New Iberia, Louisiana

March 7, 2018

            The Iberia Parish School Board met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 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 individuals who have passed away:

                        Mrs. Susan LaSalle - Retired Belle Place Middle School Teacher

                        Mrs. Judith Tabb - Retired Peebles Elementary Cafeteria Manager

            The Opening Prayer was given by Rev. Alexander and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Robbie LeBlanc.

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM WAS PERFORMED BY MEMBERS OF THE HONORS CHOIR USA

CONSENT AGENDA –

Section C 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.

SECTION A - ROLL CALL

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

SECTION B - PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS

1.         Report on Claims - [Report Only - No Action Necessary]

                        Mr. James Perez presented the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Employee Medical Insurance report on claims/premiums

SECTION C - CONSENT AGENDA

            Mr. Robbie LeBlanc moved, Mrs. Segura seconded, to approve the consent agenda items, as follows:

            1.         Approve minutes - Regular Meeting - February 7, 2018

            2.         Delay approval of minutes –

                                    A.         Special Meeting - Superintendent Interviews - February 19, 2018

                                    B.         Special Meeting - Superintendent Interviews - February 19, 2018 & Reconvened on February 20, 2018

                                    C.         Regular Meeting - February 21, 2018

The motion was unanimously adopted.

SECTION D - AGENDA ITEMS

Agenda Item D1 - Selection of Superintendent of Schools

            The Board used paper ballots for the selection of the new Superintendent.

                                                                      VOTING  TALLY SHEET

                                                               VOTING FOR SUPERINTENDENT

                                                    REGULAR BOARD MEETING - MARCH 7, 2018

                                                                                BALLOT  #1

            Mrs. Carey Laviolette was selected as the Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2018.

Agenda Item D2 - Discuss Budget Item

            Mr. Pradia moved, Mrs. Segura seconded, approval of the revision to the Board Travel Budget Item in the additional amount of $2,000.00.

The motion carried on a vote of 8 Ayes to 5 Nays with 1 Absent.  Voting Aye were Mrs. McNeal, Mr. Pradia, Mr. Jolivet, Mr. Robbie LeBlanc, Mrs. Lockett, Mr. Buford, Mrs. Segura and Rev. Alexander.  Voting Nay were Mr. Dan LeBlanc, Mr. Dugas, Mrs. Rosamond, Mr. Segura and Mr. Fremin.  Absent was Mr. McDonald who left following Agenda Item D1 due to personal business.

Agenda Item D3 - Clarification of Policy DJD - Expense Reimbursement - Per Diem Reimbursement

            Mr. Dan LeBlanc moved, Rev. Alexander seconded, that the Superintendent and the Board’s Legal Counsel develop several possible travel policies for the Board’s consideration.

The motion was unanimously adopted.

Agenda Item D4 - Revision to Policy Manual

            Mrs. Lockett moved, Mr. Dan LeBlanc seconded, approval of the revision to policy, as presented, as follows:

            A.         DFAA - Industrial Tax Exemptions

The motion was unanimously adopted.

SECTION E – INFORMATION

            1.         Personnel Change List

SECTION F – ANNOUNCEMENTS

1.         13,000 sq. yds. of concrete has been poured at Belle Place Elementary.  The project is going well.

2.         The IPCC Car Show on March 3^rd was a huge success and everyone enjoyed the great weather.

3.         Crusin Cajun Country Car Show - Saturday, March 10^th at Lowes Parking Lot - Benefit for Project Graduation.

4.         The Board Retreat will be held Saturday, May 12^th at Jefferson Island.

5.         LSBA Foundation issued checks to school systems in flood zone areas.  We received a check for $9,500.00.  Thank you LSBA!

SECTION G - ADJOURNMENT

            There being no further business, Mr. Buford moved, Mr. Robbie LeBlanc seconded, to adjourn the meeting.

The motion was unanimously adopted.

The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

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                                                                                    Dana P. Dugas, President

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                                                                                    Dale Henderson, Secretary/Treasurer

Iberia Parish School Board

Personnel Change List

March 7, 2018

Employments:

1.   Ashley Armstead, Cafeteria Technician,Jefferson Island Road Elementary, repl. Jane Martin, Transferred, effective  2/19/18.

2.   Tiffany Teno Lewis, Cafeteria Technician, Caneview Elementary, repl. Samantha DeRouen, Transferred, effective  2/19/18.

3.   Shelia Viator,Cafeteria Technician, Loreauville High School, repl. Amelda  Joseph,Transferred, effective  2/19/18.

Changes of Employment Status:

1.   Cheryl Delasbour, FROM Cafeteria Technician, DHS,TO Cafeteria Manager,JHS, repl. Renee Picou, Change of Employment Status, effective  2/19/18.

2.   Renee Picou, FROM Cafeteria Manager,JHS, TO Cafeteria Technician, DHS, repl. Cheryl Delasbour, Change of Employment Status, effective  2/19/18.

Emergency Leaves:

1.    Melissa Chastant-Huval,SPED Teacher, Loreauville Elementary, effective  2/19/18- 3/23/18.

2.   Catherine Prudhomme, Kindergarten Teacher,Jefferson Island Road Elementary, effective  2/20/18-3/6/18.

3.   Scott Harrington,SPED Teacher, DHS, effective  2/22/18-3/23/18.

4.   Cindy Guillotte, Cafeteria Manager, North Lewis Elementary, effective 2/26/18- 2/28/18.

Extended Leaves:

1.    Kathryn Crochet White, Speech Pathologist, North Lewis Elementary, effective  2/8/18- 2/23/18.

2.   Catherine Prudhomme, Kindergarten Teacher,Jefferson Island Road Elementary, effective  3/6/18-4/6/18.

3.   Violet Duplantis, Cafeteria technician, Delcambre Elementary, effective  2/19/18- 3/8/18.

Maternity Leave:

1.   Artina Tayler-Etienne, 7th Grade ELA Teacher, BPMS, effective  2/8/18- 3/23/18.

Family Medical Leaves:

1.    Kathryn Crochet White, Speech Pathologist, North Lewis Elementary, effective  2/26/18- 3/23/18.

2.   Danielle Vice-Landry, Speech Therapist, Loreauville Elementary, effective  2/19/18- 2/28/18.

3.   Danielle Capell,SPED Resource Teacher, North Street Elementary, effective  2/19/18- 3/9/18.

General Leave:

1.   Samantha DeRouen,Cafeteria Technician, WHS,effective 2/2/18- 3/20/18.

Retirements:

1.   Scott Harrington,SPED Teacher, DHS, effective 5/25/18.

2.   Leo Flores,Jr., Bus Operator# SL-91, Transportation Department, effective 5/25/18.

Contract Renewal:

1.    Dwalyn Jackson,Principal,AMS, effective 7/25/18- 7/25/20.

Approved

Director of Personnel