CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
The Acadia Parish School Board met on this the 3rd day of November, 2008, at 5:00 p.m., in a regular session at Crowley, Louisiana, with Vice President Mr. Gene Daigle presiding. Members present were Mr. Israel G. Syria, Mr. Douglas J. LaCombe, Mr. Lynn Shamsie, Mr. John A. Suire, Mr. Gene I. Daigle Mr. James Higginbotham, Mr. Milton R. Simar, and Secretary-Treasurer, Superintendent John E. Bourque. Absent, Mr. Roland Boudreaux.
2) Mr. Israel Syria led the prayer.
3) Mr. Higginbotham led the pledge of allegiance.
4) Consider approval of a revised agenda, if there are any changes.
Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, Opening Item #6a was added to the agenda.
5) Read and approve minutes of the October 6, 2008 meeting.
Reading of the minutes of the October 6, 2008 board meeting were dispensed (copies of minutes were sent to member prior to this meeting) and adopted as submitted, upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
6) Recognize Church Point Middle football team league championship.
Paul Derousselle introduced the football team from Church Point Middle School, winners of the league championship for the third year. Coach Chris Veillon thanked the board for their support of the athletic programs at Church Point Middle. They were commended by the board for this achievement.
6a) Recognize Acadiana Marine Institute.
Students from Acadiana Marine Institute in Branch were recognized and addressed the board members to an open house on November 13th.
1) Consider changes in policy as the result of new legislation.
Mrs. Baggett presented the changes to the board. After some discussion and upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved changes in policy as the result of new legislation.
2) Consider policy revision regarding the adoption of policy changes necessary as the result of new legislation.
Mrs. Baggett reviewed the recommended change in policy regarding state mandated policy revisions to streamline the process. After explanation by attorney and upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved policy revision regarding the adoption of policy changes necessary as the result of new legislation.
ROUTINE ITEMS:
1) Consider Superintendent’s recommendation for bus driver in Mire area.
Mr. Bourque recommended Vivian S. Donnato for bus driver in Mire area. Mrs. Donnato was recognized and addressed the board. Upon motion by Shamsie, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved the recommendation of Mrs. Donnato for bus driver in Mire area.
2) Consider leasing dishwashing machines for cafeterias.
Mrs. Ruth Miller answered questions of the board regarding the need to lease dishwashing machines, currently needed at three schools. Mr. Roland Boudreaux provided a letter of recommendation to proceed with leasing. Mrs. Miller provided a list of current needs and will have more detail at the committee meeting. She requested authority to lease six machines at this time. Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved leasing of six machines.
3) Consider clearing of farmland on Section 16 north of Iota.
Mr. Leonards reviewed the request by Mr. Milton Simar to reconsider clearing farmland on Section 16 north of Iota. Mr. Leonards will gather prices and see if anything can be arranged with the farmer. Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved the clearing of farmland on Section 16 north of Iota.
4) Hear update on application for matching funds for underground irrigation on school board land.
Mr. Leonards indicated that a previous application for underground irrigation has now been approved. Our estimated cost is $24,490, with 50% cost share from FSA. Mr. Leonards will secure bids and update at the next committee meeting. Upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved application for underground irrigation on school board land.
5) Consider recommendation of the Budget and Finance committee regarding bids received for Child Nutrition program.
The committee reviewed bid tabulations prepared by Child Nutrition program staff for fruits, vegetables, and meat products. These bid prices are effective for period of January 1, 2009 thru June 30, 2009. A summary of the bid prices was included in board packets. Upon motion by Suire, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved bids received for Child Nutrition program.
6) Consider replacement of chiller at Crowley High.
This item was tabled until committee meeting.
7) Consider dates for next committee and board meetings.
Upon motion by Mr. Shamsie, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the next committee meetings will be November 19, 2008 and December 8, 2008 will be the next board meeting.
8) Correspondence.
Mr. Bourque informed the board of the correspondence in their folders regarding the annual LSBA annual convention to be held in March 2009. Mr. Bourque asked Mrs. Jones to inform the board on the inservice. Mrs. Jones informed the board that everything was going positive in regards to the new reading series.
DISCUSSION ITEMS: NONE
CONSENT ITEMS:
Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the following action was taken by the Board.
1. Consider assignments and changes of professional employees.
2. Consider retirement notification of employees.
3. Received Sales Tax report.
SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS: NONE
CLOSING:
There being no other business to come before the Board, upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
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Roland J. Boudreaux, President
ATTEST:
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John E. Bourque, Superintendent