10-11-2004

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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 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Tuesday, October 11, 2004, at 5:00 p.m.  The special meeting was called to order by James Pitre, President.  The prayer was led by Greg Robert; Bryan LaRocque 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, Bryan LaRocque, Sheral A. LaVergne, James W. Pitre, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, and R.L. Webb.

James W. Karr, Sr., and Philip Tarver were absent.

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

Selection Process Regarding Superintendent’s Position

President Pitre began the meeting by commending James Spruel, General Counsel, and Charlene Chiasson, Public Information Officer, for the outstanding job of compiling information relative to the selection process and procedures.  At the Board’s request, a notebook outlining the following was presented to the Board prior to the meeting:

Ø      1995 Selection Process for Current Superintendent

Ø      View and Review of the 1995 Process

Ø      Minutes Excerpts Referencing Committee Recommendations and Board Actions

Ø      Louisiana Law

Ø      BESE Requirements/Criteria

Ø      CPSB Requirements/Criteria

Ø      Illustrative List of the Contract Headings or Provisions Included in the Contracts of the Current and Prior Superintendent

Ø      Sample Advertisements/Advertisement Costs

Mr. Pitre recommended the utilization of the template as presented and separating charges to the various committees prior to Board action.  There was concern expressed relative to approving the template as opposed to hiring an outside search agency.

After discussion, Mr. Andrepont moved, seconded by Mr. Duhon, to accept the template as proposed.

After a brief discussion, the motion was voted on and approved with nays by Rev. Franklin and Mrs. Duhon.

Meeting Adjourned

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Rev. Franklin and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

/s/James W. Pitre                                                                                             

James W. Pitre, President

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