The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session at Angie Jr. High School on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Mary Adams, Karl Bickham, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: None.
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 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the September 17, 2009, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the September 17, 2009, regular board meeting as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Washington Parish School System Plan Document for the Section 125 plan (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Finance Director, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the Washington Parish School System Plan Document for the Section 125 plan as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - 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, it was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to execute the documents and agreements regarding a Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $126,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - 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 adopt the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Central Office: Carolyn Combel, Administrative Secretary/Grant Accountant for Title I, Retirement Resignation effective October 30, 2009.
Franklinton High School: Barbara Luper, Special Education Paraprofessional, Retirement Resignation effective November 3, 2009.
Special Education Department: Barbara Brumfield, IEP Facilitator, Retirement Resignation effective December 18, 2009.
DISABILITY RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Franklinton High School: Denise Bickham, School Lunch Worker, Disability Retirement Resignation effective May 22, 2009.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Pine School: Chavella Lewis, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Accountant I/School Clerk, Employ effective October 12, 2009 (9 months).
Pine School: Sheila Phillips, School Lunch Worker TO Acting School Lunch Manager effective September 1, 2009 and the remaining of the 2009/2010 school year only.
Pine School: Kezelle Warren, ISS Paraprofessional TO Special Education Paraprofessional effective October 12, 2009.
EMPLOY
Pine School: Keith Branch, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective October 12, 2009.
Varnado Elementary School: Gladys Fornea, ELFA Paraprofessional, Employ effective October 12, 2009 and the remainder of the 2009/2010 school year only.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Angie District: Extend the route of Steve Owens 2.2 miles one way to pick up Katelyn Spillman. Effective date: September 9, 2009.
Extend the route of Robert Peters 2.6 miles one way to pick up Kenya Sartin. Effective date: September 28, 2009.
Franklinton District: Extend the route of Carolyn Fussell .8 miles one way to pick up Frazier Bahm. Effective date: September 9, 2009.
Extend the route of Carolyn Fussell 1.5 miles one way to pick up Kaci Herring, Avery Whirter, and Myrsia Robertson. Effective date: September 9, 2009.
Extend the route of Lester Thomas 2 miles one way. Effective date: September 1, 2009.
Motion carried unanimously.
Add to the Agenda: It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by John Breland, to add some additional adjustments to the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the additional adjustments to the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Jr. High School: Misty Dickens, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective October 20, 2009.
EMPLOY
Franklinton Jr. High School: Stacy Bond, Regular Teacher, Employ effective October 26, 2009 (Replacing Misty Dickens).
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Fairburn was out of town on a business trip. Richard Kennedy filled in for the superintendent.
Agenda Item #9 - Other business from board members
Freddie Jefferson reminded everyone to vote on October 17th for the Millage Renewals.
The Board thanked Randy Branch and his staff for their hospitality.
Karl Bickham invited everyone to the Washington Parish Free Fair.
Holly Breland, Southeastern Louisiana University Student, was in attendance at tonight’s meeting.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to adjourn
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Freddie Jefferson, President
Darrell Fairburn, Secretary