WEBSTER PARISH SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES

MONDAY, May 2, 2022

The Webster Parish School Board, of the Parish of Webster, State of Louisiana, met in the Harper Pathways to Excellence Center, 618 Germantown Road, Minden, Louisiana on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 6:00 PM. Meeting was called to order by Fred Evans. The prayer was led by Charles Strong, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Linda Kinsey. Members present: Glenda Broughton, Margaret Edens, Fred Evans, Linda Kinsey, Penny Long, Jerry Lott, Jeri O’Neal, Ronald Rhymes, Malachi Ridgel, and Charles Strong. Johnnye Kennon and Frankie Mitchell were absent.

Mr. Johnny R. Rowland, Jr., Superintendent, asked the board to consider amending the agenda to add:

Item #5A: To consider for approval a resolution in support of state pay raises for teachers and school support staff. Motion to add and approve was made by Charles Strong; seconded by Linda Kinsey. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

Items #2 & #3: Approve Minutes from the Financial Committee Meeting and Regular Meeting held April 4, 2022. Motion to approve was made by Ronald Rhymes: seconded by Margaret Edens. Motion passed.

Item #4: Presentation by Mr. Rodney Taylor of Taylor and Sons to recognize Employee of the Month recipient for the month of May 2022, to Ursula Hullaby, Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Coordinator.

Item #5: Recognition of Webster Parish 2021-22 Teachers of the Year, Support Persons of the Year, and Principals of the Year.

Item #5A: To consider for approval a resolution in support of state pay raises for teachers and school support staff. Motion to add and approve was made by Charles Strong; seconded by Linda Kinsey. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

Item #6: Doug Mitchell of North Delta Regional Planning addressed the board.

Item #7: To consider adoption of Revised/Amended Reapportionment Plan for implementation. Motion to approve was made by Jerry Lott; seconded by Malachi Ridgel. Motion passed by unanimous roll call vote.

Item #8: Casey Fields, Early Childhood Facilitator, addressed the board.

Item #9: Consider approval of Supervisor of Early Childhood – Second Grade job description. Motion to approve was made by Malachi Ridgel; seconded by Linda Kinsey. Motion passed. 

Item #10: To consider for approval the budget revisions for:

       FY 21-22 General Fund Budget Revisions

       FY 21-22 PW Maintenance Fund Budget Revisions

       FY 21-22 SFS Fund Budget Revisions

       FY 21-22 ESSER Incentive/ARP Budget

       FY 21-22 ESSER III Formula/Interventions Budget

Motion to approve was made by Charles Strong; seconded by Malachi Ridgel. Motion Passed.

Item #11: To consider for approval the resolution authorizing the superintendent to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist form reflecting the selection of or rejection of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Bodily Injury Coverage. Motion to approve was made by Malachi Ridgel; seconded by Ronald Rhymes. Motion Passed.

Item # 12: To consider for approval the authorization for the superintendent to sign the required Louisiana Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist form acceptance of or rejection of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage. This selection is applicable to Commercial Automobile Insurance Coverage for the period of October 1, 2022 to October 1, 2023 as presented. Motion to approve was made by Penny Long: seconded by Malachi Ridgel. Motion passed.

Item #13: To consider approval for Jennie Sims, Principal of Central Elementary School, and three teachers to attend the Orlando National Get Your Teach On Conference in Kissimmee, Florida from June 26 – 29, 2022. Funding source is Title I. Motion to approve was made by Jerry Lott; seconded by Linda Kinsey. Motion passed.

Motion to approve Item 14 thru Item 31 in global vote was made by Charles Strong; seconded by Jerry O’Neal. Motion passed.

      District 6  ½ Cent Sales Tax Fund

Item #14: To consider approval for E. S. Richardson Elementary School to purchase 7 diversified spaces science Chemguard top tables from Demco in the amount of $4,630.52, which includes the $669.99 shipping cost. Funding source District 6 ½ Cent Sales Tax Fund.

Item #15: To consider approval for E. S. Richardson Elementary School to purchase 6 classroom rectangular tables with high pressure laminate from BMS in the amount of $2,034.00. Funding source District 6 ½ Cent Sales Tax Fund.

Item #16: To consider approval for Hodges Services, LLC to install new ice machine head and replace broken ice machine at E. S. Richardson Elementary School with a new Manitowoc ice machine in the amount of $5,608.38. Funding source District 6 ½ Cent Sales Tax Fund.

Item #17: To consider approval for J. A. Phillips Elementary School to purchase a new stage curtain from Quality Stage Curtains in the amount of $4,408.00. Funding source District 6 ½ Cent Sales Tax Fund

Item #18: To consider approval to accept the low quote of $14,468.75 from Grider’s Glass to install 2 passage doors to reduce unauthorized traffic in the office suite at Minden High School. Funding Source is District 6 ½ Cent Sales Tax Fund.

Item #19: To consider approval to ratify payment of invoice #1-116852612996 from Johnson Controls for $1605.04 for HVAC repairs at Minden High School. Funding source District 6 ½ Cent Sales Tax Fund.

Item #20: To consider approval to accept the quote from Oracle Elevator of $21,750.00 to replace the wheelchair lift at Phillips Elementary School. Funding source District 6 ½ Cent Sales Tax Fund.

Consolidated 3 Maintenance Fund

Item #21: To consider approval for Lakeside Jr/Sr High School to purchase 32 chairs and 8 tables from Virco for $2475.60 as per state contract pricing. Funding source Consolidated 3 Maintenance Fund.

Doyline Maintenance Fund

Item #22: To consider approval to ratify payment of invoice #S-8259 from Mechanical Concepts for $2015.71 to repair HVAC systems in the elementary building at Doyline High School. Funding source Doyline Maintenance Fund.

Item #23: To consider approval to ratify payment of invoice #S-8258 from Mechanical Concepts for $450.00 for HVAC repairs in the office area at Doyline High School. Funding source Doyline Maintenance Fund.

Shongaloo Building Fund

Item #24: To consider approval for North Webster Lower Elementary School to screen and recoat the gym floor as proposed by Gentry and Holder floors for $2115.00. Funding source Shongaloo Building Fund.

Item #25: To consider approval for North Webster Lower Elementary School to purchase a 21” push lawn mower from Smith’s South Central for $254.15. Funding source Shongaloo Building Fund.

Cotton Valley Maintenance Fund

Item #26: To consider approval for North Webster Upper Elementary School to screen and recoat the gym floor as proposed by Gentry and Holder floors for $2620.00. Funding source Cotton Valley Maintenance Fund.

Item #27: To consider approval for North Webster Upper Elementary School to purchase an ICE 20’ Auto Scrubber from VCC Janitorial Supply for $6700.00. Funding source Cotton Valley Maintenance Fund.

Springhill Maintenance Fund

Item #28: To consider approval to ratify invoice #915810468 for $1510.46 from BSN Sports and reimburse North Webster High for that amount for softball netting for storm-damaged batting cages. These monies were originally reimbursed by insurance funds. Funding source Springhill Maintenance Fund.

Item #29: To consider approval to ratify invoice #107942 for $2893.00 from Lone Star Communications for fire alarm repair at Browning Elementary School. Funding source Springhill Maintenance Fund.

Item #30: To consider approval for Browning Elementary School to purchase a Stihl Edger for $341.99 and a Stihl Hedge Trimmer for $369.99 as per state contract from Hol-Mont Sales. Funding source Springhill Maintenance Fund.

Item #31: To consider approval for Browning Elementary to purchase a Crewman 20 HD Floor Machine from VCC Janitorial Supply for $975.00. Funding source Springhill Maintenance Fund.

      Motion to approve all of Item #32 in global vote was made by Charles Strong; seconded by Margaret Edens. Motion passed.

Item # 32: To consider approval to declare the following school buses as surplus and proceed to dispose of them via public auction:

      2   1999  BLUEBIRD 1BAHBCSA5XF088694

      3   1994  FORD          1FDXB80C7SVA00337

      7   2000  BLUEBIRD 1BAACCPA2YF093392

     14  2000  BLUEBIRD 1GDM7T1COWJ519863

     36  1995  FORD           1FDXB80C4SVA55750

     39  1995  FORD           1FDXB80C8SVA55749

     44  1995  FORD           1FDXB80C6SVA55748

     48  1999  BLUEBIRD 1BAHBCSA3XF088693

     50  1994  FORD          1FDXB80C0SVA00339

     53  1995  FORD          1FDXB80C7SVA00340

     59  1995  FORD          1FDXB80C9SVA00341

     79  1995  FORD          1FDXB80C4SVA55747

     99  1999  BLUEBIRD 1BAAHCSA7XF088695

    101 1999  BLUEBIRD 1BAAHCSAOXF088697

    103 2000  BLUEBIRD 1GDM7T1C2WJ520187

    107 2001  BLUEBIRD 1BAAHCPAX1F202592

    109 2001  BLUEBIRD 1BAAHCPA81F202591

111 01  BLUEBIRD 1BAAHCPA71F202596

Item #33: PERSONNEL REPORT

Item #34: School Community Liaison Report

Mrs. Hullaby stated May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Item #35: Superintendent’s Report

Mr. Rowland shared with the board the passing of former WPSB employee Vera Meadors and MHS Coach Alan Ensminger house fire. Board members were given a list of all the graduation dates in the parish.

Item #36: Announcements

Please remember all students and teaching staff during the LEAP testing this month.

·         Sales Tax for the month of March 2022

·         March 2022 Monthly Financial Reports

Attached are the Balance Sheet and the Statement of Revenues and Expenditures for the General Fund Consolidated 3 Maintenance Fund, Minden School Building Fund, Strong Start Achieve Fund, and District #6 Sales Tax (1/2 Cent) Fund. These funds represent our largest fund balances to date. The Statement of Revenues and Expenditures gives a budget versus actual comparison.

        Next Board Meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2022

The meeting will be open to the public as required by law.

Adjourned at 7:12 PM to enjoy supper provided by the Jumpstart Culinary Arts Class.

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT

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                                                                        JOHNNY R. ROWLAND, JR., SECRETARY