New Iberia, Louisiana

January 15, 2014

 

The Iberia Parish School Board met in Regular Session at 5:47 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 in the Board Room at the Administrative Office, 1500 Jane Street, New Iberia, Louisiana.

 

The President called the meeting to order and asked for a Moment of Silence for:

 

 Mrs. Odette Labit, who has passed away.  Mrs. Labit is the grandmother of Mrs. Linda Henderson, Technology Department.

 

                                                                and for

 

Mr. and Mrs. Mouton, whose daughter is in serious condition in the hospital.

 

The Opening Prayer was given by Destiny Mitchell and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Edward Fichter.  Both individuals are students at Iberia Middle School.

 

CONSENT AGENDA –

 

Section E of the agenda is the Consent Agenda.  Board members may remove any items for individual consideration.

 

There were no requests.  The consent agenda remained as published.

 

OTHER B

 

There is a Revised Personnel Change list at each member=s desk and on the electronic agenda.

 

AGENDA ITEM A - ROLL CALL

 

The President asked Ms. Williams to call the roll.  Board members present were Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr., President; Mrs. Clara D. Carrier, Mr. Elvin Pradia, Mr. Jay J. McDonald, Mr. Thomas L. Jolivet, Mr. Robbie J. LeBlanc, Mr. Kenneth J. Lockett, Sr., Mr. Edwin J. Buford, Jr., Mr. Dana P. Dugas, Mrs. Rachel L. Segura, Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond, Rev. Arthur L. Alexander, Mr. Danny D. Segura and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin.

 

SECTION B - RESOLUTION - SALE OF BONDS

 

1.         AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR SALE OF BONDS - SERIES 2014

 

Mr. Buford moved, Mr. Lockett seconded, to adopt the following resolution:

 

RESOLUTION

A resolution authorizing the advertising for sealed bids for the purchase of Nine Million Eight Hundred Thousand Dollars ($9,800,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2014, of Parishwide School District of the Parish of Iberia, State of Louisiana, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

 

The resolution was unanimously adopted.

 

SECTION C - REPORTS 

 

AGENDA ITEM D1 - REPORT - BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING - JANUARY 15, 2014

 

            Mr. Robbie LeBlanc moved, Mr. Pradia seconded, approval of the preliminary design for the turf field at Loreauville High and the athletic complexes for New Iberia Senior High and Westgate High, as presented, with minor revisions.

 

The motion was unanimously adopted.

 

AGENDA ITEM D2 - SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTIONS

[Reports Only - No Action Necessary]

 

A.         Sales and Use Tax Collections for the month of December 2013

 

B.         Comparison Report of December 2013 with Sales Tax Collections of the same month prior years

 

C.         90% of the 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Reserve Account

 

D.         50% of the 3/4 Cent Sales Tax Reserve Account

 

SECTION E - CONSENT AGENDA

 

Mr. Pradia moved, Mr. Segura seconded, that the items on the Consent Agenda be approved as presented, as follows:

 

 1.        Approve minutes - Regular Meeting - December 4, 2013

 

 2.        Delay approval of minutes - Regular Meeting - December 20, 2013

 

 3.        Progress Payments for Bond Construction Projects:

 

A.         New Iberia Senior High/Westgate High Track Renovation

 

(1)        Architects= Design Studio (NISH) - $2,828.15

(2)        Architects= Design Studio (WHS) - $4,351.00

(3)        Hellas Construction - $278,086.14

 

B.         North Street Elementary - Renovations & Additions

 

(1)        Architects= Design Studio - $1,140.75

(2)        Minvielle Lumber Co. - $69,145.75

 

C.         Jeanerette Senior High - New Auditorium

 

(1)        Architects= Design Studio - $23,692.50

 

D.         St. Charles Street Elementary - Security Entrance

 

(1)        Southern Constructors, LLC - $39,627.90

 

E.         Intercom & Security

 

(1)        Ernest P. Breaux Electrical - $39,884.65

 

 4.        Physical facilities= housekeeping review.

 

 5.        RFP #1014 - Approve project manual and advertise - New Iberia Senior High Intercom Replacement and Security Camera System 

 

 6.        Construction Fund Report B

 

A.         2009 - $60 Million Bond Issue

B.         2013 - $50 Million Bond Issue

 

 7.        Budget Revisions –

 

A.         Fund 01 - General Fund

B.         Fund 40 - Special Education - Federal

C.         Fund 15 - 50% of 2 Cent Sales Tax Bond & Utility

D.         Fund 93 - 2013 Construction Fund

 

 8.        Balance Sheet and Statement of Revenue and Expenditures - December 2013

 

A.         General Fund

B.         Lunch Fund

 

The motion was unanimously adopted.

 

SECTION E - ELECTION OF OFFICERS

 

ELECTION OF PRESIDENT

 

The President announced that nominations were now in order for the Office of President.

 

 Mr. Lockett nominated Mr. Pradia

 

Mr. Segura moved, Mr. Buford seconded, that nominations for President be closed.

 

The motion was unanimously adopted. 

 

Elected President by acclamation was Mr. Elvin Pradia.

 

ELECTION OF FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT

 

Mr. Pradia assumed the chair of President and announced that nominations were now in order for the Office of First Vice-President.

 

Mr. Lockett nominated Mrs. Segura

 

Mr. Robbie LeBlanc moved, Mr. Dugas  seconded, that nominations for First Vice-President be closed.

 

The motion was unanimously adopted. 

 

Elected First Vice-President by acclamation was Mrs. Rachel L. Segura.

 

ELECTION OF SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT

 

The President announced that nominations were now in order for the Office of Second Vice-President.

 

Mr. Buford nominated Mrs. Rosamond

 

Rev. Alexander moved, Mrs. Segura seconded, that nominations for Second Vice-President be closed.

 

The motion was unanimously adopted. 

 

Elected Second Vice-President by acclamation was Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond.

 

ELECTION OF EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER-AT-LARGE

 

The President announced that nominations were now in order for the Office of Executive Committee Member-at-Large.

 

Mr. Segura nominated Mr. Buford.

           

Mr. Dan LeBlanc moved, Mr. Dugas seconded, that nominations for Executive Committee Member-At-Large.

 

The motion was unanimously adopted. 

 

Elected Executive Committee Member-At-Large by acclamation was Mr. Edwin J. Buford, Jr.

 

SECTION F - AGENDA ITEMS

 

AGENDA ITEM F1 - BOND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FINAL AND CHANGE ORDERS

 

Mr. McDonald moved, Rev. Alexander seconded, approval of Substantial Completion, Final or Partial/Final Payments, and Change Orders for Bond Construction Projects, 2004/2009 Bond Construction Fund as presented, as follows:

 

A.         FINAL OR PARTIAL FINAL PAYMENTS

 

1.         Caneview Elementary - Security Door System

 

(a)        The Atlas Companies - (Final) $4,856.00

 

The motion was unanimously adopted.

 

AGENDA ITEM F2 - RESOLUTION - DECLARING JEANERETTE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SURPLUS PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING SALE

 

Rev. Alexander moved, Mrs. Segura seconded, to adopt the following resolution

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Iberia Parish School Board, of the Parish of Iberia, State of Louisiana, has no further need or use for a certain property:

 

Jeanerette Middle School Property

 

the School Board does hereby declare this property surplus in accordance with State law and does hereby authorize the Superintendent to dispose of the property declared surplus in accordance with State law regarding the sale of public property.

 

The resolution was unanimously adopted.

 

AGENDA ITEM F3 - JOB CLASSIFICATION CHANGE FOR AUDIOLOGIST AND JOB DESCRIPTION AND CLASSIFICATION CHANGE FOR GIFTED-TALENTED/SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

 

Rev. Alexander moved, Mr. Lockett seconded, approval of the staff recommendation to change the classification for the position of Audiologist and the job title, indexed salary and length of contract for the Gifted-Talented/Special Education Program Specialist, as presented.

 

The motion was unanimously adopted.

 

AGENDA ITEM G - INFORMATION (No Action Required)

 

1.         Revised Personnel Change List

 

AGENDA ITEM H – ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

1.         Mr. Dan LeBlanc thanked the Board for the opportunity to serve as President.

2.         The Teachers of the Year list is at each Board member=s place.

3.         Schools and offices are closed Monday, January 20th for M. L. King Day.

4.         The LSBA Convention will be held in Baton Rouge January 20th - 24th

5.         The MFP Committee of BESE has recommended including the 2.75% growth factor in the MFP for 2014-15

 

SECTION I - SUPERINTENDENT=S MID-YEAR INFORMAL EVALUATION

 

Mr. Robbie LeBlanc moved, Mr. Lockett seconded, that the Board move into Executive Session to conduct the Superintendent=s System Improvement Plan Informal Review, which is a part of his annual evaluation, in accordance with Iberia Parish School Board Policy and with La. R.S. 17:1233; 1237.

 

The motion was unanimously adopted.

 

The Board moved into Executive Session at 6:23 p.m.

 

Mr. Buford moved, Mr. Jolivet seconded, that the Board return to Open Session.

 

The motion was unanimously adopted.

 

The Board returned to Open Session at 7:26 p.m.

 

 

AGENDA ITEM J - ADJOURNMENT

 

There being no further business, Mrs. Carrier moved, Mr. Dan LeBlanc seconded, to adjourn the meeting.

 

The motion was unanimously adopted.

The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.

 

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Elvin Pradia, President

 

 

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Dale Henderson, Secretary/Treasurer

 

 

PERSONNEL CHANGES

January 15, 2014

REVISED: 1/14/14

 

EMPLOYMENTS:

1.         Heather Richardson, CNA Instructor, IPCC, repl. Gerayne Leon/resigned, effective 1/6/14.  (Fully Certified)

2.         Timothy Stanley, 8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Belle Place Middle, repl. Regina Douet/in-house, effective 1/20/14.  (Fully Certified)

3.         Emily Hebert, 3rd  Grade Teacher, Caneview Elementary, repl. Brenda Istre/change of employ. status, effective 1/6/14.  (Fully Certified)

4.         Amy Breaux, Social Studies Teacher, NISH, repl. Martin Cannon/resigned, effective 1/9/14.  (Fully Certified)

5.         Joyce Williams, SPED Teacher, Iberia Middle, repl. Christina LeJeune/resigned, effective 1/6/14.  (Fully Certified)

6.         Lauren Dalton, 5th Grade Teacher, Coteau Elementary, repl. Mary Babineaux/retired, effective 1/7/14.  TAT)

7.         Lisa Himel, Medical Terminology Teacher, IPCC, repl. Allison Hardy/resigned, effective 1/13/14.

8.         Jared Thomas, SPED Teacher Aide, Westgate High, repl. Jamaya Johnny/change of employ. status, effective 1/6/14.

9.         Nichole Bethel, SPED Teacher Aide, Westgate High, repl. Sue Hartwell/retired, effective 1/6/14.

 

CHANGES OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

1.         Brenda Istre, FROM 3rd Grade Teacher, Caneview Elementary,TO Administrative Assistant, Daspit Elementary, effective 1/13/14.

2.         Michelle Cramer, FROM P.E. Teacher, Center St. Elementary, TO Administrative Assistant, Center St. Elementary, effective 1/6/14.

3.         Shirlene Stewart, FROM Secretary, SPED Central, TO Information and Program Analyst, SPED Central, repl. Sara Boudreaux/retired, effective 1/6/14.

4.         Wanda Polk, FROM Custodian, Iberia Middle, TO Head Custodian, Iberia Middle, repl. Wilfred Babino/retired, effective 1/13/14.

5.         Stephanie Judice, FROM Gifted Teacher, Westgate/NISH, TO Gifted-Talented/SPED Program Master Teacher, SPED Central, repl. Karen Derouen/resigned, effective 1/27/14.

 

TRANSFER:

1.         James Garrett, Jr., FROM Custodian, North Lewis Elementqry, TO Custodian, Iberia Middle, repl. Wanda Polk/trans., effective 1/13/14.

 

EMERGENCY LEAVES:

1.         Angelina Jenkins, Print Shop Operator, Print Shop, effective 1/6/14 - 2/14/14.

2.         Tina Stelly, Cafeteria Technician, Delcambre High, effective 12/2/13 - 12/6/13.

3.         Joanna Swett, French Teacher, NISH, effective 12/16/13 - 1/18/14.

4.         Marian Porter, SPED Teacher Aide, Magnolia Elementary, effective 12/2/13 - 12/20/13.

5.         Judith Lightfoot, SPED Teacher Aide, NISH, effective 12/9/13 - 12/20/13.

6.         Marquetta Fontenette, Cafeteria Manager, Delcambre High, effective 1/6/14 - 1/24/14.

7.         Tatela Davis, 6th Grade Teacher, Jeanerette Elementary, effective 12/9/13 - 12/20/13.

8.         Jalana Durall, School Secretary, Pesson Elementary, effective 1/6/14 - 1/17/14.

9.         Elizabeth Rodrigue, Cafeteria Technician, Delcambre High, effective 12/11/13 - 1/17/14.

 

EXTENDED LEAVES:

1.         Linda Polk, Cafeteria Technician, Johnston Hopkins Elementary, effective 12/13/13 - 1/13/14.

2.         Marquetta Fontenette, Cafeteria Manager, Delcalmbre High, effective 1/27/124 - 2/24/14.

3.         Melinda Magruder, S/H/L Diagnostician, SPED Central, effective 1/6/14 - 1/13/14.

4.         Carlar Alexander-Scott, 5th Grade Teacher, Delcambre Elementary, effective 1/6/14 - 1/31/14.

5.         Debra Rosamond, Pre-K Teacher, St. Charles Elementary, effective 1/6/14 - 3/7/14.

 

MATERNITY LEAVES:

1.         Tatela Davis, 6th Grade Teacher, Jeanerette Elementary, effective 1/6/14 - 2/3/14.

2.         Jena Babineaux, 2nd Grade Teacher, Jeanerette Elementary, effective 1/8/14 - 3/6/14.

 

FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE:

1.         Tina Stelly, Cafeteria Technician, Delcambre High, effective 12/9/13 - 12/20/13.

 

GENERAL LEAVE:

1.         Chantel Bonin, Lease Bus Operator #L-101, effective 1/6/14 - 1/31/14.

 

RETIREMENT:

1.         Muriel Broussard, Bookkeeper, Central Office, effective 1/4/14.

 

DISABILITY RETIREMENT:

1.         Wilfred Babino, Custodian, Iberia Middle, effective 12/28/13.

 

RESIGNATIONS:

1.         Clint Boutte, Science Teacher, Westgate High, effective 12/21/13.

2.         Allison Hardy, Medical Terminology Teacher, IPCC, effective 1/11/14.

3.         Teryha Mouton, SPED Teacher Aide, NISH, effective 12/21/13.

4.         Martin Cannon, Science Teacher, NISH, effective 12/27/13.

5.         Pamela Thibeaux, Cafeteria Technician, Loreauville Elementary, effective 12/18/13.

6.         Christina LeJeune, SPED Teacher, Iberia Middle, effective 12/19/13.

 

SUSPENSIONS WITHOUT PAY:

1.         Adaryll Moore, 6th Grade ELA Teacher, Pesson Elementary, effective 12/17/13.

2.         Vanessa Savoy, SPED Teacher, Park Elementary, effective 12/18/13 - 1/10/14.

 

SUSPENSION WITH PAY:

1.         Reginald Davis, Teacher/Coach, Westgate High, effective 1/13/14/pending results of hearing.

 

TERMINATION:

1.         Adaryl Moore, 6th Grade ELA Teacher, Pesson Elementary, effective 1/6/14.

 

PERFORMANCE CONTRACT RENEWALS:

Tabitha Heumann                     Principal/Jefferson Island Elementary                           7/24/14 - 7/24/16

Gannon Dooley                        Principal/Loreauville Elementary                                  7/26/14 - 7/26/16

Chantel Helms                         Principal/Caneview Elementary                                    7/24/14 - 7/24/16

Diane Husers                           Administrative Assistant/Jefferson Island Elementary    7/24/14 - 7/24/16

Kim Cormier                            Parental Involvement/Title 1 Instructional Specialist        7/1/13  - 7/1/15

 

 

 

APPROVED:_____________________________________

Director of Personnel

 

APPROVED:______________________________________

                      Superintendent or Designee