REGULAR SESSION (Monday, January 14, 2019)
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Members present
James Proctor, Delo Hebert, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, Becky Atkinson, and APSB Legal Counsel Jon Guice
Meeting called to order at 4:58 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: 1.5 Consider Election of School Board officers - President and Vice-President
James Higginbotham was nominated for President by Delo Hebert, second made by Ike Richard.
James Proctor moved to close nominations and elect Mr. Higginbotham as President
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, Becky Atkinson
Delo Hebert was nominated for Vice-President by Douglas LaCombe, seconded by Steve Jones
Milton Simar moved to close nominations and elect Mr. Hebert as Vice-President
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, Becky Atkinson
Action, Procedural: 1.6 Consider approval of a revised agenda, if there are any changes No Changes
Action, Minutes: 1.7 Approve minutes of the Regular Session meeting dated December 3, 2018 and the Special Session meeting dated December 17, 2018
Motion to approve minutes of the Regular Session meeting dated December 3, 2018 and the Special Session meeting dated December 17, 2018
Motion by James Proctor, second by Ike Richard.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, Becky Atkinson
2. ACTION ITEMS
Action: 2.1 Consider adoption of recognition resolution declaring January of 2019 as Louisiana School Board Member Recognition month, calling attention to the public service of all 643 locally elected school board members that govern 69 school systems in Louisiana
Each board member read a line from the resolution aloud to the public before adopting
Motion to adopt a recognition resolution declaring January of 2019 as Louisiana School Board Member Recognition month, calling attention to the public service of all 643 locally elected school board members that govern 69 school systems in Louisiana
Motion by James Proctor, second by Steve Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, Becky Atkinson
Louisiana School Board Recognition Month
January 2019
Whereas, the education of Louisiana’s school-aged children is the foundation upon which the economic, social and intellectual capital of our state is built; and
Whereas, locally elected school boards play an important and vital role in a representative democracy, and decisions made by local boards of education directly influence instruction in Louisiana’s public schools; and
Whereas, these decisions affect the present and future lives of children, and also set direction to prepare all students to be competitive in a local, state, national, and global 21st century economy; and
Whereas, local school board members work with parents, businesses, education professionals, all elected officials and other community members to create the educational visions we want for our students; and
Whereas, this year’s theme – SCHOOL BOARDS MATTER! - reflects the relevance of local school board members as they advocate for public education with local, state, and federal leaders; and
Whereas, School Board Recognition Month provides an opportunity to build stronger relationships between the thousands of people in Louisiana who champion the mission of public education and school board members; now, therefore be it
Resolved, the Acadia Parish School Board recognizes the contributions of the state’s local school boards to the academic success of its public school students and expresses its sincerest recognition to the local school board members for their focus on the well-being and achievement of children throughout the state; and be it finally
Resolved, the Acadia Parish School Board declares January 2019 as School Board Member Recognition Month and encourages local school districts and community leaders to appropriately recognize our state’s dedicated school board members.
ATTESTED:
Scott M. Richard, Superintendent
Action: 2.2 Consideration of adoption of an Acadia Parish School Board Code of Conduct in alignment with Acadia Parish School Board policy
Superintendent Richard reviewed the reason for the Code of Conduct for the public. Each board member read a section aloud before the board adopted the Code of Conduct.
Motion to adopt an Acadia Parish School Board Code of Conduct in alignment with Acadia Parish School Board policy
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by James Proctor.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, Becky Atkinson
APSB CODE of CONDUCT for APSB SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
As a member of the Acadia Parish School Board I will endeavor to meet and adhere to the following Code of Conduct as adopted by the Louisiana School Boards Association for all elected school boards (9-9-16):
Represent the constituents, parents and students of the district which I serve, while remembering that my overarching concern must be the educational welfare of all of the students of the District.
Respect and uphold the laws and Constitution of the United States, the State of Louisiana, and the policies adopted by the Acadia Parish School Board.
Respect and treat with professionalism and courtesy my fellow School Board members, the Superintendent, staff, educators, parents and students of the District.
Maintain decorum and professionalism in my communications with and about my fellow School Board members, the Superintendent, staff, educators, parents and students of the District, no matter the forum.
Recognize that my authority is that of a member of the School Board, acting through the process of the Acadia Parish School Board as a whole via a properly noticed meeting, and that I do not have, nor will I attempt to exert, any authority, as an individual, over the Superintendent, staff, educators, parents or students of the District.
Respect and adhere to the decisions of the School Board, while retaining the right to respectfully seek reconsideration of decisions with which I, individually, disagree.
Guide and direct the concerns, complaints and questions of constituents, parents, staff and students to the Superintendent for consideration and action, in accordance with School Board policy.
Conduct my personal and professional life in a manner befitting an elected representative of the people and in accordance with the laws of the United States and State of Louisiana.
Refrain from using the position as an elected School Board member to pursue any personal gain.
Make a concerted effort to attend the meetings of the School Board to which I am called and be prepared to discuss and deliberate on the matters that are scheduled to be before me.
Respect and maintain the confidentiality of information to which I may become privy, in accordance with State and Federal laws and the legal obligations that I owe to the District.
Work to avail myself of the continuing education opportunities offered to locally elected school board members toward meeting my obligations for annual continuing education as provided by law.
Work to promote and improve student achievement in our district as an elected member of the Acadia Parish School Board.
3. ROUTINE ITEMS
Action, Procedural: 3.1 Consider dates for future committee and regular board meetings through July 1, 2019
Motion to approve dates for future committee and regular board meeting through July, 2019 as listed on attachment
Motion by Steve Jones, second by Ike Richard.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, Becky Atkinson
Information, Procedural: 3.2 Correspondence None
4. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Discussion, Information: 4.1 Receive overview of Acadia Parish School and District State Accountability information
Ms. Dianna Guidry gave an overview of LA Accountability System and the recent changes made by the State department.
Mr. Richard reviewed each school's district grade with the principals and presented them with framed letter grades to be displayed at their school.
5. CONSENT ITEMS
Procedural: 5.1 Receive assignments and changes of personnel
Procedural: 5.2 Receive Sales Tax report
6. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
Information, Procedural: 6.1 Superintendent's Comments
Superintendent Richard thanked principals and families of board members for attending meeting.
Parent/Teacher conferences are scheduled for Jan 22, 2019, where report cards will be handed out.
The Acadia Parish 4-H Livestock Show is being held this weekend, he commended all of the hard work done by the students that will be showing livestock.
Superintendent Richard thanked the principals and all employees for their team work and commitment to reaching goals.
7. CLOSING
Action, Procedural: 7.1 Adjourn meeting
Motion to adjourn meeting
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by Becky Atkinson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Delo Hebert, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Douglas LaCombe, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, Becky Atkinson
Meeting adjourned 6:07 p.m.
ATTEST
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James Higginbotham, President
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Scott M. Richard, Superintendent