PROCEEDINGS OF THE ASSUMPTION PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Assumption Parish Media Center
Napoleonville, Louisiana
June 15, 2022
The Assumption Parish School Board met in Regular Session on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Assumption Parish Media Center, Napoleonville, LA with President, Honoray Lewis, presiding.
PRESENT: Honoray Lewis (Ward 1), Lee Meyer, Jr. (Ward 2), Andrea Barras (Ward 3), Electa Fletcher Mickens (Ward 4), Jesse Robertson (Ward 5), Daniel Washington (Ward 6), Bambi Hood (Ward 7), Jessica Ourso (Ward 8) & Doris Dugas (Ward 9)
ABSENT: None
The meeting was opened in prayer led by Honoray Lewis, Board President, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Lee Meyer, Jr., Board Vice President.
Adoption of Agenda
On motion of Mr. Robertson / seconded by Ms. Ourso and unanimously carried - the Board adopted the agenda.
Consent Agenda
a) Approve minutes of June 1, 2022 School Board Meeting;
b) Approve addendum items.
On motion of Mr. Washington / seconded by Mrs. Hood and unanimously carried - the Board adopted the consent agenda.
Reports and Recognition
a) The Board received the Administrative Personnel Report.
Policy and Procedure
a) On motion of Ms. Ourso / seconded by Mr. Robertson and unanimously carried – the Board named The Bayou Pioneer as the official journal for the fiscal year 2022-2023.
b) On motion of Mr. Washington / seconded by Mr. Robertson and unanimously carried – the Board authorized the Superintendent to schedule a board retreat on June 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
Budget
a) On motion of Ms. Ourso / seconded by Mr. Washington and unanimously carried – the Board approved the 2022 revised budget and the 2023 proposed budget.
b) On motion of Ms. Barras / seconded by Mr. Robertson and unanimously carried – the Board renewed the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Assumption Parish Police Jury for sales tax collection for 2022-2023.
c) On motion of Ms. Dugas / seconded by Mr. Washington and unanimously carried – the Board renewed the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Napoleonville for sales tax collection for 2022-2023.
d) On motion of Ms. Ourso / seconded by Ms. Dugas and unanimously carried – the Board approved the renewal of student accident insurance in the amount of $58,000 for the premium for medical benefits, $0 - $25,000, zero deductible and $3,525 for the premium for catastrophic accident insurance.
e) On motion of Ms. Barras / seconded by Ms. Dugas and unanimously carried – the Board awarded the bids for custodial supplies for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 to Economical Janitorial and Paper Supplies and The Home Depot Pro.
f) On motion of Ms. Barras / seconded by Ms. Dugas and unanimously carried – the Board approved the insurance renewals through A J Gallagher Insurance for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The total estimated program cost is $2,138,980.13. A motion was made by Ms. Barras / seconded by Mr. Meyer to authorize the Superintendent to sign the rejection of uninsured motorist coverage. A public comment period was held and no public comment was heard. The motion passed unanimously.
g) The Board received the May 2022 Sales Tax Report. Total returns processed are 1,967; 1,191 monthly, 80 quarterly, 678 irregular, and 18 semi-annuals. Total number of online filers are 1,718. Total receipts of the May 2022 collections are $1,187,187.47; a 3% increase of $33,706.10. The school board received $589,952.33; 3% increase of $16,343.21. The 92 Bond Issue Fund received $117,990.27, a 3% increase of $3,267.75. The delinquent rate for the month of May 2022 is 7%. Audit revenues for the month of May 2022 are $0.00 comparable to $3,843.75 for May 2021. Auto sales for the month of May 2022 are $289,257.50 comparable to $303,546.02 for May 2021.
h) On motion of Ms. Barras / seconded by Mr. Meyer and unanimously carried – the Board authorized the Superintendent to purchase 10-15 school metal detectors. The cost is estimated to be approximately $40,000.
Facilities and Grounds
a) On motion of Mr. Robertson / seconded by Ms. Ourso and unanimously carried - the Board approved substantial completion for the Labadieville Primary School Main Building “A” & Cafeteria Roof Replacement.
b) On motion of Ms. Dugas / seconded by Ms. Fletcher Mickens and unanimously carried – the Board approved Change Order No. 1 for Labadieville Primary School Main Building “A” & Cafeteria Roof Replacement. The change order amends the original contract price to adjust the unit price of $159.00/sheet for plywood decking replacement of 59 sheets and increase the number of days to 180 in order to bring the contract into compliance.
c) On motion of Mr. Robertson / seconded by Mrs. Hood and unanimously carried – the Board approved Invoice No. 2 in the amount of $97,985.24 for Labadieville Primary School Main Building “A” & Cafeteria Roof Replacement.
d) On motion of Mr. Washington / seconded by Ms. Fletcher Mickens and unanimously carried – the Board approved Change Order No. 2 for Labadieville Middle School Gymnasium Roof Shingle Replacement. The change order adjusts the number of days to 163 in order to bring the contract into compliance.
e) A motion was made by Ms. Barras / seconded by Ms. Dugas to table the agenda item to “Approve Bid for Belle Rose Middle School Restroom Renovations”. Motion passed unanimously.
f) A motion was made by Ms. Barras / seconded by Ms. Dugas to table the agenda item to “Approve Bid for Outside Recreational Areas at Pierre Part Elementary School and Belle Rose Middle School”. Motion passed unanimously.
Comments and Announcements
a) Mr. Lewis announced that Board Members recently toured Morgan City Junior High to view the security measures in place at the school.
Adjournment
By unanimous consent the Board adjourned at 6:51 p.m.
Honoray Lewis, President
John Barthelemy, Superintendent
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