The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Freddie Jefferson, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain, Karl Bickham and Matthew Tate. Absent: Bruce Brown, Linda Thomas, and Mary Adams.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by President Freddie Jefferson. 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 May 22, 2008, regular board meeting (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the minutes of the May 22, 2008, regular board meeting as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Recognition of Washington Parish Exemplary Schools (Richard Kennedy).
Superintendent Fairburn stated that two schools from the Washington Parish School System are being recognized for academic growth during the 2007/2008 academic year. They were presented a flag for academic growth and monetary rewards as follows:
School Principal Recognized Growth Monetary Reward
Angie Jr. High Grant Gerald Exemplary $10,678.00
Thomas Elementary Steve Knight Recognized $13,107.00
The Board congratulated the schools and their staff for their hard work and dedication to the students.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2008/2009 school year (Marsha Newman).
Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, School Lunch Supervisor, it was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board approve the bids for the purchase of Bakery Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2008/2009 school year as follows:
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WASHINGTON PARISH SCHOOL LUNCH |
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2008-2009 BREAD -- TABULATION SHEET |
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INTERSTATE |
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1. 24 oz. Loaf, Sliced White Bread |
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1.54 |
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2. 24 oz. Loaf, Sliced Whole Wheat |
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1.89 |
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3. 13 oz. Twin Pak French Bread |
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1.96 |
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4. Hot Dog Buns, 6", per pkg. of 8 |
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1.49 |
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5. Hamburger Buns, 4", per pkg. of 30 |
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2.70 |
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6. Hamburger Buns, 4", per pkg. of 8 |
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1.49 |
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7. Split Steak Bun, per dozen |
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3.21 |
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8. Whole Wheat Sub Roll, 6", 16 oz. |
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1.95 |
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Agreement to deliver to all schools: |
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YES |
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Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2008/2009 school year (Marsha Newman).
Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, School Lunch Supervisor, it was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the bids for the purchase of Milk Products for the School Lunch Program for the 2008/2009 school year as follows:
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2008-2009 MILK - TABULATION SHEET |
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Brown's Dairy |
Dairy Fresh |
Kleinpeter |
Borden |
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Firm |
Escalat |
Firm |
Escalat |
Firm |
Escalat |
Firm |
Escalat |
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1. Buttermilk, 1/2 gallon |
2.09 |
1.99 |
1.95 |
1.80 |
no bid |
2.59 |
2.65 |
2.50 |
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2. Sour Cream- 5# |
6.70 |
6.70 |
5.80 |
5.40 |
no bid |
6.63 (reg) |
7.50 |
7.00 |
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3. Milk, Fat Free Skim, pls. bottle, 1/2 pt. |
.314 |
.299 |
.34 |
.32 |
no bid |
.4700 |
.47 |
.42 |
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4. Milk, lowfat, pls. bottle, 1/2 pt. |
.314 |
.299 |
.34 |
.323 |
no bid |
.4700 |
.47 |
.42 |
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5. Milk, lowfat, choc. Pls. |
.314 |
.299 |
.34 |
.325 |
no bid |
.4700 |
.47 |
.42 |
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6. Milk, 1% lowfat, strawberry, |
.314 |
.299 |
.34 |
.325 |
no bid |
.4700 |
.47 |
.42 |
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7. 1% lowfat strawberry yogurt, |
10.00 |
9.00 |
12/cs |
.50 |
no bid |
12/cs. |
no bid |
no bid |
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8. 1% lowfat raspberry yogurt, |
10.00 |
9.00 |
.53 |
.50 |
no bid |
10.44 |
no bid |
no bid |
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9. 1% lowfat peach yogurt, 8 oz. |
10.00 |
9.00 |
.53 |
.50 |
no bid |
10.44 |
no bid |
no bid |
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10. 1% lowfat strawberry banana |
10.00 |
9.00 |
.53 |
.50 |
no bid |
no bid |
no bid |
no bid |
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11. Juice, Orange, 4 oz. |
11.78 |
11.60 |
70/cs. |
.145 |
no bid |
75/cs. |
.22 |
.20 |
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12. Juice, Apple, 4 oz. |
11.89 |
11.71 |
.17 |
.16 |
no bid |
no bid |
.22 |
.20 |
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13. Juice, Orange, 8 oz. |
50 ct |
12.13 |
50/cs. |
.32 |
no bid |
50/cs. |
.47 |
.42 |
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14. Juice, Apple, 8 oz. |
no bid |
no bid |
.36 |
.32 |
no bid |
no bid |
.47 |
.42 |
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All companies agree to |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
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Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Elementary Code of Conduct (Frances Varnado).
Upon the recommendation of Frances Varnado, Supervisor, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the Elementary Code of Conduct as presented to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding student transfer requests for the 2008/2009 school year (Frances Varnado).
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the student transfer requests for the 2008/2009 school year as follows:
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Student Name |
Home District |
Requested District |
Grade |
Type |
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Barr, Jaelyn |
Angie Jr. High |
Pine School |
6 |
Athletic |
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Carter, Brittany Amber |
Angie Jr. High |
Franklinton Jr. High |
7 |
Hardship |
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Magee, Makayla |
Angie Jr. High |
Franklinton Jr. High |
8 |
Hardship |
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Talley, Ashley N. |
Angie Jr. High |
Franklinton Jr. High |
8 |
Hardship |
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Talley, Kearston E. |
Angie Jr. High |
Franklinton Jr. High |
6 |
Hardship |
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Williams, Kelsey |
Angie Jr. High |
Pine School |
7 |
Hardship |
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Williams, Travis |
Angie Jr. High |
Pine School |
7 |
Hardship |
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Blackwell, Jordan A. |
Enon Elementary |
Franklinton Primary |
2 |
Hardship |
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Cupp, Madelyn |
Enon Elementary |
Franklinton Elementary |
5 |
Hardship |
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Esteva, Alexander |
Enon Elementary |
Franklinton Elementary |
3 |
Hardship |
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Robertson, Cameron Olivia |
Enon Elementary |
Franklinton Elementary |
5 |
Hardship |
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Stephens, Aron Jacob |
Enon Elementary |
Franklinton Elementary |
5 |
Hardship |
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Stephens, Caleb |
Enon Elementary |
Franklinton Primary |
1 |
Hardship |
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Gerald, Lauren |
Franklinton Elementary |
Enon Elementary |
5 |
Hardship |
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Hale, Alexis |
Franklinton Elementary |
Mt. Hermon School |
5 |
Hardship |
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Howard, Damon Zachary |
Franklinton Elementary |
Enon Elementary |
4 |
Academic |
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Jones, Sierra |
Franklinton Elementary |
Enon Elementary |
3 |
Hardship |
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Watson, Sydney C. |
Franklinton Elementary |
Enon Elementary |
4 |
Hardship |
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Watson, William Parker |
Franklinton Elementary |
Enon Elementary |
5 |
Hardship |
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Hale, Hunter |
Franklinton Jr. High |
Mt. Hermon School |
8 |
Hardship |
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Bazell, Kalyn Suzanne |
Franklinton Jr. High |
Mt. Hermon School |
6 |
Hardship |
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Creel, Andrew Bailey |
Franklinton Primary |
Enon Elementary |
2 |
Hardship |
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Dykes, Jacob |
Franklinton Primary |
Enon Elementary |
1 |
Hardship |
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Goings, Logan E. |
Franklinton Primary |
Enon Elementary |
2 |
Hardship |
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Howard, Ashlynn |
Franklinton Primary |
Enon Elementary |
2 |
Academic |
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Morace, Brandon D. |
Franklinton Primary |
Mt. Hermon School |
K |
Hardship |
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Patke, Harrison |
Franklinton Primary |
Enon Elementary |
2 |
Hardship |
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Scardina, Madison |
Franklinton Primary |
Mt. Hermon School |
2 |
Hardship |
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Hickman, Austin Cole |
Mt. Hermon School |
Franklinton Primary |
K |
Hardship |
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Hickman, Brody Connor |
Mt. Hermon School |
Franklinton Primary |
K |
Hardship |
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Hickman, Cassidy Danielle |
Mt. Hermon School |
Franklinton Primary |
1 |
Hardship |
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Hickman, Kaitlin Alexandra |
Mt. Hermon School |
Franklinton Elementary |
3 |
Hardship |
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Hickman, Preston Garrett |
Mt. Hermon School |
Franklinton Primary |
K |
Hardship |
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Lewis, Destiny |
Mt. Hermon School |
Franklinton Primary |
1 |
Hardship |
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Lewis, Ladell |
Mt. Hermon School |
Franklinton Primary |
K |
Hardship |
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Williams, Antonia Jena' |
Mt. Hermon School |
Franklinton Jr. High |
7 |
Hardship |
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Bickham, James |
Pine School |
Franklinton Elementary |
4 |
Hardship |
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Bickham, Jasmine |
Pine School |
Franklinton Elementary |
5 |
Hardship |
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Danos, Kaleb |
Pine School |
Franklinton Jr. High |
7 |
Hardship |
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Easterling, Katelyn Noel |
Pine School |
Franklinton High |
11 |
Academic |
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Harvey, Terrance |
Pine School |
Franklinton Jr. High |
8 |
Academic |
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Holley, Aaliyah |
Pine School |
Franklinton Primary |
K |
Hardship |
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Hopkins Jr., Nathaniel |
Pine School |
Franklinton High |
11 |
Academic |
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Hudson, Hannah |
Pine School |
Franklinton Jr. High |
7 |
Hardship |
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Hudson, Kevin |
Pine School |
Franklinton Jr. High |
8 |
Hardship |
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Lewis, Devin Da'Shun |
Pine School |
Franklinton Jr. High |
7 |
Hardship |
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Magee, Kayla |
Pine School |
Franklinton High |
12 |
Academic |
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Magee, Landon |
Pine School |
Franklinton Jr. High |
6 |
Hardship |
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Smith, Dallas |
Pine School |
Franklinton Jr. High |
6 |
Hardship |
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Smith, Darbie |
Pine School |
Franklinton Jr. High |
7 |
Hardship |
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Thomas, Brandon |
Pine School |
Franklinton Jr. High |
8 |
Hardship |
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Thomas, Tiffany D. |
Pine School |
Franklinton High |
12 |
Academic |
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Williams, Ashlee |
Pine School |
Franklinton Jr. High |
7 |
Hardship |
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Danos, Christopher |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Elementary |
3 |
Hardship |
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Dawson, Damien |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Elementary |
5 |
Hardship |
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Dawson, Darius |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Elementary |
4 |
Hardship |
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Harriel, Briana |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Primary |
PK-3 |
Hardship |
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Knight, Drew Michael |
Thomas Elementary |
Enon Elementary |
3 |
Hardship |
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Magee, Dara |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Primary |
1 |
Hardship |
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Nielson, Hannah |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Primary |
1 |
Hardship |
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Nielson, Lauren B. |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Primary |
PK |
Hardship |
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Peters, Marisa Jena |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Primary |
PK |
Hardship |
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Sharp, Kimmie |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Primary |
1 |
Hardship |
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Smith, Zykieus K |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Elementary |
5 |
Hardship |
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Stewart, Delaney Lynn |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Elementary |
3 |
Hardship |
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Tyson, Desmond |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Primary |
K |
Hardship |
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Tyson, Marquez |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Primary |
1 |
Hardship |
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Tyson, Saveion |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Primary |
K |
Hardship |
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Warren, Daveon |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Primary |
K |
Hardship |
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Warren, Kendria |
Thomas Elementary |
Franklinton Primary |
PK |
Hardship |
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Pellissier, Austin |
Varnado Elementary |
Wesley Ray Elem. |
5 |
Academic |
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Barr, Taylor Hope |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
10 |
Academic |
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Barthe' DeAris |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
12 |
Athletic |
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Crain, John Dorvis |
Varnado High |
Franklinton High |
9 |
Academic |
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Easterling, Alisha |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
12 |
Athletic |
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Easterling, Ricky Aaron |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
10 |
Athletic |
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Fitzgerald, Kaleigh |
Varnado High |
Franklinton High |
11 |
Academic |
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Fitzgerald, Kelsey L. |
Varnado High |
Franklinton High |
11 |
Academic |
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Forbes, Dustin Matthew |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
10 |
Athletic |
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Fornea, Blake |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
9 |
Athletic |
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Freeman, Brittany Renee |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
9 |
Athletic |
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Hillhouse, Aaron Mark |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
9 |
Athletic |
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Pounds, Tiffani |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
9 |
Hardship |
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Pritchard III, James |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
12 |
Athletic |
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Pritchard, Hannah |
Varnado High |
Franklinton High |
11 |
Athletic |
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Pritchard, Hayden |
Varnado High |
Franklinton High |
11 |
Athletic |
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Seal, Joseph Aaron |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
9 |
Athletic |
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Seal, Zachary |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
9 |
Athletic |
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Singley, Carlos |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
9 |
Athletic |
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Smith, Inellia D. |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
11 |
Athletic |
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Talley, Joshua S. |
Varnado High |
Franklinton High |
9 |
Hardship |
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Thomas, Kayla Ann |
Varnado High |
Pine School |
12 |
Academic |
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Kelehan, Chase |
Wesley Ray Elem. |
Thomas Elementary |
1 |
Hardship |
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Lozier, Trace L. |
Wesley Ray Elem. |
Varnado Elementary |
4 |
Hardship |
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Sprinkle, Ashley |
Wesley Ray Elem. |
Varnado Elementary |
5 |
Hardship |
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Sprinkle, Vincent |
Wesley Ray Elem. |
Varnado Elementary |
3 |
Hardship |
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Employee Dress Code (Frances Varnado).
Upon the recommendation of Frances Varnado, Supervisor, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the Employee Dress Code as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2008/2009 school year (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve the bids received for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2008/2009 school year as follows:
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt an Official Journal for the period beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009 (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board adopt the Era-Leader, Franklinton, LA as the Official Journal for the period beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to adopt a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Resolution (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Resolution. Motion carried unanimously. SEE ATTACHED.
Agenda Item #14 - Consider a motion to approve a Third Party Administrator, for workers compensation (Beth Fussell).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve Trinity Services as the Third Party Administrator for a contract period beginning July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010 for workers compensation. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding recommendations from Tom Hudson, Insurance Consultant, for Excess Workers’ Compensation (Beth Fussell).
Upon the recommendation of Tom Hudson, Insurance Consultant, it was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve a quote of $23,848.00 from Midwest Employers for excess workers’ compensation. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Dorothy Young, Principal, Wesley Ray Elementary School (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board renew the contract of Dorothy Young, Principal, Wesley Ray Elementary School for a contract period beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2010. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to renew the contract of Ruth Stoudenmier, Principal, Mt. Hermon School (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board renew the contract of Ruth Stoudenmier, Principal, Mt. Hermon School for a contract period beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2010. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #18 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2008/2009 school year (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the Pupil Progression Plan revisions for the 2008/2009 school year. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to employ a Principal, Angie Jr. High School for the 2008/2009 school year only (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board employ Grant Gerald, Principal, Angie Jr. High School for a contract period beginning June 16, 2008 and ending June 15, 2009.
Agenda Item #20 - Consider a motion to authorize withdrawal privileges for Grant Gerald, on all Angie Jr. High School bank accounts effective July 1, 2008 and terminate withdrawal privileges for Randy Branch on all Angie Jr. High School bank accounts effective July 1, 2008 (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize withdrawal privileges for Grant Gerald, on all Angie Jr. High School bank accounts effective July 1, 2008 and terminate withdrawal privileges for Randy Branch on all Angie Jr. High School bank accounts effective July 1, 2008. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #21 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on covered walkways at Franklinton Jr. High, Franklinton High, Thomas Elementary and Varnado Elementary schools (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the low quote of $47,300.00 from Williams & Sons, Angie, LA on covered walkways at Franklinton Jr. High, Franklinton High, Thomas Elementary and Varnado Elementary schools. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Grady Richey Builders, Franklinton, LA - $49,375.00 and Metal Pro, Gulfport, MS - $49,600.00.
Agenda Item #22 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on carpet at Franklinton Primary School (William Brignac).
Upon the recommendation of William Brignac, Supervisor, it was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the low quote of $2,619.11 from Decorating Showroom, Inc., Franklinton, LA on carpet at Franklinton Primary School. Motion carried unanimously. Other quotes submitted: Kennedy’s Decorating Center, Inc., Franklinton, - $3,368.10 and Mike’s Flooring, Franklinton, LA - $3,481.00.
Agenda Item #23 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding increase in school lunch meal pricing for the 2008/2009 school year (Marsha Newman).
Upon the recommendation of Marsha Newman, School Lunch Supervisor, it was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve an increase in school lunch meal pricing for the 2008/2009 school year as follows:
School Year 07/08 08/09
Reduced Breakfast .20 .30
Full Paid Breakfast .30 .40
Reduced Lunch .30 .40
Full Paid Lunch PreK-5 .45 .60
Full Paid Lunch 6-12 .60 .75
Employee Lunch $1.50 $2.25
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #24 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the reconfiguration of Franklinton High School and Varnado High School (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the reconfiguration of Franklinton High School and Varnado High School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #25 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the Personnel and Transportation Adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION
Franklinton Jr. High School: Amy Branch, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 23, 2008.
Franklinton Jr. High School: Chris Brewin, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 10, 2008.
Mt. Hermon School: Marcum Olano, Special Education Teacher, Resignation effective June 1, 2008.
TRANSFER
Kristina Crain, Regular Teacher, Franklinton Elementary School TO Regular Teacher, Franklinton Jr. High School effective the 2008/2009 school year (Replacing Amy Branch).
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Franklinton Primary School: Virginia Corkern, Regular Teacher TO Kindergarten Teacher effective the 2008/2009 school year.
Franklinton Primary School: Alma Manton, LA4 Teacher TO Regular Teacher effective the 2008/2009 school year only.
Franklinton Elementary School: Dwanna Thomas, Special Education Paraprofessional TO Title I Paraprofessional effective the 2008/2009 school year.
TERMINATION OF POSITION
Franklinton Elementary School: Rhonda Thomas, Save Our Children Paraprofessional, Termination of Position effective the 2008/2009 school year due to the Save Our Children Grant reduction in funds.
EMPLOY
Franklinton Primary School: Gwendolyn Berry, LA4 Teacher, Employ effective the Fall Semester of the 2008/2009 school year only (Certified)(Fill in for Abby Penny).
Franklinton Primary School: Elizabeth Cooper, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL).
Franklinton Primary School: Amy Spikes, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL).
Franklinton Elementary School: Amanda Dillon, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Rene Barber, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Sylvia Graves, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the Fall Semester of the 2008/2009 school year only (Certified) (Fill in for Kristina Crain).
Franklinton Jr. High School: April Knight, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL) (Replacing Chris Brewin).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Frank Martin, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Kelli McKenzie, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Stacy Richardson, Speech Pathologist, Employ for 109/182 days for the 2008/2009 school year only (Certified).
Franklinton Jr. High School: Michelle Wilson, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Certified) (Replacing Richard Spears).
Franklinton High School: Anna Burgard, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (OFAT).
Franklinton Resource Center: John Ellzey, Educational Diagnostician, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year.
Mt. Hermon School: Felicia Hamiliton, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Certified) (Replacing Marcum Olano).
Pine School: Matthew Milton, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL).
Varnado High School: Greselda Abram, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (PL).
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Michelle Chambers, Special Education Pre-K Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year only (OFAT).
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Marsha Moran, Regular Teacher, Employ effective the 2008/2009 school year (Certified) (Replacing Bridget Hull).
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #26 - Superintendent’s Report
ADD TO THE AGENDA: It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board discuss and take appropriate action regarding a generator donated by Troop L. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve the bid from Generator Power Systems, Inc., Covington, LA in the estimated amount of $21,235.00 to repair and relocate a 180 KW Katolight generator donated by Troop L to the Central Office. Motion carried unanimously.
ADD TO THE AGENDA: It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board discuss and take appropriate action regarding parking addition at Franklinton High School. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve a quote of $59,830.00 from Quality Court Industries, Baton Rouge, LA to complete parking additions at Franklinton High School as a part of the Tennis Court Construction Agreement. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #27 - Other business from board members
The Board congratulated Grant Gerald on his appointment as Angie Jr. High School Principal.
Agenda Item #28 - Consider a motion to enter into executive session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(2) to consider negotiation of a settlement of a workers’ compensation claim (Freddie Jefferson).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Karl Bickham, that the Board enter into executive session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(2) to consider negotiation of a settlement of a workers’ compensation claim. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #29 - Consider a motion to return to regular session
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board return to regular session and award $44,000.00 to Linda Jones for a workers compensation settlement. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #30 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.