SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, January 9, 2024 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; Latisha Small, Lynn Deloach, Keith Lacombe, Jay Callegari, Chris Robinson, and Jill Guidry.
Absent: Aimee Dupuy.
An Invocation was offered by Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America led by Board Member Robin Moreau.
1. Superintendent Karen L. Tutor addressed the Board with a proclamation declaring January 2024 as School Board Members Recognition Month.
2. Superintendent Karen L. Tutor presented a plaque to outgoing President Robin Moreau and outgoing Vice President Rickey Adams for their service and dedication to the Board for the period January 10, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
3. Superintendent Karen L. Tutor advised the Board that the terms of the offices of President and Vice President of the Avoyelles Parish School Board have expired. She then called for nominations for the office of President.
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Board member Robin Moreau placed the name of Lynn Deloach in nomination for the office of President. Board member Jill Guidry seconded this nomination.
No other nominations were made
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Board member Robin Moreau moved that nominations for the office of President be closed. The motion was seconded by Jay Callegari.
Superintendent Karen L. Tutor requested that the Board members cast their votes.
YAYS: Lynn Deloach, Keith Lacombe, Robin Moreau, Jay Callegari, Rickey Adams, and Jill Guidry.
NAYS: Latisha Small and Chris Robinson.
ABSENT: Aimee Dupuy.
By a vote of 6-2, Lynn Deloach was elected as President of the Avoyelles Parish School Board for the 2024 school year.
5. President Lynn Deloach called for nominations for the office of Vice President.
Board Member Chris Robinson placed the name of Jill Guidry in nomination for the office of Vice President. Board member Rickey Adams seconded this nomination.
No other nominations were made.
Board member Robin Moreau moved that nominations for the office of Vice President be closed. The motion was seconded by Chris Robinson.
President Lynn Deloach requested that the Board members cast their votes.
YAYS: Latisha Small, Lynn Deloach, Keith Lacombe, Robin Moreau, Jay Callegari, Chris Robinson, Rickey Adams, and Jill Guidry.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Aimee Dupuy.
By a vote of 8-0, Jill Guidry was elected as Vice President of the Avoyelles Parish School Board for the 2024 school year.
6. On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
7. A. Board President Lynn Deloach read a resolution of respect to the late Sarah Lazenby Bordelon, retired teacher.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Latisha Small, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Sarah Lazenby Bordelon, retired teacher. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Board President Lynn Deloach read a resolution of respect to the late Herbie Fuqua, retired bus driver.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Herbie Fuqua, retired bus driver. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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C. Board Member Latisha Small read a resolution of respect to the late Annatrail Greenhouse Simon, retired teacher.
On motion by Latisha Small, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Annatrail Greenhouse Simon, retired teacher. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Board member Latisha Small left the meeting at approximately 5:18 p.m.
7. Superintendent Karen Tutor recognized the Students of the Month for December, 2023, and presented a plaque to each student. Also, each Board member read a short biography detailing the accomplishments of each student.
The Students of the Month at each school are as follows:
Jackson Griffin, Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy; Tylor Williams, Cottonport Elementary School; Brayden Whittington, Lafargue Elementary School; Madison Brantley, Marksville Elementary School; Tony Fisher, Plaucheville Elementary School; Jaylen Tompkins, Riverside Elementary School; Zeke Mose, Avoyelles High School; Noah Lott, Bunkie Magnet High School; Abby Tassin, Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences; and Kyra Jones, Marksville High School.
On behalf of the Board, President Lynn Deloach commended the students on this outstanding achievement.
8. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater recognized the Teachers of the Month for December, 2023. She commended the teachers for their dedication, and Superintendent Tutor presented a plaque to each teacher, as follows:
Summer Jackson, Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy; Joe Head, Cottonport Elementary School; Lin da Gagnard, Lafargue Elementar y School; Rachel Miles, Marksville Elementary School; Kristin Hukins, Plaucheville Elementary School; Yvonne Bassett, Riverside Elementary School; Corey Bannister, Avoyelles High School; Abigail Juneau, Bunkie Magnet High School; Bonnie Leduc, Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences; and Devin Tipton, Marksville High School.
On behalf of the Board, President Lynn Deloach commended the teachers on this outstanding achievement.
9. In the absence of Curriculum Supervisor Wendy Marchand, Superintendent Tutor addressed the Board with a recommendation to approve the Louisiana Math Refresh Coaching Pilot for K-8 teachers, funded by Esser III Incentive in the amount of $80,000.00.
A motion was offered by Jill Guidry, seconded by Rickey Adams, that the Board approve the Louisiana Math Refresh Coaching Pilot for K-8 teachers, funded by Esser III Incentive in the amount of $80,000.00. The motion was adopted by the following 6-1 vote:
YAYS: Lynn Deloach, Keith Lacombe, Robin Moreau, Jay Callegari, Rickey Adams, and Jill Guidry.
NAYS: Chris Robinson.
ABSENT: Latisha Small and Aimee Dupuy.
10. Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Board with a recommendation to approve one of the three options for purchasing buses as listed below:
(1) Ross Electric Bus Grant — EPA (Application deadline January 31, 2024)
(2) Ross Propane Bus Grant — EPA (Application deadline January 31, 2024)
(3) Non-Grant Used Buses — No deadline
On motion by Keith Lacombe, seconded by Jill Guidry, the Board granted approval for the application of Option 2: Ross Propane Bus Grant. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
11. Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Board with a recommendation to approve the AIA contract for Professional Services with Pan Am Engineering for the removal and replacement of 3-inch conduit with electrical service to new HVAC systems previously installed on the roof at Marksville Elementary School. This contract is not to exceed $5,000 and will be funded by Esser Indirect Costs.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board approved the AIA contract for Professional Services with Pan Am Engineering for the removal and replacement of 3-inch conduit with electrical service to new HVAC systems previously installed on the roof at Marksville Elementary School. This contract is not to exceed $5,000 and will be funded by Esser Indirect Costs.
12. District Attorney Charles Riddle addressed the Board with a discussion on the Marksville water bill charges.
13. District Attorney Charles Riddle addressed the Board with a discussion on the Bay Sec Agreement.
14. COMMITTEE REPORTS
(a) Jill Guidry, Chairperson of the Education Committee, presented the following report:
EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT December 19, 2023
The Education Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board office with the following members present:
Jill Guidry, Chairwoman; Jay Callegari, Lynn Deloach; Robin Moreau, President; Karen L. Tutor , Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Latisha Small was absent. Also present were Chris Robinson and Aimee Dupuy, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Trent Young, Transportation Supervisor; Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors and coordinators. Chris Robinson entered the Education Committee Meeting at 4:34 p.m.
1. Hunter Lemoine of Avoyelles High School, Molly Venable of Bunkie Magnet High School, and Taley Price of Louisiana School for the Agricultural Sciences gave updates about activities going on at their schools.
The Education Committee did not take any action on this matter.
The Education Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Jill Guidry, Chairwoman
Education Committee
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board adopted the Education Committee Report via consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(b) Lynn Deloach, Chairman of the Executive Committee, presented the following report:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
December 19, 2023
The Executive Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 4:37 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. Keith Lacombe was absent. Also present were Chris Robinson and Jill Guidry, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Trent Young, Transportation Supervisor; Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors and coordinators.
1. Superintendent Tutor addressed the Executive Committee with a recommendation to move the BusView funding from General Funds back to ESSER III.
On motion by Jay Callegari, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Executive Committee recommended to approve moving the BusView funding from General Funds back to ESSER III. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Chairman Lynn Deloach addressed the Executive Committee for a discussion on SRO Officers.
The Executive Committee did not take any action on this matter.
3. Superintendent Tutor addressed the Executive Committee with a recommendation to approve the Avoyelles Parish School Board Year-2 APLUS (Avoyelles Parish Lifting Up Students) subcontract with the Orchard Foundation.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the Avoyelles Parish School Board Year-2 APLUS (Avoyelles Parish Lifting Up Students) subcontract with the Orchard Foundation. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
4. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Executive Committee with a recommendation to approve the Act 397 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jay Callegari, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the Act 397 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY
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5. Jenny Welch, Food Service Supervisor, addressed the Executive Committee with a recommendation to approve the contract with Cedrick Lefleur, motivational speaker, to speak at the Marksville High in-service on January 5th and the School Food in-service on January 4th for a total of $6,000, which is $3,000 per in-service.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the contract with Cedrick Lefleur, motivational speaker, to speak at the Marksville High in-service on January 5th and the School Food in-service on January 4th for a total of $6,000, which is $3,000 per in-service. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
6. Dawn Pitre, Special Services Supervisor, addressed the Executive Committee with a recommendation to approve the Service Agreement for Presence Learning in the amount of $49,737.64 to deliver speech therapy services via teletherapy to qualifying students. Services will begin January 17, 2024 and end May 24, 2024. Funding source is General Fund.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Executive Committee recommended to approve the Service Agreement for Presence Learning in the amount of $49,737.64 to deliver speech therapy services via teletherapy to qualifying students. Services will begin January 17, 2024 and end May 24, 2024. Funding source is General Fund. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Executive Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Lynn Deloach, Chairman
Executive Committee
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jay Callegari, the Board adopted the Executive Committee Report via consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(c) Aimee Dupuy, Chairwoman of the Finance Committee, presented the following report:
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
December 19, 2023
The Finance Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at approximately 4:51 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board office with the following members present:
Aimee Dupuy, Chairwoman; Jill Guidry, Lynn Deloach; Robin Moreau, President; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Rickey Adams was absent. Also present were Jay Callegari and Chris Robinson, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Trent Young, Transportation Supervisor; Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors and coordinators.
1. Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor, presented an actual sales tax report for the month of November, 2023.
She stated that sales tax collections totaled $953,293.36. Mrs. Rachal said that of this amount, the 1% sales tax generated $544,739.10, the 0.25% sales tax generated $136,184.70, and the building and maintenance fund generated $272,369.56.
The Finance Committee did not take any action on this matter.
2. Chairwoman Aimee Dupuy presented the monthly maintenance report on expenditures for the committee's review.
The Finance Committee did not take any action on this matter.
3. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, 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. Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance, addressed the Finance Committee with an ESSER Indirect Cost Update.
The Finance Committee did not take any action on this matter.
5. Jenny Welch, Food Service Supervisor, addressed the Finance Committee with a discussion on the 2022-2023 School Food Service closeout.
The Finance Committee did not take any action on this matter.
6. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater addressed the Finance Committee with requests for overnight travel.
On motion by Jill Guidry, 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, Chairwoman Finance Committee
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board adopted the Finance Committee Report via consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(d) Rickey Adams, Chairman of the Building and Lands Committee, presented the following report:
BUILDING AND LANDS COMMITTEE REPORT
December 19, 2023
The Building and Lands Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on December 19, 2023, at approximately 5:05 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board office with the following members present:
Robin Moreau, President; Chris Robinson, Aimee Dupuy; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Chairman Rickey Adams and Keith Lacombe were absent. Also present were Lynn Deloach, Jay Callegari, and Jill Guidry, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Trent Young, Transportation Supervisor; Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors and coordinators.
1. Charles Riddle III, District Attorney, addressed the Building and Lands Committee for discussion of the review draft of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Avoyelles Parish School Board, the Avoyelles Police Jury, and the Spring Bayou Restoration Team, Inc.
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.
Robin Moreau, President
Building and Lands Committee
On motion by Rickey Adams, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board adopted the Building and Lands Committee Report via consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
(e) Keith Lacombe, Chairman of the Bus Committee, presented the following report:
BUS COMMITTEE REPORT
December 19, 2023
The Bus Committee of the Avoyelles Parish School Board met on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at approximately 5:12 p.m. at the Avoyelles Parish School Board office with the following members present:
Robin Moreau, President; Chris Robinson, Jill Guidry; Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent; and Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent. Chairman Keith Lacombe and Latisha Small were absent. Also present were Lynn Deloach, Jay Callegari, and Aimee Dupuy, Board members; Mary Bonnette, Director of Finance; Jessica Rachal, Sales Tax Supervisor; Trent Young, Transportation Supervisor; Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor; supervisors, coordinators, and principals.
1. Trent Young, 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. Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Bus Committee with an update on bus grants.
The Bus Committee did not take any action on this matter.
3. Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Bus Committee with a recommendation to approve the declaring as surplus, advertising for bids, and selling of seven (7) buses.
On motion by Jill Guidry, se conded by Chris Robinson, the Bus Committee recommended to approve the declaring as surplus, advertising for bids, and selling of seven (7) buses. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
The Bus Committee respectfully recommends the adoption of this report.
Robin Moreau, President
Bus Committee
On motion by Keith Lacombe, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board adopted the Bus Committee Report via consent agenda. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
15. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater addressed the Board for approval of overnight travel requests.
On motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Chris Robinson, the Board approved the requests for overnight travel as presented by Assistant Superintendent Prater. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
16. Assistant Superintendent Thelma Prater presented personnel changes for the Board's review.
PERSONNEL CHANGES
BUNKIE ELEMENTARY LEARNING ACADEMY Appointment of Mary P. Robillard, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Katelyn Lavalais, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Dorethea M. Haywood, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Richie C. Johnson, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Patricia Riche, (retired) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Peggy Joshua, (retired) Kindergarten teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Sandra A. Smith, (retired) Kindergarten teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Ruby Hawkins, (retired) Special Education Mild Moderate teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Kimberly R. Bardwell, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective January 4, 2024.
Appointment of Phyllis Morris, (retired) special education self-contained teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Resignation of Katelyn Lavalais, teacher, effective January 3, 2024.
Appointment of Brandi L. Williams, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Keonte R. Wells, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Haley L. Demars, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Erica M. Tucker, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Destiny N. Woodall, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Nicki K. Pierite, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Marcie A. Carmouche, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Tomika T. Simmons, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Mallory L. Clark, Kindergarten teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Joseph Head, First Grade Special Education Resource teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Sharon Smoot, (TAT) Special Education Pre-K teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Linda P. Carpenter, (retired) Mild Moderate Self-Contained teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Appointment of Jessie G. Rosier, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Transfer/Appointment of Mattie R. Scroggs, from Title I Pre-K paraprofessional to school-based paraprofessional, effective January 4, 2024, replacing Chrystal Luneau who resigned.
Resignation of Brenda Belgard, Speech Therapist, effective January 3, 2024, for the purpose of retirement.
Resignation of Chrystal Luneau, paraprofessional, effective December 31, 2023.
Appointment of Allie M. Dunn, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Madyson R. Galland, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Appointment of Lindsey E. Gagnard, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of James M. Lee, Jr., (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Shantel B. Massey, Autism teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Lauren Ducote, (retired) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Brittany R. Gentry, (TAT) Kindergarten teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Kerry B. Smith, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Elizabeth R. Curole, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Leon P. Desselle, food service technician, effective January 4, 2024.
Resignation of Judy Rivers, (retired) teacher, effective December 31, 2023.
PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Appointment of Jessica A. Gauthier, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Ty Daniel Wagner, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Tiffany B. Lewis, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Jessika M. Smith, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Jessica A. Ducote, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Daphne Klingensmith, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Mandi L. Plauche, (TAT) Kindergarten teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Hayleigh R. Lachney, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Randy J. Bardwell, Special Education Kindergarten paraprofessional, effective January 4, 2024.
Appointment of Cassidy L. Martin, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Resignation of Magdalene Gradney, teacher, effective December 5, 2023.
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Appointment of Amber V. Bordelon, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Aslyn M. Dennie, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Shawnita Scott, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Brandy N. Laprairie, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Yvonne S. Bassett, (retired) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Lakyna A. Friels, food service technician, effective January 4, 2024.
Appointment of Leah D. Ducote, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Teeonna L. Barkley, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Chet A. Broussard, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Brandon J. Speer, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Kathy M. Lemoine, (retired) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Marion K. Lemoine, (retired) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Joel V. Desselle, (retired) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Angel M. Armand, Special Education paraprofessional, effective December 12, 2023.
Resignation of Abbie Manuel, teacher, effective at the end of the day on January 3, 2024.
Appointment of Robert W. Robinson, Jr. (TAT) Business teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Kedrick D. Vance, (TAT) Business teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Kathy S. Boudreaux, (TAT) Business teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Reagan V. Lemoine, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Misty Blanchard, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Gabrielle M. Savoy, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of David E. Dyson, (retired) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Debra F. LeBlanc, (retired) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Elizabeth A. Willis, (retired) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Doris Leary, (retired) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Cherrie Callahan, (retired) special Education self-contained teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Transfer/Appointment of Carmen L. Cook, (TAT) from special education paraprofessional to self-contained special education teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Resignation of Jared Guillory, theater teacher, effective January 3, 2024.
LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THEAppointment of Bonnie LeDuc, (retired) Business teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Angela N. Deville, (retired) Special Education Content Mastery teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Michael T. Broussard, from Administrative Assistant to Assistant Principal, effective January 4, 2024 through January 3, 2026.
Appointment of Rebecca E. Quick, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Appointment of Marla D. Drouin, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Kelsea Johnston, (TAT) teacher. effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Jenna L. Dugas, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Jacqueline N. Jordan, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Tucker L. Dauzat, (TAT) teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Daniel J. Scully, (TAT) Business teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Micki H. Johnson, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Dillon M. Juneau, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Phillip C. Augustine, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Amber M. Buckhalter, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Devin Davis, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Jean-Paul Boullion, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Bryan C. Smith, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Yogesh Patel, Special Education Content Mastery teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Bryan D. Curole, teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Change Appointment Status for Craig W. Foster, (retired) School Counselor, from part-time to full time, effective December 5, 2023 through December 21, 2023.
Resignation of Craig W. Foster, (retired) School Counselor, at the end of the day December 21, 2023.
AVOYELLES VIRTUAL ALTERNATIVE
PROGRAM (AVAP)PUPIL APPRAISAL Appointment of Allyn E. Ducote, Special Education teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Craig W. Foster, (retired) part-time regular education homebound teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024, replacing Angela Franks.
Appointment of Vera O. Lee, elementary teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024, replacing Phyllis Morris.
Resignation of Phyllis Morris, (retired) teacher, effective at the end of the day December 21, 2023.
Appointment of Catherine D. Tyler, (retired) part-time Early Interventionist teacher, effective January 4, 2024 through May 24, 2024.
Appointment of Morgan T. Thornhill, (TAT) part-time Special Education Homebound teacher, effective January 4, 2024. through May 24, 2024
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17. Superintendent's Comments: Superintendent Karen Tutor announced that the next Marksville City Council meeting will be held tomorrow evening, January 10, 2024. Issues regarding water bill fees will be discussed. She also announced that Family Engagement Night is being revamped, and more information will be forthcoming. On Friday, February 9, a dedication ceremony will be held at the Marksville High School gym, which will be renamed the Jackie A. Small Memorial Gymnasium in memory and honor of the late Jackie Small, beloved former teacher and coach. Superintendent Tutor also reminded the Board that the next committee meetings are scheduled for Tuesday, January 16.
There being no further business, on motion by Jill Guidry, seconded by Jay Callegari, the meeting was adjourned.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Lynn Deloach, President
Karen L. Tutor, Superintendent Secretary/Treasurer