Lafayette Parish School System - Regular Board Meeting - REVISED (Wednesday, July 31, 2024)
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Members present
David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Members absent
Kate Labue
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
Board President Britt Latiolais and Superintendent Francis Touchet asked the public to keep police officer Segus Jolivette and his family in prayer. Officer Jolivette previously served as a School Resource Officer in Lafayette Parish and he also served as a security officer at different after school activities. Mr. Touchet commended Mrs. Janine LaFleur, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and her academic team for organizing a successful first day of professional development for teachers. He also commended the teachers that are attending the professional development sessions to make sure they are getting ready for the students to return. Mr. Touchet also recognized the Board for adopting Accelerating Campus Excellence (ACE) Model for two Lafayette Parish Schools at the March Regular Board Meeting. Superintendent Touchet noted that school will begin in a week with a staggered start. By Monday, August 12, 2024 all students would be in attendance.
2. INFORMATION ITEMS
Information: 2.1 SUPERINTENDENT: Mayor-President Boulet Introduction - Touchet
Mayor-President Boulet was not in attendance.
Information: 2.2 BOARD: Board Meeting Date Change for December - Touchet
Superintendent Touchet informed the public that the December Board Meeting would be moved from December 4th to December 11, 2024.
Information: 2.3 EMPLOYEE SERVICES: Lafayette Parish School System's First Cohort of REACH University Graduates - N. Walker
Nicky Walker, Diversity and Equity Talent Coordinator, explained that REACH University is an accredited, non-profit institution offering job-embedded bachelor degrees and teaching certificates for school employees, specifically paraeducators. REACH University is a full time online program with classes being offered in the evenings and REACH students pay no more than $75 a month for tuition. Ms. Walker recognized the first 4 graduates for receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts.: Jalisa Anderson, Kelley Burns, Loukou “Amelia” Attey, and Mary Dugas. The graduates were paraeducators for the 2023-24 school year in Lafayette Parish. At the time of the meeting, three of the four graduates will be teaching for the upcoming school year.
Information: 2.4 FACILITIES: Poche Prouet & Associates, LLC will be the architect for the following wing additions at L.J. Alleman Middle School, Judice Middle School and Acadiana High School pending funding and Board approval - LeJeune/Latiolais/Mason
Information: 2.5 FINANCE: Notice of Public Meeting to announce intent to call for an election to authorize renewal or continuation of an ad valorem tax - Dugas/Mouton
Board President Britt Latiolais read the following announcement:
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at its regular meeting place, the Board Room, 202 Rue Iberville, Lafayette, Louisiana, the Parish School Board of the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal or continuation of an ad valorem tax therein.
Mr. Latiolais requested Robert Gautreaux, Director of Construction, Facilities and Maintenance, provide the Board with an update on projects at various facilities. Mr. Gautreaux presented to the Board a powerpoint presentation of pictures of improvements to schools in all nine districts.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
Action (Consent): 3.1 ADMINISTRATION: Discussion and/or action concerning an amendment to the Lafayette Parish School System Elementary/Middle/High School Consequences of Behavior Policy-Appendix F for Possession of Unauthorized Technology/Electronic Devices that are prohibited on campus and the confiscation portion of the Student Code of Conduct - Moore/Gardner
Resolution: That the Board approves an amendment to the Lafayette Parish School System Elementary/Middle/High School Consequences of Behavior Policy-Appendix F for Possession of Unauthorized Technology/Electronic Devices that are prohibited on campus and the confiscation portion of the Student Code of Conduct 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 Hannah Mason, second by Roddy Bergeron.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action (Consent): 3.2 ADMINISTRATION: Discussion and/or action concerning a proposed new job description template, updates or changes in current job descriptions, and new job descriptions - Clement/Gardner
Resolution: That the Board approves the proposed new job description template, updates or changes in current job descriptions, and new job descriptions 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 Hannah Mason, second by Roddy Bergeron.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action: 3.3 ADMINISTRATION: Selection of the Group Health Insurance & Related Benefits Consultant - Touchet
That the Board table this agenda item. Motion failed due to lack of second.
Motion by Roddy Bergeron, second NONE.
Sub Motion
That the Board select Assured Partners as the Group Health Insurance & Related Benefits Consultant to work with Lafayette Parish School System.
Motion by Hannah Mason, second by Chad Desormeaux.
Sub Motion: That the Board select Gallagher as the Group Health Insurance & Related Benefits Consultant to work with Lafayette Parish School System.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by David LeJeune.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Jeremy Hidalgo
No: Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason
Absent: Kate Labue
Action (Consent): 3.4 EMPLOYEE SERVICES: Discussion and/or action concerning revisions to the 2024-2025 Salary Schedule - Clement/Gardner
Resolution: That the Board approves revisions to the 2024-2025 Salary Schedule as shown in the document 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 Hannah Mason, second by Roddy Bergeron.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action (Consent): 3.5 EMPLOYEE SERVICES: Discussion and/or action concerning a revision to the Supplemental Pay Rates Section of the 2024-2025 Salary Schedule for Teacher-Substitute/Bus Drivers Supplemental Pay - Rabalais/Gardner/Clement
Resolution: That the Board approve the Supplemental Pay Rates Section of the 2024-2025 Salary Schedule implementing a Teacher-Substitute/Bus Drivers Supplemental Pay Rate to be paid to classroom teachers who forego their planning periods to cover classes and substitute for teachers who are absent when the school system is otherwise unable to find a substitute teacher to take the place of absent teachers, Special Education-ESL Para-educators performing their job duties and the absent teacher's job duties, and to bus drivers who drive a double run as listed in the Supplemental Substitute Pay Memo 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 Hannah Mason, second by Roddy Bergeron.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action (Consent): 3.6 EMPLOYEE SERVICES: Discussion and/or action concerning a one time Recruitment/Retention Stipend for the 2024-2025 school year for School Psychologist - Pupil Appraisal Services - Hebert/Ortego
Resolution: That the Board approves a one time Recruitment/Retention Stipend for the 2024-2025 school year for School Psychologist - Pupil Appraisal who meet the listed criteria in the Pubic Content section of this agenda. In emergency cases and other out of the ordinary situations that do not fall within the guidelines of the attached detailed document, the superintendent has administrative authority to handle those issues on a case by case basis.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Hannah Mason, second by Roddy Bergeron.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action (Consent): 3.7 FACILITIES Discussion and/or action to allocate funds from the Committed for Roofing Projects account within the Self-Funded Construction Fund for the Parish-wide Roofing Strategic Analysis project to address any immediate roofing problems and possible future roof replacements. - Gautreaux/Fontenot
Resolution: That the Board approve the funding in the amount of $150,000.00 for the Parish-wide Roofing Strategic Analysis project to fix any immediate roof problems and prepare for future roof replacements. Committed for Roofing Projects funds within the Self-Funded Construction Fund will be utilized for this project.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Hannah Mason, second by Roddy Bergeron.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action (Consent): 3.8 FACILITIES: Discussion and/or action to allocate funds from the COVID Contingency account within the Self-Funded Construction Fund for Parish-Wide Playground Safety Upgrades to keep Lafayette Parish compliant with State Code Regulations - Gautreaux/Fontenot
Resolution: That the Board approve funding in the amount of $400,000.00 for Parish-Wide Playground Safety Upgrades to get LPSS playgrounds up to code and set them up to better be able to keep them within code in the future. COVID Contingency funds within the Self-Funded Construction Fund will be utilized for this project.
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Hannah Mason, second by Roddy Bergeron.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action (Consent): 3.9 FACILITIES: Discussion and/or action to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with SUN CHDO for the old Truman Elementary School - Touchet/Rabalais
Resolution: That the Board consider approval of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with SUN CHDO for the old Truman Elementary School property and authorize Superintendent to execute same, subject to legal approval of agreement terms and conditions
That the Board approve all Action Consent Items with the exception of items pulled.
Motion by Hannah Mason, second by Roddy Bergeron.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action (Consent): 3.10 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for FY 2024 - Dugas / A.Mouton
Resolution: That the Board adopt and approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for Fiscal Year 2024 which is 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 Hannah Mason, second by Roddy Bergeron.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action (Consent): 3.11 FINANCE: Discussion and/or action concerning the July Budget-to-Actual/Revisions for FY 23-24 - Dugas/LeBlanc
Resolution: That the Board approves the July 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 Hannah Mason, second by Roddy Bergeron.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Action (Consent): 3.12 RISK MANAGEMENT: Discussion and/or action concerning revisions to Policies: GAMA-Employee Smoking, Tobacco, and Marijuana Use; IDFA-Interscholastic Athletics; IDE-Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities; EB-Building and Grounds Management; IDCH-Home Study Program; JGCE-Child Abuse; JCDAE-Student Use of Electronic Telecommunication Devices and JBD-Student Absences and Excuses - Early
Resolution: That the Board approves revisions to Policies: GAMA-Employee Smoking, Tobacco, and Marijuana Use; IDFA-Interscholastic Athletics; IDE-Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities; EB-building and Grounds Management; IDCH-Home Study Program; JGCE-Child Abuse; JCDAE-Student Use of Electronic Telecommunication Devices and JBD-Student Absences and Excuses 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 Hannah Mason, second by Roddy Bergeron.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action (Consent): 3.13 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 Hannah Mason, second by Roddy Bergeron.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action (Consent): 3.14 SUPERINTENDENT: Discussion and/or action concerning the Minutes of May 22, 2024, June 12, 2024 and July 19, 2024 - Touchet
Resolution: That the Board approve the minutes of May 22, 2024, June 12, 2024 and July 19, 2024 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 Hannah Mason, second by Roddy Bergeron.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action (Consent): 3.15 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 Hannah Mason, second by Roddy Bergeron.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
4. LITIGATION
Action: 4.1 BOARD: Discussion and/or action concerning prospective litigation in the matter of Patricia Cormier relative to her Workers' Compensation claim - Early
That the Board enter into executive session to discuss strategy concerning pending litigation in the matters of Rose Dupuis vs. Lafayette Parish School board, et al; Docket No. 2020-5970-J, Nanette Mccord vs. Lafayette Parish School Board, et al; Docket No. 2023-0492-K, Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana; and regarding four (4) prospective litigation matters in light of formal demand made by Patricia Cormier, Shawana Johnson, Adrienne Landry and Lela Lemelle relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
That the Board returns to regular session.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Joshua Edmond.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
That the Board accepts all recommendations made in executive session in the matters of Rose Dupuis vs. Lafayette Parish School board, et al; Docket No. 2020-5970-J, Nanette Mccord vs. Lafayette Parish School Board, et al; Docket No. 2023-0492-K, Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana; and regarding four (4) prospective litigation matters in light of formal demand made by Patricia Cormier, Shawana Johnson, Adrienne Landry and Lela Lemelle relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Amy M Trahan.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action: 4.2 BOARD: Discussion and/or action concerning prospective litigation in the matter of Shawana Johnson relative to her Workers' Compensation claim - Early
That the Board enter into executive session to discuss strategy concerning pending litigation in the matters of Rose Dupuis vs. Lafayette Parish School board, et al; Docket No. 2020-5970-J, Nanette Mccord vs. Lafayette Parish School Board, et al; Docket No. 2023-0492-K, Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana; and regarding four (4) prospective litigation matters in light of formal demand made by Patricia Cormier, Shawana Johnson, Adrienne Landry and Lela Lemelle relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
That the Board returns to regular session.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Joshua Edmond.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
That the Board accepts all the recommendations made in executive session in the matters of Rose Dupuis vs. Lafayette Parish School board, et al; Docket No. 2020-5970-J, Nanette Mccord vs. Lafayette Parish School Board, et al; Docket No. 2023-0492-K, Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana; and regarding four (4) prospective litigation matters in light of formal demand made by Patricia Cormier, Shawana Johnson, Adrienne Landry and Lela Lemelle relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Amy M Trahan.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action: 4.3 BOARD: Discussion and/or action concerning prospective litigation in the matter of Adrienne Landry relative to her Workers' Compensation claim - Early
That the Board enter into executive session to discuss strategy concerning pending litigation in the matters of Rose Dupuis vs. Lafayette Parish School board, et al; Docket No. 2020-5970-J, Nanette Mccord vs. Lafayette Parish School Board, et al; Docket No. 2023-0492-K, Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana; and regarding four (4) prospective litigation matters in light of formal demand made by Patricia Cormier, Shawana Johnson, Adrienne Landry and Lela Lemelle relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
That the Board returns to regular session.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Joshua Edmond.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
That the Board accepts all recommendations made in executive session in the matters of Rose Dupuis vs. Lafayette Parish School board, et al; Docket No. 2020-5970-J, Nanette Mccord vs. Lafayette Parish School Board, et al; Docket No. 2023-0492-K, Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana; and regarding four (4) prospective litigation matters in light of formal demand made by Patricia Cormier, Shawana Johnson, Adrienne Landry and Lela Lemelle relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Amy M Trahan.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action: 4.4 BOARD: Discussion and/or action concerning prospective litigation in the matter of Lela Lemelle relative to her Workers' Compensation claim - Early
That the Board enter into executive session to discuss strategy concerning pending litigation in the matters of Rose Dupuis vs. Lafayette Parish School board, et al; Docket No. 2020-5970-J, Nanette Mccord vs. Lafayette Parish School Board, et al; Docket No. 2023-0492-K, Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana; and regarding four (4) prospective litigation matters in light of formal demand made by Patricia Cormier, Shawana Johnson, Adrienne Landry and Lela Lemelle relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
That the Board returns to regular session.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Amy M Trahan.
Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
That the Board accepts all recommendations made in executive session in the matters of Rose Dupuis vs. Lafayette Parish School board, et al; Docket No. 2020-5970-J, Nanette Mccord vs. Lafayette Parish School Board, et al; Docket No. 2023-0492-K, Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana; and regarding four (4) prospective litigation matters in light of formal demand made by Patricia Cormier, Shawana Johnson, Adrienne Landry and Lela Lemelle relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Amy M Trahan.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action: 4.5 BOARD: Discussion and/or action concerning pending litigation in the matter of Nanette Mccord vs. Lafayette Parish School Board, et al Docket No. 2023-0492-K, 15th Judicial District Court, Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana - Early - Early
That the Board enter into executive session to discuss strategy concerning pending litigation in the matters of Rose Dupuis vs. Lafayette Parish School board, et al; Docket No. 2020-5970-J, Nanette Mccord vs. Lafayette Parish School Board, et al; Docket No. 2023-0492-K, Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana; and regarding four (4) prospective litigation matters in light of formal demand made by Patricia Cormier, Shawana Johnson, Adrienne Landry and Lela Lemelle relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
That the Board returns to regular session.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Joshua Edmond.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
That the Board accepts all recommendations made in executive session in the matters of Rose Dupuis vs. Lafayette Parish School board, et al; Docket No. 2020-5970-J, Nanette Mccord vs. Lafayette Parish School Board, et al; Docket No. 2023-0492-K, Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana; and regarding four (4) prospective litigation matters in light of formal demand made by Patricia Cormier, Shawana Johnson, Adrienne Landry and Lela Lemelle relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Amy M Trahan.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
Action: 4.6 BOARD: Discussion and/or action concerning pending litigation in the matter of Rose Dupuis vs. Lafayette Parish School Board, et al; Docket No. 2023-5970-J, 15th Judicial District Court, Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana - Early
That the Board enter into executive session to discuss strategy concerning pending litigation in the matters of Rose Dupuis vs. Lafayette Parish School board, et al; Docket No. 2020-5970-J, Nanette Mccord vs. Lafayette Parish School Board, et al; Docket No. 2023-0492-K, Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana; and regarding four (4) prospective litigation matters in light of formal demand made by Patricia Cormier, Shawana Johnson, Adrienne Landry and Lela Lemelle relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Hannah Mason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
That the Board returns to regular session.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Joshua Edmond.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
That the Board accepts all recommendations made in executive session in the matters of Rose Dupuis vs. Lafayette Parish School board, et al; Docket No. 2020-5970-J, Nanette Mccord vs. Lafayette Parish School Board, et al; Docket No. 2023-0492-K, Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana; and regarding four (4) prospective litigation matters in light of formal demand made by Patricia Cormier, Shawana Johnson, Adrienne Landry and Lela Lemelle relative to their Workers' Compensation claims.
Motion by Jeremy Hidalgo, second by Amy M Trahan.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: David LeJeune, Chad Desormeaux, Joshua Edmond, Amy M Trahan, Britt Latiolais, Roddy Bergeron, Hannah Mason, Jeremy Hidalgo
Absent: Kate Labue
5. EXPULSION APPEAL
5.1 Student Expulsion Appeal
The parent and student were not present; therefore, the Board could not take any action on the agenda item.
6. ADJOURN
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
SIGNED: SIGNED:
/s/ Britt Latiolais /s/ Francis Touchet, Jr.
Britt Latiolais, President Francis Touchet, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer
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