Central Community Schools

School Board Meeting

09/09/2024 06:00 PM

Central Administrative Office

11576 Sullivan Road

Central, LA 70818

MEETING MINUTES

Voting Members

1.       Call to Order

Chairperson Roxanne Atkinson called to order the Regular School Board Meeting of the Central Community School Board on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Central Administrative Office, at 6:00 P.M.

2.       Prayer

Prayer led by Mrs. Carol Norwood

3.       Pledge

4.       Roll Call

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 was absent. A quorum was present.

5.       To consider approval of the minutes from the Public Hearing on the 2024 Millage Rates held on Monday, August 12, 2024 and take appropriate action.

A motion was made by Dr. Walker and seconded by Ms. Norwood to approve the minutes from the Public Hearing on the 2024 Millage Rates held on Monday, August 12, 2024. There being no objections, the motion passed.

6.       To consider approval of the minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, August 12, 2024 and take appropriate action.

A motion was made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. Carmena to approve the minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, August 12, 2024. There being no objections, the motion passed.

7.       To consider approval of the minutes from the Strategic Planning Session held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 and take appropriate action.

A motion was made by Ms. Norwood and seconded by Dr. Walker to approve the minutes from the Strategic Planning Session held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. There being no objections, the motion passed.

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

Board members received a report of four (4) Resignations. This was a report only and required no action.
Board members received a report of three (3) Appointments. This was a report only and required no action.
Board members received a report of one (1) Termination. This was a report only and required no action.

9.       To receive a report from the Human Resources/Policies Committee Meeting held on Monday, August  26, 2024 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

a.       2nd Reading of the following proposed revised policies:

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

1.       Policy E-1 - Buildings and Grounds Management

2.       Policy F -9.15 - Dismissal of Employees

3.       Policy F-11.1 - Employee Smoking, Tobacco, And Marijuana Use

4.       Policy G-3.7 - Home Study Program

5.       Policy G-4 - Co-Curricular Activities And Extracurricular Activities

6.       Policy G-4.1 - Interscholastic Athletics

7.       Policy H-2.1b - Truancy

8.       Policy H-3.3a - Student Smoking, Tobacco, And Marijuana Use

9.       Policy H-3.3f - Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices

10.    Policy H-3.5 - Discipline

11.    Policy H-3.5b - Suspension

12.    Policy H-3.5c - Expulsion

13.    Policy H-4.4 - Child Abuse

b.       1st Reading of the following proposed revised policies:

Committee members received a 1st Reading of several revised policies. This was a report only and required no action.

1.       Policy A-5.2 - Qualifications For School Board Members

2.       Policy B-3 - School Board Member Continuing Education

3.       Policy B-12.1 - Notification Of School Board Meetings

4.       Policy F-9.2 – Compensation

5.       Policy F-10.4 - Sick Leave

6.       Policy F-10.4b - Sick Bank

7.       Policy H-3.5a - Corporal Punishment

8.       Policy H-3.6 - Student Health Services

9.       Policy H-3.6a – Immunizations

10.    Policy H-3.6b – Administration Of Medication

11.    Policy H-3.6h - Behavioral Health Services For Students

10.    To receive a report from the Facilities/Equipment Committee Meeting held on Monday, August  26, 2024 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

a.       Update on the Greenwell Springs Restoration Project

Committee members received an update on the Greenwell Springs Restoration Project. This was a report only and required no action.

11.    To receive a report from the Finance Committee Meeting held on Monday, August  26, 2024 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

a.       2024-2025 Revised General Fund  Budget

The committee recommended approval of the Revised General Fund Budget for the 2024-2025 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.

b.       2024-2025 Debt Service Budget

The committee recommended approval of the Debt Service Budget for the 2024-2025 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.

c.       2024-2025 Capital Projects Budget

The committee recommended approval of the Capital Projects Budget for the 2024-2025 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.       2024-2025 Child Nutrition Budget

The committee recommended approval of the Child Nutrition Budget for the 2024-2025 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.       2024-2025 Federal Grants

The committee recommended approval of the Federal Grants for the 2024-2025 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.        2024-2025 State Grants

The committee recommended approval of the State Grants for the 2024-2025 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.

12.    To receive a report from the Curriculum/Instruction/Accountability/Student Services Committee Meeting held on Monday, August 26, 2024 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

a.       2024-2025 Pupil Progression Plan

The committee recommended approval of the Pupil Progression Plan for the 2024-2025 School Year as presented by the staff. A motion was made by Mr. Carmena to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

13.    To adopt a Resolution regarding a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State Treasury regarding Act 776 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session - State Aid to Local Government Entities. (Dr. Fountain)

A motion was made by Mr. Hooper and seconded by Dr. Walker to adopt a resolution regarding a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State Treasury regarding Act 776 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session - State Aid to Local Government Entities.
A roll call vote was taken for the board to adopt a resolution regarding a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the State Treasury regarding Act 776 of the 2024 Regular Legislative Session - State Aid to Local Government Entities, and is listed as follows:
For:  Atkinson, Carmena, Davis, Hooper, Norwood, Walker
Against:  None
Absent:  Leaphart,
Abstain:  None
There being six (6) votes "For", zero (0) votes "Against", one (1) vote "Absent", and zero (0) votes "Abstain", the motion passed.

14.    To consider approval of an Out-of-State Field Trip request and take appropriate action. (Dr. Fountain)

A motion was made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Mr. Hooper to approve the Out-of-State Field Trip request for the CMS Dance Team to travel to Orlando, Florida, January 29, 2025 through February 3, 2025, to compete in the National Dance Team Competition. There being no objections, the motion passed.

15.    Superintendent's Report

As everyone is aware, we are closely monitoring the weather around Tropical Storm Francine.  We hope to make school decisions soon after the 10:00am update is released on Tuesday morning.  Our first home game will be this Friday night versus Denham Springs High School.  We have played 75 games with DSHS.  We have won 36 of the contests while DSHS has won 35.  We have tied four games.  The entire series is only separated by 15 points – DSHS: 1,281; CHS: 1,296.  It has been a great series.  We look for a huge crowd on Friday night.  We are excited to partner again with LSU to provide instruction that will certify a total of 18 Central teachers (with representatives from every school) to mentor resident teachers from universities who are completing student teaching requirements.  We are going to host a Leadership Academy for aspiring leaders in the Central Community School System.  We have held this program twice in the past – the last one being in 2019.  This is a great opportunity to mentor and prepare the next crop of leaders for the school system.  Our first meeting will be on Monday, October 7th.  Our next Committee Meetings will be Monday, September 23rd.  Our next board meeting will be on Monday, October 7th.

16.    Announcements

a.       Committee Meetings - Monday, September 23rd

b.       Next Regular School Board Meeting will be held on Monday, October 7th

17.    Adjourn

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