The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date at Varnado High School 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 - Call to order.
The meeting was called to order by President Barker.
Agenda Item #2 - Invocation.
The invocation was given by Bruce Brown.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to approve the Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 1996-97 school year (Frank Green).
Following review of revisions by Frank Green and discussion, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by B. H. Barker, that the Board approve the Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 1996-97 school year, with the understanding that the percentage representing the lowest “F” will continue to be studied and determined by the principals and central office staff. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to approve Uniform General Sales and Use Tax Ordinance (Holly James).
Board Attorney Wayne Kuhn informed the Board that the ordinance is not ready for action by the Board, even though it went into effect July 1, 1996. It was moved by Holly James, seconded by B. H. Barker, that this item be tabled. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to authorize withdrawal privileges for Eathel Brock on all Franklinton Primary School bank accounts, and terminate withdrawal privileges of Dorothy Young, effective July 1, 1996 (Adren Raybourn)
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Eathel Brock on all Franklinton Primary School bank accounts, and terminate withdrawal privileges of Dorothy Young, effective July 1, 1996. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding increased cost of health insurance (Adren Raybourn).
Mr. Raybourn informed the Board that a $148,000 increase to either the Board or employees will affect the July payroll. He stated that the last two (2) increases were borne by the Board, and that the Board could absorb the cost of this increase. Following discussion, it was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Hayward Boone, that appropriate action be taken for the Washington Parish School Board to absorb the increased cost of health insurance. Roll call vote was as follows:
District 1 - Harold Smith FOR
District 2 - Karl Bickham FOR
District 3 - Bruce Brown FOR
District 4 - Richard N. Thomas FOR
District 5 - Hayward Boone FOR
District 6 - Susanne Jones FOR
District 7 - Holly James FOR
District 8 - B. H. Barker FOR
District 9 - Freddie Jefferson FOR
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding salary adjustment for Anthony Triola, Acting Superintendent (B. H. Barker).
It was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Harold Smith, that this item be tabled until the July 25, 1996, board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfer requests for the 1996-97 school year (Anthony Triola).
Following review by Anthony Triola, followed by discussion, it was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Richard N. Thomas, that the following student transfer requests be approved for the 1996-97 school year, and that Mr. Triola and staff review the present transfer policy and make recommendations for revisions to be effective the 1997-98 school year:
STUDENT’S NAME HOME DISTRICT REQUESTED DISTRICT
Dustin M. Stogner Wesley Ray Pine
Shannon Renee O’Quinn Wesley Ray Franklinton
Casey Scott O’Quinn Wesley Ray Franklinton
Miranda O’Quinn Wesley Ray Franklinton
Jonathan Kule Edwards Out of State Wesley Ray
Haley M. Freeman Wesley Ray Pine
Jordan D. Freeman Wesley Ray Pine
T. Matthew Stafford Thomas Franklinton
Preston Derrick Kuippor Wesley Ray Pine
Shawn Hano Pine Franklinton
Candace Singley Varnado Wesley Ray
Richard R. Williamson Varnado Wesley Ray
Jeremy Duncan Varnado Wesley Ray
Melanie Duncan Varnado Wesley Ray
Alana Garrett Pine Franklinton
Lynnette Garrett Pine Franklinton
Earl Winston Seal, II Angie Thomas
Heather Ducote Franklinton Mt. Hermon
Jason Fazekas Franklinton Mt. Hermon
Zachary Moras Thomas Franklinton
Sophia Moras Thomas Franklinton
Nathan M. Lambert Enon Franklinton
Justin W. Lambert Enon Franklinton
Sarah Ladner Pine Franklinton
Richard Heath McNeese Enon Franklinton
Joseph Paul Whaley Pine Franklinton
Tyrell A. Magee Pine Franklinton
Brittany K. Sullivan Thomas Franklinton
Jerimiah Mathers Pine Franklinton
Dorcas Mathers Pine Franklinton
Whitney Hart Pine Franklinton
Tiffany Hart Pine Franklinton
Heather N. Freeman Angie Thomas
Lesley Williams Varnado Pine
Johnny Erin Tarver Franklinton Mt. Hermon
Bridgette W. Watson Wesley Ray Franklinton
Cheryl Harrell Pine Franklinton
Robbie Harrell Pine Franklinton
LaSean T. Williams Mt. Hermon Franklinton
Jermaine Lanell Magee Pine Mt. Hermon
Justin Cody Magee Pine Franklinton
Samantha L. Miller Wesley Ray Thomas
Bryan W. Hart Pine Franklinton
Brandon Kinnonson Angie Thomas
Benton Magee Franklinton Thomas
Matthew R. Williams Varnado Pine
Heather Michelle Yates Franklinton Enon
Stephen Maver Franklinton Enon
Lauren Witkowski Enon Franklinton
Jolanda Davis Pine Franklinton
Jovell Davis Pine Franklinton
Kathie Lynn Miller Wesley Ray Thomas
Brad Chatellier Varnado Pine
John Michael Seals Varnado Pine
Joshua Kelly Robertson Varnado Enon
Sandra M. Barber Enon Franklinton
David Clayton Taylor Pine Franklinton
Sonny Mitchell Morgan Pine Mt. Hermon
Rusti Nielson Pine Franklinton
John L. Beckett, Jr. Pine Franklinton
Henry Jacob “Jabe” Kennedy Varnado Franklinton
Joshua A. Hart Pine Franklinton
Donald J. Williams Varnado Wesley Ray
Dustin J. Williams Varnado Wesley Ray
Clint Wayne Johnson Varnado Wesley Ray
Andrew Burris Johnson Varnado Wesley Ray
Adam Stewart Magee Varnado Wesley Ray
Mary Rita Ducote Franklinton Mt. Hermon
D’Andra Procell Pine Franklinton
Charles Mathers Pine Franklinton
Ariana Mathers Pine Franklinton
Roll call vote was as follows:
District 1 - Harold Smith FOR
District 2 - Karl Bickham FOR
District 3 - Bruce Bickham FOR
District 4 - Richard N. Thomas FOR
District 5 - Hayward Boone FOR
District 6 - Susanne Jones FOR
District 7 - Holly James FOR
District 8 - B. H. Barker FOR
District 9 - Freddie Jefferson AGAINST
The vote being eight (8) FOR and one (1) AGAINST, the motion carried. Mr. Triola asked that two (2) board members serve on a committee to study the transfer policy. President Barker appointed Harold Smith and Freddie Jefferson to serve. Mr. Triola will select two (2) principals to serve.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel Adjustments.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the following Personnel Adjustments as presented by Anthony Triola, Acting Superintendent:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION:
Thomas Jr. High School: Faye S. Brock, Food Service Technician, Resignation effective August 1, 1996.
REQUEST FOR LEAVE:
Enon Elementary School: Lynda Comeaux, Regular Teacher, Leave Without Pay effective the entire 1996-97 school year.
TRANSFER:
Dinah Corkern, Special Education Teacher, Enon Elementary School, TO Regular Teacher, Enon Elementary School, effective the 1996-97 school year only (fill-in for Lynda Comeaux, who will be on leave without pay).
Ann Spears, Special Education Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School, TO Special Education Teacher, Enon Elementary School, effective the 1996-97 school year only (fill-in for Dinah Corkern, who is transferring to a regular education position for the 1996-97 school year only).
EMPLOY:
Franklinton Jr. High School: Ray St. Pierre, Regular Teacher, effective the 1996-97 school year (replacing Maggie Alvear, who resigned).
Enon Elementary School: Chanda Corkern, Regular Teacher, effective the 1996-97 school year only (fill-in for Bettye Talley, who will be on sabbatical leave).
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Lisa Lee, Regular Teacher, effective the 1996-97 school year only (fill-in for Willie Delores Harry, who will be on sabbatical leave).-
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Superintendent’s Report.
A. At the request of Anthony Triola, Acting Superintendent, it was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board accept the retirement resignation of Mary Louise Brumfield, Regular Teacher, Franklinton High School, effective July 31, 1996. Motion carried unanimously.
B. At the request of Anthony Triola, Acting Superintendent, it was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board authorize advertisement for a Cafeteria Manager at Franklinton High School. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Mr. Triola informed the Board that an alternative school waiver has been granted for the 1996-97 school year.
D. Attorney Wayne Kuhn discussed with the Board the matter of an assignment
of insurance proceeds of the Varnado fire to Jansen & Company, a public
appraiser the board hired shortly after the fire for a fee of 4% of the amount
recovered from the insurance. There is no written contract with Jansen &
Company, but there is an assignment in favor of Jansen & Company, which is in the possession of the insurer. To date,
Jansen & company has been paid $51,536.24 (4% of the amount
received from the insurer). Based upon future proceeds to be paid by
the insurer, there is the possibility that an additional $16,000.00 may be
claimed by Jansen & Company. Mr. Kuhn stated that the last check
issued was payable to both Jansen & Company and the School Board,
and the insurer advised that, since there is an assignment in place,
future checks will be issued in the same manner. The board should
decide the value of the services rendered by Jansen & Company and if it
wishes to reject payment of any future fees. If so, it is possible that the
board may request of the insurer that all future payments be made
directly to the School Board and that the board agree to execute a hold
harmless and indemnity agreement with the insurer in the event of a
claim or suit by Jansen & Company. Mr. Kuhn proposed that, if the
board is not satisfied with the performance by Jansen & Company, he
be authorized to request documentation from Jansen & Company
(breakdown of costs incurred - man hours, travel, etc.) And give notice
of the Board’s intentions.
Following further discussion, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded
by Harold Smith, that the Board authorize Attorney Wayne Kuhn to
request of the insurer that all future payments be made directly to the
School Board, and that the Board authorize Attorney Kuhn to execute
a hold harmless and indemnity agreement with the insurer in the event
of a claim or suit by Jansen & Company. Motion carried unanimously.
E. At the request of Mrs. Linda Crain, Principal, Franklinton Jr. High
School, it was moved by B. H. Barker, seconded by Holly James, that
the Board approve an expenditure of $2,044.00, to be taken from
Franklinton Jr. High School allocation, for repairs and maintenance
at Franklinton Jr. High School (low quote submitted by Kennedy’s
Decorating Center for installation of carpet). Motion carried unanimously.
F. Frank Green, supervisor in charge of transportation matters, informed the
Board that bus operator physicals will be performed by two physicians -
one in Franklinton and one in Bogalusa.
Agenda Item #12 - Other business from board members.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Holly James, that the Board hold a special board meeting on July 15, 1996, at 6:30 P.M., for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the position of Superintendent. Roll call vote was as follows:
District 1 - Harold Smith FOR
District 2 - Karl Bickham FOR
District 3 - Bruce Brown FOR
District 4 - Richard N. Thomas FOR
District 5 - Hayward Boone FOR
District 6 - Susanne Jones FOR
District 7 - Holly James FOR
District 8 - B. H. Barker FOR
District 9 - Freddie Jefferson FOR
Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Susanne Jones, that an agenda item for the July 15, 1996, special board meeting be to authorize advertisement for any vacant position that may arise when the Superintendent is named, and that the advertising period begin July 15, 1996, and continue for two (2) weeks. Motion carried unanimously.
In reference to a vacant food service technician position at Thomas Jr. High School, Bruce Brown offered a motion, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that Nellie Dillon, presently a part-time technician at Thomas Jr. High, be made full-time, and the Board advertise for a part-time position. Following discussion, the motion and second were withdrawn to allow time for further discussion.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by B. H. Barker, that the July 25, 1996, regular board meeting be moved to July 22, 1996. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - 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, PRESIDENT
ANTHONY J. TRIOLA, ACTING SECRETARY