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Port Allen, Louisiana
September 21, 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, Chareeka Grace, Michael Maranto, Teri Bergeron
Absent:
Leon Goudeau, Jason Manola
Dr. Walker gave the Invocation.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Corona.
The next item was approval of the Regular School Board Meeting minutes and EFID Board Meeting Minutes held on August 17, 2022, along with the Special Board Meeting minutes held on August 24, 2022
Whereupon, the following resolution was offered by Dr. Walker and seconded by Mr. Maranto:
Be it Resolved, That the approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting and EIFD Meeting, held on August 17, 2022, along with the Special Board Meeting minutes held on August 24, 2022.
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Goudeau, Mr. Manola
The next item was Education Presentations: Mr. Corona 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. 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, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Goudeau, Mr. Manola
The next item was the Superintendent’s Report: Ms. Darylene Harris from Shell Catalysts & Technologies, presented Morgan Decuir from Caneview K-8 School and Samantha Mendenhall from Port Allen Middle School as both winners of the Shell Science Lab Regional Challenge Scholarship. The grants/awards were $10,000.00 for Elementary and Middle Schools.
Mr. Corona then recognized the Advanced Placement Honor Students from the 2021-2022 School year. Mr. Corona then led the introduction of new Teachers and Staff from the Elementary Schools. Following the new teacher and staff presentation, there was a parent who wanted to discuss her issue with the bus company, DS Bus South, LLC. Her request is better communication with parents, from the bus company. Finally, the board received an update on the Reimagine Grant. Ms. Julie Mayeux went over a presentation letting the board know what the upcoming plans are for the grant, in hope of their support for the Career and Technical Education Program for the district. The Board discussed coming back with the different proposals in the near future.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment
Informational Item, No action was taken
The next item was presentation of the Consent Agenda:
#9 Consider revision and approval of policies, JAA (Equal Education and Opportunities), JDE (Expulsion), JGCD (Administration of Medication), DJED (Bids and Quotations), BH (School Board Ethics), EDD (School Bus Scheduling and Routing), GAAA (Equal Opportunity Employment), GAMB (Employee Dress Code), JBD (Student Absences and Excuses), JCDAE (Bullying and Hazing), JCDB (Student Dress Code), JD (Discipline), JGC (Student Health Services), JGCD (Administration of Medication), JF (New Policy) (Student Voter Registration), JQE (Expectant and Parenting Students), and JDD (Suspension) as recommended by Forethought Consulting, Inc. (Academics Committee Report 9/13/22)
#10 Consideration of request for approval of the Pupil Progression Plan for the 2022-2023 School Year. (Academic Committee Report 9/13/22)
#11 Consideration of request for approval of a School Nurse Coordinator Position. (Finance Committee Report 9/13/22)
#12 Consideration of request for approval of the monthly expenditures and financial reports for July 2022 (Finance Committee Report 9/13/22)
#13 CConsideration of request for approval of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the 2021-2022 Annual Audit. (Finance Committee Report 9/13/22)
#14 Consideration of request for approval to rescind the vote for the Port Allen Middle School New Roof from River City Roofing from August 17, 2022 Regular Board Meeting. (Finance Committee Report 9/13/22)
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 does hereby approve and adopt the Above Consent Agenda Items #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, and #14.
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Goudeau, Mr. Manola
The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #15 Consideration of request to adopt the Board’s General Liability, Property, Boiler and Machinery, Workers’ Compensation and Cyber Liability Insurance renewals/quotes for the period 10/01/22-10/01/23 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:
Property $679,559.00
LARMA Liability $132,886.00
Workers’ Compensation $246,784.00
Boiler & Machinery $17,698.00
TOTAL Premiums: $1,076,927.00
The Board was given an Option 2 for property insurance, which included flood and quake coverage. The Board asked Mr. Gibbs to see if they could have flood and not quake coverage. The Board also approved the Superintendent to make the future call on the flood option and cyber insurance coverage quotes, due to the cyber quotes had not been received by McGriff Insurance at the time of the Board Meeting.
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 to accept the following quotes for insurance coverages along with the review of flood and cyber coverage by the Superintendent:
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Goudeau, Mr. Manola
The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #16 Consideration of request to adopt a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to sign the form rejecting uninsured motorist coverage. (Mr Andre’ Comeaux, Agent - McGriff Insurance Services/Jared Gibbs)
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Mr. Toby Sarradet and seconded by Mrs. Bergeron.
Be It Resolved, That the Board does hereby authorize the Superintendent to sign the required form rejecting uninsured motorist coverage for the period of 10/1/22-10/1/23, as requested 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. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Goudeau, Mr. Manola
The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #17 Report and approval of the Public Hearing on the Consolidated Budget for 2022-2023, held at 4:55P.M. on September 21, 2022. (Jared Gibbs)
Whereupon, Mr. Gibbs reported that the Public Hearing was opened at 4:55 P.M. and there being no public comments relative to the budget, the Public Hearing was adjourned at 4:59 P.M.
Board Members present were Mr. G. Alden Chustz, Jr., President, Dr. Atley D. Walker, Sr., Vice President, Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron
Also present for the Public Hearing: David Corona, Secretary-Treasurer and Jared Gibbs, Supervisor of Business Services.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Mrs. Bergeron and seconded by Mr. Toby Sarrdet.
Be It Resolved to approve of the Public Hearing on the Consolidated Budget for 2022-2023, held at 4:55P.M. on September 21, 2022:
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Goudeau, Mr. Manola
The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #18 Consideration of approval of a resolution adopting, finalizing, and implementing the Consolidated Budget for 2022-23 of the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023/Jared Gibbs.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Ms. Grace and seconded by Mr. Maranto.
Be It Resolved, That the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board in regular session convened that:
SECTION 1: The attached detailed estimate of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as an Operating Budget of Revenues for the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board during the same period.
SECTION 2: The attached estimate of Expenditures Department for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, be and the same is hereby adopted to serve as a Budget of Expenditures for the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board during the same period.
SECTION 3: The adoption of this Operating Budget of Expenditures be and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amount therein set forth within the terms of the budget classification.
SECTION 4: Amounts are available for expenditures only to the extent included within the 2022-23 budget.
SECTION 5: Budgetary amendments require the approval of the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board.
Whereas, David Corona, in his capacity as Chief Administrative Officer of the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board prepared, with the assistance of Jared Gibbs, Supervisor of Business Services, a proposed General Fund and Special Revenue Fund Budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023, which was accompanied by a budget adoption resolution; and Whereas, the proposed General Fund and Special Revenue Fund Budgets and the accompanying budget adoption resolution have been submitted to this School Board for review and consideration; and Whereas, David Corona, Secretary-Treasurer, reported that the Public Hearing has been reviewed and considered; now Therefore Be It Resolved by the School Board that the proposed General Fund and Special Revenue Fund Budgets are hereby approved and adopted with no changes.
Be It Further Resolved, That the Secretary-Treasurer of the School Board, David Corona, or his successor, is hereby authorized and in his sole discretion, to make such changes within the various budget classifications as he may deem necessary provided that any reallocation of funds affecting in excess of five percent (5%) of the projected revenue collections must be approved in advance by action of the School Board at a meeting duly noticed and convened.
Be It Further Resolved, That the Superintendent of the School Board, David Corona, or his successor, in his capacity as Chief Administrative Officer of the School Board, is hereby directed to advise the School Board in writing when:
1. Total revenues collected and other sources plus projected revenues and other sources for the remainder of the year, within a fund are failing to meet total budgeted revenues and other sources by five percent (5%) or more.
2. Total expenditures and other uses plus projected expenditures and other uses for the remainder of the year, within a fund are failing to meet total budgeted expenditures and other uses by five percent (5%) or more.
3. The actual beginning fund balance, within a fund, fails to meet the estimated beginning fund balance by five percent (5%) or more, and the fund balance is being used to fund current year expenditures.
Be It Further Resolved, That the Secretary-Treasurer of the School Board, David Corona, or his successor, shall certify completion of all actions required by Louisiana R.S.39:1306 by publishing a notice of the minutes of the meeting in the West Side Journal.
Passed and adopted at Port Allen, Louisiana, on this 21st day of September, 2022, by the following vote:
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Goudeau, Mr. Manola
Organizational Items: Committee Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022 and Regular Board Meeting Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022.
Motion by Mr. Toby Sarradet and Seconded by Mrs. Grace to add agenda item #19 to the end of consent agenda to move forward with returning the Devall Property to the former owners of said property.
Mr. Chustz mentioned that this item could only be added to the agenda with unanimous approval of all present members of the board.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Be It Resolved to add the agenda Item to move forward with returning the Devall property to the former owners of said property.
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Goudeau, Mr. Manola
End of Consent Item #20 Discuss and approve moving forward with returning the Devall Property to the former owners of said property in the current state that the property sits.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Whereupon the following resolution was offered by Mr. Toby Sarradet and seconded by Mr. Maranto
Be It Resolved to move forward with returning the Devall property to the former owners of said property in the current state that the property sits.
The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Aye: Mr. Craig Sarradet, Mr. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr. LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Goudeau, Mr. Manola
There being no further business to come before the board, the following resolution was offered by Mr. LeBlanc and 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. Toby Sarradet, Dr. Walker, Mr., LeBlanc, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz
Nay: None
Absent: Mr. Goudeau, Mr. Manola
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David Corona G. Alden Chustz Jr.
Secretary-Treasurer President