Franklinton, Louisiana
December 15, 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, Robert Boone, John Wyble, Lesley McKinley, Alan McCain, Dewitt Perry, Kendall McKenzie 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 November 10, 2022, regular board meeting (John Wyble).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Robert Boone that the Board adopt the minutes of the November 10, 2022, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 – Recognize Louisiana Comeback Campuses: Franklinton Jr. High School, Pine High School and Varnado High School (Frances Varnado).
Louisiana Comeback Campuses are schools that increased the percentage of students scoring mastery and above and decreased the percentage of students scoring unsatisfactory in both math and ELA on statewide assessments when compared to 2019. High school Comeback Campuses also increased their ACT score. Statewide, 41 schools representing over 20 school systems earned this prestigious honor.
Agenda Item #6 – Discuss and take appropriate action concerning Industrial Tax Exemption Program Application-Project ID 20210366-ITE (Boglausa West PVI, LLC) (Dana Knight).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board deny the Industrial Tax Exemption Program Application-Project ID 20210366-ITE (Bogalusa West PVI, LLC). Motion passed 8-0.
Roll call vote as follows:
Dan Slocum - For
John Wyble - For
Bruce Brown - Absent
Kendall McKenzie - For
Robert Boone - For
Dewitt Perry - For
Alan McCain - For
Frankie Crosby - For
Lesley McKinley - For
Agenda Item #7 – Recognize outgoing Board Members (Frances Varnado).
Agenda Item #8 – District and School Performance Scores (Katie Miller).
Katie Miller presented recently released 2021 Accountability Performance Data for the District as well as each individual school. She noted the letter grade for each school, gains or losses, noted top gains schools, and schools in need of urgent intervention.
Agenda Item #9 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Pupil Progression Plan Addendum-Literacy Support Standard for Grades 3 and 4 (Katie Miller).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Alan McCain that the Board approve the Pupil Progression Plan Addendum-Literacy Support Standard for Grades 3 and 4.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 – Presentation on October 2022 financial statements (Dana Knight).
Dana Knight, Director of Finance, presented the October 2022 financial statements for the following funds:
General Fund
School Lunch Fund
Tax District #4 Bond Sinking Fund
Agenda Item #11 – Report from the firm of Postlethwaite and Netterville regarding the 2021/2022 audit of general purpose financial statements (Dana Knight).
Brandy Smith, Postlethwaite and Netterville, gave a brief overview of the 2021/2022 audit. She stated that the report showed a clean or unmodified opinion.
Agenda Item #12 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Independent Accountant’s report on Applying Agreed Upon Procedures-Franklinton Elementary School Minda B. Raybourn, CPA, LLC (Dana Knight).
Report on Agreed Upon Procedures-Franklinton Elementary School was given By Minda Raybourn.
Agenda Item #13 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Independent Accountant’s report on Applying Agreed Upon Procedures-Mount Hermon School Minda B. Raybourn, CPA, LLC (Dana Knight).
Report on Agreed Upon Procedures-Mount Hermon School was given By Minda Raybourn.
Agenda Item #14 – Consider a motion to adopt a budget revision for the Ready Start Transform Budget for the 2022/2023 fiscal year (Dana Knight).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain that the Board approve the Ready Start Transform Budget Revision for the 2022/2023 fiscal year.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 – Consider a motion to adopt the Ready Start Stab Admin Budget for the 2022/2023 fiscal year (Dana Knight).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain that the Board approve the Ready Start Stab Admin Budget for the 2022/2023 fiscal year.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 – Consider a motion to adopt the SPED Camera Grant for the 2022/2023 fiscal year (Tricia Smith).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board Approve the SPED Camera Grant for the 2022/2023 fiscal year.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 – Discuss Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in all schools (Tricia Smith).
Ms. Smith noted that there is a defibrillator at each School and 3 at each High School.
Agenda Item #18 – Discuss and take appropriate action concerning Industrial Tax Exemption Program Application-Project ID 20210370-ITE (Sunlight Road Solar, LLC) (Dana Knight).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board deny the Industrial Tax Exemption Program Application-Project ID 20210370-LTE (Sunlight Road Solar, LLC). Motion passed 8-0
Roll call vote as follows:
Dan Slocum - For
John Wyble - For
Bruce Brown - Absent
Kendall McKenzie - For
Robert Boone - For
Dewitt Perry - For
Alan McCain - For
Frankie Crosby - For
Lesley McKinley - For
Agenda Item #19 – Discuss and take appropriate action to accept the bid for sale of Section 16th land timber with Tangipahoa and St. Tammany Parish School Boards (Dana Knight).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry that the Board approve the bid of Hood Industries.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #20- Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for Angie Jr. High School demolition (Steve Knight).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Alan McCain that the Board approve the bid of Will Branch for $49,000.00.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #21 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for Franklinton Jr. High roof and down spouts (Steve Knight).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Alan McCain that the Board reject the bids and rebid for the project. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #22 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBRIB-Sick Leave (Jennifer Thomas).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain that the Board approve Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBRIB-Sick Leave with the definition of special circumstances as-medical, military for spouse, hurt and life event you cannot for see.
Agenda Item #23 - Personnel Report (Jennifer Thomas)
Agenda Item #24 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Steve Knight).
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Alan McCain that the Board adopt the Transportation Adjustments as follows:
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #25 - Superintendent’s Report
December 20th will be a half day for students
Agenda Item #26 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members
The Board wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Agenda Item #27 - 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