Franklinton, Louisiana
September 13, 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, Alan McCain, Mary Adams, Dewitt Perry and Lesley McKinley. Absent: Matthew Tate.
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 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the August 9, 2012, regular board meeting (Alan McCain).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the minutes of the August 9, 2012, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the August 20, 2012, special board meeting (Alan McCain).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt the minutes of the August 20, 2012, special board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution regarding the refunding of the 2003 District #4 Bond Issue (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt a resolution regarding refunding of the 2003 District #4 Bond Issue. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBRIB – Sick Leave and File: JBCC – Student Assignment (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBRIB – Sick Leave and File: JBCC – Student Assignment. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBRIBB – Sick Leave Bank (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBRIBB – Sick Leave Bank. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - 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 Wyble, 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, 2012 through September 30, 2013 for a total premium of $237,358.00. Also included was the Board’s auto physical damage insurance (Carrier: Houston Specialty Ins. Co.) for a premium of $7,786.00 and Crime Insurance (Carrier: Travelers Insurance) for a premium of $5,556.00. Upon the recommendation of Beth Keaton, Finance Director, the medical payments at a cost of $10,165.00 and Unisured Motorist at a cost of $10,700.00 was deleted. The grand total for all policies is $229,835.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agent Bill McGehee disagreed with removing the medical payments.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the fiscal agency contract (Beth Keaton).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Keaton, Finance Director, it was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, that the Board accept Capital One, Option 1 for a two year contract beginning November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2014. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - 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).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Keaton, Finance Director, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board 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 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 10-1-2012 to 10-1-2013, as presented
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt the Technology Budget for the 2012/2013 school year (Jimmy Thigpen).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the Technology Budget for the 2012/2013 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adopt General Fund Budget for 2012/2013 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt General Fund Budget for 2012/2013 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 Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for 2012/2013 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 the 2012/2013 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 Special Federal Funds Budget for 2012/2013 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Mary Adams, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for 2012/2013 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 Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Budget for 2012/2013 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Mary Adams, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Budget for 2012/2013 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 the LA4 (CDBG) Budget for 2012/2013 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt the LA4 (CDBG) Budget for 2012/2013 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 the LA4 (TANF) Budget for 2012/2013 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board adopt the LA4 (TANF) Budget for 2012/2013 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 School Food Service Budget for 2012/2013 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt School Food Service Budget for 2012/2013 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 School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for 2012/2013 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for 2012/2013 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 IASA Title I, Title I Reimbursement and Title II Budgets for 2012/2013 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt IASA Title I, Title I Reimbursement and Title II Budgets for 2012/2013 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #22 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Education IDEA and Preschool Budgets for 2012/2013 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Charlotte Fasola).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt Special Education IDEA and Preschool Budgets for 2012/2013 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #23 - Personnel Report
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Primary School: Amy Watson, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective August 17, 2012.
Franklinton High School: Telisa Sylvest, Business Teacher, Resignation effective September 14, 2012.
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Varnado High School: Patricia Duncan, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective August 27, 2012.
TRANSFER
Cary Harry, School Food Service Worker, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO School Food Service Worker, Varnado High School effective September 5, 2012 through December 20, 2012 (Replacing Rosetta Burrell).
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Franklinton Primary School: Heather Martin, Regular Teacher TO Class Size Reduction Teacher effective the 2012/2013 school year.
Thomas Elementary School: Jessica Miller, Class Size Reduction Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2012/2013 school year.
Thomas Elementary School: Savanna Schexnider, Class Size Reduction Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2012/2013 school year.
Thomas Elementary School: Regan Smith, Kindergarten Teacher TO Kindergarten Class Size Reduction Teacher effective the 2012/2013 school year.
EMPLOY
Franklinton Primary School: Lynn Pigott, Regular Teacher, Employ effective August 21, 2012 and the remainder of the Fall Semester of the 2012/2013 school year only (Replacing Amy Watson).
Franklinton High School: Sarah Miller, Business Teacher, Employ effective September 17, 2012 (Replacing Telisa Sylvest).
Franklinton School District: Kay Harmon, Bus Operator, Employ effective September 14, 2012 (Replacing Diane Wood).
Varnado High School: Ricky Graves, Regular Teacher (Secondary), Employ effective August 22, 2012 and the remainder of the 2012/2013 school year only (Replacing Patricia Duncan) (Certified).
Agenda Item #24 - Superintendent’s Report
Special Board meeting on Monday, September 17, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. for redistricting.
Agenda Item #25 - Other business from board members.
John Wyble encouraged everyone to support the United Way.
Agenda Item #26 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R. S. 42:6.1A(2) to discuss pending litigation.
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(2) to discuss pending litigation. Motion carried unanimously.
ADD TO THE AGENDA: It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, to discuss and take appropriate action regarding the hiring of special counsel. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the board employ Donald Foret as special counsel at the rate of $350.00 per hour for representation in the United States Federal District Court for the Eastern District in matters concerning environmental issues in the demolition of the old Pine school and related matters. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #27 - Consider a motion to return to regular session
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown that the Board returns to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #28 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board adjourns. Motion carried unanimously.
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Alan McCain, President
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary