C. 1. g. Move to consider upgrading security features at J. H. WilliamsMiddle, Herod Elementary, and Jesse Owens Elementary, asrecommended by the School Safety and Crisis Management Team.C. 1. h. Move to consider amendment to <strong>Vermilion</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> Sales TaxOrdinance.Human Resources Department:C. 9. b. Move to accept the personnel change list as recommended by theSuperintendent.On motion of Mr. Landry, seconded by Mr. Callahan and carried, the Board adoptedagenda items as follows:Adopted the <strong>minutes</strong> as transcribed for filing purposes as the official <strong>minutes</strong> of the<strong>Vermilion</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> School Board for the meetings held on April 18, 2013, May 2, 2013 andMay 15, 2013.Accepted the Treasurer’s Report (ending March 31, 2013) and placed in appropriate filefor reference in preparation of the financial and compliance audit.Accepted the Treasurer’s Report (ending April 30, 2013) and placed in appropriate file forreference in preparation of the financial and compliance audit.Approved revisions to Gary W. Lambert and Company’s sales tax audit contract, aspresented. (copy on file)Authorized the maintenance department to proceed with replacing the fire alarm system atIndian Bayou Elementary and authorized acceptance of proposal for this project fromTotal Safety in the amount of $45,750.83.Declared miscellaneous equipment as surplus and authorized the Superintendent tonegotiate for the disposition of this equipment.Accepted a donation of $2,500 from The Erath Fourth of July Association to be used byDozier Elementary School and directed the Superintendent to send formal appreciation forthe donation.Accepted a donation of $250 from Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hanks to be used by FIEBElementary School and directed the Superintendent to send formal appreciation for thedonation.
The Board received a presentation from Mr. Gene Sellers, Jr. on the North <strong>Vermilion</strong>Middle School construction project.On motion of Mr. Gautreaux, seconded by Mr. Callahan and carried, the Board approvedextending the completion date with M. D. Descant, Inc. for the construction of North<strong>Vermilion</strong> Middle School due to adverse weather delays and LEAP testing to June 10,2014; ten (10) days in February 2013, six (6) days in March 2013 and five (5) days in April2013.On motion of Mr. LeBlanc, seconded by Mr. Broussard and carried, the Board establishedthe <strong>Vermilion</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> School Board meeting schedule for the 2013-2014 fiscal year.On motion of Mr. Gautreaux, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried, the Board rescindedaction taken at the December 20, 2012, Board meeting adopting the revisions to the 2013-2014 teacher salary schedule and reinstated the 2012-2013 teacher salary schedule for the2013-2014 school year.On motion of Mr. Callahan, seconded by Mr. Gautreaux and carried, the Board approvedgranting a utility easement to Entergy at the North <strong>Vermilion</strong> Middle School constructionsite, pending approval from Board legal counsel.On motion of Mr. Fontana, seconded by Mr. LeBlanc and carried, the Board approvedupgrading security features at J. H. Williams Middle, Herod Elementary, MeauxElementary, and Jesse Owens Elementary, as presented and recommended by the SchoolSafety and Crisis Management Team.On motion of Mr. Broussard, seconded by Mr. Callahan and carried, the Board approvedamendment to the <strong>Vermilion</strong> <strong>Parish</strong> Sales Tax Ordinance, as presented. (copy on file)On motion of Mr. Gautreaux, seconded by Mr. Gardiner and carried, the Board approvedcreating a Sales Tax Review Committee comprised of the board President, two (2) SchoolBoard members appointed by the Board, Mr. Anthony Fontana and Mr. Stacy Landry, theSuperintendent, the Chief Financial Officer, and the Board Legal Counsel.On motion of Mr. Broussard, seconded by Mr. Landry and carried, the Board appointedthe Abbeville Meridional as the Board’s Official Journal for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Nayvote recorded: Mr. Anthony Fontana.On motion of Mr. Callahan, seconded by Mr. LeBlanc and carried, the Board entered intoexecutive session to discuss the following:Personnel mattersOn motion of Mr. Gautreaux, seconded by Mr. Broussard and carried, the Boardreconvened into regular session.