Franklinton, Louisiana
November 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, Karl Bickham, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Mary Adams 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 Bruce Brown.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the October 7, 2010, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the October 7, 2010, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for telecommunication services and equipment for erate for the 2011/2012 school year (Jimmy Thigpen).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for telecommunication services and equipment for erate for the 2011/2012 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on a 2001 Chevrolet Van for the school lunch program (Marsha Newman).
Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, School Lunch Supervisor, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board accept the only bid of $450.00 from Q. D. Turnage for a 2001 Chevrolet Van from the school lunch program. Motion carried unanimously. Van is sold as is.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as presented by Beth Keaton. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to approve allocations to schools for the spring 2010/2011 operations budget (Beth Keaton).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Keaton, Director of Finance, it was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board approve allocation to schools for the spring 2010/2011 operations budget as follows:
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to approve restricted allocations for some schools in lieu of paying for water/sewage (Beth Keaton).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Keaton, Director of Finance, it was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve restricted allocations for some schools in lieu of paying for water/sewage as follows:
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding surplus property (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize Mr. Fairburn to have Varnado Elementary School property appraised and the Franklinton and Pine properties reappraised and bring back to the board for permission to advertise. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JGB - School Wellness (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Personnel Director, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JGB – School Wellness. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JBH – Attendance Reports for Student Drivers (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Personnel Director, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JBH – Attendance Reports for Student Drivers. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - 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 adopt the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
SICK LEAVE/ANNUAL LEAVE/ RESIGNATION
Pine School: Geary McKenzie, Principal, Sick Leave/Annual Leave effective January 3, 2011 through June 30, 2011 and Resignation effective June 30, 2011.
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Franklinton Primary School: Sheila Burris, Kindergarten Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective November 30, 2010.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Robert Gunnell, Custodian, Varnado Elementary School TO Skilled Labor Maintenance, Central Office effective November 29, 2010.
TERMINATION
Franklinton Jr. High School: Joyce Hart, Custodian, Termination effective October 12, 2010.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Primary School: Danette Sinclair, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective November 3, 2010.
Pine School: Johnny Mord, Bus Operator, Resignation effective October 29, 2010.
EMPLOY
Pine School: Tammy Lambert, Custodian, Employ effective November 12, 2010.
Pine District: Hannah Jordan, Bus Operator, Employ effective November 12, 2010 (Replacing Johnny Barber).
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Angie School District: Extend the route of Rena Knight 3 miles one way to pick up JaKayla Magee. Effective date: September 3, 2010.
Franklinton District: Extend the route of Vivian Ard 3 miles one way to pick up Jaylynn Ronquille. Effective date: October 29, 2010.
Extend the route of Roy Burton, Sr. 3.2 miles one way to pick transfer band students from FJHS to FHS. Effective date: August 10, 2010.
Deduct 3.6 miles one way from the route of Carolyn Fussell. Student no longer on route. Effective date: October 8, 2010.
Extend the route of Natalie Hatteberg 3.3 miles one way to pick up Megan and Brandon Hatteberg. Effective date: September 8, 2010.
Extend the route of Natalie Hatteberg 3.7 miles one way to pick up Cody Jambois. Effective date: October 14, 2010.
Extend the route of Tommy Webb .5 miles one way to pick up Samuel Garrett. Effective date: October 18, 2010.
Wesley Ray/Pine/Thomas District: Extend the route of Mecy Kelly 7 miles one way to pick up Kammie Stafford. Effective date: August 16, 2010.
Extend the route of Mecy Kelly 5 miles one way to pick up Shianna Daugherty. Effective date: November 1, 2010.
Extend the route of Mecy Kelly 16 miles one way to pick up Zachary Smith. Effective date: November 3, 2010.
Deduct 5 miles one way from the route of Mecy Kelly. Student no longer on route. Effective date November 2, 2010.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Superintendent’s Report
Mr. Fairburn invited everyone to a reception honoring outgoing board members, Karl Bickham and Freddie Jefferson.
Agenda Item #15 - Other business from board members.
The Board congratulated Varnado High School and Franklinton High School football teams for advancing to the playoffs.
Mr. Jefferson recognized Lucy Parker, Bogalusa Daily News reporter. Ms. Parker will be covering the board meetings.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Freddie Jefferson, President
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary