WEBSTER PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
MINUTES FOR
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014
The Webster Parish School Board met in the Educational Services Center, 1442 Sheppard Street, Minden, Louisiana, on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. with the following members present: Ouida Garner, Bruce Williams, Linda Kinsey, Frankie Mitchell, Ronnie Broughton, Penny Long, Johnnye Kennon, Charles Strong, Malachi Ridgel, Jerry Lott, Robert Holloway, and Brandon Edens. Absent: None. The meeting was opened with prayer by Penny Long. Pledge of Allegiance was led by Johnnye Kennon. The Superintendent stated that he wanted to add Addendum Item #3 is included on the agenda, and include Item #2 which was pertaining to field trips is included also; motion by Brandon Edens, seconded by Malachi Ridgel to add these items only from the addendum. Motion was approved.
ITEM #2 - Approve Minutes from Finance Committee Meeting on March 3, 2014. Motion was made by Jerry Lott, seconded by Ronnie Broughton; Frankie Mitchell added with one correction to state, Supervisor of auditors with Allen, Green and Williamson. Motion passed.
ITEM #3 - Approve Minutes from Monday, March 3, 2014 Regular Board Meeting. Motion was made by Ronnie Broughton, seconded by Malachi Ridgel. Frankie Mitchell wanted to clarify that she questioned the policy on field trips and not the letter from Minden High School. Adoption of minutes with corrections; motion passed.
ITEM #4 - Approve Minutes from Called Meeting Thursday, March 6, 2014. Motion was made by Linda Kinsey, seconded by Brandon Edens; motion passed.
ITEM #5 - Approve Minutes from Special Called Meeting, Monday, March 17, 2014. Motion was made by
ITEM #6 - Report from Personnel Committee Meeting at 5:00 P.M. was given by Ronnie Broughton; positions for Principal at Richardson Elementary, Principal at North Webster Lower Elementary, and Assistant Principal at Doyline High School. These positions will be withheld until the next board meeting. The superintendent will make recommendation, Dr. Rawls stated he will abate all three positions until the next board meeting; motion was made by Linda Kinsey that information on all the candidates be given to the board members, seconded by Malachi Ridgel. Penny Long stated that previously all information was given before the interviews. Ronnie Broughton stated that Dr. Rawls has the authority to do this and he is under performance contract. Frankie Mitchell mentioned that we are under a court order. After much discussion it was put to a motion of those in favor of abatement – 8 voted for – Ouida Garner, Bruce Williams, Linda Kinsey, Frankie Mitchell, Charles Strong, Johnnye Kennon, Malachi Ridgel and Jerry Lott; against: Brandon Edens, Robert Holloway, Ronnie Broughton, and Penny Long. It was stated that the School Board Attorney will be in attendance at the April 22, 2014 meeting.
ITEM #7 - Report from Policy and Procedure Meeting at 5:30 P.M. Remarks were given by the president, Charles Strong. He gave a PowerPoint on certain items that will be sent to members before the next meeting.
ITEM #8 - Request to address the board by Mayor Carroll Breaux, City of Springhill. He stated that at the August 2013 meeting, he met with the board to have them donate through a corporate endeavor, the land where the old school is now to put up a ground water storage tank. He mentioned also a total land swap. Charles Strong told him that he would consult with the board’s attorney Jon Guice and look deeper into this. Jerry Lott wanted to know if this land is being used. Answer was no. Motion was made by Brandon Edens, seconded by Malachi Ridgel to have counsel to look into this matter. Motion passed.
ITEM #9 - Approval to purchase walk-in freezer for warehouse in the amount of $48,500.00, warehouse walk-in cooler in the amount of $36,900.00, and school warehouse combo for Phillips in the amount of $26,950.00 from Buckelew’s. Total amount $112,350.00 using QSCB Funds. Was replaced with Item #3 on the Addendum; motion made by Penny Long, seconded by Johnnye Kennon. With no objection, item was adopted.
ITEM #10 - PERSONNEL CHANGES (See Attached Report) Given by Charlotte Dean; she also gave a report on their trips to College Job Fairs. Motion to accept this report was made by Ronnie Broughton, seconded by Malachi Ridgel. Motion was accepted.
ITEM #11 - Approve the following Field Trips:
· Browning Pre-K and Kindergarten students to attend Disney on Ice at the CenturyLink Center in Bossier City, LA, May 2nd, 2014
· Browning Elem. 1st grade to travel to Gators & Friends in Greenwood, LA, May 9th, 2014.
· Webster Jr. High National Jr. Beta Club to attend state convention in Lafayette, LA, April 30th – May 2nd, 2014.
· Webster Jr. High Top 100 students to Baton Rouge, LA, May 9, 2014.
· Harper Elementary Grade K honor students to Sci-Port in Shreveport, LA, April 15, 2014.
· Harper Elem. 1st Grade classes to Gator and Friends in Shreveport, LA, April 24th, 2014.
· Harper Kindergarteners to Disney on Ice in Bossier City, LA, May 2, 2014.
· Harper five 1st grade classes to Victory Park in Minden, LA, May 9, 2014.
· Harper three 1st grade classes to Ideal Place in Ruston, LA, May 12, 2014.
· Harper Kindergarten honors class to Sci-Port in Shreveport, LA, May 14, 2014.
· Harper two kindergarten classes to Mike Woods Park, Bossier City, LA, May 20, 2014
· J.A. Phillips students and teachers to attend Disney on Ice, Bossier City, LA, May 2, 2014
· Webster Preschool classes to attend Disney on Ice, Bossier City, LA, May 2, 2014.
· Webster Preschool classes to travel to Webster Parish Public Library and Harper Elem. School, May 7, 2014.
· Browning PK to attend Disney on Ice, Bossier City, LA, May 2, 2014.
· Brown Upper Elem. 5th grade students to attend LUMCON in Cocadrie, LA., Monday, April 28 – Wednesday, April 30, 2014.
· Minden High Louisi-annes to attend dance camp in Galveston, Texas, June 22- 25, 2014.
· Minden High Future Farmers of America to attend State FFA Convention in Monroe, LA, June 3-6, 2014.
· Minden High Future Farmers of America to attend State FFA Leadership Camp in Bunkie, LA, July 7-9, 2014.
· Minden High Future Farmers of America to attend LATA State Conference in Lafayette, LA, July 21 – 25, 2014.
· NWHS Art Club Students, Brown Upper Art Students, NWJHS Art Students to visit the Arkansas Museum of Contemporary Art and Art Galleries, Hot Springs, Arkansas, May 9 – 10, 2014.
· Webster Parish 5th Graders to participate in a Water Festival at Caney Lake, April 24-25, 2014.
· Central 2nd grade students to go bowling at Springhill, LA, May 15, 2014.
· Brown Upper Elem. students to attend Disney on Ice, Bossier City, LA, May 2, 2014.
Motion was made by Frankie Mitchell, seconded by Brandon Edens to approve all field trips as well as those on the addendum. Motion passed.
ITEM #12 - Superintendent’s Report, Dr. Rawls informed the board of straight line winds that hit the Pole Bowl Pit at North Webster High School.
ITEM #13 - Announcements – Next Board Meeting, Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 6:00 P.M. with Budget Revision Meeting at 5:00 P.M.
Meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M. Motion was made by Frankie Mitchell, seconded by Johnnye Kennon to go into EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Motion was made by Frankie Mitchell, seconded by Malachi Ridgel to return to regular session. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:59 P.M.
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PRESIDENT SECRETARY
April 8, 2014
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Atty. Martin LeTeer was present to represent Atty Sally. The Case on Elizabeth Hano – is a worker’s comp. He recommended that the board accept what he brought to the board. Jerry Lott wanted to know where the funds will come from, General Funds, per Crevonne Odom, Finance Director. The president entertained a motion by Frankie Mitchell, seconded by Malachi Ridgel to return to regular session. We took no action and no vote during Executive Session. Motion by Johnnye Kennon, seconded by Frankie Mitchell to authorize the Superintendent to accept and go ahead. No objection.
WEBTER PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
MINUTES FOR
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014
5:00 P.M.
The Webster Parish School Board Personnel Committee Meeting was held on Tuesday, April 8, 2014, at 5:00 P.M. in the Educational Services Center, 1442 Sheppard Street, Minden, Louisiana. The meeting was called to order by the president, who turned it over to the Chairman, Ronnie Broughton. The Interim Personnel Director, Charlotte Dean.
The superintendent stated that he would recommend two positions to be filled and will hold one position. This will be done at the April 22, 2014 board meeting. The recommendation will be give at the 6:00 P.M. regular meeting. Frankie Mitchell mentioned about the board members not receiving copies of all applications on candidates. Malachi Ridgel felt it was unfair on his behalf that he had not received any information as to who was applying for what jobs. Jerry Lott said that it is based on the Federal Court Order. Dr. Rawls asked if board members could be mailed sealed packets with information on all the candidates who applied for the positions for two principals and one assistant principal. Charles Strong stated that the board would make known this information in the regular meeting at 6:00 P.M.
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CHAIRMAN OF PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
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SECRETARY PRESIDENT