Franklinton, Louisiana

September 8, 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, and Dewitt Perry.  Absent: Lesley McKinley.

 

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 11, 2016, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).

 

  It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adopt the minutes of the August 11, 2016, 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 John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt the Technology Budget for the 2016/2017 school year (Jimmy Thigpen).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the Technology Budget for the 2016/2017 school year as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt General Fund Budget for 2016/2017 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Beth Keaton).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt General Fund Budget for 2016/2017 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Budget for 2016/2017 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).

 

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt School Food Service Budget for 2016/2017 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 2016/2017 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for 2016/2017 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 2016/2017 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt School Food Service At-Risk Supper Program Budget for 2016/2017 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 2016/2017 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt School Food Service Fruit and Vegetable Budget for 2016/2017 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 2016/2017 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for 2016/2017 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 2016/2017 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for 2016/2017 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 2016/2017 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt the Cecil J. Picard LA4 Early Childhood Program (TANF) Budget for 2016/2017 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 2016/2017 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the Mathematics and Science Partnerships Grant Budget for 2016/2017 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 2016/2017 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).

 

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt IASA Title I and Title II Budgets for 2016/2017 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 2016/2017 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).

 

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt Rural Education Achievement Program (REAP) Budget for 2016/2017 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 Part B, Preschool and Opportunity Grant Budgets for 2016/2017 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Tricia Smith).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt Special Education IDEA Part B, Preschool and Opportunity Grant Budgets for 2016/2017 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item # 19 – Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File:  II – Testing Program (Mary Jones).

 

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File:  II – Testing Program.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #20 – Personnel Report (Mary Jones)

 

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

Mt. Hermon School:  Sharon Burch, Special Education Paraprofessional, Retirement Resignation effective September 30, 2016.

RESIGNATION

Thomas Elementary School:  Stacey Thomas, Registered Nurse, Resignation effective September 7, 2016.

TERMINATION

Franklinton Primary School:  Angela Seal, Special Education Paraprofessional, Termination effective August 18, 2016.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

Adult Education:  Ingrid Lundie, Adult Education Teacher TO Adult Education Paraprofessional effective September 9, 2016.

Franklinton Primary School:  Caitlin Glover, Kindergarten Class Size Reduction Teacher TO Kindergarten Teacher effective August 24, 2016.

Franklinton Primary School:  Taylor McKenzie, Regular Teacher TO Class Size Reduction Teacher effective August 24, 2016.

Franklinton Elementary School:  Angela Helton, EIS Literacy Paraprofessional TO Title I Literacy Paraprofessional effective August 22, 2016.

Franklinton Elementary School:  Gloria Magee, Title I Literacy Paraprofessional TO EIS Literacy Paraprofessional effective August 22, 2016.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Zella Foster, Special Education Paraprofessional TO 50% EIS Literacy Paraprofessional and 50% Title I Literacy Paraprofessional effective August 22, 2016.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Patricia Maples, Title I Literacy Paraprofessional TO 50% EIS Literacy Paraprofessional and 50% Title I Literacy Paraprofessional effective August 22, 2016.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Betty Pittman, EIS Literacy Paraprofessional TO Special Education Paraprofessional effective August 22, 2016.

EMPLOY

Pine School:  Paul Andrew Meyerchick, Regular High School Teacher, Employ effective September 1, 2016 (Replacing Douglas Saylor).            

Thomas Elementary School:  Amber Pounds, Registered Nurse (9 months), Employ effective September 8, 2016.

 

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

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

 

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

 

Franklinton District:                                                            Extend the route of Melaney Rauch 2.1 miles one way to pick up students on Ridge Court.  Effective date:  August 29, 2016.

                                                                                           Extend the route of Loretta Stafford 18.4 miles one way to pick up students on C. E. Stafford and River Birch Lane.  Effective date:  September 6, 2016.

                                                                                           Deduct from the route of Loretta Stafford 1 mile one way.  Students no longer on route on Bickham Street.  Effective date:  September 6, 2016.

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #22 - Superintendent’s Report

 

We will have a special enrollment count on September 16, 2016 due to the August flood as well as the October 1, 2016 count.

 

Special Bond Issue meeting on September 19, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at FJHS.

 

Washington Parish Free Fair flag raising is September 23rd at 10:00 a.m.

 

Agenda Item #23 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

 

The Board thanked everyone for their hard work on the budgets for the 2016/2017 school year.

 

Robert Boone stated that he attended Varnado High School’s open house and it was very nice.

 

Agenda Item #24 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

 

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

 

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Matthew Tate, President

 

 

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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary