OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
St. Landry Parish School Board
December 12, 2023
The St. Landry Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, December 12,2023, at the St. Landry ParishSchool Board Supplementary Resource Center, 1013 Creswell Lane, Opelousas, Louisiana.
1. OPENING OF REGULAR MEETING
Procedural: A. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:01 P.M
Procedural: B. Roll Call
Roll call was taken and in attendance were the following members:
Anthony Standberry, Bianca Vedell, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley, RaymondCassimere, Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
Hazel Sias and Tiffany Nolan were not in attendance.
Procedural: C. Prayer
A prayer was recited by Raymond Cassimere
Procedural: D. Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Procedural: F. Resolutions of Sympathy
Upon motion of the entire membership of the board, the following Resolutions of Sympathy were adopted
. Elaine Collins Dartez, wife of Andrew Harold Dartez, former Assistant Superintendent
. Theme John Ledee, former St. Landry Parish Sheriff deputy/D.A.R.E. officer
. Daylon Tyrell Lewis, graduate of Northwest High School
. Joyce Smith, mother of lonel Leger, Supervisor of Math and Science
. Hunter Joseph Higdon, Port Barre High student
. Ollie Rita Shaw, retired teacher; and mother of Jeanne Shaw Reed, EL teacher at Cankton Elementary
. Nathaniel Johnson, Sr., father of Natalie Angelle, Principal at MACA
. Sidney Marcell, step-son of Carlos Smith, bus driver at Cankton Elementary
. Remi Hargrave, uncle of Lacie Schexnayder, para at Cankton Elementary
. Jimmy Thibodeaux, father of Jamie Smith, secretary at Eunice High; and father of Alicia Guillory, teacher at
Eunice High
. Merreline Dupre, mother-in-law of Imelda Doyle, SPED teacher at Central Middle
. Anita Anna Risher, mother of Sonya Nichol, teacher at Creswell Middle
. Patrick Nolan Johnson, father of Charles Johnson, guidance counselor
. Lana Lewis, sister of Melissa Lewis, guidance counselor at Leonville Elementary
. Larry Prudhomme, father-in-law of Breanna Prudhomme, pre-k teacher at Park Vista
. James "Jimmie" Marks, retired instructor at SLATS
. Dr. James "Jimmie" Kennison, former Title I Director; and father of Kearns Kennison, maintenance worker
Procedural: G. Board President's Comments
Mrs. Joyce Haynes, Board President, addressed the board and audience.
Procedural: H. Presentations and Recognitions
. Opelousas High School Football Team - Division II Non-Select State Champions
Retirees
Angela Fontenot - Teacher - Grand Praire Elem. - 28.4 yrs
Cathy Soileau- Lunchroom Tech - Krotz Springs Elem. - 19 yrs
. Student Recognition
. Nazaire Pierre - 10Tth Grade Student - MACA - Art Work setected for School Board Christmas Card
Procedural: I. Superintendent's Comments
Superintendent Milton Batiste III addressed the board and audience
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Action, Minutes: A. Regular Board Meeting held on November 2,2023
Action, Minutes: B. Executive Committee Meeting held on November 13,2023
Action, Minutes: C. Buildings, Lands and Sites Committee Meeting held on November 13, 2023
Action, Minutes: D. Finance Committee Meeting held on November 13, 2023
Action, Minutes: E. Academic Committee Meeting held on November 14, 2023
Action, Minutes: F. Personnel, Employee Benefits, and Transportation Committee Meeting held onNovember 14, 2023
Motion to approve the minutes.
Motion by Kyle Boss, second by Milton Ambres.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Anthony Standberry, Bianca Vedell, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley,
Raymond Cassimere, Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
3. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Action, Discussion: A. Discussion and/or action to approve Executive Sessions Policy (BCBK). - Mrs.Dwanetta Scott
Motion to approve Executive Sessions Policy (BCBK).
Motion by Raymond Cassimere, second by Renee Aymond.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Anthony Standberry, Bianca Vedell, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley,
Raymond Cassimere, Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
Action, Discussion: B. Discussion and/or action to approve Annual Operating Budget Policy (DC). - MrsDwanetta Scott
Motion to approve Annual Operating Budget Policy (DC).
Motion by Kyle Boss, second by Raymond Cassimere.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Anthony Standberry, Bianca Vedell, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto/ Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley,
Raymond Cassimere, Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
Action, Discussion: C. Discussion and/or action to approve Public Health Emergency Policy (EBBI). - Mrs.Dwanetta Scott
Motion to approve Public Health Emergency Policy (EBBI).
Motion by Milton Ambres, second by Anthony Standberry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Anthony Standberry, Bianca Vedell, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley,
Raymond Cassimere, Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
Action, Discussion: D. Discussion and/or action to approve Student Transportation Management Policy(ED), - Mrs. Dwanetta Scott
Motion to approve Student Transportation Management Policy (ED).
Motion by Mary Donatto, second by Raymond Cassimere.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Anthony Standberry, Bianca Vedell, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley,
Raymond Cassimere, Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
4. BUILDINGS, LANDS, AND SITES COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Action, Discussion: A. Discussion and/or action to accept the quote from Morgan Goudeau & Associates inthe amount of $2,200.00 to survey Sixteenth Section property near port of Krotz Springs. - Mr. Don Leger
Motion to accept the quote from Morgan Goudeau & Associates in the amount of $2,200.00 to survey Sixteenth
Section property near port of Krotz Springs.
Motion by Milton Ambres, second by Kyle Boss.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Anthony Standberry, Bianca Vedell, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley,
Raymond Cassimere, Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
Action, Discussion: B. Discussion and,/or action to accept the lowest bid from GeoSport Lighting Systems,LLC in the amount of $268,900.00 for light poles at Beau Chene High School. - Ms. Claudia Blanchard
Motion to accept the lowest bid from GeoSport Lighting Systems, LLC in the amount of $268,900.00 for light poles at
Beau Chene High School, as well as approve a 10o/o allowance in the event of any underlying issues that may occur.
Motion by Kyle Boss, second by Robert Gautreaux.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Anthony Standberry, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley, Raymond Cassimere,Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
Abstain: Bianca Vedell
Action, Discussion: C. Discussion and/or action to give permission to Mike & Son, LLC to demolish the oldEunice Adult Education (G.E.D.) building in the amount of $15,000.00. - Ms. Glaudia Blanchard
Motion to give permission to Mike & Son, LLC to demolish the old Eunice Adult Education (G.E.D.) building in theamount of $15,000.00.
Motion by Kyle Boss, second by Renee Aymond.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Anthony Standberry, Bianca Vedell, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley,Raymond Cassimere, Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
5. PERSONNEL, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Action, Discussion: A, Discussion and/or action to authorize the Superintendent to enter into aMemorandum of Understanding with Louisiana Christian University. - Mr. Matthew Scruggins
Motion to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Louisiana ChristianUniversity.
Motion by Bianca Vedell, second by Renee Aymond.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Anthony Standberry, Bianca Vedell, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley,Raymond Cassimere, Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
Action, Discussion: B. Discussion and/or action to rescind the original approval made at the November 2,2023, Regular Board meeting: Action, Discussion Item - C. Motion to approve a one-time stipend of $1,000for those certificated and degreed employees who did not receive the $2,000 stipend from the State byusing the remainder of those unallocated funds received in the amount of $14,358.20. - Mr. Milton BatisteIII
Motion to rescind the original approval made atthe November2,2023, Regular Board meeting: Action, Discussion
Item - C. Motion to approve a one-time stipend of $1,000 for those certificated and degreed employees who did notreceive the $2,000 stipend from the State by using the remainder of those unallocated funds received in the amount
of $14,358.20.
Motion by Bianca Vedell, second by Anthony Standberry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Anthony Standberry, Bianca Vedell, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley,Raymond Cassimere; Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
Action, Discussion: C. Discussion and/or action to approve a one-time stipend of $1,000 for five (5)certificated and degreed employees who received a $1,000 support stipend instead of the $2,000certificated stipend from the Louisiana Department of Education by using $5,000 from the $641,960 StateTreasurer allocation and the remaining $9,328.50 towards the installation of cameras on three (3) buses.- Mr. Milton Batiste III
Motion to approve a one-time stipend of $1,000 for five (5) certificated and degreed employees who received a $1,000
support stipend instead of the $2,000 certificated stipend from the Louisiana Department of Education by using $5,000
from the $641,960 State Treasurer allocation and the remaining $9,328.50 towards the installation of cameras on
three (3) buses.
Motion by Mary Donatto, second by Robert Gautreaux.
Final Resolution; Motion Carries
Yea: Anthony Standberry, Bianca Vedell, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley,Raymond Cassimere, Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
6. FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Action, Discussion: A. Discussion and/or action to amend the budget line in Personnel (Human Resources)Services - Technology Related Supplies - from $70,000 to $100.000. - Ms. Shaun Grantham
Motion to amend the budget line in Personnel (Human Resources) Services - Technology Related Supplies - from
$70,000 to $100,000.
Motion by Milton Ambres, second by Anthony Standberry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Anthony Standberry, Bianca Vedell, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley,Raymond Cassimere, Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
Action, Discussion: B. Discussion and/or action to allow Superintendent Milton Batiste III to execute aCooperative Endeavor Agreement of $641,960 with the Louisiana Department of the Treasury. - Ms. ShaunGrantham
Motion to allow Superintendent Milton Batiste III to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement of $641,960 with theLouisiana Department of the Treasury.
Motion by Mary Donatto, second by Raymond Cassimere.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Anthony Standberry, Bianca Vedell, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley,Raymond Cassimere, Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
7. ADJOURNMENT
Action: A. Adjourn the Meeting
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 5:45 P.M.
Motion by Milton Ambres, second by Renee Aymond.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Anthony Standberry, Bianca Vedell, Joyce Haynes, Kyle Boss, Mary Donatto, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley,
Raymond Cassimere, Renee Aymond, Robert Gautreaux, Timmakah Hardy
Respectfully submitted
Joyce Haynes, President
ATTEST: Milton Batiste III, Superintendent
TRANSCRIBED BY: Valencia Thierry-Tyler
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