The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: President Bringier H. Barker, Karl Bickham, Hayward Boone, Holly James, Susanne Jones, Harold Smith, Richard N. Thomas, Bruce Brown and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: None.
Agenda Item #1 - Opening of meeting.
The meeting was called to order by President Barker. Invocation was given by Bruce Brown. President Barker welcomed all in attendance.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board accept the printed agenda as the official agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #2 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the May 18, 1995, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 18, 1995, regular board meeting as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #3 - Present Certificates of Appreciation to Business Partners Leeke Magee, Dennis McCloskey, and Franklinton Chamber of Commerce.
Mrs. Martha Sumrall, Technology Director/Grant Facilitator, introduced the following Business Partners:
Mr. Leeke Magee - Donated $1,550.00 to provide lunch for Technology Conference.
Dr. Chip McVea, representing Franklinton Chamber of Commerce – Donated $5,000.00 for Internet hardware, providing linking capabilities for four (4) schools.
Mr. Dusty Knight, representing Dennis McCloskey, Windmill Nurseries, Inc. - Donated plants and shrubs for Project REACH/Forest - Outdoor Lab, and contributed to technology of Washington Parish.
President Barker and Superintendent Coleman then presented the certificates of appreciation on behalf of the Board.
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to renew agreement with Washington Parish Council on Aging for use of a building at Pine School for the noon lunch program for senior citizens.
It was moved by Richard N. Thomas, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, 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 for the period July 1, 1995, through June 30, 1996. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bidsreceived for the purchase of Milk, Ice Cream and Bakery Products for the 1995-96 school year.
Mrs. Marsha Newman, School Food Service Supervisor, presented milk bid tabulations to the Board, as follows: (See attached) and bread bid tabulations, as follows: (See attached). Mrs. Newman's recommendations were as follows:
Milk: Brown's Velvet - Escalator Price
Ice Cream: Borden's
Bakery Products:Cotton Brothers.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board accept Mrs. Newman's recommendations and award bids accordingly. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotations received for the sale of thirty-one (31) electric typewriters from Pine School Business Department.
William R. Brignac, Jr., Supervisor of Maintenance and Vocational Education, presented quotation tabulations to the Board, as follows: (See attached).
Mr. Brignac's recommendation was acceptance of all high bids, which totaled $645.60. It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board accept Mr. Brignac's recommendation and award quotations accordingly. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to approve Special Education 1995-96 Fiscal Year Application, including IDEA and Pre-School Budgets.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board approve Special Education 1995-96 Fiscal Year Application, including IDEA and Pre-School Budgets, including the IEP Facilitator position, and deleting the contractual services for nurses, with the commitment of $18,000 for a one-half time nurse. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt Reduction in Force Policy for Support Personnel.
Following review by Freddie Jefferson, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adopt the following Reduction in Force Policy for Support Personnel:
SUPPORT PERSONNEL REDUCTION IN FORCE
(EXCLUDING BUS OPERATORS)
In instances when the Washington Parish School Board must reduce the number of support personnel due to lack of finances, lack of allocations, eliminations of programs, or other circumstances that may require the board to reduce its support staff, the following guidelines will apply:
1. A seniority system shall be maintained within each job classification (i.e., Janitor, Lunchroom Worker, Special Education aide, etc.). Part-time workers are a separate job classification. Seniority shall be based on date of employment within the parish school system.
2. When a reduction in force is applicable within the parish school system in a particular job classification, the individual(s) with the least seniority in the system shall be the first released, providing, however, that remaining employees in the specific job classification in the system have been evaluated as satisfactory in their job performance. An evaluation instrument shall be developed for all support personnel.
When a support person is not re-employed for a school year because of the elimination of a position, they shall be given the first option of filling a like position in the school system for a period of two (2) years. If two or more employees are left without a position, seniority within the school system will determine who will be re-employed first. When a senior person is offered a position and that position is declined, seniority will be retained until the end of the original two-year period.
FOR: B. H. Barker, Karl Bickham, Holly James, Susanne Jones, Bruce Brown and Freddie Jefferson. OPPOSED: Richard N. Thomas, Harold Smith and Hayward Boone. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to set the dates for parishwide informational school area school board meetings.
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board set the following dates for informational school area school board meetings:
August 21, 1995 - 7:00 P.M. - Mt. Hermon School
August 31, 1995 - 7:00 P.M. - Enon Elementary School
September 7, 1995 - 7:00 P.M. Pine School
September 26, 1995 - 7:00 P.M. - Varnado High School
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to extend Martha Sumrall's position as Technology Director/Grant Facilitator for one (1) year (7/29/95 - 7/28/96).
It was moved by Richard N. Thomas, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board extend Martha Sumrall's position as Technology Director/Grant Facilitator for one (1) year (7/29/95 - 7/28/96).Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to grant Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation for the entire 1995-96 school year to Eathel S. Brock, Principal, Franklinton Primary School, and advertise for applicants to fill the vacancy for the 1995-96 school year only.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Richard N. Thomas, that the Board grant Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation for the entire 1995-96 school year to Eathel S. Brock, Principal, Franklinton Primary School, and advertise for applicants to fill the vacancy for the 1995-96 school year only. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to waive requirement of returning to service following sabbatical leave for Doyle Ball, Regular Teacher, Thomas Jr. High School, and grant request for retirement effective September 15, 1995.
Deleted.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to allow extended employment for painting work at Mt. Hermon School.
It was moved by Richard N. Thomas, seconded by Hayward Boone, that Chance Smith be employed for a period of 30 working days, or less, effective June 12, 1995, for painting work at Mt. Hermon School, at the same rate of pay he presently makes as Lunchroom Porter at Mt. Hermon School, with pay to come from Mt. Hermon School funds. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action concerning Personnel and Transportation Adjustments.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board approve the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as presented by Supervisor Anthony Triola:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION:
Mt. Hermon School: Andy W. Brock, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 2, 1995.
Mt. Hermon/ Thomas Schools: Janet T. Alessi, Special Foreign Language Teacher, Resignation effective June 2, 1995.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Mary M. Speed, Kindergarten Teacher, Resignation effective June 1, 1995.
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:
Angie Jr. High School: Harline May, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective June 2, 1995.
Franklinton High School: Grace Vernell Martin, Lunchroom Worker, Retirement Resignation effective June 2, 1995.
REQUEST FOR SABBATICAL LEAVE:
Thomas Jr. High School: Emma S. Perkins, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation effective the entire 1995-96 school year..
TRANSFER:
Iris Kennedy, Business Education Teacher, Varnado High School, to Business Education Teacher, Pine School, effective the beginning of the 1995-96 school year (replacing Peggy McKenzie, who is retiring).
Toni Tageant, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School, to Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School, effective the beginning of the 1995-96 school year (replacing Debra Wilkerson, who is transferring to Varnado High School).
Debra W. Wilkerson, Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School, to Regular Teacher, Varnado High School, effective the beginning of the 1995-96 school year (due a teacher by teacher allotment).
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton Schools: Deduct 5.4 miles one way from the route of Douglas Talley (Culvert on C. E. Stafford Road has been repaired.) Effective date: May 4, 1995.
Motion carried unanimously.
At the request of Anthony Triola, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Harold Smith, that the following item be added to the agenda: Authorize the purchase of a bus. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board authorize Timothy Duncan to purchase a 60-student passenger bus, less than 10 years old, to replace the 1981 bus he presently owns. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Superintendent's Report.
1. At the request of Marsha Newman, Food Service Supervisor, it was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the following item be added to the agenda: Authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of computer software for the school lunch program. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board advertise for bids for the purchase of computer software for the school lunch program, the advertising dates being June 14, 21, & 28, 1995, with bids being opened July 14, 1995, at 10:00 A.M.. at the School Board Office, in the presence of a committee composed of the Board Finance Committee, Marsha Newman, William R. Brignac, Jr., and Joan Knight. Motion carried unanimously.
2. Superintendent Coleman announced that the 5% ($1,200 cap) one-time pay supplement for employees seems to have passed through the legislature.
Agenda Item #16 - Other business from board members.
None.
Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
BRINGIER H. BARKER
ROBERT L. COLEMAN, SECRETARY