Central Community Schools

School Board Meeting

09/11/2023 06:00 PM

Central Administrative Office

11576 Sullivan Road

Central, LA 70818

 

MEETING MINUTES

 

Attendees

 

Voting Members

Roxanne Atkinson, Board President

Dr. G. David Walker, Vice President

Jason Leaphart, Board Member

Nick Carmena, Board Member

Mike Davis, Board Member

Michael Hooper, Board Member

Carol Norwood, Board Member

 

1.          Call to Order

Chairperson Roxanne Atkinson called to order the Regular School Board Meeting of the Central Community School Board on Monday, September 11, 2023 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, Nick Carmena, Mike Davis, Michael Hooper, Jason Leaphart, Carol Norwood and David Walker.  A quorum was present.

 

5.          To consider approval of the minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, August 14, 2023 and take appropriate action.

A motion was made by Ms. Norwood and seconded by Mr. Leaphart to approve the minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, August 14, 2023. There being no objections, the motion passed.

 

6.          To consider approval of the minutes from the Special School Board Meeting held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 and take appropriate action.

A motion was made by Mr. Carmena and seconded by Mr. Davis to approve the minutes from the Special School Board Meeting held on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. There being no objections, the motion passed.

 

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

Board members received a report of two (2) Resignations. This was a report only and required no action.

Board members received a report of four (4) Appointments. 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 28, 2023 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

a.          2nd Reading of the following New and Revised policies of the Central Community School System Policy Manual:

The committee recommended approval of the 2nd Reading of six (6) new and revised policies of the Central Community School System Policy Manual. A motion was made by Ms. Norwood to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

1.          Policy E-1.1g - School and Student Safety (Revised)

2.          Policy E-3.1b - Carpool and Bus Line Safety (New)

3.          Policy G-3.10 - Continuous Learning (New)

4.          Policy H-2.1 - Student Attendance (Revised)

5.          Policy H-2.1a - Student Absences and Excuses (Revised)

6.          Policy H-3.5a - Corporal Punishment (Revised)

b.         Operations Supervisor Job Description

The committee recommended approval of the Operations Supervisor job description as presented by the staff. A motion was made by Ms. Norwood to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

c.          Temporary Technology Specialist position

The committee recommended approval of a temporary Technology Specialist position through the end of July 2024. A motion was made by Ms. Norwood to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

 

9.          To receive a report from the Finance Committee Meeting held on Monday, August 28, 2023 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

a.          Funding for a temporary Technology Specialist position

The committee recommended approval of the funding for the temporary Technology Specialist position through the end of July 2024. A motion was made by Mr. Hooper to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

b.         Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Energy Efficiency Project

Committee members discussed a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Energy Efficiency Project. This was a report only and required no action.

c.          Child Nutrition Budget for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year

The committee recommended approval of the Child Nutrition Budget for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year, as presented by the staff. A motion was made by Mr. Hooper to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

d.         Capital Projects Budget for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year

The committee recommended approval of the Capital Projects Budget for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year, as presented by the staff. A motion was made by Mr. Hooper to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

e.          Debt Service Budget for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year

The committee recommended approval of the Debt Service Budget for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year, as presented by the staff. A motion was made by Mr. Hooper to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

f.           State Grants for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year

The committee recommended approval of the State Grants for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year, as presented by the staff. A motion was made by Mr. Hooper to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

g.         Federal Grants for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year

The committee recommended approval of the Federal Grants for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year, as presented by the staff. A motion was made by Mr. Hooper to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

h.         Information on concepts for the IT Building

 

A Facilities/Equipment Committee Meeting was scheduled to start after the Finance Committee Meeting. However, a quorum for the Facilities/Equipment Committee was not present. Members of the Finance Committee voted to amend the Finance Committee agenda by including the Facilities/Equipment committee agenda item to be discussed during the Finance Committee meeting. All committee members were in agreement to add this item to the Finance Committee agenda. Committee members received information on concepts for the IT Building. This was a report only and required no action.

 

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

A motion was made by Mr. Carmena and seconded by Dr. Walker to approve the Out-of-State Field Trip requests. There being no objections, the motion passed.

 

11.       Superintendent's Report

State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Cade Brumley, will be visiting CIS tomorrow afternoon to observe our math and literacy instruction. He will meet with teachers, visit classrooms, and debrief with administrators. We are excited to welcome Dr. Brumley to campus. The Central Office is currently in the process of holding Quarterly meetings at each school. This is an opportunity for us to meet with administrators from each campus as they go over their school-wide plans. Progress Reports go home on Wednesday, September 13th. Our first teacher-only day is next Monday, September 18th. We have been hosting a tailgate for various guests for each home football game. Two weeks ago, we hosted those faculty and staff who have been with the school system since 2007 when the system began. We have 52 individuals who meet that criteria. Last week, we invited our Instructional Leadership Teams from Central Middle School and Central High School. This week, we are inviting our Instructional Leadership Teams from Bellingrath Hills Elementary, Tanglewood Elementary School, and Central Intermediate School. September Committee Meetings will be held on Monday, September 25th, at 5:15 pm.

 

12.       Announcements

a.          Committee Meetings will be held on Monday, September 25th

b.         Next Regular School Board Meeting will be held on Monday, October 9th

 

13.       Adjourn

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