SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Michael Lacombe, President; Darrell Wiley, Vice-President; Freeman Ford, Chris LaCour, James Gauthier, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Lizzie Ned, Van Kojis, and John Gagnard.
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 Chris LaCour.
1. On motion by James Gauthier, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held Monday, June 1, 2015, as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED.
2. Mr. Chris LaCour, Board Member, read a resolution of respect to the late Bernadette Williams Harrell, former teacher, assistant principal, and principal.
On motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board adopted a resolution of respect to the late Bernadette Harrell. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Mr. Darrell Wiley, Vice-President, read a resolution of respect to the late Mary Elizabeth Tassin, former teacher.
On motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by John Gagnard, the Board adopted a resolution of respect to the late Mary Elizabeth Tassin. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Board approved the 2015-2016 Effective Schools Initiative Grant in the amount of $125,000 over 12 months beginning July 1, 2015, and authorized the Superintendent to sign the Effective Schools Initiative Grant. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. On motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Board approved the 2015-2016 Healthy Behaviors School Grant in the amount of $14,750.00 for 12 months, starting July 1, 2015, and authorized the Superintendent to sign the Healthy Behaviors Grant. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat presented requests for overnight travel for the Board’s consideration.
On motion by Van Kojis, seconded by John Gagnard, the Board approved the requests for overnight travel as presented by Superintendent Dauzat. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Mr. Van Kojis, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:
Finance Committee Report
June 16, 2015
The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Van Kojis, Chairman; Freeman Ford, John Gagnard, Chris LaCour, Michael Lacombe, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Also present were Freeman Ford and James Gauthier, Board Members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor; and Jenny Welch, Food Service Supervisor.
1. Upon motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by John Gagnard, the Finance Committee recommended to approve requests for overnight travel as presented by Superintendent Dauzat. MOTION CARRIED.
2. Mrs. Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor, presented the sales tax report for the month of May, 2015. Mrs. Lacombe stated that sales tax for the month of May totaled $668,316.47. She stated that of this amount, the 1.5% sales tax generated $572,853.22 and the 0.25% sales tax generated $95,463.25.
3. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, reviewed the 2015-2016 General Fund, Debt Service, and Capital Outlay Budgets. Mrs. Bonnette stated that General Fund revenues totaled $39,465,906 with a net change in fund balance of -$857,595 and an ending fund balance of $7,604,538.
Mrs. Bonnette advised the committee that a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, August 4, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. to review the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.
4. Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Finance Committee granted authorization for Finance Director Mary Bonnette to sign PCAL documents as a representative of the Avoyelles Parish School Board. MOTION CARRIED.
5. Mr. James Gauthier, Board Member, addressed the Finance Committee regarding free lunches for staff members.
6. Mrs. Jenny Welch, Food Service Supervisor, presented a report of the bid-opening committee on bread, milk, non-hazardous waste, grease trap maintenance, and supplies and equipment.
Report of the Bid-Opening Committee
A bid opening committee met Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of receiving bids on bread, milk, non-hazardous waste, grease trap maintenance, and supplies and equipment.
Members serving on the committee were Jenny Welch, Food Service Supervisor; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Irma Andress, Director of Federal Programs; Wendy Marchand, Data Instructional Coordinator; and Linda Sayer, Food Service Secretary.
Bread Bids: Evangeline Maid of Lafayette, Louisiana submitted a bid.
Milk, Milk Products, and Juice: Mid-State Marketing, Alexandria, Louisiana; and Oak Farms Dairy, Houston, Texas.
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal: Progressive Waste Solutions, Alexandria, Louisiana
Grease Trap Maintenance: Action Rooter, Lecompte, Louisiana
Supplies and equipment: Auto-Chlor, Jefferson, Louisiana; Avoyelles Restaurant Equipment, Bunkie, Louisiana (no bid bond submitted); Buller Fixture Company, Omaha, Nebraska; Cajun Chemical and Janitorial, Opelousas, Louisiana; Lafayette Restaurant Supply, Incorporated, Lafayette, Louisiana; Long’s Preferred Products, Alexandria, Louisiana; Equipment Concepts and Designs, Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and BCP, Alexandria, Louisiana.
On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by John Gagnard, the Finance Committee recommended to accept the low bids submitted by the above-mentioned companies. MOTION CARRIED.
The Finance Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Van Kojis, Chairman
Finance Committee
On motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Board adopted the Finance Committee Report as presented by Chairman Kojis. MOTION CARRIED.
8. Mr. James Gauthier, Chairman of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:
Building and Lands Committee Report
June 16, 2015
The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
James Gauthier, Chairman; Van Kojis, Darrell Wiley, Michael Lacombe, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Mrs. Shelia Blackman-Dupas was absent. Also present were Chris LaCour and John Gagnard, Board Members; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.
1. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding a request for approval of a right-of-way for Ward 3 Water District located on Old River property.
The Building and Lands Committee did not take any action on this matter.
2. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented a report of the bid- opening committee on the sale of five (5) portable buildings at Avoyelles High School.
Report of the Bid-Opening Committee
On Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., a bid-opening committee met for the purpose of receiving bids for the sale of five (5) portable classrooms at Avoyelles High School.
Members of the committee were Michael Lacombe, President; John Gagnard, Board Member; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; and Claire Chenevert, Secretary.
The committee acknowledged receipt of the following bid:
St. Joseph’s School, Plaucheville, Louisiana
Portable 6 and 7 (one building): $500.00
Portable 9: $500.00
All are 1176 square feet
Mr. Bryan Runyan, Principal of St. Joseph School, stated on his bid that the estimated cost to move one building would be $6000.
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to accept the bid submitted by St. Joseph’s School for portable 6 and 7 (one building) in the amount of $500 and portable 9 in the amount of $500; and accept the late bid from Hayes House Movers for the remaining three other portable buildings. MOTION CARRIED.
3. Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing pending litigation (Jimmie Juneau, Et Al versus Avoyelles Parish School Board). MOTION CARRIED.
The committee reconvened. No action was taken.
4. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding permission for the Ronald Mayeux family to place a commemorative sign on School Board property.
Upon motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Van Kojis, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to allow the sign to be placed on School Board property. MOTION CARRIED.
The Building and Lands Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
James Gauthier, Chairman
Building and Lands Committee
On motion by James Gauthier, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report as presented by Chairman Gauthier. MOTION CARRIED.
9. Mr. John Gagnard, Chairman of the Education Committee, presented the following report:
Education Committee Report
June 16, 2015
The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
John Gagnard, Chairman; James Gauthier; Chris LaCour; Michael Lacombe, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Ms. Shelia Blackman-Dupas was absent. Also present were Darrell Wiley and Van Kojis, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Susan Welch, Supervisor of Secondary Education; and Lisa Thevenot, Adult Education Coordinator.
1. Mrs. Lisa Thevenot, Adult Education Coordinator, presented a report on the Adult Education Program for the 2014-2015 school year.
2. Mrs. Susan Welch, Supervisor of Secondary Education, presented an update report on Summer School.
The Education Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
John Gagnard, Chairman
Education Committee
On motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Board adopted the Education Committee Report as presented by Chairman Gagnard. MOTION CARRIED.
10. Mr. Darrell Wiley, Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented the following report:
Executive Committee Report
June 16, 2015
The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Darrell Wiley, Chairman; John Gagnard, Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Mr. Freeman Ford was absent. Also present were James Gauthier, Chris LaCour, and Van Kojis, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; and Brent Whiddon, Supervisor of Transportation.
1. Upon motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Executive Committee recommended to approve File: JR- Student Records as submitted by Mr. James Prescott, Jr. of Forethought Consulting, Incorporated. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Executive Committee regarding renewing the existing student accident policy.
Upon motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Executive Committee recommended to renew the student accident policy for a period of two (2) years through Zurich Insurance Company at an annual premium of $80,750.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Executive Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Darrell Wiley, Chairman
Executive Committee
On motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by James Gauthier, the Board adopted the Executive Committee Report as presented by Chairman Wiley. MOTION CARRIED.
11. Mrs. Lizzie Ned, Chairwoman of the Bus Committee, presented the following report:
Bus Committee Report
June 23, 2015
The Bus Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Lizzie Ned, Chairwoman; James Gauthier, Van Kojis, Chris LaCour, Michael Lacombe, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Also present were Freeman Ford, Darrell Wiley, and John Gagnard, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; and Brent Whiddon, Supervisor of Transportation.
1. Mr. Brent Whiddon, Supervisor of Transportation, presented a report of requested transportation data as it applies to the effects of the beginning times of schools.
The committee did not take any action in this matter.
2. Mr. Brent Whiddon, Supervisor of Transportation, presented a report on Act 654/695 regarding student pick-ups and drop-offs.
The Bus Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Lizzie Ned, Chairwoman
Bus Committee
On motion by Lizzie Ned, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted the Bus Committee Report as presented by Chairwoman Ned. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat addressed the Board regarding the start time of committee meetings.
On motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Board changed the start time of committee meetings to 4:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat addressed the Board regarding a right-of-way for turn-arounds for school buses.
On motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board accepted an offer from Retired Judge Harold Brouillette of a donated section of land located at the end of Sunny Lane in Marksville to be used for bus turn-arounds and garbage truck turn-arounds. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Mrs. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent, presented personnel changes for the Board’s review.
PERSONNEL CHANGES
BUNKIE ELEMENTARY LEARNING ACADEMY: Appointment of Ashley Dubroc Robinson, Assistant Principal, effective July 22, 2015 through July 21, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Marilyn Alletag, from special education teacher to regular education teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Holli Dauzat, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Shuranda Williams, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Vanessa Batiste, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016;
Appointment of Kayla Bordelon, (TAT) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Appointment of Peggy Joshua, (retired) Kindergarten teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Appointment of Shea Jeansonne, adaptive physical education teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Travis Armand, self-contained special education teacher, from Avoyelles High School, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Nicole Gagnard, Instructional Coach, from Cottonport Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Nathan Guillory, bus driver, effective August 6, 2015, replacing Edward Conway who retired; and Resignation of Janet Bledsoe, teacher, effective June 3, 2015.
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Sydney Lemoine, teacher, from Bunkie New Tech High School, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Tyronnica Mingo, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Amanda Gauthier, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of April Book, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Casey Nastasi, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Lauren Ducote, (retired) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Appointment of Jennifer D. Dupont, (TAT) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Appointment of Howard Jeansonne, (retired) Autism teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Transfer/appointment of Allyson Moreau, speech therapist, from Marksville Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Jennifer Sabree, Instructional Coach, from Marksville Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; and Resignation of Jessica L. Chatelain, Instructional Coach, effective August 1, 2015.
LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Krystle Reynaud, from Kindergarten to regular classroom teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Jessica L. Juneau, teacher, from Bunkie Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Shirley Mamou, teacher, from Cottonport Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Gabre’ Williams, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Heather Hamilton, Kindergarten teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Lisa Turner, from regular education teacher to Media Specialist, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Roxanne Couvillion, from Interventionist to special education self-contained teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Terri Shannon, from classroom teacher to Instructional Coach, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Rose Roy, from Media Specialist to Interventionist, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; and Reassignment of bus route of Charlene Laborde, bus driver, effective August 5, 2015.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Shelby A. Lacombe, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Taylor M. Barbin, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Verna S. Johnson, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Craig Normand, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Kaylen V. Guillot, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Meghan Storey, (TFA) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Phedeline Tanis, (TFA) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Shelby Garrison, (TFA) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Gail Harvey, (retired) Dean of Students, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Transfer/appointment of Liza Jacobs, Instructional Coach, from LaSAS, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Rachel L. Normand, speech therapist, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Melanie Dauzat, special education paraprofessional, from Title I funds to special education funds, effective August 5, 2015;
Reassignment of bus route of John “Bobby” Morris, bus driver, effective August 5, 2015; Reassignment of bus route of Jamie Barbry, bus driver, effective August 5, 2015; Reassignment of bus route of Kathy Mezzacapo, bus driver, effective August 5, 2015; and Reassignment of bus route of Jared Bordelon, bus driver, effective August 5, 2015.
PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Pamela Rabalais, from Kindergarten to regular classroom teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Brandy B. Dupont, teacher, from Marksville Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Sandi Moreau, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Cecelia Clark, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Britnee Daranda, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Bailey N. Vincent, from regular education classroom teacher to Kindergarten teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Kristen Hukins, from regular education classroom teacher to Kindergarten teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Kathleen M. Couvillion, from regular education classroom teacher to Media Specialist/Interventionist, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Luis Ramirez, (TAT) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Appointment of Guy Lemoine, Autism teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Jennifer Young, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Carrie Saba, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Victoria Williams, paraprofessional, from special education to regular education - school based budget funding, effective August 5, 2015; Transfer/appointment of Jilianne Bonnette, non-categorical Pre-Kindergarten paraprofessional, from Marksville Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015; Change funding source of Melissa Mayeux, paraprofessional, from Title I to regular education - school based budget, effective August 5, 2015; and Transfer/appointment of Datis Christophe, Behavior Interventionist paraprofessional, from Bunkie Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015.
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Resignation of Barbara Vead, teacher, effective May 21, 2015.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Marcy Center, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Rebecca Clark, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Angela Dixon, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Alisha Williams, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016;
Appointment of Cora Lacombe, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Stephanie Marino, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Thomas Trettin, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Kathryn Morgan, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Martin Hofkamp, (TFA) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016;
Appointment of Daniel Mayer, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Nicole K. Bordelon, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Meagan E. Best, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Hali H. Wanersdorfer, (TAT) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Appointment of Mackenzie Foreman, (TAT) Journey for Careers/Health teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Appointment of Jake B. Howard, (TAT) agriculture teacher, effective July 13, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Appointment of Janine Mury, (retired) severe profound special education teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015;
Transfer/appointment of Emmanuel Enclona, Autism teacher, from Cottonport Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Ginger Gremillion, Dean of Students, from Riverside Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016;
Transfer/appointment of Nettie Jeansonne, teacher, from Plaucheville Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; and Resignation of Jimmy Harrison, Jr., teacher, effective August 1, 2015.
BUNKIE NEW TECH HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Paul Newton, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Freddie Hallman, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Vera Orgeron, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Change appointment status of Randy Ducote, agriculture teacher, from part-time to full-time, effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016; Appointment of Matthew Murdock, (retired) Dean of Students, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Transfer/appointment of Karen Ducote, special education paraprofessional, from Lafargue Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015; Resignation of Reginald Davis, teacher, effective August 5, 2015; Resignation of William Bryant Bell, teacher, effective August 5, 2015; Resignation of Danny Kevin Cook, teacher, effective August 5, 2015.
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE GRICULTURAL SCIENCES: Appointment of Katherine Watson, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Virginia Laborde, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Felicia Armand, teacher, from Marksville Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016;
Appointment of Bessie Bannister, (retired) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Appointment of Elizabeth Carlton, Family and Consumer Science Teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Brandon Sostand, Agriculture Teacher, effective July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016; Appointment of Bonnie Leduc, (retired) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Appointment of Wayne Lemoine, (retired) JAG teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Michelle Roy, from Media Specialist/English III position to Academic Coach, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016;
and Transfer/appointment of Chefondolyn Wells, special education paraprofessional, from Bunkie Elementary School, effective August 5, 2015.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Chuck Normand, Assistant Principal, effective July 22, 2015 through July 21, 2017; Appointment of Joshua Harper, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Leslie Davis, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Suzanne Wright, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Corey Bannister, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Melvin Young, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Suzanne Compton, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Meghan McFarland, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Jacob Power, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Roslyn Wilmer, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Kaitlin Hodnett, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Jessica Nelson, TFA teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Shannon Holley, TFA teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Kaitlin Cassity, TFA teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Catherine Wittenberg, TFA (TAT) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Appointment of RaSheda Gulley, TFA teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Joseph Greenhouse, (TAT) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Appointment of Ashley Flanders, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Jessica Pellegrin, (TAT) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Transfer/appointment of Tambra Barbre, guidance counselor, from Avoyelles High School, effective July 22, 2015 through June 3, 2016; Appointment of Loren A. Golmon, Career and Technical Trade and Industrial Education (CTTIE Instructor), effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016; Appointment of Thomas Roy, (retired) mild/moderate itinerant teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; Resignation of Frankie Palermo, Assistant Principal, effective July 20, 2015; Resignation of Chariss Stevenson, guidance counselor, effective July 30, 2015; Resignation of Richard Lofton, teacher, effective May 21, 2015; Resignation of Michael Kurtz, teacher, effective May 21, 2015; Resignation of Alice Brading, teacher, effective May 21, 2015; Resignation of Joshua Haston, teacher, effective May 21, 2015; Resignation of Megan Soucy, teacher, effective May 21, 2015; Reassignment of bus route of Gene Normand, bus driver, effective August 5, 2015; Reassignment of bus route of Teri Firmin, bus driver, effective August 5, 2015; and Reassignment of bus route of Danielle Bordelon, bus driver, effective August 5, 2015.
AVOYELLES PARISH PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER: Appointment of Catherine D. Tyler, (retired) part-time Early Childhood Itinerant teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015.
ADDENDUM(S)
7/7/2015
PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Kourtny K. Bordelon, (TAT) teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through December 18, 2015; and Transfer/appointment of Joanne Taylor, special education interventionist/paraprofessional, from Avoyelles High School, effective August 5, 2015.
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Teresa Gauthier, teacher, effective August 5, 2015 through May 20, 2016.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Shantelle M. Jacob, Title I paraprofessional, effective August 5, 2015.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CENTRAL OFFICE: Change in date of retirement: Resignation of Brenda Lemoine, Sales Tax Secretary, from September 4, 2015 to June 30, 2016, for the purpose of retirement.
15. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat presented an update report to the Board. He noted that last summer at this time, there were 42 teacher vacancies, but this year there are only 19 vacancies, which is a huge improvement.
16. In open session, the Board discussed payments to the District Attorney’s office.
A motion was made by John Gagnard, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, that the Board pay the District Attorney’s office an annual flat fee of $25,000 to be paid in twelve (12) monthly installments for legal representation of the Board, beginning July 1, 2015.
The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Freeman Ford, Chris LaCour, James Gauthier, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Michael Lacombe, Lizzie Ned, Van Kojis, and John Gagnard.
Nays: Darrell Wiley.
There being no further business, on motion by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, seconded by John Gagnard, the meeting was adjourned.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
MICHAEL LACOMBE, President
BLAINE DAUZAT, Secretary-Treasurer