Franklinton, Louisiana

August 8, 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, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate, and Dewitt Perry,  Absent: Mary Adams and Lesley McKinley.

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 – 4 – H Presentation (Darrell Fairburn).

Superintendent Fairburn introduced Ms. Beth Blackwell, Washington Parish 4-H Agent.  Ms. Blackwell then introduced outstanding 4-H members as follows:

Elizabeth Barber            5^th Grader at Thomas Elementary – 1^st place in age Division with Dairy Poster @ both parish and state level

McKenzie McElveen      6^th Grader at Pine School - Character Counts Award at 4-H Summer Camp for being an outstanding participant during the week’s events

Kaleb Danos                 12^th Grader at Franklinton High School - – 2^nd place over all for State Forestry Contest @ 4-H University which lead him to be on the State 4-H Forestry Team. State Team participated in the National 4-H Forestry Invitational in Weston, WV where the team placed 4^th in the Nation…Fair City 4-H Club Member

Kreig Todd                    11^th Grader at Franklinton High School - Elected State 4-H Reporter for the 2013-2014 year while @ 4-H University. He will serve his term with his focus on reporting state events thru the State 4-H Newsletter, The Rovin’ Clover… Fair City 4-H Club Member      

Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the July 11, 2013, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).

            It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board adopt the minutes of the July 11, 2013, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: ABCDA – Unexpired Term Fulfillment; File: AE – School Year; File: BBBC – Board Member Continuing Education; File: EGAA – Worker’s Compensation; File: ID – Curriculum; File: IDCA – Summer School; File: IDCC – Kindergarten; File: IDE – Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Activities; File: IDG – Adult Education; File: JB – Attendance; File: JDD – Suspension; File: JGC – Student Health Services; File: JGCD – Administration of Medication; and File: JR – Student Records(Richard Kennedy).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: ABCDA – Unexpired Term Fulfillment; File: AE – School Year; File: BBBC – Board Member Continuing Education; File: EGAA – Worker’s Compensation; File: ID – Curriculum; File: IDCA – Summer School; File: IDCC – Kindergarten; File: IDE – Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Activities; File: IDG – Adult Education; File: JB – Attendance; File: JDD – Suspension; File: JGC – Student Health Services; File: JGCD – Administration of Medication; and File: JR – Student Records.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IH – Academic Achievement; IHG – Credit Recovery and File: JBCF – Unsafe School Choice (Richard Kennedy).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IH – Academic Achievement; IHG – Credit Recovery and File: JBCF – Unsafe School Choice.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #8 - Personnel Report (Richard Kennedy).

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

Franklinton Elementary School:  Rhonda Tate, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective July 23, 2013.

RESIGNATION

Franklinton High School:  Virginia Alonzo, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective July 24, 2013.

Franklinton High School:  Patsy McKenzie, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective August 1, 2013.

Franklinton Schools:  Kelvin Dawson, Bus Operator, Resignation effective July 18, 2013.

Franklinton Resource Center:  Laura Kuhn, School Psychologist, Resignation effective July 23, 2013.      

Mt. Hermon School:  Felicia Hamilton-Johnson, Special Education Teacher, Resignation effective August 1, 2013.

Pine School:  Tina McNeese, ISS Paraprofessional, Resignation effective August 2, 2013.

Thomas Elementary School:  Arlene Magee, School Food Service Worker, Resignation effective August 1, 2013.

Varnado High School:  Catresa Jefferson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective August 15, 2013.

SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Sherry Kennedy, Librarian, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the 2013/2014 school year.

RESCINDING OF SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE

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

TRANSFER

Carver Lester, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton High School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Elementary School effective the 2013/2014 school year.

Cynthia Verret, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton High School TO Special Education Paraprofessional/Licensed Practical Nurse,  Franklinton Primary School effective the Fall Semester of the 2013/2014 school year only.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Franklinton High School:  Linda McCullough, Assistant Principal of Instruction effective July 11, 2013 TO Assistant Principal of Instruction effective July 1, 2013 (2 year contract).

Franklinton High School:  Everet Phillips, Agriculture Teacher effective October 1, 2013 TO Agriculture Teacher effective August 1, 2013.

Varnado High School:  Catresa Jefferson, Part-Time Literacy/Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional  (Paid out of Title I/ Special Education) TO Special Education Paraprofessional effective August 5, 2013.

Varnado High School:  Garnet Fornea, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Part-Time Literacy/Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional (Paid out of Title I/ Special Education) effective August 5, 2013.

LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

Franklinton Elementary School:  Yolanda Magee, Special Education Paraprofessional, Leave Without Pay effective August 15, 2013 through December 19, 2013.

Thomas Elementary School:  Heather Singley, EIS Paraprofessional, Leave Without Pay effective the 2013/2014 school year.

EMPLOY

Franklinton Elementary School:  Kasey McNeese, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year only (Replacing Rhonda Tate).

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Tammy Penton, Librarian, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year only (Fill in for Sherry Kennedy).

Franklinton High School:  Scott Bryant, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year (Certified).

Franklinton Resource Center:  Sarah Kuhn, School Psychologist, Employ for 74 days during the 2013/2014 school year only.

Mt. Hermon School:  Dorey Ball, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year only (PL) (Replacing Felicia Hamilton-Johnson).

Mt. Hermon School:  Cerrissa Blackburn, Behavior Interventionist Itinerant, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year only.

Varnado High School:  Brad Oestricher, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2013/2014 school year only (PL).

CONTRACT RENEWAL

Central Office:  Marsha Newman, Supervisor of School Food Service, Contract renewal from August 15, 2013 through August 14, 2015.

Franklinton High School:  Jeremy Gueldner, Assistant Principal, Contract renewal from August 21, 2013 through August 20, 2015.

Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).

None

Agenda Item #10 - Superintendent’s Report

            Superintendent Fairburn stated that all schools are ready to begin the new year.

            Sandy Morgan explained the foreign language classes for the parish.

Agenda Item #11 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

The Board congratulated Alan McCain on his retirement from St. Tammany Parish School System with 34 years.

The Board wished all schools a great 2013/2014 school year.

Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

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

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Matthew Tate, President

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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary