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05/09/2006 |
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, May 9, 2006, 4:45 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Ed Stephens, President. The prayer was led by Rev. J.L. Franklin; Billy Breaux 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, Clara F. Duhon, Mary Kaye Eason, John M. Falgout, Rev. J.L. Franklin, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, James W. Pitre, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, and R.L. Webb. Jay Duhon arrived after the roll was called.
Sheral LaVergne was absent.
MINUTES APPROVED
On motion by Joe Andrepont, seconded by James Karr and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of April 4, 2006, were approved as presented.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
Motion to amend the agenda was made by Dale Bernard, seconded by Joe Andrepont and the motion carried.
Motion to put Item XVIC- Case #062GL06 on the agenda was made by Mary Kaye Eason, seconded by Jay Duhon and the motion carried.
PRESENTATIONS
Perfect Attendance
Keith LeLeux, Director of Child Welfare and Attendance, presented Aaron Christopher Lanthier, a senior at Westlake High School, with a certificate honoring him for thirteen years of perfect attendance. Leslie Harless of Cameron State Bank was recognized and presented Aaron with a savings bond and a backpack of items.
Starks High School Softball Team
Bill Jongbloed, Administrative Director of High Schools, presented the State Champion track teams from LaGrange High School and Barbe High School, that were in attendance in the audience.
James Karr presented the Starks High School Softball Team and the coach, Jack Miller. The team members were presented with certificates. Coach Miller announced the team members:
Jacklyn Braneff Andrea Stanley Kelsey Bussell Andrea Miller Ashton Clark Shayna Bussell Amy Johnson Lacey Hanks Blayke Bowen Baleigh Bussell Gabby Miller Leigh Clark Head Coach: Jack Miller Assistant Coach: Jessica Provost Assistant Coach: Carolyn Givens Bat Girl: Ciara Bussell Manager: Devin Granger
The Board congratulated the team and the coaches. James Karr commended the team for their tremendous playing and thanked the coaches for their dedication, as did Joe Andrepont.
Barbe Boys’ Track Team and Lake Charles-Boston Girls’ Track Team
Mr. Jongbloed recognized the Barbe Boys’ Track Team, noting that they missed the State Championship by one point and the Lake Charles-Boston Girls’ Track Team, that were runners-up for the State Championship.
LaGrange Girl’s Track Team
Coach Trevor Folkes was recognized, from the LaGrange Girls’ Track Team, winners of the State Championship. He presented certificates to the team:
Jasmine Broxton Rachel Easton Kaleisha Edwards Kelsey Frank Nicole Guillory Shardae Henry Sierra Houston Brittne’ Lewis Shante Poullard Daphne Rene’
Sulphur High School Golf Team
Mr. Jongbloed recognized the Sulphur High School Golf Team, who won the 5A Championship. He said that they would be presented at the next Board meeting.
Barbe Girls’ Track Team
Coach Stephen Richard was recognized, from the Barbe Girls’ Track Team, winners of the State 5A Track and Field Championship. He presented certificates to the team:
Jolee Belflower Erin Kleckley Kadesha Minor Chantesean White Jalissa Delafoisse Deanna Alfred Dinesha Sezar Jasmine Moore Megan Smith Kate Leithead Amy Guinn Lolly Plummer Lydia Woodward Jessica Gurley Angela Roberts (not present)
Student of the Year
Dolores Hicks, Administrative Director of Elementary Schools, presented Parish Students of the Year. The winners were presented with plaques and a gift bag from local merchants: Deep South Mechanical; Cameron State Bank; AFI Mortgage; Fleur de Lis Candles.
Jared Buck from T.S. Cooley Elementary (runner-up) William Allen Lormand from J.I. Watson (winner and also the State winner)
Alexandra Zambrano from W.W. Lewis Middle School (runner-up) Nicholas Caldarera from Moss Bluff Middle School (winner)
Lance Hess from Westlake High School (runner-up) Andrew Moss from Sam Houston High School (winner)
Terry Collins and Johna Rion presented a video showcase of the runner-ups and winners.
The students each addressed the Board and thanked them and those who helped them succeed.
Dale Bernard thanked local businesses for their support.
Moss Bluff Elementary Class Presentation
Kay Johnson, Teacher at Moss Bluff Elementary, introduced her class to the Board and presented a video of her class project, Flat Stanley.
Coca-Cola Scholarship
Bobby Jack Thompson, Principal at LaGrange High School, presented a plaque to Curtis White, a senior at LaGrange High School, as the 2006 Regional Scholar. He won the Coca-Cola Scholarship, renewable annually at $10,000.
2005 Presidential Award for Excellence
Keith Bonin, Principal at Sulphur High School, presented a plaque to Kathy Bonsall, a teacher at Sulphur High School, for being chosen by President Bush as the winner of the 2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
School Nurse of the Year
Leo Miller, Assistant Superintendent, presented Sherrie Raymond with a plaque, for being chosen the Louisiana School Nurse of the Year. All nurses in the audience were recognized in observance of National School Nurse Day.
APEL Recognition
Carolyn Langley, representing APEL, was recognized. She presented the 2006 Volunteer of the Year, Jean Kamla. 2006-2007 Officers of the Year for APEL are:
Beth Eason, President Mary Ann Wallace, Vice-President Rhonda Nye, Secretary Sarah Newton, Treasurer Janice Broussard, Officer at Large Janice Parham, Officer at Large
Charles Adkins, Principal of Barbe High School, thanked Mrs. Kamla for her support and continued interest in Barbe High School.
Wayne Savoy, Superintendent, thanked the Board for allowing the time to acknowledge the accomplishments of these groups, especially after the unusual year that we have had.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairman James Pitre reported that the Administrative and Personnel Committee met on April 13, 2006, at 4:45 p.m. A quorum was present.
Mr. Pitre noted the policies that were accepted and taken as is, without any changes: CE School Superintendent’s Summary CED Employment of Superintendent EE Child Nutrition Program Management JBA Compulsory School Attendance Ages JDD Suspension JCD Student Conduct GBD Employment of Personnel GBD/AP Employment of Personnel Procedure
Mr. Pitre presented the motion to the Board to adopt the policies, as the committee recommended. The motion carried.
Mr. Pitre presented the policy on student searches, policy JCAB. At committee, the motion was made by Greg Robert and seconded by Sheral LaVergne, to state that canines shall not be used to search students and the motion carried. All of the policy was accepted, except the sentence “Canines shall not be used to search students unless school officials have established independently that there is reasonable belief that a student possesses such items on his/her person.” This sentence should end as “Canines shall not be used to search students.”
Joe Andrepont asked if there was a Louisiana statute prohibiting dog searches. Mr. Spruel, Legal Counsel, said there was no statute.
Mr. Andrepont said that to bring canines in to search lockers does not make much sense, when students know that all they have to do is keep the drugs on them and it won’t be detected. Jay Duhon stated that the students are smart and know how to get around the drug dog situation and that we are not going the extra mile to stop this.
Mr. Spruel introduced the Interquest representative, Christine Buck, so they could explain the protocol and practices, involving canine searches. She explained that on the issue of checking the students, using dogs, that is a probable cause verses reasonable suspicion issue. Since 1983 it has not been allowed in public schools.
She continued, explaining that police officers with probably cause can search people with a dog. Under school guidelines of reasonable suspicion, the court has ruled that you can not search students with the dogs; it is illegal to do that.
Reverend Franklin commented that USA TODAY had a discussion on this subject and he feels that if the staff or principal suspects drugs, the principal can have local authorities intervene.
Christine Buck stated that dogs can’t be used to create reasonable suspicion.
Billy Breaux asked Ms. Buck would the dog pick up the scent from a sealed container and if that container came in contact with a person, would the dog “hit” on that substance. Her reply was that odor takes time to develop and it would depend on the quantity and strength of the odor.
Mr. Breaux continued by asking what would happen if there is a “hit” on a backpack or locker. Mr. Savoy replied that the student would be brought to the principal’s office and the security officer would be alerted.
Clara Duhon asked if a drug smell can transfer from a student to a desk and Ms. Buck replied hat it would depend on the strength of the odor.
Mr. Spruel made the point that Interquest is a private company and they are not government. Probable cause is a much higher standard than reasonable suspicion. Probable cause is basically the standard that the police have to meet to affect an arrest. To our school administrators, the law is clear that if the administrator has reasonable suspicion, then we can search. He asked what sense it made to talk about using the canines, if that is going to get us to the probable cause standard that we can’t meet and the search is illegal if there is no probable cause.
Bryan LaRocque asked if law enforcement is allowed to use canines in schools. Mr. Savoy replied yes. Mr. Spruel stated that outside the school setting, law enforcement operates on probable cause. When they come into the school setting, if they don’t have probable cause, then they can’t conduct any type of search of a student or adult. As law enforcement, they are subject to that higher standard of probable cause and you don’t have probable cause if you are bringing dogs in to randomly search the students.
Mr. Andrepont asked about probable cause verses reasonable suspicion and not being able to use the canines, would it be possible to get the law changed. Mr. Spruel replied that it is a part of the fourth amendment and could not be changed.
Mr. Savoy stated that our high school principals and assistant principals are doing a good job in monitoring the students.
James Pitre stated that the motion was that canines should not be used to search students. The motion coming from committee needs no second and the motion carried.
Mr. Pitre made the motion to approve the entire policy, but Mr. Spruel said that it was taken care of by amending the sentence, canines should not be used to search students.
James Pitre said the motion passed in committee to prohibit students from having cell phones in school buildings and for staff to make a new recommendation regarding offenses. If approved, the motion would then need to go back to committee for the penalty for offenses.
Greg Robert asked for clarification on the intent of the motion, that cell phones would only be allowed in the vehicles of students that take their vehicles to school.
Mary Kaye Eason asked for wording clarification regarding students going outside to use cell phones.
Joe Andrepont said that if policy is being made, it needs to be clear what the intent is.
R.L. Webb said the policy needs to be re-worded, as it is not clear whether the parking lot is considered to be a part of the campus.
Mr. Spruel said that the Board is not trying to write policy at this meeting, just to express what the intent of the Board is. The committee will go back for particular re-wording, not only on the ban of cell phones, but on the penalty provisions for violations.
Billy Breaux said that he agreed that the committee needed to address the difference between school buildings and the campus.
Reverend Franklin commented that parents are worried about sexual predators and may feel that having a cell phone provides some form of safety, as students go into empty houses at the end of the school day.
Bryan LaRocque said that either there needs to be a complete ban from the campus, or it is discriminating against those that don’t have a car or are in middle school. He feels that it is not a solid policy for all students, but it allows provisions for specific students that drive their own vehicles. This will create a hole in the policy, that the Board will be challenged on.
John Falgout moved that this go back to committee, so there can be more discussion. Clara Duhon seconded the motion.
Joe Andrepont opposed sending the item back to committee. He said that the committee has already had a healthy discussion and that the intent is to ban cell phones and staff hears that intent. The bottom line is that the Board does not want cell phones on campus, period.
Jay Duhon asked to make a substitute motion to just ban cell phones, in cars and on campus. There is no need to go back to committee. The motion was ruled out of order, since there was already a motion on the floor.
John Falgout withdrew his motion to go back to committee, agreed upon by Clara Duhon. Mr. Spruel said that it could not be withdrawn, it needed to be voted on. Upon the vote, the motion failed.
Jay Duhon made a motion to completely ban all student cell phones. Billy Breaux seconded the motion. Greg Robert said that administrators should not have to police school parking lots and he could not support this motion.
Dale Bernard recognized Charlie Adkins, the principal of Barbe High School. Mr. Adkins asked that it be made crystal clear and not open to interpretation.
Reverend Franklin recognized Solomon Cannon, the principal of Lake Charles-Boston High School. He also asked that the policy be made clear.
Wayne Savoy said that the policy has to be clear and it would be better if the committee could come back with wording that would make the policy clear and the penalties clear.
Jay Duhon restated the motion that there would be no cell phones utilized by students in any Calcasieu Parish school during the school day.
Joe Andrepont said that his interpretation of the intent of the motion was that cell phones would be banned on campus, but this information would go back to committee and staff for the proper wording and then come back with a penalty phase.
The motion passed, with one nay vote from Reverend Franklin.
Jimmy Pitre moved on behalf of the committee that no employee cell phone should be used in the classroom or school bus, during an instructional period, except in the case of an emergency. An emergency would mean an actual or imminent threat to public health or safety, which may result in the loss of life, injury, or property damage. For the purpose of this policy, the terms “use” and “operation” would mean whenever the electronic telecommunication device is turned on. It should not be turned on during instructional periods.
The Board recognized Jean Johnson, the President of the Calcasieu Federation of Educators, who just wanted to be clear that the Board was saying that instructional time meant when the teacher is teaching or supervising students, not their planning period or break or in the lounge.
The Board recognized Eric LeGros, a teacher at Molo Middle School, who asked that teachers be treated as professionals and allowed to use their own judgement as to when it was proper to use a cell phone in the classroom.
Clara Duhon said that teachers should set a good example for the students by not using cell phones, except in emergencies.
Jimmy Pitre noted that on JCDAE, the wording should have been:
No employee or school visitor, unless authorized by the school principal or his/her designee, shall use or operate any electronic telecommunication device, including any facsimile system, radio paging service, mobile telephone service, or electro-mechanical paging system in any elementary or secondary classroom during an instructional period, or on the grounds thereof, while supervising students or in any school bus used to transport public school students.
The motion passed.
Chairman R.L. Webb reported that the Curriculum and Instruction Committee met on April 27, 2006 at 4:45 p.m. A quorum was present.
The Interquest Annual Report was discussed. Schools are visited once each six weeks. Students are out of the classroom when a dog enters. If contraband is found, it is turned over to the principal. Prescription drugs are a major problem.
Also, parents providing alcohol to their students in their homes is a problem. Mr. Webb moved on behalf of the committee to send a letter or leaflet to all parents in Calcasieu Parish, with the statistics from Interquest. The motion carried.
Mr. Webb reported on the activites of the Career Center and that concluded the committee report.
BID REPORTS
Cargo Van and Warehouse Delivery Truck, Bid Number 2006-31
The following bids were received:
Vendor Name Bid Price
Atterbery Truck Sales Lake Charles, LA $53,246.88
Lake Charles, LA $19,130.00
On a motion by Joe Andrepont and seconded by Billy Breaux and carried, the low bid from Bolton Ford for a total amount of $19,130.00 was accepted and approved.
Band Uniforms for Washington-Marion High School, Bid Number 2006-32
The following bids were received:
Vendor Name Bid Price
Fruhauf Uniforms, Inc. Wichita, KS $59.823.80
Stanbury Uniforms, Inc. Brookfield, MO $64,629.00
On a motion by Dale Bernard and seconded by Joe Andrepont and carried, the bid from Stanbury Uniforms for a total amount of $64, 629.00 was accepted and approved, as the low bid did not meet specifications.
Physical Education Equipment, Bid Number 2006-33
The following bids were received:
Vendor Name Bid Price
3 Dinnovations Greeley, CO $19,200.00
Creative Health Products Plymouth, MI $25, 176.00
Lifestyle Sports Dunkirk, NY $19,008.00
On a motion by Joe Andrepont and seconded by Billy Breaux and carried, the low bid from Lifestyle Sports for a total amount of $19,008.00 was accepted and approved .
School Food Services, USDA Commodities, 2006-2007 School Year
PRODUCT BID OAK VALLEY FARMS JENNIE-O-TURKEY
Item #1 (Deli Style Turkey Breast) $ 10,530.00 $ 13,455.00 Item #2 (Sliced Turkey Breast) $ 11,960.00 $ 19,240.00
Item #3 (Ground, Raw Turkey) $ 1,233.00 $ 1,424.80
Item #4 (Turkey Picnic) $ 1,458.00 $ 1,587.60
Item #5 (Turkey Bacon, Canadian Style) $ 2,187.00 $ 3,402.00
Item #6 (Turkey Bologna) $ 2,905.20 NO BID
Item #7 (Sliced Turkey Combo Pack) $ 4,922.00 $ 5,564.00
Item #8 (Turkey Roast) $ 22,215.60 $ 30,967.20 _________________________________________________________________
BOTTOM LINE TOTALS $57,410.80 BID N/A*
The staff recommends that the bottom line total low bid meeting specifications from Oak Valley Farms is accepted.
*Vendor’s bid not acceptable due to all items not being bid on as required.
PRODUCT BID EAST SIDE ENTREES
Item #1 (Pizza Sandwich Stuffer, Pepperoni) $ 6,000.00
Item #2 (Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich Stuffer) $ 7,200.00
Item #3 (Pizza Sandwich Stuffer, Cheese) $ 5,450.00
Item #4 (Cheese Snack, Bonus Nonfat Dry Milk) $ 9,200.00
Item #5 (Cheese Sauce Dipping Cup, Cheddar Cheese, Bonus Nonfat Dry Milk) $ 10,300.00
Item #6 (Cheese Sauce Dipping Cup, Jalapeno Cheese, Bonus Nonfat Dry Milk $ 10,300.00
Item #7 (Macaroni and Cheese Pouch) $ 5,220.00
Item #8 (Cheese Sauce Pouch) $ 6,660.00
______________________________________________________________ BOTTOM LINE TOTAL $ 60,330.00
The staff recommends that the bottom line total low bid meeting specifications from East Side Entrees Company is accepted.
PRODUCT BID Q-T-F J.T.M. PIERRE FOODS
Item #1 (4 Oz. Chargrilled $ 18,927.84 $ 22,552.32 NO BID Beef Patty)
Item #2 (2.35 Oz. $ 17,497.98 $ 22,405.95 $ 20,272.05 Chargrilled Beef Patty)
Item #3 (2.5 Oz. Mesquite $ 9,630.66 $ 9,997.48 $ 8,713.40 Beef Patty
Item #4 (2.4 Oz. Beef Patty, NO BID $ 19,704.60 NO BID With Cherries)
Item #5 (3.5 Oz. Breaded $ 9,439.20 $ 11,286.00 $ 9,336.60 Beef Patty)
Item #6 (2.78 Oz. Salisbury $ 9,439.20 $ 10,567.80 $ 9,747.00 Steak)
Item #7 (Beef Meatball) $ 6,588.54 $ 6,386.85 $ 7,529.76
Item #8 (Beef Crumbles) $ 7,109.21 $ 8,549.05 $ 8,549.05
Item #9 (Beef Crumbles $ 9,222.00 $ 8,162.00 NO BID Mix in Boilable Bag)
Item #10 (Beef Chili Mac) NO BID $ 15,038.40 NO BID
Item #11(Beef Cheeseburger Mac) NO BID $ 9,362.50 NO BID _______________________________________________________________ BOTTOM LINE TOTALS BID N/A* $144,012.95 BID N/A*
The staff recommends that the bottom line total low bid meeting specifications from J. T. M. Provisions is accepted.
*Vendor’s bid not acceptable due to all items not being bid on as required
PRODUCT BID __________ _ J.T.M. ___ PIERRE FOODS
Item #1 (Pork Sausage Gravy in $ 4,365.60 NO BID Boilable Bag)
Item #2 (Pork Meatball) $ 8,158.60 NO BID
Item #3 (Rib Shaped Pork Patty) $ 6,938.64 $ 7,315.74
Item #4 (Split Italian Sausage Link) $ 7,579.44 NO BID
Item #5 (Pork Sausage Patty) $ 35,448.00 $33,675.60
Item #6 (Pork Taco Filling) $ 21,317.58 NO BID
Item #7 (Shredded BBQ Pork) $ 18,673.20 NO BID __________________________________________________________ BOTTOM LINE TOTALS $102,481.06 BID N/A*
The staff recommends that the bottom line total low bid meeting specifications from J. T. M. Provisions is accepted.
*Vendor’s bid not acceptable due to all items not being bid on as required.
PRODUCT BID J. M. SMUCKER’S COMPANY Item #1 (Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jam Sandwich $ 12,718.69 on White Bread, 2.8 Ounce) Item #2 (Peanut Butter and Strawberry Jam Sandwich $ 10,522.80 on White Bread, 4.8 Ounce) Item #3 (Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich on $ 4,265.73 White Bread, 2.8 Ounce) Item #4 (Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly Sandwich on $ 9,982.50 White Bread, 4.8 Ounce) ____________________________________________________________
BOTTOM LINE TOTAL $ 37,489.72
The staff recommends that the bottom line total low bid meeting specifications from J. M. Sucker’s Company is accepted. _____________________________________________________________
PRODUCT BID GOLD KING’S PILGRIM’S TYSON’S KIST DELIGHT PRIDE
Item #1 (9-Piece Cut, Fried Chicken) $ 9,483.22 NO BID $ 9,262.68 NO BID NO BID
Item #2 (9-Piece Cut, Fried Chicken, Spicy) NO BID NO BID $ 9,051.69 NO BID
Item #3 (9-Piece Cut, Baked Chicken) $ 6,007.80 NO BID $ 8,128.20 NO BID
Item #4 (Chicken Nugget) $ 22,549.12 $ 24,342.80 $ 25,111.52 $ 23,061.60
Item #5 (Chicken Nugget, Spicy) NO BID NO BID $ 16,335.30 NO BID
Item #6 (Chicken, Popcorn Style) $ 15,795.00 $ 18,427.50 $ 18,778.50 $ 20,182.50
Item #7 (Chicken Patty, Breaded) $ 14,093.20 $ 15,214.25 $ 15,694.70 $ 14,413.50
Item #8 (Chicken Patty, Breaded, Spicy) $ 14,893.95 $ 20,499.20 $ 16,495.45 $ 20,018.75
Item #9 (Chicken Breast Patty, With Grill Marks) $ 23,385.95 NO BID $ 30,044.40 NO BID
Item #10 (Chicken Fajita Strips) $ 36,537.90 $ 36,004.50 $ 39,471.60 $ 45,339.00
BOTTOM LINE TOTALS BID N/A* BID N/A* $194,374.04 BID N/A*
The staff recommends that the bottom line total low bid meeting specifications from Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation is accepted.
*Vendor’s bid not acceptable due to all items not being bid on as required
PRODUCT BID SUNNY FRESH FOODS
Item #1 (Diced Eggs, Precooked) $ 1,210.86
Item #2 (Egg Mix, Raw, Butter Flavored) $ 2,430.00
Item #3 (Scrambled Eggs, Precooked) $ 14,406.60
Item #4 (Bacon and Cheese Egg Extravaganza) $ 31,124.80
Item #5 (Scrambled Egg Squares) $ 1,702.55
Item #6 (Scrambled Egg Patty) $ 5,994.24
Item #7 (Grilled Egg Patty) $ 11,272.32
Item #8 (Grilled Egg Patty with Ham and Vegetables $ 2,348.04
Item #9 (Pancake and Egg Patty) $ 3,137.28
Item #10 (Toast, Cinnamon Glazed, Bulk Packaging) $ 15,095.52
Item #11 (Toast, Cinnamon Glazed, Individually Wrapped) $ 17,272.44
Item #12 (French Toast Sticks) $ 7,867.60
Item #13 (French Toast with Cherry Topping) $ 1,144.26
Item #14 (French Toast with Caramel Apple Topping) $ 1,144.26
Item #15 (Plain Omelet) $ 282.42
Item #16 (Colby Cheese Omelet) $ 23,218.56
Item #17 (Frittata with American Cheese Omelet) $ 21,166.08
Item #18 (Frittata with Turkey Sausage and Cheddar Cheese, Bulk Packaging) $ 21,058.24
Item #19 (Frittata with Turkey Sausage and Cheddar Cheese, Individually Wrapped) $ 24,464.72
Item #20 (Egg and Cheese Wrap, Individually Wrapped) $ 23,774.35
Item #21 (Taco Breakfast Wrap, Individually Wrapped)
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