The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Linda Thomas, Mary Adams, Freddie Jefferson, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain and Matthew Tate. Absent: Karl Bickham (sick) and Bruce Brown.
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 Matthew Tate.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 - Presentation on electronic classrooms (Charlotte Fasola).
Prior to the meeting, Ms. Donna Ponthieux, Franklinton Jr. High School Special Education Teacher, gave a presentation on Smart Board, an electronic classroom.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the March 13, 2008, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the minutes of the March 13, 2008, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding moving the 6th grade at Enon Elementary School to Franklinton Jr. High School for the 2008/2009 school year (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board postpone this agenda item until the May 8, 2008 board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Title I allocations for the 2008/2009 fiscal year (T. J. Butler, Jr.).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the Title I allocations for the 2008/2009 fiscal year as follows:
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2008-09 Proposed Allocations for Title I Schools |
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Total Enrollment |
# Students Free/Reduced |
% Free/Reduced |
$ Per Student |
Total Allocation |
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Angie Jr. High |
180 |
178 |
98.90% |
$256.00 |
$45,797.16 |
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Wesley Ray Elementary |
170 |
167 |
98.24% |
$256.00 |
$42,980.00 |
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Thomas Elementary |
512 |
502 |
98.05% |
$256.00 |
$128,740.00 |
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Varnado Elementary |
193 |
189 |
97.93% |
$256.00 |
$48,384.00 |
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Varnado High |
181 |
171 |
94.48% |
$256.00 |
$43,776.00 |
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Pine School |
589 |
546 |
92.70% |
$256.00 |
$139,776.00 |
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Franklinton Primary |
462 |
395 |
85.50% |
$200.00 |
$79,000.00 |
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Franklinton Elementary |
489 |
406 |
83.03% |
$200.00 |
$81,200.00 |
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Franklinton Jr. High |
602 |
483 |
80.23% |
$200.00 |
$96,600.00 |
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Mt. Hermon School |
486 |
364 |
74.90% |
$175.00 |
$63,700.00 |
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Enon School |
338 |
246 |
72.78% |
$175.00 |
$43,050.00 |
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Franklinton High |
774 |
526 |
67.96% |
$150.00 |
$78,900.00 |
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TOTAL |
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$891,903.16 |
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School wide Allocation |
$891,903.16 |
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Indirect Cost (5.2876) |
$91,054.54 |
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Parental Involvement (1%) |
$18,130.14 |
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Tuition Reimburs. (5%) |
$90,650.70 |
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Title I Preschool |
$382,537.59 |
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Homeless |
$6,000.00 |
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Administrative |
$332,741.87 |
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TOTAL TITLE I GRANT |
$1,813,014.00 |
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Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IHC – Class Rankings (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IHC – Class Rankings. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on surplus equipment for the school lunch program (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board accept the quotes received on surplus equipment for the school lunch program as follows:
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FPS |
Mary |
Genevia |
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One (1) Warmer |
$25.00 |
no bid |
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One (1) Double Convection Oven |
no bid |
no bid |
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FES |
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One (1) Slicer |
no bid |
no bid |
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FHS |
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One (1) Warmer |
no bid |
$100.00 |
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VES |
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One (1) 2 Door Reach in Freezer |
no bid |
no bid |
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VHS |
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One (1) Tilt Skillet |
no bid |
no bid |
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WRES |
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7 |
One (1) 2 Door Reach in Freezer |
no bid |
no bid |
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AJHS |
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8 |
One (1) Warmer |
no bid |
no bid |
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to ratify the Superintendent’s decision regarding property insurance (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board ratify the Superintendent’s decision regarding property insurance. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - 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
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Franklinton Resource Center: Ricky Payne, IEP Facilitator, Retirement Resignation effective June 13, 2008.
Mt. Hermon School: Cindy Alford, Title I Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective July 11, 2008.
Mt. Hermon School: Brenda Westmoreland, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 23, 2008.
SICK LEAVE
Franklinton Adult Education: Robert A. Johnson, Supervisor, Sick Leave effective April 3, 2008 through June 30, 2008.
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
Franklinton Jr. High School: Melanie Brooks, School Lunch Worker, Leave Without Pay effective March 12, 2008 through May 2, 2008.
TRANSFER
Cary M. Harry, Part Time Lunchroom Worker, Varnado High School TO Full Time Lunchroom Worker, Angie Jr. High School effective April 18, 2008.
EMPLOY
Central Office: Melissa Brumfield, Accountant II / Inventory Clerk, Employ effective April 28, 2008.
Enon Elementary School: Jean Turner, Technology Assistant, Employ effective April 18, 2008.
Franklinton Primary School: Louise Hart, Bus Attendant, Employ effective April 1, 2008.
Franklinton High School: Jacqueline Jones, Technology Assistant, Employ effective April 18, 2008.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Monica Ayrod-Waasdorp, Speech Therapist, Employ effective April 7, 2008 for 21 days.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Angie District: Extend the route of Rena Knight 9 miles one way to pick up Tre’Veyin Stokes, Jaden Fornea, Jeanna Crain and Antonio Tynes. Effective date: April 1, 2008.
Franklinton District: Deduct 7 miles one way from the route of Loretta Stafford. Student no longer on route. Effective date: April 1, 2008.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Superintendent’s Report
Trinity Insurance Services gave a status report on Workers Compensation.
It was moved by Linda Thomas, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board Add to the Agenda: Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for the sale of the old Franklinton High School Football and Baseball stadium and the old Pine School properties. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Linda Thomas, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize advertisement for the sale of the old Franklinton High School Football and Baseball stadium and the old Pine School properties. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board Add to the Agenda: Discuss and take appropriate action regarding adjustment of salary schedule for transportation coordinator. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the adjusted salary schedule for the transportation coordinator. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board Add to the Agenda: Discuss and take appropriate action regarding adjustments in Save Our Children Coordinator’s Salary. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the adjustment to the Save Our Children Coordinator’s Salary to $17.00 per hour to be paid by Save Our Children grant. Motion carried unanimously.
Sam Fauntleroy, Architect, gave an update on all projects.
Wayne Kuhn, Attorney, gave a report on the litigation with Brunt Construction.
Superintendent Fairburn stated that the Washington Parish School System signed a contract this week with the Big Brother/Big Sister organization.
Mt. Hermon School is going through a SACS review this week. The report will be given on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 2:30 p.m.
Agenda Item #13 - Other business from board members.
The Board thanked Ms. Pauline Bankston and her staff for their hospitality.
Dan Slocum congratulated the Mt. Hermon girl’s softball team for making it to the 1st round of playoffs.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.