The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, John Breland, Mary Adams, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Bruce Brown, Karl Bickham and Dewitt Perry.
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 John Breland.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 - Recognition of Washington Parish School System Employee Veterans (Darrell Fairburn).
The Washington Parish School Board honored all Employee Veterans as follows:
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EMPLOYEE |
SCHOOL |
POSITION |
BRANCH OF SERVICE |
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Christine Green |
AJHS |
Paraprofessional |
Army |
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Robert Bickham |
AJHS/WRES |
Bus Operator |
Army |
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Darrell Fairburn |
Central Office |
Superintendent |
Air Force |
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Richard Kennedy |
Central Office |
Asst. Superintendent |
National Guard |
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Billy Brignac |
Central Office |
Supervisor |
Army |
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David Ladner |
Central Office |
Maintenance |
Army |
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Jason Miller |
Central Office |
Maintenance |
Army National Guard |
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Dan Slocum |
Central Office |
Board Member |
Army National Guard |
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Alan McCain |
Central Office |
Board Member |
Army National Guard |
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Ephfon Harvey, Jr. |
FES |
Bus Operator |
Army |
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Master Guns Dalvin Bailey |
FHS |
Teacher |
Marine Corps |
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Gunny Sgt. Jeffery Brown |
FHS |
Teacher |
Marine Corps |
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Levi Morgan |
FHS |
Teacher |
Marine Corps |
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Clyde Oyler |
FHS |
Teacher |
Marine Corps |
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Valerie Penny |
FHS |
Teacher |
Air Force |
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Shane Smith |
FHS |
Teacher |
Army National Guard |
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Prentiss Brock |
FHS |
Bus Operator |
Marine Corps |
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Billy Ray Breland |
FJHS |
Asst. Principal |
Army National Guard |
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Amanda Maki |
FJHS |
Teacher |
Air Force |
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Wesley Mulina |
FJHS |
Bus Operator |
Marine Corps |
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Colston Martin |
MHS |
Bus Operator |
Army |
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Melissa Stevens |
MHS |
Paraprofessional |
Army Reserve |
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Diane French |
MHS |
Paraprofessional |
Army |
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Hayward Partman |
MHS |
Custodian |
Army |
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Johnny Barber |
PINE |
Bus Operator |
Army |
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Kendall McKenzie |
PINE |
Asst. Principal |
Army National Guard |
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Paul Burgard |
PINE |
Teacher |
Navy |
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Douglas Jones |
VHS |
Teacher |
Air Force |
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Paul Smith |
VHS |
Teacher |
Air Force |
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Larry Jenkins |
VHS |
Paraprofessional |
Army |
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James Garrett |
VHS |
Custodian |
Army |
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Treana Burton |
VHS |
Secretary |
Army |
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Peggy Leonard |
WRES |
Teacher |
Army |
Prior to the board meeting a reception was held in honor of the veterans. Eighteen of the thirty-four veterans attended the reception and meeting in their honor. The Board thanked the veterans for their service.
Agenda Item #5 - Presentation on PBS (Positive Behavior Support) District Plan (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by John Breland, that the Board approve the Positive Behavior Support District Plan as presented by Frances Varnado, Supervisor. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Presentation on School Performance Scores (Tricia Smith).
Tricia Smith gave a presentation on the School Performance Scores. Overall the district scores improved. All schools, except one that was already over 100, had growth in their performance scores. 7 out of 12 schools will receive a flag for exemplary growth. The district score was up 7.5 from last years score. Washington Parishs district performance score growth is in the top 10 in the state.
The Board thanked everyone for their dedication and hard work.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the October 8, 2009, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt the minutes of the October 8, 2009, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt the schedule of the school board meetings for 2010 (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the schedule of school board meetings for 2010 as follows:
PUBLIC MEETINGS
ACT 707 OF 1977
REGULAR MEETINGS OF WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD - 2010
The Washington Parish School Board shall meet in regular session for the year 2010 at its legal domicile, the Washington Parish School Board Office Building, 800 Main Street, Franklinton, Louisiana, at 6:30 P.M., on the following dates:
THURSDAY - SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS MONDAY - COMMITTEE MEETINGS
January 14, 2010 January 11, 2010
February 11, 2010 February 8, 2010
March 11, 2010 March 8, 2010
April 22, 2010 April 19, 2010
May 6, 2010 May 3, 2010
May 20, 2010
June 10, 2010 June 7, 2010
July 15, 2010 July 12, 2010
August 5, 2010 August 2, 2010
August 19, 2010
September 9, 2010 September 7, 2010 (Tuesday)
October 7, 2010 October 4, 2010
November 11, 2010 November 8, 2010
December 9, 2010 December 6, 2010
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate for the 2010/2011 school year (Jimmy Thigpen).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate for the 2010/2011 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Charlotte Fasola, Special Education Supervisor (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board renew the contract of Charlotte Fasola, Special Education Supervisor, for a contract period, January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2011. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for the sale of surplus equipment from the Special Education Department (Charlotte Fasola).
Upon the recommendation of Charlotte Fasola, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize advertisement for the sale of surplus equipment from the Special Education Department as follows:
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
The Washington Parish Special Education Department will receive sealed bids until 11:00 A.M. November 30, 2009, at the Special Education Office, 616 T.W. Barker Dr., Franklinton, LA for the sale of the following equipment:
ITEM #
FRANKLINTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
1 One (1) Washer/Dryer Combo (17 years old)
ANGIE JR. HIGH SCHOOL
2 One (1) Roper Electric Range (20 years old)
3 One (1) GE Electric Range (20 years old)
WESLEY RAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4 One (1) Washer/Dryer Combo (17 years old)
All equipment listed is sold AS IS. The Washington Parish Special Education Department is not responsible for any equipment that does not work properly or requires parts or service. The Washington Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive informalities. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms provided by the Special Education Department.
Please mark envelope as containing Bid on Surplus Equipment. Equipment may be inspected at the school site in the presence of the Special Education Director. Appointment must be scheduled with Special Education Director at (985) 839-9816. No one is allowed to drop in for an inspection. Bids will be rejected if bidder is not on inspection schedule.
Bid award subject to School Board approval at the regular School Board meeting, December 10, 2009. Successful bidder will be required to remove equipment within five (5) working days from board approval.
Purchases shall hold Washington Parish Special Education free and harmless from any injuries, accidents, or damages to any person or property caused in moving or the removal of any item above.
Direct inquiries to Charlotte Fasola, Special Education Director at (985) 839-9816.
WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Freddie Jefferson, President
Darrell Fairburn, Secretary
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to approve an allocation to schools for the 2009/2010 operation budgets (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve an allocation to schools for the 2009/2010 operation budgets as follows:
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to approve restricted allocations for some schools in lieu of paying for water/sewage (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve restricted allocations for some schools in lieu of paying for water/sewage as follows:
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Proposed allocations for some schools in lieu of paying for water & sewage |
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Proposal with the understanding that amounts will be placed into the school's Contingency Fund |
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with spending possible only with the Superintendents approval. |
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School |
In Lieu of Water |
In Lieu of Sewage |
Total |
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Enon |
1,838.33 |
1,661.67 |
3,500.00 |
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Pine |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Thomas |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Mt. Hermon |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Angie |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Varnado Elem. |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Varnado High |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Wesley Ray |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Totals |
1,838.33 |
13,293.36 |
15,131.69 |
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Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Adopt a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in School District No. 2, Washington Parish, Louisiana, and Angie School District of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 17, 2009, to authorize the continuation of special taxes therein (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Mary Adams, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special election held in School District No. 2, Washington Parish, Louisiana, and Angie School District of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, on Saturday, October 17, 2009, to authorize the continuation of special taxes therein. A roll call vote was taken with all for. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Personnel Director, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Mt. Hermon School: Leontine Wascom, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective December 31, 2009.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Jr. High School: Diane James, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective November 6, 2009.
Mt. Hermon School: Frances Crouch, Bus Operator, Resignation effective October 15, 2009.
Mt. Hermon School: Dianne Pittman, Class Size Reduction Teacher, Resignation effective November 6, 2009.
Varnado Elementary School: Sandra Seal, ELFA Paraprofessional, Resignation effective November 9, 2009.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Mt. Hermon School District: Bill Simmons, Bus Operator TO Leontine Wascoms bus route effective January 4, 2010.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Cashanda Foster, Regular Teacher, TO Literacy Coach effective September 1, 2009.
EMPLOY
Central Office: Timberly Burdette, Accountant II/Title I, Employ effective November 16, 2009.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Margie Parker, Regular Teacher, Employ effective November 9, 2009 through May 21, 2010.
Franklinton High School: Virginia Alonzo, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective November 13, 2009.
Mt. Hermon District: Raymond Garcia, Bus Operator, Employ effective November 16, 2009 (Replacing Frances Crouch).
Pine School: Tina McNeese, ISS Paraprofessional, Employ effective November 13, 2009.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Angie District: Extend the route of Steve Owens 4 miles one way to pick up Katelyn Spillman. Effective date: October 29, 2009.
Extend the route of Steve Owens 1.8 miles one way to pick up MiKayla and Russell Holden. Effective date: October 29, 2009.
Franklinton District: Extend the route of Colleen Barber 7.3 miles one way to pick up Renee Dumont, Chelsey LeBlanc, Shelby & Emily Watson, and Victoria Cook. Effective date: September 1, 2009.
Extend the route of Roy Burton, Sr. 2.3 miles one way to pick up Juanna and Bran Simmons and Nathaniel Warren, Jr. Effective date: October 1, 2009.
Extend the route of Loretta Stafford 2 miles one way to pick up Thomas Murray. Effective date: October 28, 2009.
Mt. Hermon District: Extend the route of Louise Holmes 1 mile one way to pick up Hunter Addison. Effective date: October 12, 2009.
Thomas/Pine District: Extend the route of Kaye Magee .5 miles one way to pick up Dallas and Tiffany Dugas and Anthony Hunt. Effective date: October 1, 2009
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Superintendents Report
Add to the Agenda: It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board consider a loan to Franklinton High School in the amount of $100,000.00 for the completion of the FHS Athletic Projects. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve a loan to Franklinton High School in the amount of $100,000.00 for the completion of the FHS Baseball and Softball fields. The financial details will be finalized at the December 2009 board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Add to the Agenda: It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board consider a loan to Pine School to allow them to proceed with the construction of a football field. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve a loan to Pine School for the construction of the football field. The financial details will be finalized at a future board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Add to the Agenda: It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board consider a $250 supplement for every employee in December. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve a $250 supplement for every employee to be paid in the month of December. Motion carried unanimously.
Wendy Williams, a parent from Bogalusa ask the Board to review their policy on who was allowed to transfer into the Washington Parish Schools.
Agenda Item #17 - Other business from board members
The Board expressed how proud they are of the schools, administration and central office staff for the growth that the system is making.
The Board wished the Franklinton Demons and Varnado Wildcats the best of luck in the playoffs.
The Board congratulated Ms. Leontine Wascom on her retirement.
Agenda Item #18- Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
Freddie Jefferson, President
Darrell Fairburn, Secretary