PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RESERVE, LA - Meeting of June 20, 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 Thursday, June 20, 2013, at 6:00 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. Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche
ABSENT: Messrs. Jack, Burl, Johnson
There were 8 members present, 3 absent.
ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meetings of June 3, 2013; June 6, 2013; and June 10, 2013.
MOTION BY: Dr. Keller
SECOND BY: Rev. Nicholas
MOTION: To accept the minutes of June 3, 2013; June 6, 2013; and June 10, 2013 meetings as printed and published.
No objections.
The motion carried.
8 Yeas – Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche
0 Nays
3 Absent – Jack, Burl, Johnson
The chair invited the 2 candidates for the Superintendent position to introduce themselves.
Dr. Maria Pitre-Martin and Mr. Kevin George introduced themselves to the board and audience.
Mr. Burl arrived at 6:08 p.m. and was recorded as present.
Mr. Jack arrived at 6:09 p.m. and was recorded as present.
Mr. Johnson arrived at 6:09 p.m. and was recorded as present.
ITEM 4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT. Herbert Smith, Superintendent.
ITEM 5. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS BY THE BOARD OR STAFF.
ITEM 6. PERSONNEL MATTERS: Dr. Leigh Ann Beard, Director of Human Resources.
ITEM 7. BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Mr. Felix Boughton, Executive Director of Business and Finance
a. Mr. Peter Montz – Request Board Approval on Bid 13.20, School Bus with Video Camera
MOTION BY: Mr. Sanders
SECOND BY: Mr. Bacas
MOTION: To approve Bid 13.20, School Bus with Video Camera. The lowest bidder being Kent Mitchell Bus Sales at a total cost of $78,412.
No objections.
The motion carried.
11 Yeas – Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Jonson, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche
0 Nays
0 Absent
ITEM 8. OLD BUSINESS.
ITEM 8a. Mr. Felix Boughton – Request Approval of Comprehensive Amended Budget for 2012-13.
MOTION BY: Mr. Jones
SECOND BY: Mr. Burl
MOTION: To approve the Comprehensive Original Budget for 2012-13.
There were no objections.
The motion carried.
11 Yeas – Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Jonson, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche
0 Nays
0 Absent
ITEM 8b. Mr. Felix Boughton – Request Approval of Comprehensive Original Budget for 2013-14
MOTION BY: Mr. Bacas
SECOND BY: Rev. Nicholas
MOTION: To approve the Comprehensive Original Budget for 2013-14. There were no objections.
The motion carried.
11 Yeas – Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Jonson, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche
0 Nays
0 Absent
ITEM 8c. Rev. Nicholas – Request approval of board to include “Items of Interest” on all School Board Meeting Agendas.
MOTION BY: Rev. Nicholas
SECOND BY: Mr. Jones
MOTION: To include “Items of Interest” on all School Board Meeting Agendas.
There were no objections.
The motion carried.
11 Yeas – Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Jonson, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche
0 Nays
0 Absent
ITEM 8d. Rev. Rodney Nicholas, Board Member – Change of St. John School Board Leadership, President and/or Vice-President.
MOTION BY: Rev. Nicholas
SECOND BY:
MOTION: To nominate Mr. Keith Jones for Board President.
Following discussion regarding whether a President can be replaced without first being removed, Rev. Nicholas restated his motion as follows:
MOTION BY: Rev. Nicholas
SECOND BY: Sanders
MOTION: To remove Mr. Clarence Triche as Board President. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sanders. Upon roll call, there were:
5 Yeas – Jack, Burl, Sanders, Jones, Nicholas
6 Nays – Keller, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Triche
The motion failed.
ITEM 9. NEW BUSINESS.
ITEM 9a. Mr. Felix Boughton – Executive Session – Pending Litigation – Emergency Disaster
ITEM 9b. Mr. Felix Boughton – Executive Session – Pending Litigation – 2.75% growth funds in minimum foundation program.
ITEM 9c. Mr. Felix Boughton – Executive Session – Update on negotiations
MOTION BY: Mr. Wise
SECOND BY: Rev. Nicholas
MOTION: To convene in Executive Session for Items: 9a, 9b and 9c, as well as Personnel Matters.
There were no objections. The board convened in Executive Session at 6:22 p.m.
MOTION BY: Mr. Bacas
SECOND BY: Dr. Keller
MOTION: To reconvene in Regular Session.
There were no objections. The board reconvened in Regular Session at 7:06 p.m.
ADDENDUM: Selection of Superintendent.
MOTION BY: Mr. Jones
SECOND BY: Mr. Jack
MOTION: To offer a contract for the job of Superintendent of St. John the Baptist Parish Schools to Mr. Kevin George.
SUBSTITUTE:
MOTION BY: Dr. Keller
SECOND BY: -
MOTION: To offer a contract for the job of Superintendent of St. John the Baptist Parish Schools to Dr. Maria Pitre-Martin.
Motion failed due to the lack of a second.
Upon roll call on the original motion to offer a contract for the job of Superintendent of St. John the Baptist Parish Schools to Mr. Kevin George, there were:
10 Yeas – Jack, Burl, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche.
1 Nay – Keller
The motion carried.
Dr. Keller asked that his vote be changed to a Yea so the motion could be recorded as unanimous.
Mr. George thanked the Board for the offer and stated that he was ready to get started. Several board members congratulated him.
ITEM 9d. Mr. Orenthal Jasmin, Board Attorney – Legal Update. None.
ITEM 10. ADMINSTRATIVE MATTERS.
MOTION BY: Dr. Keller
SECOND BY: Mr. Bacas
MOTION: To waive policy to consider a legal matter.
Mr. Burl objected to this motion, thereby the motion failed.
ITEM 11. ADJOURNMENT: The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, there was a
MOTION BY: Mr. Jones
SECOND BY: Mr. Bacas
MOTION: Motion for adjournment.
There were no objections.
The meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m.
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Herbert Smith, Secretary Clarence Triche, Board President