Franklinton, Louisiana

April 14, 2011

6:30 P.M.

The Washington Parish School Board met in special session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, John Breland, John Wyble, Mary Adams, 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 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the consolidation of Varnado High School and Angie Jr. High School (Darrell Fairburn).

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Darrell Fairburn, it was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board consolidate Varnado High School and Angie Jr. High School effective the 2011/2012 school year.  For:  Dan Slocum, John Wyble, Bruce Brown, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate and Lesley McKinley.  Against:  Mary Adams and John Breland.  Motion carried.

Several in the audience were allowed to speak before the vote was taken.

Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the repairs and renovations at Varnado High School to accommodate the consolidation of Angie Jr. High School and Varnado High School (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve for Superintendent Fairburn to make the necessary repairs and renovations at Varnado High School to accommodate the consolidation of Angie Jr. High School and Varnado High School.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for two (2) modular buildings for Varnado High School (Darrell Fairburn). 

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board authorize advertisement for two (2) modular buildings for Varnado High School to be advertised on April 20, 27 and May 4.  Bids will be opened on May 5, 2011.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

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               Alan McCain, President  

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                Darrell Fairburn, Secretary