REGULAR SESSION (Monday, November 5, 2018)
Generated by Sharron LeDoux on Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Members present James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Meeting called to order at 5:02 p.m.
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 - No Changes
Action, Procedural: 1.6 Approve minutes of the October 1, 2018 Regular Session meeting and of the Budget & Finance Committee and Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee meetings dated October 22, 2018
Motion to approve minutes of the October 1, 2018 Regular Session meeting and of the Budget & Finance Committee and Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee meetings dated October 22, 2018
Motion by James Proctor, second by David Lalande.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
2. ACTION ITEMS
Action: 2.1 The Board may go into Executive Session to discuss: a) Negotiation and Strategy relative to that matter styled "L v. Acadia Parish School Board" bearing docket number 16-02486, on the records of the Office of Workers' Compensation-District 4 Court pursuant to La.R.S. 42:17 (A)(2); and b) The professional character and competency of employees pursuant to La.R.S. 42:17 (A)(1)
Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss: a) Negotiation and Strategy relative to that matter styled L v. Acadia Parish School Board” bearing docket number 16-02486, on records of the Office of Workers’ Compensation-District 4 Court pursuant to La.R.S. 42:17 (A)(2) and b) The professional character and competency of employees pursuant to La.R.S. 42:17 (A)(1)
Motion by John Suire, second by Delo Hebert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Board entered in to Executive Session 5:06 p.m.
Motion to exit Executive Session
Motion made by Douglas LaCombe, second by Delo Hebert
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Board exited Executive Session 6:13 p.m.
Action: 2.2 Consider approval of actions relative to the foregoing matters discussed in Executive Session
Motion to approve Superintendent's recommendation relative to Acadia Parish School Board's legal counsel letter dated November 5, 2018, to accept workers compensation settlement
Motion made by Douglas LaCombe, second by David Lalande
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Motion to approve Superintendent's recommendation for termination of support employee, S.B.
Motion made by Douglas LaCombe, second by James Proctor Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Motion to approve Superintendent's recommendaton for the termination of support employee, M. H.
Motion made by David Lalande, second by John Suire
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Action: 2.3 Consider recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee regarding approval of policies listed in Recommended Action
Motion to approve policies: ABB, Powers and Responsibilities BD, School Board Policy CCB, Line and Staff Relations CG, Administrative Records DFAA, Industrial Tax Exemptions DFJ, Lease of School Lands DFL, Sale of Buildings and Land DIE, Records Retention DIEA, Preservation of School Board Records Due to Legal Action EB, Buildings and Grounds Management EBBG, Hazardous Substances EBBH, Use of Automated External Defibrillator EBCB, Video Monitoring of School Board Property ECA, Authorized Use of Equipment EDDA, Special Use of School Buses EE, Child Nutrition Program Management EFC, Web Page Guidelines GAK, Personnel Records GAMC, Investigations GBA, Contracts and Compensation GBB, Personnel Positions GBC, Recruitment GBD, Employment of Personnel GBDA, Employment of Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Recommended Delete GBDC, Employment of Retired Personnel – Delete Recoded GBDA, GBE, Assignment GBG, Probation GBI, Evaluation GBL, Tenure GBM, Personnel Transfer GBNA, Reduction of Personnel GBO, Resignation GBRA, Employee Conduct GBRB, Employee Attendance GBRHA, Sabbatical Leave GBRIB, Sick Leave GBRIBB, Sick Leave Bank GBRL, Holidays IDBB, Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug and Substance Abuse Education Program IDCA, Summer School IDCH, Home Study Program IDCJ, Supplemental Education Program (DELETE) IDDF, Education of Students with Exceptionalities IDDH, English Learner Program IDG, Adult Education IEB, Class Size IFAA, Textbook Selection and Adoption IFD, Parent and Family Engagement IFDA, Parental Rights/Students Rights of Privacy IH, Academic Achievement IHAD, Parent Conferences IHF, Graduation Requirements IHG, Credit Recovery IKDA, Flag Display/Pledge of Allegiance/Silent Meditation IKDB, Graduation Exercises JB, Attendance JBA, Compulsory School Attendance Ages JBC, School Admission JBCBB, Homeless Children and Youth JBCC, Student Assignment JBCE, Public School Choice JBCF, Unsafe School Choice JBH, Attendance Reports for Student Drivers JCD, Student Conduct JCDAA, Student Smoking / Use of Tobacco JCDAB, Student Alcohol and Drug Use JCDAC, Dangerous Weapons JD, Discipline JDA, Corporal Punishment JGCD, Administration of Medication JGCE, Child Abuse JQE, Expectant and Parenting Students JR, Student Privacy and Education Records KF, Use of School Facilities KFA, Public Conduct on School Property
Motion by James Proctor, second by John Suire.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Action: 2.4 Consider recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee regarding approval of a revision of Acadia Parish School Board policy GBK procedures and approval of disciplinary hearing officers. (The attached Hearing Procedures and list of Hearing Officers are required additional components to Policy File GBK – Employee Discipline.)
Motion to approve a revision of Acadia Parish School Board policy GBK procedures and approval of disciplinary hearing officers. (The attached Hearing Procedures and list of Hearing Officers are required additional components to Policy File GBK – Employee Discipline.)
Motion by James Proctor, second by Delo Hebert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Action: 2.5 Consider recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee regarding revisions of Acadia Parish School Board policies IFBGA, Acceptable Use of Internet and District Network Resources for Students, JCDAF, Bullying and Hazing, JCDAG, Threats of Terrorism or Violence, EBBB, School and Student Safety, EBBC, Emergency/Crisis Management
Motion to approve revisions of Acadia Parish School Board policies IFBGA, Acceptable Use of Internet and District Network Resources for Students, JCDAF, Bullying and Hazing, JCDAG, Threats of Terrorism or Violence, EBBB, School and Student Safety, EBBC, Emergency/Crisis Management
Motion by James Proctor, second by Delo Hebert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Action: 2.6 Consider recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee regarding approval of updated job descriptions and salary adjustment
Motion to approve updated job descriptions for Accountant, Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Federal Programs Manager, and Virtual Learning Manager, and adjust CFO pay index to 1.63
Motion by James Proctor, second by Milton Simar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Action: 2.7 Consider job description update and salary adjustment
Motion to approve job description update for Technology Manager and adjust salary to 1.166 index
Motion by Douglas LaCombe, second by Delo Hebert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
3. ROUTINE ITEMS
Action: 3.1 Consider recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee regarding a travel request from Iota High School Dance Team to perform at Disney World in Orlando, Florida from March 3, 2019 to March 9, 2019
Motion to approve recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee regarding a travel request from Iota High School Dance Team to perform at Disney World in Orlando, Florida from March 3, 2019 to March 9, 2019
Motion by Milton Simar, second by Douglas LaCombe.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Action: 3.2 Consider recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between the Acadia Parish School Board and the Acadia Parish Police Jury - Coordinating Disaster Relief Shelter Operations
Motion to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Acadia Parish School Board and the Acadia Parish Police Jury - Coordinating Disaster Relief Shelter Operations
Motion by Douglas LaCombe, second by Delo Hebert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Action: 3.3 Consider Superintendent's recommendation to pay bus driver privatization cost in one lump sum payment
Motion to approve Superintendent's recommendation to pay bus driver privatization cost in one lump sum payment
Motion by David Lalande, second by Delo Hebert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Action, Procedural: 3.4 Consider dates for the next committee meeting, November 26, 2018, and board meeting, December 3, 2018
Motion to approve dates for the next committee meeting, November 26, 2018, and board meeting, December 3, 2018
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by David Lalande.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Information, Procedural: 3.5 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
Armstrong Middle was recognized as a new LAA+ school. Wendy Rodrigue, the wife of deceased Blue Dog Artist, unveiled a print donated to the school by the George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts School and district performance scores will be released on November 8, 2018. Mr. Richard will communicate with board when he receives results. No school for students tomorrow, November 6, 2018, for Election Day. Professional Development for staff will take place throughout parish. Mr. Richard wished the Board and staff a blessed and safe Thanksgiving.
7. CLOSING
Action, Procedural: 7.1 Adjourn meeting
Motion to adjourn meeting
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by David Lalande.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, John Suire, David Lalande, Gene Daigle, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe
Meeting adjourned at 6:37 p.m.
ATTEST
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James Higginbotham, President
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Scott M. Richard, Superintendent