PUBLIC NOTICE - - - Regular Me...

PUBLIC NOTICE
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Regular Meeting of the WBR Parish School Board
07/15/2026 05:00 PM
Board Room
Central Office
3761 Rosedale Rd, Port Allen, LA
MEETING MINUTES
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Attendance
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Voting Members
Mrs. Hayley Clouatre, Board Member
Dr. Atley Walker Sr., Board Member
Mr. Ronald LeBlanc, Board Member
Ms. Chareeka Grace, Board Member
Mr. Alden Chustz, Board Member
Mrs. Teri Bergeron, Board Member
Mr. Matthew Daigrepont, President
Non-Voting Members
Jared Gibbs, Supervisor of Business
Dr. Chandler Smith, Superintendent
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1. Call to Order
The Chairman called the meeting to order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance
The Chairman led us in The Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Roll Call
Jared Gibbs conducted the roll call.
The following were present
- Mrs. Hayley Clouatre, Board Member
- Dr. Atley Walker Sr., Board Member
- Mr. Ronald LeBlanc, Board Member
- Ms. Chareeka Grace, Board Member
- Mr. Alden Chustz, Board Member
- Mrs. Teri Bergeron, Board Member
- Mr. Matthew Daigrepont, President
A quorum was present
The following were absent
Mr. Burke Fiscus, Vice President
Ms. Sonceria Evans, Board Member
Mr. Mike Maranto, Board Member
Ms. Grace entered the meeting at 5:06 p.m.
4. Approval of Minutes
Be it Resolved, That the approval of the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting held on May 20, 2026 and June 17, 2026 be approved as presented.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Motion made by: Dr. Atley Walker Sr.
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Hayley Clouatre
Voting results:
Yes: Mrs. Hayley Clouatre
Yes: Dr. Atley Walker Sr.
Yes: Mr. Ronald LeBlanc
Absent: Ms. Chareeka Grace
Yes: Mr. Alden Chustz
Yes: Mrs. Teri Bergeron
Yes: Mr. Matthew Daigrepont
5. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Smith reviewed the attached report.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Informational Item, No Action Necessary
6. Report from Community Committees/Agencies
7. Unfinished Business
8. End of Consent Agenda
1. Facilities Updates (Chad Fontenot)
2 quotes for BUES Court repairs, $135,000.00 and $110,000.00. Work is to be completed by the end of school.
Furniture was delivered to Cohn, along with stripping and waxing floors.
New roof at Lukeville's 2nd grade building, is beginning soon.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comments.
Information Item, No Action Necessary.
2. Receive and review Head Start Directors Monthly Report. (Crystal Leon)
The Chariman called for a vote to approve the Head Start Directors Monthly Report, after declaring the floor open for public comments.
That the board approves to receive and review the Head Start Directors Monthly Report.
Motion made by: Mr. Ronald LeBlanc
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Hayley Clouatre
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
3. Consideration of Request to approve the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan (Kelley Stein)
Ms. Stein presented the changes and recommendations to the new Pupil Progression Plan for the 2026-2027 school year, and answered questions from Members of the Board.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comments.
Information was approved as presented.
Motion made by: Mr. Alden Chustz
Motion seconded by: Dr. Atley Walker Sr.
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
4. Consideration of request for approval of the monthly expenditures and financial reports for May 2026 (Jared Gibbs)
Mr. Gibbs presented the financial information for the month on May 2026.
Then answered any questions from Members of the Board.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
That the Board approves the monthly expenditures and financial reports for May 2026.
Motion made by: Mr. Ronald LeBlanc
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Hayley Clouatre
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
5. Approval of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the 2025-2026 Audit. (Jared Gibbs)
Mr. Gibbs presented the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the 2025-2026 annual audit.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comment.
Information was approved as presented.
Motion made by: Ms. Chareeka Grace
Motion seconded by: Mrs. Teri Bergeron
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
6. Discussion of the 2026-2027 Annual Budget (Jared Gibbs)
There was a brief discussion about the 2026-2027 Annual Budget.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comments.
Information item, no action necessary.
7. Present the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan (Dr. Chandler Smith & Directors)
Dr. Smith went over the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan.
The Chairman declared the floor open for public comments.
Informational Item, No Action Necessary.
9. Organization Items
10. Any other business unanimously approved by the board for consideration
11. Adjourn
The Board Meeting shall be adjourned.
Motion made by: Mrs. Teri Bergeron
Motion seconded by: Mr. Alden Chustz
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
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