CROWLEY, LOUISIANA

March 11, 2013

The Acadia Parish School Board met on this the 11th day of March 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. Gene Daigle 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 February 4, 2013 board meeting.

      Reading of the minutes of the February 4, 2013 board meeting were dispensed (copies of minutes were sent to member prior to this meeting) and upon motion by Mr. Higginbotham, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the February 4, 2013 board meeting was approved.

6)         Recognize State 4-H President Rayne High School.

            Mr. Bourque introduced Haley Johnson, 4-H President, Rayne High School.  Ms. Johnson introduced herself to the board and gave a brief presentation of her duties and experience with the 4-H club.  The board congratulated her on her success.

7)                  Recognize Students of the Year.

            Mr. DeRousselle introduced the students nominated and winners for student of the year in each grade.   Winners were presented plaques and a reception was held for the students.  The winners were Caitlyn Woodard, Morse Elementary, Michael Bray, Crowley Middle, and Kyle Carrier, Church Point High.  The board congratulated the students for their accomplishments.

8)         Recognize participants and winners in the Young Author’s Contest.

            Mrs. Brenda Benoit recognized and presented students that participated in the Young Author’s Contest with certificates.  The students were congratulated for their participation and accomplishments.

ACTION ITEMS:    

            NONE

ROUTINE ITEMS:

1)         Consider ACT I.

            Dr. Chance made a presentation on recommended ACT I proposal for the 2013-2014 school year to be sent to the State Department of Education.  Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved ACT I proposal for the 2013-2014 school year.

2)                  Consider May 27, 2013 in-service day.

            Mr. Bourque requested May 27, 2013 a parish wide in-service day.  Upon motion by Mr. Shamsie, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved May 27, 2013 a parish wide in-service day.

3)         Consider permission to advertise for bids for buses.

            Dr. Chance requested permission to advertise for bids for buses.  Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved advertisement for bids for buses.

4)         Consider bids received for used refrigerated truck for food service.

            Mrs. Vidrine requested permission to advertise for re-bidding for used refrigerated truck for food service.  Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved advertisement for re-bidding for used refrigerated truck for food service.

5)         Consider request from Egan Elementary 4^th Grade Science students to travel to Moody Gardens, Galveston, TX on May 10, 2013.

Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved request from Egan Elementary 4^th grade Science students to travel to Moody Gardens, Galveston, TX on May 10, 2013.

6)         Consider request from Iota High Physics and Calculus students to travel to NASA Space Center, Houston, TX on May 10, 2013.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved request from Iota High Physics and Calculus students to travel to NASA Space Center, Houston, TX on May 10, 2013.

7)         Consider recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum committee regarding receiving bids for property insurance coverage for 1 year proposal.

            Doug Chance presented a property insurance report citing global economic conditions, hurricane and tornado damages, and other catastrophes for prospective property insurance increases in all markets.  Further, he recommended rolling forward with the current carrier for another year based upon the receipt of a reasonable premium with the intent to study district needs and coverage for the future. Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved the pursuit of proposals for property insurance coverage for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

8)         Consider recommendation from the Budget & Finance committee regarding proposed resolution and proposed property lease pursuant to the Acadia Parish Library as requested by the Acadia Parish Police Jury and Acadia Parish Library Board.

            Dr. Chance presented a resolution and new lease, made solely at the request of the Acadia Parish Police Jury and Acadia Parish Library Board.  The resolution and new lease addressed the cancellation of the original lease, the forming of a new lease ending at the same date as the original lease with inclusion of all aspects of the original lease as well as granting the Police Jury and Library Board authority to demolish and remove old Crowley High School Gym at their expense.  Upon motion by Mr. Higginbotham, seconded by Mr. Daigle, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved a proposed resolution and proposed property lease pursuant to the Acadia Parish Library as requested by the Acadia Parish Police Jury and Acadia Parish Library Board.

9)         Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding mid year budget revisions.

            Mid year budget revisions were presented by Dr. Chance.  Upon motion by Mr. Higginbotham, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved mid year budget revisions.

10)       Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding proposed calendar for the 2013-2014 budget.

            Dr. Chance presented the 2013-2014 calendar budget.  Upon motion by Mr. Higginbotham, seconded by Mr. LaCombe, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved the proposed calendar for the 2013-2014 budget.

11)       Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding approval of the 2013-2014 Head Start Continuation Application including Self-Assessment, Community Assessment, and Eligibility Criteria.

            Sondra Myers presented the Head Start Continuation Application for 2013-2014.  Upon motion by Mr. LaCombe, seconded by Mrs. Boudreaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved the 2013-2014 Head Start Continuation Application including Self-Assessment, Community Assessment, and Eligibility Criteria.

            At this time a motion was made by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Syria, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, to take items 12 through 31 in globo.

12)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Charles Barbier, Principal, Iota Elementary.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Charles Barbier, Principal, Iota Elementary.

13)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Wendy Thibodeaux, Assistant Principal, Church Point Elementary.

             Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Wendy Thibodeaux, Assistant Principal, Church Point Elementary.

14)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Antoinette Pete, Coordinator, Central Office.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Antoinette Pete, Coordinator, Central Office.

15)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Melanie Venable, Principal, Mire Elementary.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Melanie Venable, Principal, Mire Elementary.

16)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Harvey Ward, Assistant Principal, Church Point High.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Harvey Ward, Assistant Principal, Church Point High.

17)              Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Gibson Miller, Principal, Iota High.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Gibson Miller, Principal, Iota High.

18)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Sondra Myers, Head Start Director, Head Start.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Sondra Myers, Head Start Director, Head Start.

19)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Kimberly Cummins, Principal, Martin Petitjean Elementary.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Kimberly Cummins, Principal, Martin Petitjean Elementary.

20)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Bryan Alleman, Technology Coordinator, Central Office.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Bryan Alleman, Technology Coordinator, Central Office.

21)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Carol Tall, Special Populations Supervisor, Central Office.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Carol Tall, Special Populations Supervisor, Central Office.

22)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Samuel Babineaux, Assistant Principal, Church Point Middle.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Samuel Babineaux, Assistant Principal, Church Point Middle.

23)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Dana Leger, Facilitator, Central Office.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Dana Leger, Facilitator, Central Office.

24)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Marie Janise, Principal, Richard Elementary.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Marie Janise, Principal, Richard Elementary.

25)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Steve Duplechin, Federal Programs Supervisor, Central Office.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Steve Duplechin, Federal Programs Supervisor, Central Office.

26)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Paul DeRousselle, CWA Supervisor, Central Office.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Paul DeRousselle, CWA Supervisor, Central Office.

27)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Paula Cutrer, Principal, Ross Elementary.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Paula Cutrer, Principal, Ross Elementary.

28)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Ellan Baggett, Personnel Executive Director, Central Office.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Ellan Baggett, Personnel Executive Director, Central Office.

29)              Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Tammy Meche, Assistant Principal, Rayne High.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Tammy Meche, Assistant Principal, Rayne High.

30)       Consider 2013 contract renewal for Marie Broussard, Principal, Evangeline Elementary.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Marie Broussard, Principal, Evangeline Elementary.

31)       Consider June 2013 contract renewal for Christy Higginbotham, Principal, Central Rayne Kindergarten.

            Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, Mr. Higginbotham abstained, the board approved June 2013 contract renewal for Christy Higginbotham, Principal, Central Rayne Kindergarten.

32)       Consider dates for next committee and board meetings.

            Upon motion by Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the committee meetings will be held on March 20, 2013 and the board meeting will be April 8, 2013.

33)       Correspondence.   

            NONE

DISCUSSION ITEMS:  NONE

CONSENT ITEMS:

            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. Higginbotham, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, 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. Higginbotham, seconded by Mr. Shamsie and carried by a unanimous voice vote, retirement notification of employees was approved.

2)         Receive Sales Tax Report.

            Upon motion by Mr. Higginbotham, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board received the sales tax report which showed a year to date increase of 1.17%.

SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS:   

            Mr. Bourque commented on how great it is to see students being represented for their accomplishments at the school board meetings and how proud he is of the students and their parents.  He mentioned the sales tax increase.

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 6:12 p.m.

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Douglas J. LaCombe, President

ATTEST:

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John E. Bourque, Superintendent