PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RESERVE, LA – MEETING OF OCTOBER 17, 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, 1600 Highway 44, Reserve, Louisiana, on Thursday, October 17, 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. Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche
ABSENT: Messrs. Jack, Sanders
There were 9 members present, 2 absent.
ITEM 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of October 3, 2013.
MOTION BY: Mr. Johnson
SECOND BY: Dr. Keller
MOTION: To approve the minutes from the meeting of October 3, 2013.
No objections.
The motion carried.
9 Yeas - Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche
0 Nays
2 Absent – Messrs. Jack, Sanders
ITEM 4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT. Mr. Kevin R. George, Superintendent.
Mr. George stated that there would be a special meeting called for next Thursday, October 24, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. to accept bids on the temporary trailers for the LPE temporary campus.
Mr. George gave the following updates on the rebuilding/construction of flooded schools and stated that new information will be uploaded weekly to our website:
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary Temporary Campus
Status Update as of October 17, 2013
· Temporary Building Purchase bids are due on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 2:00 pm CST.
· Pre-Bid Meeting for Temporary Buildings Installation and Site Improvements Package is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 10:00am CST.
· Special Board Meeting to be scheduled for October 24, 2013 at 10:00 am CST to recommend the award of Temporary Building Purchase contract to apparent responsible low bidder.
· Temp. Buildings Installation and Site Improvements bids are due on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 2:00 pm CST.
· Recommendation to award Temporary Buildings Installation and Site Improvements contract to apparent responsible low bidder at regular scheduled St. John The Baptist Parish School Board Meeting on November 7, 2013 at 6:00pm CST.
· Project is Currently On-Schedule.
Update on All South Activities
· Finalizing an environmental work plan and schedule to identify hidden damages and/or clear buildings at East St. John High School and Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School.
· Reviewing floodplain requirements with GOSHEP. Developing mitigation options for East St. John High School and Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School.
· Developing options and associated costs for repairs to East St. John High School and Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School to be submitted to the Board at an upcoming meeting.
ITEM 5. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS BY THE BOARD OR STAFF
ITEM 6a. Request Board approval of Policies introduced at the October 3, 2014 meeting (BBBC, DFD, EBBC, EBC, EE, GAMJ, GBN, IDDF, IDE, IDFA, IKDC, JCDAF, JGC, ABCDA, EGAA, AE, ID, IDCA, IDCC, IFCB, IDG, IH, IHG, JB, JBCF, JDD, JGCD, JR).
MOTION BY: Mr. Jones
SECOND BY: Mr. Bacas
MOTION: To approve Policies introduced at the October 3, 2014 meeting (BBBC, DFD, EBBC, EBC, EE, GAMJ, GBN, IDDF, IDE, IDFA, IKDC, JCDAF, JGC, ABCDA, EGAA, AE, ID, IDCA, IDCC, IFCB, IDG, IH, IHG, JB, JBCF, JDD, JGCD, JR).
No objections.
The motion carried.
9 Yeas - Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche
0 Nays
2 Absent – Messrs. Jack, Sanders
ITEM 7. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
ITEM 7a. ITEM Mr. Felix Boughton – Quarterly Budget Report - 2013-2014
Informational item only.
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GENERAL FUND REVENUES |
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Code |
Type |
Original |
Revised |
Difference |
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Appropriation |
Budget |
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01 |
Local revenues |
$30,853,541 |
$30,751,828 |
-$101,713 |
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02 |
State revenues |
$28,371,340 |
$30,482,391 |
$2,111,051 |
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04 |
Other revenues |
$2,323,300 |
$2,282,500 |
-$40,800 |
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Total Revenues |
$61,548,181 |
$63,516,719 |
$1,968,538 |
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GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES |
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Code |
Type |
Original |
Revised |
Difference |
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Appropriation |
Budget |
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11 |
Regular Education |
$26,282,228 |
$26,347,440 |
$65,212 |
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12 |
Special Education |
$9,024,540 |
$8,821,992 |
-$202,548 |
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13 |
Vocational Ed |
$1,654,476 |
$1,651,532 |
-$2,944 |
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14 |
Other Instruction |
$2,015,689 |
$1,992,488 |
-$23,201 |
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15 |
Special Programs |
$928,317 |
$703,652 |
-$224,665 |
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21 |
Pupil Support |
$4,919,533 |
$4,838,318 |
-$81,215 |
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22 |
Instructional Staff |
$640,954 |
$666,040 |
$25,086 |
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23 |
General Admin |
$1,580,555 |
$1,714,985 |
$134,430 |
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24 |
School Adm |
$5,133,487 |
$5,159,203 |
$25,716 |
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25 |
Business Adm |
$651,787 |
$740,205 |
$88,418 |
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26 |
Maintenance |
$7,471,288 |
$7,755,922 |
$284,634 |
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27 |
Transportation |
$4,129,036 |
$4,363,872 |
$234,836 |
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28 |
Central Services |
$923,508 |
$1,014,633 |
$91,125 |
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50 |
Other |
$70,495 |
$70,495 |
$0 |
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$65,425,893 |
$65,840,777 |
-$414,884 |
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ITEM 7b. Mr. Peter Montz – Request Board approval on Bid 14.26 Head Start School Bus with Video Camera
Mr. Montz stated that the bid award recommendation is for Kent Mitchell Bus Sales at a cost of $79,142.00 per bus.
MOTION BY: Mr. Bacas
SECOND BY: Mr. Johnson
MOTION: To approve bid recommendation of Kent Mitchell Bus Sales at a cost of $79,142.00 per bus for 3 Head Start School Buses with Video Cameras.
No objections.
The motion carried.
9 Yeas - Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche
0 Nays
2 Absent – Messrs. Jack, Sanders
ITEM 8. OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 9. NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 9a. Dr. Gerald Keller – Request board action on Redistricting Plan
Dr. Keller stated that he requested this item on the agenda to discuss where the board is with the redistricting plan including timeframes and timelines for the plan to be adopted by the Secretary of State’s Office. Mr. Wise stated that he was not quite certain why this was being discussed again, as he was under the understanding that an Attorney General’s Opinion had been requested. He asked that the board attorney, Mr. Orenthal Jasmin tell the board what their options are at this point. Mr. Jasmin stated that the board had several options. They could sever the contract with Mr. Cedric Floyd and solicit new bids or instruct Mr. Floyd to redo the plan.
Mr. Bacas asked if a motion would be in order to ask Mr. Floyd to redraw the lines. Mr. Jasmin stated that it would be in order. Mr. Nicholas stated that if we redraw the lines, then the whole plan would have to be shifted and we would have to resubmit to the Justice Department.
Vice President Keith Jones assumed the chair.
Mr. Wise stated that the law has changed and we are no longer required to get the Justice Department’s preclearance. The only thing the board is required to do is submit a plan that the Secretary of State’s Office will implement so that the parish can reconcile the precincts.
Following further discussion, there was a
MOTION BY: Mr. Wise
SECOND BY: Mr. Bacas
MOTION: Motion to table this item until next Thursday’s Special Meeting.
Upon roll call, there were:
7 Yeas – Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Triche
2 Nays – Burl, Nicholas
2 Absent – Jack, Sanders
The motion carried.
ITEM 9B. Mr. Orenthal Jasmin, Board Attorney – Legal Update – None.
ITEM 10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ITEM 11. BOARD ITEMS OF INTEREST
Mr. Jones stated that he wanted to recognize that October is Breast Cancer month.
ITEM 12. ADJOURNMENT - The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, there was a
MOTION BY: Dr. Keller
SECOND BY: Mrs. DeFrancesch
MOTION: Motion for adjournment.
There were no objections.
The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m.
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Kevin R. George, Secretary Clarence Triche, President