SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Michael Lacombe, President; Darrell Wiley,Vice-President; Freeman Ford, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., James Gauthier, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Lizzie Ned, and Van Kojis.
Absent: None.
An Invocation was offered by Board Member Lizzie Ned.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America led by Board Member James Gauthier.
1. On motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held Tuesday, May 7, 2013, as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED.
2. On motion by James Gauthier, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Board agreed to call a special election to fill the unexpired term of Ms. Cynthia "Cindy" Hill, Board Member, Avoyelles Parish School Board, District 9. Furthermore, the primary election date is October 19, 2013; and the general election date is November 16, 2013. Qualifying dates are August 14, 15, and 16, 2013. MOTION CARRIED.
3. Board Member Freeman Ford offered a motion, seconded by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., to appoint Robert Dunbar to fill the unexpired term of former Board Member Cynthia "Cindy" Hill, Avoyelles Parish School Board Member for District 9. MOTION CARRIED.
Mr. Dunbar arrived late to the Board meeting, at which time he was recognized by Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine. Mr. Dunbar stated that he appreciates the respect that Ms. Hill has shown to him in asking him to be her temporary replacement on the Board, and he also thanked the School Board members for approving her recommendation and allowing him to serve the citizens of his district.
4. Mrs. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent, recognized the 2012-2013 Outstanding School Support Employees. Mrs. Prater stated that the Outstanding School Support Employee Awards Program provides an opportunity to honor an outstanding employee at the elementary, high, and central office levels who supports and provided leadership in the operation of non-instructional activities within the school system.
Mrs. Prater announced the winners at each school in the district, as follows: Albert Dossman, custodian, Bunkie Elementary School; James Williams, bus driver, Cottonport Elementary School; Darlene Normand, secretary, Lafargue Elementary School; Dezare Lachney, paraprofessional, Marksville Elementary School; Kimberly Meche, secretary, Plaucheville Elementary School; Paulette Jeansonne, paraprofessional, Riverside Elementary School; Joanne Taylor, paraprofessional, Avoyelles High School; Mary Ribera, paraprofessional, Bunkie High School; Carolyn Bernard, food service manager, Marksville High School; Joylynn Gauthier, secretary, LaSAS; and Connie Ducote, Federal Programs Secretary, Central Office.
Assistant Superintendent Prater also announced the parish winners selected to represent the elementary and high schools as well as the central office, as follows: Kimberly Meche, secretary, Plaucheville Elementary School; Carolyn Bernard, food service manager, Marksville High School; and Connie Ducote, Federal Programs Secretary, Central Office.
On behalf of the Board, President Lacombe recognized the contribution of the Outstanding School Support Employees and thanked the employees for their dedication and service.
5. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine discussed the Superintendent's evaluation, noting that Board members have until June 18, 2013, to complete the individual evaluation forms that were given to them.
6. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, reported that sales tax collections for the month of April, 2013 totaled $745,742.45. Mrs. Bonnette stated that of this amount, the 1.5% sales tax generated $639,454.20 and the 0.25% sales tax generated $106,288.25.
7. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine announced that there was no transportation data to report for the month of May, 2013.
8. Mr. Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:
Finance Committee Report
May 21, 2013
The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Chairman; Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Van Kojis, Freeman Ford, Michael Lacombe, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Also present were James Gauthier, Darrell Wiley, and Lizzie Ned, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; and Wilfred Ducote, Transportation Supervisor.
1. Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Finance Committee recommended to approve requests for overnight travel as presented by Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine. MOTION CARRIED.
2. Mrs. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent, addressed the Finance Committee regarding a revised Teacher Incentive Program.
Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Finance Committee recommended to table this item. MOTION CARRIED.
3. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, discussed substitute pay.
The Finance Committee agreed to table this item until the next Finance Committee meeting for further information.
4. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, discussed results of insurance quotes as presented by Norris Insurance Consultants.
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Finance Committee recommended to accept the General Liability Insurance proposal with Affiliated FM for the year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014 at a premium of $421,833. MOTION CARRIED.
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Finance Committee recommended to accept the Property Insurance proposal with PCAL for the year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014 at a premium of $199,792. MOTION CARRIED.
Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Finance Committee recommended to accept the Workers' Compensation Excess Coverage with Safety National proposal for the year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014 at a premium of $46,477 and Workers' Compensation Third Party Administrator proposal with Claims Administrators' Services as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Van Kojis, the Finance Committee recommended to accept the Student Accident Insurance proposal from Bolinger/Monumental Life for the year beginning July 1, 2013 and ending June 30, 2014 at a premium of $85,000. MOTION CARRIED.
5. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Finance Committee regarding fiscal risk assessment results noting that the Avoyelles Parish School Board is in full compliance fiscally.
6. The Finance Committee discussed leasing five (5) buses as per proposed from DeLage Landen Public Finance, LLC at a cost of $392,235.
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Finance Committee recommended to lease five (5) buses in accordance with the proposal submitted by DeLage Landen Public Finance, LLC at a cost of $392,235. MOTION CARRIED.
7. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, discussed rejecting uninsured motorist and medical coverage.
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Finance Committee recommended to reject uninsured motorist and medical coverage. MOTION CARRIED.
The Finance Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Chairman
Finance Committee
With regards to Item Number 6 of the Finance Committee Report, Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, stated that she was in receipt of documents from Mr. Alan L. Offner, Board's bonding attorney with Foley and Judell. Mrs. Bonnette asked that the Board consider the proposed resolution for adoption, as follows:
The following resolution was offered by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr. and seconded by Freeman Ford:
RESOLUTION
A resolution approving an Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement between the Parish School Board of the Parish of Avoyelles, State of Louisiana and Delage Landon Public Finance, LLC, in a principal amount not to exceed $392,235 for the acquisition of school buses, authorizing the execution of said Agreement, and providing for other mattes in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, the Parish School Board of the Parish of Avoyelles, State of Louisiana (the "Lessee"), is acquiring five (5) Blue Bird School Buses which are urgently needed to provide adequate transportation for the students of the Parish of Avoyelles, State of Louisiana (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, in order to pay the cost of the Project, the Issuer intends to enter into an Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement with the Delage Landon Public Finance, LLC (the "Agreement:); and
WHEREAS, the Lessee wishes to enter into the Agreement to provide funding for the acquisition of the Project; and
WHEREAS, it is the further desire of the Issuer to authorize the execution of the Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Avoyelles, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of the Parish of Avoyelles, State of Louisiana, for school purposes, that:
SECTION 1. Under the authority of the Act and other constitutional and statutory authority, the Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement by and between the Lessee and DeLage Landon Public Finance, LLC (the "Agreement"), is hereby authorized and approved, said Agreement to be in substantially in the form which is on file with the Director of Finance of the lessee, with such changes as the President and the Secretary of the School Board may deem appropriate, either of their signatures to the Agreement evidence of the approval of such changes. The Agreement provides for the financing of a principal amount not exceeding $329,235, with interest thereon at a rate exceeding 2.45% per annum and final payment to be due not later than 5 years from the date of the Agreement, said principal and interest to be from the sources and in accordance with the terms set forth in the Agreement. The funds received by the lessee under the Agreement will be used by the Issuer to acquire said school buses pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Agreement.
SECTION 2. The President and/or the Secretary of the Issuer are authorized to execute the Agreement on behalf of the Issuer and to execute and provide any and all certifications and documents required in connection therewith.
SECTION 3. The Lessee's obligations under the Agreement shall be subject to annual appropriation by the Lessee as set forth in the Agreement, and the Lessee's obligation under the Agreement shall constitute neither a general obligation nor a debt of the Lessee under the Constitution and statutes of the State of Louisiana.
SECTION 4. The Governing Authority anticipates that it may pay certain capital expenditures in connection with the Project prior to the receipt of the proceeds of the Agreement. The Governing Authority hereby declares its official intent to use proceeds pursuant to the Agreement to reimburse itself for Project expenditures. This section of the Resolution is adopted by the Governing Body of the Governing Authority for the purpose of establishing compliance with the requirements of Section 1.150-2 of Treasury Regulations.
SECTION 5. The Issuer covenants and agrees that, to the extent permitted by the laws of the State of Louisiana, it will comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and any amendment thereto (the "Code") in order to establish, maintain and preserve the exclusion from "gross income" of interest on the Agreement under the Code. The Issuer further covenants and agrees that it will not take any action, fail to take any action, or permit any action within its control to be taken, or permit at any time or times any of the proceeds of the Agreement or any other funds of the Issuer to be used directly or indirectly in any manner, the effect of which would be to cause the Agreement to be an "arbitrage bond" or would result in the inclusion of the interest of any proceeds of the Agreement in gross income under the Code, including, without limitation, (i) the failure to comply with the limitation on investment of proceeds of the Agreement or (ii) the failure to pay any required rebate of arbitrage earnings to the United States of America or (iii) the use of the proceeds of the Agreement in a manner which would cause the Agreement to be "private activity bond".
The Executive Officers are hereby empowered, authorized and directed to take any and all action and to execute and deliver any instrument, document or certificate necessary to effectuate the purposes of this Section.
SECTION 6. The Agreement is designated as a "qualified tax-exempt obligation" within the meaning of Section 265(b)(3)(B) of the Code. In making this designation, the Issuer finds and determines that:
(a) the Agreement is not a "private activity bond" within the meaning of the Code; and
(b) the reasonably anticipated amount of qualified tax-exempt obligations which will be issued by the Issuer and all subordinate entities in calendar year 2013 does not exceed $10,000,000.
SECTION 7. This Board finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel in connection with the Agreement, and accordingly, the employment of the law firm of Foley & Judell, L.L.P., of New Orleans, Louisiana, as special counsel to the Board for the performance of comprehensive legal and coordinate professional work with respect to the Agreement, including rendering a legal opinion in connection therewith, is hereby ratified and approved. The fee of Foley & Judell, L.L.P., in connection therewith shall be computed at an hourly rate not exceeding the amount provided by the guidelines for such services as approved by the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana, plus out-of-pocket expenses.
SECTION 8. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
The foregoing Resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
Member Yea Nay Absent Abstaining
Van Kojis __X__ ____ ______ ______
Darrell Wiley __X__ ____ ______ ______
Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr. .__X__ _____ ______ ______
James Gauthier __X__ ____ ______ ______
Shelia Blackman-Dupas __X___ ____ ______ ______
Lizzie Ned __X__ ____ ______ ______
Michael Lacombe __X__ _____ ______ ______
Freeman Ford __X___ _____ _______ ______
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 4th day of June, 2013.
/s/ Dwayne Lemoine /s/ Michael Lacombe
Superintendent of Schools President
On motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board adopted the Finance Committee Report and the Resolution as presented. MOTION CARRIED.
9. Mr. Van Kojis, Chairman of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:
Building and Lands Committee Report
May 21, 2013
The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Van Kojis, Chairman; Lizzie Ned, Darrell Wiley, Michael Lacombe, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Ms. Cindy Hill was absent. Also present were Freeman Ford, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., James Gauthier, and Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Board Members; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.
1. Mr. Hank Smart of Argent Property, LLC addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding oil and gas management.
Upon motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Building and Lands Committee recommended that Argent Property, LLC present a proposal for services regarding oil and gas management and report back to the June committee meeting . MOTION CARRIED.
2. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented a bid-opening committee report on the sale of three (3) portable classrooms at Avoyelles High School.
Report of the Bid-Opening Committee
Sale of Three Used Portable Classrooms
A bid-opening committee met Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of receiving bids for the sale of three (3) portable classrooms at Avoyelles High School.
Members of the committee were: Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent; Michael Lacombe, Board President; Mary Bonnette, Director; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.
The committee acknowledged receipt of the following bid:
Chad Dupuy: Building Number 1, 628 square feet, $3600.
Upon motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to accept the bid for Building Number 1 as submitted by Mr. Chad Dupuy. MOTION CARRIED.
3. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented a bid-opening committee report on the construction of the Bunkie Elementary School Gymnasium.
Report of the Bid-Opening Committee
Construction of the Bunkie Elementary School Gymnasium
A bid-opening committee met Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of receiving bids for the construction of the Bunkie Elementary School Gymnasium.
Members of the committee were: Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent; Michael Lacombe, Board President; Mary Bonnette, Director; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.
Upon motion by Lizzie Ned, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Building and Lands Committee recommended that Architect Jim Guillory work with the low bidder to reduce the estimate and report back to the Building and Lands Committee on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. MOTION CARRIED.
4. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine discussed the architect review of the four construction projects of the Seven-Year Plan.
A report was given by Architects Jim Guillory and Wayne Coco on the Riverside Elementary School project.
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 Darrell Wiley, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report as presented by Chairman Kojis. MOTION CARRIED.
Building and Lands Committee Report
May 28, 2013
The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Van Kojis, Chairman; Lizzie Ned, Darrell Wiley, Michael Lacombe, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Ms. Cindy Hill was absent. Also present were Freeman Ford, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., and James Gauthier, Board Members; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.
1. The Building and Lands Committee discussed the Bunkie Elementary Learning Center Gymnasium project.
Upon motion by Lizzie Ned, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Building and Lands Committee recommended that the Board accept the low bid submitted by Scallan Contractors of $576,000, which is the revised base bid plus Alternate Number 1 and Alternate Number 2 (less Alternate Number 3). In addition, Alternate Number 3 will be completed by the Avoyelles Parish School Board Maintenance Department prior to the completion of the project. Additional funding needed will be provided by contingency funds.
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 James Gauthier, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report as presented by Chairman Kojis. MOTION CARRIED.
10. Mr. Arthur Lovall of the Kingdom Life Ambassador Center addressed the Board with concerns and questions regarding his group's lease of the Bunkie Middle School Gymnasium. Mr. Lovall was advised to refer to Mr. Anthony Salario, Assistant District Attorney, for clarification of the wording of the lease agreement.
11. Mr. James Gauthier, Chairman of the Education Committee, presented the following report:
Education Committee Report
May 21, 2013
The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
James Gauthier, Chairman; Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Also present were Freeman Ford, Darrell Wiley, and Van Kojis, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Susan Welch, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Randy Littleton, Supervisor of Elementary Education; and Judd Dupuy, Teacher.
1. Mr. Judd Dupuy, Teacher, presented a report on the Virtual School Program.
The committee did not take any action on this report.
2. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine presented a report on test scores. Data was presented to the members for their review.
Mr. Lemoine stated that in the EOC Assessment Index, Marksville High School had the highest score of 61.3 and the highest increase of 12.8. In the elementary School Performance Score Index, Lafargue Elementary School had the highest score of 95.2 with a 4.5 increase. Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy had an improvement in its score of 46.6 with an increase of 7.2, but remains with the lowest score among the elementary schools.
The committee did not take any action.
3. Mr. Randy Littleton, Supervisor of Elementary Education, addressed the Board regarding DIBELS Benchmarks and Discovery Education.
Mrs. Susan Welch, Supervisor of Secondary Education, presented a report on EOC results.
The committee did not take any action.
4. Mr. Randy Littleton and Mrs. Susan Welch, Supervisors, presented a report on LEAP and iLEAP test results.
The committee did not take any action
The Education Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
James Gauthier, Chairman
Education Committee
On motion by James Gauthier, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted the Education Committee Report as presented by Chairman Gauthier. MOTION CARRIED.
12. Mr. Freeman Ford, Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented the following report:
Executive Committee Report
May 28, 2013
The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Freeman Ford, Chairman; Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Darrell Wiley, Michael Lacombe, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Ms. Cindy Hill was absent. Also present were James Gauthier, Lizzie Ned, and Van Kojis, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Irma Andress, Director of Federal Programs; and Demetria Alexander, Supervisor of Federal Programs.
1. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine advised the Executive Committee that there is one (1) Corinne Saucier Scholarship available for a student in the public schools who will be attending Northwestern State University. Mr. Lemoine advised the committee that he was in receipt of one application from Chelsey Benjamin, student at Marksville High School.
Upon motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Executive Committee recommended to award the Corinne Saucier Scholarship to Chelsey Benjamin. MOTION CARRIED.
2. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine presented File: DJC - Payroll Procedures for the committee's consideration, as follows:
FILE: DJC
Cf: GBA
PAYROLL PROCEDURES
Salaries for professional personnel shall be paid according to the salary schedule established by the State plus added increments established by the Avoyelles Parish School Board. All other employees shall be paid according to a salary schedule formulated by the Board. Such a schedule shall take into consideration skill level and years of experience.
All employees shall be paid over twelve (12) months regardless of actual months worked. The pay period for regular employees shall be the 1st day of each calendar month to the last day of the calendar month. The payroll for twelve (12) month employees shall follow the fiscal year as established by the Board.
Teachers= payroll checks shall be issued in twelve (12) equal installments. The first check for a school session is issued on the last school day in the calendar month of September; the final check for a school session is issued on the first working day of the month of August. Teachers who join the school system during the school year shall have their salaries pro-rated accordingly.
NOTE: All nine, ten and eleven month employees, not employed by the School Board in the previous year, shall be given the option to receive compensation for August. If elected, the August check will be calculated as the annual salary divided by thirteen (13) equal checks.
PAYDAY PROCEDURES
The salaries of all employees and substitute workers as outlined in the most recent version of the Avoyelles Parish School Board's salary schedule, will be paid monthly with checks distributed on the dates shown below. Under no circumstances are paychecks to be issued before these dates.
1. Regular Monthly Checks
The salaries of all employees will be distributed on the last day of each month or the last working day of the month, unless the date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday. If that happens, the checks will be distributed on Friday.
2. Supplemental Payroll Checks
In addition to the regular monthly salaries, each employee will receive a supplemental check once per year. The check is distributed on the last working day before the Thanksgiving holiday.
3. Substitute Employee Checks
Payroll checks for all substitute workers will be distributed on the 15th day of each month, unless the 15th falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a holiday. If that happens, the checks will be mailed on Friday.
First time employees will be allowed, in their first year of employment only, the opportunity to receive half of their supplemental salary in August. The remainder of supplemental pay will be in November.
TEACHERS SEPARATING
Teachers separating from the Avoyelles Parish School System at the close of the school session may, at their option in writing, receive full payment for their services or continue to receive their payment on a monthly basis during June, July, and August.
Teachers separating from the school system during the school year shall receive payment in full for their services at the time of termination of services.
Revised: January, 2008
Revised: June, 2008
Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. 17:81, 17:421
Board minutes, 8-7-07, 3-4-08, 6-3-08
Upon motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Executive Committee recommended that File: DJC - Payroll Procedures be accepted as revised. MOTION CARRIED.
3. The Executive Committee discussed stipends for members of the Executive Committee and Board President.
A motion was offered by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Michael Lacombe, that the Executive Committee recommend that the Board eliminate stipends for the Executive Committee members. The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Darrell Wiley and Michael Lacombe. Nays: Freeman Ford and Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr.
4. Mrs. Irma Andress, Director of Federal Programs, addressed the Executive Committee regarding adding a new Federal Program position entitled "Data/Instructional Coordinator" to replace the Title I and Title II Visiting Teacher position. Mrs. Andress provided a job description of the position.
Upon motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., the Executive Committee recommended that the Board approve the new Federal Program position entitled "Data/Instructional Coordinator". MOTION CARRIED.
The Executive Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Freeman Ford, Chairman
Executive Committee
On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., the Board adopted the Education Committee Report as presented by Chairman Gauthier by the following vote:
Ayes: Freeman Ford, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Michael Lacombe, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Lizzie Ned, and Van Kojis.
Nays: James Gauthier and Darrell Wiley.
13. President Michael Lacombe stated that he was in receipt of a proposal from Mr. Randy Decuir, Owner of The Avoyelles Publishing Company, for official journal of the Board for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Mr. Lacombe stated that Mr. Decuir submitted a proposal in the amount of $6 per square.
On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board named The Avoyelles Publishing Company as official journal of the Board for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, at a cost of $6 per square. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater presented staffing sheets indicating a list of certificated employees at each school for the 2013-2014 school year.
Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy: Dexter Compton, Principal; Anita G. Bonnette, Assistant Principal; Janet Bledsoe, Debbie Bubenzer, Jullian Guillory, Donna Jeansonne, Jessica L. Juneau, Laura A. Laiche, Debra LeBlanc, Charlotte, Murphy, Sarah Riche, Carolyn M. Barbre, Hollie Torres, Kenneth Ford, Chrissy P. Grayson, Brenda Lavergne, Shannon Jeansonne, Brandi Bubenzer, Kristy Dauzat, Ilene Murdock, Cathy Bobb (Contracted), and Jennifer Franks.
Michelle W. Spikes, (new hire) effective 7/10/2013 through 5/30/2014
Cottonport Elementary School: Wendy Adams, Principal; Jessica B. Gauthier, Assistant Principal; Amy McMullan Adams, Sarah S. Armand, Angela D. Blanchard, Adrienne Brouillette, Brandi B.Chatelain, Anita Chenevert, Ashley Dubea, Ashley Ducote, Pam Laborde, Jessica A. Lemoine, Melise Newton, Lisa B. Breaux, Sheila Saucier, Layla Laborde, Nick Joffrion, Alicia Brown, Vickie Mayeux, Andre Spruill, Linda Carpenter, Michelle Ciudadano, Leslie Schexnayder, Joan Tebow, and Bradley Moreau.
Emmanuel Enclona, (transfer) effective 8/6/2013 through 5/22/2014, special education mild moderate
Lafargue Elementary School: Denise Sayes, Principal; Sharice Sullivan, Assistant Principal; Sarah Bordelon, Stephanie Bordelon, Diane Bringol, Brenda Crooks, Jessica Dauzat, Johnny Ducote, Michelle G. Gauthier, Chantelle H. Hataway, Karen Laborde, Jennifer Nicholas, Sheryl Parker, Katharine R. Prestridge Shaun Reynaud, Julie Ryland, Terri Shannon, Karen Skursky, Lisa Turner, Deree Vicknair, Robin Williber, Brittany W. Beaubouef, Christy Guillot, Krystle Reynaud, Carol Simon, Rose Roy, Denton Spinks, Steve Turner, Casey L. Dupuis, Paula Scanlan, Linda Gagnard, Gale Littleton, Marilyn L. Alletag, Margaret Borrel, Mary Ellen Dunlap, Brenda K. Matkin, and Jennifer Harper.
Marksville Elementary School: Catherine Brouillette, Principal; Wendy Marchand, Assistant Principal; Valerie Bordelon, Jenise Borrel Stacey Duncan, Brandy B. Dupont, Wanda Ford, Cicely Johnson, Robin Jouglard, Kristy L. Lonidier, Judy Mathews, Michele Mayeux, April Piazza, Torianna Robertson, Jennifer Sabree, Janie Skinner, Linda Voinche, Judith Davis, Samantha Mire, Brandi Lacombe, Rachel Miles, Sophia Wood, Laura Hargis, Quintin Demouy, Kelley A. Juneau, Tammy Tassin, Simone Voinche, Lori Boudreaux, Francine Sons, Angie Champ, Teodocia Magday, Jacquelyn Starns, Stacy Bordelon, Kate D. Borrel, Lilly D. Armand, Penny Bergeron, and Chris Dupuy.
Lisa B. LaBorde, (new hire) effective 8/6/2013 through 5/22/2014
Plaucheville Elementary School: Tonenikea Wilson, Principal; Sara S. Venable, Assistant Principal; Sheila Aymond, Stephanie Belanger, Nicole S. Carter, Kathleen M. Couvillion, Casey Foret, Tara Gauthier, Lindsay Gremillion, Kristen Hukins, Claudine Jackson, Chrissie Jeansonne, Nettie D. Jeansonne, Erin Lacour, Christy Lemoine, Kara Lemoine, Kristin Lemoine, Roxanne Lemoine, Michel Morgan, Caneshia Jacob, Claudia Crabtree, Pamela Rabalais, Esaw Owens, Angela Pastor, Vicki Dufour, Porsha M. Bradley, Patricia Rebouche, and Gwen Descant.
Lisa Deshautelle, (transfer), effective 8/6/3013 through 5/22/2014, LA 4 Pre-K
Riverside Elementary School: Delores Rabalais, Principal; Althea Dupar, Assistant Principal; Kim Adams, Mary Allen, Contina Anderson, Keithca J. Callihan, Ginger Gremillion, Kellie Guilbeau, Cheraka Montalvo, Maxine Mury, Sarah Reech, Barbara Vead, Brandy Lawson, William Beebe, Sherry N. Reech, Susan Bordelon, Yvonne Saucier, Wanda Brown, and Aimee B. Moreau.
Avoyelles High School: Brent Whiddon, Principal; Cindy Schaub, Assistant Principal; Michael Rachal, Assistant Principal; Tambra H. Barbre, Rene Bell, Marc B. Blake, Andrew Boone, Rene C. Corley, Eric Dauzat, Sonya Durand, Leta Fletcher, Pam Knight, Marion Kathi Lemoine, James R. McDonald, Philip C. Ortego, Tanishia Tinson, Mark Wellman, Andrea Lemoine, Kelsey Osman, Jimmy Harrison, Jr., Samantha Roy, Kathy L. Lemoine, Matthew Deshotel, Pat Joffrion, Travis Armand, and Alma Natividad.
Kaitlyn M. Glorioso (new hire), effective 8/6/2013 through 5/22/2014
Eugenia Desselle (transfer), effective 8/6/2013 through 5/22/2014, JAG Teacher
Bunkie High School: Dewayne Vines, Principal; Amy Cole, Assistant Principal; Dustin Borrel, Elizabeth Dickens, Beth P. Ducote, Melissa S. Higginbotham, Terry Laborde, Bruce Webb, Janice Williams, Mary Marcotte, Anne Lemoine, Carla M. Moreau, Jacqueline Murdock, Chantelle Blankenship, Kristy Dauzat, Amanda Hemphill, George Mitchell, and Rosario Lubanga.
Danielle Frazier (new hire), effective 8/6/2013 through 5/22/2014
Allen Thomas (transfer), effective 7/1/2013 through 6/30/2014, agriculture, replacing Randy Ducote
Chuck Normand (transfer), effective 8/6/2013 through 5/22/2014, High School JAG Teacher
Richard Bottini (transfer), effective 8/6/2013 through 5/22/2014
Melvin Jackson, In-School Suspension teacher (transfer), effective 8/6/2013 through 5/22/2014
Marksville High School: Marvin Hall, Principal; Roxana L. Butler, Assistant Principal; Frank Palermo, Assistant Principal; Tina Anderson, Amanda Bliss, Sheri Bougeois, Scotty Dauzat, Theresa DeVanie, Kimberly Diaz, John T. Dunbar, Sarah M. Dupont, Judd Dupuy, John Hill, Kyle J. Lacore, Minnie Lafargue, Marisa Lee, Heath Lewis, Christine Lyles, Agatha F. Mayeaux, Kristie Parker, Amy Pitre, Dolly Rousseau, Mary A. Rucker, Courtney E. Shivers, Melody Staff, Julie Humble, Shantella L. Barton, BenjaminWood, James Deshautelle, Roxanne Couvillion, Felice Edwards, Donald Sampson, Alicia Laborde, Chariss Stevenson, Kirby Roy, Liza Jacob, Leigh C. Fryery, Anthony Augustine, Rochelle Baldoz, Maria R. Eroja, Ritzell A. Veade, and Houston Brewer.
Frank Palermo, Assistant Principal, effective 5/29/2013 through 5/28/2015
Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences: Blaine M. Dauzat, Principal; Monique Gaspard, Assistant Principal; Mary Speer, Principal on Assignment as Assistant Principal; Jeremy Bonnette, Ward Bordelon, Jennifer Dismer, Katie Hill, Curtiss Lindsay, Paul McHenry, Craig Ratcliff, Jayne Walker, William Williber, Sarah B. Dupont, Michelle Roy, Dawn Pitre, Robin Moreau, Brent Deshautelle, Trevor J. Rushing, Deborah Gaspard, and Mary Jackson.
Pupil Appraisal: Patti Riche, Angela Franks, Lisa Hebert, Sherrie Hodnett, Penny Hale, Deanna Wright, Catherine Lemoine, Susan O'Brien, Tammy Lemoine, Anna M.Barnes, Rachel R. Magee, Mary Pujol, Gilda Compton, Ava Hernandez, Barbara Loukadakis, Monique Mayeux, Vickie Michel, Teresa Rubino, and Karen Marquardt.
Aimee Hayes, (transfer), effective 8/6/2013 through 5/22/2014, Headstart teacher
Media Center: Luke Welch
Title I Media Center: Kristi Bordelon
Title XIX School Nurse: Cheryl Armand, Plaucheville Elementary School; Lucille Guillory (two days a week),LaSAS; Louanne Bain, Cottonport Elementary School; Scarlet Scallan, Lafargue Elementary School; Christina Coco, Marksville Elementary School; Naomi Clark, Bunkie Elementary School; and Victoria D. Ford, Riverside Elementary School.
Central Office Administrative Staff: Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Randy Littleton, Supervisor of Elementary Education; Susan Welch, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Irma Andress, Director of Federal Programs; Demetria Alexander, Supervisor of Federal Programs; Sharon Hargis, Food Service Supervisor; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Wilfred Ducote, Supervisor of Sales Tax/Transportation; Steve Marcotte, Supervisor of Maintenance; Karen Williams; Supervisor of Special Education; Debbie C. Bain, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance; Rebecca Spencer, TECH/CLU Coordinator; and Celeste Voinche, Principal on Assignment.
15. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine presented personnel changes for the Board=s review, as follows:
PERSONNEL CHANGES
BUNKIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEARNING ACADEMY: Re-appointment of Dexter Compton, Principal, effective July 19, 2013 through July 18, 2015; resignation of Josephine Stevenson, (retired) teacher, effective May 28, 2013; resignation of Wonona Strong, teacher, effective May 22, 2013, for the purpose of retirement; resignation of Peggy Joshua, (retired) teacher, effective May 28, 2013; and resignation of Lydia Trammell, (retired) teacher, effective May 30, 2013.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Resignation of Nicole Gagnard, teacher, effective August 5, 2013; and resignation of Gail Harvey, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day May 22, 2013.
PLAUCHEVIILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Re-appointment of Tonenikea Wilson, Principal, effective July 10, 2013 through July 9, 2015; re-appointment of Sara Venable, Assistant Principal, effective July 26, 2013 through July 25, 2015; and resignation of Rhonda R. Rabalais, teacher, effective August 1, 2013, for the purpose of retirement.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Resignation of Marcy Center, teacher, effective August 5, 2013; resignation of Brandon Legnion, band director, effective August 1, 2013; and resignation of Laura Sandoval, teacher, effective August 1, 2013.
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: Resignation of Kenneth March, (retired teacher), effective at the end of the day May 22, 2013.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Resignation of Anne Koster, teacher, effective at the end of the day May 22, 2013; and resignation of Anjali Gill, teacher, effective at the end of the day May 22, 2013.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CENTRAL OFFICE: Re-appointment of Sharon Hargis, Food Service Supervisor, effective August 4, 2013 through August 3, 2015; and re-appointment of Randy Littleton, Supervisor of Elementary Education, effective August 31, 2013 through August 30, 2015.
AVOYELLES PARISH PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER: Resignation of Catherine Diane Tyler, (retired) teacher, effective May 23, 2013.
16. Mr. Van Kojis, Board Member, addressed the Board regarding the renaming of Bunkie High School Football Field. The name of the stadium cannot be changed to honor a living person. Therefore, only the field=s name was considered to be changed. Discussion ensued.
A motion was offered by Van Kojis, seconded by Lizzie Ned, that the Board change the name of Bunkie High School Football Field to Charles Gene Britton Field. The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Van Kojis, Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, Darrell Wiley, Freeman Ford, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., and James Gauthier.
Nays: Shelia Blackman-Dupas.
17. Mrs. Sharon Hargis, Food Service Supervisor, presented a report of the bid-opening committee on (1) milk and milk products, (2) bread and bread products, (3) non-hazardous waste, (4) grease trap maintenance, and (5) supplies and equipment.
Mrs. Hargis stated that a bid-opening committee met Tuesday, May 28, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. for the purpose of opening bids. Members serving on the committee were Sharon Hargis, Food Service Supervisor; Demetria Alexander, Supervisor of Federal Programs; Debbie Bain, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance; and Linda Sayer, Food Service Secretary.
(1) Milk and milk products
The following companies submitted a bid: Mid-State Marketing, Alexandria, Louisiana; Brown's Dairy, New Orleans, Louisiana; and Kleinpeter Dairy, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (no bid bond).
On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Board awarded the low bid to Mid-State Marketing (Bordens), as follows:
Milk, low fat homogenized, 2 pint, $.2630; milk, low fat chocolate, 2 pint, $.2630; milk, low fat strawberry, 2 pint, $.2630; milk, skim, 2 pint, $.2630; Lactaid, $2.49 per quart; cream, sour, five-pound carton, $8.25 per five-pound tub; yogurt, banana, 4 ounces, 12 count, $6.24 for 12 six-ounce cartons; yogurt, strawberry, four ounces, 12 count, $6.24 for 12 six-ounce cartons; yogurt, watermelon, four ounces, no bid; ice cream cups, 3 ounces, 24 count, $7.90 for 24 three-ounce cartons; ice cream cups, five ounces, 24 count, no bid; ice cream sandwiches, 24 count, $8.40 for 24 2.5-ounce servings; apple juice, four ounces, $0.1690 for 75 four-ounce cartons; grape juice, four ounces, $0.1690 for 75 four-ounce cartons; and orange juice, four ounces, $0.1690 for 75 four-ounce cartons.
(2) Bread and Bakery Products
The following company submitted a bid: Evangeline Maid, Lafayette, Louisiana.
On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Board awarded the low bid to Evangeline Maid, as follows:
Bread, loaf, whole wheat enriched, 20 one-ounce slices, $1.60; bread, white enriched loaf, 20 one-ounce slices, $1.55; buns, Frankfurter, white, 12/1.5 ounce buns, $1.84; buns, Frankfurter, whole wheat, 8/1.6 ounce buns, $1.70; buns, hamburger white enriched, regular, 30 two-ounce buns, $3.90; buns, hamburger, white enriched, jumbo, 20 three-ounce buns, $4.10; buns, hamburger, whole wheat enriched, regular, 8/1.9 ounce buns, $1.70; buns, hamburger, whole wheat jumbo, 12 three-ounce buns, no bid; and buns, Po-boy, whole grain enriched, 24 count, $6.16.
(1) Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal
The following companies submitted a bid: Diamond Disposal, Cottonport, Louisiana; and Progressive Waste Solutions, Alexandria, Louisiana.
On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Board awarded the low bid to Progressive Waste Solutions, Alexandria, Louisiana, at $27.00 per pickup at each school.
(2) Grease Trap Maintenance Service
The following companies submitted a bid: Action Rooter, Lecompte, Louisiana.
On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Board awarded the bid to Action Rooter, as follows:
Bunkie Learning Academy 400 gallons $305.00
Bunkie High School 500 gallons $305.00
Cottonport Elementary School 250 gallons $245.00
Lafargue Elementary School 470 gallons $295.00
Marksville Elementary School 1100 gallons $415.00
Marksville High School 400 gallons $520.00
250 gallons
Plaucheville Elementary School 600 gallons $295.00
Riverside Elementary School 400 gallons $520.00
250 gallons
(3) Supplies and Equipment
The following companies submitted bids: Auto-Chlor, Jefferson, Louisiana; Buller Fixture; Cajun Chemical and Janitorial, Opelousas, Louisiana; Long's Preferred Products, Alexandria, Louisiana; Reinhart Food Service, Shreveport, Louisiana; and Sayes Office Supply, Alexandria, Louisiana.
On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Board awarded the bid to the low bidders as specified in the report. (A copy of the tabulation is on file at the School Board Central Office).
18. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented a report of the bid-opening committee on Riverside Elementary School bathroom additions.
Report of Bid-Opening
Riverside Elementary School Bathroom Additions
The following companies submitted bids:
Name of Bidder Base Bid Alternate 1
Scallan Contractors, Incorporated $147,474.00 $16,624.00
Rusk Construction, LLC $127,067.00 $23,710.00
Larwood Construction $220,247.00 $69,370.00
A motion was offered by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by James Gauthier, that the Board accept the low base bid of Rusk Construction, LLC in the amount of $116,067 (after revisions), less Alternate Number 1, plus architect’s fees at 8.5%, with extra funds to be derived from Contingency Funds, and pending Federal Judge Dee Drell's approval. The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., James Gauthier, Michael Lacombe, Darrell Wiley, and Van Kojis.
Nays: Freeman Ford, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, and Lizzie Ned.
19. On motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by James Gauthier, the Board agreed to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation (Avoyelles Parish School Board versus Jacob P. Bordelon, et al, Suit Number 2008-2493 on the docket on the Twelfth Judicial District Court for the Parish of Avoyelles, State of Louisiana).
On motion by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board reconvened in open public session at approximately 6:25 p.m.
On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., the Board agreed to settle the lawsuit as discussed in Executive Session (Avoyelles Parish School Board versus Jacob P. Bordelon, et al, Suit Number 2008-2493 on the docket on the Twelfth Judicial District Court for the Parish of Avoyelles, State of Louisiana), and this case shall be dismissed without prejudice. MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further business, on motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Freeman Ford,
the meeting was adjourned.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Michael Lacombe, President
Dwayne Lemoine, Secretary-Treasurer