PUBLIC NOTICE

New Iberia, Louisiana

May 21, 2025

The Iberia Parish School Board met in Regular Session at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 in the Iberia Parish School Board Room, at the Administrative Building, located at 1500 Jane Street, New Iberia, Louisiana.

SECTION A CALL TO ORDER

1. ROLL CALL

President, Brad M. Norris called the meeting to order and asked Ms. Gwen Williams to call the roll.

Board Members Present: Mr. Brad M. Norris, President; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr.; Ms. Rachael Toups; Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander

Board Members Absent: Mr. Danny D. Segura, Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux, Mrs. Suzette Charpentier and Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis (Mr. Lewis arrived at 5:34 PM)

2. MOMENT OF SILENCE

Mrs. Marnell Saunier Fremin Spouse of former School Board Member Mr. Kenric Mushy Fremin

Ms. Joslyn Derise New Iberia Senior High Student

3. PRAYER

The Opening Prayer was given by Rev. Arthur Alexander.

4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was given by Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT

The requirement regarding public comment for school board meetings is that a call for public comment must take place prior to each agenda item and vote by the board. If you wish to comment on an agenda item during this meeting, please proceed as follows: please fill out a card with your first and last name and the agenda item you wish to address. These requests to address the Board regarding an agenda item will be heard prior to each agenda item as it is taken up.

SECTION B OPEN BIDS

1. CONSIDER A MOTION TO OPEN BIDS RECEIVED FOR BID #1157 IBERIA PARISH CAREER CENTER EXPANSION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mr. Harry Lopez and Mr. Heath Hulin)

President Norris called for any bids for Bid #1157 Iberia Parish Career Center Expansion to be submitted three (3) times.

President Norris called for Public Comment, Hearing none.

President Norris called for a Motion. Mr. Dana P. Dugas moved, Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia seconded the motion to receive and open bids for Bid #1157 Iberia Parish Career Center Expansion with a budget of $14,000,000.00.

President Norris called for Board Discussion, Hearing none.

A roll call vote was called as follows:

Board Members Present:

FOR: Mr. Brad M. Norris, President; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc Sr.; Ms. Rachael Toups; Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander

AGAINST: NONE

Board Members Absent: Mr. Danny D. Segura, Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux and Mrs. Suzette Charpentier

After all bids were submitted, Mr. Harry Lopez handed all bids to Mr. Heath Hulin. Mr. Hulin informed the Board that two (2) bids were received for Bid #1157 Iberia Parish Career Center Expansion. The bids were individually opened and read aloud as follows: (1) ARL Construction Inc - $10,871,000.00 and (2) Bulliard Construction - $11,442,000.00

President Norris called for Public Comment, Hearing none.

President Norris called for a Motion. Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia moved, Mr. Jesse J. McDonald seconded the motion to take the information under advisement and have Mr. Lopez return to the Board with a recommendation.

President Norris called for Board Discussion, Hearing none.

A roll call vote was called as follows:

Board Members Present:

FOR: Mr. Brad M. Norris, President; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc Sr.; Ms. Rachael Toups; Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander

AGAINST: NONE

Board Members Absent: Mr. Danny D. Segura, Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux and Mrs. Suzette Charpentier

The Motion passed and was adopted.

2. CONSIDER A MOTION TO OPEN BIDS RECEIVED FOR BID #1166 COTEAU ELEMENTARY WASTEWASTER TREATMENT PLANT REPLACEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mr. Harry Lopez and Mr. Heath Hulin)

President Norris called for any bids for Bid #1166 Coteau Elementary Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement to be submitted three (3) times.

President Norris called for Public Comment, Hearing none.

President Norris called for a Motion. Ms. Rachael Toups moved, Mr. Dana P. Dugas seconded the motion to receive and open bids for Bid #66 Coteau Elementary Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement with an engineers estimated budget of $384,000.00.

President Norris called for Board Discussion, Hearing none.

A roll call vote was called as follows:

Board Members Present:

FOR: Mr. Brad M. Norris, President; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc Sr.; Ms. Rachael Toups; Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander

AGAINST: NONE

Board Members Absent: Mr. Danny D. Segura, Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux and Mrs. Suzette Charpentier

After all bids were submitted, Mr. Harry Lopez handed all bids to Mr. Heath Hulin. Mr. Hulin informed the Board that two (2) bids were received for Bid #1166 Coteau Elementary Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement. The bids were individually opened and read aloud as follows: (1) Southern Constructors - $593,500.00 and (2) ARL Construction - $416,000.00

President Norris called for Public Comment, Hearing none.

President Norris called for a Motion. Ms. Rachael Toups moved, Mr. Dana P. Dugas seconded the motion to take the information under advisement and have Mr. Lopez return to the Board with a recommendation.

President Norris called for Board Discussion, Hearing none.

A roll call vote was called as follows:

Board Members Present:

FOR: Mr. Brad M. Norris, President; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc Sr.; Ms. Rachael Toups; Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander

AGAINST: NONE

Board Members Absent: Mr. Danny D. Segura, Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux and Mrs. Suzette Charpentier

The Motion passed and was adopted.

SECTION C PRESENTATIONS/RECOGNITIONS/REPORTS

1. Recognition of Promotion (Mr. Heath Hulin)

2. Group Health Plan Financial Performance Update (Ms. Kim Clay)

3. Monthly Sales Tax Report (Mr. Derek Briley)

4. Tax Salary Supplement Report (Ms. Lauren Tinnin)

SECTION D CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

1. Approve Minutes Regular Meeting of the Iberia Parish School Board April 30, 2025

2. Progress Payments Capital Improvements (Ms. Lauren Tinnin)

3. Budget Revisions (Ms. Lauren Tinnin)

4. Budget to Actual Report (Ms. Lauren Tinnin)

5. Financial Highlights (Ms. Lauren Tinnin)

6. Physical Facilities Housekeeping

7. Purchase of Milk & Juice Products on Blanket Order Bid #1143 (Mr. David Delahoussaye)

President Norris called for a Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.

Mr. Dana P. Dugas moved, Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal seconded to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. A roll call vote was called as follows:

Board Members Present:

FOR: Mr. Brad M. Norris, President; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc Sr.; Ms. Rachael Toups; Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander

AGAINST: NONE

Board Members Absent: Mr. Danny D. Segura, Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux and Mrs. Suzette Charpentier

The Motion passed and was adopted.

SECTION E AGENDA ITEMS

1. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION FOR IBERIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD FLOOD INSURANCE FOR 2025-2026 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Ms. Carmel Breaux)

Ms. Carmel Breaux informed the Board that Iberia Parish School Board has three (3) flood policies that need to be renewed. The policies are for the following schools: Delcambre Elementary School, Delcambre High School and Jefferson Island Road Elementary School. The renewal is being offered by Dorsey Insurance Company thru Wright National Flood. Ms. Breaux stated the policies are standard flood insurance policies with no changes. The total renewal amount is $52,767.00 which is an increase of $1,765.00. Ms. Carmel recommends renewing the policy to stay in compliance with FEMA.

President Norris called for Public Comment, Hearing none.

President Norris called for a Motion. Mr. Dana P. Dugas moved, Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond seconded the motion to renew Iberia Parish School Boards flood insurance for 2025-2026 as presented by Ms. Carmel Breaux.

President Norris called for Board Discussion, Hearing none.

A roll call vote was called as follows:

Board Members Present:

FOR: Mr. Brad M. Norris, President; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc Sr.; Ms. Rachael Toups; Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander

AGAINST: NONE

Board Members Absent: Mr. Danny D. Segura, Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux and Mrs. Suzette Charpentier

The Motion passed and was adopted.

2. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR BID #1167 REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AT BELLE PLACE MIDDLE SCHOOL AND DASPIT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mr. David Delahoussaye)

Mr. David Delahoussaye informed the Board that Bid #1167 replacement of walk-in cooler/freezers is a continuation the parish wide replacements. These replacements are at Belle Place Middle School and Daspit Elementary School. The lowest responsible was Associated Food Equipment and Supplies in the amount of $195,000.00.

President Norris called for Public Comment, Hearing none.

President Norris called for a Motion. Mr. Jesse J. McDonald moved, Ms. Debra A. Savoie seconded the motion to approve bid #1167 replace walk-in cooler/freezer at Belle Place Middle School and Daspit Elementary School as presented by Mr. David Delahoussaye.

President Norris called for Board Discussion, Hearing None.

A roll call vote was called as follows:

Board Members Present:

FOR: Mr. Brad M. Norris, President; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc Sr.; Ms. Rachael Toups; Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander

AGAINST: NONE

Board Members Absent: Mr. Danny D. Segura, Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux and Mrs. Suzette Charpentier

The Motion passed and was adopted.

3. CONSIDER RECOMMENDAION FOR 90% OF THE CENT AND 50% OF THE CENT SALES TAX SALARY DEFERRED PAYMENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Ms. Lauren Tinnin)

Ms. Lauren Tinnin informed the Board that the deferred amounts are the same amounts that were disbursed in November for the deferred payments. Ms. Tinnin stated we will still have a healthy balance after the payments are issued.

President Norris called for Public Comment, Hearing none.

President Norris called for a Motion. Mr. Dana P. Dugas moved, Mr. Dan L. Leblanc, Sr. seconded the motion to accept the recommendation for 90% of the cent and 50% of the cent sales tax salary as presented by Ms. Lauren Tinnin.

President Norris called for Board Discussion, Hearing None.

A roll call vote was called as follows:

Board Members Present:

FOR: Mr. Brad M. Norris, President; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc Sr.; Ms. Rachael Toups; Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander

AGAINST: NONE

Board Members Absent: Mr. Danny D. Segura, Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux and Mrs. Suzette Charpentier

The Motion passed and was adopted.

4. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BID #1158 NEW ANDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR IBERIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PROJECT II/PHASE II AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mr. Harry Lopez)

Mr. Harry Lopez informed the Board that he recommending Bid #1158 New Anderson Middle School for Iberia Parish School Board Project II/Phase II be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder Manuel Commercial LLC in the amount of $6,359,430.00. The funding for this project will be derived from the 2023 Bond Construction Fund.

President Norris called for Public Comment, Hearing none.

President Norris called for a Motion. Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia moved, Rev. Arthur L. Alexander seconded the motion to award bid #1158 new Anderson Middle School for Iberia Parish School Board Project II/Phase II as presented by Mr. Harry Lopez.

President Norris called for Board Discussion, Hearing None.

A roll call vote was called as follows:

Board Members Present:

FOR: Mr. Brad M. Norris, President; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc Sr.; Ms. Rachael Toups; Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander

AGAINST: NONE

Board Members Absent: Mr. Danny D. Segura, Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux and Mrs. Suzette Charpentier

The Motion passed and was adopted.

5. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BID #1164 STRONGER CONNECTIONS SECURITY FENCING AT LOREAUVILLE HIGH AND DELCAMBRE HIGH AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mr. Harry Lopez)

Mr. Harry Lopez informed the Board that he recommending Bid #1164 Stronger Connections security fencing at Loreauville High and Delcambre High be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder Lloyd Dailey & Sons dba Daileys Fence Co in the amount of $83,582.00.

President Norris called for Public Comment, Hearing none.

President Norris called for a Motion. Mr. Dana P. Dugas moved, Mr. Dan L. Leblanc, Sr. seconded the motion to award bid #1164 Stronger Connections security fencing at Loreauville High and Delcambre High as presented by Mr. Harry Lopez.

President Norris called for Board Discussion, Hearing None.

A roll call vote was called as follows:

Board Members Present:

FOR: Mr. Brad M. Norris, President; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc Sr.; Ms. Rachael Toups; Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander

AGAINST: NONE

Board Members Absent: Mr. Danny D. Segura, Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux and Mrs. Suzette Charpentier

The Motion passed and was adopted.

6. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO AWARD BID #1165 STRONGER CONNECTIONS VIDEO ENTRY DEVICES AT SCHOOL FACILITIES PARISH WIDE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION (Mr. Harry Lopez)

Mr. Harry Lopez informed the Board that he recommending Bid #1165 Stronger Connections video entry devices at school facilities parish wide be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder Bulliard Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $348,000.00.

President Norris called for Public Comment, Hearing none.

President Norris called for a Motion. Mr. Dana P. Dugas moved, Ms. Debra A. Savoie seconded the motion to award bid #1165 Stronger Connections Video Entry Devices at School Facilities Parish Wide as presented by Mr. Harry Lopez.

President Norris called for Board Discussion, Hearing None.

A roll call vote was called as follows:

Board Members Present:

FOR: Mr. Brad M. Norris, President; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc Sr.; Ms. Rachael Toups; Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander

AGAINST: NONE

Board Members Absent: Mr. Danny D. Segura, Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux and Mrs. Suzette Charpentier

The Motion passed and was adopted.

SECTION F ANNOUNCEMENTS

President Brad M. Norris informed the Board that the IEDA meeting Kris Cane, some members of IEDA and the Governor. President Norris stated at one of the next meetings we will go into Executive Session to discuss details. President Norris stated things are moving in the right direction.

Mr. Heath Hulin congratulated all of the Districts five (5) high schools and the administrative staff on graduation last week. Mr. Hulin stated that graduation is not an easy task to coordinate. Mr. Hulin stated all the graduations were well put together and congratulations to the 670 seniors in Iberia Parish that received diplomas. He stated we are proud of you and wish you the best of luck in the future.

Mr. Hulin informed the Board that schools and offices will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day. On Tuesday, summer hours will begin at school sites. There will summer feeding sites at Johnston-Hopkins Elementary and St. Charles Elementary. Summer school programs will be at Iberia Middle School, Johnston-Hopkins and Westgate High School beginning June 2, 2025.

Tomorrow is the last official day of school for students and Friday will be report card hand-out. Mr. Hulin wished all of our students a happy and safe summer. Mr. Hulin stated he would all students to keep up with their reading, stay safe and to get ready for the 2025-2026 school year.

Mr. Wayne Landry stated that at the last meeting the Board voted to appoint Mr. Heath Hulin and President Brad Norris interchangeable as the representatives for the local ITEP Committee. Mr. Landry stated there is a pending application. Mr. Landry stated hed like the School Board to call a meeting next week to form the local ITEP Committee and hed like Iberia Parish School Board to be the regular meeting place for the local ITEP Committee.

SECTION G ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia moved, Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc, Sr. seconded, to adjourn the regular meeting of the Iberia Parish School Board. A roll call vote was called as follows:

Board Members Present:

FOR: Mr. Brad M. Norris, President; Mr. Dan L. LeBlanc Sr.; Ms. Rachael Toups; Mr. Elvin Dee Pradia; Mrs. Nursey O. McNeal; Mr. Jesse J. McDonald; Mr. Raymond Q. Lewis; Ms. Debra A. Savoie; Mr. Dana P. Dugas; Mrs. Kathleen B. Rosamond and Rev. Arthur L. Alexander

AGAINST: NONE

Board Members Absent: Mr. Danny D. Segura, Mr. Michael W.S.L. Mayeux and Mrs. Suzette Charpentier

The motion passed. The regular meeting of the Iberia Parish School Board adjourned at 6:19 PM.

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Brad M. Norris, President

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Heath Hulin, Secretary/Treasurer

The cost of this notice is $882.90.

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