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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, January 9, 2007, at 4:45 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Joe Andrepont, former President. After the Oath of Office, the prayer was led by James Karr, Sr. and Clara Duhon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
OATH OF OFFICE
The Honorable Judge Robert L. Wyatt administered the Oath of Office to the Board members that were present.
ROLL CALL
The roll was called and the following members were present: Joe Andrepont, Annette Ballard, Dale Bernard, Billy Breaux, Randy Burleigh, Mack Dellafosse, Clara Duhon, Chad Guidry, Fred Hardy, Bill Jongbloed, James Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, Elray Victorian, and R.L. Webb.
Jimmy Pitre was absent.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Dale Bernard made a motion to nominate Jimmy Pitre for Vice-President. The motion was seconded by Bryan LaRocque and Bill Jongbloed moved that the nominations be closed, with a second by Dale Bernard. Upon a vote, Mr. Pitre was elected Vice President, with no nay votes.
On a motion by James Karr to nominate Bryan LaRocque as President, the motion was seconded by R.L. Webb. Mr. Bernard moved that the nominations be closed, with a second by Bill Jongbloed. Upon a vote, Bryan LaRocque was elected President, with no nay votes.
At this time, Mr. LaRocque assumed the gavel.
MINUTES APPROVED
On a motion by Joe Andrepont, seconded by Clara Duhon and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of December 5, 2006 were approved as presented.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
On a motion by R.L. Webb and seconded by Dale Bernard, the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the regular agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
Sulphur High School Principal and Football Coaches
Keith Bonin, Principal of Sulphur High School introduced Head Coach Paul Bourgeois and Defensive Coordinator Harold Fuselier. Coach Bourgeois thanked everyone for their support.
Dr. James Patton, Disproportionality Consultant
Barbara Bankens, Director of Special Services, introduced Dr. James Patton. Dr. Patton made a report to the Board, regarding the disproportionality situation with minority students in the area of special services. The focus is on the over-identification of minority students in the area of special education and the under-identification of minority students in the gifted programs.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no committee reports.
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Sulphur High School/LaGrange High School Band Trip to Orlando, Florida
On a motion by Joe Andrepont and seconded by Billy Breaux, the Board voted to approve the trip.
Platoon Route Pay Rate Increase
On a motion by Billy Breaux and seconded by R.L. Webb, the Board voted to approve the pay rate increase. Kathy Landry, President of the Bus Driver’s Association, spoke in behalf of the rate increase. (Rate spreadsheet information is posted in the printed minutes.)
Resolution for Agreement with the Office of Juvenile Services
R E S O L U T I O N BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, in Regular Session convened on the 9th January, 2007, that it does hereby authorize the entering into an agreement or agreements with the Office of Juvenile Justice Services to provide for an Educational Counselor and a Clerk for the Truancy Assessment and Service Center, with associated costs to be paid through funding from Louisiana State University, Office of Social Service Research and Development.
BE IT FURTHER AND FINALLY RESOLVED that the President of the School Board, or his designee, when appropriate, is authorized to execute all documents related thereto.
THUS DONE AND PASSED on the date above inscribed. C E R TI F I C A T E
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted at the regular meeting of the Calcasieu Parish School Board held on the day of , 2007 at which a quorum was present and voting.
Lake Charles, Louisiana, this day of January, 2007. _________________________ Wayne Savoy, Secretary
On a motion by Mr. Karr and seconded by Mr. Andrepont, the motion to adopt carried.
BID REPORTS
BID FOR LIBRARY BOOKS FOR THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, GENERAL FUNDS
BID NUMBER 2007-18 , WAS OPENED JANUARY 3, 2006 AT 11:00 A.M.
BIDS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:
VENDOR NAME BID PRICE BAKER & TAYLOR $201,123.14 BRODART $227.580.91 FOLLETT $214,520.95 SAGEBRUSH $184,639.71 ECONO CLAD NO BID RECEIVED HARCOURT NO BID SUBMITTED INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES NO BID SUBMITTED
THE STAFF RECOMMENDS ACCEPTING THE LOW BID MEETING SPECIFICATIONS FROM SAGEBRUSH BOOKS FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $184,639.71.
On a motion by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the motion to accept carried.
REPORT ON BIDS RECEIVED FOR THE LEBLEU SETTLEMENT AGRICULTURE LEASE OPENED JANUARY 4, 2007 AT 10:00 A.M.:
Two bids were received for the agriculture lease of Farm Tract, Sec. 16, T9S, R7W at LeBleu Settlement:
BIDDER AMOUNT OF BID ITEMDESCRIPTION Ellender Farms $10,000 Annual Cash Rent
Marcus J. Stelly $13,000-$15,000 Annual Proceeds (School Board’s Share 1/6)
Staff recommends awarding bid to the highest bidder, Marcus J. Stelly.
On a motion by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion to accept carried.
BID FOR DELUXE TRAUMA KITS FOR THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TITLE IV SDFSC & TITLE IX ERCM GRANT FUNDS
BID NUMBER 2007-16, WAS OPENED DECEMBER 6, 2006 AT 11:00 A.M.
BIDS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:
VENDOR NAME BID PRICE MEDICAL ADVISORY $104,580.00 HAGEMEYER $32,288.76 SAF-T-GARD $23,568.72 CERTIFIED SAFETY NO BID RECEIVED SAVOY MEDICAL NO BID RECEIVED DEL AMO CHEMICAL NO BID RECEIVED THE STAFF RECOMMENDS ACCEPTING THE LOW BID MEETING SPECIFICATIONS FROM SAF-T-GARD FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $23,568.72.
On a motion by Mr. Karr and seconded by Mr. Victorian, the motion to accept carried.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Library Equipment for the Calcasieu Parish School Board, General Funds.
On a motion to advertise by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the motion carried.
E-Rate Related Network Equipment and Sales
On a motion by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
A. Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “Phase I Improvements to Vinton Elementary School,” School District Number 26, 2005 Bond Issue Improvements, Project Number EA 2006-2, for an increase of $15,216.44; Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC., Designer; Priola Construction Corporation, Contractor. On a motion to accept by Mr. Guidry and seconded by Mr. Karr, the motion carried.
B. Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project “CPSB Relocation Phase 1-B,” Project Number 0603-1B, Sales Tax District #3, for an increase of $3,302.09; Randy M. Goodloe, AIA., Architect; Priola Construction Corporation, Contractor. On a motion to accept by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mr. Webb, the motion carried.
C. Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project “2006 Emergency Roof Repairs, Lake Charles-Boston High School,” Project Number EA 2006-6; Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC., Designer; Ferguson Roofing Company, Inc., Contractor. On a motion to accept by Mrs. Duhon and seconded by Mr. Jongbloed, the motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Suggested Board Dates Tuesday, February 6, 2007, 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2007, 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007, 4:45 p.m.
On a motion to accept by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Webb, the motion carried.
Mr. Savoy gave a report to the Board about First Book, a book distributing program by the Department of Education. This is a joint program between Calcasieu and Cameron Parishes. A meeting at Combre-Fondel Elementary School was held with Dr. Henry Johnson, Assistant Secretary of Elementary and Secondary Education, from the Department of Education.
Mr. Savoy told the Board that LaGrange High School had been chosen to participate in the Lighthouse Grant, a competitive grant of approximately $135,000. The focus is on ninth graders and improving reading skills, to help prevent drop outs.
CONDOLENCES/RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Victorian asked that a condolence letter be sent to the family of Westlake Mayor-Elect Gerald Washington.
Mr. Burleigh, Mrs. Duhon, and Mr. Guidry asked for the same.
Mr. Webb asked for a letter of condolence to Mr. Henry Scruton at the loss of his mother.
Mrs. Duhon asked that outside security lights be placed at the old Johnson building, where Headstart is housed. Also, she asked for votes and support as the runs for one of the Louisiana School Board Association Board of Directors positions.
Mr. Bernard asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Floyd Holland and Mrs. Floyd Holland. He also asked for a letter of condolence for Mrs. Peggy Peyton. He asked for a letter of condolence to Ann Davis in the loss of her mother.
Mr. LaRocque thanked the Board for their support in allowing him to serve as President.
Mr. Breaux asked for a letter of condolence to Ken Cesar in the loss of his mother.
Mr. Webb asked for a letter of condolence to Pam Nicholson in the loss of her father.
SCHEDULE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Budget Committee
January 16, 2007 at 4:45 p.m.
Curriculum and Instruction
January 18, 2007 at 4:45 p.m.
Auxiliary and Personnel Committee
January 23, 2007 at 4:45 p.m.
REQUESTS FOR COMMITTEE TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
Mr. Karr asked that cell phones in the Board room be discussed at the A & P Committee.
Mr. Andrepont asked for the alcohol policy to be discussed by the A & P Committee. He asked that salary increases for high school principals be discussed at the Budget Committee, along with an assessment of school roofs. He suggested that a team building event be planned for all of the Board members.
Mr. Breaux asked for the Change Order Committee to be reactivated and that the Curriculum and Instruction Committee review Act 1252, which defines the teacher’s right to teach, as it pertains to a teacher having the right to teach in a hassle free environment. He also would like to discuss a pilot program in the low performing elementary schools to reduce the size of kindergarten through third grade classes to no more than eighteen students. For the Budget Committee, he asked for an update on the middle school coaching supplement.
Mr. Victorian asked for the Budget Committee discuss the income from the fifteenth riverboat license, that half of that income from the sales tax would go to the southeast Lake Charles, the other half to southwest. Southeast has not received its share and he would like to discuss that, along with back pay.
Mr. Hardy noted that many CPSB employees are frustrated and he would like to look at the Satisfaction Survey and discuss the frustrations.
Mr. Dellafosse wanted the A & P Committee to look into campaigning on school property and the use of students in campaigns.
Mr. LaRocque said that Board orientation is very helpful and he would like to see that done again. He invited all Board members to each and every committee, even if they have not signed to be on that particular committee. He would also like A & P to discuss a policy to govern activity at school dances.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Karr, the Board went into Executive Session at 6:25 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. The Board resumed Regular Session at 8:43 p.m.
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Personnel
Mr. Savoy asked for a motion allowing the staff to proceed on an item regarding student placement, discussed in Executive Session. On a motion by Mrs. Ballard and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson, Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Personnel, requested a motion supporting the recommendations as listed in the personnel packet, including the addendum. On a motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Karr, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson asked for a motion supporting the recommendation of Stacey Smith as Acting Assistant Principal at Maplewood Middle School. On a motion by Mr. Burleigh and seconded by Mr. Dellafosse, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson asked for a motion supporting the recommendation of Cherie Nichols as Acting Assistant Principal of LeBlanc Middle School. On a motion by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Victorian, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson asked for a motion supporting the recommendation of Karen Williams as Principal of Kaufman Elementary School. On a motion by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mrs. Ballard, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson asked for a motion supporting the recommendation of Brad Kellogg as Head Coach of DeQuincy High School. On a motion by Mr. Karr and seconded by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson asked for a motion supporting the recommendation of David Buller as Administrative Director of High Schools. On a motion by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson asked for a motion for permission to advertise for the position of Principal of Iowa High School. On a motion by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the motion carried.
Mr. Savoy asked for a motion to support the recommendation to amend the agenda to include several personnel items. On a motion by Mr. Andrepont with a second by Mr. Jongbloed, the motion carried. The added items are Assistant Principal positions at Iowa High School, LaGrange High School, and Westlake High School. On a motion by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mr. Victorian, the motion carried to add those positions. Mr. Savoy asked for permission to advertise for those positions and on a motion by Mrs. Ballard, then seconded by Mr. Victorian, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson asked for permission to advertise for two Supervisors in the Special Services department. On a motion by Mrs. Duhon and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the motion carried.
Mr. Savoy asked for a motion to support the recommendation of re-assigning Pat Deaville to Director of High School Regular Education. On a motion by Mr. Jongbloed and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the motion carried.
Mr. Karr moved that the Board authorize the Superintendent or his designee to contribute the Calcasieu Parish School Board self insured retention under its insurance policy with CoRegis to compromise suit number 2003-806. On a second by Mr. Andrepont, the motion carried.
ADDENDUM:
Meeting Adjourned
On a motion to adjourn by Mrs. Duhon and seconded by Mr. Jongbloed, the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
____________________ _____________________________ Wayne Savoy, Secretary Bryan LaRocque, President
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