The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Richard Thomas, Jr., Dan Slocum, Karl Bickham, Hayward Boone, Holly James, Matthew Tate and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Susanne Jones and Bruce Brown.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by President Richard Thomas, Jr. He welcomed School Board Attorney Wayne Kuhn, news media and guests.
Agenda Item #2 - Invocation
The invocation was given by Matthew Tate.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the March 24, 2005, regular board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt the minutes of the March 24, 2005, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to award a contract for the Franklinton Elementary School Building Design/Construction (Dennie Fowler).
Upon the recommendation of Sam Fauntleroy, Architect, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board award a contract to GM & R Construction, Waveland, MS in the amount of $5,078,000.00 base bid and Alternate #2 - $4,100.00. Polk Construction Company, Columbia, MS submitted the only other bid of $5,127,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to award a contract for the Franklinton Primary School Building Design/Construction (Dennie Fowler).
Upon the recommendation of Sam Fauntleroy, Architect, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board award a contract to Brunt Construction, Independence, LA in the amount of $97,700.00. Junot Construction, LLC, Mandeville, LA submitted the only other bid of $113,900.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding construction projects (Dennie Fowler).
Superintendent Fowler brought the Board up to date on the construction projects. No action needed on this item.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2005/2006 school year (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Matthew Tate, to authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2005/2006 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - 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 Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board renew the contract of employment for Beverly Young, Principal, Franklinton High School, for the period beginning July 1, 2005, and ending June 30, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - 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 Matthew Tate, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board renew the contract of employment for Emma Ross, Principal, Varnado High School, for the period beginning July 1, 2005, and ending June 30, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of employment for Geary McKenzie, Principal, Pine School (Dennie Fowler).
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Fowler, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board renew the contract of employment for Geary McKenzie, Principal, Pine School, for the period beginning July 1, 2005, and ending June 30, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of employment for Steven Knight, Principal, Thomas Jr. High School (Dennie Fowler).
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Fowler, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board renew the contract of employment for Steven Knight, Principal, Thomas Jr. High School, for the period beginning July 1, 2005, and ending June 30, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JBCE - Public School Choice and Policy File: JCDAF - Bullying, Intimidation, Harassment and Hazing (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: JBCE - Public School Choice and Policy File: JCDAF - Bullying, Intimidation, Harassment and Hazing. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy Files: BBBE - Board Member Compensation and Expenses; CN - Administrative Records; DJED - Bids and Quotations; GBRHA - Sabbatical Leave; GBRHA-R - Sabbatical Leave Regulations; GBRIB - Sick Leave; IFCB - Field Trips and Excursions; JDF - Discipline of Students with Disabilities; and JGCE - Child Abuse (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Hayward Boone, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy Files: BBBE - Board Member Compensation and Expenses; CN - Administrative Records; DJED - Bids and Quotations; GBRHA - Sabbatical Leave; GBRHA-R - Sabbatical Leave Regulations; GBRIB - Sick Leave; IFCB - Field Trips and Excursions; JDF - Discipline of Students with Disabilities; and JGCE - Child Abuse. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Personnel Director, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Holly James, that the Board approve the following personnel and transportation adjustments:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Angie Jr. High School: Lezette Crosby, Bus Operator, Retirment Resignation effective August 22, 2005.
Franklinton Resource Center: Velva Ann Fortenberry, IEP Facilitator, Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 2005.
Mt. Hermon School: Sharon G. Anderson, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 31, 2005.
Thomas Jr. High School: Betty Lou Thomas, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 31, 2005.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton High School: Vikki B. Taylor, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective March 24, 2005.
Mt. Hermon School: Thomas Welch, Jr., Custodian, Resignation effective April 6, 2005.
SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Thomas Jr. High School: Joan Sholes, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the 2005/2006 school year.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
ENON SCHOOL: Extend the route of Aulton Carter .3 miles one way to pick up Brandon Thomas and Caleb Herring. Effective date: March 22, 2005.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Superintendent's Report
ADD TO THE AGENDA: Upon the recommendation of Supervisor Karen Spears, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board discuss and take appropriate action regarding a student transfer request for the 2004/2005 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the following transfer request for the 2004/2005 school year:
STUDENT NAME HOME DISTRICT REQUESTED DISTRICT GRADE TYPE OF TRANSFER
Riley, Ashley Franklinton High Pine High 9th Administrative
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Other business from board members.
Holly James stated that there would be a Personnel Committee Meeting on Monday, May 2, 2005 at 6:00 P.M.
Matthew Tate requested for a committee to look at the Use of School Facilities Policy. Richard Thomas appointed Mr. Tate chairperson, Dan Slocum and Karl Bickham committee members. The committee will meet on April 26, 2005 at 8:00 a.m.
Richard Thomas gave Tim Sumrall, PHS Basketball Coach/parent an opportunity to speak to the Board. Mr. Sumrall discussed student ranking with the Board.
Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.