Franklinton, Louisiana

June 14, 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, 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 Jordan Smith, Perfect School Attendance (Darrell Fairburn).

            Superintendent Fairburn presented Jordan Smith, 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.  Jordan was one of 29 in the state to receive this honor.

            Agenda Item #5 – Recognition of Retirees (Darrell Fairburn).

            At a reception prior to the meeting, Superintendent Fairburn recognized and congratulated the retirees for the 2011/2012 school year as follows:

            Retiree in attendance at tonight’s meeting:  Benny Paul Tate, Ephfon Harvey, Jr., Gloria Magee, Joyce Parker, Sandra Toney, Cynthia Welch, Vol Holden and Billy Passman.

            Agenda Item #6 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the May 3, 2012, regular board meeting (Alan McCain).

            It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 3, 2012, regular board meeting as submitted to each.  Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #7 – Presentation of Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting (Darrell Fairburn).

The following news release from the Government Finance Officers Association was read:

The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Washington Parish School Board by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR).  The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to the individual(s), department or agency designated by the government as primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR. This has been presented to:

Financial Department, Washington Parish School Board

The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.

The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving approximately 17,500 government finance professionals with offices in Chicago, IL, and Washington, D.C.

Superintendent Fairburn congratulated the Finance Department on a job well done. 

Board members congratulated the finance department and thanked them for doing a great job for the system.

            Agenda Item #8 – Consider a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Washington Parish School Board and the Washington Parish Government (Darrell Fairburn).

            It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board adopt a resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Washington Parish School Board and the Washington Parish Government.  Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #9 – Consider a motion to appoint the Era Leader as Official Journal for period beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013 (Beth Keaton).

            It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board appoint the Era Leader as Official Journal for period beginning July 1, 2012 and ending June 30, 2013.  Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #10 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Student Accident Blanket Insurance coverage for the for the 2012/2013 school year (Beth Keaton).

            It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board approve Monumental Life with an annual premium of $30,250.00 for student accident blanket insurance for the 2012/2013 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #11 – 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 Breland, that the Board approve Risk Services of LA, Safety National Casualty for a one year contract at a cost of $35,016.00 for excess workers’ compensation.  Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #12 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on school supplies for the 2012/2013 school year (Beth Keaton).

            It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, that the Board approve the bids received for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2012/2013 school year as follows:

Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #13 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a LA4 Budget revision for the 2011/2012 school year (Lacy Burris).

            It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board approve a LA4 Budget revision for the 2011/2012 school year in the amount of $112,830.95 as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #14 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a High Risk Pool Grant for the 2011/2012 school year (Lacy Burris).

            It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve a High Risk Pool Grant in the amount of $35,054.00 for the 2011/2012 school year as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #15 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding an IDEA and IDEA Preschool Budget Revision for the 2011/2012 school year (Charlotte Fasola).

            It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board approve an IDEA and IDEA Preschool Budget Revision for the 2011/2012 school year as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #16 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfers for the 2012/2013 school year (Frances Varnado).

            Upon the recommendation of Frances Varnado, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the student transfers for the 2012/2013 school year as submitted.  Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #17 – Consider a motion to approve revisions to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2012/2013 school year (Frances Varnado).

            Upon the recommendation of Frances Varnado, Supervisor, it was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the revisions to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2012/2013 school year with changes as follows:

2012- 2013 Student Code of Conduct Changes

• All shoes must have a back that goes around the heel.

• PreK -5^th grade no boots of any kind male or female.

• Added BAC (Behavior Awareness Class) added to possible disciplinary actions for 6^th – 12^th  grade.

• Students will not be allowed to ride the bus to SAEP (Student Alternative Educational Program)

• Willful negligence or horse playing with motor vehicles will result in the student losing his/her driving privileges for the remainder of the school semester/year as deemed appropriate by the Supervisor Child Welfare

            Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #18 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2012/2013 school year (Marsha Newman).

            Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, School Lunch Supervisor, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board approve the bids for the purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2012/2013 school years as follows:

            Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #19 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2012/2013 school year (Marsha Newman).

            Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, School Lunch Supervisor, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board approve the bids for the purchase of Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2012/2013 school years as follows:

            Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #20 – Discuss and take appropriate regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).

            Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Personnel Director, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE

            Franklinton High School:  Freida Matschnig, Special Education Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Fall Semester of the 2012/2013 school year only.

            Pine School:  Emily Stuart, Special Education Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Fall Semester of the 2012/2013 school year only.

            Thomas Elementary School:  Juanette Thomas, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the 2012/2013 school year only.

            Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Belinda Jackson, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the 2012/2013 school year only.

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

            Pine School:  Vol Holden, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 22, 2012.

            Pine School:  Billy Passman, Agriculture Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 2012.

            Varnado High School:  Robert Boone, Assistant Principal, Retirement Resignation effective July 31, 2012.

RESIGNATION

            Franklinton High School:  Paula Lanoux, Business Teacher, Resignation effective May 29, 2012.

            Franklinton High School:  Laura Shaw, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 31, 2012.

            Pine School:  Regina Skiffer, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 31, 2012.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

            Franklinton Primary School:  Marsha Moran, Class Size Reduction Teacher TO Kindergarten Teacher effective the 2012/2013 school year.

            Franklinton Elementary School:  Janene Hollen, Faculty Coordinator TO Assistant Principal of Instruction effective July 23, 2012 (2 year contract) (10 month position).

            Mt. Hermon School:  Julie Braswell, Kindergarten Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2012/2013 school year (Replacing Chinero Fowler).

            Mt. Hermon School:  Jennifer Buras, Connections Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2012/2013 school year.

            Mt. Hermon School:  Beverly Caves, Regular Teacher TO Connections Teacher effective the 2012/2013 school year.

            Mt. Hermon School:  Chinero Fowler, Regular Teacher TO­ Special Education Teacher effective the 2012/2013 school year (Replacing Troy Stevens).

            Pine School:  Catherine Tall, Regular Teacher TO Connections Teacher effective the 2012/2013 school year.

            Thomas Elementary School:  Dawn Seal, Faculty Coordinator, TO Assistant Principal of Instruction effective July 23, 2012 (2 yr. contract) (10 month position).

            Varnado High School: Bonnie Mitchell, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 22, 2012 TO Retirement Resignation effective June 12, 2012.

            Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Felicia Harry, Early Childhood Paraprofessional TO Save the Children Early Childhood Paraprofessional (12 months) effective May 29, 2012.

TRANSFER

            Patricia Archote, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Jr. High School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton High School effective 2012/2013 school year.

            Emma Bracey, Special Education Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School TO Guidance Counselor, Wesley Ray Elementary School effective the 2012/2013 school year.

            Amanda Coleman, Kindergarten Teacher, Franklinton Primary School TO Kindergarten Teacher, Mt. Hermon School effective the 2012/2013 school year (Replacing Julie Braswell).

            Carver Lester, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Jr. High School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton High School effective the 2012/2013 school year.

            Lisa Magee, Regular Teacher, Thomas Elementary School TO Guidance Counselor, Pine/Thomas Elementary School effective the 2012/2013 school year. (9 month position)

            Wendy Manning, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Jr. High School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton High School effective the 2012/2013 school year.

            Beth Ann Pugh, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Jr. High School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton High School effective the 2012/2013 school year.

            Matthew Stogner, Assistant Principal, Mt. Hermon School TO Regular Teacher, Pine School effective August 1, 2012.

            Anna Temples, Regular Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO Regular Teacher, Thomas Elementary School effective the 2012/2013 school year only (Fill in for Juanette Thomas).

            Lisa Turnage, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School TO Class Size Reduction Teacher, Franklinton Primary School effective the 2012/2013 school year.

            Laura Varnado, Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School TO Librarian, Mt. Hermon School effective the 2012/2013 school year.

            Michelle Wilson, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School effective the 2012/2013 school year.

EMPLOY

            Enon Elementary School:  Katie Ritchie, Speech Pathologist, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year for 115 working days only (Fill in for Leslie Westmoreland).

            Enon Elementary School:  Stephanie Smith, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (9 months).

            Franklinton School District:  Kelvin Dawson, Bus Operator, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Replacing Ephfon Harvey).

            Franklinton Primary School:  Marcie Constantine, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/0213 school year (Replacing Amanda Coleman).

            Franklinton Primary School:  Robin Cooke, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Certified).

            Franklinton Primary School:  Rose Sanford, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (10 months).

            Franklinton Primary School:  Melissa Seal, Guidance Counselor, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year.

            Franklinton Primary School:  Kayla Stuart Sabel, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Certified).

            Franklinton Elementary School:  Ella Rose Bickham, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (10 months).

            Franklinton Elementary School:  Samantha Hughes, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Certified) (Replacing Emma Bracey).

            Franklinton Jr. High School:  Brannon Breland, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Certified).

            Franklinton Jr. High School: Melissa Brumfield, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (PL).

            Franklinton Jr. High School:  Meleah Foreman, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (OS).

            Franklinton Jr. High School:  Melissa Jones, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (OFAT).

            Franklinton Jr. High School:  McKenzie Skluzacek, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Replacing Michelle Wilson).

            Franklinton High School:  Jody Bruton, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (PL).

            Franklinton High School:  Elizabeth Helton, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Replacing Laura Shaw).

            Franklinton High School:  Kyle Jones, Music Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Certified).

            Franklinton High School:  Kimberlyn Ledbetter, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (OFAT).

            Franklinton High School:  Gloria Plaiscia, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Certified) (Replacing Gloria Magee).

            Franklinton High School:  Stacey Williams, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the Fall Semester of the 2012/2013 school year only (Fill in for Frieda Matschnig).

            Franklinton High School:  Blake Wilson, Connections Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (PL).

            Mt. Hermon School:  Stacey Breaud, Assistant Principal of Instruction, Employ effective June 18, 2012 (2 year contract) (12 month position).

            Mt. Hermon School:  Chuck Graves, Custodian, Employ effective July 1, 2012.

            Mt. Hermon School:  Wendy Miller, Adapted PE Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (OFAT).

            Mt. Hermon School:  Kathryn Rutland, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Replacing Sandra Toney).

            Mt. Hermon School:  Troy Stevens, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Replacing Gwynn Holmes).

            Pine School:  Rhonda Crawford, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Certified) (High School).

            Pine School:  Megan Dauzat, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Certified) (High School).

            Pine School:  Stacy Garza, Custodian, Employ effective August 1, 2012.

            Pine School:  Danielle Givens, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Replacing Karen Thomas) (Certified).

            Pine School:  Bradley Seal, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Certified) (High School).

            Pine School:  Megan Vining, Speech Pathologist Assistant, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (Replacing Olga Jackson).

            Thomas Elementary School:  Jessica Miller, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Certified) (Replacing Lisa Magee).

            Thomas Elementary School:  Patricia Jan Wood, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (10 months).

            Varnado High School:  Karen Creel, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Certified).

            Varnado High School:  Scott Shaffett, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Replacing Bonnie Mitchell).

            Varnado High School:  Aaron Thomas, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (OFAT)

            Varnado High School:  Paula Thomas, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (Certified) (Replacing Betty Breland) (Elementary Teacher).

            Varnado High School:  Pepper Van Norman, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (OFAT).

            Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Yvette Breaux, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (OFAT).

            Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Jarvis Harry, Speech Pathologist Assistant, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only.

            Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Keatha Franklin, Behavior Interventionist, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (9 months) (Paid out of IDEA).

            Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Amanda McMurray, Speech Pathologist Assistant, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only.

            Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Mary Paduda, Literacy Coach, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year only (10 months).

            Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Bridget Penton, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2012/2013 school year (Certified) (Replacing Anna Temples).

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

Wesley Ray School District:             Extend the route of Tammy Boone 1 mile one way to pick up Tanya Deliho.                Effective date: April 15, 2012.

                                                      Extend the route of Tammy Boone 2 miles one way to pick up Brandon Stafford.         Effective date:    May 1, 2012.

            Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #21 – Superintendent’s Report

            ADD TO THE AGENDA:  It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, to discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on the removal of debris at the old Pine School site.  Motion carried unanimously.

            It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board approve the bid from Unified, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $362,200.00 for the removal of debris at the old Pine School site.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other bids received:  Gill Industries, LTD, Bossier City, LA - $486,329.00; Insulations, Inc., Shreveport, LA - $502,350.00 and LVI Environmental, Orange, TX - $515,619.00.

            ADD TO THE AGENDA:  It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, to consider a motion to adopt a resolution to participate in the filing of a law suit opposing Act 2 and SCR 99 of the 2012 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.  Motion carried unanimously.

            It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt a resolution to participate in the filing of a law suit opposing Act 2 and SCR 99 of the 2012 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature.  Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #22 – Other business from board members

            The Board congratulated the new Assistant Principals.  They also congratulated the staff on the excellent financial report.

            Agenda Item #23 – Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:17A(1).

            It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:17A(1).  Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #24 – Consider a motion to return to regular session.

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

 Agenda Item #25 – Consider a motion to adjourn.

            It was moved by Dewitt Perry, 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