New Iberia, Louisiana

March 21, 2018

 

            The Iberia Parish School Board met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 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:

 

                        Hunter Segura - Student at New Iberia Senior High

                        Ethan Neisser - Student at New Iberia Senior High

                        Judy Fremin Babineaux - Retired Paraprofessional - Coteau Elementary

                        Constance Simmons - Retired Teacher - Loreauville High

                        Ian Christopher Jones - Grandson of Sylvia Sliman Gruber

 

            The Opening Prayer was led by Mrs. McNeal and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mrs. Segura.

 

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. Thomas L. Jolivet, Mr. Robbie J. LeBlanc, Mr. Edwin J. Buford, Jr., Mrs. Rachel L. Segura, Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond, Mr. Danny D. Segura and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin.

            Board members absent were Mr. Jay J. McDonald, due to personal illness; Mrs. Kim E. Lockett, due to personal business; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr., due to personal illness and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander, due to a previous commitment.

 

SECTION B - PRESENTATIONS/REPORTS

 

1.         Presentation on School Safety - [Presentation Only - No Action Necessary]

                        Ms. Lana Cline made a presentation on school safety concerns.

 

2.         Announcement of Candidacy - [Announcement Only - No Action Necessary]

                        Mr. Larry Rader announced his candidacy for the 3rd Congressional District.

 

3.         Presentation - Special Olympics – [Presentation Only - No Action Necessary]

                        Ms. Cindy Landry made a presentation on the 2018 Special Olympics Games that will be held in Seattle, Washington, June 30th  - July 6th.

 

4.         Monthly Sales Tax Reports {Reports Only - No Action Necessary]

 

                                    A.         Sales and Use Tax Analysis for the month of February 2018

 

                                    B.         Comparison Report of February 2018 with Sales Tax Collections of the same month prior years

 

                                    C.         90% of the ½ Cent Sales Tax Reserve Account

 

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

 

SECTION C - CONSENT AGENDA

 

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

           

            1.         Approve minutes -

                                    A.         Regular Meeting - February 7, 2018

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

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

                                    D.         Regular Meeting - February 21, 2018

                                                                       

            2.         Delay approval of minutes - Regular Meeting - March 7, 2018               

 

            3.         Physical facilities housekeeping review

 

            4.         Progress Payments for Bond Construction Projects:

                                    A.         New Pavilion - Remy Landry Park

                                                            (1)        Darby Architects - $1,268.00

                                                            (2)        SBCC, LLC - $18,417.37

                                    B.         Anderson Middle Renovations

                                                            (1)        Darby Architects - $1,680.25

                                    C.         Belle Place Elementary School

                                                            (1)        Architects’ Design Studio - $6,037.50

                                                            (2)        Southern Constructors, LLC - $570,097.13

                       

            5.         Budget Revisions -

                                    A.         Fund 01 - General Fund

                                    B.         Fund 30 - Title I

                                    C.         Fund 60 - Federal Fund - Other

                                   

            6.         Construction Fund Progress Report - 2013 Bond Issue

                                   

            7.         Financial Highlights - General Fund and Lunch Fund

 

The motion was unanimously adopted.

 

SECTION D - AGENDA ITEMS

 

Agenda Item D1 -  Partial Final Payment and Final Payments - Bond Construction Projects

 

            Mr. Pradia moved, Mrs. Rosamond seconded, approval of Partial Final Payment and Final Payment, as presented, as follows:

 

                        A.         PARTIAL FINAL PAYMENT –

                                                1.         Pesson & St. Charles - Renovations/Upgrade

                                                                        a.         Minvielle Lumber - $35,797.05

                        B.         FINAL PAYMENT –

                                                1.         Pesson & St. Charles - Renovations/Upgrade

                                                                        a.         Paul Allain Architect - $344.84

 

The motion was unanimously adopted.

 

Deleted by general consensus of the Board.

Agenda Item D2 - Contract Renewal - Wilson’s Janitorial

 

Deleted by general consensus of the Board.

Agenda Item D3 - Contract Renewal - Bourque’s Exterminating

 

SECTION E – INFORMATION

            1.         Personnel Change List 

 

SECTION F - ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

                        1.         The Iberia Parish School Board has been ahead of the curve in improving safety in our schools.  We have accomplished a lot, but more can always be done.  Safety must be taken seriously, because it takes away from the mission of school systems.  There has to be a balance because a school is not a prison.

                        2.         Schools will be closed next week for the Easter break.  The offices will be open Monday and Tuesday.

 

SECTION G - ADJOURNMENT

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

The motion was unanimously adopted.

The meeting adjourned at 6:25 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 21, 2018

 

Emergency Leaves:

1.   Scott Harrington, SPED Teacher, DHS, effective 2/22/18 – 5/24/18.

2.   Nicole Dickerson, 6th Grade Teacher, DHS, effective 1/16/18 – 2/1/18.

3.   Roger LeBlanc, Bus Operator #l-22, Transportation Department, effective 2/23/18 – 3/12/18.

4.   Karin Duhon, Bookkeeper/Accounting, Central Office, effective 3/12/18 – 4/15/18.

Extended Leaves:

1.   Chandler Cole, FACS Teacher, AMS, effective 3/6/18 – 4/7/18.

2.   Nicole Dickerson, 6th Grade Teacher, DHS, effective 2/2/18 – 2/6/18.

3.   Latisha Clavelle, Social Studies Teacher, WHS, effective 2/26/18 – 3/26/18.

4.   Janae Guidry, Journeys to Careers Teacher, NISH, effective 2/1/18 – 2/26/18.

5.   Melissa Bonin, Cafeteria Manager, Sugarland Elementary, effective 2/23/18 – 3/23/18.

Family Medical Leaves:

1.   Nicole Dickerson, 6th Grade Teacher, DHS, effective 2/7/18 – 3/16/18.

2.   Violet Duplantis, Cafeteria Technician, Delcambre Elementary, effective 3/9/18 – 5/24/18.

Maternity Leave:

1.   Jessica Gonsoulin, Kindergarten Teacher, Magnolia Elementary, effective 2/17 /18 – 3/30/18.

General Leaves: 

1.   Elizabeth Lege, FACS/JTC Teacher, NISH, effective 4/16/18 – 5/24/18.

2.   Albert Moore, Jr., Bus Operator #134, Transportation Department, effective 3/1/18 – 4/2/18.

3.   Tyra Vital, Bus Operator #L-26, Transportation Department, effective 3/9/18 – 4/1/18.

4.   Richard Lopez, Bus Operator #L-1, Transportation Department, effective 3/1/18 – 3/19/18.

Retirements:

1.   Martha Marshall, Job Coach, SPED Central Office, effective 5/25/18.

2.   James King, 7th Grade ELA Teacher, AMS, effective 5/25/18.

3.   Warren Gachassin, Bus Operator #144, Transportation Department, effective 5/25/18.

4.   Tracy Hulin, Bus Operator #139, Transportation Department, effective 5/25/18.

Resignation:

1.   Alicia Dugas, Cafeteria Technician, Johnston-Hopkins Elementary, effective 2/26/18.

 

 Approved: ______________________________

                         Director of Personnel

Approved: ______________________________

                            Superintendent