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Port Allen, Louisiana

July 20, 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, Toby Sarradet, Craig Sarradet, Ronald LeBlanc, Leon Goudeau, Chareeka Grace, Michael Maranto,  Teri Bergeron

Absent:      

                  Jason Manola

Dr. Walker 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 June 22, 2022 and Special Board Meeting on June 14, 2022.

Whereupon, the following resolution was offered by Ms. Grace and seconded by Mr. Goudeau:

Be it Resolved, That the approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting, held on June 22, 2022 and Special Board Meeting on June 14, 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. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz

Nay:     None

Absent:            Mr. Manola

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 Mrs. Bergeron:

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. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz

Nay:     None

Absent:            Mr. Manola

The next item was the Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Watts asked Chad Fontenot, Supervisor of Maintenance, to give an update on various projects taking place in West Baton Rouge Parish Schools.  Mr. Fontenot let the board members know that the football field at Caneview should have grass in the next couple of weeks if the weather cooperates.  Mr. Fontenot then informed the board that Brusly Upper Elementary School had a chimney that was struck by lightning and caused some damage that River City Roofing is currently assessing with the insurance adjuster.  Mr. Fontenot also let them know that windows are currently being installed at Bruly Upper Elementary and should be close to being completed when school begins.  Mr. Fontenot lastly informed the Board that the new Student Services Center Building is making progress and is hoping to have a project completion date of October 31, 2022.  Finally, Mr. Watts expressed his gratitude to the board on how his last 8 years have been wonderful and he is now going to turn things over to Mr. Corona.  Mr. Corona lastly expressed to the board how grateful he was to be asked to come back as the Interim Superintendent.

The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment

Information item, no action necessary.

The next item was Reports from Community Committees/ Agencies:

Mrs. Bergeron let the Board know that Stuff the Bus will be on July 27, 2022 at Walmart in Port Allen and WBRZ will be there reporting live. She asked if anybody would please volunteer if they have time.

The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment

Information item, no action necessary.

The next item was presentation of the Consent Agenda:

#9        Consideration of request for approval of the 2022-2023 West Baton Rouge School Calendar Update. (Academic Committee Report 7/12/22)

#10       Consideration of request for approval of the Food Service Milk Bids Summary for the 2022-2023 School Year. (Finance Committee Report 7/12/22)

#11       Consideration of request for approval of a resolution of the West Baton Rouge Parish Schools Board approving Industrial Tax Exemption Application 20220032-ITE for Magnolia Renewable Fuels, LLC. (2000 River West Park Drive, Port Allen LA 70767) (Finance Committee Report 7/12/22)

#12       Consideration of request for approval of the monthly expenditures and financial reports for April 2022. (Finance Committee Report 7/12/22)

The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.

Whereupon, the following resolution was offered by Dr. Walker and seconded by Mr. Maranto:

Be it resolved that the Board does hereby approve and adopt the Above Consent Agenda Items #9, #10, #11, and #12.

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. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz

Nay:     None

Absent:            Mr. Manola

The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #13 Consideration of request for approval of the Head Start Modular Building Bid to be added as an Agenda item.

Mr. Gibbs went over the bid received on the Head Start Modular Building, which is located on the campus of Port Allen Middle School.

The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.

Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Mr. LeBlanc and seconded by Mr. Toby Sarradet.

Be it resolved that the Board add Agenda item #13 Consideration of request for approval of the Head Start Modular Building Bid be added as an Agenda item.

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. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz

Nay:     None

Absent:            Mr. Manola

The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #13 Consideration of request for approval of the Highest Bidder for the Head Start Modular Building.

The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.

Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Ms. Grace and seconded by Mr. Goudeau.

Be it resolved that the Board approves the High Bidder for the Head Start Modular Building.

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. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz

Nay:     None

Absent:            Mr. Manola

The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #14  Organizational Items: Committee Meeting Date: Tuesday, August 9, 2022 and Regular Board Meeting Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

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

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. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz

Nay:     None

Absent:            Mr. Manola

__________________                                                        _______________

David Corona                                                                       G. Alden Chustz Jr.

Secretary-Treasurer                                                            President