The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, Linda Thomas, Mary Adams, Freddie Jefferson, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain, Karl Bickham 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. Jimmy Kuhn, candidate for Judge, was also recognized.
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 July 14, 2008, special board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the minutes of the July 14, 2008, special board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the July 17, 2008, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt the minutes of the July 17, 2008, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to employ Penny Moses, Supervisor of Adult Education (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board employ Penny Moses, Supervisor of Adult Education, for a contract period of two years beginning on August 11, 2008 and ending August 10, 2010. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt a new Washington Parish Organizational Chart (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt a new Washington Parish Organizational Chart. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a salary step schedule and chart for Administrative staff (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve a salary step schedule and chart for Administrative staff. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to advertise to sale surplus equipment for the School Lunch Program (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board authorize advertisement to sale surplus equipment for the School Lunch Program as follows:
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
The Washington Parish School Lunch Program will receive sealed bids until 2:00 P.M. August 20, 2008, at the School Board Annex Building, 800 Main Street, Franklinton, LA for the sale of the following equipment:
ITEM # ENON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1 One (1) Warmer
2 One (1) Milk Cooler
VARNADO HIGH SCHOOL
3 One (1) 20 qt. Mixer
4 One (1) Steamer
ANGIE JR. HIGH SCHOOL
5 One (1) Slicer
6 One (1) Plate Rack
7 One (1) Plate Rack
WESLEY RAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
8 One (1) Slicer
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received for blinds at the Special Education/Adult Education Building (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the low quote from Decorating Showroom, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $2,339.09 for the purchase of blinds at the Special Education/Adult Education Buildings. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Kennedy’s Decorating Center, Inc., Franklinton, LA - $3,175.70 and Ventilite, Bogalusa, LA - $5,420.00.
Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received for carpet at the Special Education/Adult Education Building (William Brignac).
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 Decorating Showroom, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $5,231.00 for 4 rooms of carpet at the Special Education/Adult Education Buildings. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Carpet Wholesalers, Franklinton, LA - $5,485.00 and Kennedy’s Decorating Center, Inc., Franklinton, LA - $7,858.98.
Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on a security system at Franklinton Primary/Special Education/Adult Education Buildings (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the low quote from LaTech, Baton Rouge, LA in the amount of $21,982.00 for a security system at Franklinton Primary/Special Education/Adult Education Buildings. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Safe and Sound Alarms, Inc., Mandeville, LA - $27,400.00.
Agenda Item #13 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received for remodeling of bathrooms at the Special Education/Adult Education Building (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the low quote from Brandon Fussell Construction, LLC, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $28,750.00 for remodeling bathrooms at the Special Education/Adult Education Buildings. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Burris Construction, Franklinton, LA - $30,000.00 and Larry Archote Contractors, Franklinton, LA - $43,650.00.
Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding canceling the August 18, 2008 Committee Meeting and the August 21, 2008 Board Meeting (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board cancel the August 18, 2008 Committee Meeting and the August 21, 2008 Board Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding mediation with Brunt Construction (Darrell Fairburn).
No action necessary.
Agenda Item #16 - 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 Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION
Enon Elementary School: Christina Stoker, LA4 Paraprofessional, Resignation effective July 29, 2008.
Franklinton Elementary School: Christian Henn, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 31, 2008.
Franklinton Elementary School: Darlene Jordan, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 31, 2008.
Franklinton High School: Brenda Severio, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 31, 2008.
Mt. Hermon School: Fred Brumfield, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 30, 2008.
Thomas Elementary School: Olene Mathers, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective July 31, 2008.
TERMINATION
Franklinton Primary School: Dominic Wilson, School Food Service Worker, Termination of Employment effective August 4, 2008.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Enon Elementary School: Patricia Gail Rutherford, Reading First Paraprofessional TO LA4 Paraprofessional effective the 2008/2009 school year.
TRANSFER
Mecy Kelly, ISS Paraprofessional, Angie Jr. High School TO Special Education Bus Operator, Wesley Ray Resource Center effective September 18, 2008 (Replacing Harry Williams).
EMPLOY
Angie Jr. High School: Elizabeth Adkins, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective August 11, 2008.
Enon Elementary School: Renee Turnage, Custodian, Employ effective August 8, 2008.
Franklinton Primary School: Kevin Knight, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective August 8, 2008.
Franklinton Primary School: Anna Schellinger, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective August 8, 2008.
Franklinton Elementary School: Rebecca Jarrell, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Replacing Darlene Jordan) (Certified).
Mt. Hermon School: Lee Bond, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Replacing Fred Brumfield).
Mt. Hermon School: Debra Burris, ISS Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 8, 2008.
Thomas Elementary School: Katina Ginn, Reading 1st Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 8, 2008.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Fairburn stated that the start of school went very smoothly with the exception of excessive cars on campus at Franklinton High School and Pine School. This problem is correcting itself daily.
Attendance is up 31 students from last year.
The telephone system at Central Office should be shipped very soon and the problem corrected.
Agenda Item #18 - Other business from board members
The Board congratulated Penny Moses on her new position as Adult Education Supervisor.
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).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board enter into executive session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(7), for purpose of a parent/student appeal. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board return to regular session and it is the Board’s decision to uphold the decision of the Superintendent and leave the child in 1st grade for the 2008/2009 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #21 - Consider a motion to adjourn
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.