The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Mary Adams and Karl Bickham.
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 - Presentation from Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) - Robyn Clavel (Darrell Fairburn).
Dana Wolcott, Youth Service Bureau, gave a brief overview of the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. CASA is a program that trains and supervises community volunteers from all walks of life to be a voice in Court for abused and neglected children, to help judges find them safe and permanent homes.
Agenda Item #5 - Presentation from Trinity Insurance Services - Marty Lege (Beth Fussell).
Marty and Lolly Leger, Trinity Insurance Services gave the Board an update on an insurance case. A payment of $182,999.72 was received on August 13, 2009 from the excess carrier for an old claim.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the August 20, 2009, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the minutes of the August 20, 2009, regular board meeting as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the September 14, 2009, special board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the September 14, 2009, special board meeting as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Board’s liability insurance (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board continue the liability insurance with Bill McGehee Insurance Agency (Carrier: Louisiana Public School Risk Management Agency LARMA) for the period beginning October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010 for a total premium of $239,960.00. Also included was the Board’s auto physical damage insurance (Carrier: QBE Specialty) for a premium of $10,704.00 and Crime Insurance (Carrier: Travelers Insurance) for a premium of $5,908.00. The grand total for all policies is $256,572.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the superintendent to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist form reflecting the selection of or rejection of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt a resolution authorizing the superintendent to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist form reflecting the selection of or rejection of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage as follows:
RESOLUTION
To authorize the superintendent to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist form reflecting a selection of or rejection of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage. This selection is applicable to Commercial Automobile Insurance Coverage for the period October 1, 2009 to October 1, 2010, as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Fiscal Agency Contract for the period November 1, 2009 - October 31, 2012 (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Finance Director, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board awards the Fiscal Agency contract to Capital One beginning November 1, 2009 through October 31, 2012. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for 3 modular buildings (1 - Franklinton Elementary, 1 - Franklinton Jr. High School and 1 - Franklinton High School) (Darrell Fairburn).
Upon the recommendation of Darrell Fairburn, Superintendent, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board authorize advertisement for 3 modular buildings (1 - Franklinton Elementary, 1 - Franklinton Jr. High and 1 - Franklinton High School). Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy Files: GAMC - Employee Investigations; GBD - Employment of Personnel; GBRA - Employee Conduct; JBE - Truancy; JD - Discipline; JDD - Suspension; JDE - Expulsion; and JGCD - Administration of Medication (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy Files: GAMC - Employee Investigations; GBD - Employment of Personnel; GBRA - Employee Conduct; JBE - Truancy; JD - Discipline; JDD - Suspension; JDE - Expulsion; and JGCD - Administration of Medication. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GAMIA - Electronic Communications Between Employees and Students (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GAMIA - Electronic Communications Between Employees and Students. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION
Angie Jr. High School: Gladys Fornea, Adolescent Literacy Paraprofessional, Resignation effective August 21, 2009.
Varnado Elementary School: Judy Bickham, Title I Paraprofessional, Resignation effective September 11, 2009.
SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Franklinton Resource Center: Rebekka Wascom, Educational Diagnostician, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective August 24, 2009 through May 21, 2010.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Heather Barber, Part-Time School Clerk, Thomas Elementary and Pine School TO Full Time School Clerk, Thomas Elementary School effective October 9, 2009.
Varnado Elementary School: Brandy Williams, ELFA Paraprofessional TO Title I Pre-K Paraprofessional effective September 18, 2009.
EMPLOY
Angie Jr. High School: Jessica Bickham, Adolescent Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective September 18, 2009.
Franklinton Primary School: Cynthia Richterberg, Part-Time School Food Service Worker, Employ effective September 14, 2009.
Franklinton Resource Center: Lora Lynn Fendalson, Education Diagnostician, Employ for 59 days effective September 14, 2009 through May 21, 2010.
Franklinton High School: James Oyler, Regular Teacher, Employ effective August 21, 2009 (Replacing Jeremy Gueldner) (TAT).
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Enon District: Deduct .5 miles one way from the route of Aulton Carter. Students no longer on route. Effective date: August 24, 2009.
Extend the route of Robert Mizell .5 miles one way to pick up Halie Wheat, Trista and Cheyamie Harmon. Effective date: August 24, 2009.
Franklinton District: Extend the route of Carolyn Fussell 2 miles one way to pick up Kaci Herring and Avery McWhirter. Effective date: August 31, 2009.
Deduct 27.6 miles one way from the route of Natalie Hatteberg. Started new route at Mt. Hermon. Effective date: September 1, 2009.
Extend the route of Rex McCain .8 miles one way to pick up Morgan Barber. Effective date: August 18, 2009.
Extend the route of Loretta Stafford 14.4 miles one way to pick up Gabriel Eldridge. Effective date: August 31, 2009.
Deduct 4.8 miles one way from the route of Loretta Stafford. Students no longer on route. Effective date: August 31, 2009.
Extend the route of Tommy Webb 6.6 miles one way to pick up Timotheo & Josh Nicaragua. Effective date: August 26, 2009.
Varnado District: Extend the route of Judy Miley .7 miles one way to pick up Natalie Lafferty. Effective date: August 26, 2009
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Superintendent’s Report
None
Agenda Item #16 - Other business from board members
Dan Slocum stated that the construction on the bathrooms at Mt. Hermon School was almost completed. He thanked the Board and Superintendent for their support of the project.
Frankie Crosby addressed the Board with a suggestion of naming the FHS field house, stadium, or future track field after Coach Walter Johnson.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board take this request under advisement and study the policy on naming facilities. Motion carried unanimously.
In attendance at tonight’s meeting was several students from Southeastern Louisiana University as follows:
Lauren Williams Health & PE
Crystal Lawrence Education
Deanna Kellar Education
Suzanne Bowman Education
Melissa Waskom Education
The Board encouraged the students to return to Washington Parish to pursue employment when they complete their education.
Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to adjourn
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Freddie Jefferson, President
Darrell Fairburn, Secretary