Franklinton, Louisiana

August 5, 2021

6:00 p.m.

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

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 July 22, 2021, regular board meeting (John Wyble).

It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the minutes of the July 22, 2021, regular board meeting as presented to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #5 - Presentation on June 2021 financial statements (Lacy Burris).

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

General Fund

School Lunch Fund

Tax District #4 Bond Sinking Fund

Agenda Item #6 - Personnel Report (Jennifer Thomas).

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE

1.             Thomas Elementary School:  Misty Mulford, Pre-K Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Fall Semester of the 2021/2022 school year only.

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

1.             Franklinton District:  Carolyn Fussell, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective July 23, 2021.

2.             Franklinton District:  Rex McCain, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective July 31, 2021.

RESIGNATION

1.             Franklinton Jr. High School:  Christopher Brown, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 29, 2021.

2.             Pine School:  Ida Hunt, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 29, 2021.

3.             Varnado High School:  Gayla Strickland, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 26, 2021.

4.             Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Zella Foster, Literacy Paraprofessional, Resignation effective July 30, 2021.

5.             Franklinton High School:  Cliff Darby, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective August 3, 2021.

6.             Mt. Hermon School:  Becky Graves, Media Specialist, Resignation effective August 4, 2021.

7.             Varnado High School:  Elizabeth Moses, Part-Time Literacy/Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective July 30, 2021.

8.             Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Carrie Holmes, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective July 31, 2021.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

1.             Franklinton Jr. High School:  Brittany Fussell, Registered Nurse, Resignation effective September 30, 2021 TO Resignation effective August 10, 2021.

2.             Franklinton Jr. High School:  April Magee, Special Education Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Ryan Skluzacek).

3.             Pine School:  Judy Thomas, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Paraprofessional Facilitator effective the 2021/2022 school year (New position) (Paid out of General fund).

4.             Mt. Hermon School:  Joni Sanders, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Paraprofessional Facilitator effective August 5, 2021.

5.             Franklinton Elementary School:  Brooke Fussell, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Paraprofessional Facilitator effective August 5, 2021.

TRANSFER

1.             Karen Boudoin, Special Education Paraprofessional, Pine School TO Literacy Paraprofessional, Wesley Ray Elementary School effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Zella Foster).

2.             Ryan Skluzacek, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School TO Assistant Principal of Instruction, Mt. Hermon School effective July 28, 2021 (2 year contract) (Replacing Lee Bond).

3.             Candace Stewart, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School TO Coordinator of Professional Development and Instructional Technology, Central Office effective August 5, 2021 (Replacing Jackie Jenkins).

4.             Jessica Carter, ISS Paraprofessional, Enon Elementary School TO Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Elementary School effective August 6, 2021 (Replacing Brooke Fussell).

EMPLOY

1.             Franklinton Primary School:  Pat Harrison. Pre-K Teacher, Employ effective August 5, 2021 (New position).

2.             Franklinton Primary School:  Monica Schexnider, Bus Attendant, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Renea Agnew).

3.             Franklinton Jr. High School:  Brandi Hartley, Reading Interventionist, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year only (To be paid out of CLSD CIR/UIR

4.             Franklinton Jr. High School:  Ron Sharp, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing April Magee).

5.             Mt. Hermon School:  Preston Knight, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Cheyenne Wilson).

6.             Pine School:  Erika Parker, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 4, 2021 (Replacing Judy Thomas).

7.             Pine School:  Sherri Phelps, Regular Teacher, Employ effective August 16, 2021 (Replacing Ida Hunt).

8.             Pine School:  Misty Verdin, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Karen Boudoin).

9.             Thomas Elementary School:  Melanie Knight, Pre-K Teacher, Employ effective the Fall Semester of the 2021/2022 school year only (Fill in for Misty Mulford).

10.          Varnado High School:  Connie Stewart, Part-Time Literacy/Part-Time Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Elizabeth Moses).

11.          Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Ashley Wolbers, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2021/2022 school year (Replacing Carrie Holmes).

12.          Varnado High School:  Geraldine Gunulfsen, Regular Teacher, Employ effective August 2, 2021 (Replacing Gayla Strickland).

13.          Franklinton High School:  Tyler Thomas, Regular Teacher, Employ effective August 5, 2021 (Replacing Cliff Darby).

14.          Mt. Hermon School:  Jackie Lynn Kelly Lewis, Critical Shortage Regular Elementary School Teacher, Employ effective August 5, 2021 through May 23, 2022 (Replacing Theresa Grabert).

15.          Enon Elementary School:  Ashley Seal, ISS Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 6, 2021 (Replacing Jessica Carter).

16.          Franklinton Elementary School:  Courtney Jones, Regular Teacher, Employ effective August 6, 2021 (Replacing Candace Stewart).

17.          Mt. Hermon School:  Renee Fortenberry, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective August 6, 2021 (Replacing Joni Sanders).

Agenda Item #7 - Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent Varnado stated that schools are ready to open.  She also stated that they had 4 great days of staff development.

Agenda Item #8 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

The Board wished everyone a great school year.

Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

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

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John Wyble, President

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Frances Varnado, Secretary