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, Bruce Brown, Susanne Jones, Holly James and Matthew Tate. Absent: Hayward Boone and Freddie Jefferson.
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 Bruce Brown.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance
Superintendent Fowler recognized two students from Southeastern Louisiana University: Quiandra Robinson majoring in Health and P.E. and Cassie Thomas who is majoring in Elementary Education (Pre-K through 3rd).
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the October 13, 2005, regular board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Holly James, that the Board adopt the minutes of the October 13, 2005, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the November 7, 2005, special board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the November 7, 2005, special board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Schematic Design for the Thomas Jr. High School (Dennie Fowler).
Upon the recommendation of Sam Fauntleroy, Architect, it was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the Schematic Design for the Thomas Jr. High School. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Fauntleroy gave an update on all construction projects.
Agenda Item # 7 - Consider a motion to adopt the Protocol for Administration of Diastat in School (Pam Williford).
It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt the Protocol for Administration of Diastat in School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to approve the Technology Budget for the 2005/2006 school year (Jimmy Thigpen).
It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the Technology Budget for the 2005/2006 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
See Attached.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate (Jimmy Thigpen).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to adopt the schedule of the school board meetings for 2006 (Dennie Fowler).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt the schedule of school board meetings for 2006 as follows:
PUBLIC MEETINGS
ACT 707 OF 1977
REGULAR MEETINGS OF WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD - 2006
The Washington Parish School Board shall meet in regular session for the year 2006 at its legal domicile, the Washington Parish School Board Office Building, 800 Main Street, Franklinton, Louisiana, at 6:30 P.M., on the following dates:
THURSDAYS - SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS MONDAYS-COMMITTEE MEETINGS
January 12, 2006 January 9, 2006
January 26, 2006
February 16, 2006 - Enon Elementary February 13, 2006
March 16, 2006 March 13, 2006
March 30, 2006
April 13, 2006
April 27, 2006 - Varnado High School April 24, 2006
May 11, 2006 May 8, 2006
May 25, 2006
June 15, 2006 June 12, 2006
July 13, 2006 July 10, 2006
August 10, 2006
August 24, 2006 August 21, 2006
September 14, 2006 September 11, 2006
September 28, 2006 - Wesley Ray Elementary
October 12, 2006 October 9, 2006
November 16, 2006 November 13, 2006
December 14, 2006 December 11, 2006
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to adopt the addendum to the Washington Parish School System Pupil Progression Plan for the 2005/2006 school year only (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Holly James, that the Board adopt the addendum to the Washington Parish School System Pupil Progression Plan for the 2005/2006 school year only as follows:
For the 2005-2006 school year only, students in 4th grade who do not pass the LEAP tests (Basic/Approaching Basic on the ELA/math components) will have to meet all other criteria for promotion, including passing courses and meeting attendance requirements.
Those students must:
· Attend summer school
· Demonstrate a good or excellent effort in summer school
· Complete the LEAP retest in the subject(s) failed
· Show improvement on the LEAP retest.
The summer school teacher will determine each student's quality of effort by averaging daily attendance and participation. Students who still do not meet the 4th grade testing criteria (Basic/Approaching Basic combination) in ELA and/or math, but show improvement, will be referred to the School Building Level Committee (SBLC) as defined on page 4.0 of the WPSS Pupil Progression Plan.
For the 2005-2006 school year only, students in 8th grade who do not pass the LEAP tests (i.e. score Unsatisfactory in ELA and/or math) will have to meet all other criteria for promotion, including passing courses and meeting attendance requirements.
Those students must:
· Attend summer school
· Demonstrate a good or excellent effort in summer school
· Complete the LEAP retest in the subject(s) failed
· Show improvement on the LEAP retest.
The summer school teacher will determine each student's quality of effort by averaging daily attendance and participation. Students who score Unsatisfactory on the LEAP retest in ELA and/or math, but show improvement, will be referred to the School Building Level Committee (SBLC) as defined on page 4.0 of the WPSS Pupil Progression Plan.
Summer school will also be offered to all students who score Approaching Basic on the ELA and/or math LEAP test.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to allow Roy Burton to purchase a 1996 International diesel bus to use as his primary bus (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor of Maintenance and Transportation, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board allow Roy Burton to purchase a 1996 International diesel bus to use as his primary bus. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to allow Roy Burton to add his present bus, a 1985 Chevrolet bus, to the spare bus pool (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor of Maintenance and Transportation, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board allow Roy Burton to add his present bus, a 1985 Chevrolet bus, to the spare bus pool. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for the purchase of a new maintenance van and a new maintenance truck (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor of Maintenance and Transportation, it was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board authorize advertisement for the purchase of a new maintenance van and a new maintenance truck. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received for the demolition and removal of a building damaged by Hurricane Katrina at Angie Jr. High School (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor of Maintenance and Transportation, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board accept the low bid from Creel Brothers, LLC, Franklinton, LA of $14,500.00 for the demolition and removal of a building damaged by Hurricane Katrina at Angie Jr. High School. Motion carried unanimously. Other bids submitted were: Kennedy & Son, Angie, LA - $25,500.00 and Fornea - 5, Angie, LA - $27,900.00.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for a Part-Time Adult Education Paraprofessional to be paid from Adult Education Federal Funds (Robert Johnson).
Upon the recommendation of Robert Johnson, Supervisor of Adult Education, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board authorize advertisement for a Part-Time Adult Education Paraprofessional to be paid from Adult Education Federal Funds. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to adopt General Fund Budget for 2005/2006 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Beth Fussell).
Holly James offered a blanket motion for agenda items 17 - 26, seconded by Karl Bickham as follows: Consider a motion to adopt the General Fund, Angie 5 Mill Tax, LA4 Operating, Reading First, Special Federal Funds, Drug Free Schools, School Food Service, School Food Service Summer Feeding, IASA Title I, Title II and Title V, Special Education IDEA and Preschool Budgets for the 2005/2006 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to adopt Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for 2005/2006 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Donna Alonzo).
See Agenda Item #17.
Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to adopt LA 4 Operating Budget for 2005/2006 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Donna Alonzo).
See Agenda Item #17.
Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to adopt Reading First Budget for 2005/2006 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Donna Alonzo).
See Agenda Item #17.
Agenda Item #21 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for 2005/2006 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Donna Alonzo).
See Agenda Item #17.
Agenda Item #22 - Consider a motion to adopt Drug Free Schools Budget for 2005/2006 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Donna Alonzo).
See Agenda Item #17.
Agenda Item #23 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Budget for 2005/2006 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
See Agenda Item #17.
Agenda Item #24 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for 2005/2006 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
See Agenda Item #17.
Agenda Item #25 - Consider a motion to adopt IASA Title I, Title II and Title V Budgets for 2005/2006 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (T. J. Butler, Jr.).
See Agenda Item #17.
Agenda Item #26 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Education IDEA and Preschool Budgets for 2005/2006 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88:Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Pam Williford).
See Agenda Item #17.
Agenda Item #27 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Personnel Director, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Holly James, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT
Pine School: Ann C. McKenzie, Reading First Content Leader, Retirement effective December 8, 2005.
SICK LEAVE/EXTENDED SICK LEAVE/RETIREMENT
Angie Jr. High School: Jerry Hutcheison, Special Education Teacher, Sick Leave/Extended Sick Leave effective November 14, 2005 - January 12, 2006 and Retirement effective January 12, 2006.
SICK LEAVE/SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Pine School: Ann Hingle, Regular Teacher, Sick Leave effective November 9, 2005 - January 11, 2006/Sabbatical Medical Leave effective Spring Semester of the 2005/2006 school year.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Franklinton Primary School: Patricia B. Harrison, Regular Teacher, Retirement resignation effective November 2, 2005 TO Retirement Resignation effective November 22, 2005 at noon.
Mt. Hermon School: Louise Hart, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Special Education Bus Attendant effective November 14, 2005.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton School: James Paul Sheridan, Bus Operator, Resignation effective November 30, 2005.
Mt. Hermon School: Angela Miller, Special Education Bus Attendant, Resignation effective October 13, 2005.
Thomas School: Barbara Schilling, Bus Operator, Resignation effective October 31, 2005.
Varnado Elementary School: Valerie Jordan, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective November 11, 2005.
EMPLOY
Angie Jr. High School: Anescia Bickham, Licensed Practical Nurse, Employ effective November 14, 2005.
Enon Elementary School: Amy Calamari, LA4 Paraprofessional, Employ effective November 14, 2005.
Enon Elementary School: Shannon Moore, LA4 Paraprofessional, Employ effective November 14, 2005.
Pine School: Keith Branch, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective November 14, 2005.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Franklinton Schools: Extend the route of Melaney Erwin 2.5 miles one way to pick up Tiana Garrett, Larry Wilson and Justin Magee. Effective date: October 5, 2005.
Pine School: Deduct 3.1 miles one way from the route of B. Jarone Seals. Students no longer on route. Effective date: October 24, 2005.
Varnado School: Extend the route of Delores Myers 4 miles one way to pick up Jo Tonia and Kierra Smith. Effective date: October 18, 2005.
Wesley Ray Resource: Extend the route of Yvonne Brumfield 3.7 miles one way to pick up Sarah and Sean Murrell. Effective date: October 10, 2005.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #28 - Superintendent's Report
Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, it was moved by Holly James, seconded by Matthew Tate, to add to the agenda: Consider a motion to adopt a resolution to join the Louisiana Public School Risk Management Agency. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board adopt a resolution to join the Louisiana Public School Risk Management Agency as follows:
RESOLUTION
Be it resolved that at the November 10, 2005 meeting of the Washington Parish School board, approval was granted to join the Louisiana Public Schools Risk Management Agency, an interlocal property and casualty insurance association, through the execution of the interlocal agreement and adoption of its bylaws.
Signed, on behalf of the Board,
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Board President
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Date
Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Fowler stated that schools will be closed for the week of Thanksgiving as originally planned. No decisions have been made by the State on make up days and we probably won't know until after the Thanksgiving Holidays.
Teacher of the Year Banquet will be November 15, 2005 at 6:30 P.M. at Gerald's Steakhouse.
Agenda Item #29 - Other Business from Board Members.
Dan Slocum questioned the status of Red Cross replacing items damaged or missing at Mt. Hermon School after Hurricane Katrina.
Karl Bickham asked about the Franklinton site work. Superintendent Fowler stated that Price Contracting would be doing some final work.
Bruce Brown wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Holly James thanked everyone for their hard work on the budgets.
Agenda Item #30 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Holly James, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.