New Iberia, Louisiana
September 1, 2021
The Iberia Parish School Board met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 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; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; Rev. Arthur L. Alexander; Mr. Danny D. Segura; and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
Board Members absent were: None
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mrs. Judy Guidry Durio – Retired IPSB Director of Instruction and Curriculum
3. PRAYER
The Opening Prayer was given by Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Mr. Danny D. Segura.
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. Receive a Presentation on Iberia Parish’s 2021 State Test Results (Mr. Heath Hulin)
President Pradia called for Public Comment. Hearing none, President Pradia called for Board Discussion. Hearing none, President Pradia moved onto the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Dana P. Dugas stepped out of the meeting at 5:41 p.m.
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; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; 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; Rev. Arthur L. Aleander; Mr. Danny D. Segura; and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
Board Members Absent:
None
Board Members Absent from Vote:
Mr. Dana P. Dugas
The Motion passed and was adopted as follows:
1. Approve Minutes – Regular Meeting of the IPSB – August 18, 2021
2. Approve Minutes – Public Hearing Regarding the 2021 – 2022 Fiscal Year Budget for the Iberia Parish School Board – August 25, 2021
3. Approve Minutes – Special Meeting of the Iberia Parish School Board Regarding the 2021 – 2022 Fiscal Year Budget – August 25, 2021
SECTION D – AGENDA ITEM 1 – CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION REGARDING COVID LEAVE DAYS FOR IPSB EMPLOYEES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (MR. GANNON DOOLEY)
Mr. Dana P. Dugas returned to the meeting at 5:43 p.m.
President Pradia called for Public Comment. Mr. Jim Crowe with the Louisiana Association of Educators commended the Superintendent and her staff for the recommendation and requested that the Board approve this agenda item to help the employees of Iberia Parish. Additionally, Mr. Crow requested that the Board keep an open mind and should an employee need to quarantine multiple times that the Board consider revisiting this issue. 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. Rachel L. Segura seconded the recommendation as presented by Mr. Gannon Dooley to allow IPSB employees, both full-time and part-time, 8 days of COVID Leave retroactive from July 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. A vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; Rev. Arthur L. Aleander; Mr. Danny D. Segura; and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
Board Members Absent:
None
The Motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION D – AGENDA ITEM 2 – CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION REGARDING THE IPSB 2021-2022 SCHOOL BUILDING LEVEL COMMITTEE (SBLC) HANDBOOK AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (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. Rev. Arthur L. Alexander moved, Mr. Dana P. Dugas seconded the Motion to accept the recommendation as presented by Mr. Heath Hulin. A vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; Rev. Arthur L. Aleander; Mr. Danny D. Segura; and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
Board Members Absent:
None
The Motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION D – AGENDA ITEM 3 – DECLARE THE VACATED PUBLIC SCHOOL SITE OF THE OLD PARK ELEMENTARY AT 201 GILBERT DRIVE, NEW IBERIA, LOUISIANA SURPLUS AND DIRECT THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT TO PROCEED WITH THE APPROVAL AND SALE OF THE SAME AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mrs. Carey Laviolette)
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. Rev. Arthur L. Alexander moved, Mr. Brad M. Norris seconded the Motion to declare the vacated public school site of the old Park Elementary at 201 Gilbert Drive, New Iberia Louisiana as surplus and direct the Business Department to proceed with the approval and sale of the same as presented by Mrs. Carey Laviolette. A vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Elvin Pradia, President; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond; Rev. Arthur L. Aleander; Mr. Danny D. Segura; and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: None
Board Members Absent:
None
The Motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION D – AGENDA ITEM 4 – RECEIVE PRESENTATION FROM CONCERNED PARENTS REGARDING THE MASK MANDATE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS (NO ACTION NECESSARY)
Public Comment Cards were picked up and President Pradia called the parents up to voice their comments and concerns regarding the mask mandates. The following individuals spoke in favor of the masks: Mr. Curt Landry; Ms. Karen Simon; Ms. Neely Moore; Ms. Donna Reynolds; Mr. Jim Crow; and Ms. Cami Maturin. The following individuals spoke against the mask mandate: Ms. Kristy Landry; Ms. Mia Boyer; Ms. Taylor Hernandez; Ms. Peggy Polk; Ms. Tonya Landry; Mr. Hugh Builleaud; Ms. Holly Roiston; Mr. Curtis Leger; Ms. Miranda Leger; Ms. Andy Aboushanad; Ms. Janice DeKyzer; Ms. Ashley Sanchez; and Ms. Cindy Segura
Mr. Micheal W. S. L. Mayeux left the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Rev. Arthur L. Alexander left the meeting at 6:27 p.m. Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux returned at 6:29 p.m. Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux again left the meeting at 6:35 p.m. and returned at 6:37 p.m. Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis left the meeting at 6:40 p.m. and returned at 6:48 p.m. Mr. Jesse J. McDonald left the meeting at 6:49 p.m. and returned at 6:52 p.m.
SECTION E – ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mrs. Laviolette informed the Board that her announcements would be forthcoming in the newsletter.
SECTION F – EXECUTIVE SESSION – NONE
SECTION G – ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Brad M. Norris moved, Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr. 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; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W. S. L. Mayeux; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; 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:
Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The motion passed. The regular meeting of the Iberia Parish School Board adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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Elvin Pradia, President
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Carey Laviolette, Secretary/Treasurer