Franklinton, Louisiana
February 8, 2018
6:00 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, Dewitt Perry and Lesley McKinley. Absent: Robert Boone.
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 11, 2018, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 11, 2018, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 – Update on the Board’s Property Insurance renewal (Lacy Burris).
Lacy Burris, Finance Director, discussed the Board’s Property Insurance renewal for information only. The renewal was approved last year for a 2 year contract.
Agenda Item #6 – Consider a motion to adopt the 2018/2019 school calendar (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the 2018/2019 school calendar as follows:
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the preventive maintenance contract renewal of Morgan Mechanical Service, LLC (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board renew the preventive maintenance contract of Morgan Mechanical Services, LLC as follows:
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2017/2018 school year (Jackie Jenkins).
Jackie Jenkins, Coordinator, gave a presentation on the 2017-2018 Pupil Progression Plan revisions on Monday night.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2017/2018 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate (Jimmy Thigpen).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the bids received for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate as follows:
Agenda Item #10 – Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IFD – Parent and Family Engagement; File: IFDA – Parental Rights/Student Rights of Privacy; and File: JR – Student Records (Mary Jones).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IFD – Parent and Family Engagement; File: IFDA – Parental Rights/Student Rights of Privacy; and File: JR – Student Records. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 – Consider a motion to delete Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IDCJ – Supplemental Educational Services (Mary Jones).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board delete Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IDCJ - Supplemental Educational Services. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 – Consider a motion to approve a contract renewal for Mary Henderson, Director of Federal Programs, Central Office for a period of two years, beginning March 15, 2018 through March 14, 2020 (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve a contract renewal for Mary Henderson, Director of Federal Programs, Central Office for a period of two years, beginning March 15, 2018 through March 14, 2020. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 – Consider a motion to approve a contract renewal for Sheryl Holliday, Intervention Coordinator, Special Education Department for a period of two years, beginning February 14, 2018 through February 13, 2020 (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve a contract renewal for Sheryl Holliday, Intervention Coordinator, Special Education Department for a period of two years, beginning February 14, 2018 through February 13, 2020. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 – Personnel Report (Mary Jones)
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION
1. Franklinton High School: Margaret Wheeler, Business Teacher, Resignation effective February 2, 2018.
2. Thomas Elementary School: Lauren Pittman, Pre-K Paraprofessional, Resignation effective January 25, 2018.
EMPLOY
1. Franklinton High School: Valerie Penny, Business Teacher, Employ effective February 5, 2018 (Replacing Margaret Wheeler).
2. Thomas Elementary School: Summer Sammons, Pre-K Paraprofessional, Employ effective February 5, 2018. (Replacing Lauren Pittman).
3. Pine School: Timothy Bennett, Custodian, Employ effective February 9, 2018.
Agenda Item #15 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Shane Smith).
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 Rex McCain 3.8 miles one way to pick up students on Hwy. 1072. Effective date: January 12, 2018.
Extend the route of Loretta Stafford 19.3 miles one way to pick up student on Archie Wallace Road. Effective date: January 11, 2018.
Deduct 14 miles one way from the route of Loretta Stafford. Students’ no longer on route on Frank Kennedy Road. Effective date: January 23, 2018.
Pine/Thomas District: Extend the route of Chuck Graves 1.9 miles one way to pick up students on Jamieson Creek Road. Effective date: January 24, 2018.
Wesley Ray District: Extend the route of Tammy Boone 6 miles one way to pick up students on Hwy. 424. Effective date: January 16, 2018.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Fairburn was absent tonight. At the committee meeting, Superintendent Fairburn discussed several items.
Annual Leave – February 7 & 8
AASA – February 14 – 16, 2018
District 4 meeting – February 20
Agenda Item #17 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members
John Wyble thanked Tricia Smith for the Family Resource Night.
Lesley McKinley congratulated the Varnado Jr. High School basketball team on winning the parish tournament.
Washington Parish Facebook page went active last week.
Emilie Speer, Southeastern Louisiana University student majoring in High School Math was recognized.
Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by John Wyble, 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