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 and Matthew Tate. Absent: Alan McCain.
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 31, 2008, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 31, 2008, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the February 7, 2008, special board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the minutes of the February 7, 2008, special board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on the demolition of the old FHS Football Stadium (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board accept the low bid from J. B. Enterprise, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $42,800.00 for the demolition of the old FHS Football Stadium. Motion carried unanimously. Bids submitted are as follows:
Bidder License Number Base Bid
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Ronald Jefferson |
14474 |
$ 70,438.00 |
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J. B. Enterprise |
34217 |
$ 42,800.00 |
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Stranco, Inc. |
16724 |
$ 44,000.00 |
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Virginia Wrecking Co., Inc. |
14496 |
$ 66,369.00 |
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Thomas Excavation & Const., LLC |
41546 |
$ 162,000.00 |
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Cobalt Construction, Inc. |
42620 |
$ 245,000.00 |
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J. P. & Sons Dredging, LLC |
41530 |
$ 98,775.00 |
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Lawson Bonet Construction, Inc. |
39990 |
$ 474,774.00 |
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Michael Keaveney |
7143 |
$ 169,000.00 |
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Public Construction, Inc. |
32570 |
$ 173,014.00 |
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Creel Bros., LLC |
3925 |
$ 48,753.00 |
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Zimmer-Eschette Services, LLC |
43043 |
$ 94,748.00 |
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Spurlock & Sons Co., Inc. |
37117 |
$ 97,200.00 |
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Chamico, Inc. |
20636 |
$ 168,800.00 |
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for network equipment purchased through Classroom Based Technology Funds (Jimmy Thigpen).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the bids received for network equipment purchased through Classroom Based Technology Funds as follows:
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Bids for CBTF Grant Cisco Switches |
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Hunt Brothers Refurbished |
Florida Micro Refurbished |
Detel Refurbished |
BCI New |
Hunt Brothers New |
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6509 Chassis with dual 110v A/C PS |
3,500.00 |
1,500.00 |
2,075.00 |
17,512.18 |
14,500.00 |
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6500 Supervisor 2/MSFC2 |
2,500.00 |
2,752.00 |
3,400.00 |
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6500 8-port Gig-E module |
3,200.00 |
3,266.00 |
2,375.00 |
5,647.18 |
7,000.00 |
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6500 10/100/1000 48-port module |
4,000.00 |
6,250.00 |
6,950.00 |
3,955.00 |
5,000.00 |
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6500 10/100 48-port module |
1,300.00 |
1,500.00 |
425.00 |
3,390.00 |
4,250.00 |
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Install |
135/hr |
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2,400.00 |
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135/hr |
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30,504.36 |
30,750.00 |
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Purchase all items from same vendor |
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1-Chasis |
3,500.00 |
1,500.00 |
2,075.00 |
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1-Supervisor 2 |
2,500.00 |
2,752.00 |
3,400.00 |
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1-8-port Gig-E |
3,200.00 |
3,266.00 |
2,375.00 |
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2-10/100/1000 48-port |
8,000.00 |
12,500.00 |
13,900.00 |
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17,200.00 |
20,018.00 |
21,750.00 |
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Purchase individual components at lowest bids |
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1-Chasis |
1,500.00 |
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1-Supervisor 2 |
2,500.00 |
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1-8-port Gig-E |
2,375.00 |
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2-10/100/1000 48-port |
8,000.00 |
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14,375.00 |
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Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to ratify the required CNA Surety Indemnity agreement for execution of Safekeeping of government property ROTC bond signed by the superintendent (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board ratify the required CNA Surety Indemnity agreement for execution of Safekeeping of government property ROTC bond signed by the superintendent. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
TRANSFER
Harriet Cupp, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton High School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Primary School effective February 11, 2008.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton School District: Extend the route of Vincent Chauvin 1.2 miles one way to pick up Teresa Johnson. Effective date: November 14, 2007.
Extend the route of Carolyn Fussell .8 miles one way to pick up Elizabeth Antill. Effective date: January 24, 2008.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Superintendent’s Report
Pine High School was one out of eight schools in the state that received the ACT LA 2007 College Readiness Award.
Appraisal for the old Pine School is as follows:
Old School $610,000.00
Gym $345,000.00
Football Stadium $ 30,400.00
Total Appraisal $985,400.00
Asphalt replacement at Franklinton Elementary School begins on Monday.
Agenda Item #11 - Other business from board members.
All board members thanked Steve Knight and his staff for hosting the board meeting.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.