2013-07-02

SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS

The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session Tuesday, July 2, 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, Lizzie Ned, Van Kojis, and Robert Dunbar.

Absent: Ms. Shelia Blackman-Dupas was absent due to illness.

An Invocation was offered by Pastor Lavall.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America led by Darrell Wiley.

1. On motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held Tuesday, June 4, 2013, as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

2. Mr. Wilfred Ducote, Sales Tax Collector, reported that sales tax collections for the month of May, 2013 totaled $606,111.25. Mr. Ducote said that of this amount, the 1.5% sales tax generated $519,858.75, and the 0.25% generated $86,252.50.

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

Finance Committee Report

June 18, 2013

The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:

Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Chairman; Van Kojis, Freeman Ford, Michael Lacombe, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Mrs. Shelia Blackman-Dupas was absent. Also present were Darrell Wiley, James Gauthier, Lizzie Ned, and Robert Dunbar, Board Members; and Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance.

1. Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board approved requests for overnight travel as presented by Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine. MOTION CARRIED.

2. The Finance Committee discussed substitute pay. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, reviewed the proposed schedule, as follows:

Certified teacher: $75.00; non-certified degreed teacher: $65.00; and non-degreed teacher, $60.00.

Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Finance Committee recommended to adopt the proposed daily substitute rates as proposed (certified teacher $75.00; non-certified degreed teacher $65.00; and non-degreed teacher $60.00).

The motion was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Van Kojis, Michael Lacombe, and Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr. Nays: Freeman Ford. (Mr. Ford stated he voted nay because he felt the certified teacher rate should be $80.00.)

3. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, reviewed the 2012-2013 revised general fund budget. The purpose of the revision is to include recent oil lease revenues of $1,000,000 and MFP Legacy Type 2 Charter local revenues of approximately $1,000,000, resulting in an estimated surplus of $539,123.

Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the revised 2012-2013 budget. MOTION CARRIED.

4. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, presented the 2013-2014 general fund budget.

Mrs. Bonnette stated that estimated revenues total $39,039,613, estimated expenditures total $40,125,136, resulting in an estimated deficit of $1,085,523. This includes a 2.75% MFP increase outside of the normal BESE formula which mandates that 50% be distributed to teachers. Also, approximately $1,000,000 has been added back to revenues to include Legacy Type 2 Charter School transfers.

Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Finance Committee recommended to commit 50% of the MFP increase to the teacher salary schedule by $750 and support salary schedule by $375 effective July 1, 2013. MOTION CARRIED.

The Finance Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.

Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Chairman

Finance Committee

A motion was offered by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by James Gauthier, that the Board adopt the Finance Committee Report as presented by Chairman Mayeux.

The motion was adopted by the following vote:

Yeas: Michael Lacombe, Darrell Wiley, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr.,

James Gauthier, Van Kojis, and Robert Dunbar.

Nays: Freeman Ford and Lizzie Ned. (Mr. Ford and Mrs. Ned stated they voted “nay” due to being opposed to Item Number 2. which dealt with the adoption of daily substitute rates for certified teachers, non-certified degreed teachers, and non-degreed teachers.

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

Building and Lands Committee Report June 18, 2013

The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:

Van Kojis, Chairman; Lizzie Ned, James Gauthier, Darrell Wiley, Michael Lacombe, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Also present were Freeman Ford, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., and Robert Dunbar, Board Members; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.

1. Mr. Hank Smart and Mr. David Smith of Argent Property, LLC addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding oil and gas management services.

Upon motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to grant permission for the Superintendent to execute a contract for the services of Argent Property, LLC. MOTION CARRIED.

2. The Building and Lands Committee discussed the Bunkie Middle School lease. The Building and Lands Committee did not take any action on this matter; however, the committee members did request additional information.

3. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding the current lease between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office. The Building and Lands Committee did not take any action on this matter.

4. Mr. Mike Kelly, Assistant District Attorney, discussed the possibility of swapping Section 16 lands.

Upon motion by Lizzie Ned, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Building and Lands Committee recommended that Mr. Mike Kelly, Assistant District Attorney, be given authority to publish a notice of a hearing to discuss the swap of Section 16 lands, Township 2 North, Range 6 East. MOTION CARRIED.

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 Lizzie Ned, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report as presented by Chairman Kojis. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

5. Mr. James Gauthier, Chairman of the Education Committee, presented the following report:

Education Committee Report June 18, 2013

The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at 5:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:

James Gauthier, Chairman; Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Mrs. Shelia Blackman-Dupas was absent. Also present were Freeman Ford, Darrell Wiley, Van Kojis, and Robert Dunbar, Board Members; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent.

1. Upon motion by Lizzie Ned, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Education Committee recommended to grant permission to accept a grant agreement with The Rapides Foundation and Avoyelles Parish School Board in the amount of $125,000 over 12 months beginning July 1, 2013 for 2013-2014 STEM/CTE; and authorize the Superintendent to sign said grant. MOTION CARRIED.

2. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine presented a comparison of Bunkie New Tech School teachers versus non new tech teachers on standardized tests.

Upon motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Education Committee recommended to continue the New Tech Program at Bunkie High School for a period of one year.

The motion failed by the following vote: Ayes: Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr. and Michael Lacombe. Nays: James Gauthier and Lizzie Ned.

3. Mrs. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent, presented an update on staffing to the Education Committee. The Education Committee did not take any action in this matter.

4. Mr. Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Member of the Education Committee, addressed the committee regarding foreign languages in the public schools.

Upon motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Education Committee recommended to request the supervisory staff to work with principals to reintroduce the teaching of the French language in schools when feasible. MOTION CARRIED.

5. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine requested permission from the Education Committee to pursue the development of a STEM Middle Magnet School to be implemented for the 2014-2015 school year.

Upon motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Education Committee recommended to authorize the Superintendent and staff to look into the creation of a Middle Magnet School. MOTION CARRIED.

The Education Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.

James Gauthier, Chairman

Education Committee

Board Member James Gauthier announced that he would like to withdraw his “nay” vote in Item Number 2 regarding continuation of the New Tech Program at Bunkie High School and change his vote to “yea” because he does not want to impede the district’s progress in obtaining unitary status.

A motion was offered by James Gauthier, seconded by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., that the Board adopt the Education Committee Report as presented by Chairman Gauthier.

The motion was adopted by the following vote:

Yeas: Michael Lacombe, Darrell Wiley, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr.,

James Gauthier, Van Kojis, and Robert Dunbar.

Nays: Freeman Ford and Lizzie Ned. (Mr. Ford and Mrs. Ned stated they voted “nay” due to being opposed to Item Number 2 which dealt with the continuation of the New Tech Program at Bunkie High School for a period of one year.

6. Mr. Freeman Ford, Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented the following report:

Executive Committee Report

June 25, 2013

The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:

Freeman Ford, Chairman; Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Robert Dunbar, Darrell Wiley, Michael Lacombe, President; and Dwayne Lemoine, Superintendent. Also present were James Gauthier, and Van Kojis; Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Irma Andress, Director of Federal Programs; Luke Welch, SIS Coordinator; Becky Spencer, Tech/CLU Coordinator; and Celeste Voinche, Principal.

1. Upon motion by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Robert Dunbar, the Executive Committee recommended to approve a request for a leave without pay for Monique H. Gaspard, Assistant Principal at LaSAS, effective March 28, 2013 through June 30, 2013. MOTION CARRIED.

2. Mrs. Irma Andress, Director of Federal Programs, addressed the Executive Committee regarding permission to change the Tech/CLU Coordinator position from 11 months employee to 12 months employee. Mrs. Andress also provided the committee with information outlining justification for this change.

Upon motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., the Executive Committee recommended that the position of Tech/CLU Coordinator be moved from 11 months to 12 months. MOTION CARRIED.

3. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine presented policies submitted by Mr. James Prescott, Jr. of Forethought Consulting, Incorporated, for the committee’s consideration, as follows:

(a) File: ABCDA Unexpired Term Fulfillment

(b) File: AE School Year

(d) File: EGAA Workers’ Compensation

(e) File: ID Curriculum

(f) File: IDCA Summer School

(g) File: IDCC Kindergarten

(h) File: IDE Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities

(i) File: IDG Adult Education

(j) File: IH Academic Achievement

(k) File: IHG Credit Recovery

(l) File: JB Attendance

(m) File: JBCF Unsafe School Choice

(n) File: JDD Suspension

(o) File: JGC Student Health Services

(p) File: JGCD Administration of Medication

(q) File: JR Student Records

A motion was offered by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Darrell Wiley, that the Executive Committee accept the policy revisions of Forethought Consulting, Incorporated as presented by Superintendent Lemoine.

Board Members Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Darrell Wiley, Robert Dunbar, and Michael Lacombe were in favor of the motion.

Chairman Freeman Ford was in favor of approving the policies with the exception of File: JDD - Suspension. Mr. Ford stated that he had concerns with the wording of Paragraph 2 of Number 2 on Page 3 under “Suspension Not Applicable” dealing with a firearm or knife in a motor vehicle while said motor vehicle is on school grounds.

The Executive Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.

Freeman Ford, Chairman

Executive Committee

On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted the Executive Committee Report as presented by Chairman Ford. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

7. President Michael Lacombe addressed the Board regarding the Bunkie New Tech Program and its effect on the district’s quest for unitary status. Board Member Lizzie Ned believes the New Tech Program is not successful. She feels that students are leaving the parish, and parents are concerned and would prefer traditional instruction. Board Member Van Kojis highly supports the New Tech Program and affirmed that parents have called him and praised the program as well. He noted that standard instructional methods do not keep students’ interest, but this interactive concept is greatly beneficial and gets the students involved. Principal Dewayne Vines stated that he had polled the students on whether they wanted New Tech versus traditional instruction, and two-thirds of the students preferred the New Tech Program.

A motion was offered by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Van Kojis, that the Board continue to fund the Bunkie New Tech High School Program for another year. The motion was adopted by the following vote:

Yeas: Michael Lacombe, Darrell Wiley, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr.,

James Gauthier, and Van Kojis.

Nays: Freeman Ford and Lizzie Ned.

Abstained: Robert Dunbar.

8. President Michael Lacombe presented a report on the Superintendent’s evaluation. On a 4.00 ranking system, Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine scored 3.40 in Performance Objectives and 3.34 in Level of Performance. President Lacombe stated that Mr. Lemoine’s heart has always been with the children of this parish. He congratulated Mr. Lemoine, but also stated there is still much work to do.

9. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, presented a report of the public hearing held on July 2, 2013 regarding millage rates.

On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., the Board accepted the renewal of 2013 millage rates, which remain the same as the previous year. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution by Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., seconded by Robert Dunbar:

BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2013 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the Avoyelles Parish School Board:

MILLAGE

Constitutional Tax 3.62 mills

Operational and Maintenance Tax 5.00 mills

Special Maintenance Tax 5.00 mills

Operational Tax 10 mills

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Avoyelles, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2013, and to make the collection of taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.

The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption

thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:

Yeas: Freeman Ford, Darrell Wiley, Carlos A. Mayeux, Jr., Michael Lacombe, James Gauthier, Lizzie Ned, Van Kojis, and Robert Dunbar.

Nays: None.

Abstained: None.

Absent: Shelia Blackman-Dupas.

10. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented a bid-opening committee report on the Bunkie High School four-classroom construction project.

Mr. Marcotte stated that the committee acknowledged receipt of the following bids:

Name of Company Base Bid Alternate 1 Total Amount

Phillip Mayo Construction, Inc. $435,700.00 $7900 $443,600.00

Scallan Contractors, Inc. $336,844.00 $5944 $342,788.00

Turner, Turner Construction Co. $578,552.73 $11,529 $590,081.73

On motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Board accepted the low bid of Scallan Contractors, Incorporated for the four-classroom construction project at Bunkie High School. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

11. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented a bid-opening committee report on the Marksville Elementary School roof repair.

Mr. Marcotte stated that the committee acknowledged receipt of the following bids:

Name of Bidder Total Bid

Fontenot and Sons $65,000.00

Louisiana Roofing $55,000.00

On motion by James Gauthier, seconded by Robert Dunbar, the Board accepted the low bid of Louisiana Roofing for the roof repair at Marksville Elementary School. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

12. Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine presented personnel changes for the Board’s review, as follows:

PERSONNEL CHANGES

BUNKIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LEARNING ACADEMY: Appointment of Valerie B. Bandy, teacher, (new hire), effective July 10, 2013 through May 30, 2014; appointment of Adriene S. Robeau, special education self-contained teacher, effective July 10, 2013 through May 30, 2014; appointment of Jennifer Ryan, social worker, effective July 10, 2013 through May 30, 2014; appointment of Peggy Joshua, (retired) Kindergarten teacher, effective July 10, 2013 through December 20, 2013; transfer/appointment of Marilyn L. Alletag, teacher, from Lafargue Elementary School, effective July 10, 2013 through May 30, 2014; resignation of Mildred Jackson, (retired) teacher, effective May 28, 2013; resignation of Brenda Lavergne, teacher, effective July 9, 2013; and resignation of Nick J. Glorioso, Jr., bus driver, effective August 1, 2013, for the purpose of retirement.

COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Shirley Mamou, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Lauren Ducote, (retired) teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through December 20, 2013; appointment of Lindsey N. Bertrand, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Howard Jeansonne, (retired) Autism teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through December 20, 2013; appointment of Rebecca Gremillion, teacher, effective August 6,2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Mona Bordelon, food service technician, effective August 6, 2013, replacing Sandra Dauzat, manager, who resigned; and appointment of Linda Robinson, food service technician (new hire), effective August 6, 2013, replacing Denise Simon.

LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Kelley A. Juneau, teacher, from Marksville Elementary School, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Connie D. Ducote, teacher (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Millicent Bonnette, teacher (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Nina Williams, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Sheterica H. Bradley, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; and transfer/appointment of Jennifer Franks, non-categorical pre-school teacher, from Bunkie Elementary School, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014.

MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Julie E. Gremillion, teacher (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Mary H. Tassin, teacher (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Samantha L. Cowart, teacher (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Brooke N. Bernard, teacher (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Felicia E. Armand, teacher (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Maggi Pepiton, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Linsey G. Edwards, Kindergarten teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; transfer/appointment of Lisa B. LaBorde, to Title I CSR teacher (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; transfer/appointment of Judith Davis, Interventionist, funded by IDEA-B/GFSB, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014, replacing Francine Sons; appointment of Gail Harvey, (retired) teacher, effective August 6,2013 through December 20, 2013; transfer/appointment of Cindy Schaub, Assistant Principal, from Avoyelles High School, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015; and transfer/appointment of Melissa Marcotte, from special education paraprofessional to District Title I paraprofessional, effective August 6, 2013, replacing Carol Gagnard who retired.

PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Sarah B. Dupont, teacher, from LaSAS, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; transfer/appointment of Samantha Mire, teacher, from Marksville Elementary School, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; transfer/appointment of Carolyn M. Barbre, teacher, from Bunkie Elementary School, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; transfer/appointment of Micah L. Bordelon, teacher, from Riverside Elementary School, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Sara G. Wallace, Kindergarten teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Bailey N. Vincent, Kindergarten teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Marjorie Gaines, (retired) teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through December 20, 2013; correction in funding source: Appointment of Lisa Deshautelle, from LA 4 PreK to Title I Pre-K, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Erin N. Robin, non-categorical pre-school special education teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of James E. Ellington, Autism teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Bessie Bannister, (retired) teacher, In-School Suspension, effective August 6, 2013 through December 20, 2013; Revision of funding source: Appointment of Angela Pastor, teacher, from Title I CSR to school based budget, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; Revision of funding source: Appointment of Roxanne Lemoine, teacher, from school based budget to Title I CSR, effective August 6,2013 through May 22, 2014; resignation of Tara Gauthier, teacher, effective June 1, 2013; and appointment of Beatrice English, food service technician (new hired), effective August 6, 2013, replacing Rebecca Delvacourt, food service technician who retired.

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Blandina Zaunbrecher, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; transfer/appointment of Andrea Lemoine, teacher, from Avoyelles High School, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Laura Hyman, (TFA) teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Ellen Bushong, (TFA) teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; and appointment of Joseph Murray, custodian, effective June 3, 2013, replacing John Austin who transferred to Plaucheville Elementary School.

AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Julie Humble, teacher, from Marksville High School, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; transfer/appointment of Caneshia Jacob, teacher, from Plaucheville Elementary School, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Betty Bordelon, (retired) teacher, (part-time - 5/8), effective August 6, 2013 through December 20, 2013; appointment of Alisha Williams, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Valerie Chesne, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Jonathan Gardner, (CART) teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through December 20, 2013, replacing Rene Corley; appointment of Lance Oubre, (CART) teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Stephanie Marino, (TFA) teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Chelsie Werner, (TFA) teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Sarah Utts, (TFA) teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Thomas Trettin, (TFA) teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Angelica S. Hale, teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Stephanie Rogers, teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Kelsey Baker, (TFA) teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Daniel B. Hale, Music teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Jon-Erik Price, Business teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Jodie Melancon, Agriculture teacher, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014; appointment of Matt Murdock, (retired) Dean of Students, effective August 6,2013 through December 20, 2013; appointment of Jesaka Guillory, food service manager (new hire), effective August 6, 2013, replacing Melinda Kidder, manager, who transferred to LaSAS; appointment of Jennifer Dismer, Assistant Principal, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015; and transfer/appointment of Velma Guillot, special education paraprofessional, from Riverside Elementary School, effective August 6, 2013.

BUNKIE HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Paul Newton, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Jessica A. Wolford, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Rochelle Hall, (TAT) teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through January 16, 2014; appointment of Carliss Duper, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Carolyn Roy Aranyosi, half-time French teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014, replacing Regine Guillot; and appointment of Rachael F. Carlton, FACS teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014.

LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: Appointment of Robert R. Bordelon, teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Katherine Watson, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Virginia C. Laborde, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Carolyn Roy Aranyosi, half-time French teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014, replacing Regine Guillot; appointment of Bonnie Leduc, (retired) Business teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through December 20, 2013; appointment of Wayne Lemoine, (retired) JAG Teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through December 20, 2013; resignation of Mary Lucille Guillory, R.N., effective June 10, 2013; resignation of Trevor Rushing, agriculture teacher, effective June 30, 2013; and appointment of Melinda Kidder, food service manager from Avoyelles High School, effective August 6, 2013, replacing Mary Villemarette who retired.

MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Jonathan Landry, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Joshua Harper, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Daniel H. Murphy, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Randy Price, teacher (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Angela D. Dixon, teacher (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Richard M. Lofton, teacher (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Melvin T. Young, (TAT) teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through January 29, 2014; appointment of Michael Kurtz, (TFA) teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Suzanne Compton, TFA teacher (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Nick Karn, (TFA) teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Joshua Haston, (TFA) teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Alice Brading, (TFA) teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Meghan McFarland, (TFA) teacher (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Meghan Barnett, (TFA) teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Jacob Power, (TFA) teacher, (new hire), effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; appointment of Timberly C. Deville, teacher, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014; resignation of Donald M. Sampson, In-School Suspension AVAC Coordinator, effective October 7, 2013, for the purpose of retirement; appointment of Mary Littleton, food service technician from Lafargue Elementary School, effective August 6, 2013, replacing Carolyn Bernard, manager, who retired; and appointment of Paula Bordelon, food service technician (new hire), effective August 6, 2013, replacing Rita Michot who transferred to LaSAS.

TITLE I MEDIA CENTER: Transfer/appointment of Francine Sons, Mobile Classroom Teacher, from Marksville Elementary School, effective August 6, 2013 through May 22, 2014, replacing Elizabeth Jeansonne who retired.

AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CENTRAL OFFICE: Appointment of Wendy

Marchand, Data/Instructional Coordinator, effective July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015.

ADDENDUM(S)

7/2/2013

BUNKIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Resignation of Adriene S. Robeau, teacher, effective July 1, 2013.

BUNKIE HIGH SCHOOL/LASAS: Resignation of Regine Guillot, teacher, effective June 24, 2013, for the purpose of retirement.

MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Resignation of Margaret Schiller, teacher, effective June 27, 2013.

13. Miscellaneous business:

Superintendent Dwayne Lemoine addressed the Board regarding consideration of adopting a resolution to lease Township 3 North, Range 5 East, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, for oil and mineral exploration.

Resolution

BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to a public notice, a regularly scheduled meeting of the Avoyelles Parish School Board was held on the 2^nd day of July, 2013, at five o’clock p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Central Office, where the following resolution, upon motion by Van Kojis, duly seconded by Darrell Wiley, and passed, was adopted, to-wit:

BE IT RESOLVED that the Avoyelles Parish School Board has determined that it is the owner of mineral interests in and under immovable property described in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and made a part hereof;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Avoyelles Parish School Board has determined that it desires to take advantage of LSA R.S. 30:152 (A), et seq., to authorize the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board to nominate the property described in Exhibit “A” for state agency mineral lease;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Avoyelles Parish School Board, in legal session convened, that it does hereby direct and authorize the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board and the Office of Mineral Resources to accept nominations, advertise for, accept and award bids, and execute all oil, gas and mineral leases pertaining to the immovable property listed on the attached Exhibit “A”, and additional conditions, minimum bonuses and rental on Exhibit “B”, as follows:

(Exhibit B: The Avoyelles Parish School Board shall require: (1) A minimum bonus of $200 per acre and a minimum royalty payment of 22.5% at the well head with no expense deductions; and (2) No surface activities shall take place on the property without prior written consent of the School Board.

There being no further business, on motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by James Gauthier, the meeting was adjourned.

AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Michael Lacombe, President

Dwayne Lemoine, Secretary-Treasurer