2012-07-03

SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS

The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session Tuesday, July 3, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:

James Gauthier, President; Michael Lacombe, Vice-President; Freeman Ford, Darrell Wiley, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Lizzie Ned, Van Kojis, and Cynthia “Cindy” Hill.

Absent: None.

An Invocation was offered by Mr. Dexter Compton, Principal of Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America led by Board Member Michael Lacombe.

1. A motion was offered by Van Kojis, seconded by Darrell Wiley, to adopt the minutes of the special Board meeting held Tuesday, June 12, 2012, as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. The motion was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes: James Gauthier, Michael Lacombe, Freeman Ford, Darrell Wiley,

Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Van Kojis, and Cindy Hill.

Nays: Shelia Blackman-Dupas.

Absent: Lizzie Ned.

3. President James Gauthier recognized State Superintendent of Education, John White. Mr. White presented a powerpoint presentation entitled “Louisiana Believes” which entails Louisiana’s vision and comprehensive plan for improving educational outcomes for its students. Mr. White then answered questions posed from Board Members as well as from the audience.

4. Mr. Wilfred Ducote, Sales Tax Collector, reported that sales tax collections for the month of May, 2012, totaled $639,086.46. Mr. Ducote stated that, of this amount, the 1.5% sales tax generated $548,147.69 and the 0.25% generated $90,938.77.

5. Mr. Van Kojis, Chairman of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:

Building and Lands Committee Report

June 12, 2012

The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:

Van Kojis, Chairman; Lizzie Ned, Darrell Wiley, Cindy Hill, James Gauthier, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Also present were Freeman Ford, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Shelia Blackman-Dupas, and Michael Lacombe, Board Members; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; Sheriff Doug Anderson; supervisors; and principals.

1. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented an update on leases with Sheriff Doug Anderson.

Sheriff Doug Anderson gave a report on the expenses incurred on the use of the school facilities and future expenses. The committee accepted the report as presented.

2. The Building and Lands Committee discussed a proposal from Mr. Rick Mithium and the Hayward Foundation. Mr. Mithium and representatives of the Hayward Foundation were sent to the library for the purpose of discussing lease proposals.

The Building and Lands Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.

Van Kojis, Chairman

Building and Lands Committee

On motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Cindy Hill, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report as presented by Chairman Kojis. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

6. Mr. Darrell Wiley, Chairman of the Education Committee, presented the following report:

Education Committee Report

June 12, 2012

The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:

Darrell Wiley, Chairman; Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Michael Lacombe, James Gauthier, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Also present were Freeman Ford, Lizzie Ned, Van Kojis, and Cindy Hill, Board Members; Susan Welch, Supervisor of Secondary Education; and Randy Littleton, Supervisor of Elementary Education.

1. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine addressed the Education Committee regarding AVAP.

The Education Committee recommended to table this item and to bring this matter before the full Board.

2. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine requested approval of a Grant Agreement with The Rapides Foundation for a 2012-2013 STEM/CTE Grant.

Upon motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Education Committee recommended to approve the Grant Agreement with the Rapides Foundation for a 2012-2013 STEM/CTE Grant. MOTION CARRIED.

3. Mr. Craig Foster, Assistant Superintendent, addressed the Education Committee regarding the Board’s Foreign Exchange Policy. The Education Committee asked that the Superintendent study the request to restrict sponsoring agencies to local agencies only.

The Education Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.

Darrell Wiley, Chairman

Education Committee

Ms. Susie Thompson with Cenla Chemical Dependency Council addressed the Board regarding in-school services the council provides to students, such as school-based life skills, for all grades. She would like to incorporate more services at no cost to the School Board, including gambling prevention, environmental programs, and S.A.D.D. The advisory council, which consists of community members, have made suggestions and recommendations to Superintendent Lemoine for consideration.

On motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Board adopted the Education Committee Report as presented by Chairman Wiley. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

7. Mr. Freeman Ford, Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented the following report and requested that the Board vote on adoption of each item individually.

Executive Committee Report

June 26, 2012

The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:

Freeman Ford, Chairman; Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Cindy Hill, Michael Lacombe, James Gauthier, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Also present were Van Kojis, Board Members; Craig Foster, Assistant Superintendent; and Mary Speer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance.

1. Mr. Craig Foster, Assistant Superintendent, presented for approval a job description for GED Chief Examiner.

Upon motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Cindy Hill, the Executive Committee recommended to accept the job description of GED Chief Examiner. MOTION CARRIED.

Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Board adopted Item Number 1 of the Executive Committee Report. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

2. President James Gauthier addressed the Executive Committee regarding File: BCBH - Minutes of Board Meetings.

Upon motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Executive Committee recommended that the Board accept the changes to File: BCBH, pending legal advice, as follows: The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Cindy Hill, Michael Lacombe, and James Gauthier. Nays: Freeman Ford.

FILE: BCBH

Cf: ABE, BBA

MINUTES OF BOARD MEETINGS

The Avoyelles Parish School Board shall require written minutes of all of its open meetings be kept (in addition to taped recordings of said meetings being maintained). Such minutes shall include:

The date, time, and place of the meeting.

The members of the public body recorded as either present or absent.

The substance of all matters voted on shall only include the motion and second (including the names of board members making the motion and second) with no discussion or board member comments recorded in the written minutes. (The Superintendent may include pertinent information as needed).

The President of the Board with the Superintendent’s assistance shall review the minutes and make changes if needed. Minutes will then be provided or mailed to board members for review and if corrections are needed to notify the Superintendent’s Secretary by noon on the Monday before their adoption at the next school board meeting when brought up for approval and/or corrections made at the board meeting when minutes are presented for approval.

The Superintendent shall be responsible for keeping all minutes of the Board in a book provided for that purpose and within (20) days after the meeting present them to be published one (1) time in the official journal of the Board. The minutes shall be mailed to each member as soon as reasonably possible following the meeting. The acts of the Board are filed and maintained in its administrative offices as public records and shall not be moved therefrom.

The minutes shall be public records and shall be made available within a reasonable time after the meeting except where such disclosures would be inconsistent with statutory provisions. In addition, recorded minutes of meetings shall reflect transactions of board considerations and when approved shall bear the signature of the Secretary and President.

Official Journal

The School Board shall select, through public advertisement and bid, a newspaper of the parish as the official journal of the Board to publish all official minutes of Board meetings, as well as other legal advertising. The official journal shall be selected annually and meet all qualifications as outlined in state law and any other matters the Board may prescribe.

A motion was offered by Van Kojis, seconded by Darrell Wiley, that the Board adopt Item Number 2 of the Executive Committee Report.

The motion was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes: James Gauthier, Michael Lacombe, Darrell Wiley, Van Kojis, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., and Cindy Hill.

Nays: Freeman Ford, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, and Lizzie Ned.

3. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine presented policies submitted by Mr. James Prescott of Forethought Consulting, Incorporated, as follows:

(a) File: ABE School Superintendent Legal Status

(b) File: BH School Board Ethics

(d) File: CBD Employment of Superintendent

(e) File: CBI Evaluation of the Superintendent

(f) File: CDA School Principals/Building Administrators

(g) File: GBA Contracts and Compensation

(h) File: GBC Recruitment

(i) File: GBD Employment of Personnel

(j) File: GBE Assignment

(k) File: GBG Probation

(l) File: GBL Tenure

(m) File: GBN Dismissal of Employees

(n) File: GBNA Reduction of Personnel

(o) File: GBNB Reduction in Support Personnel

Upon motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Executive Committee recommended that the policies provided by Forethought Consulting, Incorporated be accepted for informational purposes. MOTION CARRIED.

Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Board adopted Item Number 3 of the Executive Committee Report. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

The Executive Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.

Freeman Ford, Chairman

Executive Committee

At this point in time during the meeting, Board Member Shelia Blackman-Dupas left the meeting room.

8. Mr. Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:

Finance Committee Meeting

June 26, 2012

The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, June 26, 2012, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:

Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Chairman; Van Kojis, Michael Lacombe, James Gauthier, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Mrs. Shelia Blackman-Dupas was absent. Also present were Freeman Ford and Cindy Hill, Board Members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; administrators, and other personnel.

1. Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Finance Committee recommended to approve requests for overnight travel as presented by Superintendent Lemoine. MOTION CARRIED.

2. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, presented a report of the bid-opening committee for staple foods. Mrs. Bonnette stated that the committee acknowledged partial bids from Reinhart Foods, Sysco, and Lamm. Mrs. Bonnette reported that the lowest bidder on each food item was chosen; and that the committee recommended to award the bid to the lowest bidder on each line item.

Upon motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Van Kojis, the Finance Committee recommended to award partial low bids to Reinhart Foods, Sysco, and Lamm as reported. MOTION CARRIED.

3. Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Finance Committee recommended to provide $250.00 each for the LaSAS Senior Beta Club and their sponsor to attend the National Beta Club Convention. MOTION CARRIED.

4. President James Gauthier addressed the Finance Committee regarding pay for recent agriculture teachers. Mr. Gauthier noted that state legislation will affect the compensation and classification of agriculture teachers.

Chairman Mayeux asked that this issue be included in upcoming salary committee meetings.

Upon motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Van Kojis, the Finance Committee recommended to review agriculture teachers’ pay and classification and to authorize the Superintendent to form a committee to formulate all salary schedules. MOTION CARRIED.

5. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, reviewed the 2012-2013 Consolidated Budget.

Mrs. Bonnette reported that estimated total revenues are $49,183,550 and the total expenditures amounted to $51,554,003, leaving a remaining fund balance $15,601,765 for all funds. The expenditures reported include a 6% employee pay raise, no increase in MFP, and an increase in retirement rates. Revenues include increases in property and sales taxes.

A budget hearing will be held on August 7, 2012, at 4:00 p.m., prior to Board approval.

6. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, presented a health insurance update. Mrs. Bonnette advised the committee of a rate decrease of 7% for health insurance beginning July 1, 2012.

7. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, requested approval of salary schedules for school psychologist and occupational physical therapist, resulting in future savings for the Board.

Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the salary schedules for school psychologist and occupational physical therapist as recommended. MOTION CARRIED.

8. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, presented a report on the sale of Section 16 oil leases. Mrs. Bonnette reported that the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources conducted the sale of leases for the School Board’s Section 16 property on June 13, 2012. The total amount expected from these leases is $2,061,420.

Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, stated that the remaining Section 16 properties will provide additional revenues.

9. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, presented a report of the bid-opening committee for fiscal agent for the period November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2014.

Bid-Opening Committee Report

Fiscal Agent

A committee met on June 26, 2012, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of opening fiscal agent bids for the Avoyelles Parish School Board for the period November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2014. Committee members were Board Members Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr. and Michael Lacombe, Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine, Finance Director Mary Bonnette, Supervisor Karen Williams, and Chief Accountant Jaimie Lacombe.

One bid was received from The Cottonport Bank which met the requirements of the contract. The bid also included monthly charges of $1000 for the handling of accounts and an interest rate of five (5) basis points above the federal funds rate on all accounts. A letter was received from Sabine Bank expressing their interest in bidding, noting that the bank was unable to meet bid specifications.

The committee agreed to review the bid and report to the Finance Committee at the June 26^th meeting.

Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Finance Committee recommended to accept the bid from The Cottonport Bank as fiscal agent for the period November 1, 2012 through October 31, 2014. MOTION CARRIED.

10. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, reviewed quotes and discussed selection of workers’ compensation excess carrier for the period July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. Mrs. Bonnette stated that two quotes were received, as follows: Safety National Insurance Company (current carrier) for $38,843; and Star Insurance Company for $56,855.

Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Finance Committee recommended to select the bid submitted by Safety National Insurance Company in the amount of $38,843. MOTION CARRIED.

11. Upon motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Van Kojis, the Finance Committee recommended to reserve $2,100,000 of general fund balance of June 30, 2012, for the purpose of issuing the November 2012 sales tax supplement. MOTION CARRIED.

The Finance Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.

Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Chairman

Finance Committee

Chief Accountant Jaimie Lacombe announced that after further review, the bid submitted by Cottonport Bank for fiscal agent did not meet the bid specifications as quoted. Since this was the only bid submitted, this item should be re-advertised for bids.

On motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted the Finance Committee Report as presented by Chairman Mayeux with the exception of Item Number 9. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

On motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Board rescinded Item Number 9 of the Finance Committee Report of June 26, 2012. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

At this point in time during the meeting, Board Member Shelia Blackman-Dupas returned to the meeting room.

9. Mrs. Mary Speer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, presented the 2012-2013 Avoyelles Parish Student Handbook and Guidance on Attendance, Discipline, and Other Student Affairs, for the Board’s consideration.

On motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., the Board adopted the 2012-2013 Avoyelles Parish Student Handbook and Guidance on Attendance, Discipline, and Other Student Affairs by the following vote:

Ayes: James Gauthier, Michael Lacombe, Darrell Wiley, Carlos

A. Mayeux, Jr., Lizzie Ned, Van Kojis, and Cindy Hill.

Nays: Freeman Ford and Shelia Blackman-Dupas,

Mr. Ford and Mrs. Dupas stated that they were not in favor of changes in the Handbook regarding weapons, block scheduling, and theft.

10. Mrs. Mary Speer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, addressed the Board regarding approval of an Alternative School proposal. Mrs. Speer stated that each school would have its own alternative program, and the offenders attending this program will be kept separate from the general school population at all times, including separate lunch times and separate pick-up and drop-off points.

On motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted the Alternative School proposal as presented by Mrs. Speer by the following vote:

Ayes: James Gauthier, Michael Lacombe, Darrell Wiley, Carlos

A. Mayeux, Jr., Van Kojis, and Cindy Hill.

Nays: Freeman Ford, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, and Lizzie Ned.

Mr. Ford stated he voted “nay” because he did not believe the offenders in the Alternative Program can be kept separate from the other students in the school.

11. Mrs. Mary Speer, Supervisor of Child Welfare ad Attendance, presented an updated report on Majority-to-Minority transfers for the 2012-2013 school year.

On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Board adopted the updated report on Majority-to-Minority transfers for the 2012-2013 school year as presented by Mrs. Speer. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

12. Mrs. Minnie Lafargue, Ms. Liza Jacobs, and Mr. Anthony Augustine, teachers at Marksville High School, were recognized by President James Gauthier. They were present at the meeting in support of Mrs. Celeste Voinche, Principal of Marksville High School. They pointed out all of the positive changes the school has undergone under Mrs. Voinche’s leadership and pleaded with the Board to renew her contract. Many other teachers along with family and friends were also in attendance at the meeting in support of Mrs. Voinche.

13. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine presented personnel change for the Board’s review.

PERSONNEL CHANGES

BUNKIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Lauren Menard, from self-contained teacher to Curriculum Coordinator, effective August 6, 2012 through May 28, 2013.

COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Shirley Mamou, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Adrienne Brouillette, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; transfer/appointment of Angela Blanchard, teacher, from Avoyelles High School, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; resignation of Nathan P. Laborde, Assistant Principal, effective July 21, 2012, for the purpose of retirement; and resignation of Anita Chenevert, teacher, effective August 3, 2012.

LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Nena Williams, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013.

MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Resignation of Ronald Sampson, physical education teacher, effective May 26, 2012, for the purpose of retirement.

PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Marjorie Gaines, (retired) teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through December 21, 2012; appointment of James Ellington, non-categorical pre-school teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; and appointment of Nettie Jeansonne, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013.

AVOYELLES PARISH PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER: Appointment of Anna Barnes, speech pathologist, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013.

AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CENTRAL OFFICE: Resignation of Craig W. Foster, Assistant Superintendent, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2012, for the purpose of retirement.

ADDENDUMS

7/3/2012

BUNKIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Jessica L. Juneau, teacher, effective July 9, 2012 through May 28, 2013; appointment of Jennifer Ryan, social worker, effective July 9, 2012 through May 28, 2013; appointment of Sylvia Daniels, speech therapist, effective July 9, 2012 through May 28, 2013; appointment of Adriene Robeau, self-contained teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 28, 2013; appointment of Tara Chachere, teacher, effective July 9, 2012 through May 28, 2013; and appointment of Cody Moras, bus driver, effective July 11, 2012, replacing Esther Scallan who retired.

BUNKIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/BUNKIE HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Kristy Dauzat, Academic Coach for Grades 3-8, REAP/SI funding source, effective July 9, 2012 through May 28, 2013.

COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Alexis Leger, mild/moderate

teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Ashley Ducote, teacher,

effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Sarah S. Armand, teacher,

effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; and appointment of Jared Bordelon, bus driver,

effective August 13, 2012, replacing Charlie Jones who retired.

MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of April Piazza, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; and appointment of Gail Harvey, (retired) teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through December 21, 2012.

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Micah Bordelon, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; and renewal of contract for Althea Dupar, Assistant Principal, effective July 19, 2012 through July 19, 2014.

AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Sophia Roy, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Laura Sandoval, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; transfer/appointment of Pam Knight, teacher, from Marksville Elementary School, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Jon-Erik Price, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Janice Barbin, (retired) teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through December 21, 2012; appointment of Matthew Murdock, (retired) Dean of Students, effective August 6, 2012 through December 21, 2012; appointment of Betty Bordelon, (retired) teacher, (part-time), effective August 6, 2012 through December 21, 2012; appointment of Ilie St.Romain, (retired) teacher,(part-time), effective August 6, 2012 through December 21, 2012; appointment of Teresa Gauthier, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through December 21, 2012; appointment of Darryl Honor, agriculture teacher, effective July 23, 2012 through December 21, 2012; appointment of Matthew Deshotel, ISS teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; and appointment of Mary Gremillion, bus driver, effective August 13, 2012, replacing Jimmy Marks.

LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: Appointment of Katharine Watson, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Bonnie LeDuc, (retired) teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through December 21, 2012; and appointment of Wayne Lemoine, (retired) teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through December 21, 2012.

BUNKIE HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Paul Newton, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Tiffany Gotreaux, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Amanda Hemphill, Academic Coach, SIG Grant funding, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Joshua Johnson, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; and resignation of Jill M. Bain, teacher, effective September 29, 2012, for the purpose of retirement.

MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Margaret Schiller, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Mary A. Rucker, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Elizabeth Thurston, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Anjali Gill, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Amanda Bliss, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Daniel Murphy, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of John Hill, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of John Gagnard, (retired) part-time guidance counselor, effective July 23, 2012 through December 21, 2012; appointment of Christine Lyles, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Benjamin Wood, band director, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Marissa K. Lee, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; appointment of Bryan Gendron, teacher, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013; and appointment of Wanda Cotten, R.N., school nurse, three days per week, effective August 6, 2012 through May 22, 2013.

16. On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Board agreed to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter.

The Board reconvened in open public session at approximately 8:10 p.m. No action was taken.

There being no further business, on motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Freeman Ford, the meeting was adjourned.