ST. MARTIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
FEBRUARY 3, 2010
BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA
MINUTES
The St. Martin Parish School Board convened on this day at 5:00 P.M. at the Breaux Bridge Instructional Center with the following members present: Messrs. Aaron Flegeance, President, Floyd Knott, Mark Hebert, James Blanchard, Steve Fuselier, Richard Potier, Rodney Ledoux, Frederic Stelly and Mrs. Barbara Latiolais and Ms. Wanda Babin.
ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Aaron Flegeance, President. Superintendent Lavergne opened the meeting with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance.
Ms. Dawn Prioux, Secretary at the Early Learning Center, was recognized as the Taylor and Sons January Employee of the Month.
Mr. Kevin Dugas, teacher at St. Martinville Senior High, was recognized by Horace Mann Insurance as the second nine weeks perfect attendance winner.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, Board approved the following:
To remove the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of January 20, 2010 from the consent agenda
To change consider and/or approve to discuss the purchase of approximately three (3) acres of land adjacent to St. Martin School Board property bordering Cecilia Junior High School
To remove the Board Member’s request relative to 2 employees at Cecilia Junior High School
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mrs. Latiolais, and unanimously carried, the Board approved adopting a resolution providing for the opening and tabulation of the sealed and electronic bids received for the purchase of $10,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2010, of St. Martin Parish School District, Louisiana (attached as Exhibit A).
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mrs. Latiolais, and unanimously carried, the Board approved adopting a resolution accepting the best bid received for the purchase of $10,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2010, of St. Martin Parish School District, Louisiana (attached as Exhibit B).
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, the Board approved adopting a resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of $10,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2010, of St. Martin Parish School District, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith (attached as Exhibit C).
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Minutes of the Finance Committee Meeting of January 20, 2010.
A motion was made by Mr. Hebert and seconded by Mr. Potier to add to the agenda consider and/or approve midyear budget cuts. The motion failed. (A unanimous vote is needed to add an item to the agenda.
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following consent agenda items:
Minutes of the following meetings:
Regular Meeting of January 6, 2010
Special Meeting of January 20, 2010
Finance Committee recommendation for Capital Improvement Project for Roof Repair ($9,000 quote) at Cecilia High School
Receive the following reports presented at the Finance Committee meeting of January 20, 2010:
Workers’ Compensation Fund
Group Health Fund
Sales Tax Fund
Awarding Substantial Completion for Bus Camera systems
Appointment of Kolder, Champagne, Slaven & Company, LLC as auditors for the two years ending June 30, 2011
Revisions to the following policies for inclusion in the St. Martin Parish School Board Policy Manual:
DFE, Investments
DJED, Bids and Quotations
EBBA, Fire Prevention
ID, Curriculum
IDDE, Student Driver Training
JGB, School Wellness
JR, Student Records
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and carried, the Board approved the proposed 2010-2011 School Calendar for St. Martin Parish Schools (attached as Exhibit D).
OPPOSED: Mr. Hebert
Board Member Rodney Ledoux expressed concerns regarding budget cuts.
Board Member Mark Hebert discussed the possibility of purchasing approximately three (3) acres of land adjacent to St. Martin School Board property bordering Cecilia Junior High School.
Board Member Richard Potier expressed concerns regarding the Breaux Bridge Junior High School consulting contract.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mrs. Latiolais, and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, the Board came out of Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Knott, seconded by Mrs. Latiolais, and carried, the Board approved the following Personnel Changes:
Professionals
APPOINTMENTS:
Dugas, Leslie, Jr., ELA, St. Martinville Junior High; effective November 4, 2009.
Lecompte, Emily, Special Education, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective January 14, 2010.
Mouton, Margaret, 1st grade, Cecilia Primary; effective March 1, 2010.
MEDICAL LEAVES:
Broussard, Lori, English, Breaux Bridge Junior High; effective December 7, 2009.
McClelland, Vera, 1ST grade, Cecilia Primary; effective January 4, 2010 through February 5, 2010.
FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVES:
Billeadeaux, Elizabeth, 5th grade, Teche Elementary; effective January 12, 2010.
Chataignier, Charlotte, Curriculum Coordinator, Early Learning Center; effective January 4, 2010.
RESIGNATIONS:
Joseph, Melisa Benoit, ELA, St. Martinville Junior High; effective January 4, 2010.
Latiolais, Michelle, Special Education, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective December 18, 2009.
RETIREMENT:
Gautreaux, Bernice, 1st grade, Cecilia Primary; effective February 27, 2010.
Paraprofessionals
APPOINTMENTS:
Angelle, Cecile, part-time Food Services Technician, Cecilia Primary; effective February 4, 2010.
Maturin, Debbie, Food Services Technician, Cecilia Senior High; effective February 4, 2010.
Quebedeaux, Dana, part-time Food Services Technician, Cecilia Primary; effective February 4, 2010.
TRANSFERS:
Charles, Janice, from part-time to full-time Food Services Technician at Cecilia Primary; effective February 4, 2010.
Fournier, Patricia, from part-time to full-time Food Services Technician at Breaux Bridge Primary; effective February 4, 2010.
Girod, Michelle, from part-time to full-time Food Services Technician at Cecilia Primary; effective February 4, 2010.
Hill, Reginald, from Temporary Food Services Manager at Breaux Bridge Junior High to Food Services Manager at St. Martinville Junior High; effective February 4, 2010.
Maturin, Joy, from part-time to full-time Food Services Technician at St. Martinville Senior High; effective February 4, 2010.
MEDICAL LEAVE:
Smith, Ruby, Bus Driver, Teche Elementary; effective January 25, 2010 through March 12, 2010.
RESIGNATION:
Lee, Mary Agnes, Food Services Manager, St. Martinville Junior High; effective January 7, 2010.
DROP/RETIREMENT PROGRAM:
Ames, Hilda, Food Services Technician, Teche Elementary; effective January 15, 2010.
Angelle, Peggy, Bus Driver, Cecilia area; effective September 23, 2009.
Robicheaux, Albert, Electrician, Maintenance Crew; effective April 1, 2010.
Request for extra employment pay for Corita Andrus, Cabrini Benoit, Beverly Bonhomme, Dana Broussard, Brenda Davis, Mary Jo Franciol, Dawn Frederick, and Robin Torkowski for Cecilia Primary’s After-Care Program for month of December, 2009.
Request for extra employment pay for Catherine Guidry, Trisha Chauvin, Theresa Blankenship, Crissy Frederick, Angela Toncrey, and Bethany Thibodeaux for the Parks Primary After-Care Program for the month of December, 2009
OPPOSED: Mr. Ledoux
On the motion of Mr. Knott, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and carried, the Board approved the following two-year administrative contracts, effective July 1, 2010, excluding Samual Wininger:
Sarah Allen, Assistant Principal, St. Martinville Primary
Annette Baudoin, Principal, Catahoula Elementary
Allen Blanchard, Supervisor of Elementary Education
Malcolm Calais, Title I Supervisor of Mathematics
Robin Chance, Assistant Principal, Cecilia Senior High
Joy Cormier, Assistant Principal, Breaux Bridge Primary
Gail Dalcourt, Director of Curriculum and Instruction
Cy Dugas, Assistant Principal, St. Martinville Senior High
Mozella Gonsoulin, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance
William Greig, Supervisor of Secondary Education
Wanda Guidry, Principal, Cecilia Primary (ABSTAINED: Mr. Hebert)
Leah Hebert, Special Services Supervisor of Pre-K-6th Grade
Michael Hebert, Special Services Supervisor of 7th-12th Grade (RECUSED: Mr. Hebert)
Pennye Huval, Principal, Breaux Bridge Primary
Pamela Jordan, Assistant Principal, Breaux Bridge Senior High
Ronald LeBlanc, Director of Administration and Operations
Redell Louis, Supervisor of Technology and Library
Kara Meaux, Principal, Breaux Bridge Senior High
Angela McFaul, Title I Supervisor of Early Childhood
Anthony Polotzola, Principal, Cecilia Senior High
Bryan Staton, Assistant Principal, St. Martinville Junior High
Charee Theriot, Principal, St. Martinville Primary
Bonnie Thibodeaux, Principal, Parks Primary
Frederick Wiltz, Principal, St. Martinville Junior High
Mary Wyble, Principal, Stephensville Elementary
Dianetta Young, Principal, Cecilia Junior High (OPPOSED: Mr. Hebert)
OPPOSED: Mr. Blanchard
ABSTAINED: Mr. Ledoux
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.
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SECRETARY
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PRESIDENT