07-19-2001

07-19-2001

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 19, 2001, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Sheral A. LaVergne, President. The prayer was led by James Pitre; Ms. LaVergne 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, 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. Philip Tarver was absent.

MINUTES APPROVED

On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 5, 2001, were approved as presented.

Include Supplemental Agenda

On motion by Mr. Karr, seconded by Mrs. Duplechin and unanimously carried, the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the regular agenda.

PRESENTATIONS

Andy Pirolo - Spelling Bee Champion

The Chair recognized Andy Pirolo, Spelling Bee Champion, and introduced his parents, Elizabeth and Don Pirolo. Andy is a fifth grade student at Prien Lake Elementary School. Mr. Theriot presented a certificate to Andy in recognition for his participation in local, state, and national spelling bee competition. Mrs. Duhon commended the Literacy Council of Southwest Louisiana for their continued support in the continuance of the spelling bee program.

Dr. Stearns Rogers

Brian Fontenot, Science Consultant, thanked Mr. Theriot and the Calcasieu Parish School Board for giving him the opportunity to honor Dr. Stearns Rogers. He stated that Dr. Stearns Rogers, a recently retired bio-chemistry professor from McNeese, has contributed so much to our community through education. Mr. Fontenot introduced Gary Kratzer, James Newman, and Dr. Ina Delahoussaye who stated that Dr. Rogers has given forty years of his life through education to students and teachers state-wide. Not only has he given his time, he has shared his talents, knowledge, and his visionary ideas. Dr. Roger's was always looking to the future for techniques and methods to improve the educational system. It was noted that his efforts were supreme and his reputation was above reproach. Mr. Andrepont stated that Dr. Rogers demonstrated great patience with his students and always encouraged them to participate. Dr. Delahoussaye addressed the Board and spoke in honor of Dr. Rogers She stated that Calcasieu Parish appreciated his contribution to student achievement in science through standards-based professional development opportunities.

Dr. Rogers thanked the Board for the tribute that was given on his behalf and stated that his success was made possible because of the understanding and cooperation of everyone with whom he was associated.

Gillis en Francais

Cindy Sears, President of the Gillis Elementary French Immersion parent organization, Gillis en Francais, thanked Mr. Theriot and the Calcasieu Parish Board members for the continued support making it possible for the program at Gillis and all schools in the parish to continue. Students from Gillis Elementary presented thank you cards to Mr. Theriot and the Board members. An invitation was extended to the Board members to attend the French Immersion state picnic scheduled for September 22, 2001.

State Literary Rally Winners

Mr. Jongbloed, Director of High Schools, introduced the first place winners of the State Literary Rally. Mr. Theriot, Superintendent, and Ms. LaVergne presented a certificate to each of the students for their accomplishment.

First Place Winners

Iowa High School: Tosha Marie LaVergne - Consumer Homemaking I division;

DeQuincy High School: Lee Henagan - Advanced Math II division; Cody Ellender - Civics division; Jamie Slay - Journalism division; Travis Woodard - Physics division; Matthew Hyatt - Advanced Math I division; Stephanie Rhodes - Agricultural Science II division; Chance Cooper - Agricultural Science III Overall division;

Sulphur High School: Joseph Cormier - Accounting I division; Tia Thibodeaux - Food & Nutrition division; Amanda Cossey - Human Development & Family Relations division, Erica Cargile - Superior rating in the French IV division.

Total Quality Management Update

David Buller, Principal of Iowa High School, presented an update on the Quality Management Program. Mr. Buller expressed his appreciation to the following team members: Mr. Bill Jongbloed, Pam Quebedeaux, Ester Vincent, Steve Hardy, and Keith Leger. He acknowledged Tom Hatfield from PPG and Bob Smith from Louisiana Pigment and thanked them for their support. Charlene Chiasson and Kelly O'Blanc were also given recognition for their assistance.

A video was presented showing students from Kindergarten through High School explaining how the Quality Management Program has made a difference in all areas of their school curriculum. The students compiled information and graphed the data on a chart. It was reported that the program was devised to assist all students by tracking academic progression and indicating deficiencies.

Several teachers spoke on the benefits of the program. They stated the Quality Management Program enables students to enhance their reading skills, assists with personal and classroom goals, helps with behavior problems, provides accessibility for make up work, and creates competitiveness. It was noted that if the right tools are available, any child can learn. Also, it was stated that all children should have every opportunity to expand their knowledge and participate in every available program.

It was reported that the program will be in full implementation beginning this fall. Eight schools will initiate the next training session in August and an additional eight schools will begin in the spring of 2002.

Mr. Hatfield from PPG stated he was pleased with the results of the program and commended the teachers for their efforts and time given.

Mr. Doucet commented that the program was excellent and that it should take precedence in budget planning.

Outstanding Support Employee Awards

Dolores Hicks, Administrative Director of Elementary Schools introduced the outstanding support employees and presented each with a certificate.

Elementary Division

Belinda Arceneaux - School Clerk/Secretary and Bookkeeper - Vincent Settlement Elementary School

Middle School Division

Vicki Jones - Para-Professional - Molo Middle School

High School Division

Melanie Lathier - Receptionist/Secretary - Westlake High School

Lena Edwards - Secretary/Bookkeeper – Washington-Marion High School

Dr. Daniel Vidrine - Governor's Arts Award

Mr. Theriot recognized Dr. Daniel Vidrine as the recipient of the Governor’s Arts Award. Mr. Theriot stated that Dr. Vidrine exemplifies the most outstanding qualities of an art supervisor. He is a visionary who leads our school system toward rigorous standards in art education, continuing to raise the “bar” to help students and teachers achieve outstanding levels of success. Through Dr. Vidrine’s leadership, the entire school system of 32,500 students and 4,700+ employees is now fully aware of the value of the arts as basic to every student’s reaching full potential. Mr.Theriot commended the Board for their continued support in the continuance of the program. Several Board members voiced their appreciation to Dr. Vidrine for his dedication to the educational system of Calcasieu Parish.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Budget/ Fiscal Management Committee

John Falgout, Chair, reported that the Budget/Fiscal Management Committee met on Tuesday, June 12, 2001; a quorum was present.

The first item was the discussion of a Joint Service Agreement with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Department to initiate a Safe Schools Program. The Joint Service Agreement would provide school resource officers on a full or part time basis at all of our school sites. The total cost to fund the program would be $443,520 with the Calcasieu Parish School Board’s portion of $232,760 to be funded from the General Fund.

Mr. Doucet stated that he is not against safe schools, but placing counselors in all of the schools should take precedence over the proposed program. He stated he cannot support the Safe Schools Program until counselors are placed in every school.

Mr. Falgout moved on behalf of the Committee to approve the proposal to enter into a Joint Services Agreement with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office for a Safe School Program at a cost to the General Fund of $232,760. Motion carried by a majority vote; Mr. Doucet voted nay.

The next item concerned Calcasieu Parish Schools incurring a portion of the cost of CDL medical examinations for bus drivers and substitute drivers. It was reported the cost would not exceed $40 per physical.

Mr. Falgout moved on behalf of the Committee to approve the proposal to pay a portion of the costs of CDL medical examinations for bus drivers and substitute drivers at a cost not to exceed $40 per physical.

Motion carried unanimously.

The final budget revision, Budget Revision #4 for the 2000-2001 General Fund, was presented. Most of the revision included line item transfers with a few changes in projections. Revenues and other sources of funds were $169,009,582 and expenditures and other uses of funds were $168,945,549, leaving a projected surplus of $64,033 for the year.

Mr. Falgout moved on behalf of the Committee to approve Budget Revision #4 for the 2000-2001 General Fund. Motion carried unanimously.

The next item of discussion was Budget Revision #1 to the special revenue funds which included Revision #2 for the school lunch fund. Projected special revenue funds included adjusted revenues and other sources of $27,444,717 and expenditures and other uses of $27,708,892 for a projected deficit of ($264,174). Since the school lunch fund is accounted for as a special revenue fund, revenues and other sources of funds for school lunch were included and were projected at $11,766,596, an increase of $200,290 from Revision #1 while expenditures and other uses were projected at $12,048,121 an increase of $200,290 from Revision #1. Staff recommended approval of Budget Revision #1 for 2000-2001 special revenue funds.

Mr. Falgout moved on behalf of the Committee to approve Budget Revision #1 for 2000-2001 special revenue funds including revision #2 for school lunch.

The motion was then voted on and carried unanimously.

The next item of review was Revision #1 to the debt service funds for 2000-2001. This fund simply reports incoming tax revenues and outgoing bond payments. Revenues and other sources were projected at $14,672,175 and expenditures and other uses were projected at $13,485,847 for a projected surplus of $1,186,328.

Mr. Falgout moved on behalf of the Committee to approve Revision #1 to the debt service funds for 2000-2001.

The motion was then voted on and carried unanimously.

Next, Mr. Bruchhaus made the presentation for the 2001-2002 general fund budget work session. New projected revenues and other sources for the 2001-2002 general fund were $172,954,663, a net increase of $5,556,188 from the original projection. This increase was due to a reduction in sales taxes of $188,000 and an increase in M.F.P. funding for the teacher raise of $5,744,188. Staff asked the Board to adopt the revised number as the official level for revenues and expenditures for 2001-2002.

Mr. Falgout moved on behalf of the Committee to approve the revised projected revenues and other sources for the 2001-2002 general fund of $172,954,663 and that maximum allowable expenditures be set at the same level. Motion carried unanimously.

Next, Mr Bruchhaus reviewed major changes for the 2001-2002 expenditure budget as compared to the 2000-2001 original budget. Changes totaled $16,844,841 for 2001-2002. A major consideration for this year’s budget involved employee raises. The State appropriated a $2,060 teacher raise for 2001-2002. In addition, staff identified an additional $5,600,000 that could be used for employee raises if the Board would choose to do so. Staff proposed an across-the-board format using a preliminary increase of $1,500 to the teachers’ schedule and $500 to support schedules.

Mrs. Duplechin stated that some support personnel and para-professional employees earn close to minimum wage. She stated that this issue needs to be addressed.

Ms. LaVergne recognized Janice Breaux, cafeteria manager, to speak on behalf of cafeteria employees. She reported that the cafeteria technicians at her school net approximately $507 per month. She stated that many of her employees live at or below poverty level.

Ms. LaVergne recognized Kathy Landry, President of the Bus Drivers Organization. Ms. Landry addressed the Board and thanked them for the financial assistance with the CDL physicals and efforts shown for bringing salaries to the national average.

Ms. LaVergne recognized Mark Hayes, President of the Calcasieu Association of Educators. Mr. Hayes addressed the Board and thanked them for their commitment and support approving the salary increase and their continued efforts in finding ways to fund pay raises for educational support personnel.

Mr. Falgout moved on behalf of the Committee to approve staff’s recommendation for the proposed increases of $1,500 to the teachers’ schedule and $500 to support schedules.

Mr. Falgout moved on behalf of the Committee to approve the budget for advertisement, public hearing and final recommendation at July 17, 2001 meeting and grant permission to process purchase orders against proposed non-salary line items not to exceed 75% of prior year line items as presented.

Motion was voted on and carried unanimously.

Next, Mr Bruchhaus presented the Special Revenue Funds Budget for 2001-2002. Special Revenue Funds projections for 2001-2002 totaled $24,499,069 for Revenues and Other Sources and $24,807,970 for Expenditures and Other Uses for a projected deficit of ($308,901). School Lunch projections for 2001-2002 totaled $11,502,431 for Revenues and Other Sources and $11,811,332 for Expenditures and Other Uses for a projected deficit of ($308,901). Since the proposed budget projected a deficit for School Lunch, staff recommended continued reduction in personnel through attrition.

Mr. Falgout moved on behalf of the Committee to approve the special revenue funds budget for 2001-2002(including school lunch funds). Motion carried unanimously.

The debt service funds budget for 2001-2002 was presented for approval. Projected revenues and other sources totaled $15,452,959 and projected expenditures and other uses totaled $15,135,678 for a projected surplus of $317,281.

Mr. Falgout moved on behalf of the Committee to approve the debt service funds budget for 2001-2002.

Next, representatives from Pro-Financial Group presented information regarding TRSL Benefits, the DROP Program and Optional Retirement Benefits. Pro-Financial Group asked permission to meet with Calcasieu Parish principals. It was noted that presentations were not exclusive to one company.

Mr. Falgout moved on behalf of the Committee to approve the request for permission for Pro-Financial Group to meet with all principals to present Pro Financial Group’s benefits program.

Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Bruchhaus presented the following resolution for approval to adopt millages for the year 2001 and also approval to authorize interfund loans to debt service funds for cash flow purposes.

CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

RESOLUTION

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2001 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the Calcasieu Parish School Board.

General Fund (Parishwide)

Constitutional Tax (Maximum Authorized - 5.82 Mills) 5.82 Mills

Special School Maintenance & Operations Taxes -

MT #1 (Maximum Authorized - 9.95 Mills) 9.95 Mills

MT #2 (Maximum Authorized - 3.79 Mills) 3.79 Mills

Bond Sinking Funds

School District No. 21 16.5 Mills

School District No. 22 13.5 Mills

School District No. 23 11.5 Mills

School District No. 24 22.0 Mills

School District No. 25 55.5 Mills

School District No. 26 30.5 Mills

School District No. 27 0 Mills

School District No. 28 28.0 Mills

School District No. 30 25.0 Mills

School District No. 31 25.0 Mills

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Calcasieu, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2001, and to make the collection of taxes imposed for and on behalf of the District, according to law, and that the tax herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all the property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and the collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll as called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:

YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Armentor, Mr. Blackwell, Mr. Doucet, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Mrs. Duplechin, Mr. Falgout, Mr. Fontenot, Mr. Karr, Ms. LaVergen, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, and Mr. Victorian

NAYS: None

ABSENT: Philip Tarver

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CERTIFICATE

I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of a resolution adopted at a regular board meeting held on June 19, 2001, at which time a quorum was present and voting.

Lake Charles, Louisiana, this 19th day of June, 2001.

/s/Jude W. Theriot

Jude W. Theriot, Secretary

Calcasieu Parish School Board

Mr. Falgout moved on behalf of the Committee to approve the resolution to adopt millages for the year 2001 and approve granting permission to authorize interfund loans to debt service funds for cash flow purposes.

Motion carried unanimously.

The Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire was presented for approval by the committee. The questionnaire is a required part of the financial and compliance audit of Louisiana governmental entities.

Mr. Falgout moved on behalf of the Committee to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnnaire as presented.

Motion unanimously carried.

Mr. Bruchhaus gave an update of the ½ cent sales tax since 1995 which included all raises funded from the sales tax collected. This item was for informational purposes.

The proposed Pre-School Program NEAT, Nurturing Early Achievers Today, was referred from the Board after being presented to the Pupil Personnel Committee. The program 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 pilot program would 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. The program would employ two teachers for the first year of the program at a cost of $98,025. Cost determined for the second year was $121,495 and $178,320 for the third year.

Mr. Falgout moved on behalf of the Committee to refer the proposed pilot program back to the Pupil Personnel Committee for further discussion.

Motion carried unanimously.

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

Selection of the Official Journal for the Calcasieu Parish School Board 2001-2002

It was reported that the bids for the Official Journal for the Calcasieu Parish School Board covering the time period of July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002 were received. The Lake Charles American Press and the Southwest Daily News submitted bids. All bids submitted would be $3.00 per square (copy of disk) per insertion date for legal advertisements. It was noted that in the event that all bids were equal, a rotation would occur.

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried, the Official Journal for the period of July 1, 2001 to June 30, 2002 was awarded to the Southwest Daily News.

Resolution Authorizing Advertisement for Sale of $10,000,000 General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds; 2001 SD#23 Bond Funds

In accordance with the Notice of Bond Sale, we enclose herewith (certified) (cashier's) check(s)

Lake Charles, Louisiana

June 19, 2001

The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at the regular meeting place of said Board in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office Building, 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

President Sheral A. LaVergne called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

Joe A. Andrepont, Randy Armentor, Ricky Blackwell, Wilridge Doucet, Clara F. Duhon, J. L. “Jay” Duhon, Carla C. Duplechin, John M. Falgout, L. J. “Berk” Fontenot, James W. Karr, Sr., Sheral LaVergne, James W. Pitre, Greg Robert, and Elray T. Victorian

ABSENT: Philip E. Tarver

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

Thereupon, upon motion made by Mr. Blackwell and seconded by Mr. Doucet, the following resolution was adopted, the vote thereon being as follows:

YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Armentor, Mr. Blackwell, Mr. Doucet, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Ms. Duplechin, Mr. Falgout, Mr. Fontenot, Mr. Karr, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, and Mr. Victorian

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF $10,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, 2001 SERIES.

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

SECTION 1. $10,000,000 General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 2001 Series (the “Bonds”), authorized by an election held in School District No. 23 on November 20, 1999, shall be sold as herein directed.

SECTION 2. Sealed bids shall be received for the purchase of the Bonds and the Bonds shall be opened in public session of the Calcasieu Parish School Board on July 17, 2001, at 5:00 o'clock p.m. Central Daylight (Louisiana) Time, at the regular meeting place of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana.

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

NOTICE OF BOND SALE

$10,000,000

GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS

OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 OF

CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA

2001 SERIES

SEALED BIDS will be received by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), at the Parish School Board Office at 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, until 5:00 o'clock p.m., Central Daylight (Louisiana) Time, on Tuesday, the

17TH DAY OF JULY, 2001

for the purchase of the following issue or issues of Bonds of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Bonds”), authorized at a special election held within the Issuer on Saturday, November 20, 1999:

$10,000,000 (being part of an authorized issue of $27,000,000) General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds, 2001 Series, maturing August 15 in each year in the principal amount as set forth opposite such year in the following table:

YEAR AMOUNT YEAR AMOUNT

2002 280,000.00 2012 490,000.00

2003 295,000.00 2013 515,000.00

2004 310,000.00 2014 550,000.00

2005 330,000.00 2015 575,000.00

2006 350,000.00 2016 610,000.00

2007 370,000.00 2017 645,000.00

2008 390,000.00 2018 685,000.00

2009 415,000.00 2019 720,000.00

2010 435,000.00 2020 765,000.00

2011 460,000.00 2021 810,000.00

The Issuer has previously issued, sold and delivered $10,000,000 Public School Improvement Bonds of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 2000 Series, dated February 15, 2000, which are payable from and secured by ad valorem taxation on a parity with the Bonds.

The Bonds will be in fully registered form, dated August 15, 2001, will initially be one bond for each maturity with transfers in multiples of $5,000, and will be payable from and secured by unlimited ad valorem taxation. All Bonds of the same maturity must bear interest from date thereof until paid at one basic rate of interest to be designated by the bidder not exceeding nine (9%) percent per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period, said interest to be payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning February 15, 2002.

Those Bonds maturing in the years 2002 to 2011, inclusive, shall not be subject to redemption prior to maturity. Those Bonds, or portions thereof in multiples of $5,000, maturing in the years 2012 to 2021, inclusive, shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the Issuer, in such order as the Issuer may determine and by lot within any maturity, on any interest payment date on or after August 15, 2011, at par and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption.

The Bonds will be payable at a bank or trust company to be designated by the purchaser of the Bonds at the time of the sale thereof or within three (3) days of the date of such sale.

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

All bids must be submitted on bid forms furnished by the Calcasieu Parish School Board without alteration or qualification. Bidders shall name one basic rate of interest for each Bond maturity not exceeding twelve (12%) percent per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period to be expressed in a multiple of one-twentieth (1/20) or one-eighth (1/8) of one (1%) percent per annum. No bids for less than par and accrued interest from August 15, 2001 to the date of delivery of the Bonds or which specifies the cancellation of Bonds will be considered. Any premium bid must be paid in funds specified for the payment of the Bonds as part of the purchase price.

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

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

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

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

A copy of the Issuer’s Preliminary Official Statement may be obtained by contacting Joseph A. Delafield, Attorney at Law, 3401 Ryan Street, Suite 307, P. O. Box 4272, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605/70606, Bond Counsel. The Preliminary Official Statement is in a form "deemed final" by the Issuer for purposes of SEC Rule 15c2-12(b)(1) but is subject to revision, amendment, and completion in a final Official Statement.

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

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

For information relative to the Bonds not contained in the Notice of Bond Sale and the Official Statement, address The Honorable Jude W. Theriot, Superintendent of Schools of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana and Ex-Officio Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601; or Joseph A. Delafield, Esq., Bond Counsel, 3401 Ryan Street, Suite 307, P.O. Box 4272, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70605/70606.

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

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

We offer to purchase TEN MILLION AND NO/100 ($10,000,000) DOLLARS General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 2001 Series, in the initial denominations of one Bond for each maturity, with transfers in multiples of $5,000.00, bearing interest payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning February 15, 2002, maturing serially, WITH OPTION OF PRIOR PAYMENT, all in accordance with the Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement, all the terms and conditions of which by reference are made a part hereof, and bearing interest at rates as follows, viz:

MATURITY PRINCIPAL INTEREST MATURITY PRINCIPAL INTEREST

DATE AMOUNT RATE PER DATE AMOUNT RATE PER

(Aug. 15) ANNUM (Aug. 15) ANNUM

2002 280,000.00 _____% 2012 490,000.00 _____%

2003 295,000.00 _____% 2013 515,000.00 _____%

2004 310,000.00 _____% 2014 550,000.00 _____%

2005 330,000.00 _____% 2015 575,000.00 _____%

2006 350,000.00 _____% 2016 610,000.00 _____%

2007 370,000.00 _____% 2017 645,000.00 _____%

2008 390,000.00 _____% 2018 685,000.00 _____%

2009 415,000.00 _____% 2019 720,000.00 _____%

2010 435,000.00 _____% 2020 765,000.00 _____%

2011 460,000.00 _____% 2021 810,000.00 _____%

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

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

Bonds bid for herein will be delivered and shall be paid for on or about August 28, 2001 at such place in Louisiana, and on such business day and at such hour, as the Issuer shall fix on five business days' notice to the successful bidder, or at such other place and time as may be agreed upon with the successful bidder, it being understood that School District No. 23 will furnish to us, free of charge, at the time of delivery of the Bonds, the qualified approving legal opinion of Joseph A. Delafield, Attorney at Law, of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and a certified transcript of this proceeding.

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

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

Respectfully submitted,

By: __________________

Authorized Representative

Bid accepted by resolution adopted by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, as governing authority of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this 17th day of July, 2001.

/s/Sheral A. LaVergne

SHERAL A. LaVERGNE, President

Calcasieu Parish School Board

SECTION 6. All resolutions and orders or parts thereof in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2001.

/s/ Sheral A. LaVergne SHERAL A. LaVERGNE, President

Calcasieu Parish School Board

ATTEST:

/s/ Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

Calcasieu Parish School Board

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

YEAS: Andrepont, Mr. Armentor, Mr. Blackwell, Mr. Doucet, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Ms. Duplechin, Mr. Falgout, Mr. Fontenot, Mr. Karr, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, and Mr. Victorian

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE PROVIDED THE INITIAL PURCHASER(S) OF $10,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 23 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, 2001 SERIES, AND AUTHORIZING ITS DISTRIBUTION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS FOR THE BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING, APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION.

WHEREAS, on November 20, 1999, an election was held in School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, at which election the voters of School District No. 23 of Calcasieu Parish authorized said District to incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $27,000,000, to run not to exceed twenty (20) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding twelve (12%) percent per annum for the purpose of improving school buildings and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public; and

WHEREAS, as a result of said election, the issuance of the Bonds described in the proposition has been duly authorized; and

WHEREAS, the sale of the 2001 Series of the Bonds will be held on July 17, 2001; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of June, 2001.

/s/Sheral A. LaVergne

SHERAL A. LaVERGNE, President

Calcasieu Parish School Board

ATTEST:

/s/Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

Resolution Authorizing Publication of Notice Describing the Geographic Limits for School District #30

Lake Charles, Louisiana

June 19, 2001

The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at the regular meeting place of said Board in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

President, Sheral A. LaVergne, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

ABSENT: Philip E. Tarver

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

Thereupon, upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Blackwell, the following resolution was adopted, the vote thereon being as follows:

YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Armentor, Mr. Blackwell, Mr. Doucet, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Mrs. Duplechin, Mr. Falgout, Mr. Fontenit, Mr. Karr, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, and Mr. Victorian

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE DESCRIBING THE GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA

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

SECTION 1. That the resolution adopted February 6, 1940, creating School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, be and same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.

SECTION 2. That the President and Secretary of this Board are empowered, authorized and requested to cause to be published a public notice describing the geographic limits of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, said publication to be made in the Southwest Daily News, in the same edition as the Notice to Voters is published, pertaining to the special bond election authorized for School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, by resolution adopted this date.

Adopted and approved this 19th day of June, 2001.

/s/ Sheral A. LaVergne

SHERAL A. LaVERGNE, President

Calcasieu Parish School Board

ATTEST:

/s/ Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

Calcasieu Parish School Board

(Other business not pertinent to the present excerpt may be found of record in the official minute book.)

Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.

/s/ Sheral A. LaVergne

SHERAL A. LaVERGNE, President

Calcasieu Parish School Board

ATTEST:

/s/ Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

Calcasieu Parish School Board

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF CALCASIEU

I, JUDE W. THERIOT, certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Superintendent of Public Schools for the Parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, and as such, Ex-Officio Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

I further certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of an excerpt from the minutes of a public meeting of the Calcasieu Parish School Board held on June 19, 2001, and of a resolution adopted at said meeting, as said minutes and resolution appear officially of record in my possession.

IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the Calcasieu Parish School Board on this 19th day of June, 2001.

/s/Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

[S E A L

PUBLIC NOTICE

GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30

OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA

Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Eleven (11) South, Range Eleven (11) West;

Thence, North between Sections Thirty-three (33) and Thirty-four (34), Twenty-seven (27) and Twenty-eight (28), Twenty-one (21) and Twenty-two (22), Fifteen (15) and Sixteen (16), to the Northwest corner of Section Fifteen (15);

Thence, East between Sections Ten (10) and Fifteen (15), to the Northeast corner of Section Fifteen (15);

Thence, North between Sections Ten (10) and Eleven (11), Two (2) and Three (3), Township Eleven (11) South, Range Eleven (11) West, Sections Thirty-four (34) and Thirty-five (35), Twenty-seven (27) and Twenty-six (26), Twenty-two (22) and Twenty-three (23), Fifteen (15) and Fourteen (14), Ten (10) and Eleven (11), Three (3) and Two (2), Township Ten (10) South, Range Eleven (11) West, Sections Thirty-four (34) and Thirty-five (35), Twenty-seven (27) and Twenty-six (26), to the Northwest corner of Section Twenty-six (26), Township Nine (9) South, Range Eleven (11) West;

Thence, West between Sections Twenty-two (22) and Twenty-seven (27), Twenty-one (21) and Twenty-eight (28), Twenty (20) and Twenty-nine (29), to the Southwest corner of Section Twenty (20);

Thence, North between Sections Nineteen (19 and Twenty (20), Eighteen (18) and Seventeen (17), Seven (7) and Eight (8), Six (6) and Five (5) to the center of the Houston River;

Thence, downstream along the center of the Houston River, through Sections Five (5), Four (4), Three (3), Two (2) and One (1), Township Nine (9) South, Range Eleven (11) West, and Sections Thirty-three (33), Thirty-four (34), Thirty-five (35) and Thirty-six (36), Township Eight (8) South, Range Eleven (11) West, Sections Thirty-one (31) and Thirty-two (32), Township Eight (8) South, Range Ten (10) West, and Sections Six (6), Five (5), Four (4), Three (3), Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12), Township Nine (9) South, Range Ten (10) West, to the East line of Township Nine (9) South, Range Ten (10) West;

Thence South along the East boundary of Township Nine (9) South, Range Ten (10) West, and the East boundary of Sections One (1), Twelve (12) and Thirteen (13), Township Ten (10) South, Range Ten (10) West, to the Southeast corner of Section Thirteen (13);

Thence, East along the South line of Sections Eighteen (18), Seventeen (17) and Sixteen (16), Township Ten (10) South, Range Nine (9) West, to the West bank of Prien Lake;

Thence, South along the West bank of Prien Lake and downstream along the center of Calcasieu River, through Sections Twenty-one (21), Twenty (20), Twenty-nine (29), Seventeen (17), Nineteen (19), Thirty (30) and Thirty-one (31), Township Ten (10) South, Range Nine (9) West, and Section Thirty-six (36), Township Ten (10) South Range Ten (10) West, and Sections Six (6), Seven (7), Eighteen (18), Nineteen (19), Seventeen (17), Twenty (20), Twenty-nine (29), Thirty (30) and Thirty﷓one (31), Township Eleven (11) South, Range Nine (9) West, and Sections One (1) and Twelve (12), Township Eleven (11) South, Range Ten (10) West, to the South Boundary of Township Eleven (11) South, Range Nine (9) West;

Thence, West along the South boundary of Township Eleven (11) South, Range Nine (9) West, Township Eleven (11) South, Range Ten (10) West, Township Eleven (11) South, Range Eleven (11) West, to the Southwest corner of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Eleven (11) South, Range Eleven (11) West, the point of beginning.

/s/ Sheral A. LaVergne

SHERAL A. LaVERGNE, President

Calcasieu Parish School Board

ATTEST:

/s/ Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

Calcasieu Parish School Board

Resolution Ordering and Calling a Special Election on October 20, 2001, Authorizing the Debt and Issuance of Bonds for School District #30

Lake Charles, Louisiana

June 19, 2001

President, Sheral A. LaVergne, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

ABSENT: Philip E. Tarver

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

Thereupon, upon motion made by Mr. Blackwell and seconded by Mr. Duhon, the following resolution was adopted, the vote thereon being as follows:

YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Armentor, Mr. Blackwell, Mr. Doucet, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Ms. Duplechin, Mr. Falgout, Mr. Fontenot, Mr. Karr, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, and Mr. Victorian

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION ORDERING AND CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, ON OCTOBER 20, 2001, AUTHORIZING THE INCURRING OF DEBT AND ISSUANCE OF BONDS OF SAID DISTRICT; AND MAKING APPLICATION TO THE STATE BOND COMMISSION AND UNITED STATES ATTORNEY GENERAL IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and desirable by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), that bonds of the District be issued in the sum of not to exceed FOURTEEN MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($14,500,000) DOLLARS, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving land and playgrounds, purchasing, erecting, enlarging and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public; and

WHEREAS, authority for the issuance of the bonds of the District for such purpose is granted by Article 6, Section 33 and Article 7, Section 30(E) of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, by those portions of Part II not repealed by the 1977 Louisiana Legislature and Subpart A of Part III of Chapter 4 of Sub-Title II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, provided issuance of such bonds is first authorized by a majority of the qualified electors of the District voting on the proposition at an election to be held for such purpose; and

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board desires to provide for the holding of an election at which the proposition of issuing such bonds may be submitted; and

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

SECTION 1. Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article 6, Section 33 and Article 7, Section 30(E) of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, those portions of Part II not repealed by the 1977 Louisiana Legislature and Subpart A of Part III of Chapter 4 of Sub-Title II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, a special election be and is hereby called and ordered to be held in School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, the 20th day of October, 2001, between the hours of six (6:00) o'clock a.m. and eight (8:00) o'clock p.m., in compliance with the provisions of Section 1181 of Title 18 and of Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and that at said special election there be submitted to all the qualified electors of School District No. 30 entitled and qualified to vote at said election under the Constitution and laws of the United States, the following proposition:

BOND PROPOSITION

SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $14,500,000 OF UP TO 20-YEAR PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR ACQUIRING AND/OR IMPROVING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OTHER SCHOOL RELATED FACILITIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.

Shall School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $14,500,000 for a period not to exceed twenty (20) years from the date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding nine (9%) percent per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds, purchasing, erecting, enlarging and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for said School District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which said bonds shall be retired with, paid from and secured by ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the limits of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in principal and interest?

SECTION 2. The polling places set forth in the Notice of Special Election in Section 4 hereof, be and the same are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold such election.

SECTION 3. Officers designated or such substitutes as may be selected, designated and sworn in compliance with Sections 1286 through 1289 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, shall hold the said election substantially in accordance with the general election laws of the State of Louisiana, except that the election is called and shall be conducted, canvassed, and promulgated, and notice thereof given in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Said election officers shall make due returns of said election at a regular meeting of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, to be held at its regular meeting place, the School Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Tuesday, the 7th day of November, 2001, at 5:00 o'clock p.m., at which time said School Board will, then and there, in open and public session, examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of said special election. The compensation of election officials be and the same is hereby fixed at the sum as specified in Sections 424 and 425 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. Assessed valuations shall not be voted in this election, and all qualified electors of said School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, are entitled to vote therein. Voting machines shall be used in this election, and voters shall not be required to sign a ballot or vote assessed valuation of property. The permanent registration law of the State of Louisiana being in force in Calcasieu Parish, said election shall be conducted in accordance with applicable provisions thereof.

SECTION 4. The Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to publish, entirely separate and apart from any publication which may be made of this resolution, once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication not less than forty-five days nor more than ninety days before the date of the election, in the Southwest Daily News, a newspaper published in Sulphur, Louisiana, and having general circulation in Calcasieu Parish and in School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, a Notice of Election, substantially in the following form:

NOTICE TO VOTERS OF

SPECIAL BOND ELECTION

To the qualified electors of School district No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana:

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that on the 19th day of June, 2001, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, ordered that a special election be held in School District No. 30 on Saturday, the 20th day of October, 2001, for the purpose of submitting to all qualified electors of said School District No. 30, the following proposition:

BOND PROPOSITION

Said election will be held at all polling places which are situated within the boundaries of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. All registered voters in each of the following precincts shall be eligible to vote on the proposition:

PRECINCT POLLING PLACE

44N Frasch Park Recreation Center, 400 Picard Rd., Sulphur

150 D. S. Perkins Elementary School, 565 N. Crocker Street, Sulphur

151 Calcasieu Parish Health Unit, 201 Edgar Street, Sulphur

152 Frasch Park Recreation Center, 400 Picard Rd., Sulphur

153 Frasch Elementary School, 540 S. Huntington St., Sulphur

155A R. W. Vincent Elementary School, 1634 Arizona Street, Sulphur

155B R. W. Vincent Elementary School, 1634 Arizona Street, Sulphur

157 W. T. Henning Elementary School, 774 Henning Drive, Sulphur

ONLY THOSE REGISTERED VOTERS IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PRECINCTS WHO RESIDE WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THE PROPOSITION:

PRECINCT POLLING PLACE

40 (Part) Ward 4 Fire Protection District No. 4 Fire Station, 789 W. Houston River Rd., Sulphur

41W (Part) Mossville Recreation Center, 3825 Old Spanish Trail, Mossville

43 (Part) Center Circle Recreation Building, 80 Center Circle, Maplewood

44SA (Part) Carlyss Fire Station, 5151 Volunteer Road, Carlyss

44SB (Part) Carlyss Fire Station, 5151 Volunteer Road, Carlyss

45 (Part) Ward Four Recreation-Carlyss Complex, 6043 Carlyss Drive, Carlyss

46 (Part) Ward Four Recreation-Carlyss Complex, 6043 Carlyss Drive, Carlyss

53 (Part) Edgerly Fire Station, 2205 Edgerly Rd., Vinton

72 (Part) Edgerly Fire Station, 2205 Edgerly Road, Vinton

158 (Part) T. D. McMurry Park Gymnasium, 300 S. Hazel St., Sulphur

The polls will be open at six (6:00) o'clock a.m. and shall remain open until not later than eight (8:00) o'clock p.m. The said special election will be held substantially in accordance with the general election laws of the State of Louisiana, except that the election is called and shall be conducted, canvassed, and promulgated, and notice thereof given in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended. The officials appointed to hold the election or such substitutes therefor as may be selected, designated and sworn in compliance with Sections 1286 through 1289 of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, will make due returns thereof to the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Voting machines will be used in the conduct of the election. All qualified electors of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, will be entitled to vote. No voter shall be required to sign a ballot or vote assessed valuation of property.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, the 6th day of November, 2001, at 5:00 o'clock p.m., the Calcasieu Parish School Board will meet in open and public session at the regular meeting place of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, and will, then and there, examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of said election.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED in Lake Charles, Louisiana, by authority of a Resolution adopted by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on the 19th day of June, 2001.

/s/ Sheral A. LaVergne

SHERAL A. LaVERGNE, President

Calcasieu Parish School Board

ATTEST:

/s/ Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT

Superintendent of Schools

and Ex-Officio Secretary

Calcasieu Parish School Board

SECTION 5. The Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board be and he is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for furnishing said election officers, in ample time for holding of said election the necessary equipment, forms and other election paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election.

SECTION 6. Application is hereby formally made to the State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 2, Title 47 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and in compliance with Article 6, Sections 29, 30 and 32 of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, and other Constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, for consent, approval and authority to hold the aforesaid election in School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, under the provisions of Article 6, Section 22 and Article 7, Section 30(E) of the Constitution of 1974 of the State of Louisiana, those portions of Part II not repealed by the 1977 Legislature and Sub-Part A of Part III of Chapter 4 of Sub-Title II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other Constitutional and statutory authority supplemental thereto, and in the event such election carries, for its consent and authority to levy and collect the ad valorem taxes therein provided, and to issue bonds to be retired with, paid from and secured by said ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the limits of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in principal and interest as they respectively mature. The Secretary is empowered, authorized and requested to forward to the State Bond Commission a certified copy of this resolution which shall constitute a formal application to said Commission as herein provided.

SECTION 7. A certified copy of this resolution, together with other showings required by Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and Regulations pertaining thereto (28 C.F.R. Part 51) shall be submitted to the United States Attorney General, for approval in compliance with the said Voting Rights Act, should such a submission be required.

SECTION 8. Certified copies of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Commissioner of Elections, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Custodian of Voting Machines in and for the Parish of Calcasieu, and the Registrar of Voters, as notification of the special election herein called in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as authorized and required by law.

SECTION 9. There being a real public necessity for the retention and employment of legal counsel to provide specialized legal services in connection with issuance of the Bonds by the District, and it appearing that the public interest requires obtaining of such specialized legal services, Joseph A. Delafield, Attorney at Law, of Lake Charles, Louisiana (“Bond Counsel”), is hereby employed for such purposes. The fee for the work to be performed by Bond Counsel is contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds, and shall be in accordance with the maximum fee schedule of the Attorney General nd attorneys and bond counsel in the issuance of general obligation bonds.

SECTION 10. All resolutions, ordinances, or orders in conflict herewith, be, to the extent of such conflict, and they are hereby repealed.

Adopted and approved on this 19th day of June, 2001.

/s/Sheral A. LaVergne

SHERAL A. LaVERGNE, President

Calcasieu Parish School Board

ATTEST:

/s/Jude W Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

Calcasieu Parish School Board

Thereupon, upon motion made by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Blackwell, the following resolution was adopted, the vote thereon being as follows:

YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Armentor, Mr. Blackwell, Mr. Doucet, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Ms. Duplechin, Mr. Falgout, Mr. Fontenot, Mr. Karr, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, and Mr. Victorian

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE DESCRIBING THE GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA

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

SECTION 1. That the resolution adopted February 6, 1940, creating School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, be and same is hereby ratified, approved and confirmed.

Adopted and approved this 19th day of June, 2001.

/s/Sheral A. LaVergne

SHERAL A. LaVERGNE, President

Calcasieu Parish School Board

ATTEST:

/s/Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

Calcasieu Parish School Board

PUBLIC NOTICE

GEOGRAPHIC BOUNDARIES OF

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30

OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA

Beginning at the Southwest corner of Section Thirty-four (34), Township Eleven (11) South, Range Eleven (11) West;

Thence, East between Sections Ten (10) and Fifteen (15), to the Northeast corner of Section Fifteen (15);

Thence, West between Sections Twenty-two (22) and Twenty-seven (27), Twenty-one (21) and Twenty-eight (28), Twenty (20) and Twenty-nine (29), to the Southwest corner of Section Twenty (20);

Thence, North between Sections Nineteen (19 and Twenty (20), Eighteen (18) and Seventeen (17), Seven (7) and Eight (8), Six (6) and Five (5) to the center of the Houston River;

Thence, East along the South line of Sections Eighteen (18), Seventeen (17) and Sixteen (16), Township Ten (10) South, Range Nine (9) West, to the West bank of Prien Lake;

Thence, South along the West bank of Prien Lake and downstream along the center of Calcasieu River, through Sections Twenty-one (21), Twenty (20), Twenty-nine (29), Seventeen (17), Nineteen (19), Thirty (30) and Thirty-one (31), Township Ten (10) South, Range Nine (9) West, and Section Thirty-six (36), Township Ten (10) South Range Ten (10) West, and Sections Six (6), Seven (7), Eighteen (18), Nineteen (19), Seventeen (17), Twenty (20), Twenty-nine (29), Thirty (30) and Thirty_one (31), Township Eleven (11) South, Range Nine (9) West, and Sections One (1) and Twelve (12), Township Eleven (11) South, Range Ten (10) West, to the South Boundary of Township Eleven (11) South, Range Nine (9) West;

/s /Sheral A. LaVergne

SHERAL A. LaVERGNE, President

Calcasieu Parish School Board

ATTEST:

/s/Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

Calcasieu Parish School Board

Children’s Internet Protection Act Requirements

Mr. Bruchhaus reported on the Children’s Internet Protection Act requirements. This information was for informational purposes and no action was required.

BID REPORTS

Dry Erase Markers for Calcasieu Parish Schools, General Funds; Bid #2001-70

It was reported that Bid #2001-70 for classroom dry erase board markers for Calcasieu Parish Schools, general funds, fiscal year 2001-2002 were as follows:

· Boise Cascade Office Products - 5,400 packages of markers at $2.88 per package.

· School Specialty - 5,400 packages of markers at $1.94 per package.

On motion by Mr. J. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried, the bid was awarded to School Specialty in the amount of Ten Thousand Four Hundred Seventy-six and no/100 Dollars ------($10,476.00), as the lowest qualified bidder.

Janitorial Supplies for Calcasieu Parish Schools, General Funds; Bid #2001-62

The following bids were received for Janitorial Supplies for Calcasieu Parish Schools, General Funds; Bid #2001-62:

Vendor Name Bid Price

Aries Paper & Chemical Co. $ 1,472.75

(Lake Charles, LA)

A to Z Paper Co. $ 2,604.00

(New Orleans)

Bogel Sales $ 1,994.00

(Westlake, LA)

Economical Janitorial Supplies $16,315.96

(Kenner, LA)

Grainger Industrial Supply $ 4,343.04

(Sulphur, LA)

Graybar Electric $ 1,736.72

(Lake Charles, LA)

Lake City Supply $ 3,669.48

(Lake Charles, LA)

Long's Preferred Products $ 2,224.98

(Alexandria, LA)

Southwest Bar Needs $ 5,185.12

(Lake Charles, LA

On motion by Mr. J. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and unanimously carried, the bids were awarded to the qualified lowest bidder for each item meeting specifications total cost of Thirty-nine thousand five hundred forty-six & 05/100 dollars--------($39,546.05) were approved.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

New Combre/Fondel Elementary School Site Preparation Project; School District #31 Bond Funds; Moss Architects, Designer

On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Mr. J. Duhon and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for the New Combre/Fondel Elementary School Site Preparation Project; School District #31 Bond Funds; Moss Architects, Designer, was approved.

New Combre/Fondel Elementary School; School District #31 Bond Funds; Moss Architects, Designer

On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Mr. J. Duhon and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for the New Combre/Fondel Elementary School; School District #31 Bond Funds; Moss Architects, Designer, was approved.

SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT

Louisiana Distinguished Partners in Education Award

Five Louisiana Distinguished Partners in Education Awards were granted. Two of the five awards were given to Calcasieu Parish Partners in Education.

- Westlake High School's partner in education, Confer-Creel Foundation, received a Distinguished Partners in Education Award. The Confer-Creel Foundation has shared a variety of materials, gifts, and monetary contributions as well as their talents, time, and advice. The Foundation's goal in partnership with education has been to develop a field of potential future employees at Westlake High School through the following:

· Recognizing student achievement in academics

· Assisting students in developing technology skills that will take them beyond high school to higher education and/or the workplace, and

· Supporting students who need remediation

- Sulphur High School, E.K. Key Elementary School, and the Calcasieu Career Center's partner in education, Citgo Petroleum Corporation, received a Distinguished Partners in Education Award. Citgo has donated a variety of resources comprised of office equipment, academic incentives to students, technology equipment, and classroom supplies. Citgo is also responsible for incurring expenses allowing school administrators to attend professional growth conferences. Citgo has sponsored several athletic tournaments and music festivals.

Calcasieu Parish School System Technology Department

The "Jungle Adventure Tech Camp" will be held July 9 – 19, 2001, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Dolby Elementary School. The students will be introduced to the newest hardware and software. Classes will include instruction in video editing, digital cameras, Internet research, and virtual reality movies. Calcasieu Parish School Board members and staff are cordially invited to the Tech Camp 2001 Open House on Thursday,

July 19, 2001, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Dolby Elementary School in order to observe projects of students and teachers that were produced during the camp.

Calcasieu Parish School System Summer Arts Camp

The Calcasieu Parish School System co-sponsors a summer arts camp each year in conjunction with the Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana. This year's arts camp, "Time Frames", features a new mosaic class in its curriculum in addition to stained glass, theatre, musical theatre, weaving, pottery, drawing, painting, computer art, and photography. This year over 250 students are enrolled in the camp, which takes place from June 5 – 28, 2001. Approximately forty teachers and aides are employed at the camp. As a culmination of all activities during the camp, an open house will be held on Thursday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. Student visual artwork will be on display and theatre and musical theatre students will perform.

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS

Mr. Blackwell requested a letter of condolence to be sent to the family of Erik Gamborg. Eric was a fifteen year old student at Sulphur High School.

Mr. Andrepont thanked the Board for unanimously supporting the proposal giving the residence from the Sulphur and Carlyss areas an opportunity to vote on the proposition to build a ninth grade school. Mr. Andrepont requested that the Curriculum and Instruction Committee review and research the concept of adding the seventh hour period to high school schedules. He also requested that clarification of the dress code policy needs to be addressed.

Mrs. C. Duhon requested that a committee be appointed by the Board President to work in conjunction with staff addressing a policy that would be placed in the first section of policy handbook stipulating the process by which the decision maker of a Board in a Board district would be selected. She also requested a report indicating the number of title schools that are in south Lake Charles, how many minority students attend the schools, and the amount of federal funds that are received by the schools. Mrs. Duhon requested information on the number of students per Board member in all Calcasieu Parish schools.

Mr. Falgout thanked the Board for condolences on the loss of his sister. Mr. Falgout stated that he appreciated the congratulations given to him and his wife on their 50th wedding anniversary.

Mr. Pitre requested a letter of congratulations to be sent to Mr. Frank Balke, the recipient of the Calcasieu Parish School Volunteer of the Year from Nelson Elementary. He also requested that a congratulatory letter be sent to all retirees.

Mr. Karr asked for a clarification of the handout that was distributed to the Board members during the meeting. Mr. Theriot stated that the data reflects the number of students enrolled at Pearl Watson Elementary and Brentwood Elementary by representation of Board members.

Mr. Fontenot stated that he was pleased with the decision of the Supreme Court concerning school prayer at athletic events.

Mr. Armentor requested that Entergy be contacted to discuss the possibility of the installation of security lights at the LeBleu site.

Mrs. Duplechin expressed her interest in the summer Arts Camp at S.J. Welsh. Ms. Duplechin requested that the Board members be informed of all scheduled summer camps and programs.

Mr. Doucet requested an update on the progress of formulating a policy that stipulates a dress code for teachers. It was reported that Mr. Leo Miller, Assistant Superintendent, will present a policy to the Principals and to the Curriculum and Instruction Committee for review. He also requested that a committee comprised of Science and Math supervisors be appointed to meet with him regarding the Region Five Grant.

Ms. LaVergne requested that before final action is taken on the re-districting of school zones, a committee be appointed to review the plan.

She commented that all Board members should work together in determining re-districting of school zones.

SCHEDULE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - June 21, 2001 - 4:45 p.m.

Administration and Personnel – July 10, 2001 – 4:45p.m.

Pupil Personnel Committee – July 23, 2001 – 4:45p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by J. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Blackwell, and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session at 7:17 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. The Board resumed regular open session at 7:50 p.m.

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

Agenda Amendment

On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr. Doucet, and unanimously carried, the agenda was amended to include the return of fifty modular classrooms to the Educational Building Systems, Inc.and a resolution authorizing Mr. Theriot to sign the document.

On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr. Doucet, and unanimously carried, the return of fifty modular classrooms to the Educational Building Systems, Inc., was approved.

Lake Charles, Louisiana

June 19, 2001

The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in public session at 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at the regular meeting place of said Board in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

Sheral A. LaVergne, President, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

ABSENT: Philip E. Tarver

After discussion, the following resolution was introduced and, pursuant to motion made by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Doucet, was adopted by the following vote:

YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Armentor, Mr. Blackwell, Mr. Doucet, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Ms. Duplechin, Mr. Falgout, Mr. Fontenot, Mr. Karr, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, and Mr. Victorian

NAYS: None

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JUDE W. THERIOT, SUPERINTENDENT, TO SIGN SUBSEQUENT TO APPROVAL OF COUNSEL, THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND TSC GROUP, INC., AND FIRST AMENDMENTS TO MASTER LEASE AGREEMENT DATED SEPTEMBER 10, 1998 CONCERNING LEASING OF MODULAR CLASSROOMS, BY AND BETWEEN EDUCATIONAL BUILDING SYSTEMS, INC. AND CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD.

WHEREAS, Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, (the “School Board”), has negotiated the dismantling and return of 50 portable classroom buildings, upon approval of Counsel, pursuant to the terms of a Purchase and Sale Agreement and First Amendments to certain Master Lease Agreements dated September 10, 1998; and

WHEREAS, the execution of the foregoing documents will avoid the potential of non-appropriation by the School Board on the Master Lease Agreements dated September 10, 1998;

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

SECTION 1. The School Board does hereby formally approve execution and delivery of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, and First Amendments to certain Master Lease Agreements dated September 10, 1998, upon approval of counsel, copies of which are annexed hereto.

SECTION 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 19th day of June, 2001.

/s/ Sheral A. LaVergne

SHERAl A. LaVERGNE, President

Calcasieu Parish Schools

ATTEST:

/s/ Jude W. Theriot

JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary

Calcasieu Parish Schools

Personnel

On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, the following personnel changes were approved as recommended by the Superintendent:

Resignations

Jean Rasbeary, Teacher, Fairview Elementary School effective June 12, 2001; Christi Kramer, Teacher, Maplewood Middle School, effective June 6, 2001; Larry LaBue, Jr., Teacher, Vincent Settlement Elementary School, effective June 1, 2001; Tiffany Fontenot, Teacher, J. I. Watson Elementary, effective May 31, 2001; Randy January, Teacher, Vinton Middle School, effective June 7, 2001; Charlene Jeanise, Teacher, Lake Charles Boston High School, effective May 31, 2001; Shelley Downs, Teacher, D.S. Perkins Elementary School, effective June 14, 2001; Lori Marinovich, Teacher, Vinton High School, effective June 19, 2001; Rita Bellard, Teacher Aide, College Oaks Elementary School, effective June 14, 2001; Bart Anderson, Teacher/Coach, Dequincy High School, resignation for coaching duties only and not for teaching duties, effective May 31, 2001.

Retirement Notifications

Alesa Pritchard, Teacher, Sulphur High School, effective May 31, 2001; Peggy Leis, Teacher, LaGrange High School, effective June 11, 2001; Abbie LeJeune, Cafeteria Technician, T.S. Cooley elementary, effective May 31, 2001; Martha Gary, Teacher, Maplewood Middle School, effective June 14, 2001; Judy Jones, program Facilitator, Special Services Department, January 1, 2002 and not June 30, 2001 as previously reported.

Maternity Leave

Kyla Zaunbrecher, Teacher Aide, Kaufman Elementary School, beginning August 20, 2001 until October 1, 2001; Trudy Mays, Teacher, Vincent Settlement Elementary School, beginning August 14, 2001 until August 30, 2001.

Professional Leave

Elissa Smith, Teacher, R. W. Vincent Elementary School, 2001-2002 school session; Lisa Serice, Teacher, W.W. Lewis Middle School, 2001-2002 school session; Richard Scott Nunez, Teacher/Coach, Bell City High School, 2001-2002 school session.

Medical Sabbatical

Kathy Chafin, Teacher, Barbe High School, 2001-2002 school session; Edna McDonald, Teacher, Sam Houston High School, 2001-2002 school session; Shirley Manuel, Teacher, St. John Elementary School, 2001-2002 school session; Tara Dykes, Teacher, Dequincy Middle School, 2001-2002 school session.

Recommendations

On motion by Mr. Karr, seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried,

Stephanie Jill Portie was named Principal for LeBleu Settlement upon building completion and Stephanie Jill Portie was named Acting Assistant Principal for J. I. Watson Middle School

A motion by Mr. Robert was made and seconded by Mr. Victorian. Clara Duhon made a plea with the Board not to approve the recommendation of Berna Dean Johnson. The vote was voted on and unanimously carried, Berna Dean Johnson was named Principal for Pearl Watson Elementary School. Ms. LaVergne and Mr. Falgout abstained from voting.

Mrs. Duplechin and Clara Duhon voted nay.

On motion by Clara Duhon, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, Dwaunis Kim Broussard was named Principal Ralph Wilson Elementary School. Ms. LaVergne abstained from voting.

On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mrs. Duplechin and unanimously carried, Bobby Jack Thompson was named Principal for Brentwood Elementary School.

On motion by Mr. Karr, seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried, George Young was named Teacher/Head Coach for DeQuincy High School.

Permission to Advertise

On motion by Mr. Blackwell, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and unanimously carried, permission to re-advertise for a Teacher/Coach for Maplewood Middle School was approved.

On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Mr. Robert and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for an Assistant Principal for Pearl Watson Elementary School was approved.

On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for an Assistant Principal for J. D. Clifton Elementary School was approved.

On motion by Mr. Pitre, seconded by Mr. Armentor and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for an Assistant Principal for S. J. Welsh Middle School was approved.

On motion by Mrs. Clara Duhon, seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried permission to advertise for an Assistant Principal at Reynaud Middle School was approved.

Meeting Adjourned

On motion by Mr. Falgout seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

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Jude W. Theriot, Secretary Sheral A. LaVergne, President