Franklinton, Louisiana
September 9, 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 August 19, 2010, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt the minutes of the August 19, 2010, regular board meeting as submitted to each. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Board’s liability insurance (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board continue the liability insurance with Bill McGehee Insurance Agency (Carrier: Louisiana Public School Risk Management Agency LARMA) for the period beginning October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011 for a total premium of $239,962.00. Also included was the Board’s auto physical damage insurance (Carrier: Naxos Ins. Co.) for a premium of $7,210.00 and Crime Insurance (Carrier: Travelers Insurance) for a premium of $5,556.00. The grand total for all policies is $252,728.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the superintendent to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist form reflecting the selection of or rejection of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt a resolution as follows:
RESOLUTION
To authorize the superintendent to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Form reflecting a selection of lower limits of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage than liability coverage. This selection is applicable to commercial automobile insurance coverage for the period 10-1-2010 to 10-1-2011, as presented.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt the Technology Budget for the 2010/2011 school year (Jimmy Thigpen).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the Technology Budget for the 2010/2011 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt General Fund Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the General Fund Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statues as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88, Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to adopt Reading First Budgets for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt Reading First Budgets for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88, Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88, Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt Drug Free Schools Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt Drug Free Schools Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conf
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adopt Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88, Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to adopt the federal portion of the LA4 Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the federal portion of the LA4 Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88, Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt School Food Service Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88, Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88, Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to adopt IASA Title I, Title I Reimbursement and Title II Budgets for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt IASA Title I, Title I Reimbursement and Title II Budgets for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88, Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Education IDEA and Preschool Budgets for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Charlotte Fasola).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt Special Education IDEA and Preschool Budgets for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88, Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to adopt American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Title 1A, ARRA IDEA Part B, ARRA IDEA Preschool, ARRA Enhancing Education Through Technology (2) for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Title 1A, ARRA IDEA Part B, ARRA IDEA Preschool, ARRA Enhancing Education Through Technology (2) for 2010/2011 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88, Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #20 - 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
RESIGNATION
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Annie Franklin, Special Education Teacher, Resignation effective August 25, 2010.
TRANSFER
Crystal Jenkins, Special Education Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School, Fall Semester of the 2010/2011 school year only TO Regular Teacher, Enon Elementary School effective August 25, 2010 and the remainder of the of the 2010/2011 school year only.
SICK LEAVE/EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Franklinton Primary School: Linda Corkern, Special Education Paraprofessional, Sick Leave/Extended Sick Leave effective August 4, 2010 through January 19, 2011.
EMPLOY
Franklinton Primary School: Patti Burch, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 31, 2010 through January 19, 2011 (Fill in for Linda Corkern).
Franklinton Primary School: Ricky Burkhalter, Full Time School Food Service Worker, Employ effective September 10, 2010.
Franklinton Elementary School: Pamela Benison, EIS Paraprofessional, Employ effective September 9, 2010 and the remainder of the 2010/2011 school year only.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Melissa Jones, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective August 25, 2010 through December 17, 2010 (Replacing Crystal Jenkins).
Mt. Hermon School: Beth Pugh, EIS Paraprofessional, Employ effective September 9, 2010 and the remainder of the 2010/2011 school year only.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Ruth Bickham, EIS Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 26, 2010 and the remainder of the 2010/2011 school year only.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Elizabeth Owens, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective August 27, 2010 (Replacing Annie Franklin) (PL).
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #21 - Superintendent’s Report
Add to the Agenda:
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, to discuss an increase in athletic stipends for Mt. Hermon personnel for the 2010/2011 school year only. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board increase athletic stipends for personnel at Mt. Hermon School for the 2010/2011 school year only with a maximum ceiling of 20%. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #22 - Other business from board members.
Dan Slocum expressed his sympathy for the Anthony Triola family. Mr. Triola had passed away earlier today. He was a retired employee of the school system.
John Breland invited everyone to the grand opening of the new Pine Football Stadium on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 6:15 p.m.
The Board thanked everyone for their work on the budgets this year.
Agenda Item #23 - Consider a motion to enter into executive session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A (2) to consider negotiation of a settlement of workers compensation claim (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A (2) to consider negotiation of a settlement of workers compensation claims. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #24 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize Trinity Insurance to proceed with a settlement for Shirley Barber. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board authorize Trinity Insurance to proceed with a settlement for Paula McDaniel. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #25 - 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