MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the WBR Parish School Board
01/17/2024 05:00 PM
Board Room
Central Office
3761 Rosedale Rd, Port Allen, LA
Attendees
Voting Members
Mr. Burke Fiscus, Board Member
Mrs. Hayley Clouatre, Board Member
Mr. Ronald LeBlanc, Board Member
Ms. Sonceria Evans, Board Member
Ms. Chareeka Grace, Board Member
Mr. Matthew Daigrepont, Board Member
Mrs. Teri Bergeron, Board Member
Mr. Alden Chustz, President
Non-Voting Members
Jessica Blanchard, Executive Secretary
Jared Gibbs, Supervisor of Business
Dr. Chandler Smith, Superintendent
1. Call to Order
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
· Jessica Blanchard conducted a roll call.
· The following people were present:
· Mr. Burke Fiscus, Board Member
· Mrs. Hayley Clouatre, Board Member
· Mr. Ronald LeBlanc, Board Member
· Ms. Sonceria Evans, Board Member
· Ms. Chareeka Grace, Board Member
· Mr. Matthew Daigrepont, Board Member
· Mrs. Teri Bergeron, Board Member
· Mr. Alden Chustz, President
Dr. Atley Walker, Sr. Board Member
Mr. Mike Maranto, Board Member
4. Approval of Minutes
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Be it Resolved, That the approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on December 20, 2023 be approved as presented.
Motion made by: Mr. Burke Fiscus
Motion seconded by: Ms. Chareeka Grace
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
5. Resolution of Condolences for our former West Baton Rouge Parish Superintendent Beverly Triche
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Be it Resolved, That the Board approves of a Resolution for the Condolence for the Triche Family.
Motion made by: Mrs. Teri Bergeron
Motion seconded by: Ms. Chareeka Grace
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
6. Superintendent's Report
Update from Chad Fontenot
LES: The cooling tower had busted lines. The copper lines were busted because of the freeze tempertures. Another water line was also busted near the cafeteria.
PAMS: Near the cooling tower, the issue is underground. Expect it to be repaired tomorrow
Central Office: Water line busted near cooling tower. Already repaired
BUES: Concerned about windows previously installed. The company that installed the window cut structural beams when installing the windows.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Informational Item, no action necessary.
7. Report from Community Committees/Agencies
8. Unfinished Business
9. Presentation of Consent Agenda
10.
1. Consideration of a resolution to approve the naming of track after John Williams and the oak trees after Michael Misuraca at Port Allen High School (Academic Committee 1/9/2024)
2. Consideration of request for approval of the monthly expenditures and financial reports for November 2023 (Finance Committee 1/9/2024)
3. Approval of a change order to the project of the base layer of the track at Port Allen High School (Finance Committee 1/9/2024)
11. Approval of Consent Agenda
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Be it resolved that the Board does hereby approve and adopt the Above Consent Agenda Items #1-3
Motion made by: Mr. Matthew Daigrepont
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Hayley Clouatre
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
12. End of Consent Agenda
1. To enter into Executive Session to discuss Superintendent Evaluation. (Alden Chustz)
Mr. Chustz explained to the board member that they will be entering into executive session to discuss Dr. Smith Evaluation.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Motion made by: Mrs. Hayley Clouatre
Motion seconded by: Ms. Chareeka Grace
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
1. Superintendent Evaluation (Alden Chustz)
2. To enter back into open session.
Mr. Chustz asked the board to come back into open session to continue the Board meeting.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Motion made by: Mrs. Hayley Clouatre
Motion seconded by: Ms. Sonceria Evans
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
13. Organization Items
Committee Meeting: Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Regular Board Meeting: Wednesday, February 21, 2024
14. Any other business unanimously approved by the board for consideration
The Board went over the Bids for the Devall Property and the highest bids was $112,000 from Robert Morris.
The board then discussed the rejection of the bid and will have a discussion and the next board meeting.
Approval of the Rejection of the $112,000 Bid.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Motion made by: Mr. Burke Fiscus
Motion seconded by: Mr. Ronald LeBlanc
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
15. Adjourn
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Be it Resolved, That the meeting be adjourned.
Motion made by: Mr. Ronald LeBlanc
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Teri Bergeron
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Chandler Smith, Ed.D- Secretary-Treasurer
G. Alden Chustz Jr. - President