The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Freddie Jefferson, Karl Bickham, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain and Matthew Tate. Absent: Mary Adams.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by President Freddie Jefferson.
Agenda Item #2 - Invocation
The invocation was given by Bruce Brown.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 - Recognize Captain Lyle Schmitz (Darrell Fairburn).
Ms. Lisa Tanner, Principal, FHS recognized Captain Schmitz. He served as the JROTC Instructor at FHS for 12 years. He was in the Marine Corps for 26 years. FHS was ranked in the top 20% Marine Schools in the Nation under his leadership.
The Board congratulated Captain Schmitz on a job well done.
Agenda Item #5 - Report on Adult Education - Penny Moses (Darrell Fairburn).
Penny Moses, Adult Education Supervisor, gave a presentation on the Adult Education Program.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the June 11, 2009, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt the minutes of the June 11, 2009, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfer requests for the 2009/2010 school year (Frances Varnado).
Upon the recommendation of Frances Varnado, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, it was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the student transfer requests for the 2009/2010 school year as follows:
|
Student Name |
Home District |
Requested District |
Grade |
Type |
Approved Date |
|
Fountain, McKenzie |
Franklinton Primary School |
Mt. Hermon School |
PK |
Hardship |
7/8/2009 |
|
Creel, Colby |
Franklinton Primary School |
Enon Elementary School |
2nd |
Hardship |
7/13/2009 |
|
Harriel, Briana |
Thomas Elementary School |
Franklinton Primary School |
PK |
Hardship |
7/8/2009 |
|
Crain, Megan |
Varnado Elementary School |
Thomas Elementary School |
5 |
Hardship |
7/8/2009 |
|
Crain, Morgan |
Varnado Elementary School |
Thomas Elementary School |
5 |
Hardship |
7/8/2009 |
|
Singley, Carlos |
Varnado High School |
Pine High School |
10th |
Athletic |
7/9/2009 |
|
Mark, Myia |
Wesley Ray Elementary School |
Varnado Elementary School |
K |
Hardship |
7/8/2009 |
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Student Accident Blanket Insurance coverage for the 2009/2010 school year (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Finance Director, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve Monumental Life with an annual premium of $27,400.00 for student accident blanket insurance for the 2009/2010 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to execute the documents and agreements regarding a Community Development Block Grant (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Finance Director, this item was deleted until further notice.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement on August 19, 2009 that a Public Hearing on the Washington Parish School Board Budgets will be held September 14, 2009 at 5:30 P.M. (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize advertisement on August 19, 2009 that a Public Hearing on the Washington Parish School Board Budgets will be held September 14, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING. . . . . . . . To Era Leader morning of Friday, August 14, 2009
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED. . .. . . . . . . . . . . Wednesday, August 19, 2009
COMMITTEE MEETING TO PRESENT BUDGET......Thursday, September 10, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.
PUBLIC HEARING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Monday, September 14, 2009 at 5:30 P.M.
BOARD MEETING (With planned Budget Adoption). . . . . . . . . Monday, September 14, 2009, at 6:00 P.M.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to call a special board meeting on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. for budget adoption (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board call a special board meeting on Monday, September 14, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. for budget adoption. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Adopt the millage rates for the tax year 2009 (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt the millage rates for the tax year 2009 as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Washington Parish School Board adopt the following millage rate(s) for the tax year 2009:
District Wide Tax for General Fund:
General M & O Tax 5.12 Mills
General M & O Tax 4.83 Mills
School District Taxes
Special Taxes
Angie District Maintenance Tax 5.19
Bond and Interest Taxes
Mt. Hermon District 21.0 Mills
Varnado District 17.5 Mills
Tax District #4 35.0 Mills
YEAS: 8
NAYS: 0
Abstentions: 0
Absent: 1
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on restroom repairs at Mt. Hermon School (Billy Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of Billy Brignac, it was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board accept the low quote from Brandon Fussell Construction, LLC, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $25,850.00 for restroom repairs at Mt. Hermon School. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: David Burris, Franklinton, LA - $27,177.00 and Newman Brothers Construction, LLC, Franklinton, LA - $36,360.00.
Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on new air conditioners at Mt. Hermon School (Billy Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of Billy Brignac, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board accept the low quote from S & M A/C and Heating, LLC, Franklinton, LA in the amount of 15, 875.00 for Trane units. Motion carried unanimously. Other quote submitted: Smiths A/C & Heating, LLC, Franklinton, LA - $23,000.00.
Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2009/2010 school year (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2009/2010 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board renew the contract of Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent for the period of August 9, 2009 - August 8, 2012. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Marsha Newman, Supervisor of Food Service (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board renew the contract of Marsha Newman, Supervisor of Food Service for the period of August 15, 2009 - August 14, 2011. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Geary McKenzie, Principal, Pine School (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board renew the contract of Geary McKenzie, Principal, Pine School for the contract period of July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2011. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to modify the teacher salary schedule (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board modify the teacher salary schedule as follows:
|
Years of Experience |
Two Years College |
Three Years College |
Bachelor's Degree |
Master's Degree |
Master's Plus 30 |
Specialist in Education |
PH. D. or Ed. D. Degree |
|
0 |
20,000 |
22,000 |
38,280 |
38,683 |
38,683 |
39,289 |
40,095 |
|
1 |
|
|
38,569 |
38,971 |
38,971 |
39,576 |
40,381 |
|
2 |
|
|
38,857 |
39,261 |
39,261 |
39,867 |
40,672 |
|
3 |
|
|
39,204 |
39,606 |
39,606 |
40,210 |
41,220 |
|
4 |
|
|
39,606 |
40,009 |
40,009 |
40,615 |
41,858 |
|
5 |
|
|
40,009 |
40,615 |
40,713 |
41,327 |
42,491 |
|
6 |
|
|
40,413 |
41,220 |
41,431 |
42,066 |
43,125 |
|
7 |
|
|
40,817 |
41,858 |
42,174 |
42,807 |
43,759 |
|
8 |
|
|
41,220 |
42,491 |
42,914 |
43,546 |
44,393 |
|
9 |
|
|
41,858 |
43,125 |
43,652 |
44,288 |
45,027 |
|
10 |
|
|
42,605 |
43,873 |
44,507 |
45,141 |
45,778 |
|
11 |
|
|
43,268 |
44,535 |
45,277 |
45,909 |
46,441 |
|
12 |
|
|
43,951 |
45,255 |
46,047 |
46,676 |
47,070 |
|
13 |
|
|
44,652 |
45,997 |
46,813 |
47,459 |
47,865 |
|
14 |
|
|
44,681 |
46,026 |
46,841 |
47,487 |
47,893 |
|
15 |
|
|
44,709 |
46,054 |
46,870 |
47,516 |
47,922 |
|
16 |
|
|
45,404 |
46,817 |
47,657 |
48,324 |
48,742 |
|
17 |
|
|
45,404 |
46,846 |
47,685 |
48,352 |
48,770 |
|
18 |
|
|
45,404 |
46,846 |
47,714 |
48,381 |
48,799 |
|
19 |
|
|
46,118 |
47,602 |
48,523 |
49,211 |
49,697 |
|
20 |
|
|
46,118 |
47,602 |
48,523 |
49,268 |
49,917 |
|
21 |
|
|
46,118 |
47,602 |
48,523 |
49,268 |
49,917 |
|
22 |
|
|
46,853 |
48,380 |
49,328 |
50,092 |
50,756 |
|
23 |
|
|
46,853 |
48,380 |
49,328 |
50,092 |
50,756 |
|
24 |
|
|
46,853 |
48,380 |
49,328 |
50,092 |
50,756 |
|
25 |
|
|
47,613 |
49,183 |
50,156 |
50,943 |
51,620 |
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for a Special Education Literacy Coach and a 6th - 12th Grade Literacy Coach (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board authorize advertisement for a Special Education Literacy Coach and a 6th - 12th Grade Literacy Coach. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #21 - 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 Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Franklinton Primary School: Frances Wills, Cafeteria Manager, Retirement Resignation effective July 28, 2009.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Freddie Barnes, Custodian, Retirement Resignation effective September 30, 2009.
Thomas Elementary School: Pamela Ellis, LA4 Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective July 14, 2009.
SICK LEAVE/ RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Willie D. Harry, Class Size Reduction Teacher, Sick Leave effective August 3, 2009 - January 25, 2010 and Retirement Resignation effective January 25, 2010.
RESIGNATION
Mt. Hermon School: Kyle Goetting, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective August 1, 2009.
Mt. Hermon School: Seleria Jones, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective August 5, 2009.
SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Pine School: Rebecca Lee, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the 2009/2010 school year.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Central Office: Doix Alford, Maintenance, Retirement effective July 8, 2009 TO Retirement effective July 13, 2009.
Central Office: Janet Picou, REAP Math Coach TO EEF Math Coach effective July 1, 2009.
Franklinton Primary School: Kevin Knight, Food Service Worker TO Acting Cafeteria Manager effective the 2009/2010 school year.
Franklinton Elementary School: Dwanna Thomas, Title I Paraprofessional TO Title I Technology Assistant effective the 2009/2010 school year.
Mt. Hermon School: Shanda Brumfield, Reading First Paraprofessional TO Special Education Paraprofessional effective the 2009/2010 school year.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Yvette Breaux, Special Education Teacher TO Regular Education Teacher effective the 2009/2010 school year.
TRANSFER
Elizabeth Adkins, Special Education Teacher, Varnado High School TO Special Education Teacher, Angie Jr. High/Varnado Elementary School effective the 2009/2010 school year.
Cashanda Foster, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Primary School TO Regular Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School effective the 2009/2010 school year.
Brenda Gulsby, Accounts Payable Clerk/Secretary, Central Office TO School Secretary, Franklinton Elementary School effective August 1, 2009.
Heather Williams, Regular Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School effective the 2009/2010 school year.
EMPLOY
Angie Jr. High School: Pamela Benison, Adolescent Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (Paid out of EIS Stimulus) (Pending continuation of grant funding).
Enon Elementary School: Paula Miley, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Enon Elementary School: Erica Polk, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Enon Elementary School: Stephanie Smith, Reading First Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Reading First Grant Funding).
Enon Elementary School: Jolene Spears, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Franklinton Primary School: Lisa Ackerman, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Franklinton Primary School: Jaynell Burton, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Franklinton Primary School: Nancy Cox, Reading First Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Reading First Grant Funding).
Franklinton Primary School: Kay Haynes, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Franklinton Primary School: Sarah Kuhn, Behavior Interventionist, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Paid out of EIS Stimulus) (Pending continuation of grant funding).
Franklinton Primary School: Sherri Reeves, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Franklinton Primary School: Rose Sanford, Reading First Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Reading First Grant Funding).
Franklinton Primary School: Jackie Thomas, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Franklinton Primary School: Myron Tullos, Custodian, Employ effective July 17, 2009.
Franklinton Primary School: Marsha Williams, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Certified).
Franklinton Elementary School: Renee Agnew, Adolescent Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (Paid out of Regular EIS) (Pending continuation of grant funding).
Franklinton Elementary School: Ella Rose Bickham, Reading First Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Reading First Grant Funding).
Franklinton Elementary School: Lou Fussell, Literacy Coordinator Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Save Our Children Grant funding).
Franklinton Elementary School: Brenda Hofstetter, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Franklinton Elementary School: Gloria Magee, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Franklinton Elementary School: Angela Miller, Adolescent Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (Paid out of Title I Stimulus) (Pending continuation of grant funding).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Yalonda Magee, Adolescent Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (Paid out of EIS Stimulus) (Pending continuation of grant funding).
Franklinton High School: Adam Brumfield, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (OFAT).
Franklinton High School: Laura Shaw, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (PL).
Franklinton High School: Christina Watts, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (TAT).
Franklinton High School: Raymond Winzy, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (TAT).
Mt. Hermon School: Stacey Breaud, Reading First Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Reading First Grant Funding).
Mt. Hermon School: Patti Burch, Adolescent Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (Paid out of Regular EIS) (Pending continuation of grant funding).
Mt. Hermon School: Henry Crawford, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Certified) (Replacing Kyle Goetting).
Mt. Hermon School: Lisa Lindsey, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Mt. Hermon School: Candace White, Adolescent Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (Paid out of EIS Stimulus) (Pending continuation of grant funding).
Pine School: Patricia Lott, Adolescent Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (Paid out of EIS Stimulus) (Pending continuation of grant funding).
Thomas Elementary School: Elizabeth Branch, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Thomas Elementary School: Katina Ginn, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Thomas Elementary School: Angela Seal, Adolescent Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (Paid out of Regular EIS) (Pending continuation of grant funding).
Thomas Elementary School: Melissa Seal, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Thomas Elementary School: Heather Singley, Adolescent Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (Paid out of Title I Stimulus) (Pending continuation of grant funding).
Thomas Elementary School: Patricia Jan Wood, Reading First Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Varnado Elementary School: Josie DeJongh, Literacy Coordinator, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Save Our Children Grant funding).
Varnado Elementary School: Patricia Maples, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Varnado Elementary School: Mary Paduda, Reading First Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Reading First Grant Funding).
Varnado Elementary School: Sandra Seal, Adolescent Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (Paid out of Title I Stimulus) (Pending continuation of grant funding).
Varnado Elementary School: Brandy Williams, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
Varnado High School: Pepper Van Norman, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (OFAT).
Varnado High School: Sally Thomas, Family Consumer Science, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (TAT).
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Annie Franklin, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Certified).
Wesley Ray Elementary School: William Mickens, Custodian, Employ effective July 17, 2009.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Elma Pittman, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money). (Pending continuation of Funding)
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Sophia Robinson, Adolescent Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year only (Paid out of Title I Stimulus) (Pending continuation of grant funding).
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Cheryl Watts, Reading First Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2009/2010 school year (Pending continuation of Funding) (Paid out of Title I/Special Education Stimulus Money).
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Mt. Hermon District: Extend the route of Leontine Wascom .5 miles one way to pick up Summer & Kirstie Manzella.
Effective date: November 5, 2008.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #22 - Consider a motion to employ Pamela Ellis effective August 4, 2009 (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board employ Pamela Ellis effective August 4, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #23 - Superintendents Report
Superintendent Fairburn invited all Board members to the staff development meeting on August 3rd at the Special Education auditorium at 8:30 a.m. Bill Daggett will be the guest speaker.
Governor Jindal was at the Mt. Hermon School on Tuesday, July 14th at 2:30 p.m. for a community meeting.
Agenda Item #24 - Other business from board members
Dan Slocum recognized Ms. Michelle Hickman, Parent from Mt. Hermon School. Ms. Hickman expressed her concerns to the Board regarding the sanitation and maintenance issues at Mt. Hermon School. The Board advised Ms. Hickman that they would take her concerns under advisement.
Alan McCain thanked Ms. Ruth Stoudenmier for hosting the Governor on Tuesday.
Agenda Item #25 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Bruce Brown, 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