Public Notice
Iberville Parish Hazard Mitigation Plan Update RFQ
The Iberville Parish Council has been approved for a Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant through the State of Louisiana’s Governor’s office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Iberville Parish council is seeking the services of a qualified consulting firm to update the Parish’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
The procedures for selecting the firm will be in accordance with procurement requirements set forth by the Federal Government. All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system which is further explained in the Request for Qualifications package. The package also identifies the scope of services to be performed by the chosen firm.
Interested partied are invited to secure a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) package from Gwen Carter, Purchasing Agent, 58050 Meriam Street 2nd floor, Plaquemine, Louisiana 70765, or by emailing your request to gcarter@ibervilleparish.com. The package will be available beginning January 14, 2010. The responses to the request detailed in the RFQ package must be hand delivered or mailed in such a manner that it is received no later than February 9, 2010, at 11:00AM.
The Iberville Parish Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all small and minority-owned businesses to apply.
1/14/10, 1/28/10, 02/4/10
NOTICE
NOTICE is hereby given that, pursuant to article IV, section 21(D)(1) of the Louisiana Constitution, that on December 29th , 2009, Entergy Louisiana, LLC. (“ELL”), an electric public utility having facilities to provide retail electric service to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in forty-six Parishes of the State of Louisiana, and together with Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C. (“EGSL”), an electric public utility having facilities to provide retail electric service to residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental customers in eighteen Parishes of the State of Louisiana, (ELL and EGSL, collectively, the “Companies”), filed a Joint Application with the Louisiana Public Service Commission (“LPSC”) for Approval of an Increase in Funding for Decommissioning for River Bend and Waterford 3 Nuclear Facilities.
In this Joint Application, EGSL and ELL seek approval from the LPSC to provide supplemental funding for the decommissioning trusts maintained for the LPSC-jurisdictional portions of ELL’s Waterford 3 and EGSL’s River Bend units. The requirement for these revised amounts is a result of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (“NRC”) notifying the Companies of “a projected shortfall of decommissioning funding assurance” at both Waterford 3 and River Bend. Under the NRC regulations relating to financial assurance requirements, holders of nuclear operating licenses must certify through biennial filings that available decommissioning funds are not less than the amount required to fund decommissioning costs at an NRC prescribed minimum level. In connection with the revised decommissioning funding plans, the Companies also propose new revenue requirement amounts consistent with those plans and request approval to include these revenue requirements in their 2009 Test Year Formula Rate Plan (“FRP”) filings in the manner provided for in each Company’s FRP. ELL is seeking approximately $10.336 million per year for its revenue requirement to meet the NRC minimum funding assurance of $400.2 million. This would be a $7.9 million increase over the current $2.2 million in ELL’s rates. For the regulated 70% share of River Bend, EGSL is seeking a revenue requirement of $9.671 million per year to meet its NRC minimum assurance of $378.8 million. Currently, EGSL has no funding in retail rates for decommissioning. Projected sample residential bills, based on January 2010 rates, reflect that a typical EGSL residential bill for 1,000 kWh would increase $0.84 from $83.97 to $84.81 and a typical ELL residential bill for 1,000 kWh would increase $0.41 from $100.20 to $100.61.
For questions and comments please call the LPSC toll free at (800) 256-2397. Additionally, the Company’s filing and its attachments may be viewed in the Records Division of the LPSC at the following address:
Records Division
602 N. 5th Street, 12th Floor
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 708022
Telephone: (225) 342-3157
Entergy Louisiana, LLC
Entergy Gulf States Louisiana, L.L.C.
1/14/10
IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2009 at 6:30 P.M.
IBERVILLE PARISH COURTHOUSE, 2ND FLOOR
58050 MERIAM STREET, PLAQUEMINE, LA
AGENDA
1) Call to Order
2) Pledge of Allegiance
3) Election of Council Chairman
4) Election of Council Vice Chairman
5) Appointment of Council Clerk
6) Public Comments (Must register with Council Clerk)
7) Presentations and Appearances
A) LSU Ag. Center’s Yearly Report- Mr. Miles Brashier
8) Reading and Approval of Minutes
9) President’s Report
10) Chamber of Commerce Report
11) Financial Report
12) Old Business
A) An Ordinance to Authorize the Purchase of Land/ Building to serve as Fixed Assets Facility for Iberville Parish Council and to Amend 2010 Capital Improvement Budget to Fund Purchase of Land/Building
14) Resolution Committee Report
A) Resolution to Address Flooding Issues in Iberville Parish
17) Addendum
18) Adjournment
Kirsha D. Barker, Council Clerk
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Iberville
Parish Council at (225) 687-3257 , describing the assistance that is necessary.
1/14/10
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
CHANGE OF MEETING DATE FOR
IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010 AT 6:30 P.M. HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2010 AT 6:30 P.M.
/S/ Kirsha D. Barker
Iberville Parish Council Clerk
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Iberville Parish Council at (225) 687-3257, describing the assistance that is necessary.
1/14/10
P U B L I C N O T I C E
THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE MAYOR AND
BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE TOWN OF WHITE CASTLE, LA.
HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 2010 AND
HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010
AT 6:30 P.M.
MAYOR, TOWN OF WHITE CASTLE
1/14/10
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The City of St. Gabriel is soliciting proposals for a contract to provide project management and consulting services associated with repair of City Hall buildings. These projects are eligible activities under the FEMA Public Assistance Program for disasters Gustav and Ike.
All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system that is identified in the request for proposals package. That package also identifies the scope of services to be performed by the selected firm.
The City of St. Gabriel will award the contract to the respondent obtaining the highest score in the evaluation process.
Interested parties are invited to secure a proposal package from Ms. Yolanda Andrews at P.O. Box 597, St. Gabriel, LA 70776. Contact phone number is 225-642-9600 Ext. 3 . The response to this request must be hand-delivered or mailed to the above named person at the above named address in such a manner that it is received no later than 12:00 PM on Monday, January 11, 2009.
The City of St. Gabriel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all small and minority-owned firms and women’s business enterprises to apply. 01/17/10 & 01/14/10b.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
TEMPORARY STAFFING AND TRAINING SERVICES FOR CODE OFFICE
The City of St. Gabriel is soliciting proposals for a contract to provide temporary staffing and training for its Code Office personnel. This program will be funded by GOHSEP reimbursable grant program.
All responses received will be evaluated in accordance with the selection criteria and corresponding point system that is identified in the request for proposals package. That package also identifies the scope of services to be performed by the selected firm.
The City of St. Gabriel will award the contract to the respondent obtaining the highest score in the evaluation process.
Interested parties are invited to secure a proposal package from Ms. Yolanda Andrews at P.O. Box 597, St. Gabriel, LA 70776. Contact phone number is 225-642-9600 Ext. 3 . The response to this request must be hand-delivered or mailed to the above named person at the above named address in such a manner that it is received no later than 12:00 PM on Monday, January 11, 2009.
The City of St. Gabriel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all small and minority-owned firms and women’s business enterprises to apply.01/07/10 & 01/14/10b.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING:
ROLL CALL:
Present: David Daigle, Yolanda Laws, Darlene Ourso
Absent: Tom Delahaye
Presiding: Darlene Ourso, Chairman
Ms. Ourso called the meeting to order
Reviewed Agenda for Board Meeting
A motion by Mr. Daigle seconded by Mrs. Laws to accept and approve all invoices presented.
The meeting was adjourned by a motion from Mrs. Laws and seconded by Mr. Daigle.
(DETAILED LIST OF PAYMENTS ON FILE FOR INSPECTION AND REFERENCE)
IBERVILLE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
____________________________________
DARLENE OURSO, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST:
____________________________________________
P. EDWARD CANCIENNE, JR. PhD, SECRETARY
1/14
REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL:
Present: Nancy Broussard, David Daigle, Tom Delahaye, Paul Distefano, Albertha
Hasten, Glyna Kelley, Yolanda Laws, Melvin Lodge, Freddie Molden, III, Darlene Ourso, Dorothy Sansoni, Stanley Washington, Brian Willis
Absent: Michael Barbee, Michael Hebert, Jr.
Presiding: Melvin Lodge, President
MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Lodge led the School Board in a moment of silent reflection, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF THE MSA-WEST LEGO ROBOTICS TEAM FOR WINNING 1ST PLACE IN THE LOUISIANA FIRST ANNUAL LEGO LEAGUE TOURNAMENT WHICH WAS HELD IN NEW ORLEANS
Mr. Cavalier recognized members of the Math, Science and Arts Academy LEGO Robotics team for placing first in their division. Certificates were awarded to those students present by Mr. Lodge.
RECOGNITION OF SHELDON BALLOM, STUDENT, EAST IBERVILLE, FOR BEING ELECTED REGIONAL BETA CLUB PRESIDENT
Ms. Delouise, principal of East Iberville, introduced Sheldon Ballom and recognized him for being elected regional Beta Club president. A certificate was presented by Mr. Lodge and Ms. Broussard.
RECOGNITION OF EAST IBERVILLE SCHOOL FACULTY MEMBERS FOR SUCCESSFUL GRANT WRITING AND RECEIVING NUMEROUS GRANTS
Ms. Delouise recognized East Iberville faculty members for their grant writing success. Dr. Cancienne commended Ms. Delouise for her leadership in having all staff write and apply for grants.
RECOGNITION OF KELSEY POIRRIER, STUDENT, CRESCENT ELEMENTARY, FOR BEING ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL JAG-LA CAREER ASSOCIATION
Ms. Bynum, teacher at Crescent Elementary and Junior High School, recognized Kelsey Poirrier for being elected State Vice President of the Middle School JAG-LA Career Association representing eight schools.
RECOGNITION OF JASMINE BESSIX, STUDENT, CRESCENT ELEMENTARY FOR BEING ELECTED TO THE OFFICE OF HISTORIAN OF THE MIDDLE SCHOOL JAG-LA CAREER ASSOCIATION
Ms. Bynum recognized Jasmine Bessix for being elected State Historian of the Middle School JAG-LA Career Association representing eight schools. A certificate was presented by Ms. Kelley and Mr. Lodge.
RECOGNITION OF THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE IBERVILLE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TOY DRIVE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES AND FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF THE SUPRIYA JINDAL FOUNDATION WHICH FUNDED PROMETHEAN BOARDS FOR THE FIRST GRADE CLASSROOMS AT DORSEYVILLE ELEMENTARY
Dr. Cancienne asked the Board to approve a resolution recognizing Dow Chemical Company for their support of the Iberville Parish School Board Toy Drive for Needy Families and for their support of the Supriya Jindal Foundation which funded Promethean boards for the first grade classrooms at Dorseyville Elementary.
The following motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Ms. Ourso and unanimously approved by those board members present.
RESOLVED: To approve a resolution recognizing Dow Chemical Company for their support of the Iberville Parish School Board Toy Drive for Needy Families and for their support of the Supriya Jindal Foundation which funded Promethean boards for the first grade classrooms at Dorseyville Elementary
RESOLUTION
A Special Recognition for Dow Chemical Company
Christmas 2009
December 14, 2009
Whereas, Dow Chemical Company is a steadfast supporter of public education, and
Whereas, the company and its employees demonstrate remarkable generosity, and
Whereas, Dow Chemical continues to assist and to support the children of Iberville Parish, and
Whereas, the school system and the community are deeply grateful to Dow Chemical for creating a Christmas of joy for more than 300 children in Iberville Parish, and
Whereas, the donations of gifts and funds--as well as volunteer time in gathering, purchasing, and helping to deliver the gifts--is immensely appreciated; and
Whereas, this year, Dow Chemical has joined with the Supriya Jindal Foundation, the At&T Foundation, and Promethean, and other sponsors to support a new interactive learning initiative, and
Whereas, as a Platinum member of the Supriya Jindal Foundation, Dow Chemical has helped to make possible new interactive whiteboard technology for 75 students in the three first grade classes at Dorseyville Elementary, and
Whereas, Dow Chemical assists the Iberville Parish School System and its students in many exceptional ways,
Therefore, be it resolved that the Iberville Parish School Board, its administrators, faculty, and students salute Dow Chemical Company and all of its employees for their generosity during this Christmas season of 2009.
I, P. Edward Cancienne, Jr., Secretary of the Iberville Parish School Board, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the resolution passed at a meeting of said School board duly called and held at its legal domicile in the City of Plaquemine, Parish of Iberville, on the 14th day of December, 2009, as recorded in the minutes thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of the Iberville Parish School Board on this 14th day of December, 2009.
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Secretary
NOTE: Mr. Willis left the meeting at this time.
APPROVE AND CONSIDER A COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE IBERVILLE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND TOWN OF WHITE CASTLE
Dr. Cancienne asked the Board to approve a cooperative endeavor agreement between the Iberville Parish School Board and the Town of White Castle to allow for the use of the White Castle Community Gym due to the fact that the gym at White Castle High School has not been repaired from damage suffered in Hurricane Gustav. Dr. Cancienne stated the cost would be $800 per month, which is the same as last year.
The following motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Ms. Hasten and seconded by Ms. Ourso
RESOLVED: To approve the cooperative endeavor agreement between the Iberville Parish School Board and the Town of White Castle as presented
Ms. Ourso then raised a question regarding the status of the scoreboard at the White Castle
Community Gym (discussion recorded verbatim on tape for reference).
The following substitute motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Mr. Delahaye
RESOLVED: To amend the Cooperative Endeavor Agreeement to reflect that the scoreboard at White Castle Community Gym has been repaired
Mr. Delahaye then withdrew his motion.
The following substitute motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Ms. Hasten and seconded by Ms. Ourso
RESOLVED: To approve the cooperative endeavor agreement between the Iberville Parish School Board and the Town of White Castle at $800 per month to use the White Castle Community Gym as is.
Upon roll call, the motion passed as follows:
YEAS Nancy Broussard, David Daigle, Tom Delahaye, Paul Distefano, Albertha Hasten, Glyna Kelley, Yolanda Laws, Melvin Lodge, Freddie Molden, III, Darlene Ourso, Dorothy Sansoni, Stanley Washington
NAYS: None
Absent: Michael Barbee, Michael Hebert, Jr., Brian Willis
COOPERATIVE ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT
BETWEEN IBERVILLE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
AND TOWN OF WHITE CASTLE
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF IBERVILLE
On this 14th day of December, 2009, we the undersigned entered into the following cooperative endeavor agreement pursuant to the provisions of Louisiana Constitution 1974, Article 7, Section 14 which authorizes the Iberville Parish School Board and the Town of White Castle to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with other governmental agencies for an authorized public purpose.
PERSONALLY CAME AND APPEARED:
IBERVILLE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, a body politic, herein represented by its duly authorized Superintendent, P. Edward Cancienne, Jr., as per a resolution, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof;
hereinafter referred to as “SCHOOL BOARD”; and
TOWN OF WHITE CASTLE, a municipal body, domiciled in the Town of White Castle, State of Louisiana, herein represented by its duly authorized Mayor, Maurice A. Brown, as per a resolution, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof;
hereinafter referred to as “TOWN”;
WHEREAS, the SCHOOL BOARD is in need of a facility to hold the basketball games for White Castle High School teams and a facility for the practices for the basketball teams, as a result of the damage sustained to the gymnasium from the forces of Hurricane Gustav.
WHEREAS, presently the TOWN has a Community Center which Community Center was the gymnasium of the White Castle High School which was transferred to the Town in the excess of ten (10) years ago.
WHEREAS, the TOWN is in agreement to allow the SCHOOL BOARD to use the Community Center of which the SCHOOL BOARD would have the exclusive use and occupancy, of the AGymnasium A area of the Community Center, the bathrooms, back rooms and parking lot. The exclusive use shall be for the months of November, 2009 through August, 2010 with the exception of the following dates, to-wit:
November 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, 26, December 8,11,12, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, January 2, February 6, 13, 16.
WHEREAS, the consideration to be paid by the SCHOOL BOARD shall be Eight Hundred and No/100 ($800.00) Dollars per month plus utilities, electric, water, sewer and gas. Said monthly rental is due in advance and payable on the first (1st) day of each month. The SCHOOL BOARD shall pay the utilities on a prorata basis, as follows, to-wit:
November - 24/30ths, December- 22/31, January- 30/31 and February - 25/28, March – August 100%.
WHEREAS, SCHOOL BOARD shall make any and all necessary improvements such as installing a new score board and all other equipment that is needed for its use at its costs with the written consent of the Mayor. Any and all improvements shall remain the property of the TOWN at no costs to the TOWN.
WHEREAS, SCHOOL BOARD shall provide janitorial cleanup after each use of the TOWN’S property and may do so with its own personnel.
Any and all revenues generated from admissions, concessions or any and all other revenues generated by the school in the use of the Community Center shall remain the property of the SCHOOL BOARD. The SCHOOL BOARD is required to furnish its security at all events.
WHEREAS, the SCHOOL BOARD shall maintain in full force and effect and be responsible for payment of premiums for the policy of liability insurance on all activities conducted by the Iberville Parish School Board in connection with its use of the TOWN’S property, with the TOWN being named as an additional insured on said policies. The SCHOOL BOARD shall furnish the TOWN with a Certificate of Insurance prior to the use of the Community Center in any form or fashion, including but not exclusively holding games, practicing, and making renovations.
WHEREAS, SCHOOL BOARD agrees to protect, defend, save and hold harmless the TOWN and other persons for any loss, damage, injury, costs, expenses, claim or liability of any kind sustained by the TOWN in connection with, incidental to or resulting from or in any way arising directly and/or indirectly from the SCHOOL BOARD’S use of the TOWN’S property regardless of the cause thereof, and including any such loss which was caused by or contributed to by any defects in the premises, except those defects in which the TOWN has received written notice from the SCHOOL BOARD and the TOWN has failed to remedy the defects within fifteen (15) days of the receipt of said notice. SCHOOL BOARD agrees to indemnify and defend against the TOWN by any third person or by SCHOOL BOARD or by anyone and to reimburse the TOWN for any reasonable expenses of any kind which might be incurred by the TOWN for the fees of any attorney of the TOWN in connection with the investigation, defense, or in any way involving any claim, suit or other adjudication, including reasonable attorney’s fees for which the TOWN might become obligated to pay by reason thereof, and the SCHOOL BOARD does agree to appear and defend said suit or action at its sole costs and expense and will satisfy any final judgment that may be rendered therein against the TOWN or in the enforcing of this indemnity agreement. The term Aother persons@ shall mean the TOWN’S employees, officers, directors, agents, invitees, licensees, business guests, or anyone for whom the TOWN may be responsible provided the cause of action arising out of the SCHOOL BOARD’S use of the TOWN’S property and/or any other persons on the TOWN’S property that is connected in any manner or fashion with the operations and use of the property by the SCHOOL BOARD.
WHEREAS, upon termination of this Agreement for any cause whatsoever, SCHOOL BOARD shall surrender to the TOWN or its successors the peaceful possession of said premises in same condition, normal wear and tear, all equipment shall be in good working order, normal wear and tear excepted. The premises shall be returned in broom clean condition. SCHOOL BOARD shall be responsible for all maintenance, and repairs to the Community Center and filter replacements and all repairs and replacement to the heating and cooling systems of the Community Center.
WHEREAS, should the SCHOOL BOARD violate any condition of this agreement, the TOWN shall give the SCHOOL BOARD Fourteen (14) days written notice to correct same. If the deficiency is not corrected within said Fourteen (14) day period, the TOWN may at its option terminate this agreement or render the deficiency at the SCHOOL BOARD’S expense.
WHEREAS, should the SCHOOL BOARD fail or neglect to promptly pay or fully pay any rental when due, the SCHOOL BOARD shall be allowed an additional Five (5) day period of grace to pay same, after that notice to SCHOOL BOARD by TOWN from thereon if said rental shall not be paid at the end of said grace period, the TOWN, at its option may declare the entire earned rental for the whole term of this lease to be immediately due and exigible, or in the alternative, the TOWN may declare the lease terminated for failure to pay monthly rental payments.
WHEREAS, in the event that it becomes necessary to employ an attorney for the purpose of collecting rental under this Agreement, by suit or otherwise, the SCHOOL BOARD obligates itself to pay the attorney=s fees incurred in an attempt to collect its rentals provided that in no event shall the attorney=s fees be less than Five Hundred and No/100 ($500.00) Dollars. If it should become necessary for the TOWN to employ an attorney for the purposes of cancelling the Agreement because of the SCHOOL BOARD’S violation of any and other terms of this Agreement, the SCHOOL BOARD obligates itself to pay the fees of the attorney so employed which fees are hereby fixed in the sum of not less than Five Hundred and ($500.00) Dollars.
WHEREAS, SCHOOL BOARD is prohibited from making a sublease or assignment of this Agreement except to a successor agency under the laws.
WHEREAS, this Agreement shall not be changed, altered or abrogated in any manner except by written consent by both parties executing said document affecting the agreement of the parties.
TOWN does hereby appoint the Mayor, Maurice A. Brown, as the person who the SCHOOL BOARD is to direct any issues or problems at 32535 Bowie Street, White Castle, Louisiana, (225) 545-3012 or cell at (225) 413-2941.
SCHOOL BOARD does hereby designate its point person, Charles Handy, Principal, White Castle High School, 32695 Graham Street, White Castle, Louisiana, (225) 545-3621_(name, address and telephone) who the TOWN shall go to in the event of any issues and/or problems.
THUS DONE, READ AND SIGNED at Plaquemine, Louisiana, in the presence of the undersigned witnesses this day of , 2009.
WITNESSES: _____________________
_____________________
IBERVILLE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
BY: ______________________
P. EDWARD CANCIENNE, JR., Superintendent
__________________________________________
, Notary Public
Notary/Bar Roll No.
THUS DONE, READ AND SIGNED in duplicate originals at White Castle, Louisiana, in the presence of the undersigned witnesses this day of , 2009.
WITNESSES: ___________________
___________________
TOWN OF WHITE CASTLE
BY:
MAURICE A. BROWN, Mayor
__________________________________________
ARTHUR N. BAGWELL, Notary Public
Notary/Bar Roll No.2666
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 9, 2009, REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES;
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 9, 2009, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES;
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 14, 2009, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING
RECOMMENDATIONS; APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 14, 2009, FINANCE COMMITTEE
MEETING RECOMMENDATIONS; APPROVE CONDOLENCE RESOLUTION TO THE
FAMILY OF LA’CHANTE MIA FLOYD, STUDENT, MSA-WEST; APPROVE
CONDOLENCE RESOLUTION TO THE FAMILY OF MS. CARRIE ALLEN, MOTHER OF
MS. CAROLYN JONES, RETIRED TEACHER, IBERVILLE ELEMENTARY, AND RICKEY
ALLEN, SFS MAINTENANCE WORKER; APPROVE CONDOLENCE RESOLUTION TO
THE FAMILY OF MR. CALVIN ANDERSON, RETIRED MAINTENANCE WORKER,
CENTRAL OFFICE, HUSBAND OF MICHELLE ANDERSON, TEACHER, NORTH
IBERVILLE, AND BROTHER OF LEROY ANDERSON, HEAD CUSTODIAN, NORTH
IBERVILLE; APPROVE CONDOLENCE RESOLUTION TO THE FAMILY OF MS.
ERNESTINE MIMS, RETIRED SFS WORKER, IBERVILLE PARISH; APPROVE
CONDOLENCE RESOLUTION TO THE FAMILY OF PATRICIA HORTON, RETIRED SFS
WORKER, NORTH IBERVILLE
Ms. Ourso stated that she objects to the Personnel recommendation for Administrative Staff
reassignments, item 2, page 4. Ms. Sansoni stated that she would like to add a condolence
resolution to the family of Evelyn Jordan, sister of Earldean Arvie.
The following motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Ms. Kelley, seconded by Mr. Delahaye and unanimously approved by all board members present.
RESOLVED: To approve the consent agenda as presented with the exception of Administrative Staff reassignments, item 2, page 4 in the Personnel Committee meeting recommendations and to add a condolence resolution to the family of Evelyn Jordan
Ms. Ourso stated that she objects to filling the position of Distinguished Educator with a
Disciplinarian at White Castle High School. Ms. Ourso also stated that her objection was not
about the person being recommended but about the position itself (discussion recorded verbatim
on tape for reference).
The following motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Ms. Hasten, seconded by Mr. Delahaye
RESOLVED: To approve the Personnel Committee meeting recommendation for Administrative Staff reassignment, item 2, page 4 as presented.
Upon roll call, the motion passed as follows:
YEAS Nancy Broussard, David Daigle, Tom Delahaye, Paul Distefano, Albertha Hasten, Glyna Kelley, Yolanda Laws, Melvin Lodge, Dorothy Sansoni, Stanley Washington
NAYS: Darlene Ourso
NOT VOTING: Freddie Molden, III
Absent: Michael Barbee, Michael Hebert, Jr., Brian Willis
Mr. Daigle clarified his vote by stating that the new position of Acting Student Services
Coordinator/Administrative Assistant of Discipline should be closely monitored.
APPROVAL OF DECEMBER 14, 2009, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING RECOMMEDATIONS
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
Appointments:
1. Brandy Hall, special education teacher at Crescent replacing Nancy Hestand
effective January 4, 2010.
2. Joanne M. Griffin, math teacher, MSA East Academy effective January 9, 2010.
Resignation:
1. Nolan Johnson, teacher, East Iberville Elementary & High, effective January 4, 2010.
Temporary Appointments (Employment contingent upon meeting certification requirements)
1. April Scott, teacher, Iberville Elementary, replacing Tammy Cagnolatti, effective
November 17, 2009 through May 28, 2010.
2. Brandon Overton, teacher, Plaquemine High, effective January 9, 2009
through May 28, 2010.
3. Katherine Blanchard, teacher, Crescent, effective January 9, 2010 through
May 28, 2010.
4. Andrea Hall, teacher, Dorseyville Elementary, effective January 9, 2010 through
May 28, 2010.
5. Donald Johnson, teacher, Plaquemine High, effective January 9, 2010 through
May 28, 2010.
6. Rebecca Favaloro, Spanish teacher, North Iberville Elementary, January 9, 2010
through May 28, 2010.
7. Allegra Lockett, 3rd grade teacher, Iberville Elementary, effective January 9, 2010
through May 28, 2010.
8. Hunter Markins, teacher, Iberville Elementary, effective January 9, 2010
through May 28, 2010.
Reassignment:
1. Nancy Hestand, special education teacher, Crescent Elementary to special education teacher, MSA West effective January 4, 2010.
Temporary Reassignment:
1. Alice Christophe-Harris, from career management specialist to JAG specialist/career
management specialist, Plaquemine High, effective November 30, 2009. 100% JAG
account for 6 months.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Resignation:
1. Julia Callaway, Assistant Principal, East Iberville Elementary & High School
effective January 4, 2010.
Reassignments:
1. Michelle Taylor, from Distinguished Educator, White Castle High (Title I) to Acting Assistant Principal, East Iberville Elementary & High, (General Fund) replacing Julia Calloway, effective January 4, 2010 through June 30, 2010.
2. Ferrante Dominique, from teacher/coach White Castle High, to Acting Student Services
Coordinator/Administrative Assistant of Discipline, effective January 4, 2010 through
June 30, 2010.
SCHOOL NURSE
Appointment:
1. Turkesa Dotson, school nurse, Iberville Elementary, effective January 4, 2010.
SUPPORT STAFF
Resignation:
1. Leslie Blanchard, technology facilitator, effective November 12, 2009.
Reassignment:
1. Sandra Settoon, from plato lab manager to fast forward lab, Iberville Elementary
effective, October 19, 2009.
Correction:
1. Brandie Davis, plato lab manager, Iberville Elementary, replacing Sandra Settoon
effective October 19, 2009.
CLERICAL STAFF
Resignation:
1. Vera Jones, personnel secretary II, Iberville Parish School Board, effective
January 29, 2010.
MAINTENANCE STAFF
Resignation:
1. Lisa Gracey, housekeeper, MSA West Academy, effective December 2, 2009.
Change effective date of employment & level:
1. Billy Joseph Millien, junior maintenance mechanic, from November 10, 2009
to November 16, 2009 from Pay Grade 18 Level 1 to Pay Grade 18 Level 4.
Change effective date of employment:
1. Thomas Paul Daigle Jr., maintenance helper, from November 10, 2009 to
November 16, 2009 Pay Grade 15/Level 1.
NOTE: Mr. Daigle left the meeting at this time.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Cancienne presented an Existing Facilities Assessment & New Construction Estimate summary. Dr. Cancienne and Mr. Patrick Norris, Project Manager, answered questions regarding facilities and construction from the Board (discussion recorded verbatim on tape for reference).
Dr. Cancienne presented the Apple Initiative, the next step for the Iberville Parish School Board. The Apple Initiative is the effort of the Iberville Parish School Board to provide a state of the art technology-rich learning environment for every child in the district. The goal of the Apple Initiative is to transform the way we teach to align with the way kids learn. The Apple Initiative will provide a laptop for every child in grades 5 to 12 with computer stations in every K to 4 classroom. The Apple Initiative will be funded by stimulus payments, Race to the Top (R2T) funding and Academic Enhancement funds. Mr. Delahaye stated he would like to see more details on how this will be funded. Iberville Parish School Board principals all received a Mac Pro book and an I-Pod. (discussion recorded verbatim on tape for reference).
NOTE: Mr. Distefano left the meeting at this time.
APPROVE LOUISIANA RACE TO THE TOP PARTICIPATING LEA PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Ms. Marionneaux asked the Board to approve moving forward with the Louisiana Race to the Top (R2T) Participating LEA Partnership Agreement once guidelines are released on December 16, 2009. Dr. Cancienne stated that this action is only asking for permission to pursue R2T funds. No final agreement to participate in R2T will be made without Board approval.
The following motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Ms. Kelley, and seconded by Mr. Delahaye
RESOLVED: To approve the Louisiana Race to the Top Participating LEA Partnership Agreement and to move forward once the final guidelines are released with the option to withdraw from Louisiana Race to the Top if not fully funded.
Upon roll call, the motion passed as follows:
YEAS Nancy Broussard, Tom Delahaye, Albertha Hasten, Glyna Kelley, Yolanda Laws, Melvin Lodge, Freddie Molden, III, Darlene Ourso, Stanley Washington
NAYS: Dorothy Sansoni
Absent: Michael Barbee, David Daigle, Paul Distefano, Michael Hebert, Jr., Brian Willis
DISCUSS AND APPROVE REVISED POLICY JGDA, REGARDING SUICIDE
Ms. Landry presented revised policy JGDA Suicide for approval.
The following motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Mr. Delahaye and unanimously approved by all board members present.
RESOLVED: To accept Suicide Policy JGDA as presented.
DISCUSS AND CONSIDER INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR NON-ACTIVE BOARD
MEMBERS WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE CAPACITY OF BOARD MEMBER OF
IBERVILLE PARISH FOR A MINIMUM OF EIGHT YEARS
Ms. Sansoni wants to have a policy drafted and brought to the Board in January concerning
retaining health insurance coverage for board members who serve a minimum of eight years
once they leave service. Mr. Delahaye stated that he is against this policy. Dr. Cancienne stated
that Robert Hammonds, Board Attorney, advised the Board to request an Attorney General
opinion on this proposed action. Mr. Lodge asked Ms. Landry to obtain a copy of the policy the
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board has regarding continuation of health insurance coverage
for former board members. No vote was taken on this item.
ADDENDUM
The following motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Ms. Hasten, and seconded by Ms. Kelley
RESOLVED: To allow an addendum item to the agenda
Upon roll call, there were 10 Yeas, and 0 Nay(s). A unanimous vote of the members
present and voting is required for approval. There were 10 Yeas out of 10 members
present and voting.
Upon roll call, the above motion was approved as follows:
YEAS Nancy Broussard, Tom Delahaye, Albertha Hasten, Glyna Kelley, Yolanda Laws, Melvin Lodge, Freddie Molden, III, Darlene Ourso, Dorothy Sansoni, Stanley Washington
NAYS: None
Absent: Michael Barbee, David Daigle, Paul Distefano, Michael Hebert, Jr., Brian Willis
AUTHORIZE SUPERINTENDENT TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATIVE
ENDEAVOR AGREEMENT WITH THE IBERVILLE PARISH COUNCIL FOR THE
PURPOSE OF USING IBERVILLE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PROPERTY FOR HEAD
START
NOTE: Mr. Delahaye left the meeting at this time.
The following motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Ms. Kelley, seconded by Ms. Hasten and approved by those board members present.
RESOLVED: To authorize the Superintendent to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Iberville Parish Council for the purpose of using Iberville Parish School Board property for Head Start
A motion to adjourn the meeting was offered by Ms. Broussard, seconded by Ms. Kelley and unanimously approved by the School Board members present.
IBERVILLE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
____________________________________
MELVIN LODGE, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
P. EDWARD CANCIENNE, JR., SECRETARY
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REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL:
Present: Michael Barbee, Nancy Broussard, David Daigle, Tom Delahaye, Albertha Hasten, Michael Hebert, Jr., Glyna Kelley, Melvin Lodge, Freddie Molden, III, Darlene Ourso, Stanley Washington, Brian Willis
Absent: Paul Distefano, Yolanda Laws, Dorothy Sansoni
Presiding: Melvin Lodge, President
MOMENT OF SILENT REFLECTION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Lodge led the School Board in a moment of silent reflection, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
RECOGNITION OF MS. CAROL BLANCHARD AND MS. KIARA BYNUM, NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED JAG SPECIALISTS
Ms. Dianna Keller, state department representative, explained the JAG program to school board members. Ms. Keller commended Ms. Carol Blanchard and Ms. Kiara Bynum for an exemplary job that they are doing with the JAG program in Iberville Parish. Ms. Bynum received a recognition award for the job she has done working with the JAG program and Ms. Blanchard received two recognition awards for her performance with the JAG program.
CONSIDER AND APPROVE NAMING THE WHITE CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL STADIUM IN MEMORY OF MILTON “ROCKY” OURSO, JR.
Mr. Willis asked the board to approve naming the White Castle High School football stadium in memory of Milton “Rocky” Ourso, Jr. Mr. Willis spoke of Mr. Ourso’s accomplishments in Iberville Parish. He also spoke of Mr. Ourso’s generosity and hard work giving back to the White Castle Community.
Ms. Hasten wanted it noted that she wanted more information regarding Mr. Church Favron, a White Castle High School graduate, that went on to play professional football.
After much discussion, the following motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Mr. Willis and unanimously approved by those board members present.
RESOLVED: To approve naming the White Castle High School football stadium in memory of Mr. Milton “Rocky” Ourso.
APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 12, 2009, REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES; APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 19, 2009, SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES; APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 4, 2009, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES; APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 9, 2009, BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING RECOMMENDATIONS; APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 9, 2009, FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING RECOMMENDATIONS; APPROVE CONDOLENCE RESOLUTION TO THE FAMILY OF SALVATORE “SAM” “MR. V” VALENZIANO, RETIRED TEACHER/LIBRARIAN, WHITE CASTLE HIGH SCHOOL
The following motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Mr. Willis, seconded by Ms. Broussard and unanimously approved by all board members present.
RESOLVED: To approve the consent agenda as presented with the exception of the personnel committee meeting recommendations which would be voted on separately.
NOVEMBER 9, 2009, BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE MEETING RECOMMENDATIONS
1⸀ Review RFP ‘s for after hours custodial services at MSA West, and approve execution of contract.
NOVEMBER 9, 2009, FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING RECOMMEDATIONS
1⸀ Financial Statements for October 2009 were emailed. Discussion if needed.
APPROVAL OF NOVEMBER 9, 2009, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING RECOMMENDATIONS
The following motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Mr. Daigle and seconded by Ms. Kelley
RESOLVED: To approve the personnel committee meeting recommendations
The following substitute motion was then offered:
MOTION: Mr. Washington and seconded by Ms. Hasten
RESOLVED: To approve all personnel committee meeting recommendations with the exception of Ms. Leslie Blanchard’s contract with the Iberville Parish School System, that would be voted on separately.
The above substitute motion was approved as follows:
YEAS: Michael Barbee, Nancy Broussard, Albertha Hasten, Michael Hebert, Jr., Glyna Kelley, Freddie Molden, III, Darlene Ourso, Stanley Washington, Brian Willis
NAYS: David Daigle, Tom Delahaye, Melvin Lodge
ABSENT: Paul Distefano, Yolanda Laws, Dorothy Sansoni
NOVEMBER 9, 2009, PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING RECOMMENDATIONS
SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE
Appointment:
1. Mary J. Watson, field manager, SFS Program, replacing Rosalie Thompson,
effective November 10, 2009.
TRANSPORTATION STAFF
Appointment:
1. Troy Richard, bus driver, Plaquemine area, replacing Marilyn Braud, effective
November 10, 2009.
MAINTENANCE STAFF
Appointments:
1. Thomas Paul Daigle Jr., Maintenance Helper, replacing Gus Spriggs, effective
November 10, 2009. Pay Grade 15/Level 1.
2. Billy Joseph Millien Jr., Junior Maintenance Mechanic, replacing Gregory Noyel, effective November 10, 2009. Pay Grade 18/Level 1.
SCHOOL NURSE
Appointment to be added Monday, December 14, 2009 after Interview Process is complete.
ADDITIONAL 2009-2010 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
MAINTENANCE STAFF
Resignation:
1. Jimmie Randle, head custodian, MSA West Academy, effective December 31, 2009.
AUTHORIZATION FOR SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTE CONTRACT WITH LESLIE BLANCHARD FOR E-RATE & TEACHER INDUCTION PROGRAM PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT SENT OUT ON NOVEMBER 4, 2009
After much discussion, the following motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Ms. Kelley, seconded by Ms. Ourso
RESOLVED: To approve authorization for Superintendent to execute contract with Leslie Blanchard for E-rate & Teacher Induction Program purposes in accordance with Administrative Report sent out on November 4, 2009.
The above motion was approved as follows:
YEAS: Nancy Broussard, David Daigle, Tom Delahaye, Glyna Kelley, Michael Hebert, Jr., Melvin Lodge, Darlene Ourso
NAYS: Michael Barbee, Albertha Hasten, Freddie Molden, III, Stanley Washington, Brian Willis
ABSENT: Paul Distefano, Yolanda Laws, Dorothy Sansoni
ADDENDUM
Ms. Broussard stated that due to the fact that the Louisiana Department of Education is in the process of mandating school districts to implement an anti-harassment, intimidation, and bullying program, an addendum was needed to change agenda item number 10 from an action item to a reporting item.
The following motion was then offered:
MOTION: By Ms. Broussard and seconded by Mr. Willis
RESOLVED: To change item number 10 from an action item to a reporting item.
Upon roll call, there were 12 Yeas, and 0 Nay(s). A unanimous vote of the members
present and voting is required for approval. There were 12 Yeas out of 12 members
present and voting.
The above motion was approved as follows:
YEAS: Michael Barbee, Nancy Broussard, David Daigle, Tom Delahaye, Albertha Hasten, Michael Hebert, Jr., Glyna Kelley, Melvin Lodge, Freddie Molden, III, Darlene Ourso, Stanley Washington, Brian Willis
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Paul Distefano, Yolanda Laws, Dorothy Sansoni
REPORT ON COMPREHENSIVE ANTI-HARASSMENT, INTIMIDATION, AND BULLYING PROGRAM
Ms. Broussard handed out to board members information from the Louisiana Department of Education regarding House Concurrent Resolution No. 149 (HCR 149) of the 2009 Legislative Session which urges and requests the governing authority of each public elementary and secondary school to develop and implement a comprehensive anti-harassment, intimidation, and bullying program. Ms. Broussard further stated that Iberville Parish has already implemented this program and commended Mr. Bujol, Ms. Stewart, and Dr. Woodfield for implementing this program in Iberville Parish before the State Department made it mandatory.
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Cancienne commended Ms. D’Albor and all the staff who worked so tirelessly and diligently to prepare for the Special Education Monitoring. He informed the board that the exit interview indicated that Iberville Parish will be coming out of corrective action.
A motion to adjourn the meeting was offered by Ms. Ourso and was unanimously approved by the School Board members present.
IBERVILLE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
____________________________________
MELVIN LODGE, PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
________________________________________
P. EDWARD CANCIENNE, JR., SECRETARY
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Outer envelope and all documents shall be marked SEALED BID.
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The bids will be opened at the School Board Office immediately following the close of bid time on the above noted date.
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Preliminary bid information may be obtained by contacting the Architectural Firm listed below.
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58156 Court Street
Plaqauemine - Louisiana
It is the policy of the Iberville Parish School Board to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disabilities, or veteran status in educational programs and activities. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, educational services, financial aid and employment.
Iberville Parish School Board
P. Edward Cancienne,
Superintendent
Insertion Dates: January 7, 2009
January 14, 2009
January 21, 2009
An Equal opportunity Employer
