LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, October 6, 2010- 5:30 P. M., Board Room

Carl J. LaCombe, President, Presiding

The School Board of the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at its meeting place, the Lafayette Parish School Board Administrative Building, Board Room, Lafayette, Louisiana, on Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 5:30 P.M. pursuant to notice given in writing to every member.

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Carl J. LaCombe, President; Michael Hefner, Vice President;  Gregory Awbrey, Mark Babineaux, Hunter Beasley, Mark Cockerham, Shelton J. Cobb, and Edward J. Sam,  and Rae Trahan, Board Members; Burnell Lemoine, Secretary-Treasurer/Superintendent

MEMBERS ABSENT:    None

I.          MEETING OPENINGS

The meeting was called to order by LaCombe and opened with a prayer by Trahan.  Babineaux led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Superintendent congratulated the Teachers of the Year and thanked them for the work they do, and  the credit they bring to the school system.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion (Awbrey, Sam) that the Board approve the agenda as amended.  Motion carried.

II.         RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS

The Board congratulated the 2011 Teachers of the Year that were selected by their respective schools in February of 2010, they are as follows:  Lisa Cullivan, Acadian Middle; Jeanena Spill Dieterich, Acadiana High; Monique Walker, L. J. Alleman Middle; Krystle Prudhomme, Boucher Elementary; Pauline Kamba Neto, Paul Breaux Middle; Jennifer Babineaux, Broadmoor Elementary; Debbie Reed, Broussard Middle; Jodi R. Benoit, Burke Elementary; Kimberly Magee, CAPS; Bonita St. Julien, W.D. Smith Career Center; Katherin Geiger, Carencro Heights; Christine Veronica Ramirez, Carencro High; Malinda Barrett, Carencro Middle; Lisette Henderson, Comeaux High; Kim Landry, Drexel Elementary; Linda LeBlanc, Duson Elementary; Moussa Yacouba Sadou, Evangeline Elementary; Cassidy Richard, J. W. Faulk Elementary; Debby Dumas, Gallet Elementary; Hannah Briggs, J. W. James Elementary; Catherine Schott, Judice Middle; Alicia Bourgeois, L. Leo Judice Elementary; James Kent Landry, Lafayette Charter High; Julia Williams, Lafayette High; Amanda Shackelford, Lafayette Middle; Maria Inzerella, LAPS; Monica Helaire, Lindon Elementary; Larry Ostteen, Live Oak Elementary; Andrea Thibodeaux, Martin Middle; Jenny Broussard, Milton Elementary; Margaret Wardell, Milton Middle; Spencer Babineaux, S. J. Montgomery Elementary; James O’Neal, Moss Annex; Jennifer Miller, N. P. Moss Middle; Damon Romero, Myrtle Place; Karen Martin, Northside High; Mandy Smith, Ossun Elementary; Rachel D. Comeaux, Plantation Elementary; Melanie Gamberutti, Prairie Elementary; Keyre’ R. Bradford, Ridge Elementary; Linda Landry, Scott Middle; Dana Guillory, Truman Montessori; Debbie Stanford, Westside Elementary; Christy Taylor, Woodvale Elementary; and Amy Stueben, Youngsville Middle.

III.        CORRECTIONS AND/OR APPROVAL OF BOARD/COMMITTEE MINUTES

A.         CORRECTIONS ON THE MINUTES OF:

1.         Regular Board Meeting of 9/1/10

Motion (Hefner, Cockerham) that the Board approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of September 1, 2010.  Motion carried.

2.         Joint Meeting of Lafayette Parish School Board and Lafayette City-Parish Council of 9/15/10

Motion (Cockerham, Sam) that the Board approve the minutes of the Joint Meeting of Lafayette Parish School Board and Lafayette City-Parish Council of September 15, 2010.  Motion carried.

3.         Special Board Meeting of 9/15/10

Motion (Cockerham, Babineaux) that the Board approve the minutes of the Special Board Meeting of September 15, 2010.  Motion carried.

B.         APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE MINUTES OF:

1.         Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Lafayette Parish School Board Retiree Benefits Funding Trust (OPEB Trust) of 9/1/10

Motion (Hefner, Cockerham) that the Board receive the minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Lafayette Parish School Board Retiree Benefits Funding Trust (OPEB Trust) of September 1, 2010.  Motion carried.

2.         Special Committee Meeting on Expulsion Hearing(s) of 10/6/10

Motion (Hefner, Cobb) that the Board accept the minutes of the Special Committee Meeting on Expulsion Hearing(s) of October 6, 2010.  Motion carried.

IV.        FINANCIAL INFORMATION/REPORTS

A.         APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.         Ratification of Bills for July, 2010

Motion (Sam, Cockerham) that the Board approve the Ratification of Bills report for the month of July, 2010.  Motion carried.

B.         Other Financial Reports

1.         Ratification of Purchases for August 2010

Motion (Awbrey, Hefner) that the Board accepts the Ratification of Purchases Report for the month of August, 2010.  Motion carried.

2.         Budget-to-Actual Status Report

Motion (Hefner, Awbrey) that the Board received the Budget-to-Actual Report.  Motion carried.

3.         Summary of Grant Funding and Activity

Motion (Awbrey, Cockerham) that the Board receives the Summary of Grant Funding and Activity Report.  Motion carried.

4.           Sales Tax Collection Report for August 2010

Motion (Trahan, Cobb) that the Board receives the Sales Tax Collection Report for August, 2010.  Motion carried.

V.         REPORTS/INFORMATION/INTRODUCTION ITEMS

A.         INFORMATION REPORT

1.         Bullying

At the request of a Board Member, Nelda Broussard, Director of Census, Student Behavior, and Health Services informed the Board that both of the Director of Schools had been meeting with school administrators sharing with them the many resources that are available to help them deal with bullying on campuses.  She also informed the Board of the LPSS Safe School Policy that is online along with the discipline matrices that shows the infractions and consequences.

2.         David Thibodaux Career and Technical High School

Billy Guidry, Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, informed the Board that a Board Workshop had been scheduled for October 14th to discuss potential sites, estimated cost, and funding sources for the high school.

B.         INTRODUCTION ITEMS

1.         LSU Agricultural Center and Lafayette Parish School System "Memorandum of Understanding".  Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting.

2.           Approval of the Revisions to Policy File: GBRI - Professional Personnel Personal Leaves And Absences (For Illness And Emergencies).  Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting.

3.         Approval of the Revisions to Policy File: GCRG - Non-Certificated Support Personnel Leaves and Absences (Leave for Personal or Family Illness and Emergencies).  Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting.

4.         Approval of the Revisions to the Director of Planning and Facilities Job Description.  Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting.

5.         Approval of the Employee and Substitute Rotation Policy for Background Checks.  Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting.

6.         Service Agreement To Provide An Alternate Internet Site For Businesses To File And Pay Sales, Use, and Hotel/Motel Tax.  Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting.

7.         Computer Software and Supplies Bid.  Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting.

8.         Revisions to Policy File EE-R: Meal Payment Policies.  Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting.

9.         Addendum to 2010-2011 Pupil Progression Plan.  Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting.

10.       Move Item(s) to Action Agenda

Motion (Beasley, Babineaux) that the Board approve moving the 2002 Half-Cent Sales Tax Fund Declaration of Excess Reserve Payout to Teachers for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 to the Action Agenda.  Motion carried.

11.       Move Item(s) to Action Agenda

Motion (Babineaux, Beasley) that the Board approve moving the Revisions to Policy File JBD: Student Absences and Excuses to the Action Agenda.  Motion carried.

C.         Other Reports

1.         None

VI.        APPROVAL OF ACTION ITEMS

GROUPED ACTION ITEMS

1.         Lafayette Parish School System Vision, Mission, and Beliefs

That the Board approve the revision of the Lafayette Parish School System Vision, Mission and Beliefs statements.

2.         Balanced Scorecard for 2010-2011

That the Board approve the proposed updates to the Balanced Scorecard for 2010-2011.

3.         New Job Description: Assistant Supervisor of Nurses

That the Board approve the job description for the Assistant Supervisor of Nurses.

4.         Permission to advertise and fill the position of Assistant Supervisor of Nurses

That the Board grant permission to Advertise and Fill the position of Assistant Supervisor of Nurses.

5.         Job Description Revision: School Psychologist, School-Based Therapy, Assessment, and Referral Services (STARS)

That the Board approve revisions to the job description for STARS School Psychologist.

6.         Permission to advertise and fill the position: STARS School Psychologist

That the Board grant permission to Advertise and Fill the position of STARS School Psychologist.

7.         Job Description Revision: Coordinated School Health and Intervention Coordinator

That the Board approve the job description revision for Coordinated School Health and Intervention Coordinator.

8.         New Policy File JDDA: Driving is a Privilege

That the Board approve Policy File JDDA: "Driving Is a Privilege".

9.         Policy File GAM: Electronic Resources Policy

That the Board approve revisions to Policy File GAM--Electronic Resources Policy as presented.

10.       Approval of the Personnel Changes for October 6, 2010

That the Board approve the Personnel Changes for October 6, 2010.

Personnel Changes

October 6, 2010

REVISED

*Retiree Returning To Work

Number of Full-Time, Active Employees by Funding Source as of October 6, 2010

11.       Resolution 10-10-1700-National School Lunch Week

That the Board adopt Resolution 10-10-1700 – National School Lunch Week.

RESOLUTION 10-1-1700

NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK

WHEREAS, The National School Lunch Program has served our nation admirably for over 60 years through advanced practices and nutrition education; and, 

WHEREAS, the National School Lunch Program is dedicated to the health and well-being of our nation’s children; and,

WHEREAS, the National School Lunch Program has been joined through the years by many other excellent child feeding programs; and there is evidence of continued need for nutrition education and awareness of the value of school nutrition programs; and,

WHEREAS, the week of October 11-15, 2010 is National School Lunch Week; now,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lafayette Parish School Board encourages all residents to become aware and concerned about their children’s and their own nutrition habits, in hope of achieving a more healthful citizenry for today and the future.

C E R T I F I C A T E

I, the undersigned Secretary-Treasurer of the Lafayette Parish School Board, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted at its Regular Board Meeting of October 6, 2010, at which time a quorum was present and that same is in full force and effect.

Dated at Lafayette, Louisiana,

this 6^th  day of October, 2010.

                                                                                                   /s/ Burnell Lemoine

                        Burnell Lemoine, Secretary-Treasurer

                                                                                    LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

12.       Resolution 10-10-1701 Acadian Heritage Week (Semaine D'Heritage Acadien)

That the Board adopt Resolution 10-10-1701 Acadian Heritage Week (Semaine D'Heritage Acadien).

RESOLUTION - 10- 10-1701

To recognize the second week of October as Acadian Heritage Week (Semaine D'Heritage Acadien) in celebration of the valuable contributions Acadian people have made to the culture of the state of Louisiana.

WHEREAS, after being expelled from their homes in maritime Canada during the second half of the eighteenth century, many Acadians made their way to south Louisiana, where their descendants have formed the cornerstone of the state’s Cajun life and culture; and,

WHEREAS, throughout many generations, Acadian people have maintained their unique and colorful heritage along with their culinary and musical traditions; and,

WHEREAS, Acadian traditions, customs, and culture have contributed to and have become an integral part of the heritage of the state of Louisiana; and,

WHEREAS, the distinctive personality, lifestyle, and cultural contributions of Acadian people should be acknowledged and celebrated; and,

WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize Acadian Heritage Week (Semaine D'Heritage Acadien) to exemplify how the state’s present and future are tied to its special past and to promote Acadian honor and pride; now,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lafayette Parish School Board does hereby proclaim October 11 through 15, 2010 as

ACADIAN HERITAGE WEEK (SEMAINE D’HERITAGE ACADIEN)

and, that the schools are urged to observe this proclamation through appropriate activities which focus on “Celebrating Community” and assisting all students in gaining a greater understanding of the contributions which Acadians have made and continue to make toward improving society.

C E R T I F I C A T E

I, the undersigned Secretary-Treasurer of the Lafayette Parish School Board, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted at its Regular Board Meeting of October 6, 2010 at which time a quorum was present and that same is in full force and effect.

Dated at Lafayette, Louisiana,

this 6^th day of October, 2010.

                        /s/ Burnell Lemoine

            Burnell Lemoine, Secretary-Treasurer

            LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

13.       Revisions to Policy File JBD: Student Absences and Excuses

That the Board approve revisions to Policy File JBD: Student Absences and Excuses.

14.       Approval of All Action Item(s) with the Exception of Items Pulled

Motion (Awbrey, Babineaux) that the Board approve all Action Items with the Exception of Items Pulled.  Motion carried.

ITEMS PULLED FROM ACTION

1.         2002 Half-Cent Sales Tax Fund Declaration of Excess Reserve Payout to Teachers for Fiscal Year 2009-2010

Motion (Hefner, Babineaux) that the Board approve Option 3 for the 2002 Half-Cent Sales Tax Fund Declaration of Excess Reserve Payout to Teachers for Fiscal Year 2009-2010.  Motion carried.  Cockerham requested that he be recorded as voting NO.

VII.       REPORTS

A.         Public Comments

Comments were made by the public.  No action was taken.

B.         Board President/Members

Comments were made by the Board.  No action was taken.

C.         Superintendent

Comments were made by the Superintendent.  No action was taken.

VIII.      EXECUTIVE SESSION

IX.        ADJOURN

There being no further business, it was moved by Hefner, seconded by Cockerham and carried that the meeting adjourn.

SIGNED:                                                                      SIGNED:

            /s/ Carl J. LaCombe                                                      /s/ Burnell Lemoine          

Carl J. LaCombe, President                                           Burnell Lemoine, Secretary-Treasurer

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD                        LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

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