Franklinton, Louisiana

August 9, 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, Robert Boone, Dewitt Perry, and Lesley McKinley.  Absent:  Alan McCain.

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 July 19, 2018, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the July 19, 2018, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #5 – FFA Recognition (Sandy Morgan)

Franklinton High FFA placed 1st in the State in the Nursery/Landscape Career Development event.  Members of this team are Sydney Ignacek, Kaitlyn Robertson, Jon Robbins, Emma Loyd, and Karina Alfaro.  They had a total team score of 1880 out of 1950 possible points.

The purpose of the Louisiana Nursery/Landscape CDE is to:

• develop students' skills in identifying common Louisiana landscape plants using both the botanical and common names.

• develop student’s ability to identify and be able to use equipment and supplies that is commonly used in the Nursery/Landscape industry.

• develop students' knowledge of the principles and skills involved in plant nomenclature and classification, plant growth requirements, soil characteristics, plant propagation, basic entomology, plant pathology, pest management, non chemical pest control, weed science, turf management, ground covers, annuals and perennials, and rose culture in Louisiana.

• develop students' knowledge of the principles and techniques of the retail nursery and garden centers, landscape installation and maintenance, arboriculture, and landscape contracting.

We are excited that these girls have the opportunity to represent Louisiana, Washington Parish, and Franklinton High School in the Nursery Landscape CDE at the 91st National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 23-27, 2018. 

Jeremy McKenzie and Vincent Bahm, 2 of the FHS Agriculture teachers were in attendance at tonight’s meeting along with the students.  The Board congratulated the students as well as the teachers for their hard work and dedication.

Agenda Item #6 – Presentation of June 2018 financial statements (Lacy Burris).

Lacy Burris, Director of Finance, presented the June 2018 financial statements at the Monday night committee meeting for the following funds:

General Fund

School Lunch Fund

Tax District #4 Bond Sinking Fund

Agenda Item #7 – Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for Fiscal Agency Contract for a period of 2 years (Lacy Burris).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by John Breland, that the Board authorize advertisement for Fiscal Agency Contract for a period of 2 years.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #8 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File:  GBRIBA – Family and Medical Leave (Mary Jones).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File:  GBRIBA – Family and Medical Leave.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #9 – 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 Robert Boone,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 #10 – Consider a motion to employ and approve a contract for Katie Miller, Curriculum Coordinator of Testing and Accountability, Central Office (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board employ and approve a contract for Katie Miller, Curriculum Coordinator of Testing and Accountability, Central Office from August 1, 2018 through July 31, 2020.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #11 – Consider a motion to employ and approve a contract for Lee Bond, Assistant Principal of Instruction, Mt. Hermon School (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Breland, that the Board employ and approve a contract for Lee Bond, Assistant Principal of Instruction, Mt. Hermon School from August 13, 2018 through August 12, 2020.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #12 - Personnel Report (Mary Jones).

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

1. Pine School:  Abigail Creel, Registered Nurse, Retirement Resignation effective July 25, 2018.

RESIGNATION

1. Student Support Services:  Allie Boquet, Secondary Special Education Coach, Resignation effective August 6, 2018.

    

2. Varnado High School:  Charlie Lester, Regular High School Teacher, Resignation effective August 3, 2018.

LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

1. Thomas Elementary School:  Josie Gomez, Technology Assistant/Interventionist, Leave Without Pay effective August 27, 2018 – December 16, 2018.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

1. Franklinton Primary School:  Ameliah Cooper, Speech Pathologist Assistant TO Part-Time Speech Pathologist Assistant effective the 2018/2019 school year.

2. Franklinton Elementary School:  Gloria Magee, Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of EIS) TO Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of Title I/EIS) effective the 2018/2019 school year.

    

3. Franklinton Elementary School:  Shondrika Smith, Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of Title I) TO Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of EIS/Title I) effective the 2018/2019 school year.

    

4. Mt. Hermon School:  Joni Sanders, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Technology Assistant/Interventionist (Paid out of Title I School Funds) effective the 2018/2019 school year.

    

5. Thomas Elementary School:  Samantha Magee, Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of Regular EIS) TO Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of EIS/General Fund) effective the 2018/2019 school year.

    

6. Thomas Elementary School:  Summer Sammons, Pre-K Paraprofessional TO Technology Assistant/Interventionist effective August 27, 2018 – December 16, 2018.

    

7. Thomas Elementary School:  Heather Singley, Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of Title I/General Fund) TO Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of Title I/EIS) effective the 2018/2019 school year.

TRANSFER

1. Carrie Sheridan, Registered Nurse Itinerant, Homebased at Franklinton Jr. High School TO Registered Nurse Itinerant, Homebased at Varnado High School effective the 2018/2019 school year.

EMPLOY

1. Central Office:  Andrew Fricke, Carpenter/Maintenance Worker, Employ effective August 6, 2018 (Replacing Donald Slocum).

    

2. Franklinton Jr. High School:  Brittany Fussell, Registered Nurse, Employ effective the 2018/2019 school year.

    

3. Franklinton Jr. High School:  Shirmira Straughter, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective the 2018/2019 school year.

    

4. Franklinton High School:  Roxanne Graham, ISS Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2018/2019 school year.

    

5. Franklinton High School:  Illya Lewis, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2018/2019 school year.

    

6. Franklinton High School:  Brad Penny, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2018/2019 school year (Replacing Aaron Luper).

    

7. Mt. Hermon School:  Misty Sammons, Accountant I – School Clerk, Employ effective August 3, 2018.

    

8. Pine School:  Kristen Peeples, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2018/2019 school year.

    

9. Pine School:  Kimberly Robinson, Part-Time School Food Service Worker, Employ effective the 2018/2019 school year.

    

10. Student Support Services:  Ann Cowart, Part-Time School Psychologist, Employ effective July 24, 2018 through May 30, 2019.

     

11. Thomas Elementary School:  Kathryn Kulbeth, Literacy Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2018/2019 school year (Paid out of Title 1/EIS).

     

12. Thomas Elementary School:  Gilda Watkins, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective the 2018/2019 school year.

     

13. Varnado High School:  Sarah Willis, Regular High School Teacher, Employ effective the 2018/2019 school year.

     

14. Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Ursula Bullock, Special Education Paraprofessional/Licensed Practical Nurse, Employ effective the 2018/2019 school year.

     

15. Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Jessica Thomas, School Food Service Worker, Employ effective the 2018/2019 school year.

Agenda Item #13 - Superintendent’s Report

Add to the Agenda:  It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for demolition of old Franklinton Elementary School.  Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for demolition of old Franklinton Elementary School.  Motion carried unanimously.

Add to the Agenda:  It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board consider a motion to adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File:  IDDFA – Service Animals in Schools and Policy File: JGCF – Behavioral Health Services for Students.  Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IDDFA – Service Animals in Schools and Policy File:  JGCF – Behavioral Health Services for Students.  Motion carried unanimously. 

LSBA trailblazer – October 8, 2018 in Baton Rouge

New telephone system at Central Office is still not working properly.

Agenda Item #14 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

The Board congratulated every on their contracts.

John Wyble encouraged everyone to come to the meeting on September 13^th for budget presentations.

Carol Pertuit, concerned parent, spoke to the Board about teacher certification.

Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

It was moved by Robert Boone, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

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Matthew Tate, President

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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary