ST. MARTIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
MAY 5, 2010
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. Aaron Flegeance, President, Floyd Knott, Mark Hebert, James Blanchard, Steve Fuselier, Richard Potier, Rodney Ledoux, Frederic Stelly, and Ms. Wanda Babin.
ABSENT: Mrs. Barbara Latiolais
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Aaron Flegeance, President. Superintendent Lavergne opened the meeting with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance.
The St. Martinville Primary Cafeteria workers were recognized as the Taylor and Sons April Employees of the Month.
The Board Member’s request regarding retiree return to work for professionals and paraprofessionals was removed from the agenda.
On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, a threat of possible litigation was added to the agenda in Executive Session.
ABSENT: Mrs. Latiolais
On the motion of Mr. Knott, seconded by Mr. Potier, and unanimously carried, the following items were removed from the consent agenda:
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 7, 2010
Minutes of the Special Meeting of April 21, 2010
Awarding the Early Learning Center HVAC Upgrade to apparent low bidder
ABSENT: Mrs. Latiolais
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following consent agenda items:
Update of Capital Outlay Projects
Awarding Material Only for AC Upgrades at 4 Schools to Johnson Supply & Equipment, with a bid of $395,012.00
Awarding Breaux Bridge Elementary HVAC Upgrade to Guy Thibodeaux Air Conditioning, with a bid of $248,000
Awarding Teche Elementary HVAC Upgrade to Calcasieu Mechanical, with a bid of $308,600
Awarding Stephensville Kitchen HVAC Upgrade to Calcasieu Mechanical, with a bid of $65,800
Awarding Substantial Completion for the following projects:
St. Martinville Junior High Roof Retrofit
Parks Primary partial re-roofing of the Main Building “A”
Request for waiver of sales tax penalties on Audit of Enterprise Products Operating LLC
Resolution to fund the LSU AgCenter at the July 1, 2008 Level
Request for use of school facility by Smile Community Action Agency
Sale of surplus equipment: 8 surplus school buses
2010-2011 Memorandum of Understanding between Louisiana Technical College and the St. Martin Parish School Board
Transfer of a campsite lease from Mr. Charles Sikes to Mar. Greg Theriot
The following resolutions/proclamations:
Designating May 2-8, 2010 as Teacher Appreciation Week
Designating May 10-14, 2010 as Violence Prevention Week
Designating May 12, 2010 as School Nurse Day
ABSENT: Mrs. Latiolais
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and carried, the Board approved the minutes of the following meetings:
Regular Meeting of April 7, 2010 (with corrections)
Special Meeting of April 21, 2010
OPPOSED: Mr. Potier
ABSENT: Mrs. Latiolais
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Knott, and unanimously carried, the Board approved awarding the Early Learning Center HVAC Upgrade to Chillco Mechanical, with a bid of $237,000.
ABSENT: Mrs. Latiolais
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and unanimously carried, the Board approved to adopt the millage rates for the tax year 2010.
ABSENT: Mrs. Latiolais
Board Member Floyd Knott requested clarification on voting from the Board Attorney and discussed the following:
Cost cutting measures
Pre-Kindergarten Program for Students not on Free or Reduced Lunch
ABSENT: None
Mr. Potier expressed concerns regarding the Breaux Bridge Elementary Save the Children Program.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board came out of Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Fuselier, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the School Board attorney’s recommendation relative to the threat of litigation discussed in Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following Personnel Changes:
Professionals
APPOINTMENT:
Muder, John, Health and PE/Coach, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective August 13, 2010.
MATERNITY LEAVE:
Kelly, Michelle, English, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective September 3, 2010 through October 15, 2010.
MEDICAL LEAVES:
Dalcourt, Gail, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, School Board Office; effective March 31, 2010 through April 28, 2010.
Fontenot, Rallen, 1st grade, Early Learning Center; effective April 4, 2010 through August 15, 2010.
Francisco, Sharon, English, St. Martinville Senior High; effective March 24, 2010 through June 2, 2010.
Louviere, Crystal, 8th grade, Catahoula Elementary; effective April 19, 2010 through June 2, 2010.
Thibodeaux, Coni, Adaptive Physical Education, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective April 6, 2010 through May 25, 2010.
Trahan, Jennifer, 2nd grade, Cecilia Primary; effective April 14, 2010 through June 2, 2010.
SABBATICAL LEAVE:
Zeringue, Michael, 6th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 13, 2010 through January 11, 2011.
RESIGNATIONS:
Barras, Dale, Reading Facilitator, St. Martinville Primary; effective June 2, 2010.
(Resignation/Retirement)
Billeaudeaux, Elizabeth, 5th grade, Teche Elementary; effective June 2, 2010.
Bonhomme, Beverly, Master Teacher, Cecilia Primary; effective June 2, 2010.
(Resignation/Retirement)
Hesse-Parham, Alexandra, 4th grade, Teche Elementary; effective June 2, 2010.
LeBlanc, Mildred, Curriculum Coordinator, St. Martinville Primary; effective June 2, 2010.
(Resignation/Retirement)
Yongue, Marguerite, Math Facilitator, St. Martinville Primary; effective June 2, 2010.
(Resignation/Retirement)
DROP/RETIREMENT PROGRAM:
Angelle, Arlene, Guidance Counselor, Cecilia Senior High; effective June 3, 2010.
Ledet, Wilbert, Special Education, St. Martinville Junior High; effective April 15, 2010.
Miller, Carol, Journalism, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective June 3, 2010.
Paraprofessionals
APPOINTMENTS:
LeBlanc, Dulsey, PC Technician, Instructional Center; effective May 6, 2010.
MEDICAL LEAVES:
Calais, Leroy, Custodian, Breaux Bridge Primary; effective May 1, 2010 through June 9, 2010.
Johnson, Jo Ann, Bus Driver, St. Martinville area; effective April 9, 2010 through May 8, 2010.
RESIGNATION:
Taylor, Shena, Food Service Technician, Cecilia Senior High; effective January 8, 2010.
RETIREMENTS:
Boudreaux, Delores, Teacher Aide, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective April 1, 2010.
Wiltz, Ann, Teacher Aide, Breaux Bridge Junior High; effective April 1, 2010.
Payment for Scotty Borel for girls’ basketball coaching assistance at Breaux Bridge High School
Request for extra employment pay for Corita Andrus, Cabrini Benoit, Dana Broussard, Brenda Davis, Mary Jo Franciol, Niki Thibodeaux, and Robin Torkowski for Cecilia Primary’s After-Care Program for month of March, 2010
Request for extra employment pay for Catherine Guidry, Trisha Chauvin, Theresa Blankenship, Angela Toncrey, Bethany Thibodeaux, and Crissy Frederick for the Parks Primary After-Care Program for the month of March, 2010
The following appointments for the 2010 Extended School Year Program (ESYP):
Primary Teacher Kevin Dugas
Elementary Teacher Marc Broussard
Jr./Sr. High Teacher Todd Angelle
APE Teacher Elaine Huval
Speech Therapist Joy Castille
Teacher Assistant (3) Sharon Williams
Tina Frederick
Mary Filer
Bus Driver (2) Rebecca Guidry
Suzie Guidry
Bus Attendant (2) Georgie Roberts
Nancy Bahm
Superintendent Lavergne informed the Board Kellie LeBlanc was his recommendation for the position of Teacher Facilitator of Technology. On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Mrs. Kellie LeBlanc as Teacher Facilitator of Technology.
Superintendent Lavergne informed the Board Dr. Dan Rawls was his recommendation for the position of Principal of Stephensville Elementary. On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mrs. Latiolais, and unanimously carried, the Board appointed Dr. Dan Rawls as Principal of Stephensville Elementary.
Superintendent Lavergne informed the Board Mr. Henry Derouselle was his recommendation for the position of Supervisor of Operations. A motion was made by Mr. Blanchard and seconded by Mr. Potier to appoint Mr. Henry Derouselle as the Supervisor of Operations.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Knott, and seconded by Mr. Hebert, to delay the appointment of Supervisor of Operations at this time due to funding. 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. Knott, Mr. Hebert, Mrs. Latiolais, and Mr. Stelly
OPPOSED: Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Potier, Mr. Ledoux, Mr. Flegeance, and Ms. Babin
ABSTAINED: Mr. Fuselier
The original motion was then voted on and carried.
OPPOSED: Mr. Knott, Mr. Hebert, and Mr. Stelly
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.
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SECRETARY
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PRESIDENT