SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
The Avoyelles Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. at the School Board Office, in Marksville, Louisiana, with the following members present:
Lynn Deloach, President; Keith Lacombe, Robin Moreau, Jay Callegari, Chris Robinson, Rickey Adams, and Aimee Dupuy.
Absent: Vice President Jill Guidry and Latisha Small.
An Invocation was offered by Trent Young, 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 Keith Lacombe.
1. On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Keith Lacombe, the Board adopted the minutes of the regular Board meeting held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, and Special Board Meetings held on Friday, June 21, 2024 and on Thursday, June 27, 2024 as printed and mailed to Board members and published in The Weekly News, official journal of the Board. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
2. Board Member Aimee Dupuy read a resolution of respect to the late Beverly Ann Eloby Freeman, retired teacher.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Beverly Ann Eloby Freeman, retired teacher.
Board Member Chris Robinson read a resolution of respect to the late Albert Ray Dossman, retired custodian.
On motion by Chris Robinson, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board adopted the resolution of respect to the late Albert Ray Dossman, retired custodian.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
3. Dexter Compton, Supervisor of Secondary Education, recognized the following students for earning Technical Diplomas:
From Avoyelles High School: Lawrence Dixon, Gavin Rico and Samuel Sellers; From LaSAS: Carson Redmond, Ethan Pitre, Clayton Link, Draike Dufour, Daniel Armand and Braden Lacombe.
4. The Sales Tax Report was presented for the month of June 2024. Sales tax collections totaled $945,395.09. Of this amount, the 1% sales tax generated $540,225.71, the 0.25% sales tax generated $135,056.53 and the building and maintenance fund generated $270,112.85.
5. The monthly maintenance report on expenditures was presented.
6. The proposed 2024-2025 Consolidation Budget was presented.
7. The Avoyelles Parish School District was awarded $290,496 in SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration) grant funds to provide continuous services. The funds were released on July 1, 2024 as presented by Assistant Superintendent Prater.
8. Personnel changes were presented for the Board's review.
PERSONNEL CHANGES
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BUNKIE ELEMENTARY LEARNING ACADEMY |
Resignation of Beverly Boyd, food service technician, effective at the end of the day May 24, 2024.
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Transfer/Appointment of Jennifer R. Nicholas, teacher, from Lafargue Elementary, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Appointment of Shane D. Marquardt, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Appointment of Joni M. Roy, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Kaylie E. McCoy, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024
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Appointment of Peggy Joshua, (retired) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Transfer/Appointment of Dorethea M. Haywood, from Regular Education to Special Education K-3, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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COTTONPORT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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Transfer/Appointment of Marcy P. Bonnette, Assistant Principal, from Lafargue Elementary, effective July 19, 2024 through June 12, 2026.
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Transfer/Appointment of Allison L. Lacombe, from Plaucheville Elementary, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Appointment of Gail B. Harvey, (retired) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Brandi L. Williams, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Keonte R. Wells, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Tomika T. Simmons, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Destiny N. Woodall, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Nicki K. Pierite, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Transfer/Appointment of Regis F. Perry, from paraprofessional to (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Baylee V. Lemoine, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Mallory L. Clark, Kindergarten teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Erica M. Tucker, Kindergarten teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Joseph G. Head, Special Education Resource teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Sharon Smoot, (TAT) Special Education Pre-K teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Anna Bradshaw, (part-time) ESSER III Funding (50%) Instructional Coach, effective July 19, 2024 through June 6, 2025.
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LAFARGUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
Transfer/Appointment of Brandi Lee, from teacher to Assistant Principal, effective July 19, 2024 through June 12, 2026.
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Transfer/Appointment of Christy Guillot, from Kindergarten teacher to First Grade teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Transfer/Appointment of Melissa O. Bordelon from Marksville Elementary, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Transfer/Appointment of Sara L. Ducote from Plaucheville Elementary, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Appointment of Abby M. Baronne, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Appointment of Cady B. Brown, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Holly L. Williams, (TAT) Kindergarten teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Transfer/Appointment of Jessica Dauzat, from Regular Education to Title I CSR teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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MARKSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
Resignation of Elizabeth Curole, teacher, effective June 14, 2024.
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Resignation of Patricia Bonton, paraprofessional, effective June 18, 2024.
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Resignation of Lindsey Gagnard, teacher, effective July 2, 2024.
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Transfer/Appointment of Michael T. Broussard, Assistant Principal from Marksville High School, effective July 19, 2024 through June 12, 2026.
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Appointment of Lauren Ducote, (retired) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Allie M. Dunn, teacher, effective August 2, 2024, through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Debra C. Hale, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Appointment of Courtney C. Marsh, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20. 2024.
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Appointment of James M. Lee, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20. 2024.
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Appointment of Morgan K. Lemoine, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Dinika G. Nelson, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Transfer/Appointment of Aslyn M. Dennie, from Riverside Elementary, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Transfer/Appointment of Kayla D. Landry, Kindergarten teacher, from Cottonport Elementary, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Appointment of Brittany R. Gentry, (TAT) Kindergarten teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Transfer/Appointment of Hope N. Dupuy. from Regular Education to Title I CSR teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Appointment of Shantel B. Massey, Special Education High Needs teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Change funding source for Claudette Lemoine, from Child Specific IDEA-B to Special Education paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2024.
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PLAUCHEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
Resignation of June Mayeaux, Food Service Technician, effective May 24, 2024, for the purpose of retirement.
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Appointment of Jessica A. Ducote, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Mandy L. Guillory, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Jessica A. Gauthier, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Ty D. Wagner, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Tiffany B. Lewis (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Jessika M. Smith, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Daphne Klingensmith, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Cassidy L. Martin, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Transfer/Appointment of Melissa N. Mayeux from Avoyelles High (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Transfer/Appointment of Haley L. Demars from Cottonport Elementary (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Mandi P. Eisler, (TAT) Kindergarten teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Aliya M. Callegari, (TAT) Kindergarten teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Anna Bradshaw, (part-time) ESSER III Funding (50%) Instructional Coach, effective July 19, 2024 through June 6, 2025.
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Transfer/Appointment of Ronald Washington from Avoyelles High JAG paraprofessional to ISS Behavioral Interventionist, effective August 2, 2024.
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RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL |
Appointment of Karli R. Kelone, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Transfer/Appointment of Madyson R. Galland, teacher, from Marksville Elementary, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Amber V. Bordelon, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Shawnita L. Scott, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Brandy N. Laprairie, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024. |
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Transfer/Appointment of Andre' Spruill, from Marksville Elementary Title I Pre-K teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Transfer/Appointment of Jamie C. Farnham, from Special Education Resources to High Needs teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Appointment of Samuel Daniels, K-6 Special Education teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Transfer/Appointment of Shauntelle D. Clark, from Title I Pre-K paraprofessional to Special Education Self-contained paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2024.
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AVOYELLES HIGH SCHOOL |
Transfer/Appointment of Susan D. Cole, Assistant Principal, from Cottonport Elementary, effective July 19, 2024 through June 12, 2026.
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Transfer/Appointment of Anne Lemoine, from Music teacher to Elective/Foreign Language teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Appointment of Brandon J. Speer, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Chet A. Broussard, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Leah D. Ducote, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Teeonna L. Barkley, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Courtney M. Cater, (TAT) music teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Leah F. Allen, (TAT) Business teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Alisha L. Williams, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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BUNKIE MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL
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Transfer/Appointment of Bryant G. Humphrey, Assistant Principal, from Marksville High School, effective July 19, 2024 through June 12, 2026.
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Appointment of David E. Dyson, (retired) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Misty Blanchard, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Gabrielle Savoy, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Kerry B. Smith, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Kathy S. Boudreaux, Business teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Robert W. Robinson, (TAT) Business teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Carmen L. Cook (TAT) Self-contained teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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LOUISIANA SCHOOL FOR THE AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES |
Resignation of Casey Nastasi, teacher, effective August 1, 2024.
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Resignation of Michelle B. Lemoine, teacher, effective August 1, 2024.
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Transfer/Appointment of Valerie B. Bandy, from Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Transfer/Appointment of Brandy B. Dupont, from Bunkie Elementary Learning Academy teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Appointment of Casey D. Carnicle, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Appointment of Khalil A. Roy, Career/Quest Success teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Bonnie LeDuc, (retired) Business teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Transfer/Appointment of Guy Lemoine, from Plaucheville Elementary, content Mastery teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through May 27, 2025.
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Transfer/Appointment of Nancy Filipi, from Food Service Technician to custodian, effective August 2, 2024.
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MARKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
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Resignation of Alex Perkins, teacher, effective July 31, 2024, for the purpose of retirement.
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Transfer/Appointment of Claudine J. Rogers, Assistant Principal, from Marksville Elementary, effective July 19, 2024 through June 12, 2026.
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Appointment of Devin A. Tipton, Assistant Principal, effective July 19, 2024 through June 12, 2026.
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Appointment of Devin M. Davis, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Micki D. Johnson, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Rebecca E. Quick, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Phillip C. Augustine, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Amber M. Buckhalter, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Marla D. Drouin, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Kelsea Johnston, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Jenna L. Dugas, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment Jacqueline N. Jordan, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Tucker L. Dauzat, (TAT) teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Jasmine D. Williams, teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Daniel J. Scully, (TAT) Business teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Dillon M. Juneau, Elective/Business teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Yogesh Patel, content mastery teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Joshua T. Harper, (TAT) Special Education Content Mastery teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Transfer/Appointment of Elydia F. Hill, from Marksville Elementary, Special Education paraprofessional, effective August 2, 2024.
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Appointment of Blake J. Brevelle, bus driver, effective August 2, 2024.
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AVAP |
Appointment of Allyn E. Ducote, Special Education teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Transfer/Appointment of Angela N. Deville, from LaSAS (retired) Elementary teacher, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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PUPIL APPRAISAL CENTER |
Appointment of Catherine D. Tyler, (retired) (part-time) Early Interventionist, effective August 2, 2024 through December 20, 2024.
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Appointment of Anna W. Ducote, School Psychologist, effective July 18, 2024 through June 6, 2025.
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PUPIL APPRAISAL/CENTRAL OFFICE |
Resignation of Kylee A. Lemoine, Pupil Appraisal/Central Office Child Welfare and Attendance secretary, effective June 30, 2024.
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9. Board Member Jay Callegari held a discussion on the Garfish Bayou Road enhancements being done.
CONSENT ITEMS:
10. Request to approve the contract between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and the Board of Supervisors of LSU on behalf of its Health Sciences Center and the Louisiana Autism Spectrum Disorder and Related Disabilities Project (LASARD) for training events at Cottonport Elementary. Funded by Set Aside Grant funds in the amount of $17,500 effective July 1, 2024 — June 30, 2025.
11. Request to approve the contract between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and the Board of Supervisors of LSU on behalf of its Health Sciences Center and the Louisiana Autism Spectrum Disorder and Related Disabilities Project (LASARD) for training events at Plaucheville Elementary. Funded by IDEA-B Funds in the amount of $17,500 effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
12. Request to approve the contract between the Avoyelles Parish School Board and Deaf Education Network for both direct and consultative student services for our deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Funded by General Funds at the hourly rate of $65 per hour effective August 1, 2024 through June 30, 2026.
13. Request to approve overnight travel.
14. Request to approve the contract with Cook Center to continue to provide mental health services to students, families, and staff, funded by Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Grant Funds.
15. Request to approve the 2024-2025 Handbook changes to reflect new Louisiana legislation and additional handbook revisions adopted April 12 and revised laws of grading policy.
16. Request to approve the new policy File: JGCF: Behavioral Health Support For Students.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Jay Callegari, the Board approved the consent agenda items. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
ACTION ITEMS:
17. Board Member Robin Moreau addressed the Board with a recommendation to approve the Middle School FFA allocation of $3,000 for each of the 2 FFA chartered middle schools.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Board approved the Middle School FFA allocation of $3,000 for each of the 2 FFA chartered middle schools. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
18. Thelma Prater, Assistant Superintendent, addressed the Board with a recommendation to approve the new position of Child Nutrition Program Liaison.
On motion by Chris Robinson, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the Board approved the new position of Child Nutrition Program Liaison, funded by Food Service. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
19. Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Board with a recommendation to terminate the Avoyelles Parish School Board Performance-Based Energy Efficiency contract.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Jay Callegari, the Board agreed to terminate the Avoyelles Parish School Board Performance-Based Energy Efficiency contract. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
20. Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Board with a recommendation to approve the service contract with Johnson Controls, Inc.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board approved the service contract with Johnson Controls, Inc. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
21. Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Board with a recommendation to allow the SBRT to proceed with Phase-II of the Bae Sec Landing.
On motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Rickey Adams, the Board agreed to allow the SBRT to proceed with Phase-II of the Bae Sec Landing. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
22. Ray Carlock, Maintenance Supervisor, addressed the Board with a recommendation to accept the low bid from Ross Bus Equipment Sales for used buses and to purchase three (3) used 2021 buses for $255,000.00, funded by the Bus Reserve Fund.
On motion by Aimee Dupuy, seconded by Robin Moreau, the Board accepted the low bid from Ross Bus Equipment Sales for used buses and to granted approval to purchase three (3) used 2021 buses for $255,000.00, funded by the Bus Reserve Fund. MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
There being no further business, on motion by Robin Moreau, seconded by Aimee Dupuy, the meeting was adjourned.
AVOYELLES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD