ST. MARTIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
OCTOBER 5, 2011
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. James Blanchard, President, Floyd Knott, Mark Hebert, Aaron Flegeance, Russel C. Foti, Richard Potier, Robert E. Hollier, Steve Fuselier, Frederic Stelly, and Ms. Wanda Babin.
ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by James Blanchard, President. Superintendent Lavergne opened the meeting with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance.
Ms. Cora Siner, Teacher at Breaux Bridge Primary, was recognized as the Taylor and Sons September Employee of the Month.
Consider and/or approve Extended Day Program at Cecilia High School was removed from the consent agenda.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Ms. Babin, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following consent agenda items:
Minutes of the following meetings:
Regular Meeting of September 7, 2011
Special Meeting of September 21, 2011
2009 Bond Program
Substantial Completion of the following projects:
Early Learning Center Canopy Repairs
Abatement of Portable Buildings at St. Martinville Primary and Cecilia Primary
Demolition of Portable Buildings at St. Martinville Primary
Demolition of Portable Buildings at Cecilia Primary
Breaux Bridge Junior High Campus Improvements
Request for waiver of sales tax penalties for the following:
Hebert’s of Henderson
Bluescope Buildings North America Inc.
Resolution for declaration of a Public Emergency due to Fire/Smoke Damage
Request for permission to call for bids on Tires
Board resolution allowing the School Based Health Centers to apply for Pact United Grant through United Way of Acadiana for transportation costs for 2012-2013 school year
Policy revisions for inclusion in the St. Martin Parish School Board Policy Manual:
GBDA, Employment of Retired Personnel
IDCC, Kindergarten
IDFA, Interscholastic Athletics
JBA, Compulsory School Attendance Ages
Agreement for E-rate consulting services for fiscal year 2011-2012
Recommended fee increase for GED testing
Proclamations:
American Character Week, October 16-22, 2011
Red Ribbon Week, October 23-29, 2011
On the motion of Mr. Knott, seconded by Mr. Hollier, and carried, the Board approved to purchase 6 Acres plus all of Lot 5 of Pellerin Life Insurance property for $440, 000, subject to appraisal.
ABSTAINED: Ms. Babin
The Board heard from the following BESE Board candidates: Dr. Jim Guillory, District 8, Ms. Lottie Beebe, District 3, and Mr. Russel Armstrong, District 8.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Knott, and unanimously carried, the Board approved an Extended Day Program at Cecilia High School.
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and carried, the Board approved to hire an itinerant band instructor in the evening for the Parks, Breaux Bridge, and Cecilia area.
FOR: Mr. Knott, Mr. Flegeance, Mr. Potier, Mr. Fuselier, Mr. Stelly, and Ms. Babin
OPPOSED: Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Foti, Mr. Hollier, and Mr. Hebert
Mr. Blanchard expressed concerns regarding the policy and procedure pertaining to the Discipline Manual.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Stelly, and unanimously carried, all insurance and insurance risk management programs up for renewal must be approved by the Board, effective immediately.
On the motion of Mr. Fuselier, seconded by Mr. Hebert, and carried, the Board approved to return to the previous insurance provider Safety National (Brown and Brown of Louisiana) for the Workers’ Compensation Insurance Plan.
FOR: Mr. Fuselier, Ms. Babin, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Potier, Mr. Stelly, and Mr. Hebert
OPPOSED: Mr. Foti, Mr. Hollier, and Mr. Knott
ABSTAINED: Mr. Flegeance
Board President James Blanchard handed the gavel over to Vice President Steve Fuselier to handle the meeting.
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Foti, and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Ms. Babin, and unanimously carried, the Board came out of Executive Session.
No action was necessary for the items discussed in Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Flegeance, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following Professional Personnel Changes:
MEDICAL LEAVES:
Corzo, Jan, Talented/Theatre teacher, Special Services; effective September 19, 2011 through October 17, 2011.
Roberts, Lucille, Physical Education, St. Martinville Junior High; effective October 3, 2011 through December 1, 2011.
SABBATICAL LEAVE:
Dupuis, Danita, English, St. Martinville Senior High; effective January 11, 2012 through May 31, 2012.
DROP/RETIREMENT PROGRAM:
Dupuis, Alison, 2nd grade, Breaux Bridge Primary; effective September 12, 2011.
ABSENT: Mr. Blanchard
On the motion of Mr. Knott, seconded by Ms. Babin, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following Paraprofessional Personnel Changes, excluding rescinding of position for Gina Leger:
APPOINTMENTS:
Mallet, Rachelle, Clerical/Data Specialist, Cecilia School Based Health Center; effective October 6, 2011.
Nicholas, Louis, 10 month Custodian, St. Martinville Junior High; effective October 6, 2011.
Usie, Dianne, Bus Attendant, Breaux Bridge area; effective October 6, 2011.
MEDICAL LEAVES:
Porter, Serina, Bus Driver, St. Martinville area; effective September 19, 2011 through November 19, 2011.
Wiltz, Marie Angelica, Custodian, Parks Middle; effective July 29, 2011 through January 1, 2012.
FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE:
Charles, Janice, Food Services Technician, Cecilia Primary; effective September 5, 2011.
RETIREMENTS:
Henry, Mary, Custodian, Parks Primary/Parks Middle; effective September 9, 2011.
Hulin, Linda, Food Services Technician, Parks Primary; effective December 24, 2011.
Huval, Dayne, Bus Driver, St. Martinville area; effective November 19, 2011.
Latiolais, Jessie, Food Services Manager, Cecilia Junior High; effective October 1, 2011.
DROP/RETIREMENT PROGRAM:
Castille, Myra, Teacher Aide, Early Learning Center; effective October 1, 2011.
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Boudreaux, Michelle, Food Services Manager, Breaux Bridge Junior High; effective October 6, 2011.
ABSENT: Mr. Blanchard
On the motion of Mr. Flegeance, seconded by Ms. Babin, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request for extra employment pay for Theresa Blankenship, Trisha Chauvin, Catherine Guidry, Debbie Guillory, Angela Toncrey, and Crissy Frederick for the Parks Primary After-Care Program for the month of August, 2011.
ABSENT: Mr. Blanchard
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Foti, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following Personnel Changes:
Advertisement of St. Martinville Primary’s Assistant Principal
Advertisement of Parks Primary/Middle School Assistant Principal
ABSENT: Mr. Blanchard
On the motion of Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.
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SECRETARY PRESIDENT