Franklinton, Louisiana

June 6, 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, John Wyble, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Matthew Tate, Dewitt Perry and Lesley McKinley.  Absent: Alan McCain and Mary Adams.

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

Agenda Item #4 - Recognize Tara Guy, Louisiana Environmental Awareness Contest Winner (Renee Burris).

Tara Guy, 8^th grader at Mt. Hermon School won 1^st place in the 11^th annual Louisiana Environmental Awareness Contest, sponsored by the LA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the ALCOA Foundation, for her work entered.  Tara’s entry about the Louisiana Wetlands and our state’s Natural Resources was entered by science teacher Ms. Lee Bond and was selected from over 1000 entries from across the state of Louisiana.  She will be honored in June at a reception at the Governor’s Mansion in Baton Rouge, where she will receive a cash award and other prizes.

     The Board congratulated Tara on a job well done.

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

A reception was held on Monday night for the retirees for the 2012/2013 school year as follows:

                 Only 5 attended the reception as follows:  Lester Anthony, Emma Route, Rosetta Burrell, Jana Stafford, and Sharon Mullings.

Agenda Item #6 - Recognize National School Nurse Week (Charlotte Fasola).

            National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position National Nurses Week as an established recognition event. As of 1998, May 8 was designated as National Student Nurses Day, to be celebrated annually. As of 2003, National School Nurse Day is celebrated on the Wednesday within National Nurses Week (May 6-12) each year. International Nurses Day is celebrated around the world on May 12th of each year. The theme for National Nurses Week in 2013 is "Delivering Quality and Innovation in Patient Care."

            Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent, recognized the nurses in attendance at tonights meeting as follows:

Carrie Oatis, RN – Wesley Ray Elementary School

Lauren Johnson, RN – Franklinton Elementary School

Abigail Creel, RN – Thomas Elementary School

Misty Verdin, LPN -  Pine School

Melissa Stevens, LPN – Mt. Hermon School

Not in attendance

Dale Brock, RN – Franklinton Jr. High School

Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the May 16, 2013, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 16, 2013, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to authorize withdrawal privileges for Debra Byrd on all Mt. Hermon School bank accounts effective July 1, 2013 and terminate withdrawal privileges for Renee Burris on all Mt. Hermon School bank accounts effective July 1, 2013 (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Debra Byrd on all Mt. Hermon School bank accounts effective July 1, 2013 and terminate withdrawal privileges for Renee Burris on all Mt. Hermon School bank accounts effective July 1, 2013.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Student Accident Insurance coverage for the 2013/2014 school year (Beth Keaton).

This item was postponed.

Agenda Item #10 - 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 John Wyble, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve Risk Services of LA, Safety National Casualty for a one year contract at a cost of $40,000 for excess workers’ compensation.   Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for Third Party Administrator for Workers Compensation (Beth Keaton).

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, that the Board approve a one year contract with CAS, Inc., for our Third Party Administration for Workers Compensation from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.  Roll call vote as follows:  Dan Slocum – abstained; John Wyble – yes; Bruce Brown – no; John Breland – yes; Dewitt Perry – yes; Matthew Tate – yes and Lesley McKinley – no.  Motion carried.

Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on school supplies for the 2013/2014 school year (Beth Keaton).

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the bids received for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2013/2014 school year as follows:

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement on August 21, 2013 that a Public Hearing on the Washington Parish School Board Budgets will be held September 12, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. (Beth Keaton).

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board authorize advertisement on August 21, 2013 that a Public Hearing on the Washington Parish School Board Budgets will be held September 12, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.  Motion carried unanimously.  Budget schedule as follows:

Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfers for the 2013/2014 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 student transfers for the 2013/2014 school year as submitted.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to approve revisions to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2013/2014 school year (Frances Varnado).

Upon the recommendation of Frances Varnado, Supervisor, it was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the revisions to the Student Code of Conduct for the 2013/2014 school year with changes as follows:

2013-2014 Student Code of Conduct Changes

·         Allowing male students to wear braids

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #16 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2013/2014 school year (Marsha Newman).

Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, School Lunch Supervisor, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board approve the bids for the purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2013/2014 school year as follows:

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #17 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2013/2014 school year (Marsha Newman).

Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, School Lunch Supervisor, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board approve the bids for the purchase of Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2013/2014 school year as follows:

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #18 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding increase in school lunch menu pricing for the 2013/2014 school year (Marsha Newman).

Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, School Lunch Supervisor, it was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve an increase in school lunch menu pricing for the 2013/2014 school year as follows:

Breakfast

Full Pay PK – 12                                   $   .75

Employees                                           $ 1.50

Visitors                                                 $ 2.25

Reduced Prices will remain the same

Lunch

Full Pay PK – 5                                     $ 1.00

Full Pay 6 – 12                                      $ 1.25

Employees                                           $ 3.00

Visitors                                                 $ 4.00

Reduced Prices will remain the same

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #19 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on refurbishing dining room cafeteria at Franklinton Jr. High School (Billy Brignac).

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board approve a quote of $14,089.00 from M.H. Williams for refurbishing the dining room cafeteria at Franklinton Jr. High School.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quote submitted:  CP Enterprises - $22,460.00.

Agenda Item #20 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on remodeling upstairs restrooms at Franklinton Jr. High School (Billy Brignac).

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve a quote of $53,900.00 from Marvin Jones for remodeling upstairs restrooms at Franklinton Jr. High School.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quote submitted:  CP Enterprises - $55,950.00

Agenda Item #21 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on replacing windows at Franklinton Primary School (Billy Brignac).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board approve a quote of $44,450.00 from MH Williams for replacing windows at Franklinton Primary School.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quote submitted:  CP Enterprises - $62,530.00

Agenda Item #22 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on remodeling at Enon Elementary School (Billy Brignac).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board approve a quote of $36,800.00 from Eric Newman for remodeling at Enon Elementary School.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quotes submitted:  MH Williams - $42,540.00 and CP Enterprises - $55,770.00.

Agenda Item #23 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on replacing windows at Wesley Ray Elementary School (Billy Brignac).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve a quote of $21,000.00 from MH Williams for replacing windows at Wesley Ray Elementary School.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quote submitted:  CP Enterprises - $28,500.00.

Agenda Item #24 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on installing new suspended ceilings and lights at Wesley Ray Elementary School (Billy Brignac).

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, tha the Board approve a quote of $22,999.00 from MH Williams for installing new suspended ceilings and lights at Wesley Ray Elementary School.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quotes submitted:  CP Enterprises - $30,830.00.

Agenda Item #25 - Personnel Report (Richard Kennedy).

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Sidney Zeringue, Counselor, Retirement Resignation effective August 8, 2013.

DISABILITY RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

Thomas Elementary School:  Sarah Barber, School Food Service Worker, Disability Retirement Resignation effective May 28, 2013.

SICK LEAVE/RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

Central Office:  Michael Dillon, Custodian, Sick Leave effective June 5, 2013 through June 30, 2014 and Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 2014.

RESIGNATION

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Misty Dickens, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 28, 2013.

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Paige Robertson, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 4, 2013.

Mt. Hermon School:  Shanda Brumfield, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective June 30, 2013.

Mt. Hermon School:  Bernadette Toler, Literacy Paraprofessional, Resignation effective May 28, 2013.

Thomas Elementary School:  Rebecca Graves, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 24, 2013.

Varnado High School:  Paul Smith, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 3, 2013.

SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE

Franklinton Jr. High School: Regina Meyerchick, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Fall Semester of the 2013/2014 school year only.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Ingrid Roberts, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Fall Semester of the 2013/2014 school year only.

TRANSFER

Tara Crain, Literacy Paraprofessional, Pine/Varando High School TO Part-Time Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of EIS) - Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional, Pine School effective the 2013/2014 school year.

Lenora McIntyre, Bus Operator, Franklinton School District TO Bus Operator, Mt. Hermon School District (Replacing Ernest McLaughlin).

Regina Meyerchick, Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School effective the 2013/2014 school year (Replacing Misty Dickens).

Renet Tate, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Elementary School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Mt. Hermon School effective the 2013/2014 school year (Replacing Shanda Brumfield).

Tonja Varnado Seal, Special Education Teacher, Franklinton High School TO Counselor, Franklinton Jr. High School effective the 2013/2014 school year (10 months).

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Franklinton Primary School:  Marcie Constantine, Kindergarten Teacher TO Kindergarten Class Size Reduction Teacher effective the 2013/2014 school year.

Franklinton Primary School:  Heather Martin, Class Size Reduction Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2013/2014 school year.

Franklinton Primary School:  Kristin Neyland, Regular Teacher TO Class Size Reduction Teacher effective the 2013/2014 school year.

Franklinton Primary School:  Lisa Turnage, Class Size Reduction Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2013/2014 school year.

Franklinton Elementary School:  Barbara Gerald, Class Size Reduction Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2013/2014 school year.

Franklinton Elementary School:  Rachel Sumrall, Regular Teacher TO Class Size Reduction Teacher effective the 2013/2014 school year.

Franklinton High School:  Hunter King, Regular Teacher TO Agriculture Teacher effective July 1, 2013.

Franklinton High School:  Kyra Wilson, Assistant Principal TO Regular Teacher effective the 2013/2014 school year.

Thomas Elementary School:  Abigail Creel, Licensed Practical Nurse TO Registered Nurse effective January 1, 2013.

Varnado High School:  Catresa Jefferson, Special Education Paraprofessional, TO Part-Time Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of EIS) - Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional effective the 2013/2014 school year.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Kristen Casanova, Regular Teacher TO Class Size Reduction Teacher effective the 2013/2014 school year.

EMPLOY

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Julie Brock, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year (Replacing Michael Loupe).

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Christopher Ginn, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year (Replacing Paige Robertson).

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Renee Sandifer, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year (Replacing Meleah Foreman).

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Atari Warner, Alternative School Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year.

Franklinton High School:  Jessica Krattinger, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year (Replacing Faith Bahm).

Franklinton High School:  Sierra Slade, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year (Replacing Sharon Mullings).

Franklinton High School:  Stephen Spradley, Regular Teacher (Spanish), Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year (Replacing Byron Garner).

Franklinton High School:  Dawn Varnado, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year (Replacing Hunter King).

Mt. Hermon School:  Tiffany Williams, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year (Replacing Lynn Kelly).

Thomas Elementary School:  Chrystal Bell, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year.

Thomas Elementary School:  Stephanie Sumrall, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year (Replacing Rebecca Graves).

Varnado High School:  Jeffrey Schiro, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year (Replacing Aaron Thomas).

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Deanna Kellar, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year (Replacing Wendy Freeman).

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Brittany McMillan, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year (Replacing Crystal Jenkins).

CONTRACT RENEWAL

Central Office:  Frances Varnado, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, Contract renewal July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2015.

Enon Elementary School:  Jackie Boone, Principal, Contract renewal July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2015.

Franklinton Primary School:  Aylene Crain, Principal, Contract renewal July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2015.

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Pauline Bankston, Principal, Contract renewal June 18, 2013 – June 17, 2015.

Thomas Elementary School:  Steve Knight, Principal, Contract renewal July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2015.       

Agenda Item #26 - Consider a motion to adopt Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).

None

Agenda Item #27 - Superintendent’s Report

Cancel Committee Meeting on July 8, 2013 and schedule Personnel Meeting on July 11, 2013 at 6:00 p.m.

Timber Company to thin trees from FES to FHS Baseball and across road.  Money will be set aside to fund upkeep of property.

Agenda Item #28 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

The Board congratulated Tara Guy and all retirees.  They also thanked nurses for their hard work and dedication to the system.

Agenda Item #29 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

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

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Matthew Tate, President

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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary