CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
MARCH 1, 2010
The Acadia Parish School Board met on this the 1st day of March, 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. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, Routine Item #2a was added to the agenda.
5) Read and approve minutes of the February 1, 2010 meeting and February 24, 2010 Special Session.
Reading of the minutes of the February 1, 2010 meeting and February 24, 2010 Special Session were dispensed (copies of minutes were sent to member prior to this meeting) and upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the February 1, 2010 and February 24, 2010 minutes were approved.
6) Recognize Students of the Year.
Anotinette Pete introduced the parish level students of the year, presenting them with a plaque. The following students were Taylor Dupont, Evangeline Elementary, Amanda Lejeune, Iota Middle, and MaRae Courvelle, Rayne High. The board congratulated the students.
ACTION ITEMS: NONE
ROUTINE ITEMS:
1) Consider recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum committee regarding textbook adoption and budget for 2010-2011.
Mrs. Jill Doga presented the proposed textbook adoption and estimated cost for the upcoming fiscal year. She explained the textbook adoption process, indicating that this year’s emphasis is on Career and Technical Education books. Total estimated cost for textbooks and consumables is $627,737. Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. LaCombe, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved the textbook adoption and budget for 2010-2011.
2) Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding bids for new chiller at Crowley High School.
Steve Jones introduced Roland Leleux, Jr., engineer handling this project. He discussed the scope of the project, which includes replacing a chiller, cooler towers and automatic controls. From three bids submitted, the low bid and alternate from Chill Co. in the amount of $248,000 was recommended favorably to the full board. Upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved bid from Chill Co. in the amount of $248,000 to replace new chiller at Crowley High School.
2A) Consider advertising for replacement of the main chiller at Crowley High School.
Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr.Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved to advertise for replacement of the main chiller at Crowley High School.
3) Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding bids for new cafeteria equipment.
Mr. Leonards went over bid tabulations for Food Service equipment, which includes a boilerless steamer at Church Point Elementary and a new walk-in cooler/freezer at Rayne High School. A supplemental stimulus grant for $10,000 will help pay for the steamer. Low bids from Equipment Concepts ($11,110) and Lafayette Restaurant Supply ($34,744) were recommended favorably to the full board. Upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved bid received from Equipment Concepts of $11,110 and Lafayette Restaurant Supply of $34,744 for new cafeteria equipment.
Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding budget preparation calendar for 2010-2011.
Michael Leonards presented the proposed budget preparation calendar for 2010-2011. It gives a time line for developing next year’s budget including the required public notice and adoption dates. Upon motion by Suire, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved budget preparation calendar for 2010-2011.
5) Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding Head Start refunding application for 2010-2011.
Sondra Myers went over the Head Start program refunding application for the upcoming year. She explained the process used to develop this application, including community assessments and new regulations. The application includes proposed budget figures for next year. Upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved Head Start refunding application for 2010-2011.
6) Consider authorizing the Superintendent to advertise for Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction.
Upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved authorizing Superintendent to advertise for Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction.
7) Consider authorizing the Superintendent to advertise for Supervisor of Child Welfare & Attendance.
Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved authorizing the Superintendent to advertise for Supervisor of Child Welfare & Attendance.
8) Consider authorizing the Superintendent to advertise for Assistant Principal at Midland High School.
Upon motion by Mr. Syria, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved authorizing the Superintendent to advertise for Assistant Principal at Midland High School.
9) Consider authorizing the Superintendent to advertise for Principal at Church Point Middle School.
Upon motion by Mr. Higginbotham, seconded by Mr. Daigle, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved authorizing the Superintendent to advertise for Principal at Church Point Middle School.
10) Consider authorizing the Superintendent to advertise for Supervisor of Media & Technology.
Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved authorizing the Superintendent to advertise for Supervisor of Media & Technology.
11) Consider dates for next committee and board meetings.
Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, the next committee meeting will be on March 17, 2010 and Board meeting will be on April 12, 2010.
12) Correspondence.
LSBA information was included for board members to review.
DISCUSSION ITEMS: NONE
CONSENT ITEMS:
Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, 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.
2) 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 Shawnee, Bus Driver, for a leave without pay from February 4, 2010 to May 31, 2010.
Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved request from Shawnee Bergeaux, bus drive for leave without pay from February 4, 2010 to May 31, 2010.
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 0.61%.
SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS:
Mr. Bourque commended the students of the year. He reminded everyone that testing will start this month.
CLOSING:
There being no other business to come before the Board, upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the meeting adjourned at 5:27 p.m.
____________________________
Lynn Shamsie, President
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
John E. Bourque, Superintendent