03/4/2008

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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, March 4, 2008, 4:45 p.m.  The meeting was called to order by Jimmy Pitre, President.  The prayer was led by Dale Bernard; Bryan LaRocque led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

The roll was called and the following members were present: 

Annette Ballard, Dale Bernard, Billy Breaux, Randy Burleigh, Mack Dellafosse, Chad Guidry, Fred Hardy, Bill Jongbloed, Bryan LaRocque, Jimmy Pitre, Elray Victorian, and R.L. Webb.  

Joe Andrepont, Clara Duhon, and James Karr were absent.

MINUTES APPROVED

On a motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and unanimously carried, the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 12, 2008, were approved as presented.  Mr. Dellafosse questioned the correct wording and figures on the bid report regarding school uniforms for Title X. Mr. Bruchhaus, Chief Financial Officer, verified that it was correct and that both bids were for uniforms.

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA

On a motion by Mr. Victorian and seconded by Mr. Jongbloed, the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the regular agenda.

PRESENTATIONS

Jacquelyn Stevens, NFL Teacher of the Year

Mr. Savoy, Superintendent, presented a plaque to Mrs. Jackie Stevens, a teacher at Washington-Marion High School. She received the NFL Teacher of the Year Award, after being nominated by a former student, Eddie Kennison.

Senator Willie Mount presented Mrs. Stevens with a proclamation from the Louisiana Senate and a proclamation from Governor Jindal.

Mr. Merculus Chretien, Principal of Washington-Marion High School, and several other staff members from the school, presented a banner to Mrs. Stevens.

Rupert Richardson, NAACP President Emeritus  (Posthumous Recognition)

Mr. Savoy introduced Judge Todd Clemens, the son of Mrs. Richardson, and presented a plaque to him from the Board. Mrs. Richardson was the former president of the NAACP and a longtime civil rights activist and was named President Emeritus of the NAACP.

PERSONNEL PACKET/EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a motion by Mr. Jongbloed and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the Board voted to adjourn into Executive Session at 5:07 p.m. Regular Session resumed at 5:23 p.m.

Mr. Gary Anderson, Assistant Superintendent, asked for a motion supporting the recommendation of the Personnel Packet and Addendum, as presented. On a motion by Mr. LaRocque and seconded by Mr. Hardy, the motion carried.

ADDENDUM:

Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the recommendation of Mr. Lee Crick as acting Principal of Westlake High School. On a motion by Mr. Burleigh and seconded by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

Mr. Webb asked for clarification on whether the job would be re-posted if Mr. Steve Powers, the Principal of Westlake High School, returned. Mr. Savoy replied that on the advertisement it was indicated that we had the option of re-advertising or not re-advertising.

Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the recommendation of Mr. Jon Powers as acting Assistant Principal of Westlake High School. On a motion by Mr. Hardy and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the recommendation of Ms. Brenda Moreau as Special Education Hearing Officer. On a motion by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mr. Hardy, the motion carried, with one nay vote by Mr. Breaux.

Mr. Anderson requested a motion for permission to advertise for the position of Assistant Principal at DeQuincy High School. On a motion by Mr. Burleigh and seconded by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried. Mr. Webb asked if the position was permanent or acting. Mr. Anderson replied that the position was permanent and that Mr. Powers was aware of that when he applied for the acting position at Westlake High School.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Insurance/Employees Benefits Committee, January March 3, 2008, Billy Breaux, Chair

Mr. Brea