Franklinton, Louisiana
February 4, 2016
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, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate, Robert Boone, Dewitt Perry and Lesley McKinley. Absent: John Breland.
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 January 14, 2016, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 14, 2016, regular board meeting as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 – Consider a motion to adopt the 2016/2017 school calendar (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the 2016/2017 school calendar as follows:
WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
SCHOOL CALENDAR - 2016-2017
TCHR. INSTRUCT.
MONTH EVENT DATE DAYS DAYS
August Staff Development (All) August 3 - 5 21 17
Teacher Work Day August 8
Classes Begin August 9
September Labor Day September 5 21 21
October Washington Parish Fair October 17 - 21 16 16
November National Election Day November 8 16 16
Thanksgiving Holidays November 21 – 25
December Christmas Holidays December 22 - 31 15 15
January New Year’s Holidays January 1 - 6 16 14
Staff Development (All) January 9 - 10
Students Return to School January 11
Martin Luther King Day January 16
February Mardi Gras February 27 & 28 18 18
March Staff Development March 17 23 22
April Spring Holidays * April 10 - 17 14 14
May Last day for Students May 24 19 18
Teacher Work Day (All) May 25
Report Cards Mailed May 25
TOTALS 179 DAYS 171 DAYS
NINE-WEEK PERIODS
October 7 1st. Nine Weeks 43 Instructional Days 1st. Semester 85 Days
December 21 2nd. Nine Weeks 42 Instructional Days 2nd. Semester 86 Days
March 15 3rd. Nine Weeks 43 Instructional Days
May 24 4th. Nine Weeks 43 Instructional Days
NO. OF HOLIDAYS 171 Instructional Days
Labor Day 1 Day 6 Staff Development Days
WP Fair 5 Days 2 Teacher Work Day
Thanksgiving 5 Days 179 Teacher Days
National Election 1 Day
Christmas/New Year’s 12 Days
Martin Luther King Day 1 Day 171 Instructional Days = 64,980 Minutes
Mardi Gras 2 Days
Spring Holidays 6 Days
TOTAL HOLIDAYS 33 Days
*Tentative – Depending on State Assessments
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding selection of an architect (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board table selection of an architect until the March meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 – Consider a motion to adopt a resolution entering into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Franklinton Dixie Baseball Association (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt a resolution to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Franklinton Dixie Baseball Association in the form and substance substantially as stated in 'Exhibit A' commencing on January 1, 2016 and terminating on December 31, 2025. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on surplus equipment (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve a bid on a 2003 GMC Sierra C2500 HD Pickup Truck in the amount of $3,550.00 from Ronald Toomer. Motion carried unanimously. One other bid of $3,000.00 was submitted.
Agenda Item #9 – Personnel Report (Richard Kennedy)
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Jr. High School: Katharine James, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective January 27, 2016.
Franklinton High School: Jeremy Henriques, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective January 29, 2016.
EMPLOY
Franklinton Jr. High School: Doris Andrews, Special Education Child Specific Paraprofessional, Employ effective February 1, 2016 (Replacing Kim Miller).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Tabitha Simmons, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 28, 2016 (Replacing Katharine James).
Franklinton High School: Carly Wascom, Gifted Talented/Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective February 1, 2016.
Varnado High School: Karen Ballard, Regular Teacher, Employ effective February 1, 2016 (Replacing Dorey Ball).
CONTRACT RENEWAL
Central Office: Sheryl Holliday, Intervention Coordinator, Contract renewal from February 14, 2016 – February 13, 2018.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
None
Agenda Item #11 - Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent will be attending AASA in Phoenix, AZ from February 8 – 12, 2016
Agenda Item #12 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Agenda Item #13 - 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