The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date at Varnado Elementary School, 64139 Jones Creek Road, Angie, LA with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Mary Adams, Dewitt Perry, Freddie Jefferson, and Matthew Tate. Absent: Alan McCain and Karl Bickham.
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
Varnado High School Principal Emma Ross made a presentation to the Board concerning the Learn and Serve Grant. This grant for $5000 was given to the Home Economic Department which made 280 Laps of Love Blankets. These blankets were presented to each Board member and Superintendent by some of the students.
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the March 12, 2009, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the minutes of the March 12, 2009, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to approve revisions to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2009/2010 school year (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the revisions to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2009/2010 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received to replace a walkway awning at Angie Jr. High School (Billy Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of Billy Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the low quote from Williams & Sons, Angie, LA in the amount of $2,904.00 to replace a walkway awning at Angie Jr. High School. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Joey Mizell, Bogalusa, LA - $3,305.00 and Lance Ball, Angie, LA - $3354.00.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received for replacing air conditioning units at Wesley Ray Elementary School (Billy Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of Billy Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the low quote from Watson Refrigeration, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $5,700.00 to replace air conditioning units at Wesley Ray Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Welsh Refrigeration, Franklinton, LA - $6,700.00 and Stuart A/C & Electric, Inc., Angie, LA - $6,985.00.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on roof repairs at Central Office (Billy Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of Billy Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the low quote from David Burris Construction, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $5,500.00 for roof repairs at Central Office. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Brandon Fussell Construction, LLC, Franklinton, LA - $5,785.00 and Newman Brother’s Construction, Franklinton, LA - $6,800.00.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Title I Budget Revision (T. J. Butler).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the Title I Budget Revision as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Title II Budget Revision (T. J. Butler).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the Title II Budget Revision as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in School District No. 2 and Angie School District to authorize the levy of special taxes. (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in School District No. 2 and Angie School District to authorize the levy of special taxes. The election will be held on October 17, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to approve an allocation to schools for the 2009/2010 school year (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve an allocation to schools for the 2009/2010 school year as follows:
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SUGGESTED ALLOCATION TO SCHOOLS |
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For 2009-2010 FY Operating Budgets (1) |
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For May 23, 2009 Board Meeting |
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Source |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '04-'05 Fiscal Year= |
467,166.67 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '05-'06 Fiscal Year= |
600,000.00 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '06-'07 Fiscal Year= |
600,000.00 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '07-'08 Fiscal Year= |
600,000.00 |
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$2,267,166.67 |
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Less funds for this allocation |
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-358,180.00 |
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Remaining funds for future allocations |
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$1,908,986.67 |
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108,986.67 |
Earned 04-05 |
(After Budget Allocation) |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 05-06 |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 06-07 |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 07-08 |
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$1,908,986.67 |
Remaining Funds for Future Allocations |
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$65.00 |
$75.00 |
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Schools |
PreK |
Elem. |
High School |
Per Pupil for Elementary and PreK |
Per Pupil for High School |
Total Per Pupil |
Adjustment |
Net Allocation |
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AJHS |
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166 |
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10,790.00 |
0.00 |
10,790.00 |
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10,790.00 |
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EES |
39 |
307 |
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22,490.00 |
0.00 |
22,490.00 |
0.00 |
22,490.00 |
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FPS |
119 |
466 |
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38,025.00 |
0.00 |
38,025.00 |
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38,025.00 |
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FES |
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520 |
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33,800.00 |
0.00 |
33,800.00 |
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33,800.00 |
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FJHS |
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631 |
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41,015.00 |
0.00 |
41,015.00 |
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41,015.00 |
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FHS |
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775 |
0.00 |
58,125.00 |
58,125.00 |
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58,125.00 |
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MHS |
35 |
353 |
105 |
25,220.00 |
7,875.00 |
33,095.00 |
2,000.00 |
31,095.00 |
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PHS |
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283 |
314 |
18,395.00 |
23,550.00 |
41,945.00 |
5,000.00 |
36,945.00 |
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TJHS |
52 |
536 |
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38,220.00 |
0.00 |
38,220.00 |
5,521.55 |
32,698.45 |
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VES |
18 |
196 |
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13,910.00 |
0.00 |
13,910.00 |
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13,910.00 |
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VHS |
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187 |
0.00 |
14,025.00 |
14,025.00 |
1,000.00 |
13,025.00 |
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WRES |
26 |
170 |
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12,740.00 |
0.00 |
12,740.00 |
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12,740.00 |
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289 |
3628 |
1381 |
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Totals |
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$254,605.00 |
$103,575.00 |
$358,180.00 |
$13,521.55 |
$344,658.45 |
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Remaining Debt owed to G.F. by Schools after this Suggested Allocation: |
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Mt.Her |
TES |
Pine |
FHS |
VHS |
Total |
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7,000 |
71,780.10 |
148,767 |
92,000 |
84,327.20 |
176,327.20 |
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Pine-originally 80,000 against future allocations, 81,767 against sale of property, 7,000 softball |
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-remaining, 60,000 against future allocations, 81,767 against sale of property, 7,000 softball |
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FHS-originally and remaining, 87,000 against sale of property, 5,000 band |
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TES- originally 88,344.75, to be paid back over 8 years from allocation |
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-this marks 3rd payment of 16. |
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VHS-66,935 owed for stadium, 17,392 owed for security system. |
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-paying off oldest loan 1st, stadium |
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Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution regarding the funding of the LSU Ag Center (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt a resolution regarding the funding of the LSU Ag Center as follows:
Washington Parish School Board
Resolution 09-432
A resolution to fund the LSU AgCenter at the July 1, 2008 Level
To urge and request that the Governor and the Louisiana Board of Regents fully fund the LSU AgCenter (LSUAC) at the 2008-2009 level of state appropriations due to the critical economic development and educational services they provide in all 64 Louisiana parishes.
WHEREAS, agricultural research developed through the Experiment Stations and delivery of research through the Cooperative Extension Service is vital and necessary to provide the technology to help farmers and ranchers provide a high quality, safe and affordable food supply for Louisiana people; and,
WHEREAS, agricultural research and cooperative extension outreach is vital and necessary to provide the technology to support agricultural production and development related jobs in Louisiana, and industry worth over $30 Billion to the Louisiana economy; and
WHEREAS, the AgCenter 20 off campus research stations provide core research support for Louisiana farmers and ranchers; and,
WHEREAS, the AgCenter’s Cooperative Extension Service is a parish partner providing research-based offices that are provided by local government; and,
WHEREAS, over 130 local police juries, consolidated governments, school boards, district attorney’s and sheriffs in Louisiana are currently participating in and supporting cooperative agreements with the LSU AgCenter supporting Parish level programs; and,
WHEREAS, the LSU AgCenter implements a very effective 4-H youth development program impacting over 225,000 children in all 64 parishes. This program is vital to the education and life skill development of Louisiana youth; and,
WHEREAS, the AgCenter’s family and consumer Science programs provide critical information to families on nutrition, healthy lifestyles, financial management, and childhood development; and
WHEREAS, through this partnership, research-based information is developed and transferred through an effective system in every parish using grass roots advisory councils that identify local needs, based on citizen involvement,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Washington Parish School Board recommends full funding for the LSU AgCenter (LSUAC) at the July 1, 2008 funding level of state appropriations and encourages the Governor and the Louisiana Board of Regents to support and take action to meet the request outlined in this resolution.
Having been submitted to a vote, the vote resulted as follows:
YEAS: 7
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2
The resolution was declared adopted on the 23rd day of April, 2009.
CERTIFICATION
I, Darrell Fairburn, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at the regular meeting of the Washington Parish School Board held on Thursday, April 23, 2009 a quorum being present and voting.
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary
Washington Parish School Board
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Ginger Champagne, Principal, Varnado Elementary School (Darrell Fairburn).
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Darrell Fairburn, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board renew the contract of Ginger Champagne, Principal, Varnado Elementary School for the contract period April 27, 2009 through April 26, 2011. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBRJ – Substitutes (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBRJ – Substitutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on surplus equipment for the School Lunch Program (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the bid in the amount of $365.00 for surplus equipment for the School Lunch Program. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - 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
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Angie Jr. High School: Randy Branch, Principal, Sick Leave/Annual Leave effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 TO Sick Leave/Annual Leave effective July 1, 2008 through May 26, 2009.
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Angie Jr. High School: Randy Branch, Principal, Retirement Resignation effective July 1, 2009.
Angie Jr. High School: Pauline Cowart, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 31, 2009.
Pine School: Danny Seals, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 22, 2009.
Varnado High School: Sylvia Edmonds, Home Economic Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 22, 2009.
Varnado High School: Patricia Seal, Business Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 22, 2009.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton High School: Beverly Young, Principal, Resignation effective June 19, 2009.
SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Franklinton Resource Center: Ann Cowart, Pupil Appraisal Coordinator, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the 2009/2010 school year only.
Varnado Elementary School: Wendy Freeman, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the 2009/2010 school year only.
Varnado Elementary School: Christina McMillan, Class Size Reduction Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the 2009/2010 school year only.
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY
Franklinton District: Joanie Varnado, Bus Attendant, Leave Without Pay effective March 30, 2009 through May 21, 2009.
SICK LEAVE/EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Franklinton Elementary School: Stephanie Simmons, Regular Teacher, Sick Leave/Extended Sick Leave effective March 12, 2009 through May 22, 2009.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Debra Byrd, Regular Teacher, Sick Leave/Extended Sick Leave effective March 17, 2009 through May 22, 2009.
TRANSFER
Ester Matthews, Bus Operator, Angie/Wesley Ray District TO Bus Operator, Varnado District effective the 2009/2010 school year (Replacing Delores Myers).
EMPLOY
Wesley Ray District: Carolyn Kelly, Bus Attendant, Employ effective April 24, 2009.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton District: Extend the route of Loretta Stafford 9 miles one way to pick up Richard Creel. Effective date: March 17, 2009.
Mt. Hermon District: Extend the route of Leontine Wascom 0.5 miles one way to pick up Kirstie & Summer Manzella. Effective date: November 5, 2008.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #18 - Superintendent’s Report
Ginger Champagne thanked the Board for the extension of her contract.
Superintendent Fairburn thanked Ms. Ginger Champagne and the Varnado Elementary School staff for their hospitality at tonight’s meeting.
Agenda Item #19 - Other business from board members
Dan Slocum congratulated the Mt. Hermon girls’ softball team for advancing to the first round of playoffs.
All Board members thanked Ms. Champagne and staff for their hospitality.
All Board members thanked Ms. Emma Ross, Ms. Rhonda Gunnell, Ms. Sally Thomas and the students of Varnado High School for their Laps of Love blankets.
Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Freddie Jefferson, President
Darrell Fairburn, Secretary