001Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Before we begin tonight's meeting, we'll have a prayer and a pledge. The pledge will be uh said by read by Miss Karen Budro and the prayer will be from Miss Bria Green. Bri is an eighth grade female student at Albert Cameron Middle School. She will lead us in a prayer before the pledge. She has earned Principal's List Perfect Attendance Scholar Athlete Award for earning a 3.25 or higher as an athlete. Anna Zern award for completing more than 25 lessons. She is a member of the student council, Beta Club, mindfulness club, girl talk club, and the PZ dance team, pirates dance team. Thank you very much. You go ahead and start and we'll have the pledge right after. >> Good evening everyone. >> Please stand if you're able. >> Dear God,
002thank you for another day to learn, grow, and do my best. I ask that you bless my classmates. Help us understand one another to be kind, patient, and encouraging when things feel hard. Encourage the school board members when they make these decisions today. Give them the strength, peace, and joy as they guide and help us every day. Let our class Let our classroom be a place filled with respect, laughter, and teamwork. When it when any of us feel tired, stressed, or unsure, remind us that we are capable and not alone. Help us to lift each other up, to listen, and to shine together. Thank you for the gift of learning and the people who help me grow. In Jesus name is I pray. Amen. >> Amen. To the flag of the United States of America
003and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Let the record show that today, Wednesday, November 19th, 2025, the St. Charles Parish School Board meeting, all board members, including our secretary, Michelle Babau, is in attendance. The first item is an announcement of a public meeting. The following announcement is being made in preparation for a potential millillage renewal election to be held on May 16, 2026. The notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the St. Charles Parish School Board central office boardroom located at 13855 River Road in Lulling, Louisiana. The Parish School Board of the St of Parish of St. Charles State of Louisiana plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling
004an election to be held in school district number one of the Parish of St. Charles, state of Louisiana to authorize the levy of adorum taxes therein. Next item on the agenda is 2.01 resolution in memory of Miss Joan Nakan. Miss Karen Buujo, would you please read that? Any opposed? Any opposed? Please cast your vote. That item passes unanimously. We'll ensure that Miss Nan's family gets a copy of that resolution. Next item on the agenda is 3.01 board and superintendent recognition. Miss Alexis Cannon will read off the names of individuals and teams students. High school students are members of the Louisiana American Coral Directors Association and the Louisiana Music Educators Association Allstate Honor Choir. Desterhan High School's Savannah Houston. [applause] Amelia Lucette. There you go. High school students are members of the Louisiana Music Educators Association's
005Allstate Honor Choir. Hanville High School's Lucian Michelle [applause] School system students are members of the Louisiana America American Coral Directors Association's Allstate Honor Choir. Albert Camman Middle School's Deja Campbell [applause] Abigail Cartahena [applause] Quenishia Clark. [applause] JC Darrenburg, [applause] Sunonny Lee >> [applause] >> Funuja Parasuraman [applause] Desteran High School. Laya Keller, [applause] Tel Lewis, [applause] Collodro. [applause] Hanville High School. Kaylee via [applause] JB Martin Middle School. Colton Io, Rosio Cabrera Tatum George. [applause] Zakoria Lawless. Yes. [applause] Noel Michelle >> [applause] >> High school students are members of the Louisiana Music Educators Association's All State and District 7 Honor Bands. Desteran High School's Cade Trish [applause] Honville High School. Ronald Snyder [applause] Hanville High School students were named to the Louisiana All Academic Composite Team. Al Johnson >> [applause] >> Bennett Nakan. and [applause] Avery Ortang.
006>> [applause] >> Addison Oruron. [applause] High school students were named to a Louisiana all academic divisional team. Desterhan High School's Kaden Dabney [applause] Jackson Fields. >> [applause] >> Ella Harrison [applause] Bruce Walker. >> [applause] >> Hanville High School. Ethan Ariano [applause] Carter Burns, [applause] Isabella Duffy Perkins, Evan Fricky [applause] Camry Garcia See you, [applause] Cameron Keller. [applause] Lucian Michelle. [applause] Jada Moore. [applause] Brianna Mueller. >> [applause] >> Rona K. Scott. [applause] Gage Ciphert. [applause] employees. Norcco Elementary School employee received a grant of $17,700 from the Greater New Orleans Foundation for a sensory outdoor classroom. Evette Sera [applause] St. Rose Elementary School employee is the Louisiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Elementary School's Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Jacob Thompson. [applause] teams. Honville High School boys and girls cross country teams are
007district champions. Will all co cross country team members please come forward for a photo. [applause] At this time, we'll take a brief recess for those who would like to depart, unless you'd like to stay here for the business portion. So, we'll return here at 7 o'clock. Six minutes. ready to return. >> And we're back from recess. Next item on the agenda is 4.01 consent agenda items. The board will vote on items discussed for consent at the November 17, 2025 committee meetings. Item 4.02, request for proposals, USDA Southeast Commodities Process and Cooperative Agreement. 4.03, accounts payable for the month of October 2025. 4.04 receive personnel items. 4.05 05 ratification of substantial completion Hanville High cafeteria expansion and renovation project. >> Mr. President, I move to approve the consent agenda items as listed. >> I second. >>
008First by Mr. Cody, second by Miss Weber. Is there any discussion? All those in favor, please signify by saying I. I. >> Any opposed? >> Please cast your vote. That item passes unanimously. Next item on the agenda is 5.01, board meeting minutes. >> Mr. President, I move that we approve the minutes of the October 20th, 2025 committee meetings in the October 22nd, 2025 board meeting. >> Second, >> first by Mr. Suffin, second by Mr. Oakland. Any discussion? All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Any opposed? No. Please cast your vote. 34 cents. >> First by Mr. Cody, second by Mr. Alexander. Any discussion? All those in favor signify by saying I. Any opposed? Please cast your vote. >> [clears throat] >> That item passes unanimously. Next item is 5.03 revisions to
009board policy 4.6.13 retirements for its first reading. Upon review of board policy 4.6.13, 6.13 retirements revisions are required to provide clarity for the provisions on retirees health insurance. This agenda item was reviewed at the personnel and policy committee meeting of the board on Monday, November 17th, and is aligned with goal C and D of the board strategic action plan. >> Mr. President, I move that we approve the recommended revisions to board policy 4.6.13 retirements for a first reading. Second >> first by Mr. Suffin Suffren second by Mr. Smith. Any discussion? All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed. Please cast your vote. [clears throat] [snorts] That item passes unanimously. Item 5.04, bid acceptance, middle school auxiliary gyms and fitness rooms project. Bids were received from eight contractors on Tuesday, November 4th,
0102025. The lowest bid was received from TBT Contracting Incorporated of Louisiana in the amount of $9,869,000. According to the architect, the bid meets all requirements. Accepting the lowest base bid will allow the contractor to begin the project. This agenda item was reviewed at the capital improvements committee meeting of the board of the board committee meeting on Monday, November 17, 2025 and is aligned with goal E of the board strategic action plan. >> Mr. President, I move to accept the lowest base bid submitted by TBT Contracting Incorporated of Louisiana for the middle school auxiliary gyms and fitness rooms project at an investment of $9,869,000. First by Mr. Cody, second by Mr. Alexander. Any discussion? All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I opposed. >> Please cast your vote. That item passes unanimously. 5.05 05
0112026 2027 school session calendar for a second reading and adoption. Schoolboard policy mandates that the school board shall adopt a calendar for the forthcoming school session. A committee comprised of schoolboard members, a business and industry representative, central office administrators, principles, teachers, parents, and students prepared a calendar for the board approval in accordance with the policy and procedures. Adoption of the calendar for the forthcoming school year as early [snorts] as possible allows allows for the information to be disseminated to all stakeholders in a timely fashion. This agenda item was reviewed and accepted for first reading at the October 22nd, 2025 board meeting and is align with goal A and F of the board strategic action plan. >> Mr. President, I move to approve the proposed 2026 2027 school session calendar for the second reading and adoption.
012>> Second. >> First by Miss Weber, second by Mr. Suffren. Any discussion? All those in favor signify by saying I. I. >> Any opposed. Please cast your vote. That item passes unanimously. Item 5.06, stipen rate for non-certified tutors. The district employs tutors through the state funded high dosage tutoring program. These tutors are typically former certified teachers. The stipen rate for these tutors has been previously approved by the school board. In order to recruit and retain suitable tutors who are not former certified teachers, a stipen rate of $25 per hour is recommended for these tutors. This agenda item was reviewed at the finance and audit committee meeting of the board on Monday, November 17th, 2025 and is aligned with goals A, C, and D of the board's strategic action plan. >> Mr. President, >> move to
013approve the stipen rate for non-certified tutors. First by Miss Budro, >> second >> first by Miss Budro, second by Mr. Suffren. Any discussion? All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Any opposed? Please cast your vote. That item passes unanimously. 5.07 Girls Flag Football. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association, LHS, LHSAA, is offering an opportunity for girls high school flag football pilot program for the 2026 and 2027 spring seasons. The sport promotes inclusiv inclusivity sportsmanship, leadership development, and participation in non-traditional athletic pathways. This agenda item was reviewed at the finance and audit committee meeting of the board on Monday, November 17, 2025, and is aligned with goal B of the board strategic action plan. I move to approve participation in the LHSAA girls flag football pilot program and stipen rates for head
014coach and two assistant coaches at the cost of 12,500 to 14,700 for stipen for the coaches and 6,000 for equipment. >> Second >> first by Miss Budro, second by Mr. Suffering. Is there any discussion? >> All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. Any opposed? Please cast your vote. That item passes unanimously. Item 6.01, standing committee reports. At this time, the floor is open for board members to provide report for their standing committee if they would like. hearing. None. We'll move on to item 6.02, the superintendent's report. >> Thank you, Mr. President. High school students enrolled in LEAP courses and LEAP retesters will take LEAP assessment from December 8th through December 10th. On these days, only students participating in LEAP assessment will attend school. All students will participate in remote learning activities for
015non-le courses. Our high schools will provide further information to students and families. Some athletics updates. Hanville Industrian High swim teams are heading to suffer for the state swim meet. The Hanville High School boys and girls cross country teams were both crowned district champions. The Hanville boys cross country team placed ninth at regionals. The Hanville girls cross country team placed sixth at regionals. Both the Hanville girls teams both the Hanville girls and boys teams advanced to the state cross country meet in Nacades and the girls finished 17th overall. Havo High School football finished with an 8-2 record. The Tigers are ranked number 11 in the playoffs and beat Slido High School in the first round of the playoffs and now take on Parkway High School this Friday. Desran High School finished the football season with an
0168-2 record, crowned district champions, and is ranked third in the playoffs. The Fighting Wildcats received a buy in the first round of the playoffs and will host High School this Friday at Desteran. In volleyball, the Hano High School volleyball team finished the regular season 16 and 23 and was crowned district champions. The Lady Tiger volleyball team advanced to the first round of the playoffs as the number 22 seed, but fell the Archbishop Chappelle. As a reminder, school buildings are closed for the Thanksgiving holidays beginning November 24th through the 28th. The central office will be open November 24th and 25th. On behalf of our school board, our entire school system and I, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the families and community of St. Charles Parish for your support of our AAA school
017system. As we head into Thanksgiving, we are blessed and thankful to have your continued partnership and trust in educating, supporting, and caring for your children. You and I, we are St. Charles Parish public schools. Mr. President, that concludes my report. >> Move to adjourn. >> This meeting is adjourned.