Franklinton, Louisiana

June 10, 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 - Presentation on Test Results - Tricia Smith (Darrell Fairburn).

       Tricia Smith gave an update on the test results at the Monday night committee meeting.

Agenda Item #5 - Recognition of Retirees (Darrell Fairburn).

Superintendent Fairburn recognized and congratulated the retirees for the 2009/2010 school year as follows:

           Retiree in attendance at tonight’s meeting:  Jack Whaley, Barbara Brumfield, Leontine Wascom, Naomi Tarver, Freddie Barnes, Dorothy Young, Denise Bickham, Frances Wills, Thelma Hart and Judy Bullock.  The Board congratulated the retirees and wished them well.

Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the May 20, 2010, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 20, 2010, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the May 27, 2010, special board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).

            It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 27, 2010, special board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to approve revisions to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2010/2011 school year (Frances Varnado).

            Upon the recommendation of Frances Varnado, Supervisor, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve revisions to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2010/2011 school year with some of changes as follows:

• Added Title I grievance procedure

• Universal uniform policy - Khaki pants and white shirts

• Gang related incidents

• Updated medication policy

• SAEP - time changed from 7:45 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

• Updated attendance policy

• Students in grade Pre K-5 parent must attend Saturday detention for tardies.

• Students will remain in SAEP until fighting fine is paid

• High School Students must be present 83.5 days per semester or 167 days per year.  This equals out to students not being absent more than 5 days per semester or 10 days per year for a full credit course.  For a half credit course a student cannot miss more than 5 days per class in order to receive credit.

• To receive Carnegie Credit for a course student’s must be present 94% of the required time.

• Elementary students shall be in attendance a minimum of 167 days per school year.

• If a student is out for more than 3 consecutive days they must have a physician’s note, dentist note, or a nurse practitioner note in order for it to be excused.

• Out of school suspension (counted as absent, shall be given failing grades for those days suspended, and shall not be given an opportunity to make up work.)

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfer requests for the 2010/2011 school year (Frances Varnado).

            Upon the recommendation of Frances Varnado, Supervisor, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the student transfer requests for the 2010/2011 school year as follows:

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2010/2011 school year (Marsha Newman).

            Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, Supervisor, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the bids from Interstate for the purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2010/2011 school year as follows:

            Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2010/2011 school year (Marsha Newman).

            Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, Supervisor, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the firm bid from Brown’s Dairy for the purchase of Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2010/2011 school year as follows:

            Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding budget revisions for IDEA, IDEA Preschool, IDEA ARRA, and IDEA Preschool ARRA (Charlotte Fasola).

            Upon the recommendation of Charlotte Fasola, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the budget revisions for IDEA, IDEA Preschool, IDEA ARRA, and IDEA Preschool ARRA as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #13 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2010/2011 school year (Beth Keaton).

            Upon the recommendation of Beth Keaton, it was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the bids received for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2010/2011 school year as highlighted in the following chart:

            Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to adopt an Official Journal for the period beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011 (Beth Keaton).

            It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt the Era Leader as the Official Journal for the period beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding recommendations from Tom Hudson, Insurance Consultant, for Excess Workers’ Compensation (Beth Keaton).

            Upon the recommendation of Tom Hudson, Insurance Consultant, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve Safety National Casualty for a one year contract at a cost of $25,724.00 for excess workers’ compensation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #16 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on covered walkways for the bus pick up area at Wesley Ray Elementary School (Billy Brignac).

            Upon the recommendation of Billy Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the low quote from Williams & Sons, Angie, LA in the amount of $32,536.00 to construct covered walkways for the bus pick up area at Wesley Ray Elementary School.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quotes submitted:  Ball Oriental Ironworks, Angie, LA - $33,225.00 and Lee Samples, Hattiesburg, MS - $33,402.00.

Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to allow the Superintendent to proceed with renovations at Wesley Ray Elementary School as needed (Darrell Fairburn).

            It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board allow the Superintendent to proceed with renovations at Wesley Ray Elementary School as needed to get the school completed for opening of school.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #18 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on the restructure of electrical service in the cafeteria, library, main service north side and resource building at Wesley Ray Elementary School (Billy Brignac).

            Upon the recommendation of Billy Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the low quote from Stuart A/C & Electric, Inc., Angie, LA in the amount of $24,965.00 for the restructure of electrical service in the cafeteria, library, main service north side and resource building at Wesley Ray Elementary School.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quotes submitted:  Nobles Construction, Bogalusa, LA - $26,385.00 and T. W. Johnson Electric, LLC, Franklinton, LA - $29,000.00.

Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to appoint Ginger Champagne, Principal, Wesley Ray Elementary School effective June 21, 2010 (Darrell Fairburn).

            It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board appoint Ginger Champagne, Principal, Wesley Ray Elementary School effective June 21, 2010.  Motion carried unanimously.  Ginger Champagne is on contract thru April 26, 2011.

Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to authorize withdrawal privileges for Ginger Champagne, on all Wesley Ray Elementary School bank accounts effective June 21, 2010 and terminate withdrawal privileges for Dorothy Young on all Wesley Ray Elementary School bank accounts effective June 21, 2010 (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by Mary Adams, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Ginger Champagne, on all Wesley Ray Elementary School bank accounts effective June 21, 2010 and terminate withdrawal privileges for Dorothy Young on all Wesley Ray Elementary School bank accounts effective June 21, 2010.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #21 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution to oppose House Bill 1404 or any such bill that would exempt any local sales or use tax revenue without the expressed authorization of the levying governmental entity or authorized by the voters of the parish (Darrell Fairburn).

            It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt a resolution to oppose House Bill 1404 or any such bill that would exempt any local sales or use tax revenue without the expressed authorization of the levying governmental entity or authorized by the voters of the parish as follows:

            Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #22 - Consider a motion to employ an Assistant Principal for Franklinton High School (Darrell Fairburn).

            Upon the recommendation of Darrell Fairburn, Superintendent, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board employ Grant Gerald, Assistant Principal, Franklinton High School for a two year contract beginning June 11, 2010 and ending June 10, 2012.  Motion carried unanimously.

         Agenda Item #23 - 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 Alan McCain, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

SABBATICAL PROFESSIONAL LEAVE

            Franklinton Primary School:  Benita Bush, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Professional Leave effective the Fall Semester of the 2010/2011 school year.

RESIGNATION

            Mt. Hermon School:  Patrick Williams, School Lunch Worker, Resignation effective May 21, 2010.

            Varnado High School:  James Garrett, Custodian, Resignation effective June 10, 2010.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

            Franklinton Primary School:  Keri Crowe, Title I Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Rebecca Crawford).

            Thomas Elementary School:  Melissa Stubbs, Title I Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Beth Pettit).

            Varnado High School:  Rhonda Gunnell, Guidance Services TO Guidance Counselor effective the 2010/2011 school year.

TRANSFER

            Inez Barber, Technology Paraprofessional, Pine School TO Technology/Literacy Paraprofessional, Thomas Elementary School effective the 2010/2011 school year.

            Harriet Cupp, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Primary School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Elementary School effective the 2010/2011 school year.

            Linda Seal, Technology Paraprofessional, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO Technology/Literacy Paraprofessional, Franklinton Jr. High School effective the 2010/2011 school year.

            Chara Thiebaud, Technology Paraprofessional, Franklinton Elementary School TO Technology/Literacy Paraprofessional, Franklinton Primary School effective the 2010/2011 school year.

            Sandra Williams, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Primary School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Elementary School effective the 2010/2011 school year.

EMPLOY

            Enon Elementary School:  Erica Polk, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Title I).

Enon Elementary School:  Stephanie Smith, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only.

Enon Elementary School:  Jolene Spears, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Regular EIS).

Enon Elementary School:  Amanda Tisdale, Itinerant Talented Art Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Vanessa Alfonso).

Enon Elementary School:  Cynthia Woodard, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Title I ARRA).

Franklinton Primary School:  Lisa Ackerman, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Title I ARRA).

Franklinton Primary School:  Jaynell Burton, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Title I).

            Franklinton Primary School:  Nancy Cox, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only.

Franklinton Primary School:  Kay Haynes, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Reap).

Franklinton Primary School:  Sherri Reeves, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Title I).

            Franklinton Primary School:  Gail Rutherford, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Replacing Elizabeth Cooper) (OFAT).

            Franklinton Primary School:  Rose Sanford, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only.

Franklinton Primary School:  Jackie Thomas, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Regular EIS).

Franklinton Elementary School:  Renee Agnew, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Regular EIS).

            Franklinton Elementary School:  Ella Rose Bickham, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only.

Franklinton Elementary School:  Brenda Hofstetter, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Title I).

Franklinton Elementary School:  Gloria Magee, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Title I).

            Franklinton Elementary School:  Rhonda Tate, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Robyn Willis).

            Franklinton High School:  Robin Cooke, Regular Teacher (Music), Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (OFAT).

            Franklinton High School:  James Oyler, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (PL).

            Franklinton High School:  Christina Watts, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (PL).

            Franklinton High School:  Jesse Williams, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Barbara Chitwood).

            Franklinton High School:  Raymond Winzy, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (PL) (Replacing Grant Gerald).

            Mt. Hermon School:  Julie Braswell, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year (Certified).

            Mt. Hermon School:  Stacey Breaud, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only.

            Mt. Hermon School:  Shannon Craig, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (OFAT) (Replacing Sharonda Thigpen).

            Mt. Hermon School:  Gwynn Lester Holmes, Regular Teacher (HS)/Football Coach, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year (Replacing Chris Fussell).

Mt. Hermon School:  Lisa Lindsey, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Title I).

            Mt. Hermon School:  Donald Long, Custodian, Employ effective June 11, 2010.

Mt. Hermon School:  Candace White, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Title I).

            Pine School:  Edgar Louis Jenkins, III, Regular Teacher (Elem), Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (PL) (Replacing Ann Thomas).

Thomas Elementary School:  Elizabeth Branch, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Regular EIS).

Thomas Elementary School:  Katina Ginn, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Title I ARRA).

Thomas Elementary School:  Melissa Seal, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Title I).

Thomas Elementary School:  Heather Singley, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Title I).

            Thomas Elementary School:  Patricia Jan Wood, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only.

            Varnado High School:  Allie Jenkins, Family Consumer Science Teacher, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (PL).

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Patricia Maples, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Title I).

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Mary Paduda, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Elma Pittman, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Title I).

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Sophia Robinson, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2010/2011 school year only (Paid out of Regular EIS).

            Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #24 - Superintendent’s Report

Sam Fauntleroy, Architect, thanked the Board for allowing him to work with the Washington Parish School System and notified them that he has retired.   He also introduced Keith Barre, one of the new owners of the firm.

Add to the Agenda:  It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the board consider a motion to authorize advertisement for surplus equipment for the School Lunch Program.  Motion carried unanimously. 

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the board authorize advertisement for surplus equipment for the School Lunch Program.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #25 - Other business from board members

            The Board congratulated Ginger Champagne and Grant Gerald on their new positions.

Agenda Item #26 - 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