The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, Linda Thomas, Freddie Jefferson, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain, Karl Bickham and Matthew Tate. Absent: Mary Adams.
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 June 12, 2008, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt the minutes of the June 12, 2008, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Independent Accountant’s Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures – Enon Elementary School, Franklinton Primary School and Varnado Elementary School – William R. Durden, CPA (Donna Alonzo).
William Durden and his staff gave the Independent Accountant’s Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures for Enon Elementary School, Franklinton Primary School and Varnado Elementary School as follows:
WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT ON
APPLYING AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES
Washington Parish School Board
Franklinton, LA
I have performed the procedures listed below, which were agreed upon by the Washington Parish School Board and Superintendent. These procedures were performed solely to assist the school board management with respect to compliance with policy and procedures concerning individual school activity accounts and school property inventory at Enon Elementary School for the year ended June 30, 2007. This engagement, to apply agreed-upon procedures, was performed in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The sufficiency of the procedures is solely the responsibility of the specified users of the report. Consequently, I make no representation regarding the sufficiency of the procedures described below either for the purpose for which this report has been requested or for any other purpose.
I examined the following records for the school’s activity accounts. Three months of bank reconciliations were tested for completeness and mathematical accuracy. Cash disbursements were tested for proper use of requisitions, purchase orders and supporting documentation in relation to the school board policies and procedures. I tested bank deposits against receipts for propriety, traced deposits to the bank statement for timeliness of deposit and traced them to the activity account ledger to verify proper recording. I calculated gross profit percentages on concession operations and performed reasonableness tests on other receipt categories where applicable. I tested inventory records to determine the physical existence of property as listed on the school’s property inventory report and to determine that property at the school was included on the inventory list. I also inspected property items to determine if they were identified as property of the school and numbered in accordance with the property inventory list.
Bank Reconciliation - Each month tested was mathematically correct, all reconciling items were accounted for, and the reconciled balances equaled the activity account ledger. Beginning and ending balances were traced to prior and subsequent period balances to verify proper cutoffs, transactions were recorded in the proper period and balances were carried forward properly. There were no exceptions to school board policy concerning bank reconciliation procedures in the months I tested. The beginning bank balance was $87,725 and the balance at June 30, 2007, was $104,767, resulting in a net increase of $17,042.
Cash disbursements - All of the 15 items examined were properly approved, documented and recorded in the accounts of the school in compliance with school board policy. Requisitions, purchase orders and invoices were issued in compliance with school board policy for all of the items tested. Disbursement records were neat and orderly allowing the verification process to be accomplished in an efficient manner.
Cash receipts – My examination indicates that deposits are made timely and intact. Procedures for safeguarding and accounting for cash receipts are excellent. All of the 22 receipts examined were balanced with the daily recap and properly recorded in the activity account ledger. Deposit tickets were complete and agreed with the daily report.
Concessions and other receipts – Concessions operations include candy and drink sales during school hours. Gross profit from concessions netted the school $8,517, a 48.78% gross profit. These funds appear to be properly accounted for and deposited in a timely manner.
School pictures – The school netted a profit of $2,682 for fall pictures administered by Lifetouch Pictures and spring pictures administered by Holly Cannizzaro.
Book Fair – The school library netted a profit of $984 (30% net profit) from its book fairs held during the school year.
Fixed Asset Inventory – Fixed assets were randomly selected from the inventory list, and from the school’s premises. Of the 376 items contained on the school’s property inventory, I selected a sample of 78 (21%). I found 100% (30) of the items selected from the inventory list and 92% (44) of the items selected from the school’s premises. Of the 48 items selected from the school’s premises I was unable to locate four items on the inventory list. One item does not have an updated six digit blue tag that could be matched to the inventory list. The other three items are obsolete computers that have been taken off of the inventory list, but have not been removed from the school’s property. I was able to locate inventory items with the assistance of school personnel. There were some items transferred from one room to another room, which made finding the items difficult. The inventory records for Enon Elementary School were in good condition, but they do need some work. Several items were difficult to locate even though the inventory was listed by room. Items found in one room were listed on the inventory in another room. Many items have not been updated with a six digit identification tag that is uniform throughout the Washington Parish School System. Also, several of the classrooms have obsolete computers, which are not currently being used, that needs to be discarded. The principal is in charge of maintaining the inventory list. However, it is my understanding that teachers will be required to complete an inventory list of their room at the beginning of the school year and these listings should be used to correct the Enon Elementary inventory list. It should be stressed to the teachers the importance of completing proper transfer sheets when items are permanently moved from one room to another. After review of the School activity accounts, I found one fixed asset that has been purchased. The invoice was verified and the item has been traced back to the inventory list. The control of the fixed asset inventory at Enon Elementary is sufficient, but could use improvement. The cooperation of all personnel will be needed in order to make this improvement.
Prior examination report findings – My prior examination of Enon Elementary School was for the period ending July 31, 2003, there were no adverse findings as a result of that examination.
I was not engaged to and did not perform an audit. The objective of which would be the expression of an opinion on the specified elements, accounts, or items. Accordingly, I do not express such an opinion. Had I performed additional procedures, other matters might have come to my attention that would have been reported to you.
This report is intended solely for the use of the specified users listed above and should not be used by those who have not agreed to the procedures and taken responsibility for the sufficiency of the procedures for their purposes.
WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT ON
APPLYING AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES
Washington Parish School Board
Franklinton, LA
I have performed the procedures listed below, which were agreed upon by the Washington Parish School Board and Superintendent. These procedures were performed solely to assist the School Board management with respect to compliance with policy and procedures concerning individual school activity accounts and school property inventory at Franklinton Primary for the period July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. This engagement to apply agreed-upon procedures was performed in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The sufficiency of the procedures is solely the responsibility of the specified users of the report. Consequently, I make no representation regarding the sufficiency of the procedures described below either for the purpose for which this report has been requested or for any other purpose.
I examined the following records for the School’s activity accounts. Three months of bank reconciliation forms were tested for completeness and mathematical accuracy. Cash disbursements were tested for proper use of requisitions, purchase orders and supporting documentation in relation to the School Board policies and procedures. I tested bank deposits against receipts for propriety, traced deposits to the bank statement for timeliness of deposit, and traced them to the activity account ledger to verify proper recording. I calculated gross profit percentages on concession operations and performed reasonableness tests on other receipt categories where applicable. I tested inventory records to determine the physical existence of property as listed on the School’s property inventory report and to determine that property at the School was included on the inventory list. I also inspected property items to determine if they were identified as property of the School and numbered in accordance with the property inventory list.
Bank Reconciliation - Each month tested was mathematically correct, all reconciling items proper and the reconciled balances equaled the activity account ledger. Beginning and ending balances were traced to prior and subsequent period balances to verify proper cutoffs, transactions were recorded in the proper period and balances were carried forward properly. There were no exceptions to School Board policy concerning bank reconciliation procedures in the months I tested. The beginning bank balance was $60,887 and the balance at June 30, 2007, was $69,684, resulting in a net increase of $8,797.
Cash disbursements - All of the 26 items tested were supported by an invoice. Three items had an invoice date before the purchase order date. Items examined were properly approved, documented and recorded in the accounts of the School in compliance with School Board policy. Invoices and purchase orders were signed by the principal in all the items tested. Disbursement records were neat and orderly allowing the verification process to be accomplished in an efficient manner.
Cash receipts – My examination indicates that deposits are made timely and intact. Procedures for safeguarding and accounting for cash receipts are excellent. All of the 20 receipts examined were balanced with the daily recap and properly recorded in the activity account ledger. Deposit tickets were complete and agreed with the daily report.
Concessions and other receipts – Concessions operations include candy sales during school hours. Gross profit from concessions netted the school $12,529, a 52.46% gross profit. These funds appear to be properly accounted for and deposited in a timely manner.
School pictures – The School netted a profit of $3,715 for pictures administered by Lifetouch Pictures.
Book Fair - The school library netted a profit of $2,321 (30% gross profit) from its book fairs held during the school year.
Fixed asset inventory – To verify physical existence of items on the School inventory list I randomly selected items from the inventory list and checked for their physical presence in the listed room. As I moved throughout the School I also picked items from each room and then verified that the item was on the inventory list. I was able to locate inventory items with the assistance of school personnel. Of the 522 items contained on the school’s property inventory, I selected a sample of 110 (21%). I found 96% of the items selected from the inventory list and of the items found 98% were tagged. I found 100% of the items selected from the school and 100% of the items selected were tagged. Of the 55 items selected from the inventory list I was unable to locate two items. One item has been discarded and the other has been reported stolen. Papers have been sent to the School Board office, but changes had not been made on the inventory list. Fourteen of the 110 items selected were found in a different room than what is on the inventory list. Most items I found were clearly marked with a property number and as property belonging to Franklinton Primary School. The inventory list for Franklinton Primary School was in excellent shape. The principal is in charge of the inventory list. However, it is my understanding that teachers are required to prepare an inventory list for their respective rooms at the beginning and end of each school year. It should be stressed to the teachers the importance of completing proper transfer sheets when items are permanently moved from one room to another. After review of the School activity accounts, l found three fixed assets that have been purchased. It is my understanding that there is no system in place to insure that any fixed assets purchased from activity accounts will be added to the School’s inventory list. I suggest that a system be established that will enable the Primary School to notify the inventory personnel at the School Board office when equipment is purchased. The control of the fixed asset inventory at Franklinton Primary is sufficient, but could always use improvement. The cooperation of all personnel will be needed in order to make this improvement.
Prior examination report findings – My prior examination of Franklinton Primary School was for the period July 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. There were no adverse findings as a result of that examination.
I was not engaged to, and did not, perform an audit. The objective of which would be the expression of an opinion on the specified elements, accounts, or items. Accordingly, I do not express such an opinion. Had I performed additional procedures, other matters might have come to my attention that would have been reported to you.
This report is intended solely for the use of the specified users listed above and should not be used by those who have not agreed to the procedures and taken responsibility for the sufficiency of the procedures for their purposes.
WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT’S REPORT ON
APPLYING AGREED-UPON PROCEDURES
Washington Parish School Board
Franklinton, LA
I have performed the procedures listed below, which were agreed upon by the Washington Parish School Board and Superintendent. These procedures were performed solely to assist the school board management with respect to compliance with policy and procedures concerning individual school activity accounts and school property inventory at Varnado Elementary School for the year ended June 30, 2007. This engagement, to apply agreed-upon procedures, was performed in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The sufficiency of the procedures is solely the responsibility of the specified users of the report. Consequently, I make no representation regarding the sufficiency of the procedures described below either for the purpose for which this report has been requested or for any other purpose.
I examined the following records for the school’s activity accounts. Three months of bank reconciliations were tested for completeness and mathematical accuracy. Cash disbursements were tested for proper use of requisitions, purchase orders and supporting documentation in relation to the school board policies and procedures. I tested bank deposits against receipts for propriety, traced deposits to the bank statement for timeliness of deposit and traced them to the activity account ledger to verify proper recording. I calculated gross profit percentages on concession operations and performed reasonableness tests on other receipt categories where applicable. I tested inventory records to determine the physical existence of property as listed on the school’s property inventory report and to determine that property at the school was included on the inventory list. I also inspected property items to determine if they were identified as property of the school and numbered in accordance with the property inventory list.
Bank Reconciliation - Each month tested was mathematically correct, all reconciling items were accounted for, and the reconciled balances equaled the activity account ledger. Beginning and ending balances were traced to prior and subsequent period balances to verify proper cutoffs. Transactions were recorded in the proper period and balances were carried forward properly. There were no exceptions to school board policy concerning bank reconciliation procedures in the months I tested. The beginning bank balance was $16,489 and the balance at June 30, 2007, was $11,583, resulting in a net decrease of $4,906.
Cash disbursements – All of the 12 items examined were properly approved, documented and recorded in the accounts of the school in compliance with school board policy. Purchase orders and invoices were issued in compliance with school board policy for all of the items tested. Disbursement records were neat and orderly allowing the verification process to be accomplished in an efficient manner.
Cash receipts – Our examination indicates that deposits are intact. All of the 18 receipts examined were balanced with the recap, properly recorded in the activity account ledger and signed by the Secretary and Faculty member responsible. Deposit tickets were complete and agreed with the recap report. The only finding in cash receipts is the need for more frequent deposits. Of the receipts tested, 17% were not deposited in a timely fashion. Deposits of the school’s receipts are not done daily. This is due to the school’s bank located in Bogalusa, making trips for daily deposits difficult. The current principal is aware of the importance of making daily deposits.
Concessions and other receipts – Concessions operations include candy and drink sales during school hours. Gross profit from concessions netted the school $2,379, a 21.45% gross profit. The gross profit is small due to thefts of the cash and merchandise. The School Board should consider an effective way of safeguarding the merchandise and funds.
School pictures – The school netted a profit of $1,511 for pictures taken by Life Touch Pictures for fall and spring pictures.
Book Fair – The school netted a profit of $1,545 (31.69% gross profit) from its book fairs held during the school year.
Fixed Asset Inventory – Fixed assets were randomly selected from the inventory list and from the school’s premises. Of the 169 items contained on the school’s property inventory, I selected a sample of 49 (29%). I found 86% (18) of the items selected from the inventory list and 93% (26) of the items selected from the school’s premises. I was unable to locate three items of the 18 items selected from the list. Two of the 28 items selected for the school premises could not be located on the inventory list. Room numbers were not posted on doors correctly and caused confusion in trying to locate items. The principal helped me to locate most of the items. All items found from the list were tagged. All but one item from the school was tagged. The inventory list is in good shape. There does not appear to be an abnormal amount of items that should be discarded. After a review of the activity accounts for fixed asset purchases, one item was found that was traced to the inventory list. The principal is in charge of maintaining the inventory list. However, it is my understanding that teachers will be required to complete an inventory list of their room at the beginning of the school year and these listings should be used to correct the inventory list. It should be stressed to the teachers the importance of completing proper transfer sheets when items are permanently moved from one room to another.
Prior examination report findings – My prior examination of Varnado Elementary School was for year ended June 30, 2000. There were no adverse findings as a result of that examination.
I was not engaged to, and did not; perform an audit, the objective of which would be the expression of an opinion on the specified elements, accounts, or items. Accordingly, I do not express such an opinion. Had I performed additional procedures, other matters might have come to my attention that would have been reported to you.
This report is intended solely for the use of the specified users listed above and should not be used by those who have not agreed to the procedures and taken responsibility for the sufficiency of the procedures for their purposes.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfer requests for the 2008/2009 school year (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the student transfer requests for the 2008/2009 school year as follows:
|
Student Name |
Home District |
Requested District |
Grade |
Type |
|
Kennedy, Haley |
Angie Jr. High |
Pine School |
6th |
Hardship |
|
Taylor, Terry |
Angie Jr. High |
Pine School |
8th |
Athletics |
|
Black, Noah |
Franklinton Primary |
Enon Elementary |
1st |
Administrative |
|
Burris, Javorion |
Thomas Elementary School |
Franklinton Primary |
K |
Hardship |
|
Simmons, E'man |
Thomas Elementary School |
Franklinton Elementary |
4th |
Hardship |
|
Simmons, Jaylen |
Thomas Elementary School |
Franklinton Primary |
1st |
Hardship |
|
Watson, Jacob |
Thomas Elementary School |
Franklinton Primary |
PreK |
Hardship |
|
Phillips, Elizabeth |
Varnado Elementary |
Wesley Ray Elementary |
K |
Hardship |
|
Alphonse, Jacob |
Varnado High School |
Franklinton High |
9th |
Academic |
|
Alsobrooks, Joycelina |
Varnado High School |
Pine School |
10th |
Illness |
|
Alsobrooks, Robert |
Varnado High School |
Pine School |
9th |
Athletics |
|
Netherland, Shelby |
Varnado High School |
Pine School |
9th |
Athletics |
|
Schilling, Haylee |
Varnado High School |
Pine School |
9th |
Athletics |
|
Thomas, Audreanna |
Varnado High School |
Pine School |
11th |
Academic |
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: EFA – Technology Acceptable Use Policy (Patty Alford).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: EFA – Technology Acceptable Use Policy. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Student Accident Blanket Insurance coverage for the 2008/2009 school year (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve ICT Regions, New Iberia, LA with an annual premium of $31,243.00 for Student Accident Blanket Insurance for the 2008/2009 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution regarding the refunding of the 1998 Mt. Hermon Bond Issue (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of Alan Offner, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt a resolution regarding refunding of the 1998 Mt. Hermon Bond Issue. Roll call vote as follows:
Dan Slocum – Yea Freddie Jefferson – Yea
Bruce Brown – Yea Dewitt Perry – Yea
Linda Thomas – Yea Alan McCain - Yea
Mary Adams – Absent Matthew Tate - Yea
Karl Bickham – Yea
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received for painting 4 classrooms at the Special Education/Adult Education building (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the low quote from Jessie Knight, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $2,000.00 for the painting of 4 classrooms at the Special Education/Adult Education building. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: C & D Premier Homes, L.L.C., Franklinton, LA - $2,100.00 and Knight’s Painting, Franklinton, LA - $2,400.00.
Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received for replacing the tile in the hallways at the Special Education/Adult Education building (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the low quote from Carpet Wholesalers, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $3,520.00 to replace the tile in the hallways at the Special Education/Adult Education building. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Decorating Showroom, Inc., Franklinton, LA - $3685.00 and Kennedy’s Decorating Center, Inc., Franklinton, LA - $5,708.63.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Supervisor of Instruction and Adult Education and Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance job descriptions (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt revised Supervisor of Instruction and Adult Education and Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance job descriptions. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on the old Pine School properties (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Linda Thomas, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve a bid from Judy Carter in the amount of $30,500.00 for 2.6449 acres (the old Pine Football Field). Appraised value for this plot of property is $30,400.00. Motion carried unanimously. The Washington Parish School Board reserves the right to this property until December 31, 2009. There were no bids received on the other two pieces of property advertised.
Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on a new telephone system for Central Office (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the low quote from Business Communications, Inc., Harahan, LA in the amount of $28,960.10 for the purchase of a new telephone system for the Central Office. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: AT&T - $33,780.26.
Agenda Item #15 - 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
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Enon Elementary School: Carolyn McElveen, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective June 24, 2008.
Thomas School District: R. B. Tullos, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective June 18, 2008.
SICK LEAVE/RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Central Office: Robert Al Johnson, Adult Education Supervisor, Sick Leave effective July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 and Retirement effective December 31, 2008.
RESIGNATION
Angie Jr. High School: Charlette Fornea, Guidance Counselor, Resignation effective June 24, 2008.
Franklinton Primary School: Regina Burris, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 14, 2008.
Franklinton Primary School: Carol Dykes, School Lunch Worker, Resignation effective July 14, 2008.
Franklinton Elementary School: Glenda Cross, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 26, 2008.
Franklinton Elementary School: Joan Kaigler, Special Education Teacher, Resignation effective May 23, 2008.
Franklinton Elementary School: Helen Ruffino, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 8, 2008.
Franklinton High School: Terri Brignac, Guidance Counselor, Resignation effective July 25, 2008.
Franklinton High School: Jennifer Speigner, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 23, 2008.
Franklinton Resource Center: Susan Searcy, Educational Diagnostician, Resignation effective July 1, 2008.
Franklinton Resource Center: Tonja Varnado, Behavior Interventionist, Resignation effective July 1, 2008.
Mt. Hermon School: Jennifer Trotter, Reading First Paraprofessional, Resignation effective July 3, 2008.
Wesley Ray Resource Center: Henry Williams, Bus Operator, Resignation effective September 17, 2008.
SICK LEAVE/EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Angie Jr. High School: Pauline Cowart, Regular Teacher, Sick Leave/Extended Sick Leave effective the 2008/2009 school year.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Angie Jr. High School: Leona Bickham, ISS Paraprofessional TO Title I Tutor effective the 2008/2009 school year.
Franklinton Elementary School: Shannon Fowler, Regular Teacher TO Librarian effective the 2008/2009 school year (Replacing Helen Ruffino).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Sylvia Graves, Special Education Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the Fall Semester of the 2008/2009 school year only.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Sherry Kennedy, Regular Teacher TO Librarian effective the 2008/2009 school year.
Mt. Hermon School: Shanda Brumfield, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Reading First Paraprofessional effective the 2008/2009 school year.
TRANSFER
Judy Bickham, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Jr. High School TO Title I Paraprofessional, Varnado Elementary School effective the 2008/2009 school year.
Karin Gremillion, Guidance Counselor, Wesley Ray/Varnado Elementary Schools TO Guidance Counselor, Angie Jr. High School effective the 2008/2009 school year.
Mecy Kelly, Title I Tutor, Varnado Elementary School TO ISS Paraprofessional, Angie Jr. High School effective the 2008/2009 school year.
Olene Mathers, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton High School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Thomas Elementary School effective the 2008/2009 school year.
Nazea Rogers, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Elementary School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Varnado Elementary School effective the 2008/2009 school year.
Brenda Severio, Special Education Teacher, Angie Jr. High School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School effective the 2008/2009 school year (Certified) (Replacing Jonathan Morgan).
Angela Thomas, Guidance Counselor, Franklinton Primary School TO Guidance Counselor, Franklinton High School effective July 21, 2008.
Kezelle Warren, Special Education Paraprofessional, Thomas Elementary School TO ISS Paraprofessional, Pine School effective the 2008/2009 school year.
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
Franklinton High School: Denise Bickham, School Lunch Worker, Leave Without Pay effective the Fall Semester of the 2008/2009 school year only.
Thomas Elementary School: Jennifer McKenzie, Reading First Paraprofessional, Leave Without Pay effective the Fall Semester of the 2008/2009 school year only.
EMPLOY
Angie Jr. High School: Carla Newsom, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Replacing B. R. Johnson)(Certified).
Angie Jr. High School: John Warren, II, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (Replacing Charlene Williams) (TAT).
Franklinton Primary School: Jessamy Core, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Certified) (Replacing Regina Burris).
Franklinton Primary School: Leslie Hodges, LA4 Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Replacing Alma Manton) (Certified).
Franklinton Elementary School: Carmine Buras, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Certified) (Replacing Joan Kaigler).
Franklinton Elementary School: Stephanie Cavanagh, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Replacing Chinero Fowler) (Certified).
Franklinton Elementary School: Deborra Clinard, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL) (Replacing Shannon Fowler).
Franklinton Elementary School: Chantee Horning, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Certified) (Replacing Glenda Cross).
Franklinton Elementary School: Tana Kimble, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year.
Franklinton Elementary School: Jaymi Marchese, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL) (Fill in for Carolyn Jones).
Franklinton Elementary School: Janice McDaniel, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (TAT).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Emily Adams, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (TAT).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Brannon Breland, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (Fill in for Thelma Hart).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Freida Matchsnig, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Certified) (Replacing Penny Magee).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Jonathan Morgan, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL) (Replacing Sherry Kennedy).
Franklinton High School: Brian Brown, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (TAT) (Replacing Grant Gerald).
Franklinton High School: Lilyan Burns, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (Replacing Derek Little) (OS).
Franklinton High School: Denise Gill, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (TAT).
Franklinton High School: Pacian Miller, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Certified).
Franklinton High School: Nathan Murray, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (TAT).
Franklinton High School: Paige Robertson, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (OFAT) (Replacing Jennifer Speigner).
Franklinton High School: John Sullivan, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL) (Replacing Emily Little).
Franklinton High School: Christina Watts, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (TAT).
Franklinton High School: Tommy Wood, Pre-GED Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Certified) (Replacing Tommy Hicks).
Mt. Hermon School: Fred Brumfield, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (Replacing Paul Warren) (TAT).
Mt. Hermon School: Kyle Goetting, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL) (Replacing Anthony Triola).
Varnado Elementary/Wesley Ray Elementary School: Jessica Easterling, Guidance Counselor, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Certified).
Varnado High School: Mark Ross, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL).
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to employ Carolyn McElveen, Librarian/Faculty Coordinator, Enon Elementary School effective the 2008/2009 school year (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board employ Carolyn McElveen, Librarian/Faculty Coordinator, Enon Elementary School effective the 2008/2009 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Superintendent’s Report
ADD TO THE AGENDA: It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown, Discuss and take appropriate action regarding amending the Washington Parish School System’s fixed asset inventory policy to correspond with the state and federal threshold amounts for the classification of property items. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board amend the Washington Parish School System’s fixed asset inventory policy to correspond with the state and federal threshold amounts for the classification of property items. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Fairburn reminded the Board about the Retreat on July 25th and 26th.
Agenda Item #18 - Other business from board members
None.
Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to enter into executive session under La. R.S. 42:6.1A(7), for the purpose of a parent/student appeal (Darrell Fairburn).
At the request of the parent, this executive session will be rescheduled for the August 7, 2008 meeting. The parent will be notified that this meeting will go forward at that time.
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board reschedule the executive session to the August 7, 2008 regular board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
Deleted
Agenda Item #21 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.