SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office in Marksville, Louisiana, with the following members present:
Robin Moreau, President; Rickey Adams, Vice-President; Lynn Deloach, Keith Lacombe, Jay Callegari, Chris Robinson, Jill Guidry and Aimee Dupuy. Latisha Small arrived at 5:02 p.m.
Absent: None.
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 Aimee Dupuy.
1. On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, and the Special Board meeting held on Monday, May 22, 2023, as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. A. Board member Aimee Dupuy read a resolution of respect to the late Verlie Bernard, retired bus driver.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Verlie Bernard, retired bus driver. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Board member Latisha Small read a resolution of respect to the late Jerry Gabriel Villemarette, retired teacher.
On motion by Latisha Small, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Jerry Gabriel Villemarette, retired teacher. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
C. Board member Jay Callegari read a resolution of respect to the late Helen Ducote St. Romain, retired paraprofessional.
On motion by Jay Callegari, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Helen Ducote St. Romain, retired paraprofessional. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
D. Board member Keith Lacombe read a resolution of respect to the late Doretha Blackman Hall Bonton, retired bus driver.
On motion by Keith Lacombe, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Doretha Blackman Hall Bonton, retired bus driver. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater recognized the 2023 Outstanding School Support Personnel.
Assistant Superintendent Prater announced the winners at each school in the district, as follows: Naomi Clark, school nurse, and Adinah Francisco, school secretary, Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy; Shirleen Roy, paraprofessional, Cottonport Elementary School; Charles Blanchard, paraprofessional, Sarah Gaspard, school secretary, and Kimberly Cole, custodian, Lafargue Elementary School; Kenyawn Augustine, school secretary, Monica Mayberry, financial secretary, and Elydia Hill, paraprofessional, Marksville Elementary School; Paula Mills, paraprofessional, Plaucheville Elementary School; Jina Crouse, paraprofessional, Dana Dixon, paraprofessional, and Larry Jackson, custodian, Riverside Elementary School; Roslan Barnes, financial secretary, Lorey Bordelon, paraprofessional, and Christina Guthrie, paraprofessional, Avoyelles High School; Charlotte Texada, school secretary, and Kerri Parrish, paraprofessional, Bunkie Magnet High School; Gilda Heath, paraprofessional, and Linda Daigrepont, paraprofessional, Marksville High School; Shelia Humphries, school secretary, AVAP; Heather Dauzat, school secretary, and Melissa Terrell, financial secretary, LaSAS; Darlene Knott, transportation secretary, Gwendline J. Woods, purchase order secretary, and Christy Dauzat, payroll clerk, Central Office.
Assistant Superintendent Prater announced the parish winners selected to represent the elementary and high schools as well as the central office, as follows: Monica Mayberry, financial secretary, Marksville Elementary School; Melissa Terrell, financial secretary, LaSAS; Linda Daigrepont, paraprofessional, Marksville High School; and Christy Dauzat, payroll clerk, Central Office.
Assistant Superintendent Prater also announced the State Finalist: Linda Daigrepont, paraprofessional, Marksville High School.
On behalf of the Board, President Robin Moreau recognized the contribution of these outstanding school support employees and thanked them for their dedication and service.
4. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater recognized the following employees:
Jenny Welch, Food Service Supervisor, for her hard work in helping the Avoyelles Parish School District to be placed on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation list of America’s Healthiest Schools, for helping make it possible to serve all students free breakfast and lunch for the past 9 years (and this will continue for the next 4 years), and for running the summer food box program which has served all Avoyelles Parish school-aged children for the past several years;
Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, and the whole department for earning the Annual Comprehensive GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting for the past 23 years.
Superintendent Karen Tutor congratulated the following schools for being recognized as Louisiana Comeback Schools for increasing the percentage of students scoring mastery and above on the statewide assessments, as follows:
Marksville High School – in math and ELA;
Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy – ELA;
Bunkie Magnet High School – in math;
Cottonport Elementary School – in ELA;
Riverside Elementary School – in ELA.
Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, recognized the following schools for increasing attendance in the second semester compared to the first semester: Avoyelles High, AVAP Program, AVAP Alternative, Cottonport Elementary, Lafargue Elementary, Marksville Elementary, and Plaucheville Elementary.
5. 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, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and that bid was from Mr. Randy Decuir, owner of the Avoyelles Publishing Company.
On motion by Chris Robinson, seconded by Jay Callegari, the Board accepted the bid received and named The Marksville Weekly News as the official journal of the Board for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, addressed the Board with information regarding the current M to M status.
7. Becky Spencer, Network Supervisor, addressed the Board to request approval of the contract with Gaggle, funded by ESSER 3 Formula in the amount of $33,660.00.
On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board approved the contract with Gaggle, funded by ESSER 3 Formula in the amount of $33,660.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Becky Spencer, Network Supervisor, addressed the Board to request approval of the renewal of Nagios monitoring software for the 2023-2024 school year, funded by Technology funds in the amount of $4,716.00.
On motion by Lynn Deloach, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board approved the renewal of Nagios monitoring software for the 2023-2024 school year, funded by Technology funds in the amount of $4,716.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Becky Spencer, Network Supervisor, addressed the Board to request approval of the annual renewal of the AD Manager which manages the active directory accounts for all staff and students, funded by Technology funds for the 2023-2024 school year in the amount of $1,295.00.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Chris Robinson, the Board approved the annual renewal of the AD Manager which manages the active directory accounts for all staff and students, funded by Technology funds for the 2023-2024 school year in the amount of $1,295.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Dawn Pitre, Supervisor of Special Services, addressed the Board to request approval of the Bailey Education Group, LLC to present a professional development workshop, funded by ARP in the amount of $1500.
On motion by Latisha Small, seconded by Keith Lacombe, the Board granted approval for the Bailey Education Group, LLC to present a professional development workshop, funded by ARP in the amount of $1500. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Board with a recommendation to approve insurance renewals.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Latisha Small, the Board approved the insurance renewals as presented. MOTION CARRIED UNANINMOUSLY.
12. Dexter Compton, Supervisor of Instruction, addressed the Board to request approval of the MOU with LSU Stem Pathway Courses.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board granted approval of the MOU with LSU Stem Pathway Courses. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Jennifer Welch, Food Service Supervisor, addressed the Board with a recommendation to award the 2023-2024 Staple Food Bid as a line-item bid.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Board agreed to award the 2023-2024 Staple Food Bid as a line-item bid. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
14. Jennifer Welch, Food Service Supervisor, addressed the Board with a recommendation to allow the St. Landry Parish School Board to piggyback off of the 2022-2023 Staple Food bid.
On motion by Latisha Small, seconded by Keith Lacombe, the Board granted approval to allow the St. Landry Parish School Board to piggyback off of the 2022-2023 Staple Food bid. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
15. Board Member Aimee Dupuy addressed the Board to request approval to waive the reading of the consent agenda at full board meetings. Consultation with the Board’s attorney confirmed that this is acceptable in parliamentary procedure, per Robert’s Rules of Order.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board granted approval to waive the reading of the consent agenda at full board meetings. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
16. Committee Reports
(a) Jill Guidry, Chairperson of the Education Committee, presented the following report:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT
MAY 16, 2023
The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Jill Guidry, Chairperson; Jay Callegari, Lynn Deloach; Robin Moreau, President; Karen Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Latisha Small was absent. Also present were Keith Lacombe, Chris Robinson, Rickey Adams, and Aimee Dupuy, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors and coordinators. Latisha Small entered the Education Committee Meeting at 4:32 p.m.
1. Board member Chris Robinson addressed the Education Committee with information on the NABSE 51st National Conference.
The Education Committee did not take any action on this matter.
2. Dexter Compton, Supervisor of Secondary Education, addressed the Education Committee with information on CTE expansion options.
The Education Committee did not take any action on this matter.
The Education Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Jill Guidry, Chairperson
Education Committee
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Latisha Small, the Board adopted the Education Committee Report as presented by Chairperson Guidry. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(b) Lynn Deloach, Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented the following report:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
MAY 16, 2023
The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 4:45 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Lynn Deloach, Chairman; Aimee Dupuy, Keith Lacombe, Jay Callegari; Robin Moreau, President; Karen Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Also present were Latisha Small, Rickey Adams, Chris Robinson, and Jill Guidry, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors and coordinators.
1. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater addressed the Executive Committee with a recommendation to approve job descriptions, as follows:
(a) On motion by Keith Lacombe, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the revised Assistant Superintendent job description. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(b) On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the Transportation Manager job description. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(c) On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jay Callegari, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the Media Testing Manager job description. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(d) On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the Student Information Manager job description. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(e) On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jay Callegari, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the Food Service Warehouse Technician job description. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Dexter Compton, Supervisor of Secondary Education, addressed the Executive Committee with a recommendation to approve the High School Dual Enrollment Agreement between Louisiana State University at Alexandria and the Avoyelles Parish School Board.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jay Callegari, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the High School Dual Enrollment Agreement between Louisiana State University at Alexandria and the Avoyelles Parish School Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Dexter Compton, Supervisor of Secondary Education, addressed the Executive Committee with a recommendation to approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Central Louisiana Technical Community College and the Avoyelles Parish School District.
On motion by Jay Callegari, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Central Louisiana Technical Community College and the Avoyelles Parish School District. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Wendy Marchand, Curriculum Supervisor, addressed the Executive Committee with a recommendation to approve the MOU between CENLA Area Agency on Aging, Inc. and the Avoyelles Parish School Board.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the MOU between CENLA Area Agency on Aging, Inc. and the Avoyelles Parish School Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, addressed the Executive Committee with a recommendation to approve the revised policies, as follows: File JCAB-Student Searches and File JCABA-Searches of Student’s Person.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the revised policies, as follows: File JCAB-Student Searches and File JCABA-Searches of Student’s Person. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, addressed the Executive Committee with a recommendation to approve the 2023-2024 Student Handbook.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the 2023-2024 Student Handbook. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Executive Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Lynn Deloach, Chairman
Executive Committee
On motion by Lynn Deloach, seconded by Jay Callegari, the Board adopted the Executive Committee Report as presented by Chairman Deloach. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(c) Aimee Dupuy, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
MAY 16, 2023
The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at approximately 5:12 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Aimee Dupuy, Chairperson; Jill Guidry, Lynn Deloach, Rickey Adams; Robin Moreau, President; Karen Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Also present were Latisha Small, Jay Callegari, Keith Lacombe, and Chris Robinson, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors and coordinators.
1. Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor, presented an actual sales tax report for the month of April, 2023. She stated that sales tax collections totaled $1,036,571.90. Mrs. Rachal said that of this amount, the 1% sales tax generated $592,327.00, the 0.25% sales tax generated $148,081.40, and the building and maintenance fund generated $296,163.50.
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2. Committee member Rickey Adams 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 a monthly General Fund 2022-2023 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 with a request to approve the Factor Adjustment.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the Factor Adjustment, effective July 1, 2023, as defined: Assistant Superintendent from 1.88 to 1.95; Finance Director from 1.74 to 1.81; Transportation Manager from 1.67 to 1.50; Media Testing Manager from 1.33 to 1.50; and Student Information Manager from 1.33 to 1.50. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Superintendent Karen Tutor addressed the Finance Committee with a request to approve the Coaches Task Force list.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the Coaches Task Force list. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Superintendent Karen Tutor addressed the Finance Committee with a request to approve a $1,000 raise for all support staff, effective July 1, 2023.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Finance Committee recommended to approve a $1,000 raise for all support staff, effective July 1, 2023. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Blake Knoll, owner of First Insurance, addressed the Finance Committee regarding insurance renewals.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the insurance renewals as proposed and to reject uninsured motorist, bodily injury, and medical payments on the Liberty Mutual casualty package, and to grant permission for Mary Bonnette to sign documents. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor, addressed the Finance Committee with a request to approve the renewal of the software license agreement for the revenues collection system with Ram Ware, LLC dba e-GOV System, funded by the General Fund.
On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the renewal of the software license agreement for the revenues collection system with Ram Ware, LLC dba e-GOV System in the amount of $4,510.02 with enhanced support items incurring an hourly charge at the standard rate of $165.00 per hour, funded by the General Fund. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, addressed the Finance Committee with a request to approve the Ripple Quotes for permanent licenses for MES, LES, and PES, funded by ESSER in the amount of $35,700.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the Ripple Quotes for permanent licenses for MES, LES, and PES, funded by ESSER in the amount of $35,700. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Jennifer Dismer, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, addressed the Finance Committee with a request to approve the contract with BASE Education and the Avoyelles Parish School Board, funded by ESSER in the amount of $34,200.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the contract with BASE Education and the Avoyelles Parish School Board, funded by ESSER in the amount of $34,200. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Wendy Marchand, Curriculum Supervisor, addressed the Finance Committee with a request to approve the purchase of curriculum materials, software licenses, and professional development for the 2023-2024 school year.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the purchase of curriculum materials, software licenses, and professional development for the 2023-2024 school year. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
12. Becky Spencer, Network Supervisor, addressed the Finance Committee with a request to approve a three-year contract renewal with Palo Alto for our firewall in the amount of $56,000.00, funded by the Technology Fund.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Lynn Deloach, recommended to approve a three-year contract renewal with Palo Alto for our firewall in the amount of $56,000.00, funded by the Technology Fund. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
13. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater addressed the Finance Committee with requests for overnight travel.
On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Finance Committee recommended to approve the overnight travel requests. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Finance Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Aimee Dupuy, Chairperson
Finance Committee
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board adopted the Finance Committee Report as presented by Chairperson Dupuy. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(d) Rickey Adams, Chairman of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:
BUILDING AND LANDS COMMITTEE REPORT
MAY 16, 2023
The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at approximately 5:56 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Rickey Adams, Chairman; Chris Robinson, Keith Lacombe, Aimee Dupuy; Robin Moreau, President; Karen Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Also present were Latisha Small, Lynn Deloach, Jay Callegari, and Jill Guidry. Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors and coordinators.
1. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Building and Lands Committee with a report on Year 2 of the first and second quarters of the JCI Energy Savings Contract.
The Building and Lands Committee did not take any action on this matter.
2. Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Building and Lands Committee with a request to approve the bid of MorCore Roofing, LLC for roof repairs at LaSAS, funded by ESSER funds in the amount of $54,500.00.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Building and Lands Committee recommended to approve the bid of MorCore Roofing, LLC for roof repairs at LaSAS, funded by ESSER funds in the amount of $54,500. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Building and Lands Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Rickey Adams, Chairman
Building and Lands Committee
On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Latisha Small, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report as presented by Chairman Adams. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(e) Keith Lacombe, Chairman of the Bus Committee, presented the following report:
BUS COMMITTEE MEETING
MAY 16, 2023
The Bus Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at approximately 5:58 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Keith Lacombe, Chairman; Chris Robinson, Latisha Small, Jill Guidry; Robin Moreau, President; Karen Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Also present were Lynn Deloach, Jay Callegari, Rickey Adams, and Aimee Dupuy, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Brent Whiddon, Transportation Supervisor; Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor; 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.
Keith Lacombe, Chairman
Bus Committee
On motion by Keith Lacombe, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board adopted the Bus Committee Report as presented by Chairman Lacombe. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
17. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater addressed the Board for approval of overnight travel requests.
On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Keith Lacombe, the Board approved the requests for overnight travel as presented by Assistant Superintendent Prater. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
18. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater presented personnel changes for the Board’s review.
PERSONNEL CHANGES
PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Resignation of Janet Lemoine, food service technician, effective May 30, 2023, for the purpose of retirement.
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Resignation of Leon Coleman, bus driver, effective at the end of the day April 28, 2023.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL Renewal of administrative contract Ginger Knighty, Assistant Principal, effective July 20, 2023 through July 19, 2025.
Resignation of Amanda Ebey, teacher, effective August 1, 2023.
Resignation of Kathy M. Lemoine, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2023.
Resignation of Taylor Lambert, teacher/coach, effective August 1, 2023.
Resignation of Allyn Ducote, special education teacher, effective August 1, 2023.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Renewal of administrative contract Bryant G. Humphrey, Assistant Principal, effective July 20, 2023 through July 19, 2025.
Resignation of Cindy M. Schaub, Assistant Principal, effective at the end of the day June 16, 2023, for the purpose of retirement.
Resignation of Mia Harper, teacher, effective at the end of the day June 1, 2023.
CENTRAL OFFICE Resignation of Steve Marcotte, Maintenance Supervisor, effective at the end of the day June 30, 2023, for the purpose of retirement.
APPOINTMENT OF CERTIFICATED PERSONNEL
2023-2024
BUNKIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Sharice Sullivan, Principal; Ashley L. Ducote, Assistant Principal; Valerie B. Bandy, Lindsey Bertrand, Valerie A. Chesne, Connie D. Ducote, Summer Jackson, Melvin Trent Young, Chrissy Grayson, LeAnn J. Dukes, Shea Jeansonne, Micaela D. Drouin, Travis Armand, and Dannon D. Dauzat (part-time Instructional Coach).
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Shalonda W. Berry, Principal; Susan D. Cole, Assistant Principal; Kayla D. Landry, Nick Joffrion, Andre Spruill, Shelby L. Gash , Angie Champ, Bradley Moreau, Katelyn N. Snyder, Natalie N. Drouin (Speech Therapist), Cecilia Robinson (Social Worker), and Cicely F. Jacob (part-time Instructional Coach).
LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Kimberly Adams, 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. Gautheir, Chantelle Hataway, Kelley A. Juneau, Sarah E. Landry, Katie D. Luneau, Jennifer Nicholas, Sheryl Parker, Shaun Reynaud, Terri Shannon, Philip J. Timothy, Gabre’ Williams, Abbie C. Dunn, Christy Guillot, Leah D. Hataway, Steve Turner, Kristy Lonidier, Jennifer Franks, Linda Gagnard, Kayla Laborde, Krystle Reynaud, Adrienne B. Smith, Brenda M. Belgard (Speech Pathologist), Jennifer Harper, Denton Spinks, and Dannon D. Dauzat (part-time Instructional Coach).
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Kimberly Gagnard, Principal; Claudine J. Rogers; Assistant Principal, Brooke N. Anderson, Alexis C. Armand, Melissa O. Bordelon, Stacey Duncan, Hope N. Dupuy, Charli F. Hauk, Lisa B. Laborde, Pam S. Laborde, Brandi R. Lee, Kayla D. Lemoine, Linda Voinche, Brandi Lacombe, Mary Normand Lindo, Rachel Miles, Kenneth Ford, Sarah S. Armand, Stacey N. Baudin, Natalie Curley Scott, LaLisa Scallan, Lori Boudreaux, Julie G. Barbry, Nikkie V. Guidry, Kelsey R. Scott (Speech Pathologist), Simone Voinche, Chris Dupuy (part-time) (Adaptive PE), Stephanie Belanger (part-time Instructional Coach).
PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Wendy Adams, Principal; Candice Hardy, Assistant Principal; Brandy B. Dupont, Sara L. Ducote, Amanda Gauthier, Allison L. Lacombe, Avery O. Lemoine, Samantha Mire, Sandi L. Moreau, Michel Morgan, Michelle R. Newsom, Sara G. Wallace, Kristen Hukins, Bailey V. Lemoine, Sydney L. Newton, Cecelia Clark, Vicki Dufour, Lisa Deshautelle, Rebecca Ivy Lemoine (FSCSC) , Kara Lemoine, Tiffany C. Rabalais, Amber A. Arnouville, Guy Lemoine, Rachel L. Normand (Speech Therapist), Sheila Aymond and Cicely F. Jacob (part-time Instructional Coach).
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, Kimberly D. Diaz (FSCSC) and Stephanie Belanger (part-time Instructional Coach).
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL: Laura Hargis, Principal; Ginger L. Knight, Assistant Principal; Cameron M. Adams, Corey D. Bannister, Lisa Breaux, Jacob G. Carruth, Bailey M. Gauthier, Ryan J. Gremillion, Caneshia Jacob, Carrie L. Kimble, Abbie C. Manuel, Abigail M. Sylvester, Hali H. Wanersdorfer, Melanie N. Williams, Anne Lemoine, Jodie Melancon, Micah L. Bordelon, Marcy Center, Sara S. Venable (Guidance Counselor); Scott Balius (JAG Teacher); Pat Joffrion (part-time Instructional Coach); Kristin D. Lemoine, (Dean of Students); Ritzell A. Veade, Kellie Guilbeau and Brianna P. Vaccaro.
BUNKIE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL: Chuck Normand, Principal; Contina A. Pierite, Assistant Principal; Ashley D. Robinson, Assistant Principal; Rhonda M. Andress, Dana V. Blood, Kourtny K. Bordelon, Michael T. Broussard, Margaret Garnett, Melissa Higginbotham, Jimmie R. Hillman, Katelyn Hines Hillman, Jessica L. Juneau, April M. Mabou, Abigail R. Turner, Sabrina Washington, Dylan West, Noah J. Ferrell, Danielle S. Moreau, Lance F. Gauthier, Kimberly L. Phillips, Sarah L. Riche(Guidance Counselor); Kristy Dauzat (part-time Instructional Coach), Amanda C. Fontenot (HS JAG); Lisa M. Mayeux (Theatre/Art); Paul D. Newton and Jill J. Tassin.
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES: Eric Dauzat, Principal; Monique H. Gaspard, Assistant Principal; Amy W. Volentine, Assistant Principal; Jean B. Andrus, Jeremy Bonnette, Maddie L. Bordelon, Keri Desselle, Sarah B. Dupont, Tonya C. Gauthier, Katherine W. Green, Brandy Lemoine Hoyt, Julie Humble, Casey Nastasi, Kristie Parker, Amy Pitre, Carolyn Roy, Michael J. Roy, William Williber, Julie Ryland, Summer N. Anderson, Ward Bordelon, William Moreau, Michelle B. Lemoine, and Samantha S. Roy (Guidance Counselor).
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL: Bryant G. Humphrey, Assistant Principal; John T. Dunbar, Interim Administrative Assistant; Tina Anderson, Judd Dupuy, Nettie D. Jeansonne, Mia C. Lamkin, Christine Lyles, Daniel H. Murphy, Dolly E. Rousseau, Levon A. Minor, James Deshautelle, Lauren G. Flook, Sarah M. Dupont, Sheena R. Grote, Jonathan Landry, 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), Jarvis L. Roberts, Ashley L. Dubea, Alex R. Perkins, and Chris Dupuy (part-time) (M/M Iitinerant and Area Jail).
AVOYELLES VIRTUAL ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (AVAP): Michael Rachal, Administrator; Aimee C. Hayes (Sped Teacher), Angela Franks (RegHomebound – based at AVAP), and Leigh C. LeJeune, AWARE 2 Program Manager – based at AVAP.
LEARNING CENTER: Laure’ A. Tubre, English Learner Teacher
TITLE 1 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 PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER: 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), Madeline B. Riche (Speech Pathologist), Brooke F. Normand (Speech Pathologist), Rochelle Baldoz (Educational Diagnostician), Tammy Tassin (Educational Diagnostician), Charvet V. Robinson (IDEA-B Nurse) and Aimee H. Watts (Social Worker).
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD CENTRAL OFFICE: Karen Tutor, Superintendent; Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent; Wendy Marchand, Curriculum Supervisor; Dexter Compton, Secondary Education Supervisor; Jennifer Dismer, Child Welfare & Attendance Supervisor; Jennifer Welch, Food Service Supervisor; Jessica Gauthier, SIS/Campus Coordinator; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica W. Rachal, Accounting/Sales Tax Supervisor; Melissa A. Gauthier, Grants Accountant; Demetria Alexander, Supervisor of Federal Programs; Rebecca Spencer, Network Supervisor; Dawn G. Pitre, Supervisor of Special Services and Nursing; Tammy Lemoine, Computer System Specialist; Christopher J. Lemoine, Network Administrator; and Kenya Chavez, Network Administrator.
19. Superintendent’s Comments: Superintendent Karen Tutor was pleased to announce that the APSB was awarded a Safety Grant. She also announced that a Summer Learning Challenge is being offered to all students in Grades 8-12 and is free of charge. This program is part of Operation Accelerate for enhancement of math and English skills. It is a self-paced online course and will run from May 30 through August 1. Prizes will be awarded to randomly selected students who complete the course.
Executive Session: On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Latisha Small, the Board entered into Executive Session at approximately 6:05 p.m. to discuss two issues: Consideration of expulsion appeal of student; and Muscle Lake litigation. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board reconvened in open public session at approximately 6:52 p.m. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
20. Regarding the expulsion appeal issue: A motion was offered by Chris Robinson, seconded by Jay Callegari, that the Board’s recommendation discussed in Executive Session be modified to “no more than 30 days with no behavioral issues from the date school starts”.
A short discussion ensued regarding the fact that the above motion is essentially the same as what the original recommendation commands.
A substitute motion was offered by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Lynn Deloach, that the Superintendent’s recommendation to expel student be upheld. This motion was approved by the following 5-4 vote:
YEAS: Aimee Dupuy, Lynn Deloach, Keith Lacombe, Robin Moreau, and Rickey Adams.
NAYS: Latisha Small, Jay Callegari, Chris Robinson, and Jill Guidry.
21. Regarding the Muscle Lake litigation issue: On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Board granted approval for drafting and execution of the documents necessary to settle the Muscle Lake litigation and purchase the right-of-way, a 20-foot-wide strip of land, for passage across the Champ Hunt property to the Section 17 properties in the Muscle Lake area, not to exceed $4,000.00. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
There being no further business, on motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Jay Callegari, the meeting was adjourned.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Robin Moreau, President
Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent
Secretary/Treasurer