LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, January 5, 2011, 5:30 P. M., Board Room

Burnell Lemoine, Secretary-Treasurer, 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, January 5, 2011 at 5:30 P.M. pursuant to notice given in writing to every member.

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Mark Babineaux,  Board President; Shelton J. Cobb, Vice-President; Tommy Angelle, Gregory Awbrey, Hunter Beasley, Kermit Bouillion, Tehmi Chassion, Mark Cockerham, and Rae Trahan, Board Members; Burnell Lemoine, Secretary-Treasurer/Superintendent

MEMBERS ABSENT:      None

I.          MEETING OPENINGS

The meeting was called to order by Lemoine and opened with a prayer by Landry.  Lilly led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.

SWEARING IN OF BOARD MEMBERS

Misty Hebert with the Clerk of Court’s Office, swore in the following elected Board members: Mark Babineaux,  District 1; Tommy Angelle, District 2; Shelton J. Cobb, District 3; Tehmi Chassion,  District 4; Kermit Bouillion, District 5; Gregory Awbrey,  District 6; Mark Cockerham, District 7; Hunter Beasley, District 8; and Rae Trahan, District 9.

NOMINATIONS FOR SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT FOR 2011

The Chair called for nominations for president for a one-year term.

Motion (Bouillion, Angelle) that the Board nominate Mark Babineaux as School Board President for 2011. 

Motion (Cobb, Cockerham) that the Board close nominations for School Board President, and that Babineaux be elected by acclimation.  Motion carried.

The Chair congratulated Mark Babineaux as the new President and turned the meeting over to him.

NOMINATIONS FOR SCHOOL BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT FOR 2011

The Chair called for nominations for School Board Vice-President for 2011.

Motion (Cockerham, Chassion) that the Board nominate Shelton J. Cobb for Vice-President for 2011.

Motion (Beasley, Awbrey) that the Board close nominations for School Board Vice-President,  and that Cobb be elected by acclimation.  Motion carried.

ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA

None

APPROVAL OF AGENDA

Motion (Awbrey, Trahan) that the Board approve the agenda as presented.  Motion carried.

II.         RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS

None

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

A.         CORRECTIONS ON THE MINUTES OF:

1.         Regular Board Meeting of 12/15/10

Motion (Cobb, Awbrey) that the Board approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of December 15, 2010.  Motion carried.

B.         APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE MINUTES OF:

None

IV.        FINANCIAL INFORMATION/REPORTS

A.         APPROVAL OF BILLS

1.         Bills are presented at the second board meeting of the month.

B.         Other Financial Reports

1.         Sales Tax Collection Report for November, 2010

Motion (Awbrey, Trahan) that the Board receive the Sales Tax Collection report for the month of November, 2010.  Motion carried.

V.         REPORTS/INFORMATION/INTRODUCTION ITEMS

A.         INFORMATION REPORT

1.         Request for Proposals For a Guaranteed Maintenance Contract For Environmental and Mechanical Systems (HVAC)

Lawrence P. Lilly, Deputy Superintendent, informed the Board that this item was presented at the last Board meeting, but, because of new Board members coming in, he wanted to bring it back to the Board as an Information Item for any questions or comments.

B.         INTRODUCTION ITEMS

None

C.         Other Reports

1.         None

VI.        APPROVAL OF ACTION ITEMS

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

Motion (Trahan, Cobb) that the Board approve All Action Items with the Exception of Items Pulled for discussion:  Approval of the Personnel Changes for January 5, 2011; and Resolution 01-11-1708 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  Motion carried.

2.         Revisions to Policy File BCBB--Board Meeting Notification

That the Board approve the revisions to Policy File BCBB--Board Meeting Notification.

3.         Revisions to Policy File: BCBG--Voting Method at Board Meetings

That the Board approve the revisions to Policy File: BCBG--Voting Method at Board Meetings.

4.         Revisions to Policy File:BCBH--Board Minutes

That the Board approve the proposed revisions to Policy File: BCBH--Board Minutes.

5.         Revisions to Policy File: BCBK--Executive Sessions

That the Board approve the revisions to Policy File: BCBK--Executive Sessions.

ITEMS PULLED FROM ACTION

1.         Approval of the Personnel Changes for January 5, 2011

Motion (Cobb, Awbrey) that the Board approve the Personnel Changes for January 5, 2011.  Motion carried.

Personnel Changes

January 5, 2011

REVISED

*Retiree Returning To Work

Number of Full-Time, Active Employees by Funding Source as of January 4, 2010

2.         Resolution 01-11-1708 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Motion (Cobb, Awbrey) that the Board adopt Resolution 01-11-1708 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  Motion carried.

RESOLUTION 01-11-1708

To recognize Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday; and, to celebrate his contributions to our Nation.

WHEREAS, contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. have had a significant impact on the Civil Rights Movement of the United States; and,

WHEREAS, all people of all creeds, colors, ethnic backgrounds, and socio-economic levels, can benefit from the principles that Dr. King preached; and,

WHEREAS, in this time of increasing violence, Dr. King’s emphasis on nonviolence and calls for peace are even more poignant; and,

WHEREAS, in this time when many are again attempting to focus on ethnicity and race as primary considerations, the message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. that people should “…not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character…” can and should provide enlightened guidance; and,

WHEREAS, in this time when so many seemed determined to tear apart the fabric of our society, Dr. King’s plea for all Americans to transcend the things which separate and divide us so that we might reach that spiritual plateau where we can celebrate our common humanity assumes an even greater urgency; and,

WHEREAS, in this time when so many choose to criticize and belittle this country, Dr. King’s references to America and “…the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence…” as positive ideals devoutly to be embraced and good ideas enthusiastically to be pursued can and should provide refreshing insight into the wonder and glory of our nation; and,

WHEREAS, students and the general public will be able to participate in a variety of activities sponsored by the Lafayette Martin Luther King Holiday Committee; now,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lafayette Parish School Board does hereby support January 17^th, 2011, the national holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and directs our administrators and teachers to remember this famous American through appropriate classroom and school activities which focus upon his dream of unity and brotherhood of all Americans.

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 January 5^th, 2011 at which time a quorum was present and that same is in full force and effect.

Dated at Lafayette, Louisiana,

this 5^th day of January, 2011.

/s/ Burnell Lemoine

Burnell Lemoine, Secretary-Treasurer

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

VII.       REPORTS

A.         Public Comments

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

B.         Board President/Members

Board members thanked their constituents for electing them, thanked their families and friends for supporting their desire to be a Board member.  Board members also encouraged parents to stay involved, and thanked exiting Board members for their contributions to the Lafayette Parish School System.

C.         Superintendent

Superintendent Lemoine congratulated the new and returning Board members, and informed them that everyone at the Central Office looks forward to working with them.

VIII.      EXECUTIVE SESSION

IX.        ADJOURN

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

SIGNED:                                                                      SIGNED:

            /s/Mark Babineaux                                                        /s/ Burnell Lemoine          

Mark Babineaux, President                                            Burnell Lemoine, Secretary-Treasurer

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD             LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

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