PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

RESERVE, LA - Meeting of August 2, 2012

ITEM 1:  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 Godchaux Grammar Cafeteria, Reserve, Louisiana, on Tuesday, August 2, 2012, 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.  

ITEM 2.  ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:

PRESENT: Messrs. Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche, Sanders.

ABSENT:  Jack, Jones, Johnson.

There were 8 members present, 3 absent.

ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:Meetings of July 17, 2012. 

A motion was made by Mr. Triche, seconded by Dr. Keller, to accept the minutes of July 17, 2012 meetings  as printed and published. There were no objections.

The motion carried.

8 Yeas – Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche, Sanders.

3 Absent – Jack, Jones, Johnson.

Mr. Jones arrived at 6:04 p.m. and was recorded as present.

ITEM 4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT.  Mr. Herbert Smith, Superintendent.

Mr. Smith read the following:  “This evening we are recognizing those employees who have retired this school year.  These people have dedicated their careers to the students of St. John the Baptist Parish Schools.  This is certainly a memorable night for these individuals.  Please join me tonight in expressing our appreciation to these employees and friends.”

RETIREES:

The chair declared a recess at 6:09 p.m. for light refreshments with the retirees and for a group photo to be taken.

The Board convened in regular session at 6:14 p.m.

ITEM 5. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS BY THE BOARD OR STAFF. 

ITEM 6. PERSONNEL MATTERS: Dr. Leigh Ann Beard, Director of Human Resources.  Dr. Beard presented the following Personnel Changes for approval:

I.    PROFESSIONAL

      A.   Medical Extended Sick Leave

            1. Juanea Butler, Teacher – East St. John High School, April 17, 18 and May 2-9, 2012

            2. Lyndell Jackson, Teacher – LaPlace Elementary School, May 2-9, 2012

A motion was made by Mr. Wise, seconded by Dr. Keller, to approve the Personnel Changes as presented in globo.  There were no objections,

The motion carried.

9 Yeas – Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche, Sanders.

2 Absent – Jack, Johnson.

ADDENDUM ITEM 6b.  Approval of Purchasing Agent Director Job Description. 

A motion was made by Mr. Bacas, seconded by Dr. Keller, to approve the Purchasing Agent Director Job Description as presented.  There were no objections.

The motion carried.

9 Yeas – Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche, Sanders.

2 Absent – Jack, Johnson.

ADDENDUM ITEM 6c.  Approve changes in Instructional Technology Master Teacher Job Decription.

Mr. Bacas stated that the Personnel Committee decided to table this item at the meeting earlier in the day.  The Personnel Committee decided to research this further and will make a recommendation to the Board at a later date and asked that this item be carried over until the Personnel Committee is ready to make a recommendation.

ITEM 7.  BUSINESS AND FINANCE:  Mr. Felix Boughton, Executive Director of Business and Finance

ITEM 7a. Introduce New School Rental Fee Schedule.  Mr. Boughton stated that this item was for introduction purposes only.

Current Fee Schedule

Without kitchen - $750 plus $500 deposit

With kitchen - $900 plus $500 deposit

Recommended Fee Schedule

Without kitchen - $750 – no deposit

With kitchen - $900 – no deposit

ITEM 8.  OLD BUSINESS

ITEM 8a. Mrs. Lanette Perrin - Approval of 2012-2013 Pupil Progression Plan. 

 A motion was made by Mr. Wise, seconded by Mr. Triche, to approve the 2012-2013 Pupil Progression Plan as presented.  There were no objections.

The motion carried.

9 Yeas – Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche, Sanders.

2 Absent – Jack, Johnson.

ITEM 8b.  Mr. Russell Jack, Board Member – Reinstate the athletic allotment to WSJH and ESJH that was cut last year due to budget restraints.

President Sanders stated that Mr. Jack was not present, therefore this item would be addressed later.

ITEM 8c.  Mr. Elton Oubre – Appeal Hearing 1112-14-0717.  Mr. Oubre stated that this item would not be heard.

Mr. Jack arrived at 6:31 and was recorded as present.

ITEM 9a. Mr. Patrick Sanders, President – Presentation:  Dedrick Roybiski, Federal Communication Commission of New Orleans.  Mr. Roybiski introduced himself to the Board and stated that he was asking to addressed the Board in an attempt by his office to “get the word out” concerning Cell Jammers.  Mr. Roybiski stated that these jammers are illegal and cannot be used on school campuses. He asked that the Board relay this information to all principals.

ITEM 9b.  Mr. Felix Boughton – Executive Session – Update on Negotiations.

A motion was made by Mr. Wise, seconded by Mrs. DeFrancesch, to convene in Executive Session.  There were no objections and the Board convened in Executive Session at 6:31 p.m.

A motion was made by Mr. Jack, seconded by Mr. Burl, to reconvene in regular session.  There were no objections and the board reconvened in Regular Session at 7:01 p.m.

President Sanders stated that Mr. Jack had arrived and the board would now hear ITEM 8b.

ITEM 8b.  Mr. Russell Jack, Board Member – Reinstate the athletic allotment to WSJH and ESJH that was cut last year due to budget restraints.

A motion was made by Mr. Jack, seconded by Mr. Burl, to reinstate the athletic allotment to WSJH and ESJH that was cut last year due to budget restraints.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Wise, seconded by Mr. Triche, to use the remaining half of the allotment to establish a music program in our middle schools. 

Following discussion, Mr. Burl called for question.  Upon roll call to end discussion, there were:

10 Yeas – Jack, Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche, Sanders.

1 Absent – Johnson.

The motion to end discussion carried.

Upon roll call on the substitute motion by Mr. Wise, there were:

2 Yeas – Wise, Triche

8 Yeas – Jack, Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Bacas, Nicholas, Sanders.

1 Absent – Johnson.

The motion failed.

Upon roll call on the original motion by Mr. Jack, there were:

9 Yeas – Jack, Burl, DeFrancesch, Jones, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Sanders.

1 Nay – Triche.

1 Absent – Johnson.

The motion carried.

ITEM 9c. Lloyd LeBlanc, Board Attorney – Legal Update.  None.

ITEM 10. ADMINSTRATIVE MATTERS:  None.

ITEM 11. BOARD-RELATED ITEMS OF INTEREST. 

Mr. Jones asked for a status on Emily C. Watkins.  Mr. Todd Mann, CSRS, stated that the project is on time, despite some defects in the original construction (roof, etc.) that were unknown until the project began.  He stated that the opening of school will not be affected.

Mr. Sanders stated that a special meeting would be called to introduce the Interim Superintendent’s contract to the Board.

ITEM 12. ADJOURNMENT:The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, Mr. Triche offered a motion for adjournment, seconded by Rev. Nicholas. There were no objections. The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.

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Herbert Smith, Secretary                                                            Patrick H. Sanders, President