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DATE, TIME, PLACE OF MEETING
The Calcasieu Parish School Board met in the Conference Room of the Calcasieu Parish School Board, located at 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, at 4:45 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Bryan LaRocque, President. The prayer was led by Annette Ballard; the pledge was led by Jimmy Pitre.
ROLL CALL
The roll was called and the following members were present: Joe Andrepont, Annette Ballard, Dale Bernard, Randy Burleigh, Mack Dellafosse, Clara Duhon, Chad Guidry, Fred Hardy, Bill Jongbloed, Bryan LaRocque, Jimmy Pitre, Elray Victorian, and R.L. Webb.
James Karr and Billy Breaux were not in attendance.
MINUTES APPROVED
On a motion by Mr. Burleigh and seconded by Mrs. Ballard, the Minutes of April 3, 2007 were approved.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the regular agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
State Skills USA Championship/College Street T&I
Wayne Savoy, Superintendent, presented George Albers, T& Vocational Center Coordinator. Mr. Albers introduced the following students to the Board, participants in the State Skills Competition. He also introduced his teaching staff:
Drew Fontenot Michael Richard Roger Sutherland Royce Allen David Cullivan Lorna Ellender Lee Deroun
Participating Students: Metal winners are;
Ben Lannin /
Barbe Gold Cabinet
making
Justin Carrier
/ Barbe Silver Power Equipment Technology Adam Ogea / Barbe Bronze Internetworking Other participating members are;
Cody Peloquin /
Iowa Cabinet making Lake Charles-Boston Division 2 Girls’ Indoor Track State Winners
David Buller, Administrative Director of High Schools, introduced Principal Rodney Geyen and the Lady Cougar team:
Chrystal Harrison Andrea Warren Stacey Jones Shanelle Woods Brittany Nash Devin Sanir Delisa Roy Allonia Franklin Jaynaia Guy Versa Batiste
Head Coach : Gregory Gauthier Assist. Coaches: Sharon Ruffin-Hardy Robert Pete Fredrick Galloway Freddie Harrison Athletic Director: James Kelly Manager: Vanessa Gauthier Principal: Rodney Geyen Assistant Principal: Gregory Gauthier
Barbe High School Division 1 Girls’ Indoor Track State Winners/Coaches
Mr. Buller introduced Acting Assistant Principal Shannon LaFargue and the team members and coach:
Amy Guinn Quiana Griffin Angela Roberts Chantesean White Deanna Alfred Jana Barrow Kadesha Minor Lolly Plummer Lydia Woodward Megan Smith
Head Coach: Stephen Richard Coach: Johnny Giordano
David Buller, Administrative Director of High Schools, introduced Pam Trouille, from Iowa High School. Mike Oakley, Principal, presented the certificate.
Charlotte Gallemore, Administrative Director of Middle Schools, introduced Sarah Bargeman, from Molo Middle School. James Wilson, Principal, presented the certificate.
Dolores Hicks, Administrative Director of Elementary Schools, introduced Susanna Daigle, from E.K. Key Elementary School. Laura LeDoux, Assistant Principal, presented the certificate. Mrs. Hicks introduced Norma Guillory, High School Science Consultant, as the coordinator of the Outstanding Support Employee program.
Perfect Attendance Awards
Keith LeLeux, Director of Child Welfare and Attendance, presented the following students with framed certificates. They also received monetary awards from Billy Navarre and the law firm of Bice, Palermo and Veron.
These students have 12 years of perfect attendance:
Martyna Carpenter, Sulphur High School Tabitha Lanthier, Westlake High School
These students have 13 years of perfect attendance:
David Little, Sulphur High School Candace Quebodeaux, Sulphur High School Kayla Quebodeaux, Sulphur High School
Leslie Harless, representing Cameron State Bank, presented each of these students with a $100 savings bond from Cameron State Bank. Mr. Bernard and Mr. Webb thanked Ms. Harless and Cameron State Bank for all that they do for our schools. Mr. Webb thanked Billy Navarre and the law firm of Bice, Palermo and Veron for their support.
A+Pel Volunteer of the Year
Beth Eason, outgoing president of the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana, announced the incoming officers:
Marianne Wallace – Chapter President Julie Parham – Vice President Rhonda Ney – Secretary Sarah Newton – Treasurer Carolyn Langley – Membership Chairman Members at Large – Janice Broussard, Rosalind Ruckstuhl, Suzanne Heath
The A+Pel Volunteer of the Year was presented. She is Madeline Carter of John F. Kennedy Elementary School. She was nominated by Dinah Robinson, Principal.
Students of the Year
Dolores Hicks introduced Johna Rion, Kashia Askew and Terry Collins, Elementary Curriculum Specialists and coordinators of the Student of the Year program. Mrs. Rion presented the following students:
Elementary Level
Winner: Raygan Suarez, Frasch Elementary School Runner up: Keifer Ackley, Maplewood Middle (Elem.) School
Middle School Level
Winner: Alexis Schlamp, W.W. Lewis Middle School Runner up: Paige Pritchett, Maplewood Middle School
High School
Winner: Allison Post, Barbe High School Runner up: Caitlin Denison, Sulphur High School
Allison Post was also recognized as the State High School Student of the Year. She spoke to the Board and thanked them for their part in providing a good education for her. She thanked her mentors and teachers and said that she was very appreciative of the Advanced Placement Program and the Gifted Program.
Mrs. Hicks thanked the area businesses that have contributed gifts to the Student of theYear winners.
Leslie Harless, Marketing Director for Cameron State Bank, was presented a plaque of appreciation.
Richard and Roxanne Baggett, owners of AFI Mortgage, were presented a plaque of appreciation.
Deep South Mechanical was thanked for donations, also.
PERSONNEL PACKET/EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a motion by Mr. Dellafosse and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the Board went into Executive Session at 5:50 p.m. The Board resumed Regular Session at 6:25 p.m.
Personnel
Gary Anderson, Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Personnel, requested a motion supporting the recommendations as listed in the personnel packet, including the addendum. On a motion by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Hardy, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the recommendation of Marc Jardell as Assistant Principal of S.P. Arnett Middle School. On a motion by Mr. Burleigh and seconded by Mr. Webb, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the recommendation of Jennifer Zambrano as Foreign Language Consultant. On a motion by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Victorian, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the recommendation of Andy Ardoin as Director of Transportation. On a motion by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson asked for a motion for permission to advertise for the position of Assistant Principal of Oak Park Middle School. On a motion by Mr. Victorian and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson asked for a motion for permission to advertise for the position of Route Supervisor for the Transportation Department. On a motion by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Webb, the motion carried.
Mr. Victorian asked for a motion to authorize the President of the Board to sign all documents pertaining to the settlement of Southern Amusement Litigation and the purchase of the twelve point four (12.4) acres of property adjacent to the school board warehouse (the old Sam’s building.) On a second by Mr. Pitre, the motion carried.
ADDENDUM:
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Administration and Personnel Committee, April 24, 2007
Bill Jongbloed, Chair, reported on the committee recommendations.
Regarding cell phone use, Policy JCDAE, the committee gave the following recommendation:
Student Cell Phones
No student, unless authorized by the school principal or his/her designee, shall use or operate any electronic telecommunication device, including any facsimile system, radio paging system, mobile telephone system, intercom, or electromechanical paging device in any elementary, middle, or secondary school building or on the grounds during the instructional day or in any school bus used to transport public school students A violation of these provisions may be grounds for disciplinary action, including but not limited, to suspension from school.
Cell phones and all other telecommunication devices must be turned off, stowed away, out of sight and not used during the instructional day or while riding a school bus. For the purpose of this policy, the instructional day will be defined to be the time students arrive on campus in the morning until the time they are officially dismissed in the afternoon. On field trips, telecommunication devices may be possessed/used at the discretion of the Principal or his/her designee.
This section will be placed in the Code of Conduct for Middle and High students.
“Use/Turned On” shall result in:
First offense: · a one day suspension · confiscation of the cell phone Second offense: · two day suspension · confiscation of the cell phone Third offense: · a three day suspension · confiscation of the cell phone Fourth offense: · shall result in a recommendation of an expulsion hearing
“Visible possession” shall result in:
First offense: · a one day ISI · confiscation of the phone Second offense: · a one day suspension · confiscation of the phone Third offense: · a two day suspension · confiscation of the phone Fourth offense: · may result in a recommendation of an expulsion hearing
This section will be placed in the Code of Conduct for Elementary Students
Use of cell phones by an elementary student shall result in:
· Confiscation of the cell phone and parent called. · Option to use ISI for repeat offenders.
All confiscated phones shall be returned to a parent or guardian when a request has been made and a release form provided by the school has been signed. Parents must sign the release form in person.
Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. ''17:239, 17:416, 17:416.1
On behalf of the committee, Mr. Jongbloed moved to accept the recommendation. On a vote, there was no opposition.
Mr. Andrepont said that he hoped that the teachers were leading by example, regarding their own use of cell phones while at school.
Ellaweena Woods, Principal of Reynaud Middle School, asked that the Board consider a policy against cell phones with cameras.
The following discussion was on Policy GBD, regarding Employment of Personnel, Rehiring of Retirees, (primarily regarding Central Office Administration.) Once an employee retires from a position, the position will be advertised and that employee can apply for that position. The applicant must exhibit expertise in the interview process.
At committee, a motion was made to send the retire/rehire policy back to staff for rewording, to include the process a retiree must follow for rehire.
Upon a Point of Order by Mr. Hardy, he questioned the “sending back” of the policy to staff.
Mr. Anderson said that this is the wording that was agreed upon by staff and there was no need to go back to committee, this was the version that was subject to Board approval. The BOLD/UNDERLINED area is the added verbage to the policy:
Policy GBD shall include in the section Retiree Return to Work to read:
It shall be the policy of the Calcasieu Parish School Board to grant authority to the Superintendent or his/her designee to recommend candidates for rehire after the person has traditionally retired from the school system. The Superintendent may bring a recommendation to the Board for approval for the rehire of a retiring administrator, provided the position has been officially advertised and the administrator has applied and gone through the standard interview procedure. Upon retirement, employees shall lose all tenure and seniority rights to the school system. Upon rehire, the tenure right would start over as a first year employee. The employee would begin to work toward all rights and privileges earned prior to retirement.
Mr. Andrepont questioned the word “may” in the sentence, instead of the word “will.” The Superintendent may bring a recommendation to the board for approval…..
Mr. Manuel, Board Counsel, said that his understanding is that it gives the Superintendent the authority to bring someone for approval, that may modify his hiring of that administrator, giving him the right to recommend a rehire or someone else. If the Superintendent wants to hire the retiree or someone different, either way, it would have to come before the Board.
Mrs. Duhon questioned that a retiree that is rehired, loses all tenure and seniority. Mr. LaRocque replied that they do start back at year one for tenure purposes, but not for payroll purposes.
Mr. Larocque said that all previous retire/rehires are on a two year performance based contract. Mrs. Duhon stated that she does not feel that the situation is fair for the new retire/rehires.
Mr. Anderson said that the Policy GBD is for all employees, but teacher positions are not advertised. The new wording is for administrative positions.
Mr. Andrepont said that the previous Board and a different Superintendent approved that retire/rehires would come back after two years for re-evaluation. He asked if that person is not doing a good job, will they be re-evaluated and if they are doing a poor job, will the Superintendent correct that.
Mr. Savoy replied yes, that was a fair statement.
Mrs. Duhon asked Mr. Savoy if the current retire/rehires could show how they have improved their area. Mr. Savoy said that from the information he receives, these individuals are participating in their direct assignments on curriculum changes and that school performance is being monitored on every level. He said that performance at all schools will continue to be monitored to be certain that retire/rehire administrators are doing their jobs adequately. He said that a committee has been formed to develop an evaluation instrument.
Mr. Bernard asked if anyone had been turned down from being rehired, after retiring from an administrative position. Mr. Savoy said there had not been any, as they had all been successful.
Upon a motion by Mr. Bernard to accept the new wording of policy GBD, and seconded by Mr. Victorian, the motion carried. There was one nay vote by Mrs. Duhon.
At committee, the staff presented an instrument for use in the Superintendent’s evaluation. The evaluation will begin immediately after the Board’s acceptance of the instrument.
On behalf of the committee, Mr. Jongbloed made a motion to accept the evaluation instrument. On a vote, there was no opposition.
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Proposition for Transition to Teaching Grant
Grant Title: Transition to Teaching Grant Grant Agency: U S Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education Name of Person(s) Applying for Grant: Johna Rion Grant Amount: $ 3,027,290 (Year 1-2007-2008= $491,833.00, Year 2-2008-2009=$563,562; Year 3-2009-2010= $668,233; Year 4-2010-2011=$651,147 and Year 5-2011-2012= $662,515)
The Calcasieu Transition to Teaching initiative is an active partnership between the McNeese State University (IHE) and the Calcasieu Parish School System, a high-need LEA composed of 58 high-need schools. The Transition to Teaching Project (T2T) is an aggressive recruitment and retention initiative that will address the identified factors contributing to teacher shortages in our schools though a comprehensive, long term induction program.
The high-need shortage areas as defined through the district needs assessment are: Special Education, Elementary Education, Mathematics (middle and secondary) English (middle and secondary), Social Studies (middle and secondary), and Science (middle and secondary).
The children in the targeted schools face more barriers to successful living than children from every state in the nation except one. The teacher turnover rate for targeted schools average 17 percent, significantly higher than the national average of 13 percent. Furthermore, the challenges of teacher turnover and inexperience are exacerbated by low teacher salaries.
TheT2T Project proposes to address the needs of these children who are taught at a higher percentage rate than other children by inexperienced, unqualified, and out-of-field teachers by providing 260 T2T participants with a systematic effective induction and mentoring support service—the T2T New Teacher Academy. The New Teacher Academy is defined as a period of time and as a “network of relationships and supports with well-defined roles, activities and outcomes”.
The T2T New Teacher Academy will create a culture that focuses on student learning and collegial collaboration that uses technology and new teacher “learning communities” to help Calcasieu Parish School System “grow”’ qualified teachers. The six components are: 1) Induction Camp, 2) Cohort Modules-- consisting of coursework presented in face-to-face learning communities and web-based; 3) Mentoring and Collaboration; 4) Ongoing Applied Professional Development; 5) Financial Incentives; and, 6) Evaluation.
The overarching goal of the Calcasieu T2T Project is to increase the number of mid-career professionals and recent college graduates who become highly qualified teachers in high-need schools and teach for at least three years. Specific goals related to recruitment, support, and retention: 1) Recruit mid-career professionals to enter alternative certification programs in Calcasieu Parish; 2) Support new recruits through certification with high-quality professional development and job-specific mentoring; 3) Ensure that prospective teachers receive licenses by meeting the competencies defined by the Louisiana Department of Education; and 4) Create policies and practices to facilitate the placement of new teachers in high-need schools teaching in areas of critical shortage and support them for at least three years through ongoing professional support.
As Calcasieu recovers from the devastating Hurricane Rita, the resilience of the education community has taken center stage. The Calcasieu Parish School System envisions Calcasieu schools as becoming cornerstones of thriving communities and it is turning to the progressive goals of the Transition to Teaching Program Fund to achieve that vision. The T2T model creates a strong recruitment and retention system which focuses on builds the capacity of teachers through a comprehensive long term support system. The Calcasieu Transition to Teaching Project --WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR THE CHILDREN WHO NEED IT THE MOST.
On a motion by Mr. Dellafosse and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the motion to approve carried.
Local Services Agreement/Summer Food Services Program
LOCAL SERVICES AGREEMENT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA BETWEEN CITY OF LAKE CHARLES STATE OF LOUISIANA AND CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PARISH OF CALCASIEU This Local Services Agreement is entered into by and between the CITY OF LAKE CHARLES, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, hereinafter referred to as “CITY”, acting through its duly authorized Mayor, Randy Roach, pursuant to Ordinance No. _____, and the CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, hereinafter referred to as “SCHOOL BOARD,” acting through its duly authorized President, Mr. Bryan LaRocque, pursuant to resolution dated ______________________. WHEREAS, the CITY has agreed to sponsor a Summer Food Service Program; and
WHEREAS, the Food Service Program to be sponsored by the CITY will require the use of kitchen and other food related facilities; and WHEREAS, the SCHOOL BOARD wishes to cooperate with the CITY in providing services for the Summer Food Service Program; THEREFORE, the CITY and the SCHOOL BOARD do hereby contract and agree with each other as follows: 1.
The SCHOOL BOARD has agreed to allow the CITY’S Summer Food Service Program to use the kitchen facilities located at Lake Charles-Boston and Washington-Marion High Schools, during the hours and dates necessary for the implementation of the Summer Food Service Program. The CITY will provide to the SCHOOL BOARD, prior to its use of the kitchens at Lake Charles-Boston and Washington-Marion High Schools, with a schedule of the dates and times when kitchen facilities will be needed for the Summer Food Service Program. 2.
The CITY agrees to reimburse the SCHOOL BOARD for the monthly electric bill at the Summer Feeding Program sites and will pay directly to the respective agencies the monthly bill for water and gas usage while the Summer Feeding Program is in operation. Additionally, the CITY agrees to pay the SCHOOL BOARD the depreciation of equipment used in the amount of $3,541.00 as two-twelfths (2/12ths) of the total value of equipment depreciated in said schools. The cost for garbage collection services, and other requested services, incurred by reason of the use of these facilities for the Summer Food Service Program will be paid directly by the CITY. 3.
Managers and technicians currently working at Lake Charles-Boston and Washington-Marion High Schools will be given the first opportunity for employment in the Summer Food Service Program. 4.
It is further stipulated and agreed that the CITY agrees to reimburse the SCHOOL BOARD for damages caused to equipment and facilities of the SCHOOL BOARD, and further to protect, defend, indemnify and hold the SCHOOL BOARD, its agents, officers, employees and assigned, harmless from and against all claims, demands, or causes of action, whatsoever, and any liability, cost or expense (including, but not limited to, reasonable attorney’s fees), without regard to cause or causes thereof or the fault (including, but not limited to, the strict liability and/or absolute liability of any party or parties), arising out of or in any way connected with the CITY, its agents, offices, employees, and general public occupying and/or traveling on the property and surrounding grounds of the SCHOOL BOARD, it being the intent of this agreement that the CITY assumes responsibility for the condition of the premises, the surrounding grounds, and any vice or defect therein. 5.
The term for this agreement shall be for the period beginning June 1, 2007 and ending July 31, 2007. 6.
The CITY agrees, upon termination of its use of the kitchen facilities at Lake Charles-Boston and Washington-Marion High Schools, to return to the SCHOOL BOARD the kitchen facilities in as good a condition as existed upon their initial use of the premises, normal wear and tear excepted.
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The SCHOOL BOARD agrees to cooperate with the CITY in providing staff for the CITY’S Summer Food Service Program, including but not limited to cafeteria managers and cooks. The managers and technicians of the schools being used should have first preference to the job due to the knowledge of the school and the equipment. All persons employed by the CITY pursuant to this agreement and in cooperation with the SCHOOL BOARD shall be, in providing services under the Summer Food Service Program, employees of the CITY and not employees of the SCHOOL BOARD, for purposes of Worker’s Compensation laws and other laws, actions or any matters whatsoever related to such employment.
THIS AGREEMENT is made effective this _______ day of __________2007.
WITNESSES: CITY OF LAKE CHARLES
__________________________ BY: ___________________________________ RANDY ROACH, MAYOR __________________________
CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
__________________________ BY: ___________________________________ BRYAN LAROCQUE, PRESIDENT __________________________
On a motion by Mr. Dellafosse and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the motion to approve carried.
Recommendation for Re-Appointment/Board of Commissioners/Chennault International Airport Authority
Re-appointment of Louis Haxthausen to the Board of Commissioners of the Chennault International Airport Authority. Mr. Haxthausen’s term expires June 30, 2007. It is a four year term.
Mr. Haxthausen addressed the Board, thanking them for allowing him to represent them.
On a motion by Mr. Dellafosse and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the motion to approve carried.
Renewal of Property & Casualty Insurance for 2007-2008
(Summary page with pricing is listed in the official Minutes, available at 1724 Kirkman Street)
Ron Hayes, Risk Manager, presented the renewal to the Board.
Mr. Hayes asked for a motion to accept the Liability and Property Package, along with permission to make payment for flood insurance. Mr. Victorian made a motion to accept, with a second by Mrs Duhon. The motion carried.
Mr. Hayes called attention to the options at the bottom of the renewal. One of them, the Full Terrorism option, is protection against an act of terrorism that is politically connected or motivated. Mr. Victorian made a motion to accept, with a second by Mr. Pitre. Upon further discussion, both Mr. Victorian and Mr. Pitre pulled their motions.
Butler Bourgeois, from Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance, gave the definition that the terrorism covered must be the “forward momentum of a political agenda.” That is the type of act that this policy will cover and they will make that decision of what is eligible.
Mr. Hayes talked about a further option, the School Violence option. Mr. Burleigh and Mr. Dellafosse asked for more information to review before the next meeting.
Washington-Marion High School, Choir Trip to Galveston, Texas, May 12, 2007
On a motion to approve by Mr. Dellafosse and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the motion carried.
Sulphur High School, Chorus Trip to Galveston, Texas, May 12, 2007
On a motion to approve by Mr. Dellafosse and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the motion carried.
BID REPORTS
Calcasieu Parish School Food Service/Commodity Bid Reports
(Bid reports are listed in the official Minutes, available at 1724 Kirkman Street)
On a motion by Mr. Dellafosse and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the motion to accept carried.
Phase VI- Classroom Pods for the Calcasieu Parish School Board; Riverboat Funds (includes General Fund interfund loans as applicable for cash flow.)
On a motion by Mr. Dellafosse and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the motion to accept carried.
Grass Cutting for Various Sites, Bid Number 2007-21A
BID FOR GRASS CUTTING FOR VARIOUS SITES FOR THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
BID NUMBER 2007-21A , WAS OPENED APRIL 16, 2007 AT 9:00 A.M.
THE STAFF RECOMMENDS ACCEPTING THE LOW BID FOR EACH ITEM MEETING SPECIFICATIONS. IF ACCEPTED, TOTALS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS: VENDOR NAME GROUP I GROUP II TOTAL BID
CAREFREE LAWN MAINTENANCE, L.L.C. $124,740.00 $126,453.60 $251,193.60 *D & G ENTERPRISES INC. OF LC $129,500.00 NBS $129,500.00 GLOBAL LAWN NBS NBS NBS HICK’S ENTERPRISES, INC. $ 95,760.00 $113,120.00 $208,880.00 *KERRY’S AAA LAWN SERVICE, INC $115,640.00 $135,100.00 $250,740.00 LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC $ 79,800.00 $101,080.00 $180,880.00 THE STAFF RECOMMENDS ACCEPTING THE LOW BID MEETING SPECIFICATIONS FROM LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $180,880.00
*SPECIFICATIONS WERE NOT MET.
On a motion by Mr. Dellafosse and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the motion to accept carried.
Sam Houston High School, Phase II Classroom and Science Lab, Site Preparation Project; Sales Tax District #3, Bid Number 2007-01PC
On a motion by Mr. Dellafosse and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the motion to accept carried.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Janitorial Supplies for the 2007-2008 School Year
BIDS PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE RECEIVE REPORT
JANITORIAL GENERAL SUPPLIES FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR FOR THE CPSB WAREHOUSE, GENERAL FUNDS 5/4, 9, 11/2007 5/22/2007 6/5/2007
On a motion by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mrs. Ballard, the motion to accept carried.
Playground Playcenters for Headstart and PreK Classes
BIDS PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE RECEIVE REPORT
PLAYGROUND PLAYCENTERS FOR HEADSTART & PRE-K CLASSES; 2 PIECE SET FOR FAIRVIEW & WESTWOOD; 1 PIECE SET FOR PERKINS. FOR THE CPSB LA4/STARTING POINTS ST PRE-K FUND 5/4, 9, 11/2007 5/21/2007 6/5/2007
On a motion by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mrs. Ballard, the motion to accept carried.
Printed Materials for the 2007-2008 School Year
BIDS PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE RECEIVE REPORT
PRINTED MATERIALS FOR THE 2007-2008 SCHOOL YEAR FOR THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, GENERAL FUNDS 5/4, 9, 11/2007 5/24/2007 6/5/2007
On a motion by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mrs. Ballard, the motion to accept carried.
Software, Supplies, and Equipment for Various Schools
BIDS PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE RECEIVE REPORT SOFTWARE, SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS SCHOOLS OF THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, DREW GRANT 5/4, 9, 11/2007 5/25/2007 6/5/2007 On a motion by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mrs. Ballard, the motion to accept carried.
Six (6) 34 Ton and Two (2) ˝ Ton Work Load Trucks
BIDS PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE RECEIVE REPORT
(6) ľ TON AND (2) ˝ TON WORK TRUCKS FOR THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT, GENERAL FUNDS TBD TBD TBD
On a motion by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mrs. Ballard, the motion to accept carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “New Elevator for J.I. Watson,” General Funds, Bid Number 2007-02PC; Miller & Associates Development Company, Inc., Contractor; C.R. Fugatt, AIA; Designer; Increase of $480.00 and Increase of twenty seven (27) days.
On a motion to accept by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mr. Andrepont, the motion carried.
Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “CPSB-Phase I-C,” Project Number 0603-1C; Transportation Department; Hurricane Rita Repair Funds; Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, Architect; Lewing Construction Co., Contractor; Increase of $5,501.76 and Increase of seven (7) days.
On a motion to accept by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mr. Dellafosse, the motion carried.
Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project “New Elevator for J.I. Watson Middle School,” General Funds; C.R. Fugatt, AIA, Architect; Miller & Associates Development Co., Inc., Contractor.
On a motion to accept by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mrs. Duhon, the motion carried.
Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project “2005 bond Issue Improvements, District #26, Vinton High School, Phase I Stadium Improvements,” Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC., Designer, Lewing Construction Company, Inc., Contractor.
On a motion to accept by Mr. Guidry and seconded by Mr. Andrepont, the motion carried.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Previously Approved Board Dates
Tuesday, June 5, 2007, 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2007, 4:45 p.m.
On a motion by Mrs. Duhon and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion to accept the dates carried.
For Approval Tuesday, August 7, 2007, 4:45 p.m.
On a motion by Mrs. Duhon and seconded by Mrs. Ballard, the motion to accept the dates carried.
CONDOLENCES/RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Victorian asked for letters of condolence to the families of Bill Casey and Jim Nabours.
Mr. Andrepont asked for a letter thanking Sheriff Tony Mancuso for donating breath analyzers to Sulphur High School for the prom.
Mr. Andrepont asked for a letter of thanks to Sulphur Parks and Recreation for the wonderful job they do in hosting the Fast Pitch State Softball Tournament.
Mr. Andrepont asked for a letter of congratulations to the Sulphur Girls’ Softball Team for winning district and making it to the quarter finals. Also, to the Sulphur High Golf Team for winning the regionals.
Mr. Jongbloed asked for letters of commendation to the teachers that coordinated the Senior Project Presentations, involving students from Barbe High School, Vinton High School, Iowa High School, and Lake Charles-Boston High School. These teachers are: Gina Shaw, Andrea McFarland, Melissa Enright, Renee Guillory, and Paula Campbell. Also, a letter to Pat Deaville, thanking him for the excellent manner in which he worked with this program.
Mr. Jongbloed asked for a letter of commendation to Eva Savoy, due to her doubling the number of AP students in our district.
Mr. Bernard complimented Mr. Savoy on doing a good job and going out into the community, representing the Board and the Calcasieu Parish School System.
Mrs. Ballard thanked the Technology Department for hosting the European visitors.
Mrs. Duhon and Mr. Hardy asked for a letter of condolence for the family of Eva Jackson.
Mr. Hardy asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Sullivan Offord.
SCHEDULE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Budget and Fiscal Management Committee, May 8, 2007, 4:45 p.m.
Curriculum and Instruction Committee, May 9, 2007, 4:45 p.m.
Pupil Personnel Committee, May 10, 2007, 4:45 p.m.
Employee Benefits Committee, May 15, 2007, 4:45 p.m.
REQUESTS FOR COMMITTEE TOPICS OF DISCUSSION
Mr. Jongbloed asked for the Budget Committee to discuss the possibility of an increase in substitute pay. Also, to look into the possibility of a $100 or $200 scholarship for students that participate in the Senior Projects, to defray the costs involved.
Mr. Webb asked for the Budget Committee to look into pay for bus driver’s that involves a way for drivers to pick up the required hours for substitute driving.
Mr. Hardy asked that Mr. Savoy look into putting supervisory personnel in the Curriculum and Instruction department, as there needs to be more guidance in the P.E. level and health level from people that know health concerns.
Meeting Adjourned
On a motion to adjourn by Mr. Hardy and seconded by Mr. Andrepont, the motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
____________________ ______________________ Wayne Savoy, Secretary Bryan LaRocque, President
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