PROCEEDINGS OF

LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Thibodaux, Louisiana

October 6, 1999

The Parish School Board of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at its regular meeting place, the Parish School Board Office, located at 805 East Seventh Street, Thibodaux, Louisiana, on Wednesday, October 6, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.

The Parish School Board of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana, by The Honorable Judy G. Theriot, President.

Mr. G. A. Rodrigue, Jr. read the opening prayer.

President Theriot led the board and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Present for roll call were: Mr. Louis E. Thibodaux (District 1); Ms. Rhoda Caldwell (District 2); Ms. Constance T. Williams (District 3); Ms. Martha S. Zeringue (District 4); Mr. Jessie Fabiano (District 5); Mr. G. A. Rodrigue, Jr. (District 6); Mr. Dave J. DeFelice, Jr. (District 8); Dr. Judy G. Theriot (District 7); Mr. Aubrey J. Orgeron (District 12); Ms. Loretta Duplantis (District 9); Mr. Dennis Jean’ Chiasson (District 10); Mr. Roy Landry (District 11); Mr. John Danos (District 13); Mr. Paul Chiquet (District 14); Ms. Rebecca Duet (District 15).

Absent were: None.

On motion of Mr. Chiquet, seconded by Mr. Thibodaux and unanimously carried, the board approved minutes of special and regular school board meetings held September 1 and of special meeting held September 15, 1999, as recorded.

The board recognized first place winners of the 4-H Short Course and State Records Contests, as follows:

Jennifer Danos Foods-Nutrition

South Lafourche High School

Sarah Hebert Individual Horticulture Crop Judging

Thibodaux High School

Kristofor Toups, Lila Cedotal and Amy Chiasson Livestock Judging Team

Thibodaux High School (judged classes of beef, sheep

and swine animals)

Greta Gautreaux, David Skeans and Marcel Estay Meat Identification and Judging

Central Lafourche High School

Next, the board recognized recipients of the LEARN Individual Teacher Subgrants for the 1999-2000 school year, as follows: Ms. Jill Arabie, Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School; Ms. Stella Bergeron, Thibodaux Elementary School; Ms. Terri Chiasson, Cut Off Elementary School; Ms. Chelsea Clement, West Thibodaux Junior High School; Ms. Connie Daigle, Thibodaux Elementary School; Ms. Dana Gros, South Lafourche High School; Ms. Celeste Savoie, Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School; Ms. Marla Tabor, West Thibodaux Junior High School; Ms. Katherine Pepper, Thibodaux Elementary School; and Ms. Judy Roberson, Larose Lower Elementary School.

At this time, President Theriot called on Supervisor Ray Bernard, who in turn recognized the SRO officers employed at each of the three high schools, as follows: Officer Angela Uzee, Thibodaux High School; Officer Gwayne Gautreaux, Central Lafourche High School; and Officer Ann Martz, South Lafourche High School.

President Theriot then gave the report of the Advisory Committee, as per meeting held October 4, 1999, as follows:

The Advisory Committee of the Lafourche Parish School Board met at its regular meeting place, the Parish School Board Office, located at 805 East Seventh Street, Thibodaux, Louisiana, October 4, 1999, at 5:00 p.m.

The following committee members were present: Dr. Judy Theriot, Mr. Aubrey Orgeron, Ms. Rebecca Duet, and Ms. Martha Zeringue.

Absent was Mr. Dennis Chiasson.

Also present were the following board members: Mr. Louis Thibodaux, Ms. Rhoda Caldwell, Mr. G. A. Rodrigue, Jr., Mr. Dave DeFelice, Jr., Ms. Loretta Duplantis, Mr. Roy Landry, Mr. John Danos, and Mr. Paul Chiquet.

President Theriot called upon Mr. Marcel Fournet, project manager, to report on Phase 1 of the bond issue. Mr. Fournet told the committee that he talked to two people interested in the clerk-of-the-works position. They are Mr. Ronnie Robichaux and Mr. Curtis Blanchard. Mr. Fournet described the qualifications of each man and stipulated the salary each wants for their services. A short discussion concerning related benefits for the clerk-of-the-works position developed. President Theriot directed Mr. Fournet to get a clarification of the benefits for the clerk-of-the works job. The issue was taken under advisement.

Mr. Fournet reported that the next section of slab for the Central Lafourche project will be poured at 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 6, 1999, and everyone was invited to the event. He then introduced Mr. Edmond Cheramie and Mr. Thomas Whitney from Cheramie/Whitney Architects and asked them to present an update on the South Lafourche High School construction and renovation project. They provided schematic drawings of the project and a computerized 3D visual presentation of the completed design. Mr. Cheramie also provided a general review of the types of products that will be used in the project.

Mr. Cheramie told the committee that their cost estimates for the South Lafourche project as of October 4, 1999 are as follows:

Project Base Bid Total $12,918,000

Project Total W/Contingency $13,564,794

Mr. Cheramie explained that they are at budget on their base bid estimate and alternates 1 & 2, but are over budget with alternate 3. He explained that they will continue to work on adjusting the project to get it within budget. Mr. Cheramie told the committee that they expect to finish their construction documents at the end of October and will have the plans ready for market by mid to late November. They are proposing a bid date after January 15, 2000, with construction beginning in March 2000.

Mr. Fournet next asked the committee to receive proposal presentations from three architectural firms for professional services for Thibodaux High School’s additions and renovations. The following representatives from the architectural firms were present:

Ronn Babin, Ernest E. Verges, and John F. Morton, Jr. of Morton, Verges Architects

Edmond Cheramie, Thomas Whitney, and Daniel Bruce of Cheramie/Whitney Architects

Steven Gossen, Harry “Skipper” Holloway, Donna Benoit, David Gaubert, and

Blaise Dufrene of Gossen-Gasaway-Holloway, Ltd.

Representatives from each firm were given an opportunity to present to the committee their architectural qualifications and experiences in architectural services. All presenters reinforced their desire to work on the Thibodaux project and indicated that they will work within the recommended budget. Each presenter was asked several questions by board members relative to their firm’s possible involvement in the Thibodaux project.

Mr. Fournet asked the committee to clarify the budget amount they want to dedicate for the Thibodaux High project. A lengthy discussion developed relative to including the field house in the Thibodaux High project and its impact on the project’s construction costs and budget. Mr. Fournet explained that the amount that was allocated through the bond issue proposal for the entire construction and renovation costs for Thibodaux High School was $12,349,497. The Central Lafourche project amount was $15,860,593 and the South Lafourche project amount was $13,202,692. He explained that if the board wants the original actual budget amount of $10,200,000 to be used for the Thibodaux High project, the project may have to be adjusted.

After a short break, a motion was offered by Ms. Zeringue, seconded by Ms. Duet, to enter executive session under R. S. 42:6.1.A.(1) to discuss the architects’ proposals. Motion carried. The committee went into executive session at 8:10 p.m.

On motion of Ms. Duet, seconded by Ms. Zeringue and unanimously carried, the committee returned to regular session at 8:55 p.m.

A motion was offered by Ms. Duet, seconded by Mr. Orgeron, to authorize Mr. Fournet and Mr. Broussard to negotiate the price and the scope of the work presented by the architects. Motion carried.

The committee next reviewed the October 6, 1999 agenda items for the regular meeting of the Lafourche Parish School Board.

There being no other official business, on motion of Ms. Duet, seconded by Ms. Zeringue and unanimously carried, the committee meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

(This concludes the report of the Advisory Committee and any action taken by the board in connection therewith.)

Next, President Theriot called on Chairperson Orgeron, who gave the following report of the Finance Committee, as per meeting held October 4, 1999:

The Finance Committee of the Lafourche Parish School Board met on Monday, October 4, 1999, at 9:15 p.m.

There were present: Mr. Aubrey Orgeron (Chairperson), Mr. John Danos, Mr. Roy Landry, Mr. G. A. Rodrigue, Jr., and Mr. Louis Thibodaux.

There were absent: Mr. Dennis Chiasson and Mr. Jessie Fabiano.

Others present: Interim Superintendent Elmo Broussard; Business Manager Don Gaudet; Supervisor of Child Nutrition Faye Robichaux; Manager of Maintenance Francis Hubbell; Board President Judy Theriot; and Board Members Rhoda Caldwell, Paul Chiquet, Martha Zeringue, and Rebecca Duet.

Chairperson Orgeron called upon Mr. Eric Yeates and Mr. David Smith, representatives of Advantage Card, for a report on their program. Mr. Smith explained that the total cost to the board would be $.75 per employee and retiree, for a total cost per year of approximately $25,000. He further explained that the program offers discounts in areas not covered in the major medical plan, and that the rate is guaranteed for three years. A motion was offered by Mr. Thibodaux, seconded by Mr. Landry, that the committee recommend to the board that the plan be purchased for employees and retirees at a rate of $.75 per employee and retiree, for a total cost per year of approximately $25,000, with a three-year rate guarantee. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Orgeron then called upon Dr. Faye Robichaux to present proposed salary changes for child nutrition employees. Dr. Robichaux explained the proposed changes and also called upon three school managers who requested that committee members support the salary changes. Interim Superintendent Broussard then addressed the committee. He explained that he is in favor of salary increases; however, he feels that all salary schedules need to be studied. He requested that the committee delay acting upon this request until a committee can investigate all salary schedules to see what it would take to give all employees an increase in pay. A motion was offered by Mr. Danos, seconded by Mr. Thibodaux, that action on the proposed salary schedule be delayed and that a committee be formed to study all salary schedules. In the discussion that followed, a substitute motion was offered by Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Rodrigue, that the committee recommend to the board that it approve Dr. Robichaux’s request for adjustments to the child nutrition salary schedule. This motion passed by a vote of 3 – 2. Voting for the motion were Mr. Landry, Mr. Rodrigue, and Mr. Thibodaux. Voting against the motion were Mr. Danos and Mr. Orgeron.

Mr. Rodrigue then directed the superintendent and staff to look at a proposal for salary adjustments for all employees.

Mr. Orgeron then called upon Interim Superintendent Broussard for a report on out-of-state travel. Mr. Broussard presented the committee with a draft of guidelines for out-of-state travel. After a brief discussion, the committee agreed to accept the superintendent’s report with no action being taken.

Mr. Orgeron once again called upon Mr. Broussard for a report on the position of janitor/safety coordinator. Mr. Broussard asked the committee for another month to continue to explore various possibilities.

Mr. Gaudet was then called upon to explain the copy machine survey. Mr. Gaudet requested that the committee merely receive the report at this time, and that he be allowed to continue his study on this matter. Mr. Orgeron then directed Mr. Gaudet to report back to the committee at its November meeting.

Mr. Gaudet then requested that the committee consider an item not listed on the agenda. He called the committee’s attention to a letter from Mr. Ray Bernard, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, concerning a request for payment from the Thibodaux Police Department of 100% of the police officer’s base salary for the North Area PASS site. Mr. Broussard explained that the agreement originally was for the school board to pay the entire base salary; however, the Thibodaux Police Department was billing the school board for only half of the base salary. They are now asking that the school board pay 100% or $24,000. A motion was made by Mr. Thibodaux, seconded by Mr. Rodrigue and passing unanimously, that the committee recommend to the board that it approve payment of 100% of the police officer’s base pay ($24,000) to the Thibodaux Police Department for the North Area PASS site.

There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Thibodaux and passing unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

The committee has approved the following items and submits them to the board for consideration:

1. To purchase the Advantage Card plan for employees and retirees at a rate of $.75 per employee and retiree, for a total cost per year of approximately $25,000, with a three-year rate guarantee.

Chairperson Orgeron then offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Williams and unanimously carried, to purchase the Advantage Card plan for employees and retirees at a rate of $.75 per employee and retiree, for a total cost per year of approximately $25,000, with a three-year rate guarantee.

(Chairperson Orgeron continued with the reading of the committee’s recommendations.)

2. To approve adjustments to the child nutrition salary schedule as presented.

On behalf of the committee, Mr. Orgeron then offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Landry, to approve adjustments to the child nutrition salary schedule as presented. A brief discussion followed, during which Dr. Theriot stated that there are two individuals employed under the current child nutrition salary schedule who should be classified under the clerical salary schedule and recommended that they be moved to the clerical salary schedule like all other clerical workers in the parish. She then offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Williams, to amend Mr. Orgeron’s motion, as follows:

To approve adjustments to the child nutrition salary schedule, with the condition that the two individuals employed in clerical positions (and currently listed under the child nutrition salary schedule) be listed under the clerical (office personnel) salary schedule.

A vote was then taken on Dr. Theriot’s motion to amend Mr. Orgeron’s motion; the motion was unanimously carried. Next, a vote was taken on Mr. Orgeron’s motion as amended; the motion was carried, although not unanimously – one dissenting vote was cast by Ms. Zeringue.

(Chairperson Orgeron continued with the reading of the committee’s recommendations.)

3. To approve payment of 100% of the police officer’s base pay ($24,000) to the Thibodaux Police Department for the North Area PASS site.

Acting in line with the recommendation of the committee, Chairperson Orgeron offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Duplantis, to approve payment of 100% of the police officer’s base pay ($24,000) to the Thibodaux Police Department for the North Area PASS site. A brief discussion followed, at the end of which a vote was taken on Mr. Orgeron’s motion. The motion was unanimously carried.

President Theriot then called on Chairperson Williams, who gave the following report of the Insurance Committee, as per meeting held October 5, 1999:

The Insurance Committee of the Lafourche Parish School Board met on Tuesday, October 5, 1999, at 5:00 p.m.

The following committee members were present: Ms. Constance Williams (Chairperson), Mr. Paul Chiquet, Ms. Rebecca Duet, Mr. Dave DeFelice, Jr. and Mr. G. A. Rodrigue, Jr.

There were absent: Ms. Loretta Duplantis, Mr. Jessie Fabiano.

Chairperson Williams asked Mr. Don Gaudet to report on Insurance Advisory Committee. Mr. Gaudet explained that some of the current members have asked to be replaced. He then gave the committee a list that contained the names of the current members along with the recommended replacements. Mr. Chiquet offered a motion, that was seconded by Mr. DeFelice, to recommend to the board to accept the changes to the Insurance Advisory Committee as recommended. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairperson Williams then called on Leo Guibault of Bearden and Guibault to report on the status of the group health and life renewal. Mr. Guibault gave a written report dated October 5, 1999. The report started with the recommendation to renew with Anthem Health and Life for the group life program. The rest of the report focused on SMA's request for a 12% rate increase. The report shows that SMA would have wanted a 38.55% increase, but the board's current contract with them caps the rate increase at 12%. The total premium currently is $6,265,092 per year for 2,102 subscribers. The increase would be $751,812, which would make the yearly premium $7,016,904.

Mr. Guibault's recommendation was to renew with SMA using the same benefit structure except for pharmacy which would go from a co-pay of $5/$5/$15 to a co-pay of $5/$15/30. Chairperson Williams than allowed the committee members to ask questions. After that, she allowed the members of the audience to voice their comments. Finally, representatives of SMA were allowed to speak to the committee about the issues raised during the meeting. After the discussion, Mr. Guibault amended his recommendation concerning the SMA renewal to recommend that he be allowed to send out requests for proposals. After further discussion, Mr. DeFelice offered a motion, that was seconded by Mr. Chiquet, to recommend to the board that it accept the recommendations of Bearden and Guibault to renew with Anthem Health and Life for group life and to seek proposals from other companies for group health. The motion passed without opposition.

Mr. Darryl Mosbey, account service representative with SMA, then gave the committee its third quarter report on performance objectives. The committee accepted the report without comment.

Ms. Williams next called on Mr. John Norris to report on the renewal status of the various property/casualty insurance policies. Mr. Norris gave the committee a report showing the policies that need to be renewed, and asked the committee to allow him to negotiate with the current agents. After further discussion, Mr. Rodrigue offered a motion to recommend to the board that it allow Mr. Norris to negotiate with the current agents and to direct him to report back to the committee at its next meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chiquet and passed unanimously.

Mr. Gaudet then asked Chairperson Williams to bring up the issue of 403 b and Cafeteria Plan insurance agents who want to see school personnel on campus. Mr. Gaudet stated that the Cafeteria Plan agents were no longer allowed to market their products in the schools since the board authorized the "Insurance Fair" two years prior. Mr. Gaudet explained that the “Fair” has proved to be ineffective, so he currently distributes a listing of the agents to all personnel. The listing contains the contact information and a list of products sold through the board's payroll deduction program. Mr. Gaudet said that there was a controversy caused by Mr. Sonny Detillier, who was allowed by the prior superintendent to speak to our school staff about the Teachers' Retirement System and 403 b plans in general. Mr. Detillier was there to answer questions about his program. After further discussion, Mr. Rodrigue offered a motion to recommend to the board that it require Mr. Gaudet to publish the cafeteria plan/403 b agents list on a regular basis, it only allow agents to visit the schools at the discretion of the principal after school hours and it not allow mandatory attendance meetings for the purpose of selling a particular cafeteria plan/403 b product..

On motion of Ms. Duet, seconded by Mr. Chiquet and passing unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

The committee has approved the following items and submits them to the board for consideration:

1. To accept the changes to the Insurance Advisory Committee as recommended.

On motion of Chairperson Williams, seconded by Ms. Duet and unanimously carried, the board accepted the changes to the Insurance Advisory Committee as recommended.

(Chairperson Williams continued with the reading of the committee’s recommendations.)

2. To accept the recommendations of Bearden and Guibault to renew with Anthem Health and Life for group life and to seek proposals from other companies for group health.

Acting in line with the recommendation of the committee, Chairperson Williams offered a motion, seconded by Mr. DeFelice and unanimously carried, to accept the recommendations of Bearden and Guibault to renew with Anthem Health and Life for group life and to seek proposals from other companies for group health.

(Chairperson Williams continued with the reading of the committee’s recommendations.)

3. To allow Mr. John Norris to negotiate renewal rates with the current property/casualty agents and to direct him to report back to the Insurance Committee at its next meeting.

On motion of Chairperson Williams, seconded by Mr. Thibodaux and unanimously carried, the board allowed Mr. John Norris to negotiate renewal rates with the current property/casualty agents and directed him to report back to the Insurance Committee at its next meeting.

(Chairperson Williams continued with the reading of the committee’s recommendations.)

4. To require Mr. Don Gaudet to publish the cafeteria plan/403 b agents list on a regular basis, to only allow agents to visit the schools at the discretion of the principal after school hours and to not allow mandatory attendance meetings for the purpose of selling a particular cafeteria plan/403 b product.

Chairperson Williams then offered a motion, seconded by Mr. DeFelice and unanimously carried, to require Mr. Don Gaudet to publish the cafeteria plan/403 b agents list on a regular basis, to only allow agents to visit the schools at the discretion of the principal after school hours and to not allow mandatory attendance meetings for the purpose of selling a particular cafeteria plan/403 b product.

(This concludes the report of the Insurance Committee and any action taken by the board in connection therewith.)

President Theriot called on Maintenance Manager Francis Hubbell to report on bids received September 15, 1999, for the purchase of four trucks to be used by the maintenance department. Maintenance Manager Hubbell presented the following tally of bids received:

BIDS--FOUR (4) TRUCKS

NAME OF BIDDER	ADDN #1 ACK.	ITEM #1 PRICE (Truck, 2000 3/4 ton)	TRADE-IN (Unit 20 – 1993 Dodge 3/4 ton)	ITEM #1 NET PRICE	ITEM #2 PRICE (Truck, 2000 3/4 ton)	ITEM #3 PRICE (Truck, 2000 1/2 ton)	TRADE-IN (Unit 3- 1991 Ford 3/4 ton)	ITEM #3 NET PRICE	ITEM #4 PRICE (Truck, 2000 3/4 ton Ext. Cab)
Thibodaux Chrysler Center 1505 Canal Blvd Thibodaux, LA 70301	Yes	$22,192.00	$4,025	$18,167.00 (Dodge Ram 2500) 90 - 120 days	$22,192.00** (Dodge Ram 2500) 90 - 120 days	$13,990.00	$2,825	$11,165.00 (Dodge Ram 1500) 90 - 120 days	$24,285.00 (Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab) 90 - 120 days
Golden Motors, Inc. 1720 S. Bayou Dr Golden Meadow, LA 70357	Yes	$22,280.28	$4,400	$17,880.28** (Chev 2000 Classic) 8 – 10 wks	$22,280.28 (Chev 2000 Classic) 8 - 10 wks	$15,534.20	$5,300	$10,234.20** (Chev 2000 Silverado) 8 - 10 wks	$23,508.16** (Chev 2000 Classic) 8 - 10 wks
Golden Motors, Inc. 1720 S. Bayou Dr Golden Meadow, LA 70357	Yes	$23,216.75	$4,400	$18,816.75 (Chev 2000 Silverado) 8 – 10 wks	$23,216.75 (Chev 2000 Silverado) 8 - 10 wks	$15,534.20	$5,300	$10,234.20 (Chev 2000 Silverado) 8 - 10 wks	$25,393.38 (Chev 2000 Silverado) 8 - 10 wks
Terrebonne Motor Co., Inc. 339 St. Charles St Houma, LA 70360	Yes	$22,997.60	$4,025	$18,972.60 (Ford F250 3/4 ton) 60 – 90 days	$22,997.60 (Ford F250 3/4 ton) 60 - 90 days	$15,768.45	$2,825	$12,943.45 (Ford F150 1/2 ton) 60 - 90 days	$24,983.90 (Ford F250 Supercab 3/4 ton) 60 -90 days
Lamarque Ford, Inc. 3101 Williams Blvd. Kenner, LA 70065	Yes	$23,174.00	$3000	$20,174.00 (2000 Ford F250 w/Rawson-Koenig T56 & Thieman) 45 - 120 days	$23,174.00 (2000 Ford F250 w/Rawson-Koenig T56 & Thieman TT12E-5626) 45 - 120 days	$16,156.00	$2,000	$14,156.00 (2000 Ford F150) 45 - 90 days	$25,118.00 (2000 Ford F250 w/Rawson-Koenig T56 & Thieman TT12E-5626) 45 – 120 days
Dantin Chevrolet 1519 Canal Blvd. Thibodaux, LA 70301	Yes	$24,029.71	$4,005	$20,024.71 (Chev CC 20903) 8 wks	$24,029.71 (Chev CC20903) 8 wks	$17,152.48	$4,005	$13,147.48 (Chev CC 15903) 8 wks	$25,690.56 (Chev CC 20953) 8 wks
Brown Ford, Inc. 272 West Main St. Thibodaux, LA 70301	Yes	$24,222.50	$3,500	$20,722.50 (Ford F250 Body Model T56; Gate Model TT12E5326) 8 wks	$24,222.50 (Ford F250 Body Model T56; Gate Model TT12E5326) 8 wks	$16,778.50	$3,500	$13,278.50 (Ford F150) 8 wks	$26,237.50 (Ford F250 Supercab Body Model T56; Gate Model TT12E5326) 8 wks

**Recommended Bid Award

Acting in line with the recommendation of Maintenance Manager Hubbell, a motion was offered by Mr. Chiasson, seconded by Ms. Williams and unanimously carried, to accept the low bid in each instance as indicated above.

Next, President Theriot called on Maintenance Manager Hubbell to report on bids received on September 15, 1999, for the purchase and installation of one stair-lift at Thibodaux Elementary School (northside building). Mr. Hubbell reported that only one bid was received, as follows:

BID—ONE STAIR-LIFT

Name of Bidder: Champagne Elevators, Inc.

3715 Division Street

Metairie, LA 70471

Brand/Model of Equipment: Garaventa Stair-Lift Model XPRESS II

Price: $18,350.25

(5 wks)

On motion of Ms. Duplantis, seconded by Mr. Chiquet and unanimously carried, the board accepted the bid of Champagne Elevators, Inc. of Metairie, LA in the amount of $18,350.25, as recommended by Maintenance Manager Hubbell.

On motion of Mr. Thibodaux, seconded by Mr. Danos and unanimously carried, the board approved Section A of the draft of the Lafourche Parish School Board Policy Manual (submitted by Forethought Consulting, Inc.), as revised by the Policy and Procedure Committee. Accordingly, the following policies were approved for inclusion in Section A, School District Organization, of the Lafourche Parish School Board Policy Manual:

File: AA, School District Legal Status

File: AB, School Board Legal Status

File: ABB, Powers and Duties

File: ABC, Board Members Legal Status

File: ABCA, Number

File: ABCB, Qualifications for School Board Members

File: ABCC, Term of Office

File: ABCDA, Unexpired Term Fulfillment

File: ABD, School Superintendent Legal Status

File: AC, School District Organization

File: AD, School Census

File: AE, School Year

File: AEA, School Calendar

File: AF, School Day

File: AFC, Emergency Closing of Schools

President Theriot called on Superintendent Broussard, who presented the following proposed amendments to Policy Title 3:1.4, Salary schedule for teachers, to clarify the wording with regard to substitute pay for retired teachers:

(Additions are indicated in bold italics shaded print.

Deletions are indicated in bold print and underlined.)

P. T. 3:1.4 Salary schedule for teachers

. . .

(Page 383d):

Retired Teachers/Administrators:

(1) A teacher/administrator who retired from the Lafourche Parish School System would be paid

according to his/her same a teacher’s daily rate at the time of his/her retirement from the

system.

(2) A teacher/administrator who retired from another parish would be paid the daily rate of

pay according to his/her years of experience at the time of retirement based on the

Lafourche Parish School Board teacher’s salary schedule.

On motion of Mr. Chiquet, seconded by Mr. Danos and unanimously carried, the board waived the one-month waiting period for the adoption and/or amendment of policies (as specified in Item 5 of Policy Title 1:2.1) so that the board could immediately vote on approval of the amendments to Policy Title 3:1.4, Salary schedule for teachers. Ms. Williams then offered a motion, seconded by Mr. DeFelice and unanimously carried, to approve the amendments to Policy Title 3:1.4, Salary schedule for teachers, as recommended by Superintendent Broussard.

On motion of Mr. Orgeron, seconded by Mr. Thibodaux and unanimously carried, the board authorized advertisement for bids for garbage collection and disposal at schools in the South Lafourche area (with the exception of those schools located in the Town of Golden Meadow), Central Lafourche area, City of Thibodaux and Sixth Ward area, to be effective for the calendar year 2000.

On motion of Ms. Zeringue, seconded by Ms. Chiquet and unanimously carried, the board authorized advertisement for bids for two 10-bin suction towers to be used in the central printing department.

Acting in line with the recommendation of the superintendent, Mr. Danos offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Duet, to adopt the following resolution authorizing data communications between the central office and school board members via school board computers being installed in their offices/homes, with the strong mandate that they be used only for school board business:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Lafourche Parish School Board is noted for exemplary computer literacy through its superior electronic communications department; and

WHEREAS, said school board desires accurate, efficient and timely communications between the superintendent, board members and administrators; and

WHEREAS, said board members do not have a separate or common office space at the board’s central office located at 805 East Seventh Street, Thibodaux, Louisiana; and

WHEREAS, the superintendent of schools desires to fulfill this electronic communicative directive; and

WHEREAS, the superintendent has verified that no students or teachers would be substantially harmed; and

WHEREAS, under the plenary powers of said board enumerated in LSA – R. S. 127:54; now, therefore

BE IT RESOLVED that each school board member shall have a computer and communications line attached to their designated home/office; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that each member shall sign a Lafourche Parish School System Internet/Electronic Mail Use Agreement, thus affirming and signifying that they have read, understand and will abide by the non-private use statement, with all its concomitant ramifications, and understand that a periodic inspection by the head of the data processing and technology department on the proper use of said communications lines and equipment shall be conducted and documented.

After a brief discussion, a vote was taken on Mr. Danos’ motion. The motion was unanimously carried.

The board received the superintendent’s quarterly report for the period July-September, 1999.

On motion of Mr. Chiasson, seconded by Mr. Orgeron and unanimously carried, the board proclaimed the following observances in Lafourche Parish schools:

a. Alpha Delta Kappa Month -- October, 1999

b. Teen Read Week -- October 17 – 23, 1999

c. School Bus Safety Week -- October 17 – 23, 1999

d. Family Literacy Day -- November 1, 1999

e. Young Readers’ Day -- November 11, 1999

f. American Education Week -- November 14 - 20, 1999

g. Geography Awareness Week -- November 15 - 19, 1999

h. Children’s Book Week -- November 15 – 21, 1999

On motion of Ms. Duet, seconded by Mr. Chiasson and unanimously carried, the board granted extended sick leave to Ms. Donna C. Acosta, special education teacher, Bayou Blue Elementary School, effective September 29, 1999 through February 21, 2000.

On motion of Ms. Williams, seconded by Ms. Duplantis and unanimously carried, the board granted a medical sabbatical leave to Ms. Denise Clement, teacher (kindergarten), Thibodaux Elementary School, effective October 4, 1999 through February 24, 2000.

On motion of Mr. Chiquet, seconded by Ms. Duet and unanimously carried, the board granted a general leave of absence to Ms. Cindy G. Vinet, itinerant special education teacher (gifted program), Lafourche Parish schools, effective October 11, 1999 through October 22, 1999.

On motion of Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Fabiano and unanimously carried, the board granted a general leave of absence to Ms. Brenda Dardar-Robichaux, secretary, Indian Education Program, Lafourche Parish schools, effective September 27, 1999 through October 22, 1999.

On motion of Ms. Duplantis, seconded by Mr. Thibodaux and unanimously carried, the board appointed the following personnel:

a. Ms. Donna C. Acosta, special education teacher, Bayou Blue Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

b. Mr. Ricky Oncale, teacher (substituting for Joan Clement), W. S. Lafargue Elementary School, effective September 20, 1999 through May 22, 2000

c. Ms. Adrienne Viator, special education teacher (substituting for Mary Gaudet), W. S. Lafargue Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

d. Ms. Mary Ann Pierce, teacher (Title I Reach In), Lockport Lower Elementary School and Lockport Upper Elementary School, effective September 13, 1999 through December 21, 1999

e. Ms. Melissa Tracy, teacher, Raceland Upper Elementary School, effective September 13, 1999 through May 22, 2000

f. Ms. Lisa Trosclair, special education teacher, Raceland Upper Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

g. Ms. Amanda Clement, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

h. Ms. Mitzi Musgraves, special education teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School, effective September 1, 1999 through December 21, 1999

i. Ms. Arlene Kliebert, teacher, Thibodaux Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

j. Ms. Nichole Lyons, special education teacher, East Thibodaux Junior High School, effective September 1, 1999 through December 21, 1999

k. Ms. Suzanne Breaux, special education teacher, Lockport Junior High School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

l. Mr. Jared Degruise, teacher, Lockport Junior High School, effective August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

m. Ms. Phyllis Kirkland, teacher, Lockport Junior High School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

n. Mr. Charles Toups, special education teacher, Lockport Junior High School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

o. Ms. Lynne Belcher, special education teacher, Raceland Junior High School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

p. Mr. Shawn Whitt, special education teacher, Raceland Junior High School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

q. Mr. Blyght Wunstell, teacher, Central Lafourche High School, effective August 9,

1999 through May 22, 2000

r. Mr. Steve Matherne, teacher, Raceland Junior High School, effective August 9,

1999, through December 21, 1999

s. Ms. Cynthia Lee, teacher, West Thibodaux Junior High School, effective August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

t. Ms. Raecheal Vizier, teacher, West Thibodaux Junior High School, effective August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

u. Ms. Leila Naquin, special education teacher, Central Lafourche High School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

v. Ms. Janet Rousse, psychologist intern, Central Lafourche High School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

w. Ms. Christy Autin, teacher, South Lafourche High School, effective August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

x. Ms. Roxanna Billiot, teacher, South Lafourche High School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

y. Mr. Jared Duet, special education teacher, South Lafourche High School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

z. Mr. Kevin Amedee, special education teacher, Thibodaux High School, effective August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

aa. Ms. Dorothy S. Johnson, teacher, TOP – North Campus, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

bb. Ms. Wanda Robinson, itinerant special education teacher, Lafourche Parish School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

cc. Ms. Marie Boisuert, elementary French teacher, effective September 1, 1999 through May 22, 2000

dd. Ms. Lucie Martin, elementary French teacher, effective September 20, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ee. Ms. Kara Cafiero, speech therapy assistant, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ff. Ms. Melissa Cortez, speech therapy assistant, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

gg. Ms. Renea Frey, speech therapy assistant, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

hh. Ms. Nicole Guidry, speech therapy assistant, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ii. Ms. Andrea Landry, speech therapy assistant, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

jj. Ms. Jackie Lirette, speech therapy assistant, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

kk. Ms. Shana Poiencot, speech therapy assistant, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ll. Ms. Stacy Taranto, speech therapy assistant, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

mm. Mr. Rodney Brown, paraprofessional, Bayou Blue Elementary School, effective September 14, 1999 through December 21, 1999

nn. Ms. Emelda Crosby, paraprofessional, Galliano Elementary School, effective September 13, 1999 through December 21, 1999

oo. Ms. Tessie Cantrelle, paraprofessional, Golden Meadow Middle School, effective September 8, 1999 through December 21, 1999

pp. Ms. Delia Blanchard, paraprofessional (Pre K 8g Program), W. S. Lafargue Elementary School, effective September 14, 1999 through May 22, 2000

qq. Ms. Robin Sanchez, paraprofessional, Raceland Lower Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

rr. Ms. Emily Law, paraprofessional (LEAP 21), Raceland Upper Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ss. Ms. Louise Boudreaux, paraprofessional, St. Charles Elementary School, effective September 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

tt. Ms. Lorie Ledet, paraprofessional, Golden Meadow Junior High School, effective September 13, 1999 through December 21, 1999

uu. Ms. Denise Melancon, paraprofessional, Golden Meadow Junior High School, effective September 13, 1999 through December 21, 1999

vv. Ms. Joy Soudelier, paraprofessional, Golden Meadow Junior High School, effective September 13, 1999 through December 21, 1999

ww. Ms. Paula Eschete, paraprofessional, Raceland Junior High School, effective September 7, 1999 through May 22, 2000

xx. Ms. Donna Mire, paraprofessional, Raceland Junior High School, effective October 4, 1999 through May 22, 2000

yy. Ms. June Zeringue, paraprofessional (LEAP 21), West Thibodaux Junior High School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

zz. Ms. Tiffany Cleveland, paraprofessional, Central Lafourche High School, effective September 13, 1999 through May 22, 2000

aaa. Ms. Monica Chiasson, paraprofessional, PASS – Central Site, effective September 14, 1999 through May 22, 2000

bbb. Ms. Dinah Callahan, janitor, Bayou Blue Elementary School, effective September 1, 1999 through June 30, 2000

ccc. Mr. Ronald Foret, special education teacher, Bayou Blue Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ddd. Ms. Andrea Pitonyak-Delcambre, special education teacher, Raceland Lower Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

eee. Mr. Gregory Cook, special education teacher, West Thibodaux Junior High School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

fff. Ms. Monique Lapeyrouse, teacher, Central Lafourche High School, effective August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

ggg. Ms. Bernadette Roberts, teacher, Central Lafourche High School, effective August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

hhh. Mr. Louis Guillot, special education teacher, Thibodaux High School, effective August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

iii. Mr. Patrick Charland, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective September 22, 1999 through May 22, 2000

jjj. Ms. Melanie Levesque, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective September 22, 1999 through May 22, 2000

kkk. Ms. Stacie Falgoust, paraprofessional, Thibodaux Elementary School, effective October 5, 1999 through May 22, 2000

On motion of Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Chiquet and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

JUDY G. THERIOT, PH. D. ELMO BROUSSARD

President Secretary