Franklinton, Louisiana

February 13, 1992

6:30 P.M.

 

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 B. H. Barker, seconded by Richard N. Thomas, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 23, 1992, board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by Bob Bateman, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board open bids received for the purchase of library books. Motion carried unanimously.

 

The following bids were received:

Publishers:                                                                        Flat Discount Bid

Children Press                                                                   35%

Franklin Watts                                                                   10%

Steck Vaughn                                                                   32%

Jobbers:

Baker & Taylor                                                                  22.1%

Brodart, Inc.                                                                      26.5%

Follett Books                                                                     As high as 40%

Binderies:

Econoclad Books                                                              26%

Permabound Books                                                           28%

 

Supervisor T. J. Butler, Jr., Chairman of the Library Book Bid Committee, took the bids for review and recommendation prior to adjournment.

 

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown, it was moved by Bob Bateman, seconded by Sue Jones, that the Board award the sale of salvage equipment to high bidders, as follows, and authorize disposal of remaining items in the best interest of the School Board:

 

ITEM NO.                      DESCRIPTION                                  NAME                              AMOUNT

 

Item #1          Kenmore Washer                                     Lester Turner                 $          51.00

Item #2          Electric Stove                                                   No Bid

Item #3          NEC Printer                                                     Toni Tate                           10.00

Item #4          Electric Underwood Typewriter                           No Bid

Item #5          Electric Adler Typewriter                                   Judieth Ann Magee            10.00

Item #6          Movie Projector                                                No Bid

Item #7          Movie Projector                                                No Bid

Item #8          Hoffman Reader                                                No Bid

Item #9          Film Strip                                                         No Bid

Item #10         Personal Computer                                           No Bid

Item #11         Professional Computer                                      No Bid

Item #12         Professional Computer                                      No Bid

Item #13         Electric Typewriter                                            No Bid

Item #14         Copy Machine                                                  No Bid

Item #15         Washing Machine                                             Dale Bond                        86.75

Item #16A      Personal Computer                                           Myrtle Tate                        60.00

Item #16B      Personal Computer                                           Tammy R. Jones              101.00

Item #16C      Personal Computer                                           Toni Tate                           40.00

Item #16D      Personal Computer                                           Jack Whaley                     45.00

                                                                                                                   TOTAL   $403.75

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown, it was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Bob-Bateman, that the Board approve the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments, as presented by Dr. Guy Schilling, Assistant Superintendent:

 

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

 

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:

 

Pine School: Ora D. Williams, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 29, 1992.

 

CHANGE OF LEAVE STATUS:

 

Pine School: Dale Breland, Janitor - Change status of leave granted by the Board on January 23, 1992, from Leave Without Pay, effective January 6, 1992, through March 2, 1992, to Leave Without Pay effective January 6, 1992, through February 14, 1992 (30 days), and Annual Leave effective February 17, 1992, through February 28, 1992 (10 days).

 

Mt. Hermon School: Reinstate Curtis Lee Briggs as Full-time Lunchroom Worker from One-half time Lunchroom Worker, effective February 17, 1992.

 

Wesley Ray Elementary School: Wanda Diane Taylor, Lunchroom Worker, from Sick Leave, effective January 6, 1992, through March 23, 1992 (53 days), to Sick Leave. effective January 6, 1992, through January 31, 1992 (20 days).

 

EMPLOY:

 

Franklinton Primary School: Sherri Moses, Non-Categorical Pre-School Special Education Teacher, effective February 4, 1992, and for the remainder of the 1991-92 school year only.

 

Franklinton Primary School: Peggy Fisher, Non-Categorical Pre-School Special Education Paraprofessional, effective February 5, 1992, and for the remainder of the 1991-92 school year only.

 

Wesley Ray Elementary School: Jana Wood, Non-Categorical Pre-School Special Education Teacher, effective February 5, 1992, and for the remainder of the 1991-92 school year only.

 

Wesley Ray Elementary School: Gertrude Francis, Non-Categorical PreSchool Special Education Paraprofessional, effective February 5, 1992, and for the remainder of the 1991-92 school year only.

 

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

 

Thomas Jr. High School: Extend the route of Marvin Thomas 2.5 miles one way to pick up child of Billy Rogers. Effective date: January 21, 1992.

 

Special Education: Extend the route of Mary Simmons 2.6 miles one way to pick up child of Patricia Sommerfeld. Effective date: January 28, 1992.

 

Special Education: Extend the route of Violonia Edwards 4.3 miles one way to pick up child of Lena Magee. Effective date: January 6, 1992.

 

Special Education: Extend the route of Juanita Tullos 3.2 miles one way to pick up child of Lester Bankston.  Effective date: January 6, 1992.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by B. H. Barker., seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board grant Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation for the Spring semester of the 1991-92 school year (retroactive to January 15, 1992) to Thelma Hart, Chapter I Teacher, Franklinton Primary School. FOR: Jimmie Corkern, John Dawsey, B. H. Barker, Bob Bateman, Richard Thomas, Harold Smith* and Joe Whaley.  AGAINST: Sue Jones. Motion carried.

 

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown, it was moved by Jimmie Corkern., seconded by B. H. Barker, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for labor and materials for construction of an asphalt parking lot at Franklinton High School. Motion carried unanimously. Bids will be accepted until March 12, 1992, at 6:30 P.M., at which time they will be opened and considered during the regular meeting.

 

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown, it was moved by Bob Bateman, seconded by Joe Whaley, that the Board reinstate the policy of requiring a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma for all non-instructional positions effective February 13, 1992, for all new employees. Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Jimmie Corkern, that the Board enter into agreement with the Washington Parish Police Jury for the use of parish system lunchrooms for the Summer Food Program, and authorize Superintendent Brown to negotiate to have 100% of all utilities paid by sponsoring agency

 

(WP Police Jury) rather than 80%, as stipulated in contract. Motion carried unanimously. The following school cafeterias will be used: Angie Jr. High, Franklinton Primary, Pine, Thomas, Wesley Ray, and Varnado High. The Summer Food Program will be conducted June 8, 1992, through July 31, 1992.

 

Superintendent Brown announced that the week of February 9-15, 1992, has been declared Vocational Education Week in Louisiana.

 

The Board authorized Superintendent Brown to review Whittle Educational Network's Channel One program for use at Franklinton Jr. High School (at the school's request). Channel One is a 12-minute daily news-and-information program carefully designed to make the news relevant to the concerns and studies of teenagers. In order to receive and show Whittle Educational Network programming, each school is provided with video equipment free of charge, along with free maintenance of equipment.

 

According to a report from Mrs. Jackie Smith, Supervisor of School Food Service, all lunchrooms made a profit during the month of January, 1992.

 

Following a report and recommendation from Mr. T. J. Butler, Jr., it was moved by Sue Jones, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board award contracts for the purchase of library books as follows: Publisher: Children Press, Flat Discount Bid of 35%; Jobber: Brodart, Inc, Flat Discount Bid of 26.5%; Bindery: Permabound Books, Flat Discount Bid of 28%. Contract Period: February 13, 1992, through June 30, 1992. Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Joe Whaley, that the Board adjourn.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

HAROLD R. SMITH, PRESIDENT

 

EARLE R. BROWN, SECRETARY