Franklinton, Louisiana

January 11, 2018

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, Matthew Tate, Alan McCain, 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 2018 Teachers of the Year (Mary Jones).

The 2018 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.

2018 Teachers of the Year

 Agenda Item #5 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the December 7, 2017, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the minutes of the December 7, 2017, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #6 – Consider a motion to adopt a resolution to call special elections in Consolidated School District No. 4 and Angie-Varnado Consolidated School District to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board table this item until a special called meeting on February 19, 2018.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #7 – Announce intent to call special elections in Consolidated School District No. 4 and Angie-Varnado Consolidated School District to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds (Darrell Fairburn).

Superintendent Fairburn read the following announcement:

Notice of Public Meeting

Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Monday, February 19, 2018 at 5:30 p.m.at the Parish School Board Office, 800 Main Street, Franklinton, Louisiana, the Parish School Board of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling elections to be held in (i) Consolidated School District No. 4 of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana and (ii) Angie-Varnado Consolidated School District of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds.

Agenda Item #8 – Consider a motion to call a special board meeting on February 19, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. to adopt a resolution to call special elections to issue general obligation bonds (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board call a special board meeting on February 19, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. to adopt a resolution to call special elections to issue general obligation bonds.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #9 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on equipment for the School Lunch program that was awarded through a Federal Assistance Equipment Grant (Marsha Newman).

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the bids received to purchase equipment awarded through a Federal Assistance Grant as follows:

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #10 – Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: DFN – Sale of Buildings and Land; File: ECA – Authorized Use of Equipment; File: GBC – Recruitment; and File: GBRIB – Sick Leave (Mary Jones).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: DFN – Sale of Buildings and Land; File: ECA – Authorized Use of Equipment; File: GBC – Recruitment; and File: GBRIB – Sick Leave.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #11 – Personnel Report (Mary Jones)

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

1.                Franklinton High School:  Holly James, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective December 20, 2017.

RESIGNATION

1.                Franklinton Elementary School:  Brenda Hofstetter, Literacy Paraprofessional, Resignation effective January 7, 2018.

2.                Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Orselda Young, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective December 20, 2017.

3.                Pine School:  Ethan Graves, Custodian, Resignation effective January 19, 2018.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

1.                Franklinton Primary School:  Candace Samone White, Special Education Child Specific Paraprofessional TO Pre-K Paraprofessional effective January 8, 2018 (Replacing Carol Hoyt).

2.                Thomas Elementary School:  Josie DeJongh Gomez, Literacy Paraprofessional TO Technology Assistant/Interventionist effective January 8, 2018 (Replacing Inez Barber).

3.                Varnado High School:  Elizabeth Moses, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Title I/Special Education Paraprofessional effective January 8, 2018 (Replacing Garnet Fornea).

EMPLOY

1.                Franklinton Primary School:  Denishia Wilson, Special Education Child Specific Paraprofessional, Employ effective January 8, 2018 (Replacing Candace White).

2.                Franklinton Elementary School:  Brooke Fussell, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective January 8, 2018 (Replacing Brenda Hofstetter).

3.                Franklinton High School:  Bridgett Goss, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 8, 2018 (Replacing Holly James).

4.                Mt. Hermon School:  Michael Watts, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 8, 2018 for the 2017/2018 Spring Semester only.

5.                Thomas Elementary School:  Sandy Grosche, Title I Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective January 8, 2018 (Replacing Josie Gomez position).

6.                Varnado High School:  Emelda Mark, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective January 8, 2018 (Replacing Elizabeth Moses position).

7.                Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Allie Thomas, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 22, 2018 (Replacing Orselda Young).

            Agenda Item #12 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Shane Smith).

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 Loretta Stafford 2 miles one way to pick up students on Carol Morgan and Chapel Hill Roads.  Effective date:  December 18, 2017.

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #13 - Superintendent’s Report

Add to the Agenda:  It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, to consider a motion to authorize the demolition and removal of the old Franklinton High School Baseball Stadium.   Motion carried unanimously.

            It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize Keith Voth Dozer, Franklinton, LA to demolish and clear the old Franklinton High School Baseball Stadium for $13,920.00.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other quotes submitted:  JB Enterprises, Franklinton, LA - $23,000.00 and DO Fussell Contracting, Franklinton, LA - $24,350.00.

            Young Americans will be held January 18 – 20, 2018.

            Wayne Kuhn introduced his new business partner, Attorney Matt Garver.

Agenda Item #14 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

President Matthew Tate handed out new committee assignments for 2018.

Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

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

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Matthew Tate, President

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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary