Lafayette Parish School Board - Regular Board Meeting - REVISED (Wednesday, November 8, 2023). Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Members present
Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Members absent
Mary Morrison
1. MEETING OPENINGS
Procedural: 1.1 Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America
Procedural: 1.2 Moment of Silence
2. CONSENT AGENDA
Action (Consent): 2.1 BOARD: Discussion and/or action concerning approval of the Superintendent's Contract-Angelle
Resolution: That the Board approves Superintendent-Elect Touchet's contract as drafted and authorizes the Board President to execute the contract.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
Action (Consent): 2.2 EMPLOYEE SERVICES: Discussion and/or action concerning the proposed plan of reorganization and re-class of staff and changes in job descriptions related thereto - Touchet/Gardner
Resolution: Recommended Action: That the board approves the proposed plan of reorganization and re-class of staff and changes in job descriptions related thereto as attached to this agenda item to become effective November 13, 2023, unless otherwise indicated.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
Action (Consent): 2.3 ADMINISTRATION - Discussion and/or action concerning the Proposed District Calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years-Touchet/Gardner
Resolution: That the Board approves the proposed District Calendars for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 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 Britt Latiolais, second by Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
Action (Consent): 2.4 ADMINISTRATION: Discussion and/or action concerning an amendment to the Dress Code Guidelines in the 2023-2024 Student Parent Handbook-Gardner
Resolution: That the Board approves an amendment to the Jackets/Coats/Sweaters/Sweatshirts section on page 29 of the 2023-2024 Student-Parent Handbook to adjust as attached below.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Action (Consent): 2.5 EMPLOYEE SERVICES: Discussion and/or action concerning a revision to the Sick Leave Bank policy GBRIA and - Gardner/Mouton/Dartez
Resolution: That the Board approves the updated Policy GBRIA-Sick Leave Bank 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 Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
Action (Consent): 2.6 EMPLOYEE SERVICES: Discussion and/or action concerning proposed plan to convert certain positions and job descriptions from specific days to specific months and approve policies to reflect same-Touchet
Resolution: That the board approves the proposed plan to convert certain positions and job descriptions from specific days to specific months to become effective July 1, 2024, and approves the attached policies to reflect same.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
Action (Consent): 2.7 EMPLOYEE SERVICES - Discussion and/or action concerning an adjustment to the 2023-24 Salary Schedule–Gardner/Dugas/Hollier
Resolution: That the board approve the addition of a Second Language Stipend to the supplemental section of the 2023-24 Salary Schedule.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
Action (Consent): 2.8 FACILITIES - Discussion and/or action concerning final plat approval for Truman Early Learning Center property-Bordelon/Rabalais
Resolution: That the Board approves the final plat on the property for the Truman Early Learning Center as presented and if any minor changes are made prior to final acceptance by the Lafayette Consolidated Government, that the Superintendent and Board President be authorized to sign any revised final plat in order to obtain a certificate of occupancy for the building.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
Action (Consent): 2.9 FEDERAL PROGRAMS - Discussion and/or action concerning Resolution 11-023-2080 Parent and Family Engagement Month - Magee/Vaughn
Resolution: That the Board approves Resolution 11-023-2080 Parent and Family Engagement Month.
RESOLUTION 11-023-2080
PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT MONTH
WHEREAS, November 2023 is designated as Parent and Family Engagement Month in the United States and,
WHEREAS, the Lafayette Parish School System and Board values education and the academic success of our youth; and,
WHEREAS, families are a child’s first, longest lasting and most important teachers, advocates and nurturers; and,
WHEREAS, positive parenting and strong family engagement can be central to promoting a child’s healthy development and wellness; and,
WHEREAS, a strong partnership between schools, families and communities can aid in developing a generation of successful, productive and conscientious citizens; and,
WHEREAS, it is important for schools, early learning settings, and the community to welcome families, plan for family engagement and to assist families in engaging their child’s learning in ways that are effective; and
WHEREAS, the Lafayette Parish School Board supports organizations that are committed to assisting families with engaging their child’s education and devolving stronger connections with schools and their community; and
WHEREAS, the Lafayette Parish School Board encourages citizens to foster a love of learning in youth and continue to advocate for effective family engagement as an integral part of the school community.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lafayette Parish School Board does hereby proclaim November 2023 as:
PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT 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 November 8, 2023, at which time a quorum was present and that same is in full force and effect.
Dated at Lafayette, Louisiana
This 8th day of November, 2023
/s/ Francis Touchet
Francis Touchet, 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 Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
Action (Consent): 2.10 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning the 2023-2024 Proposed Projects for Fundraising Matching Program-Dugas/Bordelon
Resolution: That the Board approves the proposed "matching fund" grant program projects and the related budget revisions, as attached in the public content section of this agenda item, in the FY24 Self-Funded Construction Project and 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 Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
Action: 2.11 FINANCE - Discussion and/or action authorizing the Superintendent and/or Board President to Close the Purchase of two Sites Adjacent to the District Office-Dugas/Bordelon/A. Mouton
That the Board (1) authorize the Superintendent and/or Board President to execute the act(s) of sale for the purchase of 301 and 307 Rue Beauregard once they confirm that conditions set forth in the agreement(s) to buy and sell are met and due diligence results are satisfactory and (2) approves a budget revision moving $2,850,000 from Committed for School Site Renovations/
Construction & Land/Building Acquisitions in the Self-Funded Construction Fund to a Rue Beauregard Adjacent Property account for the property purchase and renovation costs.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Donald Aguillard.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
Action (Consent): 2.12 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning the November Budget-to-Actual/Revisions for FY 23-24-Dugas/Richard
Resolution: That the Board approves the November Budget-to-Actual/Revisions for FY 23-24 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 Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
Action (Consent): 2.13 INSURANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning draft RFP for Health Insurance Carrier-Centanni
Resolution: That the Board direct the Superintendent to provide a draft RFP for review by the Board Insurance Committee and Employee Retiree Insurance Advisory Committee by December 31, 2023.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Britt Latiolais, second by Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
Action (Consent): 2.14 SUPERINTENDENT: Discussion and/or action concerning Resolution 11-023-2079 American Education Week-Touchet
Resolution: That the Board approves Resolution 11-023-2079 American Education Week.
RESOLUTION 11-023-2079
AMERICAN EDUCATION WEEK
WHEREAS, public schools are the backbone of our democracy, providing young people with the tools they need to maintain our nation's precious values of freedom, civility and equality; and
WHEREAS, by equipping young Americans with both practical skills and broader intellectual abilities, schools give them hope for, and access to, a productive future; and
WHEREAS, education employees--be they instructional, administrative, or education support professionals--work tirelessly to serve our children and communities with care and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, schools are community linchpins, bringing together adults and children, educators and volunteers, business leaders, and elected officials in a common enterprise;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lafayette Parish School Board -- (1) thanks the educators of the Lafayette Parish School System including support professionals and substitutes; and (2) promotes the profession of education and the contributions of educators by encouraging students, parents, school administrators, and public officials to recognize American Education Week - November 13, 2023 to November 17, 2023.
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 November 8, 2023, at which time a quorum was present and that same is in full force and effect.
Dated at Lafayette, Louisiana
this 8th day of November 2023.
_____/s/ Francis Touchet, Jr.___________
Francis Touchet, Jr., 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 Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
Action (Consent): 2.15 SUPERINTENDENT: Discussion and/or action concerning Minutes of October 19, 2023-Touchet
Resolution: That the Board approve the minutes of October 19, 2023, 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 Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
Action (Consent): 2.16 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 Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
No: Tehmi Chassion
Absent: Mary Morrison
3. LITIGATION
Action: 3.1 BOARD: Discussion and/or action concerning prospective litigation - Early
That the Board enter into executive session to discuss formal written demand which has been made by Matthew Obey and Judy Broussard relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Hannah Mason, second by Britt Latiolais.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Mary Morrison
That the Board returns to regular session.
Motion by Hannah Mason, second by Britt Latiolais.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard
Absent: Mary Morrison, Kate Labue
That the Board accept the advice of counsel in the matter of written demand which has been made by Matthew Obey and Judy Broussard relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Hannah Mason, second by Britt Latiolais.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard
Absent: Mary Morrison, Kate Labue
Action: 3.2 BOARD: Discussion and/or action concerning prospective litigation - Early
That the Board enter into executive session to discuss formal written demand which has been made by Matthew Obey and Judy Broussard relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Hannah Mason, second by Britt Latiolais.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard, Kate Labue
Absent: Mary Morrison
That the Board returns to regular session.
Motion by Hannah Mason, second by Britt Latiolais.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard
Absent: Mary Morrison, Kate Labue
That the Board accept the advice of counsel in the matter of written demand which has been made by Matthew Obey and Judy Broussard relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Hannah Mason, second by Britt Latiolais.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Tommy Angelle, Elroy Broussard, Justin Centanni, Tehmi Chassion, Britt Latiolais, Hannah Mason, Donald Aguillard
Absent: Mary Morrison, Kate Labue
4. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
SIGNED: SIGNED:
/s/ Tommy Angelle /s/ Francis Touchet, Jr.
Tommy Angelle, President Francis Touchet, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer
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