PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

RESERVE, LA - Meeting of June 28, 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 Friday, June 28, 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. Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche

ABSENT:  Messrs. Jack, Sanders, Wise

There were 8 members present, 3 absent.

Mr. Jack arrived at 10:04 and was recorded as present.

ITEM 3. Mr. Clarence Triche, Board President / Mr. Charles Patin, Atty. – Authorize 2.75% MFP Lawsuit.

MOTION BY:     Mr. Burl

SECOND BY:    Dr. Keller

MOTION:  To authorize the 2.75% MFP Lawsuit.

No objections.

The motion carried.

9 Yeas Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche

0 Nays

2 Absent – Sanders, Wise

ITEM 4.  Executive Committee – Recommendation to Approve Superintendent’s Contract.

MOTION BY:     Entire Board

MOTION:  To approve the Superintendent’s Contract as negotiated and recommended by the Executive Committee.

No objections.

The motion carried.

Mr. Kevin George addressed the board and the public, stating that he is looking forward to getting started.

ITEM 5.  Board items of Interest

MOTION BY:     Mr. Burl

SECOND BY:    Dr. Keller

MOTION:  To waive policy to discuss and vote on the protest by CSRS.

No objections.

The motion carried.

9 Yeas Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche

0 Nays

2 Absent – Sanders, Wise

Following discussion:

MOTION BY:     Mr. Burl

SECOND BY:    Dr. Keller

MOTION:  To dismiss the protest by CSRS and get the contract signed with HGI, Inc. and get the work started.

The President called for a roll call:

9 Yeas Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Bacas, Nicholas, Triche

0 Nays

2 Absent – Sanders, Wise

The motion carried.

ITEM 6. Adjournment:  The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, there was a

MOTION BY:     Dr. Keller

SECOND BY:    Mr. Jones

MOTION:           Motion for adjournment.

There were no objections.

The meeting adjourned at 10:16 a.m.

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Herbert Smith, Secretary                                                                        Clarence Triche, President