PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
EDGARD, LA - Meeting of July 11, 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 regular session at West St. John Elementary School, Edgard, Louisiana, on Thursday, July 11, 2013, at 6:00 p.m.
An agenda for the meeting is attached.
Sincerely, s/Kevin R. George
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, Burl, Keller, Sanders, Jones, Wise, Triche
ABSENT: Messrs. DeFrancesch, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas
There were 7 members present, 4 absent.
ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meetings of February 28, 2013; June 18, 2013; June 20, 2013; June 26, 2013; June 28, 2013.
MOTION BY: Dr. Keller
SECOND BY: Mr. Jones
MOTION: To approve the minutes from the meetings of February 28, 2013; June 18, 2013; June 20, 2013; June 26, 2013; June 28, 2013.
No objections.
The motion carried.
7 Yeas - Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, Jones, Wise, Triche
0 Nays
4 Absent – DeFrancesch, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas
ITEM 4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT. Mr. Kevin R. George, Superintendent.
Mr. George stated that interviews for 2 permanent principal positions had recently been held and the following appointments had been made: Mrs. Rosalind Davis was named the principal of Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet School and Mrs. Sylvia Bailey was named the principal of Lake Pontchartrain Elementary. Mr. George also stated that he would be hosting a “Meet and Greet” both on the west and east bank, schedule for July 22nd at New Wine Christian Fellowship and July 23rd at West St. John High School. Both gatherings will begin at 6:00 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
ITEM 7. BUSINESS AND FINANCE: Mr. Felix Boughton, Executive Director of Business and Finance
ITEM 7a. Mr. Peter Montz – Request Board approval on Bid 14.21, Band Instruments
Mr. Montz stated that these items are being purchased to replace instruments that were destroyed at East St. John High School during Hurricane Isaac.
MOTION BY: Mr. Burl
SECOND BY: Mr. Jones
MOTION: To approve Bid 14.21, Band Instruments as presented.
No objections.
The motion carried.
7 Yeas - Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, Jones, Wise, Triche
0 Nays
4 Absent – DeFrancesch, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas
ITEM 7b. Mr. Peter Montz – Request Board approval on Proposal 14.20, Student and Athletic Insurance
Mr. Montz stated that the premium submitted by Regions Insurance is $44,500 and includes both student and athletic insurance.
MOTION BY: Mr. Wise
SECOND BY: Mr. Jones
MOTION: To award Bid 14.20, Student and Athletic Insurance Band Instruments as presented to Regions Insurance at a total cost of $44,500.
No objections.
The motion carried.
7 Yeas - Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, Jones, Wise, Triche
0 Nays
4 Absent – DeFrancesch, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas
ITEM 7c. Mr. Peter Montz – Request Board approval on Bid 14.10, Office Supplies
Mr. Montz stated that the apparent low bidder, GBP Direct, requested to withdraw their bid, so the recommendation is to the next low bidder, Staples.
MOTION BY: Mr. Wise
SECOND BY: Mr. Sanders
MOTION: To award Bid 14.10, Office Supplies to the apparent low bidder, Staples.
No objections.
The motion carried.
7 Yeas - Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, Jones, Wise, Triche
0 Nays
4 Absent – DeFrancesch, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas
ITEM 8. OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 9. NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 9a. Mr. Elton Oubre – Request approval of the 2013-2014 Student Code of Conduct and Attendance Handbook as presented.
MOTION BY: Dr. Keller
SECOND BY: Mr. Sanders
MOTION: To approve the 2013-2014 Student Code of Conduct and Attendance Handbook.
Mr. Burl stated that he would like the verbiage regarding the “Pranks” section to be amended to read: Immediate consequences may WILL restrict and/or prohibit participation in any and/or all school related activities, including commencement exercise.
Following discussion, a substitute motion was made:
-SUBSTITUTE
MOTION BY: Mr. Burl
SECOND BY: Mr. Jack
MOTION: To include the change from the word MAY to WILL in the “Pranks” section and approve the 2013-2014 Student Code of Conduct and Attendance Handbook as presented (with changes).
5 Yeas – Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, Jones
1 Nays – Wise
1 Abstention – Triche
4 Absent - DeFrancesch, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas
The motion failed.
Following further discussion, a second substitute motion was made:
- SUBSTITUTE
MOTION BY: Mr. Wise
SECOND BY: None
MOTION: To table this item until the next meeting to come up with better terminology.
The motion failed due to the lack of a second.
Upon roll call on the original motion to approve the 2013-2014 Student Code of Conduct and Attendance Handbook as presented but with the change from the word MAY to WILL in the “Pranks” section, there were:
5 Yeas – Jack, Keller, Sanders, Wise, Triche
2 Nays – Burl, Jones
4 Absent - DeFrancesch, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas
The motion failed.
Following further discussion, a motion was made:
MOTION BY: Mr. Wise
SECOND BY: Mr. Sanders
MOTION: To approve the 2013-2014 Student Code of Conduct and Attendance Handbook as presented.
Following further discussion, Mr. Jones called for question. Upon roll call to end discussion, there were:
6 Yeas – Jack, Keller, Sanders, Jones, Wise, Triche
1 Nay – Burl
4 Absent - DeFrancesch, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas
The motion carried.
Upon roll call on the motion to To approve the 2013-2014 Student Code of Conduct and Attendance Handbook as presented, there were:
7 Yeas – Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, Jones, Wise, Triche
0 Nays –
4 Absent - DeFrancesch, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas
The motion carried.
ITEM 9b. Mr. Felix Boughton – Executive Session – Update on Negotiations
MOTION BY: Dr. Keller
SECOND BY: Mr. Wise
MOTION: To convene in Executive Session to discuss ITEMS 9b (Update on Negotiations) and ADDENDUM ITEM 9d (Charles Patin, litigation).
No objections.
The motion carried.
7 Yeas - Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, Jones, Wise, Triche
0 Nays
4 Absent – DeFrancesch, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas
The board convened in Executive Session at 6:28 p.m.
MOTION BY: Dr. Keller
SECOND BY: Mr. Wise
MOTION: To reconvene in Regular Session.
No objections.
The motion carried.
7 Yeas - Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, Jones, Wise, Triche
0 Nays
4 Absent – DeFrancesch, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas
The board reconvened in Regular Session at 7:17 p.m.
MOTION BY: Mr. Wise
SECOND BY: Mr. Jones
MOTION: To extend the existing contract with St. John Associaqtion of Educators for one year – ending June 30, 2014.
No objections.
The motion carried.
7 Yeas - Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, Jones, Wise, Triche
0 Nays
4 Absent – DeFrancesch, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas
Iona Holloway, President of SJAE, thanked the board and stated that she would like to start negotiating on the next year’s contract as soon as possible.
ITEM 9c. Mr. Orenthal Jasmin, Board Attorney – Legal Update – None.
ADDENDUM ITEM 9d: Executive Session - Charles Patin (Class action attorney) St. John the Baptist Parish School Board, Et Al v. State of Louisiana, Et Al
This item was discussed in Executive Session with ITEM 9b.
ITEM 10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ITEM 11. BOARD ITEMS OF INTEREST
Mr. Wise stated that beginning with the next meeting, he is requesting that HGI, Inc. begin with updates at each meeting, similar to the updates that CSRS was providing at each board meeting.
Mr. Wise also requested that the superintendent’s office order new flags for each of our schools.
ITEM 12. ADJOURNMENT - The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, there was a
MOTION BY: Dr. Keller
SECOND BY: Mr. Wise
MOTION: Motion for adjournment.
There were no objections.
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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Kevin R. George, Secretary Clarence Triche, President