Central Community Schools
Meeting Minutes
School Board Meeting
02/08/2021 06:00 PM
Administrative Offices Meeting Room
10510 Joor Road, Suite 300
Central, LA 70818
Voting Members
Dr. James Gardner, President
Dr. Keith Holmes, Vice President
Dr. G. David Walker, Board Member
Roxanne Atkinson, Board Member
Phillip Graham, Board Member
Ruby Foil, Board Member
1. Call to Order
Chairman James Gardner called to order the Regular School Board Meeting of the Central Community School Board on Monday, February 8, 2021 at the Central Administrative Office at 6:00 P.M.
2. Prayer
Prayer led by Dr. Walker
3. Pledge
4. Roll Call
Tracy Barnes conducted a roll call. The following persons were present: Roxanne Atkinson, Ruby Foil, James Gardner, Phil Graham, Keith Holmes and David Walker. Sharon Browning was absent. A quorum was present.
5. To consider approval of the minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, January 11, 2021 and take appropriate action.
A motion was made by Dr. Walker and seconded by Ms. Atkinson to approve the minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, January 11, 2021. There being no objections, the motion passed.
6. To consider approval of the minutes from the Strategic Planning Session held on Monday, January 25, 2021 and take appropriate action.
A motion was made by Ms. Atkinson and seconded by Dr. Holmes to approve the minutes from the Strategic Planning Session held on Monday, January 25, 2021. There being no objections, the motion passed.
7. To consider approval of the minutes from the Special School Board Meeting held on Monday, February 1, 2021 and take appropriate action.
A motion was made by Dr. Walker and seconded by Ms. Foil to approve the minutes from the Special School Board Meeting held on Monday, February 1, 2021. There being no objections, the motion passed.
8. To consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of Taxable General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, of the Central Community School System; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Mr. Schlueter)
A motion was made by Dr. Holmes and seconded by Ms. Foil to adopt a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of Taxable General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, of the Central Community School System; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
A roll call vote was taken for the board to adopt a resolution providing for the issuance and sale of Taxable General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, of the Central Community School System; and providing for other matters in connection therewith and is listed as follows:
For: Atkinson, Foil, Gardner, Graham, Holmes, Walker
Against: None
Absent: Browning
Abstain: None
There being six (6) votes "For", zero (0) votes "Against", one (1) vote "Absent", and zero (0) votes "Abstain", the motion passed.
9. To receive the Superintendent's report on personnel. (Dr. Fountain)
Board Members received a report of two (2) Appointments. This was a report only and required no action.
10. To consider approval of the minutes from the Curriculum/Instruction/Accountability Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 and take appropriate action regarding the following:
a. Presentation on the Wildcat Scholars Program
Committee members received a presentation on the Wildcat Scholars Program. This was a report only and required no action.
11. To consider approval of the minutes from the HR/Policies Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 and take appropriate action regarding the following:
a. 2nd Reading of Policy B-13 - School Board Policy (Revised Policy)
The committee recommended approval of the 2nd Reading of a revised policy. A motion was made by Ms. Atkinson and seconded by Dr. Walker to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.
b. New Football Coordinator Job Description
The committee recommended approval of the new Football Coordinator job description as presented by the staff. A motion was made by Ms. Atkinson and seconded by Dr. Holmes to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.
c. Revised Athletic Director Job Description
The committee recommended approval of the revised Athletic Director job description as presented by the staff. A motion was made by Ms. Atkinson and seconded by Ms. Foil to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.
d. Proposed School Calendar for the 2021-2022 School Year
The committee recommended approval of the proposed School Calendar for the 2021-2022 as presented by the staff. A motion was made by Ms. Atkinson and seconded by Dr. Holmes to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.
e. 1st Reading of the following Revised Policies:
Committee members received a 1st Reading on revised policies of the Central Community School System Policy Manual. This was a 1st Reading only and required no action.
1. Policy B-11.8 - Teleconference/Remote Participation in School Board Meetings
2. Policy F-10.4 - Sick Leave
12. To consider approval of the minutes from the Finance Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 and take appropriate action regarding the following:
a. Funding for the following new and revised positions
1. New Football Coordinator position
The committee recommended approval of the funding for the new Football Coordinator position as presented by the staff. A motion was made by Ms. Atkinson and seconded by Mr. Graham to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.
2. New Salary Schedule for Athletic Director position
The committee recommended approval of the funding for the new Salary Schedule for the Athletic Director position as presented by the staff. A motion was made by Ms. Atkinson and seconded by Mr. Graham to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.
b. Revised 2020-2021 Capital Projects Budget
The committee recommended approval of the 2020-2021 revised Capital Projects Budget as presented by the staff. A motion was made by Ms. Atkinson and seconded by Mr. Graham to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.
13. To consider approval of the minutes from the Facilities/Equipment Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 and take appropriate action regarding the following:
a. Review Capital Projects plans for the Central Community School System
Committee members reviewed Capital Projects plans for the Central Community School System. This was a report only and required no action.
14. To consider granting the Child Nutrition Department permission to advertise for bids on the necessary products for the 2021-2022 School Year. (Dr. Fountain)
A motion was made by Dr. Holmes and seconded by Ms. Atkinson to grant the Child Nutrition Department permission to advertise for bids on the necessary products for the 2021-2022 School Year. There being no objections, the motion passed.
15. To consider a facility usage request to use Wildcat Stadium and take appropriate action. (Dr. Fountain)
A motion was made by Dr. Walker and seconded by Mr. Graham to approve the facility usage request from Zoar Baptist Church to use Wildcat Stadium for their annual Early Morning Easter Service on Sunday, April 4, 2021. There being no objections, the motion passed.
16. To consider rescheduling the board meeting for the month of April. (Dr. Fountain)
A motion was made by Ms. Atkinson and seconded by Dr. Holmes to approve the rescheduling of the April School Board Meeting from April 12, 2021 to April 19, 2021. There being no objections, the motion passed.
17. To receive Committee Assignments from the Board President. (Dr. Gardner)
Board Members received Committee Assignments from the Board President. This was a report only and required no action.
18. Superintendent's Report
Schools will be closed next Monday, February 15th - Wednesday, February 17th for Mardi Gras holidays. CIS is celebrating Louisiana Day this Friday. Central Office personnel will be reading to classes. Our elementary schools are beginning after-school tutoring programs for students who need assistance. This is in addition to many other support programs that we have utilized throughout the course of the year. We know that learning loss occurred as a result of the school closure last March - May, and this is one more way to shore up any deficiencies. We have seen our projected allocation from the second round of COVID federal aid. We are in the process of reviewing additional COVID-associated costs over the last year. We are in the initial phase of planning how these funds may be spent.
19. Announcements
a. Committee Meetings - Wednesday, February 24th
b. Next Regular School Board Meeting will be held at the Central High School Theater on Monday, March 8th
20. Adjourn
A motion was made by Dr. Walker and seconded by Ms. Foil to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.