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, Richard N. Thomas, and Elaine Whaley. Absent: Susanne Jones.
The meeting was called to order by President Bateman. Invocation was given by Freddie Jefferson. President Bateman welcomed the news media, School Board Attorney Wayne Kuhn and guests.
It was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by B. H. Barker, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 15, 1994, 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 adopt the minutes of the May 16, 1994, board meeting as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by Jimmie Corkern, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 17, 1994, board meeting as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 18, 1994, board meeting as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by B. H. Barker, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 19, 1994, 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 adopt the minutes of the May 20, 1994, board meeting as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 23, 1994, 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 adopt the minutes of the June 1, 1994, board meeting as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #1 - Presentation by Dr. Chip McVea, President, Franklinton Chamber of Commerce
On behalf of the Franklinton Chamber of Commerce, Dr. McVea presented a check in the amount of $1,065.00 to the Washington Parish School Board for grant proposals submitted by the following teachers:
Ricky Payne - Thomas Jr. High School
Nelda Hudson - Wesley Ray Elementary School
Kathryn Milton - Franklinton Elementary School
James Milner - Franklinton, Jr. High School
Rather than awarding two (2) $500.00 grants, as planned, the Chamber decided to award four (4) partially funded grants because of the outstanding proposals submitted. Dr. McVea encouraged the Board to help complete funding of the grants, if possible.
On behalf of the Board, President Bateman thanked the Chamber of Commerce for its interest in the school system and congratulated the recipients.
Agenda Item #2 - Presentation by Wayne McElveen, Member, Franklinton High School Football Purple and Gold Boosters Club
Mr. McElveen informed the Board that five (5) graduates of Franklinton High School have been awarded football scholarships due, in part, to the efforts of Coach Greg Duvall who has worked diligently to get recruiters back in the parish. In the 1992-93 school year, Greg Reynolds was awarded a football scholarship to Nicholls State University, and Nakia Magee was awarded a football scholarship to Ole Miss. This year (1993-94), the following football scholarships have been awarded:
Litdell Burkhalter - Nicholls State University Johnny Morrris - West Point Military Academy Jason Posey - West Point Military Academy
Johnny Morris and Jason Posey were present for the special recognition, but Litdell Burkhalter had a prior commitment and could not be present.
Agenda Item #3 - Recommendation from In-Parish Selection Committee regarding School Food Service Supervisor position
President Bateman opened the envelope containing the recommendation. The committee's recommendation was Victoria A. Crain. The members of the selection committee were Freddie H. Jefferson, Acting Assistant Superintendent; Jackie Smith, Food Service Supervisor; Anthony Triola, Child Welfare and Attendance Supervisor; T. J. Butler, Jr., Director of Chapter I; Joan Sholes, Teacher, Thomas Junior High School; Velva Fortenberry, Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School; Matthew Tate, Principal, Franklinton High School; Richard Kennedy, Principal, Angie Jr. High School.
It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board accept the recommendation of the selection committee and employ Victoria A. Crain as School Food Service Supervisor effective July 1, 1994. Motion carried unanimously.
In reference to Agenda Item #2, it was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board send letters of congratulation to the three young men who received the football scholarships. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 14 - Award contracts for the purchase of Lunchroom Equipment
Upon the recommendation of Supervisor Jackie Smith, it was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board award contracts for the purchase of Lunchroom Equipment as follows: Alack Refrigeration $6,511.00; Buckelew - $4,392.00; Hotel & Restaurant Supply - $7,750.00, for a total of $18,653.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 15 - Consider adoption of the 1994-95 Pupil Progression Plan revisions
Following review by Mr. Freddie Jefferson, it was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by B. H. Barker, that the Board adopt the 1994-95 Pupil Progression Plan revisions. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 16 - Consider approval of Special Education Pre-School Budget revision
Upon the recommendation of Special Education Supervisor Dr. Pamela Williford, it was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by B. H. Barker, that the Board approve the Special Education Pre-School Budget revision. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 17 - Consider renewal of an agreement with Washington Parish Council on Aging
It was moved by Richard N. Thomas, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board renew an agreement with Washington Parish Council On Aging for use of a building at Pine School for the noon lunch program for senior citizens in the community. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 18 - Consider entering into agreement with Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections for Temporary Work Crew
It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Richard N. Thomas, that the following statement be made a part of the agreement: --work Crew will not be allowed to go on school campus while school is in session." Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by Jimmie Corkern, that the Board enter into agreement with Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections, whereby Washington Correctional Institute agrees to provide an inmate work crew to Washington Parish School Board for work during the period July 1, 1994, to June 30, 1995 (not to exceed a total of thirty (30) days per year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item 19 - Consider approval of an Assignment and Conveyance of Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease from the Mendell Management Trust
It was moved by Richard N. Thomas, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board approve an Assignment and Conveyance of Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease from the Mendell Management Trust. Motion carried unanimously. (See Attachment No. 1)
Agenda Item 110 - Personnel and Transportation Adjustments
It was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board approve the following Personnel Adjustments as presented by Mr. Freddie Jefferson, Acting Assistant Superintendent:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:
Franklinton High School: Talma C. Watson, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 31, 1994.
RESIGNATION:
Franklinton Jr. High School: Juhn Marie Bateman Green, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 31, 1994.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Connie M. Ingram, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 31, 1994.
Thomas Jr. High School: Diane Ball, Part-time School Clerk, Resignation effective May 31, 1994.
SABBATICAL LEAVE CANCELLATION:
Franklinton Elementary School: Diane James, Regular Teacher, Cancel Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation effective the entire 1994-95 school year.
REQUEST FOR SABBATICAL LEAVE:
Thomas Jr. High School: Treasure Ann May, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation effective the Fall semester of the 1994-95 school year.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Mary D. Brown, Chapter I Teacher, Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation effective the Fall semester of the 1994-95 school year.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE:
Thomas Jr. High School: Pauline Mulford, Custodian, Extended Sick Leave effective March 14, 1994, through June 30, 1994.
TRANSFER:
Charlotte Harris, Special Education Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School, to Homebound Teacher, Parishwide, effective August 15, 1994.
Diane James, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School, to Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School, effective August 15, 1994.
Cassandra Lewis, Chapter I Teacher, Pine School, to Regular Teacher, Pine School, effective August 15, 1994.
Anita Wood, Regular Teacher, Pine School, to Chapter I Teacher, Pine School, effective August 15, 1994 (replacing Cassandra Lesiw).
EMPLOY:
Enon Elementary School: Claire McGuire, Regular Teacher, effective August 15, 1994, through October 11, 1994 (fill-in for Gail Stiles who is on sabbatical leave).
Franklinton Elementary School: Carolyn S. Jones, Special Education Teacher, effective August 15, 1594.
EMPLOY:
Franklinton Jr. High School: Cynthia Smith, I Regular Teacher, effective August 15, 1994.
Mt. Hermon School: Linda Hornsby, Special Education Teacher, effective the 1994-95 school year only.
Mt. Hermon School: Tanna Brumfield, Regular Teacher, effective August 15, 1994.
Mt. Hermon School: Ruth Stoudenmier, Guidance Counselor, effective August 15, 1994.
Parishwide: Pupil Appraisal Team -Alan Graham, Assessment Teacher/Pupil Appraisal Coordinator
John Ellzey, School Psychologist
Donna Givens, Assessment Teacher
Mattie Seal, Social Worker
Virginia Ann Thames, Social Worker
Effective August 15, 1994, through June 29, 1995 – Working hours pending outcome of legal inquiries and/or local
board determination.
APPROVAL OF INTERNSHIP:
Virginia Ann Thames, Social Worker - School Psychologist Internship during the 1994-95 school year under the supervision of John Ellzey, School Psychologist.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
None.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item III - Superintendent's Report
Superintendent Coleman informed the Board that Louisiana School Boards Association/Louisiana Association of School Superintendents Day at the Legislature will be held June 14, 1994.
President Bateman asked Ms. Beverly Young, Principal, Franklinton Jr. High School, to make a "good news" announcement. Ms. Young announced that Franklinton Jr. High School has received two (2) 8(g) competitive grants -one in the amount of $36,602.00 for the language arts program and one in the amount of $3,873.00 for the math program. The school has also received $9,930.00 from Serve America, which will be used for teacher in-service and staff development.
Agenda Item 112 - Other business from board members
None.
Agenda Item 113 - Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.IA(7) concerning a discussion between the school board and an individual student or parents or tutors of such student, or both, regarding a problem of the student
It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6, 1A(7) concerning a discussion between the school board and an individual student or parents or tutors of such student, or both, regarding a problem of the student. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board go out of Executive Session. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by B. H. Barker, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
BOB D. BATEMAN, PRESIDENT
ROBERT L. COLEMAN, SECRETARY
LA-4219-411 Attachment
No.
RESOLUTION OF THE WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
At a meeting of the Washington Parish School Board, duly held in Franklinton, Louisiana on the 9th day of June 1994, pursuant to proper notice given, the following resolution was offered and adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Washington Parish School Board does hereby approve an Assignment and Conveyance of Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease from The Mendell Management Trust, as follows:
INSOFAR ONLY from surface to 16,100'
Working Interest to: Percentage
The Mendell Family Partnership, .53154%
Ltd., W. T. Mendell, General
Partner
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that under State Agency Lease Number 12395, Page 5, Paragraph 8, this resolution is intended as an approval of the Assignment and Conveyance by the Washington Parish School Board. The approval of this transfer does not in any way alter, effect, amend, or enlarge any other provisions of the said State Agency Lease Number 12395.
I, Robert L. Coleman, Secretary of the Washington Parish School
Board, hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Washington Parish School Board on the date hereinabove set forth. I further certify that due and legal notice of said meeting was given in advance and that a quorum of said Board was present and participated in said meeting.
Franklinton, Louisiana, this 9th day of June 1994.
ROBERT L. COLEMAN, SECRETARY