07-23-2002

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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 July 23, 2002, at 5:00 p.m.  The meeting was called to order by John M. Falgout, President.  The prayer was led by Clara Duhon; Mr. Fontenot led the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLL CALL

The roll was called and the following members were present: 

Joe A. Andrepont, 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, Philip Tarver and Elray T. Victorian.

Gregory P. Robert entered the meeting after it convened.

Randall C. Armentor was absent.

MINUTES APPROVED

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Duhon and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of June 18, 2002, were approved as presented. 

On motion by Mrs. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and unanimously carried, the minutes of the special session of June 25, 2002, were approved as presented.

Supplemental Agenda

By general consent the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the regular agenda.

PRESENTATIONS

Lyondell Chemical Company Educational Fellowship Recipient

The recipient will be recognized at the August 6^th meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Goals and Objectives

The report will be presented upon Mr. Robert’s arrival.

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

Renewal of the Student Athlete/Extended Day Care Insurance

Mr. Ron Hayes, Risk Manager, was recognized and presented the proposed 2002-2003 renewal contract for student athlete/extended day care insurance coverage, which was submitted by Ray A. Todd, McElveen Insurance Agency.  Mr. Hayes reported the total renewal premium would be $273,633.00.

Mr. Victorian made a motion, seconded by Mr. Doucet to approve the insurance contract renewal as presented. 

After discussion relative to the premium increase, the Chairman asked for a vote on the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

LCMH Sports Medicine Athletic Trainer Services Contract

Mr. Hayes also presented the athletic trainer services contract submitted by Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Sports Medicine for the period of August 1, 2002, through July 31, 2003.  Mr. Hayes reported that the service is provided by Lake Charles Memorial Hospital Sports Medicine and with no cost to the Board.  On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Robert and unanimously carried, the athletic training services contract was approved for renewal.

Mr. Robert entered the meeting.

Resolution to Adopt 2002 Millage Rates

On motion by Mr. Blackwell, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, the following resolution to adopt 2002 millage rates was approved:

                                           CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

                                                                  RESOLUTION

            BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2002 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)                                       13.74 Mills

      MT #2 (Maximum Authorized - 3.79 Mills)                                                  

                                                                Bond Sinking Funds

School District No. 21                                                                            16.2  Mills

School District No. 22                                                                                        13.5  Mills

School District No. 23                                                                            12.6  Mills

School District No. 24                                                                            20.0  Mills

School District No. 25                                                                            55.5  Mills

School District No. 26                                                                            56.0  Mills

School District No. 27                                                                                 0  Mills

School District No. 28                                                                            25.0  Mills

School District No. 30                                                                            35.7  Mills

School District No. 31                                                                            39.5  Mills

School District No. 33                                                                            10.0  Mills

School District No. 34                                                                              8.2  Mills        

Renewable Taxes

School District No. 28                                                                            10.0 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 2002, 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:    Joe A. Andrepont, 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, Philip Tarver and Elray T. Victorian.

            NAYS:   None

            ABSTAINED:  None

            ABSENT:   Randall Armentor

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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 July 23, 2002, at which time a quorum was present and voting.

            Lake Charles, Louisiana, this 23rd day of July , 2002.

                                                /s/Jude W. Theriot                                                          

                                                Jude W. Theriot, Secretary

                                                Calcasieu Parish School Board

Adoption of 2002-2003 Budgets for General Fund, Special Revenue Funds and Debt Service Funds

On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mrs. Duplechin and carried, the following resolution adopting the 2002-2003 General Fund, Debt Service Fund and Special Revenue Fund budgets was approved:

                              RESOLUTION

     A resolution adopting the 2002-2003 General Fund, Debt Service Fund and Special Revenue Fund budgets.

     WHEREAS, the proposed General Fund, Debt Service Fund and Special Revenue Fund budgets for fiscal year 2002-2003 are the same budgets previously submitted to the Budget/Fiscal Management Committee and reviewed at the public hearing held prior to the Board meeting, and

     WHEREAS, the proposed budget provides necessary funding to continue an adequate level of services for public elementary and secondary schools in Calcasieu Parish, and

     WHEREAS, the authority to revise the budget is set forth in File: DCI of the Calcasieu Parish School Board Policy Manual which provides in part that:

                   "Line items in the budget may be changed, with Board approval, at any time during the fiscal year, provided such change is consistent with existing laws and regulations of the State of Louisiana.  Any request for modification of a budgetary line item shall be approved by appropriate supervisory personnel and submitted to the Superintendent for consideration.  The Superintendent may submit requests for budgetary line item changes to the Board as deemed appropriate.  The Superintendent may approve transfers from one budget line item to another for amounts less than $10,000.  Any such changes shall be ratified by the Board.  Amounts of $10,000 or more shall be submitted to the   Board for approval."

     THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following budgets for fiscal year 2002-2003 be adopted:

                                           GENERAL FUND

Revenues and Other Sources:

  Local Revenues                                                                $ 81,063,072

  State Revenues                                                                    92,326,236

  Federal Revenues                                                       36,000

  Other Sources                                                                       1,225,000   

Total General Fund Revenues & Other Sources                $ 174,650,308     

Expenditures:

  Instructional                                                                $124,717,406

  Support Services                                                            49,932,902

            Total Expenditures & other Uses                       $174,650,308 

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS

Revenues & Other Sources:

  Local                                                              $  2,149,541

  State                                                                                 382,848

  Federal                                                                         24,741,000      

Transfers from General Fund                                             2,242,480

  Transfer from Fund Balance Deficit                                    779,881 

       Total Revenues & Other Sources               $30,295,750

Expenditures & Other Uses:

  Instructional                                                                $16,779,050

  Support Services                                                          13,516,700

      Total Expenditures  & Other Uses               $30,295,750   

DEBT SERVICE FUNDS

Revenues and Other Sources:

  Local Revenues                                              $19,978,247   

  Transfer to Fund Balance  (Surplus)                               (1,835,536)

     Total Revenues & Other Sources                             $18,142,711

Expenditures:

  Bond Principal, Interest and Fees                                $18,142,711     

     Total Expenditures & Other Sources                        $18,142,711

Proces Verbal for Bond Election Held in School District 34

                                                                                Lake Charles, Louisiana

                                                                                 July 23, 2002

                        The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, governing authority of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2002, 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, John M. Falgout, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

Joe A. Andrepont, 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, Philip E. Tarver, and Elray T. Victorian

ABSENT:        Randy Armentor

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

                        The President of the Board stated that one purpose of the meeting was for canvassing and tabulating the returns of an election held in School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “District”) on July 20, 2002, on the question of incurring debt and issuing bonds in an amount not exceeding $34,000,000, and of incurring additional debt and issuing bonds in an amount not exceeding $1,750,000, which bonds are to be retired with, paid from and secured by ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the District, and thereupon presented the following proces verbal, which was adopted by the following vote:

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

NAYS:             None

PROCES VERBAL

                        BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on this 23^rd day of July, 2002, at 5:00 o’clock p.m., in accordance with a resolution of the Calcasieu Parish School Board (the “Board”), governing authority of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, adopted on May 7, 2002, and recorded in the records of said Board, notice of which meeting was issued and published according to law, the undersigned members of the Board, being a quorum thereof, met at the regular meeting place of the Board, and according to law examined the tabulation blanks, certificates and statements which were received from the Commissioners and Commissioners-in-Charge of the election held in School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana on July 20, 2002, in accordance with said resolution, together with the transcription of the totals made by the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines in and for Calcasieu Parish to determine the following propositions:

BOND PROPOSITION NO. 1

SUMMARY:  AUTHORITY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $34,000,000 OF 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. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “District”) incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $34,000,000 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 the 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 the District sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in principal and interest?

BOND PROPOSITION NO. 2

SUMMARY:  AUTHORITY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $1,750,000 OF 20-YEAR PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR RENOVATING AND IMPROVING THE FOOTBALL STADIUM AND RELATED ATHLETIC FACILITIES AT ALFRED M. BARBE HIGH SCHOOL WITHIN THE DISTRICT, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.

Shall School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “District”) incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $1,750,000 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, said bonds authorized for the specific purpose of renovating and improving the football stadium and related athletic facilities at Alfred M. Barbe High School within the 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 the District sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in principal and interest?

                        The results of said election on Bond Proposition No. 1 proved to be as  follows:

                                                                NUMBER OF VOTES IN                       NUMBER OF VOTES

          PRECINCT                                FAVOR OF PROPOSITION                    AGAINST PROPOSITION

            302 (Part)                                            0                                                                     0

            306 (Part)                                          20                                                                    37

            316                                                    50                                                                    25

317                                                    50                                                                    11

325                                                  175                                                                    86

326                                                  133                                                                    57

331                                                    91                                                                    42

333                                                  214                                                                  118

334                                                    81                                                                    57

335                                                    78                                                                    56

336                                                  157                                                                    59

337                                                  128                                                                   81

            338 (Part)                                          28                                                                    20

            339 (Part)                                        210                                                                  119

362                                                  147                                                                  102

363                                                  210                                                                  151

            365 (Part)                                          66                                                                     41

366                                                    58                                                                   28

367                                                  372                                                                  119

            368                                                  185                                                                     91

            369 (Part)                                          65                                                                     35

            371 (Part)                                            4                                                                       3

            Absentee                                         168                                                                    59

TOTALS                                                  2,690                                                                  1,397

                        We therefore ascertained that the majority of qualified electors of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana qualified to vote under the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana voting in said election in the District voted in favor of Bond Proposition No. 1.

                        The results of said election on Bond Proposition No. 2 proved to be  as follows:

                                                              NUMBER OF VOTES IN                         NUMBER OF VOTES

              PRECINCT                            FAVOR OF PROPOSITION                    AGAINST PROPOSITION

            302 (Part)                                            0                                                                   0

            306 (Part)                                            8                                                                  48

            316                                                    38                                                                  38

317                                                    42                                                                  19

325                                                  118                                                                  141

326                                                  101                                                                    92

331                                                    71                                                                    60

333                                                  152                                                                  176

334                                                    67                                                                   71

335                                                    52                                                                   81

336                                                  118                                                                   95

337                                                    91                                                                  118

            338 (Part)                                          26                                                                   22

            339 (Part)                                        161                                                                  163

362                                                  117                                                                   132

363                                                  159                                                                  201

            365 (Part)                                          56                                                                    51

366                                                    47                                                                   39

367                                                  286                                                                  204

            368                                                  147                                                                  130

            369 (Part)                                          57                                                                    43

            371 (Part)                                            4                                                                      3

            Absentees                                        140                                                                   88

TOTALS                                                   2058                                                                  2015

                        We therefore ascertained that the majority of qualified electors of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana qualified to vote under the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana voting in said election in the District voted in favor of Bond Proposition No. 2.

                        At the same time and place, we did examine and canvass the returns as evidenced by said tabulation blanks, certificates, and statements received from the election Commissioners and Commissioners-in-Charge, the correctness of which were sworn to by the election Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners according to law, and our finding was that the returns indicated a majority voted in favor of Bond Proposition No. 1 and Bond Proposition No. 2.

                        Therefore, we declare that the result of said election is in favor of the Bond Proposition No. 1 and Bond Proposition No. 2 as stated above.

                        In accordance with law, a resolution promulgating the aforesaid results was adopted, and the Secretary of the Board was ordered to have a copy of said resolution signed by the President and published in one issue of the Southwest Daily News, a newspaper published in Calcasieu Parish and of general circulation in said School District No. 34.

                        We did, likewise, order that one copy of this proces verbal be sent to the Secretary of State to be recorded in the archives of the State of Louisiana, and that one copy be sent to the Clerk of the District Court of Calcasieu Parish to be recorded in the mortgage records of said Parish and that one copy be filed in the archives of this Board.

                        THUS DONE AND SIGNED in the presence of       Karl Bruchhaus                 and     Sharon Allured                    , competent witnesses and qualified voters of Calcasieu Parish on this 23^rd day of July, 2002, at a special meeting of the Board in Lake Charles, Louisiana, by the undersigned members of said Board present and participating in the canvass of said election.

WITNESSES:

 /s/ Karl Bruchhaus                                                          /s/JohnFalgout, President

 /s/ Sharon Allured                                                                                  , V. President

 /s/PhilipE. Tarver                         , Member

 /s/ James W. Karr, Sr.                   , Member

 /s/ L. J. Berk Fontenot                  , Member

 /s/ Carla S. C. Duplechin              , Member

 /s/ Wilridge P. Doucet                  , Member

 /s/ James W. Pitre                         , Member

 /s/ Sheral A. LaVergne                 , Member

 /s/ Clara F. Duhon                        , Member

 /s/ Gregory P. Robert                   , Member

 /s/ Elray Victorian                        , Member

 /s/ Joe Andrepont                        , Member

 /s/ J,. L. Duhon                           , Member

 /s/ James R. Blackwell                 , Member

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

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

NAYS:             None

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION PROMULGATING THE RESULTS OF A SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA ON JULY 20, 2002.

                        WHEREAS, on July 20, 2002, an election was held in School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, to determine the propositions hereinafter set out;

                        WHEREAS, the returns of said election were canvassed by the Board according to law and notice duly given as provided by law, and the result of said election was declared to be in favor of Bond Proposition No. 1 and Bond Proposition No. 2;

                        NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows:

                        SECTION 1.  An election was held in School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on July 20, 2002, to determine the proposition hereinafter set out; that said election was duly and properly called by the Board by a resolution adopted on May 7, 2002, and recorded in the records of said Board, that notice of said election embracing all matters required by law to be contained therein was given by publication in the Southwest Daily News, a newspaper published in Sulphur, Louisiana, and of general circulation in School District No. 34, on May 28, June 4, June 11, and June 18, 2002, the first of said publications being not less than 45 days nor more than 90 days prior to the date set for said election; that this Board did in said resolution designate the polling places for said election and did provide for the use of voting machines in the conduct of said election; that election officials were duly selected; that each election official received the certificate of instruction of the use of the voting machines and his duties in connection therewith as required by law; that the State Custodian of Voting Machines and the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines of Calcasieu Parish made available on the day of the election at the polling places designated for the conduct of said election the necessary voting machines and all necessary equipment and paraphernalia required by law in connection with the use of voting machines at elections; that the Registrar of Voters and the Clerk of Court of Calcasieu Parish furnished to the election Commissioners and Commissioners-in-Charge copies of the precinct registers for each precinct or ward entitled to vote at such polling places; that the Louisiana Secretary of State prepared and certified the ballot used in the voting machines as required by law; that the proposition voted on in said election and as it appeared in said voting machine was in due form provided by law and the resolution adopted by this Board on May 7, 2002, calling said special election; that the results of said election were written on a large sheet of paper at said polling places, which sheet of paper was signed by each of the election officials designated to conduct such election at said polling places and which sheet was thereupon posted in public view at the polling places in accordance with law; that only qualified electors under the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana voted at said election; that the officials who served at said election were duly and properly appointed; that the places of all absent election officials were properly filled in accordance with law; that before opening the polls all election officials were properly sworn in accordance with law; that the polls at the voting places were opened at 6:00 a.m. and remained open and until not later than 8:00 p.m.; that after the closing of the polls the votes for and against the proposition were properly counted and tallied and the necessary tabulation blanks, certificates and statements were made by the election officials in accordance with law and the voting machines delivered to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Custodian of Voting Machines in and for Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and a copy of the results of said election delivered to the Clerk of the District Court of Calcasieu Parish as required by Louisiana Revised Statutes 18:1190 E; that on July 23, 2002, that being the third day after said election the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Custodian of Voting Machines, after breaking the seals and opening the voting machines used in said election did transcript the totals for the proposition voted upon at said election; and that all things whatsoever required by law to be done in connection with the holding of said election were properly and duly performed in manner and form as required by Chapter 4 of Subtitle II of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and the general election laws of the State of Louisiana.

                        SECTION 2.  In said election the following propositions were approved by a majority of the electors qualified to vote and voting in said election in School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana:

BOND PROPOSITION NO. 1

SUMMARY:  AUTHORITY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $34,000,000 OF 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. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “District”) incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $34,000,000 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 the 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 the District sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in principal and interest?

BOND PROPOSITION NO. 2

SUMMARY:  AUTHORITY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, TO ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $1,750,000 OF 20-YEAR PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS FOR RENOVATING AND IMPROVING THE FOOTBALL STADIUM AND RELATED ATHLETIC FACILITIES AT ALFRED M. BARBE HIGH SCHOOL WITHIN THE DISTRICT, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES.

Shall School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “District”) incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding $1,750,000 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, said bonds authorized for the specific purpose of renovating and improving the football stadium and related athletic facilities at Alfred M. Barbe High School within the 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 the District sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in principal and interest?

                        SECTION 3.  The results of said election shall be promulgated by publication of this resolution of promulgation one time in the Southwest Daily News, a newspaper published in Sulphur, Louisiana, the official journal of the Board and of general circulation in School District No. 34.

                        ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 23^rd day of July, 2002.

                                     /s/ John M. Falgout                                

                                    JOHN M. FALGOUT, 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. 34 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 July 23, 2002, 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 23rd day of July, 2002.

Goals and Objectives Committee

Mr. Robert, Chair, reported that the Goals Subcommittee met on Thursday, June 25, 2002, at 5:00 p.m. in the Board Room.

Mr. Robert reported that the strategies that would be used to suggest and prioritize goals for the 2002-2003 school session were explained. Members were given a composite list of suggested goals, some of which were a continuation of the 2001 goals and others that were recommended by staff, principals, and teachers.

Tom Hatfield, PPG Quality Coordinator, began the facilitation of recommending and prioritizing the goals by allowing board members and staff to add to the composite goals list. Board members and staff were given an opportunity to vote on each suggested goal in order to prioritize. It was noted by Mr. Hatfield that even though a suggestion might not be finalized as a goal that the concept would not necessarily be eliminated from action by staff.

The following prioritized suggested goals were recommended:

2002-2003 CPSS GOALS RECOMMENDATIONS

SMART Goals = Specific – Measurable – Agreed Upon – Realistic - Timebound

Educational Services

1. By Fall 2003 thirty-five percent of the district’s elementary, middle, and high schools will receive Louisiana Accountability Growth Labels of Exemplary or Recognized at the end of the 2001-2003 two-year Growth Cycle (Cycle 1 for high schools and combination schools; Cycle 2 for elementary and middle schools).

2. The instructional program will provide for continuous improvement in student performance as measured annually by the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program (LEAP 21 and GEE 21) and nationally-normed tests (ACT, SAT, EXPLORE, PLAN, and IOWA).

3. By Spring 2003, develop and implement curriculum that will meet the needs of gifted students and other high achievers participating in Academic Classes Enhanced (ACE) in schools with low gifted populations.  

4. By Spring 2003 develop a plan to offer enriched curriculum through on-line courses that will meet the needs of gifted students in core subjects.

5. By Spring 2003, develop a cooperative plan with the Louisiana Department of Education for offering available on-line courses to hospital/homebound students.

     6. Increase the student enrollment and number of course offerings in the                 Vocational-Technical programs 5% by the 2002-2003 school session.

7. Full time counselor in each school

8. Pre-K in all elementary schools

9. Explore feasibility of science and computer labs in all elementary schools

10. Expand alternative program at elementary level

11. Increase # of teachers with National Certification

12. Encourage teachers to achieve advanced degrees

13. Reduce # of non-certified teachers

14. Modify field trip policy

      15. Develop program to improve teacher attendance

16. Provide a magnet school of academic and performing arts for middle and high school students by the _________ school session.

Ongoing Goal

1.                  Continue to refine and communicate to the public a school and district plan for implementing the Louisiana School and District Accountability System by Fall 2003.

Employee Satisfaction

1.      Prepare and distribute to every teacher currently employed, and to those teachers that have recently left the Calcasieu Parish School System, a survey to solicit input for ways to prevent teachers from leaving Calcasieu Parish by May 2003.

2.      Develop an exploratory committee to study and analyze the Calcasieu Parish School Board Salary Schedule with recommendations made to the Superintendent by the end of May 2003.

3.      Health Insurance

4.      Streamline voluntary employee benefits (annuities, # of vendors providing services)

5.      Support pay increase for teachers and support personnel

Ongoing Goal

1.      Utilize the committee to review and analyze employee benefits and insurance programs with recommendations made each fiscal year.

Community Satisfaction

1.      Research possibility of picking up children within 1-mile area

2.      Provide parents with system wide code of conduct for students

3.      Revision of student discipline policy

4.      Review/modify attendance zones compliance

5.      Provide public information about the budgeting process

6.      Develop system of communications for each school

7.      Develop a contract for parental involvement

Ongoing Goal

1.      Each school will have a plan in place for increasing parental involvement that is revised annually.

Fiscal Soundness

1.      Data Systems upgrade

2.      All future bond issues set aside portion for maintenance of facilities in their bonding district

3.      Develop policy related to school consolidation

4.      New revenue sources

Ongoing Goal

1.      Thoroughly analyze expenditures, efficiency, and effectiveness associated with individual programs and departments through staff and Board budget workshops in preparation of the budget for each fiscal year.

Quality Management System

1.      Develop and implement an action plan to integrate Quality Management System in all schools by May, 2007

2.      At least 50% of faculty at 12 schools rate 80% or higher as measured by the Baldrige Classroom Learning System Audit by May, 2003

3.      A system in place at each of the 12 quality schools to continuously improve student learning

4.      Employ a question and answer system

5.      A system in place at each of the 12 quality schools to continuously improve stakeholder satisfaction

Facilities

1.      A comprehensive systemwide energy plan will be continue to be analyzed, developed, and implemented throughout the year

2.      School cleanliness

3.      Increase number of bathrooms

4.      Improve/consolidate facilities for alternative learning

5.      Develop/expand summer preventive maintenance plan

Ongoing Goal

1.      Utilize the action plan to assure safe, efficient and appropriate facilities during each fiscal year.

2.      Continue developing and implementing a long-range plan to modernize facilities.

Mr. Robert moved on behalf of the committee that the prioritized suggested goals be sent to staff to develop S.M.A.R.T. goals which are specific, measurable, agreed upon, realistic, and timebound and that the goals be returned to the Goals Subcommittee for review.  Mr. Doucet seconded the motion.  The motion carried unanimously.

BID REPORTS

Security Services for Chennault Facility, July 2002 – June 2003, General Funds, Bid Number 2003-01

The following bids were received:

Vendor Name                                     Bid Price                                                        

Tracer Protection Services                    $74,227.20

Baton Rouge, LA

Vinson Guard Service, Inc.                   $56,559.36

Lake Charles, LA

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mrs. Duplechin and unanimously carried, the bid was awarded to Vinson Guard Service, Inc., in the amount of $56,559.36 as the lowest qualified bid.

Pest and Rodent Control, July 2002-June 2003, General Funds, Bid Number 2003-02

The following bids were received:

Vendor Name                                                 Bid Price                                            

Cal-Cam Termite and Pest Control, Inc.           $ 89,900.00

Lake Charles, LA

Exterma-Trim Exterminating Co.                       $104,988.00

Elton, LA

J & J Exterminating Co., Inc.                            $115,200.00

Lake Charles, LA

Orkin Exterminating                                          $ 83,424.00

Lake Charles, LA

Rob’s Pest Elimination, Inc.                              $ 96,000.00

Lake Charles, LA

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mrs. Duplechin and unanimously carried, the bid was awarded to Orkin Exterminating for the amount of $83,424.00 as the lowest qualified bid.

Contract Renewal for Vehicle Gasoline and Diesel Off-Site Motor Fuels, Renewal Bid Number RENL2003-04

The staff is requesting the renewal of contract #2000-63 with Fuelman of Lake Charles to supply gasoline and diesel fuel for Calcasieu Parish School Board vehicles for a period from August 1, 2002, through July 31, 2003, based on the following contract terms:

Provisions for Renewal:  At the option of either party, the bid and contract may be renewed annually upon mutual agreement in writing by the vendor and the Calcasieu Parish School Board.

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mrs. Duplechin and unanimously carried, the renewal contract #2000-63 with Fuelman of Lake Charles to supply gasoline and diesel fuel for Calcasieu Parish School Board vehicles for a period from August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2003 was approved.

Trucks for the Maintenance Department, General Funds, Bid Number 2002-05

The following bids were received:

Vendor                                   Three (3) 3500 flatbed trucks          Six (6) – 2500 Maintenance             

                                                to be used for pulling backhoes        utility work trucks (unit price)       

                                                and tractors (unit price)

Allstar Pontiace GMC         $18,548.00                                              $21,243.50

Truck, Inc.,                            2003 Model                                           2003 Model

Lake Charles, LA

Bolton Ford, Inc.,                 $18,790.00                                              $21,135.00

Lake Charles, LA                  2003 Model                                           2003 Model

                                                                                                                Does not meet specs on H.P.

Martin Automotive              $20,757.87                                              $22,908.62

Lake Charles, LA                  2003 Model                                           2003 Model

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mrs. Duplechin and unanimously carried, the bid was awarded to Allstar Pontiac GMC Trucks, Inc., for the amount of $183,105.00 as the lowest bid meeting specifications.

Enriched Bakery Products, 2002-2003 School Year

The following bids were received:

VENDOR/S __      ITEM/DESCRIPTION                           UNIT PRICE                           EXTENDED TOTAL_____

Cotton’s/Holsum       Enriched Sliced Bread, 1-1/2 Lb.       $     .50/Loaf                      $       7,500.00

Bakery

                                   Enriched Hamburger Buns, Large     $   1.57/Tray                      $      50,240.00

                                   Enriched Hamburger Buns, Small     $   1.55/Tray                      $      17,050.00

                                   Enriched Hot Dog Buns, Regular      $    .71/Package                 $       14,555.00

                                   Enriched Po-Boy Buns                      $   2.00/Tray                                  $        22,000.00

                                   Enriched Hoagie Buns                       $    .83/Package                 $             415.00

                                   Whole Wheat, Sliced Bread               $   .65/Loaf                       $              325.00

BOTTOM LINE TOTAL, COTTON’S HOLSUM BAKERY. . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $    112,085.00

Flower’s                      Enriched Sliced Bread, 1-1/2 Lb.      $    .75/Loaf                   $       11,250.00

Evangeline Maid

Bread                          Enriched Hamburger Buns, Large     $  1.59/Tray                                    $       50,880.00

                                    Enriched Hamburger Buns, Small    $  1.50/Tray                       $       16,500.00

                                    Enriched Hot Dog Buns, Regular     $   .89/Package                  $       18,245.00

                                    Enriched Po-Boy Buns                      $  1.75/Tray                      $       19,250.00

                                    Enriched Hoagie Buns                      $   .85/Package                  $            425.00

                                    Whole Wheat, Sliced Bread             $   .80/Loaf                        $            400.00

BOTTOM LINE TOTAL, FLOWER’S EVANGELINE MAID BREAD. . . . . .   $     116,950.00

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mrs. Duplechin and unanimously carried, the the low bid by Cotton’s/Holsum Bakery in the amount of  $112,085.00 was approved.

Milk and Related Products, 2002-2003 School Year

Only one vendor responded to the Invitation to Bid—Borden’s Company returned a “No Bid.”  The following bid was received:

Foremost Dairies        Milk, Whole, Homogenized              $ . 2299 Each                    $     198,633.60

                                    Milk, Low Fat, Homogenized           $  .2299 Each                    $     235,187.70

                                    Milk, Low Fat, Chocolate                 $  .2299 Each                    $     485,318.90

                                    Milk, Buttermilk, Fresh                     $  .2299 Each                    $           229.90

                                    Cream, Sour, Low-Fat                       $ 5.75    Each                    $        4,312.50

                                    Cheese, Cottage, Creamed,               $  7.50    Each                    $        2,062.50

                                        Low-Fat

BOTTOM LINE TOTAL, FOREMOST DAIRIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     $   925,745.10    

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mrs. Duplechin and unanimously carried, the bid was awarded to Foremost Dairies in the amount of $925,745.10.

Ice Cream and Related Products, 2002-2003 School Year

VENDOR/S                       ITEM/DESCRIPTION                      UNIT PRICE

Blue Bell Creameries       Ice-Cream Cup, 3 Ounces                           $ 2.46/Dozen

                                       Ice-Cream (Mini) Sandwich, 2 Ounces   $  1.91/Dozen

                                       Ice-Cream Sandwich, 3.75 Ounces          $  3.13/Dozen

                                       Orange Cream Bar, 2.75 Ounces              $  2.43/Dozen

                                       Rainbow Freeze Bar, 3.75 Ounces            $  2.51/Dozen

                                       Mini Rainbow Bar, 1.25 Ounces               $  1.62/Dozen

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mrs. Duplechin and unanimously carried, the bid was awarded to Blue Bell Creameries for each specific item.

Sam Houston High School Vo Ag Classroom Facility, Sales Tax District 3, Bid Number 2002-29PC, Moss Architects, Designer

The following bids were received:

Contractor                                          Base Bid                     Alt.#1                         

Arrowhead Construction                       $499,999.99                $12,000.00

Bessette Development                          $544,800.00                $26,500.00

Charles Miller Construction                   $536,900.00                $28,400.00

Conner/Manceaux                                $575,901.00                $25,500.00

F. Miller Construction                           $558,000.00                $27,500.00

John D. Myers                                      $549,600.00                $22,600.00

Lewing Construction                             $558,018.00                $22,752.00

Phillip Mavo Construction                     $539,480.00                $23,510.00

Sam Istre Construction             $521,500.00                $21,900.00

Vaughan Bros. Construction                 $483,500.00                $23,000.00

On motion by Mr. Fontenot, seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried, the bid was awarded to Vaughan Brothers Construction (Base Bid Only) in the amount of Four Hundred Eighty Three Thousand Five Hundred and no/100-----Dollars ($483,500.00) as the lowest qualified bid meeting specifications.

New Field House for Westlake High School, School District 23 Bond Funds, Bid Number 2002-27PC, King Architects, Designer

The following bids were received:

Contractor                  Base Bid            Alt.#1           Alt.#2              Alt.#3             

Lewing Const.              $1,553,000.00    $19,500.00   $12,100.00      $6,300.00

Charles Miller               $1,700,000.00    $19,500.00   $12,000.00      $5,700.00

Bessette Devel. $1,610,000.00    $20,000.00   $12,000.00      $6,000.00

Miller & Assoc.            $1,580,000.00    $20,000.00   $11,000.00      $9,000.00

F. Miller & Sons           $1,749,000.00    $32,000.00   $11,000.00      $7,500.00

Phillip Mayo Const.      $1,750,000.00    $15,000.00   $ 4,000.00       $6,000.00

On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Ms. LaVergne and unanimously carried, the bid was awarded to Lewing Construction (Base Bid Only) in the amount of One Million Five Hundred Fifty Three Thousand and no/100------Dollars ($1,553,000.00) as the lowest qualified bid meeting specifications.

Food Service Large and Small Equipment for the 2002-2003 School Year

VENDORS                          LARGE EQUIPMENT      SMALLEQUIPMENT         TOTAL

Alack Refrigeration                              $  13,292.00                            $          00.00                $   13,292.00

Buckelew’s Food Service                       114,386.00                                    1,318.60                 115,704.60

Calico Industries                                              00.00                                    9,031.21                     9,031.21

Central Products Company                              00.00                                    1,783.20                     1,783.20

Economical Janitorial/Paper                            00.00                                       992.03                        992.03

Equipment Concepts, Incorporated                 00.00                                    1,030.95                     1,030.95

J. D. Shara Company                                       00.00                                  12,521.65                   12,521.65

Louisiana Foodservice                            138,718.00                                         00.00                 138,718.00

Rowley-Hansell Company                               00.00                                    8,220.33                    8,220.33

Southwest Bar Needs                                       00.00                                  20,614.44                  20,614.44

Sysco Foodservice                                       6,150.00                                     206.82                     6,356.82

Virco Company                                                00.00                                  11,557.00                  11,557.00

            TOTALS . . . . . . . . . . .$      272,546.00                         $ 67,276.23         $ 339,822.23

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mrs. Duplechin and unanimously carried, the low bids meeting specifications for each item were approved.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Fire Alarm System for Alonzo LeBlanc Middle School, QZAB Funds, Bid

Number 2003-07 Shop and Classroom Additions to T&I Complex, Phase II, School District 33 Bond Funds, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc.

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Duhon and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for a fire alarm system for Alonzo LeBlanc Middle School, QZAB Funds, bid number 2003-07 was approved.

Commercial Turf Mowers for the Maintenance Department, General Funds, Bid Number 2003-08

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Duhon and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for commercial turf mowers for the maintenance department, general funds, bid number 2003-08 was approved.

Renovations and Additions to Lake Charles/Boston High School, School District 31 Bond Funds, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc.

On motion by Mrs. Duplechin, seconded by Mrs. Duhon and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for renovations and additions to Lake Charles/Boston High School, school district 31 bond funds, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., was approved.

Shop and Classroom Additions to T&I Complex, Phase II, School District 33 Bond Funds, C. Gayle Zembower, Architects, Inc.

On motion by Mrs. Duplechin, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, shop and classroom additions to T&I complex, phase II, school district 33 bond funds, C. Gayle Zembower, Architects, Inc., was approved.

Additions and Renovations to Henry Heights Elementary School, School District 33 Bond Funds, Brossett Architects, LLC, Designer

On motion by Mrs. Duplechin, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, additions and renovations to Henry Heights Elementary School, school district 33 bond funds, Brossett Architects, LLC, designer, was approved.

Paving Project for Sam Houston High School, Sales Tax District 3, Moss Architects, Designer

On motion by Mr. Fontenot, seconded by Mrs. Duhon and unanimously carried, the paving project for Sam Houston High School, sales tax district 3, Moss Architects, designer, was approved.

CORRESPONDENCE

Change Order Number One for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Reynaud Middle School,” School District 31 Bond Funds

On motion by Mrs. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, change order number one for the project “Additions and Renovations to Reynaud Middle School,” school district 31 bond funds, for an increase of $45,084.00 and an extension of thirty (30) days, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Six for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Pearl Watson Elementary School,” School District 31 Bond Funds

On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, change order number six for the project “Additions and Renovations to Pearl Watson Elementary School,” school district 31 bond funds, for an increase of $17,199.53 and an extension of fourteen (14) days, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., contractor, was approved.

Beneficial Occupancy for the Project “Iowa Area Schools, New LeBleu Settlement Elementary School,” Phase II, 2-3 and 4-5 Wings

On motion by Mr. Fontenot, seconded by Mrs. Duhon and unanimously carried, beneficial occupancy for the project “Iowa Area Schools, New LeBleu Settlement Elementary School,” phase II, 2-3 and 4-5 wings, project number 2001-06PC, Moss Architects, architect; Bessette Development Corporation, contractor, was approved.

Beneficial Occupancy for the Project “Beneficial Occupancy for the Project “Iowa Area Schools, New LeBleu Settlement Elementary School,” Phase II, K-1 Wing

On motion by Mr. Fontenot, seconded by Mrs. Duhon and unanimously carried, beneficial occupancy for the project “Iowa Area Schools, New LeBleu Settlement Elementary School,” phase II, K-1 wing, project number 2001-06PC, Moss Architects, architect; Bessette Development Corporation, contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Five for the Project “Iowa Area Schools, New LeBleu Settlement Elementary School, School District 25 Bond Funds,

On motion by Mr. Fontenot, seconded by Mrs. Duhon and unanimously carried, change order number five for the project “Iowa Area Schools, New LeBleu Settlement Elementary School, school district 25 bond funds, for an increase of $14,585.76 and an extension of three (3) days, Moss Architects, designer; Bessette Development, Inc., contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Two for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Maplewood Middle School,”

On motion by Mr. Blackwell, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and unanimously carried, change order number two for the project “Additions and Renovations to Maplewood Middle School,” phase V, project number 2002-08PC, for an increase of $41,225.00, H. Curtis Vincent and Steven D. Shows, Architects, designer; Conner/Manceaux General Contractor Inc., contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “Asbestos Abatement at Various Schools, Summer 2002,”

On motion by Mrs. Duplechin, seconded by Mrs. Duhon and unanimously carried, change order number one (1) for the project “Asbestos Abatement at Various Schools, Summer 2002,” project number 02020, for an increase of $25,492.00, Wynn L. White Consulting Engineers, Inc., designer; Abatement Services, Inc., contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Six (6) for the Project “Miscellaneous Improvements to S. P. Arnett Middle School,”

On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, change order number six (6) for the project “Miscellaneous Improvements to S. P. Arnett Middle School,” school district 23 bond funds, project number 9917-B2, for a decrease of $2,218.00, King Architects, Inc, designer; Lewing Construction Company, contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to J. D. Clifton Elementary School,”

On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, change order number one (1) for the project “Additions and Renovations to J. D. Clifton Elementary School,” phase 2, school district 31 bond funds, for a decrease of $10,350.87, Ellender Architects and Associates, LLC, designer; Ribbeck Construction Corporation, contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Four (4) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to R. D. Molo Middle School,”

On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, change order number four (4) for the project “Additions and Renovations to R. D. Molo Middle School,” phase I, school district 31 bond funds, project number EA 2000-8, for an increase of $20,685.00 and an extension of ten days, Ellender Architects and Associates, LLC, designer, Alfred Palma, Inc., contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Vinton High School,”

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and unanimously carried, change order number one (1) for the project “Additions and Renovations to Vinton High School,” phase 2, school district 26 bond funds, project number EA2002-2, for an increase of $37,625.29 and an extension of eight days, Ellender Architects and Associates, LLC, designer; Ribbeck Construction Corporation, contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Westwood Elementary School,”

On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Mr. Blackwell and unanimously carried, change order number two (2) for the project “Additions and Renovations to Westwood Elementary School,” school district 23 bond funds, for an increase of $26,040.00, King Architects, Inc., designer; Miller and Associates Development Company, contractor, was approved.

Change Order Number Seven (7) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Pearl Watson Elementary School,”

On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, change order number seven (7) for the project “Additions and Renovations to Pearl Watson Elementary School,” project number 2007-24P, for an increase of $15,005.17 and an extension of five days, utilizing general funds for the canopy cost of $11,469.00 and $3,536.17 paid from school district 31 bond funds, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., contractor, was approved.

Beneficial Occupancy for the Project “Additions and Renovations to R. D. Molo Middle School,”

On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously carried, beneficial occupancy for the project “Additions and Renovations to R. D. Molo Middle School,” project number EA 2000-8, phase I, school district 31 bond funds, Ellender Architects and Associates, LLC, designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., contractor, was approved.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

2002 Louisiana High School National Rodeo Competition

Congratulations to the following students who have advanced to the national high school rodeo competition that is being held this week in Formington, New Mexico.

Also, Mr. Armentor will attend the competition in representation of the Calcasieu Parish School Board.

Barrel Racing:   Julie Wilkinson, Iowa High School

Pole Bending:               Sara B. Prejean, Sulphur High School

Girls Cutting:                 Jenna Mitchell, DeQuincy High

Calf Roping:                 Kyle Beasley, Sulphur High School

Chase Vincent, Sulphur High School

Bareback Riding:          Ryan Little, Sam Houston High School

                                    Ryan Stutes, Sulphur High School

Bull Riding:                   Shaun Seaford, Bell City High School

                                    Josh Guidry, Iowa High School

                                    Wayne Doucet, Barbe High School

Breakaway Roping:      Fallon Fisher, Sulphur High School

Boys Cutting:                Chase Vincent, Sulphur High School

                                    Lester Jourdan, Iowa High School

Steer Wrestling:            Victor Sibille, Bell City High School

Saddlebronc Riding:      Devin Cradeur, Iowa High School

Team Roping:               Ross and Kyle Beasley, Sulphur High School

Queen Contest: Katie Trahan, Barbe High School

State Department of Education - Louisiana Distinguished Partners in Education Award

Congratulations to the following recipients of the Louisiana Department of Education 2002 Distinguished Partners in Education Award:

Westlake Group – Joe Andrepont, Sr., Community Affairs Representative

Carl Vincent Agency of the State Farm Insurance Company, Sulphur, LA

Annually, this award is given to five businesses, industries, associations, or individuals that have made significant contributions to education in Louisiana.

2002 LEAP 21 Summer Remediation - Free/Reduced Lunch

            This summer, 1,069 students attended 4^th, 8^th, and 10/11^th grade LEAP 21/GEE 21 Summer Remediation Programs for English/Language Arts and Mathematics in our parish.  Of the 1,069 attending, 790 were eligible for the free/reduced lunch program as of May 31, 2002 – 73.9%.

2002 LEAP 21 Summer Remediation Free/Reduced Lunch Student Numbers

            A total of 851 students were registered and attended the 2002 LEAP 21 Summer Remediation Program at five sites.  Sites included Fairview Elementary, Perkins Elementary, W. W. Lewis Middle, Oak Park Middle, and

S. J. Welsh schools.

            Of the 851 students registered, 653 were classified as either free/reduced status as of May 31, 2002 – 76.7%.  Statewide, this number averaged about 80% free/reduced.  The percent of free/reduced numbers was higher in Calcasieu Parish at the elementary level – 86.4% -- compared to 69.6% at the middle level.

2002 LEAP 21 Summer Remediation Free/Reduced Lunch Student Numbers

A total of 218 students were registered and attended the 2002 GEE 21 Summer Remediation Program at three sites.  Sites included the Career Center, LaGrange High School, and Sulphur High School.

            Of the 218 students registered, 137 were classified as either free/reduced status as of May 31, 2002 – 62.8%.  The percent of free/reduced numbers was the lowest at the high school level compared with elementary and middle. 

2002 LEAP 21 SUMMER REMEDIATION

FREE/REDUCED LUNCH STUDENT NUMBERS

2002 GEE 21 SUMMER REMEDIATION

FREE/REDUCED LUNCH STUDENT NUMBERS

2002 LEAP 21 AND GEE 21 SUMMER REMEDIATION

COMBINED FREE/REDUCED LUNCH STUDENT NUMBERS

ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS

Mr. Tarver expressed his deepest appreciation to the many people who spent endless hours promoting the bond election in district 34.  He stated he listened to the passion of the people and assisted them in reaching their goal.

Mr. Karr congratulated district 34 for a successful bond election and especially the manner in which the community gathered in an effort to move forward.

Mr. Doucet read the following statement addressed to the board members and staff: “If you were embarrassed by the news media last week, please don’t be.  I am not guilty of any of the allegations.  I will be cleared of all the charges.  This is an example of me trying to help a person in need and using bad judgment because I was trying to fulfill this person’s need and other commitments during that particular time.”

Mr. Doucet expressed his appreciation to the staff and board members for their support and faith in him during this time.  He stated he will continue representing district nine as a board member.  Mr. Doucet also requested a letter of condolence to Lane Haley on the loss of his father.

Mrs. Duplechin stated she would not be seeking re-election for the upcoming term. She stated that she and her family plan to join her husband who has re-located in Houston, Texas.  Her re-location would be in January 2003.  Mrs. Duplechin requested letters of condolence to Bobby Wall and family on the loss of his brother, Johnny Newman; Jo Ann Strahan and family on the loss of her son, and to Mrs. Strahan on the loss of her husband, Robin Strahan.

Mr. Pitre reiterated Mr. Tarver’s comments in thanking every person who worked so diligently toward the success of the bond election in district 34.

Mr. Blackwell requested a letter of condolence to Eugenia Wilson, counselor at

D. S. Perkins Elementary School, on the loss of her son and a letter of congratulations to his wife for twenty-five years of marriage.

Mr. Duhon made comment on the reassurance that the $1,000,000.00 Trust Fund

was included in the General Funds Reserve.

Mr. Andrepont expressed his sympathy to Mrs. Wilson and her family on the tragic loss of her son.  He thanked staff and expressed his appreciation for their immediate response to situations and requests.  He also requested that the air conditioning system in the board meeting room be repaired or replaced.

Mr. Victorian stated he has been involved in many bond elections and was very impressed with the positive media coverage that was delivered for district 34.

Mr. Robert congratulated and thanked the many administrators and community leaders in district 34 who worked diligently together to disseminate information to all of the people in the district.  He expressed his appreciation on behalf of himself and the board for their commitment.

Mrs. Duhon requested a letter of condolence to the family of Helen Moore.  Mrs. Moore was a school system employee and the wife of Coach Roscoe Moore. 

Mrs. Duhon commented that numerous parents were in attendance because of a disagreement between employees at Lake Charles Boston High School.  She stated as a school board representative, it is her responsibility to support the school, parents, and students, and it is her opinion that if the disruption continues it would make a negative impact on the children.  She thanked the parents for their support and expressed to them that she attempted to remedy the situation.  She indicated that her interests are focused on the welfare of the students and the continuance and expansion of programs at Lake Charles Boston High School.  She requested that the superintendent intervene in attempts to resolve the situation.

SCHEDULE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Curriculum and Instruction Committee – Thursday, August 22, 2002, 4:45 p.m.

Board Meeting Dates – August 6, August 20, September 3, September 17, 2002

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by Mr. Blackwell, seconded by Mr. Victorian, and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss personnel and litigation matters.  The Board resumed regular open session at 7:45 p.m.

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

Personnel

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

Resignation

Francine Pousson, Teacher, S. J. Welsh Middle School, effective June 21, 2002, Christina Walton, Assistant Band Director, Barbe High/S.J. Welsh, effective August 1, 2002, Renee Herbstler, Teacher, W. T. Henning Elementary School, effective June 21, 2002, Angela Schmitt, Teacher, Fairview Elementary School, effective June 26, 2002, Jules Sullen, Teacher/Coach, Washington-Marion High School, effective June 27, 2002, Sherelene Brown, Teacher, Ralph Wilson Elementary School, effective July 1, 2002, Lurdy Alfred, Teacher, Fondel/Combre Elementary School, effective July 2, 2002, Denise Curtis, Lab Manager/Mobile Classroom, effective July 2, 2002, McClendon Nichols, Teacher, LaGrange High School, effective July 2, 2002,      Britt Colon, Teacher, DeQuincy Elementary School, effective July 8, 2002,                                                   Doug DeVillier, Teacher, Barbe High School, effective July 3, 2002, Kimberley DeVillier, Teacher, Prien Lake Elementary School, effective July 3, 2002,             Karen Miller, Teacher, Clifton Elementary School, effective July 8, 2002, Malinda Byerly, School Clerk, DeQuincy Elementary School, Recommend that her resignation become effective July 15, 2002.

Welborn Ashworth, Teacher/Assistant Coach, DeQuincy High School,

effective July 31, 2002, Anita West, Teacher, Vinton Elementary School,

effective July 9, 2002, Sarah Ellender, Secretary/Bookkeeper, T. H. Watkins

Elementary, effective July 11, 2002, William B. Kellogg, Teacher/Head Coach,

LeBlanc Middle School, effective July 11, 2002, Pamela Graham, Teacher,

Westlake High School, effective July 15, 2002, Theresa Jarquin, Teacher, Oak

Park Middle School, effective July 16, 2002, Chrystal LaFargue, Speech Therapist,

Special Services Department, effective July 14, 2002, Cheryl Prendergast, Teacher, S. J. Welsh Middle School, effective July 18, 2002, Amanda Courmier, Teacher, Barbe High School, effective July 22, 2002, Veronica Broussard, Teacher, Westwood Elementary School, effective July 22, 2002, LaTasha Sullen, Speech Therapist, Special Services Department, effective July 23, 2002.

Retirement Notification

Pearl Keller, Teacher, Reynaud Middle School, effective May 31, 2002,

Clara Dronette, Bus Driver, Sulphur High School, effective June 28, 2002,

Rachel Sharp, Teacher, J. I. Watson Middle School, effective July 1, 2002,

Elsie Sonnier, Cafeteria Technician, LaGrange High School, effective

July 11, 2002,                                      Ivy Mouton, Teacher, Barbe High School, effective July 17, 2002,

Shirley Moss, Teacher, Special Services Department, effective July 31, 2002.

Maternity Leave

Marlene Johnson-Marks, Teacher, Oak Park Elementary School, beginning

September 9, 2002 until November 11, 2002, Mary Stevens, Teacher, St. John

Elementary School, beginning August 13, 2002 until September 23, 2002, Tammy

Wright, Teacher, Moss Bluff Elementary School, September 16, 2002, until

December 2, 2002, Kristi Tyree, Teacher, Sulphur High School, August 12, 2002,

until September 20, 2002.

Leave Without Pay

Dena Marks, Teacher, LeBlanc Middle School, leave without pay for the

2002-2003 school session, Wynetta Proctor, Teacher, Clifton Elementary School.

leave without pay for the 2002-2003 school session,     Kathy Chafin, Teacher, Barbe

High School, leave without pay for the 2002-2003 school session, Anise Morein,

Clerk C, Risk Management Department, leave without pay beginning July 1, 2002

until June 30, 2003, Andrea Chapman, Teacher Aide, F. K. White Middle School,

leave without pay for the 2002-2003 school session,     Clara Colvin, Teacher,

Maplewood Middle School, leave without pay for the 2002-2003 school session,

Genevia Miller, Cafeteria Technician, T. H. Watkins Elementary, leave without

pay beginning August 12, 2002 until November 1, 2002, Carol Jones, Custodian,

Maplewood Middle School, extension of her leave without pay until October 1,

2002, Melanie LeJeune, Librarian, Fairview Elementary School, for the 2002-2003

school session.

Professional Development

Elizabeth McCullor, Teacher, Moss Bluff Middle School, leave for professional

development for the fall semester of the 2002-2003 school session,       Leslie Barlow,

Teacher, Maplewood Middle School, fall semester of the 2002-2003 school

session be extended to include the spring semester of the 2002-2003 school

session, Janet Ritchie, Teacher, Maplewood Middle School, granted a leave for

professional development for the fall semester of the 2002-2003 school session,

Sabra Soileau, Teacher, Moss Bluff Middle School, leave for professional

development for the 2002-2003 school session.

Medical Sabbatical

Brenda Andrepont, Teacher, Pearl Watson Elementary School, medical sabbatical for the 2002-2003 school session, Renee Gunn, Teacher/Coach, S. P. Arnett

Middle School, leave for medical sabbatical for the 2002-2003 school session, Caroly Manuel, Teacher, Nelson Elementary School, fall semester for the 2002-2003 school session, Jan Dressler, Teacher, Prien Lake Elementary School, for the 2002-2003 school session.

Waive Act 715

Sondra Marcantel, Teacher, Maplewood Middle School, Act 715 be waived on her

behalf and her retirement become effective May 31, 2002.

On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mrs. Duhon and unanimously

carried, Dinah Robinson was named Principal for Molo Middle School.

On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously

carried,Carolyn Thomas-Clark was named Assistant Principal for Molo Middle

School.

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Karr and unanimously

carried, James Aarons was named Assistant Principal for Vinton Middle School.

On motion by Mrs. Duplechin, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously

carried, Dowd Douglas was named Teacher/Coach for F. K. White Middle School.

Permission to Advertise

On motion by Mrs. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Victorian and unanimously

carried, permission to advertise with a shortened advertisement period for the

position of Teacher/Head Coach for LeBlanc Middle School was approved.

On motion by Mrs. Duplechin, seconded by Ms. LaVergne and unanimously

carried, permission to advertise with a shortened advertisement period for the

position of Child/Welfare Officer was approved.

On motion by Mrs. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Doucet and unanimously carried,

permission to advertise with a shortened advertisement period for the position of

Construction Manager was approved.

Litigation

On motion by Mr. Karr, seconded by Mr. Doucet and carried, legal counsel’s recommendation regarding track litigation was approved.

On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried, authority to settle Jake Benoit’s claim in accordance to the recommendation of legal counsel was approved.

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded Mr. Blackwell and carried, settlement of the workers’ compensation, case number 01-05653, in accordance to the recommendation by legal counsel was approved.

Meeting Adjourned

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mrs. Duplechin and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

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Jude W. Theriot, Secretary                                                       John M. Falgout, President