Franklinton, Louisiana
July 17, 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, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Alan McCain, Mary Adams and Lesley McKinley. Absent: Matthew Tate, Dewitt Perry and John Wyble.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Alan McCain.
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 June 12, 2014, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the June 12, 2014, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Public comment period.
Agenda Item #5 - Adopt the Millage Rates (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt the millage rates as follows:
The foregoing resolution was read in full and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: 6
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINED: 0
ABSENT: 3
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Student Accident Insurance coverage for the 2014/2015 school year (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Mary Adams, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve Student Assurance Services, Inc. with an annual premium of $36,336.00 for student accident blanket insurance for the 2014/2015 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfer requests for the 2014/2015 school year (Frances Varnado).
Upon the recommendation of Frances Varnado, Supervisor, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Mary Adams, that the Board approve the student transfers for the 2014/2015 school year as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 – Personnel Report (Richard Kennedy)
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Enon Elementary School: Ann Creel, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective June 24, 2014.
Franklinton Elementary School: Ella Rose Bickham, Literacy Coach, Retirement Resignation effective July 31, 2014.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Primary School: Mary Ponton, School Food Service Worker, Resignation effective July 17, 2014.
Franklinton Elementary School: Samantha Hughes, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 16, 2014.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Stephanie Cavanaugh, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 14, 2014.
Franklinton High School: Joseph Everhardt, Special Education Teacher, Resignation effective June 18, 2014.
Mt. Hermon School: Henry Crawford, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 7, 2014.
Pine School: Jennifer Hughes, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 31, 2014.
Varnado High School: Greselda Abram, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 9, 2014.
Varnado High School: Cheri Sarimento, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 31, 2014.
Varnado High School: Aaron Thomas, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 31, 2014.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Gwendolyn Pigott, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 25, 2014.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Enon Elementary School: Krystal Jenkins, Part Time Technology Assistant/Interventionist TO LA4 Paraprofessional effective the 2014/2015 school year.
Enon Elementary School: Kristal Provost, Special Education Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Amy Emmons).
Franklinton Elementary School: Shannon Fowler, Librarian TO Literacy Coach effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Ella Rose Bickham).
Franklinton High School: Leslie McGhee, Regular Teacher TO Special Education Teacher effective the 2014/2015 school year only.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Patsy Breland, Regular Teacher TO Literacy Coach effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Mary Paduda).
TRANSFER
Stina Bickham, LA4 Paraprofessional, Franklinton Primary School TO Regular Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Patsy Breland).
Amy Emmons, Regular Teacher, Enon Elementary School TO Librarian, Franklinton Elementary School effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Shannon Fowler).
Lauren Johnson, Registered Nurse, Franklinton Elementary School TO Registered Nurse, Franklinton Primary School effective the 2014/2015 school year.
Candace Stewart, Regular Teacher, Varnado High School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Stephanie Cavanagh).
Cynthia Verret, Special Education Paraprofessional/Licensed Practical Nurse, Franklinton Primary School TO Special Education Paraprofessional/Licensed Practical Nurse, Franklinton Elementary School effective the 2014/2015 school year.
Peggy Yates, LA4 Paraprofessional, Enon Elementary School TO LA4 Paraprofessional, Franklinton Primary School effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Stina Bickham).
EMPLOY
Enon Elementary School: Pamela Kliesch, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Ann Creel).
Enon Elementary School: Lucinda Parker, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Kristal Provost).
Franklinton Primary School: Christian Henn, Pre-K Teacher, Employ effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Breanne Cefalu).
Franklinton Elementary School: Amy Branch, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Samantha Hughes).
Franklinton High School: Elecia Crain, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2014/2015 school year only (Replacing Leslie McGhee).
Franklinton Schools: Brandy Elliott, Bus Operator, Employ effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Todd McDonald).
Pine School: Amy Lowery, Regular Elementary Teacher, Employ effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Jennifer Hughes).
Pine School: Roy Mooney, Jr., Custodian, Employ effective July 1, 2014.
Thomas Elementary School: Elizabeth Lala, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2014/2015 school year only (Replacing Lasonda Luper).
Varnado High School: Miranda Carpenter, Family Consumer Science Teacher, Employ effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Allie Boquet).
Varnado High School: Julie Guy, Regular High School Teacher, Employ effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Candace Stewart).
Varnado High School: Kristina Jenkins, Regular Elementary Teacher, Employ effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Greselda Abram).
Wesley Ray School District: Darlene Garcia, Bus Operator, Employ effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Irma Martin).
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Katilyn McNeese, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2014/2015 school year (Replacing Gwen Pigott).
CONTRACT RENEWAL
Adult Education: Penny Moses, Supervisor, Contract Renewal effective August 11, 2014 through August 10, 2016.
Agenda Item #9 – Consider a motion to adopt Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
None
Agenda Item #10 - Superintendent’s Report
Upcoming dates to remember:
Principals’ meetings
July 22 - Central Office – 8:00 a.m.
July 24 – Bogue Chitto State park – 7:30 a.m.
July 29 – Central Office – 8:00 a.m.
August 4th – Committee Meeting & Teachers Report
August 7th – Board meeting
August 8th – Student’s report to class
Agenda Item #11 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members
The Board thanked the custodians and maintenance department for getting the schools ready for opening day.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:17A (2) concerning prospective litigation.
Item deleted.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
Item deleted.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by John Breland, 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