The Washington Parish School Board met in special 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.
Agenda Item #2 - Invocation.
The invocation was given by Bruce Brown.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA. R.S. 42:6.1A(7) concerning student disciplinary appeal (Harold Smith).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA. R.S. 42:6.1A(7) concerning student disciplinary appeal. Motion carried unanimously. School Board Attorney Wayne Kuhn stated that the parents of the student requested a closed hearing.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA. R.S. 42:6.1A(7) concerning student disciplinary appeal. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board affirm the decision of the hearing officer, Anthony Triola, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, in this case, which was to suspend the student for a period of nine (9) days. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA. R.S. 42:6.1A(7) concerning student disciplinary appeal (Harold Smith).
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA. R.S. 42:6.1A(7) concerning student disciplinary appeal. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Kuhn stated that the parents requested a closed hearing.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board affirm the decision of the hearing officer, Anthony Triola, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, in this case, which was to expel the student. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.