SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office in Marksville, Louisiana, with the following members present:
Aimee Dupuy, President; Chris Robinson, Vice-President; Lynn Deloach, Robin Moreau, Stanley Celestine, Jr., Rickey Adams, and Jill Guidry.
Absent: Latisha Small and Chris Lacour.
An Invocation was offered by Dexter Compton, Supervisor of Secondary Education.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America led by Board Member Chris Robinson.
A motion was offered by Robin Moreau, seconded by Lynn Deloach, that the Board add an item to tonight’s meeting agenda: Recommendation to approve changes to the Strategic Demographics Redistricting Resolution. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1. On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Principal Chuck Normand recognized Bunkie Magnet High School graduates as follows: Samencia Anderson, Adrinne Shaunta Eggins, Haley Tressler Fulton, and Corderal Williams.
On behalf of the Board, President Aimee Dupuy commended the students on this outstanding achievement.
3. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater recognized the 2022 Outstanding School Support Personnel.
Assistant Superintendent Prater announced the winners at each school in the district, as follows: Dannette Prater, bus driver, Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy; Shirleen Roy, paraprofessional, Cottonport Elementary School; Sarah Gaspard, school secretary, Lafargue Elementary School; Vida James, paraprofessional, Marksville Elementary School; Mary Guillory, food service manager, Plaucheville Elementary School; Dana Dixon, paraprofessional, Riverside Elementary School; Christina Guthrie, paraprofessional, Avoyelles High School; Karen Ducote, paraprofessional, Bunkie Magnet High School; Aytia Hill, secretary, Marksville High School; Anita Kyle, food service technician, LaSAS; David Wells, custodian, AVAP; and Arthur Bonton, custodian, Central Office.
Assistant Superintendent Prater also announced the parish winners selected to represent the elementary and high schools as well as the central office, as follows: Vida James, paraprofessional, Marksville Elementary School; David Wells, custodian, AVAP; Arthur Bonton, custodian, Central Office.
On behalf of the Board, President Aimee Dupuy recognized the contribution of these outstanding school support employees and thanked them for their dedication and service.
4. Superintendent Karen Tutor announced that she was in receipt of only one bid for the official journal of the Board for the period beginning July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, and that bid was from Mr. Randy Decuir, owner of the Avoyelles Publishing Company.
On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board accepted the bid received and named The Marksville Weekly News as the official journal of the Board for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Board requesting approval of the Professional Service Agreement with Pan American Engineers for replacement of doors at Bunkie Magnet High School.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Chris Robinson, the Board granted approval of the Professional Service Agreement with Pan American Engineers for door replacement at Bunkie Magnet High School in the amount of $19,171.00, to be funded with ESSER funds. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Committee Reports
(a) Lynn Deloach, Chairman of the Education Committee, presented the following report:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT
MAY 17, 2022
The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Lynn Deloach, Chairman; Chris Robinson, Rickey Adams, Latisha Small; Aimee Dupuy, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Also present were Stanley Celestine, Jr. and Jill Guidry, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; other supervisors and coordinators.
1. Chairman Lynn Deloach welcomed the student reps from each of the Avoyelles Parish schools. The student rep from Avoyelles High School presented updates on activities at Avoyelles High School.
The Education Committee did not take any action on this matter.
2. Dexter Compton, Supervisor of Secondary Education, welcomed students who delivered a presentation on Avoyelles Youth Tobacco/Vaping.
The Education Committee did not take any action on this matter.
3. Chris Robinson, committee member, addressed the Education Committee for discussion of the celebrity golf tournament. The proceeds from this tournament will go towards education.
The Education Committee did not take any action on this matter.
4. Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, addressed the Education Committee with an update on the number of truant students.
The Education Committee did not take any action on this matter.
5. Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education, and Dexter Compton, Supervisor of Secondary Education, addressed the Education Committee with an update on summer school plans and locations.
The Education Committee did not take any action on this matter.
The Education Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Lynn Deloach, Chairman
Education Committee
On motion by Lynn Deloach, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board adopted the Education Committee Report as presented by Chairman Deloach. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(b) Stanley Celestine, Jr., Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented the following report:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
MAY 17, 2022
The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 4:58 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Stanley Celestine, Jr., Chairman; Jill Guidry, Lynn Deloach; Aimee Dupuy, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Robin Moreau was absent. Also present were Latisha Small, Chris Robinson, and Rickey Adams, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; other supervisors and coordinators.
Board member Chris Lacour entered the Executive Committee Meeting at 5:07 p.m.
1. Superintendent Karen Tutor addressed the Executive Committee for discussion of rebranding and policy review with LSBA (moving to LSBA’s policy system).
The Executive Committee did not take any action on this matter.
2. Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, addressed the Executive Committee regarding approval of a policy submitted by Mr. James Prescott, Jr. of Forethought Consulting, Incorporated, as follows:
File: BCBD Agenda Preparation and Dissemination
On motion by Lynn Deloach, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the policy submitted by Mr. James Prescott, Jr. of Forethought Consulting, Incorporated, as follows: File: BCBD Agenda Preparation and Dissemination. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Becky Spencer, Network Supervisor, addressed the Executive Committee regarding approval of the 2022-2023 APSB Parent and Family Engagement Policy.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the 2022-2023 APSB Parent and Family Engagement Policy. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Becky Spencer, Network Supervisor, addressed the Executive Committee regarding approval of the 2022-2024 VoIP contract between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and Nextiva.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the 2022-2024 VoIP contract between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and Nextiva for three (3) years in the amount of $185,777.40. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Dawn Pitre, Supervisor of Special Services, addressed the Executive Committee regarding approval of a contract between Sunbelt Staffing, LLC and the Avoyelles Parish School Board.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the contract between Sunbelt Staffing, LLC and the Avoyelles Parish School Board, to be funded by the General Fund, with a total rate of pay being $69.50 per hour. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Dawn Pitre, Supervisor of Special Services, addressed the Executive Committee regarding changes to the job description for special education nurse.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the changes to the job description for special education nurse as presented. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Becky Spencer, Network Supervisor, addressed the Executive Committee regarding approval of the contract agreement with EDgear.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the contract agreement with EDgear, to be funded by the General Fund in the amount of $92,578.40. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education, addressed the Executive Committee to request permission to purchase professional development services for teachers of students in grades K-8 for Tier One Curriculum Amplify Science.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to grant permission to purchase professional development services for teachers of students in grades K-8 for Tier One Curriculum Amplify Science, funding source is Redesign, in the amount of $9,600.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education, addressed the Executive Committee to request permission to purchase professional development services for teachers of students in grades K-2 for Tier One Curriculum CKLA.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to grant permission to purchase professional development services for teachers of students in grades K-2 for Tier One Curriculum CKLA, funding source is Redesign, in the amount of $8,000.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education, addressed the Executive Committee to request permission to purchase professional development services for teachers of students in grades K-8 for Tier One curriculum iReady Classroom and iReady Intervention program in the amount of $152,250.00.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to grant permission to purchase professional development services for teachers of students in grades K-8 for Tier One curriculum iReady Classroom and iReady Intervention program, funding source is Redesign, in the amount of $152,250.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education, addressed the Executive Committee to request permission to purchase professional development services for teachers of students in grades K-8 for Tier One curriculum iReady Classroom and iReady Intervention program in the amount of $1,750.00.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to grant permission to purchase professional development services for teachers of students in grades K-8 for Tier One curriculum iReady Classroom and iReady Intervention program, funding source is Redesign, in the amount of $1,750.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Celeste Voinche, Supervisor of Elementary Education, addressed the Executive Committee to request approval of a contract with Imagine Learning to provide professional development in Tier One Curriculum for ELA teachers in the district.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the contract with Imagine Learning to provide professional development in Tier One Curriculum for ELA teachers in the district, funded by Redesign Grant, in the amount of $10,500.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Jenny Welch, Supervisor of Food Service, addressed the Executive Committee requesting approval of the bid opening report for kitchen supplies, bread, produce, grease removal, and non-hazardous waste management.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the bid opening report for kitchen supplies, bread, produce, grease removal, and non-hazardous waste management. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Executive Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Stanley Celestine, Jr., Chairman
Executive Committee
On motion by Stanley Celestine, Jr., seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board adopted the Executive Committee Report as presented by Chairman Celestine. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(c) Robin Moreau, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
MAY 17, 2022
The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at approximately 5:51 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Rickey Adams, Stanley Celestine, Jr., Jill Guidry; Aimee Dupuy, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Chairman Robin Moreau was absent. Also present were Latisha Small, Chris Lacour, Lynn Deloach, and Chris Robinson, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; other supervisors and coordinators.
1. Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor, presented an actual sales tax report for the month of April, 2022. She stated that sales tax collections totaled $1,359,165.24. Mrs. Lacombe stated that—of this amount—the 1% sales tax generated $776,665.82, the 0.25% sales tax generated $194,166.51, and the building and maintenance fund generated $388,332.91.
The Finance Committee did not take any action on this matter.
2. President Aimee Dupuy presented the monthly maintenance report on expenditures for the committee’s review.
The Finance Committee did not take any action on this matter.
3. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, presented the Finance Committee with the monthly General Fund 2021-2022 Year-to-Date Report with comparisons.
The Finance Committee did not take any action on this matter.
4. Superintendent Karen Tutor addressed the Finance Committee regarding raises for instructional coaches and assistant principals.
On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the raises for instructional coaches and assistant principals. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Finance Committee requesting permission to close the First Guaranty Bank account.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Finance Committee recommended to grant permission to close the First Guaranty Bank account. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Blake Knoll, with 1st Insurance, addressed the Finance Committee regarding comprehensive insurance.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., the Finance Committee recommended to approve the comprehensive insurance proposal presented by Blake Knoll with 1st Insurance and to grant authority to Superintendent Tutor to make the decision for buy-downs. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Finance Committee recommended to reject uninsured motors, bodily injury, and medical payments on the Liberty Mutual casualty package. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Finance Committee regarding approval of the C&I ITEP Application-Great Southern Wood- LA, Inc. #20220076-ITE.
The Finance Committee did not take any action on this matter.
8. Assistant Superintendent Thelma J. Prater presented requests for overnight travel to the Finance Committee.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the overnight travel requests. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Finance Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Robin Moreau, Chairman
Finance Committee
Chairman Robin Moreau requested that Item # 4 of the Finance Committee Report be voted on separately.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board adopted the Finance Committee Report, with the exception of Item #4, as presented by Chairman Moreau. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A motion was offered by Robin Moreau, seconded by Rickey Adams, that the Board approve raises for assistant principals only. Upon further discussion, Assistant District Attorney Keith Manuel advised that the motion in Item #4 would need to be amended before being voted upon. Board member Moreau rescinded his motion.
A motion was offered by Robin Moreau, seconded by Lynn Deloach, that the motion in Item #4 of the Finance Committee Meeting be amended to be voted on in two parts: A) Approving raises for assistant principals, and B) Approving raises for instructional coaches. The motion was adopted by the following 5-2 vote:
YAYS: Robin Moreau, Lynn Deloach, Aimee Dupuy, Rickey Adams, and Jill Guidry.
NAYS: Chris Robinson and Stanley Celestine, Jr.
Item #4: A) In the matter of approving raises for assistant principals, the Board granted approval of raises for assistant principals. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Item #4: B) In the matter of approving raises for instructional coaches, the Board granted approval of raises for instructional coaches by the following 6-1 vote:
YAYS: Lynn Deloach, Aimee Dupuy, Chris Robinson, Stanley Celestine, Jr., Rickey Adams, and Jill Guidry.
NAYS: Robin Moreau.
(d) Jill Guidry, Chairwoman of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:
BUILDING AND LANDS COMMITTEE REPORT
MAY 17, 2022
The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at approximately 6:33 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Jill Guidry, Chairwoman; Chris Lacour, Stanley Celestine, Jr.; Aimee Dupuy, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Robin Moreau was absent. Also present were Latisha Small, Lynn Deloach, Chris Robinson, and Rickey Adams, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; other supervisors and coordinators.
1. Superintendent Karen Tutor addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding approval of the Professional Service Agreement with Pan American Engineers for Bunkie High School door replacement, funded by ESSER funds in the amount of $19,171.00.
On motion by Chris Lacour, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., the Building and Lands Committee recommended to move this item to the full Board at the regular meeting on June 7, 2022. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Building and Lands Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Jill Guidry, Chairwoman
Building and Lands Committee
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report as presented by Chairwoman Guidry. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(e) Rickey Adams, Chairman of the Bus Committee, presented the following report:
BUS COMMITTEE REPORT
MAY 17, 2022
The Bus Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at approximately 6:39 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Rickey Adams, Chairman; Latisha Small, Chris Lacour, Chris Robinson; Aimee Dupuy, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Also present were Lynn Deloach, Stanley Celestine, Jr., and Jill Guidry, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jaimie Lacombe, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; other supervisors, coordinators, and principals.
1. Mr. Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor, presented an update report on bus incidents in the school district.
The Bus Committee did not take any action on this matter.
The Bus Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Rickey Adams, Chairman
Bus Committee
On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board adopted the Bus Committee Report as presented by Chairman Adams. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Superintendent Tutor addressed the Board for approval of a Cyber Insurance Policy, which was outlined for the Board’s review by Blake Knoll of 1st Insurance.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board approved the purchase of the Cyber Insurance Policy as presented, with coverage of $1,000,000.00 for a premium of $31,725.00 plus $500.00 policy fee and Louisiana Surplus Lines tax of 4.85%. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater addressed the Board for approval of overnight travel requests.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board approved the requests for overnight travel as presented by Assistant Superintendent Prater. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater presented personnel changes for the Board’s review, as follows:
PERSONNEL CHANGES
BUNKIE ELEMENTARY LEARNING
ACADEMY Resignation of Patricia J. Riche, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Resignation of Ruby L. Hawkins, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Resignation of Margaret Brasseaux, speech-language pathologist, effective August 1, 2022.
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Resignation of Shirley Mamou, teacher, effective May 31, 2022.
Resignation of Sandra A. Smith, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Renewal of administrative contract for Ashley L. Ducote, assistant principal, effective August 24, 2022 through August 23, 2024.
LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Renewal of administrative contract for Marcy P. Bonnette, assistant principal, effective July 20, 2022 through July 19, 2024.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Resignation of Nicole Gagnard, principal, effective July 1, 2022.
Resignation of Lauren Ducote, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Resignation of Judy Rivers, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Renewal of administrative contract for Kimberly F. Gagnard, assistant principal, effective July 24, 2022 through July 23, 2024.
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Resignation of Bessie Bannister, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Resignation of Yvonne S. Bassett, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL Resignation of Kathy M. Lemoine, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
BUNKIE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL Resignation of Diana L. Sheppard, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Resignation of Ralph H. Hines, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Resignation of Elizabeth Willis, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Resignation of Cherrie A. Callahan, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Resignation of Debra F. LeBlanc, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Resignation of Doris S. Leary, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Resignation of Ashley Flanders, teacher, effective July 31, 2022.
Resignation of David E. Dyson, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Resignation of Megan Reppond, band director, effective August 3, 2022.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Resignation of Sheri Bourgeois, FACS teachers, effective at the end of the day May 28, 2022, for the purpose of retirement.
Resignation of Cynthia Brennan, band director, effective at the end of the day August 1, 2022.
AVOYELLES VIRTUAL ALTERNATIVE
PROGRAM (AVAP) Resignation of Craig W. Foster (retired) school counselor, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER Resignation of Catherine D. Tyler, (retired) early interventionist teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Resignation of Nena L. Webster, (retired) educational diagnostician, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2022.
Resignation of Ava Hernandez, educational diagnostician, effective August 1, 2022.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL
BOARD CENTRAL OFFICE Renewal of administrative contract for Thelma J. Prater, Assistant Superintendent, effective July 24, 2022 through July 23, 2024.
APPOINTMENT OF CERTIFICATED TEACHERS
2022-2023
BUNKIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Sharice Sullivan, Principal; Claudine J. Rogers, Assistant Principal; Valerie B. Bandy, Valerie A. Chesne, Connie D. Ducote, LeAnn J. Dukes, Charli F. Hauk, Chrissy P. Grayson, Vetria L. Veal, Victoria G. McDaniel, Shea Jeansonne, Travis Armand, and Candice Hardy (part-time instructional coach).
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Shalonda W. Berry, Principal; Ashley Ducote, Assistant Principal; Lindsey Bertrand, Stephanie M. Davis, Kayla D. Landry, Nick Joffrion, Stephanie Belanger, Andre Spruill, Shelby L. Gash, Angie Champ, Bradley Moreau, Katelyn N. Snyder, Natalie N. Drouin (Speech Therapist), Cecilia Robinson (Social Worker), and Candice Hardy (part-time instructional coach).
LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Laura Hargis, Principal; Marcy P. Bonnette, Assistant Principal; Caisha A. Bell, Holly D. Bordelon, Stephanie Bordelon, Valerie Bordelon, Anna Bradshaw, Jessica Dauzat, Casey L, Dupuis, Michelle G. Gauthier, Christy Guillot, Chantelle Hataway, Kelley A. Juneau, Sarah E. Landry, Kristy L. Lonidier, Katie D. Luneau, Jennifer Nicholas, Sheryl Parker, Shaun Reynaud, Adrienne Smith, Philip J. Timothy, Kayla Laborde, Carla Sophia Wood, Steve Turner, Gabre’ Williams, Linda Gagnard, Jennifer Franks, Krystle Reynaud, Leah D. Hataway, Brenda M. Belgard (Speech Pathologist), Jennifer Harper, Denton Spinks, and Terri Shannon (part-time instructional coach).
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Kim Gagnard, Assistand Principal; Brooke N. Anderson, Alexis C. Armand, Melissa O. Bordelon, Jessica L. Chatelain, Dannon D. Dauzat, Stacey Duncan, Hope N. Dupuy, Cicely F. Jacob, Lisa B. Laborde, Pam S. Laborde, Kayla D. Lemoine, Caitlin St. Romain, Linda Voinche, Danielle Bordelon, Lauren G. Flook, Brandi Lacombe, Rachel Miles, Kenneth Ford, Michele Mayeux, Stacey N. Baudin, Natalie C. Scott, LaLisa Scallan, Lori Boudreaux, Julie G. Barbry, Nikkie V. Guidry, Kelsey R. Scott (Speech Pathologist), Simone Voinche, Rebecca L. Jones, Chris Dupuy (part-time) (Adaptive PE), and Terri Shannon (part-time instructional coach).
PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Wendy Adams, Principal; Kim Adams, Assistant Principal; Brandy B. Dupont, Cecelia Clark, Kara Lemoine, Samantha Mire, Michel Morgan, Michelle R. Newsom, Sara G. Wallace, Jennifer Y. Barbry, Kristen Hukins, Bailey V. Lemoine, Sydney L. Newton, Amanda Gauthier, Vicki Dufour, Lisa Deshautelle, Amber A. Arnouville, Guy Lemoine, Rachel L. Normand (Speech Therapist), and Sheila Aymond.
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Tonenikea Wilson, Principal; Sarah E. Reech, Assistant Principal; Samaria D. Allen, Susan Bordelon, Maxine Mury, Sherry A. Reech, Keithca J. Callihan, William Beebe, and Yvonne Saucier.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Ashley Robinson, Principal; Ginger L. Knight, Assistant Principal; Scott Balius, Administrative Assistant; Andrew Boone, Lisa Breaux, Amanda P. Ebey, Bailey M. Gauthier, Ryan J. Gremillion, Caneshia Jacob, Carrie L. Kimble, Jonathan Landry, Abbie C. Manuel, Hali H. Wanersdorfer, Melanie N. Williams, Anne Lemoine, Jodie Melancon, Micah L. Bordelon, Justus Boone, Sara S. Venable (Guidance Counselor); Marcy Center (JAG Teacher); Pat Joffrion (part-time instructional coach); Kristin D. Lemoine, (Dean of Students); Ritzell A. Veade, and Kellie Guilbeau.
BUNKIE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL: Chuck Normand, Principal; Contina A. Pierite, Assistant Principal; Monique H. Gaspard, Assistant Principal; Rhonda M. Andress, Dana V. Blood, Kourtny K. Bordelon, Nicole K. Bordelon, Margaret Garnett, Melissa Higginbotham, Katelyn Hines Hillman, Jessica L. Juneau, April M. Mabou, Nicholas Pujol, Abigail R. Turner, Sabrina Washington, Dylan West, Danielle S. Moreau, Lance F. Gauthier, Kimberly L. Phillips, Richard L. Clark, Sarah L. Riche(Guidance Counselor); Kristy Dauzat (part-time instructional coach), Amanda C. Fontenot (HS JAG); Lisa M. Mayeux (Theatre/Art); Jill J. Tassin, and Laure’ A. Tubre.
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: Eric Dauzat, Principal; Amy W. Volentine, Assistant Principal; Jean B. Andrus, Tracy M. Armand, Jeremy Bonnette, Keri Desselle, Sarah B. Dupont, Tonya C. Gauthier, Desiree D. Guillot, Julie Humble, Casey Nastasi, Kristie Parker, Amy Pitre, Carolyn Roy, Michael J. Roy, Katherine W. Green, William Williber, Brandi L. Lee, Julie Ryland, Summer N. Anderson, Ward Bordelon, William Moreau, Michelle B. Lemoine, and Samantha S. Roy (Guidance Counselor).
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Liza Jacobs, Principal; Cindy Schaub, Assistant Principal; Bryant G. Humphrey, Assistant Principal; Tina Anderson, Misty Blanchard, John T. Dunbar, Judd Dupuy, Helena L, Ellis, Candace J. Guidroz, Jimmie R. Hillman, Brandy L. Hoyt, Nettie D. Jeansonne, Mia C. Lamkin, Christine Lyles, Daniel H. Murphy, Daniel H. Murphy, Malik R. Perry, Dolly E. Rousseau, Cynthia D. Brennan, James Deshautelle, Sarah M. Dupont, Tambra Barbre (Guidance Counselor), Joseph Greenhouse (JAG teacher), Kristy Dauzat (part-time instructional coach), Pat Joffrion (part-time instructional coach), Devin A. Tipton (First Responder/Medical Terminology), Rochelle Baldoz, Jarvis L. Roberts, Ashley L. Dubea, Alex R. Perkins, and Chris Dupuy (part-time) (M/M itinerant).
AVOYELLES VIRTUAL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (AVAP): Michael Rachal, Administrator; Aimee C. Hayes (Sped Teacher), Angela Franks (Reg Homebound – based at AVAP), and Leigh C. LeJeune, AWARE 2 Program Manager – based at AVAP.
AVOYELLES PARISH PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER: Lisa Hebert (Homebound), Sherrie Hodnett (Homebound), Stacy Bordelon (Early Interventionist), Casey Foret (Early Interventionist), Catherine Lemoine (IDEA-B- IEP Facilitator), Lillie D. Armand (Speech Pathologist), Jenifer J. Ryan (Discipline Coordinator), Lindsay Gremillion (Visually Impaired & Child Search Coordinator), Micaela D. Drouin (Speech Pathologist), Brooke F. Normand (Speech Pathologist), Ava Hernandez (Educational Diagnostician), Tammy Tassin (Educational Diagnostician), and Aimee H. Watts (Social Worker).
SIS/JCAMPUS COORDINATOR: Jessica B. Gauthier.
TITLE I MOBILE CLASSROOM: Kristi R. Bordelon and Patricia Rebouche.
SCHOOL NURSE: Elizabeth Whitmore, Louanne Bain, Christina Coco, Naomi L. Clark, Victoria D. Ford, Veronica B. Mayeux, and Cheyenne Bordelon.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CENTRAL OFFICE: Karen Tutor, Superintendent; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Celeste Voinche, Elementary Education Supervisor; Dexter Compton, Secondary Education Supervisor; Jennifer Dismer, Child Welfare & Attendance Supervisor; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; Jennifer Welch, Food Service Supervisor; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica W. Rachal, Accounting/Sales Tax Supervisor; Kristy Gremillion, Grants/Payroll Accountant; Demetria Alexander, Supervisor of Federal Programs; Rebecca Spencer, Network Supervisor; Wendy Marchand, Data Instructional Coordinator; Dawn G. Pitre, Special Services and Nursing Supervisor; Tammy Lemoine, IDEA-B; Christopher J. Lemoine, Network Administrator; and Kenya Chavez, Network Administrator.
9. Superintendent’s Comments: Superintendent Karen L. Tutor announced that the summer school program began today in the parish, namely at Lafargue Elementary, Plaucheville Elementary, Bunkie Elementary, and Avoyelles High. Staff development and training has been made available throughout the month of July.
10. Item added to Agenda: Recommendation to approve changes to the Strategic Demographics Redistricting Resolution. A typographical error was discovered on the redistricting plan regarding precincts in District 3.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board approved the following change to the Strategic Demographics Redistricting Resolution, as follows:
“DISTRICT 3
District 3 consists of the entirety of precincts 11-1, 11-2A, 2-5B, 6-1A, 6-2, 6-2A, 7-3B, and 9-1A.”
is hereby corrected to read:
“DISTRICT 3
District 3 consists of the entirety of precincts 11-1, 11-2A, 6-1A, 6-2, 6-2A, 7-3B, and 9-1A.”
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
There being no further business, on motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Chris Robinson, the meeting was adjourned.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Aimee Dupuy, President
Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent
Secretary/Treasurer