Franklinton, Louisiana

April 15, 1993

6:30 P.M.

 

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 B. H. Barker, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board adopt the minutes of the March 24, 1993, board meeting as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.

 

The Board recessed to the Media Center Auditorium in order to recognize the Chapter I Young Authors First Place Winners who, along with parents, teachers, and principals, were in attendance for the presentation. Mr. T. J. Butler, Jr., Supervisor of Federally Assisted Programs, assisted by Mrs. Cindy Cibic, Chapter I Resource Teacher, presented awards to the following students: Derrick Penton, Thomas; Jordan Webb, Franklinton Primary; David Jones, Thomas; David Ishee, Thomas, Rhonda Gedney, Enon; Amanda Woodward, Enon; Jimmy Galloway, Enon (also a State First Place Winner); Chantel Hart, Thomas; "Bo" Dudley Lily, Enon (also a State First Place Winner); Alicia Creel, Thomas. President Bateman expressed congratulations to these students and appreciation to Mr. Butler and the Chapter I staff.

 

The Board then re-convened in the Board Room for the remainder of the meeting.

 

It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board open bids received for the purchase of Cafeteria Equipment. Motion carried unanimously. President Bateman opened bids from the following vendors: Buckelew's, Baton Rouge, LA; Hotel & Restaurant Supply, Jackson, MS; Cayard's, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA; and Alack Refrigeration, Hammond, LA. It was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by B.H. Barker, that the Board take the bids under advisement until the next board meeting when Mrs. Jackie Smith, School Food Service Supervisor, will make a recommendation. Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board renew the contract of Employment for Promotional or Administrative Appointment with Robert Al Johnson, Supervisor of Instruction, for a period commencing on April 1, 1993, and ending on March 31, 1996. Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Richard N. Thomas, that the Board adopt the following school calendar for the 1993-94 school year:

 

SCHOOL CALENDAR 1993-94

 

MONTH                EVENT                                               DATE                                            DAYS TAUGHT

 

August                 In-Service Training                               August 13                                      1 Day

                           Classes Begin                                    August 16                                      12 Days

September            Labor Day                                          September 6                                  21 Days

October                Washington Parish Fair                       October 20, 21, & 22                       18 Days

November             Veterans' Day                                     November 11                                  16 Days

                           LAE Convention                                  November 22, 23, & 24

                           Thanksgiving Holidays                         November 25 & 26

December             Christmas/New Year's                         December 20 - 31                           13 Days

                           Holidays

January                Martin Luther King Day                        January 17                                     20 Days

February               Mardi Gras                                         February 14 &.15                            18 Days

March                  Spring Holidays                                  March 28 - 31                                 19 Days

April                     Spring Holiday                                    April 1                                            20 Days

May                     School Closes                                    May 31                                          22 Days

 

TOTAL DAYS TAUGHT 180 Days

 

For: Jimmie Corkern, John Dawsey, Harold Smith, B. H. Barker, Richard N. Thomas, and Elaine Whaley. Opposed: Bob Bateman and Susanne Jones. Motion carried.

 

It was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by Richard M. Thomas, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of School Supplies for the 1993-94 school year. Motion carried unanimously. Bids will be accepted until 4:00 P.M., May 6, 1993, and will be opened and considered at the board meeting which follows at 6:30 P.M.

 

It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Richard N. Thomas, that the Board approve Special Education Extended Year Budget FY 93 (First three (3) weeks in June) in the amount of $2,685.00. Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board approve Special Education Extended Year Budget FY 94 for the months of July and August in the amount of $4,370.00. Motion carried unanimously.

 

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

 

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

 

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:

 

Mt. Hermon School:  Marie Brumfield, Lunchroom Worker, Retirement Resignation effective May 31, 1993.

 

REQUEST FOR LEAVE:

 

Franklinton Primary School:  Ola Mae Magee, Special Education Paraprofessional, Leave Without Pay effective the Fall semester of the 1993-94 school year.

 

Mt. Hermon School:  Willie B. Schilling, Lunchroom Worker, Leave Without Pay effective April 21, 1993, through May 7, 1993 (13 days).

 

EMPLOYMENT EXTENSION:

 

Pine School:  Extend employment of Billy Joe Graves, Custodian, effective January 1, 1993, through June 30, 1993.

 

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

 

Franklinton Schools:  Extend the route of Billy Joe Dillon 1.1 miles one way to pick up child of Carlton Talley. Effective date: March 16, 1993.

 

Franklinton Schools:  Extend the route of Mary Simmons 1.3 miles one way to pick up child of Raymond Foster. Effective date: April 1, 1993.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Jimmie Corkern, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for the installation of Fire Alarm Systems and Smoke Detectors at Pine School, Wesley Ray Elementary School, Varnado Elementary School, Thomas Jr. High School, and Angie Jr. High School. Motion carried unanimously. Bids will be opened June 1, 1993, at the School Board Office, and official action will be taken at the first regular board meeting in June. During the 1993-94 school year, plans call for installation of fire alarm systems and smoke detectors at the Washington Parish Vocational Center, Franklinton Primary School, Varnado High School, Enon Elementary School, and Mt. Hermon School.

 

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown, it was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Richard N. Thomas, that the Board allocate $33,662.19 from the 1992-93 General Fund Budget, as a one-time allocation, for consumable textbooks for kindergarten and first grade for use in the 1993-94 school year. Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board authorize Superintendent Brown to sign the proposed Articulation Agreement between Southeastern Louisiana University, Sullivan Technical Institute, Washington Parish School System, and Bogalusa City School System pertaining to the "Pinelands" Tech Prep Program. Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by Richard N. Thomas,, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board renew an agreement with Washington Parish Council on Aging for the use of a building at Pine School for the noon lunch program for senior citizens in the Pine community, said agreement to be effective July 1, 1993, through June 309 1994. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Superintendent Brown announced that the Washington Parish School Board Chapter I program has received an award in the Ninth Annual National Chapter I Recognition Program. The National Association of State Coordinators of Compensatory Education has commended Mr. T. J. Butler, Jr., Chapter I Director, for conducting an unusually successful compensatory education program. The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Compensatory Education, will present Mr. Butler a certificate of achievement at the 1993 Chapter I Awards Luncheon on April 28 1993, in San Antonio, Texas, during the International Reading Association Convention.

 

It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Susanne Jones, that effective May 1, 1993, the Board ban the use of smoking and/or smokeless tobacco by anyone on any school campus, in any school building, on any school bus, or at any outdoor athletic facility. Jimmie Corkern offered an amendment to the motion, seconded by Harold Smith, to provide a designated smoking area for employees. FOR AMENDMENT: Jimmie Corkern, Harold Smith, and Richard N. Thomas. OPPOSED: John Dawsey, Susanne Jones, Bob Bateman, B. H. Barker, and Elaine Whaley. AMENDMENT FAILED. FOR ORIGINAL MOTION: B. H. Barker, John Dawsey, Susanne Jones, Bob Bateman, and Elaine Whaley. OPPOSED: Jimmie Corkern, Harold Smith, and Richard N. Thomas. MOTION CARRIED.

 

It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board President appoint a committee to meet with Superintendent Brown to discuss his goals and objectives for the school system, as well as his personal goals and objectives. FOR: Elaine Whaley, Richard N. Thomas, B. H. Barker, Susanne Jones, Bob Bateman, John Dawsey, and Harold Smith. OPPOSED: None. ABSTENTION: Jimmie Corkern. Motion carried. President Bateman appointed the following board members to serve on the committee: John Dawsey, Chairman, Harold Smith, B. H. Barker, and Elaine Whaley.

 

On motion by B. H. Barker, seconded by John Dawsey, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.

 

BOB D. BATEMAN, PRESIDENT

 

EARLE R. BROWN, SECRETARY