Acadia Parish School Board
REGULAR SESSION – Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Generated by Sharron LeDoux on Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Members present
James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
1. OPENING ITEMS
Presentation: 1.1 Swearing-In and Oath of Office for Mr. Glenn Quebedeaux, Board Member District 2
Procedural: 1.2 Call To Order
Procedural: 1.3 Roll Call
Procedural: 1.4 Prayer
Procedural: 1.5 Pledge of Allegiance
Presentation: 1.6 Recognition of Appreciation - Ocshner Acadia General Hospital
2. ACTION ITEMS
Action, Minutes: 2.1 Approve minutes of the August 8, 2023 Regular Session meeting, and the minutes of the Special Session, the Budget & Finance Committee, and the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee meetings dated August 22, 2023
Motion to approve minutes of the August 8, 2023 Regular Session meeting, and the minutes of the Special Session, the Budget & Finance Committee, and the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee meetings dated August 22, 2023
Motion by James Higginbotham, second by James Etta David.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
Action: 2.2 Consider approval of the following bids received: E-023 Rayne High Woodworking Shop, E-024 Richard Elementary Pavilion and Restroom Building, E-025 Crowley Middle School Interior Gym Renovation, E-026 Church Point High School Weight Room Addition, and E-027 Crowley Kindergarten New Pavilion Building
Motion to approve bids received for E-023 Rayne High Woodworking Shop, E-024 Richard Elementary Pavilion and Restroom Building, E-025 Crowley Middle School Interior Gym Renovation, E-026 Church Point High School Weight Room Addition, and E-027 Crowley Kindergarten New Pavilion Building
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by James Higginbotham.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
Action: 2.3 Consider approval of Child Nutrition Bid #326SL for Frozen Chilled Meats
Motion to approve Child Nutrition Bid #326SL for Frozen Chilled Meats
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by Steve Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
Action: 2.4 Consider approval of Central Rayne Kindergarten New Restroom Building Project Change Order dated August 18, 2023
Motion to approve Central Rayne Kindergarten New Restroom Building Project Change Order dated August 18, 2023
Motion by Steve Jones, second by Glenn Quebedeaux.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
Action: 2.5 Consider approval of the Audit Compliance Questionnaire for the year ending June 30, 2023
Motion to approve the Audit Compliance Questionnaire for the year ending June 30, 2023
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by Ike Richard.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
Action: 2.6 Consider approval to adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire Resolution by roll call vote
Motion to adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire Resolution by roll call vote
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by James Etta David.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
Action: 2.7 Consider approval of the 2023-2024 Pupil Progression Plan
Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Pupil Progression Plan
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by Steve Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
Discussion, Information, Action: 2.8 Discussion and/or consideration regarding distribution of 2023-2024 legislative stipend
Motion to distribute the 2023-2024 legislative stipend in one lump sum payment on October 10, 2023 for all employees and update fiscal year 2024 salary book to include one-time supplement
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by Milton Simar.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
Discussion, Information, Action: 2.9 Discussion and/or consideration regarding Amendment to DS Contract for 23-24
Motion to delay action awaiting further clarification
Motion by James Higginbotham, second by Glenn Quebedeaux.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
Discussion, Action: 2.10 Discussion and/or consideration regarding conducting a future school board workshop
Motion to conduct a school board workshop to discus specific concerns that board members are being confronted with
Motion by Milton Simar, second by Glenn Quebedeaux.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
Nay: Ike Richard, James Higginbotham
Action: 3.1 Consider the recommendations of the Personnel, Insurance & Curriculum Committee regarding changes to the following policies due to 2023 legislative action: BCAD-Teleconference/Remote Participation in School Board Meetings, BCBI-Public Participation in School Board Meetings, EBBB-School and Student Safety, JB-Attendance, JBD-Student Absences and Excuses, JDA-Corporal Punishment, JGCD-Administration of Medication, IDCJ-Continuous Learning, EDCB-Carpool and Bus Line Safety
Motion to approve changes to the following policies due to 2023 legislative action: BCAD-Teleconference/Remote Participation in School Board Meetings, BCBI-Public Participation in School Board Meetings, EBBB-School and Student Safety, JB-Attendance, JBD-Student Absences and Excuses, JDA-Corporal Punishment, JGCD-Administration of Medication, IDCJ-Continuous Learning, EDCB-Carpool and Bus Line Safety.
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by James Etta David.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
Discussion, Information: 3.2 Receive update on student attendance and truancy
Paul DeRousselle, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, gave a written and verbal report to the Board on student attendance and truancy.
Action: 3.3 The Board may enter into Executive Session pursuant to La. R.S. 42:17 (A)(3) to discuss security personnel, plans, and procedures as well as the implementation of such plans or procedures
Motion to enter into Executive Session at 6:24 PM
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by James Higginbotham.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
Motion to enter into Regular Session at 7:00 PM
Motion by James Higginbotham, second by Delo Hebert.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
4. CONSENT ITEMS
Procedural: 4.1 Receive assignments and changes of personnel
Procedural: 4.2 Receive Sales Tax report
5. CLOSING
Action, Procedural: 5.1 Adjourn meeting
Motion to adjourn meeting
Motion by Delo Hebert, second by Steve Jones.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: James Etta David, Glenn Quebedeaux, Delo Hebert, Steve Jones, Ike Richard, James Higginbotham, Milton Simar, Becky Atkinson
Meeting adjourned at 7:02 PM
ATTEST
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Becky Atkinson, President
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Scott M. Richard, Superintendent