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Port Allen, Louisiana
March 18, 2021
A regular meeting of the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board was held this date with the following membership:
Present: Jason Manola, President, Craig Sarradet, Ronald LeBlanc, G. Alden Chustz, Michael Maranto, Teri Bergeron, Chareeka Grace
Absent: Dr. Atley D. Walker, Sr., Vice President, Toby Sarradet, Leon Goudeau
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Manola.
The next item was approval of the Regular school Board meeting minutes held on February 17, 2021.
Whereupon, the following resolution was offered by Mr. Chustz seconded by Mr. LeBlanc:
Be It Resolved, That the minutes of the regular board meeting held on February 17, 2021 be approved as presented.
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Chustz, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Manola
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. Goudeau
The next item was Education Presentation: Head Start Director’s monthly Reports for January and February 2021 that Mr. Watts presented in the packets
The next item was the Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Watts recognized Port Allen High School Basketball Team 2A State Champs, two time Champions. He also recognized principal of the year for West Baton Rouge Parish Schools. Each principal recognized there students of the year and teachers of the year. They congratulated them all for their hard work and dedications. Update on the Port Allen High School Roofing Project. There are no change on orders on this project, punch list items to complete.
The next item was a Resolution of condolences to the family of Mr. Richard Ramagos, Sr., Retired School Bus Operator for the West Baton Rouge Parish School System.
Whereupon, the following resolution were offered by Mr. Craig Sarradet seconded by Mrs. Bergeron:
Be it Resolved, that the members of the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board do hereby extend to the family of Mr. Richard Ramagos, Sr. He was a School Bus Operator in the West Baton Rouge Parish School System, their feelings of sincere appreciation for the many years of dedicated service rendered by Mr. Richard Ramagos, Sr.
Be it Further Resolved, that the members of the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board do hereby offer their sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of Mr. Richard Ramagos Sr.
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Chustz, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Manola
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. Goudeau
The next item was consent Agenda items:
#8 Consideration of request for approval of the letter of support/ updated resolution for Graham Packaging Company, LP’s ITEP Exemption granted on January 16, 2019 (Application #20180413- ITE) (Finance Committee Report 3/9/2021)
#9 Consideration of request for approval on a resolution of the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board approving Industrial Tax Exemption Application 20200189-ITE for Gron Fuels, LLC at 30.437925-91.232820 (N. Line Road, Port Allen, LA 70767) (Finance Committee Report 3/9/2021)
#12 Consideration of request for approval for the monthly expenditures and Financial report for January 2021 (Finance Committee Report 3/9/2021)
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comments
Whereupon, the following resolution was offered by Mr. Maranto seconded by Mr. LeBlanc:
Be it Resolved, that the board does hereby approve and adopt Consent Agenda Item #8, #9, and #12
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Chustz, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Manola
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mrs. Goudeau
The next item was Consent Agenda Item:
#10 Consideration of request for approval of entering into an agreement for timber harvesting Services with Mr. Glen L. Poche’, Consulting Forester, of Poche’ and White, LLC on the West Baton Rouge School Board’s 16th Section Hunting Land. (Finance Committee Reports 3/9/2021)
#11 Consideration of request for approval of an extra, one time supplement check for all West Baton Rouge parish Employees for the 2020-2021 School year, (Finance Committee Report 3/9/2021)
After a brief discussion of consent agenda #10 and #11
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comments
Whereupon, the following resolution was offered by Mr. Maranto seconded by Mrs. Bergeron:
Be it Resolved, that the board does hereby approve and adopt the above consent Agenda #10 and #11
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote
Aye: Mr. Criag Sarradet, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Chustz, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Manola
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. Goudeau
The next item was End of Consent Agenda item #13 Organizational Items: Committee meeting date: April 13, 2021 and regular board meeting date: April 21, 2021
There being no further business to come before the board the following resolution was offered by Mr. Leblanc seconded by Mr. Craig Sarradet
Be it Resolved, that the meeting be adjourned
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Chustz, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Manola
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. Goudeau
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Wesley Watts Jason Manola
Secretary- Treasurer President