JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
JANUARY 21, 2010- Jennings, Louisiana
The Jefferson Davis Parish School Board met in regular session at the School Board Central Office, 203 East Plaquemine Street, Jennings, Louisiana, on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 6:00 p.m., with the following School Board members in attendance: President, Michael Heinen, Vice-President, James E. Segura, Phillip Arceneaux, Gregory L. Bordelon, Mark E. Boudreaux, Sr., Jason J. Bouley, Charles Bruchhaus, David S. Capdeville, Julius G. Caraway, III, Donald E. Dees, Malon Dobson, Robert W. Menard and Richard R. McNabb.
The meeting was opened with an invocation by Jennings High student, Jillian Duhon, followed by the pledge of allegiance to the U.S. Flag, led by Mr. Dees.
Upon motion by Mr. Dobson, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux and carried, the minutes of the December 17, 2009 School Board meeting were accepted.
It was moved by Mr. Bordelon and seconded by Mr. Bouley and unanimously carried that the Board call for a vote to take care of items of business not listed on the original agenda, or to change the order of topics to be addressed.
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: The following motions were made by Mr. Segura, Finance Committee Chairman, that the School Board:
Accept the presentation by Mike Gillespie, CPA concerning the results of the external audit of the 2008-2009 Jefferson Davis Parish School Board Financial Statements and accept the report. Motion seconded by Mr. Boudreaux and carried.
Grant permission to Jennings High School Alumni Fund to accept a $900.00 donation from Jennings Alumni to help with the cost of additional display cases for the main lobby. Motion seconded by Mr. Dees and carried.
Grant permission to Jennings High School Athletic Department to accept a $10,000.00 donation from Jennings Alumni to help with expenses in the various sports. Motion seconded by Mr. Menard and carried.
Grant permission to Lake Arthur High School Band to accept a $500.00 donation from the Lake Arthur American Legion Post, to be used for the needs of the band program. Motion seconded by Mr. Bordelon and carried.
Grant permission to Lake Arthur High to accept a $142.63 donation from the Lake Arthur Knights of Columbus, to be used specifically for the Special Education departments. Motion seconded by Mr. Dobson and carried.
Grant permission to Lake Arthur Elementary to accept a $142.62 donation from the Lake Arthur Knights of Columbus, to be used specifically for the Special Education departments. Motion seconded by Mr. Bordelon and carried.
Approve a request from Fenton Elementary to purchase a Hustler 54" Zero Turn Mowing Machine, from Henderson Implement, at a cost of $4,755.30, to be paid from Contingency Fund #5. Other quote received from Abell & Son in the amount of $7,745.00. Motion seconded by Mr. McNabb and carried.
Grant permission to Elton High to accept a $1,605.50 donation from Elton Athletic Boosters, to be used to purchase warm-ups for the boys basketball team. Motion seconded by Mr. Bruchhaus and carried.
Grant permission to Hathaway High to accept a $500.00 donation from Hathaway Supporters, Alumni, Friends and Educators (SAFE) for use for homecoming festivities. Motion seconded by Mr. Caraway and carried.
Accept Mike’s Car Wash Express donation of 1,300 car wash tickets for the schools to sell as a fund-raiser with the schools keeping the total sales. Motion seconded by Mr. Bouley and carried.
Grant permission to renew the contract of Forethought Consulting, Inc., for our Policy Updating Service, beginning March, 2010 and ending February, 2011, to cost $3,200.00, with the highlighting option. The cost is to be paid from School Board General Fund. Motion seconded by Mr. Boudreaux and carried.
POLICY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: The following motions were made by Mr. Bouley, Policy Committee Chairman, that the School Board adopt the following new or revised policies:
a. DFL - INVESTMENTS. (Revised January, 2010: Effective upon approval).
b. DJED - BIDS AND QUOTATIONS. (Revised January, 2010: Effective upon approval).
c. EBBA - FIRE PREVENTION. (Revised January, 2010: Effective upon approval).
d. ID - CURRICULUM. (Revised January, 2010: Effective upon approval).
e. IDDE - STUDENT DRIVER TRAINING. (Revised January, 2010: Effective upon approval).
f. JBCC - STUDENT ASSIGNMENTS. (Revised January, 2010: Effective upon approval).
g. JGB - SCHOOL WELLNESS. (Revised January, 2010: Effective upon approval).
h. JR - STUDENT RECORDS. (Revised January, 2010: Effective upon approval).
Motion seconded by Mr. Arceneaux and carried.
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS:
The following motions were made by Mr. Bordelon, Transportation Committee Chairman, that the School Board:
Recommend changing our current transportation policy from 20 year old maximum age for school buses to school buses used to transport students, including activity and backup buses, shall not be more than twenty (25) years old as required by BESE in Bulletin 1213, The Minimum Standards for School Buses in Louisiana. Motion seconded by Mr. Boudreaux and carried.
Recommend purchasing buses each fiscal year beginning with 2 buses this year and followed by 3 buses next year. It is recommended we follow this 2,3,2,3 pattern of purchases each successive year, modifying the number of buses bought within a fiscal year only if an unexpected number of fleet buses must be retired within one year. Motion seconded by Mr. Dobson and carried.
The following committees had no reports to present:
Building & Grounds- Richard McNabb, Chairman
Insurance- Donnie Dees, Chairman
Ward II (Ad Hoc) - David Capdeville, Chairman
16th Section-Charles Bruchhaus, Chairman
Legislative Liaison - Jason Bouley, Chairman
The Sales Tax report was given by J. C. Blank, Tax Collector/Auditor, and accepted by the Board.
NEW BUSINESS:
It was moved by Mr. Dobson, seconded by Mr. Menard and carried to adopt the following resolution regarding School Board meetings:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, ACT 707 of the 1977 Louisiana Legislature makes substantive changes in Louisiana’s Open Meeting Law, and
WHEREAS, one change exempts the Board from having to give written notice of each regular meeting (1) if the Board adopts a resolution each January establishing the day, time, and place of the regular meeting, (2) written public notice of this resolution is given at least one time, and (3) the day, time, and place remain the same or, if changed, the Board gives written public notice at least once to the amendment or new resolution no less than twenty-four hours in advance of the changed regular meeting, and
WHEREAS, this Board would like to conform to this change,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board in regular session duly convened on January 21, 2010, that the Board does hereby adopt an official resolution establishing the regular meeting schedule for the year 2010 to be on the third Thursday of each consecutive month, the meeting place to be at the School Board Central Office, 203 East Plaquemine Street, Jennings, Louisiana, and the time to be 6:00 p.m. throughout the year. EXCEPTIONS: The Board will meet on the second Thursday in February on February 11, 2010, due to Mardi Gras Break. On December16, 2010, the Board shall meet at 10:00 a.m. at Lake Arthur Elementary School, 500 E. Mill Street, Lake Arthur, LA 70549. The above Resolution, having been put to a vote and having passed, was duly declared adopted and ordered spread on the minutes of this Board.
/s/ Michael J. Heinen /s/ David Clayton
President Superintendent
It was moved by Mr. Menard, seconded by Mr. Segura and carried to approve submission to the Louisiana State Department of Education of all 2010-2011 federal and state flow-through projects and any new programs enacted through the ”No Child Left Behind Education Act”.
It was moved by Mr. Dobson, seconded by Mr. Capdeville and carried to name Mr. Wayne Corne and Mr. Paul Lemaire of Corne-Lemaire Group, Lafayette, LA as the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board Architects of Record for general architectural work for the fiscal year of 2010-2011. Mr. Bordelon, Mr. Boudreaux, Mr. Caraway and Mr. Dees voted against said motion.
President Mike Heinen recused himself from the next motion and turned the meeting over to Vice-President, James Segura.
It was moved by Mr. Menard, seconded by Mr. Bordelon and carried, with Mr. Heinen recused from voting to renew the following job performance positions, effective 7/1/10 to 6/30/12:
ADMINISTRATORS
John Juneau Assistant Superintendent
Robert Daigle Director of Curriculum & Instruction
William Hebert Finance Director
Kirk Credeur Supervisor of Special Services
Harry Kyle Director of Child Welfare &Attendance, Adult Ed and Transportation
Kathryn Murphy Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction (Pre-K-2)
Wanda Martin Supervisor of Curriculum & Instruction (3-12)
Rebekah Hanks Director of Federal Programs
Margaret Guillory Instructional Program Assistant
PRINCIPALS
David Troutman Lacassine High
Bridget Thomas Lake Arthur High
Tommy Campbell Jennings High
Patrick Deshotel Welsh High
Michael Darbonne Elton Elementary
Robin Primeaux Lake Arthur Elementary
Suzanne Doucet James Ward Elementary
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS
Sharon Ardoin Hathaway High
Catherine Racca Lacassine High
Carolyn Hayes Welsh Elementary
Rae Daigle Jennings High
Sue Chapman Lake Arthur Elementary
Jo Dee Broussard Fenton Elementary
Kimberly Bertrand Elton High
OTHER CONTRACTS
Karen Guidry Curriculum Technical Specialist
Carl LeGros Technology Technical Specialist
Nicholas McCoy Technology Technical Specialist
Steven Patrick Technology Technical Specialist
Sable Broussard Technology Technical Specialist
Linda Fonger Special Ed Facilitator
Cissy Harbour Special Ed Advisor
Dwayne Viney Technology/Computer Instructor
VOCATIONAL/COUNSELORS/BAND
Tina Boudreaux GAP Counselor
Tiffaney Bonin LAHS Counselor
Vanessa Lopez WARD Counselor
Kay Mott FES/EES Counselor
Priscilla Parker LAE Counselor
Marlene Roche WES Counselor
Vernon Mott EHS Counselor
David Glover EHS Band
David Landry LAHS Band
Lana Myers EHS - AgScience
Geri Futch School Psychologist
Renew the following job performance positions, effective 7/1/10 to 02/25/11:
Delmar Bentley Principal-Fenton Elementary
Vice-President, James Segura turned the meeting back to President Mike Heinen.
It was moved by Mr. Bouley, seconded by Mr. Caraway and carried to grant permission to Hathaway High to declare the following items surplus and hold it for sale at the next surplus property sale:
1. One (1) 1999 Poulan riding lawnmower;
2) One (1) mid 1990's Rear Drive Toro riding lawnmower;
3) One (1) 1976 Bush Hog finishing mower.
It was moved by Mr. Arceneaux, seconded by Mr. Menard and carried to approve the following out of state travel requests:
1. Jennings High Jazzers dance team to compete in dance competition in San Antonio, TX, from Wednesday, February 24, 2010 to Sunday, February 28, 2010.
2. Jennings High FFA members and sponsors, to travel to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 6, 2010.
It was moved by Mr. Dees, seconded by Mr. Bruchhaus and carried to grant permission to Superintendent Clayton to attend the SACS/Advanc-ED conference in Atlanta, GA from Saturday-Monday, April 17-19, 2010 to accept the District Accreditation Award for Jefferson Davis Parish School Board.
It was moved by Mr. Bouley, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux and carried to approve an out of state travel request from Welsh High School coaches, Robert Gates, Jarrett Granger, John Gay and Wilbert Gilbeaux to travel to Dallas, TX on 02/18/10 to 02/21/10 for a football clinic, expenses to be paid by Welsh High football fund.
It was moved by Mr. Caraway, seconded by Mr. Dees and carried to grant permission to Lacassine High to accept a $300.00 donation from The Jeff Davis Volunteers for Family and Community (VFC). The VFC is committed to promoting literacy at all age levels. These funds are to be used to purchase tools that may assist in the student testing process.
PERSONNEL CHANGES:
It was moved by Mr. Capdeville, seconded by Mr. Arceneaux and carried to name STERLING GUILLORY, Food Service Driver, effective 01/22/10, re: Douglas Matthews promotion.
It was moved by Mr. McNabb, seconded by Mr. Menard and carried to approve the following personnel changes, by consent:
APPOINTMENTS
1. Lillie Rubin, Jennings Elementary paraprofessional, effective 01/14/10, re: Sharon Haley resignation.
2. Kevin Bertrand, Elton High, Elton High teacher/coach, effective 01/14/10, re: Carl Flanagan resignation.
3. Geri Futch, School Psychologist/ARRA IDEA Graduation Coach, effective 01/06/10, re: grant funding position.
4. Misty Hardy, Jennings Elementary Special Education paraprofessional, effective 01/07/10, re: Ruby Duhon transfer.
5. Cheryl Pitre, Fenton Elementary Special Education paraprofessional, effective 01/07/10, re: Brandy Martinez leave.
TRANSFERS
1. Katherine Pattum, West End Instructional Center paraprofessional to West End Instructional Teacher, effective 01/07/10, re: Certification.
LEAVES
1. Cytrina Lucas, Fenton Elementary Special Education paraprofessional, leave without pay, effective 01/07/10 to 05/25/10.
2. Rhonda Campbell, James Ward Elementary teacher, maternity leave, effective 05/18/10 to 05/25/10.
3. Amy Gobert, Elton High teacher, maternity leave, effective 04/20/10 to 05/25/10.
4. Danielle Foreman, Jennings High teacher, extended medical leave, 03/08/10 to 04/30/10.
5. Cheryl Bonette, Lacassine High cafeteria technician, extended medical leave, 12/14/09 to 01/05/10.
6. Tammy L. Guillory, Jennings High teacher, extended medical leave, 01/04/10 to 01/12/10 (½ day).
7. Tyrone Rubin, Jennings Elementary teacher, leave without pay, 01/06/10 to 05/01/10.
8. Julie T. Pickle, West End Instructional School Psychologist, extended medical leave, 12/09/09 to 03/01/10.
9. Carolyn Manuel, -Roanoke Jr. High teacher, extended medical leave, effective 01/05/10 to 01/13/10 and leave without pay 01/14/10 to 05/25/10.
10. Michael Tyler, Lake Arthur Elementary custodian, extended medical leave, effective 12/01/09 to 8/01/10.
11. Clevetta Hawkins, James Ward Elementary paraprofessional, extended medical leave, effective 12/14/09 to 01/19/10.
12. Kelly Deville, Pupil Appraisal Secretary, extended medical leave 11/02/09 to 12/07/09.
13. Alison Oustalet, Jennings Elementary teacher, extended medical leave 12/10/09 to 12/11/09.
14. Hilda M. Abraham, Jennings High Special Education paraprofessional, extended medical leave, effective 10/05/09.
RETIREMENTS
1. Katherine J. Mack, Educational Media Center, SIS/JPAMS Coordinator, effective 01/10/11, with 36 years of service.
2. Helen T. Atchison, Technology Center, Coordinator of Technology Services, effective 07/02/10, with 35 years of service.
3. Kenneth F. Lasserre, Welsh-Roanoke Jr. High principal, effective 07/01/10, with 36.5 years of service.
4. Donna B. Pierce, Welsh-Roanoke Jr. High librarian, effective 05/26/10, with 28 years of service.
5. Eva J. Stewart, Lake Arthur Elementary teacher, effective 05/26/10, with 29.5 years of service.
6. Bertman L. Cart, Hathaway High teacher, effective 05/25/10, with 35.5 years of service.
RESIGNATIONS
1. Sharon E. Haley, Jennings Elementary paraprofessional, effective 12/11/09.
2. Mary Thomas, Welsh High cafeteria manager, effective 01/09/10.
3. Jean Ann Bruchhaus, Elton Elementary secretary, effective 01/08/10.
INFORMATION:
School Board President has named the following 2010 School Board committees:
FINANCE COMMITTEE - James Segura, Chairman
Mark D. Boudreaux, Sr.
David Capdeville
Julius ”Bubba” Caraway
Donnie Dees
POLICY COMMITTEE - Jason Bouley, Chairman
Phillip Arceneaux
Robert Menard
Malon Dobson
INSURANCE COMMITTEE - Donnie Dees, Chairman
Malon Dobson
David Capdeville
James Segura
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE - Richard McNabb, Chairman
Greg Bordelon
Malon Dobson
Robert Menard
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE - Greg Bordelon, Chairman
Mark D. Boudreaux, Sr.
Charles Bruchhaus
Julius ”Bubba” Caraway
16TH SECTION COMMITTEE - Charles Bruchhaus, Chairman
Phillip Arceneaux
Jason Bouley
Richard McNabb
WARD II (AD HOC) COMMITTEE - David Capdeville, Chairman
(Jennings Board Members)
Phillip Arceneaux
Mike Heinen
Robert Menard
Donnie Dees
James Segura
LEGISLATIVE LIAISON
Jason Bouley
Congratulations to the 2009-2010 STUDENTS OF THE YEAR.
Elementary Level
WINNER - KENNEDY MCNABB - WELSH ELEMENTARY - DAUGHTER OF SONYA MCNABB AND M. SHANE MCNABB
Halle Deann Simien - Elton Elementary - Daughter of Danielle F. Simien and Leon J. Simien, Jr.
Shaylan D. Manuel - Fenton Elementary - Daughter of Rachel Manuel and Shannon Manuel
Breanna N. LaBouve - Hathaway High - Daughter of Michelle L. LaBouve and Steve Ray LaBouve
Caroline E. Hardy - Lacassine High -Daughter of Sharla D. Hardy and Kevin K. Hardy
Emma E. Broussard- Lake Arthur Elementary - Daughter of Tammy Broussard and Douglas Broussard
DaMarcus G. Stubbs - Jennings Elementary - Son of Debra Randolph and Wilfred G. Stubbs
Middle School Level
WINNER - BENJAMIN C. SHALLOW - ELTON JR. HIGH SCHOOL - SON OF MINEKO SHALLOW AND BENJAMIN SHALLOW
Patience J. Frederick - Fenton Elementary -Daughter of Dawn Frederick and James Frederick
Naomi M. Parker - Jennings High - Tracie Klumpp and Ross Parker
Claudia E. Parsley - Hathaway High - Daughter of Nasondra Parsley and Dean Parsley
Allyson R. Hunter - Lacassine High - Daughter of Bridgette Hunter and Charles Hunter
Cassidy P. Hebert - Lake Arthur High - Daughter of Adrienne A. Hanks and Brian J. Hebert
Alexandra J. Moore - Welsh-Roanoke Jr. High - Daughter of Jacqueline B. Moore and Robert A. Moore
High School Level
WINNER - LEAH ELIZABETH MOORE - WELSH HIGH DAUGHTER OF JACQUI MOORE AND ROBERT MOORE
Jillian E. Duhon - Jennings High - Daughter of Rachael Duhon and Matthew Duhon
Brittany L. Doise - Elton High - Daughter of Cindy Doise and Luke Doise
Rachel E. Brown - Hathaway High - Daughter of Jackie Brown and Kent Brown
Lauren A. DeVillier - Lacassine High - Daughter of Leslie Augustine and Ronnie DeVillier
Duane Watkins - Lake Arthur High - Son of Yvette Watkins and Barry Watkins
Professional Development days for 2010-2011 school year will be on the following Tuesdays: September 7, 2010 and January 19, 2011.
SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
1. LEAP/ILEAP reward incentive camps
EXECUTIVE SESSION
It was moved by Mr. Boudreaux, seconded by Mr. Menard and carried, that the Board enter into an executive session.
It was moved by Mr. Segura, seconded by Mr. Bordelon and carried, to return to regular secession.
It was moved by Mr. Menard, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux and carried, that the Board uphold the Superintendent’s decision concerning an expulsion of a Elton High student from the Jefferson Davis Parish School System for the remainder of the 2009-2010 school year, and to allow the student to apply to Alternative School.
There being no other business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Menard and carried, to adjourn.
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/s/Michael J. Heinen, President
ATTEST:
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/s/David Clayton, Secretary/Superintendent
Note: Items purchased by quotes or bids may be reviewed at the School Board office during normal business hours. All policies can be reviewed at any facility under the jurisdiction of the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board.