Franklinton, Louisiana

February 12, 2009

6:30 P.M.

 

The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session at Franklinton High School, 1 Demon Circle, Franklinton, LA on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, John Breland, Mary Adams, Dewitt Perry, Freddie Jefferson, Alan McCain, Karl Bickham and Matthew Tate.  Absent:  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 Franklinton High School student council member, Jasmine Wilson.

 

Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance

 

The pledge of allegiance was led by Franklinton High School student, Jasmine Tate.  Franklinton High School Band played the FHS fight song and the FHS Cheerleaders performed.  Shaquille Dillon, FHS Student Council President welcomed everyone to Franklinton High School.  Evan Tageant, Student Council Vice-President, introduced the Board and others present.

 

Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the January 15, 2009, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).

 

       It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 15, 2009, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #5 - Recognition of Ms. Toni Tageant’s Star Cadet Class from Franklinton High School (Darrell Fairburn).

 

            Superintendent Fairburn introduced Ms. Toni Tageant, Star Cadet Class Teacher from Franklinton High School.  Ms. Tageant then explained the program, (STAR) Students Teaching And Reaching.  Some of the requirements of the STAR curriculum include the completion of 20 hours of field experience (including observing and teaching a lesson), completion of a Teacher Cadet Portfolio, attendance at a local school board meeting (which was met tonight), completion of a Service Learning Project and completion of several required lesson plans.  Students who complete the Star program will be eligible to receive three college credit hours for the Introduction to Education class.

 

            The students, which consist of both juniors and seniors at Franklinton High School, are as follows:

 

            Leah Galloway, Miran Wood, Saty Patel, Shelby Brumfield, Asia Magee, Jonathan Bickham, Tyra Tate, Jaspen Robinson and Jacoby Graves.

 

            The Board congratulated these students and encouraged them to continue focusing on the education field.

 

Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to enter in to a preventive maintenance agreement with Morgan Mechanical for a period of 1 year beginning February 1, 2009 (Darrell Fairburn).

 

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board approve a preventive maintenance agreement with Morgan Mechanical for a period of 1 year beginning February 1, 2009 in the amount of $71,501.87.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on a rooftop A/C and Heating unit for the Wesley Ray Elementary School Office Complex (Billy Brignac).

 

Upon the recommendation of Billy Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the low quote from Watson Refrigeration, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $5,966.00 for the purchase of a rooftop A/C and Heating unit for Wesley Ray Elementary School Office Complex.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quotes submitted:  Welsh Refrigeration, Franklinton, LA - $6,700.00 and Morgan’s Mechanical Service, Amite, LA - $7,898.00.

 

Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement to sell a 1997 GMC ½ ton Pickup Truck and 1995 GMC ½ ton Pickup Truck (Billy Brignac).

 

Upon the recommendation of Billy Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize advertisement to sell a 1997 GMC ½ ton Pickup Truck (Min. bid $2,500.00) and a 1995 GMC ½ ton Pickup Truck (Min. bid $2,000.00).  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: BBBC – Board Member Continuing Education; BH – School Board Ethics; DE – Debt Limitation; DIC – Inventories; EBC – Buildings and Grounds Security; EFA – Technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP); IDDF – Education of Students with Exceptionalities; JBA – Compulsory School Attendance Ages; JBCD – Student Transfer; JCDB – Student Dress Code; and JGCB – Immunizations (Richard Kennedy).

 

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: BBBC – Board Member Continuing Education; BH – School Board Ethics; DE – Debt Limitation; DIC – Inventories; EBC – Buildings and Grounds Security; EFA – Technology Acceptable Use Policy (AUP); IDDF – Education of Students with Exceptionalities; JBA – Compulsory School Attendance Ages; JBCD – Student Transfer; JCDB – Student Dress Code; and JGCB – Immunizations.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: EDC – Student Transportation Safety Program and FDC – Naming of Facilities (Richard Kennedy).

 

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: EDC – Student Transportation Safety Program and FDC – Naming of Facilities.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to delete Washington Parish Policy File: IDDFA – Technology Assistive Devices for Disabled Students (Richard Kennedy).

 

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board delete Washington Parish Policy File: IDDFA – Technology Assistive Devices for Disabled Students.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #12 - 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

 

            Mt. Hermon School:  Don McDaniel, Assistant Principal, Resignation effective January 30, 2009.

 

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

 

            Enon Elementary School:  Melina Guy, School Lunch Worker TO Acting School Lunch Manager effective February 13, 2009 and the remainder of the 2008/2009 school year only.

 

SICK LEAVE

 

            Pine School:  Danny Seals, Regular Teacher, Sick Leave effective February 16, 2009 through May 22, 2009.

           

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Dorothy Young, Principal, Sick Leave effective February 2, 2009 through May 22, 2009.

 

EMPLOY

 

            Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Janice Pigott, Librarian, Employ effective February 13, 2009.

 

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

 

Franklinton District:                                                        Extend the route of Vincent Chauvin .9 miles one way to pick up Emilee Williams.  Effective date:  January 21, 2009.

 

                                                                                    Extend the route of Natalie Hatteberg 6.5 miles one way to pick up Edward Taylor.  Effective date:  January 22, 2009.

 

Mt. Hermon District:                                                       Extend the route of Naomi Tarver 1 mile one way to pick up Charlie and Jessie Michel.  Effective date:  January 20, 2009.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to appoint Belinda Jackson, Interim Principal, Wesley Ray Elementary School effective February 2, 2009 through May 22, 2009. (Darrell Fairburn).

 

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board appoint Belinda Jackson, Interim Principal, Wesley Ray Elementary School effective February 2, 2009 through May 22, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to authorize withdrawal privileges for Belinda Jackson, on all Wesley Ray Elementary School bank accounts effective February 13, 2009 and terminate withdrawal privileges for Dorothy Young on all Wesley Ray Elementary School bank accounts effective February 13, 2009 (Darrell Fairburn).

 

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Belinda Jackson, on all Wesley Ray Elementary School bank accounts effective February 13, 2009 and terminate withdrawal privileges for Dorothy Young on all Wesley Ray Elementary School bank accounts effective February 13, 2009.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #15 - Superintendent’s Report

 

Superintendent Fairburn congratulated Belinda Jackson on her appointment as Principal at Wesley Ray Elementary School.

 

Varnado High School’s SACS review will be on March 3rd & 4th.

 

ADD TO THE AGENDA:  It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board consider a motion to call a special board meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 6:30 p.m in the Media Center to discuss economic stimulus package and Career & Technical Education.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

      It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board call a special board meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 6:30 p.m in the Media Center to discuss economic stimulus package and Career & Technical Education.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ADD TO THE AGENDA:  It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board discuss and take appropriate action regarding a loan to Pine Softball in the amount of $7000.00 to complete the softball field. The loan is to be repaid in 5 years.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approves a loan to Pine Softball in the amount of $7000.00 to complete the softball field and that it is repaid over a 5 year period.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

ADD TO THE AGENDA:  It was moved by Mary Adams, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board discuss and take appropriate action regarding purchasing an air conditioning unit for the Varnado High School gym.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by Mary Adams, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board approve the purchase and installation of an air condition unit for the Varnado High School gym from Morgan Mechanical, Amite, LA in the amount of $98,755.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Superintendent Fairburn thanked Ms. Young and her staff for their hospitality at tonight’s meeting.

 

John Breland was appointed to the Education Committee.

 

Agenda Item #16 - Other business from board members

 

The Board thanked Ms. Beverly Young and the FHS staff and students for their hospitality.

 

Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

 

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

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Freddie Jefferson, President

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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary