Franklinton, Louisiana
June 9, 2022
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 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by President John Wyble.
Agenda Item #2 – Invocation
The invocation was given by Lesley McKinley.
Agenda Item #3 – Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the May 12, 2022, regular board meeting (John Wyble).
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Kendall McKenzie that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 12, 2022, regular board meeting as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5-Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the May 19, 2022, special board meeting (John Wyble).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 19, 2022, special board meeting as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 – Presentation on April 2022 financial statements (Jamie Painter).
Jamie Painter, Chief Accountant and Operations Manager, presented the April 2022 financial statements for the following funds:
General Fund
School Lunch Fund
Tax District #4 Bond Sinking Fund
Agenda Item #7 – Consider a motion to appoint the Era-Leader as the Official Journal for period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 (Jamie Painter).
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Alan McCain that the Board appoint the Era-Leader as the Official Journal for period beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 – Consider a motion to adopt the PDG Birth-3 Budget Revision for the 2021/2022 school year (Jamie Painter).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Dan Slocum that the Board adopt the PDG Birth-3 Budget Revision for the 2021/2022 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding recommendations from Carmel Breaux, Insurance Consultant, for Excess Workers’ Compensation (Jamie Painter).
Upon the recommendation of Carmel Breaux, Insurance Consultant, it was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Alan McCain that the Board approve Risk Services of Louisiana for a one-year contract at a cost of $56,422.00 for excess workers’ compensation. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of school supplies for the 2022/2023 school year (Jamie Painter).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Bruce Brown that the Board approve the bid from Economical Janitorial & Paper at a cost of $46,703.00 for copy paper for the 2022/2023 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for HVAC replacements at Franklinton High School (Grant Gerald).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Bruce Brown that the Board approve the bid from D.J. & Sons, LLC in the amount of $83,600.00 for HVAC replacement at Franklinton High School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for HVAC replacements at Franklinton Primary School –Johnson Auditorium (Steve Knight).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Bruce Brown that the Board approve the bid from D.J. & Sons, LLC in the amount of $ 45,700.00 for HVAC replacement at Franklinton Primary School-Johnson Auditorium. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids for the purchase of Milk for the School Lunch Program for the 2022/2023 school year (Amanda Stafford).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board approve the bid from Prairie Farms for milk for the 2022/2023 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfers for the 2022/2023 school year (Mike Ingram).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Alan McCain that the Board approve the student transfers for the 2022/2023 school year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15-Consider a motion to approve an additional 50 cents per mile (based on one-way mileage) for the Summer School Bus Operators during the month of June 2022 (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board approve an additional 50 cents per mile (based on one-way mileage) for the Summer School Bus Operators during the month of June 2022. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item # 16-Consider a motion to adopt an extra-curricular stipend for Support Personnel (Jennifer Thomas).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Frankie Crosby that the Board approve an extra-curricular stipend for Support Personnel. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17- Personnel Report (Jennifer Thomas).
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
1. Franklinton Jr. High School: Stephanie Smith, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 25, 2022.
2. Thomas Elementary School: Misty Mulford, Pre-K Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective October 30, 2022.
RESIGNATION
1. Enon Elementary School: Natalie Dodds, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 23, 2022.
2. Franklinton Primary School: Gabrielle McCoy, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 23, 2022.
3. Franklinton Jr. High School: Louis Dyer, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 30, 2022.
4. Franklinton High School: Taylor Burch, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 23, 2022.
5. Franklinton High School: Faith Chauvin, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 23, 2022.
6. Franklinton High School: Beverly Golden, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 23, 2022.
7. Franklinton High School: John Lambert, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 23, 2022.
8. Franklinton High School: Michael Pearson, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 23, 2022.
9. Mt. Hermon School: Kelly Alford, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 23, 2022.
10. Mt. Hermon School: Hunter Owens, Regular High School Teacher, Resignation effective May 23, 2022.
11. Pine High School: Re’lik Wilson, Regular High School Teacher, Resignation effective May 23, 2022.
12. Pine High School: Re’naz Wilson, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 23, 2022.
13. Thomas Elementary School: Marci Seals, Paraprofessional, Resignation effective May 23, 2022.
14. Varnado High School: Victoria Johnson, Guidance Services (10 months), Resignation effective May 23, 2022.
15. Varnado High School: Dwane Trosclair, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 9, 2022.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
1. Central Office: Yalonda Jordan, Secondary Special Education Coach (11 months) TO Special Education Coordinator (12 months) effective July 1, 2022.
2. Enon Elementary School: Lucy Parker, Special Education Teacher TO Special Education Teacher/Gifted Teacher effective the 2022/2023 school year.
3. Franklinton Jr. High school: April Magee, Regular Teacher TO Guidance Services (9 months) effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Leigh Ann Morel).
4. Franklinton High School: Kadra France, Regular Teacher, TO Special Education Teacher effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Donna Ponthieux).
5. Mt. Hermon School: Amanda Coleman, Kindergarten Teacher TO Media Specialist effective the 2022/2023 school year.
6. Varnado High School: Laurie Willliams, Regular High School Teacher TO Guidance Services (9 months) effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Victoria Johnson).
TRANSFER
1. Stacy Bond, Assistant Principal (Contract) Varnado High School, TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Stephanie Smith).
2. Karen Ballard Kittelson, Behavior Interventionist, Franklinton Elementary School TO Educational Diagnostician (10 months), Student Services effective the 2022/2023 school year.
3. Amber Talley, LPN, Varnado High School TO LPN, Pine School effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Erica Wheat).
4. Genie Williams, RN, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO RN, Varnado High School effective the 2022/2023 school year.
5. Alyssa Woodard, Kindergarten Teacher, Franklinton Primary School TO Kindergarten Teacher, Mt. Hermon School effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Amanda Coleman).
6. Suzette Nielson, Guidance Counselor, Franklinton High School TO CTE Coordinator (Contract), Central Office effective July 1, 2022.
7. Khristen Whaley, Regular Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO Regular Teacher, Pine High School effective the 2022/2023 school year.
EMPLOY
1. Central Office: Dana Knight, Director of Finance, Employ effective July 1, 2022 (Replacing Lacy Burris).
2. Franklinton Primary School: Jasmine Bickham, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Gabrielle McCoy).
3. Franklinton Primary School: Payton Stogner, Kindergarten Teacher, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Alyssa Woodard).
4. Franklinton Primary School: Jessica Thomas, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Alyssa Pounds).
5. Franklinton Jr. High School: Emee Aswell, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (Adam Jones).
6. Franklinton High School: Anthony Adams, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Cheyenne Wilson).
7. Franklinton High School: Paul Burkhalter, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing John Lambert).
8. Franklinton High School: Eric Ginn, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Kadra France).
9. Franklinton High School: Ragen Spears, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (New Position).
10. Thomas Elementary School: Megan Crain, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Barbara Jones).
11. Thomas Elementary School: Aundrea Rawls, Administrative Assistant, Employ effective July 1, 2022 (Replacing Katelynn Jenkins).
12. Varnado High School: Mace Copeland, Technology Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (New Position).
13. Wesley Ray Elementary School: Fernando Clark, Custodian, Employ effective June 1, 2022 (Replacing Josephine Moses).
14. Wesley Ray Elementary: La’Derrica Peters, Music Teacher, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Reginald Wilson).
15. Wesley Ray Elementary School: Ariel Sandifer, Custodian, Employ effective June 1, 2022 (Replacing Prentice Cuffee).
16. Wesley Ray Elementary School: Kayla Thomas, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Karen Boudoin).
17. Wesley Ray Elementary School: Erica Wheat, LPN, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Genie Williams).
18. Pine High School: John Mark Stringer, High School Teacher, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Re’lik Wilson).
19. Franklinton Jr. High School: JoAnna Middlebrooks, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Lou Dyer).
20. Franklinton Elementary School: Misty Smith, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2022/2023 school year (Replacing Christi Wood).
CONTRACT RENEWAL
1. Central Office: Grant Gerald, Supervisor of High School and Other Curriculum, Contract Renewal July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.
2. Central Office: Amanda Stafford, Supervisor of Child Nutrition Programs, Contract Renewal July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.
Agenda Item #18 - Superintendent’s Report
Superintendent recognized Mr. Greg Route, Mayor of Franklinton. Mayor Route spoke of the improvements to the town of Franklinton and his interest in purchasing property from the School Board to build a park.
Ms. Varnado reminded everyone of the Retirement Reception for Retirees in July.
Agenda Item #19 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members
Agenda Item #20 – Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R. S. 42:6 1A for the evaluation of the Superintendent (John Wyble).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R. S. 42:6 1A for the evaluation of the Superintendent. Motion carried unanimously.
Add to the Agenda: It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board discuss and take appropriate action concerning the contract of the Superintendent. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board renew the Superintendent’s contract for 2 years (February 1, 2023-January 31, 2025) Motion failed.
Roll call vote as follows:
Dan Slocum - For
John Wyble - For
Bruce Brown - For
Kendall McKenzie - For
Robert Boone - Absent
Dewitt Perry - For
Alan McCain - For
Frankie Crosby - Against
Lesley McKinley - For
Add to the Agenda: It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board consider an increase to the Superintendent’s salary effective July 1, 2022. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board approve an increase of 2% to the Superintendent’s salary effective July 1, 2022. Motion failed.
Roll call vote as follows:
Dan Slocum - For
John Wyble - For
Bruce Brown - For
Kendall McKenzie - For
Robert Boone - Absent
Dewitt Perry - For
Alan McCain - For
Frankie Crosby - Against
Lesley McKinley - For
Agenda Item #21 – 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 #22 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Frankie Crosby that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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John Wyble, President
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Frances Varnado, Secretary