The Washington Parish School Board met in regular session on the above date with the following members present: President Harold Smith, Jimmie Corkern, John Dawsey, Susanne Jones, Richard Thomas, and Joe Whaley. Absent: Bringier H. Barker and Bob D. Bateman. The meeting was called to order by President Smith. Invocation was given by John Dawsey. President Smith welcomed the news media, School Board Attorney Wayne Kuhn, and guests.
It was moved by Joe Whaley, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board adopt the minutes of the June 13, 1991, board meeting, as submitted to each board member. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by Joe Whaley, that the Board open bids received for the sale of Vernon School Property. Motion carried unanimously. President Smith opened the sole bid received which was submitted by Third District - Sunday School and Holiness Young People Union of the Church of Christ Holiness U.S.A., in the total amount of $14,000.00. According to Attorney Kuhn, the property had been appraised, as required by law, at a value of $40,000.00. The law states that a bid shall be rejected if it does not equal or exceed the appraised value, and the sale shall be re-advertised with a minimum bid of the appraised value. It was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the bid received for the sale of Vernon School Property be rejected because it did not equal the appraised value of the property. Motion carried unanimously. It was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by Jimmie Corkern, that the Board re-advertise the sale of Vernon School Property with a minimum bid of $40,000.00 required. Motion carried unanimously. The advertisement will be published July 3, 10, and 17, 1991, and bids will be opened and considered at the regular meeting scheduled for August 22, 1991, at 6:30 P.M.
The Board heard an interesting and informative report from Mickey Fornea, Principal, Varnado Elementary School.
Following review of revisions by Mary M. Jones, Supervisor, it was moved by Richard Thomas, seconded by Joe Whaley, that the Board adopt the 1991-92 Pupil Progression Plan. Motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board approve the following summer remediation teacher contracts for the period July 15, 1991, through August 2, 1991, at a rate of $25.00 per hour, five (5) hours per week, for a total of $375.00 (State-funded):
CONTRACTOR SCHOOL
Regina Skiffer Angie Jr. High School
Patricia A. Bennett Angie Jr. High School
Sidney P. Zeringue Franklinton Jr. High School
Pam Richardson Franklinton High School
Susan Thomas Franklinton High School
Judith Smith Franklinton High School
Jean Knight Pine School
Pauline Bankston Franklinton High School
Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of Director of Finance Adren Raybourn, it was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board approve the following allocation to schools for the 1991-92 fiscal year operating budgets:
Allocation: Elementary - $55.00/pupil - Secondary $65.00/pupil
SCHOOL AMOUK LESS ADJUSTMENT NET ALLOCATION
Angie Jr. High $16,775-00 -0- $16,775.00
Enon Elem. 14,245.00 -0- 14,245.00
Franklinton Prim. -28,325.00 -0- 28,325.00
Franklinton Elem. 26,125.00 -0- 26,125.00
Franklinton Jr. High 30,195.00 -0- 30,195.00
Franklinton High 38,350.00 -0- 38,350.00
Mt. Hermon 34,345.00 -0- 34,345.00
Pine 34,025.00 -$10,000.00 24,025.00
Thomas 20,900.00 -0- 20,900.00
Varnado Elem. 12,595.00 -0- 12,595.00
Varnado High 16,705.00 2,000.00 14,705.00
Wesley Ray 20,130.00 :5,000.00 15,130.00
$292,715.00 -$17,000.00 $275,715.00
Motion carried unanimously.
Upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brown, it was moved by Joe Whaley, seconded by Richard Thomas, that the Board approve the following Personnel Adjustments as presented by Dr. Guy Schilling, Assistant Superintendent:
PERSONNEL ADJUSTMENTS
RESIGNATION:
Franklinton Elementary School: Mary McKinney Rester, Special Education Teacher, Resignation effective June 7, 1991.
Thomas Jr. High School: James C. Richardson, Regular Teacher, Resignation effective June 25, 1991.
LEAVE WITHOUT PAY:
Franklinton Elementary School: Sherri Thomassen, Special Education Paraprofessional, Leave Without Pay effective the Fall semester of the 1991-92 school year.
CANCELLATION OF SABBATICAL LEAVE:
James C. Richardson, Regular Teacher, Thomas Jr. High School - Cancel Sabbatical Leave for the 1991-92 school year.
TRANSFER:
Belinda Quinn, Regular Teacher, Thomas Jr. High School, to Regular Teacher, Mt. Hermon School, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
Charlotte Harris, Regular Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School, to Special Education Teacher, Wesley Ray Elementary School, effective the 1991-92 school year only (TTA).
EMPLOY:
Angie Jr. High School: Gregory A. Vosbein, Special Education Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
Franklinton Elementary School: Garrick Slade, Special Education Teacher, effective the 1991-92 school year only (TTA).
Franklinton High School: Alan G. Stentiford, Regular Teacher, effective the 1991-92 school year only (Circular 665).
Mt. Hermon: Theresa Grabert, Regular Teacher, effective the 1991-92 school year only.
Pine School: Billy Joe Graves, Janitor, effective July 1, 1991, through June 30, 1992, only (one-year probationary employment).
Thomas Jr. High School: Tammy R. Boyd, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
EMPLOY:
Varnado High School: Kim Easterling, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Vernadine Roberts, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective the 1991-92 school year only.
Wesley Ray Elementary School: Lynette S. Taylor, Regular Teacher, effective the beginning of the 1991-92 school year.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Raybourn informed the Board of a new Federal law regarding Social Security for temporary employees. Effective July 1, 1991, social security tax will be applicable to anyone temporarily employed who doesn't qualify for a retirement system.
It was moved by Jimmie Corkern, seconded by John Dawsey, that the Board authorize the receiving of quotations for the sale of a 1975 GMC 60-passenger bus belonging to Franklinton High School. Quotations will be accepted through July 8, 1991, at 4:00 P.M. The Board President, Superintendent, and Franklinton High School Principal will be authorized to review quotes and negotiate to dispose of bus if no quotes are submitted. Motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Brown reported to the Board that the Legislature has refused to approve the Minimum Foundation Program Formula recommended to it by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. It appears that the only possible relief for adequate, equitable funding will have to be sought through the courts. To that end, J. Rogers Pope, Superintendent, Livingston Parish, has called a meeting of all the school systems interested in pursuing this avenue for July 24, 1991.
The Board agreed to close the central office on July 5, 1991.
It was moved by John Dawsey, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
HAROLD R. SMITH, PRESIDENT
EARLE R. BROWN, SECRETARY