The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: President Harold Smith, Karl Bickham, Juanita Barker, Holly James, Susanne Jones, Hayward Boone, Richard N. Thomas, Bruce Brown, and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: None.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order.
The meeting was called to order by President Smith. He welcomed guests and news media present.
Agenda Item #2 - Invocation.
The invocation was given by Bruce Brown.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the June 12, 1997, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Holly James, that the Board adopt the minutes of the June 12, 1997, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Bakery Products, Milk and Ice Cream for the School Lunch Program for the 1997/98 school year (Marsha Newman).
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:
Brown’s Velvet: Milk, whole, white, « pint - Firm price
Milk, 2% Low Fat, white, « pint - Firm price
Milk, « % Low Fat, chocolate, « pint - Firm price
Buttermilk, « gallon - Firm price
Yogurt, 5# unit - Firm price
Yogurt, fruit flavor, 5# unit - Firm price
Borden: Ice Cream Cup, 3 oz. - Escalator price
Ice Cream Sandwich - Escalator price
Cotton Bros. All Bakery Products (Delivery to all schools)
It was moved by Hayward Boone, 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 entering into contract with Parish Disposal (Dennie Fowler).
Following review of Parish Disposal’s proposal by Superintendent Fowler, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board’s present contract with Waste Management of St. Tammany not be renewed after the expiration of the current term of the contract (July 31, 1997), and give the thirty (30)-day written termination notice, as called for in the contract. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board enter into a one (1)-year contract with Parish Disposal, Franklinton, Louisiana, effective August 1, 1997, with thirty (30) days notice for cancellation. It was moved by Karl Bickham,seconded by Juanita Barker, that the motion be amended to provide for a three (3)-year contract (August 1, 1997 - July 31, 2000). Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfer requests for the 1997/98 school year (Anthony Triola).
Upon the recommendation of Anthony Triola, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, it was moved by Richard N. Thomas, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board approve the following student transfer requests for the 1997/98 school year, pending receipt of needed information:
STUDENT’S NAME HOME DISTRICT REQUESTED DISTRICT
Kandace Ard Pine Franklinton
Jean Balfantz Franklinton Mt. Hermon
Shane Barber Pine Franklinton
Cody Boyette* Franklinton Enon
Jimmy Boyette* Franklinton Enon
Sarah Boyette* Franklinton Enon
Asontage’ C. Burton Pine Franklinton
Heather Ann Ducote Franklinton Mt. Hermon
Jeremy Duncan Varnado Wesley Ray
Melanie Duncan Varnado Wesley Ray
Shaun Ryan Duncan* Thomas Pine
Alana Garrett Pine Franklinton
Lynnette Garrett Pine Franklinton
Mallory Jade Gilmore Franklinton Enon
Megan Denise Gilmore Franklinton Enon
Timothy L. Graves Wesley Ray Franklinton
Lauren P. Harrell Pine Franklinton
Bryan W. Hart Pine Franklinton
Christopher M. Jones Franklinton Enon
Hannah Jordan Thomas Pine
Sarah K. Ladner Pine Franklinton
Justin W. Lambert Enon Franklinton
Benton Jawayne Magee Thomas Franklinton
Jermaine Magee Thomas Franklinton
Justin C. Magee Pine Franklinton
Tyrell Magee Pine Franklinton
Valene Kathleen Magee Varnado Wesley Ray
Sophia Maras Thomas Franklinton
Zachary Maras Thomas Franklinton
Ariana Mathers Pine Franklinton
Charles Mathers Pine Franklinton
Dorcas Mathers Pine Franklinton
Jeremiah Mathers Pine Franklinton
Pamela Mauer Franklinton Enon
Stephen T. Mauer Franklinton Enon
Sonny Mitchell Morgan Pine Mt. Hermon
Justin Alan Payne Franklinton Enon
Ryan Keith Payne Franklinton Enon
D’Andra Procell Pine Franklinton
Joshua Kelly Robertson* Franklinton Enon
Britany S. Rogers Wesley Ray Thomas
Davin Sandifer* Franklinton Pine
Tonya Mae Seal Varnado Pine
Candace Singley Varnado Wesley Ray
Carlos Singley Varnado Wesley Ray
Brandon “Trey” Stafford Franklinton Mt. Hermon
Christopher Stafford Franklinton Mt. Hermon
Timothy M. Stafford Wesley Ray Franklinton
Brittany Kaye Sullivan Pine Franklinton
Johnny Erin Tarver Franklinton Mt. Hermon
Brent Dalton Thomas Angie Thomas
Marissa Walker Mt. Hermon Franklinton
Bridgette Watson Wesley Ray Franklinton
Tanner J. Westmoreland Enon Franklinton
Joseph Whaley Pine Franklinton
Byron M. Williams Wesley Ray Franklinton
Donald J. Williams Varnado Wesley Ray
Dustin J. Williams Varnado Wesley Ray
Heather Yates Franklinton Enon
*Pending receipt of needed information
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to approve an expenditure in excess of $2,000.00 for exterior painting of Franklinton Elementary School (Karen Spears).
Superintendent Fowler reviewed the quotations received by Karen Spears, Principal, as follows: Knight’s Painting - $4,200.00; Jeffery Cotton - $3,500.00; National Painting & Decorating (Randy Pittman) - $3,456.00. It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board approve an expenditure of $3,456.00 (low quote) for exterior painting of Franklinton Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Technology Assistants (Richard Kennedy).
Following discussion, it was moved by Holly James, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board create the position of Technology Assistant and approve the job description. FOR: Holly James, Karl Bickham, Harold Smith, Susanne Jones, and Hayward Boone. AGAINST: Juanita Barker, Bruce Brown, and Freddie Jefferson. ABSTENTION: Richard N. Thomas. Motion carried. The job goal of the Technology Assistant is to assist students in computer lab setting to achieve skill levels consistent with objectives of the classroom teacher.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to hold a Public Hearing on July 28, 1997, at 6:00 P.M. on the In-School Suspension Program (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board hold a Public Hearing on July 28, 1997, at 6:00 P.M. on the In-School Suspension Program. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board approve the following Personnel Adjustments, as recommended by Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION:
Franklinton High School: Captain James C. Day, Sr., JROTC Instructor, Resignation effective July 31, 1997.
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:
Franklinton Elementary School: Bobbie W. Burris, Food Service Technician, Retirement Resignation effective July 1, 1997.
Pine School: Margaret Shepherd, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective June 1, 1997.
CANCELLATION OF SABBATICAL LEAVE:
Pine School: Rita Wood, Regular Teacher, Cancel Sabbatical Leave granted for the Fall semester of the 1997/98 school year.
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY/RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:
Franklinton High School: William A. Hargrove, Regular Teacher, Leave Without Pay effective July 1, 1997, through October 13, 1997, and Retirement Resignation effective October 14, 1997.
TRANSFER:
Ginger Champagne, Regular Teacher, Varnado Elementary School, TO Title I Computer Lab Teacher, Varnado Elementary School, effective the beginning of the 1997/98 school year.
Pamela P. Ellis, Regular Teacher, Pine School, TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Primary School, effective the 1997/98 school year only (fill-in for Debra Lee, who will be on sabbatical leave).
Billy W. Gerald, Regular Teacher, Pine School, TO In-School Suspension Teacher, Pine School, effective the beginning of the 1997/98 school year.
Rebecca Kemp, Title I Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School, TO Technology Director/Grant Facilitator, effective the Fall semester only of the 1997/98 school year (fill-in for Martha Sumrall, who will be on sabbatical leave).
Cynthia F. Welch, Regular Teacher, Enon Elementary School, TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Primary School, effective the 1997/98 school year only (fill-in for Jeanie Matthews, who will be on sabbatical leave).
Terri W. Jones, Counselor, Franklinton Elementary School, TO Counselor, Franklinton High School, effective the beginning of the 1997/98 school year.
EMPLOY:
Enon Elementary School: Delcia Gallardo, Custodian, effective July 1, 1997.
Enon Elementary School: Karen L. Ballard, Regular Teacher, effective the 1997/98 school year only - CERTIFIED.
Franklinton Primary School: Keri M. Crowe, Regular Teacher, effective the 1997/98 school year only - CERTIFIED (fill-in for Carolyn Knight, who will be on sabbatical leave).
Franklinton Primary School: Pamela P. Kliesch, Regular Teacher, effective the 1997/98 school year only - CERTIFIED (fill-in for Aylene Crain, who will be on sabbatical leave).
Franklinton Elementary School: Tammy W. Gendusa, Title I Teacher, effective the Fall semester only of the 1997/98 school year - CERTIFIED (fill-in for Rebecca Kemp).
Franklinton Elementary School: Jessie Burton, Part-time Custodian, effective July 1, 1997.
Franklinton High School: Faith F. Bahm, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1997/98 school year - CERTIFIED.
Franklinton High School: Sgt. Maj. Lance Brown, JROTC Instructor, effective the beginning of the 1997/98 school year.
Franklinton High School: Capt. Lyle Schmitz, JROTC Instructor, effective the beginning of the 1997/98 school year.
Franklinton High School: Shawn T. Wascom, Regular Teacher, effective July 1,1997 - CERTIFIED (Note: Mr. Wascom will fill in for William A. Hargrove during his leave without pay and will continue in that position following Mr. Hargrove’s retirement on October 14, 1997).
Pine School: Ann Hingle, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1997/98 school year - CERTIFIED.
Pine School: Jennifer Lynn McElveen, Regular Teacher, effective the 1997/98 school year only - CERTIFIED (fill-in for Pamela Ellis, who is transferring to Franklinton Primary School for the 1997/98 school year only).
Varnado Elementary School: Barbara Curless, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1997/98 school year - CERTIFIED.
Varnado Elementary School: Matthew Owens, Custodian, effective July 1, 1997.
Varnado Elementary School: Laura Kemp, Bus Operator, effective the beginning of the 1997/98 school year (replacing Melodysee Peters).
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Superintendent’s Report.
A. It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the following item be added to the agenda: Consider a motion to authorize Laura Kemp, Bus Operator, to purchase a bus. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board authorize newly employed bus operator Laura Kemp to purchase a bus. Motion carried unanimously.
B. Superintendent Fowler discussed with the Board the possibility of Franklinton High School purchasing, with contingency funds, the mobile home located on the campus and owned by Jerry Cupp. It has been appraised for $8,500 plus $1,500 for attached porches and fencing, but the total price to the school board would be $8,000.00. It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Juanita Barker, that consideration of this item be added to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board authorize School Board Attorney Wayne Kuhn to negotiate the purchase of the mobile home and determine legalities involved with the purchase. Motion carried unanimously.
C. Superintendent Fowler announced that the Varnado High School ground breaking ceremony will be held Wednesday, July 9, 1997, at 9:00 A.M.
Agenda Item #13 - Other business from board members.
Susanne Jones requested that, in the future, whenever the Board is asked to approve expenditures in excess of $2,000.00 for schools, a breakdown of the quotations be provided for the Board’s review (ex., amount for materials, labor, etc.).
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of the Superintendent’s Evaluation (Harold Smith).
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board enter into Executive Session for the purpose of the Superintendent’s Evaluation. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Holly James, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
HAROLD R. SMITH, PRESIDENT
DENNIE FOWLER, SECRETARY