CROWLEY, LOUISIANA

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

The Acadia Parish School Board met on this the 7th day of February, 2011 at 5:00 p.m., in a regular session at Crowley, Louisiana, with President Mr. Gene I. Daigle presiding.  Members present were Mr. Roland Boudreaux, Mr. Israel Syria, Mr. Milton Simar, Mr. James Higginbotham, Mr. Douglas J. LaCombe, Mr. John A. Suire, Mr. Lynn Shamsie, and Secretary-Treasurer, Superintendent John E. Bourque.   

            Prior to the meeting the officers and board members were publicly sworn in by the Clerk of Court.

2)         Mr. Israel Syria led the prayer.

3)         Mr. Doug LaCombe led the pledge of allegiance.

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

Upon motion by Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, Opening Item #22A was added to the agenda.

5)         Read and approve minutes of the January 10, 2011 meeting.

      Reading of the minutes of the January 10, 2011  meeting  were dispensed (copies of minutes were sent to member prior to this meeting) and upon motion by Mr. Syria, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the January 10, 2011 minutes were approved.

6)         Hear remarks from Jack Montoucet.

            Mr. Jack Montoucet addressed the board, briefing them on upcoming legislative session, including re-apportionment, soaring state budget deficit, retirement, and other issues.  He answered questions of the board and audience.

7)         Recognize Estherwood Elementary.

            Mr. Bourque introduced Johnette Leleux, principal of Estherwood Elementary.  Estherwood Elementary has recently been recognized by the state as a high performing school.  The Superintendent and board congratulated Mrs. Leleux and Estherwood Elementary for this recognition.

ACTION ITEMS:      NONE

ROUTINE ITEMS:

1)         Consider replacement of two Crowley bus drivers.

The Superintendent recommended Melinda Henry to replace Steven Moore and Cody Ashby to replace Tippy Broussard.   Upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved the appointment of Melinda Henry and Cody Ashby to replace Crowley bus drivers Steven Moore and Tippy Broussard.

2)         Consider bids received for LCD multi media projectors.

            Ms. Julie Miers presented tabulation of bids received for 76 LCD projectors.  She recommended Florida Micro, which represented the best value, considering their lifetime warranty bulb replacement for the life of the projector at the total cost of $44,149.92.

3)         Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding proposal from JUWI.

            The committee reviewed a proposal for the potential lease of school board acreage.  After some discussion, the committee accepted the proposal, subject to final review by board attorney.  Upon motion by Mr. Suire seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved the proposal from JUWI for potential lease of school board acreage subject to final review by board attorney.

4)         Consider recommendation from the Personnel, Insurance, & Curriculum committee regarding update from Truancy Assessment Service Center (TASC).

            Mrs. Tricia Savoy updated the committee on the operations of the Truancy Assessment Service Center, and pledged to continue working with our schools to prevent excessive absences.  Mr. Leonards indicated that a grant of $25,000 must be approved and accepted by the board and authorizing Superintendent to sign the necessary documents on behalf of the school board.  These funds will be transferred to the Crowley City Court, which serves as fiscal agent for this program.  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board accepted and approved grant of $25,000 and authorization of Superintendent to sign necessary documents on behalf of the school board, subject to final review by board attorney.

5)         Consider recommendation from the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum committee regarding the approval of Head Start Reports & Plans, Self Assessment, Community Assessment, Eligibility Criteria, Technology Plans & Internal Dispute Resolution Policy.

            Sondra Myers reviewed Head Start’s Self Assessment, Community Assessment, Eligibility Criteria, Technology Plans and Internal Dispute Resolution policies, citing any changes from the previous year.  She answered questions of the committee, which then made a favorable recommendation to the full board.  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved Head Start Reports & Plans, Self Assessment, Community Assessment, Eligibility Criteria, Technology Plans & Internal Dispute Resolution Policy.

            At this time, a motion was made by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, to take items #6 through #21 in globo.

6)         Consider performance contract for Bobby Hamlin, Principal, Rayne High.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Bobby Hamlin, Principal, Rayne High.

7)         Consider performance contract for Charles Barbier, Principal, Iota Elementary.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Charles Barbier, Principal, Iota Elementary.

8)         Consider performance contract for Wendy Thibodeaux, Assistant Principal, Church Point Elementary.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Wendy Thibodeaux, Assistant Principal, Church Point Elementary.

9)         Consider performance contract for Antoinette Pete, Coordinator, Central Office.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Antoinette Pete, Coordinator, Central Office.

10)       Consider performance contract for Ruth Miller, Supervisor, Child Nutrition.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Ruth Miller, Supervisor, Child Nutrition.

11)       Consider performance contract for Melanie Venable, Principal, Mire Elementary.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Melanie Venable, Principal, Mire Elementary.

12)       Consider performance contract for Connie Olivier, Assistant Principal, Crowley High.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Connie Olivier, Assistant Principal, Crowley High.

13)       Consider performance contract for Harvey Ward, Assistant Principal, Church Point High.

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

14)       Consider performance contract for Gibson Miller, Principal, Iota High.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Gibson Miller, Principal, Iota High.

15)       Consider performance contract for Sondra Myers, Head Start Director, Head Start.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Sondra Myers, Head Start Director, Head Start.

16)       Consider recommendation contract for Kimberly Cummins, Principal, Martin Petitjean Elementary.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Kimberly Cummins, Principal, Martin Petitjean Elementary.

17)       Consider recommendation contract for Dr. Douglas Chance, Supervisor, Secondary Education.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Dr. Douglas Chance, Supervisor, Secondary Education.

18)       Consider performance contract for Bryan Alleman, Technology Coordinator, Central Office.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Bryan Alleman, Technology Coordinator, Central Office.

19)       Consider performance contract for Carol Tall, Supervisor, Special Populations.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Carol Tall, Supervisor, Special Populations.

20)       Consider performance contract for Samuel Babineaux, Assistant Principal, Rayne High.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Samuel Babineaux, Assistant Principal, Rayne High.

21)       Consider performance contract for Dana Leger, Facilitator, Central Office.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved performance contract for Dana Leger, Facilitator, Central Office.

22)       Consider going into executive session for expulsion at Crowley High.

            Upon motion by Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved going into executive session for expulsion at Crowley High at 5:44 p.m.  The parent appealing the expulsion did not appear for the expulsion after several contacts and certified letter.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved going back into regular session at 5:51 p.m..

            Upon motion by Mr. Shamsie, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, and carried, the board approved the recommendation of the Superintendent and board attorney to uphold expulsion at Crowley High.

23)       Consider dates for next committee and board meetings.

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the next committee meeting will be February 23, 2011 and the board meeting will be March 7, 2011.

24)       Correspondence.    

            Audit proposals were given to board members.

DISCUSSION ITEMS:

CONSENT ITEMS:

            Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, Consent Items 1 through 3 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)         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 .53%.

SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS:   

            Mr. Bourque commented on recent publicity regarding a church flier sent out mentioning North Crowley Elementary.  He also commented on the recent school closings due to weather.

CLOSING:

There being no other business to come before the Board, upon motion by Mr. Syria, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the meeting adjourned at 5:57 p.m.

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Gene I. Daigle, President

ATTEST:

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John E. Bourque, Superintendent