Franklinton, Louisiana
July 16, 2015
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, Matthew Tate, Robert Boone, Dewitt Perry, and Lesley McKinley. Absent: John Wyble.
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 - Flag Presentation to Franklinton High School (Tricia Smith).
Tricia Smith, Director, introduced Ms. Ivy Fauntleroy-Fairburn, a Franklinton Jr. High School Special Education Teacher. Ms. Fauntleroy-Fairburn introduced her son, Petty Officer Jacob Fauntleroy, who presented an American Flag to Franklinton High School JROTC Gunny Jeffery Brown and Principal Lisa Tanner. This American Flag was flown over the skies of Iraq during a combat mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. It was flown in an F/A-18C, Side Number 405, on a mission lasting 6.2 hours in support of Coalition Forces on the ground in Fallujah and Ramadi, Iraq on April 7, 2015.
The Board thanked Mr. Fauntleroy for his service to our country and for the flag given to FHS.
Agenda Item #5 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the June 18, 2015, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the June 18, 2015, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Student Accident Insurance coverage for the 2015/2016 school year (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve Security Life with an annual premium of $49,500.00 for student accident blanket insurance for the 2015/2016 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to authorize withdrawal privileges for the superintendent on all Washington Parish School System bank accounts effective August 1, 2015 (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for the superintendent on all Washington Parish School System bank accounts effective August 1, 2015. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 – Consider a motion to authorize withdrawal privileges for Denise Gilmore on all Franklinton Elementary School bank accounts effective July 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016 (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Denise Gilmore on all Franklinton Elementary School bank accounts effective July 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfers for the 2015/2016 school year (Frances Varnado).
Upon the recommendation of Frances Varnado, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board approve the transfers for the 2015/2016 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2015/2016 school year (Jackie Jenkins).
Upon the recommendation of Jackie Jenkins, Curriculum Coordinator Testing and Accountability, it was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by John Breland, that the Board approve the Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2015/2016 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding “Choosing the Best” supplemental curriculum (Mary Jones).
It was moved by Robert Boone, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board approve the Choosing the Best supplemental curriculum. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JR – Student Records (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JR – Student Records. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on a modular building for Pine School (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the low bid of $62,956.00 from Satellite Shelters, Inc. for the Pine School modular building. Motion carried unanimously. Other bids submitted:
Agenda Item #14 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on a driveway at Enon Elementary School (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board approve Micon Services, Inc. in the amount of $42,500.00 for a driveway at Enon Elementary School. For: Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Robert Boone, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate and Lesley McKinley. Abstained: Dewitt Perry. Absent: John Wyble. Motion carried.
Other quotes submitted: Bass concrete - $54,681.00; Bounds Construction, LLC - $43,980.00; Jimmy Warren’s Concrete & Finishing - $37,842.00 & Keith Voth Dozer and Excavation Services - $5,000.00 for a total of $42,842.00.
Agenda Item #15 – Personnel Report (Richard Kennedy).
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Franklinton Elementary School: Janene Hollen, Principal, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the 2015/2016 school year.
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Franklinton Primary School: Carol Dillon, Librarian, Retirement Resignation effective July 13, 2015.
RESIGNATION
Enon Elementary School: Barbara Hall, Part-Time School Food Service Worker, Effective July 9, 2015.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Andrew Hinton, Band Director, Resignation effective June 30, 2015.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Sharronda Smith, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 16, 2015.
TERMINATION
Franklinton Primary School: Paula Hebert, Special Education Teacher, Termination effective May 28, 2015.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Franklinton Primary School: Misty Wyble, Kindergarten Teacher TO Librarian effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Franklinton Elementary School: Barrett Bateman, Regular Teacher TO Faculty Coordinator effective the 2015/2016 school year only.
Franklinton Elementary School: Denise Gilmore, Assistant Principal TO Interim Principal effective August 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016.
Franklinton High School: Wanda Loyd, School Food Service Worker TO School Lunch Manager effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Pine School: Kezelle Warren, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Part-Time Literacy/Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional effective the 2015/2016 school year (To be paid out of Title I/Special Education).
Varnado High School: Christine Green, ISS Paraprofessional TO Special Education Paraprofessional effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Varnado High School: Janet Magee, Special Education Paraprofessional TO ISS Paraprofessional effective the 2015/2016 school year.
TRANSFER
Tara Crain, Part-Time Literacy/Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional, Pine School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Thomas Elementary School effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Kevin McDaniel, Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Jolene Spears, Literacy Paraprofessional, Enon Elementary School (Paid out of EIS) TO Bus Attendant (Loretta Stafford’s bus), Franklinton District effective the 2015/2016 school year.
EMPLOY
Enon Elementary School: Stephanie Dufrene, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year (Paid out of Regular EIS).
Enon Elementary School: Bonnie Rodriguez, Part-Time School Food Service Worker, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Enon Elementary School: Cassidy Williams, LA4 Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Franklinton District: Virginia Fowler, Bus Attendant, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Franklinton Primary School: Jennifer Walle, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Franklinton Elementary School: Gwendolyn Bickham, ISS Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Franklinton Elementary School: Libra Crosby, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Franklinton Elementary School: Shondrika Smith, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Rachel Forbes, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Franklinton High School: Anne Marie Bettencourt, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Franklinton High School: Stephanni Cassidy, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Franklinton High School: Brandy Griggs, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Mt. Hermon School: Tammy Guy, Part-Time School Food Service Worker, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Pine School: Patricia Thomas, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Shelly Caillouet, Part-Time School Food Service Worker, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Amy Thames, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2015/2016 school year.
CONTRACT RENEWAL
Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent/Personnel Director, Contract renewal August 9, 2015 through August 8, 2018.
Marsha Newman, School Lunch Supervisor, Contract renewal August 15, 2015 through August 14, 2017.
Agenda Item16 – Consider a motion to adopt Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
None
Agenda Item #17 - Superintendent’s Report
None
Agenda Item #18 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members
The Board recognized Brett Duncan who is a candidate for State Senate.
Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Matthew Tate, President
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary