Franklinton, Louisiana

June 16, 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, John Wyble, John Breland, Bruce Brown, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate, Dewitt Perry and Lesley McKinley.  Absent: Mary Adams.

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 - Recognize Ronnie Wheeler, Perfect School Attendance (Darrell Fairburn).

Superintendent Fairburn presented Ronnie Wheeler, FHS Student, with a certificate from the state department for perfect attendance during his entire school career.  The Board congratulated him on his 13 years of perfect attendance.

Agenda Item #5 - Recognize State Golf Champion, Hunter Hale, Mt. Hermon School Student (Darrell Fairburn).

Superintendent Fairburn recognized Hunter Hale, Mt. Hermon sophomore, for winning State golf champion in Class B & C, Division 4.  The Board congratulated Mr. Hale for a job well done and encouraged him to continue his hard work and dedication. 

Agenda Item #6 - Recognition of Retirees (Darrell Fairburn).

At a reception prior to the meeting Superintendent Fairburn recognized and congratulated the retirees for the 2010/2011 school year as follows:

Retirees in attendance at tonight’s meeting:  Cynthia Dyson, Edna Bickham, Emma Ross, Barbara Seals, Ann Cowart, Annie Moses, T. J. Butler, Jr., J.T. Thomas, Timothy Sumrall, Mazina  Ann Thomas,  Linda Metz, and Clara Bilal.

Agenda Item #7 - Presentation on Recreation District - Mike Gill (Darrell Fairburn).

The committee showed a presentation on the Washington Parish Recreation District 1.  Mike and Betty Gill, fund raising chairpersons, Johnnie Daniel, Chairperson for W.P. Recreation District and Dennie Fowler, committee member each gave a brief speech on the recreation district.  They explained the need for a new recreation facility in Washington Parish.  Mike Gill stated that ”r;If you educate and recreate you don’t have to incarcerate.”  The Board agreed to send a letter of support for the recreation district.

Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the May 26, 2011, regular board meeting (Alan McCain).

It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 26, 2011, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to appoint The Era Leader as Official Journal for period beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012 (Beth Keaton).

Upon the recommendation of Beth Keaton, Director of Finance, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board appoint The Era Leader as Official Journal for period beginning July 1, 2011 and ending June 30, 2012.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #10 - 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 Dan Slocum, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board approve Risk Services of LA, Safety National Casulty for a one year contract at a cost of $28,846.00 for excess workers’ compensation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Student Accident Blanket Insurance coverage for the 2011/2012 school year (Beth Keaton).

Upon the recommendation of Beth Keaton, Director of Finance, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board approve Bollinger Insurance with an annual premium of $28,770.00 for student accident blanket insurance for the 2011/2012 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

 Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to approve revisions to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2011/2012 school year (Frances Varnado).

Upon the recommendation of Frances Varnado, Supervisor, it was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve revisions to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2011/2012 school year with changes as follows:

• Word uniform changed to dress code

• Male Jewelry - Any jewelry (necklaces, rings, etc.) that is large or could be harmful to the individual is not permitted.

• (moved from section 5 to section 4)  4-20 Possession and/or distribution of pornography on school grounds through the use of any media (electronic device, paper, or text messaging) are prohibited.
   

ISS

• Students will be allowed to ride the bus to ISS. 

• Transport student to SAEP placement on first morning.

• If a Kindergarten - 2^nd grade students receives SAEP placement a parent must attend with the student and the student will not be allowed to ride the school bus.

CELLPHONES

Possession of cell phones is not permitted on Washington Parish School grounds by students.  If a student is found in possession of a cellphone they must turn in the phone, SIM card, and battery.  If the student refuses to turn in the cellphone, SIM card, or battery they can be placed in SAEP or in Alternative School.  The parent/guardian will be responsible for obtaining the confiscated cellphone. 

If a cell phone is confiscated at the school they will keep the phone for thirty (30) days unless the parent/guardian pays the fine as follows:

1^st offense:  $25.00

2^nd offense:  $50.00

3^rd offense and every offense thereafter:  $75.00

Cyber-bullying - bullying which uses e-technology as a means of victimizing others.  It is the use of an Internet service or mobile technologies - such as e-mail, chat room discussion groups, instant messaging, webpages or text messaging - with the intention of harming another person.  Examples include communications that seek to intimidate, control, manipulate, put down or humiliate the recipient.

Bullying- any physical act or gesture or any verbally, written or electronically communicated expression that a reasonable person should expect will have the effect of placing a student in reasonable fear of physical harm or damage to his/her property; or substantially disrupting the instructional program or the orderly operations of the school; or is so severe, persistent, or pervasive that it creates an intimidating, hostile educational environment for the student who is bullied.

            The Technology Acceptable Use Policy is a included in the Student Code of Conduct.

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #13 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfers for the 2011/2012 school year (Frances Varnado).

Upon the recommendation of Frances Varnado, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the student transfers for the 2011/2012 school year as submitted.  For:  Dan Slocum, John Wyble, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Matthew Tate, Dewitt Perry and Alan McCain.  Against:  Lesley McKinley.  Motion carried.

Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a LA4 Federal budget revision (Lacy Burris).

Upon the recommendation of Lacy Burris, Chief Accountant, it was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the LA4 Federal budget revision as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for surplus equipment for the School Lunch Program (Marsha Newman).

Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, Supervisor of School Lunch Program, it was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the board authorize advertisement for surplus equipment for the School Lunch Program as follows:

SPECIFICATIONS FOR SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

The Washington Parish School Lunch Program will receive sealed bids until 10:00 A.M. June 30, 2011, at the School Board Annex Building, 800 Main Street, Franklinton, LA for the sale of the following equipment:

ITEM #    FRANKLINTON HIGH SCHOOL

1. One (1) Double Convection Oven

    

    ANGIE JR. HIGH SCHOOL

2. One (1) Hot Serving Line

3. One (1) Solid Surface Serving Counter

4. One (1) 3 compartment sink with drain boards

5. One (1) 1 compartment sink with 1 drain board

6. One (1) SS table w/overhead pot rack & bottom shelf

7. One (1) 3 door Stainless Steel storage unit

8. One (1) Single rack dish machine

9. One (1) SS Dirty Dish Table with sink & flexible faucet

10. One (1) SS Clean Dish Table

11. One (1) SS Table

12. One (1) SS Table

13. One (1) SS Table on wheels

14. One (1) Mop Sink

15. One (1) SS Student Hand Wash

16. Two (2) Student Tables w/Bench Style Seats

17. Three (3) Student Tables w/Round Seats

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #16 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Use of School Facilities policy (Darrell Fairburn).

Superintendent Fairburn requested that all recommendations for this policy be turned in to him no later than July 7, 2011.

Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Jackie Boone, Principal, Enon Elementary School (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board renew the contract of Jackie Boone, Principal, Enon Elementary School for a two year period beginning July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Aylene Crain, Principal, Franklinton Primary School (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board renew the contract of Aylene Crain, Principal, Franklinton Primary School for a two year period beginning July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Steve Knight,   Principal, Thomas Elementary School (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board renew the contract of Steve Knight, Principal, Thomas Elementary School for a two year period beginning July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Frances Varnado, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, Central Office (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board renew the contract of Frances Varnado, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, Central Office for a two year period beginning July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #21 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: EB - Buildings and Grounds Management; GBRK - Annual Leave; and JCDAA - Student Tobacco Use.  (Richard Kennedy).

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: EB - Buildings and Grounds Management; GBRK - Annual Leave; and JCDAA - Student Tobacco Use.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #22 - 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 Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

RESIGNATION

Franklinton Primary School:  Julie Akins, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 6, 2011.

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Stephanie Kennedy, Special Education Teacher, Resignation effective June 15, 2011.

TRANSFER

Kelli Adams, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Jr. High School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Primary School effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Keith Branch, Special Education Paraprofessional, Thomas Elementary School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Pine School effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Patti Burch, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Primary School (Head Start) TO Literacy Paraprofessional, Mt. Hermon School effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Kelli McKenzie, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School TO Regular Teacher, Pine School effective the 2011/2012 school year (Replacing J. T. Thomas).

Emily Stuart, Special Education Teacher, Thomas Elementary School TO Special Education Teacher, Pine School effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Veronica Ware, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Primary School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Mt. Hermon School effective the 2011/2012 school year.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Franklinton Primary School:  Joyce Magee, Pre-School Itinerant Teacher (Head Start) TO Pre-School Itinerant Teacher effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Franklinton High School:  Linda McCullough, Family Consumer Science Teacher, TO Librarian effective the 2011/2012 school year (OFAT).

Franklinton School District:  Natalie Hatteberg, School Bus Operator TO Julie Singley’s bus route effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Franklinton School District:  Julie Singley, School Bus Operator TO Thomas Boudreaux’s bus route effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Mt. Hermon School:  Rebecca Crain, Class-Size Reduction Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Mt. Hermon School:  Rebecca Magee, School Lunch Worker TO School Lunch Manager effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Pine School:  James T. Thomas, Agriculture Teacher, Sick Leave effective 4/1/2011 - 6/30/2011and Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 2011 TO Sick Leave effective 4/1/2011 - 6/16/2011, Vacation 6/17/2011 - 6/30/2011 and Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 2011.

EMPLOY

Enon Elementary School:  Erica Polk, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Enon Elementary School:  Stephanie Smith, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only ( 9 months) (Pending continuation of grant funding).

Enon Elementary School:  Jolene Spears, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Regular EIS).

Enon Elementary School:  Jean Turner, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Franklinton Primary School:  Lisa Ackerman, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (PL) (Replacing Gail Rutherford).

Franklinton Primary School:  Tina Bickham, Save the Children Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Franklinton Primary School: Jaynell Burton, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Franklinton Primary School:  Kay Haynes, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of REAP).

Franklinton Primary School:  Michelle Jones, Literacy Coordinator Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Franklinton Primary School:  Kristin Neyland, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Replacing Julie Akins).

Franklinton Primary School:  Sherri Reeves, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Franklinton Primary School:  Rose Sanford, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (Pending continuation of grant funding).

Franklinton Primary School:  Melissa Seal, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (9 months) (Pending continuation of grant funding).

Franklinton Primary School:  Chara Thiebaud, Technology/Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Franklinton Primary School:  Jackie Thomas, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Regular EIS).

Franklinton Primary School/Franklinton Elementary School:  Pamela Benison, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Regular EIS).

Franklinton Elementary School:  Renee Agnew, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Regular EIS).

Franklinton Elementary School:  Ella Rose Bickham, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (Pending continuation of grant funding).

Franklinton Elementary School:  Lou Fussell, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Franklinton Elementary School:  Brenda Hofstetter, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Franklinton Elementary School:  Barbara Ingram, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Franklinton Elementary School:  Gloria Magee, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Franklinton Elementary School:  Dwanna Thomas, Technology/Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Melissa Brumfield, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (PL).

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Katharine James, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Replacing Kelli McKenzie).

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Melissa Jones, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (OFAT).

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Linda Seal, Technology/Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Summer Stewart, Itinerant Talented Art Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Franklinton High School:  Jody Bruton, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (TAT).

Franklinton High School:  Robin Cooke, Vocal Music Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (OFAT).

Franklinton High School:  Melissa Dagro, Spanish Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (TAT).

Franklinton High School:  Kimberlyn Ledbetter, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (OFAT).

Franklinton High School:  Dyan Martin, Connections Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Certified).

Franklinton High School:  Brenda Miller, Family Consumer Science Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Certified) (Replacing Linda McCullough).

Franklinton High School: Heather Singley, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year. 

Franklinton Resource Center:  Sarah Kuhn, School Psychologist, Employ effective the Fall Semester of the 2011/2012 school year only (Fill in for Karen Varnado).

Mt. Hermon School:  Stacey Breaud, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (Pending continuation of grant funding).

Mt. Hermon School:  Shannon Craig, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (PL).

Mt. Hermon School:  Joni Fanguy, Technology/Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Mt. Hermon School:  Beth Pugh, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Regular EIS).

Mt. Hermon School:  Tania Thompson, Itinerant Talented Art Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Certified).

Mt. Hermon School:  Cynthia Woodard, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Pine School:  Billy Landon Thomas, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (TAT).

Pine School:  Judith Thomas, Technology/Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Pine School:  Blake Wilson, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (PL).

Thomas Elementary School:  Inez Barber, Technology/Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Thomas Elementary School:  Elizabeth Branch, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Regular EIS).

Thomas Elementary School:  Katina Ginn, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Thomas Elementary School:  Melissa Seal, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Thomas Elementary School:  Patricia Jan Wood, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (Pending continuation of grant funding).

Varnado High School:  Karen Creel, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (PL).

Varnado High School:  Donald Frazier, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (TAT).

Varnado High School:  Larry Jenkins, Technology/Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Varnado High School:  Pepper Van Norman, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (OFAT).

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Ruth Bickham, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Yvette Breaux, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (OFAT).

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Josie DeJongh, Save the Children Literacy Coordinator, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Kathy Graham, Technology/Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Patricia Maples, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Title I).

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Amanda McMurray, Speech Pathologist Assistant, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Wendy Miller, Adaptive P.E., Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (OFAT).

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Mary Paduda, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (Pending continuation of grant funding).

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Elma Pittman, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Sophia Robinson, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year (Paid out of Regular EIS).

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #23 - Superintendent’s Report

Add to the Agenda:  It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board discuss and take appropriate action regarding a resolution to support the Coalition for LA Public Education.  Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt a resolution in support of the Coalition for LA Public Education.  Motion carried unanimously.

Ministers meeting will be Monday, June 20, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at Franklinton Elementary School.

Add to the Agenda:  It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board discuss and take appropriate action regarding replacing the camera system at Franklinton High School.  Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board approve the quote from LA Tech for the replacement of the camera system in the amount of $43,725.00 for Franklinton High School.

Add to the Agenda:  It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board discuss and take appropriate action regarding replacing the home side bleachers in the gym at Franklinton High School.  Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the low quote from D & A, in the amount of $43,927.00 to replace the home side bleachers in the gym at Franklinton High School.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quotes submitted:  D & A - $45,523.00 and Hahn - $54,892.00.

Agenda Item #24 - Other business from board members.

The Board congratulated the principals on the renewing of their contracts.

Lesley McKinley requested information on Catholic Charities.

Bruce Brown extended his regrets for the ministers meeting on Monday due to a family illness.  Mr. Brown also stated that he would have knee surgery on July 6, 2011.

John Wyble stated that test scores are progressing but we are still leaving 1/3 of students behind.

Alan McCain requested that we remember Tommy Webb.

Wayne Kuhn introduced the new reporter from Era Leader, Kevin Kuperstock.

Agenda Item #25 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

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

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Alan McCain, President

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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary