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Public Notices Published Wednesday, June 10th, 2009Winnsboro, Louisiana
May 4, 2009
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled meeting on Monday, May 4, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Franklin Parish School Board Complex board room.
Present for the meeting were Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young and Mr. Richard Kelly.
Absent from the meeting were Mrs. Dorothy Brown and Mrs. Louise Johnson.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Chaplain Richard Kelly led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/CHANGES TO AGENDA
III. Recognition of Visitors
A. Recognition of Student of the Year
B. Recognition of FPHS Choir
C. Agricultural Extension Office Speaker
IV. Bids
A. Consider bid(s) for General Maintenance for Gil bert Jr. & Fort Necessity Jr.
IV. C. Consider Driver Education fee increase. (Delete)
D. Consider policy changes. (Delete)
MOTION TO MAKE CHANGES IN AGENDA
ORDINANCE # 2009-05-0001
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve to make changes in the May 4, 2009 agenda.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Richard Kelly
All members present approved the motion.
MOTION TO APPROVE AGENDA AS AMEDED
ORDINANCE # 2009-05-0002
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the May 4, 2009 agenda as amended.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
Board Room
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
AGENDA FOR
May 4, 2009 at 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from April 6 and 27, 2009 meetings.
III. Recognition of Visitors
Recognition of Student of the Year, Mrs. Blackson
Recognition of FPHS Choir, Mrs. Blackson
Agricultural Extension Office Speaker
V. Bids
A. Consider bid(s) for General Maintenance for Gilbert Jr. High School. (Johnson)
B. Consider bid(s) for General Maintenance for Fort Necessity Jr. High. (Johnson)
IV. Business
A. Pam McBroom, Head Start Report
1. Consider approval of application for COLA funding.
2. Consider approval of application for ARRA COLA funding.
3. Consider approval of application for ARRA Quality Improve ment Funds
B. Consider payment of monthly invoices. (Whitten)
C. Consider bid(s) for sale of Ogden School. (Johnson)
VI Superintendent’s Report
VII. President’s Report
VIII. Approval of Personnel
A. Consider instructional and support personnel matters.
B. Consider approval of Supervisors’ contract.
C. Consider approval of Superintendentís contract.
IX. Adjourn
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved the motion.
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES FROM APRIL 6 & 27, 2009 MEETINGS
ORDINANCE # 2009-05-0003
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the minutes from the April 6 and 27, 2009 meetings.
MOTION: Mr. Tim Eubanks SECOND: Mr. Jesse Young
All members present approved the motion.
RECOGNITION OF STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Mrs. Blackson asked Mr. Jerry Gandy from Winnsboro State Bank and Mr. Glen Spence from Progressive State Bank to come forward. Mr. Shannon Lockard from Citizens Progressive and Ms. Susan Durham from Franklin State Bank could not be available this evening but they did send goodies for our Students of the Year. The Franklin Parish Curriculum Team introduced this years Student of the Year. Mrs. Donna Martin introduced Tyler Spann, 5th grade Student of the Year from Baskin School. Mrs. Chris Roberts introduced Hailey Caldwell, 8th grade Student of the Year from Gilbert School. Mrs. Vanessa Adams introduced Kenny Blackson, 12th grade Student of the Year from Franklin Parish High School. Mrs. Blackson asked that the Principals of each school come forward and that the parents and family members stand in recognition of their student. Each student was presented a plaque from Board President Bryan and a gift from each bank.
RECOGNITION OF FRANKLIN PARISH HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR
Mrs. Harriett Stapp, music teacher introduced her choir members that were present. These members entertained the Board and audience with their singing. Soloist were Lanita Perry, Marcus Grant, Hannah Martin, Quinterio Lane and J. B. Bennett. The other members of the choir who preformed for the Board were Ashley Winn, Kenny Blackson, Jessie Waller, Al’eisha McCarthy, Moredssa Davis and Sharilynn McFarland.
AGRICULTURE EXTENSION OFFICE SPEAKER
Mrs. Laura Bradley gave an update on the projects and activities of the Agriculture Extension Office.
MOTION TO CONSIDER BID FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE FOR GILBERT JR. AND FORT NECESSITY JR HIGH SCHOOLS
ORDINANCE # 2009-05-0004
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the bid from Traxler Construction. The base bid was $1,839,000.00 and the add alternates were #1 - Bleachers at Gilbert Gym, 29,000.00 , #2 -New windows at Fort Necessity gym, 25,000.00 and #3 - New Mechanical system at Fort Necessity cafeteria, 32,000.00 for a total bid package of $1,925,000.00. This bid was the low bid and was recommended by Tony Littleton of TB Architecture. This bid did come under budget.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved the motion.
MOTION TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR COLA FUNDING, CONSIDER APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR ARRA COLA FUNDING AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF APPLICATION FOR ARRA QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FUNDS
ORDINANCE # 2009-05-0005
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve all three Head Start items in one package. The Franklin Parish School Board approves the application for COLA (cost of living allowance) Funding, application for ARRA COLA funding and application for ARRA Quality Improvement Funds. These applications are approved upon the contingency basis that Business Manager Lillian Whitten looks at and approves these applications for funding. The ARRA applications are funds from the Federal govt. stimulus money that will become available. These monies are only funding for 2 years.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Richard Kelly
All members present approved the motion.
HEAD START REPORT, PAM MCBROOM
Mrs. Pam McBroom gave an update on the activities of the Head Start Program.
MOTION TO CONSIDER PAYMENT OF MONTHLY INVOICES
ORDINANCE # 2009-05-0006
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve to pay monthly invoices.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Richard Kelly
All members present approved the motion.
MOTION TO CONSIDER BID ON SALE OF OGDEN SCHOOL
No bids were received.
MOTION TO READVERTISE THE SALE OF OGDEN SCHOOL
ORDINANCE # 2009-05-0007
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve to re-advertise for the sale of Ogden School for an additional 30 days and advertise in the Franklin Sun and in the News-Star Monroe paper.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Ronnie Hatton
All members present approved the motion.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Lanny Johnson reported on the end of school dates. School ends for students May 21st and for teachers May 22nd. HGWLC students will be attending school on May 22nd until 1:00 p.m. to make up the time from the fire. FEMA will be giving us money for the HGWLC for damage done during the hurricanes last year. We have received an advance from the insurance company for the HGWLC due to the fire. Architects will be talked to about the renovations to HGWLC. The Franklin Parish Police Jury sent a letter to the Board about a special meeting being held on Tuesday, May 5th about which project to drop from the 1 million dollar wind retrofitting projects.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan reported on the demolition at Fort to the Home Ec. cottage and to the auditorium at Gilbert. The breakdown on these projects was not written down. On policy changes the board will look at these more closely. A committee will be formed to include the personnel that this policy may effect. Mr. Bryan wanted to reminded everyone that the Central Office personnel may need to substitute in the classroom. Also Mr. Bryan wanted it to be made known that if cut backs are needed in the school, then cut backs need to be made in the Central Office as well. Mr. Richard Kelly asked the question about the RIF (Reduction in Force) Policy. Dr. Johnson reported that we need to reduce our teacher force due to the fact that the system is losing students.
MOTION TO CONSIDER INSTRUCTIONAL AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL MATTERS
ORDINANCE # 2009-05-0008
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve instructional and support personnel as listed.
INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Shirley, James Baskin Principal 09.01.09 retirement
LEAVE W/OUT PAY
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Adams, Tosha FPHS Teacher 02.17,27.09 03.4-6.09 2 days
3 days
Barton, Wanda WES Teacher 03.30.09 0.50 day
Blackmon, Haven WES Teacher 02.09.09 03.24,30.09 0.75 day
2 days
Clark, Jamie WES Teacher 02.12,23.09 03.9,16-18, 31.09 1.75 days 4.50 days
Coleman, Shemeka Baskin Teacher 03.20,30,31.09 3 days
Dunham, Barbara WES Teacher 03.25.09 0.75 day
Evans, Jane B FPHS Teacher 03.2,19.09 2 days
Evans, Lora Fort Teacher 02.4,11,25-27.09 3.23.09 5 days
1 day
Felter, Christina Gilbert Teacher 02.06.09 1 day
Griffin, Delasber WES Teacher 02.02.09 1 day
Guimbellot, Susan FPHS Teacher 02.06.09 1 day
Harris, Curtis WES Teacher 02.6,17.09 1.50 days
Hart, Mary WES Teacher 02.20.09 1 day
Honeywood, Tameka Crow. Teacher 02.2-4, 23-24.09 5 days
Jones, Candice Fort Teacher 03.24.09 0.50 day
Jones, Katherine WES Teacher 02.11.09 03.19,20.09 .50 day
1.50 days
Ledbetter, Judy FPHS Teacher 03.19,25,26.09 3 days
Loring, O’Kechia FPHS Teacher 03.6,27.09 2 days
Mackey, Kristen Gilbert Teacher 02.24.09 03.16,26.09 1.00 day
2 days
Oliver, Ellen FPHS Teacher 03.26.30.09 1.50 days
Peoples, Jessica Gilbert Teacher 02.27.09 1 day
Richardson, Evelyn WES Teacher 03.3,27.09 0.75 day
Rollins, Diannie WES Teacher 03.03.09 0.25 day
Rubin, ElizabethWES Teacher 02.17-20.09 03.27.09 2.50 days
0.50 day
Russ, Terry Gilbert Teacher 02.18.09 1 day
Schulte, Patricia Fort Teacher 03.18.09 1 day
Tarver, Shelia WES Teacher 03.30,31.09 2 days EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Adams, Tosha FPHS Teacher 02.2,3.09 03.17-25.09 2 days
3.75 days
Aldridge, Jewel Wes Teacher 03.02.09 1 day
Blackmon, Haven WES Teacher 02.17-18.09 03.5-12.09 2 days
6 days
Bryant, Mary Jo Gilbert Teacher 03.10,26,27.09 3 days
Ezell, Ruby Gilbert Teacher 02.2-27.09 03.2-31.09 19 days
22 days
Felter, Christina Gilbert Teacher 02.24.09 03.16,17,20.09 1 day
3 days
Goodman, Yvonne Gilbert Teacher 02.10.09 03.27.09 1 day
1 day
Gray, Rachel Crowville Teacher 03.6,9.10.09 3 days
Grieme, Stacey Fort Technology 03.12,31.09 1.50 days
Griffin, Delasber WES Teacher 02.19-27.09 03.05.09 4.50 days
1 day
Guimbellot, Susan FPHS Teacher 02.25,26.09 03.10,19,20,26.09 2 days 4 days
Hart, Mary WES Teacher 02.2,5,09 03.13,16,23.30.09 2 days 3.25 days
Johnson, Melissa HGW Teacher 02.2,24.09 03.2-31.09 2 days
22 days
Killian, Shana WES Teacher 02.03.09 03.17.09 1 day
0.75 day
King, Kasey Crowville Teacher 02.9-13.09 03.16-24.09 4.75 days
7 days
Lewis, Erna Fort Teacher 02.2-27.09 03.2-31.09 19 days
22 days
Mackey, Kristen Gilbert Teacher 02.18.09 1 day
Nelson, Mary Marr FPHS Teacher 02.2-27.09 03.2-31.09 19 days
22 days
Peoples, Jessica Gilbert Teacher 03.2,3.09 2 days
Rubin, Elizabeth WES Teacher 02.4,23-27.09 03.17.09 6 days
0.50 day
Russ, Terry Gilbert Teacher 03.4-31.09 20 days
Stapp, Harriet FPHS Teacher 02.18.09 1 day
Tarver, Shelia WES Teacher 02.3-6, 17-27.09 03.12,17-23.09 12.25 days 6 days
DONATIONS OF SICK DAYS
Donor Donee # of days Bd. Mtg. date
Anderson, Rebecca Ezell, Ruby 5 05.04.09
Donnell, Delayne Ezell, Ruby 5 05.04.09
Golden, Evelyn Jan Ezell, Ruby 5 05.04.09
Johnson, Helen Ezell, Ruby 5 05.04.09
SUPPORT PERSONNEL HIRED
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Handy, Fred Fort Nec. Parish driver 05/05/09 Replace d/d sub
RESIGNATIONS
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Mathis, Dorothy Gilbert Bus driver 05.21.09 Retirement
LEAVE W/OUT PAY
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Allbritton, Dena Gilbert Para 02.02.09 03.20,27.09 1 day 1.50 days
Ashford, Hattie FPHS Custodian 02.13,25,26,27.09 03.16,17.09 4 days 2 days
Brent, Catherine WES Para 03.3,16,25-31.09 3.75 days
Collins, Joan Baskin Custodian 03.20.09 1 day
Credit, Earnestine Head Start Custodian 02.19,25,27.09 03.16.09
2.25 days 1 day
Credit, Janie WES Para 03.19.09 1 day
Credit, Shannon FPHS Custodian 02.9,17,24-26.09 03.16.25.09
6 days 2 days
Denny, Barbara Fort Para 03.30.09 1 day
Eldridge, Delane Fort Para 02.3-9.09 03.24.09 5 days
1 day
Holloway, Karen Gilbert Para 02.13.09 03.6,9,16.09 1 day
3 days
Kunzler,Julia WES Para 03.3,17.09 2 days
Lebaux, Lori Fort Para 02.27.09 03.09.09 0.25 day
1 day
Lofton, Juana WES Para 03.19.09 0.50 day
Lynch, Pauline FPHS Custodian 02.2,9,23.09 03.3-6, 13,24.09
3 days 6 days
Morgan, Bonnie HGW Para 02.3-6.09 03.5,6,10, 26.09 3.50 days
3.50 days
Parker, Kim Gilbert Para 02.6,24-26.09 03.06.09 4 days
0.50 day
Purvis, Lynda Baskin Para 03.4,5,16.09 2.25 days
Reeves, Betty Head Start Para 02.27.09 03.27.09 1 day
1 day
Roberts, Lori Fort Para 02.2,13.09 03.6,16.09 2 days 1.50 days
Roberts, Mendy Gilbert Para 02.17.09 03.26.09 1 day 1 day
White, Classie Crowville Cafeteria 03.2-4, 19-20.09 5 days
White, Nakisha Crowville Para 03.11.09 0.50 day
Wilson, Gwennevelyn WES Cafeteria 03.06.09 1 day
EXTENDED SICK LEAVE
Name School Position Effect. Date Reason
Allbritton, Dena Gilbert Para 02.23.09 03.06.09 1 day 1 day
Brent, Catherine WES Para 02.17,18.09 2 days
Davis, John Cen. Office Maint. 03.2-6.09 4.50 days
Haye, Augusta Fort Para 03.19,20,23.09 3 days
Hodge, Georgia WES Para 03.18-31.09 9.25
Johnson, Tammy Gilbert Para 02.18-25.09 03.16-31.09 6 days
11 days
Reeves, Elizabeth Crowille Cafeteria 02,2,9-13,25.09
03.2-9, 16,23,24.30.09 7 days 9.50 days
Roberts, Lori Fort Para 03.27.09 1 day
Roberts, Mendy Gilbert Para 03.18.09 1.day
White, Nakisha Crowville Para 03.23,26.09 2 days
Wollerson, Charlotte Crowville Bus driver 03.2-27.09 20 days
Permission to advertise for administrative positions as needed.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved the motion.
MOTION TO CONSIDER SUPERVISOR’S CONTRACT
ORDINANCE # 2009-05-0009
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve a 2 year contract for the listed supervisor’s contract from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2010. Wiley McClary, Secondary Ed. Supervisor; LaTanga Blackson, Elementary Ed. Supervisor; Jimmy Henderson, Child Welfare & Attendance Supervisor; Dorothy Watson, Title II/Testing Supervisor; Orene Sharp, Title I/Federal Programs Supervisor; Melba Shoemaker, Special Education Supervisor; and Delayne Donnell, Curriculum Director.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
All members present approved the motion.
MOTION TO CONSIDER SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT
ORDINANCE # 2009-05-0010
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approve the Superintendent’s contract for a period of 2 years. The effective contracts dates are July 28, 2009 and terminates at midnight July 27, 2011. A roll call vote was taken.
SEQ CHAPTER h r 1SUPERINTENDENT EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
This contract made and entered into this 4th day of May, 2009 by and between the Franklin Parish School Board, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, located in Franklin Parish in the State of Louisiana (hereinafter called the “Board”), and hereinafter represented by its President, Eddie Ray Bryan, duly authorized to act herein by action of the Board found in the official minutes of the Board meeting of May 4, 2009 and Dr. Lanny Johnson (hereinafter “Superintendent”), a major resident of the Parish of Tensas, Louisiana.
WITNESSETH:
I. APPOINTMENT AND ACCEPTANCE; TERM OF CONTRACT; CERTIFICATION
In consideration of the mutual covenants and benefits to each party contained herein, and, in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Board does hereby appoint and employ Dr. Lanny Johnson and he hereby accepts such appointment and employment, as Superintendent of Schools for Franklin Parish Public School System for a period commencing July 28, 2009, and terminates at midnight July 27, 2011. The Superintendent shall hold and maintain throughout the life of this contract, valid and appropriate certification from the Louisiana Department of Education indicating that he is qualified to act as Superintendent of Schools in the State of Louisiana.
II. GENERAL DUTIES OF SUPERINTENDENT
A. The Superintendent shall perform all the duties of Superintendent, chief Executive Officer, Ex-Officio Secretary of the Board, and Parish School Treasurer as may now or hereafter be prescribed by the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana, the policies, rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the State Department of Education and policies, rules and regulations and directions prescribed by the Franklin Parish School Board.
B. It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent to make recommendations to the Board on the selection, placement, and transfer of personnel. Superintendent shall also have the right to make recommendations on reassignment of job duties and rearrangement of the administrative and supervisory staff.
C. The Board, individually and collectively, shall promptly refer to the Superintendent for study and recommendation, all criticisms, complaints, and suggestions called to its attention.
III. SALARY OF SUPERINTENDENT
A. Minimum Base Salary - The Superintendent shall be paid an annual minimum base salary of $86,777. The Superintendent will also participate in sales tax distributions (including any and all supplements) during the term of this contract. Any percentage or step increase granted by the Board or the state to any other professional employee shall automatically be applicable to the minimum base salary of the Superintendent. This annual salary shall be paid in equal installments in accordance with the rules of the Board governing payment of salary to other professional staff members in the system. Any action by the Board adjusting the Superintendentís salary up during the term of this contract, or any renewal thereof, shall be considered as an amendment to and become a part of this contract and shall also increase the base salary for each subsequent year by the same amount.
IV. AUTOMOBILE AND VOUCHER EXPENSES
During the term of this agreement, the Superintendent shall be paid $300 per month for in-parish travel. The Superintendent shall be responsible for providing his own automobile with minimum liability coverage of $100,000/$300,000. Said policy shall name the Board as an additional insured.
During the term of this agreement, the Superintendent shall be reimbursed for all other expenses incurred in the performance of his duty, including out-of-parish travel expenses, as evidenced by appropriate expense vouchers.
V. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
The objectives are established regarding the Superintendent’s performance during the term of this contract. The objectives are stated in Attachment 1 and may be amended by mutual agreement.
VI. DISCHARGE FOR CAUSE
Throughout the term of this contract, the Superintendent shall be subject to discharge for good and just cause in accordance with the laws of the State of Louisiana, including particularly La. R.S. 17:54, at a regular meeting or a special meeting of the Board. Prior to the institution of such proceedings, the Superintendent shall be afforded written charges against him, 20 days notice of hearing, and a fair hearing before the Board. If the Superintendent chooses to be accompanied by legal counsel at this hearing, he will assume the cost of any legal expenses. It is understood and agreed that the Superintendent is a public official elected by the Board and is not a promotional employee governed by the provisions of La. R.S. 17:444.
VII. PERIODIC EVALUATIONS
The Board shall provide the Superintendent with periodic opportunities to discuss Superintendent-Board relationships and shall inform him immediately of any inadequacies in his performance perceived by the Board, collectively or individually. The Board shall evaluate and assess in writing the performance of the Superintendent. At least once each fiscal year, the Board and Superintendent shall meet for the purpose of mutual evaluation of the performance of the Board and the Superintendent.
A copy of all written evaluations shall be delivered to the Superintendent immediately after the preparation of same. The Superintendent shall have the right to file a response to the evaluation. This response shall become a permanent attachment to the evaluation and the Superintendent’s personnel file. Within thirty (30) days of the delivery of the written evaluation to the Superintendent, the Board shall meet with the Superintendent to discuss the evaluation.
VIII. VACATION; SICK LEAVE
A. The Superintendent shall receive fifteen (15) working days per year of paid vacation or annual leave, exclusive of legal holidays and other holidays which the Board may establish for its Central Office staff, and shall be entitled to an additional eighteen (18) working days per year of paid sick and emergency leave per year. All unused vacation or annual leave which accrues throughout the term of this contract shall be carried forward or accumulated without limitation and shall be paid at the termination or expiration of this contract.
B. Accrued unused sick or emergency leave earned by the Superintendent during each year of this contract shall be carried forward to the succeeding year without limitation. Such unused accumulated sick or emergency leave may be used for personal illness or emergencies, as defined by Board policy. In the event that the Superintendent shall leave office by reason of retirement or death prior to retirement, then he or his estate shall be paid for accumulated sick leave not to exceed twenty-five (25) days.
IX. ORGANIZATION DUES
The Superintendent shall attend such professional meetings at the local, state and national level as she deems appropriate. The Superintendent shall receive approval from the Board President prior to attending any professional meeting outside the State of Louisiana. The expenses of said attendance, as evidenced by expense vouchers, shall be paid by the Board. The Board expects the Superintendent to continue his professional development and expects him to participate in relevant learning experiences, such as the above-described professional meetings and through membership in professional organizations. In this regard, the Board agrees to pay all professional and membership dues incurred by the Superintendent.
X. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
This contract terminates at midnight on July 27, 2011.
The School Board shall negotiate and offer the Superintendent a new contract at the expiration of this contract unless a majority of the membership of the School Board votes at least ninety (90) days prior to the termination date against offering a new contract.
Not less than ninety (90) days prior to the termination date of this contract, the School Board shall notify the Superintendent of termination of this contract or in lieu thereof, the School Board and Superintendent may negotiate and enter into a contract for subsequent employment.
The failure to provide such ninety (90) days notice shall not cause the contract to renew but shall extend such contract on a day to day basis for such period of time necessary for the 90 day notice to be given.
XI. PERFORMANCE
The Superintendent shall fulfill all aspects of this contract to the best of his ability, any exception thereto being by prior mutual consent of the Board and the Superintendent.
XII. INDEMNIFICATION: DEFENSE
The Board shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify the Superintendent from any and all demands, charges, claims, suits, actions, judgment and legal proceedings brought against her in her official capacity as agent, officer, and/or employee of the Franklin Parish School Board. If, in the good faith opinion of the Superintendent, a conflict exists as regards the defense to such claim between the legal position of the Board and the legal position of the Superintendent, the Superintendent may employ his own legal counsel. In this event, the Board shall reimburse the Superintendent for his costs of legal defense at the conclusion of the matter, at rates not to exceed the maximum hourly rates established by the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana, unless it is the finding of the Court that the Superintendent acted outside the course and scope of her duties as Superintendent, in which case the Superintendent shall be responsible for the payment of her own legal fees and costs.
XIII. HEADINGS
The headings inserted at the beginning of each paragraph hereof are for convenience only and do not add or subtract from the meaning of the contents of each paragraph.
XIV. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This contract embodies the entire contract of the parties hereto relating to the provisions of the Superintendent’s employment during the term of same.
XV. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
If any term, provision, or item of this contract or the application thereof is held invalid or found to be in violation of state and/or federal constitutional or statutory law or regulation, such invalidity shall not affect other terms, provisions, items or applications of this contract which shall be reformed and given effect without the invalid term, provisions, items or applications, and to this end the provisions of this contract are hereby declared severable and/or reformable.
XVI. INTERPRETATION
This contract shall be interpreted according to the Laws of the State of Louisiana.
The parties hereto affirm that they have read and are familiar with the terms hereof and have signed same before the undersigned competent witnesses and undersigned notary public on this 4th day of May, 2009.
MOTION: Mr. Jesse Young SECOND: Mr. Tim Eubanks
YEAS: Mr. Tim Eubanks, Mr. Ronnie Hatton, Mr. Jesse Young and Mr. Eddie Ray Bryan
NAYS: Mr. Richard Kelly
ABSENT AND/OR NOT VOTING: Mrs. Dorothy Brown and Mrs. Louise Johnson
The motion was approved with a 4 to 1 vote.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2009-05-0011
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 the motion.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
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May 26, 2009
The Franklin Parish School Board met for its regular scheduled agenda meeting on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 5:40 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. Richard Kelly.
Mr. Jesse Young was absent from the meeting.
President Eddie Ray Bryan called the meeting to order, Mr. Richard Kelly led in prayer and President Bryan led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Jesse Young left at 5:40 p.m. and Mr. Richard Kelly left at 6:23 p.m.
FINAL AGENDA APPROVED
ORDINANCE # 2009-05-0012
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that the Franklin Parish School Board approves the final agenda for the June 1, 2009 regular meeting as listed.
FRANKLIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD COMPLEX
Board Room
7293 PRAIRIE ROAD
WINNSBORO, LA 71295
AGENDA FOR
June 1, 2009 at 5:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER: President
INVOCATION: Chaplain
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: President
I. Approval of Agenda
II. Approval of minutes from May 4 and 26, 2009 meetings.
III. Recognition of Visitors
Agricultural Extension Office Speaker
Recognition of Gilbert and Fort Necessity Schools for Exemplary Academic Growth
IV. Business
A. Pam McBroom, Head Start Report
B. Consider payment of monthly invoices. (Whitten)
C. Consider policy updates. (Whitten)
D. Consider 2009-2010 NCLB/IDEA Consolidated Application. (Sharp)
E. Consider calling election for renewal of ? cent sales tax.
F. Consider final 2008-09 Consolidated Budget. (Whitten)
G. Consider Retiree Return to Work Policy. (Bryan)
V Superintendent’s Report
VI. President’s Report
VII. Approval of Personnel
A. Consider instructional and support personnel matters.
B. Consider Principal’s contract.
VIII. Adjourn
MOTION: Mrs. Louise Johnson SECOND: Mrs. Dorothy Brown
The motion was approved by all members present.
MOTION TO ADJOURN
ORDINANCE # 2009-05-0013
BE IT ORDAINED, ETC., that there being no further business to discuss the meeting is adjourned.
MOTION: Mrs. Louise Johnson SECOND: Mr. Ronnie Hatton
The motion was approved by all members present.
Dr. Lanny Johnson, Sec.-Treas. Eddie Ray Bryan, President
Franklin Parish School Board Franklin Parish School Board
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Franklin Parish School Board is now accepting sealed bids for the sale of land and buildings of the old Ogden School Facility, 2212 La. Hwy. 135, Winnsboro, Louisiana 71295, containing 6.25 acres more or less. This property lies on the west side of Hwy. 135. The bid must be at least the amount of appraisal, $50,000.00. For inspection of this land and buildings, please contact Benton Moore at the Franklin Parish School Board at 318-435-9046.
The bids must be sealed and clearly marked “Sealed Bid for land and buildings of the old Ogden School Facility.” All bids must be received at the Franklin Parish School Board office, 7293 Prairie Road, Winnsboro, LA 71295 no later than 12:00 noon on May 27, 2009. bids will be opened on May 27, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.
The Franklin Parish School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and/or all bids.
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LEGAL NOTICE
The Proposed Budget for the Franklin Parish Clerk of Court for the year ended June 30, 2010 has been prepared.
The budget is available for inspection. A public hearing on the Proposed Budget shall be held on June 23, 2009 in the Franklin Parish Clerk’s Office between the hours of 10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Ann Johnson
Clerk of Court
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