ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 3-4, 2020 SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2020
The board retreat was held at the Embassy Suites in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Board President Patrick Sanders, called the retreat to order at 9:16 a.m., February 3, 2020, followed by a moment of silence. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Garrett Trosclair.
Roll Call:
Present: Albert Burl, Sherry DeFrancesch, Debbie Schum, Shawn Wallace, Clarence Triche, Patrick Sanders
Absent: Charo Holden, Gerald Keller, Keith Jones, Phillip Johnson, Nia Mitchell.
With 6 present and 5 absent, there was a quorum.
Mr. Sanders delivered his opening remarks. He welcomed everyone and reminded the board members of the pledges that were made to the community. Mr. Butler addressed the board members as well.
Dr. Keller arrived at 9:16 a.m. and was recorded as present.
Ms. Mitchell arrived at 9:21 a.m. and was recorded as present.
Ms. Holden arrived at 9:23 a.m. and was recorded as present.
Mr. Jones arrived at 10:04 a.m. and was recorded as present
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The following topics were discussed and no action was taken:
Financial Update – presentation by Jackie Dorsey
NIET Update – presentation by Vicky Candalary and Sheila Banks
Safety & Security – presentation by Sheriff Mike Tregre, Larry Willians and Graylin Burl
Technology Update – presentation by David Andras
STEM School Update/ District Performance Update – presentation by Dr. Juanita Hill and Sharess Every
Special Education Update – presentation by Dr. Stacey Spies
FEMA Project Update – presentation by All South Consulting Engineers, LLC
*** Choosing a company for the Redistricting study will be placed on the February 13, 2020 School Board Meeting Agenda.
A motion was made by Ms. Mitchell, seconded by Mr. Wallace, to recess and reconvene Tuesday, January 4, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.
Roll Call:
Yeas: Holden, Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Schum, Wallace, Mitchell, Triche, Sanders
Absent: Johnson
Motion carried.
The Board recessed at 5:41 p.m.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2020
A motion was made by Ms. Schum, seconded by Dr. Keller to reconvene in Regular Session. There being no objections, the board reconvened in Regular Session on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 9:06 a.m.
Roll Call:
Present: Holden, Keller, DeFrancesch, Schum, Wallace, Triche, Sanders
Absent: Burl, Jones, Johnson, Mitchell
With 7 present and 4 absent, there was a quorum.
A moment of silent meditation was held, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mr. Burl arrived at 9:15 a.m. and was recorded as present.
Ms. Mitchell arrived at 9:17 a.m. and was recorded as present.
Mr. Jones arrived at 11:00 a.m. and was recorded as present.
The following topics were discussed and no action was taken:
Board Standing Committees – presentation by Patrick H. Sanders
Salary Study Committee – presentation by Patrick H. Sanders
Align K-12 – presentation by David Trautenberg
*** Due to the urgency of filling the top financial position, a special meeting will be called on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. to approve the job description for the financial position.
*** Administration was asked to release the RFQ/RFP for the Superintendent Search with the proposals due back to be opened at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2020. The Board will choose a search firm at its March 12, 2020 meeting.
*** An Executive Committee Meeting will be called for next Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at 9:30 a.m.
With all business having been addressed, a motion was made by Ms. Holden, seconded by Ms. Mitchell to adjourn. There were no objections.
The meeting adjourned at 12:26 p.m.
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Patrick H. Sanders, President
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Cory Butler, Interim Superintendent