REGULAR SESSION of Acadia Parish School Board (Monday, May 1, 2017)

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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 5:01 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. Add Routine Item 3.8

Motion to add Routine Item 3.8

 

Motion by Douglas LaCombe, 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, Minutes, Procedural: 1.6 Approve minutes of meeting dated April 3, 2017

Motion to approve minutes of meeting dated April 3, 2017

 

Motion by Milton Simar, 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

 

Presentation: 1.7 Hear presentation by Shirlene Bender, State HOSA Advisor

Mrs. Shirlene Bender, State HOSA Advisor, made a presentation to outstanding teacher in the state, Cassie Ancelet, Rayne High school.

 

Recognition: 1.8 Recognize Iota High Powerlifting Team

Mr. Simar mentioned that he asked Iota High powerlifting team be recognized for their accomplishments. Coach Aucoin introduced the Iota High powerlifting team members. The board congratulated the team and encouraged them to continue in their success.

 

Recognition: 1.9 Recognize Iota Middle softball and baseball teams

Coach Dubose recognized the Iota Middle softball team and Coach Henderson recognized the baseball team.

 

2. ACTION ITEMS

 

3. ROUTINE ITEMS

 

Action: 3.1 Consider conducting a public hearing on the proposed 2017-2018 budget on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

Motion to consider conducting a public hearing on the proposed 2017-2018 budget on Monday, July 10, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

 

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

 

Information: 3.2 Hear Board President's acknowledgement that on April 24, 2017, the Budget and Finance Committee considered revenue for the 2017-2018 budget

 

Action, Discussion, Information: 3.3 Hear and receive the Board President's verbal announcement, to wit: A public hearing has been scheduled for 5:00 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2017, in the Board's regular meeting room in order to receive public comment regarding the continuation of millage rates for tax year 2017, and after said hearing, adoption of the authorized millage rates for tax year 2017 will be done by roll call vote

 

Action: 3.4 Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee to approve the Child Nutrition Program Procurement Plan

Motion to consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee to approve the Child Nutrition Program Procurement Plan

 

Motion by David Lalande, 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: 3.5 Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding approval of the parish school wellness policy

Motion to consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding approval of the parish school wellness policy

 

Motion by Gene Daigle, 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: 3.6 Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding a resolution authorizing the state of Louisiana to advertise for oil and gas lease by cash sale and award oil and gas lease on Acadia Parish School Board's behalf. One acre in Section 24, Township 7 South, Range 1 East and 10 acres in Section 19, Township 7 South, Range 2 East

 

Motion to approve the recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding a resolution authorizing the state of Louisiana to advertise for oil and gas lease by cash sale and award oil and gas lease on Acadia Parish School Board's behalf. One acre in Section 24, Township 7 South, Range 1 East and 10 acres in Section 19, Township 7 South, Range 2 East

 

RESOLUTION OF THE

ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

At a special meeting held by the ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, located in Crowley, Louisiana on the 1st day of May, 2017, with all members present, the following resolution was adopted:

 

“Be it Resolved, that the said ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD does hereby authorize the State of Louisiana to advertise for oil and gas lease by cash sale and award an oil and gas lease on its behalf to the bid which it considers, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, the following described tracts of land owned by the ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD in Acadia Parish, Louisiana, to-wit:                 

SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 1 EAST

That certain tract or parcel of land containing 1.00 acre, more or less, being situated in in the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE/4 of SE/4) of Section 24, Township 7 South, Range 1 East, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, and being bounded now or formerly as follows:  North by Edward J. Richard, et al; East by Public Road (now Charlene Highway) and/or Public Road; South by Learline J. Lejeune, Jr. et ux; and West by Charmaine Ledoux Kibodeaux.

SECTION 19, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 2 EAST

That certain tract or parcel of land containing 10.00 acres, more or less, being situated in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW/4 of SW/4) of Section 19, Township 7 South, Range 2 East, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, and being bounded now or formerly as follows:  North by Timothy Carl Lejeune, Kelly Lejeune and Marcus Lubert Sattler; East by Timothy Carl Lejeune; South by Public Road (now Richard School Road), Francis Benoit and James Warner Fontenot; and West by Public Road (now Charlene Hwy), Learlin J. LeJeune, Jr., et ux and Acadia Parish School Board

I, John E. Bourque, Superintendent of the ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution was duly adopted and approved by members of the ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, at a special meeting convened and held at Crowley, Louisiana, on the 1st day of May, 2017, at which meeting all of the ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD members were present and voting in favor of this resolution.  This resolution has not been altered, modified or otherwise rescinded.

THUS CERTIFIED AND SIGNED this 1st day of May, 2017.

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By:  John E. Bourque, Superintendent

       ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

 

Motion by Gene Daigle, second by David Lalande.

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 recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee granting permission to improve the bus fleet by adding up to fifteen new buses for the 2017-2018 school year

Motion to approve the recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee granting permission to improve the bus fleet by adding up to fifteen new buses for the 2017-2018 school year

 

Motion by David Lalande, 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 Consider resolution to finance bus purchases with Municipal Capital Markets Group, Inc

Motion to consider resolution to finance bus purchases with Municipal Capital Markets Group, Inc

RESOLUTION

            WHEREAS, Acadia Parish School Board (the “Lessee”) is a political subdivision duly organized under the constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana; and

            WHEREAS, it is hereby determined that a true and real need exists for the acquisition of fifteen (15) school busses (the “Equipment”); and

            WHEREAS, it is necessary and desirable and in the best interest of the Lessee, as lessee, to enter into an Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") with Municipal Capital Markets Group, Inc. or another entity stated therein, as lessor (the “Lessor”) in a principal amount not to exceed $1,228,053 and with an interest component at a rate not to exceed 2.68% per annum, for the purposes described therein, including the leasing of the Equipment and cost of issuance;

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, AS FOLLOWS:

            Section 1.  The Agreement is hereby approved, and the Superintendent of Schools of the Lessee is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Agreement on behalf of the Lessee, upon negotiation and legal review of Lessee’s counsel, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by the Superintendent’s execution thereof.

            Section 2.  The Escrow Agreement (the “Escrow Agreement”), if any, by and between the Lessee, the Lessor and the escrow agent named therein, in form and substance reasonably acceptable to the Lessee, as well as the terms and performance thereof, are hereby approved; and the Escrow Agreement is hereby authorized to be executed and delivered on behalf of the Lessee by the Superintendent of Schools of the Lessee, with such changes therein as shall be approved by such officer and/or Lessee’s legal counsel, such approval to be conclusively evidenced by the Superintendent’s execution thereof.

            Section 3.  The Lessee shall, and the Superintendent of Schools of the Lessee is hereby authorized and directed to take such further action and execute such other documents, certificates and instruments as may be necessary or desirable to carry out and comply with the intent of this Resolution, and to carry out, comply with and perform the duties of the Lessee with respect to the Agreement and the Escrow Agreement.

            Section 4.  This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force immediately after its adoption by the governing body of the Lessee.

            PASSED AND ADOPTED by the governing body of Acadia Parish School Board this 1st day of May, 2017

ACADIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

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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: 3.9 Consider recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum committee regarding the renewal of group health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana

Motion to approve the recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum committee regarding the renewal of group health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana

 

Motion by James Proctor, second by John Suire.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar

 

Action: 3.10 Consider recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum committee regarding approval of administrative contracts

Motion to approved the recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum committee regarding approval of administrative contracts

 

Motion by James Proctor, second by Delo Hebert

At this time a substitute motion was made by Douglas LaCombe, second by Delo Hebert to send administrative contracts to board attorney for approval

Final Resolution:  Motion Carried

Yea:  James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar

 

Action, Procedural: 3.11 Consider dates for the next committee May 15, 2017 and board meeting June 5, 2017

Motion to approve dates for next committee May 15, 2017 and board meeting June 5, 2017

 

Motion by Douglas LaCombe, 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

 

Information, Procedural: 3.12 Correspondence

 

4. DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

5. CONSENT ITEMS

 

Procedural: 5.1 Receive assignments and changes of professional employees

 

Procedural: 5.2 Receive retirement notification of employees

 

Procedural: 5.3 Receive Sales Tax report

 

6. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS

 

Information, Procedural: 6.1 Superintendent's Comments

Good to see the children being recognized. Testing went well. All schools will be under free lunch next year. Election results were great. Recognized the Crowley Post Signal editor, Jeannine Lejeune, for the great article written in the newspaper.

 

7. CLOSING

 

Action, Procedural: 7.1 Adjourn meeting 5:36 p.m.

Motion to adjourn meeting

 

Motion by Milton Simar, second by Delo Hebert.

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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James Higginbotham, President

 

 

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John E. Bourque, Superintendent