SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS

 

The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office, in Marksville, Louisiana, with the following members present:

Aimee Dupuy, President; Lynn Deloach, Robin Moreau, Rickey Adams, and Jill Guidry.

Absent: Vice President Chris Robinson, Latisha Small, Chris Lacour, and Stanley Celestine, Jr.

 

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 Rickey Adams.

 

1.             Graduate Processional

2.             Superintendent Karen L. Tutor recognized this year's summer graduates as follows: Marksville High School — Jon Warren, Quinlen Snyder, and Triston St. Romain.

Graduate Recessional

At this time, Board member Stanley Celestine, Jr. entered the meeting.

 

3.             On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, and Special Board meeting held on Thursday, July 21, 2022 as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

A motion was made by Rickey Adams, seconded by Robin Moreau, to add an item to the agenda as Item #10: Recommendation to approve Avoyelles High School track change order. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

4.             A motion was made by Robin Moreau, seconded by Rickey Adams, that the Board terminate the lease with Who-Have-You-Blessed, as recommended by Superintendent Karen Tutor.

The motion was adopted by the following 5-0-1 vote:

YEAS:              Lynn Deloach, Robin Moreau, Rickey Adams, Jill Guidry, and Aimee Dupuy.

NAYS:              None.

ABSTAINED:                 Stanley Celestine, Jr.

 

0.           On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board approved the Louisiana Compliance and System Survey, as presented by Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

1.           On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board approved the Louisiana Compliance and System Survey for the Louisiana School for the Agricultural Science, as presented by Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

2.           Dawn Pitre, Supervisor of Special Services, addressed the Board regarding a contract with Soliant Health, LLC for school psychologist.

On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board approved a contract between Soliant Health, LLC and the Avoyelles Parish School Board for a school psychologist at a rate of $85.00 per hour, not to exceed 34 hours per week, to be funded by the General Fund. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

3.           Becky Spencer, Network Supervisor, addressed the Board with a recommendation to renew the contract with DETEL Computer Solutions for continuation of support services for wi-fi access points for the 2022-2023 school year.

On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board approved a contract renewal with DETEL Computer Solutions for continuation of services for the 2022-2023 school year, providing/maintaining 45 wi-fi access points across the parish, to be funded with ESSER-II funds in the amount of $243,000.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

4.           Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Board for approval of the 2022­2023 Proposed Consolidated Budget.

On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board approved the 2022-2023 Proposed Consolidated Budget for the General Fund and the Special Revenue Funds. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

5.           Superintendent Karen Tutor addressed the Board with a recommendation to approve a contract change order with GeoSport for the Avoyelles High School track. This change order is for $3,718.00 to be paid with Needs Assessment Funds.

On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Board approved the work change order for the Avoyelles High School track as presented by Superintendent Tutor. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

6.           Committee Reports

(a) Lynn Deloach, Chairman of the Education Committee, presented the following report:

 

EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT

JULY 19,2022

 

The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 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; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent. President Aimee Dupuy was absent. Also present were Chris Lacour, Stanley Celestine, Jr., and Jill Guidry, board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; other supervisors and coordinators.

1.                 Superintendent Tutor addressed the Education Committee with a request to approve

the vision and mission statements for the Avoyelles Parish Schools.

On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Chris Robinson, the Education Committee recommended to approve the vision and mission statements of theAvoyelles Parish Schools. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

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

JULY 19, 2022

 

The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 4:34 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:

Stanley Celestine, Jr., Chairman; Jill Guidry and Lynn Deloach; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent. President Aimee Dupuy and Committee Member Robin Moreau were absent. Also present were Latisha Small, Chris Lacour, Chris Robinson and Rickey Adams, board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; other supervisors and coordinators.

1.             Dawn Pitre, Supervisor of Special Services, addressed the Executive Committee regarding approval of the contract for Professional or Technical Services between Phil Brocato, ABA, School Consultants and Avoyelles Parish School Board.

On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the contract for Professional or Technical Services between Phil Brocato, ABA, School Consultants and Avoyelles Parish School Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

2.             Dawn Pitre, Supervisor of Special Services, addressed the Executive Committee regarding approval of the Service Agreement between Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College on behalf of its Louisiana State University Health Science Center and Avoyelles Parish School Board in an amount not to exceed $80,000, paid from 611 Set Aside funding source.

On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the contract between LASARD and the Avoyelles Parish School Board in an amount not to exceed $80,000, paid from 611 Set Aside funding source. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY

3.             Superintendent Tutor addressed the Executive Committee with a request to approve the revised Special Counsel Resolutions.

On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the revised Special Counsel Resolutions. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

4.             Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, addressed the Executive Committee regarding approval of the new job description Avoyelles Virtual Alternative Program Tutor.

On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the new job description Avoyelles Virtual Alternative Program Tutor. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

5.             Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, addressed the Executive Committee regarding approval of the purchase of 1000 hours of on-demand 24/7 tutoring through Edmentum's Partner FEV Tutoring at a cost of $29,000 to be utilized by all AVAP Program students on an as-needed basis.

On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the purchase of 1000 hours of on-demand 24/7 tutoring through Edmentum's Partner FEV Tutoring on an as-needed basis in the amount of $29,000, funded by ESSER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

6.         Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, addressed the Executive Committee with a recommendation to approve the policies submitted by Mr. James Prescott, Jr. of Forethought Consulting, Incorporated, as follows:

(a)               File: JGFC                    Student Dismissal Precautions

(b)               File: JCDAF Bullying and Hazing

 

On motion by Lynn Deloach, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the policy: File: JGFC - Student Dismissal Precautions and File: JCDAF- Bullying and Hazing, submitted by Mr. James Prescott, Jr. of Forethought Consulting, Incorporated. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

7.         Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Executive Committee with a request to approve Procurify for one year.

On motion by Lynn Deloach, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Executive Committee recommended to approve Procurify for one year in the amount of $12,040.00, paid from the General Fund. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

8.         Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, addressed the Executive Committee with a request to reject Virtual Curriculum bids.

On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to reject the Virtual Curriculum bids on the advice of Mrs. Dismer and Mr. Rachal. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

9.         Wendy Marchand, Supervisor of Elementary Education, addressed the Executive Committee with a request to approve the Assessment Services with Instructure.

On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the Assessment Services with Instructure in the amount of $103,615.00, funded by ESSER, on the recommendation of Mrs. Marchand. 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 Robin Moreau, the Board adopted the Executive Committee Report, with the exception of Item #5, as presented by Chairman Celestine. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

A motion was made by Robin Moreau, seconded by Rickey Adams, that the Board adopt Item #5 of the Executive Committee Report as presented by Chairman Celestine. The motion was adopted by the following 5-0-1 vote:

YEAS:              Lynn Deloach, Robin Moreau, Rickey Adams. Jill Guidry. and Aimee Dupuy.

NAYS:              None.

ABSTAINED:                 Stanley Celestine, Jr.

 

(c)               Robin Moreau, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:

 

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

JULY 19, 2022

 

The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at approximately 5:16 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:

Rickey Adams, Stanley Celestine, Jr., Jill Guidry; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent. Chairman Robin Moreau and President Aimee Dupuy were absent. Also present were Latisha Small, Chris Lacour, Lynn Deloach and Chris Robinson, board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; other supervisors and coordinators.

1.           Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor, presented an actual sales tax report for the month of June, 2022. She stated that sales tax collections totaled $878,869.74. Mrs. Rachal said that of this amount, the 1% sales tax generated $502,211.31, the 0.25% sales tax generated $125,552.77, and the building and maintenance fund generated $251,105.66.

2.           Vice President Chris Robinson 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, addressed the Finance Committee with the 2022-2023 Proposed Consolidated Budget.

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

4.           Superintendent Karen Tutor addressed the Finance Committee with requests for overnight travel.

On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., 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

 

On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board adopted the Finance Committee Report as presented by Chairman Moreau. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

(d)               Jill Guidry, Chairwoman of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:

 

BUILDING AND LANDS COMMITTEE REPORT

JULY 19, 2022

 

The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at approximately 5:22 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:

Jill Guidry, Chairwoman; Chris Lacour and Stanley Celestine, Jr.; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent. President Aimee Dupuy and Committee Member Robin Moreau were absent. Also present were Latisha Small, Lynn Deloach, Chris Robinson, and Rickey Adams, board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; other supervisors and coordinators.

1.           Superintendent Tutor addressed the Building and Lands Committee with a recommendation to terminate the lease with Who-Have-You-Blessed.

This matter was tabled until the full Board meeting on August 2, 2022.

2.           Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Building and Lands Committee regarding approval of the bid-opening report for football stadium lights at Avoyelles High School.

On motion by Chris Lacour, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., the Building and Lands Committee recommended to approve the bid for football stadium lights at Avoyelles High School at a cost of $270,600 to be paid with Needs Assessment and Indirect Cost funds. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

3.           Superintendent Tutor addressed the Building and Lands Committee for discussion of the forfeit lease letter.

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

4.           Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Building and Lands Committee for discussion of the 3rd quarter Energy Management Report for Johnson Controls.

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

5.         Superintendent Tutor addressed the Building and Lands Committee for discussion of projects over $5,000 and repair costs.

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.

Jill Guidry, Chairwoman

Building and Lands Committee

 

On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, 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

JULY 19, 2022

 

The Bus Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at approximately 6:19 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:

Rickey Adams, Chairman; Latisha Small, Chris Lacour, Chris Robinson; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent. President Aimee Dupuy was absent. Also present were Lynn Deloach, Stanley Celestine, Jr. and Jill Guidry, board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; other supervisors, coordinators, and principals.

1.             Mr. Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor, presented an update report on the bus incidents in the school district.

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

2.             Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Bus Committee requesting permission to advertise to sell broken, wrecked, and junked school buses: Bus #212, #202, #110, #126, and #168 — motor, and #156 and #139 - transmission.

On motion by Chris Robinson, seconded by Latisha Small, the Bus Committee granted permission to advertise to sell broken, wrecked, and junked school buses, with a minimum bid set at $600. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

The Bus Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.

 

Rickey Adams, Chairman

Bus Committee

On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board adopted the Bus Committee Report as presented by Chairman Adams. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

12.        Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater addressed the Board for approval of overnight travel requests.

On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Board approved the requests for overnight travel as presented by Assistant Superintendent Prater. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.

 

13.        Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater presented personnel changes for the Board's review.

 

PERSONNEL CHANGES

 

BUNKIE ELEMENTARY LEARNING

ACADEMY                                                                               Appointment of Ronald L. Dupont, custodian, effective July 5, 2022.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Ashley L. Ducote, assistant principal, from Cottonport Elementary, effective July 19, 2022 through July 18, 2024.

 

Appointment of Joseph G. Head, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Appointment of Tammy L. Nation, teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022, replacing Quiana Harrell.

 

Transfer/Appointment of LeAnn J. Dukes, Title 1 Pre-K teacher, from School Base Budget, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Daimon D. Dauzat, part-time instructional coach, 50% ESSER III Funds, effective July 19, 2022 through June 9, 2023.

 

Resignation of Victoria McDaniel Clark, Pre-K teacher, effective August 1, 2022.

 

Change funding source for Katelyn M. Lavalais, paraprofessional, to Title 1 school-wide, effective August 2, 2022.

 

Appointment of Ruby Hawkins (retired), special education teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Resignation of Vetria Veal, teacher, effective August 1, 2022.

 

Resignation of Courtney N. Brown, teacher, effective August 1, 2022.

 

Appointment of Keonte R. Wells, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Appointment of Natasha M. Roy, kindergarten specia education teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Cicely F. Jacob, part-time instructional coach, 50% ESSER III funds, effective July 19, 2022 through June 9, 2023.

 

Appointment of Willie M. Simon, kindergarten paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.

 

Change funding source for Kallie E. Adams, paraprofessional, to Title 1 school-wide, effective August 2, 2022.

 

COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Appointment of Jada M. Frazier, bus driver, effective August 2, 2022, replacing James Williams.

 

Appointment of Susan D. Cole, assistant principal, effective July 19, 2022 through July 18, 2024.

 

Appointment of Charlotte M. Kyle, teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Appointment of Brandi L. Williams, teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Appointment of Tomika T. Simmons, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Appointment of Haley L. Demars, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Appointment of Kimberly Adams, principal, effective July 12, 2022 through July 11, 2024.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Dannon D. Dauzat, part-time instructional coach, 50% ESSER III funds, effective July 19, 2022 through June 9, 2023.

 

Appointment of Julie M. Villemarette, bus driver, effective August 2, 2022, replacing Melanie Carrier, who transferred to Marksville High School.

 

Appointment of Jessica E. Odom, custodian, effective August 2, 2022,

 

replacing Freddie Andrews.

 

Change funding source for Gabre Williams, teacher, from Title I CSR to regular education, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.

 

Change funding source for Kristy Lonidier, from regular education to Title I CSR teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.

 

MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL                                     Appointment of Troy J. Armand, custodian, effective June 23, 2022.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Stephanie Belanger, part-time instructional coach, 50% ESSER III funds, effective July 19, 2022 through June 9, 2023.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Albertha Courtney, paraprofessional, from Pre-K to Special Education Moderate/Severe, effective August 2, 2022.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Alexandrea S. Simon, paraprofessional, from Special Education to regular school-based budget, effective August 2, 2022.

 

Appointment of Dawn Wehrle, Pre-K paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.

 

Change funding source for Natalie C. Scott from 100% 8(g) to 96% 8(g) and 4% General Fund, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.

 

Change funding source for Heather S. Bergeron, (TAT) from autism teacher to regular education, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Ihlam Harrel, bus driver, from Lafargue Elementary, effective August 2, 2022, replacing Courtney Vela.

 

Appointment of Carolyn R. Daranda, special education paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.

 

Appointment of Shantel B. Massey, (TAT) autism teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022, replacing Heather Bergeron who transferred to regular education.

 

Appointment of Kayla M. Lachney, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Resignation of Rebecca L. Jones, early interventionist, effective August 1, 2022.

 

PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Appointment of Elaine Hudson, Title 1 school-wide paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.

 

Appointment of Mandi L. Plauche, Title 1 school-wide paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.

 

Appointment of Candice Hardy, assistant principal, effective July 19, 2022 through July 18, 2024.

 

Appointment of Tiffany C. Rabalais, special education inclusion teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Cicely F. Jacob, part-time instructional coach 50% ESSER III funds, effective July 19, 2022 through June 9, 2023.

 

Appointment of Martha A. Charles, bus driver, effective August 2, 2022, replacing Sharon Priester.

 

Appointment of Josephine H. Stevenson (retired), teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Change of funding source for Kara Lemoine, teacher, from regular education to special education inclusion, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.

 

Change teaching area for Lore Laborde, teacher, from inclusion to kindergarten special education, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Resignation of Sharon Priester, bus driver, effective July 18, 2022.

 

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL

Appointment of George G. Hathorn, retired teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022, replacing Richie Johnson who transferred to Marksville High School.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Stephanie Belanger, part-time instructional coach 50% ESSER III funds, effective July 19, 2022 through June 9, 2023.

 

Appointment of Blake J. Brevelle, bus driver, effective August 2, 2022, replacing Crystal Dukes, who transferred to Plaucheville Elementary School.

 

Appointment of Heather N. Wilson, bus driver, effective August 2, 2022, replacing Derrick Duncan who resigned.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Laura Hargis, principal, from Lafargue

 

BUNKIE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL

Elementary, effective July 12, 2022 through July 11, 2024.

 

Appointment of Chet A. Broussard, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Marcy Center, from JAG teacher to business teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Bailey M. Gauthier, from PE teacher to JAG teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.

 

Appointment of Hope H. Parrish, PLATO Lab paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.

 

Appointment of Geraldine D. Ducote, bus driver, effective August 2, 2022, replacing Cody Moras who resigned.

 

Appointment of Adrian Gauthier, bus driver, effective August 2, 2022, replacing Sarah Gaspard who transferred to Marksville High School.

 

Appointment of Corey D. Bannister, teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Ashley D. Robinson, assistant principal, from Avoyelles High School, effective August 1, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Appointment of Michael T. Broussard, teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.

 

Appointment of Robert W. Robinson, Jr. (TAT) business teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Appointment of Carli A. Smith, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Appointment of Morgan B. Primeaux, teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Appointment of Noah J. Ferrell, band director, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.

 

Change financial records for Kimberly L. Phillips from 9-month employee to 12-month employee, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023.

 

Appointment of Paul D. Newton, content mastery teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.

 

Appointment of Jordan C. Jackson, discipline paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.

 

Appointment of Cornelius Harrison, Jr., custodian, effective July 1, 2022.

 

Appointment of Judy M. Dubroc, bus driver, effective August 2, 2022, replacing Shelly Fontenot, who transferred to Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy.

 

LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES                                          Resignation of Amanda Reed, teacher, effective August 1, 2022.

 

Appointment of Bonnie LeDuc, retired business teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Appointment of Angela N. Deville, retired content mastery teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

 

Appointment of Maddie L. Bordelon, teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023, replacing Michelle Roy.

 

MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

AVOYELLES LEARNING CENTER                                 Appointment of Tanga H. Johnson, Plato paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.

Appointment of Yogesh Patel, content mastery teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022, replacing Rachelle Baldoz.

Transfer/Appointment of Sarah Gaspard, bus driver, from Avoyelles High, effective August 2, 2022, replacing Bryan Bernard.

Appointment of Kayla B. Moreau, bus driver, effective August 2, 2022, replacing Jennifer Lachney.

Appointment of Phillip C. Augustine, teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.

Appointment of Khalil A. Roy, regular paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.

Appointment of Laure' A. Tubre, English learner teacher, from Bunkie Magnet High, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.

 

AVOYELLES VIRTUAL ALTERNATIVE

PROGRAM                                                                  Appointment of Shelia L. Humphries, secretary, effective July 19, 2022.

 

PUPIL APPRAISAL

CENTRAL OFFICE

Transfer/Appointment of Lisa Hebert, elementary teacher from Pupil Appraisal, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.

 

Transfer/Appointment of Rochelle Baldoz, educational diagnostician, effective July 19, 2022 through June 9, 2023, replacing Ava Hernandez.

 

Appointment of Kelsey N. Jeansonne, school psychologist intern, effective July 19, 2022 through June 9, 2023.

 

Correction for personnel change for Ava Hernandez, Educational Diagnostician, effective August 1, 2022, for the purpose of retirement.

 

Appointment of Wendy Marchand, curriculum supervisor, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, replacing Celeste Voinche.

 

Addendum(s)

August 2, 2022

 

PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER                                       Change appointment date for Karen Marquardt, part-time school psychologist, effective July 19, 2022 through June 9, 2023.

 

Resignation of Kristy K. Gremillion, grant/payroll accountant, effective August 5, 2022.

 

14.                       Superintendent's Comments: Superintendent Karen L. Tutor announced that all public schools in Avoyelles Parish will begin the 2022-2023 school year on Thursday, August 4, 2022. Training for educators and personnel has been ongoing this week. Many schools have been having open house last week and this week. Superintendent Tutor wishes all students a successful school year.

 

There being no further business, on motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the meeting was adjourned.

 

AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD Aimee Dupuy, President

Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent Secretary/Treasurer