CADDO PARISH SCHOOL BOARD MEETING MINUTES VOLUME XXXIII May 5, 1993 - March 15, 1995 Executive Committee May 5, 1993 The Executive Committee of the Caddo Parish School Board met in regular session Wednesday, May 5, 1993, at 3:30 P.m. in its office at 1961 Midway Street, Shreveport, Louisiana with First Vice President Willie D. Burton presiding and Josephine Allen present. President Judy D. Boykin was absent. Other board members present were Paul Glanville, David Matlock, Mark Milam, B. L. Shaw, Michael J. Thibodeaux and Johnny Vance, Jr. Also present were Secretary Terry L. Terril, Legal Counsel Fred Sutherland, staff and other visitors. Invocation was given by Mrs. Allen. Agenda Items. The first vice president acknowledged the superintendent who summarized the proposed agenda for the May 19, 1993 school board meeting. Mr. Burton requested that a report on the Caddo Parish School Board's suspension policy be presented to the board, with recommendations from staff regarding the number of days for which a student could be suspended. He further requested that students be given homework assignments while on suspension for extended periods. Mrs. Allen requested a report clarifying the 1992-93 school calendar. Mr. Thibodeaux requested a report on the status of special schools for the 1993-94 school year. The superintendent commented that staff would provide board members with a report on the status of special schools as a point of information; however, staff is not looking at closing any special schools in the coming school year. Following review of the agenda by the committee and other board members, the committee categorized agenda items 12-A (1-8), 13, 15, 16,-17, 18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 30, 31 and 32-A and B as consent agenda. Mrs. Allen moved, seconded by Mr. Burton, that the referenced agenda items be accepted as consent agenda. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. CPSB WORK SESSION The first vice president polled the audience for input on each agenda item. IDEA and Preschool Flow Through Budget Application. Jane Johnston, president of Caddo Association of Educators (CAE), asked if a public hearing would be held on the IDEA and Preschool Flow Through Budget. Staff replied that a public hearing for this budget was advertised and held earlier this week. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS Student Suspension Appeal. The first vice president informed the committee that the parent has requested a closed hearing. Mrs. Allen moved, seconded by Mr. Burton, for an executive session to hear a student suspension appeal for approximately 15 minutes. Vote on the motion carried unanimously, and the committee went into executive session at approximately 3:46 p.m. The committee reconvened into open session at approximately 4:27 p.m. Mr. Burton recommended that Larry White, student at Broadmoor Middle Laboratory School, receive homebound instruction for the remainder of the 1992-93 school year. Mrs. Allen expressed no objection to the recommendation. Employee Grievance. The first vice president informed the committee that the employee wishes to have a closed hearing. Mrs. Allen moved, seconded by Mr. Burton, for an executive session to hear an employee's grievance for approximately 20 minutes. Vote on the motion carried unanimously, and the committee went into executive session at approximately 4:31 p.m. The committee reconvened into public session at approximately 4:59 p.m. No action was taken on this hearing. Adjournment. There being no further business, the Executive Committee closed its meeting at approximately 5:00 p.m. Members of the school board went immediately into a 1993-94 General Fund Budget work session. May 19, 1993 The Caddo Parish School Board met in regular session in its office at 1961 Midway Street, Shreveport, Louisiana, at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, 1993, with President Judy D. Boykin presiding and the following board members present being a quorum: Josephine Allen, Jerry Tim Brooks, Willie D. Burton, David Byerley, Paul Glanville, David Matlock, Mark Milam, B. L. Shaw, Michael J. Thibodeaux and Johnny Vance, Jr. Raymond A. Hicks arrived at approximately 4:22 p.m. Also present were Terry L. Terril, secretary, and Fred Sutherland, legal counsel. Mr. Brooks gave invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES OF THE PREVIOUS BOARD MEETING Mr. Byerley moved, seconded by Mr. Glanville, approval of the minutes of the April 21, 1993 school board meeting. Vote on the motion carried unanimously. SPECIAL PRESENTATION - MIDWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL LES ELITE ANTI-DRUG CHOIR The superintendent made introductory comments and recognized Cecil McCune, director of student services, and Linda Whittlesy, drug education administrative coordinator. Mrs. Whittlesy introduced Jo Ann Stewart and Barbara White, drug education administrative coordinators and Linda Baker, director of the guest choir. The Les Elite anti - drug choir from Midway Middle School has 39 student members and they performed excerpts from "People Got to be Free" which includes "Stand By Me." Roosevelt Crosby is the principal at Midway Middle School. SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS The superintendent recognized Essie Holt, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, who on behalf of the board and staff, recognized and introduced the following special recognitions. Kid's World Council. Jacqueline Harvey was the Louisiana delegate at the first Kids Earth Summit in Orlando, Florida. Jacqueline is a fifth grader at Herndon Elementary Magnet School. She earned this recognition by submitting a winning essay in Nickelodeon's Plan for the Planet competition. Dr. Holt presented Jacqueline with a framed certificate of recognition, and recognized Jacqueline's parent and Principal E. Dean Washam. Student of the Year. Kevin F. Bruce, eighth grade student at Youree Drive Middle School, is the Region I middle school student of the year. Kevin was one of seven finalists in the Louisiana Middle School Student of the Year competition. He serves as the captain of the varsity football and basketball teams, participated in the academic pentathlon, is a straight A honor student, president of the student council, member of the National Junior Honor Society, Booster Club and peer facilitator. Kevin is also active on the Town South swim team and works with the recycling program at Youree Drive Middle School. Kevin was presented a framed certificate of recognition for this honor. Dr. Holt recognized members of Kevin's family and Principal Ollie Tyler. Louisiana Social Studies Fair. Lindsay Whitmore and Devon Whitmore, fourth and sixth grade students, respectively, at Turner Elementary/Middle School are first place state winners of the Louisiana Social Studies Fair. The title of their project is "Folk Houses of Louisiana." The students received framed certificates for this outstanding recognition. Dr. Holt acknowledged Lindsay and Devon's family members and Dr. James Becken, principal at Turner Elementary/Middle School. Youree Drive Sixth Grade Academic Pentathlon Winners. Competition was held Friday, May 7, 1993, and thirteen teams competed in the academic pentathlon in the areas of communications, literature, mathematics, science and social studies. Youree Drive entered two teams in the competition and the White Team won third place in Super Quiz. The Gold Team won first place in the Super Quiz and first place overall for the Sweepstakes trophy. Members of the gold team received framed certificates for this honor and they are: Val Irion, Ben Israel, Matthew Durden, Jacelyn Osborne, Catherine Apgar, Melissa Deso, Jeremy Schirmer, April Blevins, Jacob Scroggins, Ray Smith, Christina Gerteis and Kevin Hoopes. The principal of the school is Ollie Tyler. Huntington High School Girls Track Team. The Huntington Lady Raiders won the 1993 state track championship which is the third track championship in the history of the school. Members of the team were recognized and presented with framed certificates for this outstanding recognition. Members of the track team are: Henrika Bradford, Shanitha Collins, Jolyne Levingston, Alex McCoy, Tieann Thomas, Chaka Conner, Marita Hunt, Kisha Jones, Anashia Osby, Rashonda Walls, Kiwanis Atkins, Chanae Howard, Kenya Jones, Afi Richardson, and Kamilah Richardson. Don Bihm is the coach, Ethel Davis is assistant coach, and Robert Hudson is principal at Huntington High School. Clean Campus Contest Winners. Dr. Holt recognized Donna Curtis of Shreveport Green, who presented the winners in the Clean Campus Contest and in the telephone directory recycling project. Each winning school in the Clean Campus Contest received an award, banner, plaque, and a $50 check. The schools are: A. C. Steere Elementary School, Dan Waters, principal; Eden Gardens Fundamental Elementary School, Donna Baker, principal; Youree Drive Middle School, Ollie Tyler, principal; and Northwood High School, James Festavan, principal. McDonalds co-sponsors the Clean Campus Contest. Telephone Directory Recycling Project Winners. Mrs. Donna Curtis recognized Shreveport Green Board Member Larry Ramsey who informed the board that this project is a part of Bell South's recycling program. They recognized the winning schools and presented the winning principals with plaques. The schools are: Arthur Circle Elementary School (1,433 directories); Walnut Hill Elementary/Middle School (1,430 directories); Forest Hill Elementary (2,200 directories); Caddo Middle Magnet (3,500 directories); Herndon Magnet (7,110 directories); Broadmoor Middle Laboratory School (8,728 directories) and Youree Drive Middle School (19,293 directories). Black Cherry Tree. Mrs. Curtis presented a special award to Summer Grove Elementary School for its students raising over one thousand dollars in pennies, in three days, to help save the second largest Black Cherry Tree in the United States. The school has been recognized at the state level and received an award from the Urban Forestry Department. Broadmoor S.O.A.R. Club. Mrs. Curtis presented a special award to the S.O.A.R. Club at Broadmoor Middle Laboratory School. Over the past three years, the club has made great strides in recycling and campus beautification projects. PTA Educators of Distinctions.