ST. MARTIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

JULY 11, 2007

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., James Blanchard, President, Floyd Knott, Steve Fuselier, Aaron Flegeance, Mark Hebert, Rodney Ledoux, and Frederic Stelly.

 

            ABSENT:        Mr. Richard Potier, Mrs. Barbara Latiolais, and Ms. Wanda Babin

 

The meeting was called to order by Mr. James Blanchard, President.  Superintendent Lavergne opened the meeting with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. 

 

On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Knott, and carried, the Board approved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 6, 2007, with corrections.

 

ABSTAINED:         Mr. Ledoux

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and unanimously carried, the Board approved disbursement of the July Sales Tax Salary Supplement in the amount of $300 to professional employees and $250 to paraprofessional employees.

 

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request for permission to call for bids on the following:

a)                  Fast ForWord Softward

b)                  SN Large Equipment (SMSH)

c)                  SN Dishwashing Products 2007-2009

 

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the administration for the acceptance of bids on Fuel to FleetCor (dba Fuelman) for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010.

 

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

On the motion of Mr. Fuselier, seconded by Mr. Hebert, and carried, the Board approved the request for waiver of sales tax penalties, as recommended by administration, for Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.

 

OPPOSED:      Mr. Flegeance

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

On the motion of Mr. Fuselier, seconded by Mr. Knott, and unanimously carried, the Board approved a contribution to St. Martin Parish Economic Development Authority (SMEDA) for the Fiscal Year 2007-2008.

 

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Stelly, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following resolution regarding the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire:

 

Whereas the St. Martin Parish School Board wishes to comply with the requirements of the Legislative Auditor, and

 

Whereas the St. Martin Parish School Board, in connection with its regular annual audit of it books and records, does make certain disclosures as specifically stated in the attached Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire,

 

Be it Therefore Resolved that the completed aforementioned questionnaire is hereby presented and adopted.

 

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

The item relative to a Salary Increase for Employees carried unanimously.

 

                ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the recommendation of the administration for the acceptance of bids on alligator tags to Mr. Fred Laviolette for 50.15% of the sale of alligator hides.

 

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Crisis Response Policy for the 2007-2008 school year.

 

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

On the motion of Mr. Flegeance, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Helping Hands Organization – After School Tutorial Program at Cecilia Junior High for the 2007-2008 school year.

 

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and carried, the Board approved the following Professional Personnel Changes, excluding the appointment of

Diana Croom:

 

APPOINTMENTS:

 

      Angelle, Brent, Special Education/Coach, St. Martinville Senior High; effective August 8, 2007.(OFAT)

  Babineaux, Sheryl, 4th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 8, 2007.(PL)

      Broussard, Marc, Head Football Coach, St. Martinville Senior High; effective July 12, 2007.(Pending the resignation of Richard Hudson)

      Castille, Misty, 5th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 8, 2007.(PL)

      Davis, Chad, 4th grade, St. Martinville Primary; effective August 8, 2007.(Certified)

  Davis, Nicole, 4th grade, St. Martinville Primary; effective August 8, 2007. (Certified)

  Frederick, Crissy, Kindergarten, Parks Primary; effective August 8, 2007.(Certified)

  Guagliardo, Allison, 1st grade, Stephensville Elementary; effective August 8, 2007. (Certified)

              LeBlanc, Kimberly, 4th grade, Parks Primary; effective August 8, 2007. (PL)

  Polite, Gloria, Kindergarten, Early Learning Center; effective August 8, 2007. (Certified)

  Powers, Julie, 1st grade, St. Martinville Primary; effective August 8, 2007.(Certified)

 

REDUCTION IN FORCE:

 

Collins, Janell, 3rd grade, Cecilia Primary; effective May 25, 2007.

        Dupont, Sarah, 3rd grade, Breaux Bridge Primary; effective May 25, 2007.

 

TRANSFERS:

 

      Cormier, Pam, from 2nd grade at St. Martinville Primary to 3rd grade at Cecilia Primary; effective August 8, 2007.

      Guidry, Ashley, from Special Education at Teche Elementary to Special Education at Cecilia Junior High; effective August 8, 2007.

      Kately, Jennifer, from Special Education at Breaux Bridge Primary to Special Education at Parks Primary; effective August 8, 2007.

      Nora, Brandon, from Pre-GED at St. Martinville Senior High to Science at Cecilia Junior High; effective August 8, 2007.

      Ventroy, Toni, from Pre-K/LA 4 at the Early Learning Center to Tutor at Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 8, 2007.

  Vidrine, Paul, from Science, Breaux Bridge Senior High to Special Education at Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 8, 2007.

 

MATERNITY LEAVES:

 

Smith, Callie, Special Education, Teche Elementary; effective October 1, 2007 through November 9, 2007.

Zehner, Havana, 4th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective September 12, 2007 through October 24, 2007.

 

SABBATICAL LEAVE:

 

Borel, Nola, Special Education, Catahoula Elementary; effective August 8, 2007 through May 23, 2008.

 

RESIGNATIONS:

 

Centanni, Sera, Kindergarten, Parks Primary; effective June 18, 2007.

Dubois, Arnaud, Foreign Associate Teacher, Cecilia Primary; effective May 25, 2007.

Henaux, Gilles, Foreign Associate Teacher, Cecilia Primary; effective May 25, 2007.

Isambert, Aurore, Foreign Associate Teacher, Cecilia Primary; effective May 25, 2007.

Lipari, Karrie, 1st grade, Stephensville Elementary; effective June 22, 2007.

Molia-Bourguignon, Christaine, Foreign Associate Teacher, Cecilia Primary; effective May 25, 2007.

Patin, Paige, Physical Education, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective May 25, 2007.

Salgues, Nathalie, Foreign Associate Teacher, Cecilia Primary; effective May 25, 2007.

Schetele, Bryan, Homebound, Special Services; effective June 19, 2007.

 

RETIREMENT:

 

            Polite, Gloria, Kindergarten, Early Learning Center; effective July 1, 2007.

 

CHANGE FROM RETIREMENT TO RESIGNATION:

 

      Stevens, Jean, Art, Cecilia Senior High; effective May 25, 2007.

 

ABSTAINED:              Mr. Stelly

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and carried, the Board approved the following Paraprofessional Personnel Changes:

 

APPOINTMENTS:

 

                Guidry, Kathleen, Secretary, Cecilia Senior High; effective July 26, 2007.

Hypolite, Cynthia, Secretary, JCEP/PAC; effective July 26, 2007.

Ledet, Donald, Custodian, Cecilia Primary; effective January 11, 2007. (replacing Chris Calais)

 

TRANSFERS:

 

Bonin, Robin, from a Teacher Aide at the Early Learning Center to a Special Education Teacher Aide at Breaux Bridge Primary; effective August 9, 2007.

Francis, Kila, from Custodian at St. Martinville Junior High to the Early Learning Center; effective September 4, 2007.

Miller, Angela, from Custodian to Special Education Teacher Aide at Stephensville Elementary; effective August 9, 2007.

 

      MEDICAL LEAVES:

 

            Jacquet, Barbara, Custodian, Early Learning Center; effective August 9, 2007 through September 2, 2007.

            Price, Murphy, Electrician, Maintenance Department; effective April 19, 2007.

 

FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVE:

 

            Savoy, Rodney, Delivery, School Food Services; effective May 31, 2007.

 

RESIGNATIONS:

 

      Derouen, Mary Beth, Secretary, JCEP/PAC, effective June 12, 2007.

  Guidry, Tina, Teacher Aide, Cecilia Primary; effective May 25, 2007.

 

DROP/RETIREMENT PROGRAM:

 

Maraist, Melba, Teacher Aide, St. Martinville Junior High; effective November 26, 2007.

 

RETIREMENT:

 

            Jacquet, Barbara, Custodian, Early Learning; effective September 3, 2007.

 

OPPOSED:      Mr. Ledoux

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the football ticket sellers for St. Martinville Senior High.

 

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the request for waiver from sabbatical leave.

 

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

Superintendent Lavergne informed the Board Albert Joseph was his recommendation for the position of Assistant Principal at Breaux Bridge Junior High School.  On the motion of Mr. Fuselier, seconded by Mr. Flegeance, and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Albert Joseph as the Assistant Principal at Breaux Bridge Junior High School for a two-year term, effective July 1, 2007.

 

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

Superintendent Lavergne informed the Board Daniel LeBouef was his recommendation for the position of Assistant Principal at Cecilia Junior High School.  On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Knott, and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Daniel LeBouef as the Assistant Principal at Cecilia Junior High School for a two-year term, effective July 1, 2007.

 

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

Superintendent Lavergne informed the Board Jody West was his recommendation for the position of School Based Health Center Coordinator.  On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Jody West as the School Based Health Center Coordinator for an annual contract, effective July 26, 2007.

 

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

Superintendent Lavergne informed the Board Jodi Chadwick was his recommendation for the position of Pre-Kindergarten Resource Technical Facilitator.  On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Hebert, and unanimously carried, the Board approved Jodi Chadwick as the Pre-Kindergarten Resource Technical Facilitator for an annual contract, effective July 26, 2007.

 

ABSENT:        Mrs. Latiolais and Ms. Babin

 

On the motion of Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.

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SECRETARY                                                PRESIDENT