Franklinton, Louisiana
August 11, 2022
6:00 p.m.
The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Robert Boone, Kendall McKenzie, Lesley McKinley, John Wyble, Alan McCain, Dewitt Perry, Dan Slocum and Frankie Crosby. Absent: Bruce Brown.
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 July 21, 2022, regular board meeting (John Wyble).
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Alan McCain that the Board adopt the minutes of the July 21, 2022, regular board meeting as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 – Consider a motion to amend the minutes of the June 9, 2022, regular board meeting (John Wyble).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board adopt the amended minutes of the June 9, 2022, regular board meeting as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 – Recognize the Washington Parish Youth Coalition (Frances Varnado).
Agenda Item #7 - Presentation on June 2022 financial statements (Dana Knight).
Dana Knight, Director of Finance, presented the June 2022 financial statements for the following funds:
General Fund
School Lunch Fund
Tax District #4 Bond Sinking Fund
Agenda Item #8 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Bus Operator compensation pertaining to Act No.449 and address current fuel adjustment (Dana Knight).
Adoption by Washington Parish School Board
Regarding New Bus Operational Costs
To go into effect 2022-2023 School Year
Adopted 8/11/2022
Change calculation of Bus owner/operator operational costs to the $1.756 per mile rate as stated in Acts 661 and 449 (REQUIRED)
Apply $1.756 across the board to ALL owner operators. (No lower rate for smaller capacity busses)
REMOVE the additional 1% of operational Cost that had previously been added by the board to the old state calculation
REMOVE the additional 40 cent per mile that was added by the Board to the old state calculation
REPLACE the current fuel adjustment tied to the average monthly AAA fuel cost with a AAA fuel adjustment with a $2.00 floor.
ALLOW 50 Cent per mile adjustment to expire for the 2022-2023 fiscal year
ADD a $800 per year supplement to SPED bus drivers for the purpose of maintaining required accommodation equipment
TOTAL COST THE WPSS for 2022-2023 projected to be approximately $440,000
Of this amount $178,000 is the additional cost to bring our CURRENT Operational Pay
(State base, 1% addition, 40 cent addition, old AAA fuel adjustment) to the new required state rate.
$262,000 is the additional cost to be assumed by the district ABOVE what is required.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 – Consider a motion to adopt a resolution to be sent to the Office of Group Benefits, the local state senator and local state representatives concerning the burdensome and excessive premium rate increase in the Pelican HRA 1000 Insurance Plan for school employees (Dana Knight).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain that the board adopt a resolution to be sent to Office of Group Benefits concerning the burdensome and excessive premium rate increase in the Pelican HRA 1000 Insurance Plan for school employees as follows:
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 – Discuss and take appropriate action, if necessary, on updates of school safety measures (Mike Ingram).
Agenda Item #11 – Discuss and take appropriate action concerning Mt. Hermon TV providing coverage of school board meetings (John Wyble).
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Alan McCain that the board approve to pay Mt. Hermon TV $300.00 per month for Thursday night coverage of the school board meetings. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the new Certified Nursing Assistant (CAN) job description (Jennifer Thomas).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Kendall McKenzie that the board approve the job description for Certified Nursing Assistants. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 – Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy file: BH-School Board Ethics; Policy File: EDD-School Bus Scheduling and Routing; Policy file GAAA-Equal Opportunity Employment; Policy File: GAMB-Employee Dress Cole; Policy File: JAA-Equal Education Opportunities; Policy File: JQE-Expectant and Parenting Students (Jennifer Thomas).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Robert Boone that the board adopt revised Washington School Board Policy file: BH-School Board Ethics; Policy File: EDD-School Bus Scheduling and Routing; Policy file GAAA-Equal Opportunity Employment; Policy File: GAMB-Employee Dress Cole; Policy File: JAA-Equal Education Opportunities; Policy File: JQE-Expectant and Parenting Students. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 – Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JGC-Student Health Services; Policy File: JGCD-Administration of Medication (Patricia Smith).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Frankie Crosby that the board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JGC-Student Health Services; Policy File: JGCD-Administration of Medication. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 – Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JBD-Student absences and Excuses; Policy File:JCDAF-Bullying and Hazing; Policy File:JCDB-Student Dress Code; Policy File:JD-Discipline; Policy File:JDE-Expulsion (Mike Ingram).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JBD-Student Absences and Excuses; Policy File:JCDAF-Bullying and Hazing; Policy File:JCDB-Student Dress Code; Policy File:JD-Discipline; Policy File:JDE-Expulsion. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Personnel Report (Jennifer Thomas).
Agenda Item #17 - 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 #18 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members
The Board thanked the Youth Coalition for their presentation.
Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Robert Boone that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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John Wyble, President
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Frances Varnado, Secretary