ST. MARTIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
NOVMEBER 1, 2017
BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA
MINUTES
The St. Martin Parish School Board convened on this day at 5:00 P.M. at the Administrative Office with the following members present: Messrs. Burton Dupuis, President, Steve Fuselier, Aaron Flegeance, James Blanchard, Russel C. Foti, Richard Potier, Frederic Stelly, Floyd Knott, Mark Hebert, and Ms. Wanda B. Vital.
ABSENT: None
The meeting was called to order by Burton Dupuis, President. Dr. Lottie P. Beebe, Superintendent, opened the meeting with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance.
Kelly Dartez, Gwen Nargassans, Kent Nero, and Tammy Williams, Cecilia Primary Custodians, were recognized as the October Employees of the Month sponsored by Southern Scripts.
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and unanimously carried, discussion of the purchasing of vehicles for the maintenance department was added to the agenda.
On the motion of Mr. Foti, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following consent agenda items:
a) Minutes of the following meetings:
1) Finance Committee Meeting of October 4, 2017
2) Regular Meeting of October 4, 2017
b) Special Board meeting on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 to address Bond-related items
c) Recommendation of the administration for the acceptance of bids on tires to Area Wholesale Tire Co. in the approximate amount of $34,116.80
d) Request to “piggyback” on Caddo Parish’s Library Books Bid
e) School Nutrition Personnel Modifications
f) Updated administrator contracts
g) Proposed changes to the School Nurse AED Policy
h) Resolution expression the condolences of the entire school system to the families of Joseph Wiltz, Evelyn Latiolais, and Mary Thomas (attached as Exhibit A)
i) Request for extra employment pay for Corita Andrus, Angelle Brasseaux, Ashley Breaux, Ashley Dale, Brenda Davis, Sara Devillier, Meagan Dupuis, Sommer Lalonde, Odika Marsico, Grace Sloane, and Brooke Thibodeaux for Cecilia Primary’s After-Care Program for the month of September, 2017
j) Request for extra employment pay for Kate Gary, Theresa Blankenship, Regina Smart, Catherine Guidry Meche, Trisha Chauvin, and Cherie Foti for Parks Primary’s After-Care Program for the month of September, 2017
k) Request for extra employment pay for Tina Prejean, Kayla Menard, Kimberly Sullivan, and Monique Arceneaux for Breaux Bridge Elementary’s After-Care Program for the month of September, 2017
l) Request for extra employment pay for Lisa Alexander, Cora Clement, Tonia Smith, Cedric Theyard, Angela Watson, Catherine Wesley, and Karen Anderson for Teche Elementary’s After-Care Program for the month of September, 2017
m) Payment for Breaux Bridge Senior High’s Cheer Coach (V. Comeaux)
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and carried, the Board approved the following Finance Committee recommendations:
a) Postponing the hiring of a bookkeeper and school secretary
b) Awarding Breaux Bridge Junior High School New Classrooms and Restroom Renovations project to the low bidder, Acadiane’ Renovations, Ltd., in the amount of $1,081,000.00. Bids were received on October 31, 2017. The project is being funded by 2016 Bond BBJH Construction Funds.
c) Awarding Breaux Bridge High School Miscellaneous Renovations Window Replacement and Masonry Waterproofing project to the low bidder, JC Construction, LLC, with a base bid of $236,000.00, alternate #1 of $14,095.00 and alternate #2 of $23,270.00 for a total bid of $273,365.00. Bids were received on October 31, 2017. The project budget is $356,120.50 and is being funded by 2013 Bond BBHS Construction and Contingency Funds and 2016 Bond BBHS Construction Funds.
d) Awarding Cecilia High School Field House Drainage project to the low quoter, Steel Building Construction Company, LLC, in the amount of $26,000.00. Quotes were received in November 1, 2017. The project is being funded by 2016 Bond CHS Construction Funds.
e) Awarding Parks Middle Admin Roofing, St. Martinville High School Weight Room Roofing, and Stephensville Elementary Portable Bldg. project to the low quoter,
Morcore Roofing, LLC, in the amount of $50,425.00. Quotes were received on October 30, 2017. The project budget is $77,000 and is being funded by 2016 Bond Parishwide Roofing Funds.
OPPOSED: Mr. Flegeance and Mr. Blanchard
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Stelly, and unanimously carried, the Board approved taking proposals for the sale of the old house owned by the School Board at the corner of Red Barn Road and Cecilia Loop.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Stelly, and unanimously carried, the Board approved waiving the insurance requirements for the completion of the work on lots exchanged on Red Bard Road.
Board Member James Blanchard expressed concerns regarding the procedures and requirements for advertising for School Board lawn services.
The President acknowledged the Public Participation card that was filled out and allowed Mr. Larry Brasseaux to speak concerning the School Board lawn services.
On the motion of Mr. Foti, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, the Board approved to suspend policy and vote on the Board Member’s request regarding the control system for Board meetings (2/3 vote required).
On the motion of Mr. Foti, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Meridia Control System for the Board meetings.
Board Member James Blanchard expressed concerns regarding the process for purchasing vehicles for the maintenance department.
On the motion of Mr. Foti, seconded by Mr. Stelly, and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Stelly, and unanimously carried, the Board came out of Executive Session.
The Superintendent’s contract will be revisited at the December or January Board meeting.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.
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SECRETARY PRESIDENT