Acadia Parish School Board Regular Session - Monday, March 1, 2021

Generated by Sharron LeDoux on Tuesday, March 2, 2021

 

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: 1.2 Call To Order

Procedural: 1.3 Roll Call

Procedural: 1.4 Prayer

Procedural: 1.5 Pledge of Allegiance

 

2. ACTION ITEMS

Action, Minutes: 2.1 Approve minutes of the February 1, 2021 Regular Session meeting

Motion to approve minutes of Regular Session meeting dated February 1, 2021

Motion by Douglas LaCombe, second by James Higginbotham.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, Becky Atkinson, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar

 

Action, Discussion: 2.2 Receive and consider presentation from DS Bus South regarding contract renewal

Representatives from DS Bus South made a presentation to the Board regarding the renewal of their contract. After a lengthy discussion, the Board approved to receive proposals from other student transportation companies.

Motion to grant the Superintendent authorization to advertise and receive proposals for student transportation services beginning 2021-2022 school year.

Motion by Douglas LaCombe, second by James Higginbotham.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, Becky Atkinson, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar

 

Action: 2.3 Consider Recommendation and Approval of Acadia Parish Head Start Program 2021-2022 Full Continuation Grant Application, including the proposed budget and goals and objectives, in the amount of $2,964,228 for Program Operations and $37,607 for Training and Technical Assistance.

Motion to approve the Acadia Parish Head Start Program 2021-2022 Full Continuation Grant Application, including the proposed budget and goals and objectives, in the amount of $2,964,228 for Program Operations and $37,607 for Training and Technical Assistance.

Motion by James Higginbotham, 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: 2.4 Consider granting permission to advertise for hunting lease bids on the 142 acres of Section 16, Township 7 South, Range 1 East (Perchville area). Current lease expires June 30, 2021

Motion to grant permission to advertise for hunting lease bids on the 142 acres of Section 16, Township 7 South, Range 1 East (Perchville area).

Motion by Douglas LaCombe, 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: 2.5 Consider approval of bids received for Child Nutrition Program Bid #298SL for small cafeteria equipment

Motion to approve bids received for Child Nutrition Program Small Cafeteria Equipment Bid #298 SL

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

 

Action: 2.6 Consider authorizing the Superintendent or his designee to proceed with CNP warehouse freezer renovation/expansion

Motion to authorize the Superintendent or his designee to proceed with CNP warehouse freezer renovation/expansion

Motion by Steve Jones, 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: 2.7 Consider approval to advertise and receive bids for roof replacements at Church Point Elementary, Estherwood Elementary, and Crowley High School for damages related to Hurricane Delta with architect engagement

Motion to approve advertising and receiving bids for roof replacements at Church Point Elementary, Estherwood Elementary, and Crowley High School for damages related to Hurricane Delta with architect engagement

Motion by Douglas LaCombe, 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

 

Action: 2.8 Consider the 2020-2021 Mid-Year Budget Revisions

Motion to approve the 2020-2021 Mid-Year Budget Revisions

Motion by James Higginbotham, 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: 2.9 Pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17 (A)(2), the Board may go into Executive Session to discuss litigation in the matter styled "Terro v. Acadia Parish School Board" bearing docket number 17-00893 (Office of Workers Compensation, District 04)

Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation in the matter styled "Terro v. Acadia Parish School Board" bearing docket number 17-00893 (Office of Workers Compensation, District 04)

Motion by Douglas LaCombe, 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

Motion to enter back into regular session

Motion by Douglas LaCombe, 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: 2.10 Consider approval of actions relative to the foregoing matters discussed in Executive Session

Motion to approve actions relative to the foregoing matters discussed in Executive Session

Motion by Douglas LaCombe, second by James Higginbotham.

Final Resolution: Motion Carried

Yea: James Proctor, Douglas LaCombe, Delo Hebert, Becky Atkinson, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar

 

3. ROUTINE ITEMS

 

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

Thanks again to every employee for their dedication in working through this most unusual school year, dealing with COVID and weather issues. The Superintendent encourages everyone to read a book to a child tomorrow in recognition of Read Across America Day.

 

6. CLOSING

Action, Procedural: 6.1 Adjourn meeting

Motion to adjourn meeting

Motion by Douglas LaCombe, 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

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:22 PM

 

ATTEST

 

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         Delo Hebert, President

 

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         Scott M. Richard, Superintendent