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.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the February 12, 1998, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Holly James, that the Board adopt the minutes of the February 12, 1998, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding official list of insurance companies allowed to solicit business and have premiums payroll deducted (First Financial Services).
Mark Kebodeaux of First Financial Services reviewed the list of companies being recommended for solicitation of business. It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Holly James, that the following companies be approved for solicitation of business and payroll deduction of premiums:
Medical Coverage: Life Insurance:
State Texas Life
Ochsner AUL
Group Life: Disability:
State Colonial
BMA
Dental/Vision:
Denta-Max 403(b):
Q-Dent Jefferson Pilot
Horace Mann
Cancer/Intensive Care:
AFLAC
Colonial
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of replacement equipment for Varnado High School Cafeteria (Marsha Newman).
Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, Food Service Supervisor, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of replacement equipment for Varnado High School Cafeteria. Motion carried unanimously. Bids will be accepted until March 18, 1998, at 4:00 P.M., and will be opened on March 19, 1998, at 10:00 A.M. This equipment will be purchased with school lunch funds.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to approve the 1998/99 Special Education Advisory Council (Pamela Williford).
Upon the recommendation of Dr. Pamela Williford, Special Education Supervisor,it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Richard N. Thomas, that the following individuals be approved to serve on the 1998/99 Special Education Advisory Council: Murdock Brumfield, Stephanie Smith, Brenda Williams, Guy Hunt, Donna Givens, Sue Jones, Juanita Barker and Angela McVea. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a new roof for the main building at Franklinton Elementary School (William R. Brignac).
William R. Brignac, Supervisor of Maintenance, reviewed the three (3) quotations submitted for reroofing the main building at Franklinton Elementary School, as follows: Champion Roofing and Pressure Washing - $25,000.00; Ibos Roofing Company, Inc. -$16,566.00; and Warren Construction Company - $17,500.00. Mr. Brignac recommended that the low quote submitted by Ibos Roofing Company be accepted.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board award the contract for reroofing the main building at Franklinton Elementary School to Ibos Roofing Company in the amount of $16,566.00, and authorize a loan from General Fund of up to $20,000.00 to Franklinton Elementary School to pay for the roofing work, with the loan to be repaid in two (2) years. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Presentation by Senator Phil Short (Dennie Fowler).
Senator Short updated the Board on issues regarding education which will be addressed during the special legislative session.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board approve the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments, as recommended by Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Nancy Stafford, Special Education Paraprofessional, Retirement Resignation effective June 4, 1998.
REQUEST FOR SABBATICAL LEAVE:
Enon Elementary School: Jacquelyn Freemen, Preschool Teacher, Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation effective February 25, 1998, through June 3, 1998 (Spring semester).
Mt. Hermon School: Cynthia Alford, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation effective March 6, 1998, through June 3, 1998 (Spring semester).
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Linda Corkern, Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Elementary School, TO Bus Operator, Franklinton Schools, effective March 2, 1998.
EMPLOY:
Franklinton Elementary School: Nazea Rogers, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective March 2, 1998, and for the remainder of the 1997/98 school year only (Call back).
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
SPECIAL EDUCATION: Extend the route of Juanita Tullos 20.4 miles one way to pick up two (2) Special Education students. Effective date: February 10, 1998.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Superintendent’s Report.
At the request of Superintendent Fowler, the Board agreed that quotations will be received from interested parish principals for the sale of several buildings and trailers on the Varnado High School campus that will no longer be needed. Quotations from within the system will be received until March 9, 1998, at 10:00 A.M. At the March 9, 1998, committee meeting, Superintendent Fowler will report on the quotations received. The Board will then receive bids from outside the school system for sale of the remaining buildings and/or trailers.
Agenda Item #12 - Other business from board members.
In response to a question by Hayward Boone, Superintendent Fowler stated that quotes for termite treatment at Angie Jr. High School have been received and will be considered at the next board meeting.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
HAROLD R. SMITH, PRESIDENT
DENNIE FOWLER, SECRETARY