6:00 P.M.

December 6, 2021

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

Mr. Fred Book                                       Mrs. Marcia Cooksey

Mrs. D’Juana McCartney                        Mr. Buddy Bethard

                        Mr. Justin Reeves                                  Mr. Dolan Pendarvis

                        Mrs. Dawn Stott                                    Mr. Melvin Worthington

                        Mr. Jonny Fryar

            The following board member(s) was not present: Aimeri Paul

            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. Paul, seconded by Mr. Worthington the Board voted to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held December 6, 2021 as reproduced and distributed.

            On a motion by Mrs. Stott, seconded by Mr. Book the Board voted to approve a motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of LaSalle, State of Louisiana, to authorize the extension and rededication of a sales and use tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

            On a motion by Mr. Book, seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board approved a motion to receive the Personnel Report, as recommended by the Superintendent. (See Attachment).

            On a motion by Mr. Pendarvis, seconded by Mr. Worthington the board approved a motion to accept the quote from DeTel Computer Solutions for the purchase and installation of POE switches, transceivers and cables in the amount of $19,327.00 to complete the district’s VOIP system project paid from Fund 24-Improvements Projects (as recommended by the finance committee).

            On a motion by Mrs. Cooksey, seconded by Mrs. McCartney the Board approved a motion for the LaSalle Bioenergy, LLC for participation in the Industrial Tax Exemption Program located at 4915 La. Highway 125 Urania, Louisiana. (As recommended by the Finance Committee).

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            On a motion by Mr. Worthington, seconded by Mrs. Cooksey the Board approved a motion to provide the JHS Band $8,322.20 toward the purchase of band uniforms. (As recommended by the finance committee).

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

            Meeting adjourned.

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