Franklinton, Louisiana
March 11, 2010
6:30 P.M.
The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Mary Adams, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: 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 - Recognize FHS Demon Football (Darrell Fairburn).
Richard Kennedy congratulated Shane Smith, 4A State Coach of the Year, and his coaching staff on their season that ended with them as State runners up in District 4A. Assistant coaches attending tonight’s meeting was Stephen Burris, Andy Perez, Jonathan Barber and Adam Brumfield. Not present was Clyde Oyler and Randall Ginn.
Agenda Item #5 - Update on Title I Monitoring (Darrell Fairburn).
Mary Henderson gave an update on Title I monitoring.
Agenda Item #6 - Update on Special Education Monitoring (Darrell Fairburn).
Charlotte Fasola gave an update on Special Education Monitoring.
Agenda Item #7- Update on Budgets (Beth Fussell).
Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, gave an update on budgets.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the February 11, 2010, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the minutes of the February 11, 2010, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Norris Insurance Consultant (Beth Fussell)
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by John Breland, that the Board renew the contract of Norris Insurance Consultants for a three year period at an annual rate of $8,600.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding renewals for the Board’s Property Insurance (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board renew the Board’s Property Insurance with an annual premium of $737,105.00 with McGehee Insurance as the agent. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Trinity Insurance Services, Third Party Administrator for Workers Compensation (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board renew the contract of Trinity Insurance Services, Third Party Administrator for Workers Compensation for a three year period effective July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding engaging the firm of Postlethwaite and Netterville to audit the general purpose financial statements of the Washington Parish School Board for a three year period beginning the 2010/2011 fiscal year. (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve engaging the firm of Postlethwaite and Netterville to audit the general purpose financial statements of the Washington Parish School Board for a three year period beginning the 2010/2011 fiscal year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on bleachers for Pine Football (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board accept the low bid from Outdoor Aluminum, Zachary, LA in the amount of $292,449.00 for grandstands at Pine School. Motion carried unanimously. Other bids received: Southern Bleacher Company, Graham, TX - $321,590.00, Gottfried Contracting, LLC, Covington, LA - $348,000.00 and Dennis Glass Construction Company, Folsom, LA - $365,960.00.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to employ a Title I Director (Darrell Fairburn).
Upon the recommendation of Darrell Fairburn, Superintendent, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board employ Mary Henderson as Title I Director with a two year contact from March 15, 2010 through March 14, 2012. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding moving Assistant Principals to 12 month employees (Darrell Fairburn).
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Fairburn, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board change Assistant Principals to 12 month employees on the following pay scale effective June 8, 2010:
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - 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
Franklinton District: Cecealine Tate, Bus Operator, Leave Without Pay effective January 11, 2010 thru April 4, 2010.
Thomas Elementary School: Lawanna Thomas, Title I Preschool Paraprofessional, Leave Without Pay effective March 4, 2010 until a decision is rendered by the Court.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton District: Extend the route of Natalie Hatteberg 5.3 miles one way to pick up Nevin Williams. Effective date: February 23, 2010.
Deduct 5.2 miles one way from the Route of Natalie Hatteberg. Student no longer on route. Effective date: February 11, 2010.
Pine District: Extend the route of Johnny Barber 6 miles one way to pick up Brad Landry, Keri Palmisano and Devin Thomas. Effective date: February 17, 2010.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Superintendent’s Report
None
Agenda Item #18 - Other business from board members
The Board congratulated FHS Demon football team, coaching staff, principal and faculty for a job well done and a season to remember.
The Board congratulated Ms. Mary Henderson on her promotion to Title I Director.
Mr. Jefferson recognized several Southeastern Louisiana University students that were in attendance at the meeting as follows:
Alicia Stogner Elementary Education 1st - 5th
Kristin Casanova Early Childhood Education
Ashley Doyle 6th - 12th English Education
Kristen Eubanks Secondary Math
The Board encouraged the students to work hard and to come to Washington Parish for employment when they graduate.
Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Freddie Jefferson, President
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary