PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

RESERVE, LA - Meeting of June 10, 2013

ITEM 1:  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, Reserve Louisiana, on Monday, June 10, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.

An agenda for the meeting is attached.

Sincerely, s/Herbert Smith,  

Superintendent/Secretary

The Chair called for a moment of silent meditation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.  

ITEM 2.  Roll Call of Members:

PRESENT: Messrs. Jack, Burl, Keller, Johnson, Wise, Nicholas, Triche

ABSENT:  Messrs. Jack, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Bacas

There were 6 members present, 5 absent.

The chair declared a 15 minute recess. At 10:02 a.m.

A motion was made by Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Wise, to reconvene in regular session.  There were no objections.  The Board reconvened in regular session at 10:13 a.m.

Mr. Bacas arrived at 10:13 a.m. and was recorded as present.

Mr. Jones arrived at 10:15 a.m. and was recorded as present.

ITEM 3. Mr. Felix Boughton – Board action for Lake Pontchartrain Elementary Temporary Campus.  (Possibly declare an emergency and award a permanent contract.

A motion was made by Mr. Wise, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to postpone acting on ths item for a few days until the board can consult with the attorney.

Following discussion, a substitute motion was made by Mr. Burl, seconded by Dr. Keller to declare this an emergency and award a permanent contract for Lake Pontchartrain Elementary Temporary Campus at East St. John Elementary School. Upon roll call, there were:

7 Yeas – Burl, Keller, Jones, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche

1 Nay – Wise

3 Absent – Jack, Sanders, DeFrancesch

The motion carried.

Mr. Jones stated that the board attorney had advised the board last week that he would be unavailable this week.

A motion was made by Mr. Burl, seconded by Dr. Keller to declare this an emergency and award a permanent contract  to HGI for Lake Pontchartrain Elementary Temporary Campus at East St. John Elementary School. Upon roll call, there were:

6 Yeas – Burl, Keller, Jones, Johnson, Nicholas, Triche

1 Nay – Wise

1 Abstention – Bacas

3 Absent – Jack, Sanders, DeFrancesch

The motion carried.

ITEM 4:  Administrative Matters – Mr. Jones stated that he wanted it reflected in the minutes that board members were contacted less than 1 hour before the meeting with a message that the meeting was being cancelled. Discussion followed.

Mr. Burl stated that he would like to direct administration to contact HGI to get the project started. Mr. Smith stated that he will set up a meeting with the principals involved.

Mr. Sanders arrived at 10:30 a.m. and was recorded as present.

ITEM 4:  Mr. Felix Boughton – Clarification on emergency disaster work until permanent contract is executed.  No action was taken on this item.

ITEM 5:  Adjournment: The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, Mr. Burl offered a motion for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Jones. There were no objections. The meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

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Herbert Smith, Secretary                                                            Clarence Triche, President