Regular Meeting Ascension Parish School Board - Central Middle School Cafetorium - 6:30P.M. (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) Generated by Jill W Gros on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Posted: Monday, May 18, 2026 - 1:52 P.M.
Meeting Time: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 - 6:30 P.M.
Location: Instructional Technology Training Center
Central Middle School
14101 Roddy Road
Gonzales, Louisiana 70737
SUPERINTENDENT: Dr. Edith M. Walker
BOARD MEMBERS: Jared Bercegeay, President, District 6A,Marty J. Bourgeois, Vice-President, District 4A,Robyn Penn Delaney, District 1, Willie Robinson, District 2,Julie Blouin, District 3, John Murphy, District 4B, John DeFrances, District 5A,Taft Kleinpeter, District 5B, Louis Lambert, District 6B,Karen Braud, District 7A, Jake Lambert, District 7B
Members Present: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
Members Absent: Willie Robinson, John Murphy, Louis Lambert
Meeting called to order at 6:30PM
A. Opening of Meeting
Procedural: 1. Roll Call/Call to Order
Members Absent: Willie Robinson, John Murphy, Louis Lambert
Procedural: 2. Invocation - Mrs. Robyn Penn Delaney
Procedural: 3. Pledge of Allegiance - Mr. Louis Lambert
Procedural: 4. Mission Statement - Mr. Jake Lambert
Mr. Bercegeay asked if there were any public comments. There were no comment cards submitted.
Action, Minutes: 5. Approval of Minutes of May 5, 2026
Motion to approve minutes as attached.
Motion by Marty Bourgeois, second by Karen Braud.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
Not Present at the Vote: John Defrances
B. Meeting Items
Recognition: 1. Recognition of Future Farmers of America(FFA)National Winners -Ms. Ronda Matthews
Mrs. Ronda Matthews recognized the Future Farmers of America National Winners.
Action: 2. Approval of a resolution to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign all documents relating to the contract with Louisiana Department of Treasury/ State of Louisiana for funding - Mrs. Deshonna Jackson
Motion to approve a resolution to authorize the Superintendent of Schools to sign all documents relating to the contract with Louisiana Department of Treasury/ State of Louisiana for funding.
Motion by Taft Kleinpeter, second by Karen Braud.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
Not Present at the Vote: John Defrances
Information: 3. Review the Proposed 2026-2027 Budgets - Mrs. Deshonna Jackson
Mrs. Deshonna Jackson reviewed the Proposed 2026 - 2027 Budget with the board.
C. Consent Agenda
Action (Consent): 1. Approval of the Act of Sale with Ascension Parish Government at Central Middle School for Roundabout at Roddy Road and Highway 621
Motion to approve consent agenda item.
Motion by Jared Bercegeay, second by Robyn Penn Delaney.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
Not Present at the Vote: John Defrances
Action (Consent): 2. Approval of Monthly Head Start Services Report - April 2026
Motion to approve consent agenda item.
Motion by Jared Bercegeay, second by Robyn Penn Delaney.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
Not Present at the Vote: John Defrances
Action (Consent): 3. Approval of Monthly Personnel Report - April 2026
Motion to approve consent agenda item.
Motion by Jared Bercegeay, second by Robyn Penn Delaney.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
Action (Consent): 4. Approval of RFQ-9916- Official Journal
Motion to approve consent agenda item.
Motion by Jared Bercegeay, second by Robyn Penn Delaney.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
Not Present at the Vote: John Defrances
Action (Consent): 5. Approval of Sealed Bid - SB-10990-Kitchen Equipment, Donaldsonville High Cafeteria
Motion to approve consent agenda item.
Motion by Jared Bercegeay, second by Robyn Penn Delaney.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
Not Present at the Vote: John Defrances
Action (Consent): 6. Approval of Sealed Bid - SB-10989-Gonzales Primary Kitchen Reroof and New Hood Replacement
Motion to approve consent agenda item.
Motion by Jared Bercegeay, second by Robyn Penn Delaney.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
Not Present at the Vote: John Defrances
Action (Consent): 7. Approval of out of state field trip for Lake Elementary Cheerleaders to attend the UCA Mobile Regional--Mobile, Alabama--November 7, 2026
Motion to approve onsent Agenda Item
Motion by Jared Bercegeay, second by Robyn Penn Delaney.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
Not Present at the Vote: John Defrances
Action (Consent): 8. Approval of out of state field trip for Prairieville High Volleyball Varsity Team to attend the Volleyball Team Competition Camp--Dallas, Texas--July 20-24, 2026
Motion to approve consent agenda item.
Motion by Jared Bercegeay, second by Robyn Penn Delaney.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
Not Present at the Vote: John Defrances
Action (Consent): 9. Approval of out of state field trip for Dutchtown High NJROTC to attend the NJROTC Area 16 Summer Leadership Camp--Hattiesburg, Mississippi--July 12-18, 2026
Motion to approve consent agenda item.
Motion by Jared Bercegeay, second by Robyn Penn Delaney.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
Not Present at the Vote: John Defrances
Action (Consent): 10. Approval of out of state field trip for Dutchtown High Indoor Varsity Cheerleaders to attend UCA Cheerleading Competition--Orlando, Florida--February 3-8, 2027
Motion to approve consent agenda item.
Motion by Jared Bercegeay, second by Robyn Penn Delaney.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
Not Present at the Vote: John Defrances
Action (Consent): 11. Approval of out of state field trip for St. Amant High NJROTC to attend the Area 16 Leadership Camp--Shelby, Mississippi--July 12-18, 2026
Motion to approve consent agenda item.
Motion by Jared Bercegeay, second by Robyn Penn Delaney.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
Not Present at the Vote: John Defrances
D. Committee Information
Information: 1. Report of Committee Meetings
Mr. Bourgeois noted that the Budget Committee met Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00P.M
Information: 2. Scheduling Committee Meetings
Mr. Bourgeois scheduled a Strategic Planning Committee meeting for Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 5:00P.M.
E. Superintendent and Board Comments
Information: 1. Superintendent Comments
Dr. Walker noted the following:
Last Day for Students is this Thursday, May 21st.
Offices Closed for Memorial Day Holiday on May 25th.
Summer hours begin May 26th
Summer School will begin on June 1st.
Information: 2. Board Comments
F. Closing of Meeting
Action: 1. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by John DeFrances, second by Taft Kleinpeter.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Robyn Penn Delaney, Julie Blouin, Taft Kleinpeter, Jared Bercegeay, John DeFrances, Marty Bourgeois, Karen Braud, Jake Lambert
G. Scheduled Committee Meeting(s)
Information: 1. Budget Committee Meeting - May 19, 2026 - 6:00P.M. - Central Middle School ITTC
DATE: 6/2/2026
PRESIDENT: /s/Jared Bercegeay
SECRETARY: /s/Dr. Edith M. Walker
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