New Iberia, Louisiana
June 3, 2020
The Iberia Parish School Board met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, as a mixed/blended virtual meeting in the Iberia Parish School Board Room, at the Administrative Building, located at 1500 Jane Street, New Iberia, Louisiana.
SECTION A – CALL TO ORDER
1. ROLL CALL
The President called the meeting to order and asked Mrs. Aimye Dugas to call the roll.
Board Members physically present were: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; and Mr. Danny D. Segura
Board Members virtually present were: Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Michael W. S. Mayeux; Mrs. Rachel Segura; Rev. Arthur L. Alexander; and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
Board Members absent were: Mrs. Debra Savoie
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mrs. Mary Lapeyrouse Freshley – former Iberia Parish School Board Member
Mr. Harold Freyou – former Iberia Parish School District Bus Driver
Mr. Everette Barlow, Sr. - former Iberia Parish School District Bus Driver
3. PRAYER
The Opening Prayer was given by Mr. Dana Dugas.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Mrs. Kathleen Rosamond.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
The requirement regarding public comment for school board meetings is that a call for public comment must take place prior to each agenda item and vote by the board. If you wish to comment on an agenda item during this blended virtual meeting, please proceed as follows: if you are logged on virtually, please state your first and last name and the agenda item number you wish to address in the chat box; if you are here in person, please fill out a card with your first and last name and the agenda item you wish to address. These requests, those made virtually and those made physically to address the board regarding an agenda item will be heard prior to each agenda item as it is taken up.
SECTION B – PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/REPORTS (NO ACTION REQUIRED)
President Pradia acknowledged that there were no presentations, recognitions, or reports. President Pradia moved forward to the Consent Agenda Items.
SECTION C – CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
President Pradia called for removal of any item on Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action by the board. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Public Comment on Consent Agenda. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Segura moved, Mr. Norris seconded the recommendations to approve as presented. A roll call vote was called as follows:
Board Members Physically Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; and Mr. Danny D. Segura
AGAINST: None
Board Members Virtually Present:
FOR: Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Michael Mayeux; Mrs. Rachel Segura; Rev. Arthur L. Alexander; and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Debra Savoie
The motion passed and was adopted as follows:
1. Approve Minutes – Regular Meeting of the IPSB – May 20, 2020
SECTION D – AGENDA ITEM 1 – CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL OF ROOF REPLACEMENT AND ROOF RESTORATION AT NEW IBERIA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL BID #1095 CHANGE ORDER #1 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
President Pradia called for Public Comment. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Board Discussion. Hearing none, President Pradia called for a Motion to Approve the Recommendation. Mr. Lewis moved, Mrs. McNeal seconded, to accept the recommendation to grant Change Order #1 granting an additional 7,792 sq. ft. as denoted in the original bid at $15.00 per sq. ft. for an additional $116,800.00 as presented by Mr. Terry Crochet. A roll call vote was called as follows:
Board Members Physically Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; and Mr. Danny D. Segura
AGAINST: None
Board Members Virtually Present:
FOR: Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Michael Mayeux; Mrs. Rachel Segura; Rev. Arthur L. Alexander; and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Debra Savoie
The motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION D – AGENDA ITEM 2 – CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR THE IBERIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD’S PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE FOR THE 2020 – 2021 SCHOOL YEAR AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
President Pradia called for Public Comment. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Board Discussion. Hearing none, President Pradia called for a Motion to Approve the Recommendation. Mr. LeBlanc moved, Mr. Norris seconded, to accept the recommendation for the Iberia Parish School Board’s Property and Casualty Insurance for the 2020 – 2021 Fiscal Year as follows:
1. Building & Contents Insurance with MGriff Insurance Services (Regions) – AmRisc at $30,000,000 limit
a. Rejecting the Optional TRIA “Terrorism”
2. Equipment Breakdown Insurance with Dorsey Insurance Agency – Federal Insurance Company at $50,000,000 limit
3. General Liability, Auto Liability & Physical Damage, Public Officials Errors & Omissions Insurance, with DJW Insurance Agency – Hudson Specialty Insurance Company
a. Rejecting the Optional TRIA “Terrorism”
b. Rejecting the Uninsured Motorist
4. Crime Insurance with Dorsey Insurance Agency – Great American Insurance Company at $500,000
5. Workers Compensation Insurance with Risk Services of Louisiana – Safety National
a. Increasing Self-Insured Retention (Deductible) to $600,000
6. Flood Insurance with Dorsey Insurance Agency – Wright National Flood
7. Student Accident Catastrophic Insurance with Risk Services of Louisiana – Great American
A roll call vote was called as follows:
Board Members Physically Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; and Mr. Danny D. Segura
AGAINST: None
Board Members Virtually Present:
FOR: Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Michael Mayeux; Mrs. Rachel Segura; Rev. Arthur L. Alexander; and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Debra Savoie
The motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION D – AGEND ITEM 3 – CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD RFP FOR THE FISCAL AGENCY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
President Pradia called for Public Comment. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Board Discussion. Hearing none, President Pradia called for a Motion to Approve the Recommendation. Mr. Dugas moved, Mr. Norris seconded, to accept the recommendation to award RFP for Fiscal Agency to Iberia Bank for three years as presented by Mrs. Katie Bouillion. A roll call vote was called as follows:
Board Members Physically Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; and Mr. Danny D. Segura
AGAINST: None
Board Members Virtually Present:
FOR: Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Michael Mayeux; Mrs. Rachel Segura; Rev. Arthur L. Alexander; and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Debra Savoie
ABSTAINED: Mr. Jesse J. McDonald
The motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION D – AGEND ITEM 4 – CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR THE 50% OF THE ¾ CENT SALES TAX SALARY DEFERRED PAYMENT AND THE 90% OF THE ½ CENT SALES TAX SALARY DEFERRED PAYMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
President Pradia called for Public Comment. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Board Discussion. Hearing none, President Pradia called for a Motion to Approve the Recommendation. Mr. Norris moved, Mr. Segura seconded, to accept the recommendation for the 50% of the ¾ cent Sales Tax Salary Deferred Payment and the 90% of the ½ cent Sales Tax Salary Deferred Payment on June 19, 2020 as presented by Mrs. Katie Bouillion. A roll call vote was called as follows:
Board Members Physically Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; and Mr. Danny D. Segura
AGAINST: None
Board Members Virtually Present:
FOR: Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Michael Mayeux; Mrs. Rachel Segura; Rev. Arthur L. Alexander; and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Debra Savoie
The motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION D – AGEND ITEM 5 – CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION REGARDING SALES AND USE TAX COLLECTION AND ADMINISTRATION TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
This agenda item was pulled.
SECTION E – ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Mrs. Laviolette informed the Board that she represented IPSB at Mrs. Freshley’s Memorial Service. Mr. Freshley made known to Mrs. Laviolette that Mrs. Freshley loved working with the people on the IPSB and representing the family and students of Iberia Parish. He also acknowledged that Mrs. Freshley had two great loves in her life and being a member of the IPSB was one of them. Mrs. Laviolette then proceeded by telling the Board that Mr. Hulin would give a brief summarization of the CARES Act, however, Mrs. Laviolette wanted to make it very clear that Iberia Parish School System would be prepared for “anything” to begin the school year.
2. Mr. Hulin then spoke regarding the CARES Act. Mr. Hulin informed the Board that his staff and the accounting and maintenance staff have been working tirelessly on the CARES Act and were able to submit the CARES Act on time last Friday. Mr. Hulin continued by letting the Board know some of the areas the CARES Act covers, as well as items and services that will be purchased through the CARES Act.
a. We received $4,669,276 in funding
i. Of that about $525,340 for Non-Public Schools
ii. Of that about $605,936 for Indirect Costs
iii. Left us with a budget of about $3,568,000 for purchasing the following:
1. Curriculum Materials for “Continuous Learning”
2. Professional Developments for five PD’s for 26 groups in order to prepare Iberia Parish Staff for distance learning, technology and teaching virtually
3. Diagnostic Tools to determine where Iberia Parish Students
4. Stipend for Principals in case we have to bring the Principals back early for preparation of the beginning of school
5. After School Tutoring Stipends for Iberia Parish Teachers providing tutoring to our students from August – January
6. Purchasing 1:1 Devices for all Iberia Parish Students – Chromebooks
7. Adaptive Technology for our SPED Students with severe disabilities, i.e. touch screen Chromebooks
8. Professional Development for our Service Providers to be able to deliver their services through virtual therapy
9. Electrostatics; Instant Read Thermometers; 2 Facial Recognition Thermometers for our 2 Larger Schools; Free Standing Hand Sanitizer Stations
10. Technology Survey
a. 76% of Iberia Parish Families Responded
i. We have identified 6700 families in Iberia Parish and over 5100 families have responded
ii. We have identified that 1200 of those Iberia Parish Families have no form of internet
11. Purchasing Hot Spots for Families Identified as having no form of internet
iv. We are expecting by Mid-June to be able to start purchasing the items described above
3. Finally, Mr. Pradia commended the amount of work being done on Iberia Parish School Campuses by our custodians and Mr. Wilson and his crew. Mr. Pradia encouraged Board Members to go out to the schools and witness firsthand the great job being done by all of them.
SECTION F – ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Norris moved, Mrs. Segura seconded, to adjourn the meeting. A roll call vote was called as follows:
Board Members Physically Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; and Mr. Danny D. Segura
AGAINST: None
Board Members Virtually Present:
FOR: Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Michael Mayeux; Mrs. Rachel Segura; Rev. Arthur L. Alexander; and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Debra Savoie
The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
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Elvin Pradia, President
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Carey Laviolette, Secretary/Treasurer