OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE ST. BERNARD

PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Regular Monthly Board Meeting

200 E. St. Bernard Hwy.,

Chalmette, LA 70043

Meeting called to order at 6:07 PM

1. MEETING OPENING

1.1 Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Board President, Katherine K Lemoine.

1.2 Prayer

The prayer was delivered by Superintendent, Doris Voitier.

1.3 Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Joseph V Long Sr.

1.4 Roll Call

Superintendent, Doris Voitier, called the roll.

Members present

Donald D Campbell, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner

Members absent

Millie M Harris, Kelly Le-Bowman, Rosiland R White

Mrs. Dysart asked for a moment of silence for the recent passing of Ms. Cora Robin, mother of Board member, Rosiland White. Condolence were offered to the family and friends of Ms. Robin. Also, wishes for a speedy recovery were given to Ms. Rosiland White who was recently hospitalized.

1.5 2025 Committee Assignments

Mrs. Lemoine read the 2025 Committee Assignments into the Regular Monthly Board Meeting Minutes.

St. Bernard Parish School Board

2025 Committee Assignments and

External Responsibilities

COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRPERSONS

* Sean Warner Executive Committee

** Diana Dysart

*Kelly Le-Bowman Finance Committee

**Carly Creason

*Millie Harris Insurance Committee

**Henry Rodriguez

*Keisa Rodney Building/Grounds Committee

**Donald “Don” Campbell

*Rosiland R. White Education Committee

**Sean Warner

*Chair for even numbered months

**Chair for odd numbered months

EXTERNAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Diana Dysart Federal Governmental Relations

Carly Creason Local Governmental Relations

Rosiland White LA School Board Assoc. Relations

Keisa Rodney

Donald “Don” Campbell LSU Coop. Ext. Relations

Millie Harris Head Start Policy Council Member

Katherine Lemoine Higher Education Relations

Sean Warner BESE Relations

Henry Rodriguez Louisiana Legislative Relations

2. PRESENTATION

2.1 Communications Update - Super News

Sara Felt, Communications Coordinator, presented the Communications Update - Super News which featured Gauthier Elementary and Chalmette High. The recent press releases included State Testing Begins in April for St. Bernard Parish Students, Lemoine and Dysart To Lead St. Bernard Parish School Board: Elected President, Vice President for 2025 Calendar Year, St. Bernard Parish Public School System Announces Outstanding Employees, NFL General Counsel Jeffrey Pash Visits Chalmette High Ahead of Super Bowl, and St. Bernard Parish Public School System Students Perform in LMEA Honor Band.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3.1 Approval to Incorporate the report of the General Committee Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2025 into the Minutes of the February 18, 2025 Regular Monthly Meeting

Motion to Incorporate the report of the General Committee Meeting Minutes of February 11, 2025 into the Minutes of the February 18, 2025 Regular Monthly Meeting.

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

General Committee Meeting

200 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Chalmette, LA 70043

Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM

1. MEETING OPENING

1.1 Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Board President, Katherine K Lemoine.

1.2 Prayer

The prayer was delivered by Superintendent, Doris Voitier.

1.3 Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Diana B Dysart.

1.4 Roll Call

Superintendent, Doris Voitier, called the roll.

Members present

Donald D Campbell, Millie M Harris, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner, Rosiland R White

Members absent

Kelly Le-Bowman

1.5 2025 Committee Assignments

Mrs. Lemoine read the 2025 Committee Assignments into the General Committee Meeting Minutes.

St. Bernard Parish School Board

2025 Committee Assignments and

External Responsibilities

COMMITTEE CO-CHAIRPERSONS

* Sean Warner-Executive Committee

** Diana Dysart

*Kelly Le-Bowman Finance Committee

**Carly Creason

*Millie Harris Insurance Committee

**Henry Rodriguez

*Keisa Rodney Building/Grounds Committee

**Donald “Don” Campbell

*Rosiland R. White Education Committee

**Sean Warner

*Chair for even numbered months

**Chair for odd numbered months

EXTERNAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Diana Dysart Federal Governmental Relations

Carly Creason Local Governmental Relations

Rosiland White LA School Board Assoc. Relations

Keisa Rodney

Donald “Don” Campbell LSU Coop. Ext. Relations

Millie Harris Head Start Policy Council Member

Katherine Lemoine Higher Education Relations

Sean Warner BESE Relations

Henry Rodriguez Louisiana Legislative Relations

2. PRESENTATIONS

2.1 Presentation of School Board Member Training Certificates for the 2024 calendar year - School Board Member Training Resolution

Mrs. Lemoine explained that the certificated presented indicate that each Board member has received the required six (6) hours of yearly training for the year 2024 as required by ACT 705 of the 2011 Legislature. Mrs. Lemoine read each Board members training hours into the General Committee Meeting Minutes.

2.2 Recognition of Certified School Board Member for the 2024 calendar year

Mrs. Lemoine recognized Millie Harris and Katherine Lemoine as Certified School Board Member for the 2024 calendar year. This distinction is given to a school board member that voluntarily completes twenty (20) or more LSBA approved training hours during a calendar year.

2.3 Keep St. Bernard Beautiful

Dennis Bradley, member of Keep St. Bernard Beautiful committee, presented an overview of Keep St. Bernard Beautiful which is a 501c3 non-profit affiliate of Keep Louisiana Beautiful dedicated to promoting and enacting beautification, recycling, and litter abatement initiatives across St. Bernard Parish. The presentation included current initiatives and projects, Love the Boot week activities the week of April 5th through 13th, and community partners St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce, the Meraux Foundation and the recruitment of local schools, elected officials, businesses, and other civic-minded organizations to join the cause.

3. EDUCATION COMMITTEE

3.1 ClearPass Implementation/New Access Points

Conrad Browne, Technology Supervisor, presented ClearPass Implementation/New Access Points for St. Bernard Parish Public Schools. The goal of ClearPass is to enhance the security of our network. ClearPass is a management platform that allows us to define which devices can access our network and which devices cannot. The installations of new Access Points and enrolling them into the management system took places over the Christmas break.

4. PERSONNEL ITEMS

4.1 Review of Performance Contracts

Ms. Voitier presented to the Board, for informational purposes, the list of Administrators who were up for a two-year renewal of their performance contracts which are due to expire on June 30, 2025. The new contracts will run from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. Also presented to the Board were the recommendations for renewal.

4.2 Personnel Changes for February 2025

Natalie Albers, Personnel Supervisor, noted the Per sonnel Changes for February 2025 which included the retirement of Dianne Smith, Gauthier Elementary, Denise Lips, Chalmette High, and Debra Taylor, Meraux Elementary. The Board members and Ms. Voitier wished them a Happy Retirement and thanked them for their many years of service.

5. FINANCE COMMITTEE

5.1 Request for permission to advertise to bid for Bread and Bread Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

Michael Morel, Food Services Manager, requested permission to advertise to bid for Bread and Bread Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Motion to recommend to the Board permission to advertise to bid for Bread and Bread Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Motion by Diana B Dysart, second by Joseph V Long Sr.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Yea: Donald D Campbell, Millie M Harris, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner, Rosiland R White

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Kelly Le-Bowman

5.2 Request for permission to advertise to bid for Milk and Milk Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

Michael Morel, Food Services Manager, requested permission to advertise to bid for Milk and Milk Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Motion to recommend to the Board permission to advertise to bid for Milk and Milk Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Motion by Sean K Warner, second by Katherine K Lemoine.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Yea: Donald D Campbell, Millie M Harris, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner, Rosiland R White

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Kelly Le-Bowman

5.3 Request for permission to advertise to bid for Food Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

Michael Morel, Food Services Manager, requested permission to advertise to bid for Food Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Motion to recommend to the Board permission to advertise to bid for Food Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Motion by Rosiland R White, second by Katherine K Lemoine.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Yea: Donald D Campbell, Millie M Harris, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner, Rosiland R White

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Kelly Le-Bowman

5.4 Request for permission to advertise to bid for Produce for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

Michael Morel, Food Services Manager, requested permission to advertise to bid for Produce for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Motion to recommend to the Board permission to advertise to bid for Produce for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Motion by Diana B Dysart, second by Joseph V Long Sr.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Yea: Donald D Campbell, Millie M Harris, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner, Rosiland R White

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Kelly Le-Bowman

6. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

6.1 Consideration of Adopting Revision of School Board Policy - JCDAE

Tony Morales, Special Programs Coordinator, presented a Revision of School Board Policy – JCDAE: Student Use of Electronic Devices. Bulletin 741- Updated on Jan. 2025. Bulletin 741 advises school districts to update their policy which forbids possession of electronic telecommunication devices on a student’s person during the instructional day.

Ms. Harris expressed her thoughts about specific listed devices listed in School Board Policy - JCDAE. Mr. Morales will research the generic term for Meta glasses and present that information to the Board at the Regular Monthly Board Meeting on February 18, 2025.

Motion to send to the Board Revision of School Board Policy - JCDAE with a recommendation to add in the appropriate generic term for Meta glasses.

Motion by Millie M Harris, second by Diana B Dysart.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Yea: Donald D Campbell, Millie M Harris, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner, Rosiland R White

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Kelly Le-Bowman

7. SUPERINTENDENT’S NOTES

7.1 Superintendent’s Notes

Ms. Voitier noted that Jeffrey Pash, NFL General Counsel, took time out of his incredibly busy Super Bowl schedule to do a Q & A with 100 Chalmette High students. Superintendent Voitier said that Mr. Pash has always been a friend to St. Bernard Parish, citing his last visit in 2013 as a testament to his generosity. Mr. Pash has always been kind and gracious to us whether it’s donating Saints tickets to our employees or visiting Chalmette High to speak with students as he did when he was in town for the last Super Bowl.

A meeting will be held with Nunez Community College to discuss Jump Start Pathways for our Leap Connect students with significant disabilities.

Upcoming events and important dates include Special Olympics on Friday, March 21st, 9:00 a.m., at Chalmette High Football Stadium, state testing will take place through the end of May to assess students, staffing started for next school year with a recent Principals meeting and transfer day and job fair will be coming up soon.

Mrs. Lemoine gave a special thanks to the St. Bernard Rotary Club for hosting the Annual Spelling Bee last week at Chalmette High School. All of the proceeds benefit Literacy Initiatives and Scholarships for students.

8. ADJOURNMENT

8.1 Adjournment

Motion to Adjourn.

Motion by Donald D Campbell, second by Millie M Harris.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Yea: Donald D Campbell, Millie M Harris, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner, Rosiland R White

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Kelly Le-Bowman

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Motion by Sean K Warner, second by Diana B Dysart.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Donald D Campbell, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Millie M Harris, Kelly Le-Bowman, Rosiland R White

3.2 Approval of Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2025 as published on February 7, 2025

Motion to approve Regular Monthly Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2025 as published on February 7, 2025.

Motion by Joseph V Long Sr, second by Sean K Warner.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Donald D Campbell, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Millie M Harris, Kelly Le-Bowman, Rosiland R White

4. PERSONNEL ITEMS

4.1 Review of Performance Contracts

Ms. Voitier presented to the Board, for informational purposes, the list of Administrators who were up for a two-year renewal of their performance contracts which are due to expire on June 30, 2025. The new contracts will run from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. Also presented to the Board were the recommendations for renewal.

4.2 Personnel Changes for February 2025

Natalie Albers, Personnel Supervisor, noted the Personnel Changes for February 2025 which included the retirement of Kirk Buuck, Chalmette High. The Board members and Ms. Voitier wished Mr. Buuck a Happy Retirement and thanked him for his many years of service.

5. ACTION ITEMS

5.1 Approval of School Board Member Training Certificates for the 2024 calendar year - School Board Member Training Resolution

(CERTIFICATES BELOW)

Mrs. Lemoine explained that the certificated presented indicate that each Board member has received the required six (6) hours of yearly training for the year 2024 as required by ACT 705 of the 2011 Legislature.

Mrs. Lemoine read each Board members training hours into the Regular Monthly Board Meeting Minutes.

Mrs. Lemoine read the School Board Member Training Resolution into the Regular Monthly Board Meeting Minutes.

School Board Member Training Resolution

WHEREAS, each member of a city and parish school board shall receive a minimum of six hours of training and instruction, as required by ACT 705 of the 2011 Louisiana Legislature; and

WHEREAS, this training and instruction shall consist of school laws of this state, laws governing the powers, duties, and responsibilities of city and parish school boards, educational trends, research and policy; and

WHEREAS, such instruction may be received from an institution of higher education in this state, from instruction sponsored by the State Department of Education, or by an in-service training program conducted by a city or parish school board central office or the Louisiana School Boards Association, or training provided at the national level; and

WHEREAS, each member of a city and parish board shall receive one hour of ethics training, per year, of their tenure as board member;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that it become public record that Donald Campbell, Carly Creason, Diana Dysart, Millie Harris, Kelly Le-Bowman, Katherine Lemoine, Joseph Long, Keisa Rodney, Henry Rodriguez III, Sean Warner, and Rosiland White, members of the St. Bernard Parish School Board, have successfully received and exceeded the six hours of required training as mandated by the Legislature of Louisiana and all board members have fulfilled the mandate of one hour of ethics training for the year 2024.

Motion to approve School Board Member Training Certificates for the 2024 calendar year - School Board Member Training Resolution.

Motion by Diana B Dysart, second by Carly J Creason.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Donald D Campbell, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Millie M Harris, Kelly Le-Bowman, Rosiland R White

5.2 Approval of Certified School Board member for the 2024 calendar year

Mrs. Lemoine recognized Millie Harris and Katherine Lemoine as Certified School Board Member for the 2024 calendar year. This distinction is given to a school board member that voluntarily completes twenty (20) or more LSBA approved training hours during a calendar year.

Motion to approve Certified School Board member for the 2024 calendar year.

Motion by Carly J Creason, second by Sean K Warner.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Donald D Campbell, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Millie M Harris, Kelly Le-Bowman, Rosiland R White

5.3 Approval of Administration’s request for permission to advertise to bid for Bread and Bread Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

Motion to approve Administration’s request for permission to advertise to bid for Bread and Bread Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Motion by Sean K Warner, second by Donald D Campbell.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Donald D Campbell, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Millie M Harris, Kelly Le-Bowman, Rosiland R White

5.4 Approval of Administration’s request for permission to advertise to bid for Milk and Milk Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

Motion to approve Administration’s request for permission to advertise to bid for Milk and Milk Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

Motion by Diana B Dysart, second by Donald D Campbell.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Donald D Campbell, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Millie M Harris, Kelly Le-Bowman, Rosiland R White

5.5 Approval of Administration’s request for permission to advertise to bid for Food Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

Motion to approve Administration’s request for permission to advertise to bid for Food Products for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Motion by Carly J Creason, second by Henry J Rodriguez III.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Donald D Campbell, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Millie M Harris, Kelly Le-Bowman, Rosiland R White

5.6 Approval of Administration’s request for permission to advertise to bid for Produce for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

Motion to approve Administration’s request for permission to advertise to bid for Produce for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

Motion by Carly J Creason, second by Diana B Dysart.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Donald D Campbell, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Millie M Harris, Kelly Le-Bowman, Rosiland R White

5.7 Adoption of Revision of School Board Policy - JCDAE

Motion to Adopt Revision of School Board Policy - JCDAE with the addition of the verbiage “Smart Glasses”.

Motion by Joseph V Long Sr, second by Carly J Creason.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Donald D Campbell, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Millie M Harris, Kelly Le-Bowman, Rosiland R White

6. ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

6.1 Items to be placed on the next Committee Meeting Agenda

No items were noted to be place on the next Committee Meeting Agenda.

7. SUPERINTENDENT’S NOTES

7.1 Board Provided with General Fund Budget to Actual Report for January 2025

Superintendent Voitier noted the General Fund Budget to Actual Report for January 2025 is in the Board packet for review.

Special Olympics will be held on Friday, March 21st, 9:00 a.m., at Chalmette High School Football Stadium. Staffing has begun for next school year.

8. ADJOURNMENT

8.1 Adjournment

Motion by Donald D Campbell, second by Diana B Dysart.

Final Resolution: Motion Approved

Donald D Campbell, Carly J Creason, Joseph V Long Sr, Katherine K Lemoine, Diana B Dysart, Keisa M Rodney, Henry J Rodriguez III, Sean K Warner

Nay: None Abstain: None Not Present at Vote: Millie M Harris, Kelly Le-Bowman, Rosiland R White

Katherine K Lemoine/s Doris Voitier/s

President Secretary

March 21, 2025

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