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DATE, TIME, PLACE OF MEETING
The Calcasieu Parish School Board met in the Conference Room of the Calcasieu Parish School Board located at Moss Bluff Middle School located at 297 Park Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at 5:00 p.m. James Pitre, President, called the meeting to order. James Karr led the prayer; Bryan LaRocque 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, Clara F. Duhon, 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, and R.L. Webb.
Mr. Tarver was absent.
Mr. Pitre thanked Principal John Duhon and staff for the delicious meal and the tour of the new Moss Bluff Middle School.
Mr. Pitre also recognized Mr. Berk Fontenot, former district 15 Board member.
MINUTES APPROVED
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Duhon and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 2004, were approved as presented.
Supplemental Agenda
By general consent the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the regular agenda.
It was the consensus of the Board to place VI, Committee Reports, after approval of the minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Curriculum and Instruction
Mr. Duhon reported that the Curriculum and Instruction Committee met on Thursday, January 22, 2004. A quorum was present.
Mr. Duhon reported that the first item on the agenda was a waiver for Option 3. At present, a yearly request to have Option 3 at individual sites is submitted to the State Department of Education. The proposed permanent resolution would eliminate the annual request.
Clarification was made that this request was not to select actual sites but merely permission to conduct Option 3 programs at individual sites rather than one site. Designation Designation of specific site determination would have to come back to the committee. A motion to accept the proposed resolution as presented was made and seconded and approved by the committee. Mr. Duhon moved on behalf of the committee to approve the resolution as presented.
There was brief discussion regarding the purpose of Option 3 and the resolution. It was explained that the waiver does not interfere with the Option 3 sites selection.
Mr. Pitre called for a vote on the motion to adopt the resolution. The motion carried and the following resolution was approved.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board administers and provides the (Pre-GED/Skills) Options Program in accordance with the regulations and standards of the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Louisiana Department of Education;
WHEREAS, the Options Program is an alternative to regular education;
WHEREAS, the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education mandates that Options Programs be located on a separate site; and
WHEREAS, Calcasieu Parish School Board desires to obtain a permanent waiver on the mandate of a separate site so as to eliminate the need to apply annually for a waiver;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Calcasieu Parish School Board requests and supports the granting by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education of a permanent waiver on the mandate of a separate site for the Options Program.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on the 17th day of February 2004.
/s/James W. Pitre James W. Pitre, President Calcasieu Parish School Board
Attest: /s/Jude W. Theriot Jude W. Theriot, Superintendent
Next, Mr. Duhon reported, for informational purposes only, a report on low performing schools. He noted that the Elementary, Middle, and High School Departments acknowledge that to make a positive impact in the achievement of all students, there must be a consistent format to assure that schools identified in School Improvement I are provided proven research-based strategies. To this end, over the past several years a team effort has been made to develop plans to improve student performance.
A major portion of instructional funds, numerous grants, and instructional staff’s time have been allocated to assure that critical needs of schools identified as low performing through test data have been targeted.
Further, the Calcasieu Parish School System has been proactive in sending in District Assistance Teams (prior to some of these schools being identified by the State Department of Education) to find areas in need of improvement and to provide materials, supplies, appropriate programs, and professional development designed to enhance curriculum to improve student and teacher performance.
LINCS Programs, LaSIP, Research-based Curriculum and Instruction Targeted Inservices, TANF, Teaching American History Grant, Computer-Based Training, INTECH, IMPACT, INCITE, District Assistance Teams, Principal Internship, and a Community Learning Center are some of the identified measures to aid in management of both teacher and student improvement in various academic disciplines.
Barbara Bankens, Administrative Director of Assessment, Research, and Special Services, explained that in September the State Department of Education requested that she direct an IDEA (Special Education) Grant for Region V with Beauregard, Cameron, and Calcasieu Parishes as well as McNeese State University participating. The goal of the Project Gateway: IDEA Regional Grant is to build capacity of leadership in these schools and to improve reading skills.
After meeting with McNeese and regional special education supervisors, it was determined that this grant would be best utilized in middle schools with Molo Middle and Oak Park Middle chosen for participation in Calcasieu. Because of the middle school reading focus, Charlotte Gallemore, Administrative Director for Middle Schools, and her staff were asked for assistance. Also, Patrice Saucier, Grant Consultant K-12, was asked to help in this endeavor.
The contracted services of JBHM Education Group out of Jackson, Mississippi were secured to perform a school audit to determine needs and to provide an Administrative School Management Consultant, Reading Consultant, and Instructional Coach. Dr. Mike Walters was available to answer questions about this group.
Mr. Duhon reported that Rev. Franklin expressed concern that six schools in his district are in School Improvement I and asked that everything possible be done to help these schools improve.
Mr. Theriot explained that there has been a shift in emphasis from corrective action to school improvement and that this would be a continuous, long-term process. Louisiana has been ranked #1 in its improvement program.
Mr. Duhon reported that with no further business or action the meeting adjourned.
Rev. Franklin requested a point of personal privilege.
Mr. Pitre stated that discussion ceased on the committee report from Mr. Duhon.
Mr. Spruel, legal counsel, stated that a blue card was submitted by Mary Morris requesting to comment on the item regarding the low performing schools. He explained that the law guarantees the public the opportunity to participate to a certain extent at a public meeting. This law pertains to the School Board’s special procedure, which allows the public the opportunity to submit a “blue card” requesting to comment on a specific item on the agenda prior to action being taken. Mr. Spruel stated that for this reason, Ms. Morris was not afforded permission to speak on the item due to no action being taken. The item was for informational purposes only.
Mr. Spruel advised the Board that a point of personal privilege is granted by the Chairman. Mr. Spruel stated that a motion could be made requesting permission to speak. The motion must pass by a two-thirds vote.
Employee Benefits Committee
Mr. Breaux, Vice Chairman, reported that the Employee Benefits Committee met on February 10, 2004. A quorum was present.
Mr. Breaux reported that the one item on the agenda was CPSB group health insurance renewal.
Mr. Dross reported to the committee that five entities had provided quotations:
- Blue Cross - Definity Health Plans - MedPayeXpress - Trustmark - United Healthcare
A subcommittee had chosen three finalists; Trustmark, Blue Cross and United Healthcare.
Mr. Dross presented the criteria used by Mercer in analyzing the aspects of the finalists’ proposals. The areas analyzed included financial, provider network, insurance protection, financial stability, account management and member services. The finalists all provided financially attractive proposals that would remove CPSB from the health care administration business.
After a brief report from each of the finalists and discussion by committee members, Mercer recommended Blue Cross due to its fulfilling the criteria used for evaluation – particularly local service delivery and public sector experience.
Overall, the areas of focus throughout the renewal process centered on:
- Strong financial offer - Move away from direct contracting/withhold arrangement - Strong name recognition - Local service delivery - Demonstrated track record in public sector - Robust, broad-based networks - High quality member service capabilities
Mr. Breaux added that the following would benefit the school system:
Ø New premium would be a zero percent increase. Ø The group members will have access to a broader network. Ø Local representation will be available to assist CPSB employees. Ø Savings of approximately $500,000.00 on annual administrative costs. Ø Employees in the health insurance division will be placed in the system to continue their employment. Ø Most importantly, this would allow Calcasieu Parish School System to focus more time, energy and human resource on the education of our children.
A motion was made and carried approving Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana as the school board’s group health insurance carrier effective for the May 1, 2004 – April 30, 2005, policy term.
On behalf of the committee, Mr. Breaux moved that the recommendation from committee be approved.
There was brief discussion regarding pre-existing conditions.
The following were recognized and commended for their efforts, time, and hard work toward developing a plan for all employees.
Philip Tarver, Chair Dale Bernard, Committee Member Billy Breaux, Vice-Chair Karl Bruchhaus, Chief Financial Officer
Other members:
Clara Duhon, Mary Margaret David, Gabriel Barkate, Susan Kuykendall, Zona Arceneaux, Bob Weber, Kathy Landry, Patrice Saucier, Elizabeth Eason, Penny Haxthausen, Lannie Molo, Charles Duhon, Rufus Fruge
A special thanks to Trustmark and Alan Saba for the many years of service was extended. Also, a special thanks to Mr. Ron Hayes and staff was expressed for their hard work and dedication.
Mr. Pitre called for a vote to accept the committee’s recommendation approving Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana as the school board’s group health insurance carrier. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Breaux stated that with no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned.
It was the consensus of the Board to place item VII, Take Appropriate Action A, B, E, F and G before Presentations.
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Resolution Employing Crews & Associates, Inc., as Underwriter in Connection With Issuance of Not Exceeding $13,000,000 Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds of Sales Tax District Number Three
SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 Lake Charles, Louisiana February 17, 2004
The Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at Moss Bluff Middle School, 297 Park Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 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, Clara F. Duhon, 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, and R. W. Webb
ABSENT: Philip Tarver
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 Ms. LaVergne and seconded by Mr. Andrepont, was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Mr. Falgout, Rev. Franklin, Mr. Karr, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, Dr. Stephens, and Mr. Webb
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION EMPLOYING CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS UNDERWRITER IN CONNECTION WITH ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $13,000,000 SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS OF SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. THREE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA.
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of Sales Tax District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), has authorized the Issuer to proceed with an advance refunding of certain outstanding Public School Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds of the Issuer, involving the proposed issuance by the Issuer of not exceeding $13,000,000 Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (the “Bonds”) of the Issuer; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer has deemed it necessary to employ an underwriter to provide specialized services in connection with issuance and sale of the Bonds;
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 employment of Crews & Associates, Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, as Underwriter in connection with issuance and sale of 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 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The Resolution was declared adopted on this 17th day of February 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 February 17, 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 17th day of February 2004.
JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary Resolution Employing Crews & Associates, Inc., as Underwriter in Connection With Issuance of Not Exceeding $4,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District Number 30
SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 Lake Charles, Louisiana February 17, 2004
The Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at Moss Bluff Middle School, 297 Park Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 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, Clara F. Duhon, 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, and R. W. Webb
ABSENT: Philip Tarver
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. Bernard and seconded by Mr. Breaux, was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Mr. Falgout, Rev. Franklin, Mr. Karr, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, Dr. Stephens, and Mr. Webb
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION EMPLOYING CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS UNDERWRITER IN CONNECTION WITH ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA.
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), has authorized the Issuer to proceed with an advance refunding of certain outstanding General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds of the Issuer, involving the proposed issuance by the Issuer of not exceeding $4,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (the “Bonds”) of the Issuer; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer has deemed it necessary to employ an underwriter to provide specialized services in connection with issuance and sale of the Bonds;
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 employment of Crews & Associates, Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, as Underwriter in connection with issuance and sale of 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 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The Resolution was declared adopted on this 17th day of February 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.
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 February 17, 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 School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this 17th day of February 2004.
JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
Resolution Approving the Preliminary Draft of the Official Statement on School District Number 22
SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 Lake Charles, Louisiana February 17, 2004
The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at Moss Bluff Middle School, 297 Park Road, Lake Charles, pursuant to the provisions of 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, Clara F. Duhon, 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, and R. W. Webb
ABSENT: Philip Tarver
The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result.
The following resolution was thereupon introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Andrepont, was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Mr. Falgout, Rev. Franklin, Mr. Karr, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, Dr. Stephens, and Mr. Webb
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE PROVIDED THE INITIAL PURCHASER(S) OF NOT EXCEEDING $6,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, SERIES 2004; AUTHORIZING ITS DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS FOR THE BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the sale of not to exceed $6,000,000 of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District No. 22 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Bonds”), will be held on March 16, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 22 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), must distribute to prospective bidders for the initial sale of the Bonds certain information to aid and assist those persons or institutions interested in bidding for the Bonds, in the form of a Preliminary Official Statement;
WHEREAS, an Official Statement must be provided to the successful bidder (initial purchaser of the Bonds) by the Issuer, which said Official Statement must contain not only all of the pertinent information which a prospective bidder requires but also information not yet available; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary or desirable to designate by resolution, (i) the Preliminary Official Statement as the “near final official statement” within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Rule”) and to approve the form and distribution thereof, and (ii) the individual who, for and on behalf of this Board and the Issuer, would make such a decision.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as the governing authority of School District No. 22 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana as follows:
SECTION 1. Approval and Designation. There is hereby delegated to the Chief Financial Officer authority to designate the form of the Preliminary Official Statement, with such revisions, additions and appendices thereto as he may deem necessary, in his discretion, as the “near final official statement” within the meaning of the Rule. Such form, when so approved by the Chief Financial Officer, is hereby authorized to be distributed to prospective purchasers of the Bonds.
SECTION 2. Final Official Statement. The Official Statement shall describe the final terms of the Bonds approved by the resolution of the Calcasieu Parish School Board authorizing issuance thereof and shall constitute the “final official statement” within the meaning of the Rule.
SECTION 3. Ratification. All actions heretofore taken by the Calcasieu Parish School Board and by the officers thereof or on their behalf, not inconsistent herewith directed toward preparation and delivery of the Preliminary Official Statement are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
SECTION 4. The Preliminary Official Statement. The preliminary draft of the Official Statement (a copy of which is on file in the office of the Superintendent of Schools of Calcasieu Parish) is hereby approved and adopted and copies thereof shall be distributed to prospective bidders for the Bonds.
SECTION 5. Other Matters. By the passage of this resolution, the Board does not intend to approve, nor is it approving hereby, any matters otherwise relating to execution and issuance of the Bonds.
SECTION 6. Severability. If any paragraph, clause, section or provision of this resolution is judicially adjudged invalid or unenforceable, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining paragraphs, clauses, sections or provisions hereof.
SECTION 7. Repealer. All resolutions, ordinances, or orders in conflict herewith, be, to the extent of such conflict, and they are hereby repealed.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of February 2004.
/s/ James W. Pitre JAMES W. PITRE, President Calcasieu Parish School Board
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 Parish School Board adjourned. /s/ James W. Pitre James W. Pitre, President Calcasieu Parish School Board
ATTEST:
/s/ Jude W. Theriot JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF CALCASIEU
I, JUDE W. THERIOT, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and appointed Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of School District No. 22 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 February 17, 2004, insofar as said minutes pertain to the matters therein set out, and that the foregoing resolutions are true and correct copies of the original resolutions adopted at said meeting as they appear officially of record in my possession.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, governing authority of School District No. 22 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this 17th day of February 2004. ______________________________________ JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
Resolution Approving the Preliminary Draft of the Official Statement on School District Number 30 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 Lake Charles, Louisiana February 17, 2004
The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at Moss Bluff Middle School, 1104 Recreation Boulevard, Lake Charles, Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of 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, Clara F. Duhon, 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, Phillip Tarver, and R. W. Webb
ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result.
The following resolution was thereupon introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Andrepont, was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Mr. Falgout, Rev. Franklin, Mr. Karr, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, Dr. Stephens, Mr. Tarver, and Mr. Webb
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE PROVIDED THE INITIAL PURCHASER(S) OF NOT EXCEEDING $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, SERIES 2004; AUTHORIZING ITS DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS FOR THE BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the sale of not to exceed $4,000,000 of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Bonds”), will be held on March 16, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), must distribute to prospective bidders for the initial sale of the Bonds certain information to aid and assist those persons or institutions interested in bidding for the Bonds, in the form of a Preliminary Official Statement;
WHEREAS, an Official Statement must be provided to the successful bidder (initial purchaser of the Bonds) by the Issuer, which said Official Statement must contain not only all of the pertinent information which a prospective bidder requires but also information not yet available; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary or desirable to designate by resolution, (i) the Preliminary Official Statement as the “near final official statement” within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Rule”) and to approve the form and distribution thereof, and (ii) the individual who, for and on behalf of this Board and the Issuer, would make such a decision.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as the governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana as follows:
SECTION 1. Approval and Designation. There is hereby delegated to the Chief Financial Officer authority to designate the form of the Preliminary Official Statement, with such revisions, additions and appendices thereto as he may deem necessary, in his discretion, as the “near final official statement” within the meaning of the Rule. Such form, when so approved by the Chief Financial Officer, is hereby authorized to be distributed to prospective purchasers of the Bonds.
SECTION 2. Final Official Statement. The Official Statement shall describe the final terms of the Bonds approved by the resolution of the Calcasieu Parish School Board authorizing issuance thereof and shall constitute the “final official statement” within the meaning of the Rule.
SECTION 3. Ratification. All actions heretofore taken by the Calcasieu Parish School Board and by the officers thereof or on their behalf, not inconsistent herewith directed toward preparation and delivery of the Preliminary Official Statement are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.
SECTION 4. The Preliminary Official Statement. The preliminary draft of the Official Statement (a copy of which is on file in the office of the Superintendent of Schools of Calcasieu Parish) is hereby approved and adopted and copies thereof shall be distributed to prospective bidders for the Bonds.
SECTION 5. Other Matters. By the passage of this resolution, the Board does not intend to approve, nor is it approving hereby, any matters otherwise relating to execution and issuance of the Bonds.
SECTION 6. Severability. If any paragraph, clause, section or provision of this resolution is judicially adjudged invalid or unenforceable, such judgment shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining paragraphs, clauses, sections or provisions hereof.
SECTION 7. Repealer. All resolutions, ordinances, or orders in conflict herewith, be, to the extent of such conflict, and they are hereby repealed.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of February 2004.
/s/ James W. Pitre JAMES W. PITRE, President Calcasieu Parish School Board
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 Parish School Board adjourned.
/s/ James W. Pitre James W. Pitre, President Calcasieu Parish School Board
ATTEST:
/s/ Jude W. Theriot JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF CALCASIEU
I, JUDE W. THERIOT, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and appointed Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of School District No. 30 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 February 17, 2004, insofar as said minutes pertain to the matters therein set out, and that the foregoing resolutions are true and correct copies of the original resolutions adopted at said meeting as they appear officially of record in my possession.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this 17th day of February 2004. ______________________________________ JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
Resolution Approving the Preliminary Draft of the Official Statement on Sales Tax District Number Three SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 Lake Charles, Louisiana February 17, 2004
The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at Moss Bluff Middle School, 297 Park Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of 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, Clara F. Duhon, 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, and R. W. Webb
ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result.
The following resolution was thereupon introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Andrepont, was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Mr. Falgout, Rev. Franklin, Mr. Karr, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, Dr. Stephens, and Mr. Webb
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE PROVIDED THE INITIAL PURCHASER(S) OF NOT EXCEEDING $13,000,000 SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS OF SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. THREE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, ST SERIES 2004; AUTHORIZING ITS DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS FOR THE BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND DIRECTING T |