Lafayette Parish School Board - Regular Board Meeting - REVISED (Wednesday, October 9, 2019). 

Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM

Members present

Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, and Mary Morrison

Members absent

Erick Knezek

1. MEETING OPENINGS

Procedural: 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and Presentation of Colors-Comeaux High School Navy JROTC Magnet Academy

Procedural: 1.2 Moment of Silence

Procedural: 1.3 Opening Comments – Superintendent

Irma Trosclair, Interim Superintendent, gave the Board information on the following:

           Magnet Academies Showcase will be held Saturday, October 12^th from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. The event will have hands-on activities as well as live performances from our talented students.  It is opened to the public, so everyone is welcome to attend. Online applications for the 2020-2021 school year will open on October 12, 2019 and close January 15, 2020.

FAFSA Applications are now open.  We encourage seniors to begin completing the applications to secure federal funds.  Please visit the website fafsa.gov for more information.

            Although School Performance Scores for the 2018-2019 school year have not yet been released, some preliminary data relative to student growth or progress indices have been released. I am happy to report that in the area of student growth targets (the way the state measures whether or not a student reached his/her projected growth target in one school year) that the two year combined progress index for all traditional K-12 schools in Lafayette Parish is an A or B  for student growth.  Congratulations to teachers and staff across our district who continue to grow our students. 

            National Association of School Principals - Every year in October, the National Association of School Principals celebrate our nation’s principals for their tireless dedication to their students and the schools they serve. School leaders work every day to give their students the best education and I’d like to take this opportunity to say “thank you” to our district’s principals for their hard work and dedication in helping to assure that best practices and programs are aligned to provide high-quality learning experiences for our students.

           Miss Zhorie’l Tapo has been selected to serve as a Kid Reporter for the 2019-2020 Scholastic Kids Press. She is one of our fifth grade L.J. Alleman students and the only student selected from Louisiana.  She will be reporting on events throughout our state, region, and the nation. We are excited for this opportunity for Zhorie’l and look forward to reading her articles.

Appearances: 1.4 APPEARANCES - Preston Castille, Candidate for BESE, District 8 - Centanni

Appearances: 1.5 APPEARANCES - Gerald Boudreaux, Candidate for Louisiana State Senator, District 24 – Centanni

2. INFORMATION ITEMS

Information: 2.1 ACADEMICS: Recognition of Early College Academy-2019 National Blue Ribbon School-Morrison

Mary Morrison, Board Member District 1, recognized Early College Academy for receiving the 2019 National Exemplary Blue Ribbon School award. The program recognizes both public and private schools on elementary, middle and high school levels based on overall academic performance or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Two representatives from the school will be traveling to Washington, DC in November to attend the recognition ceremony.  Early College Academy is one of only seven schools in Louisiana to earn this honor.

Information: 2.2 ACADEMICS: Renaissance National Honor Roll for Significant Reading Achievement - Rabalais

Dr. Mark Rabalais, Chief Academic Officer, recognized Earnest Gallet Elementary, for receiving the Renaissance National Honor Roll for Significant Reading Achievement.  Only 30 educators in Louisiana achieved this honor for the 2018-2019 academic year; and 27 of the 30, are educators at Ernest Gallet Elementary.

Information: 2.3 ACADEMICS: On Track by 5 Alliance CCR&R School Readiness Tax Credit – Michelle Mahne

Michelle Mahne, Marketing Specialist, On Track by 5 Alliance Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) Agency, gave the Board information on the School Readiness Tax Credit program.  She stated that for Louisiana Business, there is a refundable state tax credit for donations made to Louisiana CCR&R agencies such as On Track by 5 in Lafayette Parish.

Information: 2.4 HUMAN RESOURCES: Personnel Changes for October 9, 2019 - Gardner/Thibodeaux

New Employee

Employee Transfers

Exiting Employee

Other Action

Information: 2.5 FACILITIES - Information on History of Portable Buildings Moved - Bordelon/ Guidry

3. CONSENT AGENDA

Action: 3.1 BOARD: Discussion and/or Action Concerning Resolution 10-19-1965--National Domestic Violence Awareness Month-- Latiolais/Centanni

RESOLUTION 10-19-1965

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

WHEREAS, VOICES of Acadiana supports National Domestic Violence Awareness Month to bring attention to and advocate for victims of domestic violence;

WHEREAS, VOICES of Acadiana wants to take a stand and remind our local communities that between 3.3 million and 10 million children are exposed to domestic violence each year;

WHEREAS, VOICES of Acadiana and our communities shall not stop until society has zero-tolerance for domestic violence and until all victims and survivors can be heard; 

THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED that the Lafayette Parish School Board does hereby designate the month of October as “National Domestic Violence Awareness Month”. 

CERTIFICATE

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 9, 2019, at which time a quorum was present and that same is in full force and effect. 

Dated at Lafayette, Louisiana

this 9^th  day of October, 2019

                                                                                        /s/ Irma D. Trosclair 

                                                            ______________________________________________

                                                                                    Irma D. Trosclair - Secretary-Treasurer

                                                                                    LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

That the Board adopt Resolution 10-19-1965 recognizing October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action: 3.2 BOARD: Discussion and/or Action Concerning Resolution 10-19-1967--National Breast Cancer Awareness Month-- Latiolais/Centanni

That the Board adopt Resolution 10-19-1967-National Breast Cancer Awareness Month as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

RESOLUTION 10-19-1967

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

            WHEREAS, October is designated as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and,

WHEREAS, Breast Cancer touches the lives of many in Lafayette Parish from every background and every community across our parish; and,

WHEREAS, although great strides have been made in combatting this devastating illness, more women and men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and hundreds are expected to lose their lives to this disease in our community; and,

WHEREAS,  during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Lafayette Parish School Board honors those we have lost, offer our strength to those who carry on the fight, and pledge to educate ourselves and our loved ones about this tragic disease; and,

WHEREAS, this month we stand with the women, men, and families who have been affected by breast cancer, and we recognize the ongoing efforts of dedicated advocates, researchers, and health care providers who strive each day to defeat this terrible disease; now,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,that the Lafayette Parish School Board does hereby proclaim October 2019 as:

NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

                                                  C E R T I F I C A T E

I, the undersigned Interim 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 9, 2019, at which time a quorum was present and that same is in full force and effect.

Dated at Lafayette, Louisiana

this 9^th  day of October, 2019.

                                                                                      /s/ Irma D. Trosclair

                                                                          Irma D. Trosclair, Secretary-Treasurer

                                                                                      LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOLBOARD   

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Absent: Erick Knezek 

Action (Consent): 3.3 BOARD - Discussion and/or action concerning Revisions of Staff Allocation Formulas and Guidelines Booklet 2019-2020 - Centanni

Resolution: That the Board revise the Staff Allocation Formulas and Guidelines Booklet for 2019-2020 by adding a stipulation that High Schools with an average of 2 discipline referrals per student in the prior year receive an additional 0.5 Assistant Principal position.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.4 CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES: Discussion and/ or action concerning Resolution 09-19-1964 National Farm to School Month - Guidry/ Sherville

Resolution: That the Board approves Resolution 09-19-1964, as attached in the public content section of this agenda item, in recognition of Farm to School Month and the following LPSS School Garden Initiatives: Alice Boucher Elementary, Charles Burke Elementary, Ernest Gallet Elementary, Judice Middle, Green T. Lindon Elementary, L. Leo Judice Elementary, and Ridge Elementary.

RESOLUTION # 09-19-1964

NATIONAL FARM TO SCHOOL MONTH

WHEREAS, Farm to School enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and early care and education sites; and

WHEREAS, Farm to School programs connect Louisiana’s children and youth to agriculture and nutrition-based education, skill building, and experiences with the goal of improving academic achievement and health outcomes; and

WHEREAS, Farm to School programs are expanding across the United States, with more than 40,000 schools participating nationwide, including more than 337 schools in Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, Farm to School Month recognizes that farm to school and school gardening programs empower children and their families to make informed food choices and form lifelong healthy habits while strengthening the local economy and contributing to vibrant communities; and

WHEREAS, Farm to School Month celebrates programs which are proven to provide benefits in the areas of agriculture, education, and health by providing fresh local foods for school meals and snacks, increasing educational opportunities in agriculture, food, health, and nutrition, and supporting learning gardens in schools that connect to core curriculum; and

WHEREAS, Federal legislation designated October as National Farm to School Month by Congress in 2010, for the purpose of promoting the importance of farm to school activities among students, citizens, teachers, and school administrators, state and federal agencies, and all concerned parties;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lafayette Parish School Board does hereby proclaim October 2019, as NATIONAL FARM TO SCHOOL MONTH, and encourages all residents and the School Community to promote our local agricultural products and serve fresh, nutritious meals prepared with foods produced in Louisiana;

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 9, 2019, at which time a quorum was present and that same is in full force and effect.

Dated at Lafayette, Louisiana

this 9^th day of October 2019

                                                                                                      s/ Irma D. Trosclair

                                                                                         Irma D. Trosclair, Secretary-Treasurer

                                                                                         LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.5 FACILITIES - Discussion and or action concerning Approval of Broadmoor Elementary Classroom Wing Addition Guaranteed Maximum Price for Construction - Bordelon/Francis

Resolution: That the Board award the construction contract to The Lemoine Company for the guaranteed maximum price of $6,952,581 for the Broadmoor Elementary Classroom Wing Addition as a construction manager at risk project delivery method in accordance with La. R.S. 38:225.2.4 and approves a $450,000 increase to this budget line item to be transferred from the administrative contingency line item within the 2016 Construction Fund (Fund 58).

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.6 FACILITIES - Discussion and or action concerning Approval of L.J. Alleman Middle Classroom Wing Addition Guaranteed Maximum Price for Construction - Bordelon/Francis

Resolution: That the Board award the construction contract to The Lemoine Company for the guaranteed maximum price of $7,378,671 for the L.J. Alleman Middle Classroom Wing Addition as a construction manager at risk project delivery method in accordance with La. R.S. 38:225.2.4.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action: 3.7 FACILITIES - Discussion and or action concerning Approval of Bids for Southside High School Portable Building Relocations - Bordelon/Francis

That the Board approve the low base bid and alternates #1 and #2 and #3 in the amount of $628,250 from JC Construction, LLC for the Southside High School Portable Building Relocations project in accordance with Louisiana Public Bid Law and purchasing procedures and guidelines.

Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Fails

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Jeremy Hidalgo

No: Tommy Angelle, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.8 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning the 2019-2020 Proposed Projects for Fundraising Matching Program - Trosclair/Guidry

Resolution: That the Board approves the listing of attached projects as "matching fund" grant program projects and the related budget revisions in the FY20 Self-Funded Construction Project to transfer the funds from the "Fundraising Matching Projects" single budget line item to a separate line item for each matching fund projects that the board has approved.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.9 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning Budget to Actual Reports for September 2019-Guidry/Richard

Resolution: That the Board approves the Budget-to-Actual reports for September 2019 as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.10 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning the Sales Tax Collection Report for August 2019-Guidry/Ashy

Resolution: That the Board approves the Sales Tax Collection report for the month of August 2019 as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.11 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning the Grant Fund Summary for September 2019 -Guidry/Richard

Resolution: That the Board approves the Summary of Grant Funding and Activity for September 2019 as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.12 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning Bid Award for Bid# 05-20 Band Instruments - Francis/P. Guidry

Resolution: That the Board award Bid# 05-20 as per the attached bid tabulation sheet in the public content section of this agenda item to Lafayette Music and to reject the bids from Music & Art and Washington Music Center as non-responsive.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.13 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning Resolution 10-19-1966 Adoption of Millage Rates for 2019 - Guidry/Dugas

Resolution: That the Lafayette Parish School Board approves the millage rates for 2019 as declared in Resolution 10-19-1966 as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.14 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning the 2019-2020 First Quarter Budget Revisions for Applicable Funds - Guidry/Richard

Resolution: That the Lafayette Parish School Board approve the First Quarter Budget Revisions for fiscal year 2019-2020 for all applicable funds recommended by Administration as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.15 HUMAN RESOURCES: Discussion and/or action concerning the new Public Information Officer Job Description-Centanni

Resolution: That the board approves a budget revision in the amount of $96,806.00 from the Public Information/Communications Department (Cost Center 01119) to create a Public Information Officer position with an offsetting decrease in contracted services within the same cost center and also to approve the job description as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.16 RISK MANAGEMENT: Discussion and/or Action Concerning New Policy GAAB--Individuals With Disabilities--Guidry/Bernard

Resolution: That the Board approve the proposed new policy GAAB-Individuals With Disabilities as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.17 RISK MANAGEMENT: Discussion and/or Action Concerning Revisions to Policy JBC--School Admission--Guidry/Bernard

Resolution: That the Board approve the proposed revisions to Policy JBC- School Admission as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.18 TECHNOLOGY: Discussion and/or Action Concerning Approval to Advertise & Accept Proposals - Internet Service - Spencer

Resolution: That the Board authorize staff to advertise and accept proposals for Internet Service as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.19 TECHNOLOGY: Discussion and/or Action Concerning Approval to Advertise & Accept Proposals for Wide Area Network Service - Spencer

Resolution: That the Board authorize staff to advertise and accept proposals for Wide Area Network Service as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.20 SUPERINTENDENT: Discussion and/or action concerning the Minutes of September 11, 2019

Resolution: That the Board approve the minutes of September 11, 2019 as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

Action (Consent): 3.21 Approval of All Action Consent Items

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

Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Jeremy Hidalgo, Britt Latiolais, Dawn Morris, Mary Morrison

Absent: Tehmi Chassion, Erick Knezek

4. ADJOURN

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

           SIGNED:                                                                             SIGNED:

    /s/ Justin Centanni                                                                  /s/ Irma Trosclair

Justin Centanni, President                                             Irma Trosclair, Secretary-Treasurer

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD                        LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

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