ST. MARTIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

SEPTEMBER 1, 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. Floyd Knott, Mark Hebert, James Blanchard, Steve Fuselier, Richard Potier, Rodney Ledoux, and Mrs. Barbara Latiolais and Ms. Wanda Babin.

 

                ABSENT:               Mr. Aaron Flegeance and Mr. Frederic Stelly

 

In the absence of the Board President, Mr. Steve Fuselier, Vice-president of the Board, called the meeting to order.  Superintendent Lavergne opened the meeting with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance.

 

Mrs. Tina Pierre, Secretary of Child Welfare and Attendance, was recognized as the Taylor and Sons August Employee of the Month.

 

                Ms. Lottie Beebe, Director of Human Resources, presented the Outstanding School Support Personnel winners with trophies:

 

                - Patricia Green, Breaux Bridge Primary

                - Percy Williams, Breaux Bridge Elementary

                - Sandy Frederick, Cecilia Pirmary

                - Lisa Boyd, Parks Primary

                - Patricia Ledet, Early Learning Center

                - Audrey Provost, St. Martinville Primary

                - Lillian Suire, Catahoula Elementary

                - Sandra Gros, Stephensville Elementary

                - Sandi Champagne, St. Martinville Junior High

                - Elaine Landry, Parks Middle

                - Margo Patin, Cecilia Junior High

                - Missy Hypolite, Breaux Bridge Junior High

                - Evelyn Cole, St. Martinville Senior High

                - Kathleen Guidry, Cecilia High        

                - Judy Journet, Teche Elementary - Elementary Level         Outstanding Support Personnel of the Year

 

                - Cynthia Hypolite, JCEP - Middle School Level                  Outstanding Support Personnel of the Year

 

                - Rita Seneca, Breaux Bridge Senior High - High School Level        Outstanding Support Personnel of the Year

 

The meeting was recessed for fifteen minutes for refreshments.

 

On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, the following items were removed from the consent agenda:

 

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  1. Minutes of the following meetings
     

  2. A resolution giving the Coordinator of the School Based Health Centers permission to negotiate contracts with United Way of Acadiana
     

  3. Continuation of JBHM Educational Services for Breaux Bridge Junior High and new agreement for Breaux Bridge Elementary

ABSENT:               Mr. Stelly

 

The appointments of Allen Blanchard and Gesette Dupuis were removed from Paraprofessional Personnel Changes.

 

Mr. Knott expressed concerns regarding the new classrooms at Teche Elementary School.

 

On the motion of Mr. Knott, seconded by Mr. Blanchard, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Minutes of the following meetings:

  1. Regular Meeting of August 4, 2010

  2. Special Meeting of August 18, 2010

  3. Finance Committee Meeting of August 25, 2010

ABSENT:               Mr. Stelly

 

On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and unanimously carried, the Board approved a resolution giving the Coordinator of the School Based Health Centers permission to negotiate contracts with the United Way of Acadiana.

 

ABSENT:               Mr. Stelly

 

A motion was made by Mr. Ledoux and seconded by Mr. Hebert for the continuation of the JBHM Educational Services for Breaux Bridge Junior High and new agreement for Breaux Bridge Elementary.

 

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Potier and seconded by Mr. Knott to hire two (2) additional teachers with the stimulus funds. 

Mr. Potier withdrew his substitute motion.

 

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Potier to advertise for bids for Educational Services for Breaux Bridge Junior High and Breaux Bridge Elementary.  The substitute motion died for lack of a second.

 

The original motion was then voted on and carried, as follows:

 

FOR:       Mr. Knott, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Blanchard, Mrs. Latiolais, Mr. Fuselier, Mr. Ledoux, and Ms. Babin

OPPOSED:             Mr. Potier

 

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ABSENT:               Mr. Stelly

 

The Public Hearing was opened and closed.

 

On the motion of Mr. Ledoux, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the Finance Committee recommendation to approve a resolution for the adoption of the annual operating budget for the general fund and the several special revenue funds for the year ending June 30, 2011.

 

ABSENT:               Mr. Stelly

 

On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Ledoux, and carried, the Board approved moving both Supervisor II’s of Special Education (Pre-K - 6th and 7th - 12th) to Supervisor I’s of Special Education.

 

RECUSED:             Mr. Hebert

ABSENT:               Mr. Stelly

 

On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and carried, the Board approved the Transportation Policy on hardship cases.

 

OPPOSED:             Mr. Potier

ABSENT:               Mr. Stelly

 

A motion was made by Ms. Babin and seconded by Mr. Potier to keep the Carpentry Class at the Louisiana Technical College, Evangeline Campus and paid by General Funds.  The motion failed, as follows:

 

FOR:                       Mr. Flegeance, Mr. Potier, and Ms. Babin

OPPOSED:             Mr. Knott, Mr. Hebert, Mr. Blanchard, Mrs. Latiolais, and Mr. Ledoux

ABSENT:               Mr. Stelly

 

Mr. Hebert discussed the possibility of an additional band teacher in the Cecilia area.

 

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

  1. Professionals
     

    APPOINTMENTS:

    Bouillion, Rita, 4th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 13, 2010. (Certified)

    Carmouche, Chantel, 4th grade, Teche Elementary; effective August 23, 2010. (PL)

    Castille, Craig, Math, St. Martinville Senior High; effective August 24, 2010. (PL)

     

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    Champagne, Annette, 1st grade, Cecilia Primary; effective August 13, 2010. (Certified)

    Crovetto, Christy, Nurse Practitioner, St. Martinville School Based Health Center; effective August 13, 2010.

    Gambill, Timothy, Band Director, Breaux Bridge Elementary/Junior High; effective August 13, 2010. (Certified)

    Hebert, Nicole, 3rd grade Title I, Teche Elementary; effective August 13, 2010. (Certified)

    Monson, Christine, 2nd grade (Title I), Cecilia Primary; effective August 13, 2010.  (Certified)

    Poulan, Ronald ”r;Rickey”, Health/Physical Education, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective August 16, 2010. (Certified)

    Reed, Mona, Mild/Moderate, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 13, 2010 (PL)

    Victorian, Donna, 5th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 13, 2010. (Certified)

    Ware, Danielle, Science, Breaux Bridge Junior High; effective August 13, 2010. (Certified)
     

    TRANSFERS:
     

    Davis, Chad, from Technology Facilitator to Behavior Interventionist at Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 13, 2010.

    Faulk, Khristy, from 6th grade to Librarian at Teche Elementary; effective August 13, 2010.

    Ozenne, Stephanie, from Mild/Moderate to RTI Coach at Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 13, 2010.

    Poirier, Kyle, from Physical Education to Mild/Moderate at St. Martinville Senior High; effective August 13, 2010.

    Schetele, Bryan, from Mild/Moderate at Breaux Bridge Elementary to St. Martinville Junior High; effective August 13, 2010.

    Siner, Cora, from Mild/Moderate at Breaux Bridge Junior to Breaux Bridge Primary; effective August 23, 2010.

    Walters, Walterine, from Reading/Math Facilitator to Curriculum Coordinator at Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 13, 2010.
     

    MEDICAL LEAVE:
     

    Thomas, Denise, Special Education, Teche Elementary; effective July 19, 2010 through September 7, 2010.
     

    MATERNITY LEAVES:
     

    Calais, Jeanne, Math, Cecilia Senior High; effective January 27, 2011 through March 10, 2011.

    Castille, Kit, 5th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective September 22, 2010 through November 3, 2010.
     

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    Guagliardo, Allison, Pre-kindergarten, Stephensville Elementary; effective November 29, 2010 through January 3, 2011.
     

    SABBATICAL LEAVE:
     

    Navarre, Andria, Academic Interventionist, Breaux Bridge Primary; effective August 13, 2010 through January 11, 2011.
     

    RESIGNATIONS:
     

    Chatelain, Paige, 4th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 2, 2010.

    Jennings, Jerusha, 4th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 1, 2010.

    Mouton, Margaret Megan, 1st grade, Cecilia Primary; effective June 2, 2010.
     

    RETIREMENT:
     

    Ledet, Wilbert, Mild/Moderate, St. Martinville Junior High; effective August 13, 2010.
     

    CHANGE OF DROP/RETIREMENT DATE:
     

    Wiltz, Joseph F., Teacher, St. Martinville Junior High, from September 1, 2010 to August 15, 2010.
     

  2. Paraprofessionals

APPOINTMENT:

Trahan, Linda, Special Education Teacher Aide, St. Martinville Junior High; effective September 2, 2010.

TRANSFER:

Berthelot, Inez, from Home School Coordinator at St. Martinville Primary to Early Learning Center; effective August 13, 2010.

MEDICAL LEAVES:

Etienne, Mary, Custodian, St. Martinville Primary; effective August 2, 2010.

James, Hayward, Custodian, Early Learning Center; effective June 7, 2010 through September 9, 2010.

Johnson, Elaine, Food Services Technician, Breaux Bridge Junior High; effective August 16, 2010 through September 22, 2010.

Landry, Elaine, Food Services Manager, Parks Middle; effective August 16, 2010.

Lively, Elaine, Bus Driver, St. Martinville area; effective August 18, 2010 through September 3, 2010.

Wiltz, Lelia, Custodian, Breaux Bridge Junior High; effective July 21, 2010 through August 6, 2010.

MATERNITY LEAVE:

Vermeer, Wendy, Operations Secretary, Special Services; effective October 19, 2010 through December 13, 2010.

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DROP/RETIREMENT PROGRAM:

Duplechin, Gwendolyn, Bus Driver, Cecilia Primary, January 1, 2011.

RETIREMENT:

Johnson, Elaine, Food Services Technician, Breaux Bridge Junior High; effective September 23, 2010.

TERMINATIONS:

Arthurlee, Greta, Teacher Aide, Early Learning Center; effective August 31, 2010.

Barras, Evelyn, Food Services Technician, St. Martinville Senior High; effective August 31, 2010.

Calais, Joyce, part-time Food Services Technician, Cecilia Primary; effective August 31, 2010.

Darbonne, Letty, Bookkeeper, Instructional Center; effective August 31, 2010.

Ledet, Beverly, Teacher Aide, St. Martinville Junior High; effective August 31, 2010.

Wiltz, Leola, Food Services Technician, Cecilia Primary; effective August 31, 2010.

On the motion of Mr. Blanchard, seconded by Mrs. Latiolais, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.

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SECRETARY                                                                                           PRESIDENT