Central Community Schools

School Board Meeting

02/10/2025 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, February 10, 2025, at the Central Administrative Office, at 6:00 P.M.

2.           Prayer

Prayer led by Pastor Adraine White with Abounding Love Ministries

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.           Recognitions

a.           Training Hours for Board Members

Mr. Fountain presented 2024 Calendar Year Training Certificates to each Board Member from the Louisiana School Boards Association so that it becomes public record that Ms. Atkinson, Mr. Carmena, Mr. Davis, Mr. Hooper, Mr. Leaphart, Ms. Norwood and Dr. Walker, have successfully received the six hours of required training as mandated by the Legislature of Louisiana and all board members have fulfilled the mandate of one (1) hour of ethics training for the year 2024.

6.           To consider approval of the minutes from the Regular School Board Meeting held on Monday, January 13, 2025 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, January 13, 2025. 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) Retirements. 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 two (2) Reassignments. This was a report only and required no action.

8.           To receive a report from the Finance Committee Meeting held on Monday, January 27, 2025 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

a.           2023-2024 Fiscal Year Audit

The committee received a report on the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Audit as presented by the Auditors.  A motion was made by Mr. Hooper and seconded by Mr. Davis to approve and to accept the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Audit as presented by the auditors. There being no objections, the motion passed.

b.           Spyglass Telecom Audit

The committee received information relative to the Spyglass Telecom Audit. This was a report only and required no action.

c.           Advertise and accept bids for products to be utilized by the Child Nutrition Program for the 2025-2026 School Year

The Committee recommended approval of granting the staff permission to advertise and receive bids for products that will be utilized by the Child Nutrition Program for the 2025-2026 School Year. A motion was made by Mr. Hooper to approve the committee's recommendation. There being no objections, the motion passed.

9.           To receive a report from the Facilities/Equipment Committee Meeting held on Monday, January 27, 2025 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

a.           Update on Greenwell Springs Property

The committee recommended granting the superintendent permission to enter into an agreement with the City of Central for the exchange of 60.8 acres only of the Greenwell Springs Property, taking into consideration the average of the two (2) appraisals for this 60.8 acres is $181,500, and with the understanding that the City of Central will provide proof of spending at least this amount on the restoration of the Springs before the Act of Sale will be executed. A motion was made by Dr. Walker to approve the committee's recommendation. Ms. Atkinson asked board members to say if they were in favor of this recommendation. There being six (6) board members in favor of the recommendation and one (1) board member not in favor of the recommendation, the motion passed.

10.      To receive a report from the Human Resources/Policy Committee Meeting held on Monday, January 27, 2025 and take appropriate action regarding the following:

a.           2nd Reading of the following New and Revised policies:

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

1.           Policy B-12.1 - Notification of School Board Meetings (Revised Policy)

2.           Policy C-3.4 - Employment of Superintendent (Revised Policy)

3.           Policy F-8 - Personnel Records (Revised Policy)

4.           Policy F-9.4 - Recruitment (Revised Policy)

5.           Policy F-11.12 - Use of Pronouns and Given Names (New Policy)

6.           Policy G-2.4c - Education of Students with Exceptionalities (Revised Policy)

7.           Policy G-2.4e - Sex Education (Revised Policy)

8.           Policy H-3.6 - Student Health Services (Revised Policy)

11.      To consider approval of the School Calendar for the 2025-2026 School Year and take appropriate action. (Dr. Fountain)

A motion was made by Dr. Walker and seconded by Mr. Davis to approve Calendar A as the School Calendar for the 2025-2026 School Year as presented by the staff. There being no objections, the motion passed.

12.      Superintendent's Report

Members of the Aspiring Principal Fellowship Cohort for 2024–2025 visited Central High School on January 28th and 29th.  Brandon LaGroue (LA High School Principal of the Year) provided mentoring opportunities for participants.  This was a great opportunity to show off the outstanding facilities and programs at CHS.  Participants from the Louisiana Department of Education were very complimentary of the hospitality and learning environment that the visit provided.  Several staff members attended the Southeastern Louisiana University Career Fair last Friday.  This has proven beneficial in recruiting future teachers in the past, and we hope that continues this year.  Our architects have begun meeting with school sites to discuss the possible renovations from the proposed millage renewal in May.  This is an opportunity for our school leadership, teachers, and staff to provide input on the proposed renovations.  This will continue over the coming weeks.  We will also provide opportunities for the public to give their feedback on the proposed renovations in the coming weeks as well.  Mardi Gras break for teachers and students will be Monday, March 3rd–Wednesday, March 5th.  Our next Committee Meetings will be Monday, February 24th.  Our next board meeting will be on Monday, March 10th.

13.      Announcements

a.           The February Committee Meetings will be held on Monday, February 24th

b.           Next Regular School Board Meeting will be held on Monday, March  10th

14.      Adjourn

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