East Baton Rouge Parish School Board

Regular Meeting

Thursday, April 25, 2019 (Postponed from April 18th)

                            

 

Members present

Mark Bellue, Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

 

Meeting Opening

 

Call to Order

Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM by School Board President Michael Gaudet.

Invocation was led by School Board Member Evelyn Ware-Jackson, and Pledge of Allegiance led by School Board Member Jill Dyason.

 

Roll Call

Others present were: Mr. Warren Drake, Superintendent; Mr. Gwynn Shamlin Jr., General Counsel; Mr. Adam Smith, Associate Superintendent; Mr. Ben Necaise, Associate Superintendent; Dr. Quentina Timoll, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Mrs. Andrea O’Konski, Chief Officer for Accountability and Assessments; Mr. James Crochet, Chief Officer for Business Operations; Mrs. Millie Williams, Chief Officer for Human Resources; Mr. Gary Reese, Chief Officer for Student Support Services; Mrs. Stacey Dupre, Chief Officer for Support and Special Projects; Mr. Richard Ellis, Chief Officer for Technology; and Mrs. Taylor Gast, Director of Communications and Public Relations.

 

Stand Alone

 

Election of Vice-President of the East Baton Rouge School Board

School Board President Michael Gaudet opened the floor for nominations for Vice-President of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board.

 

Mark Bellue nominated Jill Dyason.

 

Tramelle Howard nominated Dadrius Lanus.

 

David Tatman nominated Mark Bellue.

 

Motions to close the floor for nominations for the election of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Vice-President.

 

Motion by David Tatman, second by Connie Bernard.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Mark Bellue, Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

Abstain: Dawn Collins

 

The votes on the nominees were as follows:

Jill Dyason            1

Vote For: Jill Dyason

 

Dadrius Lanus       3

Vote For: Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Evelyn Ware-Jackson

 

Mark Bellue           4   

Vote For: Mark Bellue, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

 

Dawn Collins did not vote.

 

There was no majority vote, so President Gaudet called for another vote.

 

The votes on the nominees were as follows:

Dadrius Lanus       3

Vote For: Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Evelyn Ware-Jackson

 

Mark Bellue           4   

Vote For: Mark Bellue, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

 

Dawn Collins and Jill Dyason did not vote.

 

There was no majority vote, so President Gaudet called for another vote.

 

The votes on the nominees were as follows:

Dadrius Lanus       3

Vote For: Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Evelyn Ware-Jackson

 

Mark Bellue           4   

Vote For: Mark Bellue, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

 

Dawn Collins and Jill Dyason did not vote.

 

There was no majority vote, so President Gaudet called for another vote.

 

The votes on the nominees were as follows:

Dadrius Lanus       3

Vote For: Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Evelyn Ware-Jackson

 

Mark Bellue           4   

Vote For: Mark Bellue, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

 

Dawn Collins and Jill Dyason did not vote.

 

There was no majority vote, so President Gaudet called for another vote.

 

The votes on the nominees were as follows:

Dadrius Lanus       3

Vote For: Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Evelyn Ware-Jackson

 

Mark Bellue           4   

Vote For: Mark Bellue, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

Dawn Collins and Jill Dyason did not vote.

 

There was no majority vote, so President Gaudet called for another vote.

 

Motion was offered to move item to the end of the agenda to elect the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Vice-President.

 

Motion by Tramelle Howard, second by David Tatman.

Motion Carries

Yea: Mark Bellue, Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

 

Minutes

 

Meeting Minutes

Approval of the School Board minutes of the March 21, 2019, Regular Board meeting, and the April 4, 2019, Committee of the Whole meeting as published in the Official Journal.

 

Motion by Connie Bernard, second by David Tatman.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Mark Bellue, Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

 

Recognitions

 

Resolution "Teacher Appreciation Week"

Approval of a Resolution proclaiming May 6-10, 2019, as "Teacher Appreciation Week."

 

Motion by Connie Bernard, second by David Tatman.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Mark Bellue, Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

 

Information Only

Monthly Financial Report

 

Personnel Changes

 

Unfinished Business

 

Broadmoor Middle School Student Reassignments for the 2019-2020 School Year

Approval of the reassignment of Broadmoor Middle School students for the 2019-2020 School Year.

 

Motion by David Tatman, second by Michael Gaudet.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Mark Bellue, Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

Not Present at Vote: Jill Dyason

 

Consent Agenda

 

Consent Vote

The following items to be approved as part of the Consent Agenda excluding items J3, J5.

 

Motion by David Tatman, second by Mark Bellue.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Mark Bellue, Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

 

Professional Services Contract

Approval of a contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Scenario Learning LLC in the amount of $21,000 for annual subscription fees to provide online training in school safety and related matters.

 

Resolution-Support of Minimum Foundation Program (MFP) Increase

Adoption of a Resolution regarding an increase in the 2019-2020 MFP.

 

Litigation

Approval of the recommendation from Mr. Gwynn Shamlin, General Counsel, EBRPSB, in the matter of: Kristen Caillais and Ricky Cannon obo his minor child (name redacted) vs. ACE American Insurance Company; Avis Raymond; East Baton Rouge Parish School Board; Progressive Paloverde Insurance Company; and Allstate Insurance Company, Suit No: 618,831; Section:25; 19th JDC; Parish of East Baton Rouge.

 

End of Consent Agenda

 

Extern Agreement

As per Superintendent the following item should be pulled from the Consent.

Request for approval of an Extern Agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board (ICARE) and Louisiana State University (LSU) in the amount of $45,150 for two LSU Externs to support the work of the ICARE Program in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.

 

Resolution on General Notice of Reduction In Force (RIF)

Adoption of a Resolution regarding a Reduction in Force (RIF).

 

Motion by Connie Bernard, second by David Tatman.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yea: Mark Bellue, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

Nay: Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson

 

Election of Vice-President of the East Baton Rouge School Board

School Board President Michael Gaudet resumed with the roll call vote for the election of EBRPSB Vice President.

 

The votes on the nominees were as follows:

Dadrius Lanus       3

Vote For: Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Evelyn Ware-Jackson

 

Mark Bellue           4   

Vote For: Mark Bellue, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

 

Dawn Collins and Jill Dyason did not vote.

 

There was no majority vote, so President Gaudet called for another vote.

 

The votes on the nominees were as follows:

Dadrius Lanus       3

Vote For: Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Evelyn Ware-Jackson

 

Mark Bellue           4   

Vote For: Mark Bellue, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

 

Dawn Collins and Jill Dyason did not vote.

 

There was no majority vote, so President Gaudet called for another vote.

 

The votes on the nominees were as follows:

Dadrius Lanus       3

Vote For: Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Evelyn Ware-Jackson

 

Mark Bellue           4   

Vote For: Mark Bellue, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

 

Dawn Collins and Jill Dyason did not vote.

 

There was no majority vote, so President Gaudet called for another vote.

 

Motion to suspend the vote and move the election of Vice President to a Special Meeting to be held May 2, 2019.

 

Motion by David Tatman, second by Connie Bernard.

 

Discussion followed.

 

Substitute Motion to vote one more vote for the Election of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Vice-President.

 

Motion by Evelyn Ware-Jackson, second by Dadrius Lanus.

Motion Carries

Yea: Mark Bellue, Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson

Nay: Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

 

The votes on the nominees were as follows:

Dadrius Lanus       4

Vote For: Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson

 

Mark Bellue           4   

Vote For: Mark Bellue, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

 

Jill Dyason did not vote.

 

There was no majority vote.

 

Motion to suspend the vote and move the election of Vice President to a Special Meeting to be held May 2, 2019.

 

Motion by Mark Bellue, second by David Tatman.

Motion Carries

Yea: Mark Bellue, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman

Nay: Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson

 

There being no further business, the Board adjourned by acclamation.

 

 

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Warren Drake

Secretary/Treasurer to the Board