DATE, TIME, PLACE OF MEETING

The Calcasieu Parish School Board met in the Conference Room of the Calcasieu Parish School Board located at 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by James Pitre, President. The prayer was led by Bryan LaRocque; Mr. Falgout led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

The roll was called and the following members were present:

Joe A. Andrepont, Billy Breaux, Dale B. Bernard, Jay L. Duhon, John M. Falgout, Rev. J.L. Franklin, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, Sheral A. LaVergne, James W. Pitre, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, Philip Tarver and R.L. Webb.

Clara F. Duhon and James W. Karr, Sr., were absent.

MINUTES APPROVED

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Webb and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 9, 2003, were approved as presented.

Supplemental Agenda

By general consent the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the regular agenda.

PRESENTATIONS

Recognition of Sales Tax Auditors

Mr. Pitre reported that this item was postponed until the next meeting.

Teacher of the Year Awards

The following teachers were recognized and presented with a plaque:

Elementary Teacher of the Year:

Margaret K. Reed, Moss Bluff Elementary School

First Runner-Up:

Kathie Istre, Dolby Elementary School

Second Runner-Up:

Helen Daniel, Ralph Wilson Elementary School

Middle School Teacher of the Year:

Debra Wild, J.I. Watson Middle School

First Runner-Up:

Greg English, Oak Park Middle School

Second Runner-Up:

Brenda Robinson, Ray D. Molo Middle School

High School Teacher of the Year:

Kathy Bonsall, Sulphur High School

First Runner-Up:

Brenda DeFelice, Sam Houston High School

Second Runner-Up:

Cindy Courville, A.M. Barbe High School

The Board congratulated the teachers and commended each one for their dedication and commitment to education.

Louisiana 2003 School Nurse of the Year

Mr. Miller recognized Mrs. Ramona Landry, Louisiana 2003 School Nurse of the Year. Mr. Miller stated that Mrs. Landry is a dedicated professional who nurtures and administers to the children of Calcasieu Parish.

The Board congratulated Mrs. Landry.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Budget/Fiscal Management

Ms. LaVergne reported that the Budget/Fiscal Management Committee met Tuesday, December 16, 2003. A quorum was present.

Ms. LaVergne stated that Mr. Jay Duhon addressed the committee concerning the Quality Leadership Budget for 2003-2004. The current budget is $42,180 for the 2003-2004 fiscal year. Mr. Duhon requested the addition of two mentor teachers for the new fiscal year at a cost of approximately $125,000 to the budget.

Mr. Tom Hatfield of PPG Industries addressed the committee regarding the Quality Training Program and the need to add a minimum of two additional mentors to have a good quality leadership team for an expanding program.

A motion was made and seconded to recommend that the Quality Leadership Budget for 2003-2004 be approved to include the addition of two mentor teachers at a cost of approximately $125,000 to be funded through the General Fund. The motion was amended to change the effective dates of employing two additional teachers to begin January 2004 through June 30, 2005, for continuity purposes.

Ms. LaVergne moved on behalf of the committee to approve this request.

After a brief discussion regarding the alignment of the cost with budgetary responsibility, Mr. Duhon offered a substitute motion, seconded by Dr. Stephens, requesting that staff prioritize and place the cost for two additional mentor positions in the budget for next year, which would be effective for the 2004-2005 school year.

Mr. Bob Graham, Chairman –Elect, Chamber/Southwest Louisiana, was recognized. Mr. Graham spoke in support of the Quality in Education Program and the addition of two mentors. He stated that the program has proven to be successful with narrowing the gap in the learning curve and has had a positive impact on students, teachers, administrators, parents and the community.

Mr. Pitre asked for a vote on the motion. The motion carried with one abstention by Ms. LaVergne.

Next, Ms. LaVergne reported that Mr. Bruchhaus introduced the external auditor, Margie Williamson, CPA of Allen, Green and Williamson, LLP who presented the single audit report. The School Board received an unqualified audit opinion with good accountability for funds and reporting efficiency. There were no findings in the single audit report. Ms. Williamson praised the administrative staff for being well managed adding that the Calcasieu Parish School Board was the only system they audit that compiles their own report.

Mr. Bruchhaus commended Mr. Dennis Bent, Director of Budget and Accounting, along with the accounting staff for compiling an excellent report.

A presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2003, was made. This was the second year that the School Board was required to implement the new reporting format for financial statements, GASB Statement No. 34. The School Board’s assets exceeded its liabilities at the close of the 2003 fiscal year by $25,710,271. During the year the School Board’s revenues were $232,634,861 generated in taxes and other revenues for governmental programs and the expenses totaled $225,940,817 yielding a positive impact on net assets of $6,694,044 after transfers and special items.

The fund balance of the School Board’s General Fund has a current operating deficit of $2,589,195 and a total fund balance of $22,917,559.

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report will be presented to the Government Finance Officers Association and the Association of School Business Officials for national awards. The report has received certificates of excellence in financial reporting from the Association of School Business Officials for the past 20 years and certificates of excellence for the past 15 years from the Government Finance Officers Association.

Ms. LaVergne moved on behalf of the committee to approve the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2003.

The motion carried.

Next, a Cooperative Agreement between the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the City of Lake Charles and the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury was presented for participation in installation of a driveway project at J.D. Clifton Elementary School. A contribution to the project by each party would be $19,451.66 for a total of $58,355.00. There is the possibility that the agreement would be a two-party agreement between the School Board (2/3) and the Police Jury (1/3) since the City has not yet committed.

On behalf of the committee, Ms. LaVergne moved to approve the Cooperative Agreement for participation in the driveway project at J.D. Clifton Elementary School as presented. The motion carried. It was requested that a letter be sent to Elizabeth Griffin with the Police Jury expressing the Board’s appreciation for her assistance with the agreement.

Ms. LaVergne reported that there being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned.

Curriculum and Instruction

Mr. Andrepont reported that the Curriculum & Instruction Committee met on Thursday, December 18, 2003. A quorum was present.

The following 2004-2005 School Calendar was presented:

Calcasieu Parish Schools

SCHOOL CALENDAR 2004-2005

Students Report to School Monday, August 16, 2004

HOLIDAYS:

Labor Day September 6, 2004

Election Day November 2, 2004

Veterans Day November 11, 2004

Thanksgiving November 22 to November 26, 2004

Christmas, New Year December 20 to December 31, 2004

Martin L. King, Jr. Day January 17, 2005

Mardi Gras Holiday February 7 to February 8, 2005

Easter & Spring Break March 25 to April 1, 2005

END OF SESSION: May 31, 2005, Report Cards Will Be Mailed

SIX-WEEK PERIODS END

First Six-Weeks Period September 27, 2004

Second Six-Weeks Period November 9, 2004

Third Six-Weeks Period January 12, 2005

Fourth Six-Weeks Period February 28, 2005

Fifth Six-Weeks Period April 19, 2005

Sixth Six-Weeks Period May 31, 2005

DATES PAYCHECKS WILL BE ISSUED FOR 2004-2005 SCHOOL YEAR

July 30, 2004 January 31, 2005

August 31, 2004 February 28, 2005

September 30, 2004 March 24, 2005

October 29, 2004 April 29, 2005

November 19, 2004 May 31, 2005

December 17, 2004 or January 3, 2005 June 30, 2005

TEACHER INSERVICE DATES

(students will NOT attend school on these dates)

August 12, 2004 System-Wide Teacher Inservice

August 13, 2004 School Administration Inservice In Each School

September 7, 2004 System-Wide Teacher Inservice

October 4, 2004 System-Wide Teacher Inservice

January 18, 2005 System-Wide Teacher Inservice

April 4, 2005 System-Wide Teacher Inservice

Holidays For Calcasieu Parish School Board

ADMINISTRATIVE, OFFICE, MAINTENANCE,

AND 12-MONTH SCHOOL PERSONNEL

Beginning Fiscal Year July 1, 2004

Independence Day July 5, 2004

Labor Day September 6, 2004

Election Day November 2, 2004

Veterans Day November 11, 2004

Thanksgiving November 24 to November 26, 2004

Christmas and New Year December 20 to December 31, 2004

M. L. King, Jr. Day January 17, 2005

Mardi Gras February 7 to February 8, 2005

Easter March 25 to March 29, 2005

Holidays for sales tax and data processing may vary as necessity dictates, subject to approval of the superintendent.

It was noted that an effort be made to coordinate the 2005-2006 School Calendar, particularly the Easter/Spring Break, with McNeese State University.

After a brief discussion, a motion was made to approve the 2004-2005 School Calendar. On behalf of the committee, Mr. Andrepont moved to accept the calendar as presented.

It was reported that an ad hoc committee, which was led by Mr. Miller presented the calendar schedule to the Curriculum and Instruction Committee for review. The Board commended them for formulating a schedule that would schedule the first day of school later in August.

Mr. Pitre asked for a vote on the motion to accept the proposed calendar. The motion carried.

Mr. Andrepont reported that the next item for review was the Textbook Adoption Committee recommendations. He stated that Louisiana is on a seven-year cycle for textbook adoption. Steve Wieschhaus, Administrative Coordinator of Textbooks, explained that Louisiana Law prohibits the selling of books bought with state funds. At the end of a cycle, used textbooks in our system are collected from school and picked up by a non-profit organization to be donated to third world countries.

A motion to accept the Foreign Language (K-12) and Music (K-12) Textbook Adoption Committee recommendations as presented was made. Mr. Andrepont made a motion on behalf of the committee to accept the recommendations as presented. The motion carried.

Mr. Andrepont reported that there being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned.

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

Proclamation – Abstinence Appreciation Day

The following Proclamation was presented for adoption by the Governor’s

Program on Abstinence Club of Sam Houston High School:

PROCLAMATION

Whereas, Teenagers are led to believe in today’s culture that their activities have no consequences; and

Whereas, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) have reached an epidemic level in America; and

Whereas, Teenagers will respond to positive peer pressure as well as negative peer pressure; and

Whereas, Public officials must take the lead in promoting healthy lifestyles for teenagers; and

Whereas, Abstinence is 100% effective, 100% of the time in preventing out-of-wedlock births and STDs; and

Whereas, Abstinence is free and has no harmful side effects; and

Whereas, Abstinence can be the start of a new sexual revolution;

Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That We, Members of the Calcasieu Parish

School Board, do hereby proclaim

Friday, February 13, 2004

Abstinence Appreciation Day

for the public schools of Calcasieu Parish; and shall be instituted in an

effort to raise awareness of Abstinence and the need to restore healthy

lifestyles in our parish.

Respectfully submitted for adoption by the G.P.A. (Governor’s Program on

Abstinence) Club of Sam Houston High School on January 20, 2004.

On motion by Mr. Robert, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried, the

Proclamation was adopted.

Sales Tax District Number Three (3) Advance Refunding

SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 Lake Charles, Louisiana

January 20, 2004

The Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, met in regular public session at its regular meeting place in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on January 20, 2004, pursuant to written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

President, James W. Pitre, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

Joe A. Andrepont, Dale B. Bernard, Billy Breaux, Jay L. Duhon, John M. Falgout, Rev. J. L. Franklin, Bryan LaRocque, Sheral A. LaVergne, James W. Pitre, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, Phillip Tarver, and R. W. Webb

ABSENT: Clara F. Duhon and James W. Karr, Sr.

The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above results. Thereupon, the following resolution was then introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Mr. LaRocque and seconded by Ms. LaVergne, was adopted by the following vote:

YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Duhon, Mr. Falgout, Rev. Franklin, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, Dr. Stephens, Mr. Tarver, and Mr. Webb

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. THREE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO PROCEED WITH AN ADVANCE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE DISTRICT, INVOLVING ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $13,000,000 OF SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS OF SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. THREE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, ST SERIES 2004; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of Sales Tax District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), after examining available data, has determined that there is substantial need within the Issuer for advance refunding certain outstanding Public School Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds of the Issuer, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; and

WHEREAS, issuance of not exceeding $13,000,000 Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds of Sales Tax District No. Three will assist the Issuer in alleviating such need;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of Sales Tax District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows:

SECTION 1. The Calcasieu Parish School Board does hereby authorize the Issuer to proceed with a plan of advance refunding certain outstanding bonds of the Issuer, involving the proposed issuance by the Issuer of not to exceed $13,000,000 Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds of Sales Tax District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, ST Series 2004, to be issued and sold at such time as a savings acceptable to the Issuer can be achieved, said Refunding Bonds to mature not later than November 1, 2020, at a rate or rates not exceeding 4.5% per annum.

SECTION 2. Application is hereby formally made to the Louisiana State Bond Commission, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, for consent, approval and authority to issue, sell and deliver not to exceed $13,000,000 Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds of Sales Tax District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, ST Series 2004, to be secured by and payable from the levy and collection of a tax of one and one-half percent (1½%) upon the sale at retail, the use, the lease or rental, the consumption and storage for use or consumption of tangible personal property and on sales of services within the Issuer, approved by the electors of the Issuer on July 15, 2000.

SECTION 3. The Secretary is empowered, authorized and requested to forward to the Louisiana State Bond Commission a certified copy of this resolution which shall constitute a formal application as herein provided.

SECTION 4. There being a real public necessity for the retention and employment of legal counsel to provide specialized legal services in connection with issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer, and it appearing that the public interest requires obtaining of such specialized legal services, Joseph A. Delafield, A Professional Corporation, Lake Charles, Louisiana (“Bond Counsel”), is hereby employed for such purposes. The fee for the work to be performed by Bond Counsel is contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, and shall be in accordance with the maximum fee schedule of the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work of bond attorneys and bond counsel in the issuance of general obligation bonds.

SECTION 5. The employment of King, Bossier, Nosacka & Holley, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as Financial Advisor in connection with the Bonds is hereby approved. The compensation of the Financial Advisor shall be payable from the proceeds of the Bonds and shall be subject to the approval of the Issuer and the Louisiana State Bond Commission.

This Resolution was declared adopted on this 20^th day of January 2004.

/s/ James W. Pitre

JAMES W. PITRE, President

ATTEST:

/s/ Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

(Other business not pertinent to the above appears in the minutes of the meeting.)

Pursuant to motion duly made and carried, the meeting was adjourned.

/s/ James W. Pitre

JAMES W. PITRE, President

ATTEST:

/s/ Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF CALCASIEU

I, JUDE W. THERIOT, certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Superintendent of Schools of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and as such, Ex-Officio Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of Sales Tax District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

I further certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of an excerpt from the minutes of a meeting of the Calcasieu Parish School Board held on January 20, 2004, and of a resolution adopted at said meeting as said minutes and resolution appear officially of record in my possession.

IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of Sales Tax District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this 20^th day of January 2004.

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

Sales Tax District Number Thirty (30) Advance Refunding

SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 Lake Charles, Louisiana

January 20, 2004

President, James W. Pitre, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

ABSENT: Clara F. Duhon and James W. Karr, Sr.

The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above results.

Thereupon, the following resolution was then introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Mr. Duhon and seconded by Mr. Breaux, was adopted by the following vote:

YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Duhon, Mr. Falgout, Rev. Franklin, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, Dr. Stephens, Mr. Tarver, and R. W. Webb

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO PROCEED WITH AN ADVANCE REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE DISTRICT, INVOLVING ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $4,000,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, 2004 SERIES; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), after examining available data, has determined that there is substantial need within the Issuer for advance refunding certain outstanding General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds of the Issuer, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; and

WHEREAS, issuance of not exceeding $4,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District No. 30 will assist the Issuer in alleviating such need;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows:

SECTION 1. The Calcasieu Parish School Board does hereby authorize the Issuer to proceed with a plan of advance refunding certain outstanding bonds of the Issuer, involving the proposed issuance by the Issuer of not to exceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 2004 Series, to be issued and sold at such time as a savings acceptable to the Issuer can be achieved, said Refunding Bonds to mature not later than February 15, 2016, at a rate or rates not exceeding 4.0% per annum.

SECTION 2. Application is hereby formally made to the Louisiana State Bond Commission, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, for consent, approval and authority to issue, sell and deliver not to exceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, to be secured by and payable from the levy and collection of annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the limits of the Issuer, and the pledge of the proceeds to be derived from that portion of the funds received by School District No. 30 from the State Revenue Sharing Fund to offset current losses caused by the homestead exemption, if any.

This Resolution was declared adopted on this 20^th day of January 2004.

/s/ James W. Pitre

JAMES W. PITRE, President

ATTEST:

/s/ Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

(Other business not pertinent to the above appears in the minutes of the meeting.)

Pursuant to motion duly made and carried, the meeting was adjourned.

/s/ James W. Pitre

JAMES W. PITRE, President

ATTEST:

/s/ Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF CALCASIEU

I, JUDE W. THERIOT, certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Superintendent of Schools of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and as such, Ex-Officio Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this 20^th day of January 2004.

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

Sales Tax District Number Twenty-Two (22) Current Refunding

SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 Lake Charles, Louisiana

January 20, 2004

President, James W. Pitre, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

ABSENT: Clara F. Duhon and James W. Karr, Sr.

The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above results.

Thereupon, the following resolution was then introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Mr. Falgout and seconded by Mr. Bernard, was adopted by the following vote:

YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Duhon, Mr. Falgout, Rev. Franklin, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, Dr. Stephens, Mr. Tarver, and Mr. Webb

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO PROCEED WITH A CURRENT REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF THE DISTRICT, INVOLVING ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $6,000,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, 2004 SERIES; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 22 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), after examining available data, has determined that there is substantial need within the Issuer for currently refunding certain outstanding General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the Issuer, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; and

WHEREAS, issuance of not exceeding $6,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District No. 22 will assist the Issuer in alleviating such need;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of School District No. 22 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows:

SECTION 1. The Calcasieu Parish School Board does hereby authorize the Issuer to proceed with a plan of currently refunding certain outstanding bonds of the Issuer, involving the proposed issuance by the Issuer of not to exceed $6,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District No. 22 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 2004 Series, to be issued and sold at such time as a savings acceptable to the Issuer can be achieved, said Refunding Bonds to mature not later than July 15, 2010, at a rate or rates not exceeding 3.5% per annum.

SECTION 2. Application is hereby formally made to the Louisiana State Bond Commission, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, for consent, approval and authority to issue, sell and deliver not to exceed $6,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District No. 22 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, to be secured by and payable from the levy and collection of annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the limits of the Issuer, and the pledge of the proceeds to be derived from that portion of the funds received by School District No. 22 from the State Revenue Sharing Fund to offset current losses caused by the homestead exemption, if any.

SECTION 5. The employment of Duncan-Williams, Inc., Memphis, Tennessee, as Underwriter in connection with the Bonds is hereby approved. The compensation of the Underwriter shall be payable from the proceeds of the Bonds and shall be subject to the approval of the Issuer and the Louisiana State Bond Commission.

SECTION 6. The employment of King, Bossier, Nosacka & Holley, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as Financial Advisor in connection with the Bonds is hereby approved. The compensation of the Financial Advisor shall be payable from the proceeds of the Bonds and shall be subject to the approval of the Issuer and the Louisiana State Bond Commission.

This Resolution was declared adopted on this 20^th day of January 2004.

/s/ James W. Pitre

JAMES W. PITRE, President

ATTEST:

/s/ Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

(Other business not pertinent to the above appears in the minutes of the meeting.)

Pursuant to motion duly made and carried, the meeting was adjourned.

/s/ James W. Pitre

JAMES W. PITRE, President

ATTEST:

/s/ Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF CALCASIEU

I, JUDE W. THERIOT, certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Superintendent of Schools of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and as such, Ex-Officio Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of School District No. 22 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of School District No. 22 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this 20^th day of January 2004.

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

Joint Services Agreement and Lease Between the City of DeQuincy and CPSB

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, the following agreement was approved:

ADDENDUM NO. 8

JOINT SERVICES AGREEMENT & LEASE

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BETWEEN

CITY OF DEQUINCY

STATE OF LOUISIANA

AND

CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

PARISH OF CALCASIEU

The following addendum to that certain Joint Services Agreement and Lease between the CITY OF DEQUINCY and the CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD which was filed for record on December 22, 1992 bearing File No. 2153405 in the Office of the Clerk of Court of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana and subsequently extended by addendum filed for record on December 9, 1993 bearing File No. 2192727 in that same office is hereby entered into by and between the CITY OF DEQUINCY, represented herein by Buddy Henagan, Mayor, and the CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, represented herein by James W. Pitre, President to wit:

Paragraph 2 is amended to read as follows-

"The term of this Lease and Joint Services Agreement shall commence on December 1, 1992, and shall run for thirteen (13) years from that date."

THUS DONE AND SIGNED on the dates hereinafter shown, in the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, in the presence of the undersigned, after a due reading of the whole.

WITNESSES: CITY OF DEQUINCY

BY:

This day of , 2004.

NOTARY PUBLIC

WITNESSES: CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

BY:

This day of , 2004.

NOTARY PUBLIC

Granting of Right-of-Way to the City of Sulphur for Widening of Maple Street Adjacent to the New Sulphur 9^th Grade School

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, the right of way to the city of Sulphur for widening the section of Maple Street adjacent to the new Sulphur 9^th Grade School was approved.

BID REPORTS

Sale of Used Surplus Wooden Pallets

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried, permission to dispose of the pallets, for which no bids were received, in the manner it determines to serve the best interest of the Calcasieu Parish School Board was approved.

Sale and Removal of 34 Portable Buildings

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Dr. Stephens and carried, the acceptance of the only bid received from Brian Wingate in the amount of $100.00 for the sale and removal of 34 portable buildings located at 1104 Recreation Boulevard was approved.

Re-Roofing of Iowa High School, General Funds, Bid Number 2004-10PC, Moss Architects, Inc.,

The following bids were received:

Contractor Base Bid Alt.#1 Alt.#2

Daughdrill Roofing $90,186.00 $37,800.00 $121,800.00

Ferguson Roofing $98,000.00 $40,300.00 $122,600.00

Morgan Roofing $98,000.00 $39,000.00 $124,000.00

On motion by Mr.Webb, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, the bid was awarded to Daughdrill Roofing (base bid plus alternate #1 in the amount of One Hundred Twenty Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty Six Dollars and no/100-----------($127,986.00) as the lowest qualified bid meeting specifications.

Alternate #1 – Provide new 24 ga. pre-finished Kynar wall panel on new steel framing at 2’0” o.c.max, as required over existing porcelain steel wall panels at gymnasium and second floor area. Panel shall be “U” Panel by MBCI or “R” Panel by Berridge or approved equal. Provide wall panels, closure trim, head and sill flashing, etc., as required for complete weatherproof installation.

H. P. Procurve Switches for the Technology Department, Erate Funds, Bid Number 2004-34

The following bids were received:

Vendor Name Bid Price

Govconnection, Inc., $80,353.14

(Merrimack, NH)

CDW Government, Inc., $83,984.00

(Vernon Hills, IL)

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried, the low bid meeting specifications from Govconnection, Inc., for the total amount of $80,353.14 was approved.

Janitorial Supplies, General Funds, Bid Number 2004-38

The following bids were received:

Vendor Name Bid Price

A to Z Paper Co., Inc. $ 4,386.80

(New Orleans, LA)

Economical Janitorial & $32,912.87

Paper Supplies, Inc.

(Kenner, LA)

Home Depot $ 179.10

(Lake Charles, LA)

Lake City Supply $ 5,475.60

(Lake Charles, LA)

Pon Food Corporation $14,473.00

(Ponchatoula, LA)

Southwest Bar-Needs $ 5,954.10

(Lake Charles, LA)

Total $63,381.47

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried, the low bid for each item meeting specifications was approved.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Library and Classroom Furniture for New 9^th Grade Sulphur High School, School District Number 30 Bond and General Funds, Bid Number 2004-40

On motion by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, permission to advertise for library and classroom furniture for the New 9^th Grade Sulphur High School, school district number 30 bond and general funds, bid number 2004-40, was approved.

Audio/Visual Equipment for Libraries, General Funds, Bid Number 2004-41

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Ms. LaVergne and carried, audio/visual equipment for libraries, general funds, bid number 2004-41 was approved.

Library and Classroom Furniture for Vinton School, General Funds, Bid Number 2004-43

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Ms. LaVergne and carried, library and classroom furniture for Vinton High School, general funds, bid number 2004-43 was approved.

CORRESPONDENCE

Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “New Science/Computer Building for Alfred M. Barbe High School,” School District Number 34 Bond Funds

On motion by Mr. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, change order number one (1) for the project “New Science/Computer Building for Alfred M. Barbe High School,” school district number 34 bond funds, project number 200210, for an increase of $3,424.00 and an extension of five (5) days, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Eleven (11) for the Project “Sulphur High School 9^th Grade Campus,” School District Number 30 Bond Funds

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, change order number eleven (11) for the project “Sulphur High School 9^th Grade Campus,” school district number 30 bond funds, project number 20887, for an increase of $21,865.00, C.R. Fugatt, AIA, Designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Three (3) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Fairview Elementary School,” School District Number 33 Bond Funds

On motion by Rev. Franklin, seconded by Mr. Tarver and carried, change order number three (3) for the project “Additions and Renovations to Fairview Elementary School,” school district number 33 bond funds, project number 200102, for an increase of $56,372.80 and an extension of eight (8) days, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., designer; Bessette Development Corporation, contractor, was approved.

Beneficial Occupancy for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Fairview Elementary School,” School District Number 33 Bond Funds

On motion by Rev. Franklin, seconded by Mr. Tarver and carried, beneficial occupancy for the project “Additions and Renovations to Fairview Elementary School,” school district number 33 bond funds,” project number 200102, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., designer; Bessette Development Corporation, contractor, was approved.

Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project “Additions and Renovations to S.J. Welsh,” School District Number 34 Bond Funds

On motion by Mr. Robert, seconded by Mr. Tarver and carried, recommendation of acceptance for the project “Additions and Renovations to S.J. Welsh,” school district number 34 bond funds, project number 0262, Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, Architect, designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Six (6) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Henry Heights Elementary School,” School District Number 33 Bond Funds

On motion by Rev. Franklin, seconded by Mr. Bernard and carried, change order number six (6) for the project “Additions and Renovations to Henry Heights Elementary School,” school district number 33 bond funds, project number 2003-08PC, for an increase of $18,339.46, Brossett Architect LLC, designer; Bessette Development Corporation, contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Brentwood Elementary School,” School District Number 33 Bond Funds

On motion by Rev. Franklin, seconded by Mr. Bernard and carried, change order number one (1) for the project “Additions and Renovations to

Brentwood Elementary School,” school district number 33 bond funds,

for an increase of $27,296.55, Moss Architects, Inc., designer; Lewing Construction, contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to T&I Complex,” School District Number 33 and School District Number 34 Bond Funds

On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Ms. LaVergne and carried, change order number two (2) for the project “Additions and Renovations to T&I Complex,” school district number 33 and school district number 34 bond funds, project number 200213, for an increase of $2,159.00 and an extension of thirty (30) days, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., designer; John D. Myers and Associates, Inc., contractor, was approved.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Suggested Board Dates

March 16, 2004, April 20, 2004

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Dr. Stephens and carried, the Board meeting dates of March 16, 2004, and April 20, 2004, were approved.

Celebrate the Success

1. Louisiana Elementary Principal of the Year Award

Congratulations to Mrs. Pam Quebedeaux, Principal of Dolby

Elementary School, for being named the Louisiana Elementary

Principal of the Year. This is the first time since 1990 that a

principal from Calcasieu Parish has been honored with this prestigious award.

2. Principal of the Year Regional Winner

Congratulations to Mr. Martin Guillory, Principal of Oak Park Middle School, for being named the Regional Middle School Principal of the Year.

Goals Update

Keith LeLeux, Director of Child Welfare and Attendance, was recognized. Mr. LeLeux presented the following goal:

ATTENDANCE ZONE GOALS 2003-2004

Goal: Develop and periodically review an action plan to monitor school attendance zones.

Objective 1: During the summer of 2003, CWA staff and supervisors met to evaluate and update student address verification

Major Emphasis

Correct School Zone Address Verification

Activities

1. Review CPSB Board Policies.

2. Review Feeder Code Books.

3. Review types of acceptable documentation for address verification.

4. Develop communications for parents and school personnel.

Documentation Or Evaluation

1. Implement new policies as needed.

2. Evaluate Feeder Code Books and distribute to school and CWA staff.

3. Evaluate documentation throughout the year.

4. Evaluate feedback from parents and school personnel concerning effectiveness of the communications.

Objective 2: Throughout the year, CWA supervisors verify and monitor address documentation for attendance zone assignment.

Major Emphasis

Zone Assignment

Activities

1. Review address documentation.

2. Write in-zone permit for school registration.

3. Monitor address verification when notified by school personnel.

4. Investigate addressed in the following ways: phone calls, home visits, and communication with registrar of voters and student interviews.

5. Communicate with parent and school as needed.

6. Comply with Homeless Legislation and school attendance zone assignment.

Documentation Or Evaluation

1. Acceptable documentation includes current utility billing, signed lease agreement, and/or notarized affidavit of address verification for multiple family homes.

2. Copy is filed at CWA and school.

3. Review permit on file.

4. Documentation of investigation is reviewed.

5. New permit may be issued for change of address.

6. Documented with Homeless Liaison, Mr. Al Burguieres.

RECOGNITIONS AND CONDOLENCES

Mr. Falgout requested a letter of condolence to the family of Marion Donald. Mrs. Donald was employed at Oak Park Middle School. He also requested a condolence letter to Norma Guillory on the loss of her father.

Mr. Andrepont commended the school system on the recent local, regional, and state commendations received by students, teachers, principals, counselors, nurses and many others who have contributed to the excellence of the education in Calcasieu Parish.

Rev. Franklin requested a letter of condolence to Merculus Chretien on the loss of his father.

Mr. LaRocque requested a congratulatory letter to Sam Houston High School’s Football Coach, Carl Flanagan, on being named Southwest Louisiana Coach of the Year and LHSAA Coach of the Year.

Ms. LaVergne requested a letter of condolence to the family of Louis Babineaux. Mr. Babineaux was a retired custodian from Washington/Marion High School.

Mr. Bernard requested letters of commendation to Justin Vincent, Bryce Wyatt, Andrew Wright, and Nate Livings. He stated that Justin, Bryce, and Andrew are graduates of Barbe High School and Andrew graduated from Washington/Marion High School. These students attend LSU and play football for the LSU Tigers who won the Nokia Sugar Bowl National Championship game.

Mr. Falgout extended his congratulations to Kathleen Blanco, newly elected Governor of Louisiana. He also congratulated Kim Hunter, daughter of Lawrence Hunter, for the recent appointment by Governor Blanco as Director of Policy for the State of Louisiana.

Ms. LaVergne announced that she and Rev. Franklin have been appointed by Governor Blanco to the Education Policy Committee.

SCHEDULE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Curriculum and Instruction Committee – Thursday, January 22, 4:45

Board Meeting – Tuesday, February 17, 5:00, Moss Bluff Middle School

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Webb and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. The Board resumed regular open session at 6:35 p.m.

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

Personnel

On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Mr. Breaux and unanimously carried, the following personnel changes were approved as recommended by the Superintendent:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PERSONNEL CHANGES

Resignation

Melodie Kelley, Teacher, Fairview Elementary School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective December 19, 2003.

Wilson Clayton, Jr., Custodian, LaGrange High School.

Recommend that his resignation become effective December 16, 2003.

Carol Elliott, Teacher, Nelson Elementary School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective December 19, 2003.

Mary Daigle, Cafeteria Manager, Vinton Elementary School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective December 30, 2003.

Christopher Brimmage, Teacher, LaGrange High School.

Recommend that his resignation become effective January 9, 2004.

Ronald Keller, Plumber, Maintenance Department.

Recommend that his resignation become effective January 2, 2004.

Cheryl Cameron, Cafeteria Technician, DeQuincy High School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective December 26, 2003.

Darrell Duhon, Teacher/Coach, Iowa High School.

Recommend that his resignation become effective January 9, 2004.

Leris Domingue, Custodian, Vincent Settlement Elementary School.

Recommend that his resignation become effective January 9, 2004.

Stephanie Fontenot, Clerk/Tutor, Barbe Elementary School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective January 7, 2004.

Henry Scruton, Custodian, Gillis Elementary School.

Recommend that his resignation become effective January 6, 2004.

Amanda Broxson, Cafeteria Technician, Moss Bluff Elementary.

Recommend that her resignation become effective January 8, 2004.

Melissia Ogea, Teacher, Bell City High School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective December 19, 2003.

Becky Blanchard, Part-time School Clerk, Sam Houston High School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective December 19, 2003.

Claire Pelzer, Teacher, F. K. White Middle School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective January 30, 2004.

Jason Rogers, Teacher/Coach, DeQuincy High School.

Recommend that his resignation of his coaching duties only become effective

January 8, 2004.

Rescind Resignation

Pam Van Gossen, Teacher, Career Center.

Recommend that her resignation of December 19, 2003 be rescinded.

Retirement Notification

Paralee Smith, Tutor, DeQuincy Elementary School.

Recommend that her retirement become effective December 12, 2003.

Ernest Bourgeois, Carpenter, Maintenance Department.

Recommend that his retirement become effective December 31, 2003.

Linda Fruge’, Cafeteria Manager, Bell City High School.

Recommend that her retirement become effective March 31, 2004.

Julia Bellow, Teacher, Kennedy Elementary School.