S.G.A. SENATE MEETING
April 27, 2015
The meeting was called to order in the Leaders Suite of the Donald G.
Bollinger Student Union at 4:00 p.m.
Presiding officer was Vice President
Mary Sauce. The Recording Secretary was Dolly McGeever.
The pledge was led by Senator Austin Wendt and the prayer was given by
Senator Tommy Thibodeaux.
The Nicholls Student Government Association Mission Statement was read by
Senator Les Theriot and Senator Emily Sauce read the first value of the
Nicholls Creed.
The following Executive Board members were present:
President Adam Lefort,
Vice President Mary Sauce, Treasurer Bobby Dufrene, Director of Student
Rights and Grievances Carolanne Moore, Director of Public Relations Lillie
Bourgeois and Secretary Dolly McGeever.
The following Senators were present:
Lawrence Arceneaux, III, Yaye Ba, Les
Theriot, Grant Ordoyne, Markos Picou, Trey Clark, Peyton Chiasson, Emily
Sauce, Austin Wendt, Tommy Thibodeaux, Tiffany Durocher, Katelyn Cortez,
Abigail Ledet, Charles Johns, Micah Hebert, Darian Graivshark, Taylor Bruce
and Kaitlyn Mistretta.
The following Senators were absent:
Meah Johnson and Jessica Fradella.
Web Tech was represented by Trey Clark.
Student Supreme Court was represented by Justice Celia Ordoyne.
Election Commission was represented by Member Adam Doucet.
The following guests were present:
Dr. Eugene A. Dial, Jr., Vice President
of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services and Vincent Sbisa, Staff Writer
for The Nicholls Worth.
No Minutes were presented.
GUEST SPEAKER:
None.
OFFICER REPORTS
PRESIDENT’S REPORT – ADAM LEFORT
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Remember that the Banquet is this Wednesday.
Last Friday was Crawfish Day.
If you have any complaints or know of
anything to improve on, meet with any of the SPA staff to let them
know.
We had 106 motions this year which was better than last year. So it’s
been a great year. I’m very proud of you, especially this semester.
COMMENT:
Senator Austin W. thanked President Adam L. for his service
to the SGA.
DIRECTOR OF STUDENT RIGHTS & GRIEVANCES’ REPORT – CAROLANNE MOORE
This is my last report.
The last WID/WIH is due this Friday so please get those in by 12:00 p.m.
Being in SGA has been great. I won’t have time to do this next year. It’s
been an amazing experience serving this University.
I hope to still be
involved in some way next year. Good luck to everybody next year and to the
next E-Board and Chair of Student Rights and Grievances.
COMMENT:
President Adam L. congratulated Director Carolanne M. on
being awarded 2015 Ms. Nicholls.
OFFICER REPORTS:
TREASURER’S REPORT – BOBBY DUFRENE
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We collected about $3 from our copy machine to date.
We collected about $30 on our CD Interest.
Next semester we’ll have a pretty large roll over amount. We don’t
know what it will be yet because the semester isn’t over. We are still
spending funds. Your Summer Budget, if passed today, will take effect
on July 1st and will go until the end of August.
I have a new yearly budget if anyone would like to take a look at it.
It’s for the next Treasurer next year.
To turn into Student Life, I have to go over these numbers:
 For our fiscal year 2014 rollover which was last year’s rollover
amount, we budgeted $50,000. We actually had about $80,000.
 For Summer, we budgeted about $10,000 in revenue. We actually made
about $12,000.
 For Fall, we budgeted about $75,000. We actually made about $86,000.
 For Spring, we budgeted about $70,000 and actually made $76,000.
 All these numbers are up due to a little jump in enrollment and our
percentage of tuition fees. That actual amount was $254,985 so we did
have a large budget to go off of this year.
On the expense side, we definitely budgeted more than we spent:
 We spent about $14,000 in the Summer.
 In the Fall, we spent about $57,000.
 For Spring, we don’t know what we actually spent yet.
For the past year and a half, it’s been a real pleasure.
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC RELATIONS’ REPORT – LILLIE BOURGEOIS
The only thing I have to report is about the Banquet on Wednesday.
Ms.
Dolly, myself and the Meet the SGA committee have been working really hard on
it. Please come to the Banquet, even if you arrive late and try to pay ahead
of time so there’s less work at the door.
Thank you for making my job easy this past year. I’ve really enjoyed it and
to my successor, I wish you the best of luck. I can’t wait to see what the
future of SGA holds for us.
VICE PRESIDENT'S REPORT – MARY SAUCE
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Last week I attended the Tech Fee Committee and this week we also have
the University Budget Committee meeting so if you have any questions
that I should ask, please let me know.
I know we’re technically finishing off the term today but if you have
anything relevant to post, please do so.
We had a Homecoming Display Committee meeting.
If you want to get
involved in that, please talk to Ms. Dolly.
I’m really excited about the work you put in as a big push at the end of the
year.
We really needed it.
At the beginning of the semester, we had less
than half the positions filled.
I didn’t expect us to do this kind of
involvement again. We not only filled positions, but you did your jobs well.
Thank you for doing an amazing job.
I’d also like to thank Senator Abigail L. for volunteering to be on the
Student Homecoming Committee. She will be the SGA/SPA representative.
ACTIONS TAKEN ON OLD BILLS
S1415-074
I move that the Senate accept Chante’ Singleton for the position of Election
Commission Member.
Chante’ is the appointment of the SGA President, Adam
Lefort, and the SPA President, Taylor Degruise. Passed and signed.
OFFICER REPORTS CONTINUED:
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONTINUED:
S1415-075
I move that the Senate purchase five (5) manual pencil sharpeners to replace
the old ones in Peltier Hall.
The total cost will be $124.03.
They cost
$24.86 each. This will come from the Senator Projects line item of the
budget. Passed and signed.
S1415-076
I move that the Senate allocate $5,000 for the purchase of Ballast, Lamps and
Photo Cells to replace burnt and broken lights in the Bowie Road and Ellender
Library parking lots.
The total cost of the lamps and other related
electrical devices are estimated at $4,686.82. This will be taken from the
Campus Improvement line item of the budget. Tabled.
S1415-077
I move to combine the descriptions of letters d. and e. of Article III,
Letter B., Number 1 in the Bylaws.
It will be read as “d. Meet the SGA –
responsible for planning and executing all events for the SGA, such as an
Annual Christmas Social, Spring Inaugural Banquet and SGA Homecoming Display
and all events representing the SGA, such as Family Day and Freshman
Orientation.
The Director of Public Relations shall be included as a
member.” This motion will delete letter e. from the Section. Tabled.
S1415-078
I move that the Senate allocate up to $300 to purchase China Caps for the
Chef John Folse Culinary Institute. The cost breakdown is as follows:
10” China Caps
= $16.89 each
China Caps
x 12
TOTAL
=$202.68
This will come from the Senator Projects line item of the budget. Passed
and
signed.
S1415-079
I move that the purchase 24 - 14” Silicone Spatulas at $5.59, a set of 16”
Silicone Spatulas at $6.19 each and another set of 14” Silicone Spatulas at
$6.39 each. These spatulas are for Chef John Folse Culinary Institute. The
total amount for these spatulas will be $436.08. Passed and signed.
S1415-080
I move that the Senate allocate up to $500 to purchase Fine Mesh China Caps
for the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute.
The cost breakdown is as
follows:
8” Fine Mesh China Caps =
$25.59 each
China Caps
x 16
TOTAL
=
$409.44
This will be taken from the Senator Projects line item of the budget. Passed
and signed.
S1415-081
I move to delete letter f. of Article III, Section B, Number 1 of the Bylaws.
It will remove the Communications Committee from the Bylaws. Tabled.
S1415-082
I move that the Senate purchase one Two-Way Radio Package at $1,399 for the
Mass Communications Department.
Shipping will cost $10 and the total cost
will be $1,409.
This will come from the Senator Projects line item of the
budget. Tabled.
S1415-083
I move that the Senate purchase a new Projection Screen for the LeBijou
Theater. The cost will be $3,240.31. This includes screen and installation.
This will come from the Senator Project line item of the budget. Tabled.
S1415-084
I move that the Senate allocate up to $1,200 to purchase Digital Scales for
the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute. The price breakdown is as follows:
Escali Digital Scales 13 lb. limit = $70.00
Scales
x 16
TOTAL
= $1,120
This will come from the Senator Projects line item of the budget. Tabled.
OFFICER REPORTS CONTINUED:
VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT CONTINUED:
S1415-085
I move that the Senate retain Andrew Wise, Attorney at Law, as Legal Advisor
for the year 2015-2016. This will grant a contract at $3,600 for twenty-four
(24) sessions for two (2) hours each at an hourly rate of $75 per hour. This
expenditure comes out of Agency Account 267350-5000 and not the SGA general
account. Tabled.
S1415-086
I move to make the Scantron Giveaways on April 21 st and 22nd mandatory for all
Senators to work and attend. Senators must work for at least half an hour on
at least one of the two days. Passed and signed.
S1415-087
I move to combine the descriptions of letters c. and g. in Article III,
Letter B., Number 1 of the Bylaws. It will read as “c. Judiciary Committee
– holds hearings on absences and monitors the absences of SGA officers and
committee members.
Interviews Presidential appointments.
Reviews Senators
who do not meet mandatory legislation/appropriation requirements for
automatic removal (see SGA Constitution, Article II, Section 5, Number 2,
Letter A). Reviews amendments to Bylaws not involving fee increases. It is
responsible for Constitutional review and review of resolutions.”
This
motion would remove letter g. from the section. Passed and signed.
S1415-088
I move that the Senate allocate up to $800 to purchase a Regular Pedestal
Drop Box from mailboxes.com to use as an outdoor SGA suggestion box to be
placed in the Quad permanently. The cost breakdown is as follows:
1 Pedestal Drop Box, Regular = $600.00 (Gray)
Shipping
= $100.04
TOTAL
= $700.04
This will be taken from the Campus Improvements line item of the budget.
Passed and signed.
S1415-089
I move that the Senate approve the Proposed Nicholls Awareness Campaign
Banners that were budgeted for the Fall 2014 Budget for $10,000.
The cost
breakdown is as follows:
91 Banners for off campus = $7,000
82 Banners for on-campus = $3,000
Passed and signed.
S1415-090
I move that the Senate approve the attached “Sexual Violence Awareness
Proclamation” to be presented at the “Take Back the Night” event on April 22,
2015. Passed and signed.
S1415-091
I move that the Senate approve the Summer 2015 Budget.
Passed and signed.
STUDENT SUPREME COURT REPORT – Celia Ordoyne
No report.
ELECTION COMMISSION REPORT – Adam Doucet
No report.
WEB TECH REPORT – Trey Clark
Congratulations to Director Carolanne M. and Election Commission Member
Anthony N. for being awarded 2015 Mr. & Ms. Nicholls. I have their photos on
the SGA website home page.
SGA SENATE COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance Committee – Tiffany Durocher, Chair
Present:
Senators Tiffany Durocher, Lawrence Arceneaux, III, Yaye Ba,
Peyton Chiasson, Trey Clark, Katelyn Cortez, Charles Johns,
Markos Picou, Emily Sauce, Les Theriot, Tommy Thibodeaux and
Darian Graivshark.
SGA SENATE COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED:
Finance Committee Continued:
Absent:
Senators Micah Hebert, Meah Johnson and Jessica Fradella.
Guest:
Treasurer Bobby Dufrene.
Today we discussed the following:
 Motions tabled from last week to remind the committee what we’re voting
on today and several new motions.
 A motion to purchase calculators for the Dyslexia Center.
 A motion to purchase pencils for SGA events.
 A motion to purchase cups for SGA events.
 A motion for electric pencil sharpeners for the MEW Lab.
 A motion for SGA to purchase a TV for the lobby of Millet Hall.
 A motion to purchase a folding hand truck for the SGA office.
 A motion to purchase Acrylic Holders for brochures.
 A motion to purchase dry erase boards for the Dyslexia Center.
 A motion to purchase pocket maps.
All above motions were found to be highly favorable.
Voted not to vote on a motion to place an ad in The Daily Comet because we
did not have enough information on it.
Judiciary Committee – Lawrence Arceneaux, III, Chair; Austin Wendt, Co-Chair
Present:
Senators Lawrence Arceneaux, III, Austin Wendt, Trey
Markos Picou, Tommy Thibodeaux, Emily Sauce, Charles
Katelyn Cortez, Darian Graivshark and Taylor Bruce.
Absent:
Senators Meah Johnson and Jessica Fradella.
Clark,
Johns,
We went over several motions to appoint officers and two absentee forms:
Interviewed the following:
 Peyton Chiasson for the position of Director of Student Rights and
Grievances.
 Adam Doucet for the position of Director of Public Relations.
 Les Theriot for the position of Treasurer.
 William Crenshaw for the position of Senator of the College of Arts and
Sciences.
Reviewed a motion for a Proclamation in honor Ms. Bonnie Bourg.
The committee interviewed the appointees, discussed the motions thoroughly
and found each highly favorable.
We went over two absentee forms and excused them.
Meet the SGA/Social Events: Mr/Ms Nicholls/Banquet - Homecoming/Christmas) –
Grant Ordoyne, Chair
Present:
Senators Grant Ordoyne, Payton Chiasson,
Thibodeaux, Austin Wendt and Taylor Bruce.
Absent:
Senators Abigail Ledet and Emily Sauce.
Les
Theriot,
Tommy
We discussed the following:
 Final arrangements to our SGA banquet.
 Seating arrangements are nearly finalized.
 Reminded the Senate that the banquet will take place on Wednesday,
April 29th at 6:00 p.m.
Campus Improvements Committee – Peyton Chiasson, Chair; Tommy Thibodeaux, CoChair;
Present:
Senators Peyton Chiasson, Tommy Thibodeaux, Katelyn Cortez,
Charles Johns, Grant Ordoyne, Austin Wendt, Taylor Bruce and
Kaitlyn Mistretta.
Absent:
Senators Tiffany Durocher, Jessica Fradella and Abigail Ledet.
SGA SENATE COMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED:
Campus Improvements Committee Continued:
We discussed the following:
 Resolved that our SGA tent is O.K. from Crawfish Day.
 The “What’s the Frustration” mailbox has been approved to be placed in
the Quad.
 The updated fountain in front of campus looks great.
 An issue with the faucets in the girls’ bathroom in the Ballroom.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
S1415-091a
I move to take the Summer Budget motion from the table.
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2.
Move into vote:
Passed For-18
Against-0
Lawrence Arceneaux, III
Austin Wendt
Abstained-0
S1415-091
I move that the Senate approve the Summer 2015 Budget.
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2.
Discussion:
Tiffany Durocher
Austin Wendt
Senator Tiffany D. said we put a budget together for the summer.
Question: Move into vote
Passed For-18
Against-0
Abstained-0
S1415-076a
I move to take the lamps motion for the parking lots from the table.
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2.
Move into vote:
Passed For-18
Against-0
Lawrence Arceneaux, III
Austin Wendt
Abstained-0
S1415-076
I move that the Senate allocate $5,000 for the purchase of Ballast, Lamps and
Photo Cells to replace burnt and broken lights in the Bowie Road and Ellender
Library parking lots.
The total cost of the lamps and other related
electrical devices are estimated at $4,686.82. This will be taken from the
Campus Improvement line item of the budget.
1. Peyton Chiasson
2. Tiffany Durocher
Discussion: Senator Peyton C. said the Bowie Road and the Ellender Library
parking lots have a lot of lights that are out so this is to replace those.
We’re just paying for the ballast and bulbs.
Question: Move into vote
Passed For-18
Against-0
Abstained-0
S1415-082a
I move to take the Two-Way Radio motion off the table.
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2.
Move into vote:
Passed For-18
Against-0
Lawrence Arceneaux, III
Austin Wendt
Abstained-0
S1415-082
I move that the Senate purchase one Two-Way Radio Package at $1,399 for the
Mass Communications Department.
Shipping will cost $10 and the total cost
will be $1,409.
This will come from the Senator Projects line item of the
budget.
1. Darian Graivshark
2. Emily Sauce
Discussion:
Senator Darian G. said this department needs this equipment.
Question: Move into vote
Passed For-18
Against-0
Abstained-0
UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED:
S1415-083a
I move to take the LeBijou Theater screen from the table.
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2.
Move into vote:
Passed For-18
Against-0
Austin Wendt
Lawrence Arceneaux, III
Abstained-0
S1415-083
I move that the Senate purchase a new Projection Screen for the LeBijou
Theater. The cost will be $3,240.31. This includes screen and installation.
This will come from the Senator Project line item of the budget.
1.
2.
Austin Wendt
Jessica Fradella
Discussion:
Senator Austin W. said there was some confusion about
installation.
The installation mentioned in the motion is for installation
itself and not to maintain it. Maintaining it will be done by the Union.
COMMENT:
Senator Tommy T. asked if the screen is presently working.
Senator Austin W. said it is currently working but will
have to be replaced in about a year.
Question: Move into vote
Passed For-15
Against-3
Abstained-0
S1415-077a
I move to take the Meet the SGA and Social Events Committees amendment motion
off the table.
1.
2.
Move into vote:
Passed For-18
Against-0
Lawrence Arceneaux, III
Austin Wendt
Abstained-0
S1415-077
I move to combine the descriptions of letters d. and e. of Article III,
Letter B., Number 1 in the Bylaws.
It will be read as “d. Meet the SGA –
responsible for planning and executing all events for the SGA, such as an
Annual Christmas Social, Spring Inaugural Banquet and SGA Homecoming Display
and all events representing the SGA, such as Family Day and Freshman
Orientation.
The Director of Public Relations shall be included as a
member.” This motion will delete letter e. from the Section.
1.
2.
Trey Clark
Lawrence Arceneaux, III
Discussion: Senator Trey C. said the Bylaws read that we have two committees
but the Meet the SGA Committee actually does both.
Question: Move into vote
Passed For-18
Against-0
Abstained-0
S1415-087a
I move to take the Legislative Committee amendment motion off the table.
1.
2.
Move into vote:
Passed For-18
Against-0
Lawrence Arceneaux, III
Austin Wendt
Abstained
S1415-087
I move to combine the descriptions of letters c. and g. in Article III,
Letter B., Number 1 of the Bylaws. It will read as “c. Judiciary Committee
– holds hearings on absences and monitors the absences of SGA officers and
committee members.
Interviews Presidential appointments.
Reviews Senators
who do not meet mandatory legislation/appropriation requirements for
automatic removal (see SGA Constitution, Article II, Section 5, Number 2,
Letter A). Reviews amendments to Bylaws not involving fee increases. It is
responsible for Constitutional review and review of resolutions.”
This
motion would remove letter g. from the section.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED:
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2.
Discussion:
Senator
Legislative changes.
Les
Question: Move into vote:
Passed For-18
Against-0
T.
said
the
Les Theriot
Austin Wendt
Judiciary
Committee
can
handle
Abstained-0
S1415-081a
I move to take the Communications Committee motion off the table.
1.
2.
Move into vote
Passed For-18
Against-0
Lawrence Arceneaux, III
Austin Wendt
Abstained-0
S1415-081
I move to delete letter f. of Article III, Section B, Number 1 of the Bylaws.
It will remove the Communications Committee from the Bylaws.
1.
2.
Les Theriot
Lawrence Arceneaux, III
Discussion: Senator Les T. said instead of making this part of the Meet the
SGA committee, it should be handled with the office of Public Relations.
Question: Move into vote
Passed For-18
Against-0
Abstained-0
S1415-084a
I move to take the digital scales motion off the table.
1.
2.
Move into vote:
Passed For-18
Against-0
Lawrence Arceneaux, III
Austin Wendt
Abstained-0
S1415-084
I move that the Senate allocate up to $1,200 to purchase Digital Scales for
the Chef John Folse Culinary Institute. The price breakdown is as follows:
Escali Digital Scales 13 lb. limit
Scales
TOTAL
= $70.00
x 16
= $1,120
This will come from the Senator Projects line item of the budget.
1.
2.
Tiffany Durocher
Tommy Thibodeaux
Discussion: Senator Tiffany D. said this is something needed when they open
the new Culinary Building.
Question: Move into vote
Passed For-18
Against-0
Abstained-0
S1415-085a
I move to retain Andrew Wise as the legal advisor next year off the table.
1.
2.
Move into vote:
Passed For-18
Against-0
Lawrence Arceneaux, III
Austin Wendt
Abstained-0
S1415-085
I move that the Senate retain Andrew Wise, Attorney at Law, as Legal Advisor
for the year 2015-2016. This will grant a contract at $3,600 for twenty-four
(24) sessions for two (2) hours each at an hourly rate of $75 per hour. This
expenditure comes out of Agency Account 267350-5000 and not the SGA general
account.
1. Charles Johns
2. Grant Ordoyne
UNFINISHED BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Discussion: Senator Charles J. said students pay $.25 in fees for this.
advice is general and helpful to students.
Question: Move into vote
Passed For-18
Against-0
His
Abstained-0
S1415-088a
I move to take the SGA Suggestion Box motion from the table.
1.
2.
Move into vote:
Passed For-18
Against-0
Tiffany Durocher
Austin Wendt
Abstained
S1415-088
I move that the Senate allocate up to $800 to purchase a Regular Pedestal
Drop Box from mailboxes.com to use as an outdoor SGA suggestion box to be
placed in the Quad permanently. The cost breakdown is as follows:
1 Pedestal Drop Box, Regular
Shipping
TOTAL
= $600.00 (Gray)
= $100.04
= $700.04
This will be taken from the Campus Improvements line item of the budget.
1.
2.
Tiffany Durocher
Peyton Chiasson
Discussion: Senator Tiffany D. said this is for the outdoor suggestion box
for the Quad. I asked Mr. Mike Davis about it and he did approve it.
Question: Move into vote
Passed For-18
Against-0
Abstained-0
NEW BUSINESS:
S1415-092
I move that the Senate purchase a 33” x 19” x 3” Folding Hand Truck for the
Student Government Association.
The cost of the truck will be $79.
This
will come from the Senator Projects line item of the budget.
1.
2.
Austin Wendt
Yaye Ba
Discussion: Senator Austin W. said this will be for SGA to use whenever we
have an event in the Quad. Right now we’re using a rolling ice chest so this
would be a portable dolly that could transport things.
Question: Move into vote
Passed For-18
Against-0
Abstained-0
S1415-093
I move that the Senate accept the SGA President-Elect Lillie Bourgeois’
appointment of William Crenshaw for the position of Senator of the College of
Arts & Sciences for the 2015-16 term.
1. Emily Sauce
2. Kaitlyn Mistretta
Question: Move into vote
Passed For-18
Against-0
Abstained-0
S1415-094
I move that the Senate approve the attached “Dr. Bonnie Bourg Proclamation”.
Dr. Bonnie J. Bourg Memorial Proclamation
Whereas, Dr. Bonnie Bourg was a great and gracious supporter of Nicholls State University, and
Whereas, Dr. Bonnie Bourg was a role model of a good citizen and part of the Nicholls family for all
students to follow, and
Whereas, Dr. Bonnie Bourg believed that student involvement outside of the classroom was just as
important as inside, and
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Whereas, Dr. Bonnie Bourg was a charter faculty member of Nicholls in 1948 as an instructor of Health
and Physical Education, Dean of Women, Dean of Freshmen Division and Vice President
of Student Affairs, and
Whereas, Dr. Bonnie Bourg also wrote the Alma Mater, founded the Nicholls Worth, chartered the first
national Greek organization on campus, and helped charter the Student Government
Association and the La Pirogue Yearbook, and
Whereas, Dr. Bonnie Bourg unfortunately passed away on April 17, 2015 at age 88, and
Whereas, that on this 27th day of April 2015 the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret
to announce the death of a former leader and inspiration for the Nicholls Family, and
Therefore be it proclaimed, that we the Student Government Association, on behalf of the students of
Nicholls State University, that when the senate adjourns today, it stands to honor and
respect the memory of Dr. Bonnie Bourg.
__________________________
Adam Lefort
Student Government Association
Nicholls State University
1.
2.
Tiffany Durocher
Lawrence Arceneaux, III
Discussion:
Senator Tiffany D. said this is a Proclamation on Dr. Bonnie
Bourg.
She was one of the original faculty members of Nicholls State
University.
She was part of Student Life, Student Affairs and many other
areas. This is a Proclamation to honor her for all her contributions.
Question: Move into vote
Passed For-18
Against-0
Abstained-0
S1415-095
I move that the SGA purchase for housing a TV.
lobby of Millet and will cost up to $750.
The
Senator Projects line item of the budget.
1.
2.
It will be placed in the
money will come from the
Les Theriot
Tiffany Durocher
Discussion: Senator Les T. said there was a request for this. The TV they
have is broken. The TV is used for all the announcements concerning campus.
Question: Move into vote
Passed For-18
Against-0
Abstained-0
S1415-096
I move that the Senate purchase 1,000 customized Z-Card Pocket Maps from ZCard North America. These maps will cost $2.69 each with shipping, the total
cost of the maps will be $2,699.
The Z-Cards will include a map of the
Nicholls State University campus and will also include other important
information such as campus phone numbers, etc.
Up to $2,800 should be
allocated in case the total price of the purchase should increase for any
reason. This will come from the Meet the SGA line item of the Summer Budget.
1.
2.
Discussion: Senator Katelyn C.
that you can fold and fits in
campus and the other side has
Welcome Back Day or Orientation
have a map of the campus.
Question: Move into vote
Passed For-17
Against-0
Katelyn Cortez
Les Theriot
said I had a friend who had one. It’s a card
your pocket.
One side is a picture of the
campus information.
We could use this for
or mostly any event that would be helpful to
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S1415-097
I move that the Senate accept the SGA President-Elect Lillie Bourgeois’
appointment of Adam Doucet for the position of Director of Public Relations
for the 2015-16 term.
1. Lawrence Arceneaux, III
2. Les Theriot
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Discussion: Senator Lawrence A. said he is well qualified for the position.
He’s very eager and enthusiastic. The position fits with his major. I don’t
believe anyone else is more qualified to be our next Public Relations
Officer. The Judiciary Committee agreed and found it favorable. It’s up to
you if you think he, as well as, Les Theriot and Peyton Chiasson, is the most
qualified students who can handle those positions. I’d like you to take that
into consideration, along with his interview.
Diversity is a good but I
think Quality trumps it.
COMMENT:
Senator Les T. said he likes diversity also but he’d rather
not be discriminated against just to have diversity.
COMMENT:
Senator Austin W. said he would like to point out that one
of his positions was Chair of Judiciary Committee and
that’s what you should base your opinion on how he ran the
Judiciary Committee. It should be based on what he’s done
on the Senate this past year and in the past.
COMMENT:
Senator Trey C. said he thinks regardless of past
experience on the Senate, as far as the position of Public
Relations, I think he would be the most qualified
candidate. It’s his major. Regardless of the past, we need
to look to the future.
COMMENT:
Senator Lawrence A. asked Director Lillie B. how many
people applied for the position. She said about six for
each position other than Senator Les T. who was the only
one that applied for Treasurer.
COMMENT:
Senator Austin W. asked President-Elect Lillie B. asked
that since there were such a wide variety of people for
Public Relations, why did you decide not to interview for
that.
She said she reviewed the letters and their cocurriculars and based it on past experiences. Every person
was well qualified and I know that every submission for the
position would have been a great E-Board member but I felt
that I picked the most qualified person for the job.
Question: Move into vote
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S1415-098
I move that the Senate accept the SGA President-Elect Lillie Bourgeois’
appointment of Les Theriot for the position of Treasurer for the 2015-16
term.
1. Peyton Chiasson
2. Tommy Thibodeaux
Discussion: Senator Peyton C. said he is very active in other organizations
and will do a fantastic job.
COMMENT:
Senator Lawrence A. said he will be an
Treasurer if appointed so I have no objections.
Question: Move into vote
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S1415-099
I move that the Senate accept the SGA President-Elect Lillie Bourgeois’
appointment of Peyton Chiasson for the position of Director of Student Rights
and Grievances for the 2015-16 term.
1. Trey Clark
2. Taylor Bruce
Discussion:
Senator Trey C. said in his interview we found he has past
experience and also his attitude about moving forward makes him the
absolutely best candidate for the position.
COMMENT:
Senator Austin W. said he has done a phenomenal job as
Chair of Campus Improvements.
I think he will do a good
job as Director of Student Rights and Grievances.
I have
full confidence that next year will be a good year with him
in that position.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Question: Move into vote
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S1415-100
I move that the Senate purchase 2,500 customized pencils from 4imprint at
$.20 each. With shipping, the total cost of the pencils will be $523.41. The
pencils will be silver in color and branded red with the SGA logo.
Up to
$550 should be allocated in case the total price of the purchase should
increase. This will come from the Meet the SGA line item of the budget.
1.
2.
Lawrence Arceneaux, III
Markos Picou
Discussion:
Senator Lawrence A. said for Scantron Giveaways we give away
Scantrons and pens.
We even have blue books that we give away.
Those go
hand in hand with pens but we don’t fill Scantrons in with ink, we fill them
with graphite No. 2 pencils.
Whenever students come to the SGA office, we
usually don’t have Nicholls pencils. Some of them are from other businesses
and at times we don’t have any. It would be good to have pencils of our own
to give out at Scantron Giveaways.
Question: Move into vote
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S1415-101
I move that the Senate purchase a pack of ten dry erase boards for the
Dyslexia Center.
The total cost will be $23.25 and will come from the
Senator Projects line item of the budget.
1. Austin Wendt
2. Tommy Thibodeaux
Discussion: Senator Austin W. said the Dyslexia Center for specific reasons
use dry erase boards. This helps save paper because paper is costly so they
use dry erase boards to try to make sure we retain the information we learn
in Math. It’s also easier to erase.
Question: Move into vote
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S1415-102
I move that the Senate purchase one pack of ten Acrylic Displays for SGA.
The cost will be $30.00 and will come from the Senator Projects line item of
the budget.
1. Austin Wendt
2. Peyton Chiasson
Discussion: Senator Austin W. said we have brochures around campus.
These
holders are to keep information about SGA on campus.
It makes our
presentation look more professional.
Question: Move into vote
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S1415-103
I move that the Senate purchase four TI-30XIIS Calculators for the Dyslexia
Testing Center.
The cost for one calculator is $14.99 making the total
amount $59.96.
This will come from the Senator Projects line item of the
budget.
1. Austin Wendt
2. Peyton Chiasson
Discussion: Senator Austin W. said these calculators that are used
Dyslexia Center like they have in the MEW Lab.
Question: Move into vote
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by the
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S1415-104
I move that the Senate purchase 1,000 customized 16 oz. stadium cups from
4imprint at $.37 each.
With shipping, the total cost of the cups will be
$421.94. The cups will be red with white lettering and be branded with the
SGA logo. Up to $450.00 should be allocated in case the total price of the
purchase should increase. This will come from the Meet the SGA line item of
the budget.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
1.
2.
Lawrence Arceneaux, III
Yaye Ba
Discussion:
Senator Lawrence Arceneaux, III said this is to purchase more
cups for SGA. Last year there was a mistake that we got white cups with red
lettering. I think it looks best with white lettering and overall red cups.
This is just for us to hand out at Scantron Giveaways and other SGA events.
Question: Move into vote
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S1415-105a
I move to suspend the Rules of Procedure to allow the motion to be heard.
The reason for the suspension is it is in violation of Article VIII, Section
A. Number 1 of the Rules of Procedures (The motion was not previously copied
and distributed to the Senators).
1. Micah Hebert
2. Austin Wendt
Move into vote:
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Discussion: Senator Micah H. said the reason this is late is because during
the last month, I reviewed periodicals to see if they support us, like The
Times Picayune, The Lafourche Gazette and The Daily Comet.
(Senator Micah H. read the motion to Senate members).
S1415-105
I move that the Nicholls State University SGA pay for a $350 half-page spread
in the local periodical, The Daily Comet to voice our disdain for the ongoing
state-level budget cuts that unfairly target higher education for personal
political gain, especially as part of our present Governor, Piyush “Bobby”
Jindal, who is widely credited with the creation and implementation of these
draconian cuts to this and other Louisiana State institutions of higher
learning.
By publicly stating our non-support for the Governor’s policies,
we not only show solidarity with the affected student body and faculty but
leave a public record of our opposition to this crippling budget-policy so
that future students know that they had agents fighting for their interests.
1.
2.
Micah Hebert
Tommy Thibodeaux
Vice President Mary S. said because the article wasn’t distributed ahead of
time, some of you may not have gotten a copy of what the article will say so
I’ll read it to you because it’s important to know what it states before you
approve it.
“Shame on Governor “Bobby” Piyush Jindal and his unfair budget
cuts.
We, the Student Government Association of Nicholls State
University do hereby issue the following statement on behalf of
the current and future student body so that the public might know
that our students and faculty stand united without opposition to
what amounts to undeserved punishment on account of politicians’
inability to balance the budget effectively, especially following
a year of record high oil prices and the corresponding tax
revenue they represented for Louisiana.
Nicholls’ SGA is in
strong opposition to the recently proposed and ongoing budget
cuts to higher education institutions in the State of Louisiana.
We do not agree with Governor “Bobby” Piyush Jindal’s unfair and
draconian budget cuts that hurt Louisiana’s future by gutting the
funding
for
our
education
in
the
Louisiana
System
they
implemented. The proposed budget cuts will have a trickle effect
that will not only deprive our current students to a welldeserved education but also future students who would aspire to
come.
But it will find it either unavailable or inadequate due
to the lack of funding. It is not an issue of higher, middle or
lower classes but instead a human one.
Whether or not our
State’s great values influences them to achieve their potential
and give back in the greatest way to society or whether we choose
to ignore the future. The Governor should remember that all our
students are potential voters and his legacy should go beyond
that of his political rising but instead will persist long after
he has left office.
We do not appreciate the fact that he is
marginalizing our budget for a stake in a personal or political
gain and hope this message can appeal to the reasonable and
sympathy of all those present and future students.
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
COMMENT:
Senator Austin W. said that we have to remember the Finance
Committee did not vote on this motion.
The only thing I
would say about this motion is that its intention is good
but I think the wording is a little too strong. We have to
remember that we are speaking on behalf of all students and
not all students will agree with the wording in this
motion. We also have to remember that the Governor does
have control over the Legislature over Nicholls funding. I
think the wording of the motion may be a little too strong
for politicians.
COMMENT:
Senator Micah H. said I believe it’s a concern for all of
you. I think it would be a mistake to have it rewritten.
It’s think it’s extremely important to have strong wording
in pushing this forward. As I said I think that having a
public advocate for posterity and also for the next
semester when we’re dealing with these budget cuts (tape
unclear).
Also,
I
think
it’s
important
that
our
Legislators and the State Governor are elected officials
and are paid to serve the public.
I think it’s necessary
and important to get our voice out. Also, future students,
kids
now
that
are
in
Kindergarten
who
won’t
have
opportunities is basically an ineffective government. This
is the seventh year in this process. As the Student
Government Association, I think we’re the backbone and the
person who defends what should be the students’ interest
which is basically saying shame on you. Shame is a pretty
strong word.
Vice President Mary S. diverts the discussion back to the motion at hand and
not necessarily the conflict of interest.
COMMENT:
Senator Lawrence A. said I believe the motion is very well
written and it’s about an issue near and dear to us, the
students. I’m not saying that I personally support for or
against Governor Bobby Jindal but I think my main issue
with this is that it’s very much against the Governor and
is a very political article that if approved would be
published.
I’m not sure if SGA should publish something
that’s political on our behalf.
COMMENT:
Senator Les T. said as Senator Lawrence A. said, it’s
political.
As SGA, we’re a government and we kind of
should be political but I don’t think we should represent
and put words in students’ mouths. We have different views
on this idea. I don’t think SGA should be spending money,
even if it’s at a discount, to do that.
I think we’re
doing to get backlash from the community and from students.
I’m uncomfortable spending money on something that we’re
deciding for the students.
I have three hundred students
under me and I don’t want to make this decision.
COMMENT:
Senator Austin W. said since the Finance Committee did not
approve this motion today and are just getting this motion,
S1415-105b
I move to table this
motion until the Summer Session.
1.
2.
Austin Wendt
Tommy Thibodeaux
Vice President Mary S. said this motion cannot be tabled.
it, it would die.
If you would table
President Adam L. said we have a motion and a second to table it so we have
to vote on the motion. If you table the motion, it will die. We don’t have
to table it, it can go to a real vote.
Vice President Mary S. said we will take a vote on tabling the vote.
Move into vote:
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NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED:
Question: Move into vote
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S1415-106
I move that the Senate purchase two X-Acto Electric Pencil Sharpeners for the
MEW Lab in the Library. The total cost will be $38.58. This will come from
the Senator Projects line item of the budget.
1.
2.
Austin Wendt
Yaye Ba
Discussion:
Senator Austin W. said the reason they want the electric is
because these are low sounding for the department whereas some that are hand
cranked are louder.
Question: Move into vote
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UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE REPORTS
Tech Fee Committee – Austin Wendt and Mary Sauce
One of the issues discussed was improvements in the Housing facilities during
the summer, including the Wi-Fi which is something that they were supposed to
do last year but we got information that they’re really going to try to
improve it this summer with all the internet issues.
Vice President Mary S. said another item that was passed was the approval of
the budget.
They gave us an overview about what projects are still in the
works. Everything has been ordered.
DISCUSSION PERIOD:
University Committee List:
Summer Meeting Dates:
meeting dates.
Several committees were updated with volunteers.
June 29 and August 10 were selected as the summer
SGA Banquet Script: Senators new to SGA this year were briefed on the script
for the SGA banquet and were given instructions regarding receiving
certificates and being sworn in for the 2015-16 term.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Lawrence A.
There will be a student march on the State Capitol at 12:30
p.m. on April 30th of this week in Baton Rouge.
Adam L.
This is our last meeting and I’m proud of all of you, of
how we discussed the motions, etc.
The following officers were sworn in by Vice President Mary Sauce:
William Crenshaw – Senator of Arts & Sciences
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
THIS WAS THE LAST SENATE MEETING OF THE 2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR.
THE FOLLOWING SENATE MEETINGS FOR THE 2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR
WILL BE HELD IN THE LEADERS SUITE OF THE DONALD G. BOLLINGER
STUDENT UNION AS FOLLOWS:
FIRST SUMMER MEETING – JUNE 29, 2015 AT 4:00 P.M.
SECOND SUMMER MEETING - AUGUST 10, 2015 AT 4:00 P.M.
FIRST MEETING OF THE FALL - AUGUST 17, 2015 AT 4:00 P.M.