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, Hayward Boone, Richard 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 February 25, 1999, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adopt the minutes of the February 25, 1999, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotations received for a new roof for the School Board Office annex building (William Brignac).
William Brignac, Supervisor of Maintenance, reviewed the quotations received for a new roof for the School Board Office annex building, which were as follows: King’s Quality Roofing - $2,680.00, Tate’s Construction - $3,400.00, and Robert Smith Roofing -$3,800.00. Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board award the contract for a new roof for the School Board Office annex building to King’s Quality Roofing in the amount of $2,680.00, and negotiate with King the removal of the chimney stacks. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotations received for a covered walkway at Angie Jr. High School (Richard Kennedy).
In the absence of Richard Kennedy, Superintendent Fowler reviewed the quotations Principal Geary McKenzie had obtained for a covered walkway at Angie Jr. High School. They were as follows: Itolyaso Builders - $4,900.00, Patten Buildings - $5,000.00, and C & H Siding Co. - $4,245.00. Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Fowler, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Holly James, that the contract for a covered walkway at Angie Jr. High School be awarded to Patten Buildings in the amount of $5,000.00, because of the roof style (flat, which was preferred), and gauge of metal (26). FOR: Karl Bickham, Juanita Barker, Holly James, Susanne Jones, Harold Smith, Richard Thomas, Bruce Brown and Freddie Jefferson. AGAINST: Hayward Boone. Motion carried. It was agreed that, in the future, all quotations will be obtained through the central office. Quotation forms, outlining detailed specifications, will be used.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding CAPS, Computer Assisted Policy Service (Dennie Fowler).
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Fowler, it was moved by Holly James, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board purchase Computer Assisted Policy Service (CAPS), a service offered by Forethought Consulting, Inc. Motion carried unanimously. CAPS converts a school system’s policy manual to a computer format for quick and easy searching of policy information. It also includes pertinent statutes, State Department of Education bulletins, and/or Board minutes. Cost estimate is as follows:
1. One time cost to convert policy manual to computer $6,000 - $8.000
format (includes license agreement for one copy) and
to link actual references to policy reference cites (cites
can include statutes, minutes, bulletins, court cases, etc.)
2. Cost to include Title 17 and other related statutes $700
3. Cost to include Board of Elementary and Secondary Education Bulletins $300
4. Cost to convert past School Board minutes to computer $200 - $350 per year
format (price depends on format of minutes to be converted)
5. Additional copies - one per user 1 - 5 $250.00 each
6. Annual cost to update CAPS policy manual on computer $600 - $1,500
(Updating can be done on monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual basis; prices
will vary depending on frequency and inclusion of minutes.)
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding request for approval of assignment and conveyance of oil, gas and mineral lease, under State Agency Lease Number 12395, from Duer Wagner & Co., et al, to Samson Resources Company (Beth Fussell).
Following a brief review by School Board Attorney Wayne Kuhn of the request, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the following Resolution be adopted, wherein approval is granted for assignment and conveyance of oil, gas and mineral lease from Duer Wagner & Co., et al, to Samson Resources Company: SEE ATTACHED. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to authorize Bus Operator Douglas P. Talley to purchase a 1988 65-passenger GMC bus to be used as a second bus (Anthony Triola).
Upon the recommendation of Anthony Triola, Transportation Supervisor, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board authorize Bus Operator Douglas P. Talley to purchase a 1988 65-passenger GMC bus to be used as a second bus. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - 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, and presented by Superintendent Fowler in the absence of Mr. Kennedy:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
REQUEST FOR SABBATICAL LEAVE:
Franklinton Jr. High School: Evelyn E. Upton, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation effective the entire 1999-2000 school year.
Franklinton High School: Shanda S. Addison, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation effective the Fall semester only of the 1999-2000 school year.
Franklinton High School: Kimberly P. Magee, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation effective the Fall semester only of the 1999-2000 school year.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton Schools: Extend the route of Angel Brock 1.4 miles one way to pick up Danielle and Dustin Nielson. Effective date: March 1, 1999.
Enon School: Extend the route of Gilda McCain .5 mile one way to pick up Unique Villa. Effective date: March 2, 1999.
Mt. Hermon School: Deduct 1.0 mile one way from the route of Naomi Tarver due to students moving off route. Effective date: March 5, 1999.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Superintendent’s Report.
Superintendent Fowler reported that an excellent Career Day was held March 5, 1999, at Varnado High School.
Superintendent Fowler gave progress reports on Mt. Hermon School and Varnado High School construction projects.
Agenda Item #12 - Other business from board members.
Topics of concern/discussion from board members included next week’s testing schedule for Washington Parish students, next year’s school calendar, Council on Aging Walk-A-Thon, and travel guidelines for principals. Freddie Jefferson suggested that a category be placed in the General Fund budget for principals’ travel, with a set amount allowed, rather than having travel taken out of operations budgets. Superintendent Fowler will look into this possibility.
Freddie Jefferson, the Board’s representative on the Washington Parish Tax Commission, reported that the commission met recently and awarded a five-year contract to the Sheriff of Washington Parish, effective July 1, 1999.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Holly James, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
HAROLD R. SMITH, PRESIDENT
DENNIE FOWLER, SECRETARY
RESOLUTION OF THE WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
At a meeting of the Washington Parish School Board, duly held in Franklinton, Louisiana, on the 11th day of March, 1999, pursuant to proper notice given, the following resolution was offered and adopted:
RESOLVED, that the Washington Parish School Board does, hereby approve an Assignment and Conveyance of Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease from Duer Wagner & Co., et al, as follows:
Working Interest to: Percentage
Samson Resources Company All of Duer Wagner & Co.
Interest
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that under State Agency Lease Number 12395, page 5, Paragraph 8, this resolution is intended as an approval of the Assignment and Conveyance by the Washington Parish School Board. The approval of this transfer does not in any way alter, effect, amend or enlarge any other provisions of the said State Agency Lease Number 12395.
I, Dennie Fowler, Superintendent of the Washington Parish School Board, hereby 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.
Franklinton, Louisiana, this 11th day of March, 1999.
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DENNIE FOWLER, SUPERINTENDENT