Franklinton, Louisiana

December 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, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate, Dewitt Perry, Robert Boone 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 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the November 12, 2015, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).

It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the minutes of the November 12, 2015, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #5 – Report from the firm of Postlethwaite and Netterville regarding the 2014/2015 audit of general purpose financial statements (Beth Keaton).

Todd Tournillon, Postlethwaite and Netterville, gave a brief overview of the 2014/2015 audit.  He stated that the report showed a clean or unmodified opinion.

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the 2014/2015 audit of general purpose financial statement as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #6 – Presentation – Jackie Jenkins

Jackie Jenkins, Curriculum Coordinator Testing and Accountability, gave an overview of the testing results.

Agenda Item #7 – Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate (Jimmy Thigpen).

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board authorize advertisement for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JR – Student Records (Richard Kennedy).

            It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JR – Student Records.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #9 – Personnel Report (Richard Kennedy)

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

RESIGNATION

            Franklinton Elementary School:  Deborrah Barnes, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective December 15, 2015.

            Special Education Department:  Jarvis Harry, Speech Pathologist Assistant, Resignation effective November 30, 2015.

SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE

            Franklinton Elementary School:  James Milner, Itinerant Academically Gifted, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective January 2016 – May 2016.

LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

            Franklinton Elementary School:  Juhn Marie Green, Regular Teacher, Leave Without Pay effective the Spring Semester of the 2015/2016 school year.

TRANSFER

            Allie Boquet, Regular Teacher, Mt. Hermon School TO Secondary Special Education Coach, Franklinton High School effective January 5, 2016 (10 months).

            Linda Darlene Garcia, Bus Operator, Franklinton District TO Bus Operator, Mt. Hermon District effective January 7, 2016 (Junie Goings Route).

            Kristina Seal, Regular Teacher, Varnado High School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Primary School effective December 1, 2015.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

            Mt. Hermon District:  Junie Goings, Bus Operator TO Raymond Garcia’s route effective January 7, 2016.

EMPLOY

            Franklinton Elementary School:  Sarah DeCarlo, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective November 30, 2015(Paid out of Title I).

            Franklinton Elementary School:  Brittneii Thomas, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 5, 2016 (Replacing Juhn Marie Green).

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Beverly Harvey, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 5, 2016 (Replacing Valerie Penton).

Mt. Hermon School:  Andrew Harrison, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 5, 2016 (Replacing Allie Boquet).

Varnado High School:  Vol Holden, Regular Teacher, Employ effective December 7, 2015 through May 20, 2016.

Agenda Item #10 - 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

Franklinton District:                    Extend the route of Melaney Rauch 4.1 miles one way to pick up students on Willie Youngblood Road.  Effective date:  November 16, 2015.

                                                Deduct 2.7 miles one way from the route of Loretta Stafford.  Student no longer on route.  Effective date:  November 13, 2015.

                                                Extend the route of Randy Welch .6 miles one way to pick up students on Old Union Road.  Effective date:  November 2, 2015.

Pine/Thomas District:                 Extend the route of Mecy Kelly 7 miles one way to pick up students on Ben Williams Road.  Effective date:  October 26, 2015.

Varnado District:                        Extend the route of Easter Blackburn 15 miles one way to pick up students on Delos Thomas Road and Hide-A-Way Lane. Effective date:  September 4, 2015.

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #11 - Superintendent’s Report

Christmas Program schedules are in the folders.

Architect meeting schedules are in the folders.

Agenda Item #12 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

Congratulations to all football teams for making playoffs. 

The Board congratulated the Finance Department on an excellent audit.

Merry Christmas

Agenda Item #13 – Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A (1) for the evaluation for the superintendent (Matthew Tate).

It was moved by Robert Boone, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A (1) for the evaluation of the superintendent.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.

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

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board offer the superintendent a 3 year contract with a 5% increase yearly upon a favorable evaluation.  Additionally, offered a 1 year extension at the end of the 3 year contract with a favorable evaluation. This offer is contingent upon the acceptance by the superintendent.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

It was moved by Alan McCain, 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