Franklinton, Louisiana
September 14, 2017
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 August 10, 2017, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the minutes of the August 10, 2017, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - 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 Wyble, 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 for an annual payment of $10,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a RFP for an Energy Performance Contract (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board approve a RFP for an Energy Performance Contract. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for surplus equipment for the School Lunch Program (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board authorize advertisement for surplus equipment for the School Lunch Program as follows:
SPECIFICATIONS FOR SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
The Washington Parish School Lunch Program will receive sealed bids until 10:00 A.M. September 28, 2017, at the School Board Annex Building, 800 Main Street, Franklinton, LA for the sale of the following equipment:
ITEM # WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
1 Five (5)Rectangle shaped cafeteria tables
2 Three (3) Octagon shaped cafeteria tables
3 One (1) Milk Cooler
4 One (1) Steam Jacketed Kettle
5 One (1) Cleveland 2 door Steamer
All equipment listed is sold “AS IS.” The Washington Parish School Lunch Program is not responsible for any equipment that does not work properly or requires parts or service. The Washington Parish School Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive informalities. All bids must be submitted on the bid forms provided by School Lunch.
Please mark envelope as containing “Bid on Surplus Equipment”. To view any of the above equipment, bidder must call School Lunch Office at 985-839-7776 to schedule an appointment. No one is allowed to drop in for an inspection.
Bid award subject to School Board approval at the regular School Board meeting, October 5, 2017. Successful bidder will be required to remove equipment within five (5) working days from board approval.
Purchases shall hold Washington Parish School Lunch Program free and harmless from any injuries, accidents, or damages to any person or property caused in moving or the removal of any item above.
Direct inquiries to Marsha D. Newman, School Lunch Director at 985-839-7764.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for a Full Time School Food Service Worker position at Wesley Ray Elementary School (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board authorize advertisement for a Full Time School Food Service Worker position at Wesley Ray Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Board’s liability insurance (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve Arthur J. Gallagher, BCS Ins. Co., for the Board’s liability insurance for the annual premium of $179,230.00. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board Add to the Agenda: Consider a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Form reflecting a selection of or rejection of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Form reflecting a selection of or rejection of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 – 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 #11 - Consider a motion to adopt the Technology Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year (Jimmy Thigpen).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the Technology Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt General Fund Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board adopt General Fund Budget for the 2017/2018 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 School Food Service Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board adopt School Food Service Budget for the 2017/2018 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 School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for the 2017/2018 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 the 2017/2018 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 School Food Service At-Risk Supper Program Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt School Food Service At-Risk Supper Program Budget for the 2017/2018 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 School Food Service Fruit and Vegetable Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt School Food Service Fruit and Vegetable Budget for the 2017/2018 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 Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adopt the Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for the 2017/2018 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 Federal Funds Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for the 2017/2018 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 the Cecil J. Picard LA4 Early Childhood Program (TANF) Budget for the 2017/2018 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 Cecil J. Picard LA4 Early Childhood Program (TANF) Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #20 – Consider a motion to adopt the Mathematics and Science Partnerships Grant Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the Mathematics and Science Partnerships Grant Budget for the 2017/2018fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #21 - Consider a motion to adopt ESSA Title I Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt ESSA Title I Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #22 - Consider a motion to adopt ESSA Title II Budget for the 2017/2018 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 ESSA Title II Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #23 - Consider a motion to adopt ESSA Title IV Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt ESSA Title IV Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #24 - Consider a motion to adopt ESSA Title V – Rural and Low Income School Program Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt ESSA Title V – Rural and Low Income School Program Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #25 - Consider a motion to adopt ESSA Title IX – Education of Homeless Children and Youth Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adopt ESSA Title IX – Education of Homeless Children and Youth Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #26 - Consider a motion to adopt ESSA – Redesign Planning – School Improvement Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt ESSA – Redesign Planning – School Improvement Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #27 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Education IDEA Part B Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Tricia Smith).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt Special Education IDEA Part B Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #28 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Education IDEA Preschool Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Tricia Smith).
It was moved by Robert Boone, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt Special Education IDEA Preschool Budget for the 2017/2018 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #29 – Personnel Report (Mary Jones)
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
1. Mt. Hermon School: Cathy Dykes, Administrative Assistant I – School Clerk, Retirement Resignation effective January 7, 2018.
2. Mt. Hermon School: Judy Hughes, Administrative Assistant I – School Clerk, Retirement Resignation effective January 7, 2018.
SICK LEAVE/RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Thomas Elementary School: Diana Barber, Administrative Assistant I – School Clerk, Sick Leave effective October 2, 2017 through June 30, 2018 and Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 2018.
RESIGNATION
Adult Education: Ingrid Lundie, Adult Education Teacher, Resignation effective September 8, 2017.
TRANSFER
1. Elizabeth Ballard, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton High School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Jr. High School effective the 2017/2018 school year.
2. Shelley Caillouet, Part Time School Food Service Worker, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO Full Time School Food Service Worker, Pine School effective August 18, 2017.
3. Priscilla Garcia, Administrative Assistant I – School Clerk, Franklinton Elementary School TO Administrative Assistant I – School Clerk, Mt. Hermon School effective October 16, 2017.
4. April Partman, Administrative Assistant I, Adult Education TO Administrative Assistant I – School Clerk, Franklinton Elementary School effective September 11, 2017.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
1. Franklinton Primary School: Breanne Cefalu, Kindergarten Teacher TO Pre-K Teacher effective August 14, 2017.
2. Varnado High School: Miranda Carpenter, Regular Teacher TO Special Education Teacher effective August 28, 2017.
3. Varnado High School: Jeremy Pattie, Special Education Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective August 28, 2017.
EMPLOY
Franklinton Primary School: Joy Magee, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective August 14, 2017.
Mt. Hermon School: Lynn Kelly, Critical Shortage Elementary Teacher, Employ effective August 21, 2017 through May 25, 2018 only.
Mt. Hermon School: Frederick Scott, Custodian, Employ effective August 25, 2017.
Thomas Elementary School: Katelyn Jenkins, Administrative Assistant I – School Clerk, Employ effective September 25, 2017.
Thomas Elementary School: Nathalie Perry, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective August 18, 2017.
Agenda Item #30 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Frances Varnado).
None
Agenda Item #31 - Superintendent’s Report
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board Add to the Agenda: Consider a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Washington Parish School Board and the Washington Parish Government. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adopt a resolution authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Washington Parish School Board and the Washington Parish Government. Motion carried unanimously.
Washington Parish Free Fair flag raising is September 29th at 10:00 a.m. at the Courthouse.
Monday – October 17, 2017 – Heal-Rise-Shine meeting at 2:30 p.m. at the Justice Center, 701 N. Columbia Street, Covington, LA.
Special Olympics - Pine School October 25th 11:30 a.m.
Franklinton High November 14th 11:30 a.m.
Superintendent stated that he would have a meeting with the Governor on Tuesday.
Agenda Item #32 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members
The Board thanked everyone for their hard work on the budgets for the 2017/2018 school year.
The Board thanked Malinda White – State Representative for her attendance at the meeting tonight.
Agenda Item #33 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Matthew Tate, President
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary