ST. MARTIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
FEBRUARY 7, 2007
BREAUX BRIDGE, LOUISIANA
MINUTES
The St. Martin Parish School Board convened on this day at 1:30 P.M. at the Breaux Bridge Instructional Center with the following members present: Messrs., James Blanchard, President, Floyd Knott, Mark Hebert, Steve Fuselier, Aaron Flegeance, Richard Potier, Rodney Ledoux, and Mrs. Barbara Latiolais.
ABSENT: Mr. Frederic Stelly and Ms. Wanda Babin
St. Martin Parish A-Team students were presented with certificates and T-Shirts. High school students received academic jackets or bars and all A-Team students also maintaining perfect attendance received a trophy.
Board President James Blanchard declared a short recess.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and unanimously carried, consider and/or approve contract of new Superintendent was added to the agenda.
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Mr. Hebert and seconded by Mr. Ledoux to add to the agenda discuss the present Superintendent’s contract. The motion carried as follows (2/3 vote needed to add an agenda item):
FOR: Mr. Fuselier, Mr. Flegeance, Mrs. Latiolais, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Ledoux, Mr. Stelly, and Mr. Blanchard
OPPOSED: Mr. Knott, Mr. Potier, and Ms. Babin
Superintendent Haaga indicated that School Board Member Wanda Babin has successfully completed the six hours of training, as required by La. Rev. Stat. 17:53, Act 66, on January 10, 2007.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Fuselier, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board came out of Executive Session.
Mr. Chester Cedars, legal counsel, discussed issues relative to the new Superintendent’s contract.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Stelly, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the new Superintendent’s employment contract.
On the motion of Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved to follow the recommendation of the administration relative to following the current LPN Teacher Aid’s policy.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and carried, the Board, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent, denied the request for waiver of reimbursement to the School Board for compensation paid while on sabbatical leave.
OPPOSED: Mr. Ledoux
On the motion of Mr. Fuselier, seconded by Mrs. Latiolais, and unanimously carried, the Board approved to follow the recommendation of the administration, which involves allowing the teacher to return to work and to work with the administration.
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Minutes of the following meetings:
a) Regular Meeting of January 10, 2007
b) Finance Committee Meeting of January 17, 2007
c) Special Meeting of January 17, 2007
d) Special Meeting of January 23, 2007
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and unanimously carried, the Board approved disbursement of the February Sales Tax supplement in the amount of $400 for all professional and paraprofessional employees.
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request for permission to call for bids on Air Conditioner Filters.
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the administration for the acceptance of bids on School Nutrition Large Equipment to Louisiana Food Service Equipment ($7,417.00), Buckelew’s Hardware ($9,833.00), Cayard’s ($19,150.00), and Alack Refrigeration ($2707.00).
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mrs. Latiolais, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the denial of a request for a waiver of sales tax penalty for Universal Compression, Inc.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved a renewal of a crawfish lease near Breaux Bridge High for Bernard and Lastrapes Farm for a term of 10 years (2008-2018).
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved a revision to the Class Ranking Policy on the selection Valedictorian and Salutatorian.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved a revision to the policy on Progress Reports.
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following proclamations:
a) Declaring February 5-9, 2007 as National School Counseling Week
WHEREAS, school counselors are employed in public and private schools to help students reach their full potential; and
WHEREAS, school counselors are actively committed to helping students explore their abilities, strengths, interests, and talents as these traits relate to career awareness and development; and
WHEREAS, school counselors help parents focus on ways to further the educational, personal and social growth of their children; and
WHEREAS, school counselors work with teachers and other educators to help students explore their potential and set realistic goals for themselves; and
WHEREAS, school counselors seek to identify and utilize community resources that can enhance and complement comprehensive school counseling programs and help students become productive members of society; and
WHEREAS, comprehensive developmental school counseling programs are considered an integral part of the educational process that enables all students to achieve success in school;
THEREFORE, the St. Martin Parish School Board does hereby proclaim February 5-9, 2007, as National School Counseling Week.
b) Declaring February 12-16, 2007 as Attendance Awareness Week
WHEREAS, the children of our parish, state and nation are our most valued resource; and
WHEREAS, the Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance, the International Association of Pupil Personnel Workers, School Social Workers are
cognizant of the need for children to attend school regularly to develop educationally, emotionally, and socially; and
WHEREAS, all the people of St. Martin Parish join with the teachers, administrators, and local and parish school officials in encouraging our students to attend school regularly.
NOW, THEREFORE, the St. Martin Parish School Board does hereby proclaim the week of February 12-16, 2007 as
ATTENDANCE AWARENESS WEEK
in the St. Martin Parish Schools, and encourage all schools to plan and develop activities to recognize the thousands of students who attend school regularly.
On the motion of Mrs. Latiolais, seconded by Ms. Babin, and unanimously carried, the Board approved a request to call for bids on band uniforms and a loan for a term of six (6) years to St. Martinville Senior High for band uniforms.
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mrs. Latiolais, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following Professional Personnel Changes:
APPOINTMENTS:
Boggs, Kily, Pre-K, LA-4, Early Learning Center; effective February 26, 2007. (Certified)
Comeaux, Charla, Language Arts, St. Martinville Junior High; effective January 22, 2007. (Certified/OFAT)
Gauthier, Claudine, Math, Juvenile Detention Center; effective February 2, 2007.
Landry, Jessica, 8th Reading, St. Martinville Junior High; effective January 16, 2007. (Certified)
Leathwood, Gail, 8th grade Exploratory, Cecilia Junior High; effective January 19, 2007. (Certified)
Nora, Brandon, Pre-GED, St. Martinville Senior High; effective January 16, 2007. (PL)
Richard, Angel, 4th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective January 8, 2007. (Certified/OFAT)
Robert, Jeanne, Math, Cecilia Senior High; effective December 5, 2006. (Certified)
Thompson, Debra, Language Arts, Cecilia Junior High; effective January 19, 2007. (Certified)
Vidrine, Paul, Environment Science, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective January 16, 2007. (Certified/OFAT)
ONE SEMESTER APPOINTMENT:
Pradia, Evelyn, Physical Education, Cecilia Junior High; effective January 8, 2007 through May 25, 2007. (Certified)
TRANSFER:
Whitford, Anthony, from Pre-GED at St. Martinville Senior High to Science at Cecilia Junior High, effective January 16, 2007.
MATERNITY LEAVES:
Caillier, Crystal, 3rd grade, St. Martinville Primary; effective March 5, 2007 through May 7, 2007.
Durand, Shelly, 2nd grade, St. Martinville Primary; effective January 16, 2007 through May 25, 2007.
Prejean, Tina, 3rd grade, Breaux Bridge Primary; effective May 1, 2007 through June 25, 2007.
Trahan, Elizabeth, Speech Therapist, Cecilia Primary; effective February 16, 2007 through May 25, 2007.
MEDICAL LEAVES:
Broussard, Jackie, Pre-Kindergarten, Catahoula Elementary; effective January 29, 2007 through March 12, 2007.
Choate, Manda, GED, Cecilia Senior High; effective April 16, 2007 through May 25, 2007.
Fontenette, Terry, Special Education, St. Martinville Primary; effective November 27, 2006 through January 8, 2007.
Jackson, Edmonia, Supervisor, School Board Office; effective January 8, 2007 through May 25, 2007.
RESIGNATIONS:
Benoit, Rachel, Science, Cecilia Junior High; effective January 12, 2007.
Calais, Malcolm, Math, Breaux Bridge Junior High; effective January 24, 2007.
Fontenette, Terry, Special Education, St. Martinville Primary; effective January 18, 2007.
Lastrapes, Peggy, Special Education, St. Martinville Senior High; effective February 7, 2007.
Orsak, Karrie, Language Arts, Cecilia Junior High; effective January 25, 2007.
Prados, Lorraine, 8th grade, Cecilia Junior High; effective January 19, 2007.
St. Viteux, Madeleine, French, Cecilia Primary; effective January 31, 2007.
RETIREMENTS:
Gauthier, Claudine, Math, Juvenile Detention Center; effective February 1, 2007.
Hall, Nancy, English, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective May 28, 2007.
McGee, Delores, Pre-kindergarten, Early Learning Center; effective February 24, 2007.
Warren, Emily, Physical Education, Cecilia Junior High; effective January 1, 2007.
DROP/RETIREMENT PROGRAM:
Gautreaux, Bernice, 1st grade, Cecilia Primary; effective February 26, 2007.
Greig, William, Supervisor, School Board Office; effective July 1, 2007.
On the motion of Mr. Flegeance, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and carried, the Board approved the following Paraprofessional Personnel Changes, excluding the transfer of Catina Calais:
APPOINTMENTS:
Auzenne, Lavin, Custodian (12 month), Cecilia Junior High; effective February 8, 2007.
Hill, Reginald, part-time Food Services Technician, Breaux Bridge Primary; effective February 8, 2007.
Williams, Lou Ann, part-time Custodian, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective January 22, 2007.
TRANSFERS:
Theriot, Angeline, from part-time to full-time Food Services Technician, Breaux Bridge Primary; effective February 8, 2007.
FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE:
Thomas, Rachael, Teacher Aide, Early Learning Center; effective January 25, 2007 through March 18, 2007.
DROP/RETIREMENT PROGRAM:
Castille, Gerald, Bus Driver, St. Martinville area; effective February 18, 2007.
RESIGNATION:
Nora, McAllen, part-time Custodian, Parks Middle; effective December 22, 2006.
RETIREMENT:
Calais, Patsy, Bus Operator, Cecilia area; effective February 1, 2007.
ABSTAINED: Mr. Ledoux
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request for extra employment pay for Sera Centanni, Kim Palomarez, Catherine Guidry, Kimberly LeBlanc, Angela Toncrey, Michell Carnell, and Regina Guidry for the Parks Primary After-Care Program for the month of December.
On the motion of Mr. Flegeance, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following appointments for the 2007 Summer School
Drivers 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
Darrell Mitchell Classroom/Behind-the-Wheel Phase
Substitute Driver
Brian Ellender
Judy Romero
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.
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SECRETARY PRESIDENT