New Iberia, Louisiana
October 19, 2022
The Iberia Parish School Board met in Regular Session at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 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, Dan L LeBlanc, Sr. called the meeting to order and asked Mrs. Trish Migues to call the roll.
Board Members Present:
Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr., President; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Danny D. Segura; Mr. Elvin D. Pradia; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Elvin D. Pradia; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mrs. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
Board Members Absent: Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis (Arrived at 5:31 PM) and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
2. MOMENT OF SILENCE
Mrs. Connie J. Chambers – Former Pre-K teacher for IPSB
Mrs. Cynthia Mary Berthelot – Mother of Wendy Latiolais, Secretary of Transportation at the Administration Office
Ms. Jorynn Latula – Kindergarten student at Park Elementary
3. PRAYER
The Opening Prayer was given by Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Mr. Dana P. Dugas
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
1. Receive Annual Report from LSU 4-H Program (Mr. Blair Hebert)
2. Monthly Sales Tax Report (Mr. Patrick Segura)
3. Quarterly Sales Tax Report (Mr. Patrick Segura)
4. Tax Salary Supplement Report (Mrs. Jennifer Joseph)
SECTION D – CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
President LeBlanc called for Public Comment on the Consent Agenda, Hearing none.
1. Approve Minutes – Regular Meeting of the Iberia Parish School Board – October 5, 2022
2. Budget Revisions (Mrs. Katie Bouillion)
3. Financial Highlights (Mrs. Katie Bouillion)
4. Budget to Actual Report (Mrs. Katie Bouillion)
5. Physical Facilities Housekeeping Report (Mr. Harry Lopez)
President LeBlanc called for a Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Elvin D. Pradia moved, Mrs. Rachel L. Segura seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A roll call vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr., President; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Danny D. Segura; Mr. Elvin D. Pradia; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mrs. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: NONE
Board Members Absent: Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The Motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION E – AGENDA ITEMS
1. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATIONJ FOR THE APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE FOR BID# 1122-ESSER PROJECT: ROOF REFURBISHMENT & UPGRADES AT VARIOUS IPSB SCHOOLS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION – MR. PAUL ALLIAN
President LeBlanc called for Public Comment, Hearing none.
Mr. Paul Allian informed the Board that three schools need to be repaired and/or upgraded. Mr. Allian informed the Board that Daspit Elementary, Delcambre High School (Jr. high campus) and Career Campus need roof repairs. Mr. Allian explained that the funds are allowed through the ESSER since the repairs are for student safety.
President LeBlanc called for a Motion. Mr. Jesse J. McDonald moved, Mr. Danny D. Segura seconded the motion to approve the advertising for Bid# 1122 ESSER Project: Roof Refurbishment and Upgrades at Daspit Elementary School, Delcambre High School and Iberia Parish Career Center as presented by Mr. Paul Allian. President, Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc called for Board Discussion, Hearing none. A roll call vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr., President; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Danny D. Segura; Mr. Elvin D. Pradia; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mrs. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: NONE
Board Members Absent: Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The Motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION E – AGENDA ITEMS
2. CONSIDER ALLOWING THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO REVISE ANY JOB DESCRIPTIONS TO ALIGN WITH BULLETIN 746: LOUISIANA STANDARDS FOR STATE CERTIFICATION OF SCHOOL PERSONNEL FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mr. Gannon Dooley)
President LeBlanc called for Public Comment, Hearing none.
Mr. Gannon Dooley informed the Board that the Iberia Parish School Board’s current job description for school personnel is not aligned with the recent Bulletin 746 that was released. Mr. Gannon Dooley requested that the Iberia Parish School Board authorize the Human Resources Department to update the necessary job descriptions with the updated verbiage to include Bulletin 746: Louisiana Standards for state certification of school personnel for educational leader.
President LeBlanc called for a Motion. Mr. Dana P. Dugas moved, Mrs. Debra A. Savoie seconded the motion to authorize the Human Resources Department to update the school personnel job descriptions in accordance with Bulletin 746 as presented by Mr. Gannon Dooley. President LeBlanc called for Board Discussion, Hearing none. A roll call vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr., President; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Danny D. Segura; Mr. Elvin D. Pradia; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mrs. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: NONE
Board Members Absent: Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The Motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION E – AGENDA ITEMS
3. AWARD BID# 1121, THE ABANDONED SITE AT THE ACADIANA REGIONAL AIRPORT PROPERTY WITH ALL BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO JOHN AND MEREDITH CLAY D/B/A ADVANTAGE MOVERS, LLC AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mr. Wayne Landry)
President LeBlanc called for Public Comment, Hearing none.
Mr. Wayne Landry informed the Board that it received a bid from John and Meredith Clay, D/B/A Advantage Movers, LLC to purchase the abandoned site at the Acadiana Regional Airport property. Mr. Landry informed the Board that this was the only bid that was received for this property and the Iberia Parish School Board will need to approve the acceptance of this bid in order to proceed with the cash sale.
President LeBlanc called for a Motion. Mrs. Rachel L. Segura moved and Elvin Pradia seconded, the Motion to authorize the cash sale of the abandoned property at the Acadiana Regional Airport to John and Meredith Clay, D/B/A Advantage Movers, LLC as presented by Mr. Wayne Landry. President LeBlanc called for Board Discussion, Hearing none. A roll call vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr., President; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Danny D. Segura; Mr. Elvin D. Pradia; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mrs. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: NONE
Board Members Absent: Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The Motion passed and was adopted.
SECTION E – AGENDA ITEMS
4. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO ADVERTISE FOR THE SALE OF THE WOODEN FRAME HOUSE TO BE MOVED FROM 113 MYRNA DRIVE, LOREAUVILLE, LA 70552 AT PURCHASER’S EXPENSE WITHIN 45 DAYS OF THE SALE OF THE SAME AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mr. David Delahoussaye)
President LeBlanc called for Public Comment, Hearing none.
Mr. David Delahoussaye requested that the Board approve the advertising for the sale of the Wooden Frame House in Loreauville, LA with no minimum bid. Mr. Delahoussaye informed the Board that this is the third time that the Iberia Parish School Board has advertised for this property.
President LeBlanc called for a Motion. Mr. Michael Mayeaux moved, Mr. Dana P. Dugas seconded the motion to approve the advertisement of the Wooden Frame House to be moved from 113 Myrna Drive, Loreauville, LA 70552 at purchaser’s expense within 45 days of the sale at no minimum bid as presented by Mr. David Delahoussaye. President LeBlanc called for Board Discussion, Hearing None. A roll call vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr., President; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Danny D. Segura; Mr. Elvin D. Pradia; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mrs. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: NONE
Board Members Absent: Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The Motion passed and was adopted
SECTION E – AGENDA ITEMS
5. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO ADVERTISE FOR THE SALE OF THE FORMER CANAL STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mr. David Delahoussaye)
President LeBlanc called for Public Comment, Hearing none.
Mr. David Delahoussaye requested that the Board approve the advertising for the sale of the property of the former Canal Street Elementary School site with no minimum bid. Mr. Delahoussaye informed the Board that this is the third time that the Iberia Parish School Board has advertised for this property.
President LeBlanc called for a Motion. Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond moved, Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal seconded the motion to approve the advertisement of the former Canal Street Elementary School at no minimum bid as presented by Mr. David Delahoussaye. President LeBlanc called for Board Discussion, Hearing None. A roll call vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr., President; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Danny D. Segura; Mr. Elvin D. Pradia; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mrs. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: NONE
Board Members Absent: Rev. Arthur L. Alexander
The Motion passed and was adopted
SECTION F – EXECUTIVE SESSION – NONE
SECTION G – ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mr. Heath Hulin informed the Board that Report Cards went home on yesterday and the first nine weeks of school are in the books. The second grading period will end right before students leave for Christmas break.
Mr. Heath Hulin informed the board that the Iberia Parish School District is seeking applications for our SPED Advisory Council.
Mr. Heath Hulin informed the board that the BESE adopted a Literacy Policy that requires 3rd and 4th graders to be tested at the end of the year. Students who score below level will be required to attend a 30-hour summer program or they can be retained. Mr. Pradia expressed that this is something that parents will need to be notified properly so that they can plan their vacations accordingly.
Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal informed the Board that “Our Kids Matter” would be at North Lewis Elementary School on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 7:15 AM.
SECTION H – ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mr. Brad M. Norris moved, Mr. Kenric P. Fremin seconded, to adjourn the regular meeting of the Iberia Parish School Board. A roll call vote was called as follows:
Board Members Present:
FOR: Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr., President; Mr. Brad M. Norris; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Danny D. Segura; Mr. Elvin D. Pradia; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Mrs. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Rachel L. Segura; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Mr. Kenric P. Fremin
AGAINST: NONE
Board Members Absent: Rev. Arthur L. Alexander T
The motion passed.
The regular meeting of the Iberia Parish School Board adjourned at 6:07 PM.
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Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr., President
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Heath Hulin, Secretary/Treasurer