6:00 P.M.

August 2, 2021

The LaSalle Parish School Board met in Regular Session on the above date with the following members present:

            The meeting was called to order by the President, Buddy Bethard.

            The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Bethard.    

            On a motion by Mrs. McCartney, seconded by Mrs. Stott the Board approved a motion to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held July 12, 2021 as reproduced and distributed.

            On a motion by Mr. Paul, seconded by Mr. Worthington the Board voted to receive the August Personnel Report, as recommended by the Superintendent.   

See ATTACHED PERSONNEL REPORT

            On a motion by Mrs. Cooksey, seconded by Mrs. Stott the Board voted to recognize Ms.  Dorothy Oliver, Executive Director of LaSalle Community Action to discuss the Old Jena Elementary School property.

            On a motion by Mrs. Paul, seconded by Mr. Pendarvis the Board voted to approve a motion to adopt the LaSalle Parish School Board Application and Contract for Rental of School Facilities beginning July 1, 2021. (As recommended by the Finance Committee).

            On a motion by Mrs. Cooksey, seconded by Mr. Pendarvis the Board voted to approve a motion to adjust the rate on renting school board facilities as follows: 1. One-day use of a school facility --- $50.00/day; 2. A Weekend tournament--$50.00/day; 3. Use of a facility once per week for the entire month—$50.00/day; 4. Use of a facility twice per week for the entire month--$100.00 (As recommended by the Finance Committee).

On a motion by Mr. Worthington, seconded by Mr. Pendarvis the Board voted to approve a motion to accept the quote from Cypress Big Tex Trailers for a black 2022 83x16 Tandem Axle Dump Trailer, in the amount of $11,479.00 (As recommended by the Finance Committee).

            On a motion Mrs. Stott, seconded by Mrs. Paul the Board approved a motion to rescind the quote from Jackson Sheet Metal in the amount of $85,416.29, for the purchase of generators for JHS, JES and LHS Cafeterias. (As recommended by the Construction Committee).

            On a motion by Mr. Worthington, seconded by Mr. Pendarvis the board approved a motion to advertise for quotes for the purchase of generators for JHS, JES and LHS Cafeterias.

Information may be obtained by contacting Mr. Glen Joiner, Maintenance Supervisor @ 318-992-2161 (As recommended by the Construction Committee).

            On a motion by Mrs. Stott, seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board voted to accept the next highest bid from Jason McDowell for Bus#31 a 2000 Chevrolet 16-passenger bus in the amount of $1,054.00. VIN# 1GBHG31RXY1170339. (As recommended by the Finance Committee).

            On a motion by Mrs. Stott seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board voted to accept the next highest bid from Jason McDowell for Bus#35 a 2002 Bluebird 64 passenger bus in the amount of $1,093.00. VIN#1GBL7T1CB1J513922. (as RECOMMENDED BY THE Finance Committee)

            On a motion by Mrs. Paul seconded by Mrs. Cooksey the Board voted to approve a motion to consider to enter into an Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Health for COVID testing in LaSalle Parish School System beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. (AS recommended by the Finance Committee). After discussion by the board after a unanimous vote the Motion failed.

            On a motion by Mrs. McCartney seconded by Mrs. Stott the Board voted to approved a motion to advertise the 2021-2022 LaSalle Parish School Board Budget available for inspection on August 11, 2021 and the budget Hearing on August 31, 2021 (As recommend by the Finance Committee).

            On a motion by Mr. Worthington seconded by Mr. Pendarvis the Board voted to approve a motion to recognize Janet Tullos, Superintendent to present the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Plan to provide fiber internet to students’ home in Urania, Nebo and the surrounding area.

            On a motion by Mrs. McCartney seconded by Mr. Reeves the Board voted to approve a motion to adopt the following policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting.

           FILE:      JCDA   Student Coe of Conduct

           FILE:      JCDAC Dangerous Weapons

           FILE:      JCD      Student Conduct

           FILE:      JD        Discipline

           FILE:      JDD     Suspension

           FILE:      JDE     Expulsion

           FILE:     JCDAB  Student Alcohol and Drug Use

            On a motion by Mrs. McCartney, seconded by Mrs. Paul the Board voted to adjourn.

            Meeting adjourned.

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Mrs. Janet Tullos, Superintendent                                      Mr. Buddy Bethard, President