Franklinton, Louisiana
November 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 October 11, 2018, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt the minutes of the October 11, 2018, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 – Presentation on Accountability – Katie Miller (Sandy Morgan).
Katie Miller presented recently released 2018 Accountability Performance Data for the District as well as each individual school. She noted the letter grade for each school, gains or losses, noted top gains schools, and schools in need of urgent intervention.
Agenda Item #6 – Presentation on Early Childhood – Leslie Hodges (Sandy Morgan).
Early childhood coordinator, Leslie Hodges, presented information concerning the state of the Washington Parish Early Childhood Community Network. A data report was presented showing all sites were proficient or excellent.
Two school system sites were excellent, Mt. Hermon and Franklinton Primary School, will be on the state’s honor roll, and will be publicly recognized. All four childcares and Franklinton Head Start will also be on the state’s honor roll as top performing sites for birth to three-year-old children. School system’s overall score was 5.90 which was .10 from being excellent.
Coordinated Funding Request for 2019-2020 was presented for public comment.
An SRCL grant was awarded on August 10th Our district was awarded a Birth to Age 5 grant ($87,875) for use in our prekindergarten classrooms and our largest childcare center
We were given a separate allocation, ($11,944) which falls in the funding category of K - 2 – to be used for Kindergarten CLASS
.
We are continuing to pursue grant opportunities and plan to partner with Regina Coeli to place Head Start seats for 17 three year old children at Wesley Ray Elementary School next year.
Agenda Item #7 – Presentation on September 2018 financial statements (Lacy Burris).
Lacy Burris, Director of Finance, presented the September 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 #8 – Consider a motion to approve the second allocations to schools for the 2018/2019 operations budget (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the second allocations to schools for the 2018/2019 operations budget as follows:
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to approve restricted allocations for some schools in lieu of paying for water/sewage (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve restricted allocations for school schools in lieu of paying for water/sewage as follows:
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 – Consider a motion to adopt the schedule of school board meetings for 2019 (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board approve the schedule of school board meetings for 2019 as follows:
PUBLIC MEETINGS
ACT 707 OF 1977
REGULAR MEETINGS OF WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD - 2019
The Washington Parish School Board shall meet in regular session for the year 2019 at its legal domicile, the Washington Parish School Board Office Building, 800 Main Street, Franklinton, Louisiana, at 6:00 P.M., on the following dates:
THURSDAY - SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS MONDAY - COMMITTEE MEETINGS
January 17, 2019 January 14, 2019
February 14, 2019 February 11, 2019
March 14, 2019 March 11, 2019
April 11, 2019 April 8, 2019
May 16, 2019 May 13, 2019
June 13, 2019 June 10, 2019
July 18, 2019 July 15, 2019
August 8, 2019 August 5, 2019
September 12, 2019 September 9, 2019
October 10, 2019 October 7, 2019
November 7, 2019 November 4, 2019
December 5, 2019 December 2, 2019
Agenda Item #11 – Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: DIE – Records Retention; File: DJE – Purchasing; File: IHAD – Parent Conferences; File: JGCE – Child Abuse and File: JR – Student Records (Mary Jones).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: DIE – Records Retention; File: DJE – Purchasing; File: IHAD – Parent Conferences; File: JGCE – Child Abuse and File: JR – Student Records. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 – Personnel Report (Mary Jones)
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Franklinton Jr. High School: Sonya Lawson, Special Education Paraprofessional, Retirement Resignation effective November 1, 2018.
RESIGNATION
Mt. Hermon School: Chelsey Blanchard, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective October 31, 2018.
Wesley Ray School District: Crystal Fox, Bus Operator, Resignation effective November 2, 2018.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
1. Franklinton Elementary School: Amy Emmons, Librarian TO Literacy Coach effective November 1, 2018 (Replacing Shannon Fowler).
2. Mt. Hermon School: Rebecca Foley, Pre-K Paraprofessional TO Regular Teacher effective November 1, 2018 (Replacing Chelsey Blanchard).
3. Mt. Hermon School: Fame Miller, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Pre-K Paraprofessional effective November 1, 2018 (Replacing Rebecca Foley).
EMPLOY
Enon Elementary School: Tara McAlister, Custodian, Employ effective October 31, 2018 (Replacing Jack Jordan) (6 week probationary period).
Agenda Item #13 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Shane Smith).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the Transportation Adjustments as follows:
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton School District: Extend the route of Vincent Chauvin, Jr. .8 miles one-way to pick up students on Jim Mizell road. Effective date: September 10, 2018.
Extend the route of Melaney Rauch 1 mile one-way to pick up students on Blueberry Court. Effective date: October 1, 2018.
Extend the route of Randy Welch 1.8 miles one-way to pick up students on Magee Street. Effective date: October 25, 2018.
Varnado School District: Extend the route of Barbara Harris 7 miles per day due to bridge repair on Military Road. Effective date: October 8, 2018 – October 12, 2018.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent thanked everyone for their cooperation in the first delayed opening of school for inclement weather.
Veterans Day schedule is in your folder.
Students will be lining Main Street on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 when The Wall that Heals comes to the fairgrounds.
Add to the Agenda: It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board consider a motion to provide financial support for a new LSU Extension agent position. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve $6,700.00 (one-third salary) for a new LSU Extension agent position. Motion carried unanimously. John Breland voiced his concerns during the committee meeting on Monday night.
Superintendent Fairburn will be at a Superintendent’s conference in Baton Rouge on Sunday and Monday.
Agenda Item #15 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members
There were 3 Early Childhood Education students recognized at tonight’s meeting from Southeastern Louisiana University as follows:
Keri Palmisano
Buffy Baker
Callie Gant
The Board wished Good Luck to all teams in playoffs.
The Board wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
The Board thanked all schools for Veteran’s programs.
The Board congratulated all schools on their School Performance Scores.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Matthew Tate, President
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary