2016-12-05

SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS

The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session Monday, December 5, 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, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, and Van Kojis.

Absent: None.

An Invocation was offered by President Darrell Wiley.

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 Lizzie Ned, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

2. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat announced that he has been officially notified of school scores. Mr. Dauzat stated that overall, the district moved up to a “C”. Furthermore, he stated that there was growth in a majority of the schools and are now the eighth largest growing district in the State of Louisiana. Mr. Dauzat renewed the pledge to continue pushing forward and improving. In other news, “Reading on the Square” at the courthouse became “Reading on the Rectangle” due to inclement weather forcing the location to be changed to the Marksville High School gymnasium. Nevertheless, turnout was good and the children had a nice time with many fun activities. In addition, Mr. Dauzat advised that for the Christmas holidays, the last day of school will be Wednesday, December 21. Teachers will return on Thursday, January 5, and students will return on Monday, January 9. Finally, Mr. Dauzat reassured everyone that there has been no talk of consolidating any schools.

3. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat recognized the Students of the Month for December. Mr. Dauzat presented a plaque to each student. Also, each Board Member read a short biography detailing the accomplishments of each student.

The Students of the Month included: Maddison Johnson, Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy; Jalayah Friels, Cottonport Elementary School; Abigail Mudge, Lafargue Elementary School; Dantonio Rivas, Marksville Elementary School; Antonia Piazza, Plaucheville Elementary School; Kingston Rouse, Riverside Elementary School; Ralun Armster, Avoyelles High School; Jamarien Clayton, Bunkie Magnet High School; Montana Dupuy, LaSAS; and Mohammad Haddabeh, Marksville High School.

On behalf of the Board, President Darrell Wiley commended the students on their accomplishments.

4. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater recognized the Teachers of the Month for December. Mrs. Prater presented a plaque to each teacher, as follows:

Desaree Schexnyder, Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy; Kelly Steele, Cottonport Elementary School; Jessica Juneau, Lafargue Elementary School; Kayla Lemoine, Marksville Elementary School; Sheila Aymond, Plaucheville Elementary School; Josephine Stevenson, Riverside Elementary School; Meagan Best, Avoyelles High School; Bruce Webb, Bunkie Magnet High School; Bonnie LeDuc, LaSAS; and Corey Bannister, Marksville High School.

5. Ms. Demetria Alexander, Supervisor of Federal Programs, discussed funding for the Early Childhood Coordinated Program.

On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by John Gagnard, the Board approved the request for coordinated funding and coordinated enrollment for the Early Childhood Coordinated Program. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

6. Mr. Michael Lacombe, Chairman of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:

Building and Lands Committee Report

November 15, 2016

The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:

Michael Lacombe, Chairman; Van Kojis, James Gauthier, Darrell Wiley, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Mrs. Shelia Blackman-Dupas was absent. Also present were Freeman Ford, Chris LaCour, John Gagnard, and Lizzie Ned, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; and Anthony Salario, Assistant District Attorney.

1. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding the Marksville High School Track.

The Building and Lands Committee did not take any action on this matter.

2. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, reviewed cost estimates for additional closets for the Marksville Elementary School Pre-K Building.

The Building and Lands Committee did not take any action on this matter.

3. Board Member Lizzie Ned addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding bleachers in the Bunkie Magnet High School Gymnasium.

Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to authorize Mr. Steve Marcotte to advertise for bids to replace the bleachers in the Bunkie Magnet High School Gymnasium. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

4. President Darrell Wiley addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding the use of funds raised from hunting permit sales.

The Building and Lands 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 Van Kojis, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report as presented by Chairman Lacombe. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

7. Mr. Van Kojis, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:

Finance Committee Report

November 15, 2016

The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 4:25 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, Michael Lacombe, and Lizzie Ned, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor; and Anthony Salario, Assistant District Attorney.

1. Mrs. Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor, presented the sales tax report for the month of October, 2016. Mrs. Lacombe stated that sales tax revenues for the month of October totaled $642,327.98. She stated that of this amount, the 1.5% sales tax generated $367,047.14, the 0.25% sales tax generated $91,757.27, and the building maintenance fund generated $183,523.57.

Upon motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Finance Committee recommended to accept the sales tax report as presented by Mrs. Lacombe. 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. Mrs. Jaimie Lacombe, Chief Accountant, addressed the Finance Committee regarding authorizing the Superintendent to enter into a membership agreement with TIPS (Interlocal Purchasing System).

Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by John Gagnard, the Finance Committee adopted the following resolution: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

Resolution

LSBA Member School Board Joining TIPS

WHEREAS, Act 548 of the 2016 Regular Legislative Session amended the public bid law to authorize public school districts to enter into agreements with group purchasing organizations for the purchase of materials, equipment, and supplies, and the installation thereof;

WHEREAS, the Louisiana School Boards Association (LSBA) has negotiated an agreement with the Region 8 Education Service Center, Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS);

WHEREAS, the agreement between the LSBA and TIPS allows for any school district which is a current dues paying member in good standing of the LSBA to join TIPS and make purchases through TIPS under the authority of Act 548, at no cost to the school district; and

WHEREAS, the Avoyelles School District is a current dues paying member in good standing of the LSBA;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Avoyelles School Board does hereby authorize the Superintendent to enter into the membership agreement with TIPS, with the understanding that it does not obligate the Avoyelles School District to make purchases there through, but does provide another option under the Louisiana Public Bid Law to make certain purchases; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Superintendent communicate with the procurement staff of the Avoyelles School District so that they are aware of this additional procurement option.

4. Mrs. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent, presented a Needs Assessment Committee Report, as follows:

NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

November 10, 2016

The Needs Assessment Committee met on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. at the School Board Office, with the following members present:

Darrell Wiley, Chris LaCour, and Lizzie Ned, Board Members; Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; and Richard Robinson, Network Administrator.

The following action was taken by the committee:

(1) Ms. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent, reviewed the 2016-2017 budget with the committee which provides for $110,476 for the first semester.

A motion was offered by Lizzie Ned, seconded by Darrell Wiley, to accept the 2016-2017 budget as presented. MOTION CARRIED.

(2) Upon motion by Darrell Wiley and seconded by Lizzie Ned, the committee recommended to purchase chairs and open front desks for BELA in the amount of $11,495 from the Fixed Cost Allocations funds. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 196)

(3) Upon motion by Chris LaCour and seconded by Darrell Wiley, the committee recommended to purchase 30 Chrome base computers to replace the VD1 for BELA computer lab that is under contract with DETEL in the amount of $8,888.80. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 197)

(4) Upon motion by Chris LaCour and seconded by Darrell Wiley, the committee recommended for Maintenance Funds to pay for repair and/or replacement of classroom door knobs and replace Pre-K windows at Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy. MOTION CARRIED.

(5) The committee agreed to deny the request to purchase a privacy fence for BELA between the school’s property and the house to the left of the school.

(6) The committee agreed to deny the request for landscaping at Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy. The principal stated that this will be a community project.

(7) The committee agreed to deny the request for security cameras for Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy.

(8) Upon motion by Chris LaCour and seconded by Darrell Wiley, the committee recommended to purchase a partition in the amount of $12,000 and fence in the amount of $3,000 for Cottonport Elementary School. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 198)

(9) The committee recommended to purchase 12 IP Phones for Cottonport Elementary School in the amount of $2,268. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 199)

(10) The committee agreed to deny the requests from Cottonport Elementary School for the following:

(a) Security cameras in the amount of $8,739

(b) 30 Chrome books in the amount of $6,334.07

(d) 5 Epson Projectors in the amount of $1,850.35

(11) Upon motion by Chris LaCour and seconded by Lizzie Ned, the committee recommended to purchase seven (7) security cameras for Lafargue Elementary School in the amount of $5,491. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 200)

(12) The committee recommended to purchase 3 IP Phones for Lafargue Elementary School in the amount of $567. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 201)

(13) The committee agreed to deny Lafargue Elementary School’s request for the following:

(a) 30 Chrome books in the amount of $6,334.07

(b) 2 Smartboards in the amount of $8,308.48

(14) Upon motion by Darrell Wiley and seconded by Lizzie Ned, the committee recommended to purchase a partition for Marksville Elementary School in the amount of $12,000. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 202)

(15) Upon motion by Darrell Wiley and seconded by Chris LaCour, the committee recommended to purchase 30 HP Chrome books for Marksville Elementary School in the amount of $6,334.00. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 203)

(16) The committee agreed to deny the request from Marksville Elementary School to purchase the following:

(a) 5 Security Cameras in the amount of $2,715

(b) 10 HP Probooks in the amount of $7,487

(17) The committee agreed to deny Plaucheville Elementary School’s request to purchase security cameras in the amount of $16,576.

(18) Upon motion by Lizzie Ned and seconded by Darrell Wiley, the committee approved the purchase of a security fence to enclose Plaucheville Elementary School in lieu of security cameras in the amount of $16,000. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 204)

(19) The committee agreed to deny Plaucheville Elementary School’s request to purchase 30 Chrome books in the amount of $6,334.07.

(20) Upon motion by Chris LaCour and seconded by Lizzie Ned, the committee approved Riverside Elementary School’s request to purchase 30 Chrome bases in the amount of $8,888.70. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 205)

(21) The committee approved the purchase of 14 IP Phones for Riverside Elementary School in the amount of $2,646. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 206)

(22) The committee agreed to deny Riverside Elementary School’s request for the following:

(a) 10 Epson Projectors in the amount of $3,700.70

(b) 7 DETEL Desktop PCs in the amount of $6,069

(23) Upon motion by Darrell Wiley and seconded by Chris LaCour, the committee recommended to approve Avoyelles High School’s request for security cameras in the amount up to $11,000. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 207)

(24) The committee agreed to deny Avoyelles High School’s request for the following:

(a) Basketball scoreboard in the amount of $4,253

(b) Gymnasium exit doors in the amount of $16, 651

(d) Band bleachers - Football field in the amount of $2,760

(e) Parking for athletic events in the amount of $5,550

(f) Remodel gymnasium restrooms in the amount of $4,500

(g) Drainage for parking lot in the amount of $4,000

(h) Drainage by Health Center in the amount of $1,500

(i) 15 Chrome books in the amount of $4,000

(j) Telephones in the amount of $2,000

(25) Upon motion by Darrell Wiley and seconded by Chris LaCour, the committee recommended to approve a request from Bunkie Magnet High School for student desks in the amount of $8,505 from the Fixed Cost Allocation funds. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 208)

(26) Upon motion by Chris LaCour and seconded by Darrell Wiley, the committee approved Bunkie Magnet High School’s request for up to $11,000 to purchase security cameras. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 209)

(27) The committee agreed to deny a request from Bunkie Magnet High School for the following:

(a) Auditorium - was approved in 10-year plan and lack of funding in Needs Assessment

(b) Building a track - being discussed in Building and Lands

(c) Bleachers - due to funding in Needs Assessment (*Note: Approved by Building and Lands Committee on November 15, 2016)

(28) Upon motion by Darrell Wiley and seconded by Chris LaCour, the committee agreed to purchase 10 security cameras in the amount of $8,505 for Marksville High School. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 210)

(29) The committee approved a request from Marksville High School to purchase 6 IP Phones in the amount of $1,134. MOTION CARRIED. (Purchase Order 211)

(30) The committee agreed to deny a request from Marksville High School for the following:

(a) 30 Chrome books in the amount of $6,334.07

(b) 36 Chrome bases in the amount of $10,668.60

(d) 6 Epson Projectors and Elmo-Document Cameras in the amount of $4,826.02

(e) 60 calculators in the amount of $6,630.84

(f) 10 printers in the amount of $1,900.50

There being no further business, on motion by Thelma Prater, seconded by Chris LaCour, the meeting was adjourned.

Thelma J. Prater

Assistant Superintendent

Upon motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Finance Committee recommended approval of the Needs Assessment Committee Report, 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 Chris LaCour, the Board adopted the Finance Committee Report as presented by Chairman Kojis. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

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

Education Committee Report

November 15, 2016

The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 5:00 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 Freeman Ford, Chris LaCour, and Van Kojis, Board Members; Debbie Bain, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance; Susan Welch, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education; and Anthony Salario, Assistant District Attorney.

1. Chairman James Gauthier addressed the Education Committee regarding discipline reports.

Ms. Debbie Bain, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, provided a Suspension/Expulsion Report as of November 10, 2016. The report showed, by school, the number of students enrolled, office referrals, students referred, bus referrals, total suspensions, students suspended, and total expulsions.

The Education Committee did not take any action.

The Education Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.

James Gauthier, Chairman

Education Committee

On motion by James Gauthier, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted the Education Committee Report as presented by Chairman Gauthier. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9. Mrs. Lizzie Ned, Chairwoman of the Bus Committee, presented the following report:

Bus Committee Report

November 29, 2016

The Bus Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:

Lizzie Ned, Chairwoman; Michael Lacombe, Chris LaCour, Darrell Wiley, President; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Ms. Shelia Blackman-Dupas was absent. Also present were James Gauthier, John Gagnard, and Van Kojis, 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 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

November 29, 2016

The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:

Chris LaCour, Chairman; Freeman Ford, John Gagnard, Lizzie Ned, Darrell Wiley, President; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Also present were James Gauthier, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Michael Lacombe, and Van Kojis, Board Members; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.

1. Mrs. Irma Andress, Director of Federal Programs, addressed the Executive Committee regarding authorization to apply for E-Rate for the 2017-2018 school year.

Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by John Gagnard, the Executive Committee recommended to grant permission for the Superintendent to apply for E-Rate for the 2017-2018 school year. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

2. Chairman Chris LaCour addressed the Executive Committee regarding legal representation at all meetings.

The Executive Committee did not take any action on this matter.

3. Chairman Chris LaCour addressed the Executive Committee regarding access to Section 16 lands.

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

Mr. Anthony Salario, Assistant District Attorney, recommended that the Board revise the wording of the original resolution and recreational permit guidelines, which need to be corrected and clarified.

On motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by John Gagnard, the Board agreed to send the recreational permit guidelines and regulations back to the original Ad Hoc Committee to rework the wording/verbiage of said guidelines. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

A motion was offered by Chris LaCour, seconded by James Gauthier, that the Board adopt the Executive Committee Report as amended and as presented by Chairman LaCour. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

11. President Darrell Wiley addressed the Board regarding a resource officer for School Board Section 16 property. Discussion ensued.

A motion was offered by Van Kojis, seconded by Freeman Ford, that the Board adopt a resolution authorizing the District Attorney to propose to the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission to adopt the Avoyelles Parish Police Jury’s ordinance pertaining to permit users on Section 16 properties of Avoyelles Parish as part of their regulations.

The motion was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes: Van Kojis, Freeman Ford, Chris LaCour, James Gauthier, Darrell Wiley, John Gagnard, Lizzie Ned, and Michael Lacombe.

Nays: Shelia Blackman-Dupas.

A motion was offered by John Gagnard, seconded by Lizzie Ned, that the Board hire a resource officer to check permits on Section 16 properties at a rate of $15 per hour, not to exceed five (5) hours per given day of work.

The motion was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes: James Gauthier, Lizzie Ned, Freeman Ford, Chris LaCour, Darrell Wiley, John Gagnard, and Van Kojis.

Nays: Shelia Blackman-Dupas and Michael Lacombe.

12. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat addressed the Board regarding setting a meeting date for the January, 2017 School Board meeting. The Board agreed to set the next regular School Board meeting for Tuesday, January 10, 2017.

13. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater presented personnel changes for the Board’s review, as follows:

PERSONNEL CHANGES

BUNKIE ELEMENTARY LEARNING ACADEMY: Re-appointment of Vetria L. Veal, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Desaree Schexnyder, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Shelia M. Waddy, (retired) teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Shanna K. West, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Peggy Joshua, (retired) Kindergarten teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Diana Sheppard, (retired) Dean of Students, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Leann J. Randall, teacher, effective November 15, 2016 through May 25, 2017; and Transfer/appointment of Joshua Brouillette, bus driver, from Cottonport Elementary School, effective November 2, 2016, replacing Cody Moras.

COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Re-appointment of Lauren Ducote, (retired) teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Brandon J. Schroeder, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through February 5, 2017; Re-appointment of Sandra Smith, (retired) Kindergarten teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Ruby L. Hawkins, (retired) special education inclusion teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Andrea G. Lemoine, teacher, effective November 28, 2016 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Lisa Gauthier, bus driver, effective November 2, 2016; Resignation of Jessica G. Pellegrin, teacher, effective at the end of the day October 26, 2016; and Resignation of Colleen Jacobs, food service technician, effective at the end of the day November 29, 2016, for the purpose of retirement.

LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Eleanor Ford, food service technician, effective November 29, 2016, replacing Sara Matthews.

MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Re-appointment of Jessica G. Lemoine, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Jamie D. Williams, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Gertrude Milligan, (retired) Kindergarten teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; and Re-appointment of Gail Harvey, (retired) Dean of Students, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017.

PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Re-appointment of Kourtny K. Bordelon teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Brittney A. King, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Candice L. Hardy, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; and Reappointment of Lyman Hayes, (retired) special education inclusion teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017.

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Re-appointment of Josephine Stevenson, (retired) teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Transfer/appointment of Fredrick Harrell, bus driver, from special education bus driver to regular bus driver, effective November 2, 2016, replacing Donna Barr; and Transfer/appointment of Donna Barr, bus driver, from regular education bus driver to special education bus driver, effective November 2, 2016, replacing Fredrick Harrell.

AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Re-appointment of Ryan J. Gremillion, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Avery O. Lemoine, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Brandy N. Lemoine, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Clarisse Dugas, (retired) special education mild moderate teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Logan G. Lemoine, Business teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through April 4, 2017; Appointment of Wanda Kelone, food service technician, effective November 29, 2016, replacing Bonnie Johnson; Resignation of Kelsey Osman, teacher, effective November 27, 2016; and Resignation of Clayton D. Franklin, Jr., teacher, effective at the end of the day November 17, 2016.

BUNKIE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL: Re-appointment of Kaycie K. Ross, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Dylan J. West, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Isaac C. Adams, physical education teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Doris Leary, (retired) teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Debra LeBlanc, (retired) teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Matthew Murdock, (retired) Dean of Students, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Phyllis Morris, (retired) special education content mastery teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; and Resignation of Pamela Moses, food service manager, effective at the end of the day November 28, 2016, for the purpose of retirement.

LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: Re-appointment of Ronald Chamberlain, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through January 26, 2017; Re-appointment of Bonnie Leduc, (retired) business teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; and Re-appointment of Wayne Lemoine, (retired) JAG teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017.

MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Re-appointment of Mary C. Cockerham, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of George G. Hathorn, (retired) teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Stephanie A. Iles, teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Ellen P. Lester, (retired) teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Re-appointment of Cherrie Callahan, (retired) mild/moderate self-contained teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017; Appointment of Darryl Honor, Jr., CTTIE 1 teacher, effective November 18, 2016 through May 25, 2017; and Change in date of resignation for Minnie L. Lafargue, teacher, effective December 22, 2016, for the purpose of retirement.

AVOYELLES PARISH PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER: Re-appointment of Catherine D. Tyler, (retired) Early Childhood teacher, (part-time) effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017.

MARKSVILLE/BUNKIE AREA JAIL: Re-appointment of Thomas Roy, (retired) mild/moderate itinerant teacher, effective January 5, 2017 through May 25, 2017.

14. In miscellaneous business, Board Member Shelia Blackman-Dupas stated she will be away for approximately four months for medical reasons, and the Board wished her well. Also, President Darrell Wiley reminded everyone to vote on December 10.

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