SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office in Marksville, Louisiana, with the following members present:
Robin Moreau, President; Latisha Small, Lynn Deloach, Keith Lacombe, Jay Callegari, Chris Robinson, Jill Guidry. and Aimee Dupuy.
Absent: Rickey Adams, Vice-President.
An Invocation was offered by Dexter Compton, Supervisor of Instruction.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America led by Board Member Jay Callegari.
1. Graduate Processional
Superintendent Karen L. Tutor recognized this year’s summer graduates as follows:
Bunkie Magnet High School: Aleya Armand, Ja’marion Laurent, and Camron Reed
Marksville High School: Ashton Danner and Tyra Taylor
~Graduate Recessional
2. On motion by Lynn Deloach, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Thursday, July 6, 2023, as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3. Resolution by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Latisha Small:
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2023 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the Avoyelles Parish School Board:
MILLAGE
Constitutional Tax 3.62
Operational and Maintenance Tax 5.00
Special Tax 5.00
Salary Tax 10.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of Avoyelles, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2023, and to make a collection of taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
Yeas: Latisha Small, Lynn Deloach, Keith Lacombe, Robin Moreau, Jay Callegari, Chris Robinson, Jill Guidry, and Aimee Dupuy.
Nays: None.
Abstained: None.
Absent: Rickey Adams.
4. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Board with a request to approve the 2023-2024 Consolidated Budget.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Board approved the 2023-2024 Consolidated Budget as presented. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Board with a request to approve the Louisiana Compliance and System Survey for Avoyelles Parish.
On motion by Chris Robinson, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board approved the Louisiana Compliance and System Survey as presented by Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Board with a request to approve the Louisiana Compliance and System Survey for LaSAS.
On motion by Chris Robinson, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Board approved the Louisiana Compliance and System Survey for the Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences as presented by Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater addressed the Board with a request to approve the contract with Teressa Feierabend, School Psychologist, at the rate of $68 per hour to be paid out of General Funds.
On motion by Latisha Small, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Board approved the contract with Teressa Feierabend, School Psychologist, at the rate of $68 per hour to be paid out of General Funds. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8. Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Board with a request to declare all material piled up around the warehouse and warehouse area as scrap so it can be disposed of.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Board declared all materials piled up around the warehouse and warehouse area as scrap, and it can be disposed of. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9. Committee Reports – Approved via Consent Agenda
(a) Jill Guidry, Chairwoman of the Education Committee, presented the following report:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT
July 20, 2023
The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 5:01 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Jill Guidry, Chairwoman; Jay Callegari, Latisha Small, Lynn Deloach; Robin Moreau, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Also present were Chris Robinson, Rickey Adams, and Aimee Dupuy, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Melvin Young, Transportation Manager; Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors and coordinators.
1) Liz Leger addressed the Education Committee for approval of the Opioid Prevention Education Program.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Latisha Small, the Education Committee recommended to approve the Opioid Prevention Education Program for all 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2) Information - Learning Reports
(a) Jenny Welch updated the Education Committee regarding the State and National School Nutrition Conference.
(b) Superintendent Tutor, Tonenikea Wilson, Becky Spencer, Dexter Compton, and Wendy Marchand updated the Education Committee regarding the PLC Institute in Atlanta Conference.
(c) Latisha Small, Jay Callegari, Rickey Adams, Chris Robinson, Jill Guidry, and Aimee Dupuy updated the Education Committee regarding the Southern Region Leadership Conference in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
(d) Wendy Marchand and Dexter Compton addressed the Education Committee regarding the PPP’23 at LaSAS.
The Education Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Jill Guidry, Chairwoman
Education Committee
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Jay Callegari, the Board adopted the Education Committee Report as presented by Chairwoman Guidry. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(b) Lynn Deloach, Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented the following report:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
July 20, 2023
The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 5:43 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Lynn Deloach, Chairman; Aimee Dupuy, Jay Callegari; Robin Moreau, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Committee member Keith Lacombe was absent. Also present were Latisha Small, Rickey Adams, Chris Robinson, and Jill Guidry, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Melvin Young, Transportation Manager; Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors and coordinators.
A motion was offered by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jay Callegari, that the Executive Committee add items #8 and #9 to tonight’s meeting agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
1) Dexter Compton, Supervisor of Instruction, addressed the Executive Committee for approval of the MOU between LSUE and the Avoyelles Parish School Board regarding LSUE Dual Enrollment, including the LSUE Academy.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Jay Callegari, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the MOU between LSUE and the Avoyelles Parish School Board regarding LSUE Dual Enrollment, including the LSUE Academy. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2) Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Executive Committee for approval of the contract with Procurify, funded by General Funds in the amount of $12,040.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the contract with Procurify, funded by General Funds in the amount of $12,040. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
3) Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater addressed the Executive Committee for approval of the contract renewal for our Gifted/Talented teacher, Christine Rabalais, in the contracted rate of $30 per hour and expenses, funded by General Funds.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the contract renewal for our Gifted/Talented teacher, Christine Rabalais, in the contracted rate of $30 per hour and expenses, funded by General Funds. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4) Assistant Superintendent Prater addressed the Executive Committee for approval of the contract with Soliant for an ASL (American Sign Language) person at a rate of $72 per hour, not to exceed 32 hours per week, funded by General Funds.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the contract with Soliant for an ASL (American Sign Language) person at a rate of $72 per hour, not to exceed 32 hours per week, funded by General Funds. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
5) Dexter Compton, Supervisor of Instruction, addressed the Executive Committee for approval of the JAG contract for Avoyelles High School, Bunkie Magnet High School, and Marksville High School at a rate of $170,235.00, reimbursed by the State of Louisiana. Travel and other expenses are paid by the district.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the JAG contract for Avoyelles High School, Bunkie Magnet High School, and Marksville High School at a rate of $170,235.00, reimbursed by the State of Louisiana. Travel and other expenses are paid by the district. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6) Wendy Marchand, Curriculum Supervisor, addressed the Executive Committee for approval of the purchase of professional development for the 2023-2024 school year.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the purchase of professional development for the 2023-2024 school year. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7) Superintendent Tutor 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: EBBB School and Student Safety
(b) File: EDCC Carpool and Bus Line Safety
(c) File: JB Attendance
(d) File: JBD Student Absences and Excuses
(e) File: JDA Corporal Punishment
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Jay Callegari, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the policies submitted by Mr. James Prescott, Jr. of Forethought Consulting, Incorporated, as follows: File: EBBB - School and Student Safety, File EDCC - Carpool and Bus Line Safety, File JB- Attendance, File JBD - Student Absences and Excuses and File: JDA- Corporal Punishment. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8) Becky Spencer, Network Supervisor, addressed the Executive Committee for approval of the price increase of $8,000 per year for 3 years to CDWG for Palo Alto Firewall renewal, funded by ESSER.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Jay Callegari, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the price increase of $8,000 per year for 3 years to CDWG for Palo Alto Firewall renewal, funded by ESSER. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9) Jenny Welch, Food Service Supervisor, addressed the Executive Committee for approval of the software subscription renewal with Heartland Payment Systems for food service at a cost of $8,145.00, funded by Food Service.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the software subscription renewal with Heartland Payment Systems for food service at a cost of $8,145.00, funded by Food Service. 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 Aimee Dupuy, the Board adopted the Executive Committee Report as presented by Chairman Deloach. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(c) Aimee Dupuy, Chairwoman of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
July 20, 2023
The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Thursday, July 20, 2023, at approximately 6:08 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Aimee Dupuy, Chairwoman; Jill Guidry, Lynn Deloach, Rickey Adams; Robin Moreau, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Also present were Latisha Small, Jay Callegari, and Chris Robinson, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Melvin Young, Transportation Manager; Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors and coordinators.
1) Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor, presented an actual sales tax report for the month of June, 2023. She stated that sales tax collections totaled $ 884,052.37. Mrs. Rachal said that of this amount, the 1% sales tax generated $505,172.91, the 0.25% sales tax generated $126,293.00, and the building and maintenance fund generated $252,586.46.
The Finance Committee did not take any action on this matter.
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 for approval of the 2023-2024 Consolidated Budget.
The Finance Committee did not take any action on this matter.
4) Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater addressed the Finance Committee with requests for overnight travel.
On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Jill Guidry, 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, Chairwoman
Finance Committee
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board adopted the Finance Committee Report as presented by Chairwoman Dupuy. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(d) In the absence of Rickey Adams, Chairman of the Building and Lands Committee, President Robin Moreau presented the following report:
BUILDING AND LANDS COMMITTEE REPORT
July 20, 2023
The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Thursday, July 20, 2023, at approximately 6:15 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Rickey Adams, Chairman; Chris Robinson, Aimee Dupuy; Robin Moreau, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Committee member Keith Lacombe was absent. Also present were Latisha Small, Lynn Deloach, Jay Callegari, and Jill Guidry, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Melvin Young, Transportation Manager; Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors and coordinators.
1) Superintendent Karen L. Tutor addressed the Building and Lands Committee for discussion of the empty lot across from Marksville Elementary School. Maintenance Supervisor Ray Carlock and Chairman Rickey Adams will go walk to see if they are interested in purchasing the property. If they decide they are interested in purchasing the property, then Superintendent Tutor will contact the realtor.
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.
Rickey Adams, Chairman
Building and Lands Committee
On motion by Keith Lacombe, seconded by Lynn Deloach, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report as presented by President Moreau. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(e) Keith Lacombe, Chairman of the Bus Committee, presented the following report:
BUS COMMITTEE MEETING
July 20, 2023
The Bus Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at approximately 4:30 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board Office with the following members present:
Robin Moreau, President; Chris Robinson, Latisha Small, Jill Guidry; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Chairman Keith Lacombe was absent. Also present were Lynn Deloach, Jay Callegari, Rickey Adams, and Aimee Dupuy, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Melvin Young, Transportation Manager; Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors, coordinators, and principals.
1) Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater asked that the Bus Committee disregard her request to apply for EPA-Clean School Bus Grant at this time. She stated that she will bring it before the Committee in September.
The Bus Committee did not take any action on this matter.
2) Assistant Superintendent Prater addressed the Bus Committee with company representatives Patrick Lock and Shenice Coperhavor to answer questions about the Bus View Program.
The Bus Committee did not take any action on this matter.
3) Committee member Chris Robinson addressed the Bus Committee with a discussion on the student bus policy.
The Bus Committee did not take any action on this matter.
The Bus Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Robin Moreau, President
In the absence of Keith Lacombe, Chairman
Bus Committee
On motion by Keith Lacombe, seconded by Chris Robinson, the Board adopted the Bus Committee Report as presented by Chairman Lacombe. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
10. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater addressed the Board for approval of overnight travel requests.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board approved the requests for overnight travel as presented by Assistant Superintendent Prater. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater presented personnel changes for the Board’s review.
PERSONNEL CHANGES
BUNKIE ELEMENTARY LEARNING ACADEMY Appointment of Dorethea M. Haywood, (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Chauncey M. Hardy, (retired) (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Keri Basco, Stem paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
Appointment of Zina L. Callegari, food service technician, effective August 1, 2023.
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Transfer/Appointment of Magdalene Gradney, teacher, from Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy, effective August 1, 2023 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Destiny N. Woodall, (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Transfer/Appointment of Joseph Head, teacher, from Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Nicki Kirk Pierite, (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Marcie A. Carmouche, teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Tomika T. Simmons, (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Transfer/Appointment of Alexandrea S. Simon, regular school-base paraprofessional, from Marksville Elementary effective August 1, 2023.
Transfer/Appointment of Sarah S. Armand, LA 4 Pre-K teacher, from Marksville Elementary Title I Pre-K effective August 1, 2023 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Kasi L. Dupuy, Stem paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
Resignation of Angelique Wilson, teacher, effective August 1, 2023.
LARARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Transfer/Appointment of Charles Blanchard, from Title I to Stem Paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
Appointment of Ramona Smith, Title 1 Schoolwide paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
Appointment of Jessie G. Rosier, (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Transfer/Appointment of Julie Villemarette, bus driver, from Avoyelles High, effective August 1, 2023.
Appointment of Melanie L. Walker, bus driver, effective August 1, 2023.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Transfer/Appointment of Andre Spruill, Kindergarten teacher, from Cottonport Elementary LA-4 Pre-K, effective August 1, 2023 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Gabre Williams, part-time ESSER III Instructional Coach, effective July 18, 2023 through June 7, 2024.
Appointment of Brittany R. Gentry, (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Transfer/Appointment of LaRegis Guice, from special education to Stem paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
Appointment of Patricia A. Bonton, special education paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
Resignation of Angela Hale, paraprofessional, effective July 25, 2023.
Resignation of Monica Mayberry, Financial Secretary, effective July 31, 2023.
PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Transfer/Appointment of Patia M. Roy, from Special Education paraprofessional to Stem Paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
Transfer/Appointment of Lisa L. Hebert, self-contained teacher, from AVAP, effective August 1, 2023 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Jessica A. Ducote, (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Transfer/Appointment of Sheila Aymond, from self-contained teacher to Kindergarten special education teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Kelsey N. Ducote, special education paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
Transfer/Appointment of Nancy L. Plauche, from schoolwide paraprofessional to Title I paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
Appointment of Dezarae L. Lachney, Title I Lab paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
Appointment of Mandy L. Guillory, (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Ashley L. Lemoine, food service technician, effective August 1, 2023.
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Transfer/Appointment of Brandy N. Laprairie, (TAT) teacher, from Cottonport Elementary, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Kayla M. Lachney, (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Gabre Williams, part-time ESSER III Instructional Coach, effective July 18, 2023 through June 7, 2024.
Transfer/Appointment of Carmelettia Callihan, from Title I Pre-K paraprofessional to Stem paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
Appointment of Pamela R. Adams, food service technician, effective August 1, 2023.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL Transfer/Appointment of Ronald Washington from Plato paraprofessional to special education SBB paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
Transfer/Appointment of Jessica A. Gauthier, Plato paraprofessional, from Marksville Elementary Title I Pre-K paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
Appointment of Brent W. Whiddon, bus driver, effective August 1, 2023.
Resignation of Scott Balius, JAG teacher, effective July 15, 2023.
BUNKIE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL Appointment of David L. Willis, teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Jared S. Guillory, Theatre/Art teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through May 24, 2024.
Resignation of Ashley D. Robinson, Assistant Principal, effective at the end of the day July 9, 2023.
Resignation of Carli Smith, teacher, effective July 31, 2023.
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES Change school location for Shea Jeansonne, Adaptive P.E. teacher, from Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy, effective August 1, 2023 through May 24, 2024.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Appointment of Micheal T. Broussard, Administrative Assistant, effective July 18, 2023 through July 17, 2024.
Transfer/Appointment of John T. Dunbar, from Administrative Assistant to teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through May 24, 2024.
Transfer/Appointment of Devin Davis, teacher, from Riverside Elementary, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2024.
Appointment of Kelsea Johnston, (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Jenna L. Dugas, (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Jean-Paul Broullion (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Bryan C. Smith, (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Transfer/Appointment of Brandi Lacombe, FACS teacher, from Marksville Elementary, effective August 1, 2023 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Jacqueline N. Jordan, (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Tucker L. Dauzat, (TAT) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Charlotte M. Johnson, food service technician, effective August 1, 2023.
Appointment of Felecia A. Soileau, food service technician, effective August 1, 2023.
Resignation of Mia Candiloro-Lamkin, teacher, effective August 1, 2023.
Resignation of Lauren Flook, teacher, effective July 23, 2023.
Resignation of Michael W. Williams, teacher, effective August 11, 2023.
Resignation of Cassaundra Gifford, teacher, effective at the end of the day July 26, 2023.
Discontinuance of Active Employment Status for Ritchie Johnson, teacher, effective July 27, 2023.
Discontinuance of Active Employment Status for Emile Celestine, teacher, effective July 27, 2023.
PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER Appointment of Catherine D. Tyler, (retired) part-time Early Interventionist teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Resignation of Kelsey Jeansonne, School Psychologist Intern, effective July 17, 2023.
AVOYELLES VIRTUAL ALTERNATIVE
PROGRAM (AVAP) Appointment of Allyn E. Ducote, Special Education teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Transfer/Appointment of Hope H. Parrish, paraprofessional, from Avoyelles High, effective August 1, 2023.
Appointment of Thurman G. Wade, paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
CENTRAL OFFICE Change position title for Jessica B. Gauthier, from SIS Coordinator to Student Information Manager, effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.
ADDENDUM(S)
August 1, 2023
COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Appointment of Torianno C. Robertson, teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through May 24, 2024.
Resignation of Carl W. Jones, bus driver, effective July 28, 2023, for the purpose of retirement.
PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Resignation of Tammy Nation, teacher, effective July 31, 2023.
AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL Appointment of Joel V. Desselle, (retired) teacher, effective August 1, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Lorey A. Bordelon, discipline paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2023.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Resignation of Melanie Carrier, bus driver, effective July 31, 2023.
12. Superintendent’s Comments: Superintendent Karen L. Tutor announced that the opening session for all faculty and staff was held today at Marksville High School. Curriculum training was held, and teachers have their rooms ready for the students. School will begin on Friday, August 4, 2023. Superintendent Tutor recognized Mr. Joshua Spikes, newly appointed principal for Marksville High School. She then presented the world premiere of the Avoyelles Parish Elementary Schools commercial for viewing.
There being no further business, on motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the meeting was adjourned.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Robin Moreau, President
Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent
Secretary/Treasurer