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, Mary Adams, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain, and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: Matthew Tate.
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
Agenda Item #4 - Recognize Washington Parish Reading Association and Title I Young Authors State Winners (Mary Jones).
Immediately prior to the board meeting, a reception was held honoring the Washington Parish Reading Association and Title I Young Authors State Winners. The winners were as follows:
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K-Fiction |
3rd |
Sydney Thomas |
The Tooth Fairy |
TES |
Iris Fornea |
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1-NonFiction |
3rd |
Drew Knight |
Pawpaw to the Rescue |
Enon |
Sheree Voth |
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2-Fiction |
1st |
James Rawls |
The Magical Frog Family |
TES |
Jolie Gerald |
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4-Fiction |
2nd |
Antoine Torrence |
My Conversation With Martin |
WRE |
Lori Lowe |
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4-Non-Fiction |
2nd |
Major McElveen |
NASA |
BGS |
Trinity Stafford |
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5-6-Non-Fiction |
2nd |
Danny Cannatello |
The Big Storm |
BGS |
Jackie Dobie |
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7-8-Poetry |
2nd |
Austin Knight |
What's the Point? |
MHS |
Rhonda Waskom |
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7-8-Non-Fiction |
1st |
Jyra Bickham |
Hurricane Miguel |
FJHS |
Diane James |
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9-10-Poetry |
3rd |
Ashelie Blankenship |
What a Shame |
PHS |
Kim Magee |
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9-10-Fiction |
3rd |
Krisin Fleming |
John Boyd's Day |
FHS |
Debbie Wilson |
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11-12-Non-Fiction |
3rd |
Magen Rogers |
Am I Ready? |
FHS |
B.Chitwood |
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4-Poetry |
1st |
Eustrice Fritz |
Lucky |
WRE |
Tisha Thomas |
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5-6-Non-Fiction |
3rd |
Dendraviss Johnson |
The Accident |
WRE |
Tisha Thomas |
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7-8-Fiction |
3rd |
Shamond Holmes |
The Dream I Had When I Was Shot |
FJHS |
Donna Ponthieux |
Agenda Item #5 - Presentation on Gifted Education - Holly James (Darrell Fairburn).
Holly James, former School Board member, gave an overview on the Gifted Education Program in Washington Parish as a requirement for an education class at Southeastern Louisiana University. She conducted a survey in the Franklinton Schools and some of the issues were under identification of gifted, the referral process and the curriculum. Ms. James stated that these are several issues that need to be addressed within the Gifted Education program.
Agenda Item #6 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the March 29, 2007, regular board meeting (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the minutes of the March 29, 2007, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to employ a Principal, Varnado Elementary School (Matthew Tate).
Upon the recommendation of the Personnel Committee, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Freddie Jefferson, that the Board employ, Ginger Champagne as Principal, Varnado Elementary School, effective April 27, 2007 for a contract period of 2 years. Motion carried unanimously.
All board members congratulated Ms. Champagne on her new position.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to authorize withdrawal privileges for Ginger Champagne on all Varnado Elementary School bank accounts effective April 27, 2007, and terminate withdrawal privileges for Mickey Fornea on all Varnado Elementary School bank accounts effective April 27, 2007 (Richard Thomas).
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Ginger Champagne on all Varnado Elementary School bank accounts effective April 27, 2007, and terminate withdrawal privileges for Mickey Fornea on all Varnado Elementary School bank accounts effective April 27, 2007. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a loan against future allocations for the football program at Mt. Hermon School (Dan Slocum).
Mr. Don McDaniel, Assistant Principal, gave a brief description of the plans for the Mt. Hermon football program. It was then moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board approve a loan of $15,000.00 against future allocations for the football program at Mt. Hermon School. Motion carried unanimously. Mt. Hermon will also use $10,000.00 from their contingency fund.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding renewing the contract of Norris Insurance Consultants, Inc. (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board renew the contract with Norris Insurance Consultants, Inc., which is a three-year revocable contract with a guaranteed annual fee of $8,600.00, and will automatically renew for a second year on April 26, 2008, and for a third year on April 26, 2009, unless either party gives a written notice to the other, prior to those dates, of its intent not to renew. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to approve an allocation to schools for the 2007/2008 school year (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Fussell, Director of Finance, it was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve allocations to schools for the 2007/2008 school year as follows:
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SUGGESTED ALLOCATION TO SCHOOLS |
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For 2007-2008 FY Operating Budgets (1) |
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For April 26, 2007 Board Meeting |
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Source |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '02-'03 Fiscal Year= |
433,186.67 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '03-'04 Fiscal Year= |
600,000.00 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '04-'05 Fiscal Year= |
600,000.00 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '05-'06 Fiscal Year= |
600,000.00 |
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$2,233,186.67 |
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Less funds for this allocation |
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-353,510.00 |
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Remaining funds for future allocations |
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$1,879,676.67 |
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$79,676.67 |
Earned 02-03 |
(After Budget Allocation) |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 03-04 |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 04-05 |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 05-06 |
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$1,879,676.67 |
Remaining Funds for Future Allocations |
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$65.00 |
$75.00 |
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Schools |
PreK |
Elem. |
High School |
Per Pupil for Elementary and Pre K |
Per Pupil for High School |
Total Per Pupil |
Adjustment |
Net Allocation |
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AJHS |
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190 |
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12,350.00 |
0.00 |
12,350.00 |
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12,350.00 |
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EES |
39 |
328 |
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23,855.00 |
0.00 |
23,855.00 |
1,000.00 |
22,855.00 |
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FPS |
110 |
446 |
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36,140.00 |
0.00 |
36,140.00 |
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36,140.00 |
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FES |
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502 |
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32,630.00 |
0.00 |
32,630.00 |
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32,630.00 |
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FJHS |
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557 |
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36,205.00 |
0.00 |
36,205.00 |
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36,205.00 |
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FHS |
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774 |
0.00 |
58,050.00 |
58,050.00 |
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58,050.00 |
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MHS |
31 |
377 |
119 |
26,520.00 |
8,925.00 |
35,445.00 |
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35,445.00 |
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PHS |
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246 |
326 |
15,990.00 |
24,450.00 |
40,440.00 |
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40,440.00 |
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TJHS |
69 |
505 |
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37,310.00 |
0.00 |
37,310.00 |
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37,310.00 |
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VES |
20 |
189 |
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13,585.00 |
0.00 |
13,585.00 |
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13,585.00 |
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VHS |
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176 |
0.00 |
13,200.00 |
13,200.00 |
1,000.00 |
12,200.00 |
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WRES |
47 |
173 |
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14,300.00 |
0.00 |
14,300.00 |
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14,300.00 |
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316 |
3513 |
1395 |
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Totals |
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$248,885.00 |
$104,625.00 |
$353,510.00 |
$2,000.00 |
$351,510.00 |
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Remaining Debt owed to G.F. by Schools after this Suggested Allocation: |
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Enon |
VHS |
WesRay |
Total |
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$1,000.00 |
$70,935.20 |
$13,026.16 |
$84,961.36 |
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Wesley Ray will pay back loan with Angie 5-Mill funds. |
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Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement on August 22, 2007 that a Public Hearing on the Washington Parish School Board Budgets will be held September 13, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize advertisement on August 22, 2007, that a Public Hearing on the Washington Parish School Board Budgets will be held September 13, 2007, at 6:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
Other dates submitted to the Board for the General Fund Budget:
PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR ADOPTION OF GENERAL FUND BUDGET
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING.....................................To Era Leader morning of Friday, August 17, 2007
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PUBLISHED...............Wednesday, August 22, 2007
(Present Budget)COMMITTEE-OF-THE-WHOLE MEETING..Thursday, September 6, 2007
PUBLIC HEARING..........................................................Thursday, September 13, 2007
BOARD MEETING (With planned Budget Adoption)................Thursday, September 13, 2007
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to call a Special Committee Meeting on September 6, 2007 at 6:30 P.M. for proposed General Fund Budgets (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board call a Special Committee Meeting on September 6, 2007, at 6:30 P.M. for proposed General Fund Budgets. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding adopting state travel rates (Darrell Fairburn).
Upon the recommendation of Darrell Fairburn, Superintendent, it was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: DJD - Expense Reimbursement effective July 1, 2007. 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 Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Franklinton Primary School: Carmen B. Magee, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 31, 2007.
Franklinton Primary School: Jeanie Matthews, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective April 30, 2007.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Freida Matschnig, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 31, 2007.
Pine School: Doris Holmes, Title I Paraprofessional, Retirement Resignation effective May 31, 2007.
Pine School: Louise Topps, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 31, 2007.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Verene Peters, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective June 1, 2007.
Central Office: Karen Spears, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 2007.
SICK LEAVE/RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Franklinton Primary School: Brenda Quin, Principal, Sick Leave effective July 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 and Retirement Resignation effective December 31, 2007.
Franklinton High School: Kay Bell, Talented Art Teacher, Sick Leave effective August 6, 2007 through August 31, 2007 and Retirement Resignation effective August 31, 2007.
Mt. Hermon School: Kathleen James, Regular Teacher, Sick Leave effective August 6, 2007 through October 23, 2007 and Retirement Resignation effective October 23, 2007.
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Franklinton High School: Kyra Wilson, Extended Sick Leave effective April 16, 2007 through May 31, 2007.
RESIGNATION
Enon Elementary School: Carl Duckworth, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 31, 2007.
Thomas Elementary School: Anitra Ball, Reading First Paraprofessional, Resignation effective April 30, 2007.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Mae Nell Moore, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 31, 2007.
Central Office: Pam Williamson, Payroll Clerk, Resignation effective June 1, 2007.
EMPLOY
Central Office: Jason Miller, Carpenter, Employ effective May 1, 2007.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Enon School: Extend the route of Aulton Carter 1.4 miles one way to pick up Hannah & Sara Beth Adams. Effective date: March 27, 2007.
Franklinton Schools: Extend the route of Natalie Hatteberg 6.2 miles one way to pick up Austin Perry. Effective date: March 21, 2007.
Extend the route of Natalie Hatteberg 2.2 miles one way to pick up Steven Warren. Effective date: March 21, 2007.
Thomas School: Deduct 15.0 miles one way from the route of D. Kaye Magee. Student no longer on route. Effective date: March 19, 2007.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Superintendent's Report
ADD TO THE AGENDA: It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board add the Finance Committee agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board approve the Finance Committee Agenda as follows:
1. Salary Schedules for Accountants, Grant Accountants, and Administrative Assistants:
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Salary Schedule for Grant Accountants, Accountants, and Administrative Assistants |
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Years of Experience in this School System |
Less Than a Bachelors Degree |
Bachelors Degree in Related Field |
Years of Experience in this School System |
Less Than a Bachelors Degree |
Bachelors Degree in Related Field |
Years of Experience in this School System |
Less Than a Bachelors Degree |
Bachelors Degree in Related Field |
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19,800 |
20,800 |
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21,400 |
22,400 |
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26,400 |
27,400 |
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20,100 |
21,100 |
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21,800 |
22,800 |
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26,900 |
27,900 |
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20,400 |
21,400 |
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22,200 |
23,200 |
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27,400 |
28,400 |
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20,700 |
21,700 |
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22,600 |
23,600 |
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27,900 |
28,900 |
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21,000 |
22,000 |
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23,000 |
24,000 |
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28,400 |
29,400 |
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21,300 |
22,300 |
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23,400 |
24,400 |
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28,900 |
29,900 |
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21,600 |
22,600 |
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23,800 |
24,800 |
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29,400 |
30,400 |
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21,900 |
22,900 |
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24,200 |
25,200 |
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29,900 |
30,900 |
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22,200 |
23,200 |
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24,600 |
25,600 |
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30,400 |
31,400 |
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22,500 |
23,500 |
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25,000 |
26,000 |
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30,900 |
31,900 |
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22,800 |
23,800 |
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25,400 |
26,400 |
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31,400 |
32,400 |
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23,100 |
24,100 |
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25,800 |
26,800 |
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31,900 |
32,900 |
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23,400 |
24,400 |
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26,200 |
27,200 |
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32,400 |
33,400 |
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23,700 |
24,700 |
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26,600 |
27,600 |
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32,900 |
33,900 |
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24,000 |
25,000 |
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27,000 |
28,000 |
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33,400 |
34,400 |
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24,300 |
25,300 |
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27,400 |
28,400 |
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33,900 |
34,900 |
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24,600 |
25,600 |
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27,800 |
28,800 |
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34,400 |
35,400 |
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24,900 |
25,900 |
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28,200 |
29,200 |
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34,900 |
35,900 |
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25,200 |
26,200 |
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28,600 |
29,600 |
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35,400 |
36,400 |
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25,500 |
26,500 |
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29,000 |
30,000 |
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35,900 |
36,900 |
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25,800 |
26,800 |
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29,400 |
30,400 |
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36,400 |
37,400 |
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Sp Ed |
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Vacant |
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La 4 |
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Sch.Lunch |
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School Secretaries/12 months |
Payroll |
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Payroll |
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Inventory |
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Payables-GF |
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Data Management |
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Tables reflect 10-month and 11-month secretaries converting to 12-month accountants & assistants. |
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Lateral transfers could only be made within each category box. For example, an Accountant I could only transfer to another Accountant I position. |
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Level III would require a bachelor's degree in that field or 5 years of related experience. Level II would prefer a bachelor's degree in that field or 5 years of related experience. Level I would prefer 5 years of |
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2. Recommendation on the Assistant Superintendent's Salary.
Recommended salary for Richard Kennedy, Assistant Superintendent, is $80,000.00 per year effective May 1, 2007.
3. Field Transportation Coordinator.
Employ a Field Transportation Coordinator to assist the Transportation Supervisor/Risk Manager in managing the operations of the school district's Transportation Department on the following pay scale:
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$ 2,191.67 |
$ 2,225.00 |
$ 2,258.33 |
$ 2,291.67 |
$ 2,325.00 |
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$26,300.00 |
$26,700.00 |
$27,100.00 |
$27,500.00 |
$27,900.00 |
$28,300.00 |
Motion carried unanimously.
ADD TO THE AGENDA: Upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, to approve a quote on an outside storage building at Franklinton Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Bruce Brown, to approve the low quote from Patton Metal Express, Franklinton, LA in the amount of $8,850.00 for a 20x24x10 metal storage building. Motion carried unanimously. One other bid submitted: Itolyaso Builders, Angie, LA - $10,112.00
Mr. Fairburn stated that upon the passing of the Educational funding, he will have a recommendation for salary increases for other support personnel.
Superintendent Fairburn stated that on Friday, April 20, 2007, he met with local authorities regarding bomb threats in parish schools. He stated that the Washington Parish School System is doing everything possible to ensure the safety of everyone in our schools.
Franklinton High School received its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Sam Fauntleroy, Architect, gave an update on all construction projects. Thomas Elementary School will be ready to begin the 2007/2008 school year. The kitchen may not be complete for the opening of school, but should be ready shortly after opening.
ADD TO THE AGENDA: It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, to approve change order #17 for Polk Construction for Thomas Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, to approve change order #17 for Polk Construction for the Thomas Elementary School in the amount of $56,073.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Fairburn thanked Ms. Henderson and her staff for their hospitality and for hosting the Board meeting tonight. He also thanked the Board for approving the salary adjustments.
Agenda Item #17 - Other business from board members.
The Board thanked Ms. Henderson and staff for their hospitality. They also congratulated all parish teams on a great season.
Mr. Dan Slocum thanked the Board for supporting the Mt. Hermon Football program. He asked everyone to keep the family of Austin Perry, a student from Mt. Hermon who passed away, in their prayers.
Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.