New Iberia, Louisiana

June 18, 2014

The Iberia Parish School Board met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the Administrative Office, 1500 Jane Street, New Iberia, Louisiana.

The First Vice-president chaired the meeting in the absence of the President.  The Chairman called the meeting to order.  The Opening Prayer was given by Mr. Henderson and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. McDonald.

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.

CALL FOR BIDS –

            The Chairman called three times for bids to be turned in for Bid No. 1021 - Loreauville High New Middle School Classroom Addition.

CHANGE TO AGENDA –

            Deletion - Delete Agenda Item F1A1 - Substantial Completion - Dodson Elementary project

AGENDA ITEM A - ROLL CALL

            The Chairman asked Ms. Williams to call the roll.  Board members present were Mrs. Rachel L. Segura, First Vice-president;  Mrs. Clara D. Carrier, Mr. Jay J. McDonald,  Mr. Thomas L. Jolivet, Mr. Robbie J. LeBlanc, Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr., Mr. Kenneth J. Lockett, Sr., Mr. Dana P. Dugas, Mrs. Rachel L. Segura, Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond, Mr. Danny D. Segura, and  Mr. Kenric P. Fremin.

            Board members absent were Mr. Elvin Pradia, who was out of town; Mr. Edwin J. Buford, Jr., due to personal business and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander, due to a previous commitment.

SECTION C – (Taken before Section B - Bid Opening - While waiting to retrieve electronic bid)

            1.         Refunding of bonds –

Moved by Mr. Lockett and seconded by Mr. McDonald to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION

A resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not exceeding fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, of Parishwide School District of the Parish of Iberia, State of Louisiana; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of said Bonds; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

The resolution was adopted on a vote of 11 Yeas, 0 Nays, 0 Abstaining, 3 Absent.  Voting Aye were Mrs. Carrier, Mr. McDonald, Mr. Jolivet, Mr. Robbie LeBlanc, Mr. Dan LeBlanc, Mr. Lockett, Mr. Dugas, Mrs. Segura, Mrs. Rosamond, Mr. Segura and Mr. Fremin.  Absent were Mr. Pradia, Mr. Buford and Rev. Alexander.

SECTION B - BID OPENING - BID NO. 1021 - LHS MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM ADDITION

             Mr. Dugas moved, Mr. Dan LeBlanc seconded, that bids received for Bid No. 1021 - Loreauville High Middle School Classroom Addition be opened and read.

The motion was unanimously adopted.

Budgeted Amount for Project: $1,484,000.00

            Mr. Dugas moved, Mr. Robbie LeBlanc seconded, that bids received for Bid No. 1021 - Loreauville High Middle School Classroom Addition, be taken under advisement with a recommendation for awarding the bid to be made at a future meeting.

The motion was unanimously adopted.

SECTION D - PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS 

AGENDA ITEM D1 - EMPLOYEE HEALTH INSURANCE REPORT

[Report only No Action Necessary]

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Premium/Claims Summary Report

AGENDA ITEM D2 - PRESENTATION 

            Catapult Health Wellness Program Presentation

Mr. Robbie LeBlanc moved, Mr. McDonald seconded, to accept the Catapult Heath Wellness Program as part of the employee benefits program.

The motion was unanimously adopted.

AGENDA ITEM D3 - SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTIONS

[Reports Only - No Action Necessary]

            A.         Sales and Use Tax Collections for the month of May 2014

            B.         Comparison Report of May 2014 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. Segura moved, Mrs. Carrier seconded, that the items on the Consent Agenda be approved as presented, as follows:

 1.        Approve minutes - Regular Meeting - May 21, 2014

 2.        Delay approval of minutes - Regular Meeting - June 4, 2014

 3.        Progress Payments for Bond Construction Projects:

                        A.         Jeanerette High - Auditorium

                                                (1)        Architects’ Design Studio - $1,053.00

                                                (2)        Acadiane Renovations - $72,125.08

                        B.         Belle Place Middle & Iberia Middle - Security Entrances

                                                (1)        Minvielle Lumber Co., Inc. - $22,153.90

                        C.         NISH/Westgate - Track Renovations

                                                (1)        Architects Design Studio - Westgate - $500.00

                                                (2)        Architects Design Studio - New Iberia Senior - $325.00

                        D.         Dodson Elementary - Completion Project

                                                (1)        Bulliard Construction Co., Inc. - $11,978.10

 4.        Physical facilities’ housekeeping review.

 5.        Approval to renew contract with Louisiana Controls for HVAC Controls and EMS Equipment Maintenance Parishwide - $87,300.00 per year

 6.        Approval of staff recommendation for awarding Bid No. 1022 - Milk and Juice Products - Brown’s Dairy - $815,784.30

 7.        Approval of specifications and granting of authority to advertise for bids for Bid No. 1024 - Purchase of School Food Service Supplies

 8.        Approval of specifications and granting of authority to advertise for bids for Bid No. 1025 - Purchase of Paper Products for School Food Service

 9.        Approval of the State Contract Purchase of Dish Machine and Sanitation Supplies -Parishwide - Auto Chlor Services, Inc. - Total amount of $97,322.00

10.        Budget Revisions -

                        A.         Fund 01 - General Fund

                        B.         Fund 60 - Federal Funds Other

                        C.         Fund 15 - 50% of 3/4 Cent Sales Tax Bond & Utility

                        D.         Fund 30 - Vocational Education Program

11.        Construction Fund Reports –

                        A.         2009 - $60 Million Bond Issue

                        B.         2013 - $50 Million Bond Issue

12.        Balance Sheet and Statement of Revenue and Expenditures - May 2014

                        A.         General Fund

                        B.         Food Service

13.        Approval of annual loans to various programs:

The motion was unanimously adopted.

SECTION F - AGENDA ITEMS

AGENDA ITEM F1 - BOND CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FINAL AND CHANGE ORDERS

            Mr. McDonald moved, Mrs. Carrier 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:

DELETED         A.         SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

                        B.         FINAL OR PARTIAL/FINAL PAYMENTS

                                    1.         NISH/WHS - Track Renovations

                                                            (a)        Hellas Construction, Inc. - Final - $36,346.94      

The motion was unanimously adopted.

AGENDA ITEM F2  - REPLACEMENT - JHS WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT

            Mrs. Rosamond moved, Mr. Lockett seconded, approval of the staff recommendation to acquire the services of Staples Engineering & Consulting, LLC to do the  design, quotations, permitting and inspection of a new 20,000 gallon concrete plat to replace the Jeanerette Senior High Waste Water Treatment Plant, at an estimated budget of $124,000.00 with $7,200.00 for the engineering fees, as presented.

The motion was unanimously adopted.

            Mr. Dan LeBlanc moved, Mr. Robbie LeBlanc seconded, approval of the staff recommendation to acquire the services of Trane Services to do a compressor change out and refurbishment on the U96 chiller at New Iberia Senior High, at a cost of $44,372.00, as presented.

The motion was unanimously adopted.

AGENDA ITEM F4 - INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH CITY OF NEW IBERIA - USE OF BUILDING 23 AND ADJACENT PARKING FOR STAGING OF EQUIPMENT IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

            Mr. McDonald moved, Mr. Dugas seconded, approval to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of New Iberia for the use of Building 23 and the adjacent parking, 502 Amber Drive, for equipment staging in emergency situations, as presented.

The motion was unanimously adopted.

AGENDA ITEM F5 - AMENDMENTS TO SUPERINTENDENT’S CONTRACT

            Mr. Lockett moved, Mr. Jolivet seconded, approval of amendments to the Superintendent’s contract, effective July 1, 2014, as presented.

The motion was unanimously adopted.

AGENDA ITEM G - INFORMATION(No Action Required)

1.         Revised Personnel Change List

AGENDA ITEM H – ANNOUNCEMENTS

1.         This is Mr. Jimmy LeBlanc’s last Board meeting as Director of Business and Operations.

Mr. LeBlanc is retiring with fifty years of service to the school system.

2.         The next Board meeting will be held on July 23, 2014.

AGENDA ITEM I - ADJOURNMENT

            There being no further business, Mrs. Rosamond moved, Mr. Lockett  seconded,  to adjourn the meeting.

The motion was unanimously adopted.

The meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

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Rachel L. Segura, First Vice-president

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Dale Henderson, Secretary/Treasurer

PERSONNEL CHANGES

June 18, 2014

REVISED: 6/16/14

EMPLOYMENTS:                                                                     

1.         Jeremy Richardson, Social Studies Teacher, Westgate High, repl. Cinnamon Streva/resigned, effective 8/5/14.  (Practitioner)

2.         Caroline Schwing, Kindergarten Teacher, St. Charles Elementary, repl. Colleen Jumonville/trans., effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

3.         Tass Green, P.E. Teacher, St. Charles Elementary, repl. Jerome Wilcox/displaced, effective 8/5/14.  (Practitioner)

4.         Tiffany Daniels, 4^th Grade ELA Teacher, Pesson Elementary, repl. Jessica Spell/trans., effective 8/5/14.  (Practitioner)

5.         Elizabeth Knepper, 8^th Grade ELA Teacher, Iberia Middle, repl. Sherri Livesay/trans., effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

6.         Jason Thevis, ELA/Gifted Teacher, Westgate High, repl. Alix Stelly/resigned, effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

7.         Brandy Bouy, 5^th Grade Teacher, North St. Elementary, repl. Brandi Jones/in-house, effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

8.         Lavern Dehrab, SPED Teacher, Anderson Middle, repl. Wilfred Thomas/retiree, effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

9.         Jennifer Allain, SPED Teacher, Westgate High/vacancy, effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

10.        Lamar Dixon, 7^th Grade ELA Teacher, Iberia Middle, repl. Wy’Jerell Lyons/trans., effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

11.        Maranda Hebert, 2^nd Grade Teacher, St. Charles Elementary, repl. Erynn Sonnier/trans., effective 8/5/14. (Fully Certified)

12.        Keri Marceaux, 2^nd Grade Teacher, St. Charles Elementary, repl. Ashley Green/trans., effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

13.        Keia Vanderburg, Guidance Counselor, Jeanerette Sr. High, repl. Kendra Boutte/trans., effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Cefrtified)

13.        Danielle Wilcox, SPED Teacher, Pesson Elementary/vacancy, effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

14.        Meaghan Gibbs, 5^th Grade Math Teacher, Pesson Elementary, repl. Shanlee Hatcherson/in-house, effective 8/5/14.  (Practitioner)

15.        Debra Mitchell, 1^st Grade Teacher, Sugarland Elementary, repl. Susan Mire/trans., effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

16.        Jessica Jouchard, Talent-Theatre Teacher, SPED Central, repl. Sarah Gauthier/resigned, effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

17.        Heather Dugas, Speech Therapist, North St. Elementary, repl. Tammy Marlin/trans., effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

18.        Rebekah Nicklas, Speech Therapist, Sugarland Elementary, repl. Michelle Moss/resigned, effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

19.        Susanne Fontenot, SPED Teacher, Pesson Elementary, repl. Ondina Savoie/trans., effective 8/5/14.  (Practitioner)

20.        Deadria Bernard, 5^th Grade ELA Teacher, Pesson Elementary, repl. Lyndsie Ransonet/resigned, effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

21.        Melany Youngblood, 7th-8th Grade ELA/Gifted Teacher, Iberia Middle, repl. Jennifer Gary/retired, effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

22.        Trey Pike, P.E. Teacher, Westgate High, repl. Chris Ortego/trans., effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

23.        Virginia Judice, Adjustment Center Coordinator, Loreauville High, repl. Rosalie Julien/retired, effective 8/5/14.

24.        Rachel Arvie, Pre-K Teacher Aide, North Lewis Elementary, repl. Ashley Meaux/trans., effective 8/5/14.    

25.        Debra Funez, SPED Teacher Aide, IPCC, repl. Madelyn Dugas/retired, effective 8/5/14.

26.        Rhonda Reaux, LA4 Teacher Aide, Jefferson Island Elementary, repl. Lindsay Allain/resigned, effective 8/5/14.

27.        Tyrone Alexander, Custodian, Magnolia Elementary, repl. Debra Batiste/trans., effective 5/26/14.

28.        Josef Hope, Social Studies Teacher, NISH, repl. Eugenie LeMoine/resigned, effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

29.        Kelsi Soileau, P.E. Teacher, NISH, repl. Rachel Phillips/resigned, effective 8/5/14.  (Fully Certified)

30.        Linda Horton, SPED Teacher Aide, Anderson Middle/shift in student population, effective 8/5/14.

31.        Laura Landry, School Secretary, NISH, repl. Belinda Lucas/retired, effective 7/22/14.

32.        Virginia Calais, School Secretary, NISH, repl. Wendy Mouton/retired, effective 7/22/14.

TRANSFERS:

1.         Isaiah Dugas, FROM French Immersion Teacher, North Lewis Elementary, TO 8^th Grade Math Teacher, Jeanerette Sr. High, repl. Tarlease Jones/in-house, effective 8/5/14.

2.         Erika Jack, FROM SPED Teacher, Center St. Elementary, TO SPED Teacher, Johnston Hopkins Elementary, repl. Betty Johnson/resigned, effective 8/5/14.

3.         Melanie Jett, FROM SPED Teacher, North St. Elementary, TO Itinerant SPED Teacher, Delcambre Elementary/ Delcambre High, repl. Brittany Granger/in-house, effective 8/5/14.

4.         Ashley Green, FROM 2^nd Grade Teacher, St. Charles Elementary, TO 2^nd Grade Teacher, Coteau Elementary, repl. Courtney Dugas/trans., effective 8/5/14.

5.         Wy’Jerell Lyons, FROM 7^th Grade ELA Teacher, Iberia Middle, TO Secondary English Teacher, Jeanerette Sr. High, repl. Marquita Lewis/resigned, effective 8/5/14.

6.         Erynn Sonnier, FROM 2^nd Grade Teacher, St. Charles Elementary, TO 2^nd Grade Teacher, Pesson Elementary, repl. Gena Davison/displaced, effective 8/5/14.

Transfers (con’d)

7.         Ashley Meaux, FROM Pre-K Teacher Aide, North Lewis Elementary, TO SPED Teacher Aide, Dodson Elementary, repl. Samantha Tolds/trans., effective 8/5/14.

8.         Samantha Tolds, FROM SPED Teacher Aide, Dodson Elementary, TO SPED Teacher Aide, St. Charles Elementary/shift in student population, effective 8/5/14.

9.         Mary Beth Patout, FROM SPED Teacher Aide, Daspit Elementary,TO SPED Teacher Aide, Belle Place Middle/shift in student population, effective 8/5/14.

10.        Amy Derise, FROM SPED Teacher, Johnston Hopkins Elementary, TO Pre-K Early Intervention Teacher, Caneview Elementary/shift in student population, effective 8/5/14.

11.        Jeremy Davis, FROM 8^th Grade Science Teacher, Iberia Middle, TO 4^th Grade ELA Teacher, Jeanerette Elementary, repl. Melissa Lindbloom/trans., effective 8/5/14.

CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

1.         Dawn Boudreaux, FROM 1^st Grade Teacher, North Lewis Elementary, TO Title 1 Lab Manager, Dodson Elementary, repl. Dina LeBlanc/status change, effective 8/5/14.

2.         Dena Louviere, FROM Bookkeeper, Business Department, TO Secretary to Director of Business/Operations, repl. Megan Duplechain/in-house, effective 7/1/14.

3.         Carla Alexander-Scott, FROM 5^th Grade Teacher, Delcambre Elementary, TO Lead Teacher/Instructional Coach, Sugarland Elementary, repl. Kay Renard/retired, effective 8/5/14.

EMERGENCY LEAVES:

1.         Leslie Joseph, Warehouse Apprentice/Food Service, effective 5/19/14 - 6/30/14.

2.         Jessie Polk, Custodian, Park Elementary, effective 5/1/14 - 6/12/14.

3.         Glenda Provost, Custodian, IPCC, effective 6/2/14 - 6/25/14.

4.         Albert Pierre, Custodian, Loreauville High, effective 6/4/14 - 8/13/14.

5.         Sandra Lopez, Custodian, Magnolia Elementary, effective 6/1/14 - 6/30/14.

EXTENDED LEAVE:

1.         Kyla Dauphine, Lease Bus Operator #L-80, effective 5/13/14 - 5/23/14.

SABBATICAL LEAVE:

1.         JoEllen Collins,8th Grade Social Studies Teacher, Iberia Middle, effective Fall Semester/2014-15 School Year.

RETIREMENT:

1.         Maxine Hebert, School Secretary, Jeanerette Sr. High, effective 6/16/14.

RESIGNATIONS:

1.         Betty Johnson, SPED Teacher, Johnston Hopkins Elementary, effective 5/24/14.

2.         Jerome Wilcox, P.E. Teacher, St. Charles Elementary, effective 5/24/14.

3.         Deandra Narcisse, 6^th Grade ELA/Social Studies Teacher, Johnston Hopkins Elementary, effective 6/6/14.

4.         Chantel Bonin, Lease Bus Operator #L-101, effective 5/24/14.

5.         David Dutt, SPED Teacher, NISH, effective 5/24/14.

6.         Matthew Buller, Math Teacher, Westgate High, effective 5/24/14.

TERMINATION:

1.         Madeline Roman, Cafeteria Technician, NISH, effective 5/23/14.

2.         Delete

ADMINISTRATORS, SUPERVISORS, DIRECTORS /2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

1.         Alice Viator, FROM Gifted/English Teacher, NISH, TO Administrative Assistant, NISH, effective 7/22/14.

2.         James Russell,III, FROM Principal, Anderson Middle, TO Supervisor of Child Welfare/Attendance,  Central Office, effective 7/1/14.

3.         Niles Romero, Administrative Assistant, Delcambre Elementary, effective 7/22/14.

PERFORMANCE CONTRACT RENEWAL:

                                                                                                                                    David Broussard, Jr.    Assistant Principal/Loreauville High        7/29/14 - 7/29/16

APPROVED:_____________________________________

                      Director of Personnel

APPROVED:_____________________________________

                      Superintendent or Designee