Franklinton, Louisiana
July 21, 2022
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, Robert Boone, Alan McCain, Kendall McKenzie, Lesley McKinley, Dewitt Perry 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 Lesley McKinley.
Agenda Item #3 – Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 – Recognize the 2021/2022 Retirees (Frances Varnado).
Agenda Item #5 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the June 9, 2022, regular board meeting (John Wyble).
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Dan Slocum that the Board adopt the minutes of the June 9, 2022, regular board meeting as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Presentation on May 2022 financial statements (Dana Knight).
Dana Knight, Director of Finance, presented the May 2022 financial statements for the following funds:
General Fund
School Lunch Fund
Tax District #4 Bond Sinking Fund
Agenda Item #7 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Student Accident coverage for the 2022/2023 school year (Dana Knight).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board approve Bollinger, Inc., Mutual of Omaha, Cedar Rapides, IA in the amount of $38,208.00 for student accident insurance coverage for the 2022/2023 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2022/2023 school year (Katie Miller).
The State added:
Kindergarten is now required
Section III Promotion of Students in Grade 3
Section VIII Support Standard for Grades Kindergarten-3
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board adopt the revisions of the Pupil Progression Plan for the 2022/2023 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 –Consider a motion to adopt a revised resolution that would increase hourly rates as approved by the Attorney General for employment of special counsel (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board adopt a revised resolution that would increase hourly rates as approved by the Attorney General for employment of special counsel as follows:
Roll call vote as follows:
Dan Slocum - For
John Wyble - For
Bruce Brown - For
Kendall McKenzie - For
Robert Boone - For
Dewitt Perry - For
Alan McCain - For
Frankie Crosby - For
Lesley McKinley - For
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding recognition of School Board Members who met Training Requirements for 2021 (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board accept the training requirements for 2021 as follows:
District 2 John Wyble 22 hours
District 7 Alan McCain 18 hours
District 8 Frankie Crosby 20 hours
District 9 Lesley McKinley 19.5 hours
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item # 11-Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a cooperative agreement to support and administer Louisiana Extension 4-H Youth Development and other extension programs (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Robert Boone that the Board approve the cooperative agreement with Louisiana Extension 4-H Youth Development and other extension programs. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12-Discuss and take appropriate action regarding senior parking spots (Frances Varnado).
No motion made.
Agenda Item #13 - Personnel Report (Jennifer Thomas).
Agenda Item #14 - Superintendent’s Report
Agenda Item #15 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, 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