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03-14-2006 |
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, March 14, 2006, 4:45 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Ed Stephens, President. The prayer was led by James Karr; R.L. Webb led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The roll was called and the following members were present: Joe A. Andrepont, Dale B. Bernard, Billy Breaux, Jay L. Duhon, Mary Kaye Eason, Rev. J.L. Franklin, Bryan LaRocque, Sheral A. LaVergne, James W. Pitre, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, Philip Tarver and R.L. Webb.
Clara F. Duhon, Jay L. Duhon, and John Falgout were absent.
MINUTES APPROVED
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Webb and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of February 21, 2006, were approved as presented.
PRESENTATIONS
2006 Principal of the Year Awards
The following principals were recognized and presented with plaques for this outstanding accomplishment:
Elementary School Principal of the Year: Diane Ethridge, College Oaks Elementary School
Middle School Principal of the Year: Billy Kellogg, DeQuincy Middle School
High School Principal of the Year: Steve Powers, Westlake High School
The Board congratulated the principals and thanked them for their commitment to education.
Louisiana School Boards Association Art Competition Winners
Dr. Dan Vidrine, Art Supervisor, recognized the following LSBA Art Competition winners:
First Place, Category K-4: Tatyana Colston, College Oaks Elementary
First Place, Category 5-8: Jade Richard, Maplewood Middle
The Board congratulated Tatyana and Jade and commended them for their excellent work and display of talent as demonstrated through the arts.
Lake Charles Boston High School Lady Cougars Indoor Track and Field Trip
The following team members and coaching staff were recognized:
Genita Joseph Teresa Harold Whitney McKinnie Andrea Warren Brittany Nash An'Shundra Green Shanelle Woods Stacey Jones Delisa Roy Yolanda Simmons Chrystal Harrison Devin Saner Nakeisha Joseph
Head Coach: Gregory P. Gauthier Assistant Coaches: Sharon Ruffin-Hardy Robert Pete Fred Galloway Manager: Vanessa Gauthier
The Board congratulated the team members, coaching staff and administrator. Rev. Franklin commended the team on behalf of Mrs. Duhon.
Counselor of the Year Awards
James Powers, Counselor Supervisor, and Josephine Hawkins, Barbe High School Counselor and President of the Calcasieu u Counselors' Association, recognized the following counselors:
Melinda Brown Louisiana Middle School Counselor of the Year Oak Park Middle School
Pam Spears Calcasieu Parish Counselor of the Year DeQuincy Elementary School
Lee Richard Outstanding Middle School Counselor W.W. Lewis Middle School
Crystal Baggett Outstanding High School Counselor 9th Grade Sulphur High School
The Board congratulated the counselors.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Employee Benefits
Chairman Billy Breaux reported that the Employee Benefits Committee met on Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at 4:45 p.m. A quorum was present.
The first item on the agenda was the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana health insurance renewal.
Ron Hayes, Risk Manager, introduced Ms. Kathy Sonnier, Account Executive with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Ms. Sonnier presented the 2006 – 2007 health insurance renewal. She explained that this past year the CPSB added 247 employees and 412 total members to its health insurance. Claims had increased in all areas over the last year, including large claims. Prescription use increased from an average of 1.4 prescriptions per month for each member to 1.6. She explained that the Blue Cross Blue Shield network saved the CPSB over 50% and it was used 95.6% of the time.
The average claim payment for each retiree was $2,414 in 2004 and $3,209 in 2005. For active employees the claim payment per member was $1,682 for 2004 and $2,056 in 2005.
Ms. Sonnier announced that BCBS will be making available to the system information on Access Blue. This process will allow covered members to check their health insurance claims status online.
Ms. Sonnier further explained that BCBS is teaching plan members about health care cost with their Coverage Advisor. This online tool will inform members how to customize health profiles, estimate future health care services, estimate future health care costs, assist customers anticipate the out-of-pocket costs and review tax implications. BCBS also has the Healthcare Advisor to help employees learn about health, estimate the cost of services, find and compare hospitals, and find tools and resources.
Mr. Ron Hayes informed the committee that the health insurance renewal increase would be 2.9%. This means employees in the high option will have an increase of $4.45 per month for a total premium of $158.02. A motion to accept the BCBS health insurance renewal was made, seconded and approved.
Mr. Breaux moved on behalf of the committee to approve the recommendation to approve the health insurance renewal. After a brief discussion, the President called for a vote on the insurance renewal as presented from committee. The motion carried.
Next, Mr. Breaux reported that Mr. Hayes addressed the committee regarding renewal of the CPSB group life insurance through Trustmark with no increase. A motion to approve the CPSB group life insurance renewal through Trustmark was made, seconded and approved. Mr. Breaux moved on behalf of the committee to approve the group life insurance renewal. The motion carried.
Mr. Breaux stated that there being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Lunch Department 2006-2007 Procurement Calendar
On motion by Rev. Franklin, seconded by Mr. Webb and carried, the following procurement calendar was approved:
CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL LUNCH DEPARTMENT 2006-2007 PROCUREMENT CALENDAR
Items to Be Distribution of Bids Awarding of Procured to Vendors Bid Period Opening of Bids ContractsANNUAL CONTRACTS
Milk Products May 18, 2006 July-June June 19, 2006 July 18, 2006*
Ice-Cream Products May 18, 2006 July-June June 19, 2006 July 18, 2006*
Bakery Products May 18, 2006 July-June June 19, 2006 July 18, 2006*
Small/Large May 18, 2006 July-June June 19, 2006 July 18, 2006* Equipment**
Proposal for May 18, 2006 July-June June 19, 2006 July 18, 2006 Participation in Commercial Equipment Repair Services for Schools and Warehouses
* Report to Board ** Small/Large Equipment may include Walk-in Freezers, Coolers, Steamers, and other Large Commercial Equipment as well as Vehicles and/or Computers TEN-MONTH CONTRACTS
Crackers/Potato Chips May 22, 2006 August-May June 22, 2006 July 14, 2006
Cereals/Toaster May 22, 2006 August-May June 22, 2006 July 14, 2006 Pastries/Breakfast Breaks
Frozen/Chilled Foods May 12, 2006 August-May June 12, 2006 June 30, 2006 (Meats, Fruits, Bakery Items, Vegetables)
Non-Food Expendable May 19, 2006 August-May June 19, 2006 July 12, 2006 Supplies (Paper and Cleaning Products)
Canned Goods/ May 16, 2006 August-May June 16, 2006 June 30, 2006 General Support Grocery Items
Frozen/Chilled May 26, 2006 August-May June 26, 2006 July 17, 2006 Juices
Services of Providing June 6, 2006 August-May July 6, 2006 July 14, 2006 Chemicals and Dispensers for School Cafeteria Dishwashers and Leasing of Dishwashers*
Processed Commodity March 23, 2006 August-May April 24, 2006 May 2, 2006** Beef, Chicken, Pork, Turkey, Eggs, Cheese, Peanut Butter (Individual Bids)*
* Contract provides for a renewal option with 2006-2007 school year successful vendor. If renewed, this bid will not be issued for the 2007-2008 school year. **Report to Board A written Procurement Plan is available for review in the Calcasieu Parish School Food Service Department, 726 East College Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana.
BID REPORTS
Early Childhood Playground Centers, Bid Number 2006-21
The following bids were received:
Vendor Name Bid Price
ABC School Supply $81,545.80 Landisville, PA
Hahn Enterprises, Inc., $67,900.00 New Orleans, LA
On motion by Rev. Franklin, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried, the low bid from Hahn Enterprises, Inc., for a total amount of $67,900.00, was approved.
Re-roofing of Main Building at Kaufman Elementary School, QZAB Funds, Bid Number 2006-14 PC, Moss Architect, Inc., Designer
The following bids were received:
Vendor Name Base Bid Alt.#1
Morgan Roofing Company $147,000.00 $10,000.00 Daughdrill General Contractor and Roofing Co., $143,000.00 $21,750.00 Ferguson Roofing Company, Inc., $150,000.00 $19,300.00 American Contracting USA, Inc., $131,000.00 $16,000.00 Chickasha Roofing Co., Inc., $219,133.00 $ 8,600.00
Alt. #1: Replacement of existing and new electrical conduit as indicated by plan.
On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Mrs. Eason and carried, the bid was awarded to American Contracting USA, Inc., for the base bid plus alternate #1 in the amount of $147,000.00 as the lowest qualified bid meeting specifications.
CORRESPONDENCE
Change Order Number Seven (7) for the Project "Additions and Renovations to A.M. Barbe High School , School District Number 34 Bond Funds, Project Number 200214
On motion by Mr. Robert, seconded by Mr. Pitre and carried, change order number seven (7) for the project “ Additions and Renovations to A.M. Barbe High School, school district number 34 bond funds, project number 200214, for an increase of $13,974.00 and an extension of five (5) days, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., designer; Alfred Palma Inc., contractor, was approved.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Suggested Board Dates
April 4 Board Room May 9 John F. Kennedy – Depending on construction project completion.
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Karr and carried, the Board dates of April 4 and May 9 were approved.
H.C. Drew Estate Grant Awards
2006 Award notification totaling $ 294,476.07 has been received from the H. C. Drew Estate for the following schools for:
CONDOLENCES/RECOGNITIONS
Ms. LaVergne requested a letter of condolence to the family of Carol Carter. Ms. Carter was a retired teacher.
Mr. Bernard requested a letter of condolence to the family of Mary F. Morris. Mrs. Morris was a retired teacher.
Mrs. Eason congratulated Coach Jason Oertling and the St. Louis Soccer Team on their recent Championship.
Rev. Franklin commended the Louisiana School Boards Association for the successful annual conference that was held in Baton Rouge.
Mr. Pitre requested a letter of congratulations to the Lady Buc Barbe High School Soccer Team for their outstanding season as State finalist.
Mr. Andrepont, on behalf of the Board, congratulated the Girls’ Lake Charles – Boston High School Track Team.
Mr. Breaux expressed his appreciation to Barbara Culpepper, Assistant Principal at Sulphur High School, for her dedication and commitment to education.
Mr. Karr requested a letter of condolence to Charlotte Gallemore on the loss of her brother.
COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEMS
Ms. LaVergne requested that the 4 day pilot program be removed from the committee items until further research.
Rev. Franklin requested that the data relative to the number of non-certified teachers be addressed at the April 13th Administration and Personnel Committee meeting.
Mr. Karr requested that the group in DeQuincy be invited to a Budget Meeting to discuss the facility use at the “Old DeQuincy Middle School.”
SCHEDULE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Budget Fiscal Management – Tuesday, March 28, 4:45 Board Meeting – Tuesday, April 4, 4:45, Board Room Administration and Personnel – Thursday, April 13, 4:45 Curriculum and Instruction – Thursday, April 27, 4:45
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Ms. LaVergne and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session at 5:50 p.m. to discuss personnel matters. The Board resumed regular open session at 6:40 p.m.
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Personnel
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Robert and unanimously carried, the following personnel changes were approved as recommended by the Superintendent:
Resignation
Tamara Haines, Teacher, Vinton Elementary School. Recommend that her resignation become effective February 24, 2006.
Alice Duhon-Ross, Counselor, Career Center. Recommend that her resignation become effective March 31, 2006.
James Johnson, Teacher, Nelson Elementary School. Recommend that his resignation become effective May 31, 2006.
Patrick Hazard, Teacher, Lake Charles Boston High School. Recommend that his resignation become effective March 1, 2006.
Rachel Johnson, Teacher, DeQuincy Elementary School. Recommend that her resignation become effective February 24, 2006.
Victor Moncayo, Teacher, Frasch Elementary School. Recommend that his resignation become effective February 24, 2006.
Matthew Courtney, Teacher, Sulphur High School. Recommend that his resignation become effective February 1, 2006.
Shelley Ardoin, Teacher Aide, LeBlanc Middle School. Recommend that her resignation become effective February 24, 2006.
Notification of Retirement
Teresa Powers, Teacher, T. S. Cooley Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.
Ann Bergeron, Bus Driver, Pearl Watson Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.
Marilyn Wadsack, Teacher, F. K. White Middle School. Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.
Jean Kaough, Bus Driver, St. John Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.
Wilmer Guillory, Bus Driver, Kennedy Elementary School. Recommend that his retirement become effective May 31, 2006.
Kristi Blevins, Teacher, T. S. Cooley Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective June 1, 2006.
L. Maureen Sutherland, Teacher, Career Center. Recommend that her retirement become effective July 31, 2006.
Mary Harrell, Teacher, Westlake High School. Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.
Vida Robertson, Librarian, Frasch Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.
Glenda Biagas, Teacher, Frasch Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.
Margaret Williams, Teacher, Frasch Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.
Maternity Leave
Kathryn Thibodeaux, Teacher Aide, Nelson Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning March 1, 2006 until April 10, 2006.
Amanda Boudreaux, Teacher, Vinton Middle School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning March 1, 2006 until May 31, 2006.
Emily Rutherford, Teacher, F. K. White Middle School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning April 3, 2006 until May 31, 2006.
Christa Ellender, Teacher, S. J. Welsh Middle School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning February 23, 2006 until April 14, 2006.
Jennifer Garner, Teacher, Combre/Fondel Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning April 10, 2006 until May 22, 2006.
Dea Anne Kay, Teacher, Nelson Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning March 20, 2006 until May 1, 2006.
Kia White, Teacher, Oak Park Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning April 24, 2006 until May 31, 2006.
Leave Without Pay
Marquard Perron, Sr., Custodian, Pearl Watson Elementary School. Recommend that he be granted a leave without pay beginning March 3, 2006 until May 31, 2006.
Bobbie Monroe, Clerk, Head Start Programs. Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning March 23, 2006 until May 31, 2006.
Darcel Dartez, Teacher Aide, Pearl Watson Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning February 14, 2006 until May 31, 2006.
Deborah Lopez, Teacher, D. S. Perkins Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning March 1, 2006 until May 31, 2006.
Professional Development Leave
Lanore Spain, Counselor, Lake Charles Boston High School. Recommend that she be granted a leave for professional development for the 2006-2007 school session.
Notification of Approved Retire-Rehire
Alus Reon, Jr., Teacher, Barbe High School. Approved notification of retirement effective May 31, 2006 and rehire effective August 12, 2006.
Recommendations
Director of Transportation
On motion by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried, Ron Idom was named the Director of Transportation.
Supervisor of Personnel
On motion by Mr. Karr, seconded by Ms. LaVergne and carried, Thail Pete was named the High School Supervisor of Personnel.
Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance
On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mr. Karr and carried, Eric McDonald was named Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance.
Assistant Principal of Fairview Elementary School
On motion by Rev. Franklin, seconded by Mr. Bernard and carried, Cheryl Lewis Williams was named Assistant Principal of Fairview Elementary School.
Permission to Advertise for Principal of the Career Center
On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, permission to advertise for the position of Principal of the Career Center was approved.
Meeting Adjourned
On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
_____ _________________________ Wayne Savoy, Secretary Ed Stephens, President |
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