PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
LAPLACE, LA – MEETING OF MAY 25, 2017
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 Hwy. 44, Reserve, LA at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 15, 2016.
An agenda for the meeting is attached.
Sincerely, s/Kevin R. George
Superintendent/Secretary
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
The Chair called for a moment of silent meditation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Patrick H. Sanders.
ITEM 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Holden, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Triche, Burl
ABSENT: Keller, Mitchell
There were 9 members present and 2 members absent.
ITEM 3a. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Meetings of May 25, 2017 & Special Meeting of May 31, 2017
MOTION BY: Jones
SECOND BY: Wallace
MOTION: To approve the minutes from the meetings of May 25, 2017 & Special Meeting of May 31, 2017.
No objections.
The motion carried.
Roll Call:
9 Yeas - Holden, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Triche, Burl
2 Absent – Keller, Mitchell
ITEM 4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT. Mr. Kevin R. George, Superintendent.
Mr. George stated that St. John School District was represented very well at the Teacher Leader Summit this past week in New Orleans. St. John had 8 groups that presented multiple sessions at this Statewide Conference. He announced that a Pastoral Meeting will be held June 27th at 12 Noon at Frenier’s Landing in LaPlace. Also, the Rudolph Dinvaut Golf Tournament is schedule to take place Friday, June 16th at Belle Terre Golf Club.
ITEM 5. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS BY THE BOARD OR STAFF
ITEM 5a. Page Eschette – Support Staff of the Year
The following employees were recognized as Support Staff of the Year:
Brenda Anderson
East St. John Elementary
Zelia Jackson
East St. John High
Deborah Weber
Emily C Waktins Elementary
Daphanie Placide
Fifth Ward Elementary
Latisha Payne
Garyville Mt. Airy Magnet
Gabrielle Green
John L. Ory Magnet
Brenda Strode
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary
Margie LeBeouf
LaPlace Elementary
Betty Franklin
West St. John Elementary
Shantel Cannon
West St. John High
ITEM 5b. Page Eschette – Recognition of Retirees
The following employees were recognized as they retire:
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Debbie |
Batiste |
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Beverly |
Bellow |
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Sandra |
Bovie |
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Chantelle |
Epperly |
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Marsha |
Fontenot |
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Kim |
Graves |
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Clement |
Gray |
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Janet |
Jamieson |
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Janet |
Kinzy |
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Pierre |
Mary Ann |
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Jessie |
Oubre |
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Susan |
Oubre |
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Armand |
Richard |
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Kristie |
Smith |
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Treshelle |
Toney |
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Thomas |
Walters |
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Darleen |
Welsh |
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Dawn |
Whaley |
Mr. Jones left the meeting at 6:26 p.m. and was recorded as absent.
ITEM 6. PERSONNEL MATTERS
ITEM 7. BUSINESS AND FINANCE
ITEM 7a. Mr. Felix Boughton - Request Board approval to award Carr, Riggs as auditors for 2017, 2018, 2019
MOTION BY: Sanders
SECOND BY: Wise
MOTION: To approve Carr, Riggs as auditors for 2017, 2018, 2019
Upon roll call, there were:
8 Yeas – Holden, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Triche, Burl
3 Absent - Keller, Jones, Mitchell
The motion carried.
ITEM 7b. Mr. Peter Montz – Request approval on Renovations/Additions to East St. John Elementary School Change Order Proposal Number 4.
MOTION BY: Wise
SECOND BY: Sanders
MOTION: To Mr. Peter Montz – To approve East St. John Elementary School Change Order Proposal Number 4 (Renovations/Additions) at a cost of $218,498.95
Upon roll call, there were:
8 Yeas – Holden, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Triche, Burl
3 Absent - Keller, Jones, Mitchell
The motion carried.
ITEM 7c. Ms. Monica Jackson – Request Board approval to award Capital One as the fiscal agent.
MOTION BY: Triche
SECOND BY: Wallace
MOTION: To approve Capital One as the fiscal agent.
Upon roll call, there were:
8 Yeas – Holden, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Triche, Burl
3 Absent - Keller, Jones, Mitchell
The motion carried.
ITEM 8. OLD BUSINESS
ITEM 9a. Mr. Felix Boughton – Protest of Sales/Hotel Tax Collection RFQ
MOTION BY: Wise
SECOND BY: Triche
MOTION: To deny the protest of Sales/Hotel Tax Collection RFQ
Upon roll call, there were:
7 Yeas – Holden, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Triche
1 Nay – Burl
3 Absent - Keller, Jones, Mitchell
The motion carried.
ITEM 9. NEW BUSINESS
ITEM 9a. Mr. Kevin Klibert — Executive Session — Strategy session regarding written formal demand from counsel for Dedra Williams alleging breach of contract
MOTION BY: Sanders
SECOND BY: Holden
MOTION: To convene in Executive Session.
Upon roll call, there were:
8 Yeas – Holden, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Triche, Burl
3 Absent - Keller, Jones, Mitchell
The motion carried.
The Board convened in Executive Session at 6:23 p.m.
MOTION BY: Sanders
SECOND BY: Triche
MOTION: To reconvene in Regular Session.
Upon roll call, there were:
8 Yeas – Holden, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Triche, Burl
3 Absent - Keller, Jones, Mitchell
The motion carried.
The Board reconvened in Regular Session at 6:41 p.m.
ITEM 10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ITEM 11. BOARD ITEMS OF INTEREST
Mr. Burl stated that he is involved in a pending lawsuit (injunction) against Pin Oaks Terminals. The trial is scheduled for June 26th at 2:00 p.m. and asked the Board to consider approving a Resolution in support of his efforts.
ITEM 12. ADJOURNMENT - The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, there was a
MOTION BY: Sanders
SECOND BY: DeFrancesch
MOTION: Motion for adjournment.
There were no objections.
The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
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Kevin R. George, Secretary Albert A. Burl, III, President