CROWLEY, LOUISIANA  

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

 

 

The Acadia Parish School Board met on this the 1st day of February, 2010 at 5:00 p.m., in a regular session at Crowley, Louisiana, with President Mr. Lynn Shamsie presiding.  Members present were Mr. Roland Boudreaux , Mr. Milton Simar,  Mr. Douglas J. LaCombe,  Mr. John A. Suire, Mr. Israel Syria, Mr. Gene I. Daigle Mr. James Higginbotham, and Secretary-Treasurer, Superintendent John E. Bourque.

 

2)         Mr. Syria led the prayer.

 

3)         Mr. LaCombe led the pledge of allegiance.

 

4)         Consider approval of a revised agenda, if there are any changes.

 

                        Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, Routine Items #3a through 3v and Routine Item #5a was added to the agenda.

 

            5)         Read and approve minutes of the January 11, 2010 meeting.

 

      Reading of the minutes of the January 11, 2010  meeting were dispensed (copies of minutes were sent to member prior to this meeting) and upon motion by Mr. Higginbotham, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the January 11, 2010 minutes were approved.

 

ACTION ITEMS:      NONE

 

ROUTINE ITEMS:

 

1)         Consider recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum committee regarding the Technology Plan for Head Start.

 

Mrs. Sondra Myers briefed the committee on Head Start’s technology plan for the coming year.  The technology plan includes provisions for internet security and internet acceptable use policy.  Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved the Head Start technology plan.

 

2)         Consider recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance, & Curriculum committee regarding eligibility criteria and Internal Dispute Resolution Policy for Head Start.

 

            Mrs. Sondra Myers went over eligibility criteria for Head Start enrollment for the coming year.  These guidelines are reviewed and adjusted each year as needed.  She also presented the Internal Dispute Resolution policy, which has no changes.  Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved Head Start Internal Dispute Resolution Policy.

 

            3)         Consider renewal of administrative contracts expiring June 30, 2010.

 

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr.Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved to take Routine Items 3a through 3v in globo.

 

3a)       Consider performance contract for Marie Janise, Principal, Evangeline Elementary.

 

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Marie Janise, Principal, Evangeline Elementary.

 

3b)       Consider performance contract for Johnette Leleux, Principal, Estherwood Elementary.

 

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Johnette Leleux, Principal, Estherwood Elementary.

 

3c)       Consider performance contract for Ellan K. Baggett, Personnel Supervisor.

 

              Upon motion by LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Ellan K. Baggett, Personnel Supervisor.

 

3d)       Consider performance contract for Carola K. Jolivette, Assistant Principal, Church Point Middle.

 

Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Carola K. Jolivette, Assistant Principal, Church Point Middle

 

3e)             Consider performance contract for Linda Wilkerson, Principal, Morse Elementary.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Linda Wilkerson, Principal, Morse Elementary.

 

3f)              Consider performance contract for April Briscoe, Assistant Principal, Church Point High.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for April Briscoe, Assistant Principal, Church Point High.

 

3g)             Consider performance contract for Dianna Guidry, Supervisor, Adult Education/Testing.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Dianna Guidry, Supervisor, Adult Education/Testing.

 

3h)             Consider performance contract for Pamela Dequeant, Principal, North Crowley Elementary.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Pamela Dequeant, Principal, North Crowley Elementary.

 

3i)              Consider performance contract for Thomas Sonnier, Principal, Ross Elementary.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Thomas Sonnier, Principal, Ross Elementary.

 

3j)              Consider performance contract for Keith Cahanin, Principal, Branch Elementary.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Keith Cahanin, Principal, Branch Elementary.

 

3k)             Consider performance contract for Debbie Siebert, Principal, Iota Middle.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Debbie Siebert, Principal, Iota Middle.

 

3l)              Consider performance contract for Neal Young, Assistant Principal, Iota High.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Neal Young, Assistant Principal, Iota High.

 

3m)            Consider performance contract for Joe Jacobi, Principal, Church Point Elementary.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Joe Jacobi, Principal, Church Point Elementary.

 

3n)             Consider performance contract for Chad Lemelle, Principal, Crowley Middle.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Chad Lemelle, Principal, Crowley Middle.

 

3o)             Consider performance contract for Pauline Gilbert, Assistant Principal, Crowley Middle.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Pauline Gilbert, Assistant Principal, Crowley Middle.

 

3p)             Consider performance contract for Kenneth LeJeune, Principal, Richard Elementary.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Kenneth LeJeune, Principal, Richard Elementary.

 

3q)             Consider performance contract for Brenda Benoit, Curriculum Facilitator.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Brenda Benoit, Curriculum Facilitator.

 

3r)              Consider performance contract for Gerald Hardy, Middle School Supervisor.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Gerald Hardy, Middle School Supervisor.

 

3s)             Consider performance contract for Clifford Friedman, Principal, Alternative School.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Clifford Friedman, Principal, Alternative School.

 

3t)              Consider performance contract for Amy Whatley, Principal, South Rayne Elementary.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Amy Whatley, Principal, South Rayne Elementary.

 

3u)             Consider performance contract for Linda Stemplewski, Curriculum Facilitator.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Linda Stemplewski, Curriculum Facilitator.

 

3v)             Consider performance contract for Clyde Briley, Principal, Midland High.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Clyde Briley, Principal, Midland High.

 

  1. Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding Economic Development in the parish.

     

                      The committee heard a presentation from Kayla Link on behalf of the Economic Inducement Board of Acadia Parish.  She explained the role of this organization and answered questions of the committee.  They are seeking funding from various governmental agencies, including the school board.  The matter was referred to the full board without recommendation.

     

  2. Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding mid-year budget revisions.

     

                Michael Leonards went over a summary of major budget adjustments in the General Fund based on the most current information and identifiable trends.  Ellan Baggett discussed current funding available for Nationally Board Certified teachers.  Mr. Bourque discussed various mid-year budget reductions from the state.  Upon motion by Suire, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved mid-year budget revisions.

    5a)             Consider request from Rayne High & Armstrong Middle bands to attend out of state travel to San Antonio, Texas.

     

                      Upon motion by Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved out of state request from Rayne High and Armstrong Middle bands to San Antoinio, Texas.

     

    6)               Consider going into executive session to hear expulsion appeal.

     

                      Upon motion by Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved going into executive session to hear expulsion appeal at 5:13 p.m.

     

                      Upon motion by Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved going back into regular session at 5:46 p.m.

     

                      Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved Superintendent’s recommendation for expulsion.

     

  3. Consider dates for next committee and board meetings.

 

                  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Daigle, the next committee meeting will be on February 24, 2010 and Board meeting will be on March 1, 2010.

 

7)               Correspondence.    

 

      LSBA information was included for board members to review.

 

DISCUSSION ITEMS:      NONE

 

CONSENT ITEMS:

 

Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, Consent Items 1 through 4 was taken in globo.

 

1)         Consider assignments and changes of professional employees.

 

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, assignments and changes of professional employees were approved.

 

  1.       Consider retirement notification of employees.

 

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, retirement notification of employees was approved.

 

3)         Consider request from Elizabeth H. Guidry, teacher, Armstrong Middle, for a sabbatical leave from August 2010 through May 2011 for professional development.

 

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved request from Elizabeth H. Guidry, teacher, Armstrong Middle, for a sabbatical leave from August 2010 through May 2011 for professional development.

 

4)         Receive Sales Tax Report.

 

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board received the sales tax report which showed an increase of 0.75%.

 

SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS:   

 

            Mr. Bourque commented on mid-year budget revisions.  He also made the comment that Reading Index inventory is progressing.

 

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 5:54 p.m.

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Lynn Shamsie, President

ATTEST:

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John E. Bourque, Superintendent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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