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Port Allen, Louisiana
August 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, Dr. Atley D. Walker, Vice President, Leon Goudeau, Toby Sarradet, Craig Sarradet, Ronald LeBlanc, Sr., Chareeka Grace (arrived at 5:05 p.m.), G. Alden Chustz Jr., Michael Maranto
Absent:
Teri Bergeron
Dr. Walker gave the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Manola
The next item was approval of the Regular School Board meeting minutes held on July 21, 2021.
Whereupon, the following resolution was offered by Dr. Walker and seconded by Mr. Goudeau:
Be it Resolved, That the approval of the minutes of the regular board meeting held on July 21, 2021 be approved as presented.
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. Goudeau, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mr. Chustz, Mr. Manola
Nay: None
Absent: Mrs. Bergeron
The next item was Education Presentations: Mr. Watts presented the Head Start Director’s Monthly Reports, as prepared by Ms. Crystal Leon, which is included in the Board’s individual packets.
Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Mr. Toby Sarradet and seconded by Mr. Maranto:
Be it Resolved that the Board approve the Head Start Monthly Report.
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. Goudeau, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mr. Chustz, Mr. Manola
Nay: None
Absent: Mrs. Bergeron
The next item was a Resolution of condolences to the Family of Mr. Leroy Smith, former Principal of Devall Middle School.
Where upon the following resolution was offered by Mr. Maranto and seconded by Dr. Walker:
Be it Resolved that, members of the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board do hereby offer their sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of Mr. Leroy Smith.
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. Goudeau, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mr. Chustz, Mr. Manola
Nay: None
Absent: Mrs. Bergeron
The next item was a Resolution of condolences to the Family of Wendy Ross, former Bus Driver for West Baton Rouge Parish Schools and Daughter of Board Member Mr. Leon Goudeau.
Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Mr. LeBlanc and seconded by Dr. Walker:
Be it Resolved that, members of the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board do hereby offer their sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of Wendy Ross.
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. Goudeau, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mr. Chustz, Mr. Manola
Nay: None
Absent: Mrs. Bergeron
The next item was a Resolution of condolences to the Family of Michael Supple, 2020 Graduate of Brusly High School and son of School Board Employee Hope Supple.
Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Mr. Craig Sarradet and seconded by Mr. Goudeau:
Be it Resolved that, members of the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board do hereby offer their sincere sympathy and condolences to the family of Michael Supple.
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. Goudeau, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mr. Chustz, Mr. Manola
Nay: None
Absent: Mrs. Bergeron
The next item was a Resolution to thank volunteers and donors for Stuff the Bus Benefit 2021.
Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Mr. Chustz and seconded by Mr. Toby Sarradet.
Be it Resolved that, members of the Weston Baton Rouge Parish School Board do hereby offer their appreciation from everyone involved with the Stuff the Bus Benefit for 2021.
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. Goudeau, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mr. Chustz, Mr. Manola
Nay: None
Absent: Mrs. Bergeron
The next item was the Superintendent Report: Mr. Watts updated the Board on the Video Boards and had Mr. Brandon Liotta, Sales Representative from Daktronics, answered any question from the Board, in which the Board Approved the purchase of these scoreboards at the August 10, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting. Mr. Jason Lemoine, Assistant Principal of Brusly High School, recognized the new employees at Brusly High School for the 2021-2022 school year. Mr. James Jackson, Principal of Port Allen High School, then recognized the new employees at Port Allen High School for the 2021-2022 school year. Mrs. Laree Taylor, Principal of Caneview K-8 School, acknowledged her new employees at Caneview K-8 School for the 2021-2022 school year and let the Board know how appreciative she is to have these individuals at her school. Mrs. Jessica Major, Principal of Port Allen Middle School, recognized and then gave the Board a few interests and hobbies about each employee for the 2021-2022 school year. Mrs. Taya Loupe, Principal of Brusly Middle School, acknowledged each new employee on her campus for the 2021-2022 school year.
The next item was presentation of the Consent Agenda:
#9 Consideration of request for approval of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the WBR Library and WBR Parish School Board. (Finance Committee Report 8/10/21)
#10 Consideration of request for approval to transfer the MedPlus Gap Health Insurance Plan (which coincides with the OGB Pelican HRA 1000 Plan) to employer sponsored starting January 2022. (Finance Committee Report 8/10/21)
#11 Consideration of request for approval to purchase New Scoreboards for Brusly High School and Port Allen High School. (Finance Committee Report 8/10/21)
#12 Consideration of request for approval of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the 2020-2021 Audit. (Finance Committee Report 8/10/21)
#13 Consideration of request for approval of the monthly expenditures and financial reports for June 2021. (Finance Committee Report 8/10/21)
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment
Whereupon, the following resolution was offered by Mr. LeBlanc and seconded by Mr. Maranto:
Be it resolved that the board does hereby approve and adopt the Above Consent Agenda #9, #10, #11, #12, and #13.
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. Goudeau, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mr. Chustz, Mr. Manola
Nay: None
Absent: Mrs. Bergeron
The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #13 Consideration of request to adopt the Board’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance renewals/ quotes for the period 10/01/21-10/01/22 as presented by Mr. Andre’ Comeaux, CPCU, Senior Vice President of McGriff Insurance Services. (Jared Gibbs)
Mr. Andre’ Comeaux presented the following premium summary quotes:
LWCC/Workers’ Compensation $288,972.00
The insurance renewals were split up this year, due to the length of going over everything at once, and some renewals were ready earlier and could be bound sooner than normal. Property Insurance, along with Boiler & Machinery, and Liability Insurance will be renewed at the September Board Meeting.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Whereupon, the following resolution was offered by Mr. Chustz and seconded by Toby Sarradet:
Be It Resolved, that the Board accept and approve the quotes in the amount of $288,972.00 for LWCC/Workers’ Compensation for the period beginning 10/01/2021-10/01/2022 for the Board’s insurance renewal coverages as presented this date by Mr. Andre’ Comeaux, Agent/McGriff Insurance Services.
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. Goudeau, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mr. Chustz, Mr. Manola
Nay: None
Absent: Mrs. Bergeron
The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #15 Organizational Items: Committee Meeting Date: September 14, 2021 and regular board meeting date: September 22, 2021.
The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #16 Any other business unanimously approved by the board for consideration. Mr. Gibbs discussed having a Special Board Meeting on September 14, 2021 after our Committee Meetings Adjourn. The meeting will be to announce the call of the Tax Election, renewal of the 15 mill property tax for the WBR School Board, scheduled for March 26, 2022.
This was an informational item, no action necessary.
There being no further business to come before the board, the following resolution was offered by Mr. Toby Sarradet and seconded by Dr. Walker:
Be it Resolved, That the meeting be adjourned.
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. Goudeau, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mr. Chustz, Mr. Manola
Nay: None
Absent: Mrs. Bergeron
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Wesley Watts Jason Manola
Secretary-Treasurer President