Franklinton, Louisiana
December 6, 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, 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 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the November 8, 2012, regular board meeting (Alan McCain).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the November 8, 2012, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Report from the firm of Postlethwaite and Netterville regarding the 2011/2012 audit of general purpose financial statements (Beth Keaton).
Joey Richard, Postlethwaite and Netterville, gave a brief overview of the 2011/2012 audit. He stated that the report showed a clean opinion.
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board adopt the 2011/2012 audit of general purpose financial statement as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on surplus playground equipment (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board approve the bids received on surplus playground equipment as follows:
| Surplus Equipment Bid Opening | ||||
| Tabulation Sheet | Richard Sullivan | Sharon Mizell | Reginald McMasters | |
| December 3, 2012 10:00 A.M. | ||||
| Old Franklinton Elementary School | ||||
| 1 | One (1) Commercial Swing Set (6 Person) | $15.00 | ||
| 2 | One (1) Commercial Swing Set (6 Person) | $10.00 | ||
| 3 | One (1) Tri Level Pull-up Bars | $10.00 | ||
| 4 | One (1) Basketball Goal | |||
| 5 | One (1) Commercial Metal Slide | $20.00 | ||
| 6 | One (1) Commercial Swing Set (4 Person) | |||
| 7 | One (1) Gym-i-nee Goal 4 Shoot | $30.00 | $10.00 | |
| Varnado Elementary School | ||||
| 8 | One (1) Commercial Swing Set (8 Person) | $15.00 | ||
| 9 | One (1) Commercial Swing Set (8 Person) | $20.00 | ||
| 10 | One (1) Commercial Metal Slide | $15.00 | ||
| 11 | One (1) Circle Cycle 4 Seat | $10.00 | ||
| 12 | One (1) Circle Cycle 5 Seat | $10.00 | ||
| 13 | One (1) Little Tykes Playhouse w/Slide | $10.00 | $40.00 | |
| 14 | One (1) Basketball Goal | |||
| 15 | One (1) Basketball Goal | |||
| Total |
$30.00 |
$165.00 |
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in School District No. 2 of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in School District NO. 2 of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, to authorize the levy of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding revisions to the Code of Conduct – Bullying (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board approve revisions to the Code of Conduct – Bullying as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish Policy File: BCBB – Notification of Board Meetings; File: BCBD – Agenda Preparation and Dissemination; File: EFA – Technology Acceptable Use Policy; File: GAMIA – Electronic Communications Between Employees and Students; File: GBA – Contracts and Compensation; File: GBDB – Employment of Retired Personnel; File: IDDG – Alternative Schools Education Program; File: IHAD – Parent Conferences; File: JCD – Student Conduct; File: JCDAF – Bullying and Hazing; File: JD – Discipline; File: JDD – Suspension; File: JDE – Expulsion; and File: JGCE – Child Abuse (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish Policy File: BCBB – Notification of Board Meetings; File: BCBD – Agenda Preparation and Dissemination; File: EFA – Technology Acceptable Use Policy; File: GAMIA – Electronic Communications Between Employees and Students; File: GBA – Contracts and Compensation; File: GBDB – Employment of Retired Personnel; File: IDDG – Alternative Schools Education Program; File: IHAD – Parent Conferences; File: JCD – Student Conduct; File: JCDAF – Bullying and Hazing; File: JD – Discipline; File: JDD – Suspension; File: JDE – Expulsion; and File: JGCE – Child Abuse. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to adopt new Washington Parish Policy File: EBBH – Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish Policy File: EBBH – Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED). Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Personnel Report (Richard Kennedy).
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Varnado High School: Ester Matthews, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective December 21, 2012.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Primary School: Allyson Creel, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective November 23, 2012.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Jennifer Patterson, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective November 9, 2012.
Varnado High School: Rickey Graves, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective November 15, 2012.
SICK LEAVE
Central Office: Rita Hawthorne, Census Clerk/Secretary to Assistant Superintendent, Sick Leave effective January 7, 2013 through June 30, 2013.
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Franklinton High School: Freida Matschnig, Special Education Teacher, Extended Sick Leave effective the Spring Semester of the 2012/2013 school year only.
TRANSFER
Barbara Harris, Bus Operator, Pine/Thomas District TO Bus Operator, Varnado District effective January 9, 2013 (Replacing Ester Matthews).
EMPLOY
Franklinton Jr. High School: Dwylla Dillon, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective December 1, 2012.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Earl Reeves, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 7, 2013 (Replacing Paula Fortenberry).
Franklinton High School: Tonja Varnado Seal, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective January 7, 2013 (Replacing Anne Burgard).
Franklinton High School: Shalin Wood, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the Spring Semester of the 2012/2013 school year only (Replacing Freida Matschnig).
Franklinton School District: Sherrie Minor, Bus Operator, Employ effective January 9, 2013 (Replacing Julie Singley).
Pine/Thomas School District: Margot Owens, Bus Operator, Employ effective January 9, 2013 (Replacing Barbara Harris).
Varnado High School: Pat Noto, Regular Teacher, Employ effective December 3, 2012.
CONTRACT RENEWAL
Pine School: Jennifer Thomas, Principal, Contract Renewal December 17, 2012 through December 16, 2014.
Pine School: Ramona Thomas, Assistant Principal of Instruction, Contract Renewal January 14, 2013 through January 13, 2015.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton Schools: Deduct 1 mile one way from the route of Vivian Ard. Student no longer on route. Effective date: October 23, 2012.
Extend the route of Regina Baillio .7 miles one way to pick up Chelsey Turnage. Effective date: December 3, 2012.
Agenda Item #12 - Superintendent’s Report
Pine School received a good report from Advanced Ed review. All schools are Advanced Ed accredited.
Franklinton Jr. High Band and Chorus performance on December 11, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
School system is purchasing 3 buses from Kent-Mitchell for Pine, Mt. Hermon and Franklinton High Schools for $75,000.00.
Agenda Item #13 - Personal Privilege – School Board Members
The Board wished everyone Merry Christmas.
The Board congratulated Pine on their good report from Advanced ED.
The Board congratulated the Finance Department on the good audit report.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:17A (2) concerning prospective litigation.
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:17A (2) concerning prospective litigation. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Alan McCain, President
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary