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, 70601, on Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at 4:45 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Elray Victorian, President. The prayer was led by Joe Andrepont. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Bill Jongbloed.

ROLL CALL

The roll was called and the following members were present: Joe Andrepont, Annette Ballard, Dale Bernard, Billy Breaux, Randy Burleigh, Mack Dellafosse, Clara Duhon, Chad Guidry, Fred Hardy, Bill Jongbloed, James Karr, Jimmy Pitre, Elray Victorian, and R.L. Webb.

Bryan LaRocque was absent.

MINUTES APPROVED

On a motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Burleigh and unanimously carried, the Minutes of the regular meeting of May 5, 2009 were approved.

SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA

On a motion by Mr. Dellafosse and seconded by Mr. Karr, the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the Regular Agenda by unanimous vote.

PRESENTATIONS

Recognition of Sales Tax Staff

Karl Bruchhaus, Chief Financial Officer, introduced Rufus Fruge, Director of Sales

Tax.  Mr. Fruge introduced his department to the Board, congratulating the Sales Tax

Department as it represents all of the taxing authorities in this area. Mr. Fruge reported that his department has worked to collect over 230 million dollars this year.

He said his entire department represents 231 years of tax experience. They are:

Johnny Bailey

Monica Harrington

Tracy LeBlanc

Gloria Peters

Donna Ingram

Stacie Cady

David Hartman

Kathy Pettis

Kimberly Tyree

Jonathan Thomas

Sheryl Wilkerson

John Snyder

Paula Marler

Belinda Burleigh

Vickie Faulk

Mr. Fruge introduced Attorney Rusty Stutes.

              Lake Charles-Boston Academy TV Classroom Team

Pam Dixon Gayle introduced the students from her Television Classroom Team.

They went to Orlando, Florida and won third place in the Sweet 16 Film contest for their division, at the Student Television Network Convention. Students from the Lake Charles-Boston Academy TV Classroom Team represented the first Louisiana school to attend the STN Convention. Students on the team:

Alex Gilbert

Rachel Guasp

Karley Picou

Derrick Eastwood

Sean McKinney

Ethan DeBarge

Adonis Thibodeaux

Holly Carter

NSBA Technology Presentation

Dr. Sheryl Abshire, Chief Technology Officer, gave a presentation to the Board

regarding the recent NSBA Technology Convention in Lake Charles.

PERSONNEL PACKET/EXECUTIVE SESSION

On a motion by Joe Andrepont and a second by Clara Duhon, the Board adjourned into Executive Session at 5:40 p.m. Regular Session resumed at 7:05 p.m.

PERSONNEL PACKET/TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

Gary Anderson, Assistant Superintendent, asked for a motion supporting the recommendations, as listed in the personnel packet. On a motion by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.

2009 Expirations

RECOMMENDED FOR RENEWAL

CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE                 EXPIRATION DATE             

PRINCIPALS

Brown Kenny                                                                 July 31, 2009

Davis, Marva                                                                  July 31, 2009

Dougherty, Tony                                                           July 31, 2009

Fraser, Beth                                                                    July 31, 2009

Guillory, Martin                                                             July 31, 2009

Hardy, Steve                                                                  July 31, 2009

Hess, Phyllis                                                                  July 31, 2009

Hicks, Henry                                                                  July 31, 2009

Kingham, Sabrah                                                            July 31, 2009

LeCompte, Claude                                           July 31, 2009

Manuel, Mitch                                                               July 31, 2009

Marcantel, Gloria                                                           July 31, 2009

McCullor, Douglas                                                          July 31, 2009

Neal, Benny Craig                                                          July 31, 2009

Quebodeaux, Pam                                                           July 31, 2009

Racca, Daniel                                                                 July 31, 2009

Sims, Betty                                                                    July 31, 2009

Spikes, John                                                                   July 31, 2009

Thomas-Clark, Carolyn                                                  July 31, 2009

Thompson, Bobby Jack                                                  July 31, 2009

Victorian, Kay                                                               July 31, 2009

Washington, Brent                                                         July 31, 2009

Whiteard, Greg                                                               July 31, 2009

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS

Barrentine, Robert                                                         July 31, 2009

Bass, Mary                                                                     July 31, 2009

Baynes, Samuel                                                              July 31, 2009

DeWitt, Sandra                                                              July 31, 2009

Foreman, Mary                                                              July 31, 2009

Gauthier, Greg                                                                July 31, 2009

Gilpin, Janet                                                                   July 31, 2009

Guidry, Anne                                                                  July 31, 2009

Hansen, Charles                                                             July 31, 2009

Hoffpauir, Margaret                                                       July 31, 2009

Jardell, Marc                                                                  July 31, 2009                    

Kellogg, Melanie                                                            July 31, 2009

LaFargue, Shannon                                                         July 31, 2009

Perkins, Vicki                                                                July 31, 2009

Powers, Jonathan                                                           July 31, 2009

Ray, Tama                                                                     July 31, 2009

Settoon, Angela                                                             July 31, 2009

Shelton, Carol                                                                July 31, 2009

Spears, Pam                                                                   July 31, 2009

Sylvest, Dan                                                                   July 31, 2009

Teal, Mark                                                                     July 31, 2009    

Treme, Gerald                                                                July 31, 2009

White, Jennifer                                                              July 31, 2009

Williams, Carla                                                              July 31, 2009

Wilson, James                                                                July 31, 2009

Yellott, Randy                                                               July 31, 2009

SUPERVISORS

Caldarera, Mary Lou                                                      June 30, 2009

Washington, Betty                                                         June 30, 2009

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTORS

Gallemore, Charlotte                                                      June 30, 2009

Hicks, Dolores                                                               June 30, 2009

DIRECTORS

Adkins, Charles                                                              June 30, 2009

Ardoin, Andy                                                                 June 30, 2009

Crawford, James                                                             June 30, 2009

Creel, Cynthia                                                                June 30, 2009

Deaville, Pat                                                                  June 30, 2009

Wieschhaus, Steve                                                          June 30, 2009

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT

Leo Miller                June 30, 2009

Mr. Anderson asked for the following motions:

·        Supporting the recommendation of Angie Settoon as Principal of Vinton Elementary School, on a motion by Mr. Guidry and a second by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

·        Supporting the recommendation of Tony McCardle as Principal of Frasch Elementary School, on a motion by Mr. Andrepont and a second by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.

·        Supporting the recommendation to extend the advertising deadline for the position of Principal of Pearl Watson Elementary, on a motion by Mr. Hardy and a second by Mrs. Duhon, the motion carried.

·        Supporting the recommendation of Susan Guillory as Teacher/Coach at J.I. Watson Middle School, on a motion by Mrs. Duhon and a second by Mr. Webb, the motion carried.

·        Supporting the recommendation of Grant Raley as Teacher/Coach at Moss Bluff Middle School, on a motion by Mr. Burleigh and a second by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

·        For permission to advertise for the position of Assistant Principal at Vinton Elementary School, on a motion by Mr. Guidry and a second by Mr. Andrepont, the motion carried.

·        Recommending the contracts, as listed; Mr. Webb made a motion to postpone the renewal of the contracts until the July Board meeting, pending revision of the existing Performance Contract. With a second by Mrs. Duhon, the motion carried. Mr. Webb made a motion that the Board allow the Superintendent to advertise for Principals or Head Coaches in between Board meetings, to expedite the hiring of Principals and/or Head Coaches, to take effect immediately, pending attorney approval. With a second by Mr. Breaux, the motion carried.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mr. Savoy asked for a motion to bring the item concerning boundary line changes for Washington-Marion High School and LaGrange High School, back to the Board, the item having been previously tabled at the A&P Committee Meeting of April 20, 2009. On a motion by Mr. Dellafosse and a second by Mrs. Duhon, the motion carried.  A two-thirds vote was required and on a vote, the motion carried with no nay votes.

On a motion by Mr. Dellafosse and a second by Mr. Pitre, in support of the staff recommendation, which is the original recommendation that was presented at the committee meeting, as listed in the excerpt from the Minutes of the A&P Committee meeting:

Mr. Anderson presented staff’s recommendation on the proposed boundary line dividing the attendance zones of Washington Marion and LaGrange High Schools.   The new boundary line would be 12^th Street.  Students north of 12^th Street would attend Washington Marion and students south of 12^th Street would attend LaGrange. 8^th grade students that would be rezoned would put 97 students at Washington Marion and 8 students at LaGrange. The students that live in this new zoned area and are already attending LaGrange would be grandfathered in and would not have to change schools.  A request was made to have a community meeting to notify all parents of 8^th grade students that would be affected of this rezoning change.

Mr. Webb made a motion and was seconded by Ms. Ballard and approved to accept staff’s recommendation to change the boundary line to 12^th Street.  Ms. Duhon, Mr. Victorian and Mr. Dellafosse voted against the motion.

Proposed new boundary line:

LAGRANGE HIGH

North Boundary:

From the intersection of the Calcasieu River and W. Sallier; east on W Sallier to 12^th Street; 12^th St.  projected east to Hwy 397/E Ward Line Road to the south side of Natalie Lane

East Boundary:

The west side of Ward Line Road/Highway 397 from the Cameron Parish line projected N to 12^th Street; projected south of Natalie Lane

South Boundary:

Cameron Parish Line

West Boundary:

From the intersection of the Calcasieu River and Contraband Bayou; east along Contraband Bayou to Penn Street; south side of Penn Street to Creole Street; east side of Creole Street to W 18^th Street; the east side of Ryan Street to McNeese Street, the north side of McNeese Street to Common Street; the east side of Common Street to Leger Road; both sides of Leger Road; Leger Road projected west to the end of Dobbertine Road; south to a point just south of Lake Oak; southwest to the intersection of Lake and Gauthier Road; the east side of Lake Street to the south end of Lake; southwest to the Hippolyte Coulee (Elliott Road projected south); the Hippolyte Coulee to the Intercoastal Canal and the Cameron Parish line.

LAGRANGE – BARBE HIGH COMMON ZONE

North Boundary:

From the intersection of Ryan and Sallier Street; the south side of Sallier west to Barbe St.; the west side of Barbe Street north to the lake; west to the Calcasieu River.

East Boundary:

The west side of Ryan Street; from 18^th Street to 12^th Street

South Boundary:

The north side of Contraband Bayou to Penn Street; the north side of Penn to Creole Street; the east side of Creole to 18^th Street; the north side of 18^th St. to Ryan Street

West Boundary:

Calcasieu River

WASHINGTON MARION HIGH

North Boundary:

Calcasieu River

East Boundary:

From the point of 12^th Street projected east to Hwy 397/E Ward Line Road t the S side of Natalie Lane; the west side of Hwy 397/E Ward Line Road to Pujol Road; west side of Pujol Rd projected north to the Calcasieu River

South Boundary:

From West Sallier Street projected W to the Calcasieu River; the North side of W/E Sallier to 12^th Street; the North side of 12^th Street projected east to Hwy. 397/E Ward Line Road to the south side of Natalie Lane

West Boundary:

The intersection of W. Sallier St. and the east side of Barbe St; projected north to Shell Beach Drive

Mrs. Duhon questioned the affect this would have on siblings and Mr. Savoy said that if there were brothers or sisters that were affected by the new zone, the siblings would be allowed to attend where their brothers/sisters attended. Mr. Savoy said that students already in attendance at either Washington-Marion High School or LaGrange High School would be allowed to stay at their present school through graduation, regardless of which zone they reside in and transportation would continue to be provided.

Mr. Victorian asked the makers of the motion if this could be added to the motion and they replied in the affirmative. The following filled out a blue card to speak to the Board:

Mary Morris, representing Concerned Citizens Development Organization, spoke regarding the boundary change, asking that the item be deferred.

Lydia Larce spoke against the boundary change.

Mr. Savoy said that a public meeting was held, by request of Mrs. Duhon, to discuss the boundary change item, with the media advertising the time and date. Mr. Dellafosse commented that the public had been informed, as he knew that the CPSB ConnectEd system had been used to call homes regarding the meeting.

Mr. Andrepont asked Mr. Savoy why 12^th Street was chosen over 18^th Street, and he replied that the numbers of students affected were considered in this decision. Approximately 98 students would be affected by the 12^th Street boundary and the number that would be affected by the 18^th Street boundary was unknown.

Mr. Hardy made a motion to amend the recommendation for the zoning boundary to follow the railroad track as the boundary. Mr. Bernard seconded the motion. Approximately 12 more students would be affected by this change.

Mrs. Duhon said she would like the line to be drawn at 6^th Street, not 12^th or 18^th. Mrs. Duhon made a motion for a substitute amendment to change the boundary to 6^th Street, with a second by Mr. Andrepont. She said she felt that if students were forced to attend either Washington-Marion High School or LaGrange High School and neither was of their choosing, they would choose Barbe High School, which would add more students there.

Keith LeLeux, Director of Child Welfare and Attendance, said that approximately 103 students would be affected north of 6^th Street (zoned for Washington-Marion High School) and approximately 237 students (zoned for LaGrange High School), if the boundary was made at 6^th Street.

Mr.Andrepont asked the capacity of LaGrange High School and Mr. LeLeux replied that the current enrollment was 1200. He called for a Point of Order, that discussion be on the 6^th Street substitute amendment, not on the railroad track amendment.

Mr. Bernard called a Question, to cease discussion. On a 2/3 vote, there were no nay votes to cease discussion of the 6^th Street amendment.

On a vote, the motion failed to move the boundary to 6^th Street.

The only affirmative vote was by Mrs. Duhon.

President Victorian passed the gavel to Mr. Andrepont, to comment that people in the 6^th Street area have told him that they do not want the boundary there. He said that he could not support the railroad track boundary because of the elementary and middle school feeder schools that have 12^th Street as the boundary. He said it makes sense to keep it at 12^th Street for the high schools.

Mr. Andrepont asked for a vote, for those in favor of the amendment to change the boundary to the railroad track. The amendment failed, with Mr. Hardy and Mr. Bernard having the only affirmative votes.

Mr. Savoy said that Washington-Marion High School and LaGrange High School students who do not have siblings in either Washington-Marion High School or LaGrange High School, will have to go to their own zone school, unless they choose to go to Barbe.

The gavel was turned back over to President Victorian.

On a vote for the original staff recommendation for the 12^th Street boundary, Mrs. Duhon had the only nay vote. The motion passed.

Budget Committee, May 26, 2009, Joe Andrepont, Chair

Mr. Andrepont gave the following report from the meeting of May 26, 2009:

The Calcasieu Parish School Board Budget/Fiscal Management Committee met at 4:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2009 in the Board Room, 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana.   A quorum was present.   Bryan LaRocque said the prayer and Jimmy Pitre led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Present: Joe Andrepont, Chairman, committee members Annette Ballard, Chad Guidry, Bryan LaRocque, Jimmy Pitre, and Secretary Karl Bruchhaus.  Other Board members present were Elray Victorian and Dale Bernard.

Absent:  Bill Jongbloed, Billy Breaux, Clara Duhon and James Karr.

Mr. Andrepont called the meeting to order and advised the committee that there was an addendum to the agenda.  On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Mr. Guidry and approved, the supplemental addendum was approved to be included as part of the agenda.

Mr. Andrepont introduced the first item on the agenda for discussion,

2009 General Fund Budget Revision #3.

Mr. Bruchhaus reviewed Revision #3, the final General Fund revision for 2009.  The revision contained Revenues and Other Sources of Funds of $272,382,233, an increase of $4,986,029 and Expenditures and Other Uses of Funds of $284,778,949, an increase of $1,966,900  for a projected result of operations of $12,396,716. The projected unreserved/undesignated fund balance is $25,647,647, or 9.42% of projected revenues.

Mr. Andrepont expressed the need to address roof repairs as well as parking areas/sitework repairs for the upcoming year and asked that these items be included in the 2009-2010 budget.

Ms. Ballard expressed concern over the increase in Board travel and asked staff to provide information on Board trips for the current year to be presented at the next Board meeting.

Mr. Andrepont said that along with the need to address roof repairs, the other item that he was concerned with was the increase in Board travel.

Mrs. Ballard said that she has a real problem with members of the Board exceeding the travel budget and using $14,000 more than was budgeted for travel. Mrs. Ballard made a motion that no more funds would be spent for Board travel until the next fiscal year, with a second by Mr. Jongbloed. Mr. Andrepont said his concern was that there is a policy in place and no Board member is above the policy.

Mr. Andrepont said he felt that the Superintendent and his staff should inform the Board regarding how many trips they have taken and funds used. Mr. Savoy said that he felt that he should not have to tell a Board member that they have exceeded the travel policy.

Mrs. Ballard said that she would amend her motion and substitute the motion with the following, that in an effort to ensure transparency and professionalism in all of the Board activities, she would like to ask President Victorian to appoint a committee to work with staff to review the policy pertaining to Board travel, so that it would be specific and would place the responsibility of adherence on the members of the Board. There was a second by Mrs. Duhon.

Mr. Jongbloed questioned why the original motion had not been voted on and Mr. Andrepont said that Mrs. Ballard’s substitute motion changed the intent. Upon further discussion, Mrs. Ballard pulled her substitute motion, until the original motion was voted on.

On motion by, seconded by Ms. Ballard, seconded by Mr. Victorian and approved, it was recommended that Budget Revision #3 to the 2009 General Fund budget be approved as presented.

On behalf of the committee, Mr. Andrepont made a motion to approve Budget Revision #3, to balance the 2009 budget, which included adding the additional funds needed due to the $14,000 over-expenditure of Board travel. A second was not needed and on a vote, the motion carried. The motion by Mrs. Ballard and seconded by Mr. Jongbloed, stating that no more funds be spent on Board travel for this fiscal year, was voted on and passed.

Mrs. Ballard moved to ask Mr. Victorian to appoint a committee to work with staff to review the policy pertaining to Board travel and make it specific and place the responsibility of adherence on members of the Board. With a second by Mrs. Duhon, the motion carried.

The next item presented was Budget Revision #1 to the 2008-2009 Special Revenue Funds budget.  Revenues and Other Sources of Funds are $46,085,981, a decrease of $2,104,364 from the original budget.  Expenditures and Other Uses of Funds decreased by $1,679,364 to $46,085,981.  School Food Services projected a breakeven budget of $16,978,948 for projected revenues and expenditures leaving the fund balance  at  zero.  The addition of  stimulus  funds will temporarily provide an influx of one-time money into Special Revenue Funds budgets for Title I and IDEA over the next two years.  Staff asked that the committee grant permission to adjust all state and federal reimbursable grants to final as approved by the awarding entities. 

On motion by Mr. Guidry, seconded by Mr. LaRocque and approved, it was recommended that Budget Revision #1 to the 2008-2009 Special Revenue Fund Budget be approved as presented.

On behalf of the committee, Mr. Andrepont made a motion to approve. A second was not needed and on a vote, the motion carried.

Next, Mr. Bruchhaus presented the 2009-2010 Salary Schedules for approval.  Changes from the 2008-2009 schedules included a revision of supplemental pay schedules for music/vocal teachers and band directors, changes to substitute schedules to incorporate the new minimum wage, and the addition of a separate Headstart salary schedule.  Staff advised the committee that the State cut national certification supplements for psychologists, social workers, and speech- language pathologists for 2009-2010.  Staff did not recommend absorbing the cost of the cuts.

A motion was made by Ms. Ballard and seconded by Mr. Guidry to approve the 2009-2010 Salary Schedules as presented.

On behalf of the committee, Mr. Andrepont made a motion to approve. A second was not needed and on a vote, the motion carried.

Susan Caldwell, a speech-language pathologist for the system, addressed the committee regarding certification supplements being cut by the State for speech pathologists.  Ms. Caldwell stated that speech pathologists generate funding for the parish through Medicaid reimbursements and asked the committee to reconsider certification supplements for the nationally certified therapists.

Turning in a blue card to speak, Susan Caldwell asked that audiologists be included. Mr. Andrepont replied that they were included.

An amendment to the motion was made by Mr. Pitre, and seconded by Mr. Victorian, to provide a $3,000 certification supplement to the nationally certified speech/language pathologists, psychologists and social workers for a total of $120,000 to the system.

The amendment to the motion was voted on and passed.  The main motion, as amended, was then voted on and passed.

On behalf of the committee, Mr. Andrepont made a motion to approve. A second was not needed and on a vote, the motion carried.

Next, the 2009-2010 proposed General Fund Expenditure Budget was presented for approval.   The proposed Expenditures and Other Uses of Funds of $271,511,470 matched the proposed Revenues and Other Sources of Funds.   The proposed budget is balanced with an estimated unreserved/undesignated fund balance of $25,647,647, or 9.4% of projected revenues. 

Mr. Bernard entered the meeting.

After reviewing the proposed budget with the committee, staff recommended the following:

·                      Approve budget for advertisement, public hearing, and final recommendation at the July, 2009 Board meeting.

·                      Grant permission to process purchase orders against non-salary line items not to exceed 75% of prior year line items.

On motion by Mr. Guidry, seconded by Mr. Victorian and approved, it was recommended that the proposed 2009-2010 General Fund budget be approved as presented.

On behalf of the committee, Mr. Andrepont made a motion to approve. A second was not needed and on a vote, the motion carried.

The 2009-2010 proposed Special Revenue Funds budget was presented next.  Total Special Revenue Funds for 2009-2010 reflected Revenues and Other Sources of Funds at $47,758,345 and matching Expenditures and Other Uses of Funds with no net change in fund balance.  All Special Revenue Funds, except for School Food Services, are reimbursable grants with equal revenues and expenditures.  The School Food Service Fund budget totaled $16,167,848 for 2009-2010, a decrease of $811,100 from 2008-2009. Staff requested permission to adjust all state and federal reimbursable grants to final as approved by the awarding entities. 

On motion by Ms. Ballard, seconded by Mr. Bernard and approved, it was recommended that the 2009-2010 proposed Special Revenue Funds budget be approved as presented. 

On behalf of the committee, Mr. Andrepont made a motion to approve. A second was not needed and on a vote, the motion carried.

Next, Mr. Bruchhaus presented the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for approval.  This questionnaire is a required part of our annual financial audit and must be presented and adopted by the Board.

On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Mr. Victorian and approved, it was recommended that the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire be approved as presented.

On behalf of the committee, Mr. Andrepont made a motion to approve. A second was not needed and on a vote, the motion carried.

Next, staff requested permission to apply for Headstart funding for fiscal year 2009-2010.   Permission was previously granted by the Headstart Policy Council as required. 

On motion by Ms. Ballard, seconded by Mr. Victorian and approved, it was recommended that permission be granted to apply for the Headstart funding for 2009-2010.

On behalf of the committee, Mr. Andrepont made a motion to approve. A second was not needed and on a vote, the motion carried.

Lastly, staff requested permission to enter into a cooperative agreement with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and the City of Sulphur to install crossing lights at several Sulphur area schools with the School Board and the Police Jury splitting the cost and the City handling installation and maintenance.  Schools included in the agreement are Maplewood Middle, R.W. Vincent Elementary, W.W. Lewis Middle and Frasch Elementary.

Staff asked that E.K. Key Elementary School be included in the Sulphur schools installing crossing lights and to petition the police jury to  further study additional schools needing the crossing lights.

On motion by Mr. Guidry, seconded by Mr. Victorian and approved, it was recommended that permission be granted to enter into a cooperative agreement for school crossing lights as presented. 

On behalf of the committee, Mr. Andrepont made a motion to approve. A second was not needed and on a vote, the motion carried.

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

A. Supplemental Bond Resolution, District #33

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The Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, met in regular public session at its regular meeting place in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, at 4:45 o’clock p.m. on June 2, 2009, pursuant to written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

President, Elray Victorian, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

Joe A. Andrepont, Annette Ballard, Dale B. Bernard, Billy Breaux, Randall Burleigh, Mack Dellafosse, Clara Duhon, Chad Guidry, Fredman Hardy, Bill Jongbloed, James W. Karr, Sr., James W. Pitre, Elray Victorian and R. L. Webb

ABSENT: Bryan LaRocque

Wayne R. Savoy, Board Secretary, also attended.  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. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, was adopted by the following vote:

YEAS:      Mr. Andrepont, Mrs. Ballard, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Burleigh, Mr. Dellafosse, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Guidry, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Jongbloed, Mr. Karr, Mr. Pitre, and Mr. Webb

NAYS:     None

ABSENT: Mr. LaRocque

NOT VOTING:        President Victorian

SUPPLEMENTAL BOND RESOLUTION

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION ADOPTED ON APRIL 21, 2009; AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF EIGHT MILLION FOUR HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($8,490,000) DOLLARS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 33 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, 2009 SERIES, PRESCRIBING THE FORM, FIXING THE DETAILS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, School District No. 33 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”) adopted a resolution on April 21, 2009 (the “Bond Resolution”), authorizing issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the Issuer to currently refund its outstanding (i) General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds, 2004 Series, dated January 15, 2004 on original issue (the “Outstanding Bonds”); and

WHEREAS, the Bond Resolution authorized the Chief Financial Officer of the Calcasieu Parish School Board to negotiate the sale of the Bonds at interest rates and terms most advantageous to the Issuer, and to execute a Bond Purchase Agreement with Stephens Inc., under such terms; and

WHEREAS, the Issuer proposes by this Supplemental Bond Resolution to authorize issuance of EIGHT MILLION FOUR HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($8,490,000) DOLLARS principal amount of its General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2009 Series (the “Bonds”), and to approve and ratify the actions of the Chief Financial Officer in negotiating the interest rates and terms of the Bonds to be issued under the Bond Resolution and hereunder, and to specify the terms and conditions of the Bonds;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the District, that:

SECTION 1.  The actions of the Chief Financial Officer of the Calcasieu Parish School Board in negotiating the terms of the Bonds are hereby in all respects ratified, approved  and confirmed.

 SECTION 2.  There is hereby authorized issuance of EIGHT MILLION FOUR HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($8,490,000) principal amount of Bonds to be designated “General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District No. 33 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 2009 Series,” for the purpose of currently refunding the Outstanding Bonds.

SECTION 3.  The Bonds shall be dated June 1, 2009, shall bear interest payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing January 15, 2010, and shall mature on January 15 in the years and in the principal amounts set forth below:

  DATE                 PRINCIPAL            INTEREST                          DATE                PRINCIPAL             INTEREST      

January 15            PAYMENT                         RATE                   January 15            PAYMENT              RATE        

2010                         385,000                  2.000%                              2017                         555,000            3.000%

2011                         435,000                  2.000%                              2018                         580,000            3.250%

2012                         460,000                  3.000%                              2019                         605,000            3.500%

2013                         475,000                  3.000%                              2020                         630,000            3.700%

2014                         495,000                  3.000%                              2021                         660,000            4.000%

2015                         515,000                  3.000%                              2022                         690,000            4.000%

2016                         540,000                  3.000%                              2023                         715,000            4.100%

                                                                                                          2024                         750,000            4.125%

SECTION 4.  Those Bonds maturing January 15, 2016 and thereafter, shall be callable for redemption at the option of the District prior to their stated maturities, in full at any time on or after January 15, 2015, or in part, in the inverse order of their maturities, and if less than a full maturity then by lot within such maturity, on any Interest Payment Date on or after January 15, 2015, at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of each Bond redeemed, together with accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption.

In the event a Bond to be redeemed is of a denomination larger than $5,000, a portion of such Bond ($5,000 or any multiple thereof) may be redeemed.  Any Bond which is to be redeemed only in part shall be surrendered at the principal corporate trust office of the Paying Agent and there shall be delivered to the Owner of such Bond, a Bond or Bonds of the same maturity and of any authorized denomination or denominations as requested by such Owner in aggregate principal amount equal to and in exchange for the unredeemed portion of the principal of the Bond so surrendered.

SECTION 5.  The sale of the Bonds to Stephens Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, at a price of $8,451,214.29, representing $8,490,000 par amount, plus a Reoffering Premium of $7,177.10, plus accrued interest in the amount of $13,467.19, less $59,430.00 Underwriters’s Discount, and under the terms and conditions set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement dated May 12, 2009, is hereby ratified and confirmed.

SECTION 6.  A copy of this Supplemental Resolution shall be published immediately after its adoption in the Lake Charles American Press, a newspaper published daily in the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and of general circulation in the Issuer, being the official journal of the Issuer.

SECTION 7.  This Supplemental Resolution shall take effect immediately.  All resolutions in conflict herewith be, to the extent of such conflict, and the same are hereby repealed.

ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this 2^nd day of June, 2009.

/s/ Elray Victorian                                    

ELRAY VICTORIAN, President

/s/ Wayne R. Savoy                    

WAYNE R. SAVOY, Secretary

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

B. Supplemental Bond Resolution, District #34

 SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1                                                                                                                               

The Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, met in regular public session at its regular meeting place in the Calcasieu Parish School Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, at 4:45 o’clock p.m. on June 2, 2009, pursuant to written notice given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by law.

President, Elray Victorian, called the meeting to order and on roll call, the following members were present:

Joe A. Andrepont, Annette Ballard, Dale B. Bernard, Billy Breaux, Randall Burleigh, Mack Dellafosse, Clara Duhon, Chad Guidry, Fredman Hardy, Bill Jongbloed, James W. Karr, Sr., James W. Pitre, Elray Victorian and R. L. Webb

ABSENT: Bryan LaRocque

Wayne R. Savoy, Board Secretary, also attended.  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. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, was adopted by the following vote:

YEAS:      Mr. Andrepont, Mrs Ballard, Mr. Bernard, Mr. Breaux, Mr. Burleigh, Mr. Dellafosse, Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Guidry, Mr. Hardy, Mr. Jongbloed, Mr. Karr, Mr. Pitre, and Mr. Webb

NAYS:     None

ABSENT: Mr. LaRocque

NOT VOTING:        President Victorian

SUPPLEMENTAL BOND RESOLUTION

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION AMENDING AND SUPPLEMENTING RESOLUTION ADOPTED ON APRIL 21, 2009; AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF EIGHT MILLION FOUR HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($8,490,000) DOLLARS GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, 2009 SERIES, PRESCRIBING THE FORM, FIXING THE DETAILS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE OWNERS THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

WHEREAS, School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”) adopted a resolution on April 21, 2009 (the “Bond Resolution”), authorizing issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the Issuer to currently refund its outstanding (i) General Obligation Public School Improvement Bonds, 2004 Series, dated January 15, 2004 on original issue (the “Outstanding Bonds”); and

WHEREAS, the Bond Resolution authorized the Chief Financial Officer of the Calcasieu Parish School Board to negotiate the sale of the Bonds at interest rates and terms most advantageous to the Issuer, and to execute a Bond Purchase Agreement with Stephens Inc., under such terms; and

WHEREAS, the Issuer proposes by this Supplemental Bond Resolution to authorize issuance of EIGHT MILLION FOUR HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND NO/100 ($8,490,000) DOLLARS principal amount of its General Obligation Refunding Bonds, 2009 Series (the “Bonds”), and to approve and ratify the actions of the Chief Financial Officer in negotiating the interest rates and terms of the Bonds to be issued under the Bond Resolution and hereunder, and to specify the terms and conditions of the Bonds;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the District, that:

SECTION 1.  The actions of the Chief Financial Officer of the Calcasieu Parish School Board in negotiating the terms of the Bonds are hereby in all respects ratified, approved  and confirmed.

 SECTION 2.  There is hereby authorized issuance of EIGHT MILLION FOUR HUNDRED NINETY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS ($8,490,000) principal amount of Bonds to be designated “General Obligation Refunding Bonds of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, 2009 Series,” for the purpose of currently refunding the Outstanding Bonds.

SECTION 3.  The Bonds shall be dated June 1, 2009, shall bear interest payable on January 15 and July 15 of each year, commencing January 15, 2010, and shall mature on January 15 in the years and in the principal amounts set forth below:

  DATE                 PRINCIPAL           INTEREST                          DATE               PRINCIPAL             INTEREST     

January 15            PAYMENT                         RATE                   January 15            PAYMENT              RATE        

2010                         385,000                  2.000%                              2017                         555,000            3.000%

2011                         435,000                  2.000%                              2018                         580,000            3.250%

2012                         460,000                  3.000%                              2019                         605,000            3.500%

2013                         475,000                  3.000%                              2020                         630,000            3.700%

2014                         495,000                  3.000%                              2021                         660,000            4.000%

2015                         515,000                  3.000%                              2022                         690,000            4.000%

2016                         540,000                  3.000%                              2023                         715,000            4.100%

                                                                                                          2024                         750,000            4.125%

                                SECTION 4.  Those Bonds maturing January 15, 2016 and thereafter, shall be callable for redemption at the option of the District prior to their stated maturities, in full at any time on or after January 15, 2015, or in part, in the inverse order of their maturities, and if less than a full maturity then by lot within such maturity, on any Interest Payment Date on or after January 15, 2015, at a redemption price of 100% of the principal amount of each Bond redeemed, together with accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption.

                In the event a Bond to be redeemed is of a denomination larger than $5,000, a portion of such Bond ($5,000 or any multiple thereof) may be redeemed.  Any Bond which is to be redeemed only in part shall be surrendered at the principal corporate trust office of the Paying Agent and there shall be delivered to the Owner of such Bond, a Bond or Bonds of the same maturity and of any authorized denomination or denominations as requested by such Owner in aggregate principal amount equal to and in exchange for the unredeemed portion of the principal of the Bond so surrendered.

                SECTION 5.  The sale of the Bonds to Stephens Inc., Little Rock, Arkansas, at a price of $8,451,214.29, representing $8,490,000 par amount, plus a Reoffering Premium of $7,177.10, plus accrued interest in the amount of $13,467.19, less $59,430.00 Underwriters’s Discount, and under the terms and conditions set forth in the Bond Purchase Agreement dated May 12, 2009, is hereby ratified and confirmed.

                SECTION 6.  A copy of this Supplemental Resolution shall be published immediately after its adoption in the Lake Charles American Press, a newspaper published daily in the city of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and of general circulation in the Issuer, being the official journal of the Issuer.

                SECTION 7.  This Supplemental Resolution shall take effect immediately.  All resolutions in conflict herewith be, to the extent of such conflict, and the same are hereby repealed.

                ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this 2^nd day of June, 2009.

                                                                                                /s/ Elray Victorian                                     

                                                                                                ELRAY VICTORIAN, President

/s/ Wayne R. Savoy                    

WAYNE R. SAVOY, Secretary

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

C. Resolution to Retain Stutes, Lavergne Law Firm as Special                   Counsel/Regarding Claim Against Risk Management Services

WHEREAS,  the Calcasieu Parish School Board administers and collects within the Parish of Calcasieu, sales and use tax both individually and as agent for various political subdivisions;

WHEREAS, a dispute and protest has arisen in connection with a claim against Risk Management Services;

WHEREAS, there exists a real necessity involving the public interest for the Calcasieu Parish School Board to be represented by special counsel in the protest proceedings and any subsequent litigation; and

WHEREAS, the Calcasieu Parish School Board desires to retain the Law Firm of Stutes, Lavergne Law Firm  as special counsel for the Calcasieu Parish School Board in connection with the  protest proceedings and any subsequent litigation, subject to the Attorney General Fee Schedule.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Stutes, Lavergne Law Firm is hereby retained as special counsel for the Calcasieu Parish School Board in connection with the above case protest proceedings and any subsequent litigation, subject to the Attorney General Fee Schedule.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Karr and seconded by Mrs. Ballard, the motion carried.

D. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Joint Services Agreement   with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury/TASC

 JOINT SERVICES AGREEMENT   

 PARISH OF CALCASIEU

BE IT KNOWN, that before the undersigned Notaries Public, duly commissioned and qualified in and for their respective localities as hereinafter stated, on the dates hereinafter set forth, and in the presence of the competent witnesses hereinafter named and undersigned.

PERSONALLY CAME AND APPEARED:

CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD (the “School Board”), the governing authority of the Parish of Calcasieu for public school purposes and a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana within the meaning of Article 6, Section 44 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, herein represented by the President of said School Board, duly authorized.

CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY (the “Police Jury”), the governing authority of Calcasieu Parish Louisiana, through its Office of Juvenile Justice Services, herein represented by the President duly authorized.

Each of whom being duly sworn, did acknowledge and agree that

Section 1. AUTHORITY.

This Agreement is entered into by the parties under the authority of the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana, including but not limited to Article 6, Section 20 and Article 7, Section 14 of the 1974 Louisiana Constitution, and the Local Services Law of the State of Louisiana (R.S. 33.1321, et seq).

The School Board and the Police Jury hereby find and declare that they are each authorized by general and special laws to perform the activities herein contemplated and to exercise all powers

that may be necessary for completion of the undertaking herein described:  determining the possible causes of truancy and developing a case management or individualized service plan which includes both the truant student and his/her parent/guardian.

Section 2. JOINT SERVICE EFFORT.

The School Board and the Police Jury hereby agree to work together toward the goal of reducing truancy in Calcasieu Parish, as set out in the Truancy Assessment and Services Plan and Assurances.

Section 3. SCHOOL BOARD CONTRIBUTION

The School Board agrees to assign both an Educational Specialist and a Child Welfare and Attendance Clerk to work with the TASC Program.

Section 4. POLICE JURY CONTRIBUTION

The Police Jury - through its Office of Juvenile Justice Services - agrees to reimburse the School Board for the salary and associated benefits of the Educational Specialist and the Child Welfare and Attendance Clerk at the rate established by the School Board.

Section 5. FUNDING

The Police Jury shall pay the salaries set out in section 4 with funds allocated through the TASC Program.  If funds are not available to be allocated by Louisiana State University for the TASC Program it is understood that the contribution set out in section 4 cannot and will not be made.

Section 6. TERM

The term of this Joint Services Agreement shall run from July 1, 2009 to  June 30, 2010.

Section 7. AMENDMENTS

The parties hereto may amend this Joint Services Agreement at any time by mutual consent, to modify, clarify, add, or remove any term or provision.  No change or amendment shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by duly authorized representatives of both parties hereto.

Section 8. INVALIDITY

If any provision, item, application, or part of this Agreement is held invalid, such invalidity shall not effect other provisions, items, applications, or parts of this Agreement which can be given effect without the invalid provision, item, application, or part, and to this end the provisions of this Agreement are hereby declared to severable.

RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF JOINT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CALCASIEU PARISH POLICE JURY

BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu Parish School Board, convened in regular session, that

the president be and he is hereby authorized to execute the joint services agreement with Calcasieu Parish Police Jury under the terms and conditions of the agreement attached hereto.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Karr and seconded by Mrs. Ballard, the motion carried.

BID REPORTS

Printed Materials for the 2009-2010 School Year/Bid Number 2009-                                      38/General  Funds

PRINTED MATERIALS FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

BID NUMBER 2009-38, WAS OPENED MAY 12, 2009.

BIDS WERE MAILED TO AND/OR RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:

KNIGHT MEDIA

LAKE CITY PRINTING

MOSS BLUFF PRINTING

PORT PRINTING

PREMIER PRINTING

REPORT AS FOLLOWS:

                VENDOR NAME                                                                    BID PRICE

                KNIGHT MEDIA                                                                    $15,779.82                              LAKE CITY PRINTING                                                                                      $18,980.82

                MOSS BLUFF PRINTING                                                        NO BID SUBMITTED

                PORT PRINTING                                                                  $16,062.63

                PREMIER PRINTING                                                                                   NO BID SUBMITTED                      

THE STAFF RECOMMENDS AWARDING THE BID TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER MEETING ALL SPECIFICATIONS: 

                                                                                                     KNIGHT MEDIA

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

            Sale of Old Jackson Street School

No bids were received for the sale of the old Jackson Street Elementary School.

Staff requests permission to dispose of the property, for which no bids were

Received, in a manner it determines to serve the best interest of the Calcasieu

Parish School Board.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the

motion carried.

            Califone Portable CD Listening Centers/Bid Number 2009-39     

Bid Number 2009-39 was cancelled due to budget restraints.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried to cancel this bid.

Repairs and Improvements to W. T. Henning Elementary School/District

#30 Bond Funds/Bid Number 2009-14PC     

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried to cancel this bid.

            Official Journal for CPSB 2009-2010

MAY 29, 2009

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

OFFICIAL JOURNAL FOR THE CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD 2009-2010

BIDS WERE SENT TO AND/OR RECEIVED FROM THE FOLLOWING VENDORS:

LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS

SOUTHWEST DAILY NEWS

REPORT AS FOLLOWS:

            VENDOR NAME                                                                    BID PRICE

            LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS                     $5.00 PER INCH                    

            SOUTHWEST DAILY NEWS                                 $5.00 PER INCH

THE STAFF RECOMMENDS AWARDING THE BID TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BIDDER MEETING ALL SPECIFICATIONS BASED UPON LARGER CIRCULATION:

                                                                            LAKE CHARLES AMERICAN PRESS

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

New Restroom at Matt Walker Stadium/Sulphur High School, Bid Number                         2009-16PC; School District #30 Bond Fund    

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the motion carried.

           PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Fire Alarm Inspections for all CPSB Schools, Maintenance Department,

General Funds

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Karr, the motion carried.

Collection and Disposal of Refuse for all CPSB Facilities, Maintenance Department, General Funds

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Karr, the motion carried.

S.J. Welsh Middle School Renovations; Reroofing Locker Rooms, Boys and Girls; General Funds

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Karr, the motion carried.

          CORRESPONDENCE

A.  Change Order Number One (1) for the Project, “ Renovations and Additions

       to Gymnasium Building, Bell City High School,” School District #28 Bond

       Funds; Bid Number 2009-02PC; Project #MA0702B; Moss Architects, Inc.,

       Designer; Priola Construction Corporation, Contractor; Increase of  $117,942.53.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.

B.   Change Order Number Five (5) for the Project, “Additions and Improvements

       at Frasch Elementary, Sulphur 9^th Grade, and W.W. Lewis Middle Schools,”

       Project #2875438; Bid Number 2008-08PC; School District #30 Bond

       Funds; C.R. Fugatt, AIA, Designer; Priola Construction Corporation,

      Contractor; Increase of $895.40.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.

C.    Change Order Number Eleven (11) for the Project, “CPSB Relocation Phase

         II,” Project #0603II; Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, Architect; Alfred Palma,

         LLC, Contractor; Increase of $25,574.00 and Increase of sixteen (16) days.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.

 D.    Change Order Number Two (2) Revised, for the Project, “Additions and

         Improvements at W.W. Lewis Middle School,” Project #2899193; C.R.

         Fugatt, AIA, Designer; Miller & Associates Development Co., Inc.,

         Contractor; Increase of $6,840.00.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.

E.    Change Order Number Six (6) for the Project, “Additions and Improvements

        at Frasch Elementary, Sulphur 9^th Grade, W.W. Lewis Middle School,”

        Project #2875438, C.R. Fugatt, AIA, Designer; Priola Construction Corp.,

        Contractor; Increase of $16,341.05; Increase of ten calendar days.

On a motion to approve by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

Mr. Savoy reported on the following:

·        Summer Academy student numbers at Brentwood, J.J. Johnson, D.S. Perkins, Vinton Elementary, T.H. Watkins, and Ralph Wilson.

·        Middle School Forensics Tournament

·        Melinda Hardy, Principal of Oak Park Elementary School, and Van Richmond, Principal of S.P. Arnett Middle School, were selected as

      Regional Principals of the Year.

CONDOLENCES AND RECOGNITIONS

Mr. Hardy asked for letters of condolence to the families of Victor Thierry and Edgar Jean.

Mr. Bernard asked for a letter of condolence to the family of John Hebert.

Mr. Jongbloed and Mr. Webb asked for a letter of condolence to the family of Dr. Ken Moss.

Mr. Andrepont asked for a letter of condolence to Coach Ron Riley at the loss of his mother. He asked for a thank you letter to Laura Leach for arranging the speaker at the Partner in Education appreciation program. He thanked Charlene Chiasson for her efforts in the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Cypress Cove Elementary School.

Mr. Karr asked for a letter of condolence to Robert Hooker at the loss of his father.

Mrs. Duhon asked for a letter of condolence to Principal Carolyn Thomas-Clark at the loss of her grandmother.

COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEMS

Mr. Andrepont said he continues to get complaints about inappropriate talking on the bus radios. He asked that Mr. Anderson look into this concern.

Mr. Guidry asked for a report on the pilot program in kindergarten at several of our schools.

Mr. Hardy asked that Robert’s Rules of Order be followed at all meetings.

SCHEDULE COMMITTEES

On a motion by Mr. Burleigh and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.

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Elray Victorian, President                              Wayne Savoy, Secretary