The Jefferson Davis Parish School Board met in regular session at 203 E. Plaquemine Street, Jennings, LA 70546, on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 6:10 p.m., immediately following the 6:00 p.m. Public Hearing and Public Meeting to allow for public comments concerning the 2017 millage rates, with the following School Board members in attendance: President, Jason Bouley, Vice-President, Phillip Arceneaux, Members, Greg Bordelon, Charles Bruchhaus, Donald Dees, David Doise, Malon Dobson, Robert Menard, James Segura, Jody Singletary and David Troutman. Absent: David Capdeville. Vacant Seat - Deceased - David Buller. The meeting was opened by President Bouley, with an invocation by Elton High Senior, Abigail Gobert, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag led by Mr. Troutman. Motion by Mr. Menard, seconded by Mr. Dees and unanimously carried to approve the School Board minutes of the regular meeting of August 17, Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Doise and unanimously carried that the Board call for a vote to take care of items of business not listed on the original agenda or to change the order of topics to be addressed. RECOGNITION OR PRESENTATIONS: 1. Parish FFA students and teachers annual presentation. Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Bruchhaus to approve all parish FFA chapters to travel to Indianapolis, IN from 10/23/17 to 10/28/17 for the National FFA Convention. 2. Annual Parish 4-H presentation. FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: The following motions were made by Mr. Phillip Arceneaux, Finance Committee Chairman, that the School Board: Grant permission to Jennings High to accept a $7,839.16 donation from the JHS Band Boosters. Funds to be used to defray costs of instruments, uniforms and other expenses. Motion seconded by Mr. Menard and unanimously carried. Grant permission to Welsh High to accept a $100.00 donation from Dave & Arlene Heinen. Funds to be used for needy fund which provides students with supplies, uniforms, etc. Motion seconded by Mr. Troutman and unanimously carried. Grant permission to Welsh High to accept a $200.00 donation from Welsh Rotary Club. Funds to be used for needy fund which provides students with supplies, uniforms, etc. Motion seconded by Mr. Troutman and unanimously carried.
Grant permission to Welsh-Roanoke Jr. High to purchase on state contract a new 2017 Exmark Radius 60" cut lawn mower from Hornsby Lawn and Equipment at a cost of $7,231.37, less a $500.00 trade for a cost of $6,731.37. Other quotes received from Hornsby Lawn & Equipment ($9,018.16) and Kenjabruch Ag & Equipment ($7,699.00). To be paid from CSD #1 Contingency Fund. Motion seconded by Mr. Troutman and unanimously carried. Grant permission to Lake Arthur High to accept a $500.00 donation from Penny Chaisson. Funds to be used to purchase graduation roses for graduation ceremony. Motion seconded by Mr. Dobson and unanimously carried. FOOD SERVICE COMMITTEE - REQUESTS FROM THE FOOD SERVICE COMMITTEE, MALON DOBSON, CHAIRMAN, THAT THE SCHOOL BOARD: Accept the recommendation of Superintendent Credeur, Food Nutrition Supervisor, Tina Coleman and Supervisor of Custodial Services, Brant Smith to start the bidding process to purchase an 8x 20 insulated, stainless steel lined, food grade refrigerated container (Reefer) to replace existing freezers at Food Services. Motion seconded by Mr. Doise and unanimously carried. The following committees had no reports to present: Insurance - David Doise, Chairman Building & Grounds - James Segura, Chairman Policy-Robert Menard, Chairman Transportation- Greg Bordelon, Chairman 16 th Section-Charles Bruchhaus, Chairman Ward II (Ad Hoc) - Phillip Arceneaux, Chairman Legislative Liaison - Donald Dees, Chairman The Sales Tax report was given by Amber Hymel, Tax Collector/Auditor. NEW BUSINESS: Motion by Mr. Dees, seconded by Mr. Dobson and unanimously carried to declare a vacancy of the School Board due to the passing of Mr. David Buller on September 6, Motion by Mr. Menard, seconded by Mr. Segura and unanimously carried to appoint Vickie Buller, spouse of David Buller to serve as the school Board Member from District 10, Precinct 18 until an election can be held to replace the deceased District 10 member. Motion by Mr. Singletary, seconded by Mr. Doise and unanimously carried that the board accepted nominations to fill the vacated seat of Mr. David Buller until an election can be held and adopt the following resolution.
RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board, District 10, Precinct 18 of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, due to the passing of David Buller, former School Board Member from District 10, Precinct 18; and WHEREAS, the unexpired term of said office exceeds one year; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board, Jennings, Louisiana, that it does hereby appoint VICKIE BULLER to serve as the School Board Member from District 10, Precinct 18 until an election can be held to replace the deceased District 10 member. PRESIDENT SUPERINTENDENT Motion by Mr. Menard, seconded by Mr. Troutman and unanimously carried that the board call a special election to fill the vacated seat of David Buller and adopt the following resolution. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, a vacancy exists in the office of the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board due to the passing of David Buller, former School Board Member from District 10, Precinct 18; and WHEREAS, the unexpired term of said office exceeds one year; NOW THEREFORE, and in accordance with the provisions of the election code of the State of Louisiana, be it hereby proclaimed by the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board that an election be held in District 10, Precinct 18 of Lacassine, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana on Saturday, March 24, 2018 primary and April 28, 2018 general for the purpose of electing a School Board Member from said district for an unexpired term of office and all is in accordance with law; and BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED, that persons desiring to qualify as a candidate for said office shall do so beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2018, and extending through Friday, January 5, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., in the office of Richard M. Arceneaux, Clerk of Court, Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana; and BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED, that this proclamation be published in the official journal of the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board, and that copies be mailed to the Clerk of Court, Jefferson Davis Parish, and to the Louisiana Secretary of State. PRESIDENT SUPERINTENDENT
Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Bruchhaus and unanimously carried to approve the following non-faculty coaches for the 2017-2018 school year upon completion of LHSAA coaching course certification and Board policy requirements. 1. Dorian Hayes, Elton High Junior High boys basketball; 2. Devaughn Davis, Elton High Jr. High boys basketball; 3. Luke David, Welsh High baseball; 4. Michael Sullivan, Welsh High baseball. Motion by Mr. Dees, seconded by Mr. Singletary and unanimously carried to adopt the following resolution adopting the adjusted millage rates for the tax year 2017: RESOLUTION NO. 1 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board of the Parishes of Jefferson Davis and Allen, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on September 21, 2017, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the following adjusted millage rates be and they are hereby levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within said Parish for the year 2017, for the purpose of raising revenue: MILLAGES FOR 2017 Jefferson Davis Parish School Board Constitutional Tax 6.36 Special School Tax 10.57 School District # 1 Maintenance 10.85 Maintenance Special 5.81 School District # 2 Maintenance 10.07 School District # 3 Maintenance 14.98 Special Maintenance 3.53 School District # 5 Maintenance 4.02 School District # 8 Maintenance 8.66 Jefferson Davis Parish Allen Parish School District # 22 Maintenance 11.00 11.00 Consolidated School District # 1 Maintenance 10.69 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessors of the Parishes of Jefferson Davis and Allen, shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2017 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collectors of said Parishes shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Arceneaux, Bordelon, Bouley, Bruchhaus, Dees, Dobson, Doise, Menard, Segura, Singletary, Troutman NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: Capdeville VACANT: District #10 (Buller) PRESIDENT SUPERINTENDENT Motion by Mr. Doise, seconded by Mr. Troutman to adopt the following resolution setting forth the adjusted millages rates and roll forward to millage rates not exceeding the maximum authorized rates: RESOLUTION NO. 2 BE IT RESOLVED, by the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board of the Parishes of Jefferson Davis and Allen, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on September 21, 2017, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the taxing district voted to increase the millage rate(s), but not in excess of the prior year s maximum rate(s), on all taxable property shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2017, and when collected, the revenues from said taxes shall be used only for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said millage rate(s) are: MILLAGES FOR 2017 Adjusted Rate 2017 Levy Jefferson Davis Allen Jefferson Davis Allen Jefferson Davis Parish School Board Constitutional Tax 6.36 6.48 Special School Tax 10.57 10.77 School District # 1 Maintenance 10.85 11.06 Maintenance Special 5.81 7.85 School District # 2 Maintenance 10.07 11.85 School District # 5 Maintenance 4.02 4.09 School District # 8 Maintenance 8.66 8.88 School District # 22 Maintenance 11.00 11.00 11.89 11.89 Consolidated School District # 1 Maintenance 10.69 11.66 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessors of the Parishes of Jefferson Davis and Allen, shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2017 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collectors of said Parishes shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Arceneaux, Bordelon, Bouley, Bruchhaus, Dees, Dobson, Doise, Menard, Segura, Singletary, Troutman NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: Capdeville VACANT: District #10 (Buller) PRESIDENT SUPERINTENDENT Motion by Mr. Segura and seconded by Mr. Dobson to adopt the following resolution adopting other authorized millages or taxes RESOLUTION NO. 3 BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2017 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board: School District # 1 MILLAGES FOR 2017 Bonds 8.74 School District # 2 Bonds 13.00 School District # 3 Bonds 3.67 School District # 5 Bonds 3.70 School District # 8 Bonds 12.00 School District # 22 Jefferson Davis Parish Allen Parish Bonds 13.75 13.75 Consolidated School District # 1 Bonds 12.25 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parishes of Jefferson Davis and Allen, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parishes for the year 2017, and to make the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows: YEAS: Arceneaux, Bordelon, Bouley, Bruchhaus, Dees, Dobson, Doise, Menard, Segura, Singletary, Troutman NAYS: None ABSTAINED: None ABSENT: Capdeville VACANT: District #10 (Buller) PRESIDENT SUPERINTENDENT Motion by Mr. Menard and seconded by Mr. Arceneaux to approve the Child Nutrition Program Procurement Plan that is required by the state to be a source of documentation in providing for free and open competition, transparency in transactions, comparability, and documentation of all procurement activities. PERSONNEL CHANGES: The following personnel changes are an Informational Item: A. Personnel changes: APPOINTMENTS 1. Judy Corbello, Hathaway High Cafeteria Tech, effective 0918/17, re: Lisa Briscoe resignation. 2. Audrea (Audie) Scipper, Welsh Elementary Speech Therapist, effective 09/21/17, Re: Jessica Chachere. 3. Morgan Augustine, Fenton Elementary part-time Librarian, effective 09/13/17, re: Heidi Reed. 4. Brandon LeJeune, Lake Arthur High School Special Education teacher, effective 08/09/17, re: Rebecca McMillin. 5. Pam Thibodeaux, Lake Arthur Schools Bus Driver, effective 08/17/17, re: Harry LeGros resignation. EXTENDED LEAVE 1. Anita Bias, Jennings High School Cafeteria Tech, effective 08/01/17 to 09/01/17 and 09/01/17 to 09/30/17. 2. Cheryl Nixon, Jennings Elementary Cafeteria Tech, effective 08/25/17 to 09/15/17. 3. Roland LaComb, Elton High Teacher, effective 08/25/17 to 11/28/17. 4. Tracie Smith, James Ward Elementary, effective 08/28/17. 5. Claudia Janice, Jennings High Cafeteria Tech, effective 08/03/17 to 01/04/17. MATERNITY LEAVE 1. Brittany Corbello, Lacassine High Speech Pathologist, effective 10/09/17 to 12/18/17. RESIGNATIONS 1. Lisa Briscoe, Hathaway High Cafeteria Tech, effective 09/12/17. 2. Jessica Chachere, WelshElementary/Welsh-Roanoke Jr. High and Welsh High, effective 08/17/17.
3. Vinell C. Jones, Jennings Elementary Title I CAI Paraprofessional, effective 05/25/17. 4. Rachel Gillespie, Jennings High School Teacher, effective 09/01/17 (Leave with Pay effective 08/23/17 to 08/31/17) 5. Jerra Williams, Welsh High Cafeteria Tech, effective 0912/17. 6. Heidi Reed, Fenton Elementary part-time Librarian, effective 05/25/17. 7. Melanie Huddleston, Hathaway High Teacher, effective 05/26/17. 8. April Manuel-Witzell, Bus Driver - Calcasieu School, effective 10/04/17. RETIREMENTS 1. Marilyn White, James Ward Elementary Cafeteria Tech, effective 12/31/17 with 25 years of service. 2. Chrissy Cormier, Jennings High Cafeteria, effective 12/01/17, with 11 years of service. 3. Patricia A. Manuel, Jennings Elementary School Cafeteria Tech, with 10.5 years. DISPLACED 1. Alaina Richard, Lake Arthur Elementary Teacher, effective 05/25/17. INFORMATION Condolences are extended to the family of Mr. David Buller, School Board Member and long time retired educator. The following dates have been set for Board Member training/administrative Academy and Instruction: 1. Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:30 - John Guice - School Law. 2. Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:30 - Scott Richard - LSBA. 3. Tuesday, December 5, 2017 from 5:30 to 7:30 - Curriculum Staff. (Ethics training for Board Members from 4:00 to 5:00 for any Board Members needing 1 hour of ethics training for 2017) SUPERINTENDENT S COMMENTS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION EXECUTIVE SESSION None. There being no other business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Doise, seconded by Mr. Dees and unanimously carried, to adjourn. /s/jason Bouley, President ATTEST: /s/kirk Credeur, Secretary/Superintendent Note: Items purchased by quotes or bids may be reviewed at the School Board office during normal business hours. All policies can be reviewed at any facility under the jurisdiction of the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board.