SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Chris LaCour, President; Lizzie Ned, Vice-President; Freeman Ford, Darrell Wiley, James Gauthier, Michael Lacombe, Van Kojis, and John Gagnard.
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 James Gauthier, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 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 Rodney Juneau, former school board member.
On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted a resolution of respect to the late Rodney Juneau. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Mr. John Gagnard, Board Member, read a resolution of respect to the late Susan LaPrairie, former teacher.
On motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board adopted a resolution of respect to the late Susan LaPrairie. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Mr. John Gagnard, Board Member, read a resolution of respect to the late Mike Brouillette, former teacher.
On motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Board adopted a resolution of respect to the late Mike Brouillette. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Mr. James Gauthier, Board Member, read a resolution of respect to the late Clarence Roy, former teacher.
On motion by James Gauthier, seconded by John Gagnard, the Board adopted a resolution of respect to the late Clarence Roy. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Mr. John Gagnard, Board Member, read a resolution of respect to the late James L. Bordelon, former teacher, principal, superintendent of schools, and school board member.
On motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board adopted a resolution of respect to the late James L. Bordelon, MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat announced that testing in all grades has begun and will continue through May. In regards to recent storms, Mr. Dauzat reported there was no major damage at any of the schools, but some flooding in the back roads of the parish, causing the school closures. He also announced that there will be a community meeting on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 6:00 p.m. at the Bunkie Magnet High School Gymnasium to discuss the addition of a new auditorium, and everyone is invited to attend. Mr. Dauzat also stated that schools will be closed from Friday, April 18, through Friday, April 21, for the Easter holidays.
8. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat recognized the Students of the Month for April. 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: Jeremy Christmas, Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy; Jer’myriah Roy, Cottonport Elementary School; Eli Juneau, Lafargue Elementary School; Johnavon Small, Marksville Elementary School; Bryan Blanchard, Plaucheville Elementary School; Laila Litzsey, Riverside Elementary School; Rhondalyn Barnes, Avoyelles High School; Jalisha Jackson, Bunkie Magnet High School; Lauren Gauthier, LaSAS; and Triston Dunbar, Marksville High School.
On behalf of the Board, President Chris LaCour commended the students on their accomplishments.
9. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater recognized the Teachers of the Month for April. Ms. Prater presented a plaque to each teacher, as follows:
Chrissy Grayson, Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy; Nick Joffrion, Cottonport Elementary School; Joshua Timothy, Lafargue Elementary School; Lisa Laborde, Marksville Elementary School; Sydney Newton, Plaucheville Elementary School; Carrie Lentz, Riverside Elementary School; Marion “KK” Lemoine, Avoyelles High School; Kate Glorioso, Bunkie Magnet High School; Michelle Roy, LaSAS; and Judd Dupuy, Marksville High School.
On behalf of the Board, President Chris LaCour commended the teachers on their accomplishments.
10. Mr. Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor, recognized Ms. Paula Lemoine, PCAL Bus Driver of the Year.
11. President Chris LaCour presented a resolution regarding school board member training for the Board’s consideration, as follows:
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER TRAINING RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, each member of a city and parish school board shall receive a minimum of six (6) hours of training and instruction as required by Act 380; and
WHEREAS, this training and instruction shall consist of school laws of this state, laws governing the powers, duties and responsibilities of city and parish school boards, educational trends, research and policy; and
WHEREAS, such instructional may be received from an institution of higher education in this state, from instruction sponsored by the State Department of Education, or by an in-service training program conducted by a city or parish school board central office or the Louisiana School Boards Association;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it becomes public record that Freeman Ford, Darrell Wiley, James Gauthier, Chris LaCour, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, Lizzie Ned, Michael Lacombe, Van Kojis, and John Gagnard, members of the Avoyelles Parish School Board, have successfully completed in excess of six (6) hours as mandated by the Legislature of Louisiana.
On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board adopted the aforementioned resolution regarding school board member training. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Mr. James Gauthier, Chairman of the Education Committee, presented the following report:
Education Committee Report
March 21, 2017
The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
James Gauthier, Chairman; Darrell Wiley, Lizzie Ned, John Gagnard, and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. President Chris LaCour was absent. Also present were Freeman Ford, Michael Lacombe, and Van Kojis, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Susan Welch, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education; Contina Anderson, Tammy Tassin, Sarah Reech, Felicia Armand, and Philip Timothy, Teachers in Aspiring Leaders Program; and Anthony Salario, Assistant District Attorney.
1. Mrs. Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education, addressed the Education Committee regarding Leadership Development.
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 Lizzie Ned, the Board adopted the Education Committee Report as presented by Chairman Gauthier. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Mr. Michael Lacombe, Chairman of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:
Building and Lands Committee Report
March 21, 2017
The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 4:45 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Michael Lacombe, Chairman; Van Kojis, John Gagnard,,and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. President Chris LaCour and Ms. Shelia Blackman-Dupas were absent. Also present were Freeman Ford, Darrell Wiley, James Gauthier, and Lizzie Ned, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Irma Andress, Director of Federal Programs; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; Susan Welch, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education; and Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor.
1. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding the Bunkie Magnet High School Gymnasium Stage (10-year plan).
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by John Gagnard, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to move forward with the project after a community meeting. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented a report of the bid-opening committee on the Plaucheville Elementary School Media Center, as follows:
Report of the Bid-Opening Committee
New Media Center - Plaucheville Elementary School
The committee acknowledged receipt of the following bids: (1) Rusk Construction, $274,029; (2) Scallan Contractors, Incorporated, $253,196; (3) F. Phillips Construction, $341,200; and (4) Skip Converse, Incorporated, $330,600.
Upon motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Van Kojis, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to accept the low bid from Scallan Contractors in the amount of $253,196. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented a report of the bid-opening on janitorial supplies, light bulbs, air conditioner filters, and paint and paint supplies for the 2017-2018 school year.
Report of the Bid-Opening Committee
On Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., a bid-opening committee met at the Avoyelles Parish School Board office for the purpose of receiving bids for janitorial supplies, light bulbs, air conditioner filters, and paint and paint supplies for the 2017-2018 school year.
Members of the committee were: Jenny Welch, Supervisor; Jaimie Lacombe, Supervisor; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.
Items highlighted were low bid or best product. Products were chosen on the quality as well as the pricing. In the event no bid was submitted, items will be purchased on state contract. In the event a vendor did not submit samples, their bid was not considered.
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by John Gagnard, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to accept the low bids. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented a report of the bid-opening committee on the gymnasium at the former Bunkie Middle School.
Mr. Marcotte stated that the committee acknowledged receipt of the following bid: Arthur Lovall, Kingdom Life Ministries: $650.00 per month, which will be covered by in-kind services.
Upon motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Van Kojis, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to accept Mr. Arthur Lovall’s bid in the amount specified. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented a report of the bid-opening committee on the leasing of Bayou Jeansonne.
Mr. Marcotte stated that the committee acknowledged receipt of the following bid: John Earles II, $51.56 per acre for a total of $33,000.
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by John Gagnard, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to accept the bid from John Earles II in the amount specified. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented an update on plans for all vacant properties.
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by John Gagnard, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to authorize Mr. Steve Marcotte to appraise property owned by the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; and Mr. Richard Robinson, Network Administrator, presented a Needs Assessment update to the Building and Lands Committee.
The Building and Lands Committee did not take any action on this matter.
8. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat presented an update report on the Bunkie property (formerly Bunkie prison).
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.
14. Mr. Van Kojis, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:
Finance Committee Report
March 21, 2017
The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Van Kojis, Chairman; Freeman Ford, James Gauthier, Michael Lacombe, and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. President Chris LaCour was absent. Also present were Lizzie Ned, Board Member; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Irma Andress, Director of Federal Programs; Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor; Richard Robinson, Network Administrator; and Anthony Salario, Assistant District Attorney.
1. Mrs. Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor, presented the sales tax report for the month of February, 2017. Mrs. Lacombe stated that sales tax revenues for the month of February totaled $577,908.03. She stated that of this amount, the 1.5% sales tax generated $330,252.49, the 0.25% sales tax generated $82,529.30, and the building maintenance fund generated $165,126.24.
Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the sales tax report for the month of February, 2017, as presented by Mrs. Lacombe. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Finance Committee recommended to approve requests for overnight travel as presented by Superintendent Dauzat. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Mrs. Irma Andress addressed the Finance Committee requesting permission to advertise for bids for a VoIP telephone system for the public school district.
Upon motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by James Gauthier, the Finance Committee recommended to grant permission to advertise for bids for a VoIP telephone system for the public school district. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Finance Committee regarding a report on the revised 2016-2017 General Fund Budget.
Upon motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Finance Committee recommended approval of the revisions of the 2016-2017 General Fund Budget as follows: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Estimated total revenues $39,481,566
Estimated total expenditures $41,156,010
Estimated net deficit ($1,674,444)
Estimated Ending Uncommitted
Fund Balance - 6/30/2017 $ 5,388,863
The Finance Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Van Kojis, Chairman
Finance Committee
On motion by Van Kojis, seconded by John Gagnard, the Board adopted the Finance Committee Report as presented by Chairman Kojis. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
15. Mr. John Gagnard, Chairman of the Bus Committee, presented the following report:
Bus Committee Report
March 28, 2017
The Bus Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at 4:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
John Gagnard, Chairman; Michael Lacombe, Chris LaCour, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Mr. Freeman Ford and Ms. Shelia Blackman-Dupas were absent. Also present were Darrell Wiley, James Gauthier, Lizzie Ned, and Van Kojis, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor; and Jenny Welch, Food Service 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.
John Gagnard, Chairman
Bus Committee
On motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted the Bus Committee Report as presented by Chairman Gagnard. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
16. Mr. Darrell Wiley, Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented the following report:
Executive Committee Report
March 28, 2017
The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at approximately 4:10 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Darrell Wiley, Chairman; Lizzie Ned, James Gauthier, Van Kojis; Chris LaCour, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Also present were Freeman Ford, Michael Lacombe, and Van Kojis, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor; and Jenny Welch, Food Service Supervisor.
1. Mrs. Jenny Welch, Food Service Supervisor, addressed the Executive Committee regarding permission to re-apply for the Healthy Behaviors Grant through the Rapides Foundation for the 2017-2018 school year.
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Executive Committee recommended to grant permission for Ms. Jenny Welch to re-apply for the Healthy Behaviors Grant through the Rapides Foundation for the 2017-2018 school year. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Ms. Jaimie Lacombe and Attorney Drew Talbot, addressed the Executive Committee regarding adopting a resolution to employ the firm of Rainer, Anding, and Talbot through Drew M.Talbot, Attorney at Law, L.L.C. regarding pending sales tax litigation, as follows:
Avoyelles Parish School Board
Marksville, Louisiana
Resolution Employing
Rainer, Anding, and Talbot through
Drew M. Talbot, Attorney at Law, L.L.C.
as Special Tax Counsel to the
Avoyelles Parish School Board
The following resolution was offered by Darrell Wiley, and seconded by Lizzie Ned, at a meeting of the Avoyelles Parish School Board held on the 4th day of April, 2017 in Marksville, Louisiana.
Whereas, the Avoyelles Parish School Board (the “Collector” hereafter) administers the sales and use tax ordinances in effect in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana (the “Parish”), the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code (ULSTC), La. R.S. 47:337.1, et seq., adopted as Act 73 of 2003, and related provisions, and collects sales and use taxes for all local taxing authorities within the Parish, and
Whereas, it is necessary that the Collector retain special counsel with expertise in sales and use tax law to represent it and provide general legal advice, consultation and representation involving the ongoing cases, included but not limited to the matter titled, Microsoft Corporation v. Avoyelles Parish School Board, as well as in lawsuits and other sales and use tax issues as the need may arise, from time to time in the future, as assigned by the Collector, and
Whereas, because of the specialized nature of the above referenced ordinances and related provisions and the specialized nature of sales and use tax litigation a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel to represent the Collector, and, in turn, the other local taxing authorities within the Parish, and
Whereas, it is the desire of the Collector to retain the law firm of Rainer, Anding and Talbot through Drew M. Talbot, Attorney at Law, L.L.C. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, (“Law Firm” hereafter) as a law firm that has special expertise and experience in prosecuting and defending sales and use tax cases in providing local sales and use tax legal advice to local taxing authorities such as the Collector and the taxing authorities it represents, and to retain the services of the said Law Firm pursuant to the application provisions of the sales and use tax statutes of the State of Louisiana and the above referred to ordinances in effect in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, and
Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Law Firm be and is hereby employed by the Collector as special counsel to the Collector with reference to the above cited sales and use tax statutes and ordinances to provide legal representation to the Collector, conduct hearings requested by taxpayers, and to undertake the prosecution and/or defense of any legal proceedings involving sales and use tax matters as may be brought from time to time against the Collector, or any of the taxing authorities they represent, and to undertake the defense of any legal proceedings involving sales and use tax filed against any of the same, as may be required from time to time, and for providing general legal advice and consultation to the Collector in the administration of the above referred to statutes and ordinances as the need may arise from time to time as assigned by the Collector, and that the fee of said Law Firm is to be that as provided by the applicable provisions of the sales and use tax statutes and ordinances, including the Uniform Local Sales Tax Code administered by the Collector, in accordance with law, or the sum of $175.00 per hour, or such other hourly rate as may be established by the Louisiana Attorney General, to be paid monthly, together with all reasonable expenses incurred by said Law firm in connection with the providing of such legal services, the specific fee arrangement to be decided on a case-by-case basis, jointly by the Collector and the Law Firm in advance of such legal services being rendered.
Be It Further Resolved that, from time to time, when permitted by law and supported by the underlying facts of each individual case at the discretion of the Collector in consultation with the Law Firm, the Collector shall seek to impose statutory attorney fees against a dealer or taxpayer, in addition to or in connection with the collection of Parish taxes, penalties and/or interest or appeal of a refund claim denial. If the Collector prevails and collects statutory attorney fees from the taxpayer or dealer, said statutory attorney fee funds shall be paid to and retained by the Collector, up to the total amount paid to the Law Firm at the hourly rate for that particular engagement. If, however, the statutory attorney fees collected from the taxpayer or dealer exceed the sums billed by and paid to the Law Firm, the Law Firm shall be entitled to any excess or additional statutory attorney fees collected from the taxpayer or dealer.
Be It Further Resolved that neither the Collector nor the Law Firm shall have the authority to discontinue, dismiss, compromise, or otherwise dispose of a sales and use tax claim against a taxpayer doing business in Avoyelles Parish, or a claim brought by a taxpayer doing business in said Parish, against the Collector without the concurrence of the Collector and the Law Firm.
Be It Further Resolved that the District Attorney of Avoyelles Parish seek the immediate approval of this resolution by the Attorney General for the State of Louisiana and that notice of this resolution be published in the official journal of Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, all in accordance with law.
The foregoing having been submitted to a vote by the Avoyelles Parish School Board, and a quorum being present, and by majority vote in favor thereof, the foregoing resolution was declared adopted.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal at Marksville, Louisiana, on this _______________ day of _______________________, 2017.
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Chairman
ATTEST:
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Administrator
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by James Gauthier, the Executive Committee recommended to adopt the aforementioned resolution to employ the firm of Rainer, Anding, and Talbot through Drew M. Talbot, Attorney at Law, L.L.C. regarding pending sales tax litigation. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat addressed the Executive Committee regarding approval of a contract with Ombudsman.
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by James Gauthier, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the Ombudsman contract for three (3) years, namely, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, and 2019-2020. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Executive Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Darrell Wiley, Chairman
Executive Committee
On motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Board adopted the Executive Committee Report as presented by Chairman Wiley. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
17. On motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Freeman Ford, the Board granted permission to advertise for an auditor for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
18. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater presented personnel changes for the Board’s review, as follows:
PERSONNEL CHANGES
BUNKIE ELEMENTARY LEARNING ACADEMY: Resignation of Shanna K. West, teacher, effective March 20, 2017.
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Resignation of Melanie Dauzat, paraprofessional, effective at the end of the day March 24, 2017.
LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Renewal of an administrative contract for Sharice Sullivan, Principal, effective June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019; Renewal of an administrative contract for Shaun Reynaud, Administrative Assistant, effective July 24, 2017 through June 7, 2018;
Resignation of Sarah Bordelon, teacher, effective May 26, 2017, for the purpose of retirement; Resignation of Edwina R. Lewis, teacher, effective at the end of the day May 25, 2017; and Transfer/appointment of Mary Littleton, food service technician, from Marksville High School, effective March 1, 2017.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Resignation of Jacquelyn Starns, teacher, effective at the end of the day May 25, 2017, for the purpose of retirement.
PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Resignation of Kathleen Couvillion, teacher, effective May 26, 2017, for the purpose of retirement.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Renewal of an administrative contract for Michael Rachal, Principal, effective May 18, 2017 through May 17, 2019; Renewal of an administrative contract for Jennifer Dismer, Assistant Principal, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019; and Resignation of Elizabeth Higginbotham, teacher, effective at the end of the day March 13, 2017.
BUNKIE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL: Resignation of Elizabeth Steilkie, teacher, effective March 3, 2017; Resignation of Randy L. Ducote, agriculture teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2017, for the purpose of retirement; Transfer/appointment of Jaleise Hegger, food service technician, from Cottonport Elementary School, effective March 1, 2017; and Correction in date of resignation for Mary Ribera, paraprofessional, from May 24, 2017 to May 26, 2017, for the purpose of retirement.
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: Renewal of an administrative contract for Dexter Compton, Principal, effective June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Melissa Wiley, food service technician, from Bunkie Magnet High School, effective March 1, 2017.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CENTRAL OFFICE: Renewal of an administrative contract for Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education, effective June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019; Renewal of an administrative contract for Rebecca Spencer, TECH/CLU Coordinator, effective June 30, 2017 through June 29, 2019; and Renewal of an administrative contract for Wendy Marchand, Data/Instructional Coordinator, effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2019.
ADDENDUMS
04/04/2017
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Karen S. Ducote, special education paraprofessional, from Bunkie Magnet High School, effective April 3, 2017, replacing Melanie Dauzat.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Resignation of Gay G. Normand, teacher, effective at the end of the day May 25, 2017, for the purpose of retirement.
18. On motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Board agreed to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing a personnel matter.
However, the personnel to be discussed in Executive Session did not attend the meeting. Therefore, Board Member John Gagnard withdrew his motion.
There being no further business, on motion by Freeman Ford, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the meeting was adjourned.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Chris LaCour, President
Blaine Dauzat, Secretary-Treasurer