Central Community Schools

School Board Meeting

10/09/2023 06:00 PM

Central Administrative Office

11576 Sullivan Road

Central, LA 70818

MEETING MINUTES

Voting Members

Roxanne Atkinson, Board President

Dr. G. David Walker, Vice President

Jason Leaphart, Board Member

Nick Carmena, Board Member

Michael Hooper, Board Member

Mike Davis, 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, October 9, 2023 at the Central Administrative Office, at 6:00 P.M.

2.          Prayer

Prayer led by Mr. Wales

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 Public Hearing held on Monday, September 11, 2023 and take appropriate action.

A motion was made by Mr. Hooper and seconded by Mr. Davis to approve the minutes from the Public Hearing held on Monday, September 11, 2023. There being no objections, the motion passed.

6.          To consider approval of the minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, September 11, 2023 and take appropriate action.

A motion was made by Ms. Norwood and seconded by Mr. Carmena to approve the minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, September 11, 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 one (1) Retirement. This was a report only and required no action

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

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

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

8.          To receive a report from the Human Resources/Policies Committee Meeting held on Monday, September 25, 2023 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

a.          1st Reading of the following New and Revised policies of the Central Community School System Policy Manual:

The committee received a 1st Reading of several new and revised policies as presented by the staff. This was a report only and required no action.

1.          Policy B-11.5 - Executive Sessions (Revised)

2.          Policy D-1 - Annual Operating Budget (Revised)

3.          Policy D-6.2a - American Recovery and Reinvestment Reporting Requirements (Deletion)

4.          Policy D-6.4 - Audits (Revised)

5.          Policy E-1.1h - Public Health Emergency (New)

6.          Policy E-3 - Student Transportation Management (Revised)

7.          Policy F-10.4 - Sick Leave (Revised)

b.         Update on Lean Frog Organizational Review

The committee received an update on the Lean Frog Organizational Review. This was a report only and required no action.

9.          To receive a report from the Facilities/Equipment Committee Meeting held on Monday, September 25, 2023 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

a.          Information on the new IT Building

The committee received information regarding options for the new IT building. This was a report only and required no action.

10.       To consider approval of the revised Pupil Progression Plan for the 2023-2024 School Year and take appropriate action. (Dr. Fountain)

A motion was made by Dr. Walker and seconded by Mr. Hooper to approve the revised Pupil Progression Plan for the 2023-2024 School Year. There being objections, the motion passed.

11.       To consider approval of a New Salary Schedule for an Associate Teacher position and take appropriate action. (Dr. Fountain)

A motion was made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. Carmena to approve a New Salary Schedule for an Associate Teacher position. There being objections, the motion passed.

12.       To consider advertising for a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Energy Efficiency Project and take appropriate action. (Dr. Fountain)

A motion was made by Mr. Hooper and seconded by Mr. Davis to grant the staff permission to advertise for a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an Energy Efficiency Project. There being objections, the motion passed.

13.       Superintendent's Report

State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Cade Brumley, visited CIS to support our math instruction. The visit went very well and received very positive feedback. While he was on the visit, he also announced that the Louisiana Department of Education has named the Central Community School System a Models of Excellence. The Louisiana Models of Excellence initiative was created in an effort to acknowledge, honor, and spotlight schools serving as exemplary models leading to the advancement of student success. We will hold our official celebration at Central High School this Thursday, October 12th, at 9:00am. During this celebration, we will feature the cheer team, jazz band, culinary students, and choir students. Additionally, we will highlight our Response to Intervention program, which is why we have received this award. Our RTI program provides additional assistance to struggling students and advancement opportunities for students mastering grade-level content. We are very excited for this outstanding honor for our school system. Report cards will go home next Monday, October 16th. Parent-Teacher Conferences will occur after school next Thursday, October 19th and the morning of Friday, October 20th. Students will be out of school on Friday, October 20th. Fall Break will be on Monday and Tuesday, October 23rd & 24th for students. Teachers will enjoy Fall Break on Monday, October 23rd and return for a teacher-only day on Tuesday, October 24th. All students will return on Wednesday, October 25th. October Committee Meetings will be held on Monday, October 30th at 5:15.

14.       Announcements

a.          Committee Meetings will be held on Monday, October 30th

b.         Next Regular School Board Meeting will be held on Monday, November 13^th

c.           

15.       To enter into Executive Session to hear from a parent regarding the appeal of an expulsion and take appropriate action.

A motion was made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Ms. Norwood for the board to enter into Executive Session to hear from a parent regarding the appeal of an expulsion. A roll call vote was taken for the board to enter into Executive Session to hear from a parent regarding the appeal of an expulsion and is listed as follows:

For:  Atkinson, Carmena, Davis, Hooper, Leaphart, Norwood, 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.

A motion was made by Dr. Walker and seconded by Ms. Norwood for the board to come out of the Executive Session hearing from a parent regarding the appeal of an expulsion. A roll call vote was taken for the board to come out of the Executive Session hearing from a parent regarding the appeal of an expulsion and is listed as follows:

For:  Atkinson, Carmena, Davis, Hooper, Leaphart, Norwood, 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.

16.       Adjourn

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