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Port Allen, Louisiana

March 16, 2022

A Regular Meeting of the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board was held this date with the following membership:

Present:

                  G. Alden Chustz, Jr., President, Dr. Atley D. Walker, Sr., Vice President, Craig Sarradet, Toby Sarradet, Ronald LeBlanc, Leon Goudeau, Chareeka Grace, Jason Manola, Teri Bergeron

Absent:      

                   Michael Maranto

Mr. Watts gave the Invocation.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Watts.

The next item was approval of the Regular School Board Meeting minutes held on February 15, 2022.

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 February 15, 2022 be approved as presented.

The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:

Aye:                 Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Goudeau, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz

Nay:                 None

Absent:            Mr. Maranto

The next Item was the Recognition of Mr. Watts being named Superintendent of the Year:  Mr. Chustz congratulated Mr. Watts on all his accomplishments and hard work that he does for the West Baton Rouge Parish School District.

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. LeBlanc and seconded by Mr. Craig Sarradet:

Be it Resolved that the Board approve the Head Start Director’s Monthly Report.

The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:

Aye:                 Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker,Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Goudeau, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz

Nay:                 None

Absent:            Mr. Maranto

The next item was the Superintendent’s Report: Mr Watts informed the Board that the West Baton Rouge Job Fair and Geaux Job Fair was a success. He congratulated the Port Allen High School Basketball Team on winning their third straight Championship in Class 2A.  Mr. Watts also mentioned that we have received Academic results for Student Index Scores. He mentioned that Lukeville Elementary and Port Allen Elementary School have made  improvements. Mr. Watts then reminded the Board Members that the 15 Mill Property Tax renewal election day is Saturday, March 26, 2022.  Mr. Watts concluded by discussing the DS Bus situation, Mr. Watts stated that DS Bus is working on better communication with our schools.

The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment

Information Item no action necessary.      

The next item was presentation of the Consent Agenda:

#9        Consider revision of policies DJE (Purchasing); DJED (Bids & Quotations); GBRHA (Sabbatical Leave); GBRIB (Sick Leave); IHAD (Parent Conferences); JG (Student Welfare); JQE (Expectant & Parenting Students), as recommended by Forethought Consulting, Inc. (Academic Committee Report 3/8/22)

#10       Consideration of request for approval to advertise for bids for Food Service items for the 2022-2023 School Year. (Academic Committee Report 3/8/22)

#11       Consideration of request for approval of the monthly expenditures and financial reports for January 2022. (Finance Committee Report 2/8/22)

The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment

Whereupon, the following resolution was offered by Mrs. Bergeron and seconded by Mr. Toby Sarradet:

Be it resolved that the Board does hereby approve and adopt the Above Consent Agenda Items #9 ,#10 and #11.

The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:

Aye:                 Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker,Mr. LeBlanc, Mr. Goudeau, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz

Nay:                 None

Absent:            Mr. Maranto

The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #12 Review of the Expulsion Appeal of a certain student enrolled at Brusly High School. (Charlotte Blanchard)

The parent called to request to defer this item to the April 20, 2022 School Board Meeting

The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.

Information Item, No action was taken at this time.

The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #13  Organizational Items: Committee Meeting Date: Tuesday April  12, 2022 and Regular Board Meeting Date: Wednesday April 20, 2022.

There being no further business to come before the board, the following resolution was offered by Mr. LeBlanc and seconded by Mrs. Bergeron:

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. LeBlanc, Mr. Goudeau, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz

Nay:                 None

Absent:            Mr. Maranto

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Wesley Watts                                                                          G. Alden Chustz Jr.

Secretary-Treasurer                                                              President