PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
LAPLACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, - LAPLACE, LA
SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 24, 2020
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 LaPlace Elementary School, 393 Greenwood Drive, LaPlace, Louisiana, on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
An agenda for the meeting is attached.
Sincerely,
Cory Butler
Interim Superintendent/Secretary
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Chair called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m. He called for a moment of silent meditation and asked that the family of Ms. Aletha Bardell be kept in our prayers, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The Chair called for Public Comment.
PRESENT: Holden, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Schum, Wallace, Mitchell, Triche, Sanders
ABSENT: Burl, Johnson
There were 9 members present and 2 members absent.
ITEM 3. Public Comment. Superintendent Finalists Interviews: Each interview not to exceed 1 hour, including Public Question & Answer following the Board Questions.
1. Mr. Bernard Chandler
2. Dr. Lynett Hookfin
Mr. Allmon, JG Consultants, spoke to the Board, stating that this is their last opportunity to ask any questions they feel have not been asked of the remaining 2 candidates. He stated that there is no script, nor would there be prepared questions. He reminded the board that the interviews would not exceed one hour.
Bernard Chandler:
Bernard Chandler was asked questions by each board member, along with some follow-up questions.
The Chair opened the floor for any audience members who wanted to ask questions. Several audience members presented Mr. Chandler with questions.
The Chair declared a recess at 6:15 p.m.
MOTION BY: Jones
SECOND BY: Triche
MOTION: To reconvene in regular session.
9 Yeas – Holden, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Schum, Wallace, Mitchell, Triche, Sanders
2 Absent – Burl, Johnson
The motion carried.
The Chair called the meeting to order at 6:42 p.m.
Dr. Lynett Hookfin:
Dr. Hookfin was asked questions by each board member, along with some follow-up questions.
The Chair opened the floor for any audience members who wanted to ask questions. Several audience members presented Dr. Hookfin with questions.
The Chair invited both candidates to remain after adjournment to speak with the public if they chose to do so.
ITEM 5. ADJOURNMENT
The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, there was a
MOTION BY: Jones
SECOND BY: Wallace
MOTION: Motion for adjournment.
There were no objections.
9 Yeas – Holden, Keller, DeFrancesch, Jones, Schum, Wallace, Mitchell, Triche, Sanders
2 Absent – Burl, Johnson
The motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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Cory Butler, Interim Superintendent/Secretary Patrick H. Sanders, President