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, 70601, on Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at 4:45 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Elray Victorian, President. The prayer was led by Annette Ballard. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kasey Barker, a senior at Sam Houston High School.

ROLL CALL

The roll was called and the following members were present: Annette Ballard, Dale Bernard, Billy Breaux, Randy Burleigh, Clara Duhon, Chad Guidry, Fred Hardy, Bill Jongbloed, James Karr, Bryan LaRocque, Jimmy Pitre, Elray Victorian, and R.L. Webb.

Joe Andrepont and Mack Dellafosse were absent.

MINUTES APPROVED

On a motion by Mr. Burleigh, seconded by Mr. Breaux and unanimously carried, the Minutes of the regular meeting of February 3, 2009 were approved as presented.

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA

On a motion by Mr. Karr and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the Regular Agenda by unanimous vote.

PERSONNEL PACKET/EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a motion by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mr. Breaux, the Board adjourned into Executive Session at 4:49 p.m. Regular Session resumed at 5:28 p.m.

PERSONNEL PACKET/TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

Mr. Anderson asked for a motion supporting the recommendations, as listed in the personnel packet. On a motion by Mr. Karr and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

Mr. Anderson asked for a motion supporting the recommendation of Debora Garrick as Elementary Consultant. On a motion by Mr. Burleigh and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Employee Benefits Committee, February 26, 2009/Billy Breaux, Chair

Mr. Breaux gave the following report from the meeting of February 26, 2009:

The Calcasieu Parish School Board Employee Benefits Committee met in the Conference Room at 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Thursday, February 26, 2009, at 4:45 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Billy Breaux, Chairman.  Ms. Suzanne Heath gave the invocation followed by Ms. Penny Haxthausen with the Pledge of Allegiance.        

The roll was called with a quorum not being present.  The following members were present:  Billy Breaux, Chairman, R.L. Webb, Vice-Chair, Mary Margaret David, Gabriel Barkate, Sue Hinchee, Suzanne Heath, Penny Haxthausen, and Lannie Molo.  Upon the arrival of Elizabeth Eason at 4:50 p.m., a quorum was present.

Mr. Billy Breaux called the meeting to order. Ron Hayes, Risk Manager, CPSB, introduced Kathy Sonnier, Account Executive, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana, who presented the CPSS group health insurance renewal for May 2009 – April 30, 2010. Ms. Sonnier presented a power point presentation highlighting the plan’s claim review from May 2007 thru January 2009.  Ms. Sonnier noted that the claims paid from May 08 – January 09 were $2.623 million higher than May 07 – January 08 claims. The CPSS group health plan membership increased by 138 members over the same time frame last year. The average net claims paid per member per month increased from $511.62 in 07 – 08 to $550.93 during the first eight months of the current plan year.  Claims are increasing in all areas; inpatient, outpatient, professional and drugs. On a motion by Ms. Lannie Molo, seconded by Mr. R. L. Webb, the committee voted to approve a 6.7% increase for the group health insurance for CPSB employees for 2009-2010.

On behalf of the committee, Mr. Breaux made a motion to approve. A second was not needed and on a vote, the motion carried.

Mr. Ron Hayes asked the committee’s consideration to renew the group dental insurance through Crescent Dental with no increase or benefit change for 2009 – 2010. Mr. Hayes explained to the committee the dental insurance has not had an increase in premium in 5 years. A motion was made by Ms. Suzanne Heath, seconded by Mr. R.L. Webb and passed unanimously.

On behalf of the committee, Mr. Breaux made a motion to approve. A second was not needed and on a vote, the motion carried. Mr. Hardy asked that it be noted that, though not listed as a member in this report, he is a member of the Employee Benefits Committee and he was present. Mr. Breaux thanked Mr. Hayes and his staff.

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

A. Request for interfund loan to install lights at the baseball facility at Barbe High School

On a motion to approve by Mr. Pitre and seconded by Mr. Jongbloed, the motion carried.

B. Travel request for Sam Houston High School Varsity Winterguard/National Competition/Fort Worth, TX/March 20-21, 2009

On a motion to approve by Mr. LaRocque and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

C. Approval of Right of Way for proposed overhead electric lines to serve DeQuincy Upper Elementary School

On a motion to approve by Mr. Karr and seconded by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

D. Approval of Right of Way for proposed underground electric lines to serve DeQuincy Upper Elementary School

On a motion to approve by Mr. Karr and seconded by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

E. Approval of grant awards/Early literacy and numeric skills for Head Start

On a motion to approve by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the motion carried.

F. Approval of Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative grant

On a motion to approve by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the motion carried.

G. Supplemental Bond Resolution/Amending and Supplementing Resolution authorizing issuance of General Obligation Refundings Bonds of District 23

Lake Charles, Louisiana

March 10, 2009

The Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, met in regular public session at its regular meeting place in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, at 4:45 o’clock p.m. on March 10, 2009, pursuant to written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

President, Elray Victorian, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

Annette Ballard, Dale B. Bernard, Billy Breaux, Randall Burleigh, Clara Duhon, Chad Guidry, Fredman Hardy, Bill Jongbloed, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, James W. Pitre, Elray Victorian and R. L. Webb

ABSENT:               Joe A. Andrepont and Mack Dellafosse

Wayne R. Savoy, Board Secretary, also attended.  The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above results.

Thereupon, the following resolution was then introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Mr. Burleigh and seconded by Mr. Breaux, was adopted by the following vote:

YEAS:     Mrs. Ballard, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Burleigh, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Guidry, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Jongbloed, Mr. Karr, Mr. LaRocque, Mr. Pitre, and Mr. Webb

NAYS:    None

ABSENT:               Mr. Andrepont and Mr. Dellafosse

NOT VOTING:      President Victorian

SUPPLEMENTAL BOND RESOLUTION

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2009; AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF FIVE MILLION SIX HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($5,690,000) DOLLARS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, 2009 SERIES, PRESCRIBING THE FORM, FIXING THE DETAILS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”) adopted a resolution on February 3, 2009 (the “Bond Resolution”), authorizing issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the Issuer to currently refund its outstanding (i) General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds, 2002 Series, dated October 1, 2002 on original issue (the “Outstanding Bonds”); and

WHEREAS, the Bond Resolution authorized the Chief Financial Officer of the Calcasieu Parish School Board to negotiate the sale of the Bonds at interest rates and terms most advantageous to the Issuer, and to execute a Bond Purchase Agreement with Stephens Inc., under such terms; and

WHEREAS, the Issuer proposes by this Supplemental Bond Resolution to authorize issuance of FIVE MILLION SIX HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($5,690,000) DOLLARS principal amount of its General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2009 Series (the “Bonds”), and to approve and ratify the actions of the Chief Financial Officer in negotiating the interest rates and terms of the Bonds to be issued under the Bond Resolution and hereunder, and to specify the terms and conditions of the Bonds;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the District, that:

SECTION 1.  The actions of the Chief Financial Officer of the Calcasieu Parish School Board in negotiating the terms of the Bonds are hereby in all respects ratified, approved  and confirmed.

SECTION 2.  There is hereby authorized issuance of FIVE MILLION SIX HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($5,690,000) principal amount of Bonds to be designated “General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 2009 Series,” for the purpose of currently refunding the Outstanding Bonds.

SECTION 3.  The Bonds shall be dated April 1, 2009, shall bear interest payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing October 1, 2009, and shall mature on October 1 in the years and in the principal amounts set forth below:

 DATE       PRINCIPAL   INTEREST               DATE             PRINCIPAL         INTEREST         

(Oct. 1)       PAYMENT      RATE                     (Oct. 1)            PAYMENT         RATE  

2009         290,000          2.000%                              2016                    415,000    3.000%

2010         315,000          3.000%                              2017                    430,000    3.125%

2011         335,000          3.000%                              2018                    445,000     3.250%

2012         345,000          3.000%                              2019                    460,000     3.500%

2013         365,000          3.000%                              2020                    485,000    3.700%

2014         380,000          3.000%                              2021                    505,000    3.875%

2015         395,000          3.000%                              2022                    525,000    4.000%

SECTION 4.  Those Bonds maturing October 1, 2019 and thereafter, shall be callable for redemption at the option of the District prior to their stated maturities, in full at any time on or after October 1, 2018, or in part, in the inverse order of their maturities, and if less than a full maturity then by lot within such maturity, on any Interest Payment Date on or after October 1, 2018, at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of each Bond redeemed, together with accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption.

In the event a Bond to be redeemed is of a denomination larger than $5,000, a portion of such Bond ($5,000 or any multiple thereof) may be redeemed.  Any Bond which is to be redeemed only in part shall be surrendered at the principal corporate trust office of the Paying Agent and there shall be delivered to the Owner of such Bond, a Bond or Bonds of the same maturity and of any authorized denomination or denominations as requested by such Owner in aggregate principal amount equal to and in exchange for the unredeemed portion of the principal of the Bond so surrendered.

SECTION 5.           The Issuer has determined, and the Bonds are hereby designated as “qualified tax-exempt obligations” within the meaning of section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder.

SECTION 6.  The sale of the Bonds to Stephens Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, at a price of $5,655,592.75, representing $5,69,000 par amount, plus $5,422.75 of Reoffering Premium, less $39,830.00 Underwriters’s Discount, and under the terms and conditions set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement dated February 25, 2009, is hereby ratified and confirmed.

SECTION 7.  A copy of this Supplemental Resolution shall be published immediately after its adoption in the Lake Charles American Press, a newspaper published daily in the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and of general circulation in the Issuer, being the official journal of the Issuer.

SECTION 8.  This Supplemental Resolution shall take effect immediately.  All resolutions in conflict herewith be, to the extent of such conflict, and the same are hereby repealed.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this 10^th day of March, 2009.

/s/ Elray Victorian                                    

ELRAY VICTORIAN, President

/s/ Wayne R. Savoy                    

WAYNE R. SAVOY, Secretary

(Other business not pertinent to the present excerpt may be found of record in the official minute book.)

On a motion to approve by Mr. Burleigh and seconded by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

H. Supplemental Bond Resolution/Amending and Supplementing Resolution authorizing issuance of General Obligation Refundings Bonds of District 31

 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Lake Charles, Louisiana

March 10, 2009

The Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, met in regular public session at its regular meeting place in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, at 4:45 o’clock p.m. on March 10, 2009, pursuant to written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

President, Elray Victorian, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

Annette Ballard, Dale B. Bernard, Billy Breaux, Randall Burleigh, Clara Duhon, Chad Guidry, Fredman Hardy, Bill Jongbloed, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, James W. Pitre, Elray Victorian and R. L. Webb

ABSENT:               Joe A. Andrepont and Mack Dellafosse

Wayne R. Savoy, Board Secretary, also attended.  The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above results.

Thereupon, the following resolution was then introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, was adopted by the following vote:

YEAS:     Mrs. Ballard, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Burleigh, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Guidry, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Jongbloed, Mr. Karr, Mr. LaRocque, Mr. Pitre, and Mr. Webb

NAYS:    None

ABSENT:               Mr. Andrepont and Mr. Dellafosse

NOT VOTING:      President Victorian

SUPPLEMENTAL BOND RESOLUTION

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION ADOPTED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2009; AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF EIGHT MILLION ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($8,130,000) DOLLARS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 31 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, 2009 SERIES, PRESCRIBING THE FORM, FIXING THE DETAILS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, School District No. 31 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”) adopted a resolution on February 3, 2009 (the “Bond Resolution”), authorizing issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the Issuer to currently refund its outstanding (i) General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds, 2002 Series B, dated October 1, 2002 on original issue (the “Outstanding Bonds”); and

WHEREAS, the Bond Resolution authorized the Chief Financial Officer of the Calcasieu Parish School Board to negotiate the sale of the Bonds at interest rates and terms most advantageous to the Issuer, and to execute a Bond Purchase Agreement with Stephens Inc., under such terms; and

WHEREAS, the Issuer proposes by this Supplemental Bond Resolution to authorize issuance of EIGHT MILLION ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($8,130,000) DOLLARS principal amount of its General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2009 Series (the “Bonds”), and to approve and ratify the actions of the Chief Financial Officer in negotiating the interest rates and terms of the Bonds to be issued under the Bond Resolution and hereunder, and to specify the terms and conditions of the Bonds;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the District, that:

SECTION 1.  The actions of the Chief Financial Officer of the Calcasieu Parish School Board in negotiating the terms of the Bonds are hereby in all respects ratified, approved  and confirmed.

SECTION 2.  There is hereby authorized issuance of EIGHT MILLION ONE HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($8,130,000) principal amount of Bonds to be designated “General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District No. 31 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 2009 Series,” for the purpose of currently refunding the Outstanding Bonds.

SECTION 3.  The Bonds shall be dated April 1, 2009, shall bear interest payable on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing October 1, 2009, and shall mature on October 1 in the years and in the principal amounts set forth below:

 DATE    PRINCIPAL     INTEREST                        DATE                       PRINCIPAL                INTEREST

(Oct. 1)   PAYMENT      RATE                               (Oct. 1)                      PAYMENT                   RATE  

2009         415,000          2.000%                              2016                    590,000                   3.000%

2010         460,000          3.000%                              2017                    610,000                   3.125%

2011         475,000          3.000%                              2018                    635,000                   3.250%

2012         500,000          3.000%                              2019                    660,000                   3.500%

2013         515,000          3.000%                              2020                    690,000                   3.700%

2014         545,000          3.000%                              2021                    720,000                   3.875%

2015         560,000          3.000%                              2022                    755,000                   4.000%

SECTION 4.  Those Bonds maturing October 1, 2019 and thereafter, shall be callable for redemption at the option of the District prior to their stated maturities, in full at any time on or after October 1, 2018, or in part, in the inverse order of their maturities, and if less than a full maturity then by lot within such maturity, on any Interest Payment Date on or after October 1, 2018, at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of each Bond redeemed, together with accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption.

In the event a Bond to be redeemed is of a denomination larger than $5,000, a portion of such Bond ($5,000 or any multiple thereof) may be redeemed.  Any Bond which is to be redeemed only in part shall be surrendered at the principal corporate trust office of the Paying Agent and there shall be delivered to the Owner of such Bond, a Bond or Bonds of the same maturity and of any authorized denomination or denominations as requested by such Owner in aggregate principal amount equal to and in exchange for the unredeemed portion of the principal of the Bond so surrendered.

SECTION 5.           The Issuer has determined, and the Bonds are hereby designated as “qualified tax-exempt obligations” within the meaning of section 265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder.

SECTION 6.  The sale of the Bonds to Stephens Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, at a price of $8,081,023.55, representing $8,130,000 par amount, plus Reoffering Premium of $7,933.55, less $56,910.00 Underwriters’s Discount, and under the terms and conditions set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement dated February 25, 2009, is hereby ratified and confirmed.

SECTION 7.  A copy of this Supplemental Resolution shall be published immediately after its adoption in the Lake Charles American Press, a newspaper published daily in the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and of general circulation in the Issuer, being the official journal of the Issuer.

SECTION 8.  This Supplemental Resolution shall take effect immediately.  All resolutions in conflict herewith be, to the extent of such conflict, and the same are hereby repealed.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this 10^th day of March, 2009.

/s/ Elray Victorian                                    

ELRAY VICTORIAN, President

/s/ Wayne R. Savoy                    

WAYNE R. SAVOY, Secretary

(Other business not pertinent to the present excerpt may be found of record in the official minute book.)

On a motion to approve by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

I. Resolution authorizing CPSB to proceed with refunding of outstanding bonds, District 33

 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Lake Charles, Louisiana

March 10, 2009

The Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, met in regular public session at its regular meeting place in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, at 4:45 o’clock p.m. on March 10, 2009, pursuant to written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

President, Elray Victorian, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

Annette Ballard, Dale B. Bernard, Billy Breaux, Randall Burleigh, Clara Duhon, Chad Guidry, Fredman Hardy, Bill Jongbloed, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, James W. Pitre, Elray Victorian and R. L. Webb

ABSENT:               Joe A. Andrepont and Mack Dellafosse

                                Wayne R. Savoy, Board Secretary, also attended.  The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above results.

                                Thereupon, the following resolution was then introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Burleigh, was adopted by the following vote:

YEAS:     Mrs. Ballard, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Burleigh, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Guidry, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Jongbloed, Mr. Karr, Mr. LaRocque, Mr. Pitre, and Mr. Webb

NAYS:    None

ABSENT:               Mr. Andrepont and Mr. Dellafosse

NOT VOTING:      President Victorian

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TO PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF A CURRENT REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33; AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE BY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33 OF NOT EXCEEDING $9,000,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 33 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), after examining available data, has determined that there is substantial need within the Issuer for refunding certain outstanding General Obligation Refunding Bonds by the Issuer, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; and

WHEREAS, issuance of certain general obligation refunding bonds of the Issuer will assist in alleviating such need;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of School District No. 33 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows:

SECTION 1.  School District No. 33 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana is hereby authorized to proceed with a current refunding of the Issuer’s outstanding General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds, Series 2004, involving the proposed issuance by School District No. 33 of not exceeding $9,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2009 Series, to mature not later than January 15, 2024, at a rate or rates not exceeding 4.5% per annum.

SECTION 2.  Application is hereby formally made to the Louisiana State Bond Commission, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, for consent, approval and authority to issue, sell and deliver the bonds herein authorized, to be secured by and payable from the levy and collection of annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the limits of each respective Issuer, and the pledge of the proceeds to be derived from that portion of the funds received by each Issuer from the State Revenue Sharing Fund to offset current losses caused by the homestead exemption, if any.

By virtue of the Issuer’s application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission’s approval(s) resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the “State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc,” adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby.

SECTION 3.  The Secretary is empowered, authorized and requested to forward to the Louisiana State Bond Commission a certified copy of this resolution which shall constitute a formal application as herein provided.

SECTION 4.  There being a real public necessity for the retention and employment of legal counsel to provide specialized legal services in connection with issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer, and it appearing that the public interest requires obtaining of such specialized legal services, Joseph A. Delafield, A Professional Corporation, of Lake Charles, Louisiana (“Bond Counsel”), is hereby employed for such purposes.  The fee for the work to be performed by Bond Counsel is contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, and shall be in accordance with the maximum fee schedule of the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work of bond attorneys and bond counsel in the issuance of general obligation bonds.

SECTION 5.  The employment of Stephens Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as Underwriter in connection with the Bonds is hereby approved.  The compensation of the Underwriter shall be payable from the proceeds of the Bonds and shall be subject to the approval of the Issuer and the Louisiana State Bond Commission.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this 10^th day of March, 2009.

/s/ Elray Victorian                                    

ELRAY VICTORIAN, President

/s/ Wayne R. Savoy                    

WAYNE R. SAVOY, Secretary

(Other business not pertinent to the present excerpt may be found of record in the official minute book.)

On a motion to approve by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

J. Resolution authorizing CPSB to proceed with refunding of outstanding bonds, District 34

 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Lake Charles, Louisiana

March 10, 2009

The Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, met in regular public session at its regular meeting place in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, at 4:45 o’clock p.m. on March 10, 2009, pursuant to written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

President, Elray Victorian, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

Annette Ballard, Dale B. Bernard, Billy Breaux, Randall Burleigh, Clara Duhon, Chad Guidry, Fredman Hardy, Bill Jongbloed, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, James W. Pitre, Elray Victorian and R. L. Webb

ABSENT:               Joe A. Andrepont and Mack Dellafosse

Wayne R. Savoy, Board Secretary, also attended.  The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above results.

Thereupon, the following resolution was then introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, was adopted by the following vote:

YEAS:     Mrs. Ballard, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Burleigh, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Guidry, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Jongbloed, Mr. Karr, Mr. LaRocque, Mr. Pitre, and Mr. Webb

NAYS:    None

ABSENT:               Mr. Andrepont and Mr. Dellafosse

NOT VOTING:      President Victorian

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TO PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF A CURRENT REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34; AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE BY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34 OF NOT EXCEEDING $9,000,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), after examining available data, has determined that there is substantial need within the Issuer for refunding certain outstanding General Obligation Refunding Bonds by the Issuer, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended; and

WHEREAS, issuance of certain general obligation refunding bonds of the Issuer will assist in alleviating such need;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows:

SECTION 1.  School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana is hereby authorized to proceed with a current refunding of the Issuer’s outstanding General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds, Series 2004, involving the proposed issuance by School District No. 34 of not exceeding $9,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2009 Series, to mature not later than January 15, 2024, at a rate or rates not exceeding 4.5% per annum.

SECTION 2.  Application is hereby formally made to the Louisiana State Bond Commission, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 14-A of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, for consent, approval and authority to issue, sell and deliver the bonds herein authorized, to be secured by and payable from the levy and collection of annual ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the limits of each respective Issuer, and the pledge of the proceeds to be derived from that portion of the funds received by each Issuer from the State Revenue Sharing Fund to offset current losses caused by the homestead exemption, if any.

By virtue of the Issuer’s application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission’s approval(s) resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the “State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc,” adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby.

SECTION 3.  The Secretary is empowered, authorized and requested to forward to the Louisiana State Bond Commission a certified copy of this resolution which shall constitute a formal application as herein provided.

SECTION 4.  There being a real public necessity for the retention and employment of legal counsel to provide specialized legal services in connection with issuance of the Bonds by the Issuer, and it appearing that the public interest requires obtaining of such specialized legal services, Joseph A. Delafield, A Professional Corporation, of Lake Charles, Louisiana (“Bond Counsel”), is hereby employed for such purposes.  The fee for the work to be performed by Bond Counsel is contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, and shall be in accordance with the maximum fee schedule of the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work of bond attorneys and bond counsel in the issuance of general obligation bonds.

SECTION 5.  The employment of Stephens Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as Underwriter in connection with the Bonds is hereby approved.  The compensation of the Underwriter shall be payable from the proceeds of the Bonds and shall be subject to the approval of the Issuer and the Louisiana State Bond Commission.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this 10^th day of March, 2009.

/s/ Elray Victorian                                    

ELRAY VICTORIAN, President

/s/ Wayne R. Savoy                    

WAYNE R. SAVOY, Secretary

(Other business not pertinent to the present excerpt may be found of record in the official minute book.)

On a motion to approve by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

K. Approval of the CPSB Lunch Department 2009-2010 Annual Procurement Calendar

CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL LUNCH DEPARTMENT 2009 – 2010 PROCUREMENT CALENDAR

Items to Be              Distribution of Bids                                                                                                            Awarding of

ANNUAL CONTRACTS

Milk Products                  May 11, 2009             July-June                       June 11, 2009                         July 14, 2009*

Ice-Cream Products         May 11, 2009       July-June                    June 11, 2009                    July 14, 2009*        

Bakery Products               May 11, 2009      July-June                    June 11, 2009                    July 14, 2009*

Small/Large                      May 18, 2009      July-June                    June 18, 2009                    July 14, 2009*

Equipment**

Proposal for                      May 11, 2009     July-June                    June 11, 2009                    July 14, 2009

Participation in

Commercial Equipment

Repair Services for

Schools and Warehouses

*   Report to Board

** Small/Large Equipment may include Walk-in Freezers, Coolers, Steamers, and other Large Commercial Equipment as well as

TEN-MONTH CONTRACTS

Cereals/Toaster                    May 22, 2009  August-May               June 22, 2009                    July 10, 2009

Pastries/Breakfast Breaks

Frozen/Chilled Foods          May 15, 2009         August-May          June 15, 2009                    June 26, 2009

(Meats, Fruits, Bakery                                 

Items, Vegetables)

Non-Food Expendable          May 22, 2009                                    August-May                       June 22, 2009          July 10, 2009          

Supplies (Paper and

Cleaning Products)                  

Canned Goods /                     May 8, 2009                       August-May            June 8, 2009             June 26, 2009

General Support      

Grocery Items

Frozen/Chilled          May 22, 2009       August-May                       June 22, 2009           July 10, 2009

Juices          

Services of Providing             June 5, 2009        August-May               July 8, 2009                  July 24, 2009

Chemicals and Dispensers

for School Cafeteria

Dishwashers and

Leasing of Dishwashers

Note:  This bid may not be distributed, pending contract renewal with current provider

A written Procurement Plan is available for review in the Calcasieu Parish School Food Service Department, 726 East College Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

L. Cooperative Agreement: City of Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, and Calcasieu Parish School Board for workforce development through the expansion of College Street T&I

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT                              UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

              BETWEEN

CITY OF LAKE CHARLES                                     STATE OF LOUISIANA

                  AND

CALCASIEU  PARISH POLICE JURY                    PARISH OF CALCASIEU

                  AND

CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 10^th day of March, 2009 by and between the CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana (hereinafter called “City”), herein represented by its Mayor, Randy Roach, the CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana (hereinafter called “Police Jury”), herein represented by its President, Hal McMillin, and the CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana (hereinafter called “School Board”), herein represented by its President, Elray Victorian.

WITNESSETH:

                WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 14 (c) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana provides that “for a public purpose, the state and its political subdivisions….may engage in cooperative endeavors with each other…,”

                WHEREAS, the School Board, the City, and the Police Jury wish to enter into this Agreement for the mutual benefit of the Parish of Calcasieu as authorized under LSA-R.S.33:1321 et seq. (“Local Services Law”) and Louisiana Constitution, Article VII, Section 14;

                The Parties agree as follows:

                WHEREAS, the School Board has identified a need to expand vocational training facilities at the LaGrange Trades and Industries (T & I) Training Facility located at 736 E. College Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana,

                WHEREAS, a master plan has been developed to make necessary changes to the T & I Facility including, but not limited to a) relocation of auto body, auto tech, and outdoor power programs relocated to vacated food service facility; b) addition of pipefitting, electrical, air conditioning/refrigeration and plumbing programs; c) eventual construction of academic classes to retain students on site; and d) upgrades to welding and craft-safety program facilities.

                WHEREAS, the expansion and addition of programs at the T & I Facility will play a major role in continued area-wide economic growth through comprehensive workforce development and training,

                WHEREAS, continued economic growth and workforce development is of vital interest and benefit to the School Board, the Police Jury, and the City,

                WHEREAS, the School Board is in the process of finalizing in excess of $3 million in Community Development Block Grant funds to help fund the project, including the relocation of the School Food Service Facility to create space for T & I Expansion,

                WHEREAS, the Police Jury and City have expressed interest to provide $500,000 each to the coordinated project hereafter called T & I Expansion,

                WHEREAS, the School Board will maintain a separate accounting fund for funds dedicated by all parties to the T & I Expansion and will coordinate all project construction following all applicable legal and bid requirements, construction guidelines, and Community Development Block Grant guidelines,

                WHEREAS, although all parties shall be deemed to derive benefit from the T & I Expansion, the participation by the Police Jury and the City shall in no way be construed to make them a party to any contracts between the School Board and its contractors or subcontractors,

                WHEREAS, the School Board shall procure and maintain appropriate insurance coverage with a company licensed in the State of Louisiana,

                NOW, THEREFORE, upon execution of the agreement, the School Board will continue construction planning and the Community Development Block Grant application process for the T & I Expansion and the Police Jury and City will each disperse $500,000 each to the School Board to be spent solely on construction costs associated with the T & I Expansion.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF,  the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized as of the date and year first written above.

WITNESSES:                                          CITY OF LAKE CHARLES

                                                                                BY:                                                                        

                                                                                 RANDY ROACH, MAYOR

WITNESSES:                                          CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY

                                                                                BY:                                                                        

                                                                                      HAL MCMILLIN, PRESIDENT

WITNESSES:                                          CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

                                                                                BY:                                                                        

                                                                                 ELRAY VICTORIAN, PRESIDENT

On a motion to approve by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

BID REPORTS

A.   Roof replacement at Ralph Wilson Elementary School/General funds/Bid                          Number 2009-09PC/H. Curtis Vincent-Steven D. Shows, Architects, APC

On a motion to approve by Mrs. Duhon and seconded by Mr. Hardy, the motion carried.

B.   School uniforms for Title X McKinney-Vento Homeless Student Program/

Bid #2009-26

BIDS FOR SCHOOL UNIFORMS FOR THE TITLE X MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS STUDENT PROGRAM FOR THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD.

BID NUMBER 2009-26, WAS OPENED FEBRUARY 26, 2009.

BIDS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:

BROUSSE’S                                                                            EPI

KHOURY’S                                                                             SURPLUS

UNIFORM SHOP                                                   CHILDREN’S WEAR OUTLET

THE STAFF RECOMMENDS ACCEPTING THE LOW BIDS FOR EACH ITEM MEETING SPECIFICATIONS.

IF ACCEPTED, TOTALS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

                VENDOR NAME                                                                  BID PRICE

                BROUSSE’S                                                                           $28,834.80

                SURPLUS UNIFORMS                                                        $45,575.20

                UNIFORM SHOP                                                                 $  2,271.60

                KHOURY’S                                                                           $         0.00

                CHILDREN’S WEAR OUTLET                                           RECOMMEND BID REJECTION 

                EPI                                                                          RECOMMEND BID REJECTION

THE STAFF RECOMMENDS AWARDING THE BIDS MEETING ALL SPECIFICATIONS TO THE VARIOUS LOWEST BIDDERS FOR A TOTAL OF $76,680.60.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mrs. Duhon the motion carried.

C.   Pre-packaged school supplies for Title X McKinney-Vento Homeless

Student Program/Bid #2009-27

BID FOR PRE PACKAGED SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR TITLE X MCKINNEY-VENTO HOMELESS THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD.

BID NUMBER 2009-27, WAS OPENED FEBRUARY 26, 2009.

BIDS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:

EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS, INC                                                        MANNING’S

SCHOOL AIDS                                                                                        SCHOOL SPECIALTY                              

TEACHER’S PET

THE STAFF RECOMMENDS ACCEPTING THE LOW BID FOR EACH ITEM MEETING SPECIFICATIONS.

IF ACCEPTED, TOTALS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

                VENDOR NAME                                                                    BID PRICE

                EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS, INC.                                                                   $50,247.80

                TEACHER’S PET                                                                   $49,571.50

                MANNING’S                                                                           NBS

                SCHOOL AIDS                                                                        NBS

                SCHOOL SPECIALTY                                                                                  NBS

THE STAFF RECOMMENDS AWARDING THE BID MEETING ALL SPECIFICATIONS FROM TEACHER’S PET FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $49,571.50.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the motion carried.

D.   2009-2010 Commodity Processing Diversion Bids for:

                   1. Beef

                   2. Chicken

                   3. Raw Eggs

                   4. Pork

                   5. Turkey

                   6. Cheese

                   7. Peanut Butter

(Bid information is available as a portion of the legal minutes, available for viewing at 1724 Kirkman, Lake Charles, LA., 70601)

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Burleigh the motion carried to accept the staff recommendation of bids on the above listed food items.

E.   Financial and Compliance Audit Services for 2009, 2010, 2011

 Allen, Green & Williamson, LLP:

 Year I                  Year 2                 Year 3

 (2009)                    (2010)               (2011)

$63,910                $68,250                $69,415     

 Postlethwaite & Netterville:

 Year I                  Year 2                 Year 3

(2009)                  (2010)                 (2011)

$71,000                $71,000                $71,000

Staff recommends contracting the firm of Allen, Green & Williamson, LLP for the financial and compliance audit for the years ending 2009, 2010 and 2011 based on fee structure and overall school system experience.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried to accept the staff recommendation.

F. Bid report for Bell City High School track and weight equipment, Bond Funds, Bid Number 2009-23A

BID FOR BELL CITY HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND WEIGHT EQUIPMENT OF THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD.

BID NUMBER 2009-23A, WAS OPENED FEBRUARY 12, 2009.

BIDS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:

BIGGER, FASTER, STRONGER                                         FLAGHOUSE

BSN SPORTS                                                                         MF ATHLETIC

CANNON                                                                              POWER SYSTEMS              

USA FITNESS                                                                       WILDER FITNESS

SPORTIME

THE STAFF RECOMMENDS ACCEPTING THE LOW BIDS FOR EACH ITEM MEETING SPECIFICATIONS.

IF ACCEPTED, TOTALS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS FOR TRACK EQUIPMENT:

                VENDOR NAME                                                                  BID PRICE

BIGGER, FASTER, STRONGER                                         NO BID SUBMITTED

                BSN SPORTS                                                                         $12,807.61

                CANNON SPORTS                                                                               $359.55                   MF ATHLETIC                                                                     $11,281.00

                POWER SYSTEMS                                                                               $0.00

                USA FITNESS                                                       NO BID SUBMITTED

                WILDER FITNESS                                                                NO BID SUBMITTED

                SPORTIME                                                            NO BID SUBMITTED

THE STAFF RECOMMENDS AWARDING THE BIDS MEETING ALL SPECIFICATIONS FROM THE LOWEST BIDDER FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRACK EQUIPMENT TOTALING $24,442.21.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the motion carried to accept the staff recommendation.

G. Bid report for Bell City High School track and weight equipment, Bond Funds, Bid Number 2009-23B

BID FOR BELL CITY HIGH SCHOOL TRACK AND WEIGHT EQUIPMENT OF THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD.

BID NUMBER 2009-23B, WAS OPENED FEBRUARY 12, 2009.

BIDS WERE RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:

BIGGER, FASTER, STRONGER                                         FLAGHOUSE

BSN SPORTS                                                                         MF ATHLETIC

CANNON                                                                              POWER SYSTEMS

USA FITNESS                                                                          WILDER FITNESS

SPORTIME

THE STAFF RECOMMENDS REJECTING ALL BIDS AND REQUESTS PERMISSION TO RE-ADVERTISE.

                VENDOR NAME                                                                  BID PRICE

THE STAFF RECOMMENDS REJECTING ALL BIDS.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the motion carried to accept the staff recommendation.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

         A.  Permission to advertise for Diversion of Commodity Flour Processing    

               for School Year 2009-2010, to be published March 13, 17, and 20,                        

               2009

       On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the   

       motion carried.

         B.  Maplewood Middle School Phase 2/New Band-Choral Building and   

               Bus Canopy Drives/District #23;Ellender Architects & Associates,                                 

               LLC

                On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the

                motion carried.

        C.   Sam Houston High School/Connecting Commons-Corridor/Sales tax

                District #3

                On a motion to approve by Mr. LaRocque and seconded by Mr. Hardy,                              

                the motion carried.

       D.    Sale of old Jackson Street Facility/1408 Jackson Street

               On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Webb, the

               motion carried.

       E.    Janitorial supplies for CPSB central warehouse/2009-2010 /General   

               Funds

               On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Webb, the

               motion carried.

       F.    Copy paper for the CPSB central warehouse/2009-2010 term/General

               Funds

              On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Webb, the

               motion carried.

      G.    Magazines for all CPSB libraries/2009-2010 term/General Funds

              On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Webb, the

               motion carried.

      H.    Hand towels and dispensers for all CPSB Schools, 2009-2010 term,

              General Funds

              On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Webb, the

               motion carried.

    I.     Weight equipment for Bell City High School, Bond Funds

            On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Webb, the

             motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

A. Change Order #Two (2) for the Project, “Phase I, Vincent Settlement                                 Elementary School, Additions and Renovations,” Project Number EA2007-                       23;2007 Bond Issue Improvements; John D. Myers & Associates, Inc.,                               Contractor; Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC, Designer; Increase of                         $15,883.00 and Increase of sixty (60) days.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Guidry and seconded by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

B. Change Order #Ten(10) for the Project, “CPSB Relocation, Phase II,” Project                    Number 0603-II, Bid Number 2008-01PC, Hurricane Rita Repair Funds;                           Alfred Palma, LLC, Contractor;Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, Architect; Increase                     of $140,047.00 and Increase of forty two (42) days.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Guidry and seconded by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

C.  Change Order #Two (2) for the Project, “Phase I, E. K. Key Elementary                             School, Additions and Renovations,” Project Number EA2007-22; 2007 Bond                   Issue Improvements; Pat Williams, Inc., Contractor; Ellender Architects&                         Associates, LLC, Designer; Increase of $38, 235.22 and Increase of thirty (30)                  days.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Guidry and seconded by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

D.   Change Order #Two (2) for the Project, “Phase I, Parking Lot Additions,                           Maplewood Middle School,” Project Number EA2007-1; District 23, 2007                        Bond Improvements; James H. Fontenot Construction, Contractor; Ellender                      Architects & Associates, LLC, Designer; Increase of $21,129.00.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Guidry and seconded by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

E.    Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project, “Phase 1, Parking Lot                              Additions, Maplewood Middle School,” District 23, 2007 Bond                                          Improvements; Project Number EA 2007-1; Bid Number 2008-11PC; James                     H. Fontenot Construction, Contractor; Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC,                   Architect.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.

CONDOLENCES AND RECOGNITIONS

Mr. Hardy asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Edgar Jean. He asked for a letter of recognition to the schools that provided the entertainment at the LSBA convention.

Mr. Bernard thanked Charlene Chiasson for the work that she did to help with the LSBA convention. He asked for a letter of congratulations to Clayton Hagan, for winning the award, “Wrench of the Year.” He also asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Tom Clements.

Mr. Jongbloed, Mr. Karr, Mr. Victorian, and Mr. Pitre asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Desmond Jones.

Mr. Burleigh asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Kenny Hayden; the family of John Guarino; the family of Lillian Royer; the family of John Brewer.

Mrs. Duhon asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Edgar Jean. She said she was appreciative of the hard work by staff for the LSBA convention.

Mr. Breaux thanked the staff for the many positive programs in our system.

He asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Norman Tutt.

Mr. Webb thanked Charlene Chiasson and her staff for the terrific job they did on the LSBA convention. He asked for a letter of condolence to the famly of Leota Blackwell Hornsby.

Mr. Victorian thanked everyone involved in the LSBA convention. He asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Edgar Jean.

Mr. Karr recognized the McNeese students in the audience.

SCHEDULE COMMITTEES

A&P Committee, March 17, 2009, 4:45 p.m..

C&I Committee, March 24, 2009, 4:45 p.m..

Pupil Personnel, April 23, 2009, 4:45 p.m. (date changed from March 24, 2009)

COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEMS

Mr. Burleigh asked that the Board issue a resolution at the next meeting,  whereby we would spend the stimulus money by first buying American made products, whenever possible.

Mr. Victorian asked that someone from the library speak before the Board, regarding the upcoming tax renewal.

At 5:53 p.m. a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Karr and seconded by Mr. Webb. The motion carried.

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Elray Victorian, President                              Wayne Savoy, Secretary