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DATE, TIME, PLACE OF MEETING

 

The Calcasieu Parish School Board met in the Conference Room of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, located at 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601, on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at 4:45 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Elray Victorian, President. The prayer was led by Mack Dellafosse. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Kathryn Leonards, a student at Bell City High School.

 

ROLL CALL

 

The roll was called and the following members were present: Joe Andrepont, 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. .

 

MINUTES APPROVED

 

On a motion by Mr. Karr and seconded by Mr. Webb, the Minutes of the regular meeting of August 4, 2009 were approved.

          

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

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

Danielle Edwards, a Partnership Specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau, spoke regarding the importance of a complete and accurate count in the 2010 Census.

 

PERSONNEL PACKET/EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

The Board did not adjourn into Executive Session.

 

PERSONNEL PACKET/TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Lori Bertrand as Temporary Assistant Principal at St. John Elementary School; on a motion by Mr. Jongbloed and second by Mr. Bernard, the motion carried.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Russell Abshire as Temporary Assistant Principal at Bell City High School; on a motion by Mr. Breaux and second by Mr. Webb, the motion carried.

 

Saberly O’Quain as Temporary Assistant Principal at Maplewood Middle School; on a motion by Mr. Breaux and second by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

 

Ginger Pearson as Nursing Coordinator; on a motion by Mr. LaRocque and second by Mr. Webb, the motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

NAME

POSITION

LOCATION

DATES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

RESIGNATION

 

 

 

 

 

Amy Rosteet

Teacher

LaGrange High

05/29/09

Relocating

 

Frankie Marcantel

Teacher Aide

Vincent Settlement Elementary

08/04/09

Personal reasons

 

Kelly Boudoin

Cafeteria Technician

Dolby Elementary

08/03/09

Personal reasons

 

Melinda Welch

Teacher Aide

Oak Park Elementary

08/03/09

Personal reasons

 

Cherlyn Carrier

Bus Driver

Brentwood Elementary

07/31/09

Seeking other employment

 

Robert Schexnayder

Custodian

Special Services Department

08/04/09

Personal reasons

 

Alicia Gonzalez

Custodian

W. T. Henning Elementary

08/12/09

Relocating

 

Raymond Pena

Teacher

W. W. Lewis Middle

08/05/09

Accepted other employment

 

Carey Young

Teacher Aide

J. I. Watson Middle

08/01/09

Relocating

 

Stacey Guilbeaux

Teacher

Sulphur High 9th

08/05/09

Personal reasons

 

Lizette Colston

Teacher 

Pearl Watson Elementary

08/03/09

Personal reasons

 

Phillip Cochran

Teacher Aide

Sulphur High 

08/07/09

Accepted other employment

 

Pamela Powers

Teacher Aide

College Oaks Elementary

08/11/09

Seeking other employment

 

Lou White

School Clerk

S. J. Welsh Middle

08/17/09

Accepted other employment

 

Cynthia Franklin

Behavior Facilitator

Special Services Department

08/10/09

Relocating

 

Linda Papion

Teacher

Oak Park Middle

08/11/09

Accepted other employment

 

Raven Freeman

Teacher Aide

Headstart

08/12/09

Relocating

 

Darryl Brignac

Custodian

College Oaks Elementary

08/12/09

Personal reasons

 

Rhonda Rodrigue

Cafeteria Technician

Sam Houston High

08/12/09

Accepted other employment

 

Jessica Duhon

Teacher

Kennedy Elementary

08/13/09

Personal reasons

 

Brian Guilbeaux

Teacher/Coach

Maplewood Middle

08/13/09

Seeking other employment

 

Carolyn Duplechin

Teacher Aide

Gillis Elementary

08/14/09

Seeking other employment

 

RESIGNATION

 

 

 

 

 

Evin Spell

Bus Driver

College Oaks Elementary

05/29/09

Personal reasons

 

Darlene Nelson

Teacher Aide

DeQuincy Elementary

05/29/09

Personal reasons

 

Debra Love

Teacher Aide

Headstart

08/17/09

Personal reasons

 

Alundia Moore

Custodian

DeQuincy Middle

08/14/09

Personal reasons

 

Darryl Brignac

Custodian

College Oaks Elementary

08/12/09

Personal reasons

 

Claudia Cormier

Custodian

J. I. Watson Middle

08/31/09

Personal reasons

 

Yleta Hammett

Teacher Aide

W. T. Henning Elementary

08/19/09

Personal reasons

 

Toni Corbello

School Clerk

Sam Houston High

09/10/09

Personal reasons

 

Michelle Theall

Teacher

LaGrange High

05/29/09

Accepted employment in another district

 

Rachelle Nervesa

Teacher

Barbe High

08/31/09

Personal reasons

 

Carla Guillory

Cafeteria Manager

Kaufman Elementary

08/31/09

Personal reasons

 

RETIREMENT

 

 

 

 

 

Nina Trawick

Teacher 

Starks High

07/31/09

 

 

Nancy Keating

Teacher 

Prien Lake Elementary

08/10/09

 

 

Deborah Lopez

Teacher 

College Oaks Elementary

08/12/09

 

 

Alvin Smith

Teacher 

Alternative School

08/12/09

 

 

Wanda Duran

Teacher 

Barbe Elementary

08/12/09

 

 

Jane Gremillion

Tutor

St. John Elementary

08/26/09

 

 

Diana Castille

Cafeteria Technician

Sulphur High

08/21/09

 

 

Barbara Vidrine

Cafeteria Technician

Vinton Elementary

09/01/09

 

 

RETIRE-REHIRE

 

 

 

 

 

Lynda Cormier

Teacher 

Pearl Watson Elementary

Retire:  8/11/09   Rehire:  8/13/09

 

 

Linda Fondel

Speech Pathologist

Special Services

Retire:  10/3/09   Rehire:  10/6/09

 

 

RETIRE-REHIRE

 

 

 

 

 

Theresa Fondel

Teacher

Brentwood Elementary

Retire:  8/11/09  Rehire:  8/13/09

 

 

MATERNITY LEAVE

 

 

 

 

Emily Woods

Teacher

R. W. Vincent Elementary

8/13/09-9/4/09

Baby was due:  7/23/09

 

Sarah Portie

Teacher

Barbe High

8/13/09-10/26/09

Baby was due:  8/28/09

 

Deidra Fitzgerald

Speech Pathologist

Special Services

8/13/09-9/14/09

Baby was due:  7/20/09

 

Jamie Williams

Teacher

Gillis Elementary

9/9/09-10/21/09

Baby is due: 9/9/09

 

Erin Swafford

Teacher

Brentwood Elementary

8/13/09-9/8/09

Baby was due: 7/15/09

 

Nicole Soileau

Teacher

Vinton High

8/18/09-9/6/09

Baby was due: 8/25/09

 

Leslie Bellon

Teacher

Westwood Elementary

11/6/09-1/4/10

Baby is due: 11/6/09

 

Jodi Grindol

Teacher

F. K. White Middle

8/13/09-11/2/09

Baby is due: 9/10/09

 

Eva Thomas

Teacher Aide

Reynaud Middle

9/14/09-10/26/09

Baby is due: 9/14/09

 

Laura Hiatt

Teacher

Maplewood Middle

8/13/09-9/28/09

Baby was due: 7/15/09

 

Beth Domingue

Teacher/Coach

Sam Houston High

10/15/09-12/10/09

Baby is due: 10/13/09

 

Kimberly Doucet

Teacher Aide

Frasch Elementary

10/26/09-3/15/10

Baby is due: 12/20/09

 

LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

 

 

 

 

Emily Woods

Teacher

R. W. Vincent Elementary

9/5/09-1/12/10

 

 

Catrice Williams

Lab Manager

Reynaud Middle

2009-2010

 

 

Jeanette Duhon

Teacher

Career Center

8/13/09-1/11/10

 

 

Geneva Thibodeaux

Cafeteria Technician

Ralph Wilson Elementary

8/14/09-12/1/09

 

 

Pamela Cormier

Cafeteria Technician

College Oaks Elementary

8/18/09-5/31/10

 

 

Jennifer Clyde

Teacher

D. S. Perkins Elementary

2009-2010

 

 

MEDICAL LEAVE

 

 

 

 

Marie Reed

Teacher

LaGrange High

2009-2010

 

 

MEDICAL LEAVE

 

 

 

 

Terri Gragson

Teacher

S. J. Welsh Middle

Fall 2009-2010

 

 

Kay Johnson

Teacher

Moss Bluff Elementary

Fall 2009-2010

 

 

Anjeanette Leger

Teacher

Ralph Wilson Elementary

Fall 2009-2010

 

 

Sherry McGuire

Teacher

Kennedy Elementary

Fall 2009-2010

 

 

Margaret Rice

Teacher

Barbe High

Fall 2009-2010

 

 

Tammy Simpson

Teacher

Ralph Wilson Elementary

Fall 2009-2010

 

 

Chauntelle LeJeune

Teacher

R. W. Vincent Elementary

2009-2010

 

 

RESCIND SABBATICAL

 

 

 

 

Kimmy Smith

Teacher

LaGrange High

Fall 2009-2010

 

 

Janice Broussard

Teacher

LaGrange High

Fall 2009-2010

 

 

RECOMMENDATIONS

 

 

 

 

Recommend

Temporary Assistant Principal

Pearl Watson Elementary

 

 

 

Recommend

Temporary Assistant Principal

St. John Elementary

 

 

 

Recommend

Administrative Intern

D. S. Perkins Elementary

 

 

 

Recommend

Temporary Assistant Principal

Drost Special School

 

 

 

Recommend

Temporary Assistant Principal

Vinton Middle

 

 

 

Recommend

Temporary Assistant Principal

Bell City High

 

 

 

Recommend

Nursing Coordinator

Nursing Department

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

 

(The following items are included as part of the legal Minutes, available for viewing at 3310 Broad Street)

 

A. Right of Way, Entergy Gulf States – Underground Primary to Cypress Cove School

 

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

 

B. Right of Way, Entergy Gulf States – Overhead Primary to Cypress Cove School

 

 

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

 

C. Cooperative Agreement Between Community Center/Playground District 1, Ward 6 and CPSB

 

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

 

BID REPORTS

                    

A.  S. J. Welsh Middle School – Roof Replacement of Boys and Girls Locker                           Room/General Funds/Bid Number 2010-02PC

 

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

 

DESCRIPTION:

S. J. WELSH MIDDLE SCHOOL - ROOF REPLACEMENT OF BOYS AND GIRLS LOCKER ROOM

 

 

 

FUNDS:

GENERAL FUNDS

 

BID NUMBER:

2010-02PC

 

DESIGNER:

RANDY M. GOODLOE, AIA, APAC

 

                     CONTRACTOR

BASE BID

ALT. # 1

MORGAN ROOFING

$124,000.00

$136,000.00

 

DAUGHDRILL ROOFING

$144,000.00

$7,000.00

 

FERGUSON ROOFING

$149,200.00

$7,600.00

 

ELECTRONIC BIDS

NONE

 

 

The Committee recommends award of the contract to:

MORGAN ROOFING

 

BASE BID ONLY IN THE AMOUNT OF

 

 

 

ONE HUNDRED TWENTY FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO/100-------------------------------------($124,000.00)

 
 

as the lowest qualified bidder meeting specifications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION OF ALTERNATE:

 

 

 

Alternate #1  Coal tar pitch smooth roof - see section 012300 Alternates for details

 

 

 

 

 

B.  New Electrical Service Entrance and Main Distribution Panel Upgrade for                         Westlake High School/District #23 Funds/Bid Number 2010-01PC

 

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

     

DESCRIPTION:

NEW ELECTRICAL SERVICE ENTRANCE AND MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANELS UPGRADE FOR WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

 

 

 

 

 

FUNDS:

SCHOOL DISTRICT #23

 

BID NUMBER:

2010-01PC

 

DESIGNER:

KING ARCHITECTS, INC.

 

                     CONTRACTOR

BASE BID

KAOUGH & JONES

$176,650.00

 

DOLLAR ELECTRIC

$131,600.00

 

STRATTON ELECTRIC

 

$137,845.00

 

CHAISSON ELECTRIC

 

$148,824.00

 

PREVOST ELECTRIC

 

$198,985.00

 

ELECTRONIC BIDS

NONE

 

The Committee recommends award of the contract to:

 

 

DOLLAR ELECTRIC

 

(Base Bid) in the amount of:

 

 

ONE HUNDRED THIRTY ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS AND NO/100---($131,600.00)

 
 

as the lowest qualified bidder meeting specifications.

 

 

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

                  

              

A.   Gasoline and Diesel Fuel for CPSB Vehicles, Maintenance and                                           Transportation Department/General Funds

 

On a motion to approve by Mrs. Duhon and second by Mr. Andrepont, the motion carried.

 

B.   Bulk Engine Oil for CPSB/General Funds

 

On a motion to approve by Mrs. Duhon and second by Mr. Andrepont, the motion carried.

 

 

C.   School Buses for CPSB Transportation Department/General Funds   

 

On a motion to approve by Mrs. Duhon and second by Mr. Andrepont, the motion carried.

 

D.   Tires for CPSB Transportation Department/General Funds

 

On a motion to approve by Mrs. Duhon and second by Mr. Andrepont, the motion carried.

 

E.    E. K. Key Elementary School – Roofing Replacement and Exterior Masonry                     Repairs/District #30 Bond Funds     

 

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

 

F.    LeBlanc Middle School – Roofing Replacement and Exterior Masonry                              Repairs/District #30 Bond Funds

 

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

 

           CORRESPONDENCE

 

A. Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project, “New Administration,                               Classrooms, and Library Facility at S.P. Arnett Middle School,” District #23                     Bond Funds; Bid #2009-10PC; King Architects, Inc., Designer; Pat Williams                    Construction, Contractor; Increase of $81,403.55 and Increase of twenty one                   (21) days.

 

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

 

B. Change Order Number Fourteen (14) for the Project, “CPSB Relocation Phase

II,” Project #0603-II; Bid Number 2008-01PC; Randy M. Goodloe, AIA,                            Architect; Alfred Palma, LLC, Contractor; Increase of $31,996.00 and Increase                  of eleven (11) days.

 

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

                                                              

C. Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project, “ Relocation of CPSB                               Facilities Phase II,” Project #0603-II; General Funds; Randy M. Goodloe,                          AIA, Designer; Alfred Palma, LLC, Contractor;

 

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

 

D. Beneficial Occupancy; Relocation of CPSB Facilities Phase II; 2008001 PC;                     Project #0603II; Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, Designer; Alfred Palma, LLC,                           Contractor.    

 

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

       

E. Change Order Number Three (3) for the Project, “Repairs and Improvements                     to W. T. Henning Elementary School; District #30 Bond Funds; 2009-14PC;                     Randall D. Broussard, Architect; Paul Jackson & Son, Inc.; Increase of                              $27,014.00.

 

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

 

F. Beneficial Occupancy; Repairs and Improvements to W. T. Henning                                  Elementary School; District #30 Bond Funds; 2009-14PC; Randall D.                             

Broussard, Architect; Paul Jackson & Son, Inc., Contractor.   

 

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

                            

G. Change Order Number Five (5) for the Project, “Additions and Improvements                    to W.W. Lewis Middle School,” District #30 Bond Funds; Bid #2009-04PC;                     C.R. Fugatt, AIA, Architect; Miller & Associates Dev. Co., Inc., Contractor;                     Increase of $40,375.00.

 

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

 

H. Change Order Number Six (6) for the Project, “Additions and Improvements to  W.W. Lewis Middle School, “ District #30 Bond Funds; 2009-04PC; C.R.                          Fugatt, AIA, Designer; Miller & Associates Dev. Co., Inc., Contractor;                              Increase of $12,900.

 

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

       

I. Change Order Number Seven (7) for the Project, “Additions and Improvements  to Frasch Elementary, Sulphur 9th Grade, W.W. Lewis Middle School,” District #30 Bond Funds; Bid #2008-08PC; C.R. Fugatt, AIA, Designer; Priola Construction Corp., Contractor; Increase of $4,840.00.

 

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

 

J. Change Order Number Three (3) for the Project, “Additions and Renovations                     to R. W. Vincent Elementary School,” District #30 Bond Funds; Bid #2009-                     13PC; Randall D. Broussard, Architect; Alfred Palma, LLC., Contractor;                           Increase of $11, 421.00 and Increase of twelve (12) days.

 

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

 

K. Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project, “New Restroom at Matt                             Walker Memorial Stadium, Sulphur High School,” District #30 Bond Funds;                     Bid #2009-16PC; Randall D. Broussard, Architect; K&S Construction, LLC.,                    Contractor; Increase of $17,105.85 and Increase of fifteen (15) days.

 

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

 

L. Beneficial Occupancy; Phase I Additions and Renovations to Alonzo LeBlanc                   Middle School and Drost School for Exceptional Children; Project #EA 2007-                  21; Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC., Architect; Pat Williams                                  Construction, Inc., Contractor.

 

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

 

M. Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project, “New Girls’ Batting Cage                        Facility at Westlake High School,” Bid #2009-08PC; District #23 Bond Funds;                  King Architects, Inc., Designer; Lewing Construction, Inc., Contractor.

 

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

 

N. Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project, “Sam Houston High School                     Renovations to Main Classroom Wing,” Sales Tax District #3; Bid #2008-                        08PC; Moss Architects, Inc., Designer; John D. Myers & Associates, Inc.,                         Contractor.

    

O.  Beneficial Occupancy, Sam Houston High School; Connecting Commons                         Addition; Project MAO409F; Moss Architects, Inc., Architect; Sam Istre                           Construction Company, Inc., Contractor.

 

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

 

P. Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project, “Phase I Alonzo LeBlanc                             Middle School and Drost School for Exceptional Children,  Additions and                           Renovations,” Project #EA 2007-21; Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC,                       Designer; Pat Williams Construction, Inc., Contractor; Increase of                                       $58,528.15.

 

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

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

Mr. Savoy reported on the following:

 

Evan Powell, a student at Sam Houston High School, regarding his playing in the 16U Team USA baseball team

 

Dr. Sheryl Abshire, regarding her receiving the 2009 Blackboard Catalyst Award

 

Thank you to Charles Sellers and Karen Bryant, regarding their in-service presentation to the Jeff Davis Parish bus drivers

 

CONDOLENCES AND RECOGNITIONS

 

Mr. Hardy asked for condolence letters to the families of Joel Brown, Carl Hanchey, and Evelyn Thompson.

 

Mr. Bernard asked for condolence letters to the families of Evelyn Thompson and Ed Wamsley, Jr.

 

Mr. Dellafosse and Mrs. Duhon asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Joel Brown.

 

Mr. Andrepont asked that the Board keep the father of Billy Breaux in their prayers.

 

Mrs. Ballard congratulated the staff on the Harry Wong presentation.

 

Mr. Burleigh asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Andy Buller.

 

Mrs. Duhon asked for a letter of condolence to Herman Weston, at the loss of his mother.  She asked for a letter of recognition to Ms. Moses at Molo Middle, for her honor by the Keep America Beautiful Association.

 

Mr. Webb asked for condolence letters to the families of Ed Wamsley, Jr. and Andy Buller.

 

Mr. Karr reported that a group of students from DeQuincy Elementary School won second place in a state-wide anti-litter contest.

 

Mr. Jongbloed commended the staff on the new Central Office building.

 

Mr. Hardy thanked Mrs. Hicks for the brochures on all of the elementary schools.

 

COMMITTEE ITEMS

 

Mr. Hardy asked for the plans from last year concerning the one star schools and the plans for this year, especially in relation to certified teachers and the disparity in technology. He asked for information on Reynaud Middle School.

 

Mr. Dellafosse asked for information regarding Administrative Interns. He asked for information regarding kindergarten classroom size and student/teacher ratio in first and second grade classrooms.

 

Mr. Andrepont asked that Johnson Controls be discussed at the Budget Committee.

 

Mr. Burleigh asked for information regarding keeping air conditioning on in classrooms vs the cost to deal with mold.

 

Mrs. Duhon asked to see the new travel policy.

 

Mr. Webb wanted to discuss the enrollment figures for kindergarten classrooms.

 

SCHEDULE COMMITTEES

 

Budget Committee, September 29, 2009….4:45 p.m.

 

On a motion to adjourn by Mr. Hardy and second by Mr. Burleigh, the meeting adjourned at 5:34 p.m.

 

 

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Elray Victorian, President                                       Wayne Savoy, Secretary