MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
JEFFERSON PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
JPPSS Administration Building
The meeting of the Jefferson Parish School Board was called to order by Mr. Mark
Jacobs, president.
Roll Call
Board members answering Roll Call – Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr.
Tovrea, Mr. Floyd, Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Jacobs called upon Richard Carpenter, Chief Academic Officer to do the invocation
and lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
Executive Session
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried that the
Board go into Executive Session to discuss the matter of the Settlement in the British Petroleum
Claim.
After the Executive Session, the Board meeting reconvened with all JPSB members
answering roll call.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Mr. Delesdernier,s seconded by Mr. Dale and unanimously carried that the
minutes of August 23, 2012; September 4, 2012; September 17, 2012; October 3, 2012; and
October 11, 2012 be approved.
Public Comment on Second Readings
Mr. Morgan, vice president, stated that there were no speaker cards on Second Readings.
Second Readings
Mr. Floyd
Move that the Board revise its policy concerning make-up days for Hurricane Isaac.
Effective with the approval of the Board, days will be added to the calendar to fulfill the
requirement for instructional days.
Mr. Floyd withdrew his second reading.
Mr. Morgan
Move that the Jefferson Parish School Board extend Dr. Meza’s contract until June of
2014. Said contract shall be negotiated with the executive committee of the Board in not more
than 60 days and shall designate Dr. Meza as Superintendent of the Jefferson Parish Public
School System.
A discussion followed.
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Mr. Dale offered the following amendment:
Moved by Mr. Dale, seconded by Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge, that the Jefferson Parish
School Board extend Dr. Meza’s contract until June of 2014. The contract will be extended after
November 25, 2012, with the 30 day advertising period being completed. Said contract shall be
negotiated with the executive committee of the Board in not more than 60 days and shall
designate Dr. Meza as Superintendent of the Jefferson Parish Public School System.
Mr. Jacobs asked for delegations from the audience to address the Board on the
amendment to Mr. Morgan’s motion. There were no speakers.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:
Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Floyd,
Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:
None
Absent:
None
Abstention:
None
Motion carried.
Mr. St. Pierre
Move that the Beverage/Marketing Consultant Agreement by and between the Jefferson
Parish School Board and Coogan & Associates Consultants, LLC of St Tammany Parish,
Louisiana, be renewed for the next five (5) years.
Mr. St. Pierre tabled the motion until after the Consent Agenda, since this item was also
on the Consent Agenda.
Mr. Floyd
Move that the position of Superintendent shall be filled in accordance with LA RS 17:54,
beginning July 1, 2013. It has been 20 months since Superintendent Diane Roussel informed the
Board of her retirement effective June 30, 2011.
Mr. Floyd stated because of the earlier Second Reading authored by Mr. Morgan and
approved by the Board, this this second Reading is now moot.
Mr. Delesdernier
Move that the Jefferson Parish School Board retain an attorney to independently
investigate JPSB Member Cedric Floyd’s violation of RS 17:81 – P1, P2, P3, and possibly RS
17:56.
Mr. Delesdernier amended his Second Reading as follows:
Moved that the Jefferson Parish School Board retain an attorney to independently
investigate JPSB Member Cedric Floyd’s violation of RS 1 7::81 – P1, P2, P3, and any other
revised statutes that might be applicable to his conduct.
A discussion followed.
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Mr. Jacobs asked for delegations from the audience to address the Board on this Second
Reading.
Ms. Francienne (last name inaudible) addressed the Board, asking for clarification of the
charges brought against Mr. Floyd.
The discussion continued.
Moved by Mr. Delesdernier, seconded by Mr. Dale that the Jefferson Parish School
Board retain an attorney to independently investigate JPSB Member Cedric Floyd’s violation of
RS 1 7::81 – P1, P2, P3, and any other revised statutes that might be applicable to his conduct.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:
Mr. Morgan, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier,
Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge
NAYS:
Dr. Licciardi, M. St. Pierre, Mr. Floyd
Absent:
None
Abstention:
None
Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier that all items under the Consent
Agenda be approved, except the following:
1.
2.
SR-11 JPSB Sick Leave Bank Policy
SR-12 Consideration of a Type 1 charter application from Pathways in Education Louisiana, Inc.
3. SR-14 Consideration of a Type 1 Charter Application from the Young Audiences
Charter Association
4. SR-15 Beverage Bundling Proposal Secured by Coogan and Coogan
The above items are pulled for discussion.
Remainder of the School Year Suspensions
Upheld the Remainder of the School Year Suspensions: #101, #102, #103, #106, #107,
#108, #110, #123, #126
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Settlement with British Petroleum
Approved the presentation of a settlement proposal to British Petroleum in the matter of
In Re: Oil Spill by Oil Rig "Deepwater Horizon" in the Gulf of Mexico, on April 20,2010, No.
MDL No. 2179 (10-09999(DOC.93)), Division "J", of the United States District Court, Eastern
District of Louisiana.
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
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Renewal of an existing Pipeline Right of Way (ROW) which also involves the reworking of
the pipeline already in place and granting of another temporary construction easement on
16th Section land owned by the Jefferson Parish School Board.
Passed a resolution authorizing the Board President to enter into the Surface Servitude
Agreement with Chevron, and to sign any and all documents necessary to accomplish this.
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Approve a resolution hiring Charles Patin of the law firm of Kean Miller to represent the
Jefferson Parish School Board in meetings on alleged violations of the settlement
agreement terminating Dandridge, et al. v Jefferson Parish School Board, et al., No. 14-801,
Div. A, of the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana and in the event
that a lawsuit is brought against the Jefferson Parish School Board on the allegations.
Approved the attached resolution hiring Charles Patin of the law firm of Kean Miller to
represent the Jefferson Parish School Board in meetings on alleged violations of the settlement
agreement terminating Dandridge, et al. v Jefferson Parish School Board, et al., No. 14-801, Div.
A, of the United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana and in the event that a law
suit is brought against the Jefferson Parish School Board on the allegations.
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Approval is requested for the renewal and revision of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
with Sheriff Newell Normand relative to the continued production of the “Jefferson’s Most
Wanted” television program.
Approved the renewal and revision of the CEA with Sheriff Normand, provided the
Board attorney and Board’s insurer approve. It is further requested that the Board authorize the
Board President to sign the agreement and any and all documents necessary to complete same.
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Authorization is being sought to enter into a consultant contract with RMC Research
Corporation (“RMC”) in connection with the rendering of services provided for by a grant
to the Jefferson Parish Public School System (“JPPSS”) from The Eli and Edythe Broad
Foundation (“TBF”).
Approved the contract retaining the services of RMC to conduct the Board’s obligations
under the grant from TBF, and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documents.
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Grant Budgets FY 2013
Approved receiving over $75 million in grants from largely federal sources through the
state.
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Approval Of $21,360,000 Sales Tax Refunding School Bonds (1/2%)Series 2012 of the
Jefferson Parish School Board
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Passed resolution to support the issuance of $21,360.00 bonds, the Standard and Poors
Rating, and the Standard and Poors rationale for the rating.
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Annual Compliance Questionnaire for the Auditors (Carr, Riggins & Ingram, LLC)
Approved the attached Compliance Questionnaire and its execution by Dr. Meza as
Secretary / Treasurer of the Board and Mark Jacobs as President of the Board.
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Proposed Amendments to the Principal Accountability Policy
Approved adoption of the amended principal accountability policy as outlined and
explained, as presented.
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Granting of a lease to the Discover Health Sciences Foundation, Inc. (DHSF), for the
operation of the Type 1 charter school, Kenner Discovery Health Science Academy.
Approved the granting of the lease in question, provided the Chief Strategy Officer,
Administration, Board attorney, and Board’s insurance agent and insurer approve. It is further
requested that the Board authorize the Board President to sign the agreement and any and all
documents necessary to complete same.
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Amend the contract with David M. Shapiro Disaster Planning and Recovery Consultants to
include Hurricane Isaac and extend the current contract.
Approved the amendment to the Program Management Agreement between David M.
Shapiro Disaster Planning and Recovery Consultants and the Board for program management
services starting October 1, 2012 due to damages from Hurricane Isaac and extend the contract
time by six (6) months as recommended by the Emergency Management Department.
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Change Order No. 2, Tabulation and Recommendation
Accepted Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $81,620.00. This change order is
recommended by the Operations Department, with Atmosphere Movers for services rendered in
connection with the moving of JPPSS offices from 1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey to 501
Manhattan Blvd., Harvey.
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Bid Acceptance, Boudreaux Elementary School, Project No. 2009-28
Accepted the low base bid and Alternate Nos. 1 and 2 of Construction Masters, Inc. in the
amount of $577,400.00 and one hundred twenty (120) calendar days for masonry repairs and
waterproofing at Boudreaux Elementary School as recommended by the architect/engineer,
Meyer Engineers, Ltd. and the Facilities Department. IFAS 47
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Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Scope of Work and Budget, Grace King High School, Project No. 2012-30
Approved upgrades to the gym locker room area at Grace King High School with a
construction budget of $80,000.00 utilizing maintenance service contractors as recommended by
the Facilities Department. IFAS 46
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Cancel a Construction Project, Audubon Elementary School, Project No. 2010-05
Canceled the new bus drive and loading area at Audubon Elementary School with a
construction budget of $24,000.00 as recommended by the Facilities Department. IFAS 46
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Scope of Work and Budget, Pittman Elementary School, Project No. 2012-31
Approved carpet replacement and painting at Pittman Elementary School to address
health and safety concerns with a construction budget of $80,000.00 and obtain three (3) quotes
as recommended by the Facilities Department. IFAS 46
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Change Order No. 8, Administration Building, Project No. 2008-04C
Accepted Change Order No. 8 in the amount of $49,674.17 and fifty-eight (58) calendar
days at the Administration Building as recommended by the architect/engineer, Burgdahl-Graves
Architects, the Program Manager, CSRS, Inc. and the Facilities Department. IFAS 212 and 410
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Cancel Project No. 2006-57 and Budget Increase for Project No. 2010-48, Harahan
Elementary School
Canceled the construction project to construct a pre-kindergarten center and combine
funds with Project No. 2010-48 for upgrades to the HVAC system, electrical system and interior
and exterior renovations at Harahan Elementary School as recommended by the Facilities
Department. IFAS 46
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Scope of Work and Budget, Chateau Estates Elementary School, Project No. 2012-32
Approved a new security fence at Chateau Estates Elementary School with a construction
budget of $40,000.00 as recommended by the Facilities Department. IFAS 46
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Approve a Budget and Scope of Work, Livaudais Middle School, Project No. 2012-33
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Approved a budget of $12,000.00 and use maintenance service contractors to provide
renovations to the gymnasium at Livaudais Middle School as recommended by the Facilities
Department. IFAS 46
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Approve a Budget and Scope of Work, Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School, Project
No. 2012-34
Approved a budget of $21,000.00 and use maintenance service contractors to provide
exterior waterproofing and lighting on the AA Building at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High
School as recommended by the Facilities Department. IFAS 46
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Approve a Budget and Scope of Work, Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School, Project
No. 2012-35
Approved a budget of $35,000.00 and use maintenance service contractors and Technical
Environmental Consultants, Inc. for interior and exterior renovations of the administration office
area at Bonnabel Magnet Academy High School as recommended by the Facilities Department.
IFAS 46
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Acceptance, Strehle Elementary School, Project No. 2010-37B
Accepted the roof repairs at Strehle Elementary School as performed by Rycars
Construction, LLC. in the amount of $457,684.00 as recommended by the architect/engineer,
Harry Baker Smith Architects II and the Facilities Department.
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Change Order No. 1, Riviere Elementary School, Project No. 2010-35
Accepted Credit Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($42,233.55) and zero (0)
calendar days at Riviere Elementary School as recommended by the architect/engineer,
Scairono-Martinez Architects, Inc. and the Facilities Department. IFAS 49
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Change Order No. 1, John Ehret High School, Project No. 2008-26
Accepted Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $9,568.00 and seventy-six (76) calendar
days at John Ehret High School as recommended by the architect/engineer, Harry Baker Smith
Architects II and the Facilities Department. Budget Code 377/2013/232 52130720
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Cancel Project Nos. 2007-40, 2010-30 and 2010-34, Approve a Scope of Work and Budget
and Appoint an Architect, Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies, Project No. 2012-37
and Swap Fund Sources with Project Nos. 2010-38 and 2010-39
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Canceled three construction projects at Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies, Project
Nos. 2007-40, 2010-30 and 2010-34 and combine the budgets and appoint Meyer Engineers, Ltd.
with a construction budget of $2,150,000.00 for interior and exterior renovations at Haynes
Academy for Advanced Studies as recommended by the Facilities Department. IFAS 49 Swap
existing budgets for Project Nos. 2010-38 and 2010-39 to IFAS 46.
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Appoint an Architect, Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies, Project No. 2010-40
Appointed Meyer Engineers, Ltd. to prepare design documents for a new parking lot at
Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies with a total budget of $160,000.00 as recommended
by the Facilities Department. IFAS 49
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Approve a Scope of Work and Budget and Appoint an Architect, Pitre Elementary School,
Project No. 2012-36
Appointed Pouwels & Associates, Inc. with a project budget of $398,300.00 to replace
the roof and interior damage repairs at Pitre Elementary School as recommended by the Facilities
Department. IFAS 405
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Mr. Delesdernier and unanimously carried.
Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
JPSB Sick Leave Bank Policy
To seek Board approval of the JPSB Sick Leave Bank Policy:
Pursuant to ACT 788 enacted by the Legislature this year, all local school systems are to
establish sick leave banks policies which will allow school bus operators, teachers and other
school employees the opportunity to contribute sick leave to a “bank” which they can use to
obtain additional sick days after they exhaust all accumulated and extended sick leave to which
they are entitled.
In addition the ACT provides that all extended sick leave and withdrawals from the sick bank
can only be obtained for physician certified “ Medical Necessity” which is defined as
catastrophic illness or injury which is life threatening, chronic or incapacitating condition and
that such condition of the employee requires the employee for at least 10 consecutive work days.
The ACT requires that to participate in the sick leave bank the employee must contribute a day to
the sick bank. If an employee elects not to participate they cannot then obtain sick days from the
“bank .
The policy provides that an employee can contribute one day to the bank.
Withdrawal requests are to be accompanied by the physician’s certificate.
After review of the request by the Chief of Human Capital the withdrawal request must be
approved by the Superintendent.
AT the end of the year all unused sick days are extinguished. The sick bank renews at the start of
each year with employees again being provided the opportunity to participate.
As specified by the law, the sick bank will have three accounts. One for School bus operators,
one for teachers and teacher types (Guidance Counselors, librarians, school nurses, educational
diagnosticians, psychologists, audiologists, social workers, etc.) and one for all other employees
not in the two preceding groups.
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Each contribution of days will be converted to cost equivalents and the bank will be credited
with the dollar equivalents of the day contributed. Withdrawals will be calculated in the same
manner.
No donations of sick days to employees will be allowed.
The local school board annually shall submit a report to the state Department of Education on the
number of leave requests granted pursuant to the extended sick leave and the sick leave bank, the
number of leave requests denied and the reason or reasons for such denials.
A discussion followed.
Mr. Jacobs asked for delegations to address the Board since this item was pulled for
discussion.
Meladie Munch, Jefferson Federation of Teachers president, addressed the Board with
concerns of the new Sick Leave Bank Policy, asking that the matter be tabled.
Laura Harper, representing the para professionals of the JFT, addressed the Board with
similar concerns.
At the request of Dr. Meza, Acting Superintendent, the following amendment was made
by Mr. Delesdernier.
Move that the sick leave bank policy be approved, with an amendment to the policy due
to a typo on page 4 of 5 of the policy, under the paragraph entitled “Forms and Record Keeping”
to add a period after Human Resources Department and eliminate the remaining language in the
paragraph that states: “and shall be available on the DeSoto Parish School Board’s website”.
Moved by Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge, seconded by Mr. St. Pierre, that the following JPSB
Sick Leave Bank Policy be approved with an amendment to the policy due to a typo on page 4 of
5 under the paragraph entitled “forms and Record Keeping” to add a period after Human
Resources Department and eliminate the remaining language in the paragraph that states: “and
shall be available on the DeSoto Parish school Board’s website”.
Pursuant to ACT 788 enacted by the Legislature this year , all local school systems are to
establish sick leave banks policies which will allow school bus operators, teachers and other
school employees the opportunity to contribute sick leave to a “bank” which they can use to
obtain additional sick days after they exhaust all accumulated and extended sick leave to which
they are entitled.
In addition the ACT provides that all extended sick leave and withdrawals from the sick bank
can only be obtained for physician certified “ Medical Necessity” which is defined as
catastrophic illness or injury which is life threatening, chronic or incapacitating condition and
that such condition of the employee requires the employee for at least 10 consecutive work days.
The ACT requires that to participate in the sick leave bank the employee must contribute a day to
the sick bank. If an employee elects not to participate they cannot then obtain sick days from the
“bank .
The policy provides that an employee can contribute one day to the bank.
Withdrawal requests are to be accompanied by the physician’s certificate.
After review of the request by the Chief of Human Capital the withdrawal request must be
approved by the Superintendent.
AT the end of the year all unused sick days are extinguished. The sick bank renews at the start of
each year with employees again being provided the opportunity to participate.
As specified by the law, the sick bank will have three accounts. One for School bus operators,
one for teachers and teacher types (Guidance Counselors, librarians, school nurses, educational
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diagnosticians, psychologists, audiologists, social workers, etc.) and one for all other employees
not in the two preceding groups.
Each contribution of days will be converted to cost equivalents and the bank will be credited
with the dollar equivalents of the day contributed. Withdrawals will be calculated in the same
manner.
No donations of sick days to employees will be allowed.
The local school board annually shall submit a report to the state Department of Education on the
number of leave requests granted pursuant to the extended sick leave and the sick leave bank, the
number of leave requests denied and the reason or reasons for such denials.
The voting on the motion was as follows:
YEAS:
Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Floyd, Mr.
Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge
NAYS:
None
Absent:
None
Abstention:
None
Motion carried.
Consideration of a Type 1 charter application from Pathways in Education - Louisiana,
Inc.
The item was pulled for discussion by Mr. St. Pierre.
A discussion followed.
Mr. Jacobs, president, asked if anyone in the audience wanted to address the board
concerning this item. There were no speakers who addressed the Board.
Moved by Mr. St. Pierre, seconded by Dr. Licciardi, that the Board approve the denial of
the charter application from Pathways in Education – Louisiana, Inc.
The voting on the motion was as follows:
YEAS:
Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Floyd, Mr.
Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge
NAYS:
None
Absent:
None
Abstention:
None
Motion carried.
Consideration of a Type 1 Charter Application from the Young Audiences Charter
Association
The item was pulled by Mr. St. Pierre.
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A discussion followed.
Mr. Jacobs, president, asked if anyone in the audience wanted to address the board
concerning this item. There were no speakers who addressed the Board.
Moved by Mr. Delesdernier, seconded by Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge that the Board
recommend approval of the Type 1 Charter Application from the Young Audiences Charter
Association.
The voting on the motion was as follows:
YEAS:
Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Floyd, Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs,
Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge
NAYS:
Mr. St. Pierre
Absent:
None
Abstention:
None
Motion carried.
Beverage Bundling Proposal Secured by Coogan and Coogan
This item was pulled by Mr. Delesdernier.
Move that the Board approve the agreement between the Jefferson Parish School Board
and Coogan & Associates consultants, LLC (Consultant) of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana
A discussion followed.
Mr. Jacobs, president, asked if anyone in the audience wanted to address the board
concerning this item.
At the request of the Board, Jay Ceravola, representing Coogan and Associates
Consultants, LLC (Consultant) of St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, was called to the podium.
Mr. Delesdernier offered the following amended motion.
Move that the School Board approve the agreement between the Jefferson Parish School
Board and Coogan & Associates consultants, LLC (Consultant) of St. Tammany Parish,
Louisiana and the agreement with Coca-Cola Bottling Co. with the amendment of paragraph 1.6
Term, to read: This Agreement shall commence as of the Effective Date and continue for three
(3) years with an option to renew for a second two (2) year term, as per approval by JSB and to
eliminate from paragraph 1.5 the language “beverage sales” and in paragraph 1.5 to add the
word “acceptable” in front of “opportunity to generate” to read “acceptable opportunity to
generate.”
Mr. Jacobs offered the following amendment o Mr. Delesdernier’s amended motion,
Move that the agreement be for the consultant and the beverage.
Mr. Delesdernier accepted Mr. Jacob’s amendment.
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The voting on the motion was as follows:
YEAS:
Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Floyd, Mr.
Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge
NAYS:
None
Absent:
None
Abstention:
None
Motion carried.
New Business
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. St. Pierre that the Board waive the 72 hours
notification and discuss accepting the resignation of Robert Fulton, Chief Financial Officer, from
the Board of Trustees of the Jefferson Federation of Teachers Health and Welfare fund and
appointing Peggy Rome in his place.
A discussion followed.
Mr. Jacobs asked if there was anyone in the audience who wanted to address the Board
on this matter. There were no speakers.
The voting on the 72 hour waiver was as follows:
YEAS:
Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Floyd,
Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge
NAYS:
None
Absent:
None
Abstention:
None
Motion carried.
The voting on the motion was as follows:
YEAS:
Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Floyd,
Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge
NAYS:
None
Absent:
None
Abstention:
None
Motion carried.
Board Committee Recommendations
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1. From the Executive Committee Meeting of October 30, 2012
Approval of $21,360,000 Sales Tax Refunding School Bonds (1/2%) Series 2012 of the
Jefferson Parish School Board
That the Board supports the issuance of the bonds, and recognized that the Standard and
Poor’s Rating of AA (the highest among the Louisiana school districts) was instrumental
in the successful issuance of the bonds.
Mr. Jacobs stated that this Executive Committee recommendation was also an item under
the consent agenda and there was no need for another vote.
2. That the Board authorize an election in May 2013 to renew the 7 mill property tax
expiring in 2014.
(This item will be an Executive Committee First Reading at the November 7, 2012 Board
meeting, and a Second Reading at the December 5, 2012 Board meeting).
3. That the Board support the annual compliance questionnaire for our Auditors (Carr,
Riggs & Ingram).
Mr. Jacobs stated that this Executive Committee recommendation was also an item under
the consent agenda and there was no need for another vote.
Mr. Tovrea left the meeting at this time.
Committee Reports
Dr. Licciardi reported that the Facilities Committee met prior to the Board meeting and
no First Readings were made.
Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge reported that the Academic Affairs Committee met prior to the
Board meeting and no First Readings were made.
Mr. Delesdernier, filling in for Mr. Tovrea, Chair of the Insurance Committee reported
that the Insurance Committee met prior to the Board meeting and offers the following two First
Readings and requests 72 hour waivers on each:
Move that the Board waiver the 72 hour notification and discuss renewing Boiler &
Machinery insurance with McGriff, Seibels & Williams through Zurich Insurance Company
which expires on November 14, 2012 for an annual premium of $36,800.
The voting on the 72 hour waiver was as follows:
YEAS:
Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Floyd,
Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge
NAYS:
None
Absent:
None
Not Seated:
Mr. Tovrea
Abstention:
None
Motion carried.
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The voting on the motion was as follows:
YEAS:
Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Floyd,
Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge
NAYS:
None
Absent:
None
Not Seated:
Mr. Tovrea
Abstention:
None
Motion carried.
Move that Board waive the 72 hour notification and discuss renewing Crime insurance
through Gaynell Marin Insurance Agency through Travelers Insurance Company which expires
on November 14, 2012 for an annual premium of $12,838.
The voting on the 72 hour waiver was as follows:
YEAS:
Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Floyd,
Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge
NAYS:
None
Absent:
None
Not Seated:
Mr. Tovrea
Abstention:
None
Motion carried.
The voting on the motion was as follows:
YEAS:
Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Floyd,
Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge
NAYS:
None
Absent:
None
Not Seated:
Mr. Tovrea
Abstention:
None
Motion carried.
Mr. St. Pierre stated that he was withdrawing his Second Reading since the item was
voted on under Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda.
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Directives
Mr. Floyd
1. Mr. Floyd requested an updated report on the Forensic Audit with Bennett Thrasher.
2. Mr. Floyd asked that in accordance with Act 1, did the Superintendent hire any personnel
since his reorganization in March that created other new positions.
Resolutions
Mr. Delesdernier offered the following joint resolution and requested a 72 hour waiver.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jefferson Parish School Board support the State of
Louisiana, Division of Administration’s proposal for the Office of Group Benefits to contract
with a third party provider to handle the administration of the Jefferson Parish School Board’s
program.
Mr. Jacobs asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to address the Board
on this resolution.
Meladie Much, JFT president, addressed the Board and asked that the Board not vote on
the resolution until the JFT had time to research this item.
Mr. Jacobs asked if there was any objection to the 72 hour waiver. There were no
objections.
The vote, in open meeting, on the within resolution was as follows:
YEAS:
8
NAYS
0
ABSENT:
1
YEAS:
Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Floyd, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Boarge
NAYS:
None
Not Seated:
Mr.Tovrea
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. Jacobs offered the following joint resolution, which was on the agenda.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Jefferson Parish School Board, being cognizant of the loss
of life, property and damages suffered and continuing to be suffered by our fellow citizens in the
northeast, in particular in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, from Hurricane
Sandy, and having endured similar tribulations in Jefferson Parish from hurricanes, the Jefferson
Parish School Board offers its support and any assistance that we can provide to those areas
suffering from loss of homes, loss of power and other utilities.
The vote, in open meeting, on the within resolution was as follows:
YEAS:
8
NAYS
0
ABSENT:
1
YEAS:
Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Floyd, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Boarge
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NAYS:
None
Absent:
None
Not Seated:
Mr.Tovrea
The resolution was adopted.
Mr. Delesdernier asked Dr. Meza, Superintendent to replace him on the Board of
Trustees Health and Welfare Fund. Dr. Meza will do this.
Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
Mr. Morgan called on Michael Werk of Progressive Waste Solutions Company to address
the Board. Mr. Were addressed the Board about his company’s recycling program.
Meladie Munch addressed the Board about the sick leave policy and other teacher
policies.
Mr. Jacobs thanked everyone involved in the dedication of the new building at 501
Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, which was held earlier in the day.
Dr. Meza, Acting Superintendent, thanked the Board for the extension of his contract.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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