2022-09-12

Central Community Schools

School Board Meeting

09/12/2022 06:00 PM

Central Administrative Office

10510 Joor Road, Suite 300

Central, LA 70818

MEETING MINUTES

Attendees

Voting Members

Dr. James Gardner, President

Dr. Keith Holmes, Vice President

Roxanne Atkinson, Board Member

Dr. G. David Walker, Board Member

Kimberly Powers, Board Member

Ruby Foil, Board Member

Sharon Browning, 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, September 12, 2022 at the Central Administrative Office at 6:00 P.M.

2. Prayer

Prayer led by Ron Erickson

3. Pledge

4. Roll Call

Tracy Barnes conducted a roll call. The following persons were present: Roxanne Atkinson, Sharon Browning, Ruby Foil, James Gardner, Keith Holmes, Kimberly Powers and David Walker. A quorum was present.

5. To receive an update on our Wildcat College at Central High School. (Ms. Younger)

Board members received an update on our Wildcat College at Central High School. This was a report only and required no action.

6. To consider approval of the minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, August 8, 2022 and take appropriate action.

A motion was made by Ms. Atkinson and seconded by Dr. Holmes to approve the minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, August 8, 2022. There being no objections, the motion passed.

7. To receive the Superintendent's report on personnel. (Dr. Fountain)

Board members received a report of six (6) Resignations. This was a report only and required no action.

Board members received a report of five (5) Appointments. This was a report only and required no action.

Board members received a report of one (1) Reassignment. This was a report only and required no action.

8. To receive a report from the Human Resources/Policies Committee Meeting held on Monday, August 29, 2022 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

a. 2nd Reading of the following proposed New and Revised policies

The committee recommended approval of the 2nd Reading of the proposed revised policies of the Central Community School System Policy Manual. A motion was made by Ms. Browning and seconded by Ms. Foil to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

1. Policy B-15 - School Board Ethics

2. Policy E-3.2 - School Bus Scheduling and Routing

3. Policy F-2 - Equal Employment Opportunity

4. Policy F-11.2 – Employee Dress Code

5. Policy H-1 – Equal Education Opportunities

6. Policy H-2.1 – Student Absences and Excuses

7. Policy H-3.3d – Bullying and Hazing

8. Policy H-3.4 – Student Dress Code

9. Policy H-3.5 – Discipline

10. Policy H-3.5c – Expulsion

11. Policy H-3.6 – Student Health Services

12. Policy H-3.6b – Administration of Medication

13. Policy H-11.2 – Expectant and Parenting Students

14. New Policy – Student Voter Registration

b. 1st Reading of the following proposed New and Revised policies:

Committee members received a 1st Reading of the proposed New and Revised policies. This was a 1st Reading only and required no action.

1. Policy F-9.5a - Employment of Retired Personnel

2. Policy F-9.15 - Dismissal of Employees

3. Policy F-10.4 - Sick Leave

4. Policy F-10.7 - Military Leave

5. Policy G-2.4c.1 - Special Education Advisory Council

6. Policy G-2.4c.3 - Cameras in Special Education Classrooms

7. Policy H-2.4a - Public School Choice

8. Policy H-4.4 - Child Abuse

9. New Policy - Patriotic Organizations

9. To receive a report from the Facilities/Equipment Committee Meeting held on Monday, August 29, 2022 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

a. Revised Cooperative Endeavor Agreement on the Greenwell Springs Property with the Amite River Preservation Association

The committee recommended approval of the revised Cooperative Endeavor Agreement on the Greenwell Springs Property with the Amite River Preservation Association. A motion was made by Dr. Walker and seconded by Ms. Powers to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

b. Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State Treasury on Special Needs Park/Playground

The committee recommended approval to grant the superintendent authority to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State Treasury for the construction of a special needs playground. A motion was made by Dr. Walker and seconded by Ms. Atkinson to approve the committee's recommendation and to adopt a Resolution giving the superintendent the authority to execute the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State Treasury for the construction of a special needs playground and all matters pertaining to the agreement.

A roll call vote was taken for the board to adopt a Resolution giving the superintendent the authority to execute the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State Treasury for the construction of a special needs playground and all matters pertaining to the agreement, and is listed as follows:

For: Atkinson, Browning, Foil, Gardner, Holmes, Powers, Walker

Against: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

There being seven (7) votes "For", zero (0) votes "Against", zero (0) votes "Absent", and zero (0) votes "Abstain", the motion passed.

c. Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State Treasury on Greenwell Springs - Springs historical restoration

The committee recommended approval to grant the superintendent authority to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State Treasury for the Greenwell Springs - Springs historical restoration. A motion was made by Dr. Walker and seconded by Ms. Browning to approve the committee's recommendation and to adopt a Resolution giving the superintendent the authority to execute the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State Treasury for the Greenwell Springs - Springs historical restoration and all matters pertaining to the agreement.

A roll call vote was taken for the board to adopt a Resolution giving the superintendent the authority to execute the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State Treasury for the Greenwell Springs - Springs historical restoration and all matters pertaining to the agreement, and is listed as follows:

For: Atkinson, Browning, Foil, Gardner, Holmes, Powers, Walker

Against: None

Absent: None

Abstain: None

There being seven (7) votes "For", zero (0) votes "Against", zero (0) votes "Absent", and zero (0) votes "Abstain", the motion passed.

d. Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the Arena at the Multi-Use Activity Center

The committee discussed a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the Multi-Use Activity Center and no action was taken by the committee. After the committee meeting was held, the superintendent received an update regarding this CEA and he shared the update with board members. As a result of the update, a motion was made by Ms. Atkinson and seconded by Dr. Walker to grant the staff permission to complete and submit the CEA and the Line of Credit form for the Multi-Use Activity Center. There being no objections, the motion passed.

e. Update on Facilities

Committee members received an update on facilities. This was a report only and required no action.

10. To consider a Change Order for the Central Office Construction project and take appropriate action. (Dr. Fountain)

A motion was made by Dr. Walker and seconded by Ms. Atkinson to approve the Change Orders for the Central Office Construction project in the amount of $16,040.87. There being no objections, the motion passed.

11. To consider a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with BREC for the GSYR Pro Rodeo and take appropriate action. (Dr. Fountain)

A motion was made by Ms. Powers and seconded by Dr. Walker to defer this item to the September Committee Meeting for further discussion. There being no objections, the motion passed.

12. To consider approval of four Out-of-State Field Trip requests and take appropriate action. (Dr. Fountain)

A motion was made by Ms. Atkinson and seconded by Ms. Browning to approve the four (4) Out-of-State Field Trip requests from Central Middle School. There being no objections, the motion passed.

13. Superintendent's Report

MFP Counts - Total Enrollment: 4,830; BHE: 446; TES: 705; CIS: 1,018; CMS: 1,117; CHS: 1,544. MFP Enrollment (does not include preK): 4,729. MFP October 1, 2021: 4,736. MFP February 1, 2022: 4,741. We recently held Quarterly Meetings at each school. This provides the Central Office the opportunity to dig into what is happening at each school. We are very pleased with the start of the school year. Schools have MTSS committees in place to monitor behavior and they are off to a great start. This year, each school is creating a Parent Advisory Committee. They recently opened applications for those interested in serving in this capacity. The administrative teams at each school will decide on final membership. The intent of the Parent Advisory Council is to advise the Principal and Administration on ways our school can provide a welcoming environment to all families, develop strong school-home partnerships, and promote the active participation of parents, family and community members in the achievement and well-being of all students. Applications are due on September 15th. The Parent Advisory Committee will meet 2-3 times per semester. On Tuesday, August 30th, members of the Facilities Committee and others toured arenas in New Iberia and Sulphur to begin the planning phase for the Central Community School System Multi-Use Activity Center. At our next committee meeting (9/26), we will discuss the next steps. On August 25th, we surprised all of our teachers and staff with “Nothing Bundt Cakes.” Thanks to Lemoine for sponsoring this event. During the first couple of days of school, one of the Oaks fell on the CIS property. As a result, we had a full assessment conducted on all of the live oaks on the CIS / CMS property. Presently there are 29 live oaks. That is down from the original 33 trees in 2010. The majority of the trees are in good condition, although they did suggest some maintenance and care. I have additional copies of the report for anyone who would like one. Facilities Updates: Tanglewood - We have been using the building since the beginning of school. We are currently working on landscaping around the building, and completing the new basketball court for PE; Central High School - The interior renovations from the summer look amazing. We are still experiencing supply chain issues with a number of items. The current timeline estimates completion of the new commons and second gymnasium by mid-November; Central Office & Wildcat Stadium Project - The drier weather has helped with the progress. Last week, they put out sod around the concession area, continued putting up fencing, and poured the foundation for the new flag pole. We should look much better for the next home football game on September 23rd. We are planning to hold our October Board Meeting at Tanglewood Elementary. We will likely hold an Open House for the public to view the new building from 5:00 - 6:00 before the board meeting. We will publicize more details over the coming weeks. Next Committee Meetings will be on Monday, September 26th.

14. Announcements

a. Committee Meetings will be held on Monday, September 26th

b. The next School Board Meeting will be held on Monday, October 10^th

15. Adjourn

A motion was made by Dr. Walker and seconded by Ms. Browning to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.