LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, May 20, 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, May 20, 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, and Britt Latiolais, Board Members; Donald W. Aguillard, Secretary-Treasurer/Superintendent

MEMBERS ABSENT: Mary Morrison

I. MEETING OPENINGS

The meeting was called to order by Angelle followed by a moment of silence. He led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

OPENING COMMENTS

Superintendent Aguillard reported that the MFP formula was making good progress through the legislative session. He said if it is successful, LPSS could expect an increase in revenue by about 2.3 million dollars. Dr. Aguillard asked the Board to pull Resolution 05-15-1856: Consider approving tenure charges against bus driver (LA), fixing date for tenure hearing and directing the superintendent to provide the driver such notice and documentation as required by law from the agenda.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion (Centanni, Morris) That the Board pull Resolution 05-15-1856: Consider approving tenure charges against bus driver (LA), fixing date for tenure hearing and directing the superintendent to provide the driver such notice and documentation as required by law from the Action Agenda. Motion carried. Morrison was absent.

Motion (Hidalgo, Broussard) That the Board approve the agenda as amended. Motion carried. Morrison was absent.

II. RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS

1. Recognition of Comeaux High School Speech and Debate Team

The Board congratulated the members of Comeaux High School Speech and Debate Team for First place in Team Sweepstakes for every Regular Season tournament throughout the State; First place at District Rally with their One Act Play; First place at the CFL National Qualifier, qualifying more than twice as many students for the National Tournament in Florida; First place at the NSDA National Qualifier, qualifying more than any other team in the state for Nationals in Texas. The team qualified more students than any other team for the State Tournament where Comeaux High School became the Louisiana State Champions for 2015.

2. Recognition of Jacob Remel, student at Comeaux High, for placing 5th Place at the National Showcase Speech Tournament

The Board congratulated Jacob Remel for placing 5th at the National Showcase Speech Tournament at Harvard.

3. Elementary State Championship Fitness Meet Winners

The Board recognized Karrington Eugene and Mayah Richard from Gallet Elementary; Conner Prejean from Carencro Heights Elementary; and Jaylon John from Ossun Elementary. These students helped Lafayette Parish Schools Elementary Fitness Team to win their first Elementary State Championship Fitness Meet.

4. 2015 Lafayette Parish School System Students of the Year in 5th, 8th and 12th grades

The Board recognized the 2015 Students of the Year in 5th, 8th and 12th grades. Special recognition was given to Adan Hyde from Ridge Elementary-Parish and Regional Winner; Kaylie Bonin from Youngsville Middle-Parish Winner and Karim Khattab from Lafayette High – Parish and Regional Winner.

Latiolais exited the meeting.

III. CORRECTIONS AND/OR APPROVAL OF BOARD/COMMITTEE MINUTES

Motion (Morris, Knezek) That the Board approve in globo the minutes listed under

III. Corrections and/or Approval of Board/Committee Minutes: Special Board Meeting of 5/12/15; Board Workshop of 5/6/15; Employee Insurance Advisory Committee Meeting of 5/7/15. Motion carried. Latiolais and Morrison were absent.

Latiolais entered the meeting.

IV. FINANCIAL INFORMATION/REPORTS

A. APPROVAL OF BILLS

None

B. OTHER FINANCIAL REPORTS

Motion (Morris, Centanni) That the Board approve in globo the Ratification of Bills for March 2015; Ratification of Purchases for April, 2015; Budget to Actual Status Report; and Summary of Grant Funding and Activity. Motion carried. Morrison was absent.

V. REPORTS/INFORMATION/INTRODUCTION ITEMS

A. INFORMATION REPORT

1. Personnel Changes for May 20, 2015

New Employees
Name / Location / Position / Eff. Date / Fund / Note
NONE
Employee Transfers
Name / From/To / Eff. Date / Fund / Note
NONE
Appointments & Reappointments
Name / Location / Position / Contract Term / Note
NONE
Other Action
Name / Location / Position / Eff. Date / Fund / Note
LeBouef, Trish / Insurance & Risk Management Dept. / Customer Service Coordinator / 05/07/15 / 85 / Not Fund 01
Pool, Anita / Truman Early Childhood / Counselor / 09/01/15 12/31/15 / 01 / Leave Without Pay for Professional Development
Exiting Employees
Name / Location / Position / Eff. Date / Fund / Note
Abshire, Pamela / Live Oak ES / Para-educator – SPED / 05/04/15 / 01 / Resignation
Anderson, Raymond / Judice MS / Para-educator – SPED / 08/23/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Anderson, Richard / Lafayette HS / Teacher - / 05/28/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Augustine, Cliff / Broussard MS / Custodian / 05/05/15 / 01 / Resignation
Bacque, Danielle / Lafayette MS / Teacher – Art / 05/28/15 / 01 / Resignation
Carroll, Janice / K. Drexel ES / Teacher – 2nd / 05/28/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Collier, Kristina / Ridge ES / Teacher – 1st / 05/28/15 / 01 / Resignation
Ewing, Elzina / Broussard MS / Para-educator – SPED / 05/14/15 / 01 / Resignation
Fosdick, Judy / Special Education / Lead Speech Therapist / 09/29/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Gobert, Judy / Carencro Hghts. ES / Para-educator – SPED / 05/28/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Guidry, Yvette / Instructional Services / Secretary II / 06/30/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Hedge, Kacie / Live Oak ES / Teacher – 1st / 05/28/15 / 01 / Resignation
Johnson, Marie / Alice Boucher ES / Teacher – ELA Imm. / 05/28/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Le-Roy, Sr., Jorge / Acadiana HS / Teacher – Spanish / 05/28/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Lili, Fu / Plantation ES / Teacher – Chinese Imm. / 05/28/15 / 01 / Resignation
Nettles, Robert / Carencro HS / Librarian / 05/28/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Norred, Joy / Ernest Gallet ES / Teacher – Kdgn. / 05/28/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Robinson, Sherry / Live Oak ES / Assistant Principal / 06/10/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Schott, Catherine / P. Breaux MS / Teacher – Art / 05/28/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
Tacke, Shane / Acadian MS / Teacher – Art / 05/28/15 / 01 / Resignation
Toussaint, Thelma / Westside ES / Teacher – French / 05/28/15 / 01 / Service Retirement
West, Jody / Health & Wellness / Mental Health Supervisor / 05/29/15 / 01 / Resignation

*RETIREE RETURNING TO WORK

REMOVAL OF DEFICIENCIES

HIGH SCHOOL – ACADIANA HIGH

JUNE 3, 2015 – JULY 3, 2015

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Armstrong, Terry – Math Teacher

Doucet, Nancy – Science Teacher

Garcia, Jose – Social Studies

Gauthier, Dale – Math Teacher

Grogan, Jessica - ELA Teacher

Hebert, Scott – Math Teacher

Higginbotham, Lori – Math Teacher

Lemaire, Ashley – ELA Teacher

Hebert. Scott – Math Teacher

Kaylor, Sara – Proctor

Miller, Angie – ELA Teacher

Watson, Katherine – ELA Teacher

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EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR

JW JAMES ELEMENTARY

JUNE 15, 2015 – JULY 27, 2015

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Anderson, Carrine - Combo Teacher

Anding, Susan – Elementary OHI Teacher

Aucoin, Rachel – HI/Pre-K Teacher

Banks, Vergie – Art Teacher

Bienvenu, Sharon – Para-educator – SPED

Bob, Jackie – Para-educator - SPED

Borne, Bridget – Autistic Teacher

Bouchereau, Therese – Art Teacher

Broussard, Linda – Severe Teacher

Broussard, Meldron – Para-educator - SPED

Brown, Rachel – HI – Elementary Teacher

Carmouche, Debra – Speech Therapist

Carroll, Dewanimetre – Para-educator – SPED

Castille, Leota - Nurse

Charles, Showanna – Para-educator - SPED

Dugas, Annette – Autistic Teacher

Ford, Charmaine - APE

Green, Debbie – Pre-K Teacher

Hulin, Diane - PT

Johnson, Sandra – Para-educator – SPED

Leday, Valencia – Para-educator - SPED

Leon, Brandi – Combo Teacher

Lewis, Laura – Para-educator - SPED

Magnon, Vanessa – Interpreter

Masters, Teresa - Interpreter

Mire, Holly - OT

Quibodeaux, Dodie – Autistic Teacher

Savoy, Gabrielle – Para-educator - SPED

Savoy, Velma – Para-educator – SPED

Senegal, Marrion – Speech Therapist

Vincent, Courtney – APE Teacher

Wiltz, Josephina – Para-educator – SPED (Floater)

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Number of Full-Time, Active Employees by Funding Source as of: / (05/15/15) / Last Meeting
(05/06/15) / One Year Ago
(05/21/14)
General Fund (01) / 3,663.5 / 3,686.5 / 3,657.5
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 / 58
IASA Titles II/III/IV/VI (65) / 25 / 25 / 29
Child Nutrition (70) / 262 / 262 / 262
Group Insurance Fund (85) / 3 / 2 / 2
TOTAL / 4,451 / 4,473 / 4,439

2. Community Eligibility Provision for 2015-2016 School Year

Renee Sherville, Director of Child Nutrition presented a power point and discussed the benefits of CEP. This program will provide free breakfast/lunch to ALL students in the 19 qualifying schools.

3. Programmatic Changes set to occur in 2015-2016 regarding ESL and selected Special Education Classes

Superintendent Aguillard reported programmatic changes to help with overcrowding, and asked for three more ESL teachers. Mrs. Billeaudeau reviewed ESL number of students and suggested options for alleviating Broadmoor Elementary. Knezek asked that the ESL program ask for what they needed. Dr. Aguillard said he would see what sites are ready for expansion and services.

B. INTRODUCTION ITEMS – ACTION TO BE TAKEN AT A SUBSEQUENT MEETING

1. Policy GAEAA--Sexual Harassment

2. Elimination of Policy GAEAA-R--Sexual Harassment Regulations

3. Kingdom Builders Community Development Corporation Type 1 Charter School Application

4. Reorganization Plan and Related Job Descriptions

5. 2015-2016 Principal Support Grant Application

6. Facilities Committee recommendation to the Finance Committee and upon approval of the full Board that a high school be built without outside athletic facilities on Section 16 area of land in Southeastern end of the parish to accommodate 1750 students

7. Facilities Committee recommendation to the Finance Committee and upon approval of the full Board that the Board adopt recommendations of staff in the following order: Option 2 Plantation Elementary; Option 4 Milton Elementary/Middle and Option 3 K. Drexel Elementary

8. Finance Committee forward the Facilities Committee recommendation to the full Board, and that the Board adopt staff's financing plan

9. Move Items to Action Agenda - NONE

C. OTHER REPORTS

VI. APPROVAL OF ACTION ITEMS

1. Louisiana Early Childhood Care and Education Network- Community Network Lead

Agencies Grant Application

That the Board approve the proposed grant for the Early Childhood Community

Network Lead Agency.

2. Approval to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement("Piggyback") with Caddo

Parish School Board

That the Board approve administration's recommendation to enter into an intergovernmental agreement, "piggyback", with Caddo Parish School Board in order to

procure furniture for the David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy - Additions & Renovations Project.

3. Resolution 05-15-1856: Consider approving tenure charges against bus driver (LA),

fixing date for tenure hearing and directing the superintendent to provide the driver such

notice and documentation as required by law – PULLED FROM AGENDA

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. Morrison was absent.

ITEMS PULLED FROM ACTION

1. Budget Revision Request: Increase Legal Fees for Cost Centers 1107: Legal Services and Legal Fees and Liability Claim Payments for Cost Center 1110: Risk Management

Motion (Centanni, Morris) That the Board approve budget revisions increasing

budgeted line items for Cost Center 1110: Risk Management, Sales Tax Collections

(1965) and Sales Tax Collections 1988). Motion carried. Morrison was absent.

A motion was made by Centanni and seconded by Hidalgo, that the Board delay

action on Cost Center 1107 until a recommendation on permanent general counsel can be

made from the Executive Committee.

Knezek exited the meeting.

A substitute motion was made by Morris and seconded by Latiolais that the Board accept recommendation as made by staff in regards to Cost Center 1107: Legal Services,

Legal Fees.

Voting for were Angelle, Broussard, Chassion, Latiolais and Morris. Voting

against were Centanni and Hidalgo. Knezek and Morrison were absent.

Knezek entered the meeting.

2. Eligibility and Non-eligibility of Employee Categories/Job Titles for Payments from

the 2002 Sales Tax Fund

Motion (Centanni, Morris) That the Board suspend rules of order.

Voting for were Angelle, Broussard, Centanni, Hidalgo, Knezek, Latiolais and

Morris. Chassion abstained. Motion carried. Morrison was absent.

Motion (Knezek, Latiolais) That the Board accept the No’s as recommended

except for the ones pulled by Board members: Crisis Intervention Teacher BD; Data

Analyst; Early Childhood Resource Coordinator; Instructional Strategist; Lead Speech &

Language Pathologist; ECD Resource Coordinator; and 504 Dyslexia Diagnostician.

Voting for were Angelle, Broussard, Centanni, Hidalgo, Knezek, Latiolais and

Morris. Voting against was Chassion. Motion carried. Morrison was absent.

Motion (Knezek, Centanni) That the Board support staff’s recommendation for

504 dyslexia diagnostician.

Voting for were Angelle, Broussard, Centanni, and Knezek. Voting against were

Chassion, Hidalgo, Latiolais and Morris. Motion failed. Morrison was absent.

Motion (Knezek, Hidalgo) That the Board accept staff’s recommendation on

Crisis Intervention Teacher BD.

Voting for were Angelle, Centanni, Chassion, Hidalgo, Knezek, Morris. Voting