Franklinton, Louisiana

February 7, 2013

6:30 p.m.

The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Matthew Tate, Mary Adams, and Lesley McKinley.  Absent: John Wyble, Alan McCain and Dewitt Perry.

Agenda Item #1 - Call to order

The meeting was called to order by President Matthew Tate. 

Agenda Item #2 – Invocation

The invocation was given by Bruce Brown.

Agenda Item #3 – Pledge of Allegiance

Jackie Jenkins, Coordinator of Technology and Professional Development, stated that the following teachers had won IPADS from an IPAD mini grant.  The winners were as follows:

Franklinton Jr. High School        -           Rhonda Perea and Ida Hunt

Franklinton Elementary School   -           Samantha Hughes and Jill Wille

Franklinton Primary School        -           Lisa Turnage

Mt. Hermon School                   -           Beverly Taylor

Ms. Jenkins had coordinated a Mini LaCue Conference on Saturday, February 2^nd in which 100 was in attendance.

Agenda Item #4 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the January 17, 2013 regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 17, 2013, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #5 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate (Jimmy Thigpen).

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Breland to approve the bids received for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate for the 2013/2014 school year as follows:

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding LA4 TANF budget revisions for the 2012/2013 school year (Lacy Burris).

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Breland, that the Board table this item.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding LA4 CDBG budget revisions for the 2012/2013 school year (Lacy Burris).

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board table this item.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to change the May 6, 2013 committee meeting and May 9, 2013 board meeting to May 13, 2013 committee meeting and May 16, 2013 board meeting due to graduation (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Bruce Brown that the Board changes the May 6, 2013 committee meeting and May 9, 2013 board meeting to May 13, 2013 committee meeting and May 16, 2013 board meeting due to graduation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the renewal of Morgan’s Mechanical preventive maintenance contract (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board renew Morgan’s Mechanical preventive maintenance contract as follows:

Preventative Maintenance:

EnonSchool                             $   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

VarnadoHigh                              $   8,572.88

Wesley Ray Elementary             $   3,767.82

        TOTAL PM PRICE              $ 71,501.87

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to adopt the 2013/2014 school calendar (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board table this item.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #11 - Personnel Report (Richard Kennedy).

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

RESIGNATION

            Franklinton Jr. High School:  Calvin Crowe, Alternative School Paraprofessional, Resignation effective February 7, 2013.

Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).

         It was moved by John Breland, second by Mary Adams, that the Board adopt the Transportation Adjustments as follows:

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

Franklinton Schools:                  Extend the route of Vivian Ard 2 miles one way to pick up Chase Plemmons. 

Effective date:  January 9, 2013.

                                                Extend the route of Kay Harmon 2.4 miles one way to pick up Brenan Turner and Jacob Smith.

Effective date:  January 9, 2013.

                                                Extend the route of Loretta Stafford 13.2 miles one way to pick up Ricky Canlas. 

Effective date:  February 1, 2013.

Varnado/Wesley Ray Schools:   Extend the route of Irma Martin 4.5 miles one way to pick up Julie and George Blessitt. 

Effective date:  January 10, 2013.

                                                Extend the route of Irma Martin 2.2 miles one way to pick up Raven Lee. 

Effective date:  January 23, 2013. 

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #13 - Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent mentioned several items he had discussed at committee meeting as follows:

        Tax Renewal meetings

        Rotary Food Festival

        LSBA agenda

        LSBA – Taylor and Sons

        Thinning of the 3 sections of pine trees on Section Line Road

        He will be attending AASA – February 18^th – 23^rd

Agenda Item #14 - Personal Privileges – School Board members.

Dan Slocum congratulated Hunter Hale, a Mt. Hermon School senior who signed with William Carey College accepting a golf scholarship.

Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

It was moved by Mary Adams, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

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Matthew Tate, President

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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary