Franklinton, Louisiana

September 13, 2018

6:00 p.m.

 

 

The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: John Wyble, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate, Robert Boone, and Lesley McKinley.  Absent: Dan Slocum and Dewitt Perry.

 

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 9, 2018, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).

 

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adopt the minutes of the August 9, 2018, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #5 – Consider a motion to amend the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Franklinton Dixie Baseball Association (Darrell Fairburn).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board amend the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Franklinton Dixie Baseball Association as follows:

 

RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND FRANKLINTON DIXIE BASEBALL ASSOCIATION

 

WHEREAS, the Washington Parish School Board and the Franklinton Dixie Baseball Association entered into a cooperative endeavor agreement dated March 10, 2016; and

 

WHEREAS, paragraph 8 of the agreement stated that the premises could only be used by the Franklinton Dixie Baseball Association and that there could be no sub-letting or use by any other individual or entities; and

 

WHEREAS, the need exists for Franklinton Jr. High School baseball and softball teams as well as other youth baseball and softball entities to use the premises for practice during the non-season for Dixie baseball;

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that paragraph 8 of the cooperative endeavor agreement between the Washington Parish School Board and the Franklinton Dixie Baseball Association dated March 10, 2016 be amended to read as follows, to-wit:

 

8.

            The School Board and the Association agree that the use of the premises is to be by the Association in conducting its normal programs. There shall be no sub-letting or use by any other individuals. The Association can permit Franklinton Jr. High School baseball and softball and other youth baseball and softball entities to utilize the premises for the purpose of practicing during the non-season for Dixie Baseball. The entity utilizing the premises will be responsible for utility expenses and damage to fields and/or facilities. The entity utilizing the premises would also provide insurance as required in paragraph 9 of the cooperative endeavor agreement.

 

 

                        The above and foregoing having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereupon resulted as follows:

            RESOLUTION OFFERED BY:                

 

RESOLUTION SECONDED BY:             

 

The vote, in open meeting on the within resolution was as follows:

 

YEAS:    _____7_ _________

NAYS:  ______0_ _________

ABSENT:  ___ 2_  _________

 

 

CERTIFICATION

 

            I, Darrell Fairburn, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted at the regular meeting of the Washington Parish School Board held on Thursday, September 13, 2018, a quorum being present and voting.

 

 

 

                                                                        ______________________________

                                                                        Darrell Fairburn, Secretary               

                                                                        Washington Parish School System

           

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Board’s liability insurance (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve Arthur J. Gallagher, BCS Ins. Co., for the Board’s liability insurance for the annual premium of $186,168.00.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #7 – Consider a motion to adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt the Technology Budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year (Jimmy Thigpen).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the Technology Budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt General Fund Budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt General Fund Budget for the 2018/2019 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 Budget for the 2018/2019 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 Budget for the 2018/2019 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 Summer Feeding Budget for the 2018/2019 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 Summer Feeding Budget for the 2018/2019 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 School Food Service At-Risk Supper Program Budget for the 2018/2019 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 2018/2019 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 Fruit and Vegetable Budget for the 2018/2019 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 Fruit and Vegetable Budget for the 2018/2019 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 Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for the 2018/2019 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 Special Federal Funds Budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for the 2018/2019 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 the Cecil J. Picard LA4 Early Childhood Program (TANF) Budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the Cecil J. Picard LA4 Early Childhood Program (TANF) Budget for the 2018/2019 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 the Mathematics and Science Partnerships Grant Budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the Mathematics and Science Partnerships Grant Budget for the 2018/2019fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #18 – Consider a motion to adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades 9 – 12) Grant Budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades 9 – 12) Grant Budget for the 2018/2019 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 Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades 6 – 8) Grant Budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades 6 – 8) Grant Budget for the 2018/2019 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 Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades Birth – Age 5) Grant Budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades Birth – Age 5) Grant Budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal 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 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt ESSA Title I Budget for the 2018/2019 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 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt ESSA Title II Budget for the 2018/2019 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 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt ESSA Title IV Budget for the 2018/2019 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 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown,, that the Board adopt ESSA Title V – Rural and Low Income School Program Budget for the 2018/2019 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 – Redesign Planning – School Improvement Budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt ESSA – Redesign Planning – School Improvement Budget for the 2018/2019 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 – Direct Student Services Grant Budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt ESSA – Direct Student Services Grant Budget for the 2018/2019 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 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Tricia Smith).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt Special Education IDEA Part B Budget for the 2018/2019 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 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Tricia Smith).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt Special Education IDEA Preschool Budget for the 2018/2019 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #29 – Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for the sale of surplus equipment (Shane Smith).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board authorize advertisement for the sale of surplus equipment as follows:

 

Advertise on September 19th and 26th

Open bids on September 28th at 10:00 am.

Award bids at October 11th Board meeting

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #30 - Personnel Report (Mary Jones)

 

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

 

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

1.      Enon Elementary School:  Jackie Boone, Principal, Retirement Resignation effective December 31, 2018.

 

RESIGNATION

  1. Central Office:  Melisa Bateman, Accountant II – Inventory Clerk, Resignation effective August 30, 2018.

  2. Enon Elementary School:  Betty Jones, Licensed Practical Nurse/Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective August 29, 2018.

  3. Franklinton Jr. High School:  Rachel Thomas, School Food Service Worker, Resignation effective September 21, 2018.

  4. Franklinton High School:  Ivy Fauntleroy, Hearing & Vision Impaired Itinerant, Resignation effective September 30, 3018.

 

TERMINATION

  1. Mt. Hermon School:  Sandra Williams, Special Education Paraprofessional, Termination effective August 17, 2018.

 

TRANSFER

 

  1. Priscilla Garcia, Accountant I – School Clerk, Mt. Hermon School TO Accountant I – School Clerk, Franklinton Elementary School effective October 1, 2018.

 

  1. Yalonda Jordan, Guidance Counselor, Varnado High School TO Secondary Special Education Coach (10 months), Student Support Services effective September 4, 2018.

 

  1. April Partman, Accountant I – School Clerk, Franklinton Elementary School TO Accountant II – Inventory Clerk, Central Office effective October 1, 2018.

 

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

  1. Mt. Hermon School:  Patti Burch, Literacy Paraprofessional TO Special Education Paraprofessional effective September 4, 2018.

  2. Mt. Hermon School:  Cindy Woodard, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Literacy Paraprofessional effective September 4, 2018.

 

EMPLOY

  1. Enon Elementary School:  Betty Jones, Licensed Practical Nurse/Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 27, 2018.

     

  2. Franklinton Jr. High School:  Jennie Seymour, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 27, 2018.

     

  3. Mt. Hermon School:  Jackie Lynn Kelly, Critical Shortage Certified Middle School Science Teacher, Employ effective September 4, 2018 – May 24, 2019.

     

  4. Mt. Hermon School:  Krystal Rando, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective September 4, 2018.

     

  5. Mt. Hermon School:  Dru Willis, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective August 27, 2018.

     

  6. Varnado High School:  Robin Olivier, Guidance Counselor, Employ effective August 31, 2018.

 

            Agenda Item #31 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Shane Smith).

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the transportation adjustments as follows:

 

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

 

Franklinton School District:                               Extend the route of Loretta Stafford 14.7 miles one way to pick up students on River Birch Lane.  Effective date:  August 27, 2018.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #32 - Superintendent’s Report

 

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Robert Boone, 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 Alan McCain, seconded by Lesley McKinley, 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.

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board Add to the Agenda:  Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:17A(4) to discuss a personnel matter regarding allegations of misconduct.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:17A(4) to discuss a personnel matter regarding allegations of misconduct.   Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board return to regular session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #33 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

 

The Board thanked everyone for their hard work on the budgets for the 2018/2019 school year.

 

Scott Breland, Pastor at Plainview Baptist Church, spoke to the Board regarding several activities.  He also requested that extracurricular activities not be scheduled on church night (Wednesday).

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, to Add to the Agenda:  Consider a motion that the Washington Parish School Board officially voices their opposition to the consolidation of the Washington Parish School System and the Bogalusa City School System.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Washington Parish School Board officially voices their opposition to the consolidation of the Washington Parish School System and the Bogalusa City School System.

 

It was moved Lesley McKinley, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board table the motion voicing opposition to the consolidation of the Washington Parish School System and the Bogalusa City School System.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #34 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

 

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

 

______________________________

Matthew Tate, President

 

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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary