PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RESERVE, LA – Special Meeting of August 17, 2010
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 Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at 4:00 p.m.
An agenda for the meeting is attached.
Sincerely, s/Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D.
Superintendent/Secretary
The Chair called for a moment of silent meditation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Messrs. Jack, Burl, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Ory, Triche, Keller.
ABSENT: Mr. Jones.
There were 10 members present and 1 absent.
Item 3. Mr. Russell Jack, Board Member – Request to waive policy to allow New Jerusalem Baptist Church to use West St. John High School on Saturday, August 21, 2010 to hold a funeral/wake.
A motion was made by Mr. Triche, seconded by Mr. Ory, to waive policy to discuss allowing New Jerusalem Baptist Church to use West St. John High School on Saturday, August 21, 2010 to hold a funeral/wake. Upon roll call there were 10 Yeas (Jack, Burl, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Ory, Triche, Keller) and 1 Absent (Jones) and the motion carried.
A motion was made by Mr. Jack, seconded by Mr. Wise, to allow New Jerusalem Baptist Church to use West St. John High School on Saturday, August 21, 2010 to hold a funeral/wake.
The president opened the floor for public participation. Mr. Alcus Pierce introduced himself to the Board and stated that he had booked West St. John High School 3 months in advance to hold a benefit supper in the cafeteria. He expressed his opposition to having a funeral held in the school gymnasium concurrently with his benefit supper in the cafeteria.
The President declared a recess at 4:06 p.m.
Mr. Jones arrived at 4:11 p.m. and was recorded as present.
A motion was made by Mr. Bacas, seconded by Mr. Triche, to reconvene in regular session. There were no objections and the Board reconvened in regular session at 4:11 p.m. Dr. Keller stated that the floor was still open for public participation.
Mr. Ronnie Fiest spoke in favor of this item.
Ms. Charmaine Roybiski spoke in favor of this item.
Mr. Patrick Pierce stated that he did not oppose the funeral being held at the school in the gymnasium while his group occupies the cafeteria.
Mr. Jack stated that this was a request by Rev. Johnson’s family. He stated that he had met with the Sheriff in regards to having officers on site to help with traffic control.
ITEM 4. Adjournment: The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, Mr. Ory offered a motion for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Jones. There were no objections. The meeting adjourned at 4:29 p.m.
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Gerald J. Keller, Ph.D., President
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Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D., Secretary