PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RESERVE, LA - Meeting of August 5, 2010
The Chair called the meeting to order and read the following call:
HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
Parish of St. John the Baptist
Dear Board Member:
Upon call of the President, the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board will meet in regular session at Emily C. Watkins Elementary
School, 944 La. Hwy. 628, LaPlace, Louisiana, on Thursday, August 5, 2010, at 6:00 p.m.
An agenda for the meeting is attached.
Sincerely, s/Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D.
Superintendent/Secretary
The Chair called for a moment of silent meditation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Messrs. Sanders, Jones, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Ory, Triche, Keller and Mrs. DeFrancesch.
ABSENT: Jack, Burl.
There were 9 members present and 2 absent.
ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: None.
ITEM 4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT. Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D., Superintendent. Dr. Millet stated to the Board that the Back to
School Professional Development Breakfast held at New Wine Christian Church was very well attended. Author Stephen Peters was the
guest speaker.
ITEM 5. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS BY THE BOARD OR STAFF.
a. None
ITEM 6. PERSONNEL MATTERS: Dr. Leigh Ann Beard, Director of Human Resources.
a. Personnel Changes.
I. PROFESSIONAL
A. New Hires
Ronald August, Teacher - East St. John High
Karen Barnes, Teacher - East St. John Elementary
Casey Burnham, Teacher - Emily C. Watkins Elementary
LaShunda Coleman, Teacher - East St. John High
Tyra Duhe, Teacher – Fifth Ward Elementary
Travis Ford, Teacher - East St. John High
Jasmin Green, Teacher - Leon Godchaux Accelerated Program
Antonio Hobson, Band Director - East St. John High
Sherrie House, Teacher - East St. John Elementary
Dominique McKnight, Teacher - Lake Pontchartrain Elementary
Monica McNamara, Teacher – Lake Pontchartrain Elementary
Christy Parfait, Teacher - Lake Pontchartrain Elementary
Amy Sorrel, Teacher - East St. John High
Stasha Thomas, Teacher - East St. John High
Ida Wilson, Teacher - Redirection Center
Stephen Zafirau, Teacher - East St. John High
B. Retirement
Marion Matthews, Teacher - Fifth Ward Elementary, August 8, 2010
C. Resignations
Benny Guilbeaux, Teacher - East St. John High, July 26, 2010
D. Not Hired
Jeffrey Barnett, Teacher - East St. John High, Out of State pending (Texas certificate)
II. CLASSIFIED
Resignation
Greg Cambre, Bus Driver – Transportation, August 31, 2010
A motion was made by Mr. Sanders, seconded by Mr. Bacas, to approve the Personnel Changes as presented. There were no objections and
the motion carried. (9 Yeas, 2 Absent). Mr. Jack and Mr. Burl was absent.
Mr. Burl arrived at 6:05 p.m. and was recorded as present.
ITEM 6b. Recommendation to fill the position of Educational Diagnostician. Dr. Beard stated that the following applicants were interviewed for
the position of Educational Diagnostician:
Ms. Cherisse Steib
Dr. Beard stated that as a result of the interview, the committee recommended Ms. Cherisse Steib for the position of Educational Diagnostician.
A motion was made by Mr. Sanders, seconded by Mr. Jones, to accept the recommendation of Ms. Cherise Steib for the position of
Educational Diagnostician. There were no objections and the motion carried (10 Yeas, 1 Absent). Mr. Jack was absent.
ITEM 7 BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Mr. Felix Boughton, Executive Director of Business and Finance
Introduce Comprehensive Budget for 2010-2011. This item was for introductory purposes only.
Mr. Peter Montz, Purchasing Agent – Request Board Approval on Proposal 11.19 Locksmith Services. Mr. Montz stated that 2 proposals
were submitted – Danny’s Locksmith and Silver and Gold Locksmith. Mr. Montz stated that the lowest proposal was submitted by Silver
and Gold Locksmith, thus the recommendation is to award the proposal to Silver and Gold Locksmith.
A motion was made by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Wise, to award the proposal 11.19 Locksmith Services to Silver and gold Locksmith. Upon
roll call, there were 8 Yeas (DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Ory, Triche, Keller), 2 Nays (Burl, Sanders) and 1 Absent (Jack).
Mr. Montz was granted permission by the Board President to give an update on the Turn Lane at Emily C. Watkins. He stated that the estimated
completion date is September 15, 2010. Mr. Montz stated that Mr. Terry Deck (contractor) assured him that interruptions to the daily operation of
the school would be kept to a minimum.
ITEM 8. OLD BUSINESS.
a. Mrs. Lanette Perrin – Request Board approval of Pupil Progression Plan 2010-2011.
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Bacas, seconded by Mr. Jones to accept the Pupil Progression Plan for 2010-2011 as presented.
There were no objections and the motion carried (10 Yeas, 1 Absent). Mr. Jack was absent.
Dr. Courtney Millet, Superintendent, asked to be excused by the Board President at 6:28 p.m.
ITEM 9. NEW BUSINESS.
a. Mr. Russ Wise, Board Member – Request Board approval of Resolution regarding School Board member compensation.
A motion was made by Mr. Wise, seconded by Mr. Ory, for the following Resolution be approved:
Resolution
BE IT RESOLVED, that the monthly compensation for members of the St. John the Baptists School Board be reduced to $200 per month, effective at the installation of the Board elected on November 2, 2010, and that it remain at that amount until such time as the original salaries and pay scales of School Board employees return to the levels of the original 2009-2010 salary schedule and the School Board’s General Fund returns to a surplus equal to that shown at the start of the 2009-2010 budget year.
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CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board in regular session duly convened on August 5, 2010 and that same has not been rescinded or repealed.
RESERVE, LOUISIANA, this 5th day of August, 2010.
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Gerald J. Keller, Ph.D., President Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D.Secretary/Treasurer
St. John the Baptist Parish School Board St. John the Baptist Parish School Board
Mr. Lloyd LeBlanc, Board Attorney, advised that the Resolution could be approved by the Board for incoming Board Members, but reversal of this
Resolution would require that a certain number of steps be taken to have the salaries restored, including public hearings.
Upon roll call, there were 5 Yeas (Burl, DeFrancesch, Wise, Ory, Keller), 5 Nays (Sanders, Jones, Johnson, Bacas, Triche), 1 Absent (Jack) and the
motion to approve the Resolution regarding School Board member compensation failed.
b. Mr. Lloyd LeBlanc – None.
ITEM 10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS:
a. Committee Reports. None.
ITEM 11. BOARD-RELATED ITEMS OF INTEREST. None.
ITEM 12. ADJOURNMENT: The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, Mr. Jones offered a motion for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Bacas. There were no objections. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
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Gerald J. Keller, Ph.D., President
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Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D., Secretary