Lafayette Parish School Board -

Regular Board Meeting -

REVISION #2 (Wednesday, March 13, 2019). 

Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM

Members present

Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Members absent

Dawn Morris

1. MEETING OPENINGS

Procedural: 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America by David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy and Presentation of Colors by Ovey Comeaux High NJROTC

Procedural: 1.2 Moment of Silence

Procedural: 1.3 Opening Comments – Superintendent

Superintendent Aguillard welcomed Westside Elementary and David Thibodaux STEM and thanked them for their informative Leader in Me presentations. He stated that Lafayette Parish School System has made the Leader in Me a priority for our schools and that working closely with the United Way of Acadiana, the Schumaker Family, and other community partners; the Leader in Me is established in 30 Lafayette Parish schools.

The Superintendent informed the Board that on March 12, 2019, over 2,100 students had taken the ACT assessment, that testing went well, with no significant problems, and that these assessment results are a significant part of a high school’s accountability score, which are due to arrive in approximately 6 weeks.  He also gave the Board an update on the progress of the wing additions for Woodvale, Evangeline, Katharine Drexel, Broadmoor, Corporal Middlebrook, and Ridge Elementary Schools.  He stated that elementary school pavilions for Charles Burke, Carencro Heights, JW Faulk, JW James, G.T. Lindon, Corporal Middlebrook, and Myrtle Place Elementary are completed and theses schools now have large covered areas for recess, PE, and other outside activities.

2. RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS

Appearances: 2.1 Westside Elementary Leader-in-Me Celebrate Black History Month – Morrison

The students from Westside Elementary presented a slide presentation celebrating Black History Month and Leadership Day at their school on February 28, 2019.  Students also demonstrated their daily routine using The 7 Habits.

Appearances: 2.2 The 7 Habits at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy - Latiolais

Students from David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy in grades 6-12 demonstrated how Leader-in-Me is integrated throughout their school day and used as their operating system to build leaders at every grade level. They also presented a video and shared the impact of the program at the school.  As part of The 7 Habits, the students recited the Pledge of Allegiance during the meeting openings.

Information: 2.3 Results of the On Cuisine du Jardin Cook-off - Broussard/Morrison/Latiolais

Results of the participating schools of the 4-H students for the 5^thAnnual On Cuisine du Jardin Cook-Off held on February 16, 2019 at David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy.  Board Members, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, and Elroy Broussard recognized and congratulated the winners:  1^st Place – Ridge Elementary; 2^nd Place – Alice Boucher Elementary; and 3^rd Place – L.  Leo Judice Elementary.  Other participating schools:  Charles Burke Elementary; Judice Middle; and Green T. Lindon Elementary.

Appearances: 2.4 2020 Teachers of the Year - Aguillard/Trosclair

The Superintendent and Board Members recognized and congratulated the 2020 Teachers of the Year for each school including the District Teachers of the Year for Elementary, Middle, and High School:  Acadian Middle, Sara Callais; Acadiana High, Dante Hebert; L J Alleman MiddleMelanie Theriot; Alice Boucher Elementary, Amber Richard; Paul Breaux Middle, Odixa Perex Estanquero; Broadmoor Elementary, Kelly Dugas; Broussard Middle, Brian Brady; Charles M. Burke Elementary, Amy Duhon; W D Smith Career Center, Randy Demette; Carencro Heights Elementary, Keandra Williams-Bonnee’; Carencro High, Phyllis Chiasson; Carencro Middle, Tiffany Breaux; Comeaux High, Kevin Moreau; Katharine Drexel Elementary, Ariel Gruenig; Duson Elementary, Angela Edwards; Early College Academy--SLCC, Vickie Hebert; Evangeline Elementary, Chere Bartley; J W Faulk Elementary, Carrie Vaughan; Ernest Gallet Elementary, Tiffany Lanciotti; J Wallace James Elementary, Michelle Hebert Chustz; Judice Middle, Fallon Bearb; L Leo Judice Elementary, Lauren Elise Duhon (District Winner); Lafayette High, Nicholas James Bihm; Lafayette Middle, Marcus Jackson; Green T. Lindon Elementary, Christina Laday; Live Oak Elementary, Jennifer Macip;  Edgar Martin Middle, Chase Talley; Cpl. Michael Middlebrook Elem., Mary Graham; Milton Elementary, Annette Bodin; Milton Middle, Natalie Davis; S J Montgomery Elementary, Courtney Green; Myrtle Place Elementary, Joleah Dumond; N P Moss Prep Program, Hope Broussard; Northside High, Alexander Thomas (District Winner); Ossun Elementary, Allison Clouse-Dugal; Prairie Elementary, Jennifer Cohen; Ridge Elementary, Caryn Bodin; Edward J. Sam, Anna Alexander; Scott Middle, Melissa Douet; David Thibodaux STEM Academy High, Fathi Derbel; David Thibodaux STEM Academy Middle, Kacey Edgar-Jackson (District Winner); Truman Early Childhood Education Center, Angela Williams; Westside Elementary, Debbie Duplechin; Woodvale Elementary, Beth Bolinger; Youngsville Middle, Erin Ortego.  The Meritus Credit Union also congratulated the District winners for Teacher of the Year.

Appearances: 2.5 2020 Principals of the Year - Aguillard/Trosclair

The Superintendent and Board Members congratulated and recognized the 2020 Principals of the Year:  Cherie Fontenot - J. W. Faulk Elementary; John Mouton - Broussard Middle; and Jeff Debetaz - David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy.  The Meritus Credit Union also congratulated the Principals of the Year.

3. INFORMATION ITEMS

Information: 3.1 BOARD: OneAcadiana-55 by 25 Initiative - Dawn Morris

Dr. Natalie Harder, SLCC Chancellor and One Acadiana CEO Advisory Council Member presented a slide presentation on the OneAcadiana - 55 by 25 Initiative and that anyone interested in joining the initiative or need additional information can go to their website at 55by25Acadiana.org.   Superintendent Aguillard said he would be sending a letter on behalf of Lafayette Parish indicating 100% support of the 55 by 25 Initiative.

Information: 3.2 BOARD: Discussion of Parent Opt-Out on Student Information Sharing Requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act – CENTANNI

Board President, Justin Centanni reviewed the information regarding the Parent Opt-Out on Student Information Sharing Requirements of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and stated that anyone needing further information to contact Joe Craig, Assistant Superintendent of Administration. 

Information: 3.3 FACILITIES - Billeaud Elementary School Change Order for Weather Delays - Bordelon/Guidry/Aguillard

Kyle Bordelon, Director of Facilities & Planning, gave the Board an update on the Billeaud Elementary School Project and explained the need for the change order request.  He said that due to an abnormal amount of rain days experienced since the start of the project, the contractors' work is behind schedule and provided the Board with information on plans to get the project back on schedule to enable LPSS to open the school in August 2019.    

Information: 3.4 FINANCE: List of Bids Approved to be Advertised by the Superintendent-Aguillard/Guidry/Francis

As per Administrative Guidelines for Board Meetings effective January 12, 2017,  Dr. Aguillard approved advertisement of the following bids during the time frame of February 14, 2019 - March 8, 2019:  Bid# 57-19 Portable Audience Chairs; Bid# 59-19 Katherine Drexel Re-Roof; Bid# 60-19 Math & Science Kits (K-5); Bid# 61-19 Child Nutrition Supplies; Bid# 62-19 Science Supplies; Bid# 63-19 Physical Education Equipment and Supplies; Bid# 64-19 Guidance Counselor Supplies; Bid# 65-19 SPED Equipment and Supplies; Bid# 66-19 Library Supplies;  Bid# 67-19 Office Supplies; Bid# 68-19 Art, Vocal, and World Language Supplies; Bid# 69-19 Central Office Renovation; Bid# 70-19 Lafayette High Re-Roof Project.

Information: 3.5 FINANCE: Resolution 01-19-1949-Final Approval of the Issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Bonds-Guidry/Aguillard

Billy Guidry, Assistant Superintendent – Business Services, gave the Board information regarding Resolution 01-19-1949-Final Approval of the Issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Bonds and stated that since the January 17, 2019 Board Meeting it had been determined that the full $25,000,000 par bonds could be sold given the favorable market conditions; and that additional proceeds will allow the board to identify additional capital project(s) for funding.

Information: 3.6 HUMAN RESOURCES: Personnel Changes - March 13, 2019 - Aguillard/Craig/

Thibodeaux/Vead

New Employee

Employee Transfers

Exiting Employee

4. CONSENT AGENDA

Action (Consent): 4.1 ACADEMICS: Summer School Programs - Bernard/Hebert/Trosclair

Resolution: That the Board allow staff to provide summer programming opportunities for regular education and special education students to remove deficiencies, remediate skill deficits, and retake LEAP 2025 (formerly End-of-Course) exams.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action: 4.2 ACADEMICS: Early Obligation and Release of Funds for Textbooks and Consumables - Bernard/Trosclair/Aguillard

That the Board approve the early obligation and release of funds to purchase ELA, Math & Science textbooks and consumables for the 2019-2020 school session in the amount of $3,842,363.26.

Motion by Erick Knezek, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

That the Board reconsider action on this item.

Motion by Erick Knezek, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

That the Board approve the early obligation and release of funds to purchase Tier 1 ELA, Tier 1 Math & Science textbooks and consumables for the 2019-2020 school session in the amount $3,989,363.26. Pending RFP by the Board. Recommendation to be made at the April board meeting.

Motion by Erick Knezek, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action: 4.3 BOARD: Approval to enter into a professional services contract with Haynie & Associates - Chassion

That the Board authorize the Superintendent to enter into a professional services contract with Haynie & Associates as attached.

Motion by Tehmi Chassion, second by Elroy Broussard.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais

No: Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.4 FACILITIES - General Fund Budget Revisions - Custodian position for N.P. Moss Central Office Annex Building - Bordelon/Guidry/Aguillard

Resolution: That the Board approve a General Fund budget revision increase for one Custodian position for the N.P. Moss Central Office Annex Building at a pro-rated cost of $8,300.00 with an offsetting increase in sales tax revenues.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.5 FACILITIES: Approval of Bids for Evangeline Elementary & Acadian Middle Classroom Wing Additions Projects-Bordelon/Francis/Guidry/Aguillard

Resolution: That the Board authorize staff to award the low base bid and all three alternates to M.D. Descant, LLC for $7,386,000 for the Evangeline Elementary & Acadian Middle Classroom Wing Additions projects in accordance with Louisiana Public Bid Law and purchasing procedures and guidelines.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.6 FACILITIES - Award of Quote for Lafayette High Visitors Parking Lot Project - Bordelon/Francis/Guidry/Aguillard

Resolution: That the Board authorize staff to award the low quote to S S S, Inc. for $25,200 for the Lafayette High Visitors Parking Lot project to be funded through LHS' School Activity Fund in accordance with purchasing procedures and guidelines.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.7 FACILITIES: Approval of Award of Garbage Collection, Recycling Services & Electronic Waste Contract-Bordelon/Francis/Guidry/Aguillard

Resolution: That the Board award the Garbage Collection, Recycling Services & Electronic Waste contract to Waste Connections, Inc. for a five (5) year contract in accordance with RFP #50-19.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.8 FACILITIES - Approval of Servitude for Drexel Elementary School Electrical Service - Bordelon/Guidry/Aguillard

Resolution: That the Board approves an electrical service servitude to Entergy of Louisiana for the electrical service to the existing portable buildings and the new classroom wing addition on the Katharine Drexel Elementary campus.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.9 FINANCE: Resolution 03-19-1952 Appointment of Special Counsel - Guidry/Aguillard

Resolution: That the Board approves Resolution 03-19-1952 and related services agreement to appoint Drew Talbot as counsel in sales tax litigation regarding online travel companies.

RESOLUTION 03-19-1952

EMPLOYING DREW M. TALBOT, ATTORNEY AT LAW, LLC

D/B/A RAINER ANDING & TALBOT Attorneys at Law

AS SPECIAL TAX COUNSEL TO COLLECT LOCAL SALES AND OCCUPANCY TAXES FROM VARIOUS ONLINE TRAVEL COMPANIES

            The following resolution was offered by Tommy Angelle, and seconded by Mary Morrison, at a meeting of the Lafayette Parish School System held on the thirteenth (13^TH) day of March 2019, in Lafayette, Louisiana.

            WHEREAS, the Lafayette Parish School System (hereafter referred to as the “School System”) collects, administers and enforces the sales and use tax ordinances and the hotel-motel occupancy tax ordinances in effect in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, and is governed by the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code (ULSTC) adopted as Act 73 of 2003, and other laws.  As such, the School System is the single collector of all hotel-motel occupancy, sales and use taxes for all local taxing authorities within Lafayette Parish, and

            WHEREAS, on June 14, 2017, the School System voted and unanimously passed Resolution 15-17-1907 (the “Resolution”) hiring Drew M. Talbot, Attorney at Law, LLC d/b/a Rainer Anding & Talbot of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (hereafter, the “Law Firm”), as special outside counsel to represent the School System in various sales and use tax matters, and

            WHEREAS, since June 14, 2017 and pursuant to the Resolution, the School System has regularly and consistently employed Law Firm in accordance with its Resolution and paid Law Firm at the hourly rate of $175.00 per billable hour on all sales and use tax matters assigned to Law Firm, and

            WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary by the School System that it separately retain Law Firm as special counsel with expertise in hotel-motel occupancy, sales and use tax law to represent it and provide general legal advice, consultation and representation in pursuit of Parish sales and occupancy taxes owed by certain online travel companies (“OTC’s”), and

            WHEREAS, because of the specialized nature of the above captioned ordinances and other laws and the specialized nature of sales and use tax litigation, as well as the size and sophistication of the OTC’s and significant discovery and legal work required to obtain a judgment in the School System’s favor and against the OTC’s, a real necessity exists for the separate employment of special counsel to represent the School System on a contingency fee basis with the School System finding that it is not economical or in the School System’s best interests for it to pursue taxes owed by the OTC’s under the standard hourly fee contract with Law Firm, and

            WHEREAS, it is the desire of the School System to separately retain Law Firm as special outside counsel to identify and collect any Lafayette Parish sales and hotel-motel occupancy taxes owed by the OTC’s because Law Firm has a special expertise and experience in prosecuting and defending occupancy, sales and use tax cases and in providing local occupancy, sales and use tax legal advice to local taxing authorities such as the School System and the taxing authorities it represents, and to retain the services of the said Law Firm pursuant to the applicable provisions of the sales and use tax statutes of the State of Louisiana and the above referred to ordinances in effect in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, and

            NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Law Firm be and is hereby employed by the School System as special counsel with specific reference to identify and pursue collection of any and all Lafayette Parish sales and occupancy taxes owed to the School System by the OTC’s, and to interpret and apply all occupancy, sales and use tax statutes and ordinances to provide legal representation to the School System and to undertake the prosecution and/or defense of any legal proceedings involving hotel-motel occupancy tax and sales and use tax matters against the OTC’s, and that the fee of said Law Firm for this limited task with respect to the OTC’s is to be the contingency fee plus reimbursement of reasonable costs and expenses with such terms and conditions more specifically set forth in the proposed Professional Services Agreement annexed hereto, subject to the approval of the Louisiana Attorney General’s office, to be paid only in the event of a successful identification and collection of Lafayette Parish hotel-motel occupancy and sales and use taxes from the OTC’s.

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that neither the School System nor the Law Firm shall have the authority to discontinue, dismiss, compromise, or otherwise dispose of a hotel-motel occupancy and sales and use tax claim against any OTC owing taxes to the School System without the concurrence of both the School System and the Law Firm.

            THE FOREGOING having been submitted to a vote, and a quorum being present, and by majority vote in favor thereof, the foregoing resolution was declared adopted.

            IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Lafayette, Louisiana, on this 13th day of March, 2019.

                                                                                    ____/s/ Donald Aguillard________

     Secretary

ATTEST:

_________________________________

Witness

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.10 FINANCE: Revision of Bond and Pay as You Go Project Listing-Guidry/Aguillard

Resolution: That the Board approves the revised "Bond and Pay As You Go" Project listing.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.11 FINANCE: Sales Tax Collection Report for January 2019 Guidry/Ashy

Resolution: That the Board approves the Sales Tax Collection report for the month of January 2019

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.12 FINANCE: Budget to Actual Reports February 2019-Guidry/Richard

Resolution: That the Board approves the Budget-to-Actual reports for February 2019.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.13 FINANCE: Grant Fund Summary February 2019-Guidry/Richard

Resolution: That the Board approve the Summary of Grant Funding and Activity for February 2019.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.14 FINANCE: Ratification of Rejection of Bids - Portable Audience Chairs - Bid# 54-19 and Authorization to Re-Bid Francis/Guidry/Aguillard

Resolution: That the Board ratify the Superintendent and Board President's rejection of all bids received for Bid# 54-19 Portable Audience Chairs and to re-bid Portable Audience Chairs with authorization for Superintendent and Board President to award the bid.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.15 RISK MANAGEMENT: Budget Revisions to General Fund Cost Center 1110: Insurance Administration--Aguillard/Guidry/Bernard

Resolution: That the Board approve the proposed revisions to Cost Center 1110: Insurance Administration and an offsetting increase to the Sales Tax Revenues line item.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.16 RISK MANAGEMENT: General Fund Budget Revision to Cost Center 1514--Aguillard/Guidry/Bernard

Resolution: That the Board approve a General Fund budget increase of $175,000 for life insurance for retirees, $320,000 for the 1/2-cent sales tax contribution to retirees' health insurance in Cost Center 1514 and an offsetting budget increase to the Sales Tax Revenues budget line item.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.17 RISK MANAGEMENT: Revisions to Policy JGCE: Child Abuse--Aguillard/Guidry/Bernard

Resolution: That the Board approve the recommended revisions to Policy JGCE: Child Abuse.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.18 RISK MANAGEMENT: Revisions to Policy IHAD: Parent Conferences--Aguillard/Guidry/Bernard

Resolution: That the Board approve the recommended changes to Policy IHAD--Parent Conferences.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.19 SUPERINTENDENT: Approval of Minutes

Resolution: That the Board approve the minutes of February 5, 13, 19, 2019.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action (Consent): 4.20 WAREHOUSE: Auction of Surplus Equipment and Supplies - Guidry/Villard

Resolution: That the Board declare obsolete, discarded and/or unusable equipment and materials and supplies as surplus property and authorize the Warehouse to sell and/or dispose at public auction.

That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action: 4.21 CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES: Approval of Resolution #03-19-1953 National Nutrition Month and National School Breakfast Week-Guidry/Sherville

That the Board approve Resolution #03-19-1953 in recognition of Nutrition Month and School Breakfast Week.

RESOLUTION # 03-19-1953

NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH AND NATIONAL SCHOOL BREAKFAST WEEK

WHEREAS, National Nutrition Month AND National School Breakfast Week combined has admirably served our nation for more than 40 years; and,

WHEREAS, all the programs are dedicated to the health and well-being of our nation’s children; and,

WHEREAS, food is the substance by which life is sustained and learning abilities in and out of the classroom increase substantially; and,

WHEREAS, the type, quality, and amount of food that individuals consume each day plays a vital role in their overall health and physical fitness; and,

WHEREAS, there is a need for continuing nutrition education and a wide-scale effort to enhance good eating practices; and

WHEREAS, there is evidence of continued need for nutrition programs and awareness of the value of school nutrition programs; now,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lafayette Parish School Board does hereby support the month of March as National Nutrition Month and National School Breakfast Week, March 11-15, 2019; and encourage our administrators, teachers, all support staff, parents, students, and all other citizens to join the campaign and become aware and concerned about their children’s and their own nutritional 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 March 13, 2019, at which time a quorum was present and that same is in full force and effect.

Dated at Lafayette, Louisiana,

this 13th day of March, 2019     

___/s/Dr. Donald Aguillard___________                  

Dr. Donald Aguillard, Secretary-Treasurer

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Jeremy Hidalgo.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

Action: 4.22 BOARD: Discussion Concerning Investigative Proceedings Related to Allegations of Misconduct - Chassion

Discussion held. No action taken.

That the Board enter into executive session for discussion concerning Investigative Proceedings Related to Allegations of Misconduct. Motion failed for lack of second.

Motion by Tehmi Chassion, second NONE.

Action (Consent): 4.23 Approval of All Action Consent Items

Resolution: That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Erick Knezek, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison

Absent: Dawn Morris

5. ADJOURN

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

          SIGNED:                                                                                SIGNED:

    /s/ Justin Centanni                                                                /s/ Donald W. Aguillard

Justin Centanni, President                                             Donald W. Aguillard, Secretary-Treasurer

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD                        LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

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