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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, on Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Sheral A. LaVergne, President. The prayer was led by Wilridge P. Doucet; Carla Duplechin led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The roll was called and the following members
were present: MINUTES APPROVED On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Carla Duplechin, and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of May 8, 2001, were approved as presented. Include Supplemental Agenda On motion by Mr. Karr, seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried, the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the regular agenda. PRESENTATIONS Louisiana Elementary Fitness Team - First Place Winners: Leo Miller, Assistant Superintendent, recognized the Calcasieu Parish students and coaches who participated in the Elementary State Fitness Meet held in Baton Rouge on May 12, 2001. Ms. LaVergne and Mr. Theriot awarded the following students with certificates: Mykole Davis - Henry Heights Elementary School;
James Courtney, Stock Market Team Mr. Theriot and Ms. LaVergne presented certificates to J.T. Kohrs and Aaron Martin who were first place winners in the Prairie Region of the Stock Market competition. Mrs. McLemore, faculty sponsor, was commended on her support and encouragement of the students. Sulphur High School 5A State Golf Champions The Sulphur High School 2001 5 - A State Golf Champions were recognized. Mr. Theriot and Ms. LaVergne awarded certificates to the following team members for their outstanding achievement: D.J. Schexneider, Hunter Sonnier, Derrick Suarez, John Thomas Mitchell, and Dustin Skinner. Clint LeBato, Head Coach, and Mickeye Mallet, Assistant Coach, were also recognized. Sulphur High School 5A State Softball Champions The Sulphur High School 2001 5 - A State Softball Champions were recognized. Mr. Theriot and Ms. LaVergne presented certificates to the following team members for their outstanding achievement: Kim Leggett, Brittany Stanley, Elizabeth Vallette, Rachel Breaux, Shanna Couvillion, Megan Daigle, Tammara Prater, Christy Baggett, Christine Collins, Amber Koonce, Kassie LeBlanc, Stephanie Spears, Candice Thomas, Christy Toniette, Allyson Fredrick, Amanda Livengood, Ashley Meche, Katelyn Vollmer. The Manager, Samantha Laird, and the Trainer, George VanDerhey, were also recognized. Julie Mancuso, Head Coach, Heidi Fontenot, Assistant Coach, and Junior Varsity Coaches Carolyn Fusilier and Cathy Cunningham were acknowledged. Lake Charles Boston High School 3A State Boys' Track Champions The Lake Charles-Boston High School 3 - A State Outdoor Track and Field Champions were introduced. Mr. Theriot and Ms. LaVergne presented certificates to the following team members for their outstanding accomplishment: Corey Goodwin, Josh Goodwin, Lawrence Alexander, Jeremiah Tillman, Robert Ceasar, Brooks LeCompte, Darrus Joseph, Jeffrey Francis, Terron Hopkins, James Thomas, Burnell Simien, Desmond Hudson, Dominic Reeder, Anthony Bushnell, Dorian Lewis. Terrell Perry, Head Coach, Robert Pete and Brent Washington, Assistant Coaches, were also recognized. Barbe High School 5A State Baseball Champions The Barbe High School State 5 - A Baseball Champions were recognized. Mr. Theriot and Ms. LaVergne presented certificates to the following team members for their outstanding accomplishment: Josh Fontenot, Eric Cutrera, Gavin Cecchini, Garin Cecchini, Trisha McCaulley, Beau Knowles, Chris Abshire, Aaron Ardoin, Mike Richard, Nick Fusilier, Quentin Bruchhaus, Charles Fellows, Bryan Nichols, Charlotte Digh, Logan Gandy, Paul Murphy, Jeremy Broussard, Brett Allen, Austin Buckels, James Thibodeuax, Taylor Faul, Josh Gray, Matt Thomas, Jana Stine, Austin Nagle, Justin Vincent, Chris Denton, Dustin Fontenot, Bryan McCaulley, Justin Brashear, and Wade LeBlanc. Head Coach, Glenn Cecchini and Assistant Coaches, Heath Doucet, Raissa Cecchini, and Mike Cutrera, were also recognized. Barbe High School 5A State Girls' Tennis Champions The Barbe High School 5 -A State Girls' Tennis Champions were recognized. Mr. Theriot and Ms. LaVergne awarded certificates to the following team members for their achievement: Melanee Allego, Jennifer Chaumont, Kellie Cooper, Shively Lampson, Jamie Morris, and Emily White. The Coaches, Tony Stephens and Lori Bowman, were recognized. Sam Houston High School 4A State Baseball Champions The Sam Houston High School 4 - A State Baseball Champions were recognized. Mr. Theriot and Ms. LaVergne presented certificates to the following team members for their achievement: Dustin Bellon, Ross Blankenship, Jason Cook, Brennon Courville, Nick Dufrene, Grian Guidry, Matt Guillory, David Landry, Justin Leslie, Gary Pearson, Jarrod Statum, Ryan Thompson, Jacob Vines, Kyle Curry, Rusty Williams, Michael Parker, Joseph Prichard, Josh Curry, Dayton Landry, Justin LeBleu, Neil Sanders; Trey Younger, Trainer; Jill Peebles, Statistician; and Kerri Bourgeois, Statistician. Coaches Matt West, Ben Lofton, Mike Sanders, and Jason Flanagan, were also recognized. COMMITTEE REPORTS Pupil Personnel Committee Elray Victorian, Chair, reported that the Pupil Personnel Committee met on May 29, 2001; a quorum was present. Betty Hanchey, Director of Special Education, presented the 2001-2002 IDEA application. The purpose of the application was discussed and defined to provide verification for eligibility of flow-through funds, and to provide necessary assurance, policies and procedures that specify the provision of a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to all children with disabilities within the school system's jurisdiction who are eligible for such services. Secondly, the application provides the basis for obtaining flow-through funds under the IDEA. The five sections of application were reviewed as follows: Application Development, Review, Revision and Submission; Assurances and Procedures; Information used to Plan FY2002 Programs; FY2002 Plan; Budget Information. Mrs. Hanchey explained that these federal funds must be utilized to supplement general fund services for special education students. A motion was made, seconded and carried that the 2001-2002 IDEA Application be presented for Board approval. Mr. Victorian moved, on behalf of the Committee to approve the IDEA application. Motion carried unanimously. The next item of discussion was the Pre-School Program NEAT, Nurturing Early Achievers Today. Gay Arnold, Supervisor of the Gifted, presented the proposed Pre-School Program NEAT which was developed in response to the Board's request to investigate ways to increase the number of minority students who have been identified for the Calcasieu Parish Gifted Program. The proposal is to address the developmental needs of highly potential minority children of ages three, four, and five, including a component for parents. The pilot program will identify twelve highly potential three year-old minority students in the fall of 2001-2002 school year. The program will be initiated in the spring of 2002. In 2003-2004, a five year-old class will be added. It is proposed that two teachers would be needed for the first year of the program. In the second year, two classes would serve twenty-four students with one teacher and one aide in each class. The third year of the pilot program would require three teachers and three aides for thirty-six students. The proposed classes will be housed at Pearl Watson Elementary. It was reported that the proposed estimated budget for the first year would be $98,025; second year $121,495; third year $178,320. By motion, seconded and with a unanimous vote, the Committee approved the proposal to accept the NEAT Program and referred the proposal to the Budget Committee for approval. Mr. Victorian moved on behalf of the Committee
to approve the NEAT Program and referred the proposal to the Budget Committee
for funding. Motion carried unanimously. TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION Purchase of Property Adjacent to Pearl Watson Elementary According to assessment records, the property adjacent to Pearl Watson Elementary involves two separate owners, one who has two lots with a fourplex and one with a duplex; the other owner has one lot with a house on the property with a total assessed value of $65,100. The figure does not represent market or appraised value which would probably more closely indicate a purchase price. Mr. Bruchhaus, Chief Financial Officer, stated that due to the inadequate ratio of land to buildings it is necessary to purchase one additional lot in order to obtain a building permit. An appraisal will be ordered. The property will be purchased with river boat funds. On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried, the purchase of property immediately to the west of Pearl Watson Elementary sufficient to satisfy the land/building ratio required by the City of Lake Charles was approved. Purchase of Property in Southwest Lake Charles off Elliott Road Available property located on the west side of Elliott road, south of Country Club Road, was identified as the potential construction site for a new school facility. It was noted that the availability of land in Southwest Lake Charles was limited and the purchase of this property would be advantageous to the system. It was noted that in all probability, the building of a new school, due to area growth, is inevitable. There was brief discussion on the exact location of the property. The estimated purchase price is $375,000 for fifteen acres, and, if approved for purchase, the property would be purchased with river boat funds. It was noted the property price is reasonable compared to the area market. Mr. Falgout called for the question. On motion by Mr. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Pitre and unanimously carried, the purchase of the property in Southwest Lake Charles off Elliott Road was approved. Final Action: Policy File JGCD, Administration of Medication On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Mrs. Duhon and unanimously carried, the following policy revision was approved: CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOLS FILE NUMBER: JGCD SUBJECT: (MEDICINES (MEDICATION GIVEN AT SCHOOL) Medicines (Further explanation of JGCD) Medication Given at School NOTE: It is suggested that school personnel
talk with the I. When medication has to be given at school, it must be the duty of the principal to proceed as follows: A. Designate at least two employees in addition
to himself/herself B. Obtain appropriate medication and a written
request from the C. Be sure that the medication bottle has only
one kind of D. Maintain a medication log in the school for
any medicine E. Keep medication in a safe place away from
all children. Due to F. A school employee must observe each student
for a G. Relieve the person administering medication
of all other duties H. Allow parent/legal guardian to come to
school to administer, I. Allow self-medication under certain
circumstances (such as a J. Keep no more than a 20-school-day supply of
medication at K. Don't give injectable medication at school
except in an L. If there are any questions, discuss these
concerns with the II. Role of the School Nurse A. The school nurse, in collaboration with the
principal, shall B. The school nurse must be responsible for the
training of 1. Proper procedures for administration of
medications, 2. Storage and disposal of medications 3. Appropriate and correct record keeping 4. Appropriate actions when unusual
circumstances or 5. Appropriate use of resources C. The school employee, physician/dentist/certified nurse practitioner, or registered nurse must assess the health status of the specific child in his/her specific education setting to determine if the administration of the medication can be safely performed by, and delegated to, unlicensed, but trained, school personnel. III. Role of the Teacher The classroom teacher who is not otherwise previously contractually required shall not be assigned to administer medications to students. A teacher may request in writing to volunteer to administer medications to his/her students. The administration of medications shall not be a condition of employment for teachers employed subsequent to July 1, 1994. A regular education teacher who is assigned an exceptional child, shall not be required to administer medications. IV. Clarification of CPSB Administrative Policy (JGCD) Provision for a written medication
administration record to be A. the student's name; B. clear instructions for school administration; C. Rx number, if any; D. current date; E. student's diagnosis; F. name, amount of each school dose, time of school administration, route of medication, and reason for use of medication; G. physician's/dentist's/certified nurse practitioner's name; H. parent's/legal guardian's printed name and signature; I. parent's/legal guardian's emergency phone
number; J. statement granting or withholding release of
medical K. any unusual circumstances, actions, or
omissions, and L. documentation of desired and adverse effects; M. person(s) administering medication signature and title; N. a requirement for emergency protocols for
medication- O. a requirement that the school nurse, in
consultation with P. ** ALL DOCUMENTATION SHALL BE RECORDED IN INK AND MUST NOT BE ALTERED. If there are to be any correction and/or changes on the record forms, a single line must be drawn through the error, and the person documenting this change must initial the correction. FILE: JGCD ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION The administration of medication to students must be in compliance with the requirements of R.S. 17:436.1, and the policy established by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). It shall be the policy of the School Board that no school employee other than a registered nurse or licensed medical physician shall be required to administer medication until all the following conditions have been met. As used in this policy, the term "medication" must include all prescription and non-prescription drugs. I. WRITTEN ORDERS, APPROPRIATE CONTAINERS,
LABELS, AND A. Medication must not be administered to any student without an order from a physician/ dentist/certified nurse practitioner licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana or an adjacent state, and it must include the following information: 1. the student's name B. Medication must be provided to the school by
the parent/legal 1. name of pharmacy Labels of prepackaged medications, when
dispensed, must 1. drug name II. ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION: GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Once trained, the school employee, who administers medication, may not decline to perform such service at the time indicated, unless exempted in writing by the MD or RN. B. During the period when the medication is
administered, the person C. Except in life-threatening situations,
unlicensed, but trained, D. All medications must be stored in a secured
locked area or E. Only oral, inhalant, topical ointment for
diaper rash, and F. Each student must be observed by school
personnel for a period of G. School medication orders must be limited to
medications which III. PRINCIPAL The principal must designate at least two
employees to receive IV. TEACHER The classroom teacher who is not otherwise previously contractually required shall not be assigned to administer medications to students. A teacher may request in writing to volunteer to administer medications to his/her own students. The administration of medications shall not be a condition of employment of teachers employed subsequent to July 1, 1994. A regular education teacher who is assigned an exceptional child shall not be required to administer medications. V. SCHOOL NURSE A. The school nurse, in collaboration with the
principal, must B. The school nurse must be responsible for the
training of non- 1. Proper procedures for administration of
medications including VI. PARENT/ LEGAL GUARDIAN A. The parent/legal guardian who wishes
medication administered 1. A letter of request and authorization that
contains the a. the student's name; 2. A written order for each medication to be
given at school, 3. A prescription for all medications to be
administered at 4. A list of all medications that the student
is currently receiving 5. A list of names and telephone numbers of
persons to be B. All aerosol medications must be delivered to
the school in pre C. Provide no more than 20 school day supply of
medication in a D. The initial dose of a medication must be
administered by the E. The parent/legal guardian must work with
those personnel 1. Cooperate in counting the medication with
the 2. Cooperate with school staff to provide for
safe, appropriate 3. Assist in the development of the emergency
plan for each 4. Comply with written and verbal communication 5. Grant permission for school
nurse/physician/dentist/certified 6. Remove or give permission to destroy unused, contaminated, discontinued, or out-of-date medications according to the school guidelines. VII. STUDENT CONFIDENTIALITY ALL STUDENT INFORMATION MUST BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. VIII. KNOWN HEALTH PROBLEMS If a child has a known problem that is potentially serious and there is a method of helping the child and the school is denied an opportunity to help the child because the necessary materials are not made available, then the school cannot be held responsible to assist the child. Therefore, the child should be excluded from the school until said materials are made available. ASTHMA Current policy of the Calcasieu Parish School
System does not In order for a child with asthma to be
permitted to carry an inhaler at In addition, trained, unlicensed school
personnel that administer If the child no longer needs to carry an
inhaler at school or on a field The only exemption to the field trip
requirement is that either the IX. FIELD TRIPS If the parent/legal guardian of a student
normally on medication does If the parent/legal guardian of a student
requests in writing that 1. a person certified to administer medication
must go on the field 2. a nurse must be on-call while the field trip is being taken. In the event that a certified School Board
employee is not In the event that a certified School Board
employee is not available, X. Extended Day Care: In the event that a student attends extended
day care and requires XI. LEAP Testing: This will be addressed at a
later date by Mr. MEDICATION ORDERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -For the Parent/Legal Guardian - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This is a request for medication to be administered at school. This form must be completed and signed by a Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, or Mississippi licensed physician/dentist/certified nurse practitioner. A separate order form must be completed for each medication ordered. Any future change in the directions for this medication requires a new medication order form. Alteration of this form in any way or falsification of the signature is grounds for prosecution. The Parent/Legal Guardian is responsible for maintaining an adequate supply of the medication at school. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Student: DOB: School:____________________________________________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For the Physician/Dentist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Orders for multiple medications on the same form, an incomplete form, or a form with a physician's stamp will not be accepted. Only the physician/dentist or his/her staff may write on the medication order form. This form must be signed by the physician/dentist/certified nurse practitioner. FAXED ORDERS MAY BE ACCEPTED; ORIGINAL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN (5) BUSINESS DAYS. No alterations of this form are acceptable. In most instances, the medication will be administered by unlicensed, but trained, school personnel. Please make the following orders clear enough for them to understand. Student's Diagnoses: Name of Medication: Strength: Reason for using: Amount of each School dose: Time of each School dose: Route of Administration: By Mouth___Inhalation___Topical___Other____ Give Medication: (1) Until the end of the
school term List general contraindications or possible
child-specific adverse effects to be watched for at school: When this order takes effect, are we to
discontinue any of the previous school orders for this medication? Physician/Dentist/Certified Nurse Practitioner
phone number: _____ Final Action: Policy File GBRIB, Illness On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Mrs. Duhon and unanimously carried, the following policy was approved: FILE: GBRIB ILLNESS SICK LEAVE Such leave, when not used, shall be allowed to
accumulate to the credit of the employee without limitation. However, upon
initial employment, a teacher employed by the Board shall not be allowed any
sick leave until he reports for duty and actually performs work. Water Main Easement; Town of Iowa On motion by Mr. Armentor, seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried, the following water main easement agreement with the town of Iowa was approved: BE IT KNOWN, that the CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, represented herein by its duly authorized Present, SHERAL A. LaVERGNE, hereinafter referred to as "grantor", enter into an easement agreement with the TOWN OF IOWA, LOUISIANA, hereinafter referred to as "Grantee: for a water main easement ten fee (10.0') in width, upon, under and across the following described property: Begin at a point 30.0 feet South and 2401.37 feet West of the Northeast corner of Section 30, Township 9 South, Range 6 West, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; thence South 10.0 feet; thence East 175.0 feet; thence North 10.0 feet; thence West 175.0 feet to the point of beginning To enter upon and thereon to install, construct, extend, maintain, inspect, operate, replace, remove or repair an underground water line. It is expressly understood and agreed between the parties that Grantors are conveying the water main easement across the lands hereinabove described. Grantors do not convey the free title thereto, and the Grantors of these presents especially do not transfer any right to oil, gas and other minerals lying beneath the area herein subjected to said water main easement. Only with mutual consent and approval of the
Town of Iowa, Louisiana, and the then property owners of the abutting property,
may this water main easement be abandoned, altered, or relocated. No structure of any type may be built or erected on the easement without written consent of the Town of Iowa, Louisiana. Grantee's operations shall be conducted in such a manner as to leave the surface as near to the original condition as reasonable possible. Grantee hereby agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Grantors', its owners, employees, agents, contractors, successors and assigns from and against any and all loss, liability, cause of action, claim, damage, fine, penalty or expense (including, but not limited to attorney's fees and litigation expenses) arising from or related to Grantee or its agents, contractors, or employees operation period of until project is completed. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have
signed and executed and acknowledged this instrument as their free and voluntary
acts in the presence of the undersigned competent witnesses, as of this 5th day
of June, 2001. WITNESS: GRANTORS: /s/ Jeanette Leger_______ BY: /s/Sheral A.
LaVergne________ GRANTEE: __________________________ BY:
_________________________ Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal Including Excess - Workers' Compensation Coverage Renewal Proposal Ron Hayes, Risk Management Manager, presented
to the Board the 2001 Property/Casualty Renewal Premium Proposal including
Workers' Compensation Coverage Renewal Proposal. The renewal proposal submitted
by the McElveen Insurance Agency included comparisons for last year and the new
premiums. Mr. Hayes reported that the total premium cost will approximately
total $1,100,000., an increase of approximately $236,000. It was noted that due
to rate inflation, it was difficult to obtain coverage through insurance
companies. Mr. Hayes stated the Board President was authorized to sign documents
to reject uninsured motorist coverage. It was reported that the Property and Casualty Insurance Renewal Including Excess - Workers' Compensation Coverage Renewal covers the period of July 1, 2001 to July 1, 2002. On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr. Duhon and unanimously carried, the renewal of the Property/Casualty Insurance proposal as presented, was approved. Lake Charles Marine Institute Type I Charter School Mr. Theriot stated upon the recommendation of Staff the Lake Charles Marine Institute Type I Charter School proposal should be rejected. The school proposal was designed to operate a facility that would accommodate the needs of students who attend the alternative school. It was the Staff's opinion that this Charter school would be a duplication of services already in operation. On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, the Staff's recommendation to reject the Lake Charles Marine Institute Type I Charter School proposal was approved. Resolution Authorizing Calcasieu Parish School Board to Retain Scofield, Gerard, Veron, Singletary and Pohorelsky Law Firm as Special Counsel in connection with the Case of EADS Aeroframe Services, LLC Protest Proceeding and any Subsequent Litigation On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Duhon and unanimously carried, the following Resolution authorizing Calcasieu Parish School Board to retain Scofield, Gerard, Veron, Singletary and Pohorelsky Law Firm as special counsel in connection with the case of EADS Aeroframe Services, LLC Protest Proceeding and any subsequent litigation, subject to the Attorney General fee schedule was approved: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board
administers and collects within the Parish of Calcasieu, sales and use tax both
individually and as agent for various political subdivisions; Attest: /s/Jude W. Theriot BID REPORTS Sale and Removal of Used Canopies at College Oaks Elementary The following bids were received for the project: Sale and Removal of Used Canopies at College Oaks Elementary: Contractor Bid Amount James E. Newman $255.00 On motion by Karr, seconded by Falgout and unanimously carried, the bid was awarded to James E. Newman in the amount of Two hundred fifty-five and no/100 -- Dollars -- ($255.00), as the highest qualified bidder. School Copy Paper for Calcasieu Parish Schools Vendor Name BID PRICE The following bids were received for the purchase of copy paper for Calcasieu Parish Schools: A to Z Paper Company, Boise Cascade, School Specialty Company, Schneider Paper Co., and Xerox Company; Bid #2001-70. The report for classroom dry erase board markers has been delayed until a later date to allow extended time needed to review bids. On motion by Mr. Karr, seconded by Mr. Falgout and unanimously carried, the bid was awarded to A to Z Paper Company in the amount of Eighty six thousand nine hundred forty-four and no/100 -- Dollars -- ($86,944.00), as the lowest qualified bidder. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE Vinton Elementary School Phase I Improvements On motion by J. Duhon, seconded by Mr.
Andrepont and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for the 2001 Bond
Issue Improvements - Calcasieu Parish School Board; Vinton Elementary School -
Phase I Improvements; School District 26 Bond Funds; Ellender Architects and
Associates, LLC, was approved. School Buses for Calcasieu Parish School Board On motion by Clara Duhon, seconded by Mrs.
Duplechin and CORRESPONDENCE Change Order #6 for the Project: Roofing and Miscellaneous Improvements to S. P. Arnett Middle School; SD#23 Bond Funds On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Mr. Blackwell and unanimously carried, Change Order #6 for the Project: Roofing and Miscellaneous Improvements to S. P. Arnett Middle School; SD#23 Bond Funds; for an increase of $5,425.00; King Architects, Inc.; Morgan Roofing Company, Inc., Contractor, was approved. Change Order #3 for the Project: Phase III-Maplewood Middle School-Additions and Renovations On motion by Blackwell, seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried, Change Order #3 for the Project: Phase III-Maplewood Middle School-Additions and Renovations; SD#23 Bond Funds; for an increase of $16,335.00 and 30 days; H. Curtis Vincent and Steven D. Shows, Architects; Conner/Manceaux GC, Inc., Contractor, was approved. Change Order #3 for the Project: Phase II-Maplewood Middle School-Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning On motion by Mr. Blackwell, seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried, Change Order #3 for the Project: Phase II-Maplewood Middle School-Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; SD#23 Bond Funds; for an increase of $94,056.39 and 85 days; H. Curtis Vincent and Steven Shows, Architects; Albert K. Newlin, Inc., Contractor, was approved. Change Order # 7 for the Project: S. P. Arnett Middle School- Roofing and Miscellaneous Improvements On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Mr. Blackwell and unanimously carried, Change Order #7 for the Project S. P. Arnett Middle School - Roofing and Miscellaneous Improvements: SD#23 Bond Funds; for an increase of $7,819.29; King Architects, Inc; Morgan Roofing Company, Contractor, was approved. Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project: Demolition and Miscellaneous Site Improvements to Combre Elementary School On motion by C. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, the Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project: Demolition and Miscellaneous Site Improvements to Combre Elementary School; SD#31 Bond Funds; Moss Architects; Plank Road House Movers and Demolition, Contractor, was approved. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Louisiana School Boards Association Scholarship Tiffany Shantel Rose of Sam Houston High School was awarded a $500.00 scholarship from the Louisiana School Boards Association. The National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics; Standards To Life Mr. Theriot reported that Kim LeBlanc, TLTC Region V Assistant, and Darlene Morris, Math Teacher at Maplewood Middle had articles published in the NCTM "Standards To Life". The book stresses the importance of providing every child with rich opportunities to learn high-quality mathematics. Automated Filing System An automated filing system was donated to the Personnel Department by the Cities Service Employees' Federal Credit Union. The new system enabled the consolidation of ten filing cabinets, thus increasing office space and making accessibility convenient. Pearl Watson Elementary Academic Learning Center Grant Pearl Watson Elementary was the recipient of a $29,000.00 Academic Learning Center Grant from the Louisiana Department of Education. "Broadening Our Horizons II" provides at-risk fourth grade students the opportunity for extended instructional time in a safe and stable environment. The program focuses on the core subjects of English/Language Arts, Mathematics and Social Studies. John F. Kennedy Elementary Academic Learning Center Grant John F. Kennedy Elementary was the recipient of a $40,000.00 Academic Reading Tutorial Learning Center Grant. The grant was designed for students who need a systematic learning experience with direct teaching/tutoring of concepts and skills through multi-sensory techniques. The Academic Reading Tutorial Learning Center has three curriculum strands: phonology/decoding, reading comprehension and written expression. Children in second, third and fourth grade will have one on one tutoring for a minimum of thirty minutes, four days a week. Tutors will spend time on scripted fluency and comprehension skills using the Early Emergent Readers and Accelerated Readers theme books. Teacher/tutors will provide direct instruction in a systematic order using multi-sensory strategies to improve reading comprehension and using internet research, drama, storytelling and art/reading projects. Reynaud Middle School Academic Learning Center Grant Reynaud Middle received a $40,000.00 Academic Learning Center Grant from the Louisiana Department of Education. The Reynaud Middle Academic Learning Center will provide activities that offer significant expanded learning opportunities that contribute to academic achievement and reduced delinquent behavior for students. The center will give students the opportunity to increase the time they are engaged in meaningful activities that will cement connections between mathematics and science and their relevance to real-life situations. T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet R.I.C.H. Connection Research Integrated Communication Highway Grant T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School received a grant in the amount of $59,942.00. RICH Connection will create opportunities to increase academic achievement while offering students the skills needed to succeed in an information rich and challenging global society. RICH will also provide a technology "connection" between the RICH multimedia lab, the classroom, and the world. The grant will provide twenty-five hours of professional development on curriculum integration of math standards to teachers, math software, printers, digital cameras, and multimedia computers. Vinton Middle School U.T.O.P.I.A Using Technology Products to Obtain Products that Improve Achievement Grant Vinton Middle School received a grant in the amount of $90,270.00. U.T.O.P.I.A. will incorporate technology into the curriculum and will increase achievement, test performance and develop technology literacy across the grade levels. The grant will extend the previous grant by putting a mini computer lab in each classroom to give students access to intensive standards-based instruction tailored to meet individual needs. The funds will provide three multimedia computers, one scanner, and one printer for each classroom. St. John Elementary Educational Technology, Content, Standards-Based Project Grant St. John Elementary School received a grant in the amount of $60,038.00. The ETC project will fund technology to invigorate content standards-based activities which will improve technology, writing, research, and presentation skills. The funds will provide sixteen hours of professional development training for teachers and thirty wireless laptop computers for flexible computer accessibility in classrooms for student use in producing student projects. This Education Technology, Contents-standard based project (ETC) is unique because the technology is wireless and mobile allowing for flexibility and increased access. S. J. Welsh Middle E.T.R.E.M.E. Science:
X(Crossing) into a Technology-Rich, Experiment-driven, Minds-on Experience Grant S. J. Welsh Middle School received a grant in the amount of $95,248.00. The overall goal of the E.T.R.E.M.E. project is to raise student achievement by enriching the learning experience of science students through the integration of technology and hands-on experiment into the standards based science curriculum. Three portable labs equipped with multimedia computers and science-equipment will be used to supplement and enhance a standards based science curriculum. The seven grants approved and reported totaled $368,942.00 for Calcasieu Parish. GEE 21, Spring 2001 Test Results The GEE 21, Spring 2001 test results were received from the State Department and were reported as follows: In 10th grade English language arts, 22% of the students in Louisiana scored unsatisfactory, whereas only 15% of Calcasieu Parish students scored in the unsatisfactory range. In 10th grade Math, 35% of the students in Louisiana scored unsatisfactory, whereas only 26% of Calcasieu Parish students scored in the unsatisfactory range. In English language arts, 15% of Calcasieu Parish's 10th grade students scored unsatisfactory. This was an increase of 2% from 1999 when the students took the LEAP 21 test for the first time as 8th graders. In 10th grade math, 26% of Calcasieu Parish's students scored unsatisfactory on the LEAP 21 test. This was a decrease of 3% from 1999 when the students took the LEAP 21 test for the first time as 8th graders; 29% of the students scored unsatisfactory. Mr. Theriot commended Mrs. Bankens and Mrs. Vail for an outstanding job in compiling the data for the report. Jay Duhon left the meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS Mr. Andrepont requested that Risk Management
contact Chris Landry, Calcasieu Police Juror to discuss the possibility of
placing traffic beacons at various school locations. He requested letters of
condolence to be sent to Labetta Young on the loss of her father, Jeannie
Blackwell on the loss of her father and Kirk Credeur on the loss of his sister.
Mr. Andrepont thanked Scott Schonefeld for an excellent presentation and
demonstration of the Palm Pilots. Additionally, he announced that Condea Vista
was scheduled to sponsor a teacher institute and an invitation was extended to
area teachers and principals. Interested parties are to contact Nancy Tower for
details. Mr. Victorian stated that several degree required positions in the school system pay less than a first year teacher's salary. He commented that there appears to be an inequity within the system's salary schedule. Mr. Victorian requested that the issue be presented to the Administration and Personnel Committee for investigation and review. Mrs. Duhon requested letters of condolence to be sent to the Edward Conway family, and to Mary Toppen on the loss of her infant daughter. She requested a copy of the DAT Team report. Mr. Pitre commended Andrew Priola for his excellent performance as the Spelling Bee Champion. Mr. Pitre requested that Andy and his mother receive an invitation to attend the next Board meeting. Mrs. Duhon commended Mary Frohn, Executive Director for the Literacy Council, for insuring the continuance of the spelling bee competition. Mr. Fontenot yielded the floor to Mr. Theriot. Mr. Theriot reported that a tentative Board meeting would not be held due to litigation involving the Moss Bluff Middle School bid. Mr. Tarver reiterated Mr. Pitre's comments regarding Andrew Priola's exceptional accomplishment. Mr. Tarver added that every effort should be made to insure Andy Priola remains in the public system. He thanked the school system for the educational experience his sons shared during their school career. Mr. Tarver personally thanked the teachers and administrators who influenced and made impacts on their success. Mr. Tarver, on behalf of Nelson Elementary, thanked the Staff for the expedient response shown to the students and faculty of Nelson Elementary after the tragic loss of one of their teachers. Mr. Doucet requested letters of condolence to the family of Joyce Desormeaux, the family of Ed Jones, and Jeannie Blackwell on the loss of her father. Ms. LaVergne requested letters of condolence to
Thail Pete on the loss of her sister and to Shirley McKee on the loss of her
brother. SCHEDULE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS Budget/Fiscal Management Committee - June 12,
2001 - 4:45 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION On motion by Victorian, seconded by Mr. Andrepont, and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session at 6:35 p.m. to discuss personnel. The Board resumed regular open session at 7:15 p.m. TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION Personnel On motion by Mr. Falgout seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried, the following personnel changes, including the supplemental agenda, were approved as recommended by the Superintendent: Resignations Janice Guins, Teacher, Moss Bluff Elementary School, effective May 31, 2001; Alison Carlin, Teacher, Prien Lake Elementary School, effective May 31, 2001; Cathy Carr, Part-time Clerk, Technology Department, effective May 31, 2001; Linda Harris, Cafeteria Technician, Clifton Elementary, effective May 3, 2001; Natalie Malone, Teacher, Vinton Elementary School, effective May 9, 2001; Jeffrey Russell, Teacher/Coach, effective May 31, 2001; Lori Jordan, Teacher Aide, Barbe Elementary School, effective May 31, 2001; Michelle Pricer, Teacher, Sulphur High School, effective May 31, 2001; Bettie Marshall, Speech Pathologist, Special Services Department, effective May 31, 2001; Catherine King, Teacher, Kennedy Elementary School, effective May 31, 2001; Pamela Ozenne, Cafeteria Manager, Barbe High School, effective May 31, 2001; Brigette Davis, Tutor/Lab Manager, Pear Watson Elementary, effective May 31, 2001; Jason Anderson, Band Director, Barbe High/S.J. Welsh Middle Schools, effective May 31, 2001; April Anderson, Band Director, LeBlanc Middle/Sulphur High Schools, effective May 31, 2001; Paula Ortego Phaup, Teacher, Vincent Settlement School, effective May 31, 2001; Christina Coward, Teacher, St. John Elementary School, effective May 31, 2001; Chad LaVergne, Teacher/Head Coach, DeQuincy High School, effective May 31, 2001; Rosa Dowers, Counselor, DeQuincy Elementary School, effective May 31, 2001; Tara Sennett, Teacher, Barbe High School, effective May 31, 2001; Carolyn Sanchez, Teacher Aide, Lake Charles Boston High School, effective May 10, 2001; Dora Parker, Sweeper, DeQuincy Elementary School, effective May 30, 2001; Asolete Burnitt, Sweeper, DeQuincy Elementary School, effective May 30, 2001; Jeannett Thomas, Teacher Aide, Combre/Fondel Elementary School, effective may 29, 2001; Bart Anderson, Teacher/Head Coach, DeQuincy High School, effective May 31, 2001; Deanna Ellender, Cafeteria Technician, Bell City High School, effective May 31, 2001; Georgia Balka, Teacher Aide, Molo Middle School, effective May 31, 2001; Mary Spratt, Secretary, LaGrange High School, effective May 31, 2001; Martha Fondel, Teacher, T.H. Watkins Elementary School, effective May 31, 2001; Lisa Aslan, Teacher, Reynaud Middle School, effective May 31, 2001; Melissa Lord, Teacher, D.S. Perkins/LeBlanc Middle School, effective May 31, 2001; Margaret Romero, Teacher, Vinton Elementary School, effective May 31, 2001; Robert Bennett, Teacher, Barbe High School, effective June 4, 2001; Mary Langley, Janitor, Oak Park Elementary School, effective June 19, 2001; Kristi Robinson, Teacher, LaGrange High School, effective May 31, 2001; Joann Coleman, Teacher, Molo Middle School, effective May 31, 2001. Retirement Notifications Henry Hicks, Principal, Pearl Watson Elementary School, effective July 12. 2001; Mallany Ryan, Principal, Brentwood Elementary School, effective June 15, 2001. Maternity Leave Ruth Robertson, Teacher, DeQuincy Middle School, beginning April 23, 2001 until May 31, 2001; Mary Duhart-Toppen, Teacher, Reyanud Middle School, beginning May 2, 2001 until May 31, 2001; Angela Hoffpauir, Teacher, Fairveiw Elementary School, beginning August 26, 2001 until November 26, 2001. Leave Without Pay Patricia Hebert, Cafeteria Technician, Nelson Elementary School, for the 2001-2002 school year; Ceola Peters, Teacher Aide, LaGrange High/Oak Park Elementary, beginning April 23, 2001 until May 31, 2001; Charlotte McCallum, Teacher, Barbe Elementary School, for the 2001-2002 school session; Paula McDonald, Teacher, LaGrange High School, for the 2001-2002 school session; Ranee Fontenot, Teacher, J.I. Watson Middle School, beginning August 16, 2001 until October 31, 2001; Howard Welch, Teacher, S.J. Welsh Middle School, for the fall semester of the 2001-2002 school session; Alice Woods, Cafeteria Technician, Moss Bluff Middle School, beginning April 1, 2001 until May 31, 2001. Performance Contract Renewals Mark Teal, Assistant Principal, Maplewood
Middle School. Professional Leave Kim Bailey, Teacher, J.I. Watson Middle School, 2001-2002 school session; Belinda Keller, Teacher, Lake Charles Boston High School, 2001-2002 school session; Wava McClain, Music Teacher, Fondel Elementary School, 2001-2002 school session; Kirk Meche, Teacher, Frasch Elementary School, 2001-2002 school session; Keisha LaVan, Teacher, Molo Middle School, 2001-2002 school session; Vanessa Davis, Teacher, Kennedy Elementary School, 2001-2002 school session . Recommendations On motion by Mr. Armentor, seconded by Mr. Falgout and unanimously carried, Reinette Guillory was named Assistant Principal for Bell City High School. On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr. Pitre and unanimously carried, Pam Portie was named Teacher/Head Coach for F.K. White Middle School. On motion by Mr. Blackwell, seconded by Mr.
Andrepont and unanimously carried, Rico Guillory was named Acting Assistant
Principal for F.K. White Middle School. Permission to Advertise On motion by Clara Duhon, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for Principal for Ralph Wilson Elementary School was approved. On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Clara Duhon and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for Principal for Pearl Watson Elementary School was approved. On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for Principal for Brentwood Elementary School was approved. On motion by Mr. Karr, seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for Teacher/Head Football Coach for DeQuincy High School was approved. On motion by Mr. Blackwell, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for Teacher/Head Coach for Maplewood Middle School was approved. Administrative Reassignments On motion by Mr. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Pitre and unanimously carried, the following administrative reassignments were approved: Mr. James LeBlanc, Principal, S. J. Welsh will be relocated to the Child, Welfare, and Attendance Department as Hearing Officer, and M. L."Buzz" Sarver, Hearing Officer, Child, Welfare, and Attendance will relocate to S. J. Welsh as Principal. Meeting Adjourned On motion by Mr. Falgout seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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