Franklinton, Louisiana

February 9, 2012

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 Lesley McKinley.  Absent: Dewitt Perry.

 

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 on PBIS - Penny Moses (Darrell Fairburn).

 

Penny Moses, Supervisor of Adult Education, gave a brief overview of the PBIS program and then introduced representatives from 5 schools that gave a short presentation on the program at their schools as follows:

 

Franklinton Primary School         Kewanda August and Aylene Crain

Franklinton High School              Jeremy Gueldner and DeeDee McCullough

Varnado High School                  Mark Ross

Franklinton Elementary School    Polly Thigpen and Janene Hollen

Thomas Elementary School        Dawn Seal and Steve Knight

 

The Board congratulated each school on a job well done.

 

Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the January 12, 2012, regular board meeting (Alan McCain).

 

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 12, 2012, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate (Jimmy Thigpen).

 

Upon the recommendation of Jimmy Thigpen, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board approve the bids for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate as follows:

 

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Polly Thigpen, Principal, Franklinton Elementary School (Darrell Fairburn).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board renew the contract of Polly Thigpen, Principal, Franklinton Elementary School for two years March 17, 2012 through March 16, 2014.  Motion carried unanimously.  Polly Thigpen thanked the Board for renewal of her contract.

 

Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Tiffany Smith, Assistant Principal of Instruction, Franklinton Jr. High School (Darrell Fairburn).

 

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board renew the contract of Tiffany Smith, Assistant Principal of Instruction, Franklinton Jr. High School for two years March 17, 2012 through March 16, 2014.  Motion carried unanimously.  Tiffany Smith thanked the Board for renewal of her contract.

 

Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Mary Henderson, Title I Director (Darrell Fairburn).

 

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board renew the contract of Mary Henderson, Title I Director for two years March 15, 2012 through March 14, 2014.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the renewal of Morgan’s Mechanical preventive maintenance contract (Darrell Fairburn).

 

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by John Breland, that the Board renew the preventive maintenance contract of Morgan’s Mechanical for one year as follows:

 

Preventative Maintenance:

 

Enon School                              $   3,506.69

Franklinton Elementary               $ 10,255.82

Franklinton High                         $ 16,893.65

Mt. Hermon Gym                       $   2,957.57

Pine                                          $ 20,537.67

Thomas Elementary                   $   5,009.77

Varnado High                             $   8,572.88

Wesley Ray Elementary             $   3,767.82

 

 TOTAL PM PRICE                     $ 71,501.87

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to adopt the 2012/2013 school calendar (Darrell Fairburn).

 

It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the 2012/2013 school calendar as follows:

 

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on surplus equipment for the School Lunch Program (Marsha Newman).

 

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board accept the bids received on surplus equipment for the School Lunch program as follows:

 

 

Surplus Equipment Bid Opening

 

 

 

Tabulation Sheet

Beryl
Schilling

Clay
Richardson

 

January 26, 2012    10:00 A.M.

 

 

 

Mt. Hermon School

1

One (1) Vulcan Deep Fat Fryer

$65.00

 

2

One (1) Frymaster Deep Fat Fryer

 

$125.00

3

One (1) Southbend Double Convection Oven

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Franklinton Primary School

 

 

4

One (1) 60 qt. Blakeslee Mixer

 

$50.00

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adopt the Special Education IDEA carryover budget for the 2011/2012 school year (Charlotte Fasola).

 

Upon the recommendation of Charlotte Fasola, Special Education Director, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the Special Education IDEA carryover budget for the 2011/2012 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to adopt the Special Education IDEA Preschool carryover budget for the 2011/2012 school year (Charlotte Fasola).

 

Upon the recommendation of Charlotte Fasola, Special Education Director, it was moved by John Breland, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the Special Education IDEA Preschool carryover budget for the 2011/2012 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on Varnado Fieldhouse Renovation (Billy Brignac).

 

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board approve the low quote from Nobles Construction, LLC, Bogalusa, LA in the amount of $92,000.00 for the renovation of the Varnado Fieldhouse.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quotes submitted:  MHWilliams, Angie, LA - $109,497.00 and Burris Construction, LLC, Franklinton, LA - $118,000.00.

 

Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to delete Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JN - Academic Achievement Recognition Program (Richard Kennedy).

 

It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by John Breland, that the Board delete Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JN - Academic Achievement Recognition Program.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #17 - 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 John Breland, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:

 

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE

Franklinton Primary School:  Ann Parker, Kindergarten Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective February 2, 2012 and the remainder of the school year only.

RESIGNATION

Central Office:  Patricia Alford, Grant Writer/Technology Coordinator, Resignation effective February 22, 2012.

TRANSFER

Kellie Adams, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Primary School TO Bus Operator, Enon School effective January 17, 2012.

Beth Pugh, Literacy Paraprofessional, Mt. Hermon School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Jr. High School effective January 15, 2012 (Replacing Patricia Lott).

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Pine School:  Deborah Spears, School Lunch Worker, Extended Sick Leave October 28, 2011 through February 29, 2012 and Retirement Resignation effective March 1, 2012 TO Extended Sick Leave October 28, 2011 through February 29, 2012 and Retirement Resignation effective February 29, 2012.

EMPLOY

Franklinton Primary School:  Marcie Constantine, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective February 9, 2012 (Fill in for Ann Parker) (Certified).

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

Pine/Thomas District: Extend the route of D. Kaye Magee 1 mile one way to pickup Joseph, Michael, Molly & MarySeal.  Effective date:  January 24, 2012.
 

Extend the route of B. Jarone Seals 3.3 miles one way to pick up Tinsley Smith.  Effective date: January 17, 2012.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #18 - Superintendent’s Report

The protective screen and storm window projects for all schools by FEMA have finally been approved.  The project was delayed because of Franklinton Jr. High School being on the National Registry for Historic Buildings.  The cost for the project to be paid by FEMA is $3,164,524.00.

 

The parish library system would like to build a new library on the Enon School property.  Will bring more information to the Board at a later date.

 

Updated the Board on the removal of debris at the old Pine School.  We are working with the DEQ on proper procedures.

 

Agenda Item #19 - Other business from board members.

 

Adult Education Graduation is May 13, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.

 

John Wyble congratulated the students that participated in the Young Americans.

 

Alan McCain congratulated the Franklinton High School girls’ basketball team.  They are ranked 14th in the state.

 

The slab has been poured for the FHS baseball field house.

 

Louisiana Literacy Week is February 13th - 17th.

 

Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adjourns.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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Alan McCain, President

 

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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary