CROWLEY, LOUISIANA
July 9, 2018
REGULAR SESSION (Monday, July 9, 2018)
Generated by TaLisa Fontenot on Thursday, July 12, 2018
Members present
James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
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
Motion to add Opening Item #1.8
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by David Lalande.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Action, Minutes, Procedural: 1.6 Approve minutes of meeting dated June 4, 2018 and amended Special Session minutes dated May 14, 2018
Motion to approve minutes of meeting dated June 4, 2018 and amended Special Session minutes dated May 14, 2018
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by John Suire.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Recognition: 1.7 Recognize retirees from 2017-2018 school year
Mr. Richard and the board members thanked and congratulated the retirees for their service. A reception was held before the board meeting for the 2017-2018 retirees. Mr. Richard asked them to stay involved in the education of the students.
1.8 Hear comments from Senator Jonathon Perry.
Senator Perry introduced himself to the board and thanked them for allowing him to speak. He gave a short biography on himself and mentioned that he was running for Judge 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal. He asked for prayers and support of his candidacy.
2. ACTION ITEMS
Discussion, Information, Procedural: 2.1 Conduct the public hearing on the 2018-2019 budget
Motion to conduct public hearing on the 2018-2019 budget
Justin Carrier presented the 2018-19 Budget book and reviewed the General Fund and all other fund budgets with board members.
Motion by John Suire, second by Delo Hebert
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
At this time a motion was made by John Suire, second by Douglas LaCombe to close the public hearing
Final Resolution: Motion Carred
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Action: 2.2 Adopt the resolution for the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the General Fund, Special Revenue, and other funds for the period beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019
Motion to adopt the resolution for the Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the General Fund, Special Revenue, and other funds for the period beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019 by a roll call vote
Motion by Douglas LaCombe, second by Delo Hebert
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Nay: None
Action: 2.3 Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee adopting final revisions for the 2017-2018 budget
Motion to approve recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee adopting final revisions for the 2017-2018 budget
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by David Lalande.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
3. ROUTINE ITEMS
Action: 3.1 Consider recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding bids received on milk products for Child Nutrition Program
Motion to approve recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding bids received on milk products for Child Nutrition Program
Motion by David Lalande, second by John Suire.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Action: 3.2 Consider the recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum committee approving Hammonds & Sills to move forward with a workers compensation case discussed in Executive Session during June 18, 2018 committee meeting
Motion to approve the recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum committee approving Hammonds & Sills to move forward with a workers compensation case discussed in Executive Session during June 18, 2018 committee meeting
Motion by James Proctor, second by Delo Hebert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Action: 3.3 Consider intergovernmental agreement between the Acadia Parish School Board and the Acadia Parish Police Jury
Motion to approve intergovernmental agreement between the Acadia Parish School Board and the Acadia Parish Police Jury
Superintendent Richard and Mr. Broussard, Acadia Parish Police Jury, addressed the board regarding the agreement between APSB and APPJ to repair culverts at Crowley High.
Motion by Douglas LaCombe, second by Milton Simar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Action, Procedural: 3.4 Consider dates for the next committee July 30, 2018 and board meeting August 6, 2018
Motion to approve dates for next committee July 30, 2018 and board meeting August 6, 2018
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by James Proctor.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Information, Procedural: 3.5 Correspondence
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Discussion: 4.1 Review accountability system
Mr. Richard explained the new accountability system, the board gave comments and asked questions. Ms. Dianna Guidry was brought up to discuss changes and answer board questions. Mr. Richard assured we will continue to work with students and employees to reach higher standards. School and district data will be available tomorrow, 7/10/18.
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
Mr. Richard presented an entry plan to the board explaining his objectives, the processes and his short-term deliverables.
7. CLOSING
Action, Procedural: 7.1 Adjourn meeting 6:00 p.m.
Motion to adjourn meeting
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by John Suire.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe