REGULAR SESSION (Monday, March 2, 2020)
Generated by Sharron LeDoux on Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Members present
James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, Becky Atkinson, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, 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
Presentation, Recognition: 1.5 Recognize the 2019-2020 Students of the Year
Action, Recognition: 1.6 Consider adoption of a resolution recognizing the importance of the 2020 Census
Ms. Kelly Courville, LA Partnership Specialist U.S. Census Bureau, explained how the census effects the school system's funding
Motion to adopt a resolution recognizing the importance of the 2020 Census
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by James Proctor.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, Becky Atkinson, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action: 1.7 Consider adoption of a resolution regarding an increase in 2020-2021 MFP
Motion to approve the adoption of a resolution regarding an increase in 2020-2021 MFP
Motion by Douglas LaCombe, second by Delo Hebert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, Becky Atkinson, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Information: 1.8 Hear report from Dr. Ezora J. Proctor on Crowley Cleanest City Contest
Dr. Proctor requested a partnership with the Board and Principals of Crowley schools to keep campuses clean as part of the Cleanest City Contest.
2. ACTION ITEMS
Action, Minutes: 2.1 Approve minutes of the February 3, 2020 Regular Session meeting, and the minutes of the Budget & Finance Committee, and Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee meetings dated February 10, 2020
Motion to approve minutes of Regular Session meeting dated
Motion by James Proctor, second by Ike Richard.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, Becky Atkinson, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
3. ROUTINE ITEMS
Action: 3.1 Consider the recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum committee regarding a travel request from Iota High School Dance team to perform at Walt Disney World from December 13, 2020 to December 19, 2020
Motion to approve a travel request from Iota High School Dance team to perform at Walt Disney World from December 13, 2020 to December 19, 2020
Motion by James Proctor, second by Milton Simar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, Becky Atkinson, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action: 3.2 Consider the recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum committee regarding a request from Morse Elementary School grades 6 and 7 to visit NASA Space Center in Houston TX on Wednesday May 6, 2020
Motion to approve a request from Morse Elementary School grades 6 and 7 to visit NASA Space Center in Houston TX on Wednesday May 6, 2020
Motion by James Proctor, second by Delo Hebert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, Becky Atkinson, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action: 3.3 Consider the recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding approval of the 2019-2020 Mid-Year General Fund Budget Revisions
Motion to approve the 2019-2020 Mid-Year General Fund Budget Revisions
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by Ike Richard.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, Becky Atkinson, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action: 3.4 Consider the recommendation of the Budget & Finance committee regarding bids received for Cat 2 eRate Funding
Motion to approve bids for Cat 2 eRate Funding
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by Ike Richard.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, Becky Atkinson, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
4. CONSENT ITEMS
Procedural: 4.1 Receive assignments and changes of personnel
Procedural: 4.2 Receive Sales Tax report
5. SUPERINTENDENT'S COMMENTS
Information, Procedural: 5.1 Superintendent's Comments
Superintendent Richard expressed his pride in the Students of the Year. He thanked the parents for their involvement in their children's education. Today is Read Across America Day to promote literacy in schools. Next Friday is 4H Achievement day at Midland High School
6. CLOSING
Action, Procedural: 6.1 Adjourn meeting
Motion to adjourn meeting
Motion by James Proctor, second by Delo Hebert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, Becky Atkinson, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Meeting adjourned 5:27 PM
ATTEST
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James Higginbotham, President
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Scott M. Richard, Superintendent