Proceedings of the Livingston Parish School
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE LIVINGSTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TAKEN AT REGULAR SESSION HELD AT THE LIVINGSTON PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE, SCHOOL BOARD OFFICE CONFERENCE ROOM, 13909 FLORIDA BLVD., LIVINGSTON, LOUISIANA, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020. The Livingston Parish School Board met in regular session in the School Board Office Conference Room, 13909 Florida Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana, on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at six o’clock PM pursuant to the following notice: February 28, 2020 There will be a regular meeting of the Livingston Parish School Board at the School Board Office, 13909 Florida Blvd., Livingston, Louisiana on THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020, at SIX O’CLOCK PM for the following purpose and to take whatever action is necessary: 1. Call to Order 2. Presentation of bullet-proof vests to Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers by Officer Levi – Superintendent Alan Murphy 3. Recognition of Livingston Parish Public Schools’ “Parish National Merit Finalists” – Supervisor of Instruction Dwayne Dykes Kelly Jones 4. Recognition of Livingston Parish Public Schools’ “Schools of Excellence” – Superintendent Alan Murphy 5. Approval of the minutes of the School Board meeting held on January 23, 2020 February 20, 2020 6. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for classroom addition, Doyle High School – Ziler Architects, “Professional of Record; McLin Construction, LLC, Contractor– Jim Ziler 7. Authority to advertise for bids for the following School Food Service items for the 2020-2021 school year - Child Nutrition Program Supervisor Sommer Purvis A. Purchased Foods B. Milk C. Disposable Products 8. Authority to renew bids for the following School Food Service items for the 2020-2021 school year - Child Nutrition Program Supervisor Sommer Purvis A. Commodity Storage & Distribution B. Pizza Delivery C. Milk Products 9. Discussion and action on renewal of Administrator’s Performance-Based Contracts effective July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023 – Superintendent Alan Murphy (See attached list) 10. Approval of monthly financial report and payment of invoices 11. Superintendent’s comments and announcements 12. Motion to adjourn (The Livingston Parish School Board reserves the right to enter into an Executive Session, if needed, in accordance with LSA-R.S. 42:17 et seq. to review matters of litigation strategy and settlement negotiations.) In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Debra Sawyer of the LPPS Special Education office at (225) 686-4248. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the LPPS to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT, Sincerely, Alan Murphy, Superintendent and Ex-Officio Secretary ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. The meeting was called to order by President David “Bo” Graham and upon roll call, the following members were present: PRESENT: Ms. Kellee Dickerson, Ms. Jan Benton, Mr. Bradley Harris, Mr. Cecil Harris, Mr. Jeff Cox, Mr. Frank Parrino, Mr. Devin Gregoire, Mr. David Graham ABSENT: Mr. Brad Sharp ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Sheriff Jason Ard introduced Officer Levi Russell and his grandmother, Rosie Russell. Ms. Russell told about Levi’s mission to protect our law enforcement officers by providing bulletproof vests. Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officers Chad Dupuy, Robbie Ellis, and Angel Cruz received a custom bulletproof vest provided by Angel Armor and purchased through the fundraiser, “Officer Levi’s Quest for Vest”. In addition to the vest, officers received a blessed medal and prayer card to be worn in their vest. The fundraiser has made it possible to purchase vests for Officers Gene Higginbotham and Burley McCarter. Superintendent Murphy presented Officer Levi a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of the board and the Livingston Parish Public Schools. Highest Assessment Index High School of 96.5 A Holden High School Highest Progress Index K-8 of 115 A Freshwater Elementary School Highest Cohort Graduation Rate of 122 A Live Oak High School Highest Progress Index High School of 110.8 A Holden High School Highest Strength of Diploma of 124 A French Settlement High School Superintendent Murphy presented plaque(s) to the representative(s) of each school and expressed his gratitude for their effective leadership and outstanding accomplishments. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. A motion was offered by Mr. Brad Harris, seconded by Ms. Benton to approve the minutes of the Livingston Parish School Board meeting held on February 20, 2020. The President declared motion carried unanimously. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Approval of Change Order No. 1 for classroom addition, Doyle High School – Ziler Architects, “Professional of Record; McLin Construction, LLC, Contractor was deleted from the agenda. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. A motion was offered by Mr. Parrino, seconded by Mr. Gregoire granting the Superintendent authority to advertise for the following School Food Service items for the 2020-2021 school year: A. Purchased Foods B. Milk C. Disposable Products The President declared motion carried unanimously. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. A motion was offered by Ms. Benton, seconded by Ms. Dickerson granting the Superintendent authority to renew bids for the following School Food Service items for the 2020-2021 school year: A. Commodity Storage & Distribution B. Pizza Delivery C. Milk Products The President declared motion carried unanimously. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. A motion was offered by Mr. Cox, seconded by Ms. Benton to approve the renewal of Administrator’s Performance- Based Contracts effective July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2023 as presented by Superintendent Murphy. (A copy of the Administrator's Performance-Based Contracts list is hereby attached and becomes a part of these minutes.) The President declared the motion carried unanimously. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. The monthly financial report and payment of invoices were approved upon motion offered by Mr. Brad Harris, seconded by Mr. Cecil Harris. The President declared motion carried unanimously. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Superintendent Murphy’s announcements: French Settlement High School and Doyle High School girls basketball teams in the Sweet Sixteen state ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- playoffs 3. Supervisor of Instruction Kelly Jones introduced the following four Livingston Parish “National Merit Finalist”: Walker High School boys basketball team in the Quarter Finals STEAM bus will be at the DSHS STEM and Robotics Center, Saturday, March 7, 2020, from 9-2 Tyler Zeringue - Live Oak High School ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Emily Rushing - Live Oak High School 12. A motion was offered by Mr. Brad Harris, seconded by Mr. Gregoire to adjourn the meeting, and the meeting Sophie Faircloth - Denham Springs High School adjourned at 6:50 PM until Thursday, March 19, 2020. Kateland Howard - Denham Springs High School The President declared motion carried unanimously Superintendent Murphy presented each student a plaque on behalf of the board. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Supervisor of Instruction Kelly Labauve recognized each the Livingston Parish Public Schools’ “Schools of Excellence” as follows: /s/ Alan Murphy /s/ David Graham Excellence Honor Roll Alan “Joe” Murphy, Superintendent David “Bo” Graham Eastside Elementary School and Ex-Officio Secretary President Freshwater Elementary School Northside Elementary School Seventh Ward Elementary School Equity Honorees Albany High School Albany Upper Elementary School Eastside Elementary School PUBLIC NOTICE Freshwater Elementary School Holden High School Live Oak High School CANCELLATION OF MEETING North Live Oak Elementary School Seventh Ward Elementary School South Walker Elementary School Springfield High School Walker High School The regular scheduled City of Walker Council meeting for Monday, April 13, 2020, Top Gains Honorees has been cancelled. The City of Walker is aware of the concern COVID-19