MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHOOL BOARD
JEFFERSON PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
JPPSS Administration Building
The meeting of the Jefferson Parish School Board was called to order by Mr. Mark Jacobs, Board president.
Roll Call
Board members answering Roll Call – Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. Tovera, Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge. Mr. Floyd was absent. Mr. St. Pierre reported later in the meeting.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Reverend K. C. Roberson of the Boynton United Methodist Church gave the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Presentations
Angela Henry and Nicole Green, representing the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority gave a presentation on the services available to Jefferson Parish Public School System students.
Glenn Koepp, Managing Member, Redisricting, L.L.C. gave a presentation on the proposed JPSB redistricting plan, which must be adopted by the Board by December 31, 2012. A special session JPSB meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at 5:00 p.m., at the JPPSS Administration Building, to adopt the redistricting plan.
Mr. Jacobs called on Dr. James Meza, Superintendent, to read a resolution concerning Supporting JPPSS Military Families. Dr. Meza introduced Holly Chauvin and Sharon Hunter, both JPPSS employees who have a member of their immediate family serving in the Armed Forces in Afghanistan. Mr. Jacobs called for a 72 hour waiver and the following joint resolution was adopted by the Board:
The voting on the waiver was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Be it resolved, that the Jefferson Parish School Board, is cognizant of the sacrifices made on the part of families whose loved ones are deployed with the United States military overseas, especially present and former students, as well as JPPSS employees. We publically offer our support and any assistance that we can provide to those JPPSS employees and students, especially those students who are experiencing difficulty adjusting to deployment.
The voting on the motion was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
The resolution carried.
Mr. Jacob announced that this was his last meeting as JPSB president. He thanked
everyone for their support.
The Board at this time, announced the retirement of the Board Secretary, Cindy Landry. A presentation and video took place at this time.
Approval of Minutes:
Moved by Mr. Jacobs, seconded by Dr. Licciardi, that the minutes of September 19, 2012 and November 7, 2012 be approved.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Executive Session
Mr. Jacobs announced that the agenda was being amended to move the Executive Session to discuss the Superintendent’s Performance Objectives, after the Consent Agenda.
Public Comment on Consent Agenda
Meladie Munch, Jefferson Federation of Teachers president, addressed the Board concerning SR-1, Recommendation for Updated Organizational Chart with Positions.
Consent Agenda
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale that all items under the Consent Agenda be approved except:
- SR-3 Lease with Young Audiences
- SR-18 Approve a Budget, Scope of Work and Appoint an Architect, Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy, Project No. 2012-41.
Mr. Jacobs, Board president, stated that SR-5, the Superintendent’s Contract will
be approved under the Consent Agenda. He said that the Board has discussed the matter and is in favor of the contract. Dr. Meza thanked all Board members for the extension of his contract.
Recommendation for Updated Organizational Chart with Positions
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board approve the updated organizational chart with positions.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Contracts for the provision of services to Non Public Schools
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board approve
the contracts for Catapult Learning,LLC; Sylvan Learning and Nonpublic Educational Services, Inc.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
The Board's approval is requested for the granting of a lease to the International Schools of Louisiana, Inc. (ISL), for the operation of the Type 1 charter school, International School of Louisiana, Jefferson Parish, at the former Ralph J. Bunche School campus.
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board approve a proposed lease to the International School of Louisiana (ISL) as its school site, the former site of the Ralph J. Bunche School in Metairie. The Chief Strategy Officer, with the assistance of the Board Attorney and Board’s insurance agents, will negotiate with ISL with reference to the specific terms of the proposed lease agreement. The Board’s insurer will be consulted as well for their approval. The Chief Strategy Officer is seeking Board approval for the granting of this lease. However, this approval is conditioned upon the ability of the Chief Strategy Officer to negotiate a lease agreement that is acceptable to him, the Administration, the Board attorney and Board insurance agents and insurer. As such, this grant of authority is a conditional one.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Superintendent’s Contract
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board approve the Superintendent’s contract as presented.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Bid Tabulations and recommendations
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board approve accepting the bids on frozen foods and processed staple foods.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Cancel a Construction Project and Approve a Reduced Scope, Maggiore Elementary School, Project No. 2010-45
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board cancel the renovations to the administration building at Maggiore Elementary School with a construction budget of $300,000.00 and approve interior and exterior renovations with a budget of $80,000.00 to be completed by Maintenance service contractors as recommended by the Facilities Department. IFAS 41
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Bid Acceptance, Riverdale High School, Project No. 2012-22A
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board accept the low base bid of W.L. Wyman Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $102,000.00 and seventy-five (75) calendar days for an ADA wheelchair lift at Riverdale High School as recommended by the architect/engineer, VergesRome Architects and the Facilities Department. IFAS 41
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Approve a Budget and Scope of Work, Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies, Project No. 2012-38
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board approve exterior waterproofing at Metairie Academy for Advanced Studies with a construction budget of $10,000.00 to be completed by Maintenance service contractors as recommended by the Facilities Department. IFAS 46
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Architect/Engineer Approval, Holly & Smith Architects
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board approve Holly & Smith Architects to be added to the approved list of architects and engineers for architectural services as recommended by the Facilities Department.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Approve a Budget and Scope of Work, Bunche School, Project No. 2012-39
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board
approve interior and exterior renovations to correct health and safety issues at Bunche School with a construction budget of $350,000.00 to be completed by Maintenance service contractors as recommended by the Facilities Department. IFAS 46
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Approve a Budget and Scope of Work, Various High Schools, Project No. 2012-40
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board approve fencing and gates to improve site security at various high schools with a construction budget of $500,000.00 to be completed by Maintenance service contractors as recommended by the Facilities Department. IFAS 45. First phase will include Higgins High, Ehret High, West Jefferson High, Helen Cox High, Grace King High, Riverdale High, Bonnabel Magnet Academy High and East Jefferson High with a total budget of $500,000.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Accept Option 1 for the warranty replacement of synthetic fields at both East and West Jefferson stadiums as recommended by the Facilities Department.
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board accept Option 1 for the warranty replacement of synthetic fields at both East and West Jefferson stadiums as recommended by the Facilities Department.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Appoint New Architect, Gretna Park Elementary School, Project No. 2009-47
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board rescind the contract with All South Consulting Engineers, LLC and appoint Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc. to design the project for replacing exterior wall panels and waterproofing, waterproof cafeteria exterior masonry walls and roof repairs around the cafeteria building at Gretna Park Elementary School with a construction budget of $205,000.00 as recommended by the Facilities Department.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Acceptance, Riviere Elementary School, Project No. 2010-35
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board accept the renovations for roof replacement, new ceiling and lighting at Riviere Elementary School as performed by Construction Masters, Inc. in the amount of $959,700.00 as recommended by the architect/engineer, Scairono Martinez Architects and the Facilities Department.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Change Order No. 2, East Jefferson High School, Project No. 2005-03D
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board accept Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $2,898.82 and zero (0) calendar days at East Jefferson High School as recommended by the architect/engineer, Meyer Engineers, Ltd. and the Facilities Department. IFAS 45
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried
Change Order No. 1, Strehle Elementary School, Project No. 2010-37B
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale, that the Board accept Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $2,600.35 and zero (0) calendar days at Strehle Elementary School as recommended by the architect/engineer, Harry Baker Smith Architects II and the Facilities Department. IFAS 49
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried
Items Pulled from the Consent Agenda
Board Approval is requested to enter into lease negotiations with Young Audiences of Louisiana, for the operation of the Type 1 charter school, Young Audiences Charter School, at an agreed upon Jefferson Parish School Board facility, with preference given to the former Kate Middleton School campus.
The following amendment was offered:
The Young Audiences Charter School, is a Type 1 charter school that will open in the 2013-2014 school year. The Administration proposes to initiate negotiations with Young Audiences of Louisiana for the lease of a Jefferson Parish School Board facility as its school site, with preference given to the former Kate Middleton School Campus. The Chief Strategy Officer, with the assistance of the Board Attorney and Board’s insurance agents, will negotiate with Young Audiences of Louisiana with reference to the specific terms of the proposed lease agreement. The Board’s insurer will be consulted as well for their approval. The Chief Strategy Officer is seeking Board approval to initiate lease negotiations with Young Audiences of Louisiana. However, this approval is conditioned upon the ability of the Chief Strategy Officer to negotiate a lease agreement that is acceptable to him, the Administration, the Board attorney and Board insurance agents and insurer and subject to Board approval of the final lease agreement. As such, this grant of authority is a conditional one.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried
Approve a Budget, Scope of Work and Appoint an Architect, Patrick F. Taylor Science and Technology Academy, Project No. 2012-41
The following amendment was offered:
Moved by Dr. Licciardi, seconded by Mr. Dale that the Board appoint Sizer and Associates Architects to design a new event center to be located at Patrick f. Taylor Science and Technology Academy with a construction budget of $6,000,000.00 as recommended by the Facilities Department.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried
Executive Session
The Board went into Executive Session to discuss the Superintendent’s Performance Objectives.
When the Board returned from Executive Session, the following members answered roll call – Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge. Mr. Floyd was absent.
New Business
First Readings
The following First Reading was offered by Mr. Dale. This motion will become a Second Reading at the December 19, 2012 Special Session Board meeting.
Move that the Board amend its contract with the selected beverage provider from a three year commitment to a five year commitment.
Rationale: On November 7, 2012, the Board approved an agreement with Coogan & Associates Consultants and a selected beverage company for a period of three years with an option to renew for two years. The financial gain to the JPPSS would be increased if the agreement with the beverage provider company would be for five years.
Election of Officers
Moved by Mr. Jacobs that Mr. Larry Dale be nominated for the position of President of the Jefferson Parish School Board for 2013. There were no other nominations for Board president. Mr. Dale accepted the position. A vote was not necessary since there were no other nominations.
Moved by Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge that Mr. Michael Delesdernier be nominated for the position of Vice President of the Jefferson Parish School Board for 2013. There were no other nominations for Board vice president. Mr. Delesdernier accepted the position. A vote was not necessary since there were no other nominations.
Mr. Dale welcomed the opportunity to serve the Board and the JPPSS as JPSB president for 2013.
Superintendent’s Contract
Mr. Jacobs stated that the Superintendent’s contract was already approved under the Consent Agenda.
Committee Second Readings
This was an Executive Committee Second Reading from the November 7, 2012, JPSB meeting.
That the Board authorize an election on May 4, 2013 to renew the 7 mill property tax expiring in 2014.
A discussion followed.
Mr. Grant Schlueter of Foley Judell addressed the Board regarding this item. Listed below is the Resolution.
A resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in the Parish of Jefferson, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
Mr. Jacobs called for speakers in the audience to address the Board on this matter.
Meladie Munch, JFT president, addressed the Board, asking the Board to vote in favor of this election.
There were no other speakers on this item.
The voting was as follows:
YEAS:Mr. Morgan, Dr. Licciardi, Mr. St. Pierre, Mr. Tovrea, Mr. Dale,
Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Delesdernier, Ms. Denapolis-Bosarge.
NAYS:None
Absent:Mr. Floyd
Abstention:None
Motion carried.
Directives/Resolutions
The Resolution Supporting JPPSS Military Families was handled during the Presentations part of the meeting.
Public Comment
The following delegations addressed the Board on Non-Agenda items.
Christine Audler addressed the board about her company, “Fight Fat Forever”.
David Prentice addressed the Board in favor of a Collective Bargaining Agreement for teachers.
Meladie Munch, JFT president, addressed the Board, asking the Board and the Superintendent for JPPSS employees to receive their December 31 check on December 24.
Appendix: Administrative Reports
- Check register for November 2012
- Job Description Information
- FYI – Capital Improvement construction project update for all outstanding capital projects
Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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