Central Community Schools

School Board Meeting

10/07/2024 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, October 7, 2024, 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, September 9, 2024 and take appropriate action.

A motion was made by Mr. Carmena and seconded by Mr. Hooper to approve the minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, September 9, 2024. There being no objections, the motion passed.

6.        To consider approval of the minutes from the Strategic Planning Session held on Tuesday,  September 17, 2024 and take appropriate action.

A motion was made by Mr. Davis and seconded by Ms. Norwood to approve the minutes from the Strategic Planning Session held on Monday, September 17, 2024. There being no objections, the motion passed.

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

Board members received a report of three (3) 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 23, 2024 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

a.        Presentation from Gallagher on the upcoming Employee Benefits

Board members received a presentation from Gallagher on the upcoming Employee Benefits. This was a report only and required no action.

b.       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 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

9.        To receive information relative to the Employee Health Benefits and take appropriate action. (Dr. Fountain)

A motion was made by Dr. Walker and seconded by Ms. Norwood to approve the 2025 Employee Health Benefits as presented by the staff. There being no objections, the motion passed.

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

A motion was made by Ms. Norwood and seconded by Mr. Davis to approve the Out-of-State Field Trip request for the CIS Beta Club to travel to Washington D.C., March 13, 2025, through March 16, 2025. There being no objections, the motion passed.

11.     Superintendent's Report

On Tuesday, September 24th, central office staff delivered Crumbl cookies to all staff.  The surprise was sponsored by Jacob Hector who owns Badgers Heating and Air.  Kristine Hargrave, our Director of Special Programs, was chosen as the Chairperson for the LDOE’s Special Education Advisory Council.  This is a great honor, and we are proud of her.  We had the first meeting for our Leadership Academy today from 3:30 – 5:00.  We have 31 staff members participating this year.  This is a great opportunity for these individuals to grow as leaders, while also allowing us to look for future leaders for our school system.  We will meet once a month until next May.  Fall Break will be next Monday and Tuesday for students and teachers.  Wednesday (10/16) is a teacher-only day for parent conferences.  The 1st 9 weeks ends this Wednesday, October 9th, and report cards will go home on Friday, October 11th.  Brandon LaGroue will be honored at the BESE meeting on Wednesday for being selected as the high school principal of the year.  Our next Committee Meetings will be Monday, October 28th.  Our next board meeting will be on Monday, November 11th.

12.     Announcements

a.        Committee Meetings - Monday, October 28th

b.       Next Regular School Board Meeting will be held on Monday, November 11th

13.     Adjourn

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