Franklinton, Louisiana

May 20, 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, Karl Bickham, Mary Adams, 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 May 6, 2010, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 6, 2010, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution of support to fund the LSU AgCenter at the July 1, 2008 level (Darrell Fairburn).

            It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt a resolution of support to fund the LSU AgCenter at the July 1, 2008 level.  After a roll call vote motion was carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to employ Jean Renee Carpenter as Principal, Mt. Hermon School (Darrell Fairburn).

            It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board employ Jean Renee Carpenter, Principal, Mt. Hermon School effective June 1, 2010 through May 31, 2012.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to authorize withdrawal privileges for Jean Renee Carpenter, on all Mt. Hermon School bank accounts effective June 14, 2010 and terminate withdrawal privileges for Ruth Stoudenmier on all Mt. Hermon School bank accounts effective June 14, 2010 (Darrell Fairburn).

            It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Jean Renee Carpenter, on all Mt. Hermon School bank accounts effective June 14, 2010 and terminate withdrawal privileges for Ruth Stoudenmier on all Mt. Hermon School bank accounts effective June 14, 2010.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action to reallocate Title I funds for the 2010/2011 school year to fund the Literacy Program (Darrell Fairburn).

            Superintendent Fairburn read a letter to the board and public regarding his concerns for the literacy program.  Mary Henderson gave some background information and dollar figures.

            John Breland expressed his concerns that this would take away from personnel needed for technology but wanted everyone to know that he was not against the reading program.

            Several principals attending the meeting gave their views and ideas. 

            It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board call a special meeting on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss and take appropriate action to reallocate Title I funds for the 2010/2011 school year to fund the Literacy Program.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Wesley Ray Elementary School (Billy Brignac).

            It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board accept the low bid from SC Inc. Precast in the amount of $34,558.70 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Wesley Ray Elementary School.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on a covered walkway at Franklinton Primary School (Billy Brignac).

            It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by John Breland, that the Board approve the low quote from Williams and Sons, Angie, LA in the amount of $19,000.00 for a covered walkway at Franklinton Primary School.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quotes submitted:  Lee Samples, Hattiesburg, MS - $19,625.00 and Joey Mizell, Bogalusa, LA - $19,575.00.

Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotations received from area physicians for bus operator physicals (Billy Brignac).

            It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board accept the low quote from Riverside Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, Franklinton, LA for $50.00 per physical and Dr. Roger Casama, Bogalusa, LA for $60.00 per physical.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quotes submitted:  Family Medical Clinic, Franklinton, LA - $90.00/physical and Franklinton Rural Health Clinic, Franklinton, LA - $125.00/physical.

Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on restroom renovations at Franklinton Primary School (Billy Brignac).

            Upon the recommendation of Billy Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the low quote from Williams and Sons, Angie, La in the amount of $20,267.00 for restroom renovations at Franklinton Primary School.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quotes submitted:  Brandon Fussell Construction, LLC, Franklinton, LA - $25,425.00 and Burris Construction, Franklinton, LA - $26,800.00.  The funding for this project will be taken from part contingency and part school funds.

Agenda Item #13 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on restroom renovations at the Special Education Department (Billy Brignac).

            Upon the recommendation of Billy Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the low quote from Williams and Sons, Angie, LA in the amount of $27,386.00 for restroom renovations at the Special Education Department.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quotes submitted:   Brandon Fussell Construction, LLC, Franklinton, LA - $31,750.00 and Burris Construction, Franklinton, LA - $32,400.00.

Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on renovations at Wesley Ray Elementary School (Billy Brignac).

            Upon the recommendation of Billy Brignac, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board approve the low quote from Nobles Construction, LLC, Bogalusa, LA in the amount of $103,694.95.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quotes submitted:  Williams and Sons, Angie, LA - $131,304.00; Brandon Fussell Construction, LLC, Franklinton, LA - $149,625.00; Burris Construction, Franklinton, LA - $153,250.00; and Charles Ray Mulford, Angie, LA - $208,750.00.

Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on surplus equipment for the School Lunch Program (Marsha Newman).

            Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, School Lunch Supervisor, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the bids received on surplus equipment for the School Lunch Program as follows:

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #16 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on equipment for Wesley Ray Elementary School and Franklinton Jr. High School cafeterias (Marsha Newman).

            Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, School Lunch Supervisor, it was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board accept the quotes from Alack for the following:

            Franklinton Jr. High School        Walk in Cooler              $34,375.00

            Franklinton Jr. High School        Freezer                         $35,500.00

            Wesley Ray Elementary School  Cooler/Freezer              $48,700.00

            Wesley Ray Elementary School  Oven                             $11,900.00

            Wesley Ray Elementary School  Handwash                     $  3,400.00

            Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #17 - 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 Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
 

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

            Pine School:     Rebecca B. Lee, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective June 1, 2010.

RESIGNATION

            Franklinton Elementary School:   Robyn Parker Willis, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 31, 2010.

            Mt. Hermon School:       Hayward Partman, Custodian, Resignation effective May 31, 2010.

TRANSFER

            Emma Bracey, Special Education Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO Special Education Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Carla Stafford).

Chris Fussell, Regular Teacher, Mt. Hermon School TO Regular Teacher/Coach, Pine School effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Paul Burgard).

            Rita Mulina, Faculty Coordinator, Franklinton Elementary School TO Title I Coordinator, Central Office effective May 24, 2010. (2 year contract 5/24/10 - 5/23/12).

            Beth Pettit, Regular Teacher, Thomas Elementary School TO Regular Teacher (Music), Enon Elementary School effective the 2010/2011 school year.

            Paige Robertson, Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Margie Parker).

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

            Franklinton Elementary School:   Janene Hollen, Regular Teacher TO Faculty Coordinator effective 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Rita Mulina).

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Emily Adams, Special Education Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Amy Branch).

            Thomas Elementary School:  Tolekiah Thomas, Title I Paraprofessional TO Title I Pre-K Paraprofessional effective the 2010/2011 school year.

EMPLOY

            Angie Jr. High School:  Shirley Smith, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Carla Scarborough).

Franklinton Elementary School:   Angie Brown, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Courtney Bullock).

            Franklinton Elementary School:   Jill Willie, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Stephanie Simmons).     

Franklinton Elementary School:   Lynell Miley, Regular Teacher, Employ effective 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Janene Hollen).

Franklinton Primary School:  Heather Martin, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year.

            Franklinton Jr. High School:  Cherie Fitzmorris, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Thelma Hart).

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Michelle Wilson, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year.

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Misty Dickens, Regular Teacher, Employ effective 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Jana Pounds).

            Franklinton District:  Frances Branch, Bus Operator, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Sherry Dupre).

            Pine School:  Kolbi Knight, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Onshella Vernon).

Pine School: Jo Fairburn, Regular Teacher, Employ effective 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Rebecca B. Lee).

            Thomas Elementary School:  Teresa Minarik, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Ann Hingle).

            Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Holly Dewald, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (OFAT) (Replacing Emma Bracey).

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #18 - Superintendent’s Report

            Spring 2010 LEAP and GEE results were given to parents and students.

Agenda Item #19 - Other business from board members

The Board congratulated Ruth Stoudenmier on her retirement.  They also congratulated Renee Carpenter on her appointment as principal of Mt. Hermon School.

Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

            It was moved by Alan McCain, 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