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Public Notices: Tuesday, February 5th, 2008
Public Notices Published Tuesday, February 5th, 2008Winnsboro, Louisiana
December 3, 2007
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled meeting on Monday, December 3, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex board room.
Present for the meeting were Mrs. Louise Johnson, Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young, and Mr. Richard Kelly.
No board member was absent from this meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Chaplain Richard Kelly led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOTION TO APPROVE ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO AGENDA
ORDINANCE # 2007-12-0001
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the additions and deletions to the agenda.
IV.E. Bernard Wolleson, Franklin Parish Bus Drivers
IV.F. Consider policy update on Authorized Signatures.
IV.G. Consider policy update on Travel.
IV.H. Angela Malone, parent to address the Board. (Delete item)
IV.K. Patricia Powell, parent to address the Board.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
All members present approved.
MOTION TO APPROVAL FINAL AGENDA
ORDINANCE # 2007-12-0002
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the final agenda as amended.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
AGENDA FOR
DECEMBER 3, 2007 at 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from November 5 and 26, 2007 meetings.
III. Recognition of Visitors
Agricultural Extension Office Speaker
Delayne Donnell, Recognition of Exemplary Teacher award.
IV. Business
A.Pam McBroom, Head Start Report
B. Consider payment of monthly invoices. (Whitten)
C.Consider general counsel contract with Hammonds & Sills. (Johnson)
D. Consider approval of roof bid for Franklin Parish High School. (Johnson)
E. Bernard Wolleson, Franklin Parish Bus Drivers
F. Consider policy update on Authorized Signatures. (Whitten)
G. Consider policy update on Travel. (Whitten)
I. Ernest/Cathy Thomas, parents to address the Board
J. Chantell Scott, parent to address the Board.
K. Patricia Powell, parent to address the Board.
V. Superintendent’s Report
VI. President’s Report
VII. Approval of Personnel
A. Consider instructional and support personnel matters.
VIII. Adjourn
MOTION: Mrs. Louise Johnson SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved.
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM NOVEMBER 5 & 26, 2007 MEETINGS
ORDINANCE # 2007-12-0003
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the minutes from the November 5 and 26, 2007 meetings.
MOTION:Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Richard Kelly
All members present approved.
AGRICULTURE EXTENSION OFFICE SPEAKER
Ms. Ginger Boutwell gave an update on the projects and activities of the Agriculture Extension Office.
DELAYNE DONNELL, RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY TEACHER
Mrs. Delayne Donnell recognized Mrs. Cathy Young, 3rd grade teacher from Baskin School as Exemplary Teacher for students achieving advanced, mastery and basic scores on ILEAP test.
PAM MCBROOM, HEAD START REPORT
Mrs. Pam McBroom gave an update of the activities and projects of the Head Start Program, Mrs. McBroom gave each board member a financial report for October.
MOTION TO CONSIDER PAYMENT OF MONTHLY INVOICES
ORDINANCE # 2007-12-0004
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the payment of monthly invoices.
MOTION: Mrs. Louise Johnson SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER GENERAL COUNSEL CONTRACT WITH HAMMONDS & SILLS
ORDINANCE # 2007-12-0005
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the general counsel contract with Hammonds & Sills.
CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES
This Contract made and entered into this 3rd day of December, 2007 by and between the Franklin Parish School Board, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”), and hereinafter represented by its President, Eddie Ray Bryan duly authorized to act herein by an action of the Board found in the Official Minutes of the Board Meeting of December 3, 2007, and Hammonds & Sills, Attorneys at Law, with its principal office at 1111 South Foster Drive, Suite C, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70806, herein represented by Kenneth F. Sills, Partner, hereinafter referred to as “Counsel”.
WITNESSED:
1. Pursuant to the authority of La. R.S. 42:261.1, the Board continues the employment of the law firm of Hammonds & sills as its General Counsel for the purpose of advising, consulting with, and representing the Board, its Superintendent, and its employees in connection with legal matters involving the school system.
2.General Duties of Counsel:
A. When requested by the Board or Superintendent of Schools, Counsel shall:
1. Prepare and render legal opinions regarding policies and problems concerning due process, equal protection of laws, First Amendment law, public records requests, elections, reapportionment, meetings and open meetings, Public Bid Law and contracts, construction projects insurance and worker’s compensation, special education, Section 504, student discipline, student attendance assignments, custody of students, finances, retirement, leaves of absence, leases, personnel matters, sale of property, budgeting and planning issues, and other issues affecting the operation of the public school system of the Board.
2. Attend and provide legal advice at Board meetings, tenure hearings, employee grievance hearings, student expulsion hearings before the Board, and at such other meetings as the Superintendent or the Board may request.
3. Consult and work with Special Counsel such as Bond Special Counsel.
4. Provide legal assistance in the drafting and approval of documents, contracts, policies, rules and regulations, resolutions, grant applications, handbooks, and all other legal and quasi-legal papers submitted for approval by the Board.
5. Provide legal assistance in the drafting of legislation proposed by the Board to the State Legislature.
6. Give lectures and provide in-service training on school law to teachers, principals, supervisors and other staff members when requested by the Superintendent or Board.
7.Represent the Board in connection with lawsuits involving the Board, including, but not limited to, its desegregation lawsuit and other hearings, such as special education due process hearings.
8. Provide such other legal assistance as requested by the Superintendent or Board.
B. Counsel shall provide advice and assistance to the Board and other Superintendent involving the policies, rules and regulations adopted by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Louisiana Department of Education, the United States Department of Education, and the Board.
C. Counsel shall review and handle, or provide for the handling of, all lawsuits, subpoenas and other court-related documents served or delivered to the Board, its officers, members, superintendent, or staff members.
D.Counsel shall handle the defense of lawsuits and worker’s compensation claims, as assigned.
3.In consideration of its receipt of the professional services described hereinabove, the Board hereby agrees to pay Counsel in accordance with the scheduled of maximum hourly rates approved by the Louisiana Attorney General and in effect at the time of rendition of services, subject to a maximum hourly rate of $135.00, a paralegal rate of $75.00 an hour, and a law clerk rate of $45.00 an hour. Beginning July 2008, and in July of each year thereafter, the hourly rates paid by the Board to Counsel shall be adjusted (upwards or downwards) on a percentage basis consistent with changes in the Consumer Price Index for all Urban Consumers (CPI-U) during the previous year as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the United States Department of Labor.
4.The Board agrees to reimburse Counsel for reasonable expenses incurred by it related to the above-described representation, including, but not limited to, long distance telephone calls, document duplication, expert witness fees, court reporter fees, printing costs, travel and other expense.
5. Counsel shall keep itemized time records for presentation monthly to the Superintendent with respect to services rendered at set hourly rates and expenses incurred.
6. Counsel certifies that it has in force and effect legal malpractice insurance covering the professional services to rendered by it pursuant to this Contract, in an amount not less than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00).
7. Counsel hereby agrees that the responsibility for payment of taxes for the funds received by it pursuant to this Agreement shall be the sole obligation of Counsel. Counselís Federal Tax Identification Number is 72-1144538.
8. Counsel agrees not to discriminate in its employment practices and will render services under this Contract without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, political affiliation or disabilities.
THUS SIGNED on the date first hereinabove written in Winnsboro, Louisiana.
MOTION: Mr. Tim Eubanks SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
All members present approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF ROOF BID FOR FRANKLIN PARISH HIGH SCHOOL
ORDINANCE # 2007-12-0006
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the roof bid from Rowell Roofing, Inc., of Columbus, Mississippi in the amount of $337,500.00. Rowell Roofing was the lowest bid out of 9 bids received.
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
BERNARD WOLLESON, FRANKLIN PARISH BUS DRIVERS
Mr. Bernard Wolleson spoke to the Board on behalf of the Franklin Parish contract bus drivers. The fuel cost and the cost of driver these buses has exceeded the expense money that the bus drivers receive. Mr. Wolleson is asking the Franklin Parish School Board for help with the expense money.
MOTION TO CONSIDER FUEL ADJUSTMENT FOR CONTRACT BUS DRIVERS
ORDINANCE # 2007-12-0007
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve a 50% increase in the fuel adjustment previously approved. This increase will be effective December 1, 2007.
Price of fuel/gallon old amount (x50%) new adjustment/per mile
$1.25 .05 .075
1.50 .10 .15
1.75 .15 .225
2.00 .20 .30
2.25 .25 .375
2.50 .30 .45
2.75 .35 .525
3.00 .40 .60
3.25 .45 .675
3.50 .50 .75
3.75 .55 .825
4.00 .60 .90
4.25 .65 .975
4.50 .70 1.05
4.75 .75 1.125
5.00 .80 1.200
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
All members present approved.
CONSIDER POLICY UPDATE ON AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES AND TRAVEL
This being a policy change, policy must lay over 30 days before action can be taken because of language in the policy. Action on policy update will be considered at next regular board meeting.
MOTION TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR PARENTS CATHY AND ERNEST THOMAS
ORDINANCE # 2007-12-0008
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve to enter into executive session concerning parents, Cathy and Ernest Thomas.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Ronnie Hatton
All members present approved.
MOTION TO EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION
ORDINANCE # 2007-12-0009
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve to exit executive session.
MOTION:Mrs. Louise Johnson SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
No action was taken by the Board.
CONSIDER REPORT FROM CHANTELL SCOTT, PARENT
Mrs. Scott chose not to go into executive session. Mrs. Scott read a letter to the Board members concerning an incident between her son and a teacher at Winnsboro Elementary School. This letter was presented to each Board Member. The teacher, Ms. Sandra Warbington was given a chance to give her side of this incident.
No action was taken by the Board.
CONSIDER REPORT FROM PATRICIA POWELL, PARENT
Mrs. Patricia Powell chose not go into executive session. Mrs. Patricia Powell reported to the Board an incident of her child not being able to play away basketball games only home games because of a suspension. The Franklin Parish High School handbook policy was discussed by the Board members.
No action was taken by the Board.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT - none
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Bryan reported that the School Board received a thank you card from Mrs. Louise Johnson. The January agenda meeting due to the holidays will be Monday, January 7, 2008 and the regular scheduled meeting will be Thursday, January 10, 2008 at regular time.
MOTION TO CONSIDER INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL MATTERS
ORDINANCE # 2007-12-0010
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the instructional and support personnel matters as listed.
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL
NEW HIRES
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Coleman, Shemeka Baskin PE teacher 11.10.07 Replace d/d sub
Jackson, Gwen Fort Reg. ed. tea. 11.05.07 Replace d/d sub
SUPPORT PERSONNEL
TRANSFER
Name School Position Effect. Date
McGhee, Paula From contract rt. To parish #45 Bus driver 01.14.08 mid-term
Jones, Jacob From contract rt. To parish #70 Bus driver 12.04.07
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Hall, Rondle Fort Title I Para 12.07.07 None given
SUBSTITUTES
Name School Position Effect. Date
Valentine, Christopher Crowville Sub. tea. 11.15.07
Campbell, Roland Sr. Parish-wide Sub. bus aide 11.01.07
Young, Miranda Parish-wide Sub. tea 12.03.07
Douglas, William Bus rt. #72 (vacant by J. Jones) D/D bus dr. $55.00 per day 12.04.07
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mrs. Louise Johnson
All members present approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2007-12-0011
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the meeting is adjourned.
MOTION: Mr. Richard Kelly SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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Winnsboro, Louisiana
December 17, 2007
The Franklin Parish School Board met in special session, Monday, December 17, 2007 at 12:00 noon in the Franklin Parish School Board conference room.
Present for the meeting were Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton and Mr. Jesse Young.
Absent from the meeting were Mrs. Louise Johnson and Mr. Richard Kelly. President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Mr. Jesse Young led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
There being no changes in the agenda the agenda is as follows:
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
CONFERENCE ROOM
7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295
AGENDA FOR SPECIAL MEETING
DECEMB ER 17, 2007
12:00 NOON
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Consider letter concerning audit from Postlethwaite & Netterville. (Whitten)
II. Consider instructional and support personnel matters.
III. Informational meeting regarding renovations and asbestos. (Dale DeMoss, TB Architecture)
IV. Adjourn
MOTION TO CONSIDER LETTER OF COMPLIANCE QUESTIONNAIRE FOR POSTLETHWAITE & NETTERVILLE
ORDINANCE # 2007-12-0012
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the letter for Postlethwaite & Netterville for Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire.
MOTION:Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Ronnie Hatton
All members present approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL MATTERS
ORDINANCE # 2007-12-0013
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve instructional and support personnel matters as listed.
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Johnson, Sharon WES Teacher 12.03.07 Personal
McMahan, Amanda FPHS Teacher 01.10.08 Personal SUPPORT PERSONNEL
TRANSFER
Name School Position Effect. Date
Norwood, Lisa WES to Fort Necessity Title I Para 12.10.07
Eldridge, DeLane Fort Nec. Title I to Fort Nec. Sch. wide para Para 12.10.07
SUBSTITUTES
Name School Position Effect. Date
Adams, Georgia C. WES Sub. tea 12.04.07
Linder, Stephen D Parish-wide Sub. tea. 12.06.07
Robinson, Krystal Baskin, WES, Crow., HGWLC Sub. tea 12.04.07
Robinson, Phoebe Baskin, Wes, Crow., HGWLC, FPHS, LINCS Sub. tea 12.04.07
Whidden, Tabatha Baskin, Crow, WES, Gilb., FPHS Sub. tea 12.04.07
Jackson, Vergie W’boro Schools Sub. tea 12.10.07
MOTION: Mr. Tim Eubanks SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
INFORMATIONAL MEETING REGARDING RENOVATIONS AND ASBESTOS
Dale DeMoss from TB Architecture presented preliminary drawings for renovations at Franklin Parish High School to the Board. Mr. DeMoss also updated the Board on the asbestos abatement in the schools. Mr. DeMoss answered questions from the Board member.
Before the adjournment of special meeting, President Bryan announced that the agenda meeting scheduled for January 7, 2008 will be at 4:00 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board office.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2007-12-0014
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the meeting is adjourned.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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Winnsboro, Louisiana
January 7, 2008
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled agenda meeting on Monday, January 7, 2008 at 4:50 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex conference room.
Present for the meeting were Mrs. Louise Johnson, Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, and Mr. Jesse Young.
Mr. Richard Kelly was absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Mrs. Louise Johnson led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
FINAL AGENDA APPROVED
ORDINANCE # 2008-01-0001
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the final agenda for the January 10, 2008 regular meeting as listed.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
AGENDA FOR
JANUARY 10, 2008 at 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Consider election of officers for 2008.
II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of minutes from December 3, 17, 2007 and January 7, 2008 meetings.
IV. Recognition of Visitors
Agricultural Extension Office Speaker
V. Business
A. Consider approval of E-Rate contract. (T. Leonard)
B. Consider acceptance of 2006-07 final audit by Postlethwaite & Nettterville. (Freddy Smith)
C. Consider payment of monthly invoices. (Whitten)
D. Consider policy update on Authorized Signatures. (Whitten)
E. Consider policy update on Travel. (Whitten)
VI. Superintendent’s Report
VII. President’s Report
VIII. Approval of Personnel
A. Consider instructional and support personnel matters.
IX. Adjourn
MOTION:Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mrs. Louise Johnson
All members present approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2008-01-0002
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the meeting is adjourned.
MOTION: Mrs. Louise Johnson SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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PUBLIC BID NOTICE
FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will accept sealed bids up to an including 2:00 P.M. , Wednesday, February 20, 2008 for the following:
ONE (1) NEW EXCAVATOR
Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder taking into consideration machine performance, warranty, price, and trade in of one (1) 2004 270 John Deere Excavator.
The Police Jury reserves the right to accept and/or reject any/and or all bids.
You may contact Greg Humphries, Superintendent or Steve Ezell for any additional information at 318-435-9429 or 318-439-0193.
Johnnie Wesley
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