New Iberia, Louisiana
July 21, 2021
The Iberia Parish School Board met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 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
President Pradia called the meeting to order and asked Mrs. Aimye Dugas to call
the roll.
Board Members present were: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; Mr. Danny D. Segura; and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
Board Members absent were: Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mr. Wayne Clay – former Iberia Parish School Board Member and LSBA District 6 Member
Mr. Godfrey Boudreaux – father of former Iberia Parish School District Staff Member, Ms. Penny Smith
3. PRAYER
The Opening Prayer was given by Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux.
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 meeting, please proceed as follows: please fill out a card with your first and last name and the agenda item you wish to address. These requests 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)
1. Recognition of the new Principal at Caneview Elementary School (Mrs. Carey Laviolette)
Ms. Jennifer Derouen – Principal, Caneview Elementary School
2. Receive a Report on IPSB’s Group Health Insurance Plan (Mr. James Perez)
3. Receive a Report from the Drug/Alcohol/Health/Safety/Insurance Committee Chairman (Mr. Dan LeBlanc, Sr.)
4. Monthly Sales Tax Report (Mr. Patrick Segura)
5. Monthly Comparison Sales Tax Report (Mr. Patrick Segura)
6. Quarterly Sales Tax Report (Mr. Patrick Segura)
7. Quarterly Sales Tax Comparison Report (Mr. Patrick Segura)
8. Tax Salary Supplement Report (Mrs. Katie Bouillion)
President Pradia called for Public Comment. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Board Discussion. Hearing none, President Pradia moved onto the Consent Agenda.
SECTION C – CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
President Pradia called for removal of any item on the Consent Agenda for separate discussion and action by the Board. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Public Comment on the Consent Agenda. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Board Discussion. Hearing none, President Pradia called for a Motion to Approve all necessary action as required by the Consent Agenda. Mr. Danny D. Segura moved, Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal seconded to approve all necessary action as required by the Consent Agenda as presented. A vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; Mr. Danny D. Segura and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
Board Members Absent:
Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The Motion passed and was adopted as follows:
1. Approve Minutes – Regular Meeting of the IPSB – June 16, 2021
2. Budget Revisions (Accounting Staff)
3. Capital Projects Progress Report – 2013 - $50 Million Bond Issue (Mrs. Katie Bouillion)
4. Financial Highlights (Accounting Staff)
5. Physical Facilities Housekeeping Review (Mrs. Katie Bouillion)
6. Progress Payments – 2013 Construction/Bond Issue Projects (Mrs. Katie Bouillion)
7. Results from Public Sale of Surplus Items for Bid #1107 (Mr. David Delahoussaye)
SECTION D – AGENDA ITEM 1 – CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR THE IPSB’S FLOOD INSURANCE FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR AND TAKE APPROPRIATE (Mrs. Katie Bouillion and Ms. Carmel Breaux)
President Pradia called for Public Comment. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Board Discussion. After Board Discussion, President Pradia called for a Motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Jesse J. McDonald moved, Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr. seconded, to accept the recommendation for the Iberia Parish School Board’s Flood Insurance for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year as follows:
1. Flood Insurance with Dorsey Insurance Agency – Wright National Flood, $6,423.00
as presented by Mrs. Katie Bouillion. A vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; Mr. Danny D. Segura and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
Board Members Absent:
Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The Motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION D – AGENDA ITEM 2 – CONSIDER REQUEST FOR A TAX EXEMPTION OF AD VALOREM TAXES FROM DELTA BIOFUEL, L.L.C. (TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION #2021062-ITE $70,000,000.00 INVESTMENT) AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Delta Biofuel, L.L.C.)
President Pradia called for Public Comment. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Board Discussion. After Board Discussion, President Pradia called for a Motion to Approve the Request. Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond moved, Mrs. Rachel L. Segura seconded the Motion to accept the request for a tax exemption of ad velorem taxes from Delta Biofuel, L.L.C. (Tax Exemption Application #2021062-ITE $70,000,000.00 Investment) as presented by Mr. Phillip Keating from Delta Biofuel, L.L.C. A vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; and Mr. Danny D. Segura
AGAINST: Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
Board Members Absent:
Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The Motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION D – AGENDA ITEM 3 – CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR AIR HANDLER UPGRADE FOR JEANERETTE SR. HIGH SCHOOL – BOY’S GYM PROJECT WITH THE 2013 BOND ISSUE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mr. Harry Lopez)
President Pradia called for Public Comment. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Board Discussion. After Board Discussion, President Pradia called for a Motion to Approve the Recommendation. Mr. Jesse J. McDonald moved, Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond seconded the Motion to accept the recommendation for air handler upgrade for Jeanerette Sr. High School – Boy’s Gym Project with the 2013 Bond Issue as presented by Mr. Harry Lopez. A vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; Mr. Danny D. Segura and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
Board Members Absent:
Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The Motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION D – AGENDA ITEM 4 – CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR PURCHASE ON STATE CONTRACT WITH ESSER FUNDS FIVE (5) SCHOOL BUSES – ONE (1) FOR EACH HIGH SCHOOL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mr. David Delahoussaye and Mr. William Regard)
President Pradia called for Public Comment. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Board Discussion. After Board Discussion, President Pradia called for a Motion to Approve the Recommendation. Mr. Danny D. Segura moved, Mr. Brad M. Norris seconded the Motion to accept the recommendation for purchase on state contract with ESSER Funds five (5) school buses – one (1) for each high school as presented by Mr. David Delahoussaye and Mr. William Regard. A vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; Mr. Danny D. Segura and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
Board Members Absent:
Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The Motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION D – AGENDA ITEM 5 – CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR PURCHASE ON STATE CONTRACT WITH ESSER FUNDS CORE KNOWLEDGE LANGUAGE ARTS (CKLA) 2ND EDITION SKILLS CLASSROOM KITS FOR GRADES K-2 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mr. David Delahoussaye and Mr. Heath Hulin)
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. Jesse J. McDonald moved, Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr. seconded the Motion to accept the recommendation for purchase on state contract with ESSER Funds Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) 2nd Edition Skills Classroom Kits for Grades K-2 as presented by Mr. David Delahoussaye. A vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; Mr. Danny D. Segura and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
Board Members Absent:
Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The Motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION D – AGENDA ITEM 6 – CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR REVISIONS TO THE IBERIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD POLICY MANUAL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mr. Oliver Winston)
President Pradia called for Public Comment. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Board Discussion. After Board Discussion, President Pradia called for a Motion to approve the recommendation. Mr. Danny D. Segura moved, Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal seconded the Motion to accept the recommendation for the revision to the IPSB Policy Manual as follows:
1. JDC – Student Conduct
2. JCDAB – Alcohol and Drug Use
3. JCDAC- Dangerous Weapons
4. JD – Discipline
5. JDD – Suspension
6. JDE- Expulsion
as presented by Mr. Oliver Winston. A vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; Mr. Danny D. Segura and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
Board Members Absent:
Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The Motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION E – ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Laviolette informed the Board in their packets was a news clipping from The Advocate spotlighting Westgate High School’s football program and the outstanding job they are doing with placing their athletes at the next level of play. Ms. Laviolette also informed the Board that the principal’s and 10-month employees were coming back to work this Friday, July 23, 2021 and on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 our first Administrator’s Meeting would be held at Jeanerette Sr. High School. Finally, Mrs. Laviolette informed the Board that she had an appointment scheduled to speak with Dr. Tina Stefanski at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021 with Mrs. Jennifer Joseph and Mr. Gannon Dooley regarding COVID-19 and the rising numbers in Iberia Parish (11.9%) and the State of Louisiana, as well as to discuss our re-opening procedures and for Dr. Stefanski to give her feedback on the topics at hand.
Mr. Brad M. Norris thanked Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Chairman of the Drug/Alcohol/Health/ Safety/Insurance Committee for holding a committee meeting and allowing insurance companies to present information to the Committee. Mr. Norris continued by informing the Board that Mr. Dana P. Dugas had compiled information gathered from other school districts regarding their respective insurance policies and premiums and together they would be emailing a comprehensive report to each of the Board Members that will show the possibility of significant savings to our employees while increasing their benefits.
President Elvin Pradia informed the Board that he had visited our new Bus Building with the $40,000.00 bathroom and in his opinion it is a complete joke. President Pradia also confirmed with Mr. Harry Lopez that the building was at about 80% completion.
Finally, Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr. reminded all Board Members and Mr. Gannon Dooley that the Louisiana Board of Ethics School Board Disclosure Statement Form 403 wherein school board members and superintendents need to report an immediate family member employed by their school board This paperwork needs to be completed and submitted to the Louisiana Board of Ethics within 30 days from the start of school. Mr. LeBlanc also requested that Mr. Dooley check on the due date of this statement to ensure he was correct.
SECTION F – EXECUTIVE SESSION – NONE
SECTION G – ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Brad M. Norris moved, Mrs. Rachel L. Segura seconded, to adjourn the regular meeting of the Iberia Parish School Board. A vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; Mr. Danny D. Segura and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
Board Members Absent:
Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The motion passed. The regular meeting of the Iberia Parish School Board adjourned at 6:21 p.m.
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Elvin Pradia, President
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Carey Laviolette, Secretary/Treasurer