SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Darrell Wiley, President; John Gagnard, Vice-President; Chris LaCour, James Gauthier, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, and Van Kojis.
Absent: Freeman Ford.
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 James Gauthier.
1. On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Mr. Michael Lacombe, Board Member, read a resolution of respect to the late Cheryl Armand, former school nurse.
On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Cheryl Armand. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Mr. John Gagnard, Board Member, read a resolution of respect to the late Johnny L. Ducote, former teacher.
On motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Johnny L. Ducote. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Mr. James Gauthier, Chairman of the Education Committee, presented the following report:
Education Committee Report
June 21, 2016
The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
James Gauthier, Chairman; John Gagnard; Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, Darrell Wiley, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Also present were Chris LaCour, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, and Van Kojis, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Susan Welch, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education; and Luke Welch, Coordinator.
1. The Education Committee discussed the matter of visitors’ passes.
The committee did not take any action.
The Education Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
James Gauthier, Chairman
Education Committee
On motion by James Gauthier, seconded by John Gagnard, the Board adopted the Education Committee Report as presented by Chairman Gauthier. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Mr. Michael Lacombe, Chairman of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:
Building and Lands Committee Report
June 21, 2016
The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at 4:30 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 John Gagnard, Lizzie Ned, and Chris LaCour, Board Members; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.
1. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented a bid-opening committee report on the sale of three (3) portable buildings at Marksville Middle School.
Report of the Bid-Opening Committee
Sale of Three (3) Portable Buildings
Located at the Former Marksville Middle School
On June 14, 2016, at 1:30 p.m., a bid-opening committee met at the Avoyelles Parish School Board office to accept and open bids for the sale of three (3) portable buildings located at the former Marksville Middle School.
Members of the committee were: Michael Lacombe, Board Member; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; and Steven Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.
No bids were submitted.
The committee did not take any action.
2. Upon motion by James Gauthier, seconded by Van Kojis, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to add an item to the agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by James Gauthier, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to provide an easement to run a water line to the Ward 3 Water Board on School Board property, pending approval from the Board’s legal counsel. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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 Van Kojis, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report as presented by Chairman Lacombe. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Mr. Van Kojis, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:
Finance Committee Report
June 21, 2016
The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at 5:00 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, Lizzie Ned, and Michael Lacombe, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; and Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance.
1. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, presented the sales tax report for the month of May, 2016. Mrs. Bonnette stated that sales tax revenues for the month of May totaled $618,333.68. She stated that of this amount, the 1.5% sales tax generated $530,027.24 and the 0.25% sales tax generated $88,306.44.
2. 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 UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, presented a report on the General Fund Budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.
4. Mrs. Mary Bonnette presented an update on House Bill 51 (taxable school sales).
5. Mrs. Mary Bonnette presented an update on Medicaid billing for 2015-2016.
6. Mrs. Mary Bonnette addressed the Finance Committee regarding permission to increase virtual school fees.
Upon motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Finance Committee recommended to increase virtual school fees for in-district students from $150 to $200. 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.
7. Mr. Chris LaCour, Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented the following report:
Executive Committee Report
June 28, 2016
The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Chris LaCour, Chairman; Freeman Ford, Lizzie Ned; John Gagnard, Darrell Wiley, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Also present were James Gauthier and Michael Lacombe, Board Members; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; and Luke Welch, SIS Coordinator.
1. Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Executive Committee recommended to grant permission to the Jefferson Parish School Board to piggyback on the 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.
2. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat addressed the Executive Committee regarding the student athlete drug testing policy.
Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Executive Committee recommended to test all student athletes before their season begins, and then all student athletes will be subject to random testing throughout their season. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat discussed athletic trainers.
The Executive Committee did not take any action on this matter.
The Executive Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Chris LaCour, Chairman
Executive Committee
On motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted the Executive Committee Report as presented by Chairman LaCour. MOTION CARRIED.
8. Mrs. Lizzie Ned, Chairwoman of the Bus Committee, presented the following report:
Bus Committee Report
June 28, 2016
The Bus Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Lizzie Ned, Chairwoman; Michael Lacombe, Chris LaCour, Darrell Wiley, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Ms. Shelia Blackman-Dupas was absent. Also present were Freeman Ford, James Gauthier, and John Gagnard, Board Members; and Brent Whiddon, Supervisor of Transportation.
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 Chris LaCour, the Board adopted the Bus Committee Report as presented by Chairwoman Ned. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Mr. Chris LaCour, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee, presented the following report:
Report of the Ad Hoc Health Services Committee Meeting
June 28, 2016
The Avoyelles Parish School Board Ad Hoc Health Services Committee met Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at 3:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Chairman/Board Member Chris LaCour, Board Members Lizzie Ned and John Gagnard, President Darrell Wiley, Superintendent Blaine Dauzat, Director of Finance Mary Bonnette, Licensed Clinical Workers Jenifer Ryan and Jennifer McDowell, Principals Marvin Hall and Wendy Adams, Nurses Christina Coco and Tammy Lacombe, and Parents Candace Bachman, Jennifer Gautreaux, and Kendrick Johnson. Also present were healthcare providers.
1. Upon motion by Lizzie Ned, seconded by John Gagnard, the Ad Hoc Committee recommended to accept the minutes of the May 24, 2016 meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
2. Ms. Tracy Regard of Rehabilitation Services of Cenla represented the following agencies: New Orleans Hope and Change, Journey Rehabilitation Services, Rehabilitation Services of Cenla, Exceptional Consulting Services, and Community Services.
Ms. Regard stated that each agency houses a Licensed Mental Health Professional.
The group representing the mental health agencies submitted a draft/proposal to provide mental health services at all public schools in Avoyelles Parish at no cost to the Board.
A motion was made by John Gagnard, seconded by Lizzie Ned, to send the proposal to the full Board at its next Board meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Chris LaCour, Chairman/Board Member
A motion was made by Chris LaCour, seconded by John Gagnard, that the Board adopt the Ad Hoc Committee Report as presented by Chairman LaCour. The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Yeas: Chris LaCour, James Gauthier, Darrell Wiley, John Gagnard, Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, and Van Kojis.
Nays: None.
Abstained: Shelia Blackman-Dupas.
Chairman Chris LaCour expressed a desire to include accountability stipulations, such as to require mental health personnel sign in to each school upon arrival, address consequences of failing to report to a designated school, etc. Ms. Tracy Regard will consult with all agencies involved regarding these concerns and report back to the Board in the near future.
10. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, presented proposed resolutions for the adoption of Avoyelles Parish School Board millage rates.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Resolution Number 1
The following resolution was offered by John Gagnard and seconded by Van Kojis:
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Avoyelles Parish School Board of the Parish of Avoyelles, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on July 5, 2016, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the following adjusted millage rates be and they are hereby levied upon the dollar of the assessed valuation of all property subject to ad valorem taxation within said Parish for the year 2016, for the purpose of raising revenue:
MILLAGE
Constitutional Tax 3.6 mills
Operational and Maintenance Tax 4.98 mills
Special Maintenance Tax 4.98 mills
Salary Tax 9.96 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessor of the Parish of Avoyelles shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2016 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full by President Darrell Wiley, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following vote:
Yeas: Chris LaCour, James Gauthier, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Darrell Wiley, John Gagnard, Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, and Van Kojis.
Nays: None.
Abstained: None.
Absent: Freeman Ford.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Resolution Number 2
The following resolution was offered by Van Kojis and seconded by Chris LaCour:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Avoyelles Parish School Board of the Parish of Avoyelles, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on July 5, 2016, which meeting was conducted in accordance with the Open Meetings Law and the additional requirements of Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B), that the taxing district voted to increase the millage rate(s), but not in excess of the prior year’s maximum rate(s), on all taxable property shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2016, and when collected, the revenues from said taxes shall be used only for the specific purposes for which said taxes have been levied. Said millage rate(s) are:
Adjusted Rate 2016 Levy
Constitutional Tax 3.60 mills 3.62 mills
Operational and Maintenance Tax 4.98 mills 5.00 mills
Special Maintenance Tax 4.98 mills 5.00 mills
Salary Tax 9.96 mills 10 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessor of the Parish of Avoyelles shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2016 the taxes herein levied, and the tax collector of said Parish shall collect and remit the same to said taxing authority in accordance with law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full by President Darrell Wiley, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by no less than two-thirds of the total membership of the taxing authority voting in favor as required by Article VII, Section 23(C) of the Louisiana Constitution and R.S. 47:1705(B). The votes were as follows:
Yeas: Chris LaCour, James Gauthier, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Darrell Wiley, John Gagnard, Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, and Van Kojis.
Nays: None.
Abstained: None.
Absent: Freeman Ford.
11. On motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Board agreed to conditions of the “Effective Schools Grant” through The Rapides Foundation. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat presented a “District Strategic Plan”. This plan was created to improve student achievement and increase test scores through four (4) focus areas: Personnel, Academic Programs, School Environment, and Finance.
On motion by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted the “District Strategic Plan” as presented by Superintendent Blaine Dauzat. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater presented personnel changes for the Board’s review, as follows:
PERSONNEL CHANGES
BUNKIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Shuranda Williams, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Vanessa Batiste, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Kayla B. Neal, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Kaitlyn J. West, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Vetria L. Veal, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Desaree Schexnyder, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of LeAnn Randall, (TAT), teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Mark P. Vidrine, (TAT), teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Shanna K. West, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Peggy Joshua, (retired) Kindergarten teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Shea Jeansonne, adaptive physical education teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; and Appointment of Diana Sheppard, (retired) Dean of Students, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016.
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Tyronnica Mingo, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Amanda Gauthier, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of April Book, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Casey Nastasi, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Jennifer D. Dupont, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Lauren Ducote, (retired) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Casey Foret, from Plaucheville Elementary School to non categorical pre-school teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Transfer/appointment of Linda Carpenter, from non-categorical pre-school teacher to inclusion teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Katelyn R. Newton, Autism teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Brooke F. Normand, Speech Therapist, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Transfer/appointment of Ashley Ducote, from Title I CSR teacher to Instructional Coach, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Transfer/appointment of Kelly Secrist, to Title I CSR teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Jessica G. Pellegrin, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; and Resignation of Alicia F. Brown, teacher, effective August 1, 2016.
LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Heather Hamilton, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Edwina B. Lewis, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; and Resignation of Reagan Rushing, teacher, effective June 21, 2016.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Gay G. Normand, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Kayla D. Lemoine, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Craig J. Normand, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Shelby Garrison, TFA teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Rhonda M. Andress, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Jessica G. Lemoine, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Leslie Carmouche, mild/moderate special education teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Gail Harvey, (retired) Dean of Students, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; and Resignation of Wanda Ford, teacher, effective June 17, 2016, for the purpose of retirement.
PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Transfer/Appointment of Kathryn Morgan, teacher, from Avoyelles High School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017.:Appointment of Kourtny K. Bordelon, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Ronisha M. Coppage, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Sydney R. Lemoine, physical education teacher, from Cottonport Elementary School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Transfer/appointment of Carolyn M. Savoie, to Title I/school based budget CSR teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Lyman Hayes, (retired) special education Inclusion teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Tara E. Gauthier, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Change funding source for Alice Virgin, paraprofessional, from LA 4 to Title I Pre-K, effective August 8, 2016, replacing Peggy Scallan who retired; Resignation of Anita G. Bonnette, Assistant Principal, effective May 31, 2016, for the purpose of retirement; and Resignation of Roxanne Lemoine, teacher, effective August 1, 2016;
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Transfer/Appointment of Carrie Lentz Saba, teacher, from Plaucheville Elementary School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Teresa Gauthier, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Josephine Stevenson, (retired) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Mackenzie Foreman, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Ashley L. Dubea, self-contained special education teacher, from Marksville Elementary School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; and Transfer/appointment of Kristin Lemoine, Instructional Coach, from Plaucheville Elementary School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Micah Bordelon, teacher, from Plaucheville Elementary School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Transfer/appointment of Contina A. Pierite, teacher, from Riverside Elementary School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Hali H. Wanersdorfer, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Elizabeth Higginbotham, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Abigail Schnibbe, TFA teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Kelsey McPherson, TFA teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Jessica G. Leger, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Ryan J. Gremillion, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Sarah B. Dupont, teacher, from Riverside Elementary School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Jake Howard, Agriculture teacher, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; Transfer/appointment of Kelsey Osman to Business teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Logan E. Gauthier, (TAT) Business teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Kellie Guilbeau, severe profound special education teacher, from Riverside Elementary School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Transfer/appointment of Richard Bottini, self-contained special education teacher, from Bunkie High School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Transfer/appointment of Penny Toledo, special education/school based budget paraprofessional, from Riverside Elementary School, effective August 8, 2016; Appointment of Ontario Watson, special education/school based budget paraprofessional, effective August 8, 2016; and Appointment of Annie A. Jackson, special education/school based budget paraprofessional, effective August 8, 2016.
BUNKIE HIGH SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Kaitlyn M. Glorioso, teacher, from Avoyelles High School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Transfer/appointment of Ashley Flanders, teacher, from Marksville High School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Transfer/appointment of Elizabeth Steilkie, teacher, from Riverside Elementary School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Daniel Greenhouse, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Taylor D. Greenhouse, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Michael Sumner, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Katelyn B. Hines, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Kaycie K. Ross, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Daniel P. Stone, (retired) band director, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Change appointment status of Randy Ducote from full-time to part-time agriculture teacher, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; Appointment of Lance F. Gauthier, agriculture teacher, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; Appointment of Matthew Murdock, (retired) Dean of Students, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; and Transfer/appointment of Paul Newton to high school JAG teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017.
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: Transfer/appointment of Jennifer Sabree, teacher, from Cottonport Elementary School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Ronald Chamberlain, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 December 21, 2016; Appointment of Judith Williams, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Michelle Roy from Instructional Coach to English/Media Specialist teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Brandon Sostand, Agriculture teacher, effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017; Appointment of Bonnie Leduc, (retired) Business teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Michelle Aymond, Instructional Coach, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Wayne Lemoine, (retired) JAG teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Transfer/appointment of Angela Pastor, special education teacher, from Plaucheville Elementary School, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Transfer funding source for Kerri Desselle, paraprofessional from Title I to school based budget, effective August 8, 2016; and Resignation of Sherryl C. Blood, teacher, effective at the end of the day May 20, 2016.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Jimmie R. Hillman, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Melvin Young, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of RaSheda Gulley, TFA teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Sharon A. Tumbaco, Spanish teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Raven S. Hayes, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Mary C. Cockerham, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of George G. Hathorn, (retired) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Stephanie A. Iles, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Myleka W. Harrington, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016; Appointment of Wendi D. Wilkerson TFA teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Sarah Elsea, TFA teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Alyson Karges, TFA teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Veronica B. Mayeux, school nurse, effective August 8, 2016, replacing Scarlet Scallan who retired; Appointment of Dolly Rousseau, teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through May 25, 2017; and Resignation of Kaitlin A. Cassity, teacher, effective August 1, 2016.
MARKSVILLE/BUNKIE AREA (JAIL)L: Appointment of Thomas Roy, (retired) mild/moderate itinerant teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016.
AVOYELLES PARISH PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER: Resignation of Kathleen Rabalais, Educational Diagnostician, effective May 31, 2016, for the purpose of retirement; Resignation of Laura Susan O’Brien, Handicapped infant teacher, effective at the end of the day July 31, 2016, for the purpose of retirement; and Appointment of Catherine D. Tyler, (retired) part-time Early Childhood teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CENTRAL OFFICE: Renewal of administrative contract for Irma Andress, Director of Federal Programs, effective August 26, 2016 through August 25, 2018.
ADDENDUM(S)
7/5/2016
LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Resignation of Karen Skursky, teacher, effective August 1, 2016.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Jamie D. Williams, (TAT) teacher, effective August 8, 2016 through December 21, 2016.
14. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat announced that school scores have not been made available as of this date. He stated that all supervisors, principals, and other administrators will be attending a retreat in Baton Rouge from Wednesday, July 6, through Friday, July 8, 2016. Lastly, he reminded everyone that the new school year will begin on August 8, 2016.
15. On motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by James Gauthier, the Board agreed to go into Executive Session for the purpose of a litigation update on the desegregation case and attorneys’ fees. MOTION CARRIED.
On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by John Gagnard, the Board reconvened in open session at 6:07 p.m.
District Attorney Charles Riddle, counsel for the School Board, made a request for motions based upon the rulings of the court in the ancillary matters of reimbursed expenses to Mr. Allen Holmes, attorney’s fees for Mr. Edward Larvadain, and attorney’s fees for Mr. Mark Jeansonne. He emphasized that once receipts and releases are completed, this matter will be closed–there will be no more attorneys’ fees paid to Mr. Larvadain and Mr. Jeansonne and no more reimbursement expenses paid to Mr. Holmes.
On motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Board agreed to reimburse Mr. Allen Holmes in the amount of $28,000.00 for all expenses incurred for his part in the desegregation suit. The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Yeas: Chris LaCour, James Gauthier, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, John Gagnard, Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, and Van Kojis.
Nays: Darrell Wiley.
On motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board agreed to pay attorney’s fees to Mr. Mark Jeansonne in the requested amount of $7,500.00 for his part in the desegregation suit. The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Yeas: Chris LaCour, James Gauthier, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, John Gagnard, Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, and Van Kojis.
Nays: Darrell Wiley.
On motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board agreed to pay attorney’s fees to Mr. Edward Larvadain in the amount of $25,000.00 based upon stipulations previously set forth. The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Yeas: Chris LaCour, James Gauthier, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, John Gagnard, Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, and Van Kojis.
Nays: Darrell Wiley.
There being no further business, on motion by James Gauthier, seconded by Van Kojis, the meeting was adjourned.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
DARRELL WILEY, President
BLAINE DAUZAT, Secretary-Treasurer