PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
LAPLACE, LA – MEETING OF OCTOBER 13, 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, October 13, 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 District Attorney Bridget Dinvaut.
ITEM 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Burl, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Nicholas, Jones
ABSENT: Jack, Triche
There were 9 members present and 2 members absent.
ITEM 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meeting of September 22, 2016.
MOTION BY: Nicholas
SECOND BY: Wallace
MOTION: To approve the minutes from the meeting of September 22, 2016.
No objections.
The motion carried.
Roll Call:
11 Yeas – Burl, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Nicholas, Jones
0 Nays
2 Absent – Jack, Triche
ITEM 4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT: Mr. Kevin R. George, Superintendent
Superintendent George reported that SJBP Schools has received the NIET grant! This grant is worth $49 million, spread over the next 5 years and will be shared between 6 school districts.
Mr. George also announced that the 2nd STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Night was being held at GMMS at the same time as the Board Meeting.
Mr. George asked Mr. Cory Butler to give the board a report on the October 1st enrollment. Mr. Butler presented the following to the Board:
|
Site |
Enrollment Year 2014-2015 |
Enrollment Year 2015-2016 |
Enrollment Year 2016-2017 |
Yearly Enrollment Progress by School +/- |
MFP 2014-2015 |
MFP 2015-2016 |
MFP 2016-2017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
East St. John High |
1358 |
1361 |
1395 |
+26 |
1358 |
1361 |
1395 |
|
Laplace Elementary |
1026 |
1060 |
1045 |
-15 |
1026 |
1060 |
1045 |
|
East St. John Elem. |
610 |
580 |
614 |
+34 |
560 |
580 |
574 |
|
West St. John High |
201 |
212 |
185 |
-27 |
201 |
212 |
185 |
|
West St. John Elem. |
305 |
268 |
294 |
+26 |
280 |
268 |
263 |
|
Fifth Ward Elem. |
430 |
428 |
388 |
-40 |
430 |
428 |
388 |
|
Lake Pontchartrain Elem. |
594 |
625 |
614 |
-11 |
493 |
509 |
507 |
|
St. John Development Center |
109 |
118 |
113 |
-5 |
8 |
10 |
11 |
|
John L. Ory Magnet |
458 |
459 |
457 |
-2 |
458 |
459 |
457 |
|
Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet |
305 |
308 |
319 |
+11 |
305 |
308 |
319 |
|
St. John Success Academy |
55 |
51 |
67 |
+16 |
55 |
51 |
67 |
|
Emily C. Watkins |
450 |
472 |
471 |
-1 |
450 |
472 |
471 |
|
e-Learning Program |
--- |
--- |
36 |
+36 |
--- |
--- |
36 |
|
St. John The Baptist Central Office |
--- |
--- |
33 |
+33 |
--- |
--- |
33 |
|
St. John Alternative Program |
0 |
8 |
14 |
+6 |
--- |
8 |
14 |
|
Total |
5901 |
6028 |
6045 |
|
5624 |
5726 |
5765 |
|
|
|
+127 |
+17 |
|
|
+102 |
+36 |
Mr. Jack arrived at 6:09 and was recorded as present.
ITEM 5. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS BY THE BOARD OR STAFF:
ITEM 5a. Ms. Page Eschette – Recognition of Retirees
Ms. Eschette announced the following retirees:
1. Joyce Pierce
2. Michael White
3. Carolyn Batiste
4. Marlene Duhe
5. Michelle Champagne
6. Gilbert Bartholomew
7. Yvonne Landry
8. Monna Green
9. Reina Kennedy
10.Lester Louque
11.Celeste Gullage
12. Barbara Ellis
13. Marie Villere
14. Carolyn Rowe
15. Flora Pierce
16. Beverly Lewis
17. Dale Wolfe
18. Agnes Hollins
19. Alison Ariail
20. Anthony Dershak
21. Cheryl Jackson
22. Cynthia Berger
23. JoAnn Boudreaux
24. Marlyn Jacob
25. Betty Parker
26. Crista Carazo
27. Martha Hymel
28. Marva Joseph
29. Myrtle Lucas
30. Traci Musso
31. Kim Madere
32. Patricia McGehee
33. Phillis Johnson
34. Sandra Guillot
35. Charla Duhe
36. Alice Washington
37. Alicia Harris
38. Darcel Gardner
39. Iona Holloway
40. Patricia Martin Rodrigue
The Chair declared a recess at 6:20 p.m.
A motion was made by Rev. Nicholas, seconded by Mr. Sanders, to resume in Regular Session. There were no objections. The Board reconvened in Regular Session at 6:27 p.m.
ITEM 5b. Mr. Larry Soropuru – Louisiana Environmental Action Network (LEAN)
Mr. Soropuru introduced Ms. Wilma Subra, who shared a handout with the Board regarding the amount of neoprene that is being released into the air by the Denka/Dupont plant.
ITEM 5c. Dr. Chuck Brown – Secretary for Louisiana DEQ
Mr. George announced that Dr. Brown had sent a letter explaining that he would be unable to be at tonight’s meeting.
ITEM 6. PERSONNEL MATTERS
ITEM 7. BUSINESS AND FINANCE:
ITEM 7a. Mr. Felix Boughton – Adopt Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
In Mr. Boughton’s absence, Ms. Monica Jackson presented this information to the Board. She stated that it is part of the annual audit and must be submitted with the audit.
MOTION BY: Sanders
SECOND BY: Wallace
MOTION: To adopt the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as presented.
Upon Roll Call, there were:
10 Yeas – Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Triche, Jones
0 Nays
1 Absent - Triche
The motion carried.
ITEM 7b. Mr. Felix Boughton – Quarterly Budget Report 2016-2017
In Mr. Boughton’s absence, Ms. Monica Jackson presented this information to the Board. She stated that there was less than a 1% variance and we are in good standings right now.
This item was for information only.
ITEM 7c. Mr. Peter Montz – Consider and take action on Fleet Mechanic Contract
MOTION BY: DeFrancesch
SECOND BY: Wise
MOTION: To extend the current Fleet Mechanic Contract for one year with a 10% price reduction.
Upon Roll Call, there were:
8 Yeas – Jack, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Nicholas, Jones
1 Nays – Keller
1Abstention - Burl
1 Absent - Triche
The motion carried.
ITEM 8. OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 9. NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 9a. Ms. Page Eschette – Introduction to Revised Policy: KM – Visitors to Schools
This item was for introduction only.
ITEM 9b. Mr. Kevin R. George – Authorize Superintendent to develop a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. John the Baptist Parish Government regarding the use of WSJE and WSJH.
MOTION BY: Nicholas
SECOND BY: Jack
MOTION: To allow the Superintendent to develop a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with St. John the Baptist Parish Government regarding the use of West St. John Elementary School and West St. John High School and negotiate the fees.
Upon Roll Call, there were:
10 Yeas – Jack, Burl, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Nicholas, Jones
1 Absent - Triche
The motion carried.
ITEM 9c. Mrs. Patricia Triche – Informational: Head Start Monthly Budget Summary and Information Summary – August 2016
Mr. Wise commended Mrs. Triche and her staff for doing such a great job promoting themselves on social media.
ITEM 9d. Executive Session: Bridget A. Dinvaut, in her official capacity as District Attorney vs. St. John the Baptist Parish School Board – Open Meetings Law Violation
MOTION BY: Johnson
SECOND BY: DeFrancesch
MOTION: To convene in Executive Session
Upon Roll Call, there were:
9 Yeas – Burl, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Nicholas, Jones
1 Absent – Triche
Mr. Jack was not seated.
The motion carried.
The Board convened in Executive Session at 7:14 p.m.
MOTION BY: Nicholas
SECOND BY: Burl
MOTION: To reconvene in Regular Session
No objections.
The Board reconvened in Regular Session at 8:09 p.m.
ITEM 10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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: Wallace
MOTION: Motion for adjournment.
There were no objections.
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Kevin R. George, Secretary Keith Jones, President