Franklinton, Louisiana

January 14, 2016

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 Wyble, Bruce Brown, John Breland, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate, Robert Boone, Dewitt Perry and Lesley McKinley.  Absent: None.

 

Agenda Item #1 - Call to order

 

The meeting was called to order by President Matthew Tate. 

 

Agenda Item #2 – Invocation

 

The invocation was given by Bruce Brown.

 

Agenda Item #3 – Pledge of Allegiance

 

Agenda Item #4 – Recognize Rhonda Crawford – LACUE’s Region II Secondary Teacher of the Year (Grant Gerald).

 

Rhonda Crawford, Pine High School Teacher, was named LACUE’s Region II Secondary Teacher of the Year at the annual conference in December. 

 

The Board congratulated Ms. Crawford on her award.

 

Agenda Item #5 – Recognize 2015 Teachers of the Year (Mary Jones).

 

The 2015 teachers of the year were recognized at tonight’s meeting.  The teacher was presented a plaque by their principal (designee).  Superintendent Darrell Fairburn then presented a plaque to the parish winners.  The Board congratulated all teachers.

 

2015 Teachers of the Year

 

 

 

 

Agenda Item #6 – Public comment for Early Childhood Community Networks coordinated funding request (Leslie Hodges).

The Board opened the floor for public comment for the Early Childhood Community Network coordinated funding request.  Ms. Hodges requested 265 seats for the LA4 program for the coming year.  There were no public comments.

 

Agenda Item #7 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the December 10, 2015, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).

 

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt the minutes of the December 10, 2015, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #8 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the renewal of Morgan’s Mechanical preventive maintenance contract (Darrell Fairburn).

 

It was moved by John Breland, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board renew the preventive maintenance contract of Morgan Mechanical as follows: 

 

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #9 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding a $500.00 stipend for all employees (Darrell Fairburn).

 

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board approve a $500.00 one-time stipend for all full time employees, except for  ones on Leave without Pay,  to be payable on January 29, 2016.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #10 – Consider a motion to adopt a resolution opposing the approval of New Schools for Baton Rouge as a local charter authorizer (Darrell Fairburn).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt a resolution opposing the approval of New Schools for Baton Rouge as a local charter.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: BH – School Board Ethics; File: EBBG – Hazardous Substances; File: GBDB – Employment of Retired Personnel; File: IDCH – Home Study Program; File: IFA – Instructional Materials and File: IH – Academic Achievement (Richard Kennedy).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: BH – School Board Ethics; File: EBBG – Hazardous Substances; File: GBDB – Employment of Retired Personnel; File: IDCH – Home Study Program; File: IFA – Instructional Materials and File: IH – Academic Achievement.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #12 – Consider a motion to adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IFAA – Textbook Selection and Adoption (Richard Kennedy).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IFAA – Textbook Selection and Adoption.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #13 – Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for surplus equipment (Richard Kennedy).

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board authorize advertisement on January 20 and 27th on a 2003 GMC Sierra pickup.  Minimum bid is $3,000.00.  Bids will be opened on February 1, 2016 and awarded on February 4, 2016.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

Agenda Item #14 – Personnel Report (Richard Kennedy)

 

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

RESIGNATION

            Franklinton Primary School:  Matilda Crain, Special Education Teacher, Resignation effective December 18, 2015.

            Franklinton Jr. High School:  Kim Miller, Special Education Paraprofessional, Resignation effective December 17, 2015.

            Varnado High School:  Dorey Ball Oestriecher, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective January 29, 2016.

EMPLOY

            Franklinton Primary School:  Courtnie Lindsey, Special Education Teacher, Employ effective January 5, 2016 (Replacing Matilda Crain).

Mt. Hermon School:  Jessica Trosclair, Part-Time Social Worker, Employ effective January 5, 2016 for 61 out of 182 days.  (Paid out of High Cost Grant).

CONTRACT RENEWAL

            Central Office:  Renee Burris, Coordinator of Math/Science and 6th – 12th Math Coach, Contract renewal from February 1, 2016 – January 31, 2018.

Central Office:  Sandy Morgan, Supervisor of High School Curriculum and Instruction, Contract renewal from February 1, 2016 – January 31, 2018.

Agenda Item #15 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Richard Kennedy).

 

None

 

Agenda Item #16 - Superintendent’s Report

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board Add to the agenda to consider a motion to adopt a resolution to cancel the bond proposition for April 9, 2016.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

It was moved by Robert Boone, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board adopt a resolution canceling an election called by a resolution adopted on November 12, 2015, to authorize the levy of a special tax in School District No. 2 of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana on April 9, 2016. 

 

           Roll call vote: 

 

Dan Slocum                  For

John Wyble                   For

Bruce Brown                 For

John Breland                 For

Robert Boone                For

Dewitt Perry                  For

Alan McCain                 For  

Matthew Tate                For

Lesley McKinley            For

 

For – 9

Against – 0

Absent – 0

 

Motion carried unanimously.

 

Superintendent informed the Board that he would be at a LHSAA meeting on January 21st and LSHAA convention from January 27th – 29th.  

 

Agenda Item #17 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

 

The Board congratulated the Teachers of the Year.

 

John Wyble stated that there was a fund set up at Capital One for FHS Student Cayle Taylor that was killed in a hunting accident during the holidays.

 

Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

 

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adjourn.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

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Matthew Tate, President

 

 

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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary