Lafayette Parish School Board - Regular Board Meeting - REVISED (Wednesday, February 12, 2020). 

Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM.

Members present

Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue.

Members absent

None

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

Interim Superintendent, Irma Trosclair informed the Board of the formation of a new advisory panel and that she is currently seeking applicants for Teacher Advisory Panel (TAP), so that we can “tap” into the ideas and expertise that our teachers have regarding practices, policies, and procedures. The panel will consist of a diverse group of dedicated educators from throughout the district who will provide an educator’s perspective regarding important topics that impact students and teachers today. The goal of the Teacher Advisory Panel is to collaborate with and provide insight to my office and staff to assist in making better-informed decisions to move the district forward. Applications and more information is available on the LPSS website.

She also gave the Board an update on the following:

Pre-k Applications for the 2020-2021 school year opened on January 22, 2020. Currently there are 433 applications completed or in process. Families can go to www.enrolllafayette.com to apply.

Head Start/Early Head Start Grant:  On Thursday, February 6th the Early Childhood Department submitted the LPSS application for the Head Start/Early Head Start grant. If awarded, this grant will provide seats for 690 children (infants-4 year olds).

Interim Superintendent, Irma Trosclair congratulated the following:

Teachers of the Year:  Congratulations to the district Teachers of the Year; Katherine Geiger, kindergarten teacher at Martial Billeaud Elementary School; Elizabeth Grossie, math teacher at Broussard Middle School; and Pamela Sorensson, 10th grade English Language Arts (ELA) teacher at Carencro High School.  This honor goes to outstanding teachers who have been selected by their peers and evaluated by district administrators and community leaders.

Students of the Year:   Congratulations to the district Students of the Year;  Camille Romero-5th grader at J. Wallace James Elementary School; Ali Habib-8th grader at Paul Breaux Middle School; and William Romero- senior at Lafayette High School.  This is a great honor for outstanding students who were nominated by their teachers, selected by their school, and evaluated by district administrators and community leaders.  The district utilizes the comprehensive application provided by the Louisiana Department of Education, in conjunction with the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, to annually honor one incredible fifth, eighth, and twelfth grade student based on their leadership, academic performance, achievements, citizenship, and service to the school and community.

Parish Middle School Basketball Championship. Congratulations to the Carencro Middle School girls basketball team and Paul Breaux Middle School boys basketball team for winning the parish tournament. We want to thank all middle school teams for putting the work in on the court and in the classroom.

Men’s Pole Vault Competition:    Congratulations to Lafayette High School alumnus, Armand “Mondo” Duplantis, who has set the world record in the men’s pole vault. Duplantis, who graduated from LHS in 2018, cleared 20 feet, 2 ¾ inches on his jump, breaking the record set in 2014 by one centimeter. 

Speech and Debate Team: Congratulations to the Comeaux High Speech Team recently took 11 Varsity members to compete at the Barkley Forum for Speech and Debate at Emory University in Atlanta. This is one of the oldest and most prestigious Speech and Debate National Invitational in the country. With over 200 schools from across 30 states, the 65 year old competition is a showcase of the best of the best. Comeaux High broke records during this competition having more finalists than any school in the 65-year history, the most finalists in one event and senior Rashon Leday added two more championship plaques to the two championship plaques he won last year being the only student in Barkley Forum to win 4 total Championship Silver Key Plaques.  

School Garden Initiative Cook-off:  Congratulations to the winners of the School Garden Initiative Cook-off held this weekend at David Thibodaux Stem Magnet Academy. Winning third place was L. Leo Judice Elementary School, second place went to Charles Burke Elementary School and first place were the students from Green T. Lindon Elementary School.

2. LITIGATION

Action: 2.1 Discussion and/or action concerning pending litigation in the matter of Christopher Roy v. Lafayette Parish School System, et al, Suit Number 20171404 (Consolidated with Suit Number 20171473, Wallace Trahan v. ACE American Insurance Company, et al, and Suit Number 20171532, David Breaux v. Christene Romero, et al), Division G, 15th Judicial District Court, Parish of Lafayette -- Trosclair/Guidry

I move that the Board enter into executive session to discuss strategy concerning pending litigation in the matter of Christopher Roy v. Lafayette Parish School System, et al, Suit Number 20171404 (Consolidated with Suit Number 20171473, Wallace Trahan v. ACE American Insurance Company, et al, and Suit Number 20171532, David Breaux v. Christene Romero, et al), Division G, 15th Judicial District Court, Parish of Lafayette.

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

That the Board return to regular session

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

That the Board approve counsel’s recommendation concerning pending litigation in the matter of Christopher Roy v. Lafayette Parish School System, et al, Suit Number 20171404 (Consolidated with Suit Number 20171473, Wallace Trahan v. ACE American Insurance Company, et al, and Suit Number 20171532, David Breaux v. Christene Romero, et al), Division G, 15th Judicial District Court, Parish of Lafayette.

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

3. INFORMATION ITEMS

Information: 3.1 BOARD: Presentation of 2020 Board Meetings Calendar-Morrison/Latiolais

Britt Latiolais, Board President, informed the Board of the 2020 Board Meeting Calendar and stated that this item is information only.

Information: 3.2 BOARD: Information concerning certain trees located at or around 404 Belcrest Drive and 203 Indigo Drive, Lafayette, Louisiana-Broussard

Elroy Broussard, Board Member District 3, informed the Board that the purpose of the request to place this item on the agenda, is to allow residence to share information and concerns regarding certain trees located at or around 404 Belcrest Drive and 203 Indigo Drive, Lafayette, Louisiana.

Information: 3.3 FINANCE: List of Bids Approved to be Advertised by the Interim Superintendent - Guidry/Francis

As per Administrative Guidelines for Board Meetings effective January 12, 2017, Mrs. Trosclair approved advertisement of the following bids during the time frame of January 9. 2020 – February 7, 2020:  Bid# 53-20 Printing & Binding of Eureka Math / Science & K12 Instructional Materials; Bid# 54-20 Risograph Machines; Bid# 20-2021 Commodity Processed Foods.

Information: 3.4 FINANCE: 2020-2021 Budget Recap and Timeline - Trosclair/Guidry

Billy Guidry, Assistant Superintendent – Business Services, gave the Board an update on 2020-2021 budget recap and timeline changes.

Information: 3.5 HUMAN RESOURCES: Personnel Changes for February 12, 2020 - Gardner/Thibodeaux

New Employee

Employee Transfers

Exiting Employee

Other Action

4. CONSENT AGENDA

Action (Consent): 4.1 ADMINISTRATION: Discussion and/or action concerning the Elementary Grade Level Re-alignment of 5th grade students at Acadian Middle School-Trosclair/Francis/Gardner

Resolution: That the Board approves the re-alignment of 5th-grade students from Acadian Middle School to Evangeline Elementary School beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.

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

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.2 ADMINISTRATION: Discussion and/or action concerning the Elementary Grade Level Re-alignment of 5th grade students at Scott Middle School-Trosclair/Touchet/Gardner

Resolution: That the Board approves the re-alignment of 5th grade students from Scott Middle School to Westside Elementary School beginning in the 2020-2021 school year.

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

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.3 ADMINISTRATION: Discussion and/or action Concerning the Proposed District and Administrative Calendars for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years-Trosclair/Gardner

Resolution: That the Board approves the proposed District and Administrative Calendars for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years 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 Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action: 4.4 ADMINISTRATION: Discussion and/or Action concerning Resolution 02-20-1973 - National School Counselor's Week-Trosclair/Touchet/Gardner/T. Hebert

That the Board approve Resolution 02-20-1973 - National School Counselor's Week.

Resolution-02-20-1973

National School Counseling Week

WHEREAS, The American School Counselor Association (ASCA) sponsors the National School Counseling Week to focus public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within all school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do.

WHEREAS, National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.

WHEREAS, school counselors are recognized for implementing the comprehensive school counseling program which is such a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century.

THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED, that the Lafayette Parish School Board does hereby designate the week of February 3-7, 2020 as “National School Counseling Week.”

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 February 12, 2020, at which time a quorum was present and that same is in full force and effect.

Dated at Lafayette, Louisiana

This 12th day of February, 2020

                                                                                                /s/ Irma D. Trosclair

Irma Troclair, Secretary/Treasurer

                                                                                    LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Motion by Mary Morrison, second by Donald Aguillard.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action: 4.5 CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES: Discussion and/or Action concerning Resolution 02-20-1972 -- National Nutrition Month and National School Breakfast Week - Guidry/ Sherville

That the Board approves Resolution 02-20-1972 in recognition of March 2020 as National Nutrition Month and March 2-6, 2020 as National School Breakfast Week.

RESOLUTION 02-20-1972

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 2 - 6,  2020, and encourage our administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, students, and all other community members 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 February 12, 2020, at which time a quorum was present and that same is in full force and effect.

Dated at Lafayette, Louisiana

this 12th day of February, 2020

               /s/ Irma D. Trosclair           Irma D. Trosclair, Secretary-Treasurer LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Motion by Hannah Mason, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.6 FACILITIES - Discussion and/or Action concerning Approval of Quotes for Ossun Elementary Kitchen Air Conditioning - Bordelon/Francis

Resolution: That the Board awards the low quote to Air Plus, LLC for $71,000 for the Ossun Elementary Kitchen Air Conditioning in accordance with purchasing procedures and guidelines.

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

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.7 FACILITIES - Discussion and/or Action concerning Approval of Quotes for Northside High Baseball/Softball Restrooms - Bordelon/Francis

Resolution: That the Board authorize staff to award the low quote to Bulliard Construction Co., Inc. for $94,500 for the Northside High Baseball/Softball Restrooms in accordance with purchasing procedures and guidelines and approve a $5,500 increase to this budget to be transferred from the Administrative Contingency Fund line item.

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

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.8 FACILITIES - Discussion and/or Action concerning budget revisions to David Thibodaux STEM Academy Soccer Fields, Lighting, Baseball/Softball Fields & Parent Drop off Driveway project and Acadiana High Press Box Replacement project -Chassion/Latiolais

Resolution: That the Board approves budget revisions in the Self Funded Construction Fund, Fund 45, to increase the David Thibodaux STEM Academy Soccer Fields, Lighting, Baseball/Softball Fields & Parent Drop off Driveway project by $147,000 and to increase the Acadiana High Press Box project by $50,000 to be funded with transfers from the Administrative Contingency budget line item.

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

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.9 FACILITIES - Discussion and/or Action concerning Approval of Bids for Acadiana High Press Box - Latiolais

Resolution: That the Board awards of the low bid and alternates #1 and #2 to Acadiane' Renovations, Ltd. for $602,000 for the Acadiana High Press Box in accordance with Louisiana Public Bid Law.

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

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.10 FACILITIES: Discussion and/or action concerning Approval of Quotes for Woodvale Elementary Matching Funds Project Digital Sign - Guidry/Bordelon

Resolution: That the Board awards the low quote to 337 Media in the amount of $27,315.04 for the Woodvale Elementary Matching Funds Project Digital Sign in accordance with purchasing procedure and guidelines.

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

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action: 4.11 FACILITIES - Discussion and/or Action concerning Assignment of Small Projects to Architects & Engineers - Bordelon/Guidry

That the Board defer this agenda item.

Motion by Tehmi Chassion, second by Justin Centanni.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Kate Labue

No: Donald Aguillard

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action: 4.12 FACILITIES - Discussion and/or Action concerning Approval of Facility and Mechanical Systems Services Contract - Bordelon/Francis

That the Board rebid this contract

Motion by Tehmi Chassion, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Kate Labue

No: Donald Aguillard

Action: 4.13 FACILITIES - Discussion and/or Action concerning Budget Revisions to Drexel Elementary Wing Addition and Boucher Elementary Renovations projects - Bordelon/Guidry

That the Board approve a budget revision to the Fund 45 Self Funded Construction Fund to reduce the Drexel Elementary Wing Addition budget by $705,000 and a budget revision to the Fund 58 2016 Construction Fund to increase the Boucher Elementary Renovations budget by $705,000 to be funded with a transfer from the Contingency budget line item in Fund 58.

Motion by Tehmi Chassion, second by Elroy Broussard.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

No: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.14 FACILITIES: Discussion and/or action concerning Approval of Quotes for Ernest Gallet Elementary Matching Funds Project Digital Sign - Guidry/Bordelon

Resolution: That the Board awards the low quote to Bass Custom Signs, L.L.C. in the amount of $43,154.00 for the Ernest Gallet Elementary Matching Funds Project Digital Sign in accordance with purchasing procedure and guidelines.

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

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action: 4.15 FACILITIES: Discussion and/or action concerning rescission of 12/11/2019 Board action regarding the purchase of two portable classroom buildings for Southside High School - Angelle/Aguillard

That the Board rescinds the board action taken at its December 11, 2019 meeting to approve the purchase and setup using USDA funding of two new portable double classroom buildings for Southside High School.

Motion by Elroy Broussard, second by Donald Aguillard.

Sub Motion: That the Board direct the Superintendent to indefinitely postpone the implementation of portable buildings at Southside High School.

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Elroy Broussard.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Action (Consent): 4.16 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning the Grant Fund Summary for January, 2020 - Guidry/Richard

Resolution: That the Board approves the Summary of Grant Funding and Activity for January, 2020 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 Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.17 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning the Sales Tax Collection Report for December 2019 Guidry/Ashy

Resolution: That the Board approves the Sales Tax Collection report for the month of December 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 Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.18 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning Budget to Actual Reports for January, 2020 - Guidry/Richard

Resolution: That the Board approves the Budget-to-Actual reports for January, 2020 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 Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action: 4.19 FINANCE - Discussion and/or action concerning the extension of the Fiscal Agent Contract - Guidry/Dugas

That the Lafayette Parish School Board approve the extension of the Fiscal Agent contract with Iberia Bank as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

Motion by Hannah Mason, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard

Abstain: Justin Centanni, Kate Labue

Action (Consent): 4.20 FINANCE - Discussion and/or action concerning a Utility Servitude - Ridge Elementary - Guidry/Dugas

Resolution: That the Board approves the Utility Servitude on property owned by LPSS on the Ridge Elementary site 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 Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.21 FINANCE - Discussion and/or action concerning a Utility Servitude - Judice Middle School - Guidry/Dugas

Resolution: That the Board approves the utility servitude on the property owned by LPSS on the Judice Middle School site as attached in the public content section of this agenda.

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

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.22 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning Bid Award for Printing & Binding of Eureka Math / Science and Printing K12 Instructional Materials Bid# 53-20 - Francis/Hebert

Resolution: That the Board awards Bid# 53-20 to Diverse Education Resources for Printing & Binding Eureka Math, Science and K12 Instructional Materials.

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

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action: 4.23 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning Resolution 02-20-1971, Employment of Special Counsel for LPSS Sales Tax Office - Guidry/Ashy

That the Board adopts Resolution 02-20-1971, retaining Stutes and Lavergne as special counsel to the LPSS Sales Tax Office in various issues in the area of sales tax collections, to be required on an as-needed basis.

RESOLUTION 02-20-1971

EMPLOY SPECIAL COUNSEL

WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:263 authorizes the retention of special counsel by any School Board upon a statement of reasons why such counsel is necessary and upon approval by the La. Attorney General; and,

WHEREAS, Lafayette Parish School Board and its staff are in need of special counsel experienced in the various issues in the area of sales tax collections, to be required on an as-needed basis; and, 

WHEREAS, the law firm of Stutes and Lavergne, L.L.C., of Lake Charles, Louisiana has such experience, training and expertise to represent the Lafayette Parish School Board; and,

THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED, by the Lafayette Parish School Board that the law firm of  Stutes and Lavergne, L.L.C. be retained as special counsel with respect to sales tax collection, and any other related legal matters as deemed necessary;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the said law firm of Stutes and Lavergne, L.L.C., shall be paid for their services at hourly rates not to exceed that set by the La. Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for Special Counsel with like years of experience; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the law firm of Stutes and Lavergne, L.L.C., shall keep itemized records for presentation to the Superintendent and the Lafayette  Parish School Board, with respect to  the  services rendered at said hourly rates with the fees and charges and the Superintendent is hereby authorized and directed to pay the same upon submission and receipt thereof and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subject to the approval of th.is resolution by the Attorney General, the employment of the law firm of Stutes and Lavergne, L.L.C., shall be effective as of February 12, 2020.

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 February 12, 2020, at which time a quorum was present and that same is in full force and effect.

Dated at Lafayette, Louisiana

this 12th day of February, 2020.

                                                                                                  /s/Irma D. Trosclair

____________________________________

   Irma D. Trosclair, Secretary-Treasurer

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Motion by Donald Aguillard, second by Tommy Angelle.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Sub Motion: That the Board seek special counsel located in Lafayette, LA.

Motion by Tehmi Chassion, second by Justin Centanni.

Final Resolution: Motion Fails

Yes: Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Hannah Mason

No: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Action (Consent): 4.24 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning Bid Award for Risograph Machines Bid# 54-20 - Guidry/Francis

Resolution: That the Board awards Bid# 54-20 to Copy & Camera Technologies for Risograph Machines.

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

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action: 4.25 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning proposals for Internet Services - Spencer

That the Board approves the highest rated proposal in response to RFP# 51-20 as attached in the public content section of this agenda item.

Motion by Tehmi Chassion, second by Mary Morrison.

That the Board accepts the evaluation committee's recommendation and awards RFP# 51-20 to Cox Communications for Internet Services.

Motion by Tehmi Chassion, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Action: 4.26 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning Wide Area Network proposals - Spencer

That the Board accepts the evaluation committee's recommendation and awards RFP# 52-20 to Uniti Fiber for Wide Area Network Services. Motion and second withdrawn.

Motion by Tehmi Chassion, second by Justin Centanni.

That the Board accepts the evaluation committee's recommendation and awards RFP#52-20 to Uniti Fiber for Wide Area Network Services.

Motion by Tommy Angelle, second by Donald Aguillard.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard

No: Tehmi Chassion, Hannah Mason, Kate Labue

Action (Consent): 4.27 HUMAN RESOURCES: Discussion and/or Action concerning the 2020-2021 Staff Allocation Formulas and Guidelines Booklet - Gardner/Thibodeaux

Resolution: That the Board approve the 2020-2021 Staff Allocation Formulas and Guidelines Booklet 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 Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.28 HUMAN RESOURCES: Discussion and/or Action concerning the Addition of Two (2) School Social Worker Positions - Magee/Vead

Resolution: That the Board approve the addition of two (2) school social worker positions.

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

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.29 SUPERINTENDENT: Discussion and/or action concerning the Minutes of January 8, 2020

Resolution: That the Board approve the minutes of January 8, 2020.

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

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

Action (Consent): 4.30 Approval of All Action Consent Items

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

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

Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue

Absent: Tommy Angelle

5. ADJOURN

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.

           SIGNED:                                                                             SIGNED:

    /s/ Britt Latiolais                                                          /s/ Irma Trosclair

Britt Latiolais, President                                                Irma Trosclair, Secretary-Treasurer

LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD                        LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

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