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, August 4, 2009, at 4:45 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Elray Victorian, President. The prayer was led by James Karr, Sr. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mack Dellafosse.

ROLL CALL

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

Mr. Breaux arrived after the roll was called. Mr. Andrepont was absent.

MINUTES APPROVED

On a motion by Mr. LaRocque and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the Minutes of the regular meeting of July 14, 2009 were approved. Mrs. Duhon voted against approval and asked that it be noted that she was absent at the July 14, 2009 meeting and she was not in agreement with the appointment of Rodney Geyen as Principal of Pearl Watson Elementary School, replacing Tiffany Washington.

On a motion by Mr. Burleigh and a second by Mr. Webb, the Supplemental Agenda was accepted as a part of the Regular Agenda, by unanimous vote.

PERSONNEL PACKET/EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a motion by Mr. Karr and a second by Mrs. Duhon, the Board adjourned into Executive Session at 4:49 p.m. Regular Session resumed at 5:39 p.m.

PERSONNEL PACKET/TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

Mr. Webb made a motion to settle the Workman’s Compensation Case #1759, as recommended by the staff. With a second by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

Mr. Anderson asked for a motion to accept the Personnel Packet, as presented. On a motion by Mrs. Duhon and second by Mrs. Ballard, the motion carried.

Mr. Anderson asked for a motion supporting the following recommendations:

Mark Teal as Temporary Principal at Vinton Middle school; on a motion by Mr. Guidry and second by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

Felecia Coleman as Temporary Principal at LeBlanc Middle School; on a motion by Mr. Breaux and second by Mr. Bernard, the motion carried.

Theresa Collins as Temporary Assistant Principal at Maplewood Middle School; on a motion by Mr. Breaux and second by Mr. Webb, the motion carried.

Melanie Kellogg as Temporary Principal at E. K. Key Elementary School; on a motion by Mr. Karr and second by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.

Joy Fox as Temporary Principal at R.W. Vincent Elementary School; on a motion by Mr. Guidry and second by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

Christina Fontenot as Temporary Assistant Principal at Sam Houston High School; on a motion by Mr. LaRocque and second by Mr. Hardy, the motion carried.

Mae Belle Smith as Elementary Consultant; on a motion by Mrs. Duhon and second by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried. Mr. Hardy abstained.

Thomas Rogers as Teacher/Coach at Maplewood Middle School; on a motion by Mr. Breaux and second by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.

Mr. Anderson asked for permission to advertise for the following:

Temporary Assistant Principal at Vinton Middle School; on a motion by Mr. Guidry and second by Mr. Karr, the motion carried.

Temporary Assistant Principal at Drost Special School; on a motion by Mr. Guidry and second by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

Administrative Intern at D. S. Perkins Elementary School; on a motion by Mr. Breaux and second by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.

Temporary Assistant Principal at Pearl Watson Elementary School; on a motion by Mrs. Duhon and second by Mr. Webb, the motion carried.

Temporary Assistant Principal at St. John Elementary School; on a motion by

Mr. Bernard and second by Mrs. Ballard, the motion carried.

Temporary Assistant Principal at Bell City High School; on a motion by Mr. Webb and second by Mrs. Duhon, the motion carried.

Mr. Anderson said that all of the above advertisements will have a shortened advertisement period, so that the positions can be filled as soon as possible.

            COMMITTEE REPORTS

C&I Committee, July 28, 2009, Bill Jongbloed, Chair

Mr. Jongbloed gave the following report from the meeting of July 28, 2009:

Committee Members Present:  Bill Jongbloed, Chair, Annette Ballard, Billy Breaux, Randy Burleigh, Fred Hardy, Mack Dellafosse

Other Board Members Present:  Elray Victorian

AGENDA

1.                    PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN

2.                    EARLY CHILDHOOD DEPARTMENT REPORT

3.                    KINDERGARTEN REDESIGN

The C&I Committee Meeting was called to order at 4:45 p.m. by Mr. Jongbloed, Chairman.  ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Mr. Burleigh opened with prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Ms. Ballard.

A quorum was present.

1.             PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN

A motion to accept the Pupil Progression Plan as presented was made by Mrs. Ballard, seconded by Mr. Burleigh, and carried.

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

2.             EARLY CHILDHOOD DEPARTMENT REPORT

The following items were presented for approval:

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the 2009 – 2010 Long-and Short-Range Program Goals and Objectives.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Organizational Chart.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Philosophy.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the 2009 Community Assessment.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the 2009 Self-Assessment.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Shared Decision-Making Procedures.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the By-Laws.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Policy Council and Parent Committee Reimbursements.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Composition/Procedures for Policy Council Member Selection.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Community Representatives Policy Council Selection Criteria.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Impasse .

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Procedures for Program Planning and Calendar.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Program and Service Plans.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Ongoing Monitoring Procedures.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the 2009-2010 - Recruitment, Selection, and Enrollment Priorities Criteria.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Governing Body Roles and Responsibilities.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Program Personnel Policies/Standard of Conduct.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Hiring/Termination Process for the Head Start Director or any person who works primarily for the Head Start Program (i.e., Teacher, Aide, Family Advocate, Nurse, Site Facilitator, etc.).

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Community Complaint Procedures.

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

A motion was made by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Ms. Ballard and carried to accept the Approval to hire a contracted Mental Health Consultant and a Registered Dietician.

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

3.             KINDERGARTEN REDESIGN

As a result of the inclusion of Head Start and Pre-K in the Calcasieu Parish School System, students entering kindergarten are more advanced.  It soon became apparent that the bar must be raised at the kindergarten level to accommodate these children.  In many instances, kindergarten was just a repeat

of what was taught in Pre-K.  Calcasieu Parish Schools has 2400 kindergarten children in 130 classes at 36 schools.

In 2007, Dr. George Reado, Director of Elementary Curriculum, presented to the Elementary Department an abstract outlining specifically the goals and objectives for the Kindergarten Redesign Program aimed at improving the academic performance of children in kindergarten in Calcasieu Parish.  

A committee comprised of the Elementary Staff in collaboration with statisticians, the State Department of Education, McNeese State University, and the Pre-K Department began work on redesigning kindergarten to make it a continuum of Pre-K rather than a repeat.  

Six elementary schools piloted the program during the 2008-2009 school year.  The redesign committee met with teachers from these pilot schools and adjustments were made from their  feedback.  With the expansion of Kindergarten Redesign to all 36 elementary schools during the 2009-2010 school year, valuable, constructive feedback is anticipated from those schools entering the program for the first time.

Ms. Edwina Hall, Elementary Curriculum Specialist, gave a PowerPoint Presentation outlining the Kindergarten Redesign Program.  Objectives stated were to review data, provide a summary of research, identify state mandates, and present an analysis of “Kindergarten Visionary Design Past to Present.” 

The Kindergarten Redesign Program began with a Mission Statement from which a Philosophy was developed.  In building the program, analysis of strengths and weaknesses of programs must be assessed and research practices to reach set goals must be provided.  The program must be developmentally appropriate and child-centered.  Areas of change make the district kindergarten program more cohesive.

Attention was given to meeting state and federal mandates.  Bulletin 741, Grade Level Expectations, Louisiana Comprehensive Curriculum, Basal Support, and Pupil Progression were key elements in the design of this program.

Dr. Reado stated that this is a work in progress…a starting point.  As the new elementary schools initiate this new program, adjustments will be made from their feedback.

A motion to set the kindergarten pupil/teacher ratio goal maximum at 20:1 and take to the Budget and Finance Committee to look at the feasibility of such a goal was made by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Dellafosse, and carried.  Mr. Victorian and Mr. Hardy voted nay.

Mr. Jongbloed made a motion to accept the staff recommendation. A second was not needed. Before the vote, Mr. Webb asked why this recommendation should not go to the Budget Committee before Board action, to see if this was a financially feasible option. Mr. Savoy said that once the projections are in and the actual registrations, we may already have reached the cap of 20-1. Mr. Dellafosse corrected a comment he made at the C&I Committee meeting; that the year before last year (not last year) he had worked in a Kindergarten classroom and the ratio was 23-1. He made a motion to table this item until October, after classroom numbers are known. Mr. Hardy seconded the motion.  Mr. Pitre said that he felt that tabling the item is delaying something that we do need to look at the feasibility of.  Mr. Hardy called a question to cease discussion. On a vote to table:

Yes:Mr. Webb, Mr. Hardy, Mrs. Duhon, Mrs. Ballard, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Jongbloed, Mr. Dellafosse, Mr. Burleigh, Mr. Karr, Mr. Guidry, Mr. Breaux, Mr. LaRocque

No: Mr. Pitre

Mr. Victorian did not vote.

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

A.  Resolution Authorizing Advertisement for Sale of General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds, District #30

The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 4:45 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, at the regular meeting place of said Board in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office Building, 1732 Kirkman 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, 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, 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: Joe A. Andrepont

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 Mr. Guidry and seconded by Mr. Breaux, was adopted by the following vote:

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

NAYS:     None

ABSENT: Mr. Andrepont

NOT VOTING:  President Victorian

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $12,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, 2009 SERIES B.

                                                                          BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, the governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana as follows:

                                                                          SECTION 1.  $12,500,000 General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 2009 Series B(the “Bonds”), authorized by an election held in School District No. 30 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 October 6, 2009, or 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. 30 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

$12,500,000

GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS

OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 OF

CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA

2009 SERIES B

SEALED BIDS will be received by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), at the offices of Joseph A. Delafield, A Professional Corporation, Bond Counsel, 3401 Ryan Street, Suite 307, Lake Charles, Louisiana, until 4:45 o’clock p.m., Central Standard (Louisiana) Time, on Tuesday, the

6^TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2009,

for the purchase of the following issue or issues of Bonds of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Bonds”), authorized at a special election held within the Issuer on Saturday, November 17, 2007:

$12,500,000 (being the third and final series of an authorized issue of $37,500,000) General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds, 2009 Series B, maturing November 1 in each year in the principal amount as set forth opposite such year in the following table:

                YEAR                            AMOUNT                                         YEAR                      AMOUNT

                2010                                 380,000.00                                     2020                             615,000.00

                2011                                 395,000.00                                     2021                             645,000.00

                2012                                 415,000.00                                     2022                             680,000.00

                2013                                 440,000.00                                     2023                             715,000.00

                2014                                 460,000.00                                     2024                             745,000.00

                2015                                 480,000.00                                     2025                             790,000.00

                2016                                 510,000.00                                     2026                             825,000.00

                2017                                 530,000.00                                     2027                             865,000.00

                2018                                 560,000.00                                     2028                             910,000.00

                2019                                 585,000.00                                     2029                             955,000.00

The Bonds will be in fully registered form, dated November 1, 2009, 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 November 1, 2010.

Those Bonds maturing in the years 2010 to 2014, inclusive, shall not be subject to redemption prior to maturity.  Those Bonds, or portions thereof in multiples of $5,000, maturing in the years 2015 to 2029, 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 November 1, 2014, 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 $250,000.00 drawn on an incorporated bank or trust company and payable to the order of School District No. 30 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 November 1, 2009 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, P. O. Box 800, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70602; 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 TWELVE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($12,500,000) DOLLARS General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu  Parish, Louisiana, 2009 Series B, 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 November 1, 2010, 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    AMOUNT                      RATE PER                        DATE                    AMOUNT              RATE PER

 (Nov. 1)    ANNUM                      (Nov. 1)                                                          ANNUM

2010           380,000.00                          _____%                         2020                      615,000.00                 _____%

2011           395,000.00                          _____%                         2021                      645,000.00                 _____%

2012           415,000.00                          _____%                         2022                      680,000.00                 _____%

2013           440,000.00                          _____%                         2023                      715,000.00                 _____%

2014           460,000.00                          _____%                         2024                      745,000.00                 _____%

2015           480,000.00                          _____%                         2025                      790,000.00                 _____%

2016           510,000.00                          _____%                         2026                      825,000.00                 _____%

2017           430,000.00                          _____%                         2027                      865,000.00                 _____%            

2018           560,000.00                          _____%                         2028                      910,000.00                 _____%

2019           585,000.00                          _____%                         2029                      955,000.00                 _____%

                     We will pay the principal sum of TWELVE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($12,500,000) 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. 30 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 November 19, 2009 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. 30 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 FIFTY AND NO/100 ($250,000.00) 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. 30 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.

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

B.  Resolution Adopting the Preliminary Draft of  the Official Statement/District                    30 General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds

The following resolution was thereupon introduced, and pursuant to a motion made by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Webb, was adopted by the following vote:

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

NAYS:     None

ABSENT: Mr. Andrepont

NOT VOTING:  President Victorian

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE PROVIDED THE INITIAL PURCHASER(S) OF $12,500,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, 2009 SERIES B, 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. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at which election the voters of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish authorized said District to incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $37,500,000, 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, on February 28, 2008, the District issued its 2008 Series 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 2009 Series B Bonds in the principal amount of $12,500,000 will be held on October 6, 2009, or 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. 30, 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. 30 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. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Webb, the motion carried.

BID REPORTS

A. Fire Alarm Inspections for all CPSB Schools/Maintenance Department/

     General Funds

JULY 14, 2009

BID FOR FIRE ALARM INSPECTION FOR THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD.

BID NUMBER 2010-02, WAS OPENED JULY 14, 2009.

BIDS WERE SENT TO AND/OR RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:

ALLIED SYSTEMS                                                                                                    

B & B FIRE & SAFETY                                             

BAYOU FIRE PROTECTION                                           

HAGEMEYER                                                            

H I S FIRE SAFETY                                                   

SIMPLEX GRINNEL                                                  

SYLVAN SPECIAL SYSTEMS                                          

SIMPSON SECURITY SYSTEMS                                                               

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

IF ACCEPTED, TOTALS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:

VENDOR NAME                                                         BID PRICE

ALLIED SYSTEMS                                                     $59,000                                  

B & B FIRE & SAFETY                                              NO BID SUBMITTED

BAYOU FIRE PROTECTION                                           NO BID SUBMITTED

HAGEMEYER                                                             $68,172.00

H I S FIRE SAFETY                                                    NO BID SUBMITTED

SIMPLEX GRINNEL                                                   $74,000

SYLVAN SPECIAL SYSTEMS                                           $63,000

SIMPSON SECURITY SYSTEMS                                                      NO BID SUBMITTED      

THE STAFF RECOMMENDS AWARDING THE BID MEETING ALL SPECIFICATIONS FROM ALLIED SYSTEMS FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $59,000.00.

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

motion carried.

B.  Collection and Disposal of Refuse for all CPSB Facilities/Maintenance Department/General Funds

JULY 28, 2009

BID FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE FOR THE CALCASIEU PARISH

SCHOOL BOARD 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR.

BIDS WERE SENT TO AND/OR RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:

ALLIED

IESI  LA

JIM BILL

WASTE MANAGEMENT

REPORT AS FOLLOWS:

        VENDOR NAME                                                    BID PRICE

        ALLIED                                                                  $499,496.40

        IESI LA                                                                   $397,167.60

        JIM BILL                                                                 NO BID SUBMITTED

        WASTE MANAGEMENT                                       $411,735.00                                                          

THE STAFF RECOMMENDS AWARDING THE BID MEETING ALL SPECIFICATIONS FROM IESI LA FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $397,167.60.

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

carried.

Requesting to speak to the Board:

Suzanne Germany, representing Waste Management

Greg Upton, representing IESI LA

           PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

A. Bid for Batteries for CPSB Transportation Department

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

carried.

B. Bid for Trucks for CPSB Maintenance Department/General Funds

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

carried.

CORRESPONDENCE

A.  Change Order  Number Three (3) for the Project, “Phase I, Vincent                                    Settlement Elementary School Additions and Renovations,” Project                                   #EA2007-23; District #30; Bid #2008-04PC; John D. Myers & Associates,                        Inc., Contractor; Ellender Architects, Inc., Designer; Increase of $13,013.00.

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

carried.

B.   Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project, “Repairs and Improvements to                     W. T. Henning Elementary School,” School District #30 Bond Funds; Bid                           2009-14PC; Paul Jackson & Son, Inc., Contractor; Randall D. Broussard,                            Architect; Increase of $11,405.00 and Increase of four (4) days.

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

carried.

C.    Change Order Number Thirteen (13) for the Project, “CPSB Relocation

Phase II,” Project #0603II; Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, Architect; Alfred                               Palma, LLC, Contractor; Increase of $33,084.00 and Increase of ten (10)                           days.

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

carried.

D.    Change Order Number Four (4) for the Project, “Additions and

Improvements at W.W. Lewis Middle School,” Project #2899193; C.R.

Fugatt, AIA, Designer; Miller & Associates Development Co., Inc.,

Contractor; District #30 Bond Funds; Bid #2009-04PC; Increase of                                    $36,205.00.

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

carried.

E.    Change Order Number One (1) for the project, “New Restroom at Matt                              Walker Stadium, Sulphur High School, District #30 Bond Funds, Bid #2009-                     16PC; K&S Construction, LLC., Contractor; Randall D. Broussard,                                    Architect; Increase of $7,254.90 and Increase of five (5) days.

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

carried.

F.    Change Order Number Two (2) for the project, “Additions and Renovations                       to R.W. Vincent Elementary School,” School District #30 Bond Funds; Bid                       #2009-13PC; Alfred Palma, LLC, Contractor; Randall D. Broussard,                                  Architect; Increase of $21,755.00 and Increase of fifteen (15) days.

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

carried.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Savoy reported on the following:

Advanced Placement success

Progress on relocation of Central Office

Career Option Diploma

Mr. Victorian reminded the Board Members to turn in their Board of Ethics disclosure statement, if applicable.

CONDOLENCES AND RECOGNITIONS

Mr. Hardy asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Melvin Shaw and a letter of congratulation to Dr. Sheryl Abshire for Tech Camp.

Mr. Bernard congratulated Mr. Savoy on the birth of his granddaughter. He asked for letters of condolence to Mike and Mary Beth Huber and Joe Andrepont.

Mr. Jongbloed asked for a letter of condolence to Julie Faulk and Mrs. Lorraine Yelverton.

Mr. Pitre asked for a letter of condolence to Diane Ethridge.

Mr. Victorian asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Percy Perry and to Jacquetta Fontenot.

Mr. Burleigh asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Pearl Savoy.

Mrs. Duhon handed out information to the Board regarding travel and thanked Mr. Miller for the comprehensive calendar.

Mr. Breaux congratulated Charlene Chiasson on the birth of her grandson. He asked for a letter of condolence to Joe Andrepont.

COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEMS

Mr. Bernard asked that staff look into naming a wing or some portion of the Lake Charles Boston Academy after Dr. Michael DeBakey.

Mr. Hardy asked for the C&I Committee to have Dr. Sheryl Abshire give a technology integration lesson. He asked Mr. Savoy to bring information regarding the criteria for retire-rehire.

Mr. Burleigh asked for information regarding costs to remediate the mold problems at schools vs. what is saved on the electricity by turning the units off.

SCHEDULE COMMITTEES

A&P Committee, August 11, 2009, 4:45 p.m.

On a motion by Mr. Hardy and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

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Elray Victorian, President                              Wayne Savoy, Secretary