Official Proceedings (1) October 1, 2015 St. Landry Parish School Board

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1 Official Proceedings (1) October 1, 2015 The was called to order by the President and convened in regular session on October 8, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. in the Office of the Board, Supplementary Resource Center, Opelousas, Louisiana. A roll call was taken and in attendance were the following members: Mrs. Hazel Sias, Ms. Mary Ellen Donatto, Mrs. Candy Gerace, Messrs. Charles Ross, Milton Ambres, Raymond Cassimere, Donnie Perron, Huey Wyble, Kyle Boss, Randy Wagley, Roger Young, and Anthony Standberry. Mr. Albert Hayes was absent. Also in attendance was Board Attorney Courtney Joiner. Mr. Charles Ross offered a prayer after which Mr. Milton Ambres led the Pledge of Allegiance. Item #5: The following Resolution of Sympathies were adopted by the full Board. ~ Francis Papillion, Retired Bus Driver. ~ Charity Guillory, Retired Teacher, Port Barre Elementary. ~ Julia Mackenzie Watford, 11 th grade student at Eunice High School. ~ Jayia Raye Watford, Student at Shelly Savoy s Homeschool and sister of Julia Watford. ~ Mr. Emery Mallet Item #6: Mr. Standberry yielded his time to Item #7. Item #7 - Presentations: Ms. Jada Lewis addressed the board and audience to announce her candidacy for BESE board representative, district #8. Representative Ledricka Thierry addressed the board and audience to announce her candidacy for district 24 state senate. Carolyn Hill addressed the board and audience to announce her candidacy for BESE board representative district #8. Ms. Pat Mason-Guillory addressed the board and audience to recognize the schools in St. Landry Parish with outstanding parental involvement partnership practices. Mrs. Angela Cassimere gave a presentation to the board and audience regarding the 21 st Century Community Learning Center Program. The following proclamation was approved by the full board and read aloud by Travon Eli from OJHS, Remi Pierre from East Elementary, Saniyah Rose from North Elementary, Jack Dupre from Highland Elementary, Davonta Chatman from Northeast Elementary, Joshua Semien from Eunice Elementary, Bryanna Guilbeau from Washington Elementary, Gavin Thompson from South Street Elementary, Kimani Coleman from Plaisance Elementary and Saniyah Jenkins from Southwest Elementary. Keeping the Lights on After School PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the stands firmly committed to quality afterschool programs and opportunities because they: Provide safe, challenging, and engaging learning experiences that help children develop social, emotional, physical and academic skills. Support working families by ensuring their children are safe and productive after the regular school day ends. Build stronger communities by involving students, parents, business leaders and adult volunteers in the lives of young people, thereby promoting positive relationships among youth, families and adults. Engage families, schools and community partners in advancing the welfare of our children. WHEREAS, the St. Landry Parish 21 st Century Community Learning Center Program has provided significant leadership in the area of community involvement in the education and well-being of our youth, grounded in the principle that quality afterschool programs are key to helping our children become successful adults. WHEREAS, Lights On Afterschool, the national and district celebration of afterschool programs held this year on October 22, 2015, promotes importance of quality afterschool programs in the lives of children, families and communities. WHEREAS, more than 28 million children in the U.S. have parents who work outside the home, and 15.1 million children have no place to go after school.

2 Official Proceedings (2) October 1, 2015 WHEREAS, many afterschool programs across the country are facing funding shortfalls so severe that they are being forces to close their doors and turn off their lights. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the urges the citizens of St. Landry Parish to ensure that every child has access to safe, engaging place where the lights are on after school; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Superintendent Brown and the St. Landry Parish School Board Members enthusiastically endorse Lights On Afterschool and are committed to innovative afterschool programs and activities that ensure that the lights stay on and the doors stay open for all children after school. Item #8 Approval of Minutes: It was moved by Mr. Perron, seconded by Mr. Boss and carried with no objections to approve the following minutes: a. Board Meeting held on September 3, b. Special Board Meeting held on September 8, c. Executive Committee meeting held on September 21, d. BLS Committee meeting held on September 21, e. Finance Committee meeting held on September 21, f. Academic Committee meeting held on September 22, g. Personnel Committee meeting held on September 22, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT The Executive Committee of the met on Monday, September 21, 2015, at 4:00 P.M. at the in the Office of the Board at 1013 Creswell Lane, Opelousas, Louisiana. In attendance were the following Members: Messrs. Anthony Standberry, Raymond Cassimere, Roger Young and Mrs. Candy Gerace. Additional Board Members in attendance were Messrs. Donnie Perron, Kyle Boss, Milton Ambres, Randy Wagley, Huey Wyble, Albert Hayes, Ms. Mary Ellen Donatto and Mrs. Hazel Sias. Staff members in attendance were Superintendent Edward Brown, Assistant Superintendent Joseph Cassimere, John Ardoin, Angela Cassimere, Mary Doucet, Matthew Scruggins, Tressa Miller, Jerome Robinson and Claudia Blanchard. Mr. Standberry called the meeting to order. A moment of silent meditation was held and Mr. Standberry led the Pledge of Allegiance. Item #5 - Item #6 - Mr. Anthony Standberry reviewed the Evaluation Tool for the Superintendent for his evaluation in December. Mr. Standberry requested that the Board members review the evaluation form and contact him with any additions they would like to place in the form. This matter will be discussed by the full Board at the October 1, 2015 Board meeting. Mr. Jerome Robinson presented for informational purposes only, the following policies: School Bus Scheduling and Routing (EDD) Student Dress Code (JCDB) Suspension (JDD) Expulsion (JDE) Item #7 - Item #8 - It was moved by Mr. Cassimere, seconded by Mrs. Gerace and carried with no objections to assist the Beau Chene High School FFA and North Central High School FFA by giving them $ each for attendance at the National Competition in Louisville, Kentucky. This matter will be brought before the full Board for approval. Ms. Mary Ellen Donatto submitted to the committee possible changes to be made to update policy DJD. This item was presented for informational purposes only. There being no further business pending before the Executive Committee for discussion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 P.M. by motion of Mr. Cassimere and seconded by Mrs. Gerace. Respectfully submitted, Anthony Standberry, President Raymond Cassimere, Vice President Candy Gerace, Member Roger Young, Member EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Edward D. Brown, Secretary

3 Official Proceedings (3) October 1, 2015 BUILDINGS, LANDS & SITES COMMITTEE REPORT The Buildings, Lands and Sites Committee met on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. in the office of the Board on Creswell Lane, Opelousas, Louisiana. In attendance were the following committee members, Mr. Milton Ambres, Mr. Donnie Perron, Mr. Huey Wyble, Mr. Albert Hayes and Ms. Mary Ellen Donatto. Additional Board Members in attendance were: Messrs. Anthony Standberry, Kyle Boss, Randy Wagley, Raymond Cassimere, Roger Young, Ms. Hazel Sias and Mrs. Candy Gerace. Staff members in attendance were Superintendent Edward Brown, Assistant Superintendent Joseph Cassimere, Claudia Blanchard, Angela Cassimere, Mary Doucet, John Ardoin, Matthew Scruggins, Tressa Miller and Jerome Robinson. The meeting was called to order by Ms. Donatto. Item #3: It was moved by Mr. Perron, seconded by Mr. Hayes and carried with no objections to make modifications to the Phase I construction project at Leonville Elementary, which would be to build the cafeteria and the ten classroom building. This matter will be brought before the full Board for approval. Item #4: Item #5: Mr. Joseph Cassimere addressed the committee and gave a recommended list with regard to the bond proposal. He stated that the list would include the construction at Leonville Elementary, repair roof leaks and the removal of temporary buildings. This matter was presented for informational purposes only. Mr. Joseph Cassimere addressed the committee and stated that he received a complete listing of all property owned by from the St. Landry Parish Tax Accessor s office. He stated that he would be going through the listing and would provide updates with regard to the properties owned by the school system. This matter was presented for informational purposes only. With no further business pending before the Committee, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 5:30 p.m. by motion of Mr. Hayes and seconded by Mr. Perron. Mr. Edward D. Brown Respectfully submitted, Mary Ellen Donatto, Chairman Milton Ambres, Member Donnie Perron, Member Huey Wyble, Member Albert Hayes, Member BUILDINGS, LANDS & SITES COMMITTEE FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT A meeting of the Finance Committee was held on Monday, September 21, 2015 in the Board Room of the Central Office. Committee Members present were Hazel Sias, Kyle Boss, Randy Wagley and Raymond Cassimere. Candy Gerace was absent. Additional Board Members in attendance were Anthony Standberry, Mary Ellen Donatto, Milton Ambres and Albert Hayes. Staff members in attendance were Superintendent Edward Brown, Assistant Superintendent Joseph Cassimere, John Ardoin, Matthew Scruggins, Tressa Miller, Jerome Robinson and Claudia Blanchard. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Raymond Cassimere. Mr. Raymond Cassimere requested that an item be added to the agenda, which was presentation by Mr. John Ardoin to request to begin the process for WAN bids, which is an E-Rate project. It was moved by Mrs. Sias, seconded by Mr. Boss and carried with no objections to add this item to the agenda. Added Item: It was moved by Mrs. Sias, seconded by Mr. Boss and carried with no objections to allow Mr. John Ardoin to open the e-rate bids for a WAN (Wide Area Network) provider and bring before the full Board at the October 1, 2015 board meeting for approval of the lowest bid. Item #3: Item #4: Item #5: It was moved by Mr. Boss, seconded by Mr. Wagley and carried with no objections to approve the FY budgets for the Summer Feeding Program and the Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Program. This matter will be brought before the full Board for approval. Tressa Miller presented a review of the August 2015 salary report. This matter was presented for informational purposes only. Tressa Miller addressed the committee and provided estimated costs for various Christmas stipend amounts. She gave the committee a handout (see attached) with these costs as well as the funding sources available. She stated that it was at the full discretion of the Board as to whether or not they wanted to give Christmas bonuses this year. This item was presented for informational purposes only.

4 Official Proceedings (4) October 1, 2015 There being no further business before the Finance Committee for discussion, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:45 P.M. by motion of Mr. Boss and seconded by Mr. Wagley. Respectfully submitted, Raymond Cassimere, Chairman Hazel Sias, Member Kyle Boss, Member Candy Gerace, Member Randy Wagley, Member FINANCE COMMITTEE Attest: Edward D. Brown, Secretary ACADEMIC, INSTRUCTIONAL, AND FEDERAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE REPORT The Academic, Instructional and Federal Programs Committee of the met on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 4:00 P.M. in the Central Office Board Room at the St. Landry Parish School Board Office. In attendance were the following committee members: Mr. Roger Young, Mr. Donnie Perron, Mrs. Hazel Sias and Ms. Mary Ellen Donatto. Mr. Charles Ross was absent. Additional Board Members in attendance were Mr. Anthony Standberry, Mr. Raymond Cassimere, Mr. Milton Ambres, Mr. Randy Wagley and Mr. Kyle Boss. Staff members present were Superintendent Edward Brown, Assistant Superintendent Joseph Cassimere, Claudia Blanchard, Jerome Robinson, Tressa Miller, Matthew Scruggins, Scott Moreau, Angela Cassimere and Scott Champagne. Mr. Young called the meeting to order. Mr. Young requested that an item would be added to the agenda, which was to allow Ms. Elsie Semien to address the committee. It was moved by Mrs. Sias, seconded by Ms. Donotto and carried with no objections to add this item to the agenda. Item #5 Added Item - It was moved by Mr. Perron, seconded by Ms. Donatto and carried with no objections to move forward with the application process for Head Start and once the application is complete it will be brought before the full Board prior to submitting it. Ms. Elsie Semien addressed the committee and Board members in attendance with regard to academic information on Arnaudville Elementary. This item was presented for informational purposes only. With no further business before the Academic, Instructional and Federal Programs Committee, the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. by motion of Mrs. Sias and seconded by Ms. Donatto. Respectfully submitted: /s/ Mr. Roger Young, Chairman /s/ Mr. Charles Ross, Member /s/ Mrs. Hazel Sias, Member /s/ Mr. Donnie Perron, Member /s/ Ms. Mary Ellen Donatto, Member Edward Brown, Secretary PERSONNEL, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT The Personnel, Employee Benefits and Transportation Committee of the met on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at 6:00 p.m. in the office of the Board on Creswell Lane, Opelousas, LA. Committee Members present were Messrs. Milton Ambres, Kyle Boss, and Randy Wagley. Other board members present were Ms. Mary Ellen Donatto, Mrs. Hazel Sias, Messrs. Raymond Cassimere, Donnie Perron, and Anthony Standberry. Staff members present included Superintendent Edward D. Brown, Ms. Claudia Blanchard, Mr. Joseph Cassimere, Mrs. Tressa Miller, Mr. Jerome Robinson, and Mr. Matthew Scruggins. Mr. Randy Wagley, Chairman, called the meeting to order. ITEM NO. 1 Personnel Appointments, Transfers, Leaves, Resignations, Retirements and Positions Available made by the Superintendent, pursuant to Act I of the 2012 Legislative Session, were presented to the committee. No action required.

5 Official Proceedings (5) October 1, 2015 ITEM NO. 2 Discussion of Librarian position at Park Vista Elementary by Mr. Randy Wagley. Also speaking on behalf of the librarian position was Ms. Stephanie Senegal, Assistant Principal at Park Vista Elementary and Mr. Rudy Schulze, former librarian at Park Vista Elementary. No action taken. With no further business for discussion, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:30 p.m. upon motion of Mr. Ambres, seconded by Mr. Boss. Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Randy Wagley, Chairman /s/ Milton Ambres /s/ Kyle Boss PERSONNEL, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Edward D. Brown, Secretary LISTED BELOW ARE PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS, TRANSFERS, LEAVES, RESIGNATIONS, RETIREMENTS AND POSITIONS AVAILABLE MADE BY THE SUPERINTENDENT PURSUANT TO ACT I OF THE 2012 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: APPOINTMENTS *Denotes New Employee SAVANT, DANA Sales Tax Manager DAVIS, SHENADA Sp. Ed. Paraprofessional Port Barre Elementary * LAVERGNE, SHAWANNA Sp. Ed. Paraprofessional Port Barre High * SAM, SADE Sp. Ed. Paraprofessional North Elementary * BERKEN, ERIC Elementary Teacher Opelousas Jr. High effective September 10, 2015 * BREAUX, SETH Elementary Teacher Arnaudville Elem. effective September 8, 2015 * FARHAND, ANDREW Sp. Ed. Teacher Opelousas High effective September 21, 2015 * FIELDS, LEIGHANN Elementary Teacher Central Middle effective September 15, 2015 * FONTENOT, HOLLY Sp. Ed. Teacher Grolee Elementary effective September 8, 2015 * GASPARD, TRENT Band Director Eunice High effective September 3, 2015 * JENKINS, ANGELA Elementary Teacher Southwest Elem. effective August 10, 2015* McGLOTHIN, OVIE Sp. Ed. Teacher Opelousas High effective September 8, 2015 * SMITH, ESSIE DELL High School Teacher Opelousas High effective August 26, 2015 * SONNIER, WILLA Sp. Ed. Teacher Central Middle effective September 14, 2015 * TRANSFERS ARDOIN, BRENDA Guidance Counselor from East Elementary to Eunice High CARRIER, LINDA Food Service Technician from Northeast Elem. to Opelousas Jr. High CLARK, DEBRA Food Service Technician from Palmetto Elementary to North Central High DAVIS, TAMMY Sp. Ed. Paraprofessional from Opelousas High to Washington Career DUNN, MARY Food Service Technician from Park Vista Elementary to SLATS EDWARDS, BEATRICE Bus Attendant from Opelousas High to Washington Elementary FONTENOT, CHERYL Food Service Technician from Eunice High to Eunice Elementary FRUGE, COTHELIA Food Service Technician from Washington Elem. to Grolee Elem. HEBERT, JODY Sp. Ed. Teacher from Beau Chene High to Park Vista Elementary HOLMAN, JULIE Food Service Technician from East Elementary to Eunice High JONES, PEGGY - Food Service Technician from Grand Coteau Elem. to Northeast Elem. KEMP, KAYCEE Elementary Teacher from Grolee Elementary to Cankton Elementary LATIOLAIS, KALLIE Elementary Teacher from Port Barre Middle to Krotz Springs Elem. LEJEUNE, MONICA Custodian from Northwest High to Eunice High effective September 8, 2015 LEWIS, JOSEPH Bus Driver from Leonville Elementary to Beau Chene High RICHARD, VICKI Bus Attendant from Opelousas High to Leonville Elementary SIMMONS, CHARLOTTE Bus Driver from Lawtell Elementary to South Street Elementary SIMS, THERESA Bus Driver from Washington Career to North Elementary SMITH, VIVIAN Food Service Technician from Park Vista Elementary to Northeast Elem. SPIVEY, CAROLYN Sp. Ed. Teacher from Southwest Elementary to Grolee Elementary WHITE, JAMELL from Elementary Teacher at Arnaudville to Sp. Ed. Teacher at Beau Chene LEAVES Sick Leaves (leaves using current/accumulated sick leave) CONSTANTINE, DEBRA Teacher Cankton Elementary effective September 1, 2015 to May 26, 2015 Leaves without Pay ROBERTSON, CAROLYN Food Service Tech. SLATS effective September 17, 2015 Maternity Leaves DOUCET, BRITTANY Teacher Krotz Springs Elementary effective October 12, 2015 MILLER, NICHOLE School Nurse North Elementary effective August 27, 2015 POIENCOT, ELIZABETH Sp. Ed. Teacher Grand Coteau Elem. effective October 5, 2015 SMITH, TYNESHIA T. Interventionist Pupil Appraisal Center effective October 22, 2015 WHITE, JAMELL Teacher Arnaudville Elementary effective September 19, 2015

6 Official Proceedings (6) October 1, 2015 RESIGNATIONS BOBONEA, ION Teacher Opelousas High - effective August 17, 2015 BURLEIGH, MELISSA Teacher Beau Chene High effective August 9, 2015 CAMPBELL, LAWANA Teacher Beau Chene High effective August 3, 2015 HARDY, TIMMAKAH Sp. Ed. Teacher Central Middle effective September 9, 2015 LOWE, WINONA Sp. Ed. Teacher Beau Chene High effective August 18, 2015 RUSSELL, SHANETTE Teacher Opelousas Jr. High effective August 18, 2015 THIBODEAUX, PHYLLIS Custodian Washington Career Center effective June 16, 2015 TRAPPEY, PATRICK Teacher Port Barre High effective August 27, 2015 WILLIAMS, FELICIA Sp. Ed. Paraprofessional SLATS effective November 1, 2015 RETIREMENTS DeFILS, MONA C. Teacher Port Barre High effective September 20, 2015 GRADNIGO, IRMA Food Service Technician Leonville Elem. effective August 25, 2015 POSITIONS AVAILABLE Custodian North Central High Item #9 Action Items: A. Executive Committee Recommendations: i. It was moved by Mrs. Sias, seconded by Mr. Ambres and carried with no objections to have the evaluation form for the Superintendent done in a rubric format and thereafter to bring the new form before the Executive committee. ii. It was moved by Mr. Boss, seconded by Ms. Donatto and carried with no objections to assist the Beau Chene High School and North Central High School FFA organizations with $ each for national competition. B. BLS Committee Recommendations: i. It was moved by Mr. Wyble, seconded by Mr. Young and carried with no objections to approve the modifications to the Phase I construction project at Leonville Elementary. C. Finance Committee Recommendations: i. It was moved by Mrs. Sias, seconded by Mr. Boss and carried with no objections to approve the summer feeding budget and the fresh fruits and vegetables allocation budget for FY ii. It was moved by Mr. Boss, seconded by Mrs. Gerace and carried with no objections to award DETEL as the system s provider for LAN wiring and internet access. D. Academic Committee Recommendations: i. It was moved by Mr. Ambres, seconded by Mr. Cassimere and carried with no objections to have a Special Board Meeting for discussion and/or presentations from other districts who currently have the Head Start program in their system, and to move forward with the application process, which will be brought before the full board prior to submission. Item #10: Superintendent Brown addressed the board and audience. Item #11: It was moved by Mr. Ambres, seconded by Mr. Boss and carried with no objections to go into Executive Session at 5:55 P.M. It was moved by Mr. Cassimere, seconded by Mr. Boss and carried with no objections to return to Regular Session at 6:30 p.m. It was moved by Mrs. Gerace, seconded by Mrs. Sias and carried with no objections to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent with regard to early re-admission of a student. With there being no further business pending before the Board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned by motion of Mr. Boss and seconded by Mrs. Gerace at 6:40 p.m. Mr. Anthony Standberry, Board President Edward D. Brown, Superintendent