ST. MARTIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
MARCH 2, 2011
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, Mark Hebert, Aaron Flegeance, Russel C. Foti, Steve Fuselier, Richard Potier, Robert E. Hollier, and Frederic Stelly.
ABSENT: Ms. Wanda Babin
The meeting was called to order by James Blanchard, President. Superintendent Lavergne opened the meeting with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance.
Mr. Mike Huval, a candidate for State Representative, introduced himself to the Board.
Ms. Yvonne Trahan, custodian at Cecilia Junior High School, was recognized as the Taylor and Sons February Employee of the Month.
Consider and/or approve the proposed 2011-2012 School Calendar for St. Martin Parish Schools was removed from the consent agenda.
On the motion of Mr. Foti, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following consent agenda items:
Minutes of the following meetings:
Regular Meeting of February 2, 2011
Special Meeting of February 23, 2011
Finance Committee Meeting of February 23, 2011
Finance Committee recommendations, as follows:
Remove School Resource Officer from Breaux Bridge Junior High School
Accept proposal for Reapportionment from Geographic Planning and Demographic Services
Request for waiver of sales tax penalties for the following:
Home Care Supply
Jackie Edgar Ford
Request for permission to call for bids on Janitorial Products
Cooperative Agreement and Administer Louisiana Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development
Resolution/Proclamation, as follows:
Violence Prevention Week, March 14-18, 2011
Attendance Awareness Week, March 21-25, 2011
ABSENT: Ms. Babin
On the motion of Mr. Knott, seconded by Mr. Stelly, and carried, the Board approved revisions to the Student Assignment Policy (attached as Exhibit A).
OPPOSED: Mr. Hebert
ABSENT: Ms. Babin
On the motion of Mr. Fuselier, seconded by Mr. Foti, and unanimously carried, the Board approved the proposed 2011-2012 School Calendar for St. Martin Parish Schools.
On the motion of Mr. Knott, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and carried, the Board approved the proposed revision to School Board Policy GBNA, Reduction in Staff (attached as Exhibit B).
OPPOSED: Mr. Hollier, Mr. Potier, Mr. Stelly, and Mr. Hebert
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Potier, and carried, the Board approved the proposed revision to School Board Policy GBDA, Retirees’ Return to Work (attached as Exhibit C).
OPPOSED: Mr. Foti
ABSENT: Ms. Babin
The Board heard from LCPA West regarding Section 16 properties. The Board recommended forming a committee to research the documents.
The Board discussed a possible hiring freeze on all paraprofessional positions.
Attorney Ike Funderburk represented Mr. Seth Viator, a non-tenured teacher (probationary). A motion was made by Mr. Stelly and seconded by Mr. Flegeance to follow the recommendation of the administration regarding Mr. Seth Viator and terminate his employment.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Potier to place the non-tenured teacher (probationary) on an Assistance Plan and monitor him. The substitute motion died for lack of a second.
The original motion was then voted on and carried, as follows:
FOR: Mr. Fuselier, Mr. Flegeance, Mr. Blanchard, Mr. Foti, Mr. Hollier, Mr. Stelly, and Mr. Knott
OPPOSED: Mr. Potier
ABSTAINED: Mr. Hebert
ABSENT: Ms. Babin
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Flegeance, seconded by Mr. Foti, and unanimously carried, the Board came out of Executive Session.
ABSENT: Ms. Babin
A motion was made by Mr. Fuselier and seconded by Mr. Stelly to follow the recommendation of the administration regarding Student A, which involves attendance at JCEP for a period of twelve (12) weeks with a review at the end of the first nine (9) weeks.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Potier and seconded by Mr. Flegeance to give the student a nine (9) day out-of- school suspension. The substitute motion was then voted on and carried, as follows:
FOR: Mr. Flegeance, Mr. Foti, Mr. Hollier, Mr. Potier, Mr. Knott, and Mr. Hebert
OPPOSED: Mr. Fuselier and Mr. Blanchard
ABSTAINED: Mr. Stelly
ABSENT: Ms. Babin
A motion was made by Mr. Fuselier and seconded by Mr. Hebert to follow the recommendation of the administration regarding Student B, which involves attendance at JCEP for a period of twelve (12) weeks with a review at the end of the first nine (9) weeks.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Potier and seconded by Mr. Flegeance to give the student a nine (9) day out-of- school suspension. The substitute motion was then voted on and carried, as follows:
FOR: Mr. Foti, Mr. Hollier, Mr. Potier, Mr. Knott, and Mr. Hebert
OPPOSED: Mr. Flegeance and Mr. Blanchard
ABSTAINED: Mr. Fuselier and Mr. Stelly
ABSENT: Ms. Babin
On the motion of Mr. Flegeance, seconded by Mr. Potier, and carried, the Board approved the following Personnel Changes:
Professionals
ONE SEMESTER APPOINTMENT:
Saucier, Laura, Special Education, Catahoula Elementary; effective February 14, 2011 through June 1, 2011.
MEDICAL LEAVES:
Fontenot, Deeya, Special Education, Breaux Bridge Primary; effective February 14, 2011 through June 1, 2011.
Hebert, Peggy, Computer Lab, Teche Elementary; effective December 15, 2010 through February 21, 2011.
Huval, Ginger, 2nd grade, Cecilia Primary; effective February 9, 2011 through March 28, 2011.
Kidder, Jewell, Guidance Counselor, Cecilia Junior High; effective February 21, 2011 through April 30, 2011.
Landry, Georgia, 1st grade, Stephensville Elementary; effective January 27, 2011.
LeBlanc, Chantel, 1st grade, Breaux Bridge Primary; effective February 24, 2011 through April 7, 2011.
Matthew, Earline, Teacher, JCEP; effective January 31, 2011 through June 1, 2011.
Robertson, Deirdre, Special Education, St. Martinville Senior High; effective March 5, 2011 through March 31, 2011.
Velazquez, Lois, 8th grade, Breaux Bridge Junior High; effective February 8, 2011 through March 8, 2011.
MATERNITY LEAVES:
Brown, Britni, 5th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective March 9, 2011 through April 20, 2011.
Guidry, Ashlie, Special Education, Teche Elementary; effective March 23, 2011 through May 4, 2011.
Huval, Laura, Social Studies, Cecilia Senior High; effective May 26, 2011 through August 11, 2011.
RESIGNATIONS:
Borel, Nola, Special Education, Catahoula Elementary; effective February 11, 2011.
Champagne, Teresa, Homebound, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective January 31, 2011.
RETIREMENT:
Polite, Gloria, Kindergarten, Early Learning Center; effective June 2, 2011.
Paraprofessionals
APPOINTMENT:
Williams, Joseph, Custodian (12 month), Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective December 2, 2010.
CHANGE OF HIRE DATE:
Lalonde, Sommer, LPN Aide, Cecilia Primary; from February 3, 2011 to December 13, 2010.
FAMILY MEDICAL LEAVES:
Noel, Linton, Plumber, Maintenance Crew; effective February 3, 2011 through February 18, 2011.
Patin, Doris, Bus Driver, Breaux Bridge area; effective January 27, 2011 through April 21, 2011.
MEDICAL LEAVES:
Celestine, Barbara, Food Services Technician, St. Martinville Junior High; effective February 14, 2011 through March 15, 2011.
Dugas, Allen, Custodian, Teche Elementary; effective January 24, 2011 through June 1, 2011.
Jones, Craig, Bus Driver, St. Martinville area; effective February 14, 2011 through March 2, 2011.
RETIREMENTS:
Davis, Louis Jack, Custodian, St. Martinville Primary; effective February 1, 2011.
Filer, James, Custodian, St. Martinville Primary; effective June 2, 2011.
Williams, Patricia, Food Services Technician, Early Learning Center; effective February 3, 2011.
DROP/RETIREMENT PROGRAM:
Lewis, Rita, Custodian, SBO/Early Learning Center; effective February 4, 2011.
Request for extra employment pay for Theresa Blankenship, Trisha Chauvin, Catherine Guidry, Debbie Guillory, Angela Toncrey, and Crissy Frederick for the Parks Primary After-Care Program for the month of January, 2011
Request for extra employment pay for Corita Andrus, Cabrini Benoit, Dana Broussard, Brenda Davis, Mary Jo Franciol, and Niki Thibodeaux for Cecilia Primary’s After-Care Program for month of January, 2011
Payment for Cecilia Senior High’s Assistant Volleyball Coach
The following appointments for the 2011 Summer Drivers’ Education Program:
Breaux Bridge Area
Judy Romero Classroom Phase
Joseph Filer Wiltz Behind-the-Wheel Phase
Cody Champagne Behind-the-Wheel Phase
Cecilia Area
Brian Ellender Classroom/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
Judy Romero Driver
Chana Jordan- Driver
(pending certification)
ABSTAINED: Mr. Fuselier
ABSENT: Ms. Babin
On the motion of Mr. Flegeance, seconded by Mr. Fuselier, and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.
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SECRETARY PRESIDENT