MEETING MINUTES

Regular Meeting of the WBR Parish School Board

03/20/2024 05:00 PM

Board Room

Central Office

3761 Rosedale Rd, Port Allen, LA

 

 


Attendees



Voting Members

Mrs. Hayley Clouatre, Board Member

Mr. Ronald LeBlanc, 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

Dr.  Chandler Smith, Superintendent



1.        Call to Order

Mr. Chustz called the meeting to order. 

2.        Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Junior Beta Club Winners in the audience. 

3.        Roll Call

Jessica Blanchard conducted the roll call.

 

The following were present

·         Mrs. Hayley Clouatre, Board Member

·         Mr. Ronald LeBlanc, Board Member

·         Ms. Chareeka Grace, Board Member

·         Mr. Matthew Daigrepont, Board Member

·         Mrs. Teri Bergeron, Board Member

·         Mr. Alden Chustz, President

 

The following were absent
Mr. Burke Fiscus, Board Member
Dr. Atley Walker Sr., Vice President
Ms. Sonceria Evans, Board Member
Mr. Michael Maranto, Board Member

A quorum was present

4.        Approval of Minutes

The Chiarman declared the floor open for public comment. 

Be it Resolved, That the approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on February 21, 2024 be approved as presented.

Motion made by: Mr. Ronald LeBlanc

Motion seconded by: Ms. Chareeka  Grace

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

5.        Superintendent's Report

Dr. Smith with the help of our principals, recognized Junior Beta Club Winners

The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment. 

Informational item: No Action Necessary

 

6.        Report from Community Committees/Agencies

7.        Unfinished Business

8.        Presentation of Consent Agenda

1.        Approval of Advance Office Care Cleaning bid tentative start date June 1, 2024 (Finance Committee Report 3/12/24)

2.        Consideration of request for approval of the monthly expenditures and financial reports for January 2024 (Finance Committee Report 3/12/24)

3.        Consideration of request for approval to advertise for bids for food service items for the school year 2024 - 2025. (Finance Committee Report 3/12/24)

4.        Approval of Records Request Fee Schedule. (Finance Committee Report 3/12/24)

9.        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 #1-4

Motion made by: Mr. Matthew Daigrepont

Motion seconded by: Mr. Ronald LeBlanc

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

10.     End of Consent Agenda

11.     Organization Items

Committee Meeting: Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Regular Board Meeting: Wednesday, April 17, 2024

12.     Any other business unanimously approved by the board for consideration

The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment. 

Be it Resolved Resolution to be added to the agenda for ESA Resolution approval. 

Motion made by: Mr. Ronald LeBlanc

Motion seconded by: Mr. Matthew Daigrepont

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

13.     Resolution for ESA

Dr. Smith and the board members discussed and read through the Resolution and Dr. Smith answered the few questions the board members brought before him. 

The chairman declared the floor open for public comment.

Be it resolved that the board approves the Resolution for ESA. 

Motion made by: Mr. Ronald LeBlanc

Motion seconded by: Mrs. Teri  Bergeron

Voting:

Unanimously Approved

14.     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: Mr. Matthew Daigrepont

Voting:

Unanimously Approved