2024-03-11

Chairperson Roxanne Atkinson called to order the Regular School Board Meeting of the Central Community School Board on Monday, March 11, 2024, at the Central Administrative Office, at 6:00 P.M.

Tracy Barnes conducted a roll call. The following persons were present: Roxanne Atkinson, Nick Carmena, Mike Davis, Michael Hooper, Carol Norwood and David Walker. Jason Leaphart arrived shortly after roll call. A quorum was present.

CCSS received a beautiful painting of the first rural brick school building in the parish from Mildred Valega Strickland, a 1945 CHS Alumni. Ms. Strickland's family was recognized for donating the painting.

6. To consider approval of the minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, February 19, 2024 and take appropriate action.

A motion was made by Mr. Hooper and seconded by Ms. Norwood to approve the minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, February 19, 2024. There being no objections, the motion passed.

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

Board members received a report of one (1) Appointment. 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 Finance Committee Meeting held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

Committee members received information about the Mighty Moms program. This was a report only and required no action.

The committee recommended approval of the Revised 2023-2024 State Grants 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.

The committee recommended approval of the Revised 2023-2024 Federal Grants 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.

Committee members received an update on the RFP for the Energy Saving Performance Contract (ESCO). This was a report only and required no action.

9. To receive a report from the Facilities/Equipment Committee Meeting held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

The committee recommended approval of the Parish Water Company Servitude Agreement that includes the following:

1. The addition of two new fire hydrants and the removal of the existing fire hydrant; 2. Changing the language from “6’ depth to “Cover 6’ plus or minus; and 3. Two additional parking spaces with temporary Construction Area needed, located at the east end of the parking lot. Distances added between the bore pits. A motion was made by Dr. Walker to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

The committee recommended approval of two (2) proposed Change Orders for the Central High School Parking Lot project. A motion was made by Dr. Walker to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

c. Two proposed Change Orders for the weight room renovation and softball locker room project at Central High School

The committee recommended approval of two (2) proposed Change Orders for the weight room renovation and softball locker room project at Central High School. A motion was made by Dr. Walker to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

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

10. To receive a report from the Human Resources/Policy Committee Meeting held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

The committee recommended approval of the revised policies of the Central Community School System for a 2nd Reading. A motion was made by Ms. Norwood to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

3. Policy E-1.1c - Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Cardiac Emergency Plan (Revised)

11. To adopt a Resolution granting the Superintendent authorization to execute the Act of Cash Sale and to make any revisions to the Sale Agreement not inconsistent with this resolution, to execute all ancillary documents related to the sale, and to take any other action to purchase the Property upon terms and conditions set forth in the Sale Agreement, subject to review and approval by the Central Community School's legal counsel, and take appropriate action. (Dr. Fountain)

A motion was made by Mr. Carmena and seconded by Dr. Walker to adopt a resolution granting the Superintendent authorization to execute the Act of Cash Sale and to make any revisions to the Sale Agreement not inconsistent with this resolution, to execute all ancillary documents related to the sale, and to take any other action to purchase the Property upon terms and conditions set forth in the Sale Agreement, subject to review and approval by the Central Community School's legal counsel. A roll call vote was taken for the board to adopt a resolution granting the Superintendent authorization to execute the Act of Cash Sale and to make any revisions to the Sale Agreement not inconsistent with this resolution, to execute all ancillary documents related to the sale, and to take any other action to purchase the Property upon terms and conditions set forth in the Sale Agreement, subject to review and approval by the Central Community School's legal counsel and is as follows:

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

12. To adopt a Resolution to continue the employment of the law firm Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah & Perkins, LLP as general counsel for the Central Community School System and take appropriate action. (Dr. Fountain)

A motion was made Ms. Norwood and seconded by Mr. Carmena to adopt a resolution to continue the employment of the law firm Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah & Perkins, LLP as general counsel for the Central Community School System. A roll call vote was taken for the board to adopt a resolution to continue the employment of the law firm Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah & Perkins, LLP as general counsel for the Central Community School System and is listed as follows:

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

The Ribbon Cutting for the Taylor Conrad Memorial Playground will be held next Monday, March 18th at 10:00AM. The playground looks amazing and we are excited for the first events to be held there on Saturday, March 23rd. The CHS Jazz Band performed at the Louisiana School Boards Association conference today during the recognition lunch. As always, they did an outstanding job. Our Advanced Digital Storytelling class (led by Travis Hill and Samuel Rodriguez) submitted a video this year for the LSBA Video contest. The theme of this year’s entry was: Capture the heart of your community’s spirit for school athletics. I am very proud to announce that we won first place for our region and the class received $1,000 to be used on equipment. We held our annual Job Fair last Tuesday. We were excited for the turnout and I’m super-excited to see several Central High School graduates applying for jobs in their school system. ACT testing at CHS will occur next Tuesday. Coach David Simoneaux will be speaking at the monthly Chamber Luncheon this Wednesday. The event will be held here at the school board office. Next Thursday, March 21st, we will hold our Student of the Year, Teacher of the Year, Support Worker of the Year, and Principal of the Year celebration. This is one of our signature events and we are excited to honor these outstanding students and staff. The event will be held at Central High School. Doors will open at 5:30 and the event will begin at 6:00. A reception will follow after the celebration. We hope you will make plans to attend. Report cards will be sent home on Tuesday, March 19th. Easter holidays will begin on Good Friday, March 29th and last through Friday, April 5th. Students and teachers return on Monday, April 8th. Our next Committee Meetings will be on Monday, March 25th. Our next board meeting will be on Monday, April 8th.

15. To enter into Executive Session to discuss safety and security and take appropriate action.

A motion was made by Mr. Leaphart and seconded by Dr. Walker for the board to enter into executive session to discuss safety and security. A roll call vote was taken for the board to enter into executive session to discuss safety and security and is listed as follows:

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 Mr. Leaphart for the board to come out of executive session discussing safety and security. A roll call vote was taken for the board to come out of executive session discussing safety and security and is listed as follows:

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 to adjourn the meeting. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.