PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RESERVE, LA - Meeting of May 28, 2013
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 special session at Godchaux Grammar Cafeteria, Reserve Louisiana, on Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.
An agenda for the meeting is attached.
Sincerely, s/Herbert Smith,
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. Jack, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Bacas, Triche.
ABSENT: Messrs. Burl, Wise, Nicholas
There were 8 members present, 3 absent.
ITEM 3. Mr. Felix Boughton – Executive Session – Pending Litigation.
Note: The purpose of the Executive Session is to discuss St. John the Baptist Parish School Board vs FEMA litigation.
A motion was made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Bacas to convene in Executive Session. There was no objection and the Board convened in Executive Session at 5:06 p.m.
Rev. Nicholas arrived at 5:11 p.m. and was recorded as present.
A motion was made by Mr. Bacas, seconded by Mr. Jones to reconvene in Regular Session. There was no objection and the Board reconvened in Regular Session at 5:44 p.m.
Mr. Boughton stated that administration is recommending that the board take the following action: To authorize the use of bond proceeds from the 2012 issue and the proceeds from the 2013 issue (minus the $2.6 million dedicated to the temporary campus of Lake Pontchartrain Elementary) to repair East St. John High School from damages caused by Hurricane Isaac and proceed with FEMA’s arbitration process.
A motion was made by Mr. Bacas, seconded by Mr. Johnson to authorize the use of bond proceeds from the 2012 issue and the proceeds from the 2013 issue (minus the $2.6 million dedicated to the temporary campus of Lake Pontchartrain Elementary) to repair East St. John High School from damages caused by Hurricane Isaac and proceed with FEMA’s arbitration process.
Following discussion, Mr. Jones asked that the board direct administration to include discussion with the union on the financial aspect of this subject.
A motion was made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Rev. Nicholas, to table this item until the next regularly scheduled meeting. There were no objections.
The motion carried.
8 Yeas – Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche.
2 Absent – Burl, Wise.
Mr. Jack was not seated.
ITEM 4. Situation at East St. John High School.
Mr. Smith stated that this situation had been resolved with parents and students and no longer needed discussion. He did, however, notice that there were parents present and offered to let them speak on the item.
Myranda Triche, student of ESJH, stated that she picked up her report card and, although she had completed her end of the contract, the report card was still reflecting a suspension. She asked administration if and when it would be removed as promised. Mr. Smith stated that it would be removed in as timely a manner as possible.
Ms. Holloway-Rogers, parent of ESJH student, stated that she wants an itemized list of what the restitution was paying for. Mr. Smith stated that as soon as a completed list was available, he would make it available to the parents.
ITEM 5: Mr. Felix Boughton – Adopt the millage rates for the tax year 2013 and allow public input.
MILLAGE
School Maintenance 4.33 mills
School Salaries 3.26 mills
School Retiree Benefits .99 mill
School Academic Improvement 2.98 mills
School Salaries 3.98 mills
School Salaries/Health Care 10.12 mills
School Bonds 10.00 mills
Total Mills 39.31 mills
A motion was made by Mr. Sanders, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to adopt the millage rates for the tax year 2013. There were no objections.
The motion carried.
8 Yeas – Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche.
2 Absent – Burl, Wise.
Mr. Jack was not seated.
ITEM 6: Administrative Matters
ITEM 7: 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 6:08 p.m.
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Herbert Smith, Secretary Clarence Triche, President