SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, September 6, 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; Latisha Small, Lynn Deloach, Robin Moreau, Stanley Celestine, Jr., Rickey Adams, and Jill Guidry.
Absent: 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 Stanley Celestine, Jr.
1. Graduate Processional
Marksville High School Interim Principal Contina Anderson recognized this year's summer graduates as follows: Marksville High School — Brailynn Renae Mott.
Graduate Recessional
2. On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. A. Board member Latisha Small read a resolution of respect to the late Marian Jean Gonzales, retired teacher.
On motion by Latisha Small, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Marian Jean Gonzales, retired teacher. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Board member Lynn Deloach read a resolution of respect to the late Verona Hannah, retired food service technician.
On motion by Lynn Deloach, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Verona Hannah, retired food service technician. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
C. Board member Stanley Celestine, Jr. read a resolution of respect to the late James Peter Marcotte, retired meat plant manager.
On motion by Stanley Celestine, Jr., seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late James Peter Marcotte, retired meat plant manager. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
. Board member Chris Robinson read a resolution of respect to the late Betty Jean Smith, retired teacher.
On motion by Chris Robinson, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Betty Jean Smith, retired teacher. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Board member Jill Guidry read a resolution of respect to the late Mablean Jackson Holts, retired teacher.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Mablean Jackson Holts, retired teacher. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Board member Jill Guidry read a resolution of respect to the late Donna Maillet, retired teacher.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Chris Robinson, the Board adopted theresolution of respect to the late Donna Maillet, retired teacher. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
C. Board member Rickey Adams, read a resolution of respect to the late Paul Arnouville, retired bus driver.
On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Paul Arnouville, retired bus driver. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. School Recognition: Plaucheville Elementary School principal Wendy Adams recognized the following National Beta Convention Winners - Rylee Mayberry, Drew Clark, Paislee Lemoine, and Makenzie Moss. Bunkie Magnet High School principal Chuck Normand recognized Kaylen "KK" Rabalais for winning the Gold Medal in AAU Junior Olympics. Marksville High School interim principal Contina Anderson recognized the Sr. Beta Club for winning the National Beta Service Club Award and also the Sr. Beta sponsors for winning the John W. Harris award.
5. Superintendent Karen Tutor recognized the Students of the Month for August, 2022. Mrs. Tutor presented a plaque to each student. Also, each Board member read a short biographydetailing the accomplishments of each student.
The Students of the Month at each school are as follows:
Ava Clark, Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy; Denardrick Hernandez, Cottonport Elementary School; Travis Mixon, Lafargue Elementary School; Le'Qualon Mason, Marksville Elementary School; Danerius Greenhouse, Plaucheville Elementary School; Aaden Wallace, Riverside Elementary School; Reginald Alexander, Avoyelles High School; Amelie Redmon, Bunkie Magnet High School; Lindy Aney, Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences; and Keyshawn Pierite, Marksville High School.
On behalf of the Board, President Aimee Dupuy commended the students on this outstanding achievement.
6. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater recognized the Teachers of the Month for August, 2022. She commended the teachers for their dedication, and Superintendent Tutor presented a plaque to each teacher, as follows:
Valerie Bandy, Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy; Brandi Williams, Cottonport Elementary School; Katie Luneau, Lafargue Elementary School; Melissa Bordelon, Marksville Elementary School; Allison Lacombe, Plaucheville Elementary School; Maxine Mury, Riverside Elementary School; Taylor Lambert, Avoyelles High School; Robert Robinson, Jr., Bunkie Magnet High School; Katie Green, Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences; and Nettie Jeansonne, Marksville High School.
On behalf of the Board, President Aimee Dupuy commended the teachers on this outstanding achievement.
7. Superintendent Karen Tutor addressed the Board regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and The Orchard Foundation for a community schools grant for Riverside Elementary School and Plaucheville Elementary School.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Board approved the MOU between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and The Orchard Foundation for a community schools grant for Riverside Elementary School and Plaucheville Elementary School. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Leigh LeJeune addressed the Board regarding a revised MOU between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and outside behavioral health providers.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., the Board approved the revised MOU between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and outside behavioral health providers. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Dawn Pitre, Supervisor of Special Services, addressed the Board regarding an MOU between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI).
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board approved the MOU between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired (LSVI). MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Superintendent Karen Tutor addressed the Board requesting authorization to work with the Town of Bunkie and its mayor to develop a plan that will benefit both entities and Bunkie Middle School.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board granted authority to Superintendent Tutor to begin discussions with the Town of Bunkie and its mayor to develop plans to benefit both entities and Bunkie Middle School. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. President Aimee Dupuy initiated a discussion with the Board in regards to the Superintendent's Evaluation process.
12. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Board with a recommendation to approve the construction of the Bunkie Magnet High School concession stand, with Simpson Metal Buildings being the lowest bid at $22,200 pending the Fire Marshal's approval of plans.
A motion was made by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, that the Board accept the bid by Simpson Metal Buildings for the Bunkie Magnet High School concession stand in the amount of $22,000 to be paid out of the General Fund. The motion was adopted by the following 7-1 vote:
YEAS: Jill Guidry, Robin Moreau, Latisha Small, Lynn Deloach, Aimee Dupuy, Chris Robinson, and Rickey Adams
NAYS: Stanley Celestine. Jr.
13. Committee Reports
(a) Lynn Deloach, Chairman of the Education Committee, presented the following report:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT
August 16, 2022
The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board office with the following members present:
Chris Robinson, Rickey Adams, Latisha Small; Aimee Dupuy, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Chairman Lynn Deloach and committee member Rickey Adams were absent. Also present were Robin Moreau, 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.
Committee member Rickey Adams entered the meeting at 4:34 p.m.
1. Jenny Welch, Food Service Supervisor, addressed the Education Committee with an update on food service. The Education Committee did not take any action on this matter.
2. Superintendent Tutor addressed the Education Committee with an update on school safety. The Education Committee did not take any action on this matter.
The Education Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Aimee Dupuy, Board President Education Committee
On motion by Lynn Deloach, seconded by Jill Guidry, 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
August 16, 2022
The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 4:45 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board office with the following members present:
Stanley Celestine, Jr., Chairman; Jill Guidry, Robin Moreau; Aimee Dupuy, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Committee member Lynn Deloach was absent. Also present were Latisha Small, 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 with a request to approve the contract between Christine C. Rabalais, Visual Arts Gifted and Talented teacher, and the Avoyelles Parish School Board at a rate of $30 per hour to be paid out of the General Fund.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the contract with Christine C. Rabalais at a rate of $30 per hour to be paid out of the General Fund. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Dawn Pitre, Supervisor of Special Services, addressed the Executive Committee with a request to approve the contract for professional or technical services between Soliant and the Avoyelles Parish School Board for a Licensed Master Social Worker at a rate of $80 per hour to be paid out of the LA AWARE 2 Grant.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the contract with Soliant for a Licensed Master Social Worker at a rate of $80 per hour to be paid out of the LA AWARE 2 Grant. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Dawn Pitre, Supervisor of Special Services, addressed the Executive Committee with a request to approve the contract for professional or technical services between ProCare Therapy and the Avoyelles Parish School Board for School Nurse-Registered Nurse at a rate of $70 per hour to be paid out of the School Nurses Behavioral Health Grant.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the contract with ProCare Therapy for School Nurse-Registered Nurse at a rate of $70 per hour to be paid out of the School Nurses Behavioral Health Grant. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Executive Committee to request approval of the first amendment to contract for professional services between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and First Choice Therapy, Inc.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the contract for professional services with First Choice Therapy, Inc. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Executive Committee to request approval of the Resolution that the Policy Planning Board of the Office of Group Benefits consider the exorbitant and unfair premium increase imposed on School Boards participating in the Pelican HRA 1000 Plan.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the Resolution that the Policy Planning Board of the Office of Group Benefits consider the exorbitant and unfair premium increase. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater addressed the Executive Committee to request approval of the revision to job descriptions for Payroll Clerk and the Grants/Purchasing Account.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the revision to job descriptions for Payroll Clerk and the Grants/Purchasing Account. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A motion was made by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, to add items to the agenda: Item #7 — Recommendation to approve policies based upon Acts passed during the regular session of the 2022 Louisiana Legislative Session; and Item #8 — Recommendation to approve new policy Student Voter Registration. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Superintendent Tutor addressed the Executive Committee requesting approval of the following policies based upon Acts passed during the regular session of the 2022 Louisiana Legislative Session.
(a) File: BH School Board Ethics
(b) File: DJED Bids and Quotations
(c) File: EDD School Bus Scheduling and Routing
(d) File: GAAA Equal Opportunity Employment
File: JAA Equal Education Opportunities
File: GAMB Employee Dress Code
File: JCDB Student Dress Code
(e) File: JQE Expectant and Parenting Students
File: JBD Student Absences and Excuses
(f) File: JGC Student Health Services
(g) File: JGCD Administration of Medication
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the policies based upon Acts passed during the regular session of the 2022 Louisiana Legislative Session. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Superintendent Tutor addressed the Executive Committee with a request to
approve the new policy Student Voter Registration.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the new policy Student Voter
Registration. 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 as presented by Chairman Celestine. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(c) Robin Moreau, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
August 16, 2022
The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at approximately 5:08 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board office with the following members present:
Robin Moreau, Chairman; Rickey Adams, Stanley Celestine, Jr., Jill Guidry; Aimee Dupuy, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Also present were Latisha Small 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 July, 2022. She stated that sales tax collections totaled $970,059.97. Mrs. Rachal said that of this amount, the 1% sales tax generated $554,320.19, the 0.25% sales tax generated $138,579.68, and the building and maintenance fund generated $277,160.10.
2. Chairman Robin Moreau presented the monthly maintenance report on expenditures for the committee's review. The Finance Committee did not take any action on this matter.
3. Assistant Superintendent Prater addressed the Finance Committee with requests for overnight travel.
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
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Chris Robinson, the Board adopted the Finance Committee Report as presented by Chairman Moreau. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(d) Jill Guidry, Chairperson of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:
BUILDING AND LANDS COMMITTEE REPORT
August 16, 2022
The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at approximately 5:14 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board office with the following members present:
Jill Guidry, Chairperson; Robin Moreau, Stanley Celestine, Jr.; Aimee Dupuy, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Committee member Chris Lacour was absent. Also present were Latisha Small, 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. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Building and Lands Committee requesting approval of the Professional Services Agreement with JGA Architect for the addition to the dining room at the Lafargue Elementary School cafeteria in the amount of $35,000 using ESSER II/Indirect Cost funds.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., the Building and Lands Committee recommended to approve the professional agreement with JGA Architect for the Lafargue Elementary School cafeteria addition in the amount of $35,000 using ESSER II/Indirect Cost funds. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Building and Lands Committee with a request to approve the bid opening committee report for HVAC and related work at Bunkie Magnet High School, funded by ESSER II Project, in the amount of $1,082,000.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., the Building and Lands Committee recommended to approve Air Plus for HVAC and related work at Bunkie Magnet High School, funded by ESSER II Project, in the amount of $1,082,000. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Building and Lands Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Jill Guidry, Chairperson
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 Chairperson Guidry. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(e) Rickey Adams, Chairman of the Bus Committee, presented the following report:
BUS COMMITTEE REPORT
August 16, 2022
The Bus Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at approximately 5:34 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board office with the following members present:
Rickey Adams, Chairman; Latisha Small, Chris Robinson; Aimee Dupuy, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Committee member Chris Lacour was absent. Also present were Robin Moreau, 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. Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor, addressed the Bus Committee with a request to approve the purchase of two (2) special ed handicap buses in the amount of $116,030 per bus, funding source is Transportation Reserve Funds.
On motion by Latisha Small, seconded by Chris Robinson, the Bus Committee recommended to approve the purchase of two (2) special ed handicap buses in the amount of $116,030 per bus, funding source is Transportation Reserve Funds. 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 Jill Guidry, the Board adopted the Bus Committee Report as presented by Chairman Adams. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater addressed the Board for approval of overnight travel requests.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board approved the requests for overnight travel as presented by Assistant Superintendent Prater. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
15. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater presented personnel changes for the Board's review.
PERSONNEL CHANGES
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BUNKIE ELEMENTARY LEARNING ACADEMY |
Appointment of Mary K. Dorn, food service technician, effective August 2, 2022, replacing Stephanie Washington.
Appointment of Mary P. Robillard, teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022, replacing Vetria Veal.
Appointment of Patricia Riche (retired) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.
Appointment of Phyllis Morris (retired) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.
Transfer/appointment of Sandra A. Smith, (retired) kindergarten teacher from Cottonport Elementary, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.
Resignation of Andrew Farhand, teacher, effective August 25, 2022. |
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COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
Appointment of Joel V. Desselle, (retired) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.
Appointment of Linda P. Carpenter, (retired) special education mild moderate teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022, replacing Brianna Vaccaro.
Appointment of Luzviminda R. Laborde, food service technician, effective August 18, 2022.
Transfer/Appointment of Chefondolyn Wells, from special educationa paraprofessional at LaSAS to school-wide paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.
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LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
Appointment of Ashley R. Normand, food service technician, effective August 2, 2022, replacing Samantha Carter.
Change appointment date of Abbie C. Dunn, kindergarten teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.
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MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
Appointment of Judy G. Rivers, (retired) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.
Transfer/appointment of Roxanne Brevelle, food service technician, from Marksville High, effective August 2, 2022.
Change funding source for Yulonda Washington from Title V school-wide paraprofessional to Title I school-wide paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.
Correction in appointment for Stephanie Belanger from Title I CSR teacher to part-time instructional coach, 50% ESSER III Funds, effective July 19, 2022 through June 9, 2023.
Appointment of Raven N. Van Gossen, Title I pre-kindergarten teacher, effective August 9, 2022 through May 30, 2023.
Correction in appointment for Dawn Wehrle, Pre-K paraprofessional to Title I Pre-K paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.
Resignation of Heather Bergeron, teacher, effective August 19, 2022.
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PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
Transfer/appointment of Paula Mills, from Title I Mobile Classroom paraprofessional to Title I school-wide paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.
Appointment of Donna B. Lemoine, child-specific paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.
Appointment of Sandi Y. Moreau, teacher, effective September 13, 2022 through May 30, 2023. |
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RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
Correction in appointment for Stephanie Belanger from Title I CSR teacher to part-time instructional coach, 50% ESSER III Funds, effective July 19, 2022 through June 9, 2023.
Appointment of Yvonne S. Bassett, (retired) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.
Appointment of Kathy M. Lemoine, (retired) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.
Transfer/Appointment of Ronald Washington, from special education paraprofessional to Plato paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.
Transfer/Appointment of Hope H. Parrish, from Plato paraprofessional to special education paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2022.
Resignation of Roman Redfearn, teacher, effective August 10, 2022.
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AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL |
Change teaching assignment for Bailey M. Gauthier, from JAG to science teacher, effective August 17, 2022 through May 30, 2023.
Transfer/Appointment of Jonathan Landry, from science teacher to JAG, effective August 17, 2022 through May 30, 2023.
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BUNKIE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL |
Appointment of Amber M. Buckhalter, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.
Appointment of Debra F. LeBlanc, (retired) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.
Appointment of Elizabeth A. Willis, (retired) teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.
Appointment of Cherrie A. Callahan, (retired) special education self-contained teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.
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LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES |
Transfer/appointment of Brandy Lemoine-Hoyt, teacher, from Marksville High, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.
Appointment of Taqueisha Jackson, food service technician, effective August 9, 2022, replacing Christina Dauzat.
Resignation of Christina Dauzat, food service technician, effective August 2, 2022.
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MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL |
Appointment of Chantell K. Normand, food service technician, effective August 2, 2022, replacing Roxanne Brevelle. Appointment of Logan R. Cheek, (TAT) teacher, effective August 9, 2022 through December 21, 2022.
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AVOYELLES LEARNING CENTER |
Correction in transfer/appointment for Laure' A. Tubre from special education teacher at Bunkie Magnet High to Title I English Learner teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.
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PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER AVOYELLES VIRTUAL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM TITLE I MOBILE CLASSROOM NON-PUBLIC |
Appointment of Charvet V. Robinson, LPN, effective August 16, 2022 through June 9, 2023, replacing Vicki Michel.
Appointment of Craig W. Foster, (retired) guidance counselor and English teacher, effective August 2, 2022 through December 21, 2022.
Change the funding source for Kristi R. Bordelon, teacher, from 100% Title I to 88% Title I and 12% Title IV, effective August 2, 2022 through May 30, 2023.
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Addendum(s) 09/06/22 |
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MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL |
Change appointment assignment for Raven N. Van Gossen, from Title I pre-kindergarten teacher to regular elementary teacher, effective August 22, 2022 through May 30, 2023
Appointment of Sarah E. Armand, Title I prekindergarten teacher, effective September 7, 2022 through May 30, 2023.
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BUNKIE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL |
Appointment of Lakethia L. Smith, discipline paraprofessional, effective August 24, 2022.
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16. Superintendent's Comments: Superintendent Karen L. Tutor provided to all Board members a copy of the timeline of all maintenance projects planned using the Esser budgets. She also announced that attendance of staff and students has been outstanding. There were 397 more students at the end of August, 2022, compared to the end of August, 2021. Plans are in the works for attendance information and celebrations throughout the district.
17. On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Stanley Celestine, Jr., the Board entered into Executive Session at approximately 6:22 p.m. to discuss a student matter. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board reconvened in open public session at approximately 6:42 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board hereby approves the early release of a student from the Rapides Parish School System into the Avoyelles Parish School System as a late entry. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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