CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
MAY 1 2006
The Acadia Parish School Board met on this the 1st day of May 2006, at 5:00 p.m., in a regular session, with President Lyle C. Johnson presiding. Members present were Dr. Ezora J. Proctor, Mr. Lynn Shamsie, Mr. John A. Suire, Mr. Roland J. Boudreaux, Mr. Gene Daigle, Mr. Shirley Vige’, Dr. Robert L. McManus, and Superintendent John E. Bourque, Secretary-Treasurer.
2) Reverend Leslie Dugas, pastor of Bethel CME Church in Crowley, led the prayer.
3) Jesse Dokes, a sixth grade student at Crowley Middle School, led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4) Consider approval of a revised agenda, if there are any changes.
Upon motion by Dr. McManus, seconded by Mr. Vige’, and carried by a unanimous voice vote the agenda was revised by adding Consent Item # 5 (CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM JOSEPH RANDY MILLER, TEACHER, IOTA HIGH SCHOOL, FOR A SABBATICAL LEAVE FOR THE 2006-07 SCHOOL SESSION, FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT).
5) Read and approve minutes of the April 3, 2006, meeting.
Reading of the minutes of the April 3, 2006, board meeting was dispensed with (copies of minutes were sent to each member prior to this meeting) and adopted as submitted, upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
6) Recognize All-Academic All-State. (Steve Jones)
Mr. Steve Jones acknowledged the 2005-06 State runner-ups from the Iota High School girls’ basketball team. Coach Stan Baggett introduced the team members. Coach Billy Myers introduced the Rayne High School power-lifting team members. The team placed second in state competition.
The following Academic All State students were recognized. Church Point High School, Volleyball: Rachelle Bourque, honorable mention; Shanique Clark, honorable mention; Amanda Thibodeaux, honorable mention. Softball: Amanda Thibodeaux, honorable mention. Baseball -Alex Wimberly, composite. Football: Alex Wimberly, composite; James Rollins, 1st Team; James Wingate, honorable mention; Jake Horaist, honorable mention; Blake Higginbotham, honorable mention. Crowley High School, Volleyball: Nicole Dupont, composite; Carly Foreman, composite. Softball: Nicole Dupont, composite; Carly Foreman, composite. Football: Michael Rodman, composite. Iota High School, Volleyball: Lindsey Lacombe, 1st Team; Brooke McManus, 1st Team. Football: Steven Menard, composite; Louis Joubert, 1st Team; William Oliver, honorable mention; Chris Simar, honorable mention; Zack Meche, honorable mention. Baseball: Zack Meche, 1st Team; Chris Simar, 1st Team. Rayne High School, Volleyball: Chastity Minix, honorable mention; Brittany Delco, honorable mention. Basketball: Brittany Delco, honorable mention. Football: Logan Curtis, composite; Donovan Anderson, 1st Team; Mitchell Steiner, Jr., 1st Team; Joey Wynn, honorable mention. Baseball: Logan Curtis, 1st Team; Devin Nugent, 1st Team; Justin Gildersleve, honorable mention.
The following Athletic All State students were recognized. Church Point High: Orlando Wheeler was selected to play in the Football All-Star game and 2nd Team football; James Wingate, 2nd Team football; Jennifer Deshotel, state champion power lifter and 4th place division I (which consists of 5A, 4A, and 3A); Hayden Godeaux, state runner-up in AAA power lifting. Crowley High School: Coley Rogers, 1st Team football; Jordon Landry, honorable mention football; Ebonie Guidry, honorable mention basketball. Iota High School: Jarred Jackson, state 2nd Team football; Caitlyn Baggett, state 1st Team basketball; Ashlyn Baggett, state 2nd Team Basketball; and Coach Stan Baggett, AA Girls’ Basketball Coach of the Year. Midland High School: Mike Leblanc, honorable mention basketball. Rayne High School: Cody Arabie, State Champion wrestling (125 1b. Class); Derrick Murphy, State Champion power lifting (114 1b. Class); Ernest Abraham, State Champion power lifting (242 1b. Class); Taylor Quebodeaux, State Champion power lifting (165 1b. Class); Clayton Simon, State Runner-up power lifting (132 lb. Class); Donovan Anderson, State Runner-up power lifting (181 1b. Class); Emily Granger, State Runner-up power lifting (148 lb. Class); Jeremy Larry, 1st Team basketball; Dequincy Senegal, honorable mention basketball; and Coach Louis Handy, AAA State Boys’ Basketball Coach of the Year.
7) Recognize student athletes. (Steve Jones)
Mr. Steve Jones went over athletic accomplishments of each high school during the past school year. Acadia Parish Athletic Achievements for 2006-07 were recognized. The Church Point High School Football team entered playoffs as a wildcard team, the girls’ power lifting team placed third in regional, and the girls’ track team placed second in district. The Crowley High School football team placed as district champs, the baseball team placed as district champs, and the girls’ basketball team placed as district champs. The Iota High School girls’ volleyball team placed as district runner-up and state quarter finalist, the girls’ basketball team placed as district champions and state runner-up, the power lifting team was regional runner-up, the boys’ track team placed as district champs, and the girls’ track team placed as district champs. The Midland High School boys’ basketball team placed as district runner-up and state quarter finalist, and the girls’ basketball placed as district runner-up. The Rayne High School girls’ volleyball team placed as district runner-up, the boys’ basketball team placed as district champs and state quarter finalist, the girls’ softball team went to the playoffs as a wildcard team, the power lifting team placed first in regional and state runner-up, the golf team placed first in regional and are playing for the state championship, and the wrestling team placed third in state.
8) Recognize Trever Thibodeaux for accomplishments from the U.S. Senate Youth Competition. (Steve Jones)
Trever Thibodeaux, a senior at Crowley High School, was recognized as a delegate to the U.S. Senate Youth Competition. He briefly addressed the Board, highlighting his recent trip to Washington, D.C.
9) Recognize Alex Wimberly accomplishments in the American Legion Oratorical Contest. (Steve Jones)
Alex Wimberly, a senior at Church Point High School, was recognized as the winner of the American Legion Oratorical Contest.
ACTION ITEMS:
There were no action items to address.
ROUTINE ITEMS:
1) Consider resolution for Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7-13, 2006.
Upon motion by Dr. McManus, seconded by Mr. Daigle, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board adopted a resolution recognizing May 7-13, 2006, as Teacher Appreciation Week.
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
WHEREAS, the week of May 7-13, 2006, has been selected for the observance of Teacher Appreciation Week, and
WHEREAS, the Honorable Kathleen Blanco, Governor of Louisiana, has issued a Proclamation officially designating the week of May 7-13, 2006, as Teacher Appreciation Week and urging State and local groups and organizations to give appropriate recognition to the contribution of teachers to the stability of the State, now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Acadia Parish School Board, in official session, does hereby publicly recognize and commend the teachers of Acadia Parish for their skill, devotion, and dedication to the education of the children of the parish, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby dedicate itself to encouraging teachers to remain in the profession and encouraging careers in teaching for more of our young people, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Acadia Parish School Board does hereby urge and request the superintendent, the office staff, and the citizens of Acadia Parish to offer their support in any way possible to insure the success of the observance in Acadia Parish.
2) Consider approval of a Head Start grant for one-time funds.
Mr. Mike Leonards presented a request from Head Start to apply for a grant for one-time funding in the amount of $329,496 to fund various projects. Upon motion by Dr. Proctor, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board approved the request.
3) Consider a resolution authorizing the Vermilion Parish School Board to advertise for a mineral lease in Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 2 West.
Upon motion by Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board adopted the following resolution authorizing the Vermilion Parish School Board to act on behalf of the Acadia Parish School Board and advertise for a mineral lease in Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 2 West (located in Vermilion Parish; Acadia Parish School Board owns 27.85% of the minerals).
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Acadia Parish School Board has received a request from the Vermilion Parish School Board to allow it to act upon an application from Core Energy Group, Inc. requesting advertisement for bids for an Oil, Gas and Mineral Lease on the following described tract of land currently not under mineral lease:
All or part of Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 2 West, located in Vermilion and Acadia Parishes, Louisiana, containing 644.36 acres, more or less.
WHEREAS, Core Energy Group, Inc. has submitted the required deposit in the amount of Four Hundred and No/100 ($400.00) Dollars with the Vermilion Parish School Board as evidence of applicant’s good faith; and
WHEREAS, the township in which the above described section is located partially within Vermilion Parish (72.15%) and partially within Acadia Parish (27.85%), and it is the desire of the Acadia Parish School Board to authorize and direct the Vermilion Parish School Board to handle the leasing of its portion of the above tract of land on its behalf; and
WHEREAS, the Acadia Parish School Board did consider this matter at its meeting of May 1, 2006 and has voted in favor of same; and now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Acadia Parish School Board does hereby authorize and request the Vermilion Parish School board to advertise for bids, open said bids and to administer any Oil, Gas, and Mineral Lease resulting therefore on the above described tract of land on behalf of the Acadia Parish School Board, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President or the Superintendent of the Acadia Parish School Board is empowered and authorized to execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish the provisions of this Resolution.
4) Receive and award bids for canned/frozen fruits, vegetables, condiments and staples.
Upon motion by Mr. Vige’, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, a recap of bid tabulations for canned/frozen fruits, vegetables, condiments and staples was reviewed and approved.
5) Receive and award bids for frozen and chilled meat products.
Upon motion by Mr. Vige’, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, a recap of bid tabulations for frozen and chilled meat products was reviewed and approved.
6) Receive and award bids for milk, dairy products, and juice.
Upon motion by Mr. Vige’, seconded by Mr. Daigle, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, a recap of bid tabulations for milk, dairy products, and juice was reviewed and approved.
7) Receive and award bids for teaching and duplicating supplies.
Upon motion by Dr. Proctor, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, a recap of bid tabulations for teaching and duplicating supplies was reviewed and approved.
8) Receive and award bids for janitorial supplies.
Upon motion by Dr. Proctor, seconded by Mr. Vige’, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, a recap of bid tabulations for janitorial supplies was reviewed and approved.
9) Consider proposed revisions to job descriptions for Pupil Appraisal Facilitator and Transition Facilitator.
Mrs. Ellan Baggett went over changes to job descriptions for Pupil Appraisal Facilitator and Transition Facilitator. The changes will better fit their duties. Upon motion by Dr. Proctor, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board approved the changes as recommended by the Personnel/Insurance Committee.
10) Consider a request to amend restrictive covenants at the former Wal-Mart site.
Mr. Gerard Caswell, attorney, presented a request from Mr. Mark Nickel to terminate any easements and restrictions in the Acadia Parish School Board’s Educational Center parking lot (former Wal-Mart site). Mr. Caswell advised against easing all restrictions that limit the use of the property fronting the board-owned building. Instead, he recommended modifications which are consistent with APSB’s previous amendments to covenants on this property. Upon motion by Dr. McManus, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board denied the request from Mr. Mark Nickel to terminate restrictive covenants as requested. Mr. Caswell will respond and outline conditions that are acceptable to the Board.
11) Consider approval of the Pupil Progression Plan for 2006-07.
Upon motion by Dr. McManus, seconded by Dr. Proctor, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board approved the Pupil Progression Plan for 2006-07 which converts to a nine-weeks grading periods from a current six-weeks grading periods. A comprehensive curriculum that tests on a unit basis would replace midterm and final tests.
12) Consider going into an executive session pursuant to R.S. 42.6.1.A (1) - request permission to conduct a tenure hearing for an employee.
Upon motion by Dr. Proctor, seconded by Mr. Vige’, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board went into an executive session at 6:06 p.m.
Upon motion by Dr. McManus, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board reconvened into a regular session at 6:31 p.m.
Upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, this matter was tabled until the June board meeting and will be handled in an executive session again.
12a) Consider the Superintendent’s recommendation for a bus driver in the Rayne area.
Upon motion by Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, Routine Item 12a was added to the agenda.
Upon motion by Dr. Proctor, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, Ms. Jackie Falcon was named as bus driver for a route in the Rayne area (she replaced Mr. Jimmy Myers who transferred to another route).
13) Correspondence
Superintendent Bourque called attention to several pieces of correspondence made available to board members. A summary of a tobacco survey conducted with principals to gather information. Informed board members of the LSBA Legislative Forum that is scheduled for May 3-4, 2006, at the Cook Conference Center and Hotel in Baton Rouge. House Bill 301, which is a voucher bill for students in failing schools, mainly in New Orleans, failed on the House Floor last week by one vote. State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education approved K-12 Accountability Reward’s Allocations. The National Day of Prayer scheduled for Thursday, May 4, 2006.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
There were no discussion items to address.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the following action was taken by the Board:
1) Approved assignments and changes of professional employees.
2) Received notification of retiring employees.
3) Received the monthly sales tax report showing a year-to-date increase of 41.57 percent.
4) Granted a request to Darla LeJeune, teacher, Egan Elementary School, for a sabbatical leave for the 2006 fall semester, for professional development.
5) Granted a request to Joseph Randy Miller, teacher, Iota High School, for a sabbatical leave for the 2006-07 school session, for professional development.
SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS:
Superintendent Bourque commented on various student awards and activities at APSB schools.
CLOSING:
There being no other business to come before the Board, upon motion by Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Dr. Proctor, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m.
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Mr. Lyle C. Johnson, President
ATTEST:
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Mr. John E. Bourque, Superintendent