Franklinton, Louisiana

June 10, 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, Harold Smith, Bringier H. Barker, Richard N Thomas, and Elaine Whaley. Absent: Susanne Jones. The meeting was call;d to order by President Bateman. Invocation was given by Dale Varnado. 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 May 20, 1993, board meeting as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #1 - Effective Schools Presentation

 

The following school principals briefly reviewed their respective school's School Improvement Plan for the Effective Schools Program: Richard Kennedy, Angie Jr. High School; Michael Henley, Franklinton High School, Ed Deas, Pine School, William R. Brignac, Jr., Thomas Jr. High School; and Mickey Fornea, Varnado Elementary School. The remaining principals will make presentations at the June 24, 1993, meeting.

 

Agenda Item 12 - Consider adoption of new Personnel Accountability Program

 

On motion by B. H. Barker, seconded by Harold Smith, and unanimously carried, Ricky Payne, President, Washington Parish Association of Educators, was allowed to address the Board. Mr. Payne voiced concerns of WPAE members relative to the proposed program, including WPAE not being allowed to look at the program and have input. Mr. Barker voiced the concern that the Board has not had enough time to review the plan, which, according to Dr. Guy Schilling, must be submitted to the State Department of Education by June 15, 1993. Another of Mr. Barker's concerns was in the Area of Responsibility listed on each supervisor's job description; namely, the lack of "Instructional Leadership" being listed under Area of Responsibility for all supervisors' job descriptions. It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Harold Smith, that "Instructional Leadership" be added under Area of Responsibility in the job descriptions of all supervisors. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board approve the new Personnel Accountability Program, with the one change. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item 13 - Consider bids received for installation of Fire Alarm System and Smoke Detectors at selected schools

 

Sam Fauntleroy, Architect, briefly reviewed the process leading to bids on this project for Pine, Wesley Ray, Thomas, Angie, and Varnado Elementary schools. The bids were opened June 1, 1993, with the following bids being received: (1) Adams & Associates, Inc., Bogalusa, LA - $54,723.00, and (2) Current Electric, Metairie, LA - $51,497.00. Final drawings/comments from the State Fire Marshal on the plans were received after the bid opening and included some additional requirements which would cost between $1,500 - $3,000 to be in compliance with the State Fire Marshal's Office. Upon Mr. Fauntleroy's and Superintendent Brown's recommendations, it was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board accept Current Electric's low bid of $51,497.00, negotiate remainder of items/equipment required by the State Fire Marshal, not to exceed $3,000.00, and issue a change order at the appropriate time. FOR: Jimmie Corkern, John Dawsey, Harold Smith, B. H. Barker, Richard N. Thomas, and Elaine Whaley. OPPOSED: Bob Bateman. Motion carried. President Bateman stated he has a problem with letting out bids and then creating change orders.

 

Agenda Item 14 -Consider renewing -contract with F. A. Richard & Associates as third party administrator for self-insured Worker's Compensation program

 

At the recommendation of Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, it was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board renew the contract with F. A. Richard & Associates in the amount of $9,375.00 for basic claims administration. Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item 15 - Consider proposed 1993 tax levy

 

It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board levy the following ad valorem taxes for school purposes on the 1993 tax roll:

I.         District Wide Tax for General Fund:

 

Constitutional Tax                                                            3.91 Mills

General Operational Tax                                                   5.12 Mills

General M & 0 Tax                                                          5.12 Mills

General M & 0 Tax                                                          4.83 Mills

 

II.        School District Taxes:

 

A.    Special Taxes

        Angie District Maintenance Tax                                 5.12 Mills

 

B.    Bond and Interest Tax

 

        Mt. Hermon District                                                25.0 Mills

        Franklinton/Enon District                                         37.0 Mills

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item 16 - Consider student transfer requests

 

It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by B. H. Barker, that the following student transfers be approved for the 1993-94 school year:

 

STUDENT'S NAME                                                   HOME DISTRICT                 REQUESTED DISTRICT

Rebekah R. Bedwell                                                  Pine                                    Franklinton

Gary Grantley Nielson                                                Pine                                    Franklinton

Randall Corbett Penton                                              Mt. Hermon                          Franklinton

Marsha M. Robins                                                     Pine                                    Franklinton

John T. Seal                                                              Varnado                               Pine

Daniel Smith                                                             Varnado                               Pine

William Smith                                                           Angie                                  Pine

Darren Taylor                                                            Pine                                    Franklinton

David Taylor                                                              Pine                                    Franklinton

Christopher J. Thomas                                               Pine                                    Franklinton

Donald James Williams                                              Varnado                               Wesley Ray

Dustin B. McKenzie                                                   Angie-Varnado                     Pine

Misty Nicole Jenkins                                                  Bogalusa                             Franklinton

Michael Hanson                                                        Pine                                    Franklinton

Tiffany Hart                                                               Pine                                    Franklinton

Christopher Brent Jones                                             Pine                                    Mt. Hermon

Robert Ernest Leon Martin                                          Pine                                    Franklinton

Chasity Nicole Morgan                                               Pine                                    Mt. Hermon

Sonny Mitchell Morgan                                              Thomas                               Mt. Hermon

James L. Smith                                                         Mt. Hermon                          Franklinton

Ray Anthony Handy                                                   Pine                                    Franklinton

Lynell Spears                                                            Wesley Ray                         Thomas

Waltress James                                                        Pine                                    Franklinton

Joshua Hart                                                              Pine                                    Franklinton

Monica Leighann Bankston                                        Pine                                    Franklinton

Brian Keith Barber                                                     Mt. Hermon                          Franklinton

Shari Shenelle Bigelow                                              Varnado                               Pine

James Tyler Busby                                                    Tangipahoa Parish                Franklinton

Nicole Lynn Chatellier                                                Varnado                               Pine

Jonique M. Conerly                                                    Thomas                               Pine

Jolanda Monique Davis                                               Pine                                    Franklinton

Kendric, K. Dillon                                                      Pine                                    Thomas

Brandon Scott Duncan                                               Thomas                               Franklinton

Shawn Ryan Duncan                                                 Thomas                               Franklinton

Joseph Paul Gerald                                                   Pine                                    Franklinton

Whitney Hart                                                             Pine                                    Franklinton

Adrian S. Holmes                                                      Pine                                    Franklinton

Bethany Grace Hunt                                                  Thomas                               Franklinton

Kayce Leigh Hunt.                                                     Thomas                               Franklinton

Robert Joshua Hunt                                                   Thomas                               Franklinton

Joshua Patrick Jenkins                                              Pine                                    Franklinton

Kylie Marinda Jenkins                                                Pine                                    Franklinton

Chad C. Kenan                                                          Tangipahoa Parish                Franklinton

Brittina Kennedy                                                        Franklinton                           Pine

Jill Kennedy                                                              Franklinton                           Pine

Brandon L. Kinnamon, Jr.                                           Wesley Ray                         Pine

Preston D. Kinnamon                                                 Wesley Ray                         Pine

Robert B. Kirby                                                         Bogalusa                             Franklinton

Tracey R. Knight                                                       Enon                                   Franklinton

Sarah K. Ladner                                                        Pine                                    Franklinton

 

STUDENT                                                                 HOME DISTRICT                REQUESTED DISTRICT

Justin Wayne Lambert                                               Enon                                  Franklinton

Cheri L. Libert                                                            Varnado                              Pine

Vincent Larry Libert, III                                               Varnado                              Pine

Benton J. Magee                                                       Pine                                   Franklinton

Shenika Magee                                                         Pine                                   Franklinton

Tyrell Magee                                                             Pine                                   Franklinton

Ariana Mathers                                                          Pine                                   Franklinton

Dorcus Mathers                                                         Thomas                              Franklinton

Charles Mathers                                                        Pine                                   Franklinton

Jeremiah Mathers                                                      Thomas                              Franklinton

Mallory K. Seal                                                          Wesley Ray                        Franklinton

James Heath Thomas                                                Pine                                   Franklinton

Bryan Williams                                                          Wesley Ray                        Franklinton

Jarrod S. Williams                                                     Varnado                              Pine

Lesley A. Williams                                                     Out-of-Parish                       Pine

Lonnie Williams                                                         Varnado                              Pine

Matthew L. Williams                                                  Angie                                  Thomas

Theresa L. Williams                                                   Angie                                  Pine

Steven Scott Fornea                                                  Varnado                              Wesley Ray

Bryan W. Hart                                                           Pine                                   Franklinton

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item 17 - Personnel and Transportation Adjustments

 

Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown, it was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board approve the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as presented by Dr. Guy Schilling, Assistant Superintendent:

 

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

 

RESIGNATION:

 

Franklinton High School:  Mark Russell, Band Director, Resignation effective May 31, 1993.

Franklinton Primary School:  Myra Aubin, Speech Therapist, Resignation effective May 31, 1993.

 

REQUEST FOR SABBATICAL LEAVE:

 

Varnado High School:  Robert W. Boone, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation effective the 1993-94 school year.

 

CHANGE OF EIMPLOY14ENT STATUS:

 

Emma Ross, Counselor, Varnado High School, to Acting Principal, Varnado High School, effective the Fall semester only of the 1993-94 school year (fill-in for Hayward Boone who will be on sabbatical leave).

 

EMPLOY:

 

Franklinton Primary School:  Maxie James, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year and for the 1993-94 school year only (fillin for Pauline Hart who will be on leave).

Franklinton Primary School:  Shirley Williams, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year and for the 1993-94 school year only.

Franklinton Primary School:  Tonya Brumfield, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective the Fall semester only of the 1993-94 school year (fill-in for Ola Mae Magee who will be on leave).

Franklinton Primary School:  Stephen Wirtz, Hospital/Homebound Teacher) effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year and for the 1993-94 school year only.

Franklinton Primary School:  Debra Berry, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year and for the 1993-94 school year only.

 

EMPLOY

 

Franklinton Elementary School:  Mary M. Rester, Special Education Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year.

Franklinton Jr. High School:  Elise Knight, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year and for the 1993-94 school year only (fill-in for Marie Wascom who will be on sabbatical leave).

Franklinton High School:  David Lindsey, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year and for the 1993-94 school year only.

Franklinton High School:  Roxanne Lewis, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year.

Franklinton High School:  Debra Wilkerson, Regular Teacher, (Internship, Alternate Certification Program) effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year and for the 1993-94 school year only.

Mt. Hermon School:  Theresa Grabert, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year.

Pine School:  Steve Knight, Special Education Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year.

Pine School:  Judy P. Carter, Special Education Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year.

Thomas Jr. High School:  Michelle Thomas, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year.

Varnado High School:  Rhonda Gunnell, Home Economics Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Nelda Hudson, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Kimberly Taylor, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  LaChrisha Carnegie, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year and for the 1993-94 school year only.

Wesley Ray Elementary School:  Laurie Pittman, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year.

Parishwide:  Jennifer S. Haik, Speech Therapist, effective the beginning of the 1993-94 school year (pending certification).

 

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

 

Franklinton Schools:  Extend the route of Juanita Tullos 3.0 miles one way to pick up children of Mrs. Betty Guylette. Effective date: May 7, 1993, through May 31, 1993.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #8 - Superintendent's Report

 

A.         It was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board authorize Robert Al Johnson, Supervisor, Adult Education, to sign proposals/ contracts with the Louisiana Department of Social Services for the Project Independence program. Motion carried unanimously.

 

B.         School Bus Inspections - June 28 & 29, 1993, - 8:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. each day

            Cost:$595.00 for entire fleet3 3 2

 

C.         Deferred until June 24, 1993, meeting - Purchase of video cameras/boxes for school buses.

 

D.         Upon the recommendation of Anthony Triola, Transportation Supervisor, it was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by B. H. Barker, that the Board accept quotes from Dr. H. A. Stafford, Jr. - $25.00 per exam, and Dr. Roger Casama - $25.00 per exam, for physical examinations for bus operators. Motion carried unanimously.

 

E.         Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown, it was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board authorize August 16 & 17, 1993, as 1/2 day school attendance for students in order to conduct an in-service for teachers on the new Personnel Accountability Program the second half of the two days. FOR: Jimmie Corkern, John Dawsey, Harold Smith, B. H. Barker, Richard N. Thomas, and Elaine Whaley. OPPOSED: Bob Bateman. Motion carried. President Bateman stated he felt a one-day in-service for teachers would be better for the students, rather than two one-half days.

 

F.         Superintendent Brown announced that two Washington Parish recent graduates have been awarded a Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship in the amount of $1,500. These students are Lauren Kelly Jenkins, Franklinton High School, and Marsha Marie Knight -Varnado High School.

 

G.         John Dawsey gave a brief report on the recent sales tax commission meeting.

 

On motion by Harold Smith, seconded by B. H. Barker, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.

 

BOB D. BATEMAN, PRESIDENT

 

EARLE R. BROWN, SECRETARY