PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
LAPLACE, LA – MEETING OF OCTOBER 30, 2017
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 Fifth Ward Elementary School (158 Panther Drive, Reserve, LA) from 8:00-11:50 a.m. and LaPlace Elementary School (393 Greenwood Drive, LaPlace, LA) from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Monday, October 30, 2017.
Sincerely, s/Kevin R. George
Superintendent/Secretary
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Chair called the meeting to order at 8:12 a.m.
The Chair called a moment of silent meditation, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Principal Drenean Brown.
ITEM 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:
PRESENT: Keller, Jones, Wise, Wallace, Mitchel, Triche, Burl
ABSENT: Holden, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Mitchell
There were 7 members present and 4 members absent.
Welcome/Update from Fifth Ward Elementary Principal Drenean Brown
Ms. Brown shared data regarding Fifth Ward Elementary with the Board. Discussion was held regarding what could be done to support the school.
Ms. Holden, Mr. Sanders, Ms. DeFrancesch, and Ms. Mitchell arrived at 8:35 a.m. and was recorded as present.
Recommendation to issue Lincoln Builders of Baton Rouge Substantial Completion on Lake Pontchartrain Elementary – Requires action (Montz)
Mr. Montz stated that Substantial Completion would be effective October 17, 2017 and the contractor has until November 17, 2017 to complete the punch list. The Board asked Mr. Montz to set up a date for the Board to walk through the building. Also, the Board asked Mr. Montz to get 3 bids on a marquee sign and bring a price to the Land and Facilities.
MOTION BY: Jones
SECOND BY: Triche
MOTION: To issue Lincoln Builders of Baton Rouge Substantial Completion on Lake Pontchartrain Elementary.
No objections.
Upon roll call, there were
10 Yeas – Holden, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Wise, Walace, Mitchell, Triche, Burl
1 Absent - Johnson
The motion carried.
Goals and Strategic Plan Per School (Trosclair, Merrick, Chaisson, Zafairu)
Ms. Trosclair, along with Dr. Zafairu, shared the following information with the Board. Extensive discussion followed the presentation.
Charter School Update (Montgomery, Merrick)
Ms. Montgomery explained the Charter School contract to the board and gave the board an opportunity to ask questions regarding the Charter School.
Financial Update (Boughton)
Mr. Boughton led discussion regarding the financial status of the district.
MOTION BY: Mitchell
SECOND BY: Wise
MOTION: To recess for lunch.
No objections.
The Board recessed at 11:29 a.m.
MOTION BY: Mitchell
SECOND BY: Wise
MOTION: To reconvene in regular session.
No objections.
The Board reconvened in regular session at 2:02 p.m. at LaPlace Elementary School.
Roll Call:
PRESENT: Holden, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Mitchell, Triche, Burl
ABSENT: Jones
There were 10 members present and 1 member absent.
Welcome/Update from LaPlace Elementary School Principal Alison Cupit
Mrs. Cupit shared with the Board the “Completed Tasks” since her return as principal of LaPlace Elementary School. She also shared her “Now Tasks”, and “Future Tasks”.
MOTION BY: Wise
SECOND BY: Sanders
MOTION: To address Insurance Committee Items at this time (found at the bottom of the agenda).
No objections.
Upon roll call, there were
10 Yeas – Holden, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Mitchell, Triche, Burl
1 Absent - Jones
The motion carried.
Insurance Committee Items: (Montgomery)
a. Recommendation for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana for 2018 Health Insurance Renewal (Requires Action)
MOTION BY: Wise
SECOND BY: Keller
MOTION: To approve Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana for 2018 Health Insurance Renewal
No objections.
Upon roll call, there were
10 Yeas – Holden, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Mitchell, Triche, Burl
1 Absent - Jones
The motion carried.
b. Recommendation for EyeMed for 2018 Vision Insurance Renewal (Requires Action)
MOTION BY: Sanders
SECOND BY: Keller
MOTION: To approve EyeMed for 2018 Vision Insurance Renewal.
No objections.
Upon roll call, there were
10 Yeas – Holden, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Mitchell, Triche, Burl
1 Absent - Jones
The motion carried.
c. Recommendation for Ameritas Dental for 2018 Dental Insurance Renewal (Requires Action)
MOTION BY: Wise
SECOND BY: Sanders
MOTION: To approve Ameritas Dental for 2018 Dental for 2018 Dental Insurance Renewal.
No objections.
Upon roll call, there were
10 Yeas – Holden, Keller, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Johnson, Wise, Wallace, Mitchell, Triche, Burl
1 Absent - Jones
The motion carried.
Protest Policy Discussion (Boughton)
Mr. Boughton encouraged the Board to adopt a policy addressing the protest procedure. Discussion was held regarding this item. The Board asked Mr. Boughton to submit the proposed policy to the DA’s office for guidance and then to the Executive Committee for approval. Once approved by the Executive Committee, the policy would then be introduced at a Board Meeting and for approval at a subsequent meeting.
Industrial Tax Exemption Policy Discussion (Boughton)
Mr. Boughton asked the Board to consider adopting a policy regarding the Industrial Tax Exemption and a “formula” that could be adhered to when granting Industrial Tax Exemptions. Discussion was held and the Board asked Mr. Boughton and Supt. George to work with the other 2 taxing agencies and possibly agree on a policy.
ITEM 12. ADJOURNMENT - The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, there was a
MOTION BY: Keller
SECOND BY: Wise
MOTION: Motion for adjournment.
There were no objections.
The meeting adjourned at 3:14 p.m.
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Kevin R. George, Secretary Albert A. Burl, III, President