2023-12-07

Washington Parish School Board

Regular Board Meeting

12/07/2023 06:00 PM

800 Main Street Franklinton LA 70438

Board Room (800 Main St.)

Printed: 01/12/2024 01:23 PM

MEETING MINUTES

Attendees

Voting Members

Bruce Brown, District 3

Kendall McKenzie, District 4

Robert Boone, District 5

Scott Breland, District 6

David Pettit, District 7

Frankie Crosby, District 8

Lesley McKinley, District 9-Vice President

Dr. John Wyble, District 2-President

Absent
Keith Giles, District 1

Non-Voting Members

Frances Varnado, Superintendent

G. Wayne Kuhn, Attorney

1. Call to Order

John Wyble

2. Invocation

Lesley McKinley

3. Pledge of Allegiance

Frankie Crosby

4. Recognize Varnado High School and Pine High Schoo

5. Approval of minutes for the November 9, 2023 Regular Board Meeting

Motion to approve the minutes for the November 9, 2023 Regular Board Meeting.

Motion made by:Frankie Crosby

Motion seconded by:Scott Breland

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

6. To discuss and take appropriate action regarding a Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 2 of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana (the “District”) on Saturday, April 27, 2024, to authorize the continuation of the levy and collection of a 4.83 mills, 10-year ad valorem tax, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating schools and school related facilities for the public schools of the District, and providing equipment and furnishings therefor; and further making application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authorization to hold the aforesaid election; and further providing for other matters in connection therewith

Motion to approve a Resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana, acting as the hovering authority of School District No.2 of the Parish of Washington, State of Louisiana (the "District") on Saturday, April 27, 2024, to authorize the continuation of the levy and collection of a 4.83 mills, 10-year ad valorem tax, for the purpose of constructing, acquiring, improving, maintaining and operating schools and school related facilities for the public schools of the District, and providing equipment and furnishings therefor; and further making application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authorization to hold the aforesaid election; and further providing for other matters in connection therewith.

Motion made by:Scott Breland

Motion seconded by:Frankie Crosby

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

7. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding bids received for telecommunication services and equipment for e-rate

Motion to approve the bid of Hunt Land Holdings, LLC for the amount of $7,360.00 per month with a one-time setup fee of $14,000.00. Washington Parish School Board will pay 15% and Erate will pay 85%.

Motion made by:Kendall McKenzie

Motion seconded by:Lesley McKinley

Voting:

Unanimously Approved