SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Darrell Wiley, President; John Gagnard, Vice-President; Freeman Ford, Chris LaCour, James Gauthier, Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, and Van Kojis.
Absent: Shelia Blackman-Dupas.
An Invocation was offered by Mr. Dexter Compton, Principal of LaSAS.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America led by Board Member Michael Lacombe.
1. On motion by Lizzie Ned, seconded by James Gauthier, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Ms. Lizzie Ned, Board Member, read a resolution of respect to the late Rufus C. Johnson, Jr., former teacher and principal.
On motion by Lizzie Ned, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board adopted a resolution of respect to the late Rufus C. Johnson, Jr. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Mr. James Gauthier, Board Member, read a resolution of respect to the late David Aymond, former custodian.
On motion by James Gauthier, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted a resolution of respect to the late David Aymond. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Ms. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent, recognized the 2016 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 supported 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: Naomi Clark, School Nurse, Bunkie Elementary School; Louanne Bain, School Nurse, Cottonport Elementary School; Charles Blanchard, Paraprofessional, Lafargue Elementary School; Steve Kelly, Custodian, Marksville Elementary School; Datis Christophe, Behavioral Interventionist, Plaucheville Elementary School; Dana Dixon, Paraprofessional, Riverside Elementary School; Donna Lemoine, Head Custodian, Avoyelles High School; Rolanda Griffin, Paraprofessional, Bunkie New Tech High School; Linda M. Daigrepont, Paraprofessional, Marksville High School; Keri Desselle, Paraprofessional, LaSAS; and Arthur Bonton, Custodian, 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: Datis Christophe, Behavioral Interventionist, Plaucheville Elementary School; Donna Lemoine, Head Custodian, Avoyelles High School; and Arthur Bonton, Custodian, Central Office.
On behalf of the Board, President Darrell Wiley recognized the contribution of the Outstanding School Support Employees and thanked the employees for their dedication and service.
5. President Darrell Wiley announced the Board’s intent to call a sales tax election, as follows:
Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office, 221 Tunica Drive West, Marksville, Louisiana, the School Board of the Parish of Avoyelles, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling for an election to be held within the Parish of Avoyelles, State of Louisiana, for school purposes, to authorize the levy of a sales and use tax.
6. Ms. Lisa Thevenot, Adult Education Coordinator, presented an update regarding the Adult Education Program.
7. Mr. Michael Lacombe, Chairman of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:
Building and Lands Committee Report
May 10, 2016
The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Michael Lacombe, Chairman; Van Kojis, James Gauthier, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Darrell Wiley, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Also present were Freeman Ford, John Gagnard, Lizzie Ned, and Chris LaCour, Board Members; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.
1. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding user permits on Section 16 properties.
The committee did not take any action on this matter.
The Building and Lands Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Michael Lacombe, Chairman
Building and Lands Committee
On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by John Gagnard, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report as presented by Chairman Lacombe. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Mr. Van Kojis, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:
Finance Committee Report
May 10, 2016
The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Van Kojis, Chairman; John Gagnard, Freeman Ford, Chris LaCour, Darrell Wiley, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Also present were James Gauthier, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Lizzie Ned, and Michael Lacombe, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; and Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor.
1. Mrs. Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor, presented the sales tax report for the month of April, 2016. Mrs. Lacombe stated that sales tax revenues for the month of April totaled $684,621.56. She stated that of this amount, the 1.5% sales tax generated $586,888.41 and the 0.25% sales tax generated $97,733.15.
Upon motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Finance Committee recommended to accept the sales tax report as presented. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Finance Committee recommended to approve requests for overnight travel as presented by Superintendent Dauzat. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Mr. Tom Hudson of Norris Consultants presented insurance renewal recommendations for next fiscal year.
Mr. Hudson presented annual premiums for the following insurances:
(a) General Liability, Automobile and Board Errors and Omissions Liability with PCAL, effective July 1, 2016 for an annual premium of $365,966;
(b) Crime Insurance with Travelers Insurance Company, effective July 1, 2016 for an annual premium of $4,391;
(c) Building and Contents, Equipment Breakdown and Inland Marine Insurance including terrorism with Affiliated FM, effective July 1, 2016 for an annual premium of $203,653;
(d) Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance with State National Insurance Company, effective July 1, 2016 for an annual premium of $61,391. Renew the Self-Insured Bond for $3,750. Renew the TPA contract with CAS for the same rates as the expiring contract;
(e) Student Accident Insurance with Zurich American Insurance Company, effective August 1, 2016 for an annual premium of $80,750.
Chairman Van Kojis stated that the Board will make the decision at the June Board meeting whether or not to accept the two- or three-year rate guarantee.
Upon motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Finance Committee recommended to accept the premiums to the above-named insurance coverages as presented by Mr. Hudson. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, presented the bid-opening committee report on the annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.
Report of the Bid-Opening
Audit for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2016
A committee met on April 19, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. consisting of Jaimie Lacombe, Chief Accountant/Sales Tax Supervisor; Susan Welch, Secondary Supervisor; Jennifer Welch, School Food Service Supervisor; and Mary Bonnette, Finance Director, for the purpose of opening bids for the annual financial audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2016.
One bid was received from Ducote and Company, LLC for the following:
Audit $31,500
Agreed-upon procedures 9,500
Total $41,000
Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Finance Committee recommended to award the bid to Ducote and Company, LLC. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, reviewed the 2015-2016 Special Sales Tax and Special Maintenance Budgets.
Special Sales Tax (Needs Assessment) 2015-2016 Budget Revision:
Revenues: $2,222,692
Expenditures: $2,723,577
Deficit: ($ 500,885)
Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Finance Committee recommended to accept the 2015-2016 Special Sales Tax report as presented. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Special Maintenance 2015-2016 Budget:
Revenues: $1,136,406
Expenditures: $1,146,288
Deficit: ($ 9,882)
Upon motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Finance Committee recommended to accept the 2015-2016 Special Maintenance Budget as presented. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Finance Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Van Kojis, Chairman
Finance Committee
On motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Board adopted the Finance Committee Report as presented by Chairman Kojis. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
In reference to Item 3 of the Finance Committee Report, Mr. Tom Hudson of Norris Consultants presented the pros and cons of a one-year insurance policy renewal versus a two or three-year contract renewal. Discussion also included premium rate guarantees, penalties, and PCAL dividends.
A motion was made by Michael Lacombe that the Board renew the insurance policy contracts as defined in the Finance Committee Report for a one-year period.
The motion died for lack of a second.
A motion was made by John Gagnard, seconded by Freeman Ford, that the Board renew the insurance policy contracts as defined in the Finance Committee Report for a three-year period.
The motion was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: John Gagnard, Freeman Ford, Chris LaCour, James Gauthier, Darrell Wiley, Lizzie Ned, and Van Kojis.
NAYS: Michael Lacombe.
9. Mrs. Lizzie Ned, Chairwoman of the Bus Committee, presented the following report:
Bus Committee Report
May 24, 2016
The Bus Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at 4:05 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Lizzie Ned, Chairwoman; Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Michael LaCombe, Chris LaCour, and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. President Darrell Wiley was absent. Also present were James Gauthier, John Gagnard, and Van Kojis, Board Members; Brent Whiddon, Supervisor of Transportation; and Celeste Voinche, Elementary Supervisor.
1. Mr. Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor, presented an update of bus incident reports.
The Bus Committee did not take any action on this matter.
The Bus Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Lizzie Ned, Chairwoman
Bus Committee
On motion by Lizzie Ned, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board adopted the Bus Committee Report as presented by Chairwoman Ned. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Mr. Chris LaCour, Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented the following report:
Executive Committee Report
May 24, 2016
The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Chris LaCour, Chairman; Freeman Ford, Lizzie Ned, John Gagnard, and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. President Darrell Wiley was absent. Also present were James Gauthier, Michael Lacombe, and Van Kojis, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Celeste Voinche, Elementary Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; and Laura Hargis, Principal of Bunkie New Tech High School.
1. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat presented an amendment regarding the custodian parental policy for the Student Handbook, as follows:
1) A child shall only be released to the parent awarded primary or domiciliary custodianship of the minor child(ren) if the parents are divorced or legally separated. A child shall be released to a noncustodial parent only if there is written permission for doing so, signed by the primary custodian parent, on file with the school office. In event of the co-domiciliary parents, both parents shall have equal authority to have the child released to them. No named domiciliary/primary will be assumed to be co-domiciliary/primary custodianship.
2) Additional persons - only those persons given written permission by proper custodian parent(s) on file with school should have permission to the child released to them (limit 4 additional persons per child).
*Proper custodian parents shall be as defined/designated in Section (1) above.
Upon motion by John Gagnard seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the amendment to the custodian parental policy for the Student Handbook. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat addressed the Executive Committee regarding the New Tech Program.
Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by John Gagnard, the Executive Committee recommended to request from the Federal Court to change magnet from New Tech to Project Based Learning. The motion was adopted by the following 3-1 vote: Ayes - Chris LaCour, Freeman Ford, and James Gauthier; Nays - Lizzie Ned. MOTION CARRIED.
3. Upon motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Executive Committee recommended to allow the St. Landry Parish School Board to piggyback on the Board’s bid with EDgear for providing the JPams Student Management Software System as per LA R.S. 39:1702 and R.S. 1708. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Executive Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Chris LaCour, Chairman
Executive Committee
On motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board adopted Item 1 and Item 2 of the Executive Committee Report as presented by Chairman LaCour, leaving Item 3 open for discussion. MOTION CARRIED.
Chairman Chris LaCour stated he had spoken earlier with Mr. Luke Welch, SIS/JPAMS Coordinator, regarding the wording of the motion in Item 3 of the Executive Committee Report.
A motion was made by Chris LaCour, seconded by John Gagnard, that the wording of Item 3 of the Executive Committee Report be changed as follows: “... to allow any school district in Louisiana to piggyback on the Avoyelles Parish School Board’s bid with EDgear for providing the JCampus Student Management Software System as per LA R.S. 39:1702 and R.S. 1708.”
Discussion ensued among the Board Members, Mr. Welch, and Assistant District Attorney Anthony Salario in regards to using the word “any”.
Mr. LaCour then amended his motion, seconded by James Gauthier, that the wording of Item 3 of the Executive Committee Report be changed as follows: “... to allow the St. Landry Parish School Board to piggyback on the Avoyelles Parish School Board’s bid with EDgear for providing the JCampus Student Management Software System as per LA R.S. 39:1702 and R.S. 1708.” MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Mr. Chris LaCour, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee, presented the following report:
Report of the Ad Hoc Health Services Committee Meeting
May 24, 2016
The Avoyelles Parish School Board Ad Hoc Health Services Committee met Tuesday, May 24, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Chairman/Board Member Chris LaCour, Lizzie Ned, and John Gagnard, Board Members; Superintendent Blaine Dauzat, Services Supervisor Karen Williams, Licensed Clinical Worker Jenifer Ryan, Principals Marvin Hall and Wendy Adams, and Parents Candace Bachman and Kendrick Johnson. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Parent Jennifer Gautreaux, and Nurses Christina Coco and Tammy Lacombe were absent. Also present were Board Members Shelia Blackman-Dupas and Michael Lacombe.
1. Upon motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Ad Hoc Committee recommended to accept the minutes of the April 26, 2016 meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
2. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat initially asked to speak to address the committee and audience in attendance. Mr. Dauzat wanted to clarify information which has been circulating out in the public and make sure everyone present understands. He proceeded to inform the audience that there was misinformation relayed, but that nothing has been decided since the last Ad Hoc Committee Meeting. He explained that information had not been disseminated to Mr. Brenda Sampson as misinformation had circulated prior to this meeting. He advised the group that information had previously been provided to all since 2013.
Superintendent Dauzat further reminded the group that an Ad Hoc Committee had been formed as motioned by Board Member Lizzie Ned, and the group has met to study the issue at hand. Once the Ad Hoc Committee met, the Board asked for the plan to be presented at the next Ad Hoc Committee Meeting.
The meeting was then presided over by Chairman Chris LaCour. Mr. LaCour asked that each group or individual identify themselves when speaking and discuss any plans or suggestions they had concerning the Board’s plan.
Agencies were identified and no agency had a specific plan of action matching the Board’s specific plan; therefore, Mr. Chris LaCour suggested the groups confer and report to the committee and specify the services they can provide to the school district.
Upon motion by Lizzie Ned, seconded by John Gagnard, the committee recommended to meet again on June 28, 2016, at 3:00 p.m.; and that the agency representatives schedule a meeting as soon as possible in order to submit a proposal on that date. MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Chris LaCour, Chairman/Board Member
On motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted the Ad Hoc Committee Report as presented by Chairman LaCour. MOTION CARRIED.
12. President Darrell Wiley offered the following Resolution for the Board’s approval:
Whereas, the Louisiana Insurance Code, Section R.S. 22:1406, permits the insured named in the policy to reject the Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Coverage; and
Whereas, the Avoyelles Parish School Board is the named insured for the commercial insurance Contribution and Coverage Summary Member Number PC005 issued by Property Casualty and Alliance of Louisiana for the period from July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2017; and
Whereas, the Avoyelles Parish School Board does not desire to have uninsured/underinsured motorists bodily injury coverage or uninsured motorists property damage coverage,
Therefore, the Avoyelles Parish School Board elects to reject Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Bodily Injury coverage and Uninsured Motorists Physical Damage coverage for the period form July 1, 2016 to July 1, 2017.
On motion by John Gagnard, seconded by James Gauthier, the Board unanimously agreed to adopt the above resolution as presented by President Wiley. MOTION CARRIED.
On motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Avoyelles Parish School Board hereby authorizes member representative Mary L. Bonnette to sign Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Bodily Injury Rejection and Uninsured Motorists Physical Damage Rejection on its behalf. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board unanimously agreed to adopt the above resolution. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. President Darrell Wiley stated that he was in receipt of a proposal from Mr. Randy Decuir, owner of the Avoyelles Publishing Company, for the official journal of the Board for the period beginning July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Mr. Wiley stated that Mr. Decuir submitted a proposal in the amount of $6 per square.
On motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board named The Avoyelles Publishing Company as the official journal of the Board for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017 at a cost of $6 per square. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat presented a listing of certificated teachers, by school, for the 2016-2017 school year, as follows:
Appointment of Certificated Teachers
For 2016-2017 School Year
BUNKIE ELEMENTARY LEARNING ACADEMY: Amy Volentine, Principal; Marilyn Alletag, Meredith Melancon, Patricia Riche, Megan W. Brown, Hollie Torres, Kenneth Ford, Chrissy P. Grayson, Michelle Spikes, Brandi Bubenzer, Sarah Armand, Ilene Murdock, Margaret Brasseaux, Travis Armand, and Nicole Gagnard.
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Wendy Adams, Principal; Sara S. Venable, Assistant Principal; Amy M. Adams, Lindsey Bertrand, Adrienne Brouillete, Alicia Brown, Sheila Goudeau, Pam Laborde, Sydney R. Lemoine, Laurie Lonidier, Kelly Secrist, Lisa B. Breaux, Sheila Saucier, Nick Joffrion, Ashley Ducote, Andre Spruill,Vickie Mayeux, Linda Carpenter, Michelle Ciudadano, Leslie Schexnyder , Bradley Moreau, and Jennifer Sabree.
LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Sharice Sullivan, Principal; Kim Adams, Assistant Principal; Millicent Bonnette, Sarah Bordelon, Stephanie Bordelon, Valerie Bordelon, Sheterica Bradley, Jessica Dauzat, Connie D. Ducote, Casey L. Dupuis, Margaret Garnett, Michelle G. Gauthier, Chantelle Hataway, Jessica L. Juneau, Kelly A. Juneau, Karen Laborde, Katie D. Luneau, Shirley Mamou, Jennifer Nicholas, Sheryl Parker, Krystle Reynaud, Julie Ryland, Karen Skursky, Philip J. Timothy, Nina Williams, Robin Williber, Brittany Beaubouef, Christy Guillot, Caitlin G. Pitre, Lisa Turner, Denton Sprinks, Steve Turner, Gabre’ Williams, Paula Scanlan, Linda Gagnard, Gale Littleton, Kayla Laborde, Susan Littleton, Brenda Matkin, Jennifer Harper, Shaun Reynaud, Terri Shannon, Reagan Rushing, Jennifer Franks, and Roxanne Couvillion.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Dawn Pitre, Principal; Shalonda W. Berry, Assistant Principal; Taylor M. Barbin, Julie G. Barbry, Stacey N. Baudin, Stacey Duncan, Wanda Ford, Verna S. Johnson, Shelby A. Lacombe, Samantha C. LeCroy, Kristy L. Lonidier, Judy Mathews, Michele Mayeux, Maggi Pepiton, Linda Voinche, Nikki V. Guidry, Brandi Lacombe, Rachel Miles, Quintin Demouy, Lisa B. Laborde, Tammy Tassin, Simone Voinche, Lori Boudreaux, Angie Champ, Teodocia Magday, Jacquelyn Starns, Stacy Bordelon, Kate D. Borrel, Chris Dupuy, Kelsey Ducote, and Lisa Jacobs.
PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Tonenikea Wilson, Principal; Anita Bonnette, Assistant Principal; Sheila Aymond, Stephanie Belanger, Micah Bordelon, Cecelia Clark, Britnee Daranda, Brandy B. Dupont, Casey Foret, Claudine Jackson, Erin Lacour, Kara Lemone, Kristin Lemoine, Samantha Mire, Michelle Morgan, Pamela Rabalais, Tiffany Rabalais, Kallie L. Riche, Torianno Robertson, Carrie Lentz Saba, Carolyn M. Savoie, Kristen Hukins, Bailey N. Vincent, Sara G. Wallace, Jennifer Young Barbry, Kathleen M. Couvillion, Angela Pastor, Vicki Dufour, Lisa Deshautelle, Roxanne Lemoine, Patricia Rebouche, Guy Lemoine, Rachel L. Normand, Amber Andrus, and Chrissie Jeansonne.
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Jessica B. Gauthier, Principal; Monique Gaspard, Assistant Principal; Mary Allen, Sarah B. Dupont, Kellie Guilbeau, Maxine Mury, Contina A. Pierite, Sarah Reech, Sherry N. Reech, Elizabeth Steilkie, Brandy Lawson, Keithca J. Callihan, William Beebe, Susan Bordelon, Yvonne Saucier, Wanda Brown, and Aimee B. Moreau.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Michael Rachal, Principal; Jennifer Dismer, Assistant Principal; Ashley D. Robinson, Assistant Principal; Nicole K. Bordelon, Kathryn Morgan, Alisha Williams, Scott Balius, Rene Bell, Andrew Boone, Marcy Center, Kaitlyn M. Glorioso, Caneshia Jacob, Nettie D. Jeansonne, Cora Lacombe, M. Kathi Lemone, Mark Wellman, Anne Lemoine, Kelsey Osman, Jodie Melancon, Samantha Roy, Eugenia Desselle, Pat Joffrion, Ginger Gremillion, and Shawn P. Reiszner.
BUNKIE HIGH SCHOOL: Laura Hargis, Principal; Chuck Normand, Assistant Principal; Jodie L. Dauzat, Elizabeth, Dickens, Perla P. Escobar, Leta Fletcher, Danielle Frazier, Tonya Gauna, Melissa Higginbotham, Vera O. Lee, Mary Marcotte, Paul Newton, Nicholas Pujol, Bruce Webb, Randy Ducote, Carla M. Moreau, Jacqueline Murdock, Chantelle Blankenship, Kristy Dauzat, Richard Bottini, Jill Tassin, and George Mitchell.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Marvin Hall, Principal; Roxana L. Butler, Assistant Principal; Eric Dauzat, Assistant Principal; Tina Anderson, Valerie Bandy, Corey Bannister, Leslie Davis, John T. Dunbar, Judd Dupuy, Ashley Flanders, John Hill, Minnie Lafargue, Mia C. Lamkin, Jonathan Landry, Christine Lyles, Jeremy Mayeux, Melody Stagg, Sabrini Washington, Roslyn Wilmer, Shantella Barton, James Deshautelle, Felice Edwards, Sheri Bourgeois, Sarah M. Dupont, Tambra Barbre, Kirby Roy, Anthony Augustine, Loren A. Golmon, Rochelle Baldoz, Marilou Garin, and Ritzell A. Veade.
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: Dexter Compton, Principal; Cindy Schaub, Assistant Principal; Carolyn Roy Aranyosi, Felicia Armand, Jeremy Bonnette, Ward Bordelon, Krysten Cannatella, Rene Corley, Julie Humble, Virginia Laborde, Kristie Parker, Amy Pitre, Katherine Watson, William Williber, Elizabeth Carlton, Robin Moreau, Brent Deshautelle, Deborah Gaspard, and Michelle Roy.
AVOYELLES PARISH PUPIL APPRAISAL: Lisa Hebert, Sherrie Hodnett, Aimee C. Hayes, Penny Hale, Deanna Wright, Catherine Lemoine, Susan O’Brien, Tammy Lemoine, Lillie D. Armand, Mary Pujol, Jenifer J. Ryan, Gwen Descant, Ava Hernandez, Barbara Loukadakis, Monique Mayeux, Vickie Michel, Teresa Rubino, Karen Marquardt, Kathleen M. Rabalais, Lindsey Gremillion, and Angela Franks.
MEDIA CENTER/ADULT EDUCATION/TITLE XIX SCHOOL NURSE: Luke Welch, SIS/JPAMS Coordinator; Francine Sons, Mobile Classroom Teacher; Kristi R. Bordelon, Technology Facilitator; Lisa Thevenot, Adult Education Coordinator; Elizabeth Whitmore, School Nurse, Plaucheville Elementary School; Louanne Bain, School Nurse, Cottonport Elementary School; Christina Coco, School Nurse, Marksville Elementary School; Naomi L. Clark, School Nurse, Bunkie Elementary School; Victoria D. Ford, School Nurse, LaSAS; Tammy LaCombe, School Nurse, Lafargue Elementary School; and Cheyenne Bordelon, School Nurse, Riverside Elementary School.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CENTRAL OFFICE: Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education; Susan Welch, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Debbie C. Bain, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance; Steve Marcotte, Supervisor of Maintenance; Brent Whiddon, Supervisor of Transportation; Jennifer B. Welch, Supervisor of Food Service; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor; Irma Andress, Director of Federal Programs; Demetria Alexander, Supervisor of Federal Programs; Rebecca Spencer, TECH/CLU Coordinator; Wendy Marchand, Data Instructional Coordinator; Karen Williams, Supervisor of Special Services; Errol Laborde, Computer System Specialist; and Richard Robinson, Network Administrator.
15. Mrs. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent, presented personnel changes for the Board’s review:
PERSONNEL CHANGES
BUNKIE ELEMENTARY LEARNING ACADEMY: Resignation of Shelia Waddy, teacher, effective at the end of the day May 20, 2016.
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Sara Venable, Assistant Principal, from Principal, from Plaucheville Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018; Resignation of Howard J. Jeansonne, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day May 20, 2016; Resignation of Josephine Stevenson, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day May 20, 2016; Resignation of Lauren Ducote, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day May 20, 2016; Resignation of Sandra A. Smith, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day May 20, 2016; and Resignation of Shauntelle Clark, paraprofessional, effective at the end of the day April 29, 2016, for the purpose of retirement.
LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Kim Adams. Assistant Principal, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Dawn Pitre, Principal, effective June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2018; Resignation of Elizabeth McSween, teacher, effective at the end of the day May 20, 2016, for the purpose of retirement; and Resignation of Meghan Storey, teacher, effective at the end of the day May 20, 2016.
PLAUCHEVIILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Anita Bonnette, Assistant Principal, from Lafargue Elementary School, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Jessica Gauthier, Principal, effective June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2018, replacing Delores Rabalais who retired.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Ashley Robinson, Assistant Principal, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018; Resignation of Janine S. Mury, Ed.S., (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day May 20, 2016; Resignation of Daniel M. Mayer, teacher, effective August 1, 2016; Resignation of Kathy Lemoine, teacher, effective at the end of the day May 24, 2016, for the purpose of retirement; and Resignation of Cora LaCombe, teacher, effective May 21, 2016.
BUNKIE NEW TECH HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Laura Hargis, Principal, effective June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2018; Transfer/appointment of Chuck Normand, Assistant Principal from Marksville High School, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018; Resignation of Doris S. Leary, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day May 20, 2016; and Resignation of Alice D. Leger, food service technician, effective at the end of the day May 20, 2016, for the purpose of retirement.
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: Appointment of Cindy Schaub, Assistant Principal, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018; and Resignation of Wayne Lemoine, teacher, effective at the end of the day May 20, 2016.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Eric Dauzat, Assistant Principal, from Avoyelles High School, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018; Transfer/appointment of Althea Dupar, Assistant Principal, from Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018; Resignation of David M. Brouillette, teacher, effective at the end of the day May 4, 2016; Resignation of Shannon Holley, teacher, effective at the end of the day May 20, 2016; and Resignation of Catherine Wittenberg, teacher, effective at the end of the day May 20, 2016.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CENTRAL OFFICE: Renewal of administrative contact for Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent, effective July 24, 2016 through July 23, 2018; and Renewal of administrative contract for Debbie Bain, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, effective August 1, 2016 through July 31, 2018.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER: Resignation of Deanna Wright, teacher, effective July 31, 2016, for the purpose of retirement.
16. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat presented an update report. He announced that several schools are fully staffed, but a few schools still have a couple of openings. Summer school has begun, and attendance is down this year compared to last year. The School Board has applied for a $250,000 literacy grant through the Rapides Foundation and secured local funds for a potential total of approximately $362,000. Test scores for third grade through eighth grade will be received in late July. Composite school performance score projections may be available by August.
There being no further business, on motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Van Kojis, the meeting was adjourned.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Darrell Wiley, President
Blaine Dauzat, Secretary-Treasurer