Franklinton, Louisiana

February 13, 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, Mary Adams and Lesley McKinley.  Absent:  None.

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 LSBA Art Winners (Mary Jones).

Ms. Mary Jones, Director of Instruction, recognized the LSBA parish art winners as follows:

Hailey Martin                        4^th Grade                    Franklinton Elementary School

Madison Carter                     7^th Grade                    Pine School

Memoree’ Plaisance           11^th Grade                 Franklinton High School

Mr. Tate presented a plaque to Hailey Martin who won 3^rd place at the state level for K - 4^th.

The students were given a certificate of appreciation in recognition of their work.

The Board congratulated each of the winners.

Agenda Item #5 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the January 16, 2014, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 16, 2014, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #6 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for telecommunications services and equipment for e-rate (Jimmy Thigpen).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley to approve the bids received for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate for the 2014/2015 school year as follows:

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #7 – 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 Dewitt Perry, that the Board renew Morgan’s Mechanical preventive maintenance contract as follows:

Preventative Maintenance:

Enon School                     $   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

Varnado High                     $   8,572.88

Wesley Ray Elementary     $   3,767.82

TOTAL PM PRICE               $ 71,501.87

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #8 – Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for property located at the corner of Pine and Dixon Streets, Angie, LA (Angie House) (Richard Kennedy).

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board authorize advertisement for property located at the corner of Pine and Dixon Streets, Angie, LA (Angie House).  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #9 – Personnel Report (Richard Kennedy)

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

DISABILITY RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

Franklinton Elementary School:  Brenda Gulsby, Accountant I/School Clerk, Disability Retirement Resignation effective February 28, 2014.       

SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE

Varnado High School:  Greaselda Abram, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective February 5, 2014 and the remainder of the Spring Semester of the 2013/2014 school year only.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Central Office:  Grant Gerald, Literacy Coach (Paid out of REAP) TO Curriculum Coordinator of Technology & Social Studies effective June 1, 2014 (2 yr. contract).

Central Office:  Jackie Jenkins, Coordinator of Instructional Technology & Professional Development TO Curriculum Coordinator Testing & Accountability effective June 1, 2014 (2 yr. contract).

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Tiffany Hughes-Smith, Assistant Principal TO Principal effective June 1, 2014 (2 yr. contract).

Special Education:  Sheryl Holliday, Behavior Interventionist (10 months) TO Intervention Coordinator (12 months) effective February 14, 2014 (Paid out of IDEA) (2 yr. contract).

Wesley Ray School District:  Timothy Duncan, Bus Operator TO Bus Operator, Mechelle Knight’s route effective February 14, 2014.

TRANSFER

Josephine Moses, Custodian, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO Accountant I/School Clerk, Varnado High School effective January 23, 2014.

Patricia Smith, Curriculum/504/Testing Coordinator, Central Office TO Director of Special Education, Special Education Department effective June 1, 2014 (2 yr. contract).

Earlie Warren, Custodian, Thomas Elementary School TO Grounds and Maintenance Worker, Central Office effective March 3, 2014.

Julie Williams, Accountant I/School Clerk, Enon Elementary School TO Grant Accountant I Early Childhood, Central Office effective February 24, 2014.

EMPLOY

Enon Elementary School:  Heather Rice, Accountant I/School Clerk, Employ effective February 19, 2014.

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Benton Magee, Custodian, Employ effective February 26, 2014.

Pine School:  Kyle McKinney, Custodian, Employ effective February 15, 2014.

Varnado High School:  Cheri Sarmiento, Regular Teacher, Employ effective February 10, 2014.

CONTRACT RENEWAL

Central Office:  Mary Henderson, Director of Federal Programs, Contract renewal March 15, 2014 – March 14, 2016.

Agenda Item #10 – Consider a motion to adopt Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).

It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board adopt the transportation adjustments as follows:

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

Franklinton District:    Extend the route of Vivian Ard 9.5 miles one way to pick up students on Twin Oaks Road.  Effective date:  January 22, 2014.

                                Extend the route of Vincent Chauvin 28 miles one way due to bridge closure on 1073.  Effective date:  December 2, 2013.

                                Deduct 28 miles one way from the route of Vincent Chauvin due to bridge reopened.  Effective date:  December 9, 2013.

                                Extend the route of Rena Knight .5 miles one way to pick up students on Jones Creek Road.  Effective date:  January 9, 2014.

                                Extend the route of Rena Knight .5 miles one way to pick up students on Military Road.  Effective date:  January 9, 2014.

                                Extend the route of Lisa Spears 14 miles one way due to students moved to route from Vincent Chauvin’s route due to bridge closure on Hwy. 1073.  Effective date:  December 2, 2013.

                                Deduct from the route of Lisa Spears 14 miles one way due to students moved to route from Vincent Chauvin’s route due to bridge closure on Hwy. 1073.  Effective date:  December 9,  2013.

                                Extend the route of Loretta Stafford 16.4 miles one way to pick up a student on C. E. Stafford Road. Effective date:  January 16, 2014.

                                Extend the route of Randy Welch 1.5 miles one way to pick up a student on Freedom Lane.  Effective date:  January 17, 2014.

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #11 - Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent was absent. 

Agenda Item #12 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

The Board congratulated everyone on the new positions.

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

This item was deleted.

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

Deleted.

Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

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

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Matthew Tate, President

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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary