LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING. Wednesday, October 20, :30 P. M., Board Room. Carl J. LaCombe, President, Presiding

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1 LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR BOARD MEETING Wednesday, October 20, :30 P. M., Board Room Carl J. LaCombe, President, Presiding The School Board of the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at its meeting place, the Lafayette Parish School Board Administrative Building, Board Room, Lafayette, Louisiana, on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at 5:30 P.M. pursuant to notice given in writing to every member. MEMBERS PRESENT: Carl J. LaCombe, President; Michael Hefner, Vice President; Gregory Awbrey, Mark Babineau, Hunter Beasley, Mark Cockerham, Shelton J. Cobb, and Edward J. Sam, and Rae Trahan, Board Members; Burnell Lemoine, Secretary- Treasurer/Superintendent MEMBERS ABSENT: None I. MEETING OPENINGS The meeting was called to order by LaCombe and opened with a prayer by Awbrey. Beasley led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA None APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion (Awbrey, Sam) that the Board approve the agenda as presented. carried. Motion II. RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS The Board recognized several schools in the parish for achieving Four Star Level on District School Performance Scores. Last year Lafayette Parish had two Four Star schools. This year Lafayette Parish has a total of si Four Star schools, out of the State total of 54. They are as follows: Woodvale Elementary, Paul Breau Middle, Broadmoor Elementary, Green T. Lindon Elementary, Milton Elem/Middle and Early College Academy. Also recognized was Plantation Elementary as a School of Leadership, meaning it is committed to building a school culture infiltrated with a spirit of leadership. The Board congratulated Dr. Nicole S. Boudreau, Foreign Language Immersion Lead Teacher, recipient of Ordre des Palmes Academiques. Dr. Boudreau was appointed by the French Government in recognition of her contributions to the epansion of the French national education and culture in the world. 1

2 The Board recognized the Southeast United Dairy Association for awarding the Lafayette Parish School System Child Nutrition Services the School Wellness Award for their outstanding efforts to combat childhood obesity by promoting proper nutrition and physical activity. A check in the amount of $ was also given to Child Nutrition Services. The Board congratulated Stacy Thibodeau, teacher at Lafayette High, for being named as outstanding Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) Chapter Adviser for Louisiana. The Board, along with Joe Craig, Principal and Lisa Ranney, teacher at Comeau High School; recognized Cargill Salt Inc. for their donation that will provide support for Lafayette Parish student finalists who participate in the International Science and Engineering Fair for the school year. Also recognized were the following for receiving the Women of Ecellence Award for the significant contributions made to the entire community and the successful work accomplished in Lafayette Parish: Fran the Van (LPSS Literacy Program), Mary Henry Cormier (first female bus driver), and Northside Prostart Culinary Students. The Board congratulated Michelle Lakhotia, teacher at Judice Middle School for receiving the NEA Foundation Award. This grant will assist with incorporating the use of multisensory methods for learning Algebra in the classroom. Also congratulated was Mrs. Juanita Thibeau, Acting Assistant Principal at N. P. Moss Middle School for receiving the Women Who Mean Business award for being active in her profession, entrepreneurship, civic involvement, and community leadership. III. CORRECTIONS AND/OR APPROVAL OF BOARD/COMMITTEE MINUTES A. CORRECTIONS ON THE MINUTES OF: 1. Regular Board Meeting of 10/6/10 Motion (Awbrey, Sam) that the Board approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of October 6, Motion carried. 2. Special Board Meeting of 10/20/10 Motion (Trahan, Sam) that the Board approve the minutes of the Special Board Meeting of October 20, Motion carried. B. APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE MINUTES OF: 1. Special Committee Meeting on Epulsion Hearing(s) of 10/20/10 Motion (Cobb, Babineau) that the Board accept the minutes of the Special Committee Meeting on Epulsion Hearing(s) of October 20, Motion carried. IV. FINANCIAL INFORMATION/REPORTS A. APPROVAL OF BILLS 1. Ratification of Bills for August,

3 Motion (Trahan, Cockerham) that the Board approve the Ratification of Bills report for the month of August, Motion carried. B. OTHER FINANCIAL REPORTS 1. Ratification of Purchases for September 2010 Motion (Sam, Cobb) that the Board accepts the Ratification of Purchases Report for the month of September, Motion carried. 2. Budget-to-Actual Status Report Motion (Cobb, Awbrey) that the Board received the Budget-to-Actual Report. Motion carried. 3. Summary of Grant Funding and Activity Motion (Awbrey, Cockerham) that the Board receives the Summary of Grant Funding and Activity Report. Motion carried. V. REPORTS/INFORMATION/INTRODUCTION ITEMS A. INFORMATION REPORT 1. AdvancED Quality Assurance Review (QAR) Team Report The Superintendent informed the Board that the AdvancED Quality Assurance Review had been a very intense process. He thanked Phyllis Bartlett, Katie Landry, Jane Kearley, committees, community members, individuals, and Board members that gave assistance during the AdvancED Quality Assurance Review. Mr. Lemoine epressed how proud he is of the school system s accomplishments. Dr. James Brown, Chairperson, AdvancED Quality Assurance Review (QAR) Team, commended the school system on the following: Establishing learning academies that provide a continuum for students to epand their knowledge and skills in specific areas of interest; Selecting and appointing a superintendent who has the vision and leadership needed to catapult the district to higher levels of performance; Offering multiple opportunities for parental involvement within the system s schools; Recruiting, hiring, and retaining highly qualified teachers that are dedicated to delivering rigorous instruction with the goal of improving student achievement; Maintaining the eistence of the Lafayette Charter High School which provides programs and opportunities to meet the diverse learning styles of students who require a nontraditional school setting. Dr. Brown also reported that the AdvancED Quality Assurance Team felt that the school system needed to work on the following: Work to solicit all stakeholder support in securing the resources needed for the implementation of the LPSS Facilities Master Plan; Establish separate forums through which students and teachers may have a voice in district decision making; and Perform a comparative analysis of student achievement trend data from surrounding and comparable school systems. After the report, Dr. Brown thanked the school system for its hospitality, support and professionalism. He acknowledged the efforts to improve the quality of the school 3

4 district, and congratulated the district for its progress towards achieving District Accreditation as a quality system. 2. P.R.I.D.E. - Promoting Rigor and Interest through Developing Ecellence Burnell LeJeune, Director, informed the Board that the following schools are included in the new grant: J.W. Faulk Elementary (continuance) - International Baccalaureate Candidate School; Moss Middle School (continuance) - International Baccalaureate Candidate School and epansion of STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Math) program; Paul Breau Middle School (epansion) Add Spanish Immersion Program; Carencro Middle School (new) - Biomedical Academy; Thibodau Career & Technical High School (continuance) - will house Project Lead the Way from Northwestern State University, the ProStart certification program for culinary services and the National Academy Foundation s Academy of Hospitality and Tourism program. The grant will assist in the development of the Human Services House and the Health & Applied Sciences House. 3. Master Facilities Plan Discussion The Board members requested that a Board Workshop be scheduled to discuss the Master Facilities Plan and the Thibodau Career & Technical High School. B. INTRODUCTION ITEMS 1. Group Insurance Program Fund Budget Revision #1- Fiscal Year Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting. 2. Self-Funded Construction Fund Budget Revision #1 Fiscal Year Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting. 3. General Fund Budget Revision #1 - Fiscal Year Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting. 4. Debt Service Funds Budget Revision #1 for FY Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting Half-Cent Sales Ta Fund Budget Revision #1 Fiscal Year Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting. 6. Capital Improvement Fund Budget Revision #1 Fiscal Year Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting. 7. Special Revenue Fund Budget Revision #1 - Fiscal Year 2010/2011. Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting. 8. Qualified School Construction Bond (QSCB)Fund Budget Revision #1 Fiscal Year Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting. 4

5 9. Permission to Grant Assignment of Oil & Gas Lease for Duson Elementary (S29, T9S, R3E). Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting. 10. Approval of the Personnel Evaluation Plan for Professional Personnel. Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting. 11. Permanent Location for David Thibodau Career & Technical High School. Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting. C. Other Reports 1. None VI. APPROVAL OF ACTION ITEMS GROUPED ACTION ITEMS 1. Bids for Myrtle Place Elementary Roof Replacement That the Board authorize staff to award the low bid to Ace Roofing, Inc. for $269,400 for the Myrtle Place Elementary Roof Replacement in accordance with Louisiana Public Bid Law. 2. Service Agreement To Provide An Alternate Internet Site For Businesses To File And Pay Sales, Use, and Hotel/Motel Ta That the Board approve the recommendation of the administration to eecute a three (3) year service agreement with Ram Ware LLC to provide businesses with an alternate Internet site to file and remit Lafayette Parish sales ta. 3. Addendum to Pupil Progression Plan That the Board approve the addendum to the Pupil Progression Plan. 4. Approval of the Revisions to Policy File: GBRI - Professional Personnel Personal Leaves And Absences (For Illness And Emergencies) That the Board approve the revisions to Policy File: GBRI - Professional Personnel Personal Leaves And Absences (For Illness And Emergencies). 5. Approval of the Revisions to Policy File: GCRG - Non-Certificated Support Personnel Leaves and Absences (Leave for Personal or Family Illness and Emergencies) That the Board approve the revisions to Policy File: GCRG - Non-Certificated Support Personnel Leaves and Absences (Leave for Personal or Family Illness and Emergencies). 6. Approval of the Employee and Substitute Rotation Policy for Background Checks That the Board approve the Employee and Substitute Rotation Policy for Background Checks. 7. Approval of the Personnel Changes for October 20,

6 Personnel Changes October 20, 2010 New Employees Name Location Position Eff. Date Fund Note Batiste, Stacy AIM Academy Clerical Assistant 10/25/10 01 Replacing F. Dupuis Broussard, Justin Comeau HS Teacher Assistant SPED 11/01/10 01 Replacing J. Herrington Francis, Jessica Ridge ES Teacher Assistant SPED 11/01/10 01 Replacing J. Tapia Lachney, Jenna Curriculum Art Smart Project Director 10/21/10 20 New Position Employee Transfers Name From/To Eff. Date Fund Note Daigle, Michelle Boucher ES (Social Worker) to S.E.A.S. (Social 10/21/10 40 Replacing B. Worker Crisis Prevention) Washington-Williams Johnson, Michael Carencro HS (Head Custodian III) to Prairie ES (Head Custodian II) 10/21/10 01 Replacing I. Dauphine One-Year Appointments & Reappointments Name Location Position Contract Term Note Academic Breau, Tiffany Carencro MS Interventionist 08/05/10 05/26/11 Reappointment (Fund 50) Broussard, Michelle Duson ES Teacher 1 st 10/13/10 05/26/11 Replacing J. Laviolette Byron, Shelley Alice Boucher ES Teacher 2 nd 10/07/10 05/26/11 Replacing D. Abraham Other Action Name Location Position Eff. Date Fund Note Kayembe, Willie Ridge ES Teacher Asst. SPED 10/21/10 01 Suspension Without Pay (One Day Only) McKinley, Jameka Lafayette MS/Westside ES Counselor 10/18/10 01 Instead of 10/07/10 Eiting Employees Name Location Position Eff. Date Fund Note Arceneau, Roanne Gallet ES Custodian 10/22/10 01 Resignation Druilhet, Joseph Acadiana HS Tea. Asst. SPED 10/06/10 01 Resignation Guidry, Gloria Milton ES/MS Teacher 3 rd 11/01/10 01 Retirement Guillory, Ann Lafayette HS Teacher ESL 11/20/10 01 Retirement Johnson, Dwaun Boucher ES Teacher Asst. SPED 10/18/10 01 Resignation Malveau, Candace Boucher ES Tea. Asst. - SPED 10/08/10 01 Resignation Simon, Penny Breau MS Custodian 04/21/09 01 Disability Retirement Stelly, Christine Ridge ES Teacher 2 nd 11/03/10 01 Retirement Stewart, Leniqua Lafayette MS Teacher - ELA 05/26/10 01 Epiration of Contract Wenk, Jessica Technology Computer Tech. 10/15/10 01 Resignation *Retiree Returning To Work Number of Full-Time, Active Employees by Funding Source as of October 15, 2010 General Fund (01) Sales Ta (15) 78 Special Revenues (20) 23 6

7 Other Grants (25) 19 Consolidated Adult Education (30) 9 Consolidated Other Federal Programs (35) 3 Special Education (40) 144 Self-Funded Construction (45) 1 IASA Title I (50) Consolidated Other State (55) 7 Child Development & Head Start (60) 66 IASA Titles II/III/IV/VI (65) 34.5 Child Nutrition (70) 258 Group Insurance Fund (85) 2 GEARUP/Magnet Grant (57) 10 TOTAL 4,560 Total last month 4,562 Total year ago 4, LSU Agricultural Center and Lafayette Parish School System "Memorandum of Understanding" That the Board approve the Memorandum of Understanding between the LSU AgCenter and the Lafayette Parish School System. 9. Computer Software and Supplies Bid That the Board approve the administrative recommendation and award the bid as follows:(p=primary, S=Secondary) Learning Services:1-2(P), 4-11(P), 13(P), 15(P), 16-22(S), 23-26(P),27(S), 28(P), 29(S), 30-32(P), 33(S), 36-39(P),41-42(P), 43(S), 44-47(P), 49-53(P), 55-57(P),60(P), 63-69(S), 70-78(P), 79(S), 80-81(P), 82(S),83-84(P), 85 (S), 86(P), 87(S), 88(P), 90(P), 91(S),92-93(P), 94(S), 99(P), 100(S). Logisoft: 14(S), 28(S), 33(P),36-39(S), 41-42(S), 43(P), 44-47(S),49-53(S), 55-57(S), 60(S), 63-69(P), 70-78(S), 79(P), 80-81(S), 82(P), 85(P), 86(S), 87(P), 89(P), 90 (S), 96-97(P), 100(P). Scholar Buys: 11(S), 14(P), 15(S), 16-21(P), 27(P), 29(P), 94(P), 95(S), 98(P). Detel: 12(P), 22(P), 23(S), 30-32(S), 88(S), 92(S). Data Memory: 95(P), 96-97(S). Long s: 93(S), 99(S). Prog. Paradise: 91(P). Troell: 118(S). No Bid: 3, 34, 35, 40, 48, 54, 58, 59, 61, Revision to Policy File EE-R: Meal Payment Policies That the Board approve the Committee recommendations to revise Policy File: EE-R Meal Payment Policies. 11. Resolution Red Ribbon Week RESOLUTION National Drug Awareness Week Proclamation "Live - Laugh - Love - Drug-Free WHEREAS, alcohol and other drug abuse has been identified as one of the greatest threats to the future of our nation, and the 15 to 24 year old age group is dying faster than any other age group; and, 7

8 WHEREAS, it is imperative that visible, unified preventive education efforts by community members be launched to reduce the demand for drugs; and, WHEREAS, the National Federation of Parents for Drug Free Youth, the State Department of Education and the Lafayette Parish School Board Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Program are sponsoring the National Red Ribbon Celebration offering citizens the opportunity to demonstrate their commitment to drug free lifestyles; and, WHEREAS, the National Red Ribbon Celebration will be celebrated in every community in America during "Red Ribbon Week" October 25-29, 2010; and, WHEREAS, business, government, law enforcement, schools, religious institutions, service organizations, youth, physicians, senior citizens, military, sports teams, and individuals will demonstrate their commitment to drug free, healthy lifestyles by wearing and displaying red ribbons during this week-long campaign; and, WHEREAS, the community of Lafayette Parish further commits its resources to ensure the success of the Red Ribbon Celebration; now, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lafayette Parish School Board does hereby support October 25-29, 2010 as RED RIBBON WEEK and encourage citizens to participate in drug prevention education activities, making a visible statement that we are strongly committed to a drug free community. C E R T I F I C A T E I, the undersigned Secretary-Treasurer of the Lafayette Parish School Board, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted at its Regular Board Meeting of October 20, 2010, at which time a quorum was present and that same is in full force and effect. Dated at Lafayette, Louisiana, this 20th day of October /s/ Burnell Lemoine Burnell Lemoine- Secretary-Treasurer LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Approval of All Action Item(s) with the Eception of Items Pulled Motion (Hefner, Sam) that the Board approve all Action Items with the Eception of Items Pulled. Motion carried. 8

9 ITEMS PULLED FROM ACTION 1. Approval of the Revisions to the Director of Planning and Facilities Job Description Motion (Hefner, Awbrey) that the Board approve the revisions to the Director of Planning and Facilities job description. Motion carried. Beasley requested that he be recorded as voting NO, and Cobb abstained. 2. Resolution Qualified School Construction Bonds RESOLUTION QUALIFIED SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION BONDS A resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not to eceed Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000) of Revenue Bonds (Taable QSCB), in one or more series, of the Parish School Board of the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana; providing certain terms of said Bonds, making application to the State Bond Commission for the approval of said Bonds, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. WHEREAS, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 ( ARRA ) provides for the authority of the Parish School Board of the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana (the Parish School Board or the Issuer ) to issue taable bonds designated as Qualified School Construction Bonds ( QSCBs ) for construction, rehabilitation or repair of public school facilities; and WHEREAS, the federal government has issued its allocation of QSCB authority for 2010, with the State of Louisiana s allocation in the amount of $145,528,100, which includes the 2009 carryover amount; and WHEREAS, the Parish School Board desires to incur debt and issue not eceeding $10,000,000 of its Revenue Bonds (Taable QSCB) (the Bonds ), in one or more series, for the purpose of construction, rehabilitation or repair of public school facilities, including equipping of school facilities improved with Bond proceeds, and paying the costs of issuance of the Bonds, said Bonds to be payable from an irrevocable pledge and dedication of the funds to be derived by the Issuer from the levy and collection of a special ta of 4.59 mills (such rate being subject to adjustment from time to time due to reassessment) (the Ta ) which the Issuer is authorized to impose and collect each year, to mature over a period not eceeding 20 years and to be either non-interest bearing or to bear interest at a rate or rates not eceeding 8% per annum, and will be sold at not less than 96% of the par value thereof; and WHEREAS, the Issuer is not now a party to any contract secured by a pledge or dedication of the Ta, EXCEPT for $10,000,000 of Revenue Bonds (Taable QSCB), Series 2009; and 9

10 WHEREAS, the Issuer desires to make formal application to the State Bond Commission for approval of the Bonds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana for school purposes, that: SECTION 1. Preliminary Approval of Revenue Bonds. Preliminary approval is given to the issuance of not eceeding $10,000,000 of Revenue Bonds (Taable QSCB) (the Bonds ), in one or more series, of the Parish School Board of the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana (the Issuer ), pursuant to Section 1430 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, for the purpose of construction, rehabilitation or repair of public school facilities, including equipping of school facilities improved with Bond proceeds, and paying the costs incurred in connection with the issuance thereof (the Projects ), said Bonds to be payable from an irrevocable pledge and dedication of the funds to be derived by the Issuer from the levy and collection of a special ta of four and fifty-nine hundredths(4.59) mills (such rate being subject to adjustment from time to time due to reassessment) (the Ta ) which the Issuer is authorized to impose and collect each year. The Bonds will be either non-interest bearing or bear interest at a rate or rates not eceeding 8% per annum and shall mature over a period not eceeding 20 years. The Bonds shall be issued in fully registered form, shall be sold to the purchasers thereof at a price of not less than 96% of par, plus accrued interest, if any, and shall have such additional terms and provisions as may be determined by the Issuer. SECTION 2. State Bond Commission Approval. Application be and the same is hereby formally made to the State Bond Commission, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for its consent and authority to issue and sell the Bonds, and a certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of the Issuer, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application. By virtue of applicant/issuer s application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission s approval(s) resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are epressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc., adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby. SECTION 3. Authorization and Sale of the Bonds. The Bonds are hereby authorized to be sold by private placement to one or more institutions (the Purchaser ) provided the details of the Bonds are in accordance with the provisions of this resolution, and in particular that: (i) the principal amount of the Bonds does not eceed $10,000,000, (ii) the term of the Bonds does not eceed the lesser of 20 years or the term provided by the federal government at the time of the sale and (iii) the Bonds are either non-interest bearing or bear interest at a rate or rates not eceeding 8% per annum, and will be sold at not less than 96% of the par value thereof. The 10

11 Superintendent is hereby authorized to sign a Commitment Letter or Bond Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Bonds to the Purchaser, in form and substance satisfactory to Bond Counsel to the School Board, meeting the requirements set forth above, which Commitment Letter or Bond Purchase Agreement shall constitute the sale of the Bonds. SECTION 4. Bond Counsel. The Parish School Board finds and determines that a real necessity eists for the employment of special bond counsel in connection with the issuance of the Bonds. Foley & Judell, LLP, Bond Counsel, is hereby requested to do and perform comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work as bond counsel with respect to the issuance and sale of the Bonds. Said Bond Counsel shall prepare and submit to the Parish School Board for adoption all of the proceedings incidental to the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of such Bonds, shall counsel and advise the Issuer as to the issuance and sale thereof and shall furnish its opinion covering the legality of the issuance of the Bonds. The fee of said Bond Counsel shall not eceed the fee allowed by the Attorney General's fee guidelines for comprehensive, legal and coordinate professional work in connection with the issuance of revenue bonds and based on the amount of said Bonds actually issued, sold, delivered and paid for, plus out-of-pocket epenses, said fees to be contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of said Bonds. That pursuant to instructions from the Superintendent, said Foley & Judell, LLP shall also assist in the preparation of an official statement containing detailed and comprehensive financial and statistical data with respect to the sale of the Bonds and the costs of the preparation and printing of said official statement shall be paid from the proceeds of the issue for which it has been prepared. A certified copy of this resolution shall be submitted to the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for his written approval of said employment and of the fees herein designated, and the Finance Director is hereby empowered and directed to issue vouchers to said Bond Counsel in payment for the work herein provided for upon completion of the work herein specified and under the conditions herein enumerated. SECTION 5. Declaration of Official Intent. Prior to the delivery of the Bonds, the Issuer anticipates that it may pay a portion of the costs of the Projects from available funds. The Projects include specifically construction, rehabilitation or repair of public school facilities, including equipping of school facilities improved with Bond proceeds. Upon the issuance of the Bonds, under the provisions of 26 U.S.C. 54F, the Issuer reasonably epects to reimburse any such ependitures of other available funds from a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds, which are classified as a qualified ta credit bond by 26 U.S.C. 54A(d)(1)(E). Any such allocation of proceeds of the Bonds for reimbursement will be with respect to capital ependitures (as defined in Reg (b)) and will be made upon the delivery of the Bonds and not later than eighteen (18) months after the date such ependiture was paid. This Section is intended to be a declaration of official intent within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. 54A(d)(2)(D). This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: 11

12 MEMBERS: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING: Carl J. LaCombe Mark Cockerham Mark Allen Babineau Shelton J. Cobb Edward J. Sam Michael C. Hefner Gregory Awbrey Hunter Beasley Rae B. Trahan And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 20 th day of October, /s/ Burnell Lemoine Burnell Lemoine, Secretary-Treasurer LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD /s/ Carl LaCombe Carl LaCombe, President LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD VII. REPORTS A. Public Comments Comments were made by the public. No action was taken. B. Board President/Members Comments were made by the Board. No action was taken. C. Superintendent Comments were made by the Superintendent. No action was taken. VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION IX. ADJOURN There being no further business, it was moved by Hefner, seconded by Trahan and carried that the meeting adjourn. SIGNED: /s/ Carl J. LaCombe Carl J. LaCombe, President LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD SIGNED: /s/ Burnell Lemoine Burnell Lemoine, Secretary-Treasurer LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD mgp 12