The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: President Harold Smith, Jimmie Corkern, John Dawsey, Susanne-Jones, Bringier H. Barker, Bob D. Bateman, Richard N. Thomas, and Joe Whaley. Absent: None. The meeting was called to order by President Smith. Invocation was given by John Dawsey. President Smith welcomed the news media, School Board Attorney Wayne Kuhn, and guests.
,It was moved by Bob Bateman, seconded by Jimmie Corkern, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 16, 1991, board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
The following Resolution was offered by Jimmie W. Corkern and seconded by Susanne Jones: SEE ATTACHED. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board levy the following ad valorem taxes for school purposes on the 1991 tax roll:
I. District Wide Tax for General Fund:
Constitutional Tax 3.82 Mills
General Operational Tax 5.00 Mills
General M & 0 Tax 5.00 Mills
General M & 0 Tax 4.72 Mills
II. School District Taxes:
A. Special Taxes
Angie District Maintenance Tax 5.00 Mills
B. Bond and Interest Tax
Mt. Hermon District 30.0 Mills
Pine District None
Thomas District None
Franklinton/Enon District 44.0 Mills
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by B. H. Barker, that the Board adopt the Special Education IDEA (formerly PL 94-142) Budget for the 1991-92 fiscal year. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by Bob Bateman, that the Board adopt the Special Education Preschool Budget for the 1991-92 fiscal year. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown and Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board award contracts for the purchase of School Supplies for the 1991-92 school year as follows: Carolina Ribbon, Greensboro, North Carolina - $3,749.50; A to Z Paper Co., Inc., New Orleans, LA - $15,274.94; and Venable Office Equipment, Kentwood, LA - $1,431.52, for a total of $20,455.96. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown and Adren Raybourn, it was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board award contracts for the purchase of Janitorial Supplies for the Fall semester of the 1991-92 school year as follows: Davis Products Co., Inc., Bogalusa, LA - $1,407.85, and Pioneer Products, Inc., Hammond, LA - $1,746.43, for a total of $3,154.28. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of T. J. Butler, Jr., Director of Federally Assisted Programs, it was moved by Bob Bateman, seconded by B. H. Barker, that the Board award the contract for the purchase of Televisions with Built-In Video Cassette Recorders for the Chapter I Program to Franklinton Music, Inc., in the amount of $13,141.80 for fourteen (14) sets. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by B.- H. Barker, seconded by Bob Bateman, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of Food and Supplies for the School Lunch Program for the 1991-92 school year. Motion carried unanimously. Advertising dates in the Official Journal will be June 19 and 26, 1991, and July 3, 1991. Bids for Bakery Products (Class 1) and Milk (Class 2) will be received until July 25, 1991, at 6:30 P.M. The following classes are bid for ninety (90) days. Without further notice, each bidder shall submit a new bid by 10:00 A.M. on the following dates:
Date For the Period
July 11, 1991 August 1, 1991 - November 30, 1991
November 1, 1991 December 1, 1991 - February 28, 1992
February 3, 1992 March 1, 1992 - May 31, 1992
Class 3 Cereals, Cereal Products, Dried Beans, Crackers, Cookies
Class 5 Frozen Foods
Class 6 Meat and Meat Products, Cheese
Class 7 Poultry and Eggs
Class 8 Fish
Class 9 Processed Foods
Class 4 Fresh Fruits and Vegetables - Weekly bids will be accepted.
Cleaning Supplies, Paper Goods and Small Equipment bids will be received at 10:00 A.M., July 11, 1991, and will be binding to January 31, 1992. Bids will be received January 6, 1992, at 10:00 A.M.. and will be binding February 1, 1992, to May 31, 1992.
Dishwashing Materials and Supplies bids will be received at 10:00 A.M., July 11, 1991, and will be binding for the 1991-92 school year.
Following review by Dr. Guy Schilling, it was moved by Joe Whaley, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board adopt the Personnel Accountability Program for the 1991-92 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Bob Bateman, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board approve the following student transfer requests for the 1991-92 school year:
STUDENT'S NAME HOME DISTRICT REQUESTED DISTRICT
Albert Abe Magee Pine Franklinton
Shenika Nicole Magee Pine Franklinton
Benton Jawayne Magee Pine Franklinton
Cory Michael Buffalo Wesley Ray Franklinton
Joshua P. Jenkins Pine Franklinton
Robert Joshua Hunt Pine Franklinton
Kayce Leigh Hunt Pine Franklinton
Jolanda M. Davis Pine Franklinton
Michael Daniel Hanson Pine Franklinton
Tiffany Hart Pine Franklinton,
Twanna Lynn Jackson Varnado Pine
Edward E. Hunt, Jr. Wesley Ray Pine
Charles W. Hunt Wesley Ray Pine
Scott Malone Bond Enon Franklinton
Lonnie Williams Varnado Pine
Bettina Gayle Kennedy Franklinton Pine
Jullian Kennedy Franklinton Pine
Shea Seals Wesley Ray Thomas
Nicole Lynn Chatellier Varnado Pine
Jennifer L. Corkern Angie Pine
Shane L. Pace Wesley Ray Pine
Miranda Leigh Whaley Mt. Hermon Franklinton
Justin Cody Magee Pine Franklinton
Justin Wayne Lambert Enon Franklinton
Amanda Gerald Wesley Ray Thomas
Tyrell A. Magee Pine Franklinton
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STUDENT'S NAME HOME DISTRICT REQUESTED DISTRICT
Brandi Nicole Whaley Mt. Hermon Franklinton
Kristal Cupp Franklinton Enon
Melissa Ann Spears Enon Franklinton
Heather Le'Ann Hartzog Enon Franklinton
Amanda H. Willis Thomas Varnado Elementary
Melody Brumfield Franklinton Mt. Hermon
Melanie Brumfield Franklinton Mt. Hermon
Lisa Ann Bickham Mt. Hermon Franklinton
Amanda Brooke Smith Mt. Hermon Franklinton
Sandra Martin Wesley Ray Thomas
Jephrey Nathaniel Gerald Thomas Pine
Clifton Douglas Gerald Thomas Pine
Joseph William Kennedy Thomas Varnado
Christopher J. Thomas Pine Franklinton
Julie Seal Varnado Pine
Randall Corbett Penton Mt. Hermon Franklinton
Jason Hunt Pine Franklinton
Christopher Ott Pope Pine Franklinton
Garin James Pine Franklinton
James Walters Pine Franklinton
Gary Grantly Nielson Pine Franklinton
John Seal Angie Pine
Carrie M. Miley Dexter, MS Pine
Ruffin C. Branch Dexter, MS Pine
Tate Kennedy Dexter, MS Pine
Ashley McKenzie Dexter, MS Pine
Landon Spears Franklinton Pine
Waylon Kyle Miller Dexter, MS Pine
Katie Lynn Miller Wesley Ray Pine
Tera Bush Varnado Pine
Brad J. Chatellier Wesley Ray/Varnado Pine
Chad L. Smith Varnado Pine
Matthew R. Williams Wesley Ray Pine
Jerry James Blackwell Wesley Ray Pine
Paula Lynell Spears Wesley Ray Thomas
James L. Smith Mt. Hermon Franklinton
Christopher Brent Jones Thomas Mt. Hermon
Chasity Nicole Morgan Pine Mt. Hermon
Susan Nickel Varnado Pine
Gary Don Wheat Varnado Pine
Timothy Nickel Varnado Pine
Brian Taylor Varnado Pine
Amy Wascom Mt. Hermon Franklinton
Russell Scott LeBlanc Franklinton Enon
Wayne Bennett Mt. Hermon Franklinton
Steven Fornea Varnado Wesley Ray
Yancy Renee Givens Mt. Hermon Franklinton
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Joe Whaley, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board renew the Contract of Employment for Promotional Appointment with Russell W. Jackson, Principal, Thomas Jr. High School, for a period of three (3) years, commencing on June 25, 1991, and ending on June 24, 1994. Motion carried unanimously.
President Smith recognized Mrs. Richard (Lucille) Wade, Child Specific Aide at Franklinton Jr. High School, who had several questions for the Board concerning her seniority at Franklinton Jr. High School, why she's classified as a substitute at the end of the year (on re-hire list), the fact that she never knows from year-to-year whether or not she'll have a job, and what happens to her when the child she serves moves on to high school. Dr. Schilling responded that Mrs. Wade has been employed to be a Child Specific Aide; that is, an aide employed to work with a specific handicapped child. This year that child has been promoted to the 9th. grade at Franklinton High School. We anticipate that the State will again allocate a Child Specific Aide for this individual.
It is our intent to recommend Mrs. Wade's employment in this capacity. When a person is employed as a Child Specific Aide, that person's seniority rests with that particular child. Should this student drop out of school or graduate, Mrs. Wade, with her training, could reapply for another teacher aide position and would be considered along with the other applicants. Dr. Schilling stated that paraprofessionals and child specific aides are employed from year-to-year, subject to State
approval.
Upon the recommendation of Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, it was moved by Bob Bateman, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board renew the Claims Administration and Adjustment Service Agreement for the Board's Workers' Compensation program with F. A. Richard & Associates, Inc., at a fee of $13,756.10 for claims administration and $9,000.00 for the safety program. This agreement covers claims occurring from July 1, 1991, to June 30, 1992, inclusive. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Brown reminded the Board that sealed bids for the sale of Vernon School buildings and property will be opened at the June 27, 1991, board meeting.
Following a report from Attorney Kuhn regarding the Louisiana Department of Justice's investigation of allegations that certain milk companies have conspired over a period of some ten years or more to rig bids on the sale of milk to local school districts in the State of Louisiana, it was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board authorize President Smith to sign, on behalf of the Board, the following statement of consent authorizing the Attorney General of Louisiana to represent the Board in the filing and prosecution of an antitrust lawsuit for treble damages:
On behalf of the Washington Parish School Board, the undersigned consents to have the Attorney General of Louisiana represent it in the filing and prosecution of an antitrust lawsuit against any milk companies which participated in any bidrigging conspiracy involving the sale of milk to school boards. The School Board consents to the representation in such a lawsuit on the terms and conditions set forth in the Attorney General's letter of April 12, 1991, with the specific understanding that the expenses of litigation will be borne by Powell, Goldstein, Frazier, & Murphy and that the attorneys' fees and reimbursement for expenses will be contingent on a recovery through settlement or judgment. The net proceeds of any settlement or judgment, after deducting expenses and the contingent fees, will be apportioned to the school boards participating in the litigation in proportion to their actual damages. /s/ Harold R. Smith, President Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board send letters to the Governor, the Secretary of Agriculture, and the Milk Commission requesting an investigation of low milk prices at the producer level, compared to retail prices. Motion carried unanimously.
President Smith thanked the Washington Parish Extension Homemakers for hosting the "Appreciation Coffee" for the Board immediately prior to the meeting.
It was moved by Bob Bateman, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board enter into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board go out of Executive Session. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown, it was moved by Joe Whaley, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board approve the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as presented by Dr. Guy Schilling, Assistant Superintendent:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS RESIGNATION:
Franklinton Primary School: Jill Gasquet, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 10, 1991.
Franklinton High School: Terrance Johnson, Band Director, Resignation effective June 3, 1991.
Mt. Hermon School: Shirley Ruth Stoudenmier, Guidance Counselor, Resignation effective June 11, 1991.
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:
Franklinton Schools: Nellie D. Partman, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective June 3, 1991.
Franklinton High School: Roselyn Casanova, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective June 3, 1991.
Mt. Hermon School: Earl Buckley, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective June 3, 1991.
TRANSFER:
David Jenkins, Bus Operator, Franklinton Schools, to Bus Operator, Pine School, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year (Lavell Crain's route).
Linda B. Jones, Special Education Paraprofessional, Enon Elementary School, to Chapter I Tutor, Enon Elementary School, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
Loretta Rush, Librarian, Wesley Ray Elementary School/Varnado Elementary School, to Librarian, Franklinton Jr. High School, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
Kay Smith, Regular Teacher, Mt. Hermon School, to Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
EMPLOY:
Franklinton Primary School: Jeanie Matthews, Chapter I Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
Franklinton Primary School: Sheila Guy, Regular Teacher, effective the 1991-92 school year only (fill-in for Brenda Fussell who will be on sabbatical leave).
Franklinton Primary School: Sally Thigpen, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
Franklinton Elementary School: Tina Wallace, Special Education Teacher, effective the 1991-92 school year only (TTA).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Linda Sandifer, Special Education Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Sandra Morgan, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Michelle Thomas, Special Education Teacher effective the 1991-92 school year only (TTA).
Franklinton High School: Judith Smith, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
Franklinton Schools: Roger Moran, Bus Operator, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year (pending completion of certification requirements) - (David Jenkins' former route).
Franklinton Schools: Roy Burton, Bus Operator, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year (Nellie Partman's route).
Mr. Hermon School: Rhonda Roberts, Regular Teacher, effective the 1991-92 school year only (fill-in for Elise Sartin who will be on sabbatical leave).
Mt. Hermon School: Rose Sanford, Regular Teacher, effective the 1991-92--school year only (fill-in for Janis Smith who will be on sabbatical leave).
Mt. Hermon School: Alberta Buckley, Bus Operator, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year (Earl Buckley's route).
Mt. Hermon School: Lynn Tupman, Guidance Counselor, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
Thomas Jr. High School: Angela Jean Allen, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
Thomas Jr. High School: Donnie Kaye Magee, Bus Operator, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year (pending completion of certification requirements) - (Adnell Magee's route).
Varnado High School: Kim Magee, Business Education Teacher, effective the 1991-92 school year only (fill-in for Iris Kennedy who will be on sabbatical leave).
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Pamela A. Ard, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton Schools: Extend the route of Faye Newman 3.3 miles one way to pick up Joshua Breaux. Effective date: May 21, 1991.
Motion carried unanimously.
On motion by John Dawsey, seconded by Joe Whaley, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.
HAROLD R. SMITH, PRESIDENT
EARLE R. BROWN, SECRETARY