CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
August 5, 2013
The Acadia Parish School Board met on this the 5th day of August 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. John Suire, Mr. David Lalande, Mr. Milton Simar, Mr. Lynn Shamsie, and Secretary-Treasurer, and Superintendent John E. Bourque. Mr. Israel Syria was absent.
2) Dr. Reverend Proctor led the prayer.
3) Mr. Simar 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. Lalande, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, Action Item #1 was added to the agenda.
5) Read and approve minutes of the July 1, 2013 board meeting.
Reading of the minutes of the July 1, 2013 board meeting were dispensed (copies of minutes were sent to member prior to this meeting) and upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Lalande, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, minutes of the July 1, 2013 board meeting was approved.
1) Consider policy changes as a result of legislation.
Mrs. Baggett went over policy BBBC, EGAA, and IDCC changes as a result of legislation. Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved changes to policy BBBC, EGAA, and IDCC as a result of legislation.
ROUTINE ITEMS:
1) Consider recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance, & Curriculum committee regarding acknowledgement that Mr. Jimmy Myers was recognized as 2012-2013 PCAL Bus Driver of the Year as nominated by Mrs. Christy Higginbotham, Principal of Central Rayne Kindergarten.
Ms. Dora Johnson discussed the PCAL Bus Driver of the Year Award. She introduced Mr. Jimmy Myers as the PCAL Bus Driver of the Year for 2012-2013. Mr. Myers was nominated for the award by Mrs. Christy Higginbotham, Principal of Central Rayne Kindergarten. Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board acknowledged Mr. Jimmy Myers as 2012-2013 PCAL Bus Driver of the Year.
2) Consider recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum committee regarding March 19-21, 2014 as Choices Program dates for 2013-2014.
Mrs. Maxine Trahan, Public Information Officer for the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office, addressed the committee for the purpose of requesting the dates of March 19-21, 2014 as the dates for the Choices Program during the 2013-2014 school year. Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved the dates of March 19-21, 2014 for the Choices Program during the 2013-2014 school year.
3) Consider recommendation of the Personnel & Insurance committee regarding a “Bring Your Own Device” pilot program at Iota High.
Mr. Wallace made a request to allow students to bring their own device to school for class purposes following current policy regarding internet use. Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved a “Bring Your Own Device” pilot program pending a review by Mr. Caswell, board attorney.
4) Consider recommendation of the Personnel & Insurance committee regarding the 2013-2014 Pupil Progression Plan.
Dr. Miller gave a review of the 2013-2014 Pupil Progression Plan. Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved the 2013-2014 Pupil Progression Plan.
5) Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding acknowledgement of Superintendent Bourque’s comments regarding the construction of classrooms in 4th Ward using 4th Ward Maintenance Funds.
Mr. Bourque went over construction of 4th Ward classrooms using 4th Ward Maintenance Funds. Upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved acknowledgement regarding the construction of classrooms in 4th Ward using 4th Ward Maintenance Funds.
6) Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding a request from Square Mile Energy to survey, install a six-inch pipeline, and install a metering station on portion of Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 1 East at Lyons Point.
Dr. Miller went over a request to survey install a six-inch pipeline, and install a metering station on portion of Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 1 East at Lyons Point. Upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved a request from Square Mile Energy to survey, install a six-inch pipeline, and install a metering station on portion of Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 1 East at Lyons Point to be reviewed, negotiated, and a recommendation.
7) Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding a proposal submitted for a farming lease on the North ½ Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 1 East at Lyons Point
Dr. Miller made a request regarding a proposal submitted for a faming lease on the North ½ Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 1 East at Lyons Point requesting Simon Farming. Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved the proposal submitted by Simon Farming for a farming lease on the North ½ Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 1 East at Lyons Point.
8) Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding advertising for the Eudy House adjacent to Iota High and Iota Middle as available for sale and removal of the property.
Upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Simar, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved advertising for the Eudy House adjacent to Iota High and Iota Middle as available for sale and removal of the property.
9) Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding authorizing Mrs. Keisha Comeaux, Accountant, to sign, negotiate the renewal of certificate of deposits, and conduct related transactions under the supervision of the Superintendent.
Upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Daigle, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved authorizing Mrs. Keisha Comeaux, Accountant, to sign, negotiate the renewal of certificate of deposits, and conduct related transactions under the supervision of the Superintendent.
10) Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding the renewal of the general and professional liability insurance with PCAL (Property Casualty Alliance of Louisiana).
Dr. Chance gave a report on the general and professional liability insurance with experience, refunds, and the renewal premium with PCAL (Property Casualty Alliance of Louisiana). Upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved renewal of the general and professional liability insurance with PCAL (Property Casualty Alliance of Louisiana).
11) Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding the adoption of the final budget revisions for 2012-2013 and the 2013-2014 General Fund Budget.
Upon motion by Suire, seconded by Mr. Higginbotham, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the board approved the adoption of the final budget revisions for 2012-2013 and the 2013-2014 general fund budget.
12) Consider dates for next committee and board meetings.
Upon motion by Mr. Shamsie, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the committee meetings will be held on August 21, 2013 and the board meeting will be September 9, 2013.
13) Correspondence.
The board received information on the fall trailblazer training. A copy of an article in the newspaper regarding the Superintendent’s devotion to Acadia Parish teachers was given to board members.
DISCUSSION ITEMS: NONE
CONSENT ITEMS:
Upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Suire 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.
2) 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.
3) 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 1.06%.
SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTS:
Mr. Bourque commented on receiving no F schools in the parish. He mentioned the article in the newspapers regarding his devotion to Acadia Parish. He mentioned the principals’ meeting went well and the principals are ready for the school year.
There being no other business to come before the Board, upon motion by Mr. Simar, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.
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Douglas J. LaCombe, President
ATTEST:
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John E. Bourque, Superintendent