The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: President Bob D. Bateman, Jimmie Corkern, John Dawsey, Jr., Harold Smith, Bringier H. Barker, Susanne Jones, Richard N. Thomas, and Elaine Whaley. Absent: None. The meeting was called to order by President Bateman. Invocation was given by John Dawsey. President Bateman welcomed the news media, School Board Attorney Wayne Kuhn, and guests.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by B. H. Barker, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 28, 1993, board meeting as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board open bids received for the purchase of a new computer system. Motion carried unanimously. President Bateman opened the single bid received, which was from Software & Services of Louisiana, Bossier City, Louisiana, in the amount of $35,070.00. Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown, it was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by Harold Smith, that the bid be taken under advisement until the next board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board open proposals received to audit the financial statements for fiscal year ending June 30, 1993. Motion carried unanimously. The following proposals were opened by President Bateman: Richard M. Seal, Bogalusa, LA - $42,545.00; Hawthorne, Waymouth & Carroll, Baton Rouge, LA - $16,840.00; Peat Marwick, New Orleans, LA - $25,500.00; Bruce Harrell & Co., Kentwood, LA -$23,700.00; Ernst & Young, New Orleans, LA - $29,500.00. Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown, it was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board take the audit proposals under advisement. Motion carried unanimously.
President Bateman called for a recess in order to move to the Franklinton Elementary School Auditorium in order to accommodate the large crowd in attendance. Upon arrival at the auditorium, President Bateman reconvened the meeting.
Ricky J. Payne, President, Washington Parish Association of Educators, addressed the Board concerning proposed changes in Board policy. Specifically, all items to be considered for action must be on the agenda. Policy introduced and recommended to the Board that is not specifically listed on the itemized agenda shall not be adopted until a subsequent meeting. However, temporary approval may be granted by the Board, in lieu of formal policy, to meet emergency conditions or special events which will take place before formal action can be taken. It was moved by President Bateman, seconded by B. H. Barker, that this proposed policy change be taken under advisement. Motion carried unanimously.
Mrs. Phyllis Thomas requested an opportunity to address the Board. It was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by Susanne Jones, that she be given that opportunity. Motion carried unanimously. However, before she spoke, Ricky Payne continued his address to the Board concerning WPAE'S proposal of how to spend the first year's increase in the MFP. President Bateman then called on Mrs. Phyllis Thomas to speak. Mrs. Thomas asked if the 4% proposed across the-board salary supplement, proposed by WPAE, is approved, will non-instructional salary supplement be continued next year even if teachers' supplements aren't. She was referring to the law that non-instructional employees' salaries could not be decreased once they had been increased.
Mr. Brown replied that if this "supplement" is never made a part of the "salary schedule", then it is not "salary." Mrs. Thomas indicated that if the supplement for non instructional employees was not made a pert of the schedule, then teachers at Franklinton Primary School would be in favor of the WPAE proposal.
Following presentation of the Board's salary supplement proposal by Superintendent Brown, it was moved by President Bateman, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Washington Parish School Board adapt the salary supplement proposal that provides $800.00 for teachers, $1,000.00 for administrators, and $300.00 for fulltime non-instructional employees for the school year 1992-93 only, with adjustments given to employees who are employed 10-months, 11-months, and 12-months. Continuation of this supplement will be determined by funding from the State for this purpose. The supplement for this year will be paid in a separate check to be distributed on March 31, 1993, along with the regular payroll*
FOR: John Dawsey, Susanne Jones, Bob Bateman, Richard N. Thomas, Elaine Whaley, and B. H. Barker. AGAINST: None. ABSTAINING: Jimmie Corkern and Harold Smith. Motion carried.
President Bateman then called for a recess in order to return to the School Board Office for the remainder of the meeting. Upon arrival at the School Board Office, President Bateman called the meeting back to order.
Following review by Superintendent Brown, it was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by Harold Smith, that the following Washington Parish School Board policy revisions mandated by 1992 legislation be adopted for inclusion in the Washington Parish School Board Policy Manual:
Policy DC - Annual Operating Budget
Policy DJCB-Salary Deductions
Policy DJED-Bids and Quotations
Policy GBA - Compensation Guides and Contracts
Policy GBD - Staff Hiring
Policy GBHA - Employee Discipline
Policy GBN - Separation of Professional Staff Members
Policy GBRIB - Illness
Policy GBRJ - Substitute Teachers
Policy GCD - Classified and Support Personnel Employment
Policy GCN - Separation of Classified and Support Personnel
Policy JBCC - Student Assignments
Policy JCDAC - Student Alcohol and Drug Use
Policy JCDAE - Dangerous Weapons
Policy JD-Discipline
Policy JDD-Suspension
Policy JDE-Expulsion
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6, "Consider adoption of revised Contract of Employment for Promotion or Administrative Appointment," was deleted.
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown, it was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board approve the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as presented by Dr. Guy Schilling, Assistant Superintendent:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
REQUEST FOR LEAVE:
Angie Jr. High School: Oscar Thompson, Janitor, Sick Leave effective February 12, 1993(1/2 day), through February 22, 1993 (~ day) - 6 days, and Extended Sick Leave effective February 22, 1993(1/2 day), through March 5, 1993 - 9 1/2 days, for a total of 15 1/2 days.
Franklinton Elementary School: Grace Nickson, Lunchroom Worker, Extended Sick Leave effective February 5, 1993, through May 31, 1993 (75 days).
Franklinton Schools: Bennie Tate, Bus Operator, Extend Sick Leave effective February 9, 1993, through March 1, 1993 (13 days), and place on Extended Sick Leave effective March 2, 1993, through March 8, 1993 (5 days), for a total of 18 days.
EMPLOY:
Pine School: Climentine Morris, Special Education Teacher, effective February 1, 1993, through May 31, 1993 (fill-in for Judy Carter who is on sabbatical leave).
EMPLOY:
Franklinton Primary School: Shirley Anthony, Food Service Technician, effective March 1, 1993.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Enon Elementary School: Extend the route of Clarice Jones 1.0 mile one way to pick up child of Bryan Tucker. Effective date: January 13, 1993.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton Schools: Extend the route of Wilda Rhoden 1.0 mile one way to pick up child of Bonnie Dier. Effective date: January 13, 1993.
Mt. Hermon School: Extend the route of Albert Lebo .8 mile one way to pick up child of Myra Kennedy. Effective date: October 16, 1992.
Franklinton Primary School: Extend the route of Juanita Tullos 3.7 miles one way to pick up child of Kelly Chambers. Effective date: December 14, 1992.
Franklinton Primary School: Extend the route of Mary Simmons .6 mile one way to pick up children of Raymond Foster. Effective date: January 29, 1993.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Extend the route of Mary Knight 1.5 miles one way to pick up child of Yvonne McGowan. Effective date: December 1, 1992.
Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Brown reminded the Board of the workshop for board members to be conducted by personnel from the Louisiana School Boards Association office on February 15, 1993, at 5:30 P.M.
On motion by B. H. Barker, seconded by John Dawsey, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.
BOB D. BATEMAN, PRESIDENT
EARLE R. BROWN, SECRETARY
Franklinton, Louisiana February 25, 1993 6:30 P.M.
The Washington Parish School Board met in special session on the above date with the following members present: President Bob D. Bateman, Jimmie Corkern, John Dawsey, Jr., Harold Smith, Bringier H. Barker, Susanne Jones, Richard N. Thomas, and Elaine Whaley. Absent: None. The meeting was called to order by President Bateman. President Bateman welcomed the news media and School Board Attorney Wayne Kuhn.
It was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adopt the following Resolution: SEE ATTACHED. FOR: John Dawsey, Harold Smith, Susanne Jones, B. H. Barker, Bob Bateman, Richard N. Thomas, and Elaine Whaley. AGAINST: Jimmie Corkern. Motion carried.
On motion by John Dawsey, seconded by Bob Bateman, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.
BOB D. BATEMAN, PRESIDENT
EARLE R. BROWN, SECRETARY