Franklinton, Louisiana
April 21, 2011
6:30 p.m.
The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, John Breland, John Wyble, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate, Dewitt Perry and Lesley McKinley. Absent: Bruce Brown and Mary Adams.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by President Alan McCain.
Agenda Item #2 - Invocation
The invocation was given by Lesley McKinley.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance
Agenda Item #4 - Recognition of FHS JROTC (Darrell Fairburn).
The Franklinton High School Marine Corps JROTC program competed in the Jack C. Hays High School Drill Meet Competition in Buda, Texas on March 5, 2011. The team competed against 23 of the ”r;best of the best” programs in the 5th Region winning the following recognitions:
1st place overall in the armed drill regulation competition -- commanded by Cadet Captain Andrew Gilly
2nd place in the armed drill exhibition competition -- commanded by Cadet Captain Andrew Gilly
2nd place in the color guard inspection competition -- commanded by Cadet Major Evan Sheridan
3rd place in color guard examination -- commanded by Cadet Major Evan Sheridan
Students participating in the Drill Meet included:
MAJ Beau Bowman
MAJ Derek Dominguez
MAJ Evan Sheridan
CAPT Andrew Gilly
CAPT Christy Gilly
CAPT Heather Gober
CAPT Emilie Speer
2ND LT Ivan Darensbourg
SSGT Brittany Pinter
SGT John A. Crain
CPL Tommy Lee Crowell
CPL Taylor Florance
CPL Joshua Glockner
CPL Anna-Marissa Polk
CPL Colin Smith
LCPL Anthony Jones
LCPL Destin McNutt
LCPL Tyler Tarver
LCPL Joseph Thomas
PFC Nakiymbaa Byrd
PFC Christina Murray
PFC Mary Rogers
PFC Raeshell Seal
PFC Timothy Smith
PVT Andrew Harvey
PVT Amanda King
The Board congratulated all for a job well done.
Agenda Item #5 - Presentation from the LSU Ag Center - Henry Harrison (Darrell Fairburn).
Emily Becnel and Lacey Urick, 4-H Agents, gave a brief overview of the 4-H program in Washington Parish. Several students were in attendance and also gave a report on what 4-H has meant to them. The students were as follows:
Adrian McCain Franklinton High School
Cheyenne Fornea Franklinton High School
Michael Williams Wesley Ray Elementary School
Patrick White Mt. Hermon School
Also in attendance with the students and leaders was Mr. Henry Harrison, County Agent of Washington Parish.
All board members congratulated the students and encouraged them to continue to work hard in the 4-H program.
Mr. Harrison introduced Ms. Shannon Petz-Bonaccorso, a new Food and Nutrition Program agent.
Agenda Item #6 - Follow up on IDEA Monitoring results (Charlotte Fasola).
Ms. Charlotte Fasola, Special Education Director, gave a follow up on IDEA monitoring results at the committee meeting on Monday night.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the March 17, 2011, regular board meeting (Alan McCain).
It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the minutes of the March 17, 2011, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the April 14, 2011, special board meeting (Alan McCain).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the minutes of the April 14, 2011, special board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Title II Supplement Award (Mary Henderson).
Upon the recommendation of Mary Henderson, Title I Director, it was moved by John Wyble, seconded by John Breland, that the Board approve a Title II Supplement Award as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Reading First Grant Award (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board approve a Reading First Grant Award as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Edu Jobs Grant Award (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Matthew Tate, that the Board approve an Edu Jobs Grant Award as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2011/2012 school year (Beth Keaton).
It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of School Supplies for the 2011/2012 school year. Motion carried unanimously. Advertising dates: May 4th and May 11th. Open bids on May 20th.
Agenda Item #13 - Consider a motion to approve an allocation to schools for the 2011/2012 school year (Beth Keaton).
Upon the recommendation of Beth Keaton, Finance Director, it was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve an allocation to schools for the 2011/2012 school year as follows:
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SUGGESTED ALLOCATION TO SCHOOLS |
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For 2011-2012 FY Operating Budgets (1) |
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For April 21, 2011 Board Meeting |
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Source |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '05-'06 Fiscal Year= |
253,926.67 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '06-'07 Fiscal Year= |
600,000.00 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '07-'08 Fiscal Year= |
600,000.00 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '08-'09 Fiscal Year= |
600,000.00 |
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Available unallocated funds earned during '09-'10 Fiscal Year= |
600,000.00 |
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$2,653,926.67 |
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Less funds for this allocation |
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-362,175.00 |
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Remaining funds for future allocations |
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$2,291,751.67 |
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491,751.67 |
Earned 06-07 |
(After Budget Allocation) |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 07-08 |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 08-09 |
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600,000.00 |
Earned 09-10 |
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$2,291,751.67 |
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 PreK |
Per Pupil for High School |
Total Per Pupil |
Adjustment |
Net Allocation |
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AJHS |
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150 |
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9,750.00 |
0.00 |
9,750.00 |
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9,750.00 |
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EES |
30 |
298 |
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21,320.00 |
0.00 |
21,320.00 |
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21,320.00 |
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FPS |
127 |
538 |
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43,225.00 |
0.00 |
43,225.00 |
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43,225.00 |
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FES |
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534 |
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34,710.00 |
0.00 |
34,710.00 |
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34,710.00 |
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FJHS |
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670 |
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43,550.00 |
0.00 |
43,550.00 |
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43,550.00 |
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FHS |
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833 |
455.00 |
62,475.00 |
62,930.00 |
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62,930.00 |
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MHS |
38 |
354 |
101 |
25,480.00 |
7,575.00 |
33,055.00 |
1,000.00 |
32,055.00 |
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PHS |
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281 |
295 |
18,265.00 |
22,125.00 |
40,390.00 |
5,000.00 |
35,390.00 |
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TES |
70 |
518 |
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38,220.00 |
0.00 |
38,220.00 |
5,521.55 |
32,698.45 |
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VHS |
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4 |
168 |
260.00 |
12,600.00 |
12,860.00 |
1,000.00 |
11,860.00 |
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WRES |
41 |
300 |
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22,165.00 |
0.00 |
22,165.00 |
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22,165.00 |
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306 |
3654 |
1397 |
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Totals |
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$257,400.00 |
$104,775.00 |
$362,175.00 |
$12,521.55 |
$349,653.45 |
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(11 more students are speech only, for a total of 5368) |
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Remaining Debt owed to G.F. by Schools after this Suggested Allocation: |
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Mt.Her |
TES |
Pine |
FHS |
VHS |
Total |
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49,693.90 |
692,990.89 |
221,090.91 |
86,327.20 |
1,050,102.90 |
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Pine-originally 80,000 against future allocations, 681,767 against sale of property, 3321.39 softball |
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-remaining, 40,000 against future allocations, 651,869.50 against sale of property, 1121.39 softball |
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FHS-originally 117,000 against sale of property, 100,000 baseball/softball, 20,000 baseball/softball |
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-remaining 117,000 against sale of property, 104,090.91 baseball/softball |
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TES-originally 88,344.75, to be paid back over 8 years from allocation |
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-this marks 7th payment of 16. |
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VHS-62,935 owed for stadium, 17,392 owed for security system, 6,000 owed for mower. |
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paid 1,000 against stadium loan |
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MHS-final payment |
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Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding quotes received on concessions and restroom for the Mt. Hermon football field (Billy Brignac).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board accept the quote from Nobles Construction, LLC, Bogalusa, LA in the amount of $79,869.00 for concessions and restroom for the Mt. Hermon football field. Motion carried unanimously. One other quote submitted: Jones Plumbing, Franklinton, LA - $148,346.00.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for football stadium seating at Mt. Hermon football field (Billy Brignac).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for football stadium seating at Mt. Hermon football field. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for bids for one modular building at Franklinton Elementary School (Billy Brignac).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board authorize advertisement for bids for one modular building at Franklinton Elementary School. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution to enact a moratorium regarding "Letter Grade Labeling of Schools" and "Value-Added Employee Evaluations" and approval of any additional Charter Schools other than Type 4 charters (Darrell Fairburn).
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Fairburn, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt a resolution to enact a moratorium regarding "Letter Grade Labeling of Schools" and "Value-Added Employee Evaluations" and approval of any additional Charter Schools other than Type 4 charters as follows:
Washington Parish School Board
Resolution
WHEREAS, PreK-12 public education has endured a series of continued budget cuts at the state and federal level that affect services to students; and,
WHEREAS, at the state level, the MFP (Minimum Foundation Program) will not be fully funded with the 2.75% growth factor for three consecutive budget cycles; and,
WHEREAS, at this time, Louisiana is involved with a pending transition to national, common educational standards and assessments that will affect accountability requirements; and,
WHEREAS, at this time, the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (commonly referred to as No Child Left Behind) is pending reauthorization that will affect statewide accountability measures; and,
WHEREAS, the State’s ultimate and primary responsibility is to support and fund public education first in a way that is accountable to the tax payers, and, unless and until the State can meet this obligation, the proliferation of Type 1, 2, 3 & 5 Charter Schools is contrary to that purpose and goal; now,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Washington Parish School Board does hereby support legislation that would enact a moratorium regarding "Letter-Grade Labeling of Schools" and "Value-Added Employee Evaluations" and approval of any additional Charter Schools other than Type 4 charters; and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, by the Washington Parish School Board that this resolution be made a permanent part of the School Board records and that a copy be sent to the Louisiana School Boards Association, to the Governor of Louisiana, the State Superintendent of Public Education, to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Washington Parish Legislative Delegation and all Superintendents throughout the state.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to adopt the 2009/2010 Certificate of Completions from the Louisiana School Boards Association for the ACT 380 requirements (Darrell Fairburn).
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board adopt the 2009/2010 Certificate of Completions from the Louisiana School Boards Association for the ACT 380 requirements as follows:
Dan Slocum 9 hours
Lee Alan McCain 7 hours
Matthew Tate 15 hours
Dewitt Perry 8 hours
Mary Adams 10 hours
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #19 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Personnel and Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).
Upon the recommendation of Richard Kennedy, Personnel Director, it was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the personnel and transportation adjustments as follows:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RETIREMENT RESIGNATION
Pine School: Timothy Sumrall, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 24, 2011.
Pine School: Mazina Ann Thomas, Regular Teacher, Retirement Resignation effective May 24, 2011.
RESIGNATION
Franklinton High School: Jesse Williams, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective May 24, 2011.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Monica Ayrod-Waasdorp, Speech Pathologist. Resignation effective April 21, 2011.
SABBATICAL MEDICAL LEAVE
Franklinton Resource Center: Karen Varnado, Educational Diagnostician, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Fall Semester of the 2011/2012 school year.
Franklinton Primary School: Elizabeth Garner, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Medical Leave effective the Fall Semester of the 2011/2012 school year.
SABBATICAL PROFESSIONAL LEAVE
Franklinton High School: Laura Varnado, Regular Teacher, Sabbatical Professional Leave effective the 2011/2012 school year.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Pine School: Linda Metz, Regular Teacher, Resignation May 24, 2011 TO Retirement Resignation effective May 24, 2011.
Varnado High School: Emma Ross, Principal, Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 2011 TO Sick Leave effective June 1, 2011 through June 30, 2011 and Retirement Resignation effective June 30, 2011.
TRANSFER
Randy Branch, Principal, Angie Jr. High School TO Principal, Varnado High School effective June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2013.
EMPLOY
Franklinton Primary School: Joshua Tullos, Custodian, Employ effective April 27, 2011.
Mt. Hermon School: Ricky Forbes, Custodian, Employ effective April 27, 2011.
TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS
Angie School District: Extend the route of Tammy Boone 5 miles one way to pick up Randy & Kevin Boudreaux, Jordan Slade and Amber Murrell. Effective date: April 15, 2011.
Enon School District: Extend the route of Robert Mizell 1.2 miles one way to pick up Nicolas Hickman. Effective date: March 14, 2011.
Franklinton School District: Extend the route of Sherry Beauvais 7.9 miles one way to pick up Halley,Holley, and Thomas Rowell. Effective date: March 16, 2011.
Extend the route of Carolyn Fussell 1.2 miles one way to pickup Thomas Murray. Effective date: April 11, 2011.
Pine/Thomas/Wesley Ray School District: Extend the route of Mecy Kelly 13.7 miles one way to pick up Austin Carter. Effective date: March 2, 2011.
Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #20 - Superintendent’s Report
ADD TO THE AGENDA: It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board discuss and take appropriate action regarding salary schedule adjustments. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by John Breland, that the Board approve the salary schedule adjustments as follows: Anyone hired as Supervisor or Director from outside Washington Parish School System will begin at zero (0) steps on the salary schedule. Any Washington Parish School System employee will begin at 2 steps above their current pay grade or give them credit for the years employed as a 12 month coordinator, principal and/or supervisor effective July 1, 2011. 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 the superintendent’s salary. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Matthew Tate, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve a 5% increase in the superintendent’s salary effective July 1, 2011. Motion carried unanimously. Superintendent Fairburn thanked the board.
Agenda Item #18 - Other business from board members.
Mr. McCain recognized Neil McArthur, a 7th grade student from Loranger Middle School. Mr. McArthur was in attendance tonight working on his Eagle Scout badge for Boy Scouts.
Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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Alan McCain, President
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary