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Port Allen, Louisiana

October 19, 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, Jason Manola, Michael Maranto, Teri Bergeron

Absent:      

                  Leon Goudeau

             

Dr. Walker gave the Invocation.

 

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Chustz.

 

The next item was approval of the Regular School Board Meeting minutes held on September 21, 2022.

 

Whereupon, the following resolution was offered by Dr. Walker and seconded by Ms. Grace:

 

Be it Resolved, That the approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on September 21, 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, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz

Nay:     None

Absent:            Mr. Goudeau

 

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. Manola 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, Mrs. Grace, Mr. Manola, Mr. Maranto, Mrs. Bergeron, Mr. Chustz

Nay:     None

Absent:            Mr. Goudeau

 

The next item was the Superintendent’s Report: Mr. Corona led the introduction of new Teachers and Staff from the Middle and High Schools. Mr. Corona discussed the update on the project at Port Allen Middle School, which Mr. Corona is hoping by the November Board meeting it should be close to completion. 

                                                                                                                                                           

The next item was presentation of the Consent Agenda:

#9        Consider revision and approval of policies, GBN (Dismissal of Employees), LEH (Patriotic Organizations), JGCE (Child Abuse), JBCE (Public School Choice), IDDFA (Special Education Advisory Council), and GBRID (Military Leave) as recommended by Forethought Consulting, Inc. (Academics Committee Report 10/11/22)

 

#10       Consideration of request for approval of Proposal 1 and Proposal 2 for the Reimagine Grants (Academic Committee Report 10/11/22)

 

#11       Adoption of a Proclamation declaring October 23, 2022 - October 31, 2022, Red Ribbon Week in WBR Parish Schools. (Academic Committee Report 10/11/22)

 

#12       Consideration of the request to submit the Head Start Grant for the Period beginning February 1, 2023 through January 31, 2024.  (Academic Committee Report 10/11/22)

 

#13       Announcement by Crystal Leon that October has been proclaimed National Head Start Awareness Month. (Academic Committee Report 10/11/22)

 

#14       Consideration of request for approval of a 13th check (supplemental payment) for employees to be paid $800.00 in December. (Finance Committee Report 10/11/22)

 

#15       Consideration of request for approval of the monthly expenditures and financial reports for August 2022. (Finance Committee Report 10/11/22)

 

#16       Consideration of request for approval of the annual renewal of the Policy360, which combines the Policy Updating Service and the updating service for CAPS, (Computer Assisted Policy Service) and inclusion of School Board minutes for an annual fee of $9,400.00 for the period beginning November 1, 2022 through October 31, 2023. (Finance Committee Report 10/11/22)

 

#17       Consideration of request for approval for purchasing new Driver’s Education Cars. (Finance Committee Report 10/11/22)

 

#18       Consideration of request for approval of the designing phase of a new classroom building at Brusly Middle School. (Finance Committee Report 10/11/22)

 

#19       Consideration of request for approval on the process of the Superintendent Search. (Finance Committee Report 10/11/22)

  1. Superintendent qualifications required by BESE
  2. Superintendent qualifications must be met by the time the application is submitted.
  3. The advertisement will run 2 times in the Westside Journal and 4 times in The Advocate.
  4. The advertisement in The Advocate will run for a total of 4 consecutive Sundays.
  5. The advertisement will begin the first week in November of 2022 in the Westside Journal and The Advocate
  6. The application will have general information about the West Baton Rouge Parish School District
  7. The proposed salary range will range from $130,000-$160,000 but willing to negotiate depending on experience.

 

The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.

 

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

 

Be it resolved that the Board does hereby approve and adopt the Above Consent Agenda Items #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, and #19.

                                                                                                                                   

The above resolution was adopted by the following vote:

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

Nay:     None

Absent:             Mr. Goudeau

 

The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #20  Direct Communication/Devall Middle School Campus (Mike Maranto)

 

Mr. Maranto introduced Andrew Wallentine and Tim Roth.  Mr. Maranto explained that they would like to use the old concession stand to house a few computers to start getting things rolling on this project. The Board Members' concerns were how much would this cost the School Board.    

 

The other concerns were how they should go about securing the other buildings on the campus. The Board suggested to Direct Communications to come up with a proposal and come back to them in November.

 

The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.

 

Informational Item. No Action Taken

 

The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #21  Organizational Items: Committee Meeting Date: Wednesday, November 9, 2022 and Regular Board Meeting Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

 

The next item was End of Consent Agenda Item #22  Any Other Business unanimously approved by the board for consideration.

 

Mrs. Terecita Pattan, who is running for the District V seat, came to introduce herself to the Board.  She informed everyone that she is a Port Allen High School graduate.  She had children in our schools and is hoping to be the next District V School Board member.

 

Ms. Kimberly Patterson is also running for the District V seat; she introduced herself to the Board.  She is also a Port Allen High School graduate and has a 1st grader in our school system, at Port Allen Elementary School.

 

The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.

 

This item was informational and no action was taken.

 

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

Nay:     None

Absent:             Mr. Goudeau                                        

 

 

__________________                                                       _______________

David Corona                                                                       G. Alden Chustz Jr.

Secretary-Treasurer                                                            President