PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
LAPLACE, LA – MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 22, 2016
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, 1600 Highway 44, Reserve, Louisiana, at 6:01 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2016.
An agenda for the meeting is attached.
Sincerely, s/Kevin R. George
Superintendent/Secretary
The Chair called for the invocation, led by Rev. Nicholas, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Dr. Kelli Joseph.
ITEM 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Nicholas, Triche, Jones
ABSENT:
There were 11 members present and 0 members absent.
ITEM 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of September 8, 2016.
MOTION BY: Nicholas
SECOND BY: DeFrancesch
MOTION: To approve the minutes from the meeting of September 8, 2016.
No objections.
The motion carried.
Roll Call:
11 Yeas – Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Nicholas, Triche, Jones
0 Nays
0 Absent
ITEM 4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Mr. Kevin R. George, Superintendent
Superintendent George introduced Dr. Kelli Joseph, St. John Parish resident and native and Superintendent of St. Helena Parish Schools. Dr. Joseph thanked the Board, administration, faculties and staffs of St. John Parish Schools for the recent donation to help her students in St. Helena following the devastating flooding. She stated that the clothing and monetary donations were overwhelming and helped so many of her students.
ITEM 5. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS BY THE BOARD OR STAFF:
ITEM 5a. Mr. Terran Perry – Fuel Up to Play 60 Recognition – GMMS
Mr. Perry introduced Ms. Debbie Perkins. Ms. Perkins stated that Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet had recently learned that they were the recipients of a $10,000 Fuel Up to Play grant because of their participation in Fuel Up to Play 60. The Board congratulated Ms. Perkins and Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet School.
ITEM 6. PERSONNEL MATTERS
ITEM 7. BUSINESS AND FINANCE:
ITEM 8. OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 8a. Dr. Quentina Timoll – Request approval of Regulations for the Evaluation and Assessment of School Personnel Bulletin 130
MOTION BY: Wise
SECOND BY: Triche
MOTION: To approve the Regulations for the Evaluation and Assessment of School Personnel Bulletin 130
No objections
The motion carried 11-0.
ITEM 8b. Mr. Kevin R. George – * Consider and take action on PILOT proposal from Pin Oak Terminals
* Tabled at the Sept. 8, 2016 Board meeting. Must be removed before discussion
MOTION BY: Burl
SECOND BY: Sanders
MOTION: To remove Item 8b from the table and direct the Superintendent to negotiate with Pin Oak Terminals on behalf of the School Board (regarding the PILOT Proposal) for 1/3 of the assessed value of the property for 30 years (pending legal approval).
Upon Roll Call, there were:
11 Yeas – Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Nicholas, Triche, Jones
0 Nays
0 Absent
The motion carried 11-0.
ITEM 9. NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 9a. Mr. Peter Montz – Request Board approval to solicit proposals for Disaster Management
MOTION BY: Keller
SECOND BY: Nicholas
MOTION: To approve the solicitation of proposals for Disaster Management.
No objections
The motion carried 11-0.
ITEM 9b. Mr. Peter Montz – Request Board approval to solicit RFQ for Architect and Engineering Services
MOTION BY: Triche
SECOND BY: Sanders
MOTION: To approve the solicitation of an RFQ for Architect and Engineering Services
No objections.
The motion carried 11-0.
ITEM 9c. Mr. Peter Montz – Recommendation on Proposal 17.26 General and Fleet Liability Insurance
MOTION BY: Nicholas
SECOND BY: Triche
MOTION: To approve General Fleet Liability Insurance as follows:
General Liability – LARMA
Fleet Liability – LARMA
Bus Physical Damage – LARMA
Errors and Omissions – LARMA
Boiler/Machinery – Travelers
Employee Bond – CAN
Workers Compensation – State National
TPA Services – Hammerman & Gainer
No objections.
The motion carried 11-0.
ITEM 10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ITEM 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION – Rodney Nicholas request
MOTION BY: Nicholas
Dr. Keller questioned the reason for this Executive Session. President Jones stated that the language of this Item came directly from Legal Counsel. After repeatedly asking for the specific reason of the Executive Session, Dr. Keller stated that he would not participate in this Executive Session due the lack of explanation.
SECOND BY: Wise
MOTION: To convene in Executive Session
The President called for Executive Session at 6:32 p.m.
Board members not participating in Executive Session: Jack, Keller, DeFrancesch, Triche
MOTION BY: Sanders
SECOND BY: Wise
MOTION: To reconvene in Regular Session
No objections.
The Board reconvened in Regular Session at 6:49 p.m.
President Jones recognized Dr. Keller and gave him the floor for a statement. Dr. Keller called for a point of order and read the following:
Before an executive or closed session may be held, there must be a formal motion made which is approved by 2/3 of the members present. Dr. Keller stated that no roll call was called for Executive Session. Dr. Keller continued to read the topics that may be discussed in Executive Session:
· Discussion of the character, competence, physical health, or mental health of a person.
· Strategy on collective bargaining.
· Security issues.
· Investigation of a misconduct.
· Natural disasters.
· State Mineral Board meetings.
· Discussion between the school board and a student or the student's parents.
· Civil service board meetings where there is discussion of test questions.
· Second Injury Board for workers' compensation claims.
President Jones asked that the record reflect Dr. Keller’s comments and to also note that this Board was and is under the direct supervision of our legal counsel, who agreed to this.
ITEM 11. BOARD ITEMS OF INTEREST
ITEM 12. ADJOURNMENT - The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, there was a
MOTION BY: Nicholas
SECOND BY: DeFrancesch
MOTION: Motion for adjournment.
There were no objections.
The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
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Kevin R. George, Secretary Keith Jones, President