10-09-2007

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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 9, 2007 at 4:45 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Bryan LaRocque, President. The prayer was led by Mack Dellafosse; the pledge was led by James Karr.

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, Bryan Larocque, Jimmy Pitre, Elray Victorian, and R.L. Webb.

MINUTES APPROVED

On a motion by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Karr, the Minutes of September 4, 2007 were approved. The Supplemental Agenda was approved as part of the regular agenda on a motion by Mr. Dellafosse and seconded by Mr. Burleigh.

PRESENTATIONS

American Cancer Society/ Relay for Life

Lindsay Ardoin, representing the American Cancer Society, was introduced by Wayne Savoy, Superintendent. She reported that the following schools had teams that participated in the Relay for Life and the amount of money that they raised with fundraisers and events.

DeQuincy High School, Principal, Craig Neal;

Sponsor, Regina Davenport                                           $906.85

DeQuincy Middle School, Principal, Billy Kellogg;

Sponsor, Misty Whitman                                            $2,260.76  

Prien Lake Elementary School Running Club, Principal,

Irene Greathouse; Sponsor, Paula Bruchhaus             $2,670.60

S. J. Welsh Beta Club, Principal, Buzz Sarver;

Sponsor, Mitzi Fontenot                                              $1,320.00

S. P. Arnett Middle School, Principal, Vance Richmond  

                                                                                        $814.22                                                                   

                                    Maplewood Middle School, Principal, Margaret Goode

                                                                                                                         $2,246.14

Westlake High School Beta Club, Principal, Steve Powers;

Sponsor, Robbie Guillory                                          $1,360.00

Vinton Elementary School, Principal, Molly Beard

                                                                                       $703.12

Vinton High School, Principal, Mitch Manuel; Sponsor, Lisa

Foster, Host School for Relay for Life

Vincent Settlement Elementary School, Principal, Jean Hernandez; Sponsors Tracey Churchman and Trudy Mays

                                                                                       $524.50

4-H Presentation

Nancy Cronan, an Extension Agent for 4-H, Calcasieu Parish, was introduced by Mr. Savoy. She gave a report to the Board, highlighting new programs being implemented on the parish level. She said that this year there are fifty-eight organized 4-H clubs in Calcasieu Parish, with ninety-eight organizational leaders. Other presenters were Claire Galley, a 4-H student at Sulphur High School and parish Junior Leader Vice-President; also Helen Page, a 4-H Extension Agent.

Iowa High School Baseball Team/2006-2007 Class 3A State Champions

David Buller, Administrative Director of  High Schools, introduced Mike Oakley, Principal of Iowa High School. Mr. Buller presented the players and coaches of the 2006-2007 3A Boys’ State Baseball Championship team.

Iowa Yellow Jacket Team

John Bult

Kevin Niswander

Alex Barbee

Nick Abshire

Trent Landry

Corey Theriot

Kelsey Richard

Scott Ingold

Sean Bourque

Ben Hennigan

Jared Menard

Seth Granger

Austin O’Brien

Ian Harson

Logan Chapman

Kent Fontenot

Cody Bourque

Thad Bourque

Leighton Garrett

Elliot Manor

Tanner Arabie

Bobby Bush

Dominque Saner

Madison Lachney

A.J. LeBlanc

Kip Fawvor

Chance Curlee

Dylan Armentor

Shane Deshotel

Head Coach: Sean Richard

Assistant Coaches: Johnny Granger, Cason Robison, Rick Whittington

Stats: Jordan Willis

Manager: Clay Leger

Bat Boys: Quince Landry, Trentyn Richard, Brad Whittington, Garren Richard

Mr. Savoy introduced two guests attending the Board meeting. Dr. James Patton, Professor at William and Mary, our consultant for Disproportionality and Dr. Bruce Bracken, also a Professor at William and Mary.

PERSONNEL PACKET/EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a motion by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Webb, the Board adjourned into Executive Session at 5:20 p.m. The Board returned for the Regular Session at 5:50 p.m.