Franklinton, Louisiana
September 12, 2019
6:00 p.m.
The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: Dan Slocum, Bruce Brown, Kendall McKenzie, Robert Boone, Lesley McKinley, John Wyble, Dewitt Perry, Alan McCain and Frankie Crosby. Absent: None.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order
The meeting was called to order by President John Wyble.
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 August 8, 2019, regular board meeting (John Wyble).
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the minutes of the August 8, 2019, regular board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 – Consider a motion to adopt the minutes of the August 27, 2019, special board meeting (John Wyble).
It was moved by Robert Boone, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the minutes of the August 27, 2019, special board meeting as submitted to each member. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Board liability Insurance (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Alan McCain,that the Board approve Arthur J. Gallagher, BCS Ins. Co., for the Board’s liability insurance for the annual premium of $184,535.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #7 – Consider a motion to adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #8 - Consider a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Form reflecting a selection of or rejection of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage (Lacy Burris)
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Kendall McKenzie, adopt a resolution authorizing the Board President to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Form reflecting a selection of or rejection of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #9 - Consider a motion to adopt the Technology Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year (Jimmy Thigpen).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Kendall McKenzie, that the Board adopt the Technology Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #10 - Consider a motion to adopt General Fund Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt General Fund Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #11 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt School Food Service Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #12 - Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board adopt School Food Service Summer Feeding Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #13 – Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service At-Risk Supper Program Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt School Food Service At-Risk Supper Program Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #14 – Consider a motion to adopt School Food Service Fruit and Vegetable Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Marsha Newman).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt School Food Service Fruit and Vegetable Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #15 - Consider a motion to adopt Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Lesley McKinley, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the Angie 5 Mill Tax Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #16 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt Special Federal Funds Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #17 - Consider a motion to adopt the Cecil J. Picard LA4 Early Childhood Program (TANF) Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the Cecil J. Picard LA4 Early Childhood Program (TANF) Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #18 – Consider a motion to adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades 9 – 12) Grant Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades 9 – 12) Grant Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #19 – Consider a motion to adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades 6 – 8) Grant Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades 6 – 8) Grant Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #20 – Consider a motion to adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades Birth – Age 5) Grant Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Frankie Crosby, that the Board adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades Birth – Age 5) Grant Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #21 – Consider a motion to adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades K – 2) Grant Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board adopt the Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy (Grades K – 2) Grant Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #22 – Consider a motion to adopt the Ready Start Network Grant Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Lacy Burris).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt the Ready Start Network Grant Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously
Agenda Item #23 - Consider a motion to adopt ESSA Title I Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Kendall McKenzie, that the Board adopt ESSA Title I Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #24 - Consider a motion to adopt ESSA Title II Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt ESSA Title II Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #25 - Consider a motion to adopt ESSA Title IV Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Lesley McKinley, that the Board adopt ESSA Title IV Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #26 - Consider a motion to adopt ESSA Title V – Rural and Low Income School Program Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Kendall McKenzie, that the Board adopt ESSA Title V – Rural and Low Income School Program Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #27 - Consider a motion to adopt ESSA – Direct Student Services Grant Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt ESSA – Direct Student Services Grant Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #28 - Consider a motion to adopt ESSA – Redesign Planning 2018 – School Improvement Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt ESSA – Redesign Planning 2018 – School Improvement Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #29 - Consider a motion to adopt ESSA – Redesign Planning 2019 – School Improvement Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Mary Henderson).
It was moved by Dan Slocum, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt ESSA – Redesign Planning 2019 – School Improvement Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #30 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Education IDEA Part B Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Tricia Smith).
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board adopt Special Education IDEA Part B Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #31 - Consider a motion to adopt Special Education IDEA Preschool Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes (Tricia Smith).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt Special Education IDEA Preschool Budget for the 2019/2020 fiscal year in conformity with Section 88: Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #32 - Consider a motion to adopt new Washington parish School Board Policy File: IDDFA – Special Education Advisory Council (Mary Jones).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt new Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IDDFA – Special Education Advisory Council. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #33 – Consider a motion to adopt the recoded Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IDDFB – Service Animals in Schools (Mary Jones).
It was moved by Dewitt Perry, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adopt recoded Washington Parish School Board Policy File: IDDFB – Service Animals in Schools. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #34 – Discuss school property across from Franklinton Primary School (Frankie Crosby).
Item deleted until later meeting.
Agenda Item #35 – Consider a motion to authorize advertisement for surplus equipment (Shane Smith).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Dewitt Perry, that the Board authorize advertisement for surplus equipment. Motion carried unanimously.
Advertise on September 18, 2019
Open Bids on October 4, 2019
Award Bids on October 10, 2019
Agenda Item #36 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the Personnel Evaluation Program – Bulletin 130 (Mary Jones).
It was moved by Kendall McKenzie, seconded by Dan Slocum, that the Board approve the Personnel Evaluation Program – Bulletin 130 as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #37 – Personnel Report (Mary Jones)
RESIGNATION
1. Franklinton Primary School: Christina Welch, School Bus Attendant, Resignation effective August 8, 2019.
2. Varnado School District: Michelle Knight, School Bus Operator, Resignation effective September 30, 2019.
TRANSFER
1. Frances Crouch, School Bus Operator, Mt. Hermon School District TO Bus Operator on route vacated by Larry Riley, Mt. Hermon School District effective September 3, 2019.
2. Dwylla Dillon, Child Specific Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton Primary School TO Child Specific Special Education Paraprofessional, Franklinton High School effective August 19, 2019.
3. Misty Mulford, Pre-K Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School TO Pre-K Teacher, Thomas Elementary School effective August 15, 2019 (new position).
4. Raymond Garcia, School Bus Operator, Franklinton Schools TO School Bus Operator, Mt. Hermon School, Frances Crouch’s route effective September 16, 2019.
CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS
1. Wesley Ray Elementary School: Crystal Knight, Regular Teacher TO Pre-K Teacher effective August 15, 2019 (Replacing Misty Mulford).
EMPLOY
1. Franklinton District: Katherine Temples, School Bus Attendant, Employ effective August 26, 2019 (Replacing Christina Welch).
2. Varnado High School: Jamie Davis, Regular High School Teacher, Employ effective August 12, 2019 (Replacing Christopher Davenport).
3. Wesley Ray Elementary School: LaDarrus Brister, Regular Teacher, Employ effective August 15, 2019 (Replacing Crystal Knight).
4. Wesley Ray Elementary District: Gilbert S. Carrier, Bus Operator, Employ effective August 12, 2019.
5. Thomas Elementary School: Belinda Alleno, Part-Time School Lunch Worker, Employ effective September 10, 2019 (New part-time position due to increase in enrollment).
6. Franklinton Jr. High School: Tentative Special Education Teaching Position
Agenda Item #38 – Discuss and take appropriate action regarding Transportation Adjustments (Shane Smith).
None
Agenda Item #39 - Superintendent’s Report
None
Agenda Item #40 - Personal Privileges – School Board Members
Add to the Agenda: It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Kendall McKenzie, that the Board approve the Use of Facilities request for a public candidate forum at Franklinton Elementary School cafetorium on September 21, 2019. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Alan McCain, seconded by Robert Boone, that the Board approve the Use of Facilities request for a public candidate forum at Franklinton Elementary School cafetorium on September 21, 2019. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board thanked everyone for their hard work on the budgets for the 2019/2020 school year.
Lesley McKinley thanked Shane Smith and the maintenance department for the hand rails at Varnado High School. Mr. McKinley also recommended a community meeting for the superintendent search.
Agenda Item #41 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Frankie Crosby, seconded by Alan McCain, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
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John Wyble, President
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Darrell Fairburn, Secretary