May 21, 2024
CPSB Meeting
Members present Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Don Little, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Christine Tharpe, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, and Dottie Bell. Superintendent Designee Leisa Woolfolk and Board Counsel Reggie Abrams were also present.
1.01 Invocation (Dr. Bonita Douzart, District 5)
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance (Caddo Heights Elementary)
1.03 Roll Call President Jessica Yeates called the May 21, 2024, meeting to order.
2.01 Consideration of the Minutes of April 2, 2024, April 16, 2024, and April 24, 2024 Move to approve the minutes of April 2, 2024, April 16, 2024, and April 24, 2024, as submitted in the electronic mailout.
Motion by Mary Trammel, second by Barry F Rachal
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Dr. Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
3.01 Presentations and Recognitions 1) Musical Presentation 2) 2024 Louisiana Semifinalist for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program 3) 2024 Louisiana Elementary Student of the Year 4) Caddo School Counselors' Association Counselors of the Year 5) Willis Knighton Health Occupations Partnership Scholars 6) Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG-LA) Winners 7) District Plan for Support at Caddo Heights and Westwood-Keith Burton
3.02 Visitors Dawn Jordan stated classified employees need a 5% permanent pay raise. Jordan Thomas thanked the district for the tenure reception and explained the tenure process. She said we need to rebrand the district with quality teachers, not long-term subs. She stated she is in support of the House Bill that requires parents to be notified if the teacher is certified or non-certified; Jon Glover explained she is not the enemy but one that brings information, based on data, regarding the districts failing schools. Lola Lawson stated the bleeding needed to stop.
4.01 Establish the agenda and the proposed consent agenda
Move to establish the agenda and the proposed consent agenda for the May 21, 2024 CPSB Meeting.
Motion by Barry F Rachal, second by Dottie Bell.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
5.01 Confirm the Consent Agenda
Move to approve the consent agenda for the May 21, 2024 CPSB Meeting.
Motion by Barry F Rachal, second by Jasmine Green.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
(Consent): 6.01 **Personnel Recommendations
(Consent): 6.02 **Personnel Leaves - Certified & Classified
(Consent): 6.03 **Personnel Resignations - Certified & Classified
(Consent): 8.01 **Property/Bus Rental Requests)
(Consent): 8.02 **Consideration to authorize Salvage Sale
(Consent): 8.03 **Consideration to approve revisions to CPSB Policy GBRL, Policy GBRK, and Policy GBRC
(Consent): 8.04 **Consideration to approve Caddo-Shreveport Sales and Use Tax Commission 2024-2025 Budgets
(Consent): 8.06 **Consideration to approve Resolution, Extract of Resolution, and Purchase/Sale Contract for Whitehall Property
(Consent): 8.07 **Consideration to approve Memorandum of Understanding with PBRC, Healthy Blue, and Caddo Parish School Board
7.01 Capital Project Bids
Move to approve the bids as recommended by staff and submitted in the electronic mailout on the bid tabulation sheets: 1) Project 2025-200A "Asbestos Abatement of Flooring and Piping at Various Schools, be awarded to Gill Industries (Not OCC*), Shreveport, LA with a Base Bid, for the sum total of $518,000.00. The budget amount is $450,000.00. The project will be paid for with Capital Projects Funds; 2) Project 2025-200B "Floor Tile Replacement at Various Schools," be awarded to Andrews Flooring (Not OCC*), Shreveport, LA, with a Base Bid, for the sum total of $584,991.00.The budget amount is $500,000.00. The project will be paid for with Capital Projects Funds.
Motion by Barry F Rachal, second by Jasmine Green.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
8.05 Consideration to approve ITEP property tax exemption for Allen's Electric Motor Service
Move to approve ITEP property tax exemption for Allen's Electric Motor Service as submitted in the electronic mailout.
Motion by Katie McLain, second by Don W Little.
Motion Fails
Yes: Don W Little, Christine Tharpe
No: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Barry F Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
Move to reject the ITEP property tax exemption for Allen's Electric Motor Service as submitted in the electronic mailout.
Motion by Mary Trammel, second by Jasmine Green.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Barry F Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
No: Don W Little
Abstain: Christine Tharpe
8.08 Consideration to request the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board and the Office of Mineral Resources to solicit bids for an Oil and Gas Lease at CPSB Property located at Summer Grove Elementary
Move to authorize the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board and the Office of Mineral Resources to solicit bids for an Oil and Gas Lease on approximately 12.6 acres of Caddo Parish School Board Property located at the site of Summer Grove Elementary as recommended by Building, Grounds, and Security Committee and submitted in the electronic mailout.
Motion by Dr. Terence Vinson, second by Barry F Rachal.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
8.09 Consideration to authorize staff to post a Request for Proposal (RFP) for interested parties to submit qualifications for conducting a Facilities Condition Assessment
Move to amend Agenda Item 8.09 to authorize staff to post a Request for Proposal (RFP) with qualifications for interested parties for conducting a Facility Condition Assessment on all Elementary and Middle Schools in Caddo Parish with a budget of up to $150,00.00.
Motion by Dr. Terence Vinson, second by Jessica Yeates.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Jessica Yeates
No: Steve Umling, Don W Little, Mary Trammel, Katie McLain, Dottie Bell
Move to call for the question to end debate
Motion by Christine Tharpe, second by Dottie Bell.
Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green,
Dr. Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
No: Katie McLain
13.02 Student Expulsion Appeal Hearing
Move to go into executive session with a 10-minute recess
Motion by Mary Trammel, second by Jessica Yeates.
Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
Move to uphold the staff's recommendation for expulsion of student JL
Motion by Christine Tharpe, second by Jessica Yeates.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Don W Little, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Jessica Yeates
No: Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Dottie Bell
Not Present at Vote: Katie McLain
14.01 Adjournment
Move to adjourn the May 21, 2024 CPSB Meeting.
Motion by Jasmine Green, second by Dottie Bell.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
Not Present at Vote: Katie McLain
Leisa G. Woolfolk, Interim Superintendent
Jessica Yeates, President
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