Acadia Parish School Board
REGULAR SESSION (Monday, December 7, 2015)
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Members present
James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Meeting called to order at 5 :00 PM
1. OPENING ITEMS
Procedural: 1.1 Call To Order
Procedural: 1.2 Roll Call
Procedural: 1.3 Prayer
Procedural: 1.4 Pledge of Allegiance
Action, Procedural: 1.5 Consider approval of a revised agenda, if there are any changes
Motion to modify the agenda
No Changes
Motion by James Higginbotham, second by Milton Simar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action, Minutes, Procedural: 1.6 Approve minutes of meeting dated November 2, 2015
Motion to approve minutes of meeting dated November 2, 2015
Motion by James Higginbotham, second by Gene Daigle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Information: 1.7 Receive comments from the Honorable James J. "Jimbo" Petitjean, CLA, Acadia Parish Assessor
Mr. Jimbo Petitjean, Acadia Parish Tax Assessor gave a presentation on Bayou Cove Peaking Power, LLC Ad Valorem Tax Settlement
Information: 1.8 Receive comments from Johnson Controls regarding Performance Based Energy Management and CLECO
Mr. Willie Bergeron, Cleco Representative, presented a check for $40,311.00 to Acadia Parish School Board for a rebate on Johnson Controls projects on the energy savings. Chip Moore, Johnson Controls, gave an update on projects in the schools.
Recognition: 1.9 Recognize Ross Elementary on the occasion of earning Leader In Me "Lighthouse Status"
Mrs. Paula Cutrer, Ross Elementary Principal, introduced her faculty and staff and announced that they earned Leader In Me Lighthouse School Status
2. ACTION ITEMS
Action: 2.1 Consider policy changes resulting from recent legislation
Mrs Baggett asked to send policy JGCC back to discussion item next board meeting
The Personnel, Insurance, and Curriculum Committee, on a motion by Mr. Daigle, second by Mr. Simar, and carried, recommended approval of the policies JDD, IDCJ, JGFH, JBD, GMFA, II changes as a result of recent legislation and changes to JGCC back to next board meeting for discussion
Motion by John Suire, second by Gene Daigle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
3. ROUTINE ITEMS
Action: 3.1 Consider substantial completion of the weight room at Crowley High
Mr. Ackal gave an update on weight room at Crowley High and requested substantial completion
Motion to accept the recommendation of substantial completion of the weight room facility at Crowley High
Motion by John Suire, second by James Proctor.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action: 3.2 Consider substantial completion of the Performance Based Energy Efficiency Services Project conducted by Johnson Controls, Inc
Dr Chance requested sustantial of the Performance Based Energy Efficiency Services Project
Motion to approve the recommentation of Mr. Steve Jones pursuant to the substantial completion of the Performance Based Energy Efficiency Services Project conducted by Johnson Controls, Inc
Motion by David Lalande, second by Delo Hebert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action: 3.3 Consider bids #258 SL and #259 SL received by the Child and Nutrition Program
The Budget and Finance Committee, on a motion by Mr. Higginbotham, second by Mr. Lalande, and carried, recommended awarding items in Bid #258 SL for canned/frozen fruits, vegetables, condiments and staple items and in Bid #259 SL for frozen and chilled meats as recommended by staff
Motion by John Suire, second by Delo Hebert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action: 3.4 Consider conducting the Budget and Finance Committee meeting before the Personnel, Insurance, and Curriculum Committee
The Budget and Finance Committee, on a motion by Mr. Lalande, second by Rev. Proctor, and carried, recommended approval of conducting the Budget and Finance Committee before the Personnel, Insurance, and Curriculum Committee beginning in January 2016.
Motion by John Suire, second by James Proctor.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action: 3.5 Consider authorizing Superintendent Bourque to execute all documents pursuant to the sale and transfer of the old Walmart parcel
Motion to authorize Superintendent Bourque, as Secretary/Treasurer and Superintendent, to sign all documents pursuant to the sale and transfer of the old Walmart parcel to the successful bidder and the assigned whereas the property was declared surplus, appraised, advertised, and a bid awarded.
Motion by Gene Daigle, second by Delo Hebert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action: 3.6 Declare a 1996 Ford Van, purchased and used by Head Start, as surplus, mechanically unusable, and without program value to the Acadia Head Start Program
Motion to approve the recommendation by Head Start Director Dr. James Easton and attested by Supervisor Steve Jones that the 1996 Ford Van VIN # 1FTEE14N45HA47105, Title # A3587163, purchased with Head Start funds and used by Head Start, be declared as surplus, mechanically unusable, and without program value to the Head Start Program due to engine failure with other mechancial and structural issues; i.e., the usable life of the vehicle has been expended.
Motion by David Lalande, second by Gene Daigle.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action: 3.7 Consider a request from CLECO
The Budget and Finance Committee, on a motion by Rev. Proctor, second by Mr. Lalande, and carried, recommended authorizing Superintendent Bourque to provide CLECO with a letter of non-objection to the company’s plans to sale the firm.
Motion by John Suire, second by James Proctor.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action: 3.8 Request from Midland High cheerleaders to go to St. Jude's Hospital, Memphis, TN on March 31, 2016 to April 2, 2016
Motion to approve request from Midland High cheerleaders to go to St. Jude's Hospitial, Memphis, TN on March 31, 2016 to April 2, 2016
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by Milton Simar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action, Procedural: 3.9 Consider dates for the next committee and board meeting
January 11, 2016 next board meeting, No committee meeting in December
Motion to approve dates for next committee and board meeting
Motion by James Proctor, second by James Higginbotham.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Information, Procedural: 3.10 Correspondence
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
5. CONSENT ITEMS
Action (Consent), Procedural: 5.1 Approval of Consent Agenda Items
Resolution: Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items
Motion by Milton Simar, second by James Higginbotham.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action (Consent), Procedural: 5.2 Receive assignments and changes of professional employees
Resolution: Motion to approve assignments and changes of professional employees
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items
Motion by Milton Simar, second by James Higginbotham.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action (Consent), Procedural: 5.3 Receive retirement notification of employees
Resolution: Motion to approve received notification of employees
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items
Motion by Milton Simar, second by James Higginbotham.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action (Consent), Procedural: 5.4 Receive Sales Tax report
Resolution: Motion to approve Sales Tax report
Motion to approve Consent Agenda Items
Motion by Milton Simar, second by James Higginbotham.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
6. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
Information, Procedural: 6.1 Superintendent's Comments
Mr. Bourque mentioned it is great to see the school accomplish great things, thanked Jimbo Petitjean, Johnson Controls, and Cleco. Test scores will be available to us Thursday. Mr. Bourque wished a Merry Christmas to everyone.
7. CLOSING
Action, Procedural: 7.1 Adjourn meeting
6:05 p.m.
Motion to adjourn meeting
Motion by Milton Simar, second by James Higginbotham.