Franklinton, Louisiana

August 11, 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, 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 – Recognize 2016 Teachers of the Year (Mary Jones).

The 2016 teachers of the year were recognized at tonight’s meeting.  The teacher was presented a plaque by their principal.  Superintendent Darrell Fairburn then presented a plaque to the parish winners.  The Board congratulated all teachers.

2016 Teachers of the Year

Agenda Item #5 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the July 14, 2016 regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt the minutes of the July 14, 2016, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #6 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2016/2017 school year (Jackie Jenkins).

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt the Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2016/2017 school year as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #7 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Cooperative Agreement to support and administer Louisiana Extension 4-H Youth Development and other Extension Programs (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve a Cooperative Agreement to support and administer Louisiana Extension 4-H Youth development and other extension programs.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #8 – Consider a motion to adopt a resolution for assignment of Mineral Lease at Angie (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board adopt a resolution for assignment of Mineral Lease at Angie.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution entering into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Pine Jr. Athletic Football Association (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt a resolution entering into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Pine Jr. Athletic Football Association.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #10 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Apple Watches (Frances Varnado).

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board add all smart watches in the Code of Conduct to be charged the same penalty as a cell phone.   Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #11 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Board’s liability insurance (Beth Keaton).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board approve Gallagher Insurance with an annual premium of $189,522.00 for the Board’s liability insurance.   Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #12 – Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for the sale of a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix (Grand Gerald).

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, that the Board authorize advertisement for the sale of a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #13 – Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for the sale of a 1993 Bluebird Bus (Grant Gerald).

  It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board authorize advertisement for the sale of a 1993. Bluebird Bus.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #14 – Personnel Report (Mary Jones).

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Summer Stewart, Itinerant Talented Art Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Fall Semester of the 2016/2017 school year only.

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

Enon Elementary School:  Linda Jones, Special Education Paraprofessional Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 2016.

Franklinton Elementary School:  Olga Jackson, Speech Therapist, Retirement Resignation effective August 1, 2016.

RESIGNATION

Franklinton High School:  Benita O’Quin, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective July 27, 2016.

Mt. Hermon School:  Kyle McKinney, Custodian, Resignation effective July 31, 2016.

Thomas Elementary School:  Johnny Barber, Bus Driver, Resignation effective July 18, 2016.

TRANSFER

Esco Burton, ISS Paraprofessional, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO ISS Paraprofessional, Thomas Elementary School effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Vincent Chauvin, III, Bus Operator, Franklinton School District TO Pine School District (Hannah Jordan Jones route) effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Harriett Cupp, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Elementary School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Enon Elementary School effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Kristy Jenkins, Grant Accountant II, Title I TO Administrative Assistant 1 – Student Support Services effective August 1, 2016.

Douglas Jones, Special Education Teacher, Varnado High School TO Special Education Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Hannah Jordan Jones, Bus Operator, Pine School TO Bus Operator, Johnny Barber’s route, Thomas Elementary School effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Kyle Jones, Choir and Talented Music Teacher, Franklinton High School TO Choir and Talented Music Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Melissa Lebo, Speech Pathologist, Mt. Hermon School TO Speech Pathologist, Franklinton Elementary School effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Lester Thomas Bus Operator, Franklinton School District TO Bus Operator, Pine School District (Sheila Barber’s route) effective the 2016/2017 school year.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Enon Elementary School:  Beth Pettit, Music Teacher, Enon Elementary School, Retirement Resignation effective August 7, 2016 TO Retirement Resignation effective May 21, 2016.

Franklinton Elementary School:  Sara DeCarlo, Literacy Paraprofessional TO Special Education Paraprofessional effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Pine School:  Shelia Barber, Bus Operator TO School Food Service Worker effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Varnado High School:  Christopher Brown, Regular Teacher TO Special Education Teacher effective the 2016/2017 school year.

EMPLOY

Adult Education:  Okesha Morris, Adult Education Teacher, Northside Resource Center, Employ effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Franklinton Elementary School:  Pamela Benison, Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of Title 1), Employ effective the 2016/20176 school year.

Franklinton Elementary School:  McKesia Levi, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Franklinton Elementary School:  Richard Simmons, Custodian, Employ effective August 1, 2016.

Franklinton Elementary School:  Makella Waskom, Speech Therapist, Employ effective August 3, 2016.

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Penny Martin, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2016/20176 school year.

Franklinton High School:  Denise Arceneaux, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Franklinton School District:  Vickey Landry, Bus Operator, Employ effective the 2016/2017 school year (Replacing Lester Thomas).

Franklinton School District:  Darrell Shanks, Bus Operator, Employ effective the 2016/2017 school year (Replacing Vincent (Trey) Chauvin, III).

Mt. Hermon School:  Gregory Hart, Custodian, Employ effective August 1, 2016.

Mt. Hermon School:  Katelynn Tullos, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Pine School:  Marta Crain, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2016/20176 school year.

Thomas Elementary School:  Keisha Morgan, Regular EIS Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2016/20176 school year.

Varnado High School:  Patricia Greenwalt, Regular Elementary Teacher, Employ effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Varnado High School:  Clayton Tageant, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2016/2017 school year.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Tynika Bell, Pre-K Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2016/20176 school year.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Paul Hinton, Music Teacher, Employ effective the 2016/2017 school year only.

Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Grant Gerald).

None

Agenda Item #16 - Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent Fairburn stated that an advertisement was being placed in local newspapers for the recruitment of teachers.  The Have a Degree, Become a Teacher campaign is underway.

Open house schedules are as follows:

 VHS                  August 18                       6:00 p.m.

  Pine                 August 22                       6:00 p.m.

  TES                 August 23                       6:00 p.m.

  FES                 August 29                       5 – 6 p.m.

  WRES              August 30                       6:00 p.m.

  FPS                 September 1                  5 – 6 p.m.

  FHS                 September 12                6:00 p.m.

  Enon                September 15                5:30 p.m.

  MHS                September 15                5:30 p.m. (Pre-K – 5) and 6:15 p.m. (6-12)

  FJHS               September 26                6:00 p.m.

Agenda Item #17 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

The Board congratulated the Teachers of the Year.

The Board thanked the Principals and Staff for a successful school opening.

Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

It was moved by John Wyble, 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