Franklinton, Louisiana

January 28, 1999

6:30 P.M.

 

            The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following board members present: President Harold Smith, Karl Bickham, Juanita Barker, Holly James, Susanne Jones, Richard Thomas, and Freddie Jefferson.  Absent: Hayward Boone and Bruce Brown.

 

            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 Freddie Jefferson.

 

            Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance.

 

            Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the January 14, 1999, regular board meeting.

 

            It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt the minutes of the January 14, 1999, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Harold Smith, that the following item be added to the agenda: Consider a motion to authorize Marvin Thomas to purchase a 1986 GMC bus to replace the 1976 model he presently drives.  Motion carried unanimously.  It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board authorize Marvin Thomas to purchase a 1986 GMC bus to replace the 1976 model he presently drives.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the following item be added to the agenda: Consider a motion to authorize Ephfon Harvey to purchase a 1985 Chevrolet bus to replace the 1972 model he presently drives. Motion carried unanimously.  It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board authorize Ephfon Harvey to purchase a 1985 Chevrolet bus to replace the 1972 model he presently drives.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).

 

            It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments be approved, as recommended by Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent:

 

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

 

REQUEST FOR LEAVE:

 

Franklinton Primary School: Frances Wills, Lunchroom Manager, Sick Leave effective January 13, 1999, through April 15, 1999.

 

EMPLOY:

 

Franklinton Primary School: Beth M. Lacassagne, Special Education Teacher, effective January 29, 1999, and for the remainder of the 1998/99 school year only - TTA.

 

Franklinton Schools: Yvonne F. Varnado, Bus Operator, effective January 29, 1999 (replacing Roger Thames).

 

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

 

ANGIE JR. HIGH SCHOOL:  Extend the route of Ester Matthews 2.5 miles one way to pick up Angel Fornea, Justin and Hardy Thomas. Effective date: December 15, 1998.

 

FRANKLINTON SCHOOLS:  Extend the route of Linda Magee 1.5 miles one way to pick up Preston Bulloch.  Effective date: January 20, 1999.

 

MT. HERMON SCHOOL:  Extend the route of Naomi Tarver 1.0 mile one way to pick up Antonio, Steven, and Arnaldo Ortiz. Effective date: January 19, 1999.

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #6 - Superintendent’s Report.

 

            Superintendent Fowler informed the Board that the Minimum Foundation Program Budget Letter (Draft) has been received and shows a figure of $1,218.00 for teacher raises.  In August, 1998, the projected figure had been up to $1,284.00 for classroom teachers, some other certificated personnel and school nurses, but the exact amount of total funding would not be known until the adoption of the 1998/99 Budget Letter by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (expected in January, 1999).  At the August 6, 1998, school board meeting, the Board voted to implement a salary increase in the amount of $1,000.00 per year for all full-time, and $500.00 per year for part-time certificated personnel and school nurses, other than supervisors/administrators who are not school site-based, effective at the beginning of the 1998/99 payroll period, and delay implementation of a raise greater than $1,000.00 until the Budget Letter is adopted.  At the time the actual amount funded is known, the difference between the two can be paid in a lump sum, retroactive to the beginning of the 1998/99 payroll period, and, afterwards, payments can be made according to the adjusted current payroll schedule. Superintendent Fowler stated that the Budget Letter is scheduled for adoption by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education on January 29, 1999.

 

            Superintendent Fowler reported that a group of parish administrators attended a luncheon meeting with Governor Foster on January 27, 1999.

 

            Agenda Item #7 - Other business from board members.

 

            None.

 

            Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

 

            It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.