ST. MARTIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
DECEMBER 6, 2017
BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA
MINUTES
The St. Martin Parish School Board convened on this day at 4:45 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, and Mark Hebert.
ABSENT: Ms. Wanda B. Vital
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.
Joseph Skipper, Lincoln Wiltz, Linda Key, and Alan Porter, Early Learning Center custodians, were recognized as the November Employees of the Month sponsored by Southern Scripts.
On the motion Mr. Hebert, 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 November 1, 2017
2) Regular Meeting of November 1, 2017
3) Special Meeting of November 8, 2017
b) Policy revisions for inclusion in the St. Martin Parish School Board Policy Manual:
1) EBA, Tobacco-Free Schools
2) GAMA, Employee Tobacco Use
3) JCDAA, Student Smoking/Tobacco Use
4) KF, Use of School Facilities
c) Memorandum of Understanding between Smiles To Go and St. Martin Parish School Board
d) Resolution expressing the condolences of the entire school system to the families of Ja’Barion “JB” Sebille and Killua Capritto (attached as Exhibit A)
e) Revisions to the St. Martin Parish School Board Personnel Evaluation Program reducing the number of required teacher observations at identified TAP Schools
f) 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 October, 2017
g) Request for extra employment pay for Lisa Alexander, Cora Clement, Karen Anderson, Tonia Smith, Cedric Theyard, Angela Watson, and Catherine Wesley for Teche Elementary’s After-Care Program for the month of October, 2017
h) 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 October, 2017
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 October, 2017
ABSENT: Ms. Vital
A motion was made by Mr. Knott and seconded by Mr. Flegeance to extend theSuperintendent’s contract for one (1) year. The motion was then voted on and failed for lack of a majority, as follows:
FOR: Mr. Flegeance, Mr. Dupuis, Mr. Potier, Mr. Stelly, and Mr. Knott
OPPOSED: Mr. Fuselier, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Foti, and Mr. Hebert
ABSENT: Ms. Vital
On the motion of Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following Finance Committee recommendations:
a) Continuation of the 1:1 project utilizing bond funds to complete Cycle IV
b) Authorizing A&E to proceed through Contract Documents and accept proposals on Breaux Bridge Primary Pre-K Bike Path and Drainage project. The project is being funded by 2013 and 2016 BBP Funds.
c) Authorizing Angelle Architects to proceed through Contract Documents on the College and Career Center Renovations project utilizing the Renaissance Building for the shops instead of constructing a new building. (Possible discussion with the Superintendent, Principal and Project Manager)
d) Awarding Cecilia High School Atmos Line Relocation quote in the amount of $45,666. This work is required due to the existing gas line location interfering with the new bleachers. The project is being funded by 2016 Bond CHS Construction Funds.
e) Awarding substantial completion for the following:
1) Early Learning Center Gym Roofing
2) JCEP Gym HVAC Upgrades
f) Authorizing the superintendent, principal and project manager to award substantial completion based on recommendation of acceptance by the project architect:
1) BBE – Breaux Bridge Elementary New Classroom Building
2) CHS – Cecilia High School Oxidation Pond Reclamation
3) St. Martinville Primary HVAC Upgrades Phase II
ABSENT: Ms. Vital
On the motion of Mr. Flegeance, seconded by Mr. Hebert, and carried, the Board approved a resolution to schedule a tenure hearing.
OPPOSED: Mr. Fuselier and Mr. Blanchard
ABSENT: Ms. Vital
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and carried, the Board approved the purchase of the property adjoining Cecilia Junior High from Bancorp South Bank.
OPPOSED: Mr. Fuselier
ABSENT: Ms. Vital
Board Member James Blanchard expressed concerns regarding the following:
a) Chain of Command
b) Policy and procedures and who has authorization
c) Policy and procedures for bus routes
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request by Mr. Joseph Carnell for the use of School Board property by Parks Middle School.
ABSENT: Ms. Vital
Board Member Mark Hebert discussed the criteria of becoming an honor student.
On the motion of Mr. Foti, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Fuselier, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and unanimously carried, the Board came out of Executive Session.
ABSENT: Ms. Vital
No action was necessary for the following items discussed in Executive Session:
a) Pending litigation, Thomas v. St. Martin Parish School Board, Civil Action No. 11314 (W.D.La.)
b) Negotiations for the purchase of property near Cecilia High School
ABSENT: Ms. Vital
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.
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SECRETARY PRESIDENT