ST. MARTIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
JULY 3, 2019
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. Russel C. Foti, President, Steve Fuselier, Jimmy Durio, Mike Clay, Richard Potier, Floyd Knott, Mark Hebert, Mrs. Wanda B. Vital, and Ms. Edna M. Johnson.
ABSENT: Mr. Frederic Stelly
The meeting was called to order by Russel C. Foti, President. Mr. Allen Blanchard, Jr., Superintendent, opened the meeting with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance.
Dr. Shirley Thibodeaux, Special Services Supervisor 6-8, was recognized as the June Employee of the Month sponsored by Southern Scripts.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mrs. Vital, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following consent agent items:
a) Minutes of the following meetings:
1) Finance Committee Meeting of June 5, 2019
2) Regular Meeting of June 5, 2019
b) Request for waiver of sales tax penalties
c) Recommendation of administration for the acceptance of bids on Dishmachine and Clean Side Table at Breaux Bridge Junior High to Associated Food Equipment& Supplies
d) Policy revisions for inclusion in the St. Martin Parish School Board Policy Manual: (attached as Exhibit A)
1) Mental Health Leave
2) Compensation Guidelines/Overtime
3) Immunizations
e) 2019-2020 Student and Parent Handbook/Discipline Policy
f) Reappointment of the following St. Martin Economic Development Authority (SMEDA) Board Members for a three-year term, set to expire effective June 1, 2022:
· Mr. Jimmie Bulliard
· Mr. Donald Thibodeaux
· Mr. Myran Chautin
g) Payment for After-Care Programs for the 2019-2020 School Year
h) Payment for Breaux Bridge High’s Softball Coaches (A. Wiltz and R. Barient)
i) Request for extra employment pay for Cedric Theyard, Lisa Alexander, Catherine Wesley, Cora Clement, Latonia Cretian, and Marcella Babineaux for Teche Elementary’s After-Care Program for the month of May, 2019
ABSENT: Mr. Stelly
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following Finance Committee recommendations:
a) Brown & Brown of LA for Broker Services for Group Health and Voluntary Benefits
b) Renewal of contracts for Workers Comp TPA and Loss Control Services through LoCA
c) Ratifying the renewal of Workers Comp Excess Coverage through Brown & Brown of LA with New York Marine and General Insurance Company
d) Updated press box proposals for Breaux Bridge High and St. Martinville High Schools
e) Parishwide door upgrades
f) Transportation Manager Salary Schedule
g) Salary schedules reflecting the pay raise recently passed by the legislation in the amount of $1,000 for professionals and $500 for paraprofessionals
ABSENT: Mr. Stelly
On the motion of Mr. Fuselier, seconded by Mrs. Vital, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the acceptance and award of bids or proposals for Early Learning Center Campus Main Electrical Service Phase 1 to CCD Electric.
ABSENT: Mr. Stelly
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the acceptance and award of bids or proposals for Catahoula Elementary Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements to Bulliard Construction Co.
ABSENT: Mr. Stelly
No action was necessary for the item regarding awarding or taking appropriate action on any outstanding change orders or proposals for any projects presented at the meeting.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mrs. Vital, and unanimously carried, the Board approved to proceed through Contract Documents and Advertisements for Bids or Proposals for Parks Primary Parking and Canopy Upgrades.
ABSENT: Mr. Stelly
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Durio, and unanimously carried, the Board approved to award Notice of “Acceptance for Beneficial Use” prior to Substantial Completion if authorized by the Board President, Superintendent, Principal, Architect and Project Manager for the following. Substantial Completion will be presented at the next Board Meeting:
a) ELC – Phase 1 Additions and Renovations (Angelle)
b) ELC – Parking and Drives (A&E)
c) CCRC – Welding Shop Building (Angelle)
d) CCRC – Welding Equipment & Installation (Angelle)
e) SMH & SMP – Parking and Drives (A&E)
f) SMJH – Campus Drainage (A&E)
g) BBJH – Fieldhouse Upgrades (ARC)
ABSENT: Mr. Stelly
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Ms. Vital, and carried, the Board approved to waive the policy (2/3 vote needed to waive the policy) and allow St. Martinville Sr. High to pilot program on cell phones for 9 weeks.
OPPOSED: Mr. Fuselier and Mr. Potier
ABSENT: Mr. Stelly
Board Member Wanda B. Vital expressed concerns regarding the board policy which prohibits students assigned to JCEP from participating in extracurricular activities for (9) months from the date of the JCEP assignment.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Fuselier, seconded by Ms. Vital, and unanimously carried, the Board came out of Executive Session.
ABSENT: Mr. Stelly
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved to award Substantial Completion for CHS/BBHS Track and Field, including pay apps on the turf field at Cecilia High and the punch list for Cecilia High and Breaux Bridge High School.
ABSENT: Mr. Stelly
No action was necessary for the pending litigation, Thomas v. St. Martin Parish School Board, Civil Action No. 11314 (W.D.La.).
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.
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SECRETARY PRESIDENT