LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 5:30 P. M., Board Room
Tommy Angelle, President, Presiding
The School Board of the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at its meeting place, the Lafayette Parish School Board Administrative Building, Board Room, Lafayette, Louisiana, on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 5:30 P.M. pursuant to notice given in writing to every member.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Tommy Angelle, President; Dawn Morris, Vice-President; Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais and Mary Morrison, Board Members; Burnell LeJeune, Interim Secretary-Treasurer/Superintendent
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
I. MEETING OPENINGS
The meeting was called to order by Angelle followed by a moment of silence. Morris led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
OPENING COMMENTS
Superintendent LeJeune informed the Board how much he had enjoyed attending the Special Olympics. He then thanked Ms. Melinda Voorhies, former principal of Northside High school for her dedication to the school, and informed the Board that the school would move forward under new leadership. Mr. LeJeune thanked Mrs. Rabalais for being the lead administrator, and Ms. Landor and Mrs. Williams, staff, students and parents for their commitment as school is in transition. He also said he hopes to have a new principal in place very soon.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion (Morris, Morrison) That the Board approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
II. RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
1. Winners of the Winter District Art Contest
The Board recognized and congratulated the following winners of the Winter District Art Contest: School grades PreK- 5th - 1st Place LSBA Exhibit: Nezrianna Robinson, 5th grader at J. W. Faulk Elem.,C. Scott, teacher and State LSBA honorable mention; 2nd Place: Jahem Chavis, 4th grader at J.W. Faulk Elem., S. Patton, teacher; 3rd Place: Taylee Marcks, 5th grader at Broussard Middle, S. Patton, teacher; Honorable Mention: Kushant Puri, 3rd grader at Gallet Elem., S. Patton teacher; Honorable Mention: Iriel Alexander, 5th grader at JW James Elem, M. Segura, teacher; and, Honorable Mention: Santino Signorelli, 2nd grader at Lindon Elem, S. Patton, teacher. School grades 6th – 8th - 1st Place LSBA Exhibit: Kaymion Guillory, 8th grader at Moss Prep, V. Banks, teacher; 2nd Place: Tyson Vallere, 8th grader at Paul Breaux Middle, C. Schott, teacher; 3rd Place: Alanna Herbert, 7th grader at Carencro Middle, P. Aaron, teacher; Honorable Mention: Theresa Julien, 8th grader at Moss Prep, V. Banks, teacher; Honorable Mention: Mylie Lemoine, 6th grader at LJ Alleman Mid., D. Robertson, teacher; Honorable Mention: Mercedes Nguyen, 7th grader at Youngsville Mid, H. Johnson, teacher. School Grades, 9 -12 - 1st Place LSBA Exhibit: Abigail Morton, Lafayette High Sch (GT, 12th grader), K. Reed, teacher, and 2nd Place State LSBA; 2nd Place: Madelyn Smith, Lafayette High School (GT, 12th grader), J. Landry, teacher; 3rd Place: Erin Wilson, Lafayette High Sch. (12th grader), P. Lane, teacher; Honorable Mention: Corrie McCaa, DTMA (10th grader), S. Breaux, teacher; Honorable Mention: Courtney Leonpacher, Lafayette High Sch. (12th grader), J. Landry, teacher. Arts Expo Poster - Reese Foreman, 3rd grader at J. W. James Elem., M. Segura, teacher. Festival International des Louisiana, Cheveron Scene des Jeunes t-shirt design: Tayoni A. Babin, 7th grader at Paul Breaux Middle, C. Schott, teacher.
2. Arts & Music Specialist Paget K. Guidry is the 2015 Southeastern Regional Supervision/Administration Art Educator of the Year
The Board recognized and congratulated Ms. Paget K. Guidry, Arts & Music Specialist for being selected as the 2015 Southeastern Regional Supervision/Administration Art Educator of the Year. Ms. Guidry was recognized for her excellence in professional accomplishment and service. She exemplifies the highly qualified art educators active in education today: leaders, teachers, students, scholars, and advocates who give their best to their students and the profession.
III. CORRECTIONS AND/OR APPROVAL OF BOARD/COMMITTEE MINUTES
A. CORRECTIONS ON THE MINUTES OF:
None
B. APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE MINUTES OF:
None
IV. FINANCIAL INFORMATION/REPORTS
A. APPROVAL OF BILLS
None
B. OTHER FINANCIAL REPORTS
1. Sales Tax Collection Report for February 2015
Motion (Hidalgo, Morris) That the Board approve the Sales Tax collection report for the month of February 2015. Motion carried.
V. REPORTS/INFORMATION/INTRODUCTION ITEMS
A. INFORMATION REPORT
1. Personnel Changes for April 1, 2015
New EmployeesName / Location / Position / Eff. Date / Fund / Note
Narcisse, Dramus / VCC / Custodian / 04/01/15 / 01 / Replacing Migel McCoy
Norris, Joshua / Maintenance Dept. / Electrician I / 03/30/15 / 01 / Replacing Terrence Malveaux
Pilkenton, Sr., Mike / Warehouse / Warehouse Worker I / 03/19/15 / 01 / Replacing Jared Stoute
Schexnider, Elizabeth / Acadiana HS / Custodian / 03/02/15 / 01 / Replacing Linda Brooks
Employee Transfers
Name / From/To / Eff. Date / Fund / Note
Ashey, Stacy / VCC (School Accounting Auditor & Internal Control Officer) to Sales Tax (Assistant Director) / 03/16/15 / 01 / New Position – Requisition #2389
Bernard, Roman / Carencro HS (Custodian) to Northside HS (Custodian) / 03/16/15 / 01 / Moving position from Maintenance to school site
Gradney, George / Maintenance Dept. (Grass Cutter) to P. Breaux MS (Custodian) / 02/09/15 / 01 / Moving position from Maintenance to school site
Mouton, Joseph / Maintenance (Grass Cutter) to Lafayette HS (Custodian) / 02/09/15 / 01 / Moving position from Maintenance to school site
Richard, Joseph / Maintenance Dept. (Grass Cutter) to Acadian MS (Custodian) / 02/09/15 / 01 / Moving position from Maintenance to school site
Rideaux, Jonathan / Maintenance Dept. (Grass Cutter) to David Thibodaux STEM (Custodian) / 02/09/15 / 01 / Moving position from Maintenance to school site
Appointments & Reappointments
Name / Location / Position / Contract Term / Note
NONE
Other Action
Name / Location / Position / Eff. Date / Fund / Note
Broussard, Patrick / Live Oak ES / Custodian (Part-Time) / 10/14/14 / 01 / Not 10/10/14
Pitre, Emily / Carencro Hghts ES / Speech Therapist / 03/30/15 / 01 / Not 03/11/15
Exiting Employees
Name / Location / Position / Eff. Date / Fund / Note
Byrd, Amy / Student Services / Secretary I / 03/24/15 / 01 / Resignation
Cox, Christine / Broadmoor ES / Teacher – 4th / 02/27/15 / 01 / Resignation
Garner, Joyce / Carencro Hghts. ES / SFS Technician / 05/28/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Goodrow, Ann / Broadmoor ES / Teacher – Gifted / 05/28/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Hall, D’Juanna / Budget & Accounting / Accountant I / 04/02/15 / 01 / Resignation
Hebert, Sarah / Westside ES / Teacher – 3rd / 03/18/15 / 01 / Resignation
Johnson, Garrick / Northside HS / Dean of Students / 04/30/15 / 01 / Resignation
Johnson, Patrice / Truman Early Childhood / Custodian / 03/20/15 / 01 / Resignation
LeJeune, James Burnell / Central Office / Interim Superintendent / 06/30/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
LeJeune, Patricia / Lafayette HS / Para-educator - SPED / 05/28/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Matthews, Tranavia / Myrtle Place ES / Custodian / 03/31/15 / 01 / Resignation
McCarthy, Cheryl / Broussard MS / Teacher - Science / 05/28/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Meneses, Ana / Ridge ES / Para-educator – SPED / 02/23/15 / 01 / Resignation
Roberts, Linda / Transportation Dept. / Bus Attendant / 05/27/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Voorhies, Melinda / Northside HS / Principal / 03/23/15 / 01 / Resignation
RETIREE RETURNING TO WORK
Number of Full-Time, Active Employees by Funding Source as of: / (03/26/15) / Last Meeting(03/18/15) / One Year Ago
(04/02/14)
General Fund (01) / 3,715.5 / 3,725.5 / 3,708.5
2002 Sales Tax (15) / 43 / 43 / 77
Special Revenues (20) / 16.5 / 16.5 / 18.5
Other Grants (25) / 19 / 19 / 19
Consolidated Adult Education (30) / 9 / 9 / 9
Consolidated Other Federal Programs (35) / 5 / 5 / 5
Special Education (40) / 142 / 142 / 133
Self-Funded Construction (45) / 2 / 2 / 2
IASA Title I (50) / 165 / 165 / 155
Consolidated Other State (55) / 8 / 8 / 6
GEARUP/Magnet Grant (57) / 22 / 22 / 16
Child Development & Head Start (60) / 66 / 66 / 60
IASA Titles II/III/IV/VI (65) / 25 / 25 / 30
Child Nutrition (70) / 263 / 263 / 266
Group Insurance Fund (85) / 2 / 2 / 2
TOTAL / 4,503 / 4,513 / 4,497
2. French Immersion Pathway Growth at Myrtle Place Elementary
Nicole Boudreaux, Foreign Language/Immersion Specialist, read a letter to the Board informing them that P. Breaux Middle School is now a state certified school in French Immersion. She then presented her proposed plan for consolidating and growing the Myrtle Place French Immersion Pathway. Discussion held on where students that attend Myrtle Place now would go; transportation costs and how it affects Evangeline Elementary.
B. INTRODUCTION ITEMS – ACTION TO BE TAKEN AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING
1. Cooperative Agreement to Support and Administer Louisiana Cooperative Extension Units Off Campus
2. 2015-2016 Goals
3. Approval of the Pupil/Teacher ratio for the 2015-2016 school year
4. Move Items to Action Agenda -NONE
C. OTHER REPORTS
1. None
VI. APPROVAL OF ACTION ITEMS
1. Permission to Obtain Quotes for Boucher Elementary Fire Alarm System Replacement
That the Board allow staff to obtain quotes for the Boucher Elementary Fire Alarm System Replacement and bring the quotes back to the Board for approval at a later date.
GROUPED ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval of All Action Item(s) with the Exception of Items Pulled
Motion (Centanni, Hidalgo) That the Board approve All Action Items with the exception of Items Pulled. Motion carried.
ITEMS PULLED FROM ACTION
1. Permission to Obtain Quotes for Gym Floor Screen & Re-Coat
Motion (Centanni, Hidalgo) That the Board grant staff permission to obtain quotes for gym floor screen and re-coating, and bring the quotes back to the Board for final award at a later date; and that Staff stop coming to the Board for permission to obtain quotes. Motion carried.
2. Update Policy File: JBD Student Absences and Excuses – PULLED FROM AGENDA
3. Resolution 03-15-1849 Support for Legislation to Address Charter School Funding Issues and Dedicated Local Taxes
RESOLUTION 03-15-1849
EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR LEGISLATION TO ADDRESS CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING ISSUES AND DEDICATED LOCAL TAXES
WHEREAS, current Louisiana law provides that the funding of Type 2 Charter Schools provides for a per pupil allocation to charter schools that includes local taxes;
WHEREAS, the local taxes included in the calculation of the funding of Type 2 Charter Schools include taxes with a dedication for the use of those taxes;
WHEREAS, several Type 2 Charter Schools have recently opened in Lafayette Parish;
WHEREAS, the Type 2 Charter Schools in Lafayette Parish which are recipients of $7,500,000+ local allocation are not subject to the dedication of use of the funds, imposed by the voters of Lafayette Parish;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lafayette Parish School Board urges Sen. Paige Cortez to file legislation in the 2015 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature to amend R. S. 17:3995 to exclude any portion of local revenues specifically dedicated by voter approval from all per pupil calculations used to determine funding that is to be provided to charter schools and to prohibit the reduction of a public school board’s Minimum Foundation Program funding for distribution to charter schools.
FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be provided to Sen. Paige Cortez.
RESOLUTION OFFERED BY: Justin Centanni
RESOLUTION SECONDED BY: Dawn Morris
This vote, in open meeting, on the resolution was as follows:
YEAS: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris and Mary Morrison
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
And the resolution was declared adopted on the 1st of April, 2015.
/s/ Tommy Angelle /s/ Burnell LeJeune
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Tommy Angelle, President Burnell LeJeune, Interim Superintendent
Lafayette Parish School Board Lafayette Parish School Board
Motion (Centanni, Morris) That the Board approve Resolution 03-15-1849 Support for Legislation to Address Charter School Funding Issues and Dedicated Local Taxes. Motion carried.
4. Consideration of Recommendation to Terminate Maintenance Technician I - Telecommunications (Instructional Technology)
Motion (Morris, Hidalgo) That the Board go into executive session regarding Recommendation to Terminate Maintenance Technician I - Telecommunications (Instructional Technology). Motion carried.
Motion (Morris, Centanni) That the Board go back into regular session. Motion carried.
Motion (Morris, Morrison) That the Board approve the recommended termination of the Maintenance Technician I – Telecommunications (Instructional Technology).
Voting for were Broussard, Centanni, Hidalgo, Knezek, Latiolais, Morris, and Morrison. Voting against were Angelle and Chassion. Motion carried.
5. Consideration of Recommendation to Terminate School Food Service Technician - Scott Middle
Motion (Centanni, Knezek) That the Board approve the recommended termination of the School Food Service Technician - Scott Middle.
Voting for were Angelle, Broussard, Centanni, Hidalgo, Knezek, Latiolais, Morris and Morrison. Voting against was Chassion. Motion carried.
6. Consideration of Recommendation to Terminate School Food Service Technician - Broadmoor Elementary
Motion (Hidalgo, Morris) That the Board approve the recommended termination of the School Food Service Technician - Broadmoor Elementary.
Voting for were Angelle, Broussard, Centanni, Hidalgo, Knezek, Latiolais, Morris and Morrison. Voting against was Chassion. Motion carried.
7. Approval of Quotes for Refurbishing Three (3) Football Fields
Motion (Hidalgo, Latiolais) That the Board approve the low quote of NCAL Complete Lawn Care in the amount of $82,950 in accordance with Lafayette Parish School System purchasing regulations. Motion carried.
VII. REPORTS
A. Public Comments
Comments made. No action taken.
B. Closing Comments
Board members commented on resignation of principal at Northside High School; concerns at Carencro Middle School; phenomenal job done by Northside High School theater students; congratulations to the Northside High School law team; and Board members represent entire Lafayette Parish School System.
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
IX. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
SIGNED: SIGNED:
/s/ Tommy Angelle /s/ Burnell LeJeune
Tommy Angelle, President Burnell LeJeune, Interim Secretary-Treasurer
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