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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 Moss Bluff Middle School located at 297 Park Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at 5:00 p.m. James Pitre, President, called the meeting to order. James Karr led the prayer; Bryan LaRocque led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The roll was called and the following members were present: Joe A. Andrepont, Billy Breaux, Dale B. Bernard, Clara F. Duhon, Jay L. Duhon, John M. Falgout, Rev. J.L. Franklin, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, Sheral A. LaVergne, James W. Pitre, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, and R.L. Webb.
Mr. Tarver was absent.
Mr. Pitre thanked Principal John Duhon and staff for the delicious meal and the tour of the new Moss Bluff Middle School.
Mr. Pitre also recognized Mr. Berk Fontenot, former district 15 Board member.
MINUTES APPROVED
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Duhon and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of January 20, 2004, were approved as presented.
Supplemental Agenda
By general consent the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the regular agenda.
It was the consensus of the Board to place VI, Committee Reports, after approval of the minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Curriculum and Instruction
Mr. Duhon reported that the Curriculum and Instruction Committee met on Thursday, January 22, 2004. A quorum was present.
Mr. Duhon reported that the first item on the agenda was a waiver for Option 3. At present, a yearly request to have Option 3 at individual sites is submitted to the State Department of Education. The proposed permanent resolution would eliminate the annual request.
Clarification was made that this request was not to select actual sites but merely permission to conduct Option 3 programs at individual sites rather than one site. Designation Designation of specific site determination would have to come back to the committee. A motion to accept the proposed resolution as presented was made and seconded and approved by the committee. Mr. Duhon moved on behalf of the committee to approve the resolution as presented.
There was brief discussion regarding the purpose of Option 3 and the resolution. It was explained that the waiver does not interfere with the Option 3 sites selection.
Mr. Pitre called for a vote on the motion to adopt the resolution. The motion carried and the following resolution was approved.
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board administers and provides the (Pre-GED/Skills) Options Program in accordance with the regulations and standards of the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Louisiana Department of Education;
WHEREAS, the Options Program is an alternative to regular education;
WHEREAS, the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education mandates that Options Programs be located on a separate site; and
WHEREAS, Calcasieu Parish School Board desires to obtain a permanent waiver on the mandate of a separate site so as to eliminate the need to apply annually for a waiver;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Calcasieu Parish School Board requests and supports the granting by the Louisiana State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education of a permanent waiver on the mandate of a separate site for the Options Program.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED on the 17th day of February 2004.
/s/James W. Pitre James W. Pitre, President Calcasieu Parish School Board
Attest: /s/Jude W. Theriot Jude W. Theriot, Superintendent
Next, Mr. Duhon reported, for informational purposes only, a report on low performing schools. He noted that the Elementary, Middle, and High School Departments acknowledge that to make a positive impact in the achievement of all students, there must be a consistent format to assure that schools identified in School Improvement I are provided proven research-based strategies. To this end, over the past several years a team effort has been made to develop plans to improve student performance.
A major portion of instructional funds, numerous grants, and instructional staff’s time have been allocated to assure that critical needs of schools identified as low performing through test data have been targeted.
Further, the Calcasieu Parish School System has been proactive in sending in District Assistance Teams (prior to some of these schools being identified by the State Department of Education) to find areas in need of improvement and to provide materials, supplies, appropriate programs, and professional development designed to enhance curriculum to improve student and teacher performance.
LINCS Programs, LaSIP, Research-based Curriculum and Instruction Targeted Inservices, TANF, Teaching American History Grant, Computer-Based Training, INTECH, IMPACT, INCITE, District Assistance Teams, Principal Internship, and a Community Learning Center are some of the identified measures to aid in management of both teacher and student improvement in various academic disciplines.
Barbara Bankens, Administrative Director of Assessment, Research, and Special Services, explained that in September the State Department of Education requested that she direct an IDEA (Special Education) Grant for Region V with Beauregard, Cameron, and Calcasieu Parishes as well as McNeese State University participating. The goal of the Project Gateway: IDEA Regional Grant is to build capacity of leadership in these schools and to improve reading skills.
After meeting with McNeese and regional special education supervisors, it was determined that this grant would be best utilized in middle schools with Molo Middle and Oak Park Middle chosen for participation in Calcasieu. Because of the middle school reading focus, Charlotte Gallemore, Administrative Director for Middle Schools, and her staff were asked for assistance. Also, Patrice Saucier, Grant Consultant K-12, was asked to help in this endeavor.
The contracted services of JBHM Education Group out of Jackson, Mississippi were secured to perform a school audit to determine needs and to provide an Administrative School Management Consultant, Reading Consultant, and Instructional Coach. Dr. Mike Walters was available to answer questions about this group.
Mr. Duhon reported that Rev. Franklin expressed concern that six schools in his district are in School Improvement I and asked that everything possible be done to help these schools improve.
Mr. Theriot explained that there has been a shift in emphasis from corrective action to school improvement and that this would be a continuous, long-term process. Louisiana has been ranked #1 in its improvement program.
Mr. Duhon reported that with no further business or action the meeting adjourned.
Rev. Franklin requested a point of personal privilege.
Mr. Pitre stated that discussion ceased on the committee report from Mr. Duhon.
Mr. Spruel, legal counsel, stated that a blue card was submitted by Mary Morris requesting to comment on the item regarding the low performing schools. He explained that the law guarantees the public the opportunity to participate to a certain extent at a public meeting. This law pertains to the School Board’s special procedure, which allows the public the opportunity to submit a “blue card” requesting to comment on a specific item on the agenda prior to action being taken. Mr. Spruel stated that for this reason, Ms. Morris was not afforded permission to speak on the item due to no action being taken. The item was for informational purposes only.
Mr. Spruel advised the Board that a point of personal privilege is granted by the Chairman. Mr. Spruel stated that a motion could be made requesting permission to speak. The motion must pass by a two-thirds vote.
Employee Benefits Committee
Mr. Breaux, Vice Chairman, reported that the Employee Benefits Committee met on February 10, 2004. A quorum was present.
Mr. Breaux reported that the one item on the agenda was CPSB group health insurance renewal.
Mr. Dross reported to the committee that five entities had provided quotations:
- Blue Cross - Definity Health Plans - MedPayeXpress - Trustmark - United Healthcare
A subcommittee had chosen three finalists; Trustmark, Blue Cross and United Healthcare.
Mr. Dross presented the criteria used by Mercer in analyzing the aspects of the finalists’ proposals. The areas analyzed included financial, provider network, insurance protection, financial stability, account management and member services. The finalists all provided financially attractive proposals that would remove CPSB from the health care administration business.
After a brief report from each of the finalists and discussion by committee members, Mercer recommended Blue Cross due to its fulfilling the criteria used for evaluation – particularly local service delivery and public sector experience.
Overall, the areas of focus throughout the renewal process centered on:
- Strong financial offer - Move away from direct contracting/withhold arrangement - Strong name recognition - Local service delivery - Demonstrated track record in public sector - Robust, broad-based networks - High quality member service capabilities
Mr. Breaux added that the following would benefit the school system:
Ø New premium would be a zero percent increase. Ø The group members will have access to a broader network. Ø Local representation will be available to assist CPSB employees. Ø Savings of approximately $500,000.00 on annual administrative costs. Ø Employees in the health insurance division will be placed in the system to continue their employment. Ø Most importantly, this would allow Calcasieu Parish School System to focus more time, energy and human resource on the education of our children.
A motion was made and carried approving Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana as the school board’s group health insurance carrier effective for the May 1, 2004 – April 30, 2005, policy term.
On behalf of the committee, Mr. Breaux moved that the recommendation from committee be approved.
There was brief discussion regarding pre-existing conditions.
The following were recognized and commended for their efforts, time, and hard work toward developing a plan for all employees.
Philip Tarver, Chair Dale Bernard, Committee Member Billy Breaux, Vice-Chair Karl Bruchhaus, Chief Financial Officer
Other members:
Clara Duhon, Mary Margaret David, Gabriel Barkate, Susan Kuykendall, Zona Arceneaux, Bob Weber, Kathy Landry, Patrice Saucier, Elizabeth Eason, Penny Haxthausen, Lannie Molo, Charles Duhon, Rufus Fruge
A special thanks to Trustmark and Alan Saba for the many years of service was extended. Also, a special thanks to Mr. Ron Hayes and staff was expressed for their hard work and dedication.
Mr. Pitre called for a vote to accept the committee’s recommendation approving Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana as the school board’s group health insurance carrier. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Breaux stated that with no further business or discussion, the meeting adjourned.
It was the consensus of the Board to place item VII, Take Appropriate Action A, B, E, F and G before Presentations.
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Resolution Employing Crews & Associates, Inc., as Underwriter in Connection With Issuance of Not Exceeding $13,000,000 Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds of Sales Tax District Number Three
SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 Lake Charles, Louisiana February 17, 2004
The Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at Moss Bluff Middle School, 297 Park Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana, pursuant to written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.
President, James W. Pitre, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present: Joe A. Andrepont, Dale B. Bernard, Billy Breaux, Clara F. Duhon, Jay L. Duhon, John M. Falgout, Rev. J. L. Franklin, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, Sheral A. LaVergne, James W. Pitre, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, and R. W. Webb
ABSENT: Philip Tarver
The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above results.
Thereupon, the following resolution was then introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Ms. LaVergne and seconded by Mr. Andrepont, was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Mr. Falgout, Rev. Franklin, Mr. Karr, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, Dr. Stephens, and Mr. Webb
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION EMPLOYING CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS UNDERWRITER IN CONNECTION WITH ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $13,000,000 SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS OF SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. THREE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA.
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of Sales Tax District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), has authorized the Issuer to proceed with an advance refunding of certain outstanding Public School Improvement Sales Tax Revenue Bonds of the Issuer, involving the proposed issuance by the Issuer of not exceeding $13,000,000 Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds (the “Bonds”) of the Issuer; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer has deemed it necessary to employ an underwriter to provide specialized services in connection with issuance and sale of the Bonds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of Sales Tax District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows:
SECTION 1. The employment of Crews & Associates, Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, as Underwriter in connection with issuance and sale of the Bonds is hereby approved. The compensation of the Underwriter shall be payable from the proceeds of the Bonds and shall be subject to the approval of the Issuer and the Louisiana State Bond Commission.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The Resolution was declared adopted on this 17th day of February 2004.
/s/ James W. Pitre JAMES W. PITRE, President ATTEST:
/s/ Jude W. Theriot JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
(Other business not pertinent to the above appears in the minutes of the meeting.) Pursuant to motion duly made and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
/s/ James W. Pitre JAMES W. PITRE, President ATTEST:
/s/ Jude W. Theriot JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF CALCASIEU
I, JUDE W. THERIOT, certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Superintendent of Schools of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and as such, Ex-Officio Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of Sales Tax District No. Three 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 meeting of the Calcasieu Parish School Board held on February 17, 2004, 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 Sales Tax District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this 17th day of February 2004.
JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary Resolution Employing Crews & Associates, Inc., as Underwriter in Connection With Issuance of Not Exceeding $4,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District Number 30
SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 Lake Charles, Louisiana February 17, 2004
The Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at Moss Bluff Middle School, 297 Park Road, Lake Charles, Louisiana, pursuant to written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.
President, James W. Pitre, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present: Joe A. Andrepont, Dale B. Bernard, Billy Breaux, Clara F. Duhon, Jay L. Duhon, John M. Falgout, Rev. J. L. Franklin, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, Sheral A. LaVergne, James W. Pitre, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, and R. W. Webb
ABSENT: Philip Tarver
The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above results.
Thereupon, the following resolution was then introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mr. Breaux, was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Mr. Falgout, Rev. Franklin, Mr. Karr, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, Dr. Stephens, and Mr. Webb
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION EMPLOYING CREWS & ASSOCIATES, INC., AS UNDERWRITER IN CONNECTION WITH ISSUANCE OF NOT EXCEEDING $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA.
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), has authorized the Issuer to proceed with an advance refunding of certain outstanding General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds of the Issuer, involving the proposed issuance by the Issuer of not exceeding $4,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (the “Bonds”) of the Issuer; and
WHEREAS, the Issuer has deemed it necessary to employ an underwriter to provide specialized services in connection with issuance and sale of the Bonds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows:
SECTION 1. The employment of Crews & Associates, Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, as Underwriter in connection with issuance and sale of the Bonds is hereby approved. The compensation of the Underwriter shall be payable from the proceeds of the Bonds and shall be subject to the approval of the Issuer and the Louisiana State Bond Commission.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
The Resolution was declared adopted on this 17th day of February 2004.
/s/ James W. Pitre JAMES W. PITRE, President ATTEST:
/s/ Jude W. Theriot JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
(Other business not pertinent to the above appears in the minutes of the meeting.)
Pursuant to motion duly made and carried, the meeting was adjourned.
/s/James W. Pitre JAMES W. PITRE, President ATTEST:
/s/ Jude W. Theriot JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF CALCASIEU
I, JUDE W. THERIOT, certify that I am the duly qualified and acting Superintendent of Schools of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, and as such, Ex-Officio Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the 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 meeting of the Calcasieu Parish School Board held on February 17, 2004, 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 School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this 17th day of February 2004.
JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
Resolution Approving the Preliminary Draft of the Official Statement on School District Number 22
SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 Lake Charles, Louisiana February 17, 2004
The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at Moss Bluff Middle School, 297 Park Road, Lake Charles, pursuant to the provisions of written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.
President James W. Pitre, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:
Joe A. Andrepont, Dale B. Bernard, Billy Breaux, Clara F. Duhon, Jay L. Duhon, John M. Falgout, Rev. J. L. Franklin, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, Sheral A. LaVergne, James W. Pitre, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, and R. W. Webb
ABSENT: Philip Tarver
The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result.
The following resolution was thereupon introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Andrepont, was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Mr. Falgout, Rev. Franklin, Mr. Karr, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, Dr. Stephens, and Mr. Webb
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE PROVIDED THE INITIAL PURCHASER(S) OF NOT EXCEEDING $6,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 22 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, SERIES 2004; 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, the sale of not to exceed $6,000,000 of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District No. 22 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Bonds”), will be held on March 16, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 22 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), 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 Issuer, 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 the Issuer, 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. 22 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 judgment 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 17th day of February 2004.
/s/ James W. Pitre JAMES W. PITRE, President Calcasieu Parish School Board
ATTEST:
/s/ Jude W. Theriot JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary \ (Other business not pertinent to the above appears in the minutes of the meeting.) Pursuant to motion duly made and carried, the Parish School Board adjourned. /s/ James W. Pitre James W. Pitre, President Calcasieu Parish School Board
ATTEST:
/s/ Jude W. Theriot JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF CALCASIEU
I, JUDE W. THERIOT, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and appointed Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of School District No. 22 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 meeting of the Calcasieu Parish School Board held on February 17, 2004, insofar as said minutes pertain to the matters therein set out, and that the foregoing resolutions are true and correct copies of the original resolutions adopted at said meeting as they appear officially of record in my possession.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, governing authority of School District No. 22 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this 17th day of February 2004. ______________________________________ JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
Resolution Approving the Preliminary Draft of the Official Statement on School District Number 30 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 Lake Charles, Louisiana February 17, 2004
The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at Moss Bluff Middle School, 1104 Recreation Boulevard, 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 James W. Pitre, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:
Joe A. Andrepont, Dale B. Bernard, Billy Breaux, Clara F. Duhon, Jay L. Duhon, John M. Falgout, Rev. J. L. Franklin, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, Sheral A. LaVergne, James W. Pitre, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, Phillip Tarver, and R. W. Webb
ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result.
The following resolution was thereupon introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Andrepont, was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Mr. Falgout, Rev. Franklin, Mr. Karr, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, Dr. Stephens, Mr. Tarver, and Mr. Webb
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE PROVIDED THE INITIAL PURCHASER(S) OF NOT EXCEEDING $4,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 30 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, SERIES 2004; 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, the sale of not to exceed $4,000,000 of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Bonds”), will be held on March 16, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), 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 Issuer, 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 the Issuer, 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. 30 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 judgment 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 17th day of February 2004.
/s/ James W. Pitre JAMES W. PITRE, President Calcasieu Parish School Board
ATTEST:
/s/ Jude W. Theriot JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
(Other business not pertinent to the above appears in the minutes of the meeting.) Pursuant to motion duly made and carried, the Parish School Board adjourned.
/s/ James W. Pitre James W. Pitre, President Calcasieu Parish School Board
ATTEST:
/s/ Jude W. Theriot JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF CALCASIEU
I, JUDE W. THERIOT, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and appointed Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the 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 meeting of the Calcasieu Parish School Board held on February 17, 2004, insofar as said minutes pertain to the matters therein set out, and that the foregoing resolutions are true and correct copies of the original resolutions adopted at said meeting as they appear officially of record in my possession.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, governing authority of School District No. 30 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this 17th day of February 2004. ______________________________________ JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
Resolution Approving the Preliminary Draft of the Official Statement on Sales Tax District Number Three SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1 Lake Charles, Louisiana February 17, 2004
The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2004, at Moss Bluff Middle School, 297 Park Road, 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 James W. Pitre, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:
Joe A. Andrepont, Dale B. Bernard, Billy Breaux, Clara F. Duhon, Jay L. Duhon, John M. Falgout, Rev. J. L. Franklin, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, Sheral A. LaVergne, James W. Pitre, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, and R. W. Webb
ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order and the roll called with the above result.
The following resolution was thereupon introduced, and pursuant to motion made by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Andrepont, was adopted by the following vote:
YEAS: Mr. Andrepont, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Mr. Falgout, Rev. Franklin, Mr. Karr, Mr. LaRocque, Ms. LaVergne, Mr. Pitre, Mr. Robert, Dr. Stephens, and Mr. Webb
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT OF THE OFFICIAL STATEMENT TO BE PROVIDED THE INITIAL PURCHASER(S) OF NOT EXCEEDING $13,000,000 SALES TAX REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS OF SALES TAX DISTRICT NO. THREE OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, ST SERIES 2004; 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, the sale of not to exceed $13,000,000 of Sales Tax Revenue Refunding Bonds of Sales Tax District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Bonds”), will be held on March 16, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board, acting as the governing authority of Sales Tax District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), 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 Issuer, 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 the Issuer, would make such a decision.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as the governing authority of Sales Tax District No. Three 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 judgment 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 17th day of February 2004.
/s/ James W. Pitre JAMES W. PITRE, President Calcasieu Parish School Board
ATTEST:
/s/ Jude W. Theriot JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
(Other business not pertinent to the above appears in the minutes of the meeting.) Pursuant to motion duly made and carried, the Parish School Board adjourned.
/s/ James W. Pitre James W. Pitre, President Calcasieu Parish School Board
ATTEST:
/s/ Jude W. Theriot JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF CALCASIEU
I, JUDE W. THERIOT, do hereby certify that I am the duly qualified and appointed Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, the governing authority of Sales Tax District No. Three 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 meeting of the Calcasieu Parish School Board held on February 17, 2004, insofar as said minutes pertain to the matters therein set out, and that the foregoing resolutions are true and correct copies of the original resolutions adopted at said meeting as they appear officially of record in my possession.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, witness my official signature and the impress of the official seal of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, governing authority of Sales Tax District No. Three of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on this 17th day of February 2004. ______________________________________ JUDE W. THERIOT, Secretary
PRESENTATIONS
LFT President Steve Monaghan
Jean Johnson, CFT President, was recognized. Mrs. Johnson introduced Mr. Steve Monahan, President of Louisiana Federation of Teachers.
Mr. Monahan thanked the Board for the opportunity to address them. He complimented the Insurance Committee for their success with the insurance challenge. He spoke on positive news, the increased sales tax and efforts to increase salaries. He concluded with the importance of the ongoing issue with unfunded mandates.
The Board thanked Mr. Monahan for his efforts and continued interest in education.
Recognition of Sales Tax Auditors
Mr. Pitre recognized Mr. Rufus Fruge, Director of Sales Tax. Mr Fruge reported that the tax department consists of highly trained auditors that consistently produce significant revenues for this Board and the other taxing entities for whom they represent.
The Louisiana Association of Tax Administrators is an association comprised of taxing authorities, business and industry members alike. The organization’s goal in recent years has centered on a certification program for Tax Administrators and Field auditors. To obtain certification applicants must possess certain educational as well as field experience before taking an exhausting four (4) hour test. Seven auditors took the exam and all seven passed. He added that Ms. Kathy Pettis, Audit Manager, worked tirelessly with the Continuing Education Committee in developing the exam for this program. Mr. Fruge introduced the following auditors who were in attendance:
Johnny Bailey Dona McManus Belinda Burleigh
The following auditors passed the exam but were not able to attend the meeting:
Donald Gorum Kimberly Tyree Paula Marler Mitzie Williams
Mr. Furge added that the seven auditors mentioned represent over 75 years of audit experience.
The Board congratulated the auditors and Mr. Fruge for this excellent achievement.
Sulphur High School National Award – America’s Blood Centers
Kathy Bonsall was recognized. She stated that Sulphur High School was the recipient of America’s Blood Center Award of Excellence for donating over 200 units of blood. She stated that this award was given to only four organizations throughout the country.
The Board congratulated the students and Sulphur High School for this commendable award.
National Title One Distinguished School
Mr. Theriot announced that John F. Kennedy Elementary School was named by the National Association of State Title One Directors as a National Title One Distinguished School for the accomplishment of “Closing the Achievement Gap.” This award was given to two schools in the state and less than fifty in the country. Principal Merculus Chretien and staff were recognized and commended on receiving this outstanding award.
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Resolution Authorizing Recruitment and Employment for the 2004-2005 Session
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Falgout and carried, the following resolution was approved:
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT FOR THE 2004-2005 SESSION
Superintendent Jude W. Theriot is hereby authorized to continue the employment and contract for the 2004-2005 session, as needed, those regular, special, state, and federally funded teachers, instructional support personnel, and administrators whose continuous employment with the Calcasieu Parish School Board began on or before January 12, 2004, except in the following cases:
a) Employees with certification concerns; b) Employees who have been evaluated less than successful; c) Employees assigned to programs wherein deletions may be made, and; d) Employees assigned to programs wherein students’ participation is considered marginal for funding
Additionally, Superintendent Theriot is hereby authorized to provide Notices of Intent to Employ and/or contracts to those teachers, instructional support personnel, and administrators who began working for the Calcasieu Parish School Board after January 12, 2004, and other employees provided that in each case the items a-d of paragraph one above are met where applicable.
Finally, Superintendent Theriot is hereby authorized to recruit and render personnel decisions pursuant to policy for the 2004-2005 session, staff teaching and instructional support positions, and make adjustments to present teaching and support assignments in order to enhance the instructional program and meet other goals of the district.
James W. Pitre, President Calcasieu Parish School Board
CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT
WHEREAS, the schools within the jurisdiction of the Calcasieu Parish School Board will close on Thursday, May 31, 2004 for a regularly scheduled vacation period; and,
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board has approved annual vacation periods and holidays between and within schools sessions; and,
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board does not interrupt the continuous employment of employees as a result of an annual vacation or holiday period; and,
WHEREAS, employees of the Calcasieu Parish School Board do not accrue additional property rights during an annual vacation or holiday period pursuant to the statutes of the State of Louisiana; and,
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board is considering revenues, expenditures, and the staffing allocations pursuant thereto for the ensuing session; and,
WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board may alter and revise a proposed budget for the ensuing session until August 12, 2004, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Calcasieu Parish School Board offer reasonable assurance of employment to all existing personnel in their present assignments and within the limits of their approved work schedules except those specifically notified appropriately of a change in status pursuant to policy or those employees who may request to resign; and,
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Superintendent or his designee notify in an appropriate manner, each employee whose assignment is for less than twelve months, of this reasonable assurance of continuous employment.
James W. Pitre, President Calcasieu Parish School Board
Sulphur High School Chorus Trip to New York CityOn motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried, the Sulphur High School Chorus trip to New York City for November 26 – December 1, 2004, was approved.
BID REPORTS
Library and Classroom Furniture for New 9th Grade Sulphur School, School District Number 30 Bond Funds and General Funds, Bid Number 2004-40
The following bids were received:
Vendor Name Bid Price
Louisiana School Equipment $ 80,982.90 (Lafayette, LA)
Virco, Inc., $ 64,751.66 (Conway, AR)
Total Bid Amount $145,734.56
On motion by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, the low bid for each item meeting specifications was approved.
Audio Visual Equipment for Libraries, General Funds, Bid Number2004-41
The following bids were received:
Vendor Name Bid Price
Aves Audio Visual Systems, Inc., $ 7,164.25 (Sugarland, TX)
Best Computer Supplies, Inc., $ 1,756.10 (Reno, NV)
C & C Audio Visual & Video $ 851.33 (Lake Charles, LA)
D & H Distributing Company $ 288.74 (Harrisburg, PA)
Dell Marketing L.P. $ 6,210.34 (Round Rock, TX)
Highsmith Co., Inc. $ 3,113.97 (Fort Atkinson, WI)
Lake Charles Copy and Duplicating $ 1,800.00 (Lake Charles, LA)
Lakeshore Learning Materials $ 375.00 (Carson, CA)
The Library Store $ 894.80 (Tremont, IL)
Longs Electronics $ 3,882.99 (Irondale, AL)
Moffitt Audio-Visual $ 110.00 (Montgomery, AL)
National Audio Visual Supply $ 1,019.85 (Grafton, VT)
Troxell Communications $12,051.44 (Baton Rouge, LA)
Ward & Associates $ 655.00 (Gallatin, TN)
Total Bid Amount $40,173.81
On motion by Dr. Stephens, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, the low bid for each item meeting specifications was approved.
Additions and Renovations to LaGrange High School Stadium, School District Number 33 Bond Funds, Bid Number 2004-10PC, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., Designer
Contractor Base Bid Alt.#1 Alt.#2
Bessette Development $1,498,000.00 $32,600.00 $20,600.00 Charles Miller Const. Co. $1,668,000.00 $38,000.00 $48,000.00 F. Miller & Sons, LLC $1,650,000.00 $36,000.00 $49,000.00 Priola Const. Corp. $1,611,635.00 $33,000.00 $43,000.00 John D. Myers & Assoc. $1,985,000.00 $29,000.00 $43,000.00
On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr. Bernard and carried, all bids were rejected and approved for re-bidding due to all bids over the project budget.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
School Buses, General Funds, Bid Number 2004-45
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, permission to advertise for school buses, general funds, bid number 2004-45, was approved.
Copy Paper for Calcasieu Parish Schools and Printing Department, General Funds, Bid Number 2004-46
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, permission to advertise for copy paper, general funds, bid number 2004-46, was approved. Proposal for Commercial Banking Services, Bid Number 2004-07
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, permission to advertise for proposal for commercial banking services, bid number 2004-07, was approved.
Additions and Renovations to T.H. Watkins Elementary School, Phase II, School District Number 33 Bond Funds, Ellender Architects and Associates, Designer
On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, permission to advertise for additions and renovations to T.H. Watkins Elementary School, phase II, school district number 33 bond funds, Ellender Architects and Associates, designer, was approved.
Additions and Renovations to F.K. White Middle School, Phase II, School District Number 33 Bond Funds, Ellender Architects and Associates, Designer
On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, permission to advertise for additions and renovations to F.K. White Middle School, phase II, school district number 33 bond funds, Ellender Architects and Associates, designer, was approved.
Additions and Renovations to Maplewood Middle School, Phase VII, School District Number 23 Bond Funds, H. Curtis Vincent and Steven D. Shows, Architects, APC, Designers
On motion by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Dr. Stephens and carried, permission to advertise for additions and renovations to Maplewood Middle School, phase VII, school district number 23 bond funds, H. Curtis Vincent and Steven D. Shows, Architects, APC, designers, was approved.
Additions and Renovations to T.S. Cooley Elementary School, Phase II, School District Number 33 Bond Funds, Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, Designer
On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Mr. Falgout and carried, additions and renovations to T.S. Cooley Elementary School, phase II, school district number 33 bond funds, Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, designer, was approved.
CORRESPONDENCE
Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project “New Science/Computer Building for A.M. Barbe High School,” School District Number 34 Bond Funds, Project Number 200210
On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr. Bernard and carried, change order number two (2) for the project “New Science/Computer Building for A.M. Barbe High School,” school district number 34 bond funds, project number 200210, for an increase of $16,909.00 and an extension of three (3) days, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., contractor, was approved.
Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to F.K. White Middle School,” School District Number 33 Bond Funds, Project Number EA2002-10
On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr. Bernard and carried, change order number two (2) for the project “Additions and Renovations to F.K. White Middle School,” school district number 33 bond funds, project number EA2002-10, for an increase of $14,721.44 and an extension of twelve (12) days, Ellender Architects and Associates, LLC, designer; Priola Construction, contractor, was approved.
Change Order Number Three (3) for the Project “T.H. Watkins Elementary School,” Phase I, School District Number 33 Bond Funds, Project Number EA2002-11
On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr. Bernard and carried, change order number three (3) for the project “T.H. Watkins Elementary School,” phase I, school district number 33 bond funds, project number EA2002-11, for an increase of $4,377.85 and an extension of ten (10) days, Ellender Architects and Associates, LLC, designer; Priola Construction, contractor, was approved.
Change Order Number Three (3) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Maplewood Middle School,” School District Number 23 Bond Funds, Project Number 2003-14PC
On motion by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried, change order number three (3) for the project “Additions and Renovations to Maplewood Middle School,” school district number 23 bond funds, project number 2003-14PC, for a decrease of $381.65, H. Curtis Vincent and Steven D. Shows, Architects, designers; Priola Construction, Inc., contractor, was approved.
Change Order Number Seven (7) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Henry Heights Elementary School,” School District Number 33 Bond Funds, Project Number 2003-08PC
On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Mr. Falgout and carried, change order number seven (7) for the project “Additions and Renovations to Henry Heights Elementary School,” school district number 33 bond funds, project number 2003-08PC, for an increase of $11,227.27, Brossett Architect LLC, designer; Bessette Development Corporation, contractor, was approved.
Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Maplewood Middle School,” Phase VI, School District Number 23 Bond Funds
On motion by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried, recommendation of acceptance for the project “Additions and Renovations to Maplewood Middle School,” phase VI, school district number 23 bond funds, H. Curtis Vincent and Steven D. Shows, Architects, designers; Priola Construction Corporation, contractor, was approved. Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Barbe Elementary School, School District Number 34 Bond Funds, Project Number 2003-22PC
On motion by Mr. Robert, seconded by Mr. Bernard and carried, change order number two (2) for the project “Additions and Renovations to Barbe Elementary School,” school district number 34 bond Funds, Project Number 2003-22PC, for an Increase of $48,562.00, C.R. Fugatt, AIA, Designer; Picheloup Construction, Contractor
Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to M.J. Kaufman Elementary School,” School District Number 33 Bond Funds, Project Number 2003-21PC
On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Mr. Falgout and carried, change order number one (1) for the project “Additions and Renovations to M.J. Kaufman Elementary School,” school district number 33 bond funds, project number 2003-21PC, for an increase of $8,532.87, Moss Architects, Inc., designer; Bessette Development Corp., contractor, was approved.
Change Order Number Twelve (12) for the Project “Sulphur High School 9th Grade Campus,” School District Number 30 Bond Funds, Project Number 20887
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, change order number twelve (12) for the project “Sulphur High School 9th Grade Campus,” school district number 30 bond funds, project number 20887, for an increase of $87,503.00, C.R. Fugatt, AIA, Designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., Contractor
Change Order Number Four (4) for the Project “New Stadium and Field House for A.M. Barbe High School,” School District Number 34 Bond Funds, Project Number 20029
On motion by Mr. Robert, seconded by Mr. Bernard and carried, change order number four (4) for the project “New Stadium and Field House for A.M. Barbe High School,” school district number 34 bond funds, project number 20029, for an increase of $4,515.00, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., designer; Bessettte Development Corporation, contractor, was approved.
Mr. Pitre left the meeting and turned the gavel over to Mr. Andrepont, Vice Chairman.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Theriot announced that the Daniel Gadoy – Martinez from College Oaks was named the winner of the LSBA Elementary Division Art Award. Congratulations to Daniel. Mr. Theriot noted that Daniel won the same category last year.
RECOGNITIONS AND CONDOLENCES
Mr. LaRocque thanked Mr. Duhon and staff for hosting the Board meeting. He also recognized David Moss, Architect, for designing the school.
Mr. Bernard extended his appreciation to Mr. Duhon and staff for the meal. Mr. Robert thanked the Home Economics Department for the preparation of the delicious meal. He also requested letters to the members of the Employee Benefit Committee for their hard work regarding the insurance coverage plan.
Mr. Breaux expressed his appreciation to Mr. Duhon and staff for the gracious hospitality.
Mrs. Duhon also extended her appreciation to Mr. Jay Duhon for initiating the research regarding the insurance proposals.
Dr. Stephens requested a letter of condolence to the family of Elva Clark. She was an English teacher at Westlake High School for 34 years.
Mr. Karr thanked everyone for the flowers and expressions of sympathy that were extended to Mr. Karr on the loss of her father. Mr. Karr thanked Superintendent Theriot for attending the funeral.
Rev. Franklin recognized Pastor Green, Pastor and Mrs. Red, David and Willie Lloyd, Lawrence Moreau, Bobby Papillion, George Taylor, Arthur Lewis, Ivory Jones, Mary Morris and P.J. Geary.
Mr. Breaux requested a letter of condolence sent to Beatrice Hopkins on the loss of her mother.
Mr. Andrepont requested a letter of condolence to Jane Vance on the loss of her husband. Letters of congratulations to Sulphur High Schools Quiz Bowl Team for placing 2nd in the Lamar University Tex/Ana Academic Challenge and to Cathy Smith at LeBlanc Middle School for the excellent production of the Academic Pep Rally. He extended his appreciation to Mr. Duhon, faculty and staff for hosting the dinner and Board meeting at the new Moss Bluff Middle School.
Mr. Duhon expressed his pleasure with the naming of the new gym in memory of Nolan Viator. He added that Mr. Viator contributed many attributes to the school system.
SCHEDULE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Budget/Fiscal Management Committee – Tuesday, March 9, 4:45 Board Meeting – Tuesday, March 16, 5:00 Employee Benefit Committee – February 26, 4:45
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion by Dr. Stephens, seconded by Mr. Robert and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. The Board resumed regular open session at 6:05 p.m.
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Personnel
On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Webb and unanimously carried, the following personnel changes were approved as recommended by the Superintendent:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PERSONNEL CHANGES
Resignation
Charlotte, Ellender, Teacher Aide, DeQuincy High School. Recommend that her resignation become effective January 23, 2004.
Michael Broussard, Janitor, Sulphur High School. Recommend that his resignation become effective January 16, 2004.
Cecil Buller, Custodian, Sam Houston High School. Recommend that his resignation become effective February 9, 2004.
Jennifer Legnion, Teacher, St. John Elementary School. Recommend that her resignation become effective January 20, 2004.
Heather Hebert, Teacher Aide, D. S. Perkins Elementary School. Recommend that her resignation become effective January 26, 2004.
Robert Welcome, Custodian, Barbe High School. Recommend that his resignation become effective January 22, 2004.
Demetre Mathews, Tutor, Sacred Heart Catholic School. Recommend that her resignation become effective January 28, 2004.
Abraham Conway, Jr., Teacher Aide, LaGrange High School. Recommend that his resignation become effective January 27, 2004.
Brenda Jennings, Teacher Aide, Western Heights Elementary School. Recommend that her resignation become effective January 30, 2004.
Christine Dubard, School Clerk, Bell City High School. Recommend that her resignation become effective February 25, 2004.
Retirement Notification
Jan Dressler, Teacher, Prien Lake Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective February 20, 2004.
Carolyn Owens, Teacher, St. John Elementary School. Recommend that his retirement become effective May 31, 2004.
George McCall, III, Teacher, S. J. Welsh Middle School. Recommend that his retirement become effective May 31, 2004.
Evelyn Pilgreen, Ed. Diagnostician, Special Services Department. Recommend that her retirement become effective June 28, 2004.
Ms. Joyce Broussard, Teacher, Brentwood Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2004.
Linda Ceaser, Principal, Oak Park Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective June 16, 2004.
Theresa Roy, Teacher, W. T. Henning Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective July 3, 2004.
Christiana White, Counselor, Lake Charles Boston High School. Recommend that her retirement become effective March 1, 2004.
Etta Pete, Teacher, Combre-Fondel Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2004.
Judith Turney, Homebound Teacher, Special Services Department. Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2004.
Susan Kuykendall, Teacher, Maplewood Middle School. Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2004.
Linda Maples, Teacher, Barbe High School. Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2004.
Mildred Singleton, Tutor, T. H. Watkins Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2004.
Tamara Thomas, Teacher, St. John Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective February 11, 2004.
Maternity Leave
Jennifer Kershaw, LeBleu Settlement Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning April 21, 2004 until May 31, 2004.
Mary Moss, Teacher, Vinton Middle School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning March 17, 2004 until April 28, 2004.
Terri Romero, Teacher, J. J. Johnson Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning April 15, 2004 until May 31, 2004.
Terri Doucet, Teacher, Kennedy Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning March 29, 2004 until May 24, 2004.
Leslie Curol, Teacher, College Oaks Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning March 15, 2004 until May 31, 2004.
Angela Booty, Teacher, Westwood Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning May 1, 2004 until May 31, 2004.
Leave Without Pay
Marilyn George, Teacher Aide, Vincent Settlement Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay for the spring semester of the 2003-2004 school session.
Mary Turner, Teacher Aide, S.P. Arnett Middle School. Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning January 26, 2004 until April 8, 2004.
Joan Sterling, Teacher Aide, Career Center. Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning January 20, 2004 until May 31, 2004.
Sarah Newton, Teacher, LaGrange High School. Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay for the 2004-2005 school session.
Linda Aaron, Teacher Aide, Lake Charles Boston High School. Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning January 30, 2004 until February 29, 2004.
Nancy Desormeaux, Cafeteria Technician, Fairview Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning February 2, 2004 until February 15, 2004.
Glen Buras, Teacher Aide, F. K. White Middle School. Recommend that he be granted a leave without pay beginning February 18, 2004 until May 31, 2004.
Medical Leave
Kathy Norris, 1st Grade Teacher, Ralph Wilson Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for the 2003-2004 school session beginning November 1, 2003.
Deanna Cooper-Smith, Sp. Ed. Teacher, Sulphur High School. Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for the spring semester of the 2003-2004 school session.
John Stills, Math Teacher, Washington-Marion High School. Recommend that he be granted a leave for medical purposes for the spring semester of the 2003-2004 school session.
2004 Expirations Considered for Renewal
CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE EXPIRATION DATE
PRINCIPALS
Allen, Charles July 31, 2004 Bonin, Keith July 31, 2004 Brown, Louana July 31, 2004 Buller, David July 31, 2004 Cannon, Solomon July 31, 2004 Chretien, Merculus July 31, 2004 Conner, Gerald July 31, 2004 Couste’, Stephanie July 31, 2004 Credeur, Kirk July 31, 2004 Duhon, John July 31, 2004 Feucht, Joe July 31, 2004 Finnie, Thomas July 31, 2004 Fralick, Fritzi July 31, 2004 Greathouse, Irene July 31, 2004 Kellogg, William July 31, 2004 Miller, Madelyn July 31, 2004 Pete, Thail July 31, 2004 Portie, Stephanie July 31, 2004 Powers, Steve July 31, 2004 Richmond, Vance July 31, 2004 Robinson, Dinah July 31, 2004 Sarver, M.L. July 31, 2004 Soileau, Charlotte July 31, 2004 Way, Sue July 31, 2004 Winey, Harold July 31, 2004 Woods, Ellaweena July 31, 2004
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Anderson, Charlotte July 31, 2004 Brown, Kenny July 31, 2004 Caldwell, Donald July 31, 2004 Comeaux, Charlotte July 31, 2004
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Couvillion, Cherie July 31, 2004 Culpepper, Barbara July 31, 2004 David, Joseph July 31, 2004 Davis, Anne July 31, 2004 Fraser, Beth July 31, 2004 Goode, Margaret July 31, 2004 Guillory, Rico July 31, 2004 Harts, Veronica July 31, 2004 Johnson, Jack July 31, 2004 Kingham, Sabrah July 31, 2004 LeCompte, Claude July 31, 2004 Little, Donald July 31, 2004 Manuel, Mitchell July 31, 2004 Marcantel, Gloria July 31, 2004 Nash, Abraham July 31, 2004 Oakley, Michael July 31, 2004 Reed, Michael July 31, 2004 Schooler, Patricia July 31, 2004 Severns, Kathleen July 31, 2004 Smith, Jacqueline July 31, 2004 Stephens, Anthony July 31, 2004 Sullivan, Susan July 31, 2004 White, William July 31, 2004 Williams, Karen July 31, 2004 Winfrey, Ronnie July 31, 2004 Yakupzack, Amelia July 31, 2004
SUPERVISORS
Adams, Jerry June 30, 2004 Creel, Roger June 30, 2004 DeBlanc, Linda June 30, 2004 LeBlanc, James June 30, 2004 LeLeux, Keith June 30, 2004 Reado, George June 30, 2004Turner, Dorenda June 30, 2004
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORS
Jongbloed, William June 30, 2004
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Abshire, Sheryl June 30, 2004
INFORMATION OFFICER
Chiasson, Charlene June 30, 2004
On motion by Mr. Robert, seconded by Mr. Breaux and carried, Robert Barrentine was named Assistant Principal at S.J. Welsh Middle School.
On motion by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, permission to advertise for the coaching position at W.W. Lewis Middle School was approved.
On motion by Mr. Robert, seconded by Mr. Bernard and carried, permission to advertise for Assistant Principal at S.J. Welsh Middle School was approved.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion by Mr. Robert, seconded by Mr. Breaux and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.
/s/Jude W. Theriot /s/James W. Pitre Jude W. Theriot, Secretary James W. Pitre, President |
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