Franklinton, Louisiana

May 25, 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, 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 May 13, 1999, regular board meeting.

 

            It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 13, 1999, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #5 - Recognize Washington Parish Reading Association Young Authors State Winners (Mary Jones).

 

            Ms. Mary Jones, Supervisor of Instruction, introduced Mrs. Nelda Purvis, President, Washington Parish Reading Association, who presented awards to the following State winners in the Young Authors Contest:

 

            Mary Tate, Enon Elementary School - First Place, Non-Fiction

 

            Taneisha Davis, Pine School - Second Place, Poetry

 

            Macey Hyatt, Franklinton Primary School - Second Place, Non-Fiction

 

            La’Nelus Holmes, Wesley Ray Elementary School - Second Place, Poetry

 

            Nicholus Jones, Varnado Elementary School - First Place, Special Education Fiction

 

            Elizabeth Provenzano, Mt. Hermon School - Second Place, Poetry

 

            Bobby Magee, Franklinton Elementary School - Fourth Place, Special Education Poetry

 

            Eddins Sheridan, Varnado Elementary School - Third Place, Fiction

 

            Dawn Miley, Thomas Jr. High School, Third Place, Non-Fiction

 

            President Smith and Superintendent Fowler congratulated the students and expressed appreciation to the students’ teachers and the Washington Parish Reading Association.

 

            Agenda item #6 - Presentation by Sally Thigpen, Teacher, Franklinton Primary School, regarding site location of future alternative program (Dennie Fowler).

 

            Mrs. Sally Thigpen, along with several parents, asked the Board to find a location other than the Vocational Center for the future alternative school program, due to the safety factor of the young students.  It was pointed out to Mrs. Thigpen and the parents that the Board has not made a decision as to the location site of the program.  Following discussion, it was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that this matter be taken under advisement and fully studied prior to a decision being made.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to approve Special Education IDEA FY 98-99 Budget Revision (Pamela Williford).

 

            Following a brief review by Dr. Pamela Williford, Supervisor of Special Education, it was moved by Holly James, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board approve Special Education IDEA FY 98-99 Budget Revision.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt Personnel Evaluation Program Revisions (Richard Kennedy).

 

            Assistant Superintendent Richard Kennedy briefly reviewed the Personnel Evaluation Program Revisions, which included a revised job description for Supervisor of Child Welfare and Transportation (additional performance responsibility of District Assistant Team leader and coordinator for the Louisiana District School Accountability Program), and job descriptions for Homebound Program Instructor and Teacher Leader/Resource Helping Teacher.

 

            It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board adopt Personnel Evaluation Program Revisions, as recommended.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to authorize the receipt of quotations for replacing floor covering at Thomas Jr. High School cafeteria (Dennie Fowler).

 

            It was moved by Richard Thomas, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board authorize the receipt of quotations for replacing floor covering at Thomas Jr. High School cafeteria.  Motion carried unanimously.  Written quotations will be accepted until 4:00 P.M., on June 8, 1999.

 

            Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to appoint an Official Journal for the period beginning July 1, 1999, and ending June 30, 2000 (Dennie Fowler).

 

            Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Dennie Fowler, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board appoint The Era-Leader as Official Journal for the period beginning July 1, 1999, and ending June 30, 2000.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of employment for Beverly Young, Principal, Franklinton High School (Dennie Fowler).

 

            Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Fowler, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Holly James, that the Board renew the contract of employment for Beverly Young, Principal, Franklinton High School, for the period beginning July 1, 1999, and ending June 30, 2001.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of employment for Emma Ross, Principal, Varnado High School (Dennie Fowler).

 

            Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Fowler, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board renew the contract of employment for Emma Ross, Principal, Varnado High School, for the period beginning July 1, 1999, and ending June 30, 2001.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of employment for Linda Crain, Principal, Franklinton Jr. High School (Dennie Fowler).

 

            Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Fowler, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Holly James, that the Board renew the contract of employment for Linda Crain, Principal, Franklinton Jr. High School, for the period beginning July 15, 1999, and ending July 14, 2001.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA. R.S. 42:6.1A(1) concerning a discussion of an employee (Harold Smith).

 

            It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA. R.S. 42:6.1A(1) concerning a discussion of an employee. Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.

 

            It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board return to regular session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to employ substitutes for the 1999/2000 school year (Richard Kennedy).

 

            It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Holly James, that the Board employ the following substitutes for the 1999/2000 school year:

 

1999-2000 APPROVED SUBSTITUTE LIST

 

Greaselda Abram                       Krissy Branch                Nina Dillon

Charles Ackerman                     Richard Breedlove          Vernonia Dillon

Donna Adams                            Kimberly Brewer            Tonya Donaldson

Kayle Adams                             Shannon Bria                 Margaret Doyle

Jennifer Ahlman                         Adrine Brooks                Robin Drago

Barbara Alford                            Elizabeth Brown             Joan Duncan

Annie Allen                                Jerolyn Brown                Jeannell Dupre

Vickie Anders                            Janice Brumfield            Crystal Dykes

Marilyn Anthony                         Krystal Brumfield           Adrinelle Dyson

Paula Anthony                           Lashantay Brumfield       Beverly Dyson

Randy Anthony                          Denman Brumfield, II      Dorothy Dyson

Jonna Ard                                  Earl Buckley                  Tenisha Dyson

Linda Ard                                  Donald Burch                 Gloria Easley

Heidi Aucoin                              Donnie Burch                 Robin Edwards

Kawanda August                        Janice Burch                 Burneva Ellzey

Terrence August                        Rebecca Burdeaux         Kimberly Erwin

James Ballard                            Lashun Burkhalter          Tessa Flynt

Ruby Ballard                              Sylvia Burkhalter            Lillie Ford

Vanessa Banks                         Daisy Burns                  Zella Foster

Beth Bankston                           Dana Burton                  Wendy Fowler

Donna Bankston                        Sheila Burton                 Mae Freeman

Rita Bankston                            Trina Burton                   Sarah Fussell

Cheryl Barber                            Victoria Burton               Easaw Garrett

Darleen Barber                           Brigette Bush                Odell Garrett

Inez Barber                                Joyce Butler                  Donna Gauch

Stacy Barber                             Debra Byrd                    Charlotte Ginn

Trudy Barber                              Cynthia Carter               Troy Ginn

Michael Barker                          Stephanni Cassidy         Sandra Givens

John Barnes, Sr.                        Dorothy Catchings         Linda Glapion

Shirley Bascle                           Maria Caughlin               Shanda Glover

Verta Bateman                          Antronette Causey         Edna Goings

John Bell, III                               Verdie Caves                 Alice Gordon

Sylvia Bennett                           Mary Childs                   Wendy Graham

Debra Berry                               Annie Clark                   Marchell Green

Alma Bickham                           Jean Collins                   Mary Handy

Belinda Bickham                        Antonio Conerly             James Harris

Diana Bickham                          Brenda Conerly              Latonya Harris

Doris Bickham                           Gwendolyn Cook            Rosie Harry

Mitzi Bickham                           Akeitha Coon                 Bronis Hart

Shayla Bickham                        Nancy Copp                  Jerie Hart

Shawntele Bickham                   Sharon Corkern              Louise Hart

Terrance Bickham                      Brenda Crain                 Elizabeth Harvey

Tina Bickham                            Louise Crain                  Quovatas Hawkins

Dwight Blackburn                       Melissa Crain                Penny Hobgood

Lillian Blackburn                        Maridell Creel                Lynda Holmes

Darlene Blackwell                      Veona Crain                  Debra Hughes

Kimberly Bond                           Katherine Davis              Martha Hunt

Jeffery Boone                             Anna Dillon                    Shane Hunt

Linda Bourg                               Annette Dillon                Wanda Hurt

Tammy Bourland                        Celestine Dillon              Karen Ingram

Rachel Ingram                           Irma Martin                    Justin Posey

Belinda Jackson                        Twana Massengale        Becky Procell

Luella Jackson                           Melissa Mauer               Lakesha Reaves

Julius Jackson, II                       Barbara May                  William Resor, Jr.

David James                              Kaye McCain                 Charles Rester

Oinda James                             Nelda Darlene McCain    Edith Roberts

Romenia James                         Rex McCain                  Fannie Roberts

Velma James                            Angela McDow              Tamara Roberts

Margaret Jeanfreau                     Claire McGuire              Tamika Roberts

Athrin Jefferson                          Lenora McIntyre             Antronette Robertson

Ester Jefferson                           Jason McKenzie            Francine Robinson

Marshall Jefferson                      Jeremy McKenzie          Reginald Robinson

Amy Jenkins                             Leigh McKenzie             Janice Rochester

Chad Jenkins                             Steven McKenzie           Doris Rogers

Debra H. Jenkins                       Jackie McMurray           Marilyn Russell

Deondra Jenkins                        Shone McNeese            Patricia Rutherford

Eugene Jenkins                         Steven Miller                  Courtney Schilling

Kristy Jenkins                            Teresa Minarik               Wendy Schloegel

Monica Jenkins                          Arnetta Mingo                LaShanta Scott

Oree Jenkins                             Charles Mingo               Sonja Scott

Tamela Jenkins                          Samantha Mitchell         Derrick Seal

Christine Johnson                      Joseph Mizell, II             Frances Seal

Janez Johnston                          Melissa Moak                Tara Seal

Joy Jones                                  Helen Moore                  Cheryl Seals

Ramona Jones                           Laurie Moore                 Judy Seals

Timothy Jones                           Maevella Moore              Linda Sellers

Christian Kemp                          Tresslar Moore               Beryl Jo Sharp

Dolph Kemp                              Cynthia Moran               Brenda Sheridan

Kelly Kemp                               Tiquana Morris               Dorethea Sheridan

Vince Kemp                              Geraldine Moses            Callie Smith

Susan Kensla                            Janice Moses                Denise Smith

Sonja Kerbow                            Keatha Moses               Stacy Smith

Christine King                            Belinda Muellar              Takeya Smith

Amanda Knight                          Delores Myers               Kristen Spears

Kathy Knight                             Mary Myers                   Nancy Stafford

Laurel Knight                             Rusti Neilson                 Reginald Stallings

Shannon Knight                         Aline Nelson                  Catherine Stewart

Shelton Knight, Jr.                     Llewellyn Nichols           Margaret Stewart

Veronica Knight                         Suzette Nielson             Alma Stogner

Eva LaFont                                Beverly Nolan                Frankie Stogner

Melba Landry                             Anthony Odom              Lora Stogner

Gwen Lassley                            Jeanette Pace               Robert Stollenwerck

George Lawson                          Brenda Partman            Tyra Stubbs

Martha Lawson                          Hayward Partman          Marlene Sullivan

Joann Lee                                 Luberta Partman            Drusilla Sumrall

Carver Lester                             Silas Partman, Jr.          Jessica Sumrall

Cherylon Lewis                          Debra Passman             Johnnie Sykes

Cynthia Lewis                            Wanda Patton               Jewel Tageant

Robert Lewis                             Carol Payne                  Cynthia Tate

Cheri Libert                                Arcola Peay                  Wardell Tate

Melissa Luper                            Teresa Penny                Warren Tate

Arlene Magee                            Teri Perkins                   Barbara A. Taylor

Balinda Magee                           Kathy Peters                 Barbara K. Taylor

Betty Magee                              Mattie Peters                 Cindy Taylor

Beverly Magee                           Melodysee Peters          Chara Thiebaud

Curlinda Magee                          Shirley Peters                James Thigpen

Gladys Magee                           Jerome Peters, Sr.         Barbara Thomas

Gloria Magee                             William Pickering           Bruce Thomas

Kathy Magee                             Carolyn Pierre                Carla Thomas

Kinshasha Magee                      Lenora Pierce                Cynthia Thomas

Lakeitha Magee                         Doris Pigott                   Lisa Thomas

Melissa Magee                          Mary Pilcher                  Ramona Thomas

Sheila Magee                            Judy Pittman                 Sandra Thomas

Charlotte Marcel                        Matthew Polk                Suzy Thomas

Jessie Marks                             Cynthia Polkey              Tracy Thomas

Cathy Martin                              Mary Ponton                  Shelly Tingle

Gracelyn Martin                         Timothy Porter               Ruthie Torrence

Margaret Townsend                    Vickie Warren                Marilyn Williams

Dawn Varnado                           Rex Wascom                Ora Williams

Gene Varnado                           Linda Watson                Roxanne Williams

Geraldine Varnado                     Janice Weary                Sarah Williams

Kandi Varnado                           Freda Welch                  Theresa Williams

Wendell Vince                           Stefanie Whallen            Anila Wilson

Janice Vogt                               Jeanna Wheat               Demetrius Wilson

Tammy Voth                              Vicki Wheat                  Jackie Wilson

Alice Walker                              Margaret Wheeler          Linda Wilson

Barbara Walker                          Frances Wiggins            Vertis Wilson

Dennye Walker                          Christina Williams          Ali Wood

Mary Walls                                Ethel Williams               Rathen Woolfolk

Quelana Walls                           Ethel M. Williams          Sybil Young

Wherry Walls                            Kaye Williams               Cleo Youngblood

Tamu Walters                            Lawana Williams            Ramona M. Thomas

Carolyn Warren                          Lisa Williams

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #17 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).

 

            It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Holly James, that the following Personnel and Transportation Adjustments be approved, as recommended by Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent:

 

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

 

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:

 

Franklinton Jr. High School: Debra McElveen, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective June 3, 1999.

 

Pine School: Dwight Schilling, Bus Operator, Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 1999.

 

Thomas Jr. High School: Carl W. Merritt, Jr., Principal, Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 1999.

 

Central Office:    Martha Sumrall, Technology Director/Grant Facilitator, Retirement Resignation effective June 2, 1999.

 

RESIGNATION:

 

Franklinton Elementary School:   Dannette Sinclair, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 3, 1999.

 

Franklinton Elementary School:   Kasi Redfearn, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 3, 1999.

 

REQUEST FOR SABBATICAL LEAVE:

 

Enon/Franklinton Schools: Gilbert O. Bond, Speech Therapist Assistant, Sabbatical Leave for Professional Improvement effective the Fall semester of the 1999/2000 school year.

 

Mt. Hermon School: Michael Anderson, Special Education Teacher, Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation effective the entire 1999/2000 school year.

 

Pine School: Peggy Kemp, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation effective the entire 1999/2000 school year.

 

Thomas Jr. High School: John L. Carter, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Leave for Rest and Recuperation effective the entire 1999/2000 school year.

 

TRANSFER:

 

Tiffany Hughes, Regular Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School, TO Regular Teacher, Thomas Jr. High School, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year.

 

Jackie Jenkins, Regular Teacher, Thomas Jr. High School, TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year.

 

Jennifer L. McElveen,     Regular Teacher, Pine School, TO Regular Teacher, Thomas Jr. High School, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year (replacing Angela Thomas).

 

Sherry Seal, Regular Teacher, Varnado Elementary School, TO Regular Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School, effective the 1999/2000 school year only (fill-in for Patsy Breland, who will be on sabbatical leave).

 

Angela Thomas, Regular Teacher, Thomas Jr. High School, TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year.

 

Rebekka Wascom, Special Education Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School, TO Special Education Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Franklinton Primary School, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year.

 

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

 

Marsha Miley, Bus Operator, Angie School, TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year.

 

EMPLOY:

 

Franklinton Elementary School:   Kristy C. Bennett, Class-Size Reduction Teacher, effective the 1999/2000 school year only (CERTIFIED).

 

Franklinton Primary School: Chanda Corkern, Class-Size Reduction Teacher, effective the 1999/2000 school year only (CERTIFIED).

 

Franklinton High School: Ramona M. Thomas, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year (CERTIFIED).

 

Mt. Hermon School: Stacey Breaud, Class-Size Reduction Teacher, effective the 1999/2000 school year only (CERTIFIED).

 

Pine School: Tate H. Kennedy, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year (CERTIFIED).

 

Pine School: Rebecca B. Lee, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year (CERTIFIED).

 

Pine School: Lasonda Luper, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year - CERTIFIED (replacing Jennifer McElveen).

 

Thomas Jr. High School: Juanette Thomas, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year - CERTIFIED (replacing Jackie Jenkins).

 

Wesley Ray Elementary School: Joan P. Kennedy, Faculty Coordinator, effective the 1999/2000 school year only (fill-in for Annie Moses, who will be on Sabbatical Leave).

 

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

 

None.

 

Motion carried unanimously.  Mr. Kennedy announced that applications for the position of Principal, Thomas Jr. High School, will be received for the next two weeks, with interviews being conducted at the June 10, 1999, board meeting.

 

            Agenda Item #18 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a request by Keith Sumrall, Bus Operator, for Extended Sick Leave (Richard Kennedy).

 

            It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board deny the request by Keith Sumrall, Bus Operator, for Extended Sick Leave, due to lack of medical documentation.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #19 - Superintendent’s Report.

 

            Superintendent Fowler stated that, at the last board meeting, the Board voted to purchase roofing materials for Mt. Hermon School from Campbell Roofing, who submitted the lowest quotation.  Later, he received a call from a person at Campbell’s informing him that they had misread the specifications and quoted on a 3-tab shingle; therefore, they would have to submit an additional quote in order not to lose money.  His original quote was $16,646.50; he second quote was $18,271.50.  Mr. Fowler stated that there was another quote received that was lower than Campbell’s second quote, and that was from Wheats in the amount of $17,248.50.  He recommended that the Board accept the next lowest quote submitted by Wheats in the amount of $17,248.50.

 

            Superintendent Fowler requested that the following item be added to the agenda: Discuss and take appropriate action regarding acceptance of quotation for purchase of roofing materials for Mt. Hermon School.  Motion carried unanimously.  It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Hayward Boone, that this item be added to the agenda.  It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board accept the quotation submitted by Wheats in the amount of $17,248.50 for the purchase of roofing materials for Mt. Hermon School.  Motion carried unanimously. 

 

            Superintendent Fowler gave brief Mt. Hermon School and Varnado High School construction updates.

 

            Superintendent Fowler asked T. J. Butler, Jr., to report on the findings of the student uniform committee.  Mr. Butler first reported on surveys of parents of students at Wesley Ray Elementary School and Franklinton Jr. High School, as follows:

 

                                                IN FAVOR OF               OPPOSED TO  

            SCHOOL                       UNIFORMS                   UNIFORMS                   ENROLLMENT

 

            Wesley Ray                  165                               30                                 265

            Franklinton Jr.               162                               16                                 458

 

            Several students then modeled possible uniform choices.  Following discussion, it was determined that a uniform policy should be developed prior to authorizing the two schools to proceed with plans for student uniforms next school year.  A proposed policy will be discussed at the June committee meeting.

 

            Agenda Item #20 - Other business from board members.

 

            Several board members expressed opposition to placing alternative students in contact with young students.

 

            Agenda Item #21 - 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 Bruce Brown, seconded by Holly James, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA. R.S. 42:6.1A(7) concerning student disciplinary appeal. Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #22 - Consider a motion to return to regular session. 

 

            It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Holly James, that the Board return to regular session.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

            It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Holly James, that the Board affirm the decision by the Superintendent’s designee, Anthony Triola, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, to expel the student for the remainder of the 1998/99 school session. Motion carried unanimously.

 

            Agenda Item #23 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

 

            It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Holly James, that the Board adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

HAROLD R. SMITH, PRESIDENT

 

DENNIE FOWLER, SECRETARY