The Washington Parish School Board met in special session on the above date with the following members present: President Bringier H. Barker, Karl Bickham, Hayward Boone, Holly James, Susanne Jones, Harold Smith, Richard N. Thomas, Bruce Brown and Freddie Jefferson. Absent: None.
Agenda Item #1 - Call to order.
The meeting was called to order by President Barker.
Agenda Item #2 - Invocation.
The invocation was given by Bruce Brown.
Agenda Item #3 - Pledge of Allegiance.
Agenda Item #4 - Consider a motion to enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(2) to discuss litigation in the matter of Guy Von Schilling v. Washington Parish School Board, 22nd JDC No. 72,849-B.
It was moved by Karl Bickham, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board enter into Executive Session under LA R.S. 42:6.1A(2) to discuss litigation in the matter of Guy Von Schilling v. Washington Parish School Board, 22nd JDC No. 72,849-B. Motion carried unanimously.
Agenda Item #5 - Consider a motion to return to regular session.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Bruce Brown, that the Board return to regular session.
Agenda Item #6 - Discuss and take appropriate action in the matter of Guy Von Schilling v. Washington Parish School Board.
It was moved by Harold Smith, seconded by Hayward Boone, that the Board not appeal in any form. Roll Call vote was as follows:
District 1 - Harold Smith FOR
District 2 - Karl Bickham AGAINST
District 3 - Bruce Brown AGAINST
District 4 - Richard N. Thomas FOR
District 5 - Hayward Boone FOR
District 6 - Susanne Jones AGAINST
District 7 - Holly James FOR
District 8 - B. H. Barker AGAINST
District 9 - Freddie Jefferson AGAINST
The vote being four (4) FOR and five (5) AGAINST, the motion failed.
It was moved by Freddie Jefferson, seconded by Susanne Jones, that the Board file a suspensive appeal with the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal. Roll Call vote was as follows:
District 1 - Harold Smith AGAINST
District 2 - Karl Bickham FOR
District 3 - Bruce Brown FOR
District 4 - Richard N. Thomas AGAINST
District 5 - Hayward Boone AGAINST
District 6 - Susanne Jones FOR
District 7 - Holly James AGAINST
District 8 - B. H. Barker FOR
District 9 - Freddie Jefferson FOR
The vote being five (5) FOR and four (4) AGAINST, the motion carried.
Agenda Item #7 - Consider a motion to adjourn.
It was moved by Susanne Jones, seconded by Harold Smith, that the Board adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
BRINGIER H. BARKER, PRESIDENT
ROBERT L. COLEMAN, SECRETARY