SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
John Gagnard, President; Michael Lacombe, Vice-President; Jeralyn Young, Darrell Wiley, Chris LaCour, James Gauthier, Lizzie Ned, and Van Kojis.
Absent: Shelia Blackman-Dupas.
An Invocation was offered by Board Member Darrell Wiley.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America led by Board Member Van Kojis.
1. Upon motion by Lizzie Ned, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held Tuesday, August 7, 2018, as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. President John Gagnard read a resolution of respect to the late Anna Grace Brouillette, former bus driver.
Upon motion by John Gagnard, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board adopted a resolution of respect to the late Anna Grace Brouillette. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Chairman Marshall Pierite of Tunica Biloxi presented a monetary donation to the Avoyelles Parish School Board in the amount of $50,000. Avoyelles Parish District Attorney Charles Riddle, III and State Representative Robert Johnson were also in attendance for the presentation.
4. Ms. Kate Moreau, member of the Marksville High School Class of 1968, along with several classmates were recognized for the purpose of donating a granite bench to Marksville High School.
On motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Board gratefully accepted the donation of the granite bench by the Marksville High School Class of 1968. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat recognized the Students of the Month for September. 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: Amari Hamilton, Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy; Ja’Layah Friels, Cottonport Elementary School; Kyra Jones, Lafargue Elementary School; Maddison St. Romain, Marksville Elementary School; Bailee Battiste, Plaucheville Elementary School; Jaquan Jones, Riverside Elementary School; Carlos Bazert, Avoyelles High School; Justin Smith, Bunkie Magnet High School; Elizabeth Ducote, LaSAS; and Lance Mose, Marksville High School.
On behalf of the Board, President John Gagnard commended the students on their accomplishments.
6. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater recognized the Teachers of the Month for September. Ms. Prater commended the teachers and presented a plaque to each teacher, as follows:
Brittany Bordelon, Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy; Kayla Landry, Cottonport Elementary School; Joshua Timothy, Lafargue Elementary School; Tammy Tassin, Marksville Elementary School; Sydney Newton, Plaucheville Elementary School; Heather Pierite, Riverside Elementary School; Marcy Center, Avoyelles High School; Jodie Dauzat, Bunkie Magnet High School; Jeremy Bonnette, LaSAS; and Christine Lyles, Marksville High School.
On behalf of the Board, President John Gagnard commended the teachers on their accomplishments.
7. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat announced that he is monitoring the weather situation regarding Tropical Storm Gordon and, as of now, there is no imminent threat to the central Louisiana area and school will be open tomorrow. Superintendent Dauzat proudly stated that schools had a smooth opening last month, teachers and supervisors were prepared, and students were excited. Enrollment is about the same as last year at this time. Nine out of ten schools are now fully staffed. Schools are off to an outstanding start thanks to really strong leadership at the schools this year.
8. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat presented a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to Ms. Mary L. Bonnette, CPA, Director of Finance, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017.
9. On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Board approved the Louisiana Compliance and System Survey. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Board approved the Louisiana Compliance and System Survey for the Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, presented the final report on the 2017-2018 Budget, which ended with a $600,526 surplus in the operating budget.
11. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat addressed the Board regarding allocating supplemental pay for all 2017-2018 employees who returned to work in 2018-2019 and are employed as of today. He proposed that certificated personnel receive a one-time supplemental bonus of $1000 and support personnel receive a one-time supplemental bonus of $500 to be disbursed on or about October 1, 2018, utilizing the budget surplus.
On motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Board approved allocating supplemental pay as proposed by Superintendent Blaine Dauzat. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Mr. Michael Lacombe, Chairman of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:
Building and Lands Committee Report
August 21, 2018
The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Michael Lacombe, Chairman; Jeralyn Young, Darrell Wiley, Van Kojis, John Gagnard, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Also present were Chris LaCour, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, and Lizzie Ned, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.
1. A representative with Schneider Electric addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding Energy Management Savings.
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by John Gagnard, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to form an Ad Hoc Committee to formulate a RFP concerning energy management. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Chairman Michael Lacombe addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding hiring range riders.
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to advertise for a range rider. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, provided the Building and Lands Committee with cost estimates to replace the roof at the Hessmer AVAP.
Upon motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by John Gagnard, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to replace the roof at AVAP with a pitched roof at an estimated cost of $81,400 with the use of reserve funds. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented a bid-opening committee report on the sale of used buses.
Report of the Bid-Opening Committee
Sales of Used Buses
On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, a committee met at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office for the purpose of receiving bids to sell used buses/equipment.
Members of the committee were: John Gagnard, Board President; Michael Lacombe, Board Member; Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor; and Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor.
The committee acknowledged receipt of the following bids:
St. Romain Tire: Bus Number 148, $950.00
Pearl Industrial Contractors: Bus Number 134, $1500.00; Bus Number 141, $1500.00; Bus Number 148, $1500.00; and Bus Number 192, $1500.00
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to sell the buses to the high bidders. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Mr. Canaan Heard of PROTAC addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding school security grants.
Upon motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by John Gagnard, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to enter into an agreement with PROTAC to help improve security at the public schools. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding permission to reappraise the old Fifth Ward High School property.
Upon motion by Darrell Wiley, seconded by Van Kojis, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to have the Fifth Ward property reappraised with the cost to be paid upfront by the Board. If the building is sold, the Fifth Ward group would then reimburse the Board for the cost of the appraisal. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Building and Lands Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Michael Lacombe, Chairman
Building and Lands Committee
Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, advised the Board that Pearl Industrial Contractors decided they are only interested in Bus Number 148, even though they submitted a bid on all four buses.
On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board accepted all Items of the Building and Lands Committee Report, except for Item Number 4, as presented by Chairman Lacombe. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Board rejected Item Number 4 of the Building and Lands Committee Report, rejecting all bids, and authorized the re-advertisement of bids on the sale of used buses. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Mr. Van Kojis, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:
Finance Committee Report
August 21, 2018
The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Van Kojis, Chairman; Chris LaCour, Shelia Blackman-Dupas, John Gagnard, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Mr. James Gauthier was absent. Also present were Darrell Wiley, 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 July, 2018. Mrs. Lacombe stated that sales tax revenues for the month totaled $691,905.88. She stated that of this amount, the 1.5% sales tax generated $395.375.55, the 0.25% sales tax generated $98,842.55, and the building maintenance fund generated $197,687.78.
Upon motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the sales tax report for the month of July, 2018 as presented by Mrs. Lacombe. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat presented the monthly maintenance spending report of expenditures above $5,000, as follows:
(1) All Seasons Pressure Washing, $6,950.00, pressure washing at Bunkie Magnet High School
(2) Perry Laborde, $5,000.00, painting, Lafargue Elementary School
(3) All Seasons Pressure Washing, $4,250.00, pressure washing at Lafargue Elementary School
(4) All Seasons Pressure Washing, $5,625.00, pressure washing at Marksville High School
(5) Stafford Deshotel, $8,160.00, gym floor repairs, Plaucheville Elementary School
(6) Avoyelles Auto, $7,500.00, purchase of used maintenance truck, District
(7) Avoyelles Auto, $10,500.00, maintenance truck, District
3. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat presented requests for overnight travel.
Upon motion by Chris Lacour, seconded by John Gagnard, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the requests for overnight travel as presented. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, presented a Needs Assessment Report for 2017-2018, as follows:
Avoyelles Parish School Board
Status of Projects
Special Sales Tax Fund/Needs Assessment
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018
Encumbered Expenditures:
PO # Description Location Status as of June 4, 2018
Completed Incomplete Check No.
Desks BMHS/MHS 22,600
202 Partition MES 9,720
204 Fencing PES 17,400
198 Fence/Door CES 14,290 254136
229 14 Projectors BELA 14,623 255433
230 Cameras BELA 4,972 255443
212 14 Laptops CES 2,885 255363
213 Chromebooks CES 6,202 255793
214 Projectors LES 2,082 255371
215 Chromebooks LES 9,104 255627
216 Labtops MES 5,152 255363
217 Projectors MES 11,325 255628
218 Security Cameras PES 2,285 255443
219 Smartboard PES 9,462 255372
220 Projectors RES 1,666 255432
221 Smartboard RES 9,462 255433
222 Server AHS 7,476 255443
223 Security Cameras AHS 9,930 255443
224 Security Cameras BHS 11,476 255443
227 Security Cameras MHS 2,285
228 Gym Floor Repairs MHS 17,700
232 Security Cameras 1,440
229 Radios BELA 1,319
230 Security Cameras BELA 2,500
231 Smartboard CES 4,370 255364
232 Security Cameras CES 6,492
233 Fence CES 9,000
234 Security Cameras LES 6,238
235 Secure Doors LES 13,000
236 Fence LES 6,500
237 Security Cameras MES 18,432
238 Fence MES 3,200
239 Computer Desks PES 4,160
240 Security Door PES 13,190
241 Security Cameras RES 1,260
242 Radios RES 6,904
243 Security Cameras AHS 18,590
244 Intercom AHS 4,565
245 Fence AHS 10,500 257696
246 Security Cameras BHS 11,787
247 Gate BHS 3,157
248 Door with Alarm BHS 8,525
251 Security Doors MHS 13,000
Extra/radios 1,589
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186,167 153,408
Avoyelles Parish School Board
Statement of Activities
Special Sales Tax Fund
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018
Fund Balance at 7/1/2017 782,675
Transfer In 8,201
Sales Tax and Interest 2,222,748
Net Revenues and Carryover 3,013,624
Less: Fixed Cost Expenditures (2,126,333)
887,291
Expenses 2017-18 (186,167)
Encumbered Needs Assessment
Expenditures (153,408)
Fund Balance 6/30/2018 547,716
Avoyelles Parish School Board
Proposed Budget
Special Sales Tax Fund
Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018
Fixed Costs:
Utilities 800,000
Bus Lease 100,000
Desks 20,000
QSCB Debt Service Payments 333,333
Utility Bond Payments/Transfers 198,000
Board Transfers to Maintenance 400,000
Board Transfers to General Fund —
7-Year Plan Annual Transfer 100,000
Repairs and Maintenance 175,000
Total Fixed Costs 2,126,333
5. Board Member Shelia Blackman-Dupas addressed the Finance Committee regarding immediate purchase of playground equipment for Riverside Elementary School.
Upon motion by Shelia Blackman-Dupas, seconded by Chris LaCour, the Finance Committee recommended to have Riverside Elementary School obtain price quotes for playground equipment and present quotes to the Board. 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.
On motion by Van Kojis, seconded by James Gauthier, the Board authorized the purchase of playground equipment for Riverside Elementary School in the amount of approximately $21,000 using reserve funds. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Mr. Darrell Wiley, Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented the following report:
Executive Committee Report
August 28, 2018
The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Darrell Wiley, Chairman; Jeralyn Young, Van Kojis, John Gagnard, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Ms. Shelia Blackman-Dupas was absent. Also present were James Gauthier, Chris LaCour, and Michael Lacombe, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education; and Dexter Compton, Supervisor of Secondary Education; Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance; and Dawn Pitre, Supervisor of Special Services.
1. Mrs. Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education, presented a Services Agreement with Scholastic, Incorporated, for the committee’s review.
Upon motion by Van Kojis, seconded by John Gagnard, the Executive Committee recommended to approve a Services Agreement between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and Scholastic, Incorporated. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat presented policies submitted by Mr. James Prescott, Jr. of Forethought Consulting, Incorporated, as follows:
File: JGCF Behavioral Health Services for Students
File: EBBB School and Student Safety
File: EBBC Emergency/Crisis Management
Upon motion by Jeralyn Young, seconded by Van Kojis, the Executive Committee recommended approval of the above policies as presented by Superintendent Dauzat. 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 Chris LaCour, the Board adopted the Executive Committee Report as presented by Chairman Wiley. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
15. Mr. Chris LaCour, Chairman of the Bus Committee, presented the following report:
Bus Committee Report
August 28, 2018
The Bus Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at approximately 4:15 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
Chris LaCour, Chairman; Michael Lacombe, James Gauthier, John Gagnard, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent of Schools. Mrs. Lizzie Ned was absent. Also present were Jeralyn Young, Darrell Wiley, and Van Kojis, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; and Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance.
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.
Chris LaCour, Chairman
Bus Committee
On motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by Michael Lacombe, the Board adopted the Bus Committee Report as presented by Chairman LaCour. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
16. Mr. James Gauthier, Chairman of the Education Committee, presented the following report:
Education Committee Report
August 28, 2018
The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the School Board Office with the following members present:
James Gauthier, Chairman; Darrell Wiley, Chris LaCour, John Gagnard, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Mrs. Lizzie Ned was absent. Also present were Jeralyn Young, Michael Lacombe, and Van Kojis, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Dawn Pitre, Supervisor of Special Education; Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education; Dexter Compton, Supervisor of Secondary Education; and Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance.
1. Chairman James Gauthier addressed the Education Committee regarding a report on the Pupil Appraisal Center.
Mrs. Dawn Pitre, Supervisor of Special Education, presented a report to the committee regarding number of students served by the Pupil Appraisal Center, number of employees, and job descriptions.
The Education Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
James Gauthier, Chairman
Education Committee
On motion by James Gauthier, seconded by Darrell Wiley, the Board adopted the Education Committee Report as presented by Chairman Gauthier. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
17. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat and Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater addressed the Board regarding the Network Administrator’s salary.
On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by Lizzie Ned, the Board reverted the Network Administrator’s salary back to the original salary schedule as presented by Superintendent Blaine Dauzat. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
18. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat addressed the Board regarding election day on November 6, 2018.
On motion by Chris LaCour, seconded by Van Kojis, the Board agreed to close schools on Election Day, November 6, 2018, due to safety concerns secondary to several schools being designated polling places. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
19. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat addressed the Board regarding changing the date of the November Board meeting.
On motion by Michael Lacombe, seconded by James Gauthier, the regular November Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
20. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater presented personnel changes for the Board’s review, as follows:
PERSONNEL CHANGES
BUNKIE ELEMENTARY LEARNING ACADEMY: Appointment of Gertrude Milligan, (retired) Kindergarten teacher, effective August 7, 2018 through December 20, 2018; and Change in funding source for Candice Hardy, teacher, from school based budget to Title I CSR, effective August 7, 2018 through May 24, 2019.
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Sandra Smith, (retired) Kindergarten teacher, effective August 7, 02018 through December 20, 2018; Appointment of Elizabeth Willis, (retired) teacher, effective August 7, 2018 through December 20, 2018; Appointment of Gilda Compton, (retired) teacher, effective August 7, 2018 through December 20, 2018; Appointment of Margaret Borrel, (retired) special education self-contained teacher, effective August 27, 2018 through December 20, 2018; Appointment of Lauren J. Dufour, school-wide paraprofessional, effective August 7, 2018; Appointment of Patia M. Roy, self-contained special education paraprofessional, effective August 7, 2018; Change in funding source for Nicole Lowery, paraprofessional, from school base budget to Title I District, effective August 7, 2018; and Resignation of James A. Williams, bus driver, effective August 21, 2018, for the purpose of retirement.
LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Change in funding source for Angie Lemoine, paraprofessional, from Title I to LA 4, effective August 7, 2018; Change in funding source for Dinika Nelson, paraprofessional, from school base budget to Title I District, effective August 7, 2018; Change in funding source for Tramaine Proterie, paraprofessional, from LA 4 to Title I, effective August 7, 2018; and Resignation of Kelsey D. Powell, teacher, effective at the end of the day August 24, 2018.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Rebecca L. Jones, Pre-K teacher, effective August 27, 2018 through May 24, 2019; Change in funding source for Sarah Troncale, teacher, from Title I CSR to school based budget, effective August 7, 2018 through May 24, 2019;
Change in funding source for Cicely Jacob, teacher, from school based budget to Title I CSR, effective August 7, 2018 through May 24, 2019; Change in funding source for Faye Cottrell, paraprofessional, from Title I to school based budget, effective August 7, 2018; and Change in funding source for Ashley St. Romain, paraprofessional, from school base budget to Title I, effective August 7, 2018.
PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Angel G. Guidroz, teacher, effective August 20, 2018 through September 21, 2018.
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Yvonne S. Basssett, (retired) teacher, effective August 7, 2018 through December 20, 2018; and Appointment of Janet Geralyn Moreau, (retired) teacher, effective August 28, 2018 through December 20, 2018.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Kathy M. Lemoine, (retired) teacher, effective August 7, 2018 through December 20, 2018.
BUNKIE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Cherrie Callahan, (retired) special education teacher, effective August 7, 2018 through December 20, 2018; Appointment of Doris Leary, (retired) teacher, effective August 7, 2018 through December 20, 2018; Appointment of Debra LeBlanc, (retired) teacher, effective August 7, 2018 through December 20, 2018; and Appointment of Phyllis Morris, (retired) teacher, effective August 7, 2018 through December 20, 2018.
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: Discontinuance of employment of Leann Dukes, teacher, effective May 25, 2018; and Appointment of Melissa M. Terrell, school based paraprofessional, effective August 7, 2018.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Ralph H. Hines, (retired) teacher, effective August 20, 2018 through December 20, 2018; Appointment of Benjamin W. Schonfarber, Jr., teacher, effective August 27, 2018 through December 20, 2018; Transfer/appointment of Mia Lamkin, teacher, from special education to regular education teacher, effective August 7, 2018 through May 24, 2019; Transfer/appointment of Paula Bordelon, food service manager, from food service technician, effective August 7, 2018; and Resignation of Johnny Carmouche, bus driver, effective July 9, 2018, for the purpose of retirement.
AVOYELLES PARISH PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER: Change in funding source for Barbara Loukadakis, social worker, effective July 24, 2018 through June 7, 2019, from 100% general fund to IDEA-B; and Change in funding source for Lillie Armand, speech therapist, effective July 24, 2018 through June 7, 2019, from 100% IDEA to 86% IDEA-B and 14% General Fund.
ADDENDUM(S)
9/4/2018
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Resignation of Craig A. Castille, teacher, effective at the end of the day August 6, 2018.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Resignation of Megan Force, teacher, effective at the end of the day August 14, 2018.
AVOYELLES PARISH PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER: Resignation of Teresa Rubino, school psychologist, effective September 3, 2018.
In miscellaneous business, Board Member Michael Lacombe asked for a volunteer to serve on the Ad Hoc Committee concerning energy management. Board Member Chris LaCour volunteered and will serve on the Ad Hoc Committee along with Finance Director Mary Bonnette, Maintenance Supervisor Steve Marcotte, and Superintendent Blaine Dauzat. .
There being no further business, on motion by James Gauthier, seconded by Van Kojis, the meeting was adjourned.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
John Gagnard, President
Blaine Dauzat, Secretary-Treasurer