Franklinton, Louisiana

January 16, 2014

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, Dewitt Perry and Lesley McKinley.  Absent:  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 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the December 5, 2013, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).

  It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt the minutes of the December 5, 2013, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

  Agenda Item #5 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Bulletin 118 – Statewide Assessment Standards and Practices (Frances Varnado).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board approve Bulletin 118 – Statewide Assessment Standards and Practices as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

  Agenda Item #6 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding repairs to the old Pine gym (Billy Brignac).

Upon the recommendation of Billy Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by John Breland, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the quote from Double J Environmental Services, LLC, Walker, LA in the amount of $8,900.00 for the removal of the gym floor at the old Pine gym.  Motion carried unanimously.

Other quotes submitted:  Insul-Tech, Harvey, LA - $11,250.00.

Agenda Item #7 – Personnel Report (Richard Kennedy)

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

Special Education:  Charlotte Fasola, Director of Special Education, Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 2014.

RESIGNATION

Central Office:  Robert Gunnell, Maintenance Worker, Resignation effective February 24, 2014.           

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Pauline Bankston, Principal, Resignation effective June 30, 2014.

Franklinton High School:  Yalonda Magee, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective January 6, 2014.

Pine School:  Tate Kennedy, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective January 3, 2014.

Special Education Department:  Sarah Kuhn, School Psychologist, Resignation effective December 19, 2013.

Varnado High School:  Lori Purvis, School Clerk, Resignation effective December 31, 2013.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Marlon Peters, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective January 24, 2014.

SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE

Enon Elementary School:  Ann Creel, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Spring Semester of the 2013/2014 school year only.

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Cheryl Barber, Special Education Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective January 13, 2014 through May 31, 2014.

TRANSFER

Ginger Champagne, Principal, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO Special Education Coordinator, Special Education Department effective July 1, 2014.

Varnado District:  Michelle Knight, Bus Operator, Transfer to Judy Miley’s route effective January 9, 2014.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Central Office:  Renee Burris, Middle/High School Math Coach TO Coordinator of Math/Science and (6^th -12^th) Math Coach effective February 1, 2014.

Central Office:  Sandra Morgan, Math Curriculum Coordinator TO Supervisor of High School Curriculum and Instruction effective February 1, 2014.

Varnado High School:  Allie Boquet, Consumer Science Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective January 6, 2014.

Varnado High School:  Tanula Owens, Connections Teacher TO Consumer Science Teacher effective January 6, 2014.

RESCINDING OF SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE

Franklinton Primary School:  Sarah Keaton, Pre-K Interventionist, Rescinding of Sabbatical Medical Leave for the Spring Semester of the 2013/2014 school year only effective January 15, 2014.

EMPLOY

Enon Elementary School:  Callie Welsh, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the Spring Semester of the 2013/2014 school year only (Fill in for Ann Creel).

Franklinton Primary School:  Cynthia Verret, Special Education Paraprofessional/Licensed Practical Nurse, Employ effective January 6, 2014.

Pine School:  Brandon Lebo, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 6, 2014 and the remainder of the 2013/2014 school year only (Replacing Tate Kennedy).

Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the transportation adjustments as follows:

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

Franklinton District:     Extend the route of Melaney Rauch 3.2 miles one way to pick up a student on Willie Dillon Road.  Effective date:  December 16, 2013.

Extend the route of Loretta Stafford 2.2 miles one way to pick up a student on Tycer Varnado Road.  Effective date:  October 24, 2013.

Extend the route of Randy Welch 6.6 miles one way to pick up a student on Vernon Subdivision Road.  Effective date:  December 6, 2013.         

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #9 - Superintendent’s Report

None

Agenda Item #10 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

The Board thanked Charlotte Fasola and Sandy Morgan for their dedication to the system.

Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:17A (2) concerning prospective litigation.

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by John Wyble, to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:17A (2) concerning prospective litigation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board return to regular session.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

It was moved by Alan McCain, 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