2025 February Board Minutes

The Parish School Board of the Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana, met in its regular meeting place, the Grant Parish School Board Office, Colfax, Louisiana, in Regular Session, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 6:00 o’clock P.M.

There were present Mrs. April Brouillette, Mr. Lloyd Whitman, Mrs. Lisa Roberts, Mrs. Karen Layton, Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” McFarland and Mr. William “Bill” Riggs. Mr. Mason Briggs and Mr. Mike Slaughter were absent.

Dr. Erin Stokes, Secretary-Treasurer was also present.

The Parish School Board of the Parish of Grant, State of Louisiana, was duly convened by Mrs. Lisa Roberts, Chairperson of the Grant Parish School Board, who then stated that the Grant Parish School Board was ready to transact any business which may come before the Board. President Mason Briggs and Vice-President Mike Slaughter were absent.

Motion by Mrs. McFarland, seconded by Mrs. Layton and unanimously approved the January 7, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes.

Recognize:

Autumn Jones, 5th Grade Student of the Year at Pollock Elementary District Student of the Year and 2025 Student of the Year Regional Honoree.

Board Member Training Hours for 2024: District 1 – Mrs. April Brouillette,16.5 Hours; District 2 – Mr. Lloyd Whitman, 15 Hours; District 3 – Mrs. Karen Layton, 7 Hours; District 4 – Mr. Mason Briggs, 17.5 Hours; District 5 – Mrs. Lisa Roberts, 13.5 Hours; District 6 – Mr. Mike Slaughter II, 16.5 Hours; District 7 – Mrs. Debbie McFarland, 8.5 Hours and District 8 – Mr. William Riggs,7 Hours.

Retirement: Karen Gentry, Paraprofessional at Pollock Elementary, effective January 6, 2025.

Guest: Emily Bourgeois, Auditor with Rozier, McKay & Willis, gave Audit Report 2023-2024.

No guests to signed in to be recognized for a specific agenda item.

Committee items:

Finance Committee:

Motion by Mr. Whitman, seconded by Mrs. Brouillette and unanimously approved Differentiated Compensation Plan for Bus Operators.

Construction Committee:

Mr. Scott Gaspard, Gaspard Construction Services, Grant Parish School Board Construction Manager updated the board members and superintendent on construction.

PROGRESS UPDATE:

BH&B

Colfax Elementary

Under contract with MD Descant Construction

Construction Budget $3,798,000.00 425 calendar days

Notice to Proceed October 6, 2023

Substantial completion scheduled February 11, 2024

Project is 98%

•        Substantial Completion / Occupancy pending

YEAGER WATSON & ASSOCIATES

Georgetown High School

Under contract with MD Descant Construction

Construction Budget $10,345,157.00

520 calendar days

Notice to Proceed July 31, 2023

Substantial completion scheduled April 6, 2025

Project is 94% complete

BRADDOCK COMPANIES

Pollock Elementary

Under contract with Tudor Construction Notice to proceed, August 28, 2023

396 Calendar days

Construction Budget $4,130,539.00 Substantial completion November 26, 2024

Project is 100% complete

•        Project closeout pending

Grant Junior High School ball field restrooms/ concession

Project is 100% complete

Motion by Mr. Riggs, seconded by Mrs. Layton and unanimously approved to accept Mr. Gaspard’s Report.

Motion by Mrs. McFarland, seconded by Mr. Riggs and unanimously approved Invoice #5 for Pollock Elementary payable to Braddock Companies, LLC in the amount of $80,000.00.

Motion by Mrs. Brouillette, seconded by Mrs. Layton and unanimously approved Pay Application #17 for Colfax Elementary payable to M.D.Descant, LLC in the amount of $7,886.38.

Motion by Mrs. Layton, seconded by Mr. Whitman and unanimously approved Invoice #17 for Colfax Elementary payable to Barron Heinberg & Brocato Architecture, Engineering Planning, Interior Design in the amount of $3,201.41.

Motion by Mr. Riggs, seconded by Mrs. McFarland and unanimously approved Pay Application #20 for Georgetown High payable to M.D. Descant, LLC in the amount of $144,928.11.

Motion by Mrs. Layton, seconded by Mr. Whitman and unanimously approved a

Resolution to send two pianos to Lasyone Auctions.