ABSENT:       None

NOT VOTING:  President Joe Andrepont

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE PROVIDED THE INITIAL PURCHASER(S) OF $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 21 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, 2010 SERIES, AND AUTHORIZING ITS DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS FOR THE BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION.

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2008, an election was held in School District No. 21 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at which election the voters of School District No. 21 of Calcasieu Parish authorized said District to incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $11,500,000, to run not to exceed twenty (20) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding nine (9%) percent per annum for the purpose of improving school buildings and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public; and

WHEREAS, the sale of the 2010 Series of the Bonds in the principal amount of $4,000,000 will be held on April 6, 2010; and

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board must distribute to prospective bidders for the initial sale of the Bonds certain information to aid and assist those persons or institutions interested in bidding for the Bonds, in the form of a Preliminary Official Statement;

WHEREAS, an Official Statement must be provided to the successful bidder (initial purchaser of the Bonds) by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, which said Official Statement must contain not only all of the pertinent information which a prospective bidder requires but also information not yet available; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary or desirable to designate by resolution, (i) the Preliminary Official Statement as the “near final official statement” within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Rule”) and to approve the form and distribution thereof, and (ii) the individual who, for and on behalf of this Board and School District No. 21, would make such a decision.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as the governing authority of School District No. 21 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana as follows:

SECTION 1.  Approval and Designation.  There is hereby delegated to the Chief Financial Officer authority to designate the form of the Preliminary Official Statement, with such revisions, additions and appendices thereto as he may deem necessary, in his discretion, as the “near final official statement” within the meaning of the Rule.  Such form, when so approved by the Chief Financial Officer, is hereby authorized to be distributed to prospective purchasers of the Bonds.

SECTION 2.  Final Official Statement.  The Official Statement shall describe the final terms of the Bonds approved by the resolution of the Calcasieu Parish School Board authorizing issuance thereof and shall constitute the “final official statement” within the meaning of the Rule.

SECTION 3.  Ratification.  All actions heretofore taken by the Calcasieu Parish School Board and by the officers thereof or on their behalf, not inconsistent herewith directed toward preparation and delivery of the Preliminary Official Statement are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.

SECTION 4.  The Preliminary Official Statement.  The preliminary draft of the Official Statement (a copy of which is on file in the office of the Superintendent of Schools of Calcasieu Parish) is hereby approved and adopted and copies thereof shall be distributed to prospective bidders for the Bonds.

SECTION 5.  Other Matters.  By the passage of this resolution, the Board does not intend to approve, nor is it approving hereby, any matters otherwise relating to execution and issuance of the Bonds.

SECTION 6.  Severability.  If any paragraph, clause, section or provision of this resolution is judicially adjudged invalid or unenforceable, such judgement shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining paragraphs, clauses, sections or provisions hereof.

SECTION 7.  Repealer.  All resolutions, ordinances, or orders in conflict herewith, be, to the extent of such conflict, and they are hereby repealed.

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

B.  Resolution Authorizing Advertisement for Sale of Bonds and Preliminary

      Draft of Official Statement/District 23

 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1                                                                                                                                                                Lake Charles, Louisiana

                                                                                                                                                                February 2, 2010

 The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 4:45 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, February 2, 2010, at the regular meeting place of said Board in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office Building, 3310 Broad Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

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

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

ABSENT:       None

                        The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result.

                        The following resolution was thereupon introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Billy Breaux and seconded by Clara Duhon, was adopted by the following vote:

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

NAYS:            None

ABSENT:       None

NOT VOTING:  President Joe Andrepont

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $10,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, 2010 SERIES.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, the governing authority of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana as follows:

SECTION 1.  $10,000,000 General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 2010 Series (the “Bonds”), authorized by an election held in School District No. 23 on November 17, 2007, shall be sold as herein directed.

SECTION 2.  Sealed bids shall be received for the purchase of the Bonds and the Bonds shall be opened in public session of the Calcasieu Parish School Board at such date and time as the Chief Financial Officer of the School Board determines that the market is favorable for such sale, such sale to be held at the regular meeting place of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana.

SECTION 3.  In accordance with Article 1426 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, notice of the sale of the Bonds shall be published one time at least seven clear calendar days before the date scheduled for the receipt of bids, in the Lake Charles American Press, a newspaper published in Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and of general circulation in School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, and at least once in the Daily Journal of Commerce, a financial journal or newspaper containing a section devoted to municipal bond news published in the City of New Orleans, Louisiana, which publication shall be made at least forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the date scheduled for the receipt of bids.  The notice of sale to be published shall be substantially in the following form, with such changes as necessary to accommodate the bond market generally:

NOTICE OF BOND SALE

$10,000,000

GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS

OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 OF

CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA

2010 SERIES

SEALED BIDS will be received by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), at the Parish School Board Office at 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, until 4:45 o’clock p.m., Central Daylight (Louisiana) Time, on Tuesday, the

6^th DAY OF APRIL, 2010,

for the purchase of the following issue or issues of Bonds of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Bonds”), authorized at a special election held within the Issuer on Saturday, November 17, 2007:

$10,000,000 (being the third and final series of an authorized issue of $35,000,000) General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds, 2010 Series, maturing May 1 in each year in the principal amount as set forth opposite such year in the following table:

YEAR             AMOUNT                         YEAR                                                                       AMOUNT

2011                300,000.00                            2021                                                                       490,000.00

2012                320,000.00                            2022                                                                       520,000.00

2013                335,000.00                            2023                                                                       540,000.00

2014                350,000.00                            2024                                                                       570,000.00

2015                365,000.00                            2025                                                                       600,000.00

2016                385,000.00                            2026                                                                       630,000.00

2017                405,000.00                            2027                                                                       660,000.00

2018                430,000.00                            2028                                                                       695,000.00

2019                445,000.00                            2029                                                                       725,000.00

2020                470,000.00                            2030                                                                       765,000.00

The Bonds will be in fully registered form, dated May 1, 2010, will initially be one bond for each maturity with transfers in multiples of $5,000, and will be payable from and secured by unlimited ad valorem taxation.  All Bonds of the same maturity must bear interest from date thereof until paid at one basic rate of interest to be designated by the bidder not exceeding nine (9%) percent per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period, said interest to be payable semi-annually on May 1 and November 1 of each year, beginning May 1, 2011.

Those Bonds maturing in the years 2011 to 2015, inclusive, shall not be subject to redemption prior to maturity.  Those Bonds, or portions thereof in multiples of $5,000, maturing in the years 2016 to 2030, inclusive, shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the Issuer, in such order as the Issuer may determine and by lot within any maturity, on any interest payment date on or after May 1, 2015, at par and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption.

The Bonds will be payable at Argent Trust, a Division of National Independent Trust Company, in the city of Ruston, Louisiana.

A certified or cashier’s check in the amount of $200,000.00 drawn on an incorporated bank or trust company and payable to the order of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, must accompany each bid as a guarantee of good faith on the part of the bidder, to be forfeited as liquidated damages if such bid be accepted and the bidder fails to take up and pay for the Bonds.  The check of the successful bidder will be retained uncashed by the Issuer and returned upon delivery of the Bonds and payment therefor.  Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be promptly returned to each bidder’s representative or by certified mail.

All bids must be submitted on bid forms furnished by the Calcasieu Parish School Board without alteration or qualification.  Bidders shall name one basic rate of interest for each Bond maturity not exceeding nine (9%) percent per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period to be expressed in a multiple of one-twentieth (1/20) or one-eighth (1/8) of one (1%) percent per annum.  No bids for less than par and accrued interest from May 1 2010 to the date of delivery of the Bonds or which specifies the cancellation of Bonds will be considered.  Any premium bid must be paid in funds specified for the payment of the Bonds as part of the purchase price.

The Bonds will be awarded to the bidder offering to purchase the Bonds at such rate or rates of interest as will produce the lowest effective interest rate to the Issuer.  The lowest effective interest rate will be determined in accordance with the “True” or “Canadian” interest cost method of calculation by doubling the semiannual interest rate (compounded semiannually) necessary to discount the debt service payments from the payment dates to the date of the Bonds and to the price bid, excluding the accrued interest from the date of the Bonds to the date of their delivery.  If any bid for the Bonds shall be acceptable, a prompt award of the Bonds will be made.  The right is expressly reserved to waive any irregularity in any bid or to reject any and all bids received.

The successful bidder shall make a bona fide public offering of the Bonds, and, as a condition to the Issuer’s obligation to deliver the Bonds, the successful bidder must furnish to the Issuer within forty-eight hours after being notified of the award of the Bonds, the initial public offering prices of the Bonds.  Upon Delivery of the Bonds, the successful bidder will furnish a certificate acceptable to Bond Counsel to the Issuer (i) specifying the reoffering prices at which a substantial amount of the Bonds was sold to the public (excluding bond houses, brokers and other intermediaries) and (ii) certifying as to the accuracy of such reoffering prices.  Bond Counsel advises that (i) such certificate must be made on the best knowledge, information and belief of the successful bidder, (ii) the sale to the public of 10% or more in par amount of the Bonds of each maturity at (or below) the initial reoffering prices would be sufficient to certify as to the sale of a substantial amount of the Bonds, and (iii) reliance on other facts as a basis for such certification would require evaluation by Bond Counsel to assure compliance with the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

If the Bonds qualify for issuance of any policy of municipal bond insurance or commitment therefor at the option of the bidder, any purchase of such insurance or commitment therefor shall be at the sole option and expense of the bidder and any increased costs of issuance of the Bonds resulting by reason of such insurance, unless otherwise paid, shall be paid by such bidder.  Any failure of the Bonds to be so insured or of any such policy of insurance to be issued, shall not in any way relieve the purchaser of his contractual obligations arising from the acceptance of his proposal for the purchase of the Bonds.

It is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but the failure to print such numbers shall not constitute cause for refusal by the successful bidder to accept delivery of and to pay for the Bonds.  No CUSIP identification number shall be deemed to be part of the Bond or a part of the contract evidenced thereby, and no liability shall hereafter attach to the issuer or any officers or agents thereof because of or on account of such numbers.  All expenses in relation to the printing of the CUSIP identification numbers on the Bonds shall be paid by the Issuer.  However, the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of such numbers shall be the responsibility of and shall be paid by the successful bidder.

A copy of the Issuer’s preliminary official statement may be obtained by contacting Joseph A. Delafield, A Professional Corporation, 3401 Ryan Street, Suite 307, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605, Bond Counsel.  The Preliminary Official Statement is in a form “deemed final” by the Issuer for purposes of SEC Rule 15c2-12(b)(1) but is subject to revision, amendment, and completion in a final official statement.

Promptly after the sale date, but in no event later than seven (7) business days after such date, the Issuer will provide the successful bidder with a reasonable number of final Official Statements, not to exceed one hundred (100) f.o.b. Lake Charles, Louisiana.  Such final Official Statements may be obtained without cost to the successful bidder from the Issuer as set forth herein.  Additional copies of the final Official Statement may be obtained up to three months following the sale of the Bonds by a request and payment of costs for reproduction.

The approving legal opinion of Joseph A. Delafield, A Professional Corporation, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and the transcript of record as passed upon, will be furnished to the successful bidder(s) without cost to it.  The transcript will contain the usual closing proofs, including a certificate by the Issuer that up to the time of delivery, no litigation has been filed questioning the validity of the Bonds or the taxes necessary to pay the same.

For information relative to the Bonds not contained in the Notice of Bond Sale and the Official Statement, address Karl Bruchhaus, Chief Financial Officer of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, 3310 Broad Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70615; or Joseph A. Delafield, A Professional Corporation, Bond Counsel, 3401 Ryan Street, Suite 307, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605.

SECTION 4.  The Calcasieu Parish School Board hereby adopts the Notice of Bond Sale contained in Section 3 hereof as the official Notice of Bond Sale, which shall be sent to persons who seek further information with respect to the Bonds and which will form part of the contract of sale of the Bonds.

SECTION 5.  The Calcasieu Parish School Board hereby adopts the following as an official bid form which shall be used by prospective bidders for the Bonds described herein, and which shall be supplied to all persons seeking information with respect to the Bonds:

  We offer to purchase TEN MILLION AND NO/100 ($10,000,000) DOLLARS General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu  Parish, Louisiana, 2010 Series, in the initial denominations of one Bond for each maturity, with transfers in multiples of $5,000.00, bearing interest payable semi-annually on May 1 and November 1 of each year, beginning May 1, 2011, maturing serially, WITH OPTION OF PRIOR PAYMENT, all in accordance with the Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement, all the terms  and conditions of which by reference are made a part hereof, and bearing interest at rates as follows, viz:

MATURITY                                          PRINCIPAL                   INTEREST             MATURITY          PRINCIPAL           Interest                                                DATE                                                                                               DATE

(May 1)                                              Rate Per Annum                 (May 1)                                     Rate Per Annum                                                                                                                                                 

2011                      300,000.00                       _____%                          2021                  490,000.00              _____%

2012                      320,000.00                       _____%                         2022                      520,000.00                 _____%

2013                      335,000.00                       _____%                         2023                      540,000.00                 _____%

2014                     350,000.00                        _____%                         2024                      570,000.00                 _____%

2015                      365,000.00                       _____%                         2025                      600,000.00                 _____%

2016                     385,000.00                        _____%                         2026                      630,000.00                 _____%

2017                     405,000.00                        _____%                         2027                      660,000.00                 _____%

2018                    430,000.00                         _____%                         2028                      695,000.00                 _____%            

2019                      445,000.00                       _____%                         2029                      725,000.00                 _____%

2020                      455,000.00                       _____%                         2030                      765,000.00                 _____%

We will pay the principal sum of TEN MILLION AND NO/100 ($10,000,000) DOLLARS, together with accrued interest from the date of the Bonds to the date of delivery, plus a premium in the amount of $                         .

For your information, we calculate the lowest effective interest rate to School District No. 23 to be                           %, said rate to be determined in accordance with the “True” or “Canadian” interest cost method of calculation by doubling the semiannual interest rate (compounded semiannually) necessary to discount the debt service payments from the payment dates to the date of the Bonds and to the price bid, excluding the accrued interest from the date of the Bonds to the date of their delivery.

Bonds bid for herein will be delivered and shall be paid for on or about May 13, 2010 at such place in Louisiana, and on such business day and at such hour, as the Issuer shall fix on five business days’ notice to the successful bidder, or at such other place and time as may be agreed upon with the successful bidder, it being understood that School District No. 23 will furnish to us, free of charge, at the time of delivery of the Bonds, the qualified approving legal opinion of Joseph A. Delafield, A Professional Corporation, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and a certified transcript of this proceeding.

In accordance with the Notice of Bond Sale, we enclose herewith (certified) (cashier’s) check(s) number(s)                       drawn on                                          of                                       , in the amount of TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($200,000.00) DOLLARS, which is tendered as evidence of our good faith in accordance with and under the provisions of the Official Statement and of the Notice of Bond Sale.  Said check shall be returned to the undersigned upon award of the Bonds, provided this proposal is not accepted; otherwise, to be retained uncashed by School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and returned upon delivery of the Bonds and payment therefor, or to be cashed and forfeited as and for full liquidated damages in case of the failure of the undersigned to make such payment.

We acknowledge and understand the Bonds are designated as “qualified tax-exempt obligations” pursuant to Section 265(b)(3)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

This bid complies with the terms stipulated in the aforesaid Notice of Bond Sale, the receipt of which Notice of Bond Sale is hereby acknowledged.

The following resolution was thereupon introduced, and pursuant to a motion made by Billy Breaux and seconded by Clara Duhon, was adopted by the following vote:

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

NAYS:            None

ABSENT:       None

NOT VOTING:  President Joe Andrepont

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE PROVIDED THE INITIAL PURCHASER(S) OF $10,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, 2010 SERIES, AND AUTHORIZING ITS DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS FOR THE BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION.

WHEREAS, on November 17, 2007, an election was held in School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at which election the voters of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish authorized said District to incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000, to run not to exceed twenty (20) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding nine (9%) percent per annum for the purpose of improving school buildings and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public; and

WHEREAS, on February 27, 2008, the District issued its 2008 Series of the Bonds in the principal amount of $15,000,000, and on February 19, 2009, the District issued its 2009 Series Bonds in the principal amount of $10,000,000; and WHEREAS, the sale of the 2010 Series of the Bonds in the principal amount of $10,000,000 will be held on such date and time as the Chief Financial Officer determines the market to be favorable for such sale of bonds; and

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board must distribute to prospective bidders for the initial sale of the Bonds certain information to aid and assist those persons or institutions interested in bidding for the Bonds, in the form of a Preliminary Official Statement;

WHEREAS, an Official Statement must be provided to the successful bidder (initial purchaser of the Bonds) by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, which said Official Statement must contain not only all of the pertinent information which a prospective bidder requires but also information not yet available; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary or desirable to designate by resolution, (i) the Preliminary Official Statement as the “near final official statement” within the meaning of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Rule”) and to approve the form and distribution thereof, and (ii) the individual who, for and on behalf of this Board and School District No. 23, would make such a decision.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as the governing authority of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana as follows:

SECTION 1.  Approval and Designation.  There is hereby delegated to the Chief Financial Officer authority to designate the form of the Preliminary Official Statement, with such revisions, additions and appendices thereto as he may deem necessary, in his discretion, as the “near final official statement” within the meaning of the Rule.  Such form, when so approved by the Chief Financial Officer, is hereby authorized to be distributed to prospective purchasers of the Bonds.

SECTION 2.  Final Official Statement.  The Official Statement shall describe the final terms of the Bonds approved by the resolution of the Calcasieu Parish School Board authorizing issuance thereof and shall constitute the “final official statement” within the meaning of the Rule.

SECTION 3.  Ratification.  All actions heretofore taken by the Calcasieu Parish School Board and by the officers thereof or on their behalf, not inconsistent herewith directed toward preparation and delivery of the Preliminary Official Statement are hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.

SECTION 4.  The Preliminary Official Statement.  The preliminary draft of the Official Statement (a copy of which is on file in the office of the Superintendent of Schools of Calcasieu Parish) is hereby approved and adopted and copies thereof shall be distributed to prospective bidders for the Bonds.

SECTION 5.  Other Matters.  By the passage of this resolution, the Board does not intend to approve, nor is it approving hereby, any matters otherwise relating to execution and issuance of the Bonds.

SECTION 6.  Severability.  If any paragraph, clause, section or provision of this resolution is judicially adjudged invalid or unenforceable, such judgement shall not affect, impair or invalidate the remaining paragraphs, clauses, sections or provisions hereof.

SECTION 7.  Repealer.  All resolutions, ordinances, or orders in conflict herewith, be, to the extent of such conflict, and they are hereby repealed.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 2^nd day of February, 2010.

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

C.  Resolution Authorizing the District to Proceed with Refunding/District 26    

 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1                                                                                                                                        Lake Charles, Louisiana

                                                                                                                                        February 2, 2010

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, 3310 Broad Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, at 4:45 o’clock p.m. on February 2, 2010, pursuant to written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

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

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

ABSENT:       None

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 Chad Guidry and seconded by Randy Burleigh, was adopted by the following vote:

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

NAYS:            None

ABSENT:       None

NOT VOTING:              President Joe Andrepont

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TO PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF A PROJECT FOR REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 26; AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE BY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 26 OF NOT EXCEEDING $9,500,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, IN VARIOUS SERIES; 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. 26 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. 26 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows:

SECTION 1.  School District No. 26 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana is hereby authorized to proceed with an advance refunding the callable maturities of the Issuer’s outstanding General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds, 2001 Series, dated April 1, 2001 on original issue, involving the proposed issuance by School District No. 26 of not exceeding $1,600,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010A, to mature on or before April 1, 2021, at a rate or rates not exceeding 4.5% per annum.

SECTION 2.  School District No. 26 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana is hereby authorized to proceed with a current refunding of the Issuer’s outstanding General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2005 Series, dated May 1, 2005 on original issue, involving the proposed issuance by School District No. 26 of not exceeding $4,600,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010B, to mature on or before May 1, 2022, at a rate or rates not exceeding 4.5% per annum.

SECTION 3.  School District No. 26 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana is hereby authorized to proceed with an advance refunding the callable maturities of the Issuer’s outstanding General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds, 2006 Series, dated February 15, 2006 on original issue, involving the proposed issuance by School District No. 26 of not exceeding $3,300,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2010C, to mature on or before February 15, 2026, at a rate or rates not exceeding 4.5% per annum.

SECTION 4.  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, in accordance with elections held withing the Issuer on January 20, 2001, and November 12, 2005.

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 5.  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 6.  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 7.  The employment of Crews & Associates, Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, 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 2^nd day of February, 2010.

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

D.  Washington-Marion High School Choir Trip to Jackson, MS/Feb. 12-13, 2010

On a motion to approve by Mr. Dellafosse and a second by Mr. Hardy, the motion carried.

E.   Proposal to change March 9 Board Date to March 16, 2010 and November

       2 Board Date (Election Day) to November 9, 2010

On a motion to approve by Mr. Dellafosse and a second by Mr. Hardy, the motion carried.

F.   Sulphur High School Band Trip to Orlando, FL/April 28-May 2, 2010

On a motion to approve by Mr. Dellafosse and a second by Mr. Hardy, the motion carried.

G.  Resolution Authorizing the District to Proceed with Project for Refunding

      Certain Outstanding Certificates of Indebtedness

 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1                                                                                                                                        Lake Charles, Louisiana

                                                                                                                                        February 2, 2010

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, 3310 Broad Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, at 4:45 o’clock p.m. on February 2, 2010, pursuant to written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

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

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

ABSENT:       None

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 R. L. Webb and seconded by Dale Bernard, was adopted by the following vote:

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

NAYS:            None

ABSENT:       None

NOT VOTING:              President Joe Andrepont

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TO PROCEED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF A PROJECT FOR REFUNDING OF CERTAIN OUTSTANDING CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS OF THE BOARD; AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE BY THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF NOT EXCEEDING $4,500,000 OF EXCESS REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, 2010 SERIES; MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board (the “Issuer”), after examining available data, has determined that there is substantial need within the Issuer for refunding certain outstanding Excess Revenue Certificate of Indebtedness 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 excess revenue refunding bonds of the Issuer will assist in alleviating such need;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows:

SECTION 1.  The Calcasieu Parish School Board, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana is hereby authorized to proceed with a current refunding the Issuer’s outstanding Excess Revenue Certificates of Indebtedness, Series 2005 (Johnson Controls, Inc. Project), dated April 1, 2005 on original issue, involving the proposed issuance by the Calcasieu Parish School Board of not exceeding $4,500,000 Excess Revenue Refunding Bonds, 2010 Series (the “Bonds”), to mature on or before April 1, 2015, at a rate or rates not exceeding 3.5% 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 excess of annual revenues of the Issuer in the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010, and subsequent years above statutory, necessary and usual charges, as well as those funds and monies of the Issuer budgeted, allocated, available, dedicated, set aside or otherwise to be utilized to fund or make debt service payments on the Bonds.

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 revenue bonds.

SECTION 4.  The employment of Crews & Associates, Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, 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 2^nd day of February, 2010.

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

H. Resolution Supporting the Repeal of Act 2009-No. 240

On a motion to approve by Mr. Larocque with a second by Mr. Bernard, the motion carried.

BID REPORTS

A. Ward One Community Park – Phase I; Baseball and Softball Complexes

District #27 Bond Funds

On a motion to approve by Mr. Larocque and a second by Mr. Bernard, the

Motion carried.

B. Additions and Improvements to Westwood Elementary School; District

23 Bond Funds

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

the motion carried.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

A. Adaptive Technology Equipment and Software/Calcasieu Resource                                    Center/General Funds

On a motion to approve by Mr. Bernard and a second by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.

B. School Uniform for Title X, McKinney Vento Federal Programs 

On a motion to approve by Mr. Bernard and a second by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.

C. CPSB Freezer Relocation/Phase I, Phase 2-A, Phase 2-B and Phase 3-

Disaster Recovery Funds  

On a motion to approve by Mr. Bernard and a second by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

A. Change Order Number Five (5) for the Project, “Additions and Renovations

R.W. Vincent Elementary School,” District #30 Bond Funds; 2009-13 PC;

Alfred Palma, L.L.C., Contractor; Randall Broussard, Architect; Increase of

$7995.00 and Increase of four (4) days.

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

B. Change Order Number Four (4) for the Project, “DeQuincy Upper Elementary,”

District #21 Bond Funds; Bid #2009-03PC; C.R. Fugatt, AIA, Designer; Pat

Williams Construction, Contractor; Increase of $23,432.71.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Karr and a second by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

C.  Change Order Number Five (5) for the Project, “New Administration,

Classrooms, and Library Facilities at S.P. Arnett Middle School,” Bid “2009-        10PC; District 23 Bond Funds; King Architects, Inc., Designer; Pat Williams

Construction, Contractor; Contract sum unchanged; Increase of Ten (10) days.

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

D.  Change Order Number One (1) for the Project, “New Courtyard Cover at

Westlake High School,” District 23 Bond Funds; Bid #2010-05PC; King

Architects, Inc., Designer; Master Craft Construction, Contractor; Contract

sum unchanged; contract time unchanged.

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

E.   Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project, “New Courtyard Cover at

Westlake High School,” District 23 Bond Funds; Bid #2010-05PC; King

Architects, Inc.

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

F.   Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project, “New Multipurpose                                      Building and Classroom Pod, Maplewood Middle School,” Project                                       #EWA2009-9; Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC, Designer; Pat                                   Williams Construction, Inc., Contractor; Increase of $53,415.63 and                                    Increase of Ten (10) days.

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

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Savoy reported on the following:

Recognition regarding Scott Schonefeld and condolences to his family

Recognition to Western Heights, Westwood and LeBleu Settlement for being selected as High Poverty/High Performance award winners

Condolences to Andy and Kerry Ardoin on the loss of their son

CONDOLENCES AND RECOGNITIONS

Mr. Burleigh asked for a letter of condolence to Rita Farque.

Mr. Breaux thanked the Board, regarding the recent passing of his father and of Scott Schonefeld. He asked for letters of condolence to his mother, Colynn Schonefeld and the parents of Scott Schonefeld.

Mr. Webb asked for a letter of condolence to Andy and Kerry Ardoin.

Dale Bernard asked for a letter of condolence to Betty Dufrene.

Mr. Bernard and Mr. Hardy thanked Mr. Savoy for going to Baton Rouge to meet with LHSAA regarding Washington-Marion High School.

Mr. Victorian asked for a letter of condolence to Mrs. Sherwood Breaux.

Mr. Guidry asked for a letter of condolence to Melanie Kellogg.

Mr. Hardy asked for letters of condolence to Dolores Hicks and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Doucet.

Mr. Andrepont asked for letters of condolence to Janie Broussard, John Wright, and Renee Wright.

COMMITTEE ITEMS

Mr. Jongbloed asked that the Agenda Packet be discussed at the A&P Committee meeting.

Mr. Hardy asked for the following:

Establishment of a bi-racial committee

Review of the agenda process

Review of the selection process for officers of the Board.

Mr. Andrepont asked for the following:

Status of the flashing lights at Frasch Elementary by the Budget Committee

Discussion of a dress code for faculty by the A&P Committee

PBS by the C&I Committee

Performance Based Contracts and the Attorney General’s opinion on legality

SCHEDULE COMMITTEES

C&I Committee, February 23, 2010….….4:45 p.m.

A&P Committee, February 23, 2010….    4:45 p.m.

On a motion to adjourn by Mr. Guidry and second by Mr. Karr, the meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

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Joe Andrepont, President                                       Wayne Savoy, Secretary