Franklinton, Louisiana
June 10, 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, Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, Kendall McKenzie, Alan McCain, Lesley McKinley, Dewitt Perry and Frankie Crosby. Absent: Robert Boone.
Agenda Item #1 – A public hearing will be held to consider levying increased millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward millage rates not exceeding the maximum authorized by law (Lacy Burris).
Opened Public Hearing
John Wyble, Board President, called the public hearing to order and called on Mrs. Lacy Burris to explain the process of rolling forward the millage rates.
Ms. Burris explained that the process of rolling forward the millage rates required two steps, adopting the adjusted millage rate and then rolling forward the millage rates to rates not exceeding the maximum authorized rates. She explained that two resolutions are required for the process and said that even more detailed information would be given in the public meeting following the public hearing. Mrs. Burris also advised that the dollar amounts in the published public hearing notice were overstated. The General Operational Tax and General M&O Taxes that were renewed in the 2019 election do not have to be rolled forward. The advertisement should have read "The estimated amount of tax revenues to be collected in the next year from the increased millage is $942,586.35 and the amount of increase in taxes attributable to that millage increase is $2,156.96."
Ms. Burris asked if there were any questions or comments. No questions or comments were presented.
Agenda Item #2 – Close public hearing
Agenda Item #3 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by President John Wyble.
Agenda Item #4 – Invocation
The invocation was given by Bruce Brown.
Agenda Item #5 – Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #6 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the May 13, 2021, regular board meeting (John Wyble).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Frankie Crosby, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 13, 2021, regular board meeting as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 – Presentation on April 2021 financial statements (Lacy Burris).
Lacy Burris, Director of Finance, presented the April 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 appoint the Era-Leader as the Official Journal for period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022 (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board appoint the Era-Leader as the Official Journal for period beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 – Adopt millage rates (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt a resolution to adopt the millage rates as follows:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Washington Parish School Board of the Parish of Washington, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on June 10, 2021, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the following adjusted millage rates be and they are hereby levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within said Parish for the year 2021, for the purpose of raising revenue:
MILLAGE
District Wide Tax for General Fund:
Constitutional Tax 3.90 mills
General M & O Tax 4.82 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessor of the Parish of Washington, shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2021 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: 8
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINED: 0
ABSENT: 1
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted at the board meeting held on June 10, 2021, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
Franklinton, Louisiana, this 10th day of June, 2021.
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Frances Varnado, Superintendent
Motion carried unanimously
Agenda Item #10 – Set forth the adjusted millage rate(s) and roll forward to millage rate(s) not exceeding the maximum authorized rate(s) (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board and the adjusted millage rates and roll forward to millage rates not exceeding the maximum authorized rates as follows:
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Washington Parish School Board of the Parish of Washington, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on June 10, 2021, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the taxing district voted to increase the millage rate(s), but not in excess of the prior year’s maximum rate(s), on all taxable property shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2021, and when collected, the revenues from said taxes shall be used only for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said millage rate(s) are:
Adjusted Rate 2021 Levy
District Wide Tax for General Fund
Constitutional Tax 3.90 mills 3.91 mills
General Operational Tax 5.12 mills
General M & O Tax 5.12 mills
General M & O Tax 4.82 mills 4.83 mills
2 School District Taxes
A. Special Taxes
Angie School District Taxes 5.22 mills
B. Debt Service Taxes
District #4 -- 14.00 mills
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: 8
NAYS: 0
ABSTAINED: 0
ABSENT: 1
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution adopted at the board meeting held on June 10, 2021, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting.
Franklinton, Louisiana, this 10th day of June, 2021.
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Frances Varnado, Superintendent
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 – Adopt other authorized millages or taxes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Kendall McKenzie, that the Board authorize millages as follows:
Roll call vote as follows:
Yeas: 8
Nays: 0
Abstained: 0
Absent: 1
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding recommendations from Carmel Breaux, Insurance Consultant, for Excess Workers’ Compensation (Lacy Burris).
Upon the recommendation of Carmel Breaux, Insurance Consultant, it was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Kendall McKenzie, that the Board approve Risk Services of Louisiana for a one-year contract at a cost of $51,982.00 for excess workers’ compensation. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Student Accident Insurance coverage for the 2021/2022 school year (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve Bollinger, Inc., Mutual of Omaha, Cedar Rapides, IA in the amount of $44,586.00 for student accident insurance coverage for the 2021/2022 school year. Motion carried unanimously
Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of school supplies for the 2021/2022 school year (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the bid from Economical Janitorial & Paper at a cost of $28,454.44 for copy paper for the 2021/2022 school year. Motion carried unanimously. Other bids submitted as follows:
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Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on water coolers with bottle filling stations (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the bid from Tammany Supply in the amount of $17,671.50 for 21 water coolers with bottle filling stations at a cost of $841.50 each. Motion carried unanimously
Agenda Item #16 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on the 21st Century Classroom Technology Purchases (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Frankie Crosby, that the Board approve the bids as follows:
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 – Consider a motion to adopt the ESSER II budget for the 2020/2021 school year (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the ESSER II budget for the 2020/2021 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #18 – Consider a motion to adopt the ESSER III budget for the 2020/2021 school year (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the ESSER III budget for the 2020/2021 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #19 – Consider a motion to adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: EFC – Business Continuity and Technology Disaster Recovery (Jimmy Thigpen).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Frankie Crosby, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: EEFC – Business Continuity and Technology Disaster Recovery. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #20 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfers for the 2021/2022 school year (Mike Ingram).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Kendall McKenzie, that the Board approve the student transfers for the 2021/2022 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #21 – Discuss and take appropriate action reading revision to the Student Code of Conduct 6 – 12 (Mike Ingram).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the revisions to the Student Code of Conduct 6 – 12. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #22 – Consider a motion to adopt a resolution declaring that the property, known as the former Sunny Hill School property, consisting of 2.18 acres of land, more or less, located in Section/Headright 32, Township 1 South, Range 9 East, Washington Parish, Louisiana, is no longer needed for school purposes and authorizing the Superintendent to select a licensed commercial real estate broker in accordance with and authorized by LA R.S. 41:891 and 892 and the Washington Parish School Board Policy File: DFM (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the resolution as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Sonja McCann spoke to the Board about her interest in purchasing the property.
Agenda Item # 23 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding recognition of School Board Members who met Training Requirements for 2020 (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board accept the training requirements for 2020 as follows
District 1 Dan Slocum 14 hours
District 2 John Wyble 17 hours
District 3 Bruce Brown 11.5 hours
District 4 Kendall McKenzie 10 hours
District 5 Robert Boone 8 hours
District 6 Dewitt Perry 10 hours
District 7 Alan McCain 14 hours
District 8 Frankie Crosby 14 hours
District 9 Lesley McKinley 11.5 hours
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #25 – Consider a motion to adopt a resolution on Position on Requesting a Federal Accountability Waiver (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt a resolution on Position on Requesting a Federal Accountability Waiver as follows:
Resolution
Position on Requesting a Federal Accountability Waiver
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Education is accepting requests for waivers from States on certain provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) relating to assessment, accountability, and/or reporting requirements associated with accountability for the 2020-2021 school year;
WHEREAS, twenty-eight states and the District of Columbia (as of April 21, 2021) have already received federal approval of their waiver request;
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Department of Education has not yet sought a federal waiver regarding accountability;
WHEREAS, Senate Resolution 41, authored by Senator Rogers Pope, urges the State Superintendent to seek a waiver on behalf of schools and districts given the unique circumstances of the 2020-2021 school year.
WHEREAS, House Resolution 54, authored by Representative Buddy Mincey, urges the State Superintendent to seek a waiver on behalf of schools and districts given the unique circumstances of the 2020-2021 school year.
WHEREAS, a Louisiana School Boards Association survey found that more than 90% of school systems support requesting a federal waiver from certain accountability provisions of ESEA;
WHEREAS, seeking a federal waiver helps ensure that the data used to describe the performance of schools and districts in 2020-2021 is valid and reliable;
WHEREAS, the Washington Parish School Board values using the results of academic data in a meaningful way to inform instruction;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Washington Parish School Board supports the federal waiver flexibility offered by the United States Department of Education;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Washington Parish School Board urges BESE and the State Superintendent of Education to take advantage of the flexibility offered by a federal waiver.
FINALLY, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Washington Parish School Board directs the Superintendent to forward a copy of this Resolution to each member of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the State Superintendent.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY: Frankie Crosby
RESOLUTION SECONDED BY: Bruce Brown
The vote, in open meeting on the within resolution was as follows:
YEAS: _______8_________
NAYS: _______0_________
ABSENT: ____1_________
CERTIFICATION
I, Frances Varnado, 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, June 10, 2021, a quorum being present and voting.
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Frances Varnado, Secretary Washington Parish School System
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #25 – Consider a motion to adopt a resolution on Thanking the Community (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt a resolution on Thanking the Community as follows:
Resolution
Thanking the Community
WHEREAS, the Washington Parish School Board appreciates the hard work of all parties involved in local public education.
WHEREAS, in the 2019-2020 Academic School Year, the second semester of school was unexpectedly disrupted;
WHEREAS, in the 2020-2021 Academic School Year, a number of events caused interruptions and changes to the traditional school calendar and administration of services;
WHEREAS, our teachers have risen to the occasion and demonstrated their innovativeness which allowed them to do great work under trying circumstances;
WHEREAS, our staff has kept the school system operational and has remained vigilant in keeping the school system safe;
WHEREAS, our students continue to show up ready to learn and adapt to changing environments and learning methods;
WHEREAS, our parents have been flexible and understanding through the changes to school system operations; WHEREAS, our community has remained attentive and supportive in their assistance and encouragement through the unique circumstances of the past year;
WHEREAS, the Washington Parish School Board recognizes the effort and commitment from students, parents, teachers, and staff in adapting and giving their best towards new and alternate learning methods;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Washington Parish School Board thanks the teachers, staff, students, parents, and community for their perseverance and continued commitment to public education.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Washington Parish School Board directs the Superintendent to forward a copy of this Resolution to each school under the jurisdiction of the Washington Parish School System.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY: Frankie Crosby
RESOLUTION SECONDED BY: Alan McCain
The vote, in open meeting on the within resolution was as follows:
YEAS: _______8_________
NAYS: _______0_________
ABSENT: ____1_________
CERTIFICATION
I, Frances Varnado, 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, June 10, 2021, a quorum being present and voting.
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Frances Varnado, Secretary
Washington Parish School System
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #26 – Consider a motion to adopt a resolution on Position on ACT Index Changes (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Kendall McKenzie, that the Board adopt a resolution on Position on ACT Index Changes as follows:
Resolution
Position on ACT Index Changes
WHEREAS, the ACT Index accounts for 25% of the formula that calculates a high school performance score;
WHEREAS, one of the Louisiana Department of Education’s proposals, endorsed by the Accountability Commission, is to modify the ACT Index formula to create score “bands” which include an ACT score of 17 in the formula, and to eliminate the use of WorkKeys Certificates in accountability for College-Diploma pathway students;
WHEREAS, transitioning the ACT Index to score “bands” represents a more equitable distribution of points;
WHEREAS, the inclusion of ACT scores of 17 in the ACT Index acknowledges student performance that leads to qualification for a Career and Technical TOPS award;
WHEREAS, excluding College-Diploma pathways students’ WorkKeys Certificates from accountability may shift resources away and may also devalue the WorkKeys credential for these students;
WHEREAS, obtaining a WorkKeys Certificate on a College-Diploma pathway enhances a student’s marketability;
WHEREAS, the potential effect of devaluing workforce credentials for College-Diploma pathway students sends the wrong message about what is valued in the state;
WHEREAS, College-Diploma pathway students should not be discouraged from becoming both college and career ready;
WHEREAS, the schools and districts where College-Diploma pathway students who obtain WorkKeys Certificates attend, are exceeding the expectations of Louisiana’s initiative to have students demonstrate college- or career- readiness by demonstrating they are both;
WHEREAS, the diligent work that teachers, schools, and districts engage in to prepare students for careers and/or college should be recognized in the accountability system;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Washington Parish School Board supports the proposed change to the state accountability system as it pertains to score Bands” and inclusion of ACT scores of 17;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Washington Parish School Board opposes the proposed change to the state accountability system as it pertains to limiting the use of WorkKeys to only Career-Diploma pathway students;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Washington Parish School Board urges the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, to approve the recommendation on ACT score “bands” and inclusion of ACT scores of 17 and deny the recommendation of the Louisiana Department of Education to limit WorkKeys scores in the ACT Index to only Career-Diploma pathway students;
FINALLY, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Washington Parish School Board directs the Superintendent to forward a copy of this Resolution to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and to each BESE member whose district incorporates a part of the Washington Parish School District.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY: Alan McCain
RESOLUTION SECONDED BY: Kendall McKenzie
The vote, in open meeting on the within resolution was as follows:
YEAS: _______8_________
NAYS: _______0_________
ABSENT: ____1_________
CERTIFICATION
I, Frances Varnado, 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, June 10, 2021, a quorum being present and voting.
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Frances Varnado, Secretary
Washington Parish School System
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #27 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding personal privileges (Dewitt Perry).
Dewitt Perry withdrew this item from the agenda.
Agenda Item #28- Personnel Report (Mary Jones).
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
1. Wesley Ray Elementary School: Patricia Maples, Literacy Paraprofessional, Retirement Resignation effective May 24, 2021.
2. Wesley Ray Elementary School: Sammie Rogers, Custodian, Retirement Resignation effective August 4, 2021.
3. Mt. Hermon School: Dawn Seal, Principal, Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 2021.
DISABILITY RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
1. Thomas Elementary School: Jessica Lemaire, Regular Teacher, Disability Retirement Resignation effective June 4, 2021.
SICK LEAVE/RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
1. Franklinton Elementary School: Janene Hollen, Principal, Sick Leave effective August 1, 2021 through December 30, 2021 and Retirement Resignation effective December 30, 2021.
RESIGNATION
1. Franklinton Elementary School: Hope Hunter, Special Education Teacher, Resignation effective May 21, 2021.
2. Franklinton Jr. High School: Evan Tageant, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 21, 2021.
3. Mt. Hermon School: Maridell Creel, Regular High School Teacher, Resignation effective June 18, 2021.
4. Mt. Hermon School: Ashley Guy, Regular High School Teacher, Resignation effective June 1, 2021.
5. Thomas Elementary School: Megan Crain, Special Education Teacher, Resignation effective June 30, 2021.
6. Thomas Elementary School: Kayla Pittman, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 7, 2021.
7. Varnado High School: Anna Sheppard, School Food Service Worker, Resignation effective June 8, 2021.
8. Mt. Hermon School: Matthew Sessions, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 30, 2021.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
1. Enon Elementary School: Chelsey Hammons, Kindergarten Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Hollie Graham).
2. Enon Elementary School: Charlotte Garza, School Food Service Worker TO School Food Service Manager effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Wanda Loyd).
3. Enon Elementary School: Wanda Loyd, School Food Service Manager, TO School Food Service Worker effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Charlotte Garza).
4. Enon Elementary School: Tara McAlister, Part-Time School Food Service Worker TO Full Time School Food Service Worker effective the 2021/2022 school year only (Paid out of ½ school lunch and ½ general fund).
5. Enon Elementary School: Deborah Rayburn, Regular Teacher TO Literacy Coach (10 month) effective July 19, 2021 (Replacing Mary Paduda).
6. Franklinton Primary School: Michelle Dillon, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Literacy Paraprofessional effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Katilyn Ladner).
7. Franklinton Primary School: Katilyn Ladner, Literacy Paraprofessional TO Special Education Paraprofessional effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Michelle Dillon).
8. Franklinton Primary School: Breanna Russell, Kindergarten Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Amanda Thomas).
9. Franklinton Primary School: Amanda Thomas, Regular Teacher TO Kindergarten Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Breanna Russell).
10. Franklinton Jr. High School: Leigh Ann Morel, Guidance Services (10 months) TO Guidance Services (9 months) effective the 2021/2022 school year.
11. Franklinton Jr. High School: Stephanie Smith, Special Education Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Harleii Thomas).
12. Mt. Hermon School: Taylor Busby, Regular Teacher TO Regular High School Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Maridell Creel).
13. Mt. Hermon School: Rebecca Graves, Guidance Services TO Media Specialist effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Pamela Williamson).
14. Mt. Hermon School: Sharonda Thigpen, Kindergarten Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Reduction of 1 Kindergarten Teacher).
15. Mt. Hermon School: Pamela Williamson, Media Specialist TO Regular Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Rhonda Waskom).
16. Pine School: Judy Thomas, ISS Paraprofessional TO Special Education Paraprofessional effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Shelly Thomas).
17. Pine School: Ramona Thomas, Assistant Principal of Instruction TO Principal effective June 2, 2021 (2 year contract) (Replacing Jennifer Thomas).
18. Thomas Elementary School: Lisa Magee, Assistant Principal TO Principal effective June 2, 2021 (2 year contract) (Replacing Steve Knight).
19. Thomas Elementary School: Ashley Milton, Regular Teacher TO Literacy Coach (10 months) effective July 19, 2021 (Replacing Christina McMillan).
20. Varnado High School: Stacy Garza, Special Education Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Cashanda Nichols).
21. Varnado High School: Lynell Hanson, Guidance Services (9 months) TO Guidance Services (10 months) effective July 19, 2021.
22. Varnado High School: Janet Magee, ISS Paraprofessional TO Special Education Paraprofessional effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Tracy Martin).
23. Varnado High School: Cashanda Nichols, Regular Teacher TO Special Education Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Stacy Garza).
24. Wesley Ray Elementary School: Bethany Cooper, Library Services TO Kindergarten Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Stacy Wilkes).
25. Wesley Ray Elementary School: Daphne Laurant, Regular Teacher TO PE Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing LaDarrus Brister).
26. Wesley Ray Elementary School: Tolekiah Thomas, Special Education Teacher TO Music Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Reginald Wilson).
27. Wesley Ray Elementary School: Stacy Wilkes, Kindergarten Teacher TO Library Services effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Bethany Cooper).
TRANSFER
1. Emily Adams, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton High school effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Jennifer Nagim).
2. Karen Boudoin, Special Education Paraprofessional, Varnado High School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Pine School effective the 2021/2022 school year.
3. Michelle Breland, School Lunch Worker, Franklinton Primary School TO School Lunch Cafeteria Manager, Pine School effective June 1, 2021 (Replacing Sheila Phillips).
4. Chris Brown, Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High school effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Emily Adams).
5. Renee Burris, Regular Techer, Franklinton Jr. High school TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Andy Perez).
6. Taylor Busby, Regular Teacher, Varnado High School TO Regular Teacher, Mt. Hermon School effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Jessica Ard).
7. Brooke Crain, Regular Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Primary School effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Ashley King).
8. Bridget Etheridge, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School TO Regular Teacher, Enon Elementary School effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Deborah Rayburn).
9. McKesia Fortenberry, School Lunch Worker, Varnado High School TO School Lunch Worker, Franklinton Primary School effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Michelle Breland).
10. Megan Granger, Special Education Teacher, Enon Elementary School TO Special Education Teacher, Thomas Elementary School effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Megan Crain).
11. Crystal Knight, Pre-K Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO Regular Teacher, Thomas Elementary School effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Ashley Milton).
12. Steve Knight, Principal, Thomas Elementary School TO Supervisor of Maintenance and Transportation, Central Office effective June 1, 2021 (Replacing Shane Smith).
13. Harleii Thomas, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School TO Regular High School Teacher, Pine School effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Shane Creel).
14. Shelly Thomas, Special Education Paraprofessional, Pine School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Beverly Harvey).
15. Steven Kittelson, High School Teacher, Mt. Hermon School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Christopher Brown).
16. Carolyn Bryanna Sprehe, Kindergarten Teacher, Franklinton Primary School TO Kindergarten Teacher, Thomas Elementary School effective the 2021/2022 school year (New position).
ISS PARAPROFESSIONAL TRANSFERS
1. Kelly Brock, ISS Paraprofessional, Franklinton Jr. High School TO ISS Paraprofessional, Thomas Elementary School effective the 2021/2022 school year.
2. Jessica Carter, ISS Paraprofessional, Franklinton High School TO ISS Paraprofessional, Enon Elementary School effective the 2021/2022 school year.
3. Tracy Martin, Special Education Paraprofessional, Varnado High School TO ISS Paraprofessional, Wesley Ray Elementary School effective the 2021/2022 school year.
EMPLOY
1. Enon Elementary School: Jamilynn Stevens, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Chelsey Hammons).
2. Franklinton Primary School: Kristi Lott, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Celeste Knight).
3. Franklinton Jr. High School: Stacy Bond, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Renee Burris).
4. Franklinton Jr. High School: Debra Byrd, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Evan Tageant).
5. Franklinton Jr. High School: George “Lou” Dyer, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Tiffany Jenkins).
6. Franklinton Jr. High School: April Magee, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Stephanie Smith).
7. Franklinton Jr. High School: Bethany Mallett, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Thomas Braski).
8. Franklinton High School: Michael Pearson, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Toni Tageant).
9. Mt. Hermon School: Hope Jones, Guidance Counselor, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Rebecca Graves).
10. Mt. Hermon School: Hunter Owens, Regular High School Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Ashley Guy).
11. Pine School: Re’Naz Wilson, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Kim Magee).
12. Wesley Ray Elementary School: Katera Blackburn, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Brooke Crain).
13. Wesley Ray Elementary School: Donna “Lesha” Hall, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Daphne Laurant).
14. Wesley Ray Elementary School: Tasche Peters, Guidance Services (9 months), Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (New position).
15. Thomas Elementary School: Lacie Baughman, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Kayla Pittman).
16. Franklinton Jr. High School: Derek Douglas, Band Director, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Abigail Lambert).
17. Thomas School District: Ashley Wheat, Bus Operator, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Russell Nielson).
18. Franklinton Elementary School: Kinshasha Medina, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Patty Alford).
CONTRACT RENEWAL
1. Central Office: Amanda Fowler, Elementary Math Coach, Contract Renewal July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023.
2. Central Office: Sandy Morgan, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Contract Renewal July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023.
3. Franklinton Jr. High School: Misty Polk, Assistant Principal, Contract Renewal July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023.
4. Franklinton High School: Thelma Landry, Assistant Principal of Instruction, Contract Renewal July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023.
5. Mt. Hermon School: Jeffery Thomas, Assistant Principal, Contract Renewal July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023.
Agenda Item #29 - Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent Varnado was at the LASS conference.
Agenda Item #30 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members
The Board congratulated Ms. Lisa Magee and Ms. Ramona Thomas on their new position as principal.
John Wyble called a Special Board meeting for Friday, June 18, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. for the evaluation of the Superintendent.
All future meetings will be held in the Board Room at Central Office.
Agenda Item #31 – Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R. S. 42:17(2) regarding negotiations concerning the purchase of the old Varnado Elementary School (John Wyble).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R. S. 42:17(2) regarding negotiations concerning the purchase of the old Varnado Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #32 – Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Frankie Crosby, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #33 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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John Wyble, President
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Frances Varnado, Secretary