Franklinton, Louisiana

September 10, 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, John Wyble, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate, Robert Boone, Dewitt Perry 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 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the August 13, 2015, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).

 

  It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the minutes of the August 13, 2015, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #5 – Consider a motion to adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt General Fund Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Beth Keaton).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt General Fund Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt the Technology Budget for the 2015/2016 school year (Jimmy Thigpen).

 

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the Technology Budget for the 2015/2016 school year as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).

 

It was moved by Robert Boone, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt School Food Service Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).

 

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #10 – Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service At-Risk Supper Program Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).

 

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt School Food Service At-Risk Supper Program Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #11 – Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Fruit and Vegetable Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).

 

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt School Food Service Fruit and Vegetable Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adopt Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to adopt the Cecil J. Picard LA4 Early Childhood Program (TANF) Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the Cecil J. Picard LA4 Early Childhood Program (TANF) Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #15 – Consider a motion to adopt the Mathematics and Science Partnerships Grant Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the Mathematics and Science Partnerships Grant Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to adopt IASA Title I and Title II Budgets for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt IASA Title I and Title II Budgets for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to adopt Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Budget for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Education IDEA and Preschool Budgets for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Tricia Smith).

 

It was moved by Robert Boone, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt Special Education IDEA and Preschool Budgets for 2015/2016 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item # 19 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding employee supplements and plans for Capital Improvements (John Wyble).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize and direct the Superintendent to prepare, for consideration by the full Board, a plan to achieve the priorities as identified by members of the Washington Parish School Board.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #20 – Personnel Report (Richard Kennedy)

 

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

SICK LEAVE/RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

             Central Office:  Joe Roberts, Electrician, Sick Leave effective August 24, 2015 – January 18, 2016 and Retirement Resignation effective January 18, 2016.

RESIGNATION

             Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Melissa Kennedy, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective August 14, 2015.

TERMINATION

             Wesley Ray School District:  Patricia C. Seals, Bus Driver, Termination effective August 20, 2014.

TERMINATION RESCINDED

             Franklinton Elementary School: Deborra Barnes, Regular Teacher, Termination rescinded effective May 22, 2015, pending possible further action.

             Franklinton Elementary School:  Angela Seal, Special Education Paraprofessional, Termination rescinded effective May 22, 2015 due to worker’s compensation.

TRANSFER

William Mickens, Custodian, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO Electrician/Maintenance, Central Office effective September 14, 2015.

EMPLOY

             Thomas Elementary School:  Stacey Thomas, Registered Nurse Itinerant (9 months), Employ effective September 5, 2015.

             Agenda Item #21 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the Transportation Adjustments as follows:

 

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

Pine District:   Extend the route of Mecy Kelly 7 miles one way to pick up student on Jen King Road.  Effective date:  April 14, 2015.

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #22 - Superintendent’s Report

 

None

 

Agenda Item #23 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

 

The Board thanked everyone for their hard work on the budgets for the 2015/2016 school year.

 

Washington Parish Free Fair flag raising is September 25th.

 

Agenda Item #24 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, 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