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.
President Smith stated that Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to approve Special Education IDEA and Preschool Flow-Through Budgets for the 1999/2000 fiscal year (Pamela Williford) would be considered at this time. It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve Special Education IDEA and Preschool Flow-Through Budgets for the 1999/2000 fiscal year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the May 25, 1999, regular board meeting.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Holly James, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 25, 1999, regular board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the positions of Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance/Visiting Teacher, and Principal, Thomas Jr. High School (Harold Smith).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board enter into Executive Session for the purpose of interviewing applicants for the positions of Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance/Visiting Teacher, and Principal, Thomas Jr. High School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to return to regular session (Harold Smith).
It was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board return to regular session. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to employ a Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance/Visiting Teacher (Harold Smith).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board employ Ms. Eathel Seal as Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance/Visiting Teacher. FOR: Bruce Brown, Richard N. Thomas, Hayward Boone, Freddie Jefferson, and Susanne Jones. AGAINST: Harold Smith, Karl Bickham, Holly James and Juanita Barker. Motion carried.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to employ a Principal for Thomas Jr. High School (Harold Smith).
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board employ Steven L. Knight as Principal, Thomas Jr. High School. Motion carried unanimously.
At the request of Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, it was moved by Holly James, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the following item be added to the agenda: Consider a motion authorizing withdrawal privileges for Steven L. Knight on all Thomas Jr. High School bank accounts effective July 1, 1999, and terminate withdrawal privileges for Carl Merritt on all Thomas Jr. High School bank accounts effective July 1, 1999. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Steven L. Knight on all Thomas Jr. High School bank accounts effective July 1, 1999, and terminate withdrawal privileges for Carl Merritt on all Thomas Jr. High School bank accounts effective July 1, 1999. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to reject all bids received and authorize re-advertisement for the purchase of Milk and Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 1999/2000 school year (Marsha Newman).
Marsha Newman, Supervisor of School Food Service, reported that two (2) vendors had incomplete bid packets and one (1) exceeded budgetary expectations. She requested that the Board reject all bids received and authorize re-advertisement for the purchase of Milk and Milk Products. It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board reject all bids received and authorize re-advertisement for bids for the purchase of Milk and Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 1999/2000 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 1999/2000 school year (Marsha Newman).
Mrs. Marsha Newman, Supervisor of School Food Service, presented bread bid tabulations to the Board, as follows:
WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL LUNCH
1999-2000 BREAD - TABULATION SHEET
COTTON’S
1. 24 oz. Loaf, Sliced White Bread 1.15
2. 16 oz. Twin Pak French Bread 1.27
3. Hot Dog Buns, 6" bulk pk/dozen 1.17
4. Hamburger Buns, 4", bulk pk/dozen 1.15
5. Split Steak Bun, bulk pack, per/dozen 2.50
Agreement to deliver to all schools YES
Mrs. Newman recommended that the Board accept the bid submitted by Cotton’s. It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board accept Marsha Newman’s recommendation and award the contract for the purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 1999/2000 school year to Cotton’s Holsum Baking Company. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotations received for replacing floor covering at Thomas Jr. High School cafeteria (Marsha Newman).
Marsha Newman, Supervisor of School Food Service, reviewed the quotations received for replacing floor covering at Thomas Jr. High School cafeteria, which were as follows: Carpet Wholesalers - $3,032.00; Kennedy’s Decorating Center, Inc. - $3,189.00; and Decorating Showroom - $3,422.25. It was moved by Richard Thomas, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board accept the low quotation in the amount of $3,032.00 submitted by Carpet Wholesalers for replacing floor covering at Thomas Jr. High School cafeteria, as recommended by Marsha Newman, Supervisor of School Food Service. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of School Supplies for the 1999/2000 school year (Adren Raybourn).
Following review and recommendation by Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, it was moved by Holly James, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board award contracts for the purchase of School Supplies for the 1999/2000 school year as follows: Tri-Star Marketing, Inc., Lafayette, LA - $21,042.48; Prairie Carbon & Ribbon, Larrabee, Iowa -$3,668.95; Beckley-Cardy School Specialty, Mansfield, Ohio - $981.25, for a total of $25,692.68. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement on August 25, 1999, that a Public Hearing on the Washington Parish School Board Budgets will be held September 9, 1999, at 6:00 P.M. (Adren Raybourn).
At the request of Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board authorize advertisement on August 25, 1999, that a Public Hearing on the Washington Parish School Board Budgets will be held September 9, 1999, at 6:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion authorizing withdrawal privileges for Ed Deas on all Pine School bank accounts effective June 3, 1999, and terminate withdrawal privileges for Ronald Knight on all Pine School bank accounts effective June 3, 1999 (Adren Raybourn).
At the request of Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Ed Deas on all Pine School bank accounts effective June 3, 1999, and terminate withdrawal privileges for Ronald Knight on all Pine School bank accounts effective June 3, 1999. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion authorizing withdrawal privileges for Linda Crain on all Franklinton Jr. High School bank accounts effective June 15, 1999, and terminate withdrawal privileges for Mary Henderson on all Franklinton Jr. High School bank accounts effective June 15, 1999 (Adren Raybourn).
At the request of Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, it was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Linda Crain on all Franklinton Jr. High School bank accounts effective June 15, 1999, and terminate withdrawal privileges for Mary Henderson on all Franklinton Jr. High School bank accounts effective June 15, 1999. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to approve a budget revision for Fund 09 - Angie School District Fund (Adren Raybourn).
Upon the recommendation of Adren Raybourn, Director of Finance, it was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board approve a budget revision for Fund 09 - Angie School District Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Considered earlier in the meeting.
Agenda Item #18 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotations received from area physicians for bus operator physicals (Anthony Triola).
Anthony Triola, Supervisor, reviewed the quotations received from area physicians for bus operator physicals, as follows: Dr. Jerry Thomas - $34.00 per driver; Dr. Roger Casama - $40.00 per driver; Bogalusa Family Practice - $60.00 per driver. Upon the recommendation of Anthony Triola, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board accept the quotation of $34.00 per driver from Dr. Jerry Thomas for bus operator physicals. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #19 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 1999/2000 school year (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board adopt Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 1999/2000 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #20 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding changing employment status of high school counselors from 10-months employment to 11-months employment (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Juanita Barker, that the Board change the employment status of high school counselors from 10-months employment to 11-months employment effective immediately. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #21 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of employment for Phyllis Thomas, Principal, Enon Elementary School (Dennie Fowler).
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Fowler, it was moved by Juanita Barker, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board renew the contract of employment for Phyllis Thomas, Principal, Enon Elementary School, for the period beginning July 29, 1999, and ending July 28, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #22 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of employment for Marsha Newman, Supervisor of School Food Service (Dennie Fowler).
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Fowler, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board renew the contract of employment for Marsha Newman, Supervisor of School Food Service, for the period beginning August 15, 1999, and ending August 14, 2001. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #23 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student uniform policy (Dennie Fowler).
Following discussion, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve uniforms for the next school year in Wesley Ray Elementary School and Franklinton Jr. High School, and that the Board adopt a policy governing uniforms at the June 24, 1999, board meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #24 - 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
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION:
Parishwide: Jackie L. Varnado, Maintenance Worker/Asbestos Abatement Coordinator, Retirement Resignation effective July 31, 1999.
RESIGNATION:
Franklinton Elementary School: Belinda Daley, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 3, 1999.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Jeanie Bryant, Title I Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School, TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year (replacing Belinda Daley).
David Ladner, Maintenance/Carpenter, Parishwide, TO Maintenance/Plumber, Parishwide, effective August 1, 1999.
TRANSFER:
Jimmie Lou McKenzie, Bus Operator, Varnado Schools, TO Bus Operator, Pine School, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year (Dwight Schilling’s route).
EMPLOY:
Angie Jr. High School: Jerry Hutcheison, Special Education Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year (CERTIFIED).
Angie Jr. High School: Wendell Vince, Bus Operator, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year (replacing Marsha Miley).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Myra Darlene Jordan, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year (CERTIFIED).
Franklinton High School: Michelle E. Reynolds, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year (CERTIFIED).
Franklinton High School: Roger Dale Reynolds, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1999/2000 school year (CERTIFIED).
Pine School: Sally Edwards, Regular Teacher, effective the 1999/2000 school year only - CERTIFIED (fill-in for Peggy Kemp, who will be on sabbatical leave).
Thomas Jr. High School: Kimberly Jones, Class-Size Reduction Teacher, effective the 1999/2000 school year only (CERTIFIED).
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Mt. Hermon School: Extend the route of Bob Smith .5 mile one way to pick up Hanna, Tommy, and Tracie Smith, and Marisa Crain. Effective date: May 11, 1999.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Extend the route of Mary K. Knight .8 mile one way to pick up a Special Education student. Effective date: April 8, 1999.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Kennedy stated that advertisement for Principal, Franklinton Primary School, will begin June 11, 1999, and end June 23, 1999. The Board will conduct interviews at the June 24, 1999, board meeting.
Agenda Item #25 - Superintendent’s Report.
Superintendent Fowler reported that quotations for Enon Elementary School roof repair are being obtained and should be ready for consideration at the June 24, 1999, board meeting. He, also, gave a brief construction projects report.
Agenda Item #26 - Other business from board members.
None.
Agenda Item #27 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
HAROLD R. SMITH, PRESIDENT
DENNIE FOWLER, SECRETARY