Lafayette Parish School Board - Regular Board Meeting - REVISED (Wednesday, August 10, 2022).
Meeting called to order at 5:30 PM.
Members present
Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Members absent
Hannah Mason
1. MEETING OPENINGS
Procedural: 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Procedural: 1.2 Moment of Silence
Procedural: 1.3 Opening Comments - Superintendent
Superintendent Trosclair gave the Board information and updates on the following:
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: I am excited to announce that tomorrow is the first day of school for our A-day students and are excited to begin welcoming our students back to campuses. On Friday, B-day students will report, and our pre-k students will begin reporting next week. This is the first normal start of a school year we have had in a while and we look forward to a successful year. As a reminder to the community, buses will be returning to the roads tomorrow and school zones are in effect. Please be alert for children waiting at bus stops, crossing streets, and entering and exiting buses.
SCHOOL SAFETY: On Monday, I shared a letter with our school community regarding the steps we’ve taken to enhance school safety measures already in place. We are fortunate to have such strong partnerships with local law enforcement agencies who have spent a great deal of time this summer collaborating with us as we keep student and staff safety as our top priority. Our focus has been on steps that we can take to lessen the chances of a violent incident occurring on our campuses, as well as lessen the impact should such an incident take place. We remain committed to safeguarding the students we serve. Although some measures may seem inconvenient at times, such as the requirement to show identification at buzzer entries to gain entry into school campuses, or clear bag policies, the safety of our students and staff must remain our priority and we are optimistic that our visitors will understand and recognize our need to be as vigilant as possible.
STATE TESTING DATA: We recently received state testing data and are very pleased with the results. While there is still work to do, I am extremely proud of the efforts of our entire school community. We are fortunate that our teachers, our school leaders, our district staff have put in the work coming out of the pandemic, that our students are, in many cases, at better standing than they were prior to the Covid Pandemic. I want to recognize Dr. Mark Rabalais, Mr. Francis Touchet, and Ms. Tracy Hypolite, who lead the work from the district along with their academic teams, teachers, and leaders in making certain that students move forward academically. Dr. Rabalais shared with the Board some of the major highlights regarding the District test results. Following are Historical Accomplishments for Lafayette Parish:
Ø #1 Among largest districts (30K+) in Mastery Level (+) one-year change
Ø #1 Among Region Iv & V Districts in Mastery Level (+) one-year change
Ø Over 90% of Schools (K-12) showed growth in overall student achievement!
Ø Top 10 Among all districts in Louisiana Mastery Level (+)one-year change
o Virtually all subgroups in every grade 3rd-8th grew from prior year on LEAP 2025
o All tested subjects (ELA, Math, Science, Social Studies) improved from prior year LEAP
o All Grade Levels showed improvement from prior year LEAP
Ø Myrtle Place Elementary is the #1 school in Louisiana for MASTERY Level (+) one-year change
Ø Early College Academy continues to be the record breaking campus:
o #1 rated school in the entire state of Louisiana in 2021
o Top 10 schools in Louisiana for percentage of students at Mastery Level (+) for 2022
Ø Students With Disabilities: Back-to-back history-making progress
o Rank in the state of the total percentage of students achieving Mastery Level (+) 2019 - #36 2021- #13 2022 - #6
o One year change forstudents achieving Mastery Level (+) 2019 - #33 2021 - #17 2022 - #13
Ø Covid 19 Rebound – Yes!
o Grades 3-8 Percentage of students at Mastery Level (+) All subjects combined Grades 4th – 8th highest since 2017! School index all subjects: 2017- 32.0% 2018-36.6% 2019-37.5% 2021-35.1% 2022-38.5%
o High School student in Algebra I, English II, & U. S. History.
Leap Trend Data percentage Mastery and above: 2018 – 44.9% 2019-39.5% 2021-37.65 2022-40.1% Algebra I = +18.8 points
Ø Most Graduates In LPSS to Date
o School Year Graduation Rate
2016 75%
2017 77%
2018 77%
2019 78%
2020 85%
2021 85%
Board President, Tommy Angelle recognized and thanked the Superintendent, the entire LPSS Staff; Parents, Teachers, Custodians, Cafeteria Workers, School Resource Officers, and Parish Community for the outstanding district accomplishments and being a part of the overall growth of the Lafayette Parish School System.
2. LITIGATION
Action: 2.1 BOARD: Discussion and/or action concerning prospective litigation - Early
That the Board enter into executive session to discuss a prospective litigation matter in light of formal written demand made by Roxanne Guidry relative to her workers' compensation claim.
Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Britt Latiolais.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard
Absent: Hannah Mason, Kate Labue
That the Board returns to Regular Session.
Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard
Absent: Hannah Mason, Kate Labue
That the Board accepts the advice of the third party administrator in light of formal written demand made by Roxanne Guidry relative to her workers’ compensation claim.
Motion by Justin Centanni, second by Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard
Absent: Hannah Mason, Kate Labue
3. INFORMATION ITEMS
Information: 3.1 BOARD: Recognition of Dr. Donald Aguillard as a 4-H State Hall of Fame Honoree - C. Broussard
Chris Broussard, Director of Career and Technical Education, introduced Charles Hebert, County Agent/Parish Chairman of 4-H Youth Development in Lafayette Parish. Mr. Hebert recognized Dr. Donald Aguillard as the 4-H State Hall of Fame Honoree and thanked him for the many years (30+) of outstanding work, dedication, support, and commitment of significant contributions to the program.
Information: 3.2 BOARD: Employee/Retiree Insurance Advisory Committee Vacancy Announcement-Angelle
In accordance with policy BBC, the board president has been notified of a vacancy on the Employee/Retiree Insurance Advisory Committee and is soliciting respondents for the following seats: (1) APEL (due to retirement), (2) LPAE (one is due to a resignation, one person is leaving the system). Interested parties on the committee from APEL or LPAE are asked to contact Ms. Nancy Mounce at 337-280-0279 or nancymmm@aol.com.
Information: 3.3 NEW CONSTRUCTION: Phase 1A Site Package Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Early Release Proposal for the New Replacement of Lafayette High School Project-Brew
Joseph Brew, gave the Board information on the Phase 1A Site Package (GMP) Early Release Proposal for the New Replacement of Lafayette High School Project. Representatives for Team-at Risk Contractor-Lemoine Co. and Architect - ACWS Pfluger addressed questions and provided information to the board on the project.
Information: 3.4 FACILITIES - Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for the new Truman Early Learning Center - Bordelon/A. Mouton
Kyle Bordelon, Director of Planning and Facilities, gave the Board and update on the Guaranteed Maximum Price amendment for the new Truman Early Learning Center.
Information: 3.5 FACILITIES - Monthly Facilities Updates - Guidry/Bordelon
The Board was provided with a report on the construction updates for August 2022. Kyle Bordelon, Director of Planning and Facilities, addressed question from the Board regarding various projects in the schools.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Action (Consent): 4.1 BOARD: Discussion and/or action concerning an Intergovernmental Agreement with Lafayette Consolidated Government concerning use of Neyland Park for Lafayette High School Athletics - Centanni/Mason
Resolution: That the Board authorize the Board President and Superintendent to negotiate and enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Lafayette Consolidated Government concerning use of Neyland Park for Lafayette High School Athletics.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
Action (Consent): 4.2 ACADEMICS: Discussion and/or action concerning approval of the 2022-2023 Pupil Progression Plan - Rabalais/Martin
Resolution: That the Board approve the 2022-2023 Pupil Progression Plan with the recommended changes from staff and advisory committees 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 Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
Action (Consent): 4.3 EMPLOYEE SERVICES: Discussion and/or action concerning a new Employee Discipline Hearing Officer List - J. Mouton
Resolution: That the board approve the updated list of Employee Discipline Hearing Officers as attached in the Public Comment 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 Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
Action (Consent): 4.4 FACILITIES - Discussion and/or action concerning budget revision to Self-Funded Construction Fund for Acadiana High Lighting Replacement project - Bordelon/Mouton
Resolution: That the Board approves a Self-Funded Construction Fund budget revision increase of $112,000 to the Acadiana High Lighting Replacement project with the offset to be transferred from the COVID contingency.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
Action (Consent): 4.5 FACILITIES - Discussion and/or action concerning permission to advertise, bid and award Acadiana High Lighting Replacement project - Bordelon/Francis
Resolution: That the Board authorizes staff to advertise, bid and award the Acadiana High Lighting Replacement project.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
Action (Consent): 4.6 FACILITIES - Discussion and/or action concerning budget revision to 2019A Construction Fund for Southside High Restrooms & Vending Building - Bordelon/A. Mouton
Resolution: That the Board approves a budget revision to the 2019A Construction Fund for the Southside High Restrooms & Vending Building project to increase the budget by $83,500.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
Action (Consent): 4.7 FACILITIES - Discussion and/or action concerning permission to advertise, bid & award Southside High Restrooms & Vending Building - Bordelon/Francis
Resolution: That the Board authorizes staff to advertise, bid and award the Southside High Restrooms & Vending Building project.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
Action (Consent): 4.8 FACILITIES - Discussion and/or action concerning budget revision to Capital Improvement Fund for Southside High Athletics Storage Bldg. project - Bordelon/A. Mouton
Resolution: That the Board approves a budget revision to the Capital Improvements Fund for the Southside High Athletics Storage Bldg. project to increase the budget by $15,000.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
Action (Consent): 4.9 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning the Budget-to-Actual for July 2022 - Dugas/Richard
Resolution: That the Board approves the Budget-to-Actual reports for July 2022 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 Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
Action (Consent): 4.10 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning Administrative Guidelines for Board Meeting Agenda Action Items - Dugas/Francis
Resolution: That the Board approve the revisions to the Administrative Guidelines for Board Meeting Action Items 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 Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
Action (Consent): 4.11 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning the sale and removal of the residential home located on 2831 S. Fieldspan Rd. adjacent to Ridge Elementary - Dugas/
Bordelon/A.Mouton
Resolution: That the Board declares the residential home located on 2831 S. Fieldspan Rd, Duson, La 70529 as obsolete / surplus and authorize the Board President and Superintendent to negotiate and execute the act of sale of the residential home.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
Action (Consent): 4.12 RISK MANAGEMENT: Discussion and/or action concerning Proposal Recommendation & Award for Pre-Positioned Emergency Remediation Services for the Lafayette Parish School Board, RFP# 17-23; Bordelon/Early
Resolution: That the Board awards RFP# 17-23 to Guarantee Restoration Services.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Action (Consent): 4.13 RISK MANAGEMENT: Discussion and/or action concerning revisions to Policies BE, School Board Ethics; EDD, School Bus Scheduling and Routing; GAAA, Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-discrimination; JAA, Equal Education Opportunities; JBD, Student Absences and Excuses; JCDAF, Bullying and Hazing; JCDB, Student Dress Code; JD, Discipline; JDE, Expulsion; JGC, Student Health Services; JGCD, Administration of Medication and Sunscreen; and JM, Student Voter Registration; JQA, Expectant and Parenting Students-Early
Resolution: That the Board approves the proposed revisions to Policies BE, School Board Ethics; EDD, School Bus Scheduling and Routing; GAAA, Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-discrimination; JAA, Equal Education Opportunities; JBD, Student Absences and Excuses; JCDAF, Bullying and Hazing; JCDB, Student Dress Code; JD, Discipline; JDE, Expulsion; JGC, Student Health Services; JGCD, Administration of Medication and Sunscreen; and JM, Student Voter Registration; JQA, Expectant and Parenting Students, as shown in the documents 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 Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
Action (Consent): 4.14 WAREHOUSE: Discussion and/or action concerning online auction of Surplus Equipment and Supplies - Francis/Villard
Resolution: That the Board declares obsolete, discarded and/or unusable equipment, furniture and fixtures as surplus property and authorizes the Warehouse to sell and/or dispose of these items using a public online auction process as listed 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 Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
Action (Consent): 4.15 SUPERINTENDENT: Discussion and/or action concerning the Minutes of July 13; August 3, 2022 - Trosclair
Resolution: That the Board approve the minutes of July 13; August 3, 2022 as attached to 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 Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
Action (Consent): 4.16 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 Mary Morrison.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Mary Morrison, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Hannah Mason
5. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
SIGNED: SIGNED:
/s/Tommy Angelle /s/ Irma Trosclair
Tommy Angelle, President Irma Trosclair, Secretary-Treasurer
LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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