Franklinton, Louisiana

September 8, 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, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Matthew Tate, Alan McCain, Mary Adams, and Dewitt Perry.  Absent: Lesley McKinley.

 

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 - Presentation from ADAPT - Linda Mizell (Frances Varnado).

 

Charlotte Fornea, Executive Director, presented 60 Tobacco Free Signs to the Washington Parish School Board to be placed at all schools.

 

Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the August 25, 2011, regular board meeting (Alan McCain).

 

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the minutes of the August 25, 2011, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Residency Affidavit (Darrell Fairburn).

 

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Fairburn, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board approve the Residency Affidavit as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: KF - Political Activities (Darrell Fairburn).

 

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Fairburn, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File:  KF - Political Activities.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Board’s liability insurance (Beth Keaton).

 

Upon the recommendation of Tom Hudson, Insurance Consultant, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board continue the liability insurance with Bill McGehee Insurance Agency (Carrier:  Louisiana Public School Risk Management Agency LARMA) for the period beginning October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012 for a total premium of $236,940.00.  Also included was the Board’s auto physical damage insurance (Carrier: Houston Specialty Ins. Co.) for a premium of $7,210.00 and Crime Insurance (Carrier: Travelers Insurance) for a premium of $5,556.00.  The grand total for all policies is $249,706.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the superintendent to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist form reflecting the selection of or rejection of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Bodily Injury Coverage (Beth Keaton).

 

It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt a resolution as follows:

 

RESOLUTION

 

To authorize the superintendent to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Form reflecting a selection of lower limits of uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage than liability coverage.  This selection is applicable to commercial automobile insurance coverage for the period 10-1-2011 to 10-1-2012, as presented.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to adopt the Technology Budget for the 2011/2012 school year (Jimmy Thigpen).

 

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt the Technology Budget for the 2011/2012 school year as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to adopt General Fund Budget for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Beth Keaton).

 

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt General Fund Budget for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board adopt Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adopt Reading First Budgets for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt Reading First Budgets for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to adopt Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Budget for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Budget for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to adopt the federal portion of the LA4 Budget for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt the federal portion of the LA4 Budget for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Budget for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).

 

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt School Food Service Budget for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).

 

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to adopt IASA Title I, Title I Reimbursement and Title II Budgets for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).

 

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt IASA Title I, Title I Reimbursement and Title II Budgets for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Education IDEA and Preschool Budgets for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Charlotte Fasola).

 

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt Special Education IDEA and Preschool Budgets for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #21 - Consider a motion to adopt American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Title 1A, ARRA IDEA Part B, ARRA IDEA Preschool, ARRA Enhancing Education through Technology for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Beth Keaton).

 

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board adopt American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Title 1A, ARRA IDEA Part B, ARRA IDEA Preschool, ARRA Enhancing Education through Technology for 2011/2012 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  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

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

Varnado High School:  Leona Bickham, Special Education Paraprofessional, Retirement Resignation effective August 26, 2011. 

RESIGNATION

Franklinton District:  Frances Branch, Bus Operator, Resignation effective August 26, 2011.

TRANSFER

Lisa Spears, Bus Operator, Enon District TO Bus Operator, Franklinton District effective September 9, 2011.

EMPLOY

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Ramona Perkins, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective September 12, 2011.

 TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

Franklinton District:          Extend the route of Carolyn Fussell 3.5 miles one way to pick up Jeremy Dresson.  Effective date:  August 31, 2011.

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #23 - Superintendent’s Report

 

At the beginning of the meeting, Randy Branch, Varnado High School Principal thanked the Board for the renovations at Varnado High School.  The merger was a success and everything is going great.

 

Kelvin May, Varnado Concerned Citizen, requested that the Board support Varnado High School in starting baseball, softball and volleyball teams.  The teams have received approval to use facilities in Bogalusa for practice.  Mr. Fairburn stated that the Board is in support of these sports being organized at VHS and would support them in any way possible.

 

Superintendent Fairburn stated that Dr. Pam Williford and Billy Barber, former employees of the system had passed away this week.  Also, Mr. Lesley McKinley’s father passed away this week.  The Board sends it condolences to the families.

 

Superintendent recognized Beth Meyers, candidate for District 6 BESE Board.

 

Agenda Item #24 - Other business from board members.

 

Dan Slocum stated that Mt. Hermon football would host its 1st official home game this week.

 

Bruce Brown thanked the Board for prayers during his recent surgery and stated that he was glad he was able to be back.

 

The Board thanked the staff for their work on all the budgets.

 

Mary Adams thanked the Board for their support for baseball/softball/volleyball at VHS.

 

Agenda Item #25 - Consider a motion to enter into executive session under LA R.S.  42:17A (2) to discuss status of pending litigation (Darrell Fairburn).

 

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by John Breland, that the Board enter into executive session under LA R.S. 42:17A (2) to discuss status of pending litigation.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #26 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.

 

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board return to regular session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #27 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

 

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

 

______________________________

Alan McCain, President

______________________________

Darrell Fairburn, Secretary