ST. MARTIN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
JUNE 27, 2012
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, Mark Hebert, Aaron Flegeance, Russel C. Foti, Robert E. Hollier, Richard Potier, Frederic Stelly, Floyd Knott and Ms. Wanda Babin.
ABSENT: Mr. Steve Fuselier
The meeting was called to order by James Blanchard, President. Superintendent Lavergne opened the meeting with a prayer and the pledge of allegiance.
Ms. Tina Trosclair with Horace Mann announced Samantha Meche as the LRCE fourth nine weeks school winner.
Agenda Item #15, consider and/or approve appropriate action required for Superintendent’s recommendation on the value engineering for the Parks Primary New Multipurpose, was pulled from the agenda.
On the motion of Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Hollier and carried, the Board approved the following consent agenda items (OPPOSED: Mr. Potier):
· Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 6, 2012
· Funding shortfall from Internal Capital Projects Fund for new Instructional Center
· Waiver of sales tax penalties for Nsoro MasTec
· Contract with Tax Compliance & Recovery LLC
· Request to “piggyback” on Caddo Parish’s Library Books Bid
· Request to issue a Request for Proposal for telecommunications service
· Amendment to Policy EGAA that would direct injured employees to a preferred and preapproved occupational medicine clinic and/or physician
· Changes to the St. Martin Parish Pupil Progression Plan for the 2012-2013 school session
· Revisions to the following St. Martin Parish School Board Policies:
-School Superintendent Legal Status (File: ABE)
-Employment of Superintendent (File: CBD)
-Evaluation of the Superintendent (File: CBI)
-Employment Contracts and Compensation (File: GBA)
-Recruitment of Personnel (File: GBC)
-Employment of Personnel (File: GBD)
-Assignment (File: GBE)
-Probation (File: GBG)
-Tenure (File: GBL)
-Dismissal of Employees (File: GBN)
· Deletion of the following St. Martin Parish School Board Policies:
-Superintendent Powers and Responsibilities (File: CBB)
-School Principals (File: CDA)
On the motion of Mr. Flegeance, seconded by Mr. Potier and carried, the Board approved the high bid from Orel Ledet ($1,500/year for 15 years) for the lease of 40 arpents of land located near Pecan Villa Apartments.
OPPOSED: Mr. Hollier, Mr. Knott, Mr. Hebert
On the motion of Mrs. Babin, seconded by Mr. Foti and unanimously carried, the Board approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of St. Martinville for $6,000.00 to assist with funding for renovations to restroom/concession stand in Magnolia Park.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Foti and unanimously carried, the Board directed administration to post all openings on the School Board website and email/postal mail the opening to all Board Members at least 30 days prior to the appointment.
Board Member, Mark Hebert, discussed the option of contracting outside janitorial, lawn, food and bus driver services. Mr. Hebert requested administration to complete a cost analysis report for the Board to review.
On the motion of Mr. Flegeance, seconded by Mr. Potier and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Potier, seconded by Mrs. Babin and unanimously carried, the Board came out of Executive Session.
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Flegeance and unanimously carried, the Board authorized Superintendent Lavergne to entertain and discuss options provided by the Department of Natural Resources that would allow for a conservative easement on the 640 acres in the basin.
On the motion of Mr. Foti, seconded by Mr. Flegeance and carried, the Board approved the Academic Credit Appeal on Student A.
OPPOSED: Mr. Hebert
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Foti and unanimously carried, the Board approved the following Personnel items:
A. PROFESSIONALS:
APPOINTMENTS:
Allen, Mary Jo, 8th Science, Cecilia Junior High; effective August 9, 2012. (Certified)
Bergeron, Jade, Pre-kindergarten, Early Learning Center; effective August 9, 2012 (Certified)
Borders, Anna Blair, READ 180/Academic Facilitator, Breaux Bridge Junior High; effective August 9, 2012. (Certified)
Boudreaux, William Andre, Physical Education/Coach, Cecilia Junior High; effective August 9, 2012 (Certified)
Breaux, Skyler, Kindergarten, Breaux Bridge Primary; effective August 9, 2012 (Certified)
Champagne, Christine, 6th/Computer Lab, Cecilia Junior High; effective August 9, 2012. (Certified)
Chretien, Frances, Special Education, St. Martinville Junior High; effective August 9, 2012 (Certified)
Collura, Katie, Special Education, Cecilia Primary; effective August 9, 2012. (Certified)
Dekle, Kate, 2nd grade, Parks Primary; effective August 9, 2012. (Certified)
Devillier, Hope, 5th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 9, 2012 (Certified)
Douet, Amanda, Pre-kindergarten (LA-4), Early Learning Center; effective August 9, 2012. (Certified)
Ducharme, Marie, 6th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 9, 2012 (Certified).
Dupuis, Lorali, ELA/Math, Cecilia Junior High; effective August 9, 2012. (Certified)
Foster, Natalie, 5th grade, Parks Middle; effective August 9, 2012. (Certified)
Gary, Ashley, 4th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 9, 2012. (Certified)
Guidry, Amanda, English, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective August 9, 2012 (Certified)
Landry, Jennifer Dugas, Health & Physical Education/Coach, Breaux Bridge Junior High; effective August 9, 2012. (Certified)
LeBouef, Brandy, 8th/ELA, St. Martinville Junior High; effective August 9, 2012 (Certified)
Mosby, Rhonda, 1st grade, Catahoula Elementary; effective August 9, 2012 (Certified)
Papillion, Casey, 7th Science, Cecilia Junior High; effective August 9, 2012. (pending praxis)
Ridgley, Charity, Special Education, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective August 9, 2012. (Certified)
Robinson, Jolie, ELA, Breaux Bridge Junior High; effective August 9, 2012. (Certified)
Spruill, Linda, 4th grade, St. Martinville Primary; effective August 9, 2012. (Certified)
ONE SEMESTER APPOINTMENTS:
Fontenot, Chasity, Health & Physical Education, Stephensville Elementary; effective August 9, 2012 – May 31, 2012. (Certified)
Williams, Catina, 4th grade, Teche Elementary; effective August 9, 2012 through January 8, 2013. (Certified)
TRANSFERS:
Bailey, Marcus, Secondary at JCEP to a Social Studies/Physical Education at Cecilia Junior High; effective August 9, 2012.
Benoit, Tina, from a Physical Education teacher/Coach at St. Martinville Primary to Cecilia Junior High; effective August 9, 2012.
Boggs, Kily, from Pre-kindergarten at the Early Learning Center to Catahoula Elementary; effective August 9, 2012.
Mallery, Aleasha, from Special Education to 6th grade Language Arts at St. Martinville Junior High; effective August 9, 2012.
Nora, Brandon, from Physical Education at Cecilia Junior High to Parks Middle School; effective August 9, 2012.
Parlow, Katie, from a Social Worker at the Cecilia School Based Health Center to the St. Martinville School Based Health Center; effective August 9, 2012.
MATERNITY LEAVE:
Colden, Samantha, 5th grade, Parks Middle; effective May 19, 2012 through May 31, 2012.
MEDICAL LEAVES:
Foster, Christine, Supervisor, Instructional Center; effective May 31, 2012 through July 1, 2012.
RESIGNATIONS:
Borel, Monica, 6th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective June 20, 2012.
Bulliard, Hailey, Pre-kindergarten, Catahoula Elementary; effective June 20, 2012.
Guidry, Paget, Assistant Principal, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective June 20, 2012.
Hebert, Catherine, 5th grade, Breaux Bridge Elementary; effective June 1, 2012.
Hebert, Donna, 6th grade, Parks Middle; effective June 8, 2012.
LeBlanc, Kimberly, 4th grade, Parks Primary; effective June 11, 2012.
Roberts, Johnnie, 6th grade, Cecilia Junior High; effective June 1, 2012.
Thompson, Debra, ELA, Breaux Bridge Junior; effective June 1, 2012.
Treadway, Angelique, Math, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective June 20, 2012.
Zupan, Odile, FAT, Stephensville Elementary; effective June 1, 2012.
RETIREMENTS:
Broussard, Belinda, 1st grade, Catahoula Elementary; effective June 15, 2012.
Landry, Linda, Coordinator, JCEP; effective June 16, 2012.
B. PARAPROFESSIONALS:
TRANSFER:
Champagne, Raquel, bus driver transferring to Kirk Guidry’s former route in the Breaux Bridge area; effective August 9, 2012.
MEDICAL LEAVE:
Theriot, Bridget, Receptionist, School Board Office; effective June 12, 2012 through July 24, 2012.
UNPAID LEAVE
Francis, Kila, Custodian, Early Learning Center; effective February 15, 2012 through December 31, 2012.
DROP/RETIREMENT PROGRAM:
Knott, Cheryl, Title I Tutor, Cecilia Primary; effective September 7, 2012.
RETIREMENTS:
Duplechain, Jean, Teacher Aide, Catahoula Elementary; effective June 15, 2012.
Huval, Angeline, Secretary, Breaux Bridge Senior High; effective June 16, 2012.
C. Extra pay for Breaux Bridge Senior High’s Assistant Cheer Coach (M. Soileau)
D. Appointments for the 2012 GEE/EOC Summer Remediation Teachers: Mary Elizabeth Thibeaux Clay, Corky Matthews, Kevin O’Brien, Ihmaru Jones, Kaye Benjamin, Greg Devillier, Denise Dubois, Mona Lewis and Angela Watson
E. Approved one year contractual appointments to provide services to students with disabilities: Martin Audiffred, Audiologist; Marielle Babb, Licensed Practical Counselor (Intern); Bella Burchfield, Speech Pathologist; Irvin Esters, PHD, Licensed Practical Counselor; Lauren Pharr, Occupational Therapist; and Michelle Christie, Therapy Services, Physical/Occupational Therapy
On the motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Flegeance and unanimously carried, the Board adjourned.
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SECRETARY PRESIDENT