SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Van Kojis, President; Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Vice-President; Freeman Ford, Darrell Wiley, James Gauthier, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Rev. Mary Hayward-Jones, Michael Lacombe, and Cynthia “Cindy” Hill.
Absent: None.
An Invocation was offered by Board Member Rev. Mary Hayward-Jones.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America led by Board Member Cynthia “Cindy” Hill.
On motion of Darrell Wiley, seconded by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held Tuesday, August 2, 2011, as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. James Gauthier, Board Member, read a resolution of respect to the late Leroy Bonnette, former bus driver.
On motion by James Gauthier, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Leroy Bonnette. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
President Van Kojis read a resolution of respect to the late Maison Armand, former bus driver.
On motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Maison Armand. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine recognized Students of the Month and each Board member presented a plaque to each student, as follows:
President Van Kojis presented a plaque to Mattie Tate, Bunkie Elementary School; Rev. Mary Hayward-Jones presented a plaque to Trey Clark, Cottonport Elementary School; Darrell Wiley presented a plaque to Adeline LeJeune, Lafargue Elementary School; Cynthia “Cindy” Hill presented a plaque to Bryce Moseley, Marksville Elementary School; Michael Lacombe presented a plaque to Mallory Lemoine, Plaucheville Elementary School; and Rev. Mary Hayward-Jones presented a plaque to Maggie Ducote, Bunkie High School. Student Mandi Dibble, LaSAS; Student Ki’Asha Nelson, Riverside Elementary School; and Student Shawtre Dustin, Avoyelles High School, were recognized but not present.
A short biography was read detailing accomplishments of each student.
On behalf of the Board, President Van Kojis commended the students on their accomplishments.
Mr. James Gauthier, Board Member, recognized JAG instructors for receiving awards at the National level.
Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine presented a plaque to the JAG Instructors, as follows: Mr. Kirby Roy for the Performance Champion Multi-year Program by the National JAG Convention, the Senior Program, Outstanding Specialists award with a check for $208.00 and the Five of Five Performance Award; Mr. Wayne Lemoine who operates a multi-year program at LaSAS was awarded Performance Champion for the class of 2010 for most contact hours; Mr. Thomas Roy of Bunkie High School/Middle School program was awarded Performance Champion for the class of 2010 for Serving the Right Students; and Athena Greenhouse who was not present but was also recognized as the 30th Anniversary Annual Report as a JAG National Graduate of 2002.
Mr. Freeman Ford, Board Member, addressed the Board regarding the cell phone policy.
Mr. Ford stated that he was against this policy previously established by this Board with regard to the cell phone use in the schools. He provided each Board Member with a copy of the Rapides Parish School Board policy. Mr. Ford stated that he did not agree with the Board’s policy to charge a fee of $25.00 for the possession of a cell phone. He added that he does not wish to impose this newly adopted policy regarding use of cell phones on students and their parents and that there should not be a penalty unless the student is guilty of a serious offense for the misuse of a cell phone.
Board Member Shelia Blackman-Dupas stated that she did not support this revised policy as part of the changes in the Student Handbook. Mrs. Dupas stated that a suspension should never have been an option because if these students are out of school they can not learn. Mrs. Dupas stated that if the student is caught misusing the cell phone then there should be disciplinary action.
Mr. Robby Gaspard, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, stated that the biggest concerns were that the students were given an option in the past to either allow the school to hold the cell phone for either five or ten days or receive a suspension and most of those times the student took the suspension.
Board Member James Gauthier stated that when the policy was set up it was for the purpose of the students who are texting one another which creates a distraction in the class room and mis-using the cell phones. Furthermore, Mr. Gauthier stated that only .83% of the student population had been cited for cell phone misuse and also that cell phone abuse in the schools had fallen from the primary cause of discipline issues last year to the third spot this year.
Board Member Cynthia “Cindy” Hill stated that each student has an information card for emergency numbers in the office.
Rev. Floyd Murray expressed concern and disagreement with regard to the newly adopted policy. He also felt that the students and parents were not familiar with the new policy.
Mr. Wayne Lemoine, JAG teacher, stated that he felt the newly-adopted cell phone policy was beneficial to the school system.
A motion was offered by Freeman Ford, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, that the Board rescind the current policy with regard to the use of a Communication Device/ Cell Phones until a new policy can be created and resume the previous policy with the exclusion of the suspension provision.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Ayes: Freeman Ford and Shelia Blackman-Dupas
Nays: Darrell Wiley, James Gauthier, Van Kojis, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Michael Lacombe and Cynthia “Cindy” Hill
Abstained: Rev. Mary Hayward-Jones
Mr. Robby Gaspard, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, recognized the Correctional Facility in Cottonport, Louisiana and presented Certificates of Appreciation to Assistant Warden Myrna Cooper and Program Manager Clayton Russell for the appreciation and gratitude for their continued generosity, loyalty and compassion for the students of Avoyelles Parish.
Representative Robert Johnson presented a legislative update to the Board and audience. Mr. Johnson stated that it has been a pleasure serving as State Representative for the last four years. Mr. Johnson reviewed information on the State’s operational budget, TOPS funds, taxes and tax credits, and Education Funding (MFP) with the Board.
Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine commented that as a part of the charter at LaSAS, they are required to be a microcosm of our school district. He stated that while the public school system maintains almost 90% at-risk population, the Avoyelles Parish Public Charter School, Mansura, is now almost down to only 52% of at-risk students. Furthermore, Mr. Lemoine said that this information for at-risk population is public knowledge. He stated that the concerns are that if the Charter Schools are continuing to be created with a theme that allows you to screen students and not following the rules by which they were established.
Representative Johnson stated that if they are breaking the law then they would be in trouble with losing their charter. Mr. Johnson stated that they know the rules going in and should adhere to the rules and regulation.
President Van Kojis stated that it seems the public school system and the charter school system is under two different sets of rules.
Mr. Wilfred Ducote, Sales Tax Collector, reported that sales tax collections for the month of August 2011 totaled $604,220.34. Mr. Ducote stated that of this amount the 1% sales tax generated $402,813.56 and the 1/2% sales tax generated $201,406.78.
Mr. Carlos A. Mayeux, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:
Finance Committee Report
August 16, 2011
The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Chairman; Cindy Hill, Michael Lacombe, Van Kojis, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Mrs. Shelia Blackman-Dupas was absent. Also present were Freeman Ford, Darrell Wiley, and Rev. Mary Hayward-Jones, Board Members; and Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance.
1) Upon motion by Cindy Hill, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Finance Committee recommended to approve requests for overnight travel as presented by Superintendent Lemoine. MOTION CARRIED.
2) Mrs. Sharon Hargis, Food Service Supervisor, advised the Finance Committee that the Board was in receipt of $17,500 from The Rapides Foundation for the Diet and Physical Initiative.
Upon motion by Cindy Hill, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Finance Committee recommended approval of $17,500 from The Rapides Foundation for the Diet and Physical Initiative Grant. MOTION CARRIED.
Mrs. Hargis also stated that the Food Service Department has been approved to receive $274,575.00 to participate in the USDA Fresh and Fruit and Vegetable Program for 2011-2012 school year at all six elementary schools.
3) Mr. Chris Parsons, Health Insurance Consultant, addressed the Finance Committee regarding an explanation of services to be provided regarding health insurance analysis.
Mrs. Bonnette explained that based on her discussion with Mr. Parsons, he recommended that it is in the Board’s best interest to remain with the Office of Group Benefits. The basis for his recommendation was due to the demographics of the participants in our group plan, which consists of 48% retirees and 52% active employees.
It was suggested that Mr. Parsons approach carriers and perform preliminary negotiations for a health care plan to consider for future planning. The committee was in agreement.
Mr. Parsons was also asked to provide an analysis of a group life plan.
4) Ms. Cindy Hill, Board Member, addressed the Finance Committee regarding a school trainer for the athletic program at all high schools.
Upon motion by Cindy Hill, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Finance Committee recommended that the Task Force Committee convene a meeting for the purpose of discussing a funding source for the trainer. MOTION CARRIED.
5) Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, presented a report on district funds available for the 2011-2012 school year. Mrs. Bonnette informed the committee that the beginning balance in the Special Sales Tax Fund as of July 1, 2011 was $1,863,508. The projected ½% sales tax collections are budgeted at $1,833,000, less expenditures of $3,162,083, leaving a balance remaining for needs assessment of $534,425.
The Finance Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Chairman
Finance Committee
On motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Board adopted the Finance Committee Report as presented by Chairman Mayeux. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Freeman Ford, Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented the following report:
Executive Committee Report
August 16, 2011
The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Freeman Ford, Chairman; Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Michael Lacombe, Van Kojis, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Mr. James Gauthier was absent. Also present were Darrell Wiley, Rev. Mary Hayward-Jones, and Cindy Hill, Board Members; Craig Foster, Assistant Superintendent; Sharon Hargis, Food Service Supervisor; Sue White, School Nurse Coordinator; and Mary Speer, Principal.
1) Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine conducted the Summer School Graduation for 2011. Mr. Lemoine stated that Kristen Myers, Avoyelles High School; and Trevis Damon Bazile, Bunkie High School, successfully completed the required units of high school work to receive their high school diplomas.
2 Mrs. Sue White, School Nurse Coordinator, addressed the Executive Committee regarding permission to re-implement the Seal-A-Smile Dental Program. Mrs. White stated that this program provides sealants to students in the elementary schools with parental permission.
Upon motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Executive Committee granted permission to re-implement the Seal-A-Smile Dental Program in the elementary schools with parental permission. MOTION CARRIED.
3) Mr. Michael Rachal and Mr. Anthony Augustine, teachers, addressed the Executive Committee regarding the Alternative Certification Program for Administrators.
4) Mrs. Mary Speer, Principal, presented revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan for the committee’s consideration, as follows:
Changes/additions to the plan are as follows:
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Grading Policy |
Pages 16-24 |
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Fourth Grade Promotion |
Pages 29-30 |
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Accelerated Student Achievement |
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(Pathways Program) |
Pages 41-42 |
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Connections Process |
Page 55 |
Mrs. Speer stated that currently the Pupil Progression Plan states that the LEA must offer at least 50 hours of summer LEAP remediation for each course in which a student scores an AB or U. It does not state how many hours the students must attend. Mrs. Speer recommended to amend the Pupil Progression Plan to read as follows:
“The local LEA will provide 50 yours of remediation for ELA and 50 hours of remediation for mathematics. Students must attend 80% of the hours the remediation is offered for the course in which they scored an AB or U (40 hours for mathematics and 40 hours for ELA). Please note that if a student scores an AB/AB and puts in his/her 40 hours for each course, he is eligible for waivers based on their “seat time” in the event that he/she does not score a Basic on the summer retest.”
Upon motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan and authorized the plan’s submittal to the Louisiana Department of Education. MOTION CARRIED.
5) Mrs. Sharon Hargis, Food Service Supervisor, addressed the committee regarding the policy for use of palm scanners in the lunchrooms.
Upon motion by Carlos A. Mayeux,Jr., seconded by Michael Lacombe the Executive Committee recommended that the Board approve the following policy for the use of palm scanners, as follows:
Use of Palm Scanners in Avoyelles Parish School Board Cafeterias
The Avoyelles Parish School Board Cafeterias will use a new software program that will require the use of palm scanners for identification purposes only of the student as he/she enters the cafeteria line. The Palm Scanning System does not scan the student’s entire palm nor does it store the image it has scanned. The image is converted into a series of numbers based on the unique vein pattern in the student’s hand. The image is then deleted. It cannot be reconstructed, duplicated or used for any other identification purposes outside of the cafeteria program. The system will protect the student from identify theft and provide a continuous lunch flow. Parents or guardian must sign a release to permit the cafeteria to enter the student’s palm in the cafeteria management system. MOTION CARRIED.
The Executive Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Freeman Ford, Chairman
Executive Committee
On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Board adopted the Executive Committee Report as presented by Chairman Ford. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mr. Michael Lacombe, Chairman of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:
Building and Lands Committee Report
August 16, 2011
The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, August 16, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Michael Lacombe, Chairman; Rev. Mary Hayward-Jones, Darrell Wiley, Cindy Hill, Van Kojis, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Also present were Freeman Ford and Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Board Members; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.
1) Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented bid-opening committee reports on the lease of the Bunkie Middle School Gymnasium, lease of the Mansura Middle School Gymnasium, and Section 16 properties, as follows:
Mansura and Bunkie Middle Gymnasiums
On Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at 1:30 p.m., a bid-opening committee met for the purpose of receiving bids on the leasing of Mansura and Bunkie Middle Gymnasiums.
Members of the committee were Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent; Michael Lacombe, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Freeman Ford, Darrell Wiley, and James Gauthier, Board Members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.
The committee acknowledged receipt of the following bids:
Mansura Middle Gymnasium: Floyd Murray - $200 per month, $540 in-kind services.
Bunkie Middle Gymnasium: Evelyn Jones/Albert Hayward - $3900 per year in-kind services.
Upon motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Rev. Mary Hayward-Jones, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to accept the bids as submitted. MOTION CARRIED.
Section 16 Properties
On Tuesday, August 9, 2011, at 1:30 p.m., a bid-opening committee met for the purpose of receiving bids for the leasing of the Sixteenth Section lands, namely Ginn Lake, Pomme DeTerre and Bayou Natchitoches.
Members of the committee were Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent; Michael Lacombe, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Freeman Ford, Darrell Wiley, and James Gauthier, Board Members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.
The committee acknowledged receipt of a bid from Alligator Bayou Gramercy, Hunting Club Properties, LLC, Donald Bishop, Jr., Manager, in the amount of $35.05 per acre and a total payment of $22,432.00 for the Pomme De Terre Section.
The committee acknowledged receipt of a bid from Richard T. Hargis in the amount of $30.42 per acre and a total payment of $5,051.00 for the Gin Lake Section.
The committee did not receive any bids for the Bayou Natchitoches Section.
Upon motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Cindy Hill, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to accept the bids as submitted. MOTION CARRIED.
2) Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding terms of camp site leases.
The committee did not take any action regarding this matter.
3) Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding a change order for projects at Marksville Elementary School.
Upon motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Cindy Hill, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to approve the change order to be funded with contingency funds. MOTION CARRIED.
The Building and Lands Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Michael Lacombe, Chairman
Building and Lands Committee
On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report, excluding Section 16 properties. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report for leasing Section 16 properties with bids.
The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes Darrell Wiley, James Gauthier, Van Kojis, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Rev. Mary Hayward-Jones, Michael Lacombe and Cynthia “Cindy” Hill
Nays: Freeman Ford and Shelia Blackman-Dupas
Mr. James Gauthier, Chairman of the Education Committee presented the following report:
Education Committee Report
August 23, 2011
The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, August 23, 2011, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
James Gauthier, Chairman; Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Darrell Wiley, Van Kojis, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Mrs. Shelia Blackman-Dupas was absent. Also present were Michael Lacombe, Board Member; Thelma Prater, Director of Federal Programs; Robby Gaspard, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance; and Dewayne Vines, Principal of Bunkie High School.
1) Mr. Aaron Lemoine addressed the Education Committee for the purpose of discussing a CTE opportunity for the school district.
2) Mrs. Thelma Prater, Director of Federal Programs; and Mr. Dewayne Vines, Principal of Bunkie High School, presented information regarding School Improvement requirements for Bunkie High School.
3) Mr. Robby Gaspard, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, addressed the Education Committee regarding GED testing fees.
Upon motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., the Education Committee recommended a fee increase for GED testing from $50 to $75 (first time testing) and from $30 to $50 for retesting. MOTION CARRIED.
4) Mr. Robby Gaspard, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, presented a SASSI presentation: AVAP Program.
Upon motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Education Committee recommended that the SASSI Program be used as an initial screening to AVAP. MOTION CARRIED.
The Education Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
James Gauthier, Chairman
Education Committee
On motion by James Gauthier, seconded by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., the Board adopted the Education Committee Report as presented by Chairman Gauthier.
The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Freeman Ford, Darrell Wiley, James Gauthier, Van Kojis, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Rev. Mary Hayward-Jones, Michael Lacombe and Cynthia “Cindy” Hill
Nays: Shelia Blackman-Dupas as to Number 4 only. Ms. Dupas stated that only because she has not reviewed the information as of this date.
On motion by James Gauthier, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board granted approval of the 2011-2012 Tobacco School Partnership Grant sponsored by The Rapides Foundation. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by James Gauthier, the Board granted approval of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire and System Survey for the Avoyelles Parish School Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by James Gauthier, the Board granted approval of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire and System Survey for the Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board granted permission to appoint Ms. Roxanna Butler, Assistant Principal of Avoyelles High School, effective August 12, 2011 through August 11, 2013 for a two year period. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board granted permission to appoint Mr. Marvin Hall, Assistant Principal of Bunkie High School, effective August 12, 2011 through August 11, 2013 for a period of two years. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., the Board granted permission to advertise for the position of Acting Student Information System (SIS) Coordinator for the period beginning September 19, 2011 through June 30, 2012. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine presented personnel changes for the Board’s consideration, as follows:
PERSONNEL CHANGES
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Correction in date of appointment: Appointment of Audrey Poisso, teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012, replacing Krystal Myrick who resigned.
LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Appointment of Faye Borrel, (retired) teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through September 23, 2011, replacing Krystal Reynaud while on leave.
Correction in Appointment: Transfer/appointment of Janice Ducote, from Title I Mobile Unit paraprofessional to Title I paraprofessional, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
Resignation of Madonna Bennett, bus attendant, effective at the end of the day September 16, 2011.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Appointment of Annette Richard, teacher, effective August 22, 2011 through May 25, 2012, replacing Adrinne Eagins who resigned.
Resignation of Adrinne L. Eagins, teacher, effective at the end of the day August 19, 2011.
Appointment of Alison Juneau, Title I paraprofessional, effective September 7, 2011.
PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Appointment of Christy A. Lemoine, teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012, replacing Annette Richard who resigned.
Resignation of Kathryn Basco, teacher, effective July 20, 2011.
Resignation of Annette Richard, teacher, effective August 4, 2011.
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Appointment of Barbara Z. Jones, (retired) teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through December 23, 2011.
Appointment of Kristi N. Cochran, Title I CSR teacher, effective August 12, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
Appointment of Eugenia Lemoine, bus driver, effective September 12, 2011, replacing Mary Gail Juneau who retired.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL:
Appointment of Janice Barbin, (retired) Title II ELA teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through December 23, 2011.
Transfer/appointment of Elsma J. Ducote, (retired) teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through August 26, 2011, replacing Lance Gauthier who resigned.
Transfer/appointment of Andrew Boone, from regular education teacher to JAG teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
Appointment of Kimberly Boyd, teacher, effective August 15, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
Appointment of Ilie Lacombe, teacher (4/7 of a day, effective September 2, 2011 through December 23, 2011, replacing Davani C. Tassin who resigned.
Appointment of James Bailey, (retired) agriculture teacher, effective August 31, 2011 through December 23, 2011, replacing Elsma J. Ducote.
Resignation of Murkle Dupuy, teacher, effective at the end of the day August 9, 2011, for the purpose of retirement.
Resignation of Lance Gauthier, agriscience teacher, effective August 12, 2011.
Correction in date: Appointment of Jessica Provost, teacher, effective August 1, 2011.
Resignation of Shane Henderson, teacher, effective August 9, 2011.
Resignation of Davani C. Tassin, teacher, effective at the end of the day September 1, 2011.
BUNKIE HIGH SCHOOL:
Resignation of Dolly Rousseau, teacher, effective August 9, 2011.
Correction in date: Appointment of Marvin Hall, Dean of Students, effective July 29, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
Appointment of Amber S. McGee, (TAT) Read 180 teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through December 23, 2011.
Correction in appointment: Appointment of John McGee, Title II CSR teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
Resignation of Morey Skluzacek, teacher/coach, effective August 5, 2011.
Transfer/appointment of Erica Juneau, itinerant district-wide in-school suspension paraprofessional at APAS to Reading 180 paraprofessional, effective August 10, 2011.
Resignation of James Halle, teacher, effective August 10, 2011.
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES:
Resignation of Jessica Andrus, teacher, effective at the end of the day August 9, 2011.
Resignation of Dustin J. Moreau, agriculture teacher, effective at the end day August 26, 2011.
Appointment of Emily M. Johnson, agriculture teacher, effective August 29, 2011 through June 30, 2012, replacing Dustin J. Moreau who resigned.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL:
Appointment of Elizabeth Palermo, teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through October 27, 2011, replacing E.J. Ducote who transferred to Avoyelles High School.
Appointment of Scotty Dauzat, teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012, replacing Joe Ponthieux who resigned.
Transfer/appointment of Angie Champ, teacher, from special education to regular education, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
Resignation of Joe Ponthieux, teacher, effective August 5, 2011.
Correction in date: Resignation of Susan D. Cole, teacher, effective August 9, 2011.
Correction in date: Appointment of Jessica Nosacka, FACS teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
Appointment of Margaret Schiller, teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
Appointment of Mary A. Rucker, teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
Appointment of Antonio Benjamin, In- School Suspension paraprofessional, effective September 7, 2011.
Appointment of Regina Speer, paraprofessional (IDEA-B), effective September 7, 2011.
Appointment of Jessica Laird, special education paraprofessional, effective September 7, 2011
AVOYELLES PARISH ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM
Appointment of Lennie Bordelon, (retired) adult education teacher, (part-time), effective July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.
ADDENDUMS
9/6/2011
PLAUCHEVILILE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Correction in dates: Appointment of Chrissie Jeansonne, Literacy Coach, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
Transfer/appointment of Kellie Guilbeau, from Title I CSR to regular education teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
Transfer/appointment of Sherry Reech, from Title II CSR to Title I CSR teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
Appointment of Kristy Cochran, Title II CSR teacher, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL:
Correction in dates: Appointment of Brandon J. Legnion, band director, effective August 10, 2011 through May 25, 2012.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL:
Resignation of Thomas Allan Laborde, teacher, effective August 11, 2011.
On motion by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Board approved the personnel changes as presented by Superintendent Lemoine. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Board agreed to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation regarding Section 16 right-of-way; pending litigation (Holmes versus Avoyelles Parish School Board bearing Civil Action 12,721 on the docket of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana) and personnel matters. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Board reconvened in open session at approximately 7:15 p.m.
On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Board agreed to continue to rely on the District Attorney’s Office to handle Federal lawsuits in the right way they deem necessary. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
There being no further business, on motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Darrel Wiley, the meeting was adjourned.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
VAN KOJIS, President
DWAYNE LEMOINE, Secretary-Treasurer