July 16, 2024
CPSB Meeting
Members present were Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Dr. Terence Vinson, Don Little, Dr. Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Darrin Dixon, Christine Tharpe, Barry Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, and Dottie Bell. Interim Superintendent Leisa G. Woolfolk and Board Counsel Reggie Abrams were also present.
1.01 Invocation (Darrin Dixon, District 7)
1.02 Pledge of Allegiance (Bethune/Oak Park Students)
1.03 President Jessica Yeates called the July 16, 2024 meeting to order.
2.01 Consideration of the Minutes of Move to approve the minutes of May 28, 2024, June 3, 2024, June 4, 2024, June 18, 2024, and June 27, 2024, CPSB Meetings as submitted in the electronic mailout.
Motion by Mary Trammel, second by Dottie Bell.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Darrin Dixon, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
3.01 Presentations and Recognitions Public Hearing regarding changes recommended by the Disciplinary Policy Review Committee for use of Electronic Communication Devices
1) Jackie Lansdale Requested the board set parameters with expectations and ensure that a definition of emergency is explained for consistency across the district; 2) Jon Glover Requested the cell phone policy be enforced bell to bell and told the board members to make sure they know what they are voting on; 3) Pat Kelly - Cautioned the board to know what they are voting on regarding the cell phone policy
3.02 Visitors Billy Wayne- voiced concern about the Insurance Department and retirees insurance; Jackie Lansdale voiced concern regarding the Insurance Department and stated issues with the hotline with Blue Cross/Blue Shield should be addressed; Jon Glover voiced concern regarding Policy JGCF and JGCFA; Mitzi Edwards stated she was terminated from Magnolia on December 15
4.01 Establish the agenda and the proposed consent agenda
Move to establish the agenda and the proposed consent agenda for the July 16, 2024 CPSB Meeting.
Motion by Barry F Rachal, second by Mary Trammel.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Darrin Dixon, 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 July 16, 2024 CPSB Meeting.
Motion by Darrin Dixon, second by Barry F Rachal.
Final Resolution:Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Darrin Dixon, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
Action (Consent): 6.01 **Personnel Recommendations
Action (Consent): 6.02 **Personnel Leaves - Certified & Classified
Action (Consent): 6.03 **Personnel Resignations - Certified & Classified
Action (Consent): 6.04 **Administrative Contract Renewals
Action (Consent): 7.02 **Child Nutrition Bids
8.01 Property/Bus Rental Requests
Move to approve property/bus rental requests as recommended by staff and submitted in the electronic mailout.
Motion by Darrin Dixon, second by Barry F Rachal.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Bonita Douzart, Darrin Dixon, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
Abstain: Mary Trammel
Action (Consent): 8.02 **Adoption of 2024 Millage Rates
Action (Consent): 8.03 **Consideration to Approve Revision to the Facility Usage Fee Schedule
Action (Consent): 8.04 **Consideration to Approve Resolution Supporting Military Families Purple Star Program
Action (Consent): 8.05 **Consideration to Approve Policy JGCF (Behavioral Health Support for Students) and Redesignate Policy JGCF to JGCFA
8.06 Consideration to Approve Revision to Policy JCDAE (Student Use of Electronic Devices) and Policy JCDA-2
Move to amend the last paragraph of the revised Policy JCDAE and remove the language "for up to three (3) days".
Substitute Motion by Steve Umling, second by Jessica Yeates.
Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Darrin Dixon, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
Call for the question to end discussion on the substitute motion.
Motion by Mary Trammel, second by Dottie Bell.
Motion Fails
Yes: Steve Umling, Mary Trammel, Darrin Dixon, Barry F Rachal, Dottie Bell
No: Jasmine Green, Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Bonita Douzart, Christine Tharpe, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates
Move to approve revisions to JCDA-2 and make changes to Infraction #15, first and second offense, to remove the language "The item may be held up to 3 days and then returned to the parent/guardian" and add the language " and on the first offense the parent/guardian will be provided a copy of the Electronic Device Guidelines".
Motion by Jessica Yeates, second by Katie McLain.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Darrin Dixon, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Katie McLain, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
8.07 Consideration to Approve Resolution in Support of the Construction of a State-Of-The-Art Career and Technical Education Center in Caddo Parish
Move to approve Resolution in Support of the Construction of a State-of-the-Art Career and Technical Education Center in Caddo Parish as recommended by Board Member Little and submitted in the electronic mailout.
Motion by Don W Little, second by Barry F Rachal.
Substitute Motion Move to postpone this agenda item to the August 20, 2024 meeting
Motion by Don W Little, second by Barry F Rachal.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Don W Little, Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Darrin Dixon, Barry F Rachal, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
No: Terence Vinson, Christine Tharpe
Not Present at Vote: Katie McLain
Action (Consent): 13.01 **Student Readmission Appeal Hearings
Action (Consent): 13.02 **Request for Settlement Authority - Claimant: Margaret Rogers - Civil Action No. 627812-A, Date of Loss: 01/21/2020, Claim #7046106
14.01 Adjournment
Move to adjourn the July 16, 2024 CPSB Meeting.
Motion by Terence Vinson, second by Jasmine Green.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yes: Steve Umling, Jasmine Green, Terence Vinson, Don W Little, Bonita Douzart, Mary Trammel, Darrin Dixon, Christine Tharpe, Barry F Rachal, Jessica Yeates, Dottie Bell
Not Present at Vote: Katie McLain
Leisa G. Woolfolk, Secretary
Jessica Yeates, President
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