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DATE, TIME, PLACE OF MEETING The Calcasieu Parish School Board met in the gymnasium at Iowa High School, Iowa, Louisiana, located at 401 West Miller Road, Iowa, Louisiana, on Tuesday, September 19, 2000, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Wilridge P. Doucet, President. The prayer was led by Joe A. Andrepont; Mr. Doucet led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The roll was called and the following members were present: Joe A. Andrepont, Randall C. Armentor, Ricky Blackwell, G. Michael Canaday, Wilridge P. Doucet, Clara F. Duhon, Jay L. Duhon, Carla C. Duplechin, John M. Falgout, L. J. "Berk" Fontenot, James W. Karr, Sr., Sheral A. LaVergne, James W. Pitre, Gregory P. Robert, and Elray T. Victorian. MINUTES APPROVED On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Ms. LaVergne and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of August 15, 2000 were approved as presented. RECOGNIZE SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Doucet recognized representatives present from the following schools: J. J. Johnson Elementary, J. I. Watson Middle, Barbe High, Bell City High, Iowa High. PRESENTATIONS Beauregard Electric Cooperative Jane Dufrene, a representative from Beauregard Electric was recognized by the Chair. Ms. Dufrene stated that a large cash settlement had been received from the Cajun Electric interest escrow account. She stated that Calcasieu Parish had four schools as members of the Beauregard Electric Cooperative which entitled the Board to a portion of the settlement which amounted to over $94,000. Ms. Dufrene introduced Dale Sittig, Public Service Commissioner, who presented the check to the Board. Mr. Doucet accepted on behalf of the Calcasieu Parish School Board. Mr. Sittig introduced Teddy Welsh, a member of the Board of Directors for Beauregard Electric. Mr. Welsh said it was a pleasure to represent Beauregard Electric Coop and be able to return something to the school system for the educational process.
Mr. Fontenot thanked Dale Sittig for his efforts in having Beauregard Electric placed under the Public Service Commission. Calcasieu Federation of Teachers Jean Johnson, President, Calcasieu Federation of Teachers, was called out of town for a meeting and could not be present. Lake Area Express Track Club Mr. Doucet recognized Brendon Gilroy, Iowa High School Coach. Mr. Gilroy stated that several students had participated at the Summer Track AAU National Junior Olympics and the USA Track and Field National Junior Olympics. The students were recognized and presented Certificates of Excellence for their participation and accomplishments. Summer Track AAU National Junior Olympics – Orlando, Florida Trevor Foreman, Sub Bantam Boys’ 1,500 Meter Race Walk and Sub Bantam Boys’ Shot Put; Kelli Maddox, Youth Girls Outdoor Pentathlon and Youth Girls’ 100 Meter Low Hurdles; Jessica Gurley, Midget Girls’ 3,000 Meter Run, Midget Girls’ 1,500 Meter Run, Midget Girls’ 800 Meter Run; Corey Goodwin, Young Men’s Triple Jump and Young Men’s Long Jump; Jeno Giordano, Youth Boys’ 100 Meter Dash; Sharde’ Henry, Sub Bantam Girls’ 100 Meter Dash and Sub Bantam Girls’ 400 Meter Dash; Michael Alexander, Intermediate Boys’ 400 Meter Int. Hurdles and Intermediate Boys’ 110 Meter High Hurdles; Maggie Laborde, Primary Girls’ 400 Meter Dash and Primary Girls’ 800 Meter Run; Tom Gurley, Bantam Boys’ 1,500 Meter Run; William Laborde, Bantam Boys 1,500 Meter Run, Bantan Boys 800 Meter Run; Julie Bertrand, Intermediate Girls’ 100 Meter High Hurdles, Intermediate Girls’ Low Hurdles; Tom Gurley, Bantam Boys 800 Meter Run; Barbara Caraway, Intermediate Girls’ 1,500 Meter Run; Lauren Atterbery, Young Women’s Javelin Throw; Andre Bertrand, Young Men’s Pole Vault; Katarina Caraway, Midget Girls’ 3000 Meter, Midget Girls’ 1,500 Meter. USA Track & Field National Junior Olympics – Buffalo, New York Brandon Racca, 15-16 Boys’ Javelin (National Record – Qualified for U.S. Team for the World U-17 Championship in Hungary); Jackie John, 17-18 3000 Meter & 1,500 Meter; Jill Flemming, 17-18 Javelin; Darrus Joseph, All-American, 15-16 Boys' ’00 Meter & 100 Meter; Jordan Buller, 15-16 Boys' Pole Vault; Amy Chance, 17-18 Girls’ Pole Vault; Katrina Castille, 15-16 Girls’ 100 Meter & 200 Meter. COMMITTEE REPORTS Goals and Objectives Committee G. Michael Canaday, Chair, reported that the Goals and Objectives Committee met on Wednesday, September 6, 2000; a quorum was
present. The purpose of the meeting was to review the 1999-2000 goals and look at the status report on each goal. STATUS REPORT 1999-2000 CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD MISSION STATEMENT Provide Quality Education for All Students KEY INDICATOR: Educational Services
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Move 15% of the schools up 1 category within 2 years while continuing to operate without any school in academic decline as defined by the State of Louisiana Accountability Standards.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal The instructional program will provide for continuous improvement in student performance as measured annually by the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP21) and Nationally Normed Tests. (i.e.: ACT, SAT, PLAN, AND IOWA)
S.M.A.R.T. Goal By spring 2001 develop a budget plan and schedule for purchasing classroom sets of regular education textbooks with teachers’ manuals for all special education teachers of students expected to be assessed with LEAP21.
Continue to refine a five-year plan of in-service for special education teachers on curriculum frameworks, benchmarks, and standards K-12, and in-service for regular education teachers on accommodations, modifications, and strategies for special needs learners in the regular classroom.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Provide a magnet school of academic and performing arts for middle and high school students by the 2003-2004 school session.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Increase the student enrollment and number of course offerings in the Vocational-Technical programs 15% by the 2001-2002 school session.
KEY INDICATOR: Community Satisfaction S.M.A.R.T. Goal Celebrate success through annual development and maintenance of systematic intersystem and intrasystem communications.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Partners in Education Program enhanced through creation of an Advisory Board of business and school liaisons by March 2000.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Communicate the budget through the development of information sheets and/or packets distributed annually to Board members, parents, policymakers, news media, and major employers.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal A new Calcasieu Parish School Board Policy Manual will be completed, adopted and distributed by May 2000.
Newly adopted policies and/or revised policies will be distributed to all policy manual locations for inclusion and updating of the Calcasieu Parish School Board manuals each quarter.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Each school will have a plan in place for parental involvement that is revised annually.
KEY INDICATOR: Fiscal Soundness S.M.A.R.T. Goal Use zero and program based budgeting techniques to develop a proposed balanced budget for the 2000-2001 fiscal year.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Thoroughly analyze expenditures, efficiency, and effectiveness associated with individual programs and departments through staff and Board budget workshops in preparation of the budget for each fiscal year.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Utilize a Calcasieu Parish staffing formula for all grades for each fiscal year.
KEY INDICATOR: Facilities
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Continue developing and implementing a long-range plan to modernize facilities.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Develop a matrix or checklist to rate the facilities by May 2000
KEY INDICATOR: Employee Satisfaction
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Develop an exploratory committee to study and analyze the Calcasieu Parish School Board Salary Schedule with recommendations made to the Superintendent by the end of May 2001.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Form an employee committee to review present recognition processes and make recommendations by May 2000. Prioritize and implement recommendations as approved.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Provide annual inservices for all supervisory staff on the current local and state evaluative process.
Mr. Canaday moved, on behalf of the Committee to accept the status reports of the Goals and Objectives Committee; motion carried unanimously. New goals and ongoing goals for the 2000-2001 school year were
discussed. GOALS 2000-2001 CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD MISSION STATEMENT Provide Quality Education for All Students KEY INDICATOR: Educational Services S.M.A.R.T. Goal Develop and refine a system of communications to the public concerning Pre-K programs and eligibility requirements; and develop and complete a survey of parents, teachers, and administrators related to specific Pre-K needs by May 2001.
S.M.A.R.T. Goal Refine and communicate to the public a district plan for implementing the Louisiana School and District Accountability System by Spring 2001. S.M.A.R.T. Goal Move 15% of the schools up 1 category within 2 years while continuing to operate without any school in academic decline as defined by the State of Louisiana Accountability Standards. S.M.A.R.T. Goal The instructional program will provide for continuous improvement in student performance as measured annually by the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP21) and Nationally Normed Tests. (i.e.: ACT, SAT, PLAN, AND IOWA) S.M.A.R.T. Goal By spring 2001 develop a budget plan and schedule for purchasing classroom sets of regular education textbooks with teachers’ manuals for all special education teachers of students expected to be assessed with LEAP21. Continue to refine a five-year plan of in-service for special education teachers on curriculum frameworks, benchmarks, and standards K-12, and in-service for regular education teachers on accommodations, modifications, and strategies for special needs learners in the regular classroom. S.M.A.R.T. Goal Provide a magnet school of academic and performing arts for middle and high school students by the 2003-2004 school session. S.M.A.R.T. Goal Increase the student enrollment and number of course offerings in the Vocational-Technical programs 15% by the 2001-2002 school session. KEY INDICATOR: Community Satisfaction S.M.A.R.T. Goal Research, define, and recommend a K-12 school uniform policy to the Calcasieu Parish School Board by January 2001. S.M.A.R.T. Goal Partners in Education Program enhanced through creation of an Advisory Board of business and school liaisons by March 2001.
ONGOING S.M.A.R.T. Goal Celebrate success through annual development and maintenance of systematic intersystem and intrasystem communications. ONGOING S.M.A.R.T. Goal Communicate the budget through the development of information sheets and/or packets distributed annually to Board members, parents, policymakers, news media, and major employers. ONGOING S.M.A.R.T. Goal Newly adopted policies and/or revised policies will be distributed to all policy manual locations for inclusion and updating of the Calcasieu Parish School Board manuals each quarter. ONGOING S.M.A.R.T. Goal Each school will have a plan in place for parental involvement that is revised annually. KEY INDICATOR: Fiscal Soundness S.M.A.R.T. Goal Current data systems will be evaluated with formal plans of action for system improvements to be finalized by June 2001.
ONGOING S.M.A.R.T. Goal Use zero and program based budgeting techniques to develop a proposed balanced budget for the 2000-2001 fiscal year. ONGOING S.M.A.R.T. Goal Thoroughly analyze expenditures, efficiency, and effectiveness associated with individual programs and departments through staff and Board budget workshops in preparation of the budget for each fiscal year. ONGOING S.M.A.R.T. Goal Utilize a Calcasieu Parish staffing formula for all grades for each fiscal year. KEY INDICATOR: Facilities S.M.A.R.T. Goal A comprehensive system-wide energy plan will be presented to the Calcasieu Parish School Board by May 2001. S.M.A.R.T. Goal Develop a matrix or checklist to rate the facilities by May 2001
ONGOING S.M.A.R.T. Goal Utilize the action plan to assure safe, efficient and appropriate facilities during each fiscal year. ONGOING S.M.A.R.T. Goal Continue developing and implementing a long-range plan to modernize facilities.
KEY INDICATOR: Employee Satisfaction S.M.A.R.T. Goal Prepare and distribute to every teacher currently employed, and to those teachers that have recently left the Calcasieu Parish School System, a survey to solicit input for ways to prevent teachers from leaving Calcasieu Parish by May 2001. S.M.A.R.T. Goal Develop an exploratory committee to study and analyze the Calcasieu Parish School Board Salary Schedule with recommendations made to the Superintendent by the end of May 2001. S.M.A.R.T. Goal Form an employee committee to review present recognition processes and make recommendations. Prioritize and implement recommendations as approved each fiscal year. S.M.A.R.T. Goal Develop a committee to review and analyze employee benefits and insurance programs with recommendations made each fiscal year.
ONGOING S.M.A.R.T. Goal Provide annual inservices for all supervisory staff on the current local and state evaluative process. KEY INDICATOR: Quality Management System S.M.A.R.T. Goal Develop and implement an action plan to integrate the Quality Management System in four pilot schools, Ralph Wilson Elementary, Dolby Elementary, Vinton Middle, and Iowa High, by May 2001. S.M.A.R.T. Goal Develop a plan to integrate the Quality Management System into the entire Calcasieu Parish School System by May 2001. Mr. Canaday moved, on behalf of the Committee to accept the 2000-2001 goals as presented; motion carried unanimously. A special thank you was given to Tom Hatfield, Quality Coordinator for PPG Industries and Bob Smith, Quality Coordinator for Louisiana Pigment for all of their assistance with the Quality Management Project. David Buller, Quality Coordinator, and the Quality Management Team for Calcasieu Parish was introduced. Administration and Personnel Committee John Falgout, Chair, reported that the Administration and Personnel Committee met on Tuesday, September 12, 2000; a quorum was present.
The first item of discussion was the possible purchase of the old Sulphur library from the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury with riverboat funds. Karl Bruchhaus, Chief Financial Officer, informed the Committee that representatives of the Calcasieu Parish Library Board and the Police Jury contacted staff regarding the possibility of the school system purchasing the old Sulphur Library adjacent to the Sulphur High School campus. A purchase price of $41,000, the appraised value, was given. Staff suggested to the Police Jury that a proposal be brought to the School Board of five annual payments of $8,200 each. At the end of five years, the School Board would take ownership of the property. Mr. Falgout moved, on behalf of the Committee to approve funding for the purchase for five annual payments of $8,200 each from riverboat funds; to have Legal Counsel draft the necessary agreements; and to authorize the Board President to execute the agreements. Motion was voted on and carried unanimously. A letter was received from Concerned Citizens of North Lake Charles recommending the removal of North Lake Charles Economic Development District Board members. Legal Counsel advised that information must be presented to the appointing authorities that are individual members of the school board and not the school board as a whole. C. Duhon stated that if the concerned citizen’s request was presented to the District Attorney and they had no problem with it, she had no problem with it. This item was for discussion only and required no action. A uniform update was given by Charlotte Gallemore, Administrative Director, Middle Schools. She stated there were parental concerns regarding the addition of navy bottoms to school uniforms as a solution to the problem of playground stains and special problems of adolescent girls. A motion was made and seconded to allow navy bottoms as part of the uniform for this school year. Motion failed for lack of votes. Discussion followed to add middle and high schools to the present uniform dress code policy. Mr. Falgout moved, on behalf of the Committee to add middle and high schools to the present dress code policy. Motion carried by majority vote; Mrs. Duplechin voted nay. A progress report was given on the Alternative School by Thail Pete, Principal. Mrs. Pete and Mr. Brown were commended for their dedication at the school.
This item was for informational purposes only and required no action. School crossing signs was the next item of discussion. Mr. Falgout moved, on behalf of the Committee to approve payment of one-third of the estimated $13,000 cost of school crossing signs within the city limits. The City of Lake Charles will pay one-third and the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department will pay one-third. Motion carried unanimously. The Committee requested that Ron Hayes, Risk Manager contact other entities in the parish to ask for contributions to offset the cost parishwide. Mr. Falgout moved, on behalf of the Committee to have staff review the matter of Ray Aucoin, Acting Facilities Manager, being offered a permanent position with a two-year contract and to bring a recommendation to the next Board meeting . Motion carried unanimously. Wayne Savoy, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources/Auxiliary Services reported that an estimated total cost of $76,200 would be required to bring the fire supression systems on kitchen hoods at schools in Calcasieu Parish into compliance with the current standard used by the State of Louisiana. This item was for informational purposes only and required no action. A discussion followed regarding the purpose of the announcements and requests agenda item. The Committee was advised by Legal Counsel that expanding the agenda without the requisite vote and a 24-hour notice given to the public could be a violation of the open meeting law. It was decided that the Board President should enforce Robert’s Rules of Order and prevent the announcements from progressing into general discussion. TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION Final Action – Policy JCDB, Dress Code On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mr. Karr and unanimously carried, final action on Policy JCDB, Dress Code was approved. FILE: JCDB Dress Code Guidelines for acceptable, normal, good grooming should be taught and enforced in the home by the parents as part of their responsibility in training their children for responsible citizenship. All students are expected to be responsible in their dress and grooming by avoiding extremes and manifesting self-discipline with regards to these regulations. Cooperation of parents is expected. The policy of this board shall be that no mode of attire will be considered proper for school wear that distracts or disrupts classroom and school decorum. The Board feels it is the responsibility of each student to use good judgment in one’s total appearance so that the attention of others is not distracted from the purpose of school. Cleanliness shall be a basic consideration. For health and safety reasons, students must wear shoes to school. Any substantial complaint concerning the dress code will be dealt with by the school administration. SCHOOL UNIFORMS Students attending K-5 schools in Calcasieu Parish shall be required to wear official school uniforms. Uniforms shall be the same for all schools, as follows:
Students attending the following middle schools in Calcasieu Parish shall be required to wear official school uniforms: S. P. Arnett Middle Reynaud Middle Maplewood Middle Vinton Middle Ray D. Molo Middle J. I. Watson Middle Moss Bluff Middle S. J. Welsh Middle Oak Park Middle F. K. White Middle
Uniforms shall be the same for the above listed middle schools, as follows:
Students attending the following high schools in Calcasieu Parish shall be required to wear official school uniforms: Bell City High K-12 Iowa High Starks High K-5 Washington-Marion High Uniforms shall be the same for all schools, as follows:
Discipline Guidelines for Uniforms The Schools participating in the School Uniform Program will strive to achieve full compliance and should resort to disciplinary measures only when positive measures fail. The intent of this policy is not to prevent any student who is not in uniform from attending school. This policy is not intended to suspend or expel a student from class or from school or lower an academic grade as a result of not complying with the School Uniform Policy. Parent(s) or guardian(s) may request an exemption from the School Uniform Policy by submitting a written request to the school principal. Exemptions may be granted for religious reasons, medical reasons, or other justifiable reasons.
The following is a progressive disciplinary plan for students that are considered non-compliant with the uniform Policy and who have not been granted an exemption. 1st Offense Written warning 2nd Offense Phone call to parent/guardian 3rd Offense Administrator or designee, parent, student conference. Students shall not be considered in violation of the School Uniform Policy in the following instances:
Revised: June, 1999 Revised: May, 2000 Revised: September, 2000 Ref: Scott v. Board of Education, 304 N.Y.S. 2d 601 (1969); Darr v Schmidt, 460 F 2d 609 (1972); La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:416.7; Board Minutes, 5-4-99, 6-1-99, 2-1-00 Mr. Andrepont stressed that there were no restrictions on outerwear at this time. Approve Louisiana Administrative Outreach Claims Project Sponsored by LSBA and Authorize the President to Execute the Necessary Interagency Agreement with the Jefferson Parish School Board On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by C. Duhon and unanimously carried, Louisiana Administrative Outreach Claims Project, sponsored by by LSBA, was approved by the Board and the President authorized to execute the necessary Interagency Agreement with the Jefferson Parish School Board. Millennium Project Grant Application On motion by C. Duhon, seconded by J. Duhon and unanimously carried, the Millennium Project Grant Application in the amount of $318,825.00, was approved. BID REPORTS School Buses for Calcasieu Parish School Board Transportation Department The following bids were received for school buses (20 each) 59-60 passenger bus chassis and bodies for Calcasieu Parish School Board Transportation Department; General Funds; Bid #2001-03: VENDOR CHASSIS BID BODY BID COMBINED PRICE ONLY (UNIT PRICE) ONLY (UNIT PRICE) CHASSIS & BODY Atterbery Truck Sales $28,900.00 NO BID NO BID (Lake Charles, LA) (INTERNATIONAL) Twin State Trucking, Inc. NO BID $14,760.00 NO BID (Shreveport, LA) (AMTRAN)
Kent Mitchell Bus Sales NO BID $14,587.00 $43,447.00 (Fluker, LA) (THOMAS) FREIGHTLINE #9; #9; #9; #9; #9; #9; #9; CHASSIS/ THOMAS BODY Ross Bus Sales NO BID $13,786.00 $45,108.00 (Alexandria, LA) (BLUEBIRD) (GMC) On motion by C. Duhon, seconded by Ms. LaVergne and unanimously carried, the low bids meeting specifications were approved as follows: DESCRIPTION/QUANTITY VENDOR UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE 20 Each; 59-60 Passenger Atterbery Bus Sales $28,900 $578,000 School Bus Chassis: 20 Each: 59-60 Passenger Ross Bus Sales $13,786 $275,720 School Bus Bodies: Renovations to Iowa Area Schools – Phase II – New LeBleu Settlement Elementary School – Site Grading Project The following bids were received for the Project: Iowa Area Schools – Phase II – New LeBleu Settlement Elementary School – Site Grading Project; SD25 Bond Funds; Bid #2001-03PC; Moss Architects, Designer: CONTRACTOR BASE BID Bessette Development Corporation $ 98,500.00 Civil Construction Company $235,020.00 Hab Karam Construction $178, 000.00 James Industrial $193,858.00 McManus Construction, Inc. $123,510.00 Tommasi Brothers, Inc. $296,772.00 On motion by Mr. Armentor, seconded by Mr. Fontenot and unanimously carried, the low bid meeting specifications was awarded to Bessette Development Corporation Base Bid in the amount of Ninety Eight Thousand Five Hundred and No/100-----------Dollars ($98,500.00) as the lowest qualified bidder. Renovation to Ralph Wilson Elementary School The following bids were received for the Project: Renovation to Ralph Wilson Elementary School; SD31 Bond Funds; Bid #2001-02 PC, Moss Architects, Designer: CONTRACTOR BASE BID ALT. #1 ALT. #2 Hab Karam Construction $944,000.00 $35,000.00 $42,000.00 John D. Myers $948,000.00 $39,300.00 $47,300.00
On motion by C. Duhon, seconded by Ms. LaVergne and unanimously carried, the low bid meeting specifications was awarded to Hab Karam Construction, Base Bid Plus Alternates #1 and #2 in the amount of One Million Twenty One Thousand and No/100 ------------------------ Dollars ($1,021,000.00) as the lowest qualified bidder. Ms. LaVergne and Mrs. Duhon expressed some concern regarding the type of work performed by the approved contractor. Mrs. Duhon requested that she be notified when a bid is received for a project in her district so that she could meet the contractors; Ms. LaVergne requested the same. Re-roofing at Western Heights Elementary School The following bids were received for the Project: Re-roofing at Western Heights Elementary School, SD23 Bond Funds; Bid #2001-05PC; King Architects, Designer: CONTRACTOR BASE BID Morgan Roofing $425,000.00 Ferguson Roofing $423,368.00 Daughdrill Roofing $424,000.00 Grosjean Contractor $408,000.00 Vaughan Roofing $467,950.00 On motion by Mr. Blackwell, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and unanimously carried, the low bid meeting specifications was awarded to Grosjean Contractors Base Bid in the amount of Four Hundred Eight Thousand and No/100 ------------- Dollars ($408,000.00) as the lowest qualified bidder. Sale and Removal of House Located on S. Kinney Street, Iowa, Louisiana One bid was received for the sale and removal of a house located on S. Kinney Street, Iowa, Louisiana from DeVillier House Movers, in the amount of $2,500.00 On motion by Mr. Armentor, seconded by Mr. Fontenot and unanimously carried, the bid was awarded to DeVillier House Movers in the amount of Two Thousand Five Hundred and No/100------------Dollars ($2,500.00) as the sole bidder.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE Additions and Renovations to Maplewood Middle School On motion by Mr. Blackwell, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for Additions and Renovations to Maplewood Middle School; School District #23 Bond Funds; H. Curtis Vincent-Steven D. Shows, Architects, LLC, Designer, was approved. Sam Houston High School Chillers and Pumps Replacement On motion by Mr. Fontenot, seconded by Mr. Armentor and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for Sam Houston High School Chillers and Pumps Replacement; General Funds; Associated Design Group, Inc., was approved. Chiller Replacement at Western Heights and Westwood Elementary Schools On motion by Mr. Blackwell, seconded by Ms. LaVergne and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for Chiller Replacement at Western Heights and Westwood Elementary Schools; School District #23 Bond Funds; King Architects, Inc., was approved. CORRESPONDENCE Change Order #1 for the Project: Gymnasium Reroofing at Westlake High School On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mr. Blackwell and unanimously carried, Change Order #1 for the Project: Gymnasium Reroofing at Westlake High School; SD23 Bond Funds; for an increase of $71,590; King Architects, Inc., Designer; Miller and Associates, Contractor, was approved. Change Order #4 for the Project: Classroom Pods – Phase II (2, 6. & 8) Classroom Pods On motion by J. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, Change Order #4 for the Project: Classroom Pods – Phase II (2, 6, & 8) Classroom Pods; Riverboat Funds; for an increase of $15,081; Miller & Associates, Contractor, was approved. Change Order #2 for the Project: Miscellaneous Improvements to Westlake High School – Bond Funds On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mr. Blackwell and unanimously carried, Change Order #2 for the Project: Miscellaneous Improvements to Westlake High School - Bond Funds, for an increase of $8421.00; King Architects, Inc., Designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., Contractor, was approved.
Change Order #1 for the Project: Asbestos Abatement at Various Schools – Summer 2000 On motion by C. Duhon, seconded by J. Duhon and unanimously carried, Change Order #1 for the Project: Asbestos Abatement at Various Schools – Summer 1000, for an increase of $6,870.00; Wynn L. White, Consulting Engineers, Designer; Gill Industries, Ltd., Contractor, was approved. Change Order #2 for the Project: Renovation to Iowa Area Schools – Phase I On motion by Mr. Armentor, seconded by Mr. Fontenot and unanimously carried, Change Order #2 for the Project: Renovation to Iowa Area Schools – Phase I; SD25 Bond Funds; for an increase of $6,511.00 and 2 days; Moss Architects, Designer; John D. Myers & Associates, Contractor, was approved. Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project: Sulphur High School Home Ec Department – New Kitchen Hood On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Blackwell and unanimously carried, the Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project: Sulphur High School Home Ec Department – New Kitchen Hood; General Funds; Associated Design Group, Inc.; A. K. Newlin, Inc., Contractor, was approved. Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project: Demolition of Gymnasium at J. D. Clifton Elementary School On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, the Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project: Demolition of Gymnasium at J. D. Clifton Elementary School – SD31 Bond Funds; Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC, Designer; Chaney Trucking, Inc., Contractor, was approved. Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project: Phase I – Maplewood Middle School Covered Playcourt On motion by Mr. Blackwell, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and unanimously carried, the Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project: Phase I – Maplewood Middle School Covered Playcourt; SD23 Bond Funds; H. Curtis Vincent-Steven D. Shows, Architects LLA, Designer; Sam Istre Construction Company, Inc., Contractor, was approved. Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project: Sulphur High School Stadium Repairs On motion by J. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Blackwell and unanimously carried, the Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project: Sulphur High School Stadium Repairs; General Funds; Charles Ladner & Associates, Engineer; Unifab International West, LLC, Contractor, was approved.
Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project: Asbestos Abatement at Various Schools – Summer 2000 On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mr. Karr and unanimously carried, the Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project: Asbestos Abatement at Various Schools – Summer 2000; General Funds; Wynn L. White, Consulting Engineers, Inc., Designer; Gill Industries, Ltd., Contractor, was approved. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT National Teaching Certification Several Calcasieu Parish Teachers have been approved to receive funding for National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification. Teachers approved are: Dawn M. Dupre’, Edith Keys, Katherine B. Morris, Pamela M. Nicholson and Julie M. Parham. Cohort Component of the Tuition Exemption Basic Program Calcasieu Parish will receive $69,324 from the Cohort Component of the Tuition Exemption funding. More than 130 teachers from Calcasieu Parish will receive this tuition exemption in the spring of 2001. Participants in the program include three whole school faculties (Kennedy Elementary, Johnson Elementary and Reynaud Middle), Region V school-based teams (consisting of a school with a low school performance score and a school with a high school performance score), and teams of 3-5 persons representative of teachers, administrators or curriculum teachers from individual schools and districts. Other parishes participating in the Cohort Project are Allen, Beauregard, Cameron, Diocese of Lake Charles and Jeff Davis. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS J. Duhon thanked staff for the anticipated completion dates report on classroom pods. Mr. Victorian requested a letter of condolence to be sent to Martin Guillory on the loss of his daughter. C. Duhon extended congratulations to Pam Dixon for the concept of the Millennium Park and it becoming a reality. She requested a review of the Gifted Program. Mr. Fontenot thanked Jane Dufrene and Teddy Welch of Beauregard Electric and Dale Sittig, Public Service Commissioner, for a job well done. Ms. LaVergne asked for a report on how many minority employees and students were at S. P. Arnett, Westlake High, Western Heights and Westwood Elementary.
Mr. Karr requested that Sheryl Abshire make a technology presentation at an upcoming Board meeting. Mr. Armentor thanked all who were involved in preparing for the Board meeting at Iowa High School. He thanked the students at Iowa High for their cooperation and patience during the construction at the school. Mr. Canaday thanked Iowa Community and Iowa High School for their hospitality. Mr. Andrepont thanked all involved in helping with preparations for the Board meeting. He requested that a flow chart be developed. Mrs. Duplechin thanked all involved in preparing for the Board meeting. She asked that the principals who assisted at Oak Park Middle during Mr. Guillory’s recent absence be extended a special thank you. SCHEDULE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS Budget/Fiscal Management Committee – October 10, 2000 – 4:45 p.m. Curriculum and Instruction Committee – October 19, 2000 – 4:45 p.m. Pupil Personnel Committee – October 24, 2000 – 4:45 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION On motion by Mr. Blackwell, seconded by Mr. Karr and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. The Board resumed regular open session at 6:43 p.m. TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION On motion by Mr. Karr, seconded by Mr. Pitre and unanimously carried, the following personnel changes were approved as recommended by the Superintendent: Personnel Resignations Tammi White, Cafeteria Technician, W. W. Lewis Middle, received August 15, 2000, effective May 31, 2000; Mechelle Jefferson, Teacher Aide, LaGrange High School, received August 16, 2000, effective May 31, 2000; Molly Beard, Kindergarten, Nelson Elementary, received August 15, 2000, effective May 31, 2000; Maria George, Cafeteria Technician, T. H. Watkins, received August 17, 2000, effective August 31, 2000; Dora Granger, Teacher Aide, College Oaks Elementary, received August 17, 2000, effective May 31, 2000; Linda Crumity, Cafeteria Technician, Vinton Elementary, received August 18, 2000, effective May 31, 2000; Franklin Geyen, Bus Driver, Lake Charles Boston High, received August 15, 2000, effective May 31, 2000; Shelton Bellow, Cafeteria Technician, Ralph Wilson Elementary, received August 17, 2000, effective August 17, 2000; Angela Gary, Teacher Aide, Barbe Elementary, received August 21, 2000, effective May 31, 2000; Faith Picou, Teacher, Oak Park Elementary, received August 18, 2000, effective May 31, 2000; Courtney LaVergne, Sweeper, Bell City High, received August 23, 2000, effective May 30, 2000; Tavie Bult, Teacher, JTPA, Career Center, received August 23, 2000, effective August 31, 2000; Mary DeJean, Clerk B, Child Welfare & Attendance, received August 23, 2000, effective September 1, 2000; Elizabeth Doucet, English Teacher, Career Center, received August 29, 2000, effective August 29, 2000; Joseph Miller, Janitor, DeQuincy High, received August 23, 2000, effective August 25, 2000; Nelva Clement, Cafeteria Technician, Moss Bluff Elementary, received August 25, 2000, effective February 1, 2000; Angie Burgess, Sweeper, DeQuincy Elementary, received August 30, 2000, effective September 1, 2000; Debra Anderson, Teacher Aide, Pearl Watson Elementary, received August 31, 2000, effective August 26, 2000; Helane Rosen, Special Education Teacher, Ralph Wilson Elementary, received August 30, 2000, effective September 1, 2000; Delores Robertson, Teacher Aide, Career Center, received September 1, 2000, effective September 13, 2000; Lauren Citizen, Clerk B, Sales Tax Department, received September 5, 2000, become effective September 18, 2000; Angela VanDyke, Teacher, Reynaud Middle, received September 14, 2000, effective September 14, 2000; Nancy Pack, Cafeteria Technician, Westwood Elementary, received September 12, 2000, effective September 12, 2000; Dana Casteel, Teacher, Vinton High, received September 14, 2000, effective September 15, 2000; Sean Solomon, Teacher Aide, St. John Elementary, received September 13, 2000, effective August 1, 2000. Retirement Notifications Isabelle Guillory, Bus Aide, College Oaks Elementary, effective May 31, 2000; Nita Baldwin, Teacher, LaGrange High, effective August 17,2000; Patricia Broxton, Data Entry Clerk, Pupil Appraisal Department, effective October 2, 2000; Jane Parker, Clerk C, School Lunch Department, effective August 31, 2000; Alice Drum, Secretary/Bookkeeper, Oak Park Elementary, effective September 29, 2000; Linda January, Teacher, Special Services Department, effective May 31, 2000; Sylvia Lavergne, Cafeteria Technician, Sam Houston High, effective November 17, 2000; Margaret Pearce, Teacher, F. K. White Middle, effective October 13, 2000; Betty Broussard, Janitor, J. I. Watson Middle, effective December 1, 2000. Maternity Leave Melissa Nolen, NCP Teacher, Kaufman Elementary, beginning October 31, 2000 until January 3, 2001; Shelley LeBleu, Counselor, J. I. Watson Middle, beginning October 17, 2000 until December 12, 2000; Shannon Foolkes, Teacher, LaGrange High, beginning October 23, 2000, until December 4, 2000; Dani O’Quinn, Guidance Counselor, Moss Bluff Elementary, beginning October 20, 2000 until January 3, 2001; Jerilyne Theriot, Kindergarten Teacher, J. I. Watson Middle, beginning November 3, 2000 until January 3, 2001; Tammey Thierry, Teacher, Ralph Wilson Elementary, beginning October 31, 2000 until December 11, 2000; Stacy Goss, Secretary, Sam Houston High, beginning December 4, 2000 until January 17, 2001; Felicia Brown, Business Teacher, Bell City High, beginning December 10, 2000 until January 22, 2001; Angela LaFargue, Accountant, Finance Department, beginning October 27, 2000 until December 8, 2000. Leave Without Pay Rachel Guillory, Bus Aide, F. K. White Middle, beginning August 21, 2000 until March 1, 2001; Rhonda Goodly, Clerk, Personnel/Payroll Department, beginning September 1, 2000 until October 2, 2000; Janice Nero, Cafeteria Technician, Combre/Fondel Elementary, beginning August 21, 2000 until November 21, 2000; Karen Racca, Cafeteria Technician, W. T. Henning Elementary, beginning August 16, 2000 until January 3, 2001; Mitzie Midkiff, Bus Driver, W. W. Lewis Middle, beginning September 25, 2000 until May 31, 2001; Sandra Theriot, Clerk, Risk Management Department, beginning September 1, 2000 until November 27, 2000; Teresa Navarre, Teacher Aide, College Oaks Elementary, beginning August 21, 2000; Dale Courts, Cafeteria Technician, Barbe High, September 6, 2000 until September 30, 2000. Medical Sabbatical Sadie Guillory, Teacher, Brentwood Elementary, fall semester of the 2000-2001 school session; Bethia Aron, Hospital/Homebound Teacher, Special Services Department, fall semester of the 2000-2001 school session; Daisy Harris-Barber, Teacher, Combre/Fondel Elementary, fall semester of the 2000-2001 school session; Jeannie Drouilhet, Teacher, Vinton Elementary, fall semester of the 2000-2001 school session; Dorie Meyers, Teacher, Ralph Wilson Elementary, fall semester of the 2000-2001 school session; Karen Williams, Teacher, E. K. Key Elementary, fall semester of the 2000-2001 school session; Dolly Gallow, Teacher, Jake Drost School for Exceptional Students, 2000-2001 school session; Shelley LeBleu, Counselor, J. I. Watson Middle, spring semester of the 2000-2001 school session . Professional Development Robert Goodly, Teacher, Pearl Watson Elementary, spring semester of the 2000-2001 school session; Veronica Martin, Teacher, Moss Bluff Elementary, spring semester of the 2000-2001 school session. Rescind Professional Development Sabbatical Keith Leger, School-to-Work Facilitator, rescind leave for professional development for the 2000-2001 school session. Permission to Advertise On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by C. Duhon and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for a School Auditor for the Internal Auditing Department was approved. Litigation In the matter of Picheloup Construction Company, Inc., vs No 98-6331, Red Dot Corporation, Mr. Canaday moved to authorize the Superintendent to execute settlement documents in litigation involving
Picheloup Construction Company, Red Dot Corporation and Calcasieu Parish School Board; J. Duhon seconded. Motion was voted on and carried unanimously. Meeting Adjourned On motion by Mr. Blackwell, seconded by Mr. Armentor and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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