ST. MARTIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
MAY 3, 2006
BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA
MINUTES
The St. Martin Parish School Board convened on this day at 5:00 P.M. at the Breaux Bridge Instructional Center with the following members present: Messrs.,
Floyd Knott, President, Steve Fuselier, James Blanchard, Richard Potier, Rodney Ledoux, Frederic Stelly, Paulma Johnson, and Mrs. Barbara Latiolais.
ABSENT: Mr. Mark Hebert and Mr. Anthony Wiltz
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Floyd Knott, President. Superintendent Haaga opened the meeting with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board President Floyd Knott made brief comments pertaining to Robert’s Rules.
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and unanimously carried, consider and/or approve reclassification of Parks Primary cafeteria manager from Class B to Class A was added to the agenda.
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, the Board scheduled an Insurance Committee Meeting for May 12, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. pertaining to medicare.
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
Mr. Johnson requested information regarding the grade level reconfiguration site change.
On the motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and unanimously carried, consider and/or approve authorizing the Superintendent to sign a waiver form regarding the lawsuit of Macklyn Domingue vs. State Farm Insurance Company was added to the agenda.
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the minutes of the following meetings:
a) Regular Meeting of April 5, 2006
b) Finance Committee Meeting of April 5, 2006
c) Finance Committee Meeting of April 12, 2006
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mrs. Latiolais, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, the Board approved a recommendation of the Finance Committee of April 5, 2006 regarding a special, one-time sales tax supplement of $600 for professionals and $500 for paraprofessionals, to be disbursed in the month of May 2006.
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendations of the Finance Committee of April 12, 2006, as follows:
a) Begin the work involved with the reconfiguration of grade levels in the St. Martinville area schools
b) Repair the running tracks at the three high schools
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Potier, and carried, the Board approved the change order presented by the 2002 Capital Improvements Program Committee for the Breaux Bridge Junior High Restroom Upgrade.
RECUSED: Mr. Fuselier
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the bid recommendations for demolition of the old classroom building at Cecilia Junior High School in the amount of $58,380 to Pellerin.
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mrs. Latiolais, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the bid recommendations for demolition of the old cafeteria and storage building at Catahoula Elementary School in the amount of $12,890 to Pellerin.
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Stelly, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the bid recommendations for re-roofing of the school gymnasium at Teche Elementary School in the amount of $118,600 to Pellerin.
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following bid recommendations:
a) Bread and Bread Products – IBC/Cotton’s Holsom
b) Milk and Related Products – Borden’s
c) Milk and Related Products (Stephensville) – LaFleur Borden’s
d) Paper and Duplicating Supplies – Unisource
e) SFS Paper and Chemical Supplies – Unisource, Economical Janitorial and Paper Supplies, and Pon Food Corporation
f) Janitorial Supplies – Economical Janitorial, Unisource, Advance Chemical and Janitorial Supply, and Pyramid School Products
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mrs. Latiolais, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of the St. Martin Parish Government to utilize the School Food Service facilities for a summer program May 30, 2006 through July 14, 2006.
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mrs. Latiolais, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request of the St. Martin Parish Government to use St. Martinville Junior High (two classrooms, the gym, and the playground) for the Summer Recreation and Tutoring Program.
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the use of a school bus to transport students enrolled in the Adam Carlson Summer Enrichment Program to and from lunch at the St. Martinville Primary cafeteria June 5, 2006 through July 21, 2006.
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mrs. Latiolais, and unanimously carried, the Board approved a Pre-K Summer Enrichment Program at Breaux Bridge Primary, Cecilia Primary, and Parks Primary for the month of June 2006 as required by the state.
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mrs. Latiolais, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following resolutions:
a) Designating May 7-13, 2006 as Teacher Appreciation Week
WHEREAS, the National Parent Teacher Association has selected the week of May 7-13, 2006 for the observance of Teacher Appreciation Week to acknowledge
the contributions made to society by the teaching profession and has made elaborate plans for the execution thereof, and
WHEREAS, Teacher Appreciation Week gives the general public the opportunity to acknowledge the fact that teaching is the mother of all professions as it trains young minds to study and to search out the areas of their greatest interest and best performance, thereby shaping their destiny, now
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the members of the St. Martin Parish School Board, in official session do hereby publicly announce to you, our teachers, that we are aware of and do appreciate the sincere devotion, great skill, and indefatigable patience with which you have dedicated yourselves to the educational development of
the children of this parish, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we will do our utmost in assisting and supporting you in all your noble endeavors.
b) Designating May 7-13, 2006 as Paraprofessional Appreciation Week
WHEREAS, all students ideally benefit from the non-instructional area of the St. Martin Parish School System; and
WHEREAS, educational support personnel are a vital, integral part of the parish’s successful operation through their supportive duties; and
WHEREAS, paraprofessional employees of the St. Martin Parish School System, through their supportive duties, are vital to the parish’s quality of education; and
WHEREAS, support personnel of the St. Martin Parish School System, namely, custodians, food service personnel, maintenance, employees, bus drivers and attendants, printer, deliverymen, and tutors are dedicated, supportive and invaluable to the success of our educational program; and
WHEREAS, paraprofessionals, who are important members of our educational family have demonstrated that ”r;Educating Everyone Takes Everyone.”
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, in recognition of the valuable efforts and contributions of paraprofessionals within our educational system, the St. Martin Parish School Board does hereby proclaim May 7-13, 2006, as Paraprofessional Appreciation Week and directs its supervisors, administrators and teachers to remember this group in a befitting manner.
c) Designating May 6-12, 2006 as School Nurses Week
WHEREAS, it is important that we recognize the efforts of school nurses and their association with the students of our schools; and
WHEREAS, we acknowledge the care of and contributions being made to the overall development of our children by school nurses; and
WHEREAS, we express our gratitude and appreciation for the expertise of school nurses in our school environment and acknowledge their vital role as professionals; and
WHEREAS, May 10, 2006 has been designated by the National Education Association as a day of honor for our school nurses.
NOW, THEREFORE, the St. Martin Parish School Board does hereby proclaim May 6-12, 2006, as School Nurses Week and we encourage all citizens to recognize and thank school nurses for their care and concern for the students.
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the use of the gyms for the national AAU Tournament July 24-29, 2006.
ABSENT: Mr. Hebert and Mr. Wiltz
Mr. Johnson requested information regarding plans for employees at the new configuration sites.
A motion was made by Mr. Blanchard and seconded by Mr. Johnson to reclassify the Parks Primary cafeteria manager from a Class B to a Class A.
Mr. Hebert made a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, to postpone reclassification of the Parks Primary cafeteria manager until further information is received. The substitute motion was then voted on and failed, as follows:
FOR: Mr. Hebert, Mr. Ledoux, and Mr. Stelly
OPPOSED: Mr. Fuselier, Mrs. Latiolais, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Potier, and Mr. Johnson
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
The original motion was then voted on and carried.
OPPOSED: Mr. Hebert, Mr. Ledoux, and Mr. Stelly
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
A motion was made by Mr. Potier and seconded by Mr. Johnson to approve Breaux Bridge Elementary School at George Washington Carver Campus. The motion failed as follows:
FOR: Mr. Potier and Mr. Johnson
OPPOSED: Mr. Hebert, Mr. Fuselier, Mrs. Latiolais, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Ledoux, and Mr. Stelly
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, the Board authorized the Superintendent to sign a waiver form regarding the lawsuit of Macklyn Domingue vs. State Farm Insurance Company.
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board came out of Executive Session.
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
A motion was made by Mr. Hebert and seconded by Mr. Fuselier to authorize the administration to meet with Legal Counsel, Gregory Hardy, to set up a retainer fee. Also, arrange to meet with Boyer and Hebert, L.L.C. to possibly entertain a package deal and then report back to the Board.
Mr. Johnson made a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Potier, to entertain a deal with Boyer and Hebert, L.L.C. for special issues, but continue all cases and litigations with Legal Counsel, Gregory Hardy. The substitute motion was then voted on and tied. The President exercised his right to vote and voted in opposition to the motion. The motion failed as follows:
FOR: Mr. Fuselier, Mr. Potier, Mr. Stelly, and Mr. Johnson
OPPOSED: Mr. Hebert, Mrs. Latiolais, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Ledoux, and Mr. Knott
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
The original motion was then voted on and carried.
OPPOSED: Mr. Stelly and Mr. Johnson
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Fuselier, seconded by Mr. Hebert, and carried, the Board approved the following Professional Personnel Changes:
APPOINTMENT:
Milson, Warren, Band Director, St. Martinville Junior High; effective August 9, 2006.
MATERNITY LEAVE:
Bianchini, April, Pre-Kindergarten, Cecilia Primary; effective May 1, 2006 through August 10, 2006.
MEDICAL LEAVES:
Baudoin, Wendy, English, Cecilia Junior High; effective April 26, 2006 through June 2, 2006.
Broussard, Abigail, Family & Consumer Science Teacher, Cecilia Senior High; effective March 27, 2006 through May 27, 2006.
Palomarez, Kimberly, 2nd grade, Parks Primary; effective March 30, 2006 through April 28, 2006.
SABBATICAL LEAVES:
Black, Alaina, Special Education, Stephensville Elementary; effective August 9, 2006 through December 22, 2006.
Domingue, Macklyn, Physical Education, Cecilia Senior High; effective August 9, 2006 through December 22, 2006.
Girouard, Kimberly, Pre-Kindergarten, Parks Primary; effective August 9, 2006 through December 22, 2006.
Patin, Lois, Science, Cecilia Senior High; effective August 9, 2006 through May 25, 2007.
RESIGNATIONS:
Broussard, Abigail, Family & Consumer Sciences, Cecilia Senior High; effective May 27, 2006.
Cheramie, Clare, 3rd grade part-time, Stephensville Elementary; effective May 27, 2006.
Darbonne, Stephanie, 5th grade, St. Martinville Elementary; effective May 27, 2006.
Landry, Michael, Special Education, Breaux Bridge Junior High; effective May 27, 2006.
Lasseigne, Anne, Special Education, St. Martinville Elementary; effective May 27, 2006.
DROP/RETIREMENT PROGRAM:
Mitchell, Darrel, Teacher, St. Martinville Senior High; effective July 1, 2006.
RETIREMENTS:
Dever, Emilie, Business Teacher, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective June 1, 2006.
Skipper, James Aaron, Principal, St. Martinville Junior High; effective July 1, 2006.
OPPOSED: Mr. Johnson
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following Paraprofessional Personnel Changes:
APPOINTMENT:
Cretian, Kawanza, Teacher Aide, Teche Elementary; effective May 4, 2006
FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE:
Blanchard, Tiffany, Bookkeeper, Instructional Center; effective April 3, 2006.
MEDICAL LEAVES:
Allen, Angela, Bus Driver, St. Martinville area; effective March 14, 2006 through April 11, 2006.
Hayes, Terry, Bus Driver, St. Martinville area; effective March 28, 2006.
Ledet, Bobbie, Bus Attendant, Breaux Bridge Area; effective April 24, 2006 through May 27, 2006.
Talley, Debra, Secretary, St. Martinville Primary; effective April 18, 2006 through June 12, 2006.
DROP/RETIREMENT PROGRAM:
Chavis, Sue, Secretary, Bus Shop; effective July 1, 2006.
RETIREMENTS:
Babineaux, Rose, Bus Driver, Cecilia Area; effective April 6, 2006.
Benoit, Linda, Special Education Teacher Aide, Cecilia Senior High; effective March 24, 2006.
Cole, Lorena, part-time Custodian, St. Martinville Elementary; effective June 1, 2006.
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request for extra employment pay for Kim Girouard, Regina Guidry, Morgan Guillory, Patricia Theriot, Angela Toncrey, and Debbie Guillory for the Parks Primary After-Care Program for the month of March.
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Breaux Bridge Senior High coaching stipend for Jeff Smith for Assistant Softball and Anthony Derouselle for Assistant Basketball.
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mrs. Latiolais, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following teachers for the 2006 Summer Driver Education Program:
Breaux Bridge Area
Judy Romero Classroom Phase
Joseph Filer Wiltz Behind-the-Wheel Phase
Denise Thibodeaux Behind-the-Wheel Phase
Cecilia Area
Brian Ellender Classroom Phase
Lowell Guidry Behind-the-Wheel Phase
Marty Lewis Behind-the-Wheel Phase
St. Martinville Area
Carroll Delahoussaye Classroom/Behind-the-Wheel Phase
Darrel Mitchell Classroom/Behind-the-Wheel Phase
Substitute Driver
Brian Ellender
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Fuselier, seconded by Mr.Ledoux, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following extended school year program (ESYP) appointments:
Primary Teacher Kevin Dugas
Elementary Teacher Marc Broussard
Jr./Sr. High Teacher Mark Finley
APE Teacher E. Adele Huval
Speech Therapist Faith James
Teacher Assistant (3) Ethel Joseph
Mary Filer
Sharon Williams
Bus Driver (2) Rebecca Guidry
Suzie Guidry
Bus Attendant (2) Yvonne Harrison
Georgie Roberts
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Even Start/Family Literacy Summer extra pay request.
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request for permission to advertise for the position of Assistant Principal at Breaux Bridge Primary and St. Martinville Primary.
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request for permission to advertise for the position of Principal at St. Martinville Junior High.
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request for permission to advertise for the position of Director of Curriculum and Instruction.
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
A motion was made by Mr. Hebert and seconded by Mr. Ledoux to divide the administrative contracts by schools.
Mr. Potier made a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, to vote on each administrative contract individually. The substitute motion was then voted on and unanimously carried.
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mrs. Latiolais, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the two-year contract renewal for Henry Derouselle, Assistant Principal of Breaux Bridge Junior High School, effective July 1, 2006.
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mrs. Latiolais, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and carried, the Board approved the two-year contract renewal for Marie Romagosa, Principal of Breaux Bridge Junior High School, effective July 1, 2006.
OPPOSED: Mr. Blanchard
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
A motion was made by Mr. Potier and seconded by Mrs. Latiolais to approve a one-year extension to a two-year contract for Ralph Bonner, Principal of Breaux Bridge Elementary School. The motion was then voted on and tied. The President exercised his right to vote and voted in favor of the motion. The motion carried as follows:
FOR: Mrs. Latiolais, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Potier, and Mr. Knott
OPPOSED: Mr. Hebert, Mr. Fuselier, and Mr. Ledoux
ABSTAINED: Mr. Stelly and Mr. Johnson
ABSENT: Mr. Wiltz
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.
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SECRETARY PRESIDENT