CROWLEY, LOUISIANA

February 4, 2013

 

The Acadia Parish School Board met on this the 4th day of February at 5:00 p.m., in a regular session at Crowley, Louisiana, with President presiding Mr. Douglas J. LaCombe. Members present were, Mr. James Higginbotham, Vice-President, Mr. Gene Daigle, Mr. Israel Syria, Mr. John Suire, Mrs. Janet Boudreaux, Mr. Milton Simar, Mr. Lynn Shamsie, and Secretary-Treasurer, and Superintendent John E. Bourque.

 

2)         Mr. Israel Syria led the prayer.

 

3)         Mr. James Higginbotham led the pledge of allegiance.

 

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

 

           No Changes.

 

5)         Read and approve minutes of the January 14, 2013 board meeting.

 

      Reading of the minutes of the January 14, 2013 board meeting were dispensed (copies of minutes were sent to member prior to this meeting) and upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the January 14, 2013 board meeting was approved.

 

 

6)         Recognize “TOP GAIN SCHOOLS”.

 

            Mrs. Jones introduced the 9 schools awarded “TOP GAIN SCHOOLS” which were Church Point High, Richard Elementary, South Crowley Elementary, Egan Elementary, Iota High, Mermentau Elementary, Morse Elementary, Midland High, and South Rayne Elementary.  Each school was awarded a certificate and a check for $8,453.85 to be spent on instructional materials.

 

ACTION ITEMS:    

 

            NONE

 

ROUTINE ITEMS:

 

1)         Consider re-roofing project at the Acadia Parish Educational Center.

 

            Mr. Jones requested bids be taken for re-roofing of the Acadia Parish Educational Center.  Estimated cost will be between $200,000.00 – 250,000.00.  Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved bids be received for re-roofing of the Acadia Parish Educational Center.

 

2)                  Consider the adoption of “A Resolution Single Monitor Voting Districts for the Acadia Parish School Board, Louisiana, In Accordance with the 2010 Census”.

 

3)                 Mr. Mike Hefner presented information concerning voting districts in accordance to the census 2010.  He requested a formal adoption of a resolution reapportionment plan.  Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved a resolution reapportionment plan.

 

3)         Consider the adoption of a resolution to the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board and Office of Mineral Resources pursuant to an oil, gas, and mineral lease in T7S-R1W.

 

            Dr. Chance presented a resolution to authorize the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Office of the State Mineral Board to advertise, accept bids, and execute a lease for a tract of land containing 38.21 acres between Iota and Eunice.  Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved a resolution to authorize the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Office of the State Mineral Board to advertise, accept bids, and execute a lease for a tract of land containing 38.21 acres between Iota and Eunice.

 

 

4)         Consider the “CHOICES” Program as coordinated by the Sheriff’s office.

 

            Mrs. Maxine Trahan presented a letter in regards to the “CHOICES” program on March 20-23, 2013.  The “CHOICES” program will be presented to all high school students in an effort to educate and bring awareness to adults and students on the dangers of impaired and distracted driving.  Acadia Parish Sheriff’s office is also asking for monetary contributions to provide this program to our students.  The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Department will also provide a ACT Prep course for all students on March 17th and 23rd, 2013 at no cost.   Mr. Shamsie made a recommended $2,500 be made to the Sheriff’s Department to support the cost of the “CHOICES” program.  Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved $2,500 be made to the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Department to cover costs for the “CHOICES” program.

 

5)         Consider request from Church Point High science club to compete in the 2013 Rube Goldberg contest in Houston, Texas on February 14 -15, 2013.

 

Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved request from Church Point High science club to compete in the 2013 Rube Goldberg contest in Houston, Texas on February 14 -15, 2013.

 

6)         Consider request to re-advertise for a refrigerated truck for use in the Child Nutrition Program.

 

            Mrs. Vidrine requested re-advertisement for a refrigerated truck for use in the Child Nutrition program.  Upon motion by Mr. Shamsie, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved request from Mrs. Vidrine to re-advertise for a refrigerated truck for use in the Child Nutrition program.

 

7)         Consider request from the Acadia Parish Police Jury pursuant to the Old Crowley High Gym and the leases relating thereto.

 

            Dr. Chance introduced Mr. Latiolais from the Acadia Parish Police Jury.  Mr. Latiolais made a request pursuant to the demolition of the old Crowley High gym to be paid for by the Police Jury and the leases relating thereto.  Upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Daigle, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved request from the Acadia Parish Police Jury pursuant to the demolition of the old Crowley High gym with no cost to the school board and the leases relating thereto.

 

8)         Consider dates for next committee and board meetings.

 

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the committee meetings will be held on February 27, 2013and the board meeting will be March 11, 2013.

 

9)         Correspondence.   

 

            The board received information for the upcoming LSBA convention to be held in March, 2013.

 

DISCUSSION ITEMS:  NONE

CONSENT ITEMS: Simar

 

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr., Higginbotham and carried by a unanimous voice vote, consent items 1 through 3 were approved to be taken in globo.

 

1)         Consider assignments and changes of professional employees.

 

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved assignments and changes of professional employees.

 

1)         Consider retirement notification of employees.

 

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

 

2)         Receive Sales Tax Report.

 

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board received the sales tax report which showed a year to date increase of 1.14%.

 

SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS:   

 

            Mr. Bourque commented on the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Department and the Acadia Parish Police Jury and their involvement with the Acadia Parish School board.  He mentioned how impressed he was with teachers and their involvement and efforts on Common Core.

 

CLOSING:

 

There being no other business to come before the Board, upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the meeting adjourned at 5:49 p.m.

                                                                                    ____________________________

Douglas J. LaCombe, President

ATTEST:_____________________________________

John E. Bourque, Superintendent