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Public Notices: Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Public Notices Published Tuesday, November 11th, 2008Winnsboro, Louisiana
October 6, 2008
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled meeting on Monday, October 6, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex board room.
Present for the meeting were Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young, and Mr. Richard Kelly.
Mrs. Louise Johnson was absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order and Chaplain Richard Kelly led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
MOTION FOR APPROVAL OF AGENDA AS AMENDED
ORDINANCE # 2008-10-0001
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the agenda as amended. Head Start report was deleted.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
AGENDA FOR OCTOBER 6, 2008
5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Consider approval of minutes from September 8 and 29, 2008 meetings
III. Recognition of Visitors
A. Alicia Graney, Parent
B. Agricultural Extension Office Speaker
C. Recognition of Teachers (Donnell)
IV. Business
B. Consider payment of monthly invoices. (Whitten)
C. Consider contract for Professional Growth Award for Winnsboro Elementary
D. Consider bid for Winnsboro Elementary School outside boiler and value replacement. (Moore)
E. Consider salary schedule on day to day long term substitute teachers.
V. Superintendent’s Report
VI. President’s Report
VII. Approval of Personnel
A. Consider instructional and support personnel matters.
VIII. Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
All members present approved.
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM SEPTEMBER 8 AND 29, 2008 MEETINGS
ORDINANCE # 2008-10-0002
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the minutes from the September 8 and 29, 2008 meetings as printed.
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved.
RECOGNITION OF VISITORS - ALICIA GRANEY, PARENT - no show
AGRICULTURE EXTENSION OFFICE SPEAKER
Ms. Ginger Boutwell gave an update on the projects and activities of the Agriculture Extension Office.
RECOGNITION OF TEACHERS
Mrs. Delayne Donnell present plaques to the teachers with perfect attendance for last school year. These teachers were Mary Lee Johnson, WES, Edith Oliver, WES, Linda Powell, WES and Glen Watkins from Crowville School. Mrs. Donnell recognized teachers for their students exemplary test scores performance. The teachers recognized were Debbie McMurry from Crowville School, Ruby Ezell, and Diana Ferrington from Gilbert School.
MOTION TO CONSIDER PAYMENT OF MONTHLY INVOICES
ORDINANCE # 2008-10-0003
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve to pay the monthly invoices.
MOTION: Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AWARD FOR WINNSBORO ELEMENTARY
ORDINANCE # 2008-10-0004
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the contract for Professional Growth Award for Winnsboro Elementary.
Franklin Parish School Board
Contract for Professional Growth Award (PGA)
The following agreement is entered into the Franklin Parish School Board, hereinafter referred to as “the Board,” and an employee of the Franklin Parish School Board, hereinafter referred to as “Employee,” to render professional services at Winnsboro Elementary School 1310 Warren Street, Winnsboro, La.71295, for the position of certified teacher.
Length of Contract: The contract is for the period of August 18, 2008 through May 22, 2009.
Eligibility Requirements: In order to qualify under this agreement, the Employee must be employed solely at Winnsboro Elementary School as a certified/highly qualified teacher for the 2008-2009 school year. Employees hired after the beginning date of the 2008-2009 school year from outside the parish may receive a partial Professional Growth Award, prorated with regard to the amount of participation in professional activities. Teachers on sabbatical are not eligible to receive the Professional Growth Award due to the fact that they will not be available for classroom observations that are a vital part of the professional development process. Teachers leaving Winnsboro Elementary School for personal or professional reasons before the completion of a year will not be eligible for the Professional Growth Award.
Employee Duties: In addition to the duties of teacher for the Franklin Parish School Board outlined in the Job Description for the position held, the Employee must:
Attend school regularly. Ten absences will be allowed for the year to prevent deduction from the additional $1,750.00. After ten absences teachers will be docked $ 50.00 per day and $25.00 per one-half day from the $1750.00. After fifteen absences teachers will be docked $100.00 per day and $50.00 per one-half day. Any absence less than one-half day will be considered as one-half day in determining amount of the Professional Growth Award.
Increase student achievement as indicated on 2008-2009 DIBELS for K-4 students and a comparison of 2008 and 2009 LEAP and iLEAP percent scoring proficient or above for students in grades 3, 4, and 5. Failure to attain an increase in student achievement as indicated above will result in a deduction of $500.00 from the PGA providing other requirements are met.
3. Update and maintain Teacher Web page on WES website weekly to improve parent/teacher communication. Copies of portfolio entries / web updates will be documented in teacher portfolio and submitted to principal each six weeks.
4. Attend five one and one-half hour sessions for a total of 7.5 hours of after school professional development. Each one and one-half hour session will be held at the beginning of each of the first five six weeks. Professional development will be determined by the principal and be an integral part of improving classroom instruction. Topics will be aligned to activities in the School Improvement Plan. An agenda and sign-in sheets will be utilized at each meeting to document attendance. Classroom observations will be conducted each six weeks by school administrators, supervisors, facilitators, and/or consultants to assess the degree of implementation of strategies presented at the professional development meetings. A checklist will be utilized to document use of strategies. Failure to attend the professional development hours and implement strategies will result in a reduction of the Professional Growth Award as follows:
Lack of Attendance; A reduction of $175.00 for each 1.5 hours of Professional Development
Lack of Implementation; A reduction of $175.00 each six weeks
All employees are to complete all activities listed above. Failure to complete all activities will forfeit the opportunity to receive the Professional Growth Award.
Compensation: The Employee will be paid One Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty and no/100 ($1,750.00) Dollars (before deductions) for the 2008-2009 school year in addition to his/her base salary as a teacher at Winnsboro Elementary School during this contract. This sum will be paid in one payment of $1,750.00 by June 15, 2009. Monies will be provided through Federal Funds.
All other benefits available to teachers with the Franklin Parish School System will be paid and accrued to the Employee, including seniority.
Termination of Agreement: This agreement will terminate upon the following occurrences:
This agreement will terminate if the supplemental salary funding is eliminated or if the program is ended due to lack of sufficient participation.
Employee shall be removed from this position for any of the following reasons.
Any cause sufficient to warrant demotion, suspension and/or termination under tenure laws for the state of Louisiana.
An evaluation of “Needs Improvement” requiring intensive assistance
Intensive assistance cannot be preformed at Winnsboro Elementary School and the Employee must be transferred to another school to perform it
Failure to participate in the required extended day schedule
Any other cause sufficient to warrant transfer out of the school, but not for demotion or termination under (1) above, as determined by the principal.
Procedure for removal under paragraph (2) above:
The policies and procedures of the Franklin Parish School Board and the laws of the state of Louisiana will be followed for removal for any cause sufficient to warrant a demotion, suspension and/or termination of employment under the tenure laws for the State of Louisiana.
The parties acknowledge that “demotion” under the teacher tenure does not apply to a transfer to another position as a teacher in the system resulting in the loss of supplemental payments granted under this contract.
D. The standard policies and procedures for the imposition of an intensive assistance program will be followed upon an evaluation of the Employee stating that the Employee “Needs Improvement”;
E. For any reason, a special personnel conference will be conducted by the principal stating the reasons for the desired transfer from the school. The Employee will be given the opportunity to respond to the complaint(s). The Principal will them state the recommended action to be taken.
Miscellaneous: This contract was approved by the Franklin Parish School Board on September 8, 2008.
Employee (sign):____________________________Date: _________________________
Employee (print):___________________________ SS#:_________________________
Contract is null and void without Superintendent’s signature.
MOTION: Mr. Richard Kelly SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
All members present approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER BID FOR OUTSIDE BOILER AND VALUE REPLACEMENT AT WES
ORDINANCE # 2008-10-0005
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the low bid of Terral Heat & Air for a price of $37,999.00. The bid includes one outdoor boiler, replacement of four control valves, boiler to have new pump, insulating piping, auto controls to change over new valves and demolition of existing boiler.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Ronnie Hatton
All members present approved.
MOTION TO CONSIDER SALARY SCHEDULE ON DAY TO DAY LONG TERM SUBSTITUTES
ORDINANCE # 2008-10-0006
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the revised salary scheduled for day to day long term substitutes.
2008/2009 Substitute Rates
Substitute Pay Schedule for Classroom teachers
Substitute- No degree $45.85/day
Degreed Substitute $55.00/day
Certified Teacher Substitute $65.00/day
Long term degreed substitutes will be paid $80.00 for a 7 hour day ($11.42/hr).
Stipend Rate:
Certified Teacher (Contracted) $25.00 per hour
Non-certified employee(including Substitutes)$20.00 per hour
Workshop Presenter (Staff member) $50.00 per hour
Other Pay Schedules:
After School Programs (certified staff teachers)$25.00 per hour
After School Programs (non certified teachers) $20.00 per hour
Non degreed instructors (not contracted employee)$20.00 per hour
Non degreed instructor (staff employee)Based on hourly rate of pay
Up to 40 hour work week then 1 1/2 times hourly rate of pay. After School Programs (support positions) hourly rate of pay up to 40 hour work week, then 1 1/2 hourly rate of pay.
Long term day to day bus drivers $55.00 per day
Regular bus driver substitute $45.00 per day
Special Ed. Bus Aide $40.00 per day
School Maid/daily rate of pay (7 hr) $45.85 per day
Long term janitor (8 hr) $52.40 per day
Cafeteria worker (7 hr) $45.85 per day
Revised: 06/30/2008
Approved: 07/07/2008
Revised: 10/6/08
MOTION:Mrs. Dorothy Brown SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Superintendent reported on renovations at schools and on renovation summary total on all expenses and encumbrances.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Eddie Ray Bryan reported on the one time money given by the State for support personnel. It was designated for support employee not by support job. (dual employment). Also Mr. Bryan reported that the appraisal of Ogden School was being looked into.
MOTION TO APPROVE PERSONNEL MATTERS AS LISTED, INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT
ORDINANCE # 2008-10-0007
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve instructional and support personnel matters as listed.
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL
HIRES
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Loring, O’KechiaFPHS Reg. ed. math 09.22.08 Replace C. Hawsey
Moore, Florence WES 8(g) prog. Tea.09.22.08 Replace d/d sub
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Hawsey, Connie FPHS Reg. ed. tea. 09.22.08 Relocation
Lawrence, NeldaFPHS Reg. ed. tea. 10.13.08 Relocation
Scott, Leroy HGWLC Reg. ed. tea 10.03.08 Retirement
SABBATICAL LEAVE
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Trahern, Deana Fort Nec. Teacher Jan. 9 - May 31, 2009 Medical
TERMINATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Lewis, Ava WES Teacher 08.17.08 Hired certified tea.
SUPPORT PERSONNEL
HIRES
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
McMurray, CindyFort Parish Bus dr.10.07.08 Replace E. Parks
Norris, Janice Baskin Parish Bus dr. 10.07.08 Replace self from contract to parish
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Carraway, Winnie S WES Caft. Tech. 01.10.09 Retirement
SUBSTITUTES
Name School Position Reason
Haye, Gussie Fort D/D sub. 3 days per week
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
All members present approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2008-10-0008
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
October 27, 2008
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled agenda meeting on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 5:56 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. Jesse Young, and Mr. Richard Kelly.
Mr. Ronnie Hatton was absent from the 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.
FINAL AGENDA APPROVED
ORDINANCE # 2008-10-0009
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approves the final agenda for the November 3, 2008 regular meeting as listed.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
PROPOSED AGENDA FOR
NOVEMBER 3, 2008 at 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from October 6 and 27, 2008 meetings.
III. Recognition of Visitors
Agricultural Extension Office Speaker
Student recognition for GEE and LEAP test scores. (Donnell)
La. Department of Education, Mary Posey and Eric Carter
IV. Business
A. Pam McBroom, Head Start Report
B. Consider payment of monthly invoices. (Whitten)
C. Consider student transfer policy for athletic participation. (Kelly)
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. Jesse Young
All members present approved.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2008-10-0010
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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NOTICE
LOST PROMISSORY NOTE: Anyone knowing the whereabouts or having possession of one (1) certain promissory note executed by Marie Swayzer, dated December 9, 2005, in the principal sum of $66,400.00; please contact Charles H. Heck Jr., Attorney at Law, 1505 North 19th Street, P.O. Box 2867, Monroe, Louisiana, 71207-2867, Telephone No. (318)388-1440.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
United States of America, Rural Development (formerly Farmers Home Administration), United States Department of Agriculture
Vs. No. 40,286
Richard Bell
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 19th day of November A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
The South 50 feet of Lot 15 and the North 20 feet of Lot 16 of Block 1, first addition to Owen Place Addition, Town of Winnsboro, Louisiana, situated in Section 35, Township 14 North, Range 7 East, land district North of Red River, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, which has the address of 2802 Baldwin Drive, Winnsboro, LA 71295
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, without the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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FRANKLIN PARISH POLICE JURY
PUBLIC BID NOTICE
The Franklin Parish Police Jury will accept bids up to and including 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 9, 2008 in the Police Jury Conference Room, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, Louisiana on the following:
BRIDGE MATERIAL: Must be available for immediate accessibility and meet or exceed state specifications being of #1 grade.
CULVERTS: Must meet or exceed state specifications and be of #1 grade. Black corrugated culverts must meet ASHTO standards M-252 & M-294.
GRAVEL: (MAINTENANCE ROCK (GOOD GRADE 50% SIZE 1" TO 1 1/2"), PITRUN - RED CLAY, SELECT PITRUN (45 TO 50% METAL NOT EXCEEDING 10PI), DIRT, SAND, C-1, 2-3, RIP RAP): Should include individual prices, both picked up at plant, delivered to Parish Road Barn or any road. Fees per ton or yard mile or flat rate to haul to any road within the boundaries of Franklin Parish will be considered in the overall product price. Mileage from Pit/Plant to Parish Road Barn should be noted on bid and will be considered in the selection process. Bid form must include point of origin.
OIL, GREASES, UNLEADED GASOLINE, OFF-ROAD DIESEL AND ON-ROAD DIESEL: (Brand name must be specified).
MOSQUITO FOGGING PRODUCTS / SERVICE AND SUPPORT / TRAINING: Must include chemical, price per gallon and per case, offer service and support on ultra-low volume equipment, mosquito certification, must be non-restricted use, must have No 100 ft. aquatic setback.
DIRT CONTRACTOR BIDS: INCLUDE PRICE per yard based on distance and price per hour.
ASPHALT PRODUCTS: (HOT MIX, COLD MIX, CRS-2, SS-1, AEP, CRS-2P, MC-70, MC-30) Price picked up at plant, price delivered to any parish road or Parish Barn. (Bid form not provided for hot mix or cold mix).
SOIL CEMENT: Include price per ton or yard, freight, spreading, environmental, etc. (Bid form not provided)
GRADER BLADES: 1/2"x6"x7' WITH 5/8" plow holes (Bid form not provided).
GARBAGE CARTS: (Bid form not provided)
BIDDER MUST USE BID FORM IF ONE IS PROVIDED. BIDS SHALL BE SEALED AND THE ITEM BEING BID ON SHALL BE CLEARLY INDICATED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE ENVELOPE. BIDS RECEIVED AFTER THE SPECIFIC TIME SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE BIDDER UNOPENED.
ALL BIDS AWARDED WILL REQUIRE A SIGNED CONTRACT.
BIDDER MUST INDICATE METHOD OF CALCULATING AND JUSTIFYING INCREASE OR DECREASE IN MATERIAL COST.
All bids shall be for a minimum time of six (6) months, January 1, 2009 through July 1, 2009. All bidders shall state the length of time on the bid.
Bid specifications and bid forms may be picked up at the Police Jury Office, 6558 Main Street, Courthouse Building, Winnsboro, La. between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding any holidays.
The Franklin Parish Police Jury reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids. Greg Humphries, Parish Superintendent (cell 318-439-0193 or Road Barn 318-435-9429.
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NOTICE
ANYONE KNOWING THE WHEREABOUTS OF ONE CERTAIN MORTGAGE NOTE DATED AUGUST 30, 2006, PAYABLE TO THE ORDER OF CROSS KEYS BANK, IN THE SUM OF $77,287.00 SIGNED BY LEON CARTER, JR. AND BESSIE MOFFETT CARTER PLEASE CONTACT PENNY M. DAIGREPONT, ATTORNEY AT LAW, (504) 831-7726.
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SHERIFF’S SALE
First Tower Loan, Inc., DBA Tower Loan of Winnsboro
Vs. No. 40,458
Laura N. Thomas, AKA Laura A. Thomas AKA Laura Levy Nichole Addison Thomas
State of Louisiana
Parish of Franklin
Fifth District Court
By virtue of a writ of SEIZURE AND SALE, to me directed by the honorable Fifth District Court of Louisiana, in and for the Parish of Franklin, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the front door of the Courthouse, in the City of Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, La., on Wednesday the 17th day of December A.D., 2008, within legal hours beginning at 10:00 a.m., the following described property, to-wit:
A certain lot or parcel of land in Winnsboro, Franklin Parish, Louisiana, described as beginning at a point on the West line of Block 8 of Landis Park Addition to Winnsboro, which point is 365 feet North, 27 degrees 23 minutes East of the Southwest corner of Lot 44 of Block 8, being east end of a conventional line established in the Exchange Deed between J.F. Ferguson and J. Ira Abrams; thence run West 240 feet to POINT OF BEGINNING of this lot; thence continue West 112 feet; thence in a southerly direction approximately 91 feet; thence East 112 feet, thence in a northerly direction approximately 94 feet to Point of Beginning, being a portion of lot acquired in Notarial Book 50, Page 15 by E.C. Burt, Sr., and acquired by E.C. Burt Jr., in Notarial Book 65, Page 419, and same acquired by Charles Pippins and Elsie Pippins in Notarial Book 236, Page 756.
Seized in this above style suit. Terms of sale, cash, with the benefit appraisement.
Steve E. Pylant, Sheriff
Sheriff’s Office, Winnsboro, La.
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