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, and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Bruce Brown.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order.
The meeting was called to order by President Barker.
Agenda Item #2 - Invocation.
The invocation was given by Freddie Jefferson.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the October 12, 1995, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Richard N. Thomas, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board adopt the minutes of the October 12, 1995, regular board meeting as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Presentations by J. T. Thomas - Dairy Production Proficiency Award to George Varnado, Mt. Hermon School.
Mr. Thomas, Vocational Agriculture Teacher, Mt. Hermon School, introduced George Varnado to the Board. George placed First in the State Dairy Production Proficiency Contest and is now in the top four in the national contest. The Board commended both Mr. Thomas and Mr. Varnado for this honor and expressed support of Mr. Varnado in the national contest.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to receive presentation by Ronald J. Brumfield regarding property lines.
Mr. Brumfield requested that the Board adopt a resolution entering into a boundary agreement with the estate and heirs of William O. Miller, who own property in Mt. Hermon that is situated next to property owned by the Board, and several other owners. Mr. Brumfield’s client’s property description for approximately 50 acres in Mt. Hermon is very old and poor, and the most feasible way of getting an accurate and merchantable title for the estate was to survey the property the Millers have physically possessed for more than fifty years and obtain boundary agreements with adjacent landowners. The survey does not alter the line physically possessed by the school board and the Millers.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board adopt the following resolution:
RESOLUTION OF THE WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
At a meeting of the Washington Parish School Board, duly held in Franklinton, Louisiana, on October 26, 1995, at 6:30 P.M., pursuant to proper notice given, the following resolution was offered and adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Washington Parish School Board enter into a boundary agreement with the estate and heirs of William O. Miller, namely Josie Nell Wascom Miller, Donald Wayne Miller, Gloria Ann Miller Neames and Deirdre Michelle Miller, whereby the boundary line between the property owned by the Washington Parish School Board consisting of 2.41 acres in Section 15, Township 1 South, Range 9 East acquired in COB 108, Page 305 of the official records of Washington Parish, Louisiana, and the property of Josie Nell Wascom Miller, Donald Wayne Miller, Gloria Ann Miller Neames and Deirdre Michelle Miller in Section 15, Township 1 South Range 9 East, Washington Parish, Louisiana, acquired in COB 223, page 483 and COB 341, Page 130 of the official records of Washington Parish, Louisiana, be established and recognized as follows, to wit:
From the corner common to Sections 22, 41 and 43, Township 1 South, Range 9 East, Washington Parish, Louisiana, to North 40 degrees 21 minutes 44 seconds, West l,161.02 feet, thence South 15 degrees 33 minutes 48 seconds West 1,103.67 feet; thence North 72 degrees 35 minutes 28 seconds West 1,234.43 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, thence North 00 degrees, 23 minutes 44 seconds 519.52 feet; thence South 89 degrees 23 minutes 35 seconds West 196.44 feet.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Bringier H. Barker, President, is authorized to execute a boundary agreement and any other documents necessary on behalf of the Washington Parish School Board in order to accomplish the desired objectives, in the name of the Washington Parish School Board relative to the property described herein above.
CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned Secretary of the Washington Parish School Board, certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Washington Parish School Board on the date herein above 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.
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Robert L. Coleman, Secretary
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Report from KPMG Peat Marwick, Certified Public Accountants, regarding the 1994-95 audit of general purpose financial statements.
Mr. Joey Richard, Audit Partner, briefly reviewed the audit report with the Board. Copies of the entire report were provided for board members. Mr. Richard stated that the Board received an unqualified audit. At Mr. Jefferson’s request, he reviewed recommendations made, which are intended to improve the internal control structure or result in other operating efficiencies. President Barker expressed appreciation to the business department staff for the good report.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board approve the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as presented by Supervisor Anthony Triola:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION:
Angie Jr. High School: Brian Nichols, One-half Time Custodian, Resignation effective October 23, 1995.
Franklinton High School: Robert Kim Hunt, Special Education Teacher (TTA), Resignation effective October 26, 1995.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE:
Franklinton Elementary School: Rita Mulina, Regular Teacher, Sick Leave effective October 30, 1995, through February 13, 1996 (60 working days).
Franklinton High School: Pauline Hart, Special Education Paraprofessional, Leave Without Pay effective October 18, 1995, through May 30, 1996.
TRANSFER:
Louvenia Jenkins, Special Education Paraprofessional, Varnado High School, to Special Education Paraprofessional, Preschool Class, Franklinton Primary School, effective October 30, 1995.
Maxie James, Special Education Paraprofessional, Varnado High School, to Special Education Paraprofessional, Preschool Class, Franklinton Primary School, effective October 30, 1995.
EMPLOY:
Angie/Wesley Ray School District: Delores Mingo, Bus Operator, effective October 27, 1995.
Varnado High School: Pat Seal, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective October 30, 1995.
Varnado High School: Haley O’Quin, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective October 30, 1995.
(Note: Seal and O’Quin are “call backs” from the seniority list maintained at the School Board Office. They are replacing Louvenia Jenkins and Maxie James.)
Varnado Elementary School: Matthew Donnell Owens, Part-time Custodian, effective October 30, 1995.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton Schools: Extend the route of Douglas Talley .5 mile one way to pick up Kim James. Effective date: October 2, 1995.
Franklinton Schools: Deduct 1.8 miles one way from the route of Mary A. Simmons. Effective date: October 2, 1995.
Franklinton Schools: Extend the route of Ron Sharp .9 mile one way to pick up Tasha and T. J. Melancon and Tera Smith. Effective date: September 25, 1995.
Mt. Hermon School: Deduct 1.2 miles one way from the route of Sue Burch. Effective date: October 2, 1995.
Varnado Schools: Extend the route of Patsy Owens 1.6 miles one way to pick up Landon Miller, Karay Myres, and Bridget Duncan. Effective date: September 22, 1995.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Superintendent’s Report.
A. Superintendent Coleman reported that the project begun at Pine School at the beginning of the school year - - two additional classrooms in the stage in the gym - - should be completed in about two weeks.
B. Superintendent Coleman stated he had researched the fire alarms and the monitoring system and was recommending that the Board continue with the present system on a trial basis.
C. At Superintendent Coleman’s request, the Board scheduled a grievance hearing for Martha Sumrall, Technology Director/Grant Facilitator, on November 9, 1995, following the regularly scheduled board meeting.
D. The Board agreed to discuss the hiring policy at the November 6, 1995, committee meeting, rather than schedule a special meeting for that purpose.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the following item be added to the agenda: Hire Sam Fauntleroy as Interim Architect for rebuilding Varnado High School. Mr. Boone then changed his motion to add the following item to the agenda: Discuss hiring an interim architect for rebuilding Varnado High School. Freddie Jefferson seconded this motion, which carried unanimously.
President Barker recognized Sam Fauntleroy, Fauntleroy & Latham, who had requested to address the Board regarding architectural services for Varnado High School. Mr. Fauntleroy stated his firm could offer guidance and assistance and work with the Board while insurance settlements are made and decisions regarding future plans are being made.
President Barker recognized Z. Ames Yeates, Yeates and Yeates Architects, who expressed interest in providing architectural services for Varnado High School.
Following discussion, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board hear proposals by Sam Fauntleroy, Z. Ames Yeates, and any other interested architectural firms at the November 6, 1995, committee meeting, with proposals including costs on an interim basis. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Other business from board members.
A. Sue Jones requested that an agenda item for the November 9, 1995, board meeting be completion of Superintendent Robert Coleman’s evaluation.
B. The Board agreed that Anthony Triola would report to the Board on detention at the November 9, 1995, board meeting.
C. At President Barker’s request, Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, reported to the Board on Varnado High School purchases.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by B. H. Barker, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
BRINGIER H. BARKER, PRESIDENT
ROBERT L. COLEMAN, SECRETARY