PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

RESERVE, LA - Meeting of July 21, 2011

 

In the absence of the President, Vice-President Clarence Triche presided.  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 Thursday, July 21, 2011, at 6:00 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. Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Wise, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche.

 

ABSENT: Jack, Burl, Johnson, Sanders.

 

There were 7 members present, 4 absent.

 

ITEM 3.   APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  None.

 

ITEM 4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT. Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D., Superintendent.  Dr. Millet announced the following important beginning of the school year dates:

 

            August 3rd - Teachers return to work

            August 8th - First day  for 1st-12th Grade Students  (except new incoming 9th graders at ESJH)

            August 9th - New Incoming 9th graders at ESJH

            August 11th - First day for Kindergarten students

            August 15th - First day for Pre-Kindergarten students

            August 22nd - First day for HeadStart students.

 

ITEM 5. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS BY THE BOARD OR STAFF.  None.

 

Mr. Jack arrived at 6:04 p.m. and was recorded as present.

ITEM 6. PERSONNEL MATTERS: Dr. Leigh Ann Beard, Director of Human Resources.

a.   Personnel Changes (Requires action by the Board). Dr. Beard presented the following Personnel Changes for approval:

 

I.    PROFESSIONAL

 

      A.   New Hires

 

  1. Michelle Benjamin, Teacher - East St. John High

  2. Porsha Bradley, Teacher - Fifth Ward Elementary

  3. Stephanie Chubb, Teacher - East St. John High

  4. Taylor  Dunn, Teacher - East St. John High

  5. Shanae Dunnaway, Teacher - Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet

  6. Erin Hughes, Teacher - East St. John High

  7. Laura Komark, Teacher - Emily C. Watkins Elementary

  8. Patricio Ku, Teacher - East St. John High

  9. Michelle Mastainich, Teacher - Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet

  10. Jada Melancon, Teacher - Fifth Ward Elementary

  11. James Minge, Teacher - West St. John High

  12. Michael Murphy, Teacher - East St. John High

  13. Kelly Perret, Teacher - East St. John Elementary

  14. Thu Pham, Teacher - East St. John High

  15. Carli Raben, Teacher - East St. John Elementary

  16. Elizabeth Renihan, Teacher - East St. John High

  17. Kylie Smith, Teacher - Fifth Ward Elementary

  18. Parker Smith, Teacher - LaPlace Elementary

  19. Wendi Tierney, Teacher - West St. John High

  20. Cedric Veal, Teacher - Fifth Ward Elementary

  21. Marc Ward, Band Director - East St. John High

  22. Avingnon Williams, Teacher - East St. John High

 

            B.   Resignations

 

  1. Katherine Greisberger, Teacher - Fifth Ward Elementary, May 19, 2011

  2. Laura Poirier, Social Worker - Milesville, July 15, 2011

  3. Shayla Guidry, Master Technology Teacher - West St. John High, July 21, 2011

 

            C.   Sabbaticals:

 

  1. Sonya Howard  , Teacher - East St. John Elementary, Fall 2011

 

            D.   Extended Sick Leave:

 

  1. Leslie Hamilton, Teacher - LaPlace Elementary, September 27, 2011 - January 4, 2012

 

A motion was made by Mr. Wise, seconded by Mr. Jones, to accept the Personnel Changes as presented. There were no objections and the motion carried. 8 Yeas, 3 Absent (Burl, Johnson, Sanders)

 

ITEM 7.  BUSINESS AND FINANCE:  Mr. Felix Boughton, Executive Director of Business and Finance

a.  Mr. Peter Montz, Purchasing Agent -  Request Board approval of Bid 12.18 Award Incentive Items. 

 

A motion was made by Dr. Keller, seconded by Mr. Bacas to approve the recommendation to award Bid 12.18 Award Incentive Items  to Tri-Parish Trophies for all items.  There were no objections and the motion carried.  8 Yeas, 3 Absent (Burl, Johnson, Sanders).

 

Mr. Johnson arrived at 6:06 p.m. and was recorded as present.

 

Mr. Sanders arrived at 6:06 p.m. and was recorded as present.

 

b. Request Board approval of Proposal 12.21 Emergency Construction of Building Components and/or Grounds. 

 

A motion was made by Mr. Wise, seconded by Dr. Keller, to approve the recommendation to award Proposal 12.21 Emergency Construction of Building Components and/or Grounds to Pintail Construction.  There were no objections and the motion carried.  10 Yeas, 1 Absent (Burl).

 

c.  Request Board approval of Proposal 12.22 Emergency Water Damage Restoration Services.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Sanders, seconded by Mr. Bacas, to approve the recommendation to award Proposal 12.22 Emergency Water Damage Restoration Services to ServiceMaster Recovery Management.  There were no objections and the motion carried. 10 Yeas, 1 Absent (Burl).

 

d.  Request Board approval to solicit proposals for general and fleet liability insurance.

 

A motion  was made by Dr. Keller, seconded by Mr. Sanders, to approve the solicitation of proposals for general and fleet liability insurance.  There were no objection and the motion carried. 10 Yeas, 1 Absent (Burl).

 

e.  Mrs. Lorraine Jackson, Director of Child Nutrition - Request Board approval of bid awards for the School Year 2011-2012 for Milk/Milk Products.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Rev. Nicholas, to approve the recommendation to award the bid for Milk/Milk Products for the school year 2011-2012 to Borden’s.  There were no objections and the motion carried. 10 Yeas, 1 Absent (Burl).

 

ITEM 8. OLD BUSINESS. a.  None

 

ITEM 9.   NEW BUSINESS.  a.  Mrs. Lanette Perrin - Introduction  of  Pupil Progression Plan 2011-2012.  This item was for introductory purposes only.  Dr. Millet stated that a copy of the proposed Pupil Progression Plan for 2011-2012 would be posted at the School Board Office, at the local library and on our website for public viewing.  Dr. Millet asked for board members to contact Lanette Perrin regarding any questions or concerns prior to the August 4, 2011 meeting.

 

b.  Mr. Felix Boughton - Executive Session - Update on Negotiations.

 

A motion was made by Dr. Keller, seconded by Rev. Nicholas, to go into Executive Session.  There were no objections and the Board convened in Executive Session at 6:11 p.m.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Sanders, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to reconvene in regular session.  There were no objections and the Board reconvened in regular session at 6:25 p.m.

 

e.  Lloyd LeBlanc - None.

 

ITEM 10. ADMINSTRATIVE MATTERS: a. Committee Reports. None.

 

ITEM 11. BOARD-RELATED ITEMS OF INTEREST.  Mr. Sanders announced that the July 2011 School Board Retreat would be held at the Port of South Louisiana, in the Guest House on July 26, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

 

Dr. Millet stated that Ms. Ollie S. Tyler, Acting State Superintendent, will be at Garyville/Mt. Airy Magnet School as a guest speaker for a Back-to-School Youth Rally.

 

Rev. Nicholas requested that the possibility of selling season tickets for East St. John and West St. John High Schools’ football games is reviewed.

 

ITEM 12. ADJOURNMENT: The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, Mr. Sanders offered a motion for adjournment, seconded by Rev. Nicholas. There were no objections. The meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.

 

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Patrick H. Sanders, President

 

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Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D., Secretary