp. LaPlace, LA $53,372.00 $58,605.00
Agenda Item #16 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on installing blinds at Thomas Elementary School (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board accept the low quote from Kennedy's Decorating, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $13,232.75 for installing blinds at Thomas Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Mike's Flooring, Franklinton, LA - $17,000.00 and Decorating Showroom of Franklinton, Inc., Franklinton, LA - $23,200.00.
Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to adopt the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of the Personnel Committee, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Primary School: Ronald Bell, School Food Service Worker, Resignation effective August 30, 2007.
Varnado Elementary School: Renarda Brice, Licensed Practical Nurse, Resignation effective September 10, 2007.
EMPLOY
Franklinton Primary School: Dominic Wilson, Full-Time School Food Service Worker, Employ effective September 14, 2007.
Franklinton High School: Denise Gill, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective August 27, 2007 (TAT).
Mt. Hermon School: Hayward Partman, Custodian, Employ effective September 14, 2007.
Varnado Elementary School: Arlisa Dillon, Licensed Practical Nurse, Employ effective August 28, 2007.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Josephine Peters, Custodian, Employ effective October 1, 2007.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton District: Extend the route of Donna Givens 3.3 miles one way to add a 2nd drop on Penton Road to help with overcrowding. Effective date: September 6, 2007.
Extend the route of Tommy Webb 8.3 miles one way to pick up Daniel Wheat. Effective date: September 10, 2007.
Pine School District: Extend the route of Janet Thomas 2.4 miles one way to pick up Cain Hall. Effective date: August 30, 2007.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #18 - Superintendent's Report
Add to the Agenda: It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board consider a motion to authorize advertisement for a 45'x72'x12' metal building to cover the existing basketball court at Varnado Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board authorize advertisement for a 45'x72'x12' metal building to cover the existing basketball court at Varnado Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #19 - Other business from board members.
Dan Slocum invited everyone to the Jr. High Football Homecoming Activities at Mt. Hermon School on September 18, 2007 beginning at 5:15 p.m. He also reminded everyone that the board meeting on September 27, 2007 would be at Mt. Hermon School.
Richard Thomas thanked everyone for the preparation of budgets.
Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Darrell Fairburn, Secretary