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 11, 2005, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by

Joe Andrepont, President. The prayer was led by James Karr; Mr. Tarver led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

The roll was called and 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, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, Philip Tarver and R.L. Webb.

James W. Pitre was absent.

MINUTES APPROVED

On motion by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Bernard and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 7, 2004, were approved as presented.

Supplemental Agenda

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

PRESENTATIONS

Mr. Andrepont reported that the first two items, Special Presentation and Calcasieu Association of Educators, were removed from the agenda.

Barbe High School Girls’ Cross Country State Championship Team

The Barbe High School 2004 Class 5A Girls’ Cross Country State Championship Team was recognized.

Jana Barrow

Kara Brady

Adrienne Burgoyne

Amy Guinn

Jessica Gurley

Kate Leithead

Lolly Plummer

Lydia Woodward

Head Coach Steven Richard

Assistant Coach Wade Haymark

Certificates were presented to the team members and coaches in recognition of this outstanding award.

Iowa High School Girls’ Cross Country State Championship Team

The Iowa High School Class 3A 2004 Girls’ Cross Country State Championship Team was recognized.

Courtnie Anderson

Lauren Ardoin

Janessa Doucett

Elizabeth Hill

Irma Johnson

Jennifer LaValley (State 3A Overall Champion)

Chaqua Manuel

O’Neill Pollinque

Laura Talbot

Head Coach Brendon Gilroy

Assistant Coach Charles Avery

The team members were presented with a certificate. The Board congratulated them for an outstanding achievement.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Budget/Fiscal Management

Dr. Stephens reported that the Budget/Fiscal Management Committee met on Tuesday, December 14. A quorum was present.

The first item on the agenda was advertising costs for the superintendent search.

Dr. Stephens reported that a motion was made, seconded and approved, to allow a maximum funding of $30,000 for advertising costs associated with the superintendent search. On behalf of the committee, Dr. Stephens moved to approve a maximum funding of $30,000 for advertising costs associated with the superintendent search. After a brief discussion, Mr. Andrepont called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried with four nays by Mr. Falgout, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne and Mr. Robert.

Dr. Stephens continued by reporting that, in conjunction with the superintendent search, a motion was made recommending an advertised negotiable minimum salary of $130,000. Dr. Stephens moved on behalf of the committee to approve the recommendation. Discussion ensued relative to the salary amount. Mr. Andrepont called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried with four nays by Mr. Falgout, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne and Mr. Robert.

Next, potential sites for the new middle and high school magnet facility were discussed.

A motion was made and seconded to approve staff’s recommendation to take both sites under advisement for a potential future site for the new magnet school facility. An amendment to the motion was made, seconded and approved, requesting that Architects E.J. Ellender and David Moss conduct a feasibility study on the possibility of renovating existing facilities for the magnet school site. This amendment would be in conjunction with the two land acquisition proposals for possible sites.

Dr. Stephens reported that a substitute motion was made, seconded and approved, which tabled the item until a new superintendent is selected. On behalf of the committee, Dr. Stephens moved to table the item until a new superintendent is selected.

Mr. Breaux made a substitute motion, seconded by Ms. LaVergne, to go forward with staff’s recommendation to take the two proposed sites under advisement for a potential future site for the new middle and high school magnet school facility and for staff to report back to the board on the possibility of converting an existing school facility into the magnet school.

There was discussion concerning the following:

Ø Public consensus supporting magnet school

Ø All of the system’s schools are fully utilized and consolidation would create problems

Ø Let the public decide

Ø Move forward with staff’s recommendation and not delay program until the new superintendent is selected

Subsequently, Mr. Bernard offered a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Falgout, to accept the two proposed sites under advisement and allow both to be considered as potential sites for the magnet school facility and authorize staff to continue development of details necessary for a parishwide election to be called at a future date.

There was concern expressed relative to the necessity of a parishwide tax and the ramifications it could have in some areas.

The following attendees were recognized and spoke in favor of a new middle and high school magnet school facility:

§ Dusty Dumas

§ Kirk Houser

§ Bill Sherman

They spoke on the success of T.S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School and how the development of a middle and high magnet school would benefit the children in Calcasieu Parish.

After further discussion, Mr. Andrepont called for a vote on the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

Dr. Stephens continued by reporting that the next item was to grant permission to advertise for the sale of used wooden pallets. The current contract will expire in January 2005. On behalf of the committee, Dr. Stephens moved to approve the request. The motion carried.

Next, Dr. Stephens stated that it was discussed, considered and recommended by the committee that Phase 2 of the Performance Contract with Johnson Controls, Inc., be approved as presented. On behalf of the committee, Dr. Stephens moved to approve the contract. The motion carried with one nay by Mr. Tarver.

The Chairman stated that there being no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned.

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Execution of Master Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc.

On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried, the following Resolution was adopted:

R E S O L U T I O N

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF

MASTER AGREEMENT WITH JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, convened in regular session on the 11th day of January, 2005, that Joe A. Andrepont, President of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, is hereby authorized and empowered for and on behalf of, and in the name of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, to enter into the transaction to bind the Calcasieu Parish School Board in that certain Master Agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc., for a Performance - Based Energy and Operational Efficiency Program (Phase 2);

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said President is further authorized to execute any documents as shall, in his discretion and judgment, after consultation with staff and legal counsel, be appropriate and desirable to accomplish the foregoing.

PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED at Lake Charles, Louisiana on the 11th day of January, 2005.

CERTIFICATE

I, JUDE W. THERIOT, certify that I am the duly acting and qualified Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board and that the Calcasieu Parish School Board is duly authorized under the laws of the State of Louisiana to pass the resolution set out above and that the above and foregoing constitutes a true and correct copy of resolution duly adopted at the regular meeting of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, duly and legally called, convened and held on the 11th day of January, 2005, at which a quorum was present and voted in favor of said resolution, and said resolution has never been modified, rescinded or revoked and is still in full force and effect.

DATE _______________________

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JUDE W. THERIOT, SECRETARY

Proposal to Begin Board Meetings at 4:45

On motion by Mr. Tarver, seconded by Mrs. Duhon and carried, the starting time for future Board meetings will begin at 4:45.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Mobile Classrooms, Title I Funds, Bid Number 2005-28

On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried, permission to advertise for mobile classrooms, Title I funds, bid number 2005-28, was approved.

Spam Software for District Network, Management Information Service Department, General Funds, Bid Number 2005-35

On motion by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Dr. Stephens and carried, permission to advertise for spam software for district network, Management Information Service Department, general funds, bid number 2005-35, was approved.

CORRESPONDENCE

Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “Classroom Pods Phase V,” Riverboat Funds

On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mr. LaRocque and carried, change order number one (1) for the project “Classroom Pods Phase V,” riverboat funds, project number 5004615, for an increase of $13,714.00, C.R. Fugatt, AIA, designer; Shannon Smith Construction Inc., contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Four (4) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to T.S. Cooley Elementary School,” School District Number 33 Bond Funds

On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Rev. Franklin and carried, change order number four (4) for the project “Additions and Renovations to T.S. Cooley Elementary School,” school district number 33 bond funds, project number 0366, for an increase of $201.00 and an extension of 20 days, Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, Architect, designer; John D. Myers, contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to F.K. White Middle School,” Phase 2, School District Number 33 Bond Funds

On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Rev. Franklin and carried, change order number two (2) for the project “Additions and Renovations to F.K. White Middle School,” phase 2, school district number 33 bond funds, for an increase of $999.24, Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC, designer; Carlton Construction, contractor, was approved.

Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project “Additions and Renovations to F.K. White Middle School,” Phase 2, School District Number 33 Bond Funds

On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Rev. Franklin, and carried, recommendation of acceptance for the project “Additions and Renovations to F.K. White Middle School,” phase 2, school district number 33 bond funds, Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC, designer; Carlton Construction, contractor, was approved.

Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project “Additions and Renovations to F.K. White Middle School,” Phase 3 – Maintenance Building

On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Rev. Franklin, and carried, recommendation of acceptance for the project “Additions and Renovations to F.K. White Middle School,” phase 3 – Maintenance Building, Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC, designer; John D. Myers & Associates, Inc., contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to T.H. Watkins Elementary School,” Phase 2, School District Number 33 Bond Funds

On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Rev. Franklin and carried, change order number two (2) for the project “Additions and Renovations to T.H. Watkins Elementary School,” phase 2, school district number 33 bond funds, project number EA2004-3, for an increase of $2,383.33, Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC, designer; Priola Construction, contractor, was approved.

Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project “Additions and Renovations to T.H. Watkins Elementary School,” Phase 2, School District Number 33 Bond Funds

On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Rev. Franklin and carried, recommendation of acceptance for the project “Additions and Renovations to T.H. Watkins Elementary School,” phase 2, school district number 33 bond funds, project number EA2004-3, Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC, designer; Priola Construction, contractor, was approved.

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

On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Rev. Franklin and carried, beneficial occupancy for the project “Additions and Renovations to LaGrange High School,” school district number 33 bond funds, project number 200214, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., designer; Priola Construction Corporation, contractor, was approved.

Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Maplewood Middle School,” Phase VII, School District Number 23 Bond Funds

On motion by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Dr. Stephens and carried, recommendation of acceptance for the project “Additions and Renovations to Maplewood Middle School,” phase VII, school district number 23 bond funds, H. Curtis Vincent and Steven D. Shows, Architects, designers; Priola Construction Corporation, contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Six (6) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Oak Park 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 Oak Park Elementary School,” school district number 33 bond Funds, Project Number 2004-04PC, for an Increase of $3,826.00, Brossett Architect, LLC, Designer; Bessette Development Corporation, contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Twenty-Four (24) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to the Sulphur High School 9^th Grade Campus,” School District Number 30 Bond Funds

On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried, change order number twenty-four (24) for the project “Additions and Renovations to the Sulphur High School 9^th Grade Campus,” school district number 30 bond funds, project number 208877, for an increase of $2,762.00, C.R. Fugatt, AIA, designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., contractor, was approved.

Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project “Additions and Renovations to the Sulphur High School 9^th Grade Campus,” School District Number 30 Bond Funds

On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried, recommendation of acceptance for the project “Additions and Renovations to the Sulphur High School 9^th Grade Campus,” school district number 30 bond funds, project number 208877, C.R. Fugatt, AIA, designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Three (3) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to S.J. Welsh Middle School,” School District Number 34 Bond Funds

On motion by Mr. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, change order number three (3) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to S.J. Welsh Middle School,” school district number 34 bond funds, project number 0366, for an increase of $15,389.50 and an extension of 35 days, Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, Architect, designer; Bessette Development, contractor, was approved.

SUPERINTEDENT’S REPORT

National Board Certification

Congratulations to the following teachers who completed National Board Certification this fall:

Lisa Monteith W.W. Lewis Middle School

Arlene Cain Sam Houston High School

Ramona Coco T.S. Cooley Elementary School

Julie Parham College Oaks Elementary School

Carol Shelton DeQuincy Elementary School

Barbara Yancey College Oaks Elementary School

Suggested Board Date

On motion by Mr. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Webb and carried, the next Board meeting date was approved for Tuesday, February 15, 4:45.

CONDOLENCES/RECOGNITIONS

Mr. Falgout extended sympathy to the family of Mr. R.G. “Beau” Russell. Mr. Russell was a dedicated educator who served the system as a teacher, administrator and superintendent. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Mr. LaRocque extended congratulations to Mrs. Kathy Severns for being selected the Middle School Assistant Principal of the Year.

SCHEDULE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Board Meeting – Tuesday, January 25, 2005, 4:45

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Duhon and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. The Board resumed regular open session at 5:55 p.m.

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

Personnel

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

Resignation

Katherine Fontenot, Tutor, W. T. Henning Elementary School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective January 3, 2005.

Dennis Brinkley, Janitor, Vincent Settlement Elementary School.

Recommend that his resignation become effective December 8, 2004.

William Paster, Jr., Sweeper, Brentwood Elementary School.

Recommend that his resignation become effective December 31, 2004.

Emma Kingsley, Bookkeeper, S. J. Welsh Middle School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective January 10, 2005.

Melissa DeLana, Teacher, S. J. Welsh Middle School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective January 12, 2005.

Darice Vincent, Teacher, F. K. White Middle School.

Recommend that his resignation become effective December 31, 2004.

Sasha Kelley, Teacher, Frasch Elementary School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective December 17, 2004.

Rossana Baker, Teacher, Maplewood Middle School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective January 11, 2005.

Delma Peshoff, Janitor, S. P. Arnett Middle School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective December 31, 2004.

Monique Sterling, Teacher Aide, Career Center.

Recommend that her resignation become effective January 14, 2005.

LaDonna Hamilton, Teacher, Barbe High School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective January 5, 2005.

Peggy Myers, Teacher, E. K. Key Elementary School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective December 19, 2004.

Roland Key, Teacher, Career Center.

Recommend that his resignation become effective January 11, 2005.

Melody Francis, Tutor, Pearl Watson Elementary School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective January 31, 2005.

Pam Van Gossen, Teacher, Career Center.

Recommend that her resignation become effective January 14, 2005.

Retirement Notification

Jorganna Winterbottom, Teacher Aide, Barbe High School.

Recommend that her notification of retirement become effective January 11, 2005.

Clara Toussaint, Bus Aide, Combre-Fondel Elementary School.

Recommend that her notification of retirement become effective

December 31, 2004.

Barbara Dutton, Librarian, Kennedy Elementary School.

Recommend that her request for sabbatical leave for medical purposes for the spring

semester be rescinded and her retirement become effective January 21, 2005.

Gerald Conner, Principal, Sulphur High School.

Recommend that his retirement become effective June 30, 2005.

Maternity Leave

Monica Guidry-Shelton, Accountant, Acct. and Budget Department.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning April 15, 2005

until June 1, 2005.

Stephanie DuRousseau, Teacher, Barbe Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning December 15, 2004

until February 20, 2005.

Viveca Woods, Teacher, Barbe Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning December 23, 2004

until February 1, 2005.

Kia White, Teacher, Johnson Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning March 17, 2005 until

May 2, 2005.

Ann Guillory-Buckley, Teacher, Washington-Marion High School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning February 8, 2005 until

March 14, 2005.

Leave Without Pay

Stefanie Self, Teacher, Westwood Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning March 1, 2005 until

May 31, 2005.

Faith Blackburn, Teacher Aide, S. J. Welsh Middle School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning January 3, 2005

until January 30, 2005.

Stephanie DuRousseau, Teacher, Barbe Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning February 21, 2005

until March 25, 2005.

Erica Johnson, Teacher Aide, W. T. Henning Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning January 2, 2005

until May 31, 2005.

Stacey Martarona, Vision Aide, Special Services Department.

Recommend that she be granted an extension of her leave without pay until

May 31, 2005.

Joan Price, Lab Manager, Combre-Fondel Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning January 3, 2005

until May 31, 2005.

Donna Moore, Cafeteria Technician, S. J. Welsh Middle School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning October 1, 2004

until February 16, 2005.

Mary Alice Ballard, Teacher, W. W. Lewis Middle School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay for the spring semester of the

2004-2005 school session.

Professional Development

Ginger Durio, Teacher, Dolby Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for professional development for the spring

semester of the 2004-2005 school session.

Adrienne Oakley, Librarian, LeBleu Settlement Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for professional development for the fall

semester of the 2005-2006 school session.

Rescind Professional Development

Regina Sermon, Teacher, Prien Lake Elementary School.

Recommend that her leave for professional development for the spring semester

of the 2004-2005 school session be rescinded.

Ginger Durio, Teacher, Dolby Elementary School.

Recommend that her request for professional development leave for the spring

semester of the 2004-2005 school session be rescinded.

Medical Sabbatical

Beverly Hooks, Teacher, W. W. Lewis Middle School.