Washington Parish School Board
Regular Board Meeting
02/08/2024 06:00 PM
800 Main Street Franklinton LA 70438
Board Room (800 Main St.)
Printed: 03/08/2024 08:22 AM
MEETING MINUTES
Attendees
Voting Members
Keith Giles, District 1
Kendall McKenzie, District 4-Vice President
Scott Breland, District 6
David Pettit, District 7
Frankie Crosby, District 8
Lesley McKinley, District 9-President
Marsha Newman, District 2
Absent
Robert Boone, District 5
Bruce Brown, District 3
Non-Voting Members
Interim Superintendent, Jennifer Thomas
G. Wayne Kuhn, Attorney
1. Call to Order
Lesley McKinley
2. Invocation
Scott Breland
3. Pledge of Allegiance
Frankie Crosby
4. Administer Oath of Office to Board Member District 2, Marsha Newman
Mr. Wayne Kuhn administered the Oath of Office to Marsha Newman, Washington Parish School Board Member, District 2.
5. Consider a motion to appoint an Interim Superintendent
Upon recommendation of the Personnel Committee, a motion was made to appoint Jennifer Thomas as Interim Superintendent.
Motion made by: Kendall McKenzie
Motion seconded by: David Pettit
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
6. Approval of minutes for the January 11, 2024 Regular Board Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes for the January 11, 2024 Regular Board Meeting.
Motion made by: Frankie Crosby
Motion seconded by: Scott Breland
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
7. Presentation on the Jones Creek Rosenwald School by Brian Davis, Executive Director of the Louisiana Trust for Historic Preservation
8. Presentation of December 2023 financial statements
Ms. Knight presented the December 2023 financial statements for the following funds:
General Fund
School Lunch Fund
Tax District #4 Bond Sinking Fund
9. Consider a motion to authorize to advertise for the Superintendent position
Motion to authorize an advertisement for the Superintendent's position.
Motion made by: Frankie Crosby
Motion seconded by: Kendall McKenzie
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
10. Discuss and take appropriate action regarding the preventive maintenance contract renewal of Metro Building Services
Motion to approve the contract renewal of Metro Building Services.
Motion made by: Scott Breland
Motion seconded by: Frankie Crosby
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
11. Consider a motion to adopt the 2024/2025 school calendar
Motion made by: Marsha Newman
Motion seconded by: Keith Giles
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
12. Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: DFK-Gifts and Donations; Policy File: CN-Administrative Records
Motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: DFK-Gifts and Donations; Policy File: CN-Administrative Records.
Motion made by: Frankie Crosby
Motion seconded by: Scott Breland
Voting:
13. Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBG -Probation; Policy File: IHAD- Parent Conferences
Motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: GBG-Probation; Policy File IHAD-Parent Conferences.
Motion made by: Kendall McKenzie
Motion seconded by: Keith Giles
Voting:
14. Consider a motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: EBBH-Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Cardiac Emergency Plan; Policy File: JGB-School Wellness; Policy File: JGC- Student Health Services
Motion to adopt revised Washington Parish School Board Policy File: EBBH-Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Cardiac Emergency Plan; Policy File: JGB-School Wellness: Policy File: JGC-Student Health Services.
Motion made by: Frankie Crosby
Motion seconded by: Scott Breland
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
15. Add to the Agenda
Consider a motion to add to the Agenda an appointment of Bill McGehee Insurance as the Agent of Record for Washington Parish School Board Property Insurance.
Motion made by: Kendall McKenzie
Motion seconded by: Frankie Crosby
Voting:
Keith Giles - Yes
Kendall McKenzie - Yes
Scott Breland - Yes
David Pettit - Yes
Frankie Crosby - Yes
Lesley McKinley - Yes
Marsha Newman - Yes
Motion to appoint Bill McGehee Insurance as Agent of Record for Washington Parish School Board Property Insurance.
Motion made by:Scott Breland
Motion seconded by:Frankie Crosby
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
16. Personnel Report
17. Acting Superintendent's Report
18. Personal Privileges
19. Adjourn
Motion made by: Frankie Crosby
Motion seconded by: Kendall McKenzie
Voting: Unanimously Approved