Franklinton, Louisiana
November 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, John Wyble, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Matthew Tate, Alan McCain, Mary Adams, Dewitt Perry 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 - Presentation of Washington Parish Fair Spelling Bee Winners - Carolyn McElveen (Mary Jones).
Carolyn McElveen recognized the winners of the Mile Branch Spelling Bee, which was held during the Washington Parish Fair. Fair Queen Kayla Pittman presented sixth grade winner Connor Comeaux, Bowling Green School and fifth grade winner Denton Lourigan, Mt Hermon School with the $100 check they each received as a prize.
The Board congratulated each of the winners.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the October 6, 2011, regular board meeting (Alan McCain).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the minutes of the October 6, 2011, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for telecommunication services and equipment for erate for the 2012/2013 school year (Jimmy Thigpen).
Upon the recommendation of Jimmy Thigpen, Technology Director, it was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for telecommunication services and equipment for erate for the 2012/2013 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to approve the second allocations to schools for the 2011/2012 operations budget (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board approve the second allocations to schools for the 2011/2012 operations budget as follows:
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SUGGESTED ALLOCATION TO SCHOOLS |
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For 2011-2012 FY Operating Budgets (2) |
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For November 10, 2011 Board Meeting |
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Source |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '06-'07 Fiscal Year= |
491,751.67 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '07-'08 Fiscal Year= |
600,000.00 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '08-'09 Fiscal Year= |
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600,000.00 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '09-'10 Fiscal Year= |
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600,000.00 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '10-'11 Fiscal Year= |
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600,000.00 |
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$2,891,751.67 |
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Less funds for this allocation |
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-248,050.00 |
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Remaining funds for future allocations |
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$2,643,701.67 |
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243,701.67 |
Earned 06-07 |
(After Budget Allocation) |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 07-08 |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 08-09 |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 09-10 |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 10-11 |
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$2,643,701.67 |
Remaining Funds for Future Allocations |
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$45.00 |
$50.00 |
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Schools |
PreK |
Elem. |
High School |
Per Pupil for Elementary and PreK |
Per Pupil for High School |
Total Per Pupil |
Adjustment |
Net Allocation |
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EES |
30 |
298 |
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14,760.00 |
0.00 |
14,760.00 |
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14,760.00 |
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FPS |
127 |
538 |
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29,925.00 |
0.00 |
29,925.00 |
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29,925.00 |
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FES |
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534 |
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24,030.00 |
0.00 |
24,030.00 |
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24,030.00 |
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FJHS |
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670 |
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30,150.00 |
0.00 |
30,150.00 |
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30,150.00 |
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FHS |
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833 |
315.00 |
41,650.00 |
41,965.00 |
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41,965.00 |
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MHS |
38 |
354 |
101 |
17,640.00 |
5,050.00 |
22,690.00 |
0.00 |
22,690.00 |
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PHS |
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281 |
295 |
12,645.00 |
14,750.00 |
27,395.00 |
5,000.00 |
22,395.00 |
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TES |
70 |
518 |
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26,460.00 |
0.00 |
26,460.00 |
5,521.55 |
20,938.45 |
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VHS |
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154 |
168 |
6,930.00 |
8,400.00 |
15,330.00 |
1,000.00 |
14,330.00 |
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WRES |
41 |
300 |
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15,345.00 |
0.00 |
15,345.00 |
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15,345.00 |
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306 |
3654 |
1397 |
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$178,200.00 |
$69,850.00 |
$248,050.00 |
$11,521.55 |
$236,528.45 |
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(11 more students are speech only, for a total of 5368) |
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Remaining Debt owed to G.F. by Schools after this Suggested Allocation: |
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Pine |
FHS |
TES |
VHS |
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687,956.69 |
221,090.91 |
44,172.35 |
85,327.20 |
1,038,547.15 |
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Pine-originally 80,000 against future allocations, 681,767 against sale of property, 3321.39 softball |
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-remaining, 35,000 against future allocations, 651,869.50 against sale of property, 1,087.19 softball |
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FHS-originally 117,000 against sale of property, 100,000 baseball/softball, 20,000 baseball/softball |
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-remaining 117,000 against sale of property, 104,090.91 baseball/softball |
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TES-originally 88,344.75, to be paid back over 8 years from allocation |
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-this marks 8th payment of 16. |
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VHS-61,935 owed for stadium, 17,392 owed for security system, 6,000 owed for mower. |
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paid 1,000 against stadium loan |
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Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to approve restricted allocations for some schools in lieu of paying for water/sewage (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve restricted allocations for some schools in lieu of paying for water/sewage as follows:
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Proposed allocations for some schools in lieu of paying for water & sewage |
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Proposal with the understanding that amounts will be placed into the school's Contingency Fund with spending possible only with the Superintendents approval. |
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In Lieu of Water |
In Lieu of Sewage |
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Enon |
1,838.33 |
1,661.67 |
3,500.00 |
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Pine |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Thomas |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Mt. Hermon |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Varnado High |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Wesley Ray |
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1,661.67 |
1,661.67 |
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Totals |
1,838.33 |
9,970.02 |
11,808.35 |
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Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - 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
Pine School: Dale Breland, Custodian, Retirement Resignation effective December 31, 2011.
SICK LEAVE/EXTENDED SICK LEAVE/RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Pine School: Patricia Bennett, Connections Teacher, Sick Leave/Extended Sick Leave effective November 18, 2011 through May 22, 2012 and Retirement Resignation effective May 22, 2012.
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE/RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Pine School: Deborah Spears, School Lunch Worker, Extended Sick Leave October 28, 2011 through February 29, 2012 and Retirement Resignation effective March 1, 2012.
EMPLOY
Thomas Elementary School: Reagan Boone, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective October 24, 2011 (Certified) (Replacing Delva Iris Fornea).
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Enon District: Extend the route of Lela Yates 1.1 miles one way to pick up Braedon Westmoreland. Effective date: October 26, 2011.
Franklinton District: Extend the route of Regina Baillio .6 miles one way to pick up Chelsea Turnage. Effective date: October 28, 2011.
Extend the route of Roy Burton 3.9 miles one way to transfer 13 band students from FJHS to FHS. Effective date: August 8, 2011.
Varnado District: Extend the route of Ester Matthews 5 miles one way to pick up Rider Rattler. Effective date: August 24, 2011.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Fairburn read a thank you note from the Harold Smith family.
Para Pro Test will be given on December 13, 2011.
Mr. Fairburn stated that student insurance would be left as is this year. Will look at changes in May or June.
Elizabeth Ingram and Kayla Dunn, students at Southeastern Louisiana University were recognized.
Agenda Item #11 - Other business from board members.
The Board commended Carolyn McElveen for her work with the Spelling Bee competition.
The Board sent condolences to the Harold Smith family.
Veterans Day programs at all schools on November 11, 2011.
Congratulated VHS and FHS for making the football playoffs.
The Board wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(1) for the evaluation of the superintendent.
Superintendent Fairburn requested that the Board not go into executive session but have an open meeting for the evaluation of the superintendent.
Bruce Brown said that he respected the superintendent’s wishes, but he would prefer to go into a closed executive session.
ADD TO THE AGENDA: It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board consider an extension of contract for the superintendent. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board extend Mr. Fairburn’s contract for 2 years and then a 1 year extension with a commendable performance evaluation. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
N/A
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by John Wyble, 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