Franklinton, Louisiana
February 14, 2019
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, Kendall McKenzie, Dewitt Perry, Lesley McKinley and Frankie Crosby. Absent: Robert Boone and Alan McCain.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by President John Wyble.
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 17, 2019, regular board meeting (John Wyble).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 17, 2019, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 – Presentation on December 2018 financial statements (Lacy Burris).
Lacy Burris, Director of Finance, presented the December 2018 financial statements for the following funds:
General Fund
School Lunch Fund
Tax District #4 Bond Sinking Fund
Agenda Item #6 – Consider a motion to adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades 9 – 12) Grant Budget revision for the 2018-2019 fiscal year (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades 9 – 12) Grant Budget revision for the 2018/2019 fiscal year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on equipment for the National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant for the 2018/2019 school year (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Kendall McKenzie, that the Board approve the bids received on equipment for the National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grant for the 2018/2019 school year as follows:
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt the 2019/2020 school calendar (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the 2019/2020 school calendar as follows:
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 – Personnel Report (Mary Jones)
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
1. Pine School: Dannette Boyet, Administrative Assistant I – School Clerk, Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 2019.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
1. Enon Elementary School: Bonnie Rodriguez, Part-Time School Food Service Worker TO Full-Time School Food Service Worker effective February 4, 2019 (Replacing Tara McAlister).
2. Franklinton Primary School: Candace Stewart, Custodian TO Pre-K Paraprofessional effective February 1, 2019.
3. Franklinton Primary School: Peggy Yates, Pre-K Paraprofessional TO Custodian effective February 1, 2019.
RESIGNATION
Enon Elementary School: Tara McAlister, Custodian, Resignation effective February 1, 2019.
TRANSFER
1. Raymond Garcia, Bus Operator, Wesley Ray School District TO Bus Operator, Franklinton School District effective February 4, 2019 (Replacing Raymond Holmes).
EMPLOY
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Vikki Burns, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective February 1, 2019 (Replacing Ursula Bullock).
Enon Elementary School: Theresa Jenkins, Custodian, Employ effective February 18, 2019 (Replacing Tara McAlister).
Enon Elementary School: Tina Hartfield, Part-Time School Food Service Worker, Employ effective February 15, 2019 (Replacing Bonnie Rodriguez).
Agenda Item #10 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Shane Smith).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the Transportation Adjustments as follows:
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Mt. Hermon District: Extend the route of Lenora McIntyre 8 miles one day. Flossy Miley bus broken had to take her students home and take her aide back to school. Effective date: January 23, 2019.
Pine District: Deduct 3.2 miles one way from the route of Janet Thomas for evening route only. Lawrence Creek Bridge reopened and gave students back to P2. Effective date: December 11, 2018.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Superintendent’s Report
Add to the Agenda: It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on surplus playground equipment at Enon Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Kendall McKenzie, that the Board approve the bid from Christy Robertson, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $75.00 for surplus playground equipment at Enon Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously. No other bids received.
Add to the Agenda: It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Frankie Crosby, that the Board consider a motion to approve an increase for substitute bus operators. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Kendall McKenzie, that the Board approve a pay increase from $57.74 per day to $65.00 per day for substitute bus operators effective February 15, 2019. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members
All girls’ basketball teams traveling for playoff games tonight. The Board wished them good luck.
Agenda Item #13 – Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:17A (2) involving a formal demand against the State of Louisiana, Department of Education (Darrell Fairburn).
Item deleted
Agenda Item #14 – Consider a motion to return to regular session
Item deleted
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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John Wyble, President
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary