Franklinton, Louisiana
February 10, 2011
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, John Wyble, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate and Lesley McKinley. Absent: None.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by President Alan McCain.
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 January 13, 2011, regular board meeting (Alan McCain).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 13, 2011, regular board meeting as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the Special Education IDEA carryover budget for the 2010/2011school year (Charlotte Fasola).
Upon the recommendation of Charlotte Fasola, Special Education Supervisor, it was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the Special Education IDEA carryover budget for the 2010/2011 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt the Special Education IDEA Preschool carryover budget for the 2010/2011 school year (Charlotte Fasola).
Upon the recommendation of Charlotte Fasola, Special Education Director, it was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the Special Education IDEA Preschool carryover budget for the 2010/2011 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt the Title I and Title II carryover budget for the 2010/2011 school year (Mary Henderson).
Upon the recommendation of Mary Henderson, Title I Director, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the Title I and Title II carryover budgets for the 2010/2011 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - 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 following Personnel and Transportation adjustments:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Franklinton Primary School: Linda Corkern, Special Education Paraprofessional, Retirement Resignation effective January 21, 2011.
Varnado High School: Emma Ross, Principal, Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 2011.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Primary School: Terry May, Custodian, Resignation effective January 31, 2011.
Thomas School District: Carolyn Kelly, Special Education Bus Attendant, Resignation effective February 11, 2011.
EMPLOY
Central Office: Jamie Ginn, Accounts Payable Clerk/Secretary, Employ effective February 14, 2011 (Replacing Kristin Byrne).
Central Office: Talerio Pelayo, LA 4 Accounts Payable/Secretary, Employ effective February 28, 2011 (Replacing Charlyn Hartzog).
Franklinton Primary School: Patti Burch, Special Education Paraprofessional (Head Start), employ effective January 20, 2011.
Franklinton High School: Melody Phrampus, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective February 11, 2011.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Central Office: Charlyn Hartzog, LA 4 Accounts Payable/Secretary TO Payroll/Insurance Clerk effective February 14, 2011 (Replacing Melissa Brumfield).
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton District: Extend the route of Carolyn Fussell 14.8 miles one way to pick up Christian Welch and Austin Warner. Effective date: January 14, 2011.
Extend the route of Carolyn Fussell 3.7 miles one way to pick up Dakota Yeley. Effective date: January 24, 2011.
Extend the route of James Mulina 5.5 miles one way to pick up Sara Boyette. Effective date: January 28, 2011.
Extend the route of James Mulina 1.2 miles one way to pick up Johnathan Canova. Effective date: January 5, 2011.
Extend the route of Tommy Webb 3.8 miles one way to pick up Charles Magee. Effective date: January 11, 2011
Pine/Thomas/Wesley Ray District: Extend the route of Mecy Kelly 9 miles one way to pick up Tommy Alsobrooks. Effective date: December 15, 2010.
Deduct 16 miles one way from the route of Mecy Kelly. Student no longer on route. Effective date: January 5, 2011.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Fairburn advised the Board that Ann Smith requested their support for a LSBA officer.
Mr. Fairburn updated the Board on the trip with Ben Nevers to schools in Georgia and South Carolina.
Reminded the Board of the retreat on February 18th & 19th.
Agenda Item #10 - Other business from board members.
The Board sent condolences to the family of Donald Long, Custodian, Mt. Hermon School.
The Board wished the parish basketball team’s good luck in their seasons.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to enter into executive session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A (7), for the purpose of a parent/student appeal (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board enter into executive session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A (7), for the purpose of a parent/student appeal. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board returns to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Breland, that the Board uphold the decision of the Superintendent regarding the appeal. Motion carried unanimously. Parent and student not present at the meeting but had advised the Superintendent verbally that they would not be attending.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Alan McCain, President
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary