MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD JEFFERSON PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM JPPSS Administration Building Thursday, January 17, 2013

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1 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD JEFFERSON PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM JPPSS Administration Building Thursday, January 17, 2013 Committee Meetings Insurance Committee 5:00 p.m. Executive Committee - 5:30 p.m. The meeting of the Jefferson Parish School Board was called to order by Mr. Dale, Board president. Roll Call The following JPSB members answered roll call: Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Floyd, Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance Mr. Dale called on Taquan Thomas a student from Terrytown Elementary School for the Invocation. The student also led the pledge of allegiance. Presentations The District I School Showcase was led by Mr. Christopher Joyce, principal at Terrytown Elementary. Mr. Joyce was joined at the podium by Tajuan Thomson, a former Terrytown Elementary student who now attends Lividauis Middle School. Mr. Joyce gave a global overview of the school including the initiative to help 5 th graders transition to middle school. Ms. Germain Gilson, Chief Student Support Officer introduced The Posse Foundation scholarship winners for Bard College and Tulane University. She stated the scholarships total was over $800,000 and these students were selected out of 537 applicants. The following students were presented certificates of achievement from the Board: Mohammed Elaasar - Haynes Academy Tulane University Tuyet Dam - L.W. Higgins High School Bard College Peter Nguyen - Thomas Jefferson High School Tulane University Gabriel Rodriguez Bonnabel Tulane University Farhana Chaudhry Bonnabel Tulane University Mr. Larry Dale, Board president, presented Mr. Mark Jacobs with a shadow box for his service as Board president during Approval of Minutes Approved the minutes of December 5, January 17,

2 Moved by Mr. Delesdernier, seconded by Mrs. Denapolis-Bosarge - unanimously carried. No delegations addressed the Board at that time. Executive Session Mr. Dale motioned to amend the agenda to go into Executive Session after the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Mr. St. Pierre unanimously carried. Public Comment on Consent Agenda Meladie Munch spoke concerning Alternative School Staffing Adjustments Mr. Eugene Folse, Jr. spoke concerning Alternative School Staffing Adjustments Consent Agenda Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Dr. Licciardi that all items under the Consent Agenda be approved except: 1. SR-1 Revised Public Relations Policies (Section K of JPPSS Codified Policies) 2. SR-3 Memorandum of Understanding with Building Excellent Schools 3. SR-4 Professional Services agreement with Teach for America (TFA) to provide highly qualified teachers to Jefferson Parish Public School System for the and school years. 4. SR-5 To consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution declaring the intention of the Parish School Board of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, that certain expenditures made in connection with various school projects be reimbursed with the proceeds of tax-exempt borrowings 5. SR-8 Revised 2 Year Principal Contract 6. SR-11 Revision of Board Policies Consistent with Caldwell Ruling in LA Teacher s Federation, et al, v. State of Louisiana, 19 th JDC, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Div. I, Section 24, suit No SR-19 CR-Approve a Budget, Scope of Work and Architect, Riverdale High School, Project No SR-21 CR-Bid Acceptance, Higgins High School, Project No SR-24 CR-Change Order No. 1, Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts, Project No B SR-12 Approval of Performance Evaluation Grievance Procedures was withdrawn by the Superintendent. Flood Insurance Elevation Surveys Approved the 38 flood elevation certificates performed by BFM Corporation in the amount of $9, as recommended by the Emergency Management Department. Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Washington for a national study of a new AP science curriculum in five JPPSS high schools January 17,

3 Approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Washington for a national study of a new AP science curriculum in five JPPSS high schools. The total cost for each school is $1,625 which includes AP training for one teacher. Total district cost is $8,125. Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the JPJC, the Parish of Jefferson, the JPDA, JPHSA, JPSO, JPPSS, DCFS, and OJJ for the sharing of information on children by these agencies to better serve their needs. Approved Renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Juvenile Court for the Parish of Jefferson, the Parish of Jefferson, the Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office, the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, the Jefferson Parish School Board, the Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services and Louisiana Youth Services for the sharing of information on children by these agencies to better serve their needs. Alternative Schools Staffing Adjustments Approved the transfer of the three Westbank Community certificated/ tenured positions to schools with matching certificated vacancies, the elimination of twelve Westbank Community non-certificated/non-tenured positions (classified), and the elimination of five Martyn Alternative non-certificated/non-tenured positions (classified) effective February 4, Approval of Software License Contract with Teachscape, Inc. Approved the use of Gates Foundation grant money for the purchase of training program tools from Teachscape. Revision of Board Policy GBKA: Suspension Approved policy revision that clarifies employee obligations and the Superintendent s authority to direct an employee s work during any period of suspension. The Superintendent recommends this policy revision on the grounds that, absent extenuating circumstances, the JPPSS may expect the benefit of an employee s services during any period when that employee is receiving payment from the School Board. The workers' compensation department is seeking approval for the settlement of a workers' compensation claim brought on behalf of an employee, Marchion Calamusa, who has since resigned from his employment. Approved the proposed settlement of a workers' compensation claim brought on behalf of an employee, Marchion Calamusa and directed the Board attorney to proceed with its completion. January 17,

4 Bid Tabulation and Recommendation Approved the attached Bid Tabulation and Recommendation as submitted. Construction Recommendations Acceptance, John Ehret High School, Project No Approved acceptance of the renovations for a school-based health clinic at John Ehret High School as performed by Bill Ward Builders, LLC. in the amount of $333, as recommended by the architect/engineer, Harry Baker Smith Architects II and the Facilities Department. Change Order No. 2, Strehle Elementary School, Project No B Approved acceptance of Credit Change Order No. 2 in the amount of ($44,669.76) and zero (0) calendar days at Strehle Elementary School as recommended by the architect/engineer, Harry Baker Smith Architects II and the Facilities Department. IFAS 49 Acceptance, Administration Building, Project No C Approved acceptance of the renovations to rebuild the Administration Building as performed by Walton Construction - A Core Company, LLC in the amount of $20,500, as recommended by the architect/engineer, Burgdahl & Graves Architects, the Program Manager, CSRS, Inc. and the Facilities Department. Budget, Scope of Work and Architect, Riviere Elementary School, Project No Approved appointment of Technical Environmental Services, Inc. to design the removal of old carpet and asbestos abatement in the administrative offices at Riviere Elementary School with a budget of $30, including fees as recommended by the Facilities Department. IFAS 46 Change Order No. 1, Helen Cox High School, Project No Approved acceptance of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $10, and five (5) calendar days at Helen Cox High School as recommended by the architect/engineer, Perrin and Carter, Inc. and the Facilities Department. IFAS 49 Change Order No. 9, Administration Building, Project No C January 17,

5 Approved acceptance of Change Order No. 9 in the amount of $21, and thirty-five (35) calendar days at the Administration Building as recommended by the architect/engineer, Burgdahl-Graves Architects, the Program Manager, CSRS, Inc. and the Facilities Department. IFAS 212 and 410 Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda Approval of Performance Evaluation Grievance Procedures This item was withdrawn. Revised Public Relations Policies (Section K of JPPSS Codified Policies) Approved the proposed changes to the school board's public relations policies. Moved by Mr. Floyd, seconded by Dr. Licciardi. Moved by Mr. Floyd, seconded by Dr. Licciardi. Mr. Floyd offered the following amendment, approved the proposed changes to the school board s public relations policies to be consistent with state law. to address the board on the amended. No delegations addressed the Board at that time. YEAS: Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Floyd, Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge NAYS: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The motion carried. Memorandum of Understanding with Building Excellent Schools Approved to pay $250,000 in FY2014 to Building Excellent Schools for the establishment of the two charter schools. The Louisiana Department of Education has, through a matching grant, invited JPPSS to partner in its statewide BES partnership. Moved by Mr. Floyd, seconded by Dr. Licciardi. YEAS: Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Floyd, Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge January 17,

6 NAYS: Mr. St. Pierre ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The motion carried. Professional Service Agreement with Teach For America (TFA) to provide highly qualified teachers to Jefferson Parish Public School System for the and school years. Approved the Professional Service Agreement with Teach For America (TFA) to provide highly qualified teachers to Jefferson Parish Public School System for the and school years. Moved by Mr. Floyd, seconded by Dr. Licciardi. to address the board on this item. The following delegations spoke on the matter: Meladie Munch, JFT spoke concerning equal allocations of resources should be provided to support non-tfa teacher new hires. Emilie Klein-Morris, spoke in favor of TFA agreement. Emilie Harkness, spoke in favor of TFA agreement. The motion carried unanimously. To consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution declaring the intention of the Parish School Board of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, that certain expenditures made in connection with various school projects be reimbursed with the proceeds of tax-exempt borrowings Approved the adoption of a resolution declaring the intention of the Parish School Board of the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, that certain expenditures made in connection with various school projects be reimbursed with the proceeds of tax-exempt borrowings which will enables JPSB to expend funds for 18 to 36 months and obtain reimbursement from the bond proceeds. Moved by Mr. Floyd, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier Grant Schleuter addressed the Board. January 17,

7 The motion unanimously carried. Revised 2 - Year Principal Contract Approved the revised principal contract. Moved by Mr. Floyd, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier. No delegations addressed the Board at that time. The motion unanimously carried. Revision of Board Policies Consistent With Caldwell Ruling in LA Teacher s Federation, et al. v. State of Louisiana, 19th JDC, Parish of East Baton Rouge, Div. I, Section 24, Suit No. 612,732. Moved by Mr. Floyd, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier. No delegations addressed the Board at that time. The motion carried unanimously. Approve a Budget, Scope of Work and Architect, Riverdale High School, Project No Approved appointment of Harry Baker Smith Architects II to design a new School-Based Health Center at Riverdale High School with a budget of $500, as recommended by the Facilities Department. Moved by Mr. Delesdernier, seconded by Mr. Tovrea. No delegations addressed the Board at that time. The motion unanimously carried. Bid Acceptance, Higgins High School, Project No January 17,

8 Approved acceptance the reduced base bid of J.A. "JACK" Julius Jr., Inc. in the amount of $2,530, and two hundred seventy (270) calendar days for an athletic complex at Higgins High School as recommended by the architect/engineer, Meyer Engineers, Ltd. and the Facilities Department. IFAS 41 Moved by Mr. Delesdernier, seconded by Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge. Dr. Licciardi offered the following substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Floyd. Move that the Board return project # to design professional to modify the project to fit the budget. Mr. Floyd withdrew his second to Dr. Licciardi substitute motion and asked to vote on the original motion. Dr. Licciardi s substitute motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Morgan moved to limit discussion by Board members to be limited to 3 minutes, seconded by Mr. Jacobs. The motion carried unanimously. The voting was as follows on the original motion: YEAS: Dr. Liccardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Floyd NAYS: Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Mr. Morgan The motion failed. Change Order No. 1, Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts, Project No B Approved acceptance of Change Order No. 1 for a credit in the amount of $26.85 and one hundred (100) calendar days at Lincoln Elementary School for the Arts as recommended by the architect/engineer, Hewitt-Washington & Associates and the Facilities Department. IFAS 41 and 48. Moved by Mr. Delesdernier, seconded by Mr. Floyd. January 17,

9 No delegations addressed the Board at that time. The voting was as follows: YEAS: Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Floyd, Mr. Dale, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge NAYS: Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Jacobs ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None The motion carried. New Business First Readings The following First Reading was offered by Mr. Jacobs: Move that the Board replace Michael Delsdernier with Mark Seghers on the JFTHWF Board of Trustees. The following First Reading was offered by Mr. Morgan: Move that effective January 17, 2013 all ASA testing and application dates be submitted to the press for public notification in addition to the current JPPSS notification process. The following First Reading was offered by Mr. Dale: Move that the Board request for lowest base bid for a new or renovated athletic complex at Higgins High School. Committee Reports Committee First Reading Mr. Tovrea, Insurance Committee Chair, reported that the Insurance Committee met prior to the Board meeting and recommended that the Board put out for proposal from various companies for one or two year policies for property and casualty insurance renewals of 4/1/2013 and 5/1/2013. Directives/Resolutions The following directive was submitted to the Superintendent by Dr. Licciardi: Proceed immediately to meet with Grant Schleuter to consider what the needs of the JPPSS are in connection with SR-5. The following directive was submitted to the Superintendent by Mr. Floyd: The name of the projects and the amounts that have been voting on and approved by the Board that were over 8% of the budget since January 1, Public Comment January 17,

10 Delegations were allowed to address the Board at this time. Michelle McLean addressed the Board regarding the ASA application process. Meladie Munch addressed the Board concerning parent conference day scheduled on Holy Thursday, 30-minute being extended beyond the approved time and payroll. Ms. Munch asked if the concerns can be resolved. Announcements/Good News Mr. Dale and Mr. Jacobs met with the JPSB Student Advisory Group recently and was impressed with the quality of students assembled and enjoyed discussing current issues that affect students and their peers. Ms. Gilson provided the Board with an update on the group. Mr. St. Pierre announced students from John Ehret High School Cheerleaders and Dance Team who were invited to perform at Superbowl XLVII at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on February 3, Payment of Settlement Appendix Approved the payment of Judgment in Laura Borskey on behalf of the minor child, Darroll Borskey vs. JPSB, et al, 24th JDC No , Division C Moved by Mr. Delesdernier, seconded by Dr. Licciardi. The motion carried unanimously. Approved the payment of Settlement in Valerie Quey v. Deborah B. Bodenheimer and Ace American Insurance Company, 24th JDC, No , Division F Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier. The motion carried unanimously. Capital Improvement construction project update for all outstanding capital projects December 2012 Jefferson Parish Public School System Check Register Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. January 17,