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, Bob D. Bateman, and Richard N. Thomas. Absent: Bringier H. Barker and Joe Whaley. 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 John Dawsey, seconded by Bob Bateman, that the Board adopt the minutes of the July 25, 1991, board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of Mrs. Jackie Smith, School Lunch Supervisor, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Jimmie Corkern, that the Board award the contract for the purchase of Milk for the School Lunch Program for the 1991-92 school year to Dairy Fresh Corporation, who submitted the following firm bids:
Item #1 - 1/2 pint, Whole White Milk - - - - - - - - $ .1410
Item #2 - 1/2 pint, Lowfat White Milk - - - - - - - $ .1390
Item #3 - 1/2 pint, Lowfat Chocolate Milk - - - - - $ .1410
Item #4 - 1/2 gallon, Buttermilk - - - - - - - - - - $1.15
Delivery to all schools Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown, it was moved by Bob Bateman, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board approve the following Personnel Adjustments, as presented by Dr. Guy Schilling, Assistant Superintendent:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS RESIGNATION:
Pine School: Debra R. Mohon, Special Education Teacher, Resignation effective July 29, 1991.
Mt. Hermon School: Barbara Walker, Part-time School Clerk, Resignation effective August 8, 1991
REQUEST FOR LEAVE:
Mt. Hermon School: Colston Martin, Jr., Bus Operator, Leave Without Pay, effective August 15, 1991, through November 13, 1991 (60 days).
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Laurie B. Pittman, Regular Teacher, Sick Leave effective September 16, 1991, through September 27, 1991 (10 days), and Extended Sick Leave effective September 30, 1991, through October 30, 1991 (20 days), for a total of 30 days.
TRANSFER:
Cindy Pace, Regular Teacher, Enon Elementary School, to Special Education Teacher, Enon Elementary School, effective the 1991-92 school year only (TTA).
EMPLOY:
Enon Elementary School/Franklinton Primary School: Carol Thornhill, Vocal Music Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year (pending Louisiana certification).
Franklinton Elementary School: Freida Matschnig, Special Education Teacher, effective the Fall semester only of the 1991-92 school year, pending Louisiana certification (TTA)
Franklinton Jr. High School: Patricia Archote, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective the 1991-92 school year only.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Elizabeth Shipley, Special Education Teacher, effective the 1991-92 school year only, pending Louisiana certification (TTA).
Franklinton High School: James Turnbo, Band Director, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year (pending Louisiana certification).
Mt. Hermon School: Tessie Strickland, Special Education Teacher, effective the 1991-92 school year only (TTA).
Varnado Elementary School: Iris Fornea, Teacher for High-Risk PreSchool, effective the 1991-92 school year only.
Varnado Elementary School: Aline Nelson, Pre-School Teacher Aide, effective the 1991-92 school year only.
Varnado High School: Elizabeth Henley, Regular Teacher, effective the 1991-92 school year only (Circular 665).
Wesley Ray elementary School: Helen Hood, Special Education Teacher, effective the 1991-92 school year only.
Parishwide - Special Education: Barbara Chitwood, Hospital/Homebound Teacher, effective the 1991-92 school year only.
Motion carried unanimously.
The Board granted permission to Dr. Schilling to proceed with the process of filling two (2) paraprofessional vacancies and place the selected individuals on the job. The Board will give formal approval of these employees at the August 22, 1991, board meeting.
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown, it was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board adopt the following resolution: SEE ATTACHED. Motion carried unanimously.
Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, informed the Board of a salary increase for non-instructional employees which the legislature approved in its last session. Act 22 provides for an increase of $600.00 per employee effective September 1, 1991. Employees will receive 5/6 ($500) the 1991-92 fiscal year; employees will receive the full $600.00 the 1992-93 fiscal year.
Board members were given copies of the 1991-92 Franklinton High School student handbook containing a new discipline policy, which the Board will be asked to approve at its next meeting.
On motion by John Dawsey, seconded by Susanne Jones, and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.
HAROLD R. SMITH, PRESIDENT
EARLE R. BROWN, SECRETARY
Jimmie Corkern adopted by the following vote
Harold R. Smith
Jimmie W. Corkern
Richard N. Thomas
John F. Dawsey, Jr.
Susanne Jones
Bob D. Bateman
Joe Whaley
Bringier H. Barker
Following resolution was offered by seconded by John F. Dawsey, Jr. and Not Yea Nay Voting
RESOLUTION
ABSENT
ABSENT
A Resolution authorizing a joint undertaking with the Livingston Parish School Board and other Louisiana school boards to obtain a new, equitable formula for a minimum foundation of education in all public elementary and secondary schools in Louisiana, as guaranteed by Article VIII, Section 13(B) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974.
WHEREAS, Louisiana has historically made an attempt to "equalize" funding for the education of school children, and the 1974 Louisiana Constitutional specifically guarantees a "minimum foundation program of education" through the adoption and funding of a "formula"; and
WHEREAS, despite such constitutional guaranty, the equalization "formula" has been inequitable for many years, with the result that gross disparities exist between the amount spent to educate children, depending upon the place of residence of a child; and
WHEREAS, attempts have repeatedly been made to adopt a new, equitable formula but without success; and