The Washington Parish School Board met in special session 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 Alan McCain.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Economic Stimulus Package (Darrell Fairburn).
Superintendent Fairburn gave an overview of the Economic Stimulus Package. He stated that guidelines for the package would be in later in the month.
Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Career and Technical Education (Darrell Fairburn).
Sandy Morgan, Trisha Smith and Mary Mobley gave a power point presentation on Career and Technical Education. The presentation covered adolescent literacy, rigor, relevance and relationships in our 6-12 schools. The importance of dual enrollment with technical colleges and universities was also discussed.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Freddie Jefferson, President
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary