Franklinton, Louisiana
August 4, 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, Matthew Tate, Alan McCain, Mary Adams, Dewitt Perry and Lesley McKinley. Absent: Bruce Brown.
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 John Breland.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 - Recognition of Elementary Physical Education Program Teachers (Mary Jones).
Mary Jones, Director, welcomed the elementary physical education program teachers as follows:
Enon Elementary School Karen Ballard
Franklinton Primary School Sheila Guy
Franklinton Elementary School Barrett Bateman
Mt. Hermon School Kelly Alford
Thomas Elementary School Connie Bell
Wesley Ray Elementary School Cassandra Lewis
The principal and the teacher gave a brief synopsis of the physical education program at their school.
The board congratulated each school on a job well done.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the July 14, 2011, regular board meeting (Alan McCain).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the minutes of the July 14, 2011, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Marsha Newman, Supervisor of School Lunch (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board renew the contract of Marsha Newman, Supervisor of School Lunch for a contract period of two years from August 15, 2011 through August 14, 2013. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Jeremy Gueldner, Franklinton High School Assistant Principal (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, that the Board renew the contract of Jeremy Gueldner, Franklinton High School Assistant Principal, for a contract period of two years from August 21, 2011 through August 20, 2013. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for surplus equipment for the school lunch program (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, 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. August 18, 2011, at the School Board Annex Building, 800 Main Street, Franklinton, LA for the sale of the following equipment:
ITEM # ENON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
One (1) Warmer
FRANKLINTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
One (1) Slicer
FRANKLINTON JR. HIGH SCHOOL
One (1) 12 crate milk cooler
PINE HIGH SCHOOL
One (1) Stainless Steel Clean Dish Table
One (1) Stainless Steel Dirty Dish Table
ANGIE JR. HIGH SCHOOL
One (1) Walk-in Cooler/Freezer Combination Unit (Acceptable Bidder will be responsible for the dismantling and moving of this equipment)
All equipment listed is sold "AS IS." The Washington Parish School Lunch Program is not responsible for any equipment that does not work properly or requires parts or service. The Washington Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive informalities. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms provided by School Lunch.
Please mark envelope as containing "Bid on Surplus Equipment". Equipment may be inspected in the presence of a School Lunch employee on August 12, 2011, 10:00 A.M.-10:30 A.M. at the Angie site. All other equipment may be viewed Monday - Friday 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. by appointment only. Please call the School Lunch Department at 985-839-7764 if you plan to attend one of the specified times. No one is allowed to drop in for an inspection. Bids will be rejected if bidder is not on inspection schedule.
Bid award subject to School Board approval at the regular School Board meeting, August 25, 2011. Successful bidder will be required to remove equipment within five (5) working days from board approval.
Purchases shall hold Washington Parish School Lunch Program free and harmless from any injuries, accidents, or damages to any person or property caused in moving or the removal of any item above.
Direct inquiries to Marsha D. Newman, School Lunch Director at 985-839-7764.
WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alan McCain, President
Darrell Fairburn, Secretary
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on covered walkways at Pine School (Billy Brignac).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the quote from Williams and Sons, Angie, LA in the amount of $39,560.00 for covered walkways at Pine School. Motion carried unanimously. Only quote submitted.
Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on concrete for Handicap parking at Pine School (Billy Brignac).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the quote from Sheridan Construction, Bogalusa, LA in the amount of $12,870.00 for Handicap parking at Pine School. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Cody Creel, Franklinton, LA - $11,264.60 and Bob Williams, Angie, LA - $13,553.00. Low quote not accepted due to lack of insurance.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to allow Natalie Hatteberg to purchase a 2002 Thomas bus for her primary bus (Billy Brignac).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, that the Board allow Natalie Hatteberg to purchase a 2002 Thomas bus for her primary bus. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: KG - Use of School Facilities and KG-E2 - Application to Use School Facilities (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: KG - Use of School Facilities and KG-E2 - Application to Use School Facilities. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IDFAA - Drug Testing and Referral Program for Athletes and Policy File: IDFAA-E - Washington Parish Substance Abuse/Misuse Student Athlete Contract (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IDFAA - Drug Testing and Referral Program for Athletes and Policy File: IDFAA-E - Washington Parish Substance Abuse/Misuse Student Athlete Contract and delete Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IDFAA-P - Procedures for Random Drug Testing of Students Participating in Interscholastic Sports. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to delete Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IDFAA-P - Procedures for Random Drug Testing of Students Participating in Interscholastic Sports (Frances Varnado).
Voted on with item #14
Agenda Item #16 - 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 approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Mt. Hermon School: Connie Magee, Academically Gifted Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Fall Semester of the 2011/2012 school year only.
Mt. Hermon School: Pamela Williamson, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Fall Semester of the 2011/2012 school year only.
SICK LEAVE/EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Franklinton Elementary School: Barbara Ingram, Literacy Paraprofessional, Sick Leave/Extended Sick Leave effective August 3, 2011 through December 18, 2011.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Elementary School: Calvin Crowe, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective July 28, 2011.
Mt. Hermon School: Shannon Craig, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 20, 2011.
Thomas Elementary School: Bridget Ard, Literacy Paraprofessional, Resignation effective July 18, 2011.
TRANSFER
Heather Singley, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton High School TO Literacy Paraprofessional, Thomas Elementary School effective the 2011/2012 school year.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Enon School: Gail Rutherford, Kindergarten Teacher TO LA4 Pre-K Teacher effective the 2011/2012 school year only.
Franklinton School District: Donna W. Givens, Bus Operator TO Benny Paul Tate’s route effective the 2011/2012 school year.
Franklinton School District: Elizabeth Wood, Bus Operator TO Donna Givens’ route effective the 2011/2012 school year.
Thomas Elementary School: Jessica Corkern Miller, Kindergarten Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2011/2012 school year.
Thomas Elementary School: Melissa Seal, Literacy Paraprofessional TO LA4 Paraprofessional effective the 2011/2012 school year.
EMPLOY
Enon Elementary School: Lucinda Parker, Part-time Technology Assistant/Interventionist effective the 2011/2012 school year only.
Franklinton Elementary School: Renet Tate, Special Education Child Specific Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (Replacing Calvin Crowe).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Meleah Foreman, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (OS).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Marci Seal, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only.
Franklinton High School: Angela Seal, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only.
Franklinton School District: Jacqueline Jones, School Bus Operator, Employ effective August 8, 2011.
Franklinton School District: Lenora McIntyre, School Bus Operator, Employ effective August 8, 2011.
Mt. Hermon School: Melanie Achord-Wade, Academically Gifted Teacher, Employ effective the Fall Semester of the 2011/2012 school year only (OFAT) (Fill in for Connie Magee).
Mt. Hermon School: Courtney Crowe, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the Fall Semester of the 2011/2012 school year only (Fill in for Pamela Williamson).
Mt. Hermon School: Troy David Stevens, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only (OFAT) (Replacing Shannon Craig).
Pine School: Velva Crowe, Licensed Practical Nurse, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only.
Thomas Elementary School: Melanie Knight, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective the 2011/2012 school year only.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Superintendent’s Report
Staff Development was held today at the R. W. Johnson Auditorium with Dr. Rita Pierson.
Walk through tomorrow at Varnado High School with the contractors.
Washington Parish Reading Council was one of five out of sixteen councils that received the honor council award in the state.
Law Conference will be September 22nd and 23rd in Baton Rouge.
Alan Offner, Bonding Attorney, will hold a meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 5:30 p.m. at the school board office.
Rayford Johnson is a great asset to the maintenance department. Mr. Johnson has worked hard to make sure that everything is ready for the opening of school along with the rest of the maintenance department.
School uniforms and school supplies can be taken off on income taxes with receipts.
Agenda Item #18 - Other business from board members
Dan Slocum stated that bleachers and concession stands are being built at Mt. Hermon School getting ready for the upcoming football season.
Mary Adams and Lesley McKinley were pleased with Varnado High School renovations and consolidation. Mr. McKinley stated that Varnado High School is a facility that everyone can be proud of. Ms. Adams would like to see the field house renovated for next year and Mr. McKinley would like to see baseball and softball brought to the eastside of the parish.
Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Alan McCain, President
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary