Franklinton, Louisiana

December 8, 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, Alan McCain, Matthew Tate, Robert Boone, Dewitt Perry and Lesley McKinley.  Absent:  John Breland.

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 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the November 10, 2016, regular board meeting (Matthew Tate).

  It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the November 10, 2016, regular board meeting as submitted to each member.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #5 – Report from the firm of Postlethwaite and Netterville regarding the 2015/2016 audit of general purpose financial statements (Lacy Burris).

Todd Tournillon, Postlethwaite and Netterville, gave a brief overview of the 2015/2016 audit.  He stated that the report showed a clean or unmodified opinion.

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board adopt the 2015/2016 audit of general purpose financial statement as presented.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #6 – Presentation on School and District Performance Scores (Jackie Jenkins).

Jackie Jenkins, Curriculum Coordinator Testing and Accountability, gave a report on the School and District Performance scores on Monday night.

Agenda Item #7 - Presentation on Opportunities SPED Program (Tricia Smith).

Tricia Smith, Director of Special Education, gave a presentation on the Opportunities SPED program on Monday night.

Agenda Item #8 – Consider a motion to adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Consolidated District No. 4 of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds thereof; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the board adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Consolidated District No. 4 of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds thereof; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.  Election to be held on Saturday, April 29, 2017.  Motion carried unanimously. 

Agenda Item #9 – Consider a motion to develop a long term plan to repurpose the current Franklinton Jr. High School campus to serve as the Central Office for the Washington Parish School System, contingent upon construction of a new Franklinton Jr. High School campus on Section Line Road (Darrell Fairburn).

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board defer this back to the Finance Committee. 

Dan Slocum – For

Bruce Brown – For

John Wyble – For

Robert Boone – For

Dewitt Perry – For

Alan McCain – For

Matthew Tate – For

Lesley McKinley – For

John Breland – Absent

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #10 – Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate (Jimmy Thigpen).

It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board authorize advertisement for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #11 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on a 1991 Bluebird Bus (Grant Gerald).

It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve a bid from John Landry in the amount of $500.00 for the purchase of a 1991 Bluebird Bus.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other bid submitted:  Ricky Whipple - $101.50.

Agenda Item #12 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received on a 1993 Bluebird Bus (Grant Gerald).

It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board approve a bid from John Landry in the amount of $500.00 for the purchase of a 1993 Bluebird Bus.  Motion carried unanimously.  Other bids submitted:  Vincent Chauvin, Jr. - $100.00 and Wayne Shoemaker - $258.00.

Agenda Item #13 – Personnel Report (Mary Jones)

PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS

RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

             Special Education Department:  Teresa Stafford, Educational Diagnostician, Retirement Resignation effective January 16, 2017.

SICK LEAVE/RETIREMENT RESIGNATION

             Pine School:  Billy Gerald, Regular Teacher, Sick Leave effective January 11, 2017 through May 25, 2017 and Retirement Resignation effective May 25, 2017.

RESIGNATION

             Franklinton High School:  Clinton Levi Morgan, Agriculture Teacher, Resignation effective December 31, 2016.

Varnado High School:  Blake West, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective November 17, 2016.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS

             Franklinton District:  Elizabeth Diane Wood, Bus Operator TO Lisa Spears’ route effective January 11, 2017.        

             Special Education Department:  Lisa Ackerman, IEP Facilitator, 9 months TO IEP Facilitator, 10 months effective January 9, 2017 (Paid out of IDEA).

TRANSFER

             Lisa Spears, Bus Operator, Franklinton District TO Bus Operator, Enon District effective January 11, 2017 (Robert Mizell’s route).

EMPLOY

             Franklinton Jr. High School:  Cynthia Polkey, Special Education Paraprofessional, Employ effective November 14, 2016.

             Pine School:  Tiffany Jenkins, Regular Teacher, Employ effective December 7, 2016.

             Pine School:  Jason McKenzie, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 9, 2017 and the remainder of the Spring Semester only (Fill in for Billy Gerald).

             Special Education Student Support Services:  Le Anna Kerbow, Administrative Assistant I, Employ effective December 7, 2016.

             Varnado High School:  Miranda Carpenter, Regular Teacher, Employ effective January 9, 2017.

CONTRACT RENEWAL

             Pine School:  Jennifer Thomas, Principal, Contract renewal December 17, 2016 through December 16, 2018.

             Pine School:  Ramona Thomas, Assistant Principal of Instruction, Contract renewal January 14, 2017 through January 13, 2019.

             Agenda Item #14 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Grant Gerald).

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by John Wyble, that the Board adopt the Transportation Adjustments as follows:

TRANSPORTATION ADJUSTMENTS

Franklinton District:                                Extend the route of Mecy Kelly 10.5 miles one way to pick up students on Hays Creek Road.  Effective date:  November 16, 2016.

Extend the route of Rex McCain 2.9 miles one way to pick up students on Skeet Statham Road.  Effective date:  November 11, 2016.

Deduct 5.4 miles one way from the route of Lisa Spears.  Changes made to several routes.  Effective date:  November 10, 2016.

Pine/Thomas District:                            Extend the route of Mecy Kelly 18.5 miles one way to pick up students on Hays Creek and Sam Thomas Roads.  Effective date:  November 14, 2016.

                                                           Deduct 2 miles one way from the route of Janet Thomas from morning route only.  Students no longer on route.  Effective date:  November 28, 2016.

Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #15 - Superintendent’s Report

Superintendent Fairburn shared an invitation for the retirement of Mayor Wayne Fleming on Friday, December 16^th from 3:00 p.m. til 6:00 p.m.

Agenda Item #16 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members

The Board wished all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year..

Dan Slocum congratulated Mt. Hermon School from moving from a C school to a B school. 

John Wyble thanked Beth Keaton and Lacy Burris, as well as the accounting department, for a job well done on the audit report for the year.

Agenda Item #17 – Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A (1) for the evaluation for the superintendent (Matthew Tate).

It was moved by Bruce Brown, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A (1) for the evaluation of the superintendent.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #18 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.

It was moved by John Wyble, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board return to regular session.  Motion carried unanimously.

It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board approve the 5% increase to the Superintendent’s salary due to receiving a favorable evaluation.  Motion carried unanimously.

Agenda Item #19 - Consider a motion to adjourn.

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

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Matthew Tate, President

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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary