Franklinton, Louisiana

April 22, 2021

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, Robert Boone, Kendall McKenzie, Alan McCain, Lesley McKinley, and Dewitt Perry.  Absent: Dan Slocum and Frankie Crosby.

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 – Recognize LSBA Art Winners (Tricia Smith).

Tricia Smith, Director of Student Support Services recognized Ms. Sheryl Holliday.  Ms. Holliday then recognized the following LSBA parish art winners at the committee meeting on Monday night:

Rhett Anderson             5^th Grade                                   Franklinton Elementary School

Makenzie Bickham        6^th Grade                                   Enon Elementary School

Keely Falgout                12^th Grade                                 Mt. Hermon School

Agenda Item #5 - Awards Presentation – Students of the Year (Sandy Morgan).

The Guidelines for Selection of Candidates were used to select the winners at the school and the parish level. The four categories for selection included the cumulative grade point average, a portfolio of supporting documents, writing samples, and an interview with the judges.

 Sandy Morgan recognized each student and their respective school principal presented them plaques from the Washington Parish School System:

SCHOOL                      STUDENT OF THE YEAR                     PRESENTER

            Franklinton Jr. High                   Bailey Burdette                         Tiffany Smith, Principal

            Mt. Hermon Jr. High                  Camdyn Quinn                          Dawn Seal, Principal

            Pine Jr. High                             Dillon Sumrall                            Ramona Thomas, Asst. Principal

            Varnado Jr. High                       Sarah Knight                             Jennifer Beninato, Principal

            Franklinton High                        Ashlyn Welch                            Renee Burris, Principal

            Mt. Hermon High                       Ansley Knight                            Dawn Seal, Principal

            Pine High                                  Elizabeth Barber                       Ramona Thomas, Asst. Principal

            Varnado High                            LaDarrick Smith                         Jennifer Beninato, Principal

            Assistant Superintendent Mary Jones then recognized and presented plaques to the Washington Parish Jr. High School Student of the Year 2021, Bailey Burdette and the Washington Parish High School Student of the Year 2021, LaDarrick Smith.

Agenda Item #6 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the March 18, 2021, regular board meeting (John Wyble).

   It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adopt the minutes of the March 18, 2021, regular board meeting as presented to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

            Agenda Item #7 – Presentation on February 2021 financial statements (Lacy Burris).

Lacy Burris, Director of Finance, presented the February 2021 financial statements for the following funds:

General Fund

School Lunch Fund

Tax District #4 Bond Sinking Fund

Agenda Item #8 – Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of school supplies for the 2021/2022 school year (Lacy Burris).

            It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of school supplies for the 2021/2022 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #9 – Consider a motion to adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades K-2) Grant budget for the 2020/2021 fiscal year (Lacy Burris).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades K-2) Grant budget for the 2020/2021 fiscal year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #10 – Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of small equipment, cleaning supplies, food and non-food supplies for the School Lunch Program for the 2021/2022 school year (Amanda Stafford).

It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of small equipment, cleaning supplies, food and non-food supplies for the School Lunch Program for the 2021/2022 school year.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #11 – Consider a motion to approve revisions to the Student Code of Conduct Grades Pre-K – 5 for the 2021/2022 school year (Mike Ingram).

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board approve the Student Code of Conduct Grades Pre-K – 5 for the 2021/2022 school year as presented with no revisions.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #12 – Consider a motion to approve revisions to the Student Code of Conduct Grades 6 – 12 for the 2021/2022 school year (Mike Ingram).

It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the Student Code of Conduct Grades 6 - 12 for the 2021/2022 school year as presented with no revisions.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #13 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on surplus equipment (Shane Smith).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the bid of $800.00 from Darron Cooper for the purchase of a 2000 ¾ ton GMC truck.  Motion carried unanimously.  One other bid submitted by JJ Merchant in the amount of $529.95.

Agenda Item #14 – Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File:  GBN – Separation of Employment (Mary Jones).

It was moved by Robert Boone, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File:  GBN – Separation of Employment.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #15 – Personnel Report (Mary Jones).

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

1.             Thomas District:  Russell Nielson, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective May 21, 2021.

2.             Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Patricia Maples, Literacy Paraprofessional, Retirement Resignation effective May 21, 2021.

TRANSFER

1.             Renee Burris, Principal, Franklinton High School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School effective August 1, 2021 (Replacing Samantha Poole).

2.             Aaron Luper, Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School effective April 19, 2021 (Replacing McKenzie Skluzacek).

3.             McKenzie Skluzacek, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School TO 6-12 Adolescent Literacy Coach, Central Office effective April 19, 2021 ( 2 year contract) (Replacing Stacey Breaud).

4.             Shane Smith, Supervisor of Maintenance and Transportation, Central Office TO Principal, Franklinton High School effective June 1, 2021 (2 year contract) (Replacing Renee Burris).

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

1.             Central Office:  Julie Williams, Grant Accountant II – Title I TO Accountant II – Payroll/Retirement effective April 19, 2021.

2.             Franklinton Primary School:  Keri Crowe, Assistant Principal TO Principal effective April 1, 2021 (Replacing Aylene Crain).

3.             Mt. Hermon School:  Tiffany Williams, Regular Teacher TO Regular High School Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Elise Knight).

4.             Thomas Elementary School:  Sondra Angelo, Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of Title I/GF) TO Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of EIS) effective the 2021/2022 school year.

5.             Thomas Elementary School:  Samantha Magee, Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of GF) TO Literacy Paraprofessional (Paid out of Title I/GF) effective the 2021/2022 school year.

6.             Franklinton Primary School:  Heather Martin, Assistant Principal (9 months) TO Assistant Principal (12 months) effective April 21, 2021 (2 year contract) (Replacing Keri Crowe).

7.             Franklinton Primary School:  Angie Brown, Special Education Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Alyssa Pounds).

8.             Franklinton Primary School:  Alyssa Pounds, Regular Teacher TO Special Education Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Angie Brown).

RESIGNATION

1.             Franklinton Primary School:  Alana Jones, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 21, 2021.

2.             Franklinton Primary School:  Shea McNabb, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 21, 2021.

3.             Franklinton Jr. High School:  Thomas Braski, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 21, 2021.

4.             Franklinton Jr. High School:  April Magee, Special Education Teacher, Resignation effective May 21, 2021.

5.             Franklinton Jr. High School:  Samantha Poole, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 21, 2021.

6.             Franklinton High School:  Kevin Maddox, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 21, 2021.

7.             Franklinton High School:  Jennifer Nagim, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 21, 2021.

8.             Franklinton High School:  Andy Perez, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 21, 2021.

EMPLOY

1.               Central Office:  Kristy Jenkins, Grant Accountant II – Title I, Employ effective April 19, 2021 (Replacing Julie Williams).

2.               Franklinton Primary School:  Carlen Applewhite, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Shea McNabb).

3.               Pine School:  Joshua Tullos, Custodian, Employ effective April 19, 2021.

4.               Franklinton High School:  Humberto Futch, Spanish Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year.

5.               Franklinton High School:  De’Anna Keating, Regular Teacher, Employ effective April 22, 2021 and the remainder of the 2020/2021 school year only (Replacing Aaron Luper).

CONTRACT RENEWAL

1.               Central Office:  Lacy Burris, Director of Finance, Contract Renewal May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2023.

Agenda Item #16 - Superintendent’s Report

            Add to the Agenda:  It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board consider a motion to authorize advertisement for surplus equipment at Franklinton Elementary School.  Motion carried unanimously.

            It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board authorize advertisement for surplus equipment at Franklinton Elementary School.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #17 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

The Board congratulated the Students of the Year and LSBA Art winners.

The Board congratulated the new Principal and Assistant Principals.

Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

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

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John Wyble, President

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Frances Varnado, Secretary