SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. at the Marksville High School Auditorium, Marksville, Louisiana, with the following members present:
Robin Moreau, President; Rickey Adams, Vice-President; Latisha Small, Lynn Deloach, Stanley Celestine, Jr., Chris LaCour, Chris Robinson, and Aimee Dupuy.
Absent: None.
An Invocation was offered by Board Member Lynn Deloach.
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 Rickey Adams, seconded by Chris Lacour, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held Tuesday, July 7, 2020, and the special Board meeting held Monday, July 20, 2020, as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. President Robin Moreau read a resolution of respect to the late Jerry L. Guillory, former high school teacher and supervisor.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Chris Lacour, the Board adopted a resolution of respect to the late Jerry L. Guillory. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. President Robin Moreau introduced two candidates to fill the unexpired term of former School Board Member Van Kojis for District 8. Mr. Tom Roy and Ms. Jill Guidry joined the meeting virtually via Zoom and spoke of their intentions for pursuing this seat.
Board Member Aimee Dupuy offered a motion, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., to appoint Jill Guidry to fill the unexpired term of former Board Member Van Kojis, Avoyelles Parish School Board Member for District 8. The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aimee Dupuy, Stanley Celestine, Jr., Lynn Deloach, Robin Moreau, and Rickey Adams.
Nays: Latisha Small, Chris Lacour, and Chris Robinson.
4. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat announced that school would be commencing tomorrow if it were not for the Covid-19 pandemic. However, with school starting three weeks later, this allows more time for the students’ chromebooks to arrive and to prepare the chromebooks ready for use by the students. Superintendent Dauzat stated he is amazed at the number of parents who opted for virtual lessons versus in-person classes (41%). The biggest concern is regarding internet issues and not having a teacher in person in front of the students. There will be kinks to work out, but he encouraged everyone to have patience and allow ample amount of time. Mr. Dauzat further stated that about two to three weeks after school starts, the virtual option will be reevaluated. Precautions in place include temperature checks every morning, face masks for everyone age 8 and up, and hand sanitizer in every room. Breakfast bags will be available for “grab & go” for students to eat in their classroom. For lunch, students will be spaced out inside the cafeteria, or they will have the option to eat outside or in their classroom. Every Monday by noon, lessons for the whole week will be prerecorded for all students. Students will have the option to watch live during regular class time or download to work on later. The last 30 minutes of every class will be open for questions and answers. If cases go up and things get worse, school will go 100% virtual.
5. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Board regarding the adoption of a resolution for the Board’s adjusted millage rates.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Avoyelles Parish School Board of the Parish of Avoyelles, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on August 4, 2020 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 2020, for the purpose of raising revenue:
MILLAGE
Constitutional Tax 3.55 mills
Operational and Maintenance Tax 4.90 mills
Special Maintenance Tax 4.90 mills
Salary Tax 9.18 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Assessor of the Parish of Avoyelles, shall
extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2020 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, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: Latisha Small, Chris Lacour, Lynn Deloach, Stanley Celestine, Jr., Robin Moreau, Rickey Adams, Chris Robinson, and Aimee Dupuy.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
ABSENT: None.
On motion by Chris Robinson, seconded by Chris Lacour, the Board adopted the resolution for the Board’s adjusted millage rates as presented by Mrs. Bonnette. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Mrs. Bonnette further advised the Board that it is necessary to adopt a second resolution to set forth the adjusted millage rate(s) and roll forward to millage rate(s) not exceeding the maximum authorized rate(s).
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Avoyelles Parish School Board of the Parish of Avoyelles, Louisiana, in a public meeting held on August 4, 2020 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), in all taxable property shown on the official assessment roll for the year 2020, 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 2020 Levy
Constitutional Tax 3.55 mills 3.62
Operational and Maintenance Tax 4.90 mills 5.0
Special Maintenance Tax 4.90 mills 5.0
Salary Tax 9.18 mills 10.0
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Assessor the Parish of Avoyelles shall extend upon the assessment roll for the year 2020 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, 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:
YEAS: Latisha Small, Chris Lacour, Lynn Deloach, Stanley Celestine, Jr., Robin Moreau, Rickey Adams, Chris Robinson, and Aimee Dupuy.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAINED: None.
ABSENT: None
On motion by Lynn Deloach, seconded by Chris Lacour, the Board adopted the resolution to set forth the adjusted millage rate(s) and roll forward to millage rate(s) not exceeding the maximum authorized rate(s), as presented by Mrs. Bonnette. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, reported that a public hearing was held on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. to review the proposed budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020.
Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Board regarding the adoption of the Consolidated Budget for the 2020-2021 school year.
A motion was offered by Chris Lacour, seconded by Chris Robinson, that the Board adopt the Consolidated Budget for the 2020-2021 school year. The motion resulted in a tie vote as follows:
Ayes: Chris Lacour, Chris Robinson, Latisha Small, and Rickey Adams.
Nays: Lynn Deloach, Robin Moreau, Stanley Celestine, Jr., and Aimee Dupuy.
Much discussion ensued regarding the budget. Mrs. Dupuy expressed concern at the number of current teacher vacancies and suggested that the duties of instructional coaches and deans of students be restructured in order that they can fill teaching positions. Many principals in attendance expressed the absolute need for continued staffing of instructional coaches and deans of students and their extreme value to both students and teachers. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater reassured Mrs. Dupuy that most of the teacher vacancies have already been filled. Board members were concerned that the public will see a deficit on paper “cut and dry” and lose more faith in the school system. Mrs. Bonnette admitted the budget system looks complicated on paper, and accounts are fluid, and so she invited the Board to an in-depth review of how the system and accounts all function together to get a better understanding of the final numbers for this budget.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board then adopted the Consolidated Budget for the 2020-2021 school year, as follows: MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat addressed the Board regarding the adoption of File: EBBI - COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Chris Robinson, the Board adopted File: EBBI – COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Mr. Dexter Compton, Supervisor, presented policies submitted by Mr. James Prescott, Jr. of Forethought Consulting, Incorporated, as follows:
(a) File: GAAA Equal Opportunity Employment
(b) File: GAE Non-Title IX Complaints and Grievances
(c) File: GAEAA Title VII Employee Sexual Harassment
(d) File: GAMC Employee Investigations
(e) File: JAAA Title IX Sexual Harassment
(f) File: JCED Sexually Related Student Misconduct
On motion by Latisha Small, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., the Board approved the policies submitted by Mr. Prescott of Forethought Consulting, Incorporated. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Board regarding the repair of a right-of-way located in the Brouillette area.
A motion was offered by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board agreed to table this issue as well as Item Number 10 (see below) for further review. The motion was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aimee Dupuy, Rickey Adams, Latisha Small, Lynn Deloach, Chris Lacour, Robin Moreau, and Stanley Celestine, Jr.
Nays: None.
ABSTAINED: Chris Robinson.
10. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Board regarding “Special Permit Conditions”. Mr. Marcotte discussed the following conditions and asked the Board for its adoption:
(1) The School Board is responsible for providing a copy of this permit to all lease holders of the Avoyelles Parish School Section 16 tract located in Township 3North, Range 6 East, and ensuring that all lease holders are familiar with all special conditions describe herein. Lease holders are responsible for having a copy of this permit in their possession at all times when passing through the Refuge on the Third Crossing Road.
(2) Access on the Refuge’s Third Crossing Road by the general public is permitted only during regular Refuge hours (4:00 a.m. until two hours after sunset during the hunting season, and sunrise to sunset after the hunting season).
(3) Access on the Refuge’s Third Crossing Road by lease holders is permitted during non-Refuge hours for the lease holders identified on a list. Each lease holder identified on the list shall be allowed to authorize a maximum of five (5) guests to access on the Refuge’s Third Crossing Road during non-Refuge hours. Camp lease holders must provide their guests with written authorization to travel on the Third Crossing Road during non-Refuge hours and a copy of this permit. These documents must be in the possession of any authorized guest when traveling on the Third Crossing Road during non-Refuge hours. The list of the lease holders shall be updated and provided by Avoyelles Parish School Board to the Refuge Manager of Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge on a yearly basis, no later than August 15th of each year.
(4) Access on the Refuge’s Third Crossing Road will be only by standard motor vehicles. No all-terrain vehicles shall be allowed use of this road. Vehicles may not be stopped or parked on the Refuge. No overnight parking is allowed on the Refuge.
(5) Failure to abide by these conditions and Refuge regulations may result in immediate suspension of individual lease holder access. The School Board is responsible for the actions of its lease holders.
(6) All other Refuge regulations apply.
This matter was tabled for further review. (See Item Number 9 above).
11. Ms. Aimee Dupuy, Chairperson of the Ad Hoc Committee, presented the following report:
Ad Hoc Committee Report
July 20, 2020
The Ad Hoc Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Monday, July 20, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. at the Marksville High School Auditorium, Marksville, Louisiana, with the following members present:
Aimee Dupuy, Chairperson; Rickey Adams, Lynn Deloach, Chris Robinson, Stanley Celestine, Jr.; Robin Moreau, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Also present were Chris Lacour and Latisha Small, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Celeste Voinche, Supervisor; Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor; and Michael Rachal, Liza Jacobs, and Chuck Normand, High School Principals.
The Ad Hoc Committee continued their discussion of the AVAP Program.
Supervisor Celeste Voinche addressed the Ad Hoc Committee with her experiences/opinions on how to run an alternative program.
A representative from Ombudsman will be in attendance at the next meeting for questions.
Aimee Dupuy, Chairperson
Ad Hoc Committee
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board adopted the Ad Hoc Committee Report as presented by Chairperson Dupuy. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Mr. Lynn Deloach, Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented the following report:
Executive Committee Report
July 20, 2020
The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Monday, July 20, 2020, at the Marksville High School Auditorium at approximately 4:25 p.m. with the following members present:
Lynn Deloach, Chairman; Aimee Dupuy, Stanley Celestine, Jr., Rickey Adams; Robin Moreau, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Also present were Latisha Small, Chris Lacour, and Chris Robinson, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; supervisors, coordinators, and principals.
1. Upon motion by Stanley Celestine, Jr., seconded by Rickey Adams, the Executive Committee recommended to approve a contract for professional or technical services by and between Tina Armand and the Avoyelles Parish School Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Ms. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent, presented a revised job description for Grants/Payroll Accountant; and a revised job description for Payroll/Accounting Clerk for the committee’s approval.
Upon motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the revised job description for Grants/Payroll Accountant. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Upon motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the revised job description for Payroll/Accounting Clerk. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Upon motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Executive Committee recommended approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College on behalf of Louisiana State University Eunice (LSUE) and the Avoyelles Parish School Board regarding LSUE Dual Enrollment and the LSUE Academy. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Upon motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Executive Committee recommended to approve a contract between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Upon motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Executive Committee recommended to approve a contract for professional or technical services by and between Sunbelt Staffing LLC and the Avoyelles Parish School Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Upon motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., the Executive Committee recommended to approve a contract for professional or technical services by and between Soliant Health, LLC and the Avoyelles Parish School Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Ms. Jenny Welch, Food Service Supervisor, presented an update on the Community Eligibility Provision for the 2020-2021 school year.
9. Board Member Chris Robinson addressed the Executive Committee regarding a policy concerning staff and students during Covid-19.
The Executive Committee did not take any action on this matter.
10. Superintendent Blaine Dauzat addressed the Executive Committee regarding Strong Start, 2020.
The Executive Committee did not take any action on this matter.
The Executive Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Lynn Deloach, Chairman
Executive Committee
On motion by Lynn Deloach, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Board adopted the Executive Committee Report as presented by Chairman Deloach. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Ms. Aimee Dupuy, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:
Finance Committee Report
July 20, 2020
The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Monday, July 20, 2020, at approximately 4:20 p.m. at the Marksville High School Auditorium with the following members present:
Aimee Dupuy, Chairperson; Chris Lacour, Lynn Deloach, Rickey Adams; Robin Moreau, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Also present were Latisha Small, Stanley Celestine, Jr., and Chris Robinson, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Collector; supervisors, coordinators, and principals.
1. Mrs. Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor, reported that sales tax collections for the month of June, 2020 totaled $710,025.84. She stated that of this amount, the 1.5% sales tax generated $405,729.04, the 0.25% sales tax generated $101,432.28, and the building maintenance fund generated $202,864.52.
2. Mrs. Jaime Lacombe presented a contract between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and Revenue Recovery Group, Incorporated.
Upon motion by Chris Lacour, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the contract between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and Revenue Recovery Group, Incorporated. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Chairperson Aimee Dupuy addressed the Finance Committee regarding a Memorandum of Understanding between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and the LSU Agriculture Center to fund 4-H Programs.
Upon motion by Chris Lacour, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Finance Committee recommended to allocate $35,000 annually to the LSU Agriculture Center to fund 4-H Programs. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Chairperson Aimee Dupuy addressed the Finance Committee regarding threshold amounts for Board approval on invoices.
The Finance Committee did not take any action on this matter.
5. Chairperson Aimee Dupuy addressed the Finance Committee regarding Insurance Consultant Scott Fazio bill of $5000.
The Finance Committee did not take any action on this matter.
6. Chairperson Aimee Dupuy discussed professional service contract renewals.
Upon motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Finance Committee recommended to approve all professional service contracts on an annual basis. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Mrs. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, reviewed the 2020-2021 Consolidated Budget.
The Finance Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Aimee Dupuy, Chairperson
Finance Committee
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board adopted the Finance Committee Report as presented by Chairperson Dupuy. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A motion was made by Rickey Adams, seconded by Chris Lacour, to bring Item Number 5 of the Finance Committee Report up for discussion. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., the Board authorized payment to Mr. Scott Fazio in the amount of $5000.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Mr. Rickey Adams, Chairman of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:
Building and Lands Committee Report
July 20, 2020
The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Monday, July 20, 2020, at approximately 6:04 p.m. at the Marksville High School Auditorium with the following members present:
Rickey Adams, Chairman; Aimee Dupuy, Lynn Deloach, Stanley Celestine, Jr.; Robin Moreau, President; and Blaine Dauzat, Superintendent. Also present were Latisha Small, Chris Lacour, and Chris Robinson, Board Members; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors, coordinators, and principals.
1. Mr. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, presented bid-opening committee reports, as follows:
Leasing of approximately 640 acres of land for hunting use only on the Pomme de Terre Section
On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 1:30 p.m,. a bid-opening committee met at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office for the purpose of receiving bids for the leasing of the Pomme De Terre Section.
Members serving on the committee were: Robin Moreau, Board President; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; and Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor.
The committee acknowledged receipt of the following bids:
Alligator Bayou Gramercy: Price per acre, $20.31; $13,000.00 payment enclosed
Andrew Juneau: Price per acre, $12.00; No payment enclosed
Upon motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., the Building and Lands Committee recommended to accept the bid submitted by Alligator Bayou Gramercy in the amount of $20.31 per acre for the leasing of the Pomme De Terre Section. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Two moveable properties at Old River
Lots 15 and 21
On Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., a bid-opening committee met at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office for the purpose of receiving bids for two moveable properties at Old River, Lots 15 and 21.
Members serving on the committee were: Robin Moreau, Board President; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; and Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor.
The committee acknowledged receipt of the following bids for the selling of movables on Lot Number 15:
Mark Johnson: $3000.00 per acre, no payment enclosed
Tanya Bardwell: $715.00 per acre, no payment enclosed
Upon motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to accept the high bid submitted by Mr. Mark Johnson in the amount of $3000.00 for movables on Lot Number 15, Old River. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The committee acknowledged receipt of the following bids for the selling of movables on Lot Number 21:
Greg Bachman: $750.00 per acre, no payment enclosed
Marcus Johnson: $3000.00 per acre, no payment enclosed
Upon motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to accept the high bid submitted by Mr. Marcus Johnson in the amount of $3000.00 for movables on Lot Number 21, Old River. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Upon motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to accept bids for the sale of moveables on Lot Number 63. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Committee Member Aimee Dupuy addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding the FFA Camp.
Upon motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., the Building and Lands Committee recommended to enter into an agreement with Borrel Engineering. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. President Robin Moreau addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding rules and regulations concerning the use of vehicles and ATVs on School Board property.
Upon motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Lynn Deloach , the Building and Lands Committee recommended that leaseholders and permit holders follow the same rules and regulations for vehicles as set forth by the United States Wildlife and Fisheries. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Building and Lands Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Rickey Adams, Chairman
Building and Lands Committee
On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report as presented by Chairman Adams. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
15. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater presented personnel changes for the Board’s review, as follow:
PERSONNEL CHANGES
BUNKIE ELEMENTARY LEARNING ACADEMY: Appointment of Phyllis Morris, (retired) teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Appointment of Patricia Riche, (retired) teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Appointment of Quiana D. Harrell, teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020.; and Resignation of Thelma Page, food service technician, effective at the end of the day May 21, 2020.
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Brian C. Myers, teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Appointment of Brandi Williams, teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Appointment of Sandra A. Smith, (retired) Kindergarten teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Appointment of Linda P. Carpenter, (retired) Early Interventionist teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Appointment of Cecilia M. Robinson, social worker, effective August 4, 2020 through June 9, 2021; Resignation of Kelly Steele, teacher, effective August 1, 2020; and Resignation of Ruby Hawkins, (retired) teacher, effective July 10, 2020.
LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Jennifer Bryant, from paraprofessional to school secretary, effective August 4, 2020; Resignation of Tammy O. LaCombe, registered nurse, effective September 1, 2020, for the purpose of retirement; and Resignation of Gertrude Dauzat, bus driver, effective September 17, 2020, for the purpose of retirement.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Lauren Ducote, (retired) teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Appointment of Judy G. Rivers, (retired) teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Appointment of Danielle Bordelon, Kindergarten teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through June 1, 2021; Transfer/appointment of Stacey N. Baudin, from Kindergarten to Pre-K Title I teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through June 1, 202l; Transfer/appointment of Nikki V. Guidry, from Title I to mild moderate teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through June 1, 2021; and Resignation of Caitlyn Woodard, teacher, effective at the end of the day August 1, 2020.
PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Sarah E. Landry, teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Appointment of Avery O. Lemoine, teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through September 18, 2020; Appointment of Erica S. Myers, teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through September 18, 2020; Correction in appointment date for Joni L. Meche, teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through September 18, 2020; Correction in appointment date for Shannon F. Beran, teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through September 18, 2020; and Resignation of Don Antie, teacher, effective August 1, 2020.
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Appointment of Yvonne S. Bassett, (retired) teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; and Appointment of Jessie B. Lavergne, bus driver, effective August 20, 2020, replacing Christy Tassin.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Kathy M. Lemoine, (retired) teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Appointment of Joel Tassin, (retired) special education content mastery teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Appointment of Jonathan Hagan, teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Appointment of Crystal A. Dukes, bus driver, effective August 20, 2020, replacing Sara Gaspard; Resignation of Cynthia Hukins, teacher, effective July 29, 2020; and Resignation of Crystal Adams, paraprofessional, effective at the end of the day August 1, 2020.
BUNKIE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Doris S. Leary, (retired) teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Appointment of Debra F. LeBlanc, (retired) teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Appointment of Elizabeth A. Willis, (retired) teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020;Appointment of Cherrie Callahan, (retired) special education self-contained teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Transfer/appointment of Stanley Andrus, bus driver, from Avoyelles High School, effective August 20, 2020; Resignation of Mallory Ogea, teacher, effective at the end of the day August 1, 2020; and Resignation of Vickie Messer, bus driver, effective July 14, 2020.
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: Change in appointment status of William Moreau, agriculture teacher, effective July 20, 2020 through June 30, 2021; and Correction in appointment date for Donna G. Saucier, teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through May 21, 2021.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Jimmie Hillman, from JAG to regular education teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through June 1, 2021; Transfer/appointment of Steven Dye, from business to JAG teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through December 18, 2020; Resignation of Brent Barbre, teacher, effective August 1, 2020; and Resignation of Myleka Harrington, teacher, effective August 5, 2020.
AVOYELLES PARISH PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER: Transfer/appointment of Tammy Tassin, from teacher to Educational Diagnostician, effective August 4, 2020 through June 9, 2021; Appointment of Nena Webster, (retired) Educational Diagnostician, effective August 4, 2020 through December 18, 2020; and Appointment of Janine Mury, (retired) part-time Educational Diagnostician, effective August 4, 2020 through December 18, 2020.
CENTRAL OFFICE NON-PUBLIC TECH CLU FACILITATOR: Change in funding source for Kristi Bordelon, Tech CLU Facilitator, from 45% Title I and 55% Title II to 50% Title I and 50% Title II, effective August 20, 2020 through June 1, 2021.
ADDENDUM(S)
8/4/2020
BUNKIE ELEMENTARY LEARNING ACADEMY: Appointment of Josephine Stevenson, (retired) teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through June 1, 2021.
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Resignation of Lorena D. Alderson, teacher, effective August 4, 2020.
LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Transfer/appointment of Veronica Mayeux, R.N., from Marksville High School, effective August 20, 2020 through June 1, 2021, replacing Tammy Lacombe who retired.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Christina Coco, R.N, effective August 20, 2020 through June 1, 2021.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Micah L. Bordelon, teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through June 1, 2021.
BUNKIE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL: Appointment of Deborah M. Hart, teacher, effective August 20, 2020 through June 1, 2021.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CENTRAL OFFICE: Change in work assignment for Denise Laborde, from payroll clerk to payroll/accounting clerk, effective July 1, 2020; and Change in work assignment for Kristy Gremillion, from grant accountant to grant/payroll accountant, effective July 1, 2020.
There being no further business, on motion by Chris Robinson, seconded by Chris Lacour, the meeting was adjourned.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Robin Moreau, President
Blaine Dauzat, Secretary, Treasurer