The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Karl Bickham, Bruce Brown, Linda Thomas, 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 Freddie Jefferson. 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 17, 2008, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 17, 2008, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate (Jimmy Thigpen).
Upon the recommendation of Jimmy Thigpen, Technology Director, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board approve the low quotes for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate as follows:
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E-Rate 2008-2009 |
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1/31/2008 |
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AT&T |
Hunt Brothers |
BCI |
MIS |
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Long Distance |
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$0.025 / min |
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Internet Access at FJHS/Month |
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$5,870.00 |
$ 2,750.00 |
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2 |
$5,975.00 |
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Copper |
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Cat 5e drops Plenum |
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$ 115.00 |
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Cat 5e drops Non-Plenum |
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$ 95.00 |
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Fiber |
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0 - 200 ft |
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$ 900.00 |
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0 - 200 ft w/fiber termination panel |
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$ 1,400.00 |
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201 - 400 ft |
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$ 1,300.00 |
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201 - 400 ft w/fiber termination panel |
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$ 1,800.00 |
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401 - 600 ft |
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$ 1,500.00 |
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401 - 600 ft w/fiber termination panel |
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$ 2,000.00 |
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Equipment |
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Cisco 2960-24TT |
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$ 1,350.00 |
$ 1,252.25 |
$ 1,190.00 |
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Cisco 2960-24TC-L |
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$ 2,500.00 |
$ 2,162.25 |
$ 3,973.00 |
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Cisco 3750G-12S |
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$ 9,000.00 |
$ 6,437.25 |
$ 11,430.00 |
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Rack 19" 2-post |
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$ 280.00 |
$ 454.00 |
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Rack Wall-mount Enclosed |
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$ 750.00 |
$ 843.85 |
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Rack wall-mount non-enclosed |
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$ 280.00 |
$ 442.00 |
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UPS 1000 VA rack-mount |
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$ 750.00 |
$ 682.50 |
$ 731.00 |
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UPS 2200 VA rack-mount |
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$ 1,400.00 |
$ 1,315.55 |
$ 1,197.00 |
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UPS 3000 VA rack-mount |
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$ 2,000.00 |
$ 2,087.75 |
$ 1,385.00 |
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Maintenance/Month |
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FJHS network/cabling |
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Smartnet (8x5x4) |
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$ 1,625.00 |
$ 1,818.17 |
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HB SmarterNet (24x7) |
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$ 3,400.00 |
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FHS network/cabling |
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Smartnet |
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$ 2,450.00 |
$ 3,439.97 |
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HB SmarterNet (24x7) |
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$ 4,100.00 |
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Maintenance/Month |
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Pine PBX |
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$ 500.00 |
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FES PBX |
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$ 500.00 |
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Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the superintendent to sign the amendment to Investment Agreement (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt a resolution authorizing the superintendent to sign the amendment to Investment Agreement as follows:
RESOLUTION
To authorize the superintendent to sign the Amendment to Investment Agreement, pursuant to the provisions of Act No. 161 of the 2002 first Extraordinary Session of the Legislature of Louisiana, LA. R.S. 39.99, said Act providing for the investment of Tobacco Money of the School Board in the State Treasury in accordance with the provisions thereof.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on installing vinyl composition tile at Franklinton Primary School (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board accept the low quote from Carpet Wholesalers, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $7,295.00 to install vinyl composition tile at Franklinton Primary School. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Decorating Showroom, Franklinton, LA - $8,961.95 and Mike’s Flooring, L.L.C., Franklinton, LA - $13,341.80.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received to construct a hip roof over the flat portion of Central Office (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, it was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board accept the low quote from Newman Brothers Construction, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $11,300.00 to construct a hip roof over the flat portion of Central Office. Motion carried unanimously. Other quote submitted: Darwin Sharp Construction, LLC, Franklinton, LA - $23,000.00
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received to replace the outside air conditioner at Central Office (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board accept the low quote from Watson Refrigeration, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $7,300.00 to replace the outside air conditioner at Central Office. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Eric Ingram A/C and Refrigeration, Franklinton, LA - $7,300.00 and Morgan’s Mechanical Service, L.L.C., Amite, LA - $11,356.00.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received to replace the air conditioning and heating unit at Franklinton Vocational Center (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board accept the low quote from Eric Ingram A/C and Refrigeration, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $3,600.00 to replace the air conditioning and heating unit at Franklinton Vocational Center. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Watson Refrigeration, Franklinton, LA - $3,975.00 and Morgan’s Mechanical Service, L.L.C., Amite, LA - $4,800.00.
Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received to replace the rooftop air conditioning and heating unit at Wesley Ray Elementary School (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board accept the low quote from Eric Ingram A/C and Refrigeration, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $5,685.00 to replace the rooftop air conditioning and heating unit at Wesley Ray Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Watson Refrigeration, Franklinton, LA - $5,766.00 and Morgan’s Mechanical Service, L.L.C., Amite, LA - $8,751.00.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to enter into a preventive maintenance agreement with Morgan Mechanical for a period of 1 year beginning February 1, 2008 (Freddie Jefferson).
Upon the recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board enter into a preventive maintenance agreement with Morgan Mechanical for a period of 1 year beginning February 1, 2008 in the amount of $71,501.87. For: Karl Bickham, Bruce Brown, Linda Thomas, Mary Adams, Freddie Jefferson, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain, and Matthew Tate. Abstained: Dan Slocum. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #13 - 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 Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
TERMINATION OF POSITION
Mt. Hermon School: Louise Hart, Bus Attendant, Termination of Position effective January 31, 2008.
EMPLOY
Varnado Elementary School: Elaine Morris, Custodian, Employ effective February 1, 2008.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Mt. Hermon District: Extend the route of Louise Holmes 2.9 miles one way. Effective date: January 14, 2008.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Richard Kennedy recognized two Southeastern Louisiana University students, Renee Sandifer and Teleena Pope. These students were attending the board meeting to fulfill requirements of their educational classes.
Agenda Item #15 - Other business from board members.
Board members wished the two SLU students good luck.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.