REGULAR SESSION (Monday, September 14, 2020)
Generated by Sharron LeDoux on Tuesday, September 15, 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
OPENING ITEMS
Information: 1.1 COVID-19 Procedures for Regular Session Meeting Monday September 14, 2020
Procedural: 1.2 Call To Order
Procedural: 1.3 Roll Call
Procedural: 1.4 Prayer by Bishop Proctor
Procedural: 1.5 Pledge of Allegiance led by Scott Privat, candidate for District Judge
2. ACTION ITEMS
Action, Minutes: 2.1 Approve the minutes of the August 3, 2020 Regular Session meeting, the August 6, 2020 Special Session meeting, and the minutes of the Budget & Finance Committee, and Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee meetings dated August 17, 2020
Motion to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2020 Regular Session meeting, the August 6, 2020 Special Session meeting, and the minutes of the Budget & Finance Committee, and Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee meetings dated August 17, 2020
Motion by Douglas LaCombe, second by Steve Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, Becky Atkinson, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Action: 2.2 Consider substantial completion of Iota High School Roof Replacement
Motion to approve substantial completion of Iota High School Roof Replacement
Motion by Milton Simar, second by Douglas LaCombe.
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 Budget & Finance committee regarding approval of the Audit Compliance Questionnaire for the year ending June 30, 2020
Motion to approve the Audit Compliance Questionnaire for the year ending June 30, 2020
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by Steve Jones.
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 Budget & Finance committee in regards to adopting the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire Resolution
Motion to adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire Resolution by roll call vote
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by Steve Jones.
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 bids received for a hunting lease on the approximately 310 acres of the wooded portion of Section 16, Township 9 South, Range 2 West in Evangeline
Motion to consider the sole bid received for a hunting lease on the approximately 310 acres of the wooded portion of Section 16, Township 9 South, Range 2 West in Evangeline
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 Personnel Insurance and Curriculum committee regarding an agreement with AMIKids Acadiana for 2020-2021
Motion to approve the agreement with AMIKids Acadiana for 2020-2021
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: 3.5 Consider the recommendation of the Personnel, Insurance and Curriculum committee in regards to the adoption of Grievance Procedures drafted by legal counsel in accordance with Policy JAAA-Title IX Sexual Harassment (Policy approved by Board on August 3, 2020)
Motion to adopt the Grievance Procedures drafted by legal counsel in accordance with Policy JAAA-Title IX Sexual Harassment
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
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
Considering COVID-19 restrictions and a major hurricane, we have had a smooth start to the school year. Superintendent Richard visited schools, students and personnel. He appreciates everyone, including parents, who are working together as a team to get through the many obstacles we are facing. Governor Edwards advanced Louisiana into Phase 3, however, APSB will continue with phase 2 schedule until further notice.
6. CLOSING
Action, Procedural: 6.1 Adjourn meeting
Motion to adjourn meeting
Motion by Steve Jones, second by Becky Atkinson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, Becky Atkinson, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar
Meeting adjourned 5:31 PM
ATTEST
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James Higginbotham, President
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Scott M. Richard, Superintendent