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08-03-2004 |
DATE, TIME, PLACE OF MEETING
The Calcasieu Parish School Board met in the Conference Room of the Calcasieu Parish School Board located at 1732 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles, Louisiana, on Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting was called to order by James Pitre, President. The prayer was led by Dale Bernard; Mr. Falgout led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The roll was called and the following members were present: Joe A. Andrepont, Dale B. Bernard, Clara F. Duhon, Jay L. Duhon, John M. Falgout, Rev. J.L. Franklin, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, Sheral A. LaVergne, James W. Pitre, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, Philip Tarver and R.L. Webb.
Billy Breaux was absent.
MINUTES APPROVED
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Webb and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of July 20, 2004, were approved as presented.
Supplemental Agenda
By general consent the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the regular agenda.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Curriculum and Instruction Committee
Mr. Jay Duhon, Chairman, reported that the Curriculum and Instruction Committee met on Thursday, July 22, 2004, at 4:45. A quorum was present.
Magnet School Committee Report
Mr. Duhon reported that Dr. Larry Vinson, Ph.D., Consulting Services, LLC., stated that a random sample survey representing 399 people was conducted. The number predicts a population of unlimited size to a ± 5% error rate. A clear definition of a magnet school was given on the survey. Results of the Executive Summary are as follows:
The population of registered voters in Calcasieu Parish says that they would vote for these propositions: ü 85.2% YES magnet middle ü 84.4% YES magnet high ü 63.6% YES 1.9-millage property tax for construction of both 82% of registered voters in Calcasieu Parish say that they would vote for both the magnet middle and magnet high schools
African/American registered voters are significantly more likely to say yes to support a magnet middle and magnet high school (10%)
About 50% of those who answered no to a magnet middle and/or magnet high school said the reason was that they needed more information
About 70% of those who favored a magnet middle and/or magnet high school said that there is a need for it in our community
Fifteen respondents voiced concern about the idea that all students should be treated the same. Of these 15, 14 said they would vote yes to a magnet school.
It was the opinion of Dr. Vinson that these were extremely high support numbers in terms of supporting any new initiative, especially one in which money would be spent. He concluded that if a good campaign were run and people were educated about the needs for a magnet middle and magnet high that there would be a good basis of support in the community.
Three proponents of magnet schools, Mary Lanier, Justin Lanier, and Debra Bozeman, spoke of the need for and benefit of a magnet middle and magnet high school to our school system as well as the community.
Discussion ensued about the rewording of a question on the survey which gave the voters the choice of refurbishing an existing facility for 1.5 mill or building a new facility for 1.9 mill. Keith Leger, Assistant Principal of S. J. Welsh Middle School and member of a Magnet School Subcommittee, stated that the subcommittee decided, with input from staff, not to include the option of refurbishing an existing facility in the survey since there are no facilities available to convert. The subcommittee felt that asking that question might cause undue panic among schools and the community as to which school would be shut down. They were concerned that the issue of converting an existing facility when none were available might sidetrack the whole concept of a magnet middle and magnet high school.
Dr. Vinson offered to resurvey the question in point for the labor cost of his callers if the Committee felt this question should be included. He also said he would gladly do any additional analysis requested from data.
Comments on the benefits of a magnet middle and magnet high school to our area included:
· It would challenge administration at the school level to do more to keep their good students
· Many good students who attend private school because they feel there is no provision for them in public school would return for the magnet setting
· It would benefit the community because it would be an incentive for prospective businesses to locate in this area
A motion was made, seconded and carried, to accept staff’s recommendation to go forward and present to voters the proposal to establish a magnet middle and magnet high school. On behalf of the committee, Mr. Duhon moved to approve the recommendation as presented.
Mr. Duhon offered a substitute motion, seconded by Mr. Andrepont, to establish a magnet middle school and a magnet high school with a funding proposition to put before voters in 2005, to send the issue of curriculum development for the magnet schools to the Curriculum and Instruction Committee, to send funding issues to the Budget/Fiscal Management Committee, and to authorized staff to solicit proposals from potential providers of a land/design/build concept. It was the consensus of the Board that prudent steps must be taken to ensure that vital information including location, transportation, construction, operational costs, curriculum and academic standards be disseminated to the public prior to the voting proposition. There was discussion concerning equal education for all students: high achievers, average and low performing. It was noted that the system offers programs for disadvantaged and gifted and not enough for the middle student population. It was noted that the motion did not include mention of any related costs. It was determined that research would be necessary to determine cost factors. The Board agreed that the public’s response to the survey was positive, therefore the public should decide.
Mr. Pitre recognized the following attendees of the meeting who are proponents of establishing a magnet middle school and a magnet high school:
Renee’ Wiese, Renee Stump, Mary Lanier, R.B. Smith, Debra Bozeman
They presented these comments:
Ø Availability for educational opportunity to expand past the fifth grade. Ø Attract students who are not in the public system. Ø Offer academic opportunity for high performing students who don’t meet the SPARK criteria. Ø Attract business development; therefore, stimulating community growth. Ø Academically challenge the average student.
Marie Key Martin spoke in opposition to establishing additional magnet schools. She stated that this proposal would be costly, which would increase taxes. She added that the system should improve existing schools and continue to increase teachers’ salaries.
There was brief discussion relative to admission standards/policies. Mr. Spruel, legal counsel, reminded the Board that the motion, as presented, did not include admission policies.
Mr. Pitre called for a vote on the motion to establish a magnet middle school and a magnet high school with a funding proposition to put before voters in 2005, to send the issue of curriculum development for the magnet schools to the Curriculum and Instruction Committee, to send funding issues to the Budget/Fiscal Management Committee, and to authorized staff to solicit proposals from potential providers of a land/design/build concept. The motion carried.
Next, Mr. Duhon reported on the Pupil Progression Plan. He stated that Carolyn Hannum, Middle School Math Consultant and Pupil Progression Plan Coordinator, stated that most of the revisions were date changes from 2003-2004 to 2004-2005.
Mr. Webb voiced concern that requiring two credits in Physical Education creates a scheduling problem for incoming students.
Mr. Miller reminded the committee that students can accumulate as many as 28 credits in their four years of high school. Many students make the choice of taking only one or two classes in their senior year and working part-time.
When questioned about receiving half credit on a full credit course, staff stated that Bulletin 741 gives the principal the authority to award half credit on a full credit course. This is also reiterated in our Pupil Progression Plan. Since Pentamation only recognizes a full credit, the counselor, with the principal’s permission, must manually change it on the system.
A motion to accept the Pupil Progression Plan was made, seconded and approved.
Mr. Duhon moved on behalf of the committee to approve the Pupil Progression Plan as presented. The motion carried.
Mr. Duhon stated that the next item that was addressed was the status of SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS.
Mr. Duhon stated that it was noted that concern was expressed that Southern Association is redundant in light of Quality in Education and all the other accountability tools. The process is stressful to the school and the school administrators have enough mandated documentation to submit to the state.
When asked if the process a school goes through in Southern Association preparation produces anything in the school that No Child Left Behind, IDEA, Quality Tools, and Accountability do not, staff stated that while there are similarities and duplication in effort, Southern Association looks beyond test scores at the whole school and community. The focus of Accountability and No Child Left Behind are test scores. Bulletin 741 requires that each school has a self-evaluation process and Southern Association provides that mechanism. Schools not meeting their targeted growth plan go through a series of accreditation statuses—warned, advised, on probation, or dropped. In conclusion, Mr. Adkins said that Southern Association is all about going above and beyond minimum requirements as demonstrated in the following statement: “…accreditation provides education leaders at all levels with deserved recognition for going above and beyond the minimum to demonstrate their ongoing commitment to quality and to success for all students.” Mr. Adkins’ current involvement with Southern Association is as a commissioner at the regional level and member of the state committee.
Annette Ballard who currently serves as President for the 11 southern states and works with all the accrediting associations through internet nationally and internationally, stated that Southern Association has changed drastically over the last few years.
All major universities in the Northeast require graduation from an accredited high school for admittance. Florida and Alabama have recently put this requirement in effect also.
Mrs. Ballard explained a new option available to districts known as District Accreditation. District Accreditation puts all schools in a district on one timeline. That is, all schools in the district will be evaluated at the same time once every five years by a team that comes in from all over the country for three days. An in-depth study is done of all the plans submitted. The whole set of standards are new this year to comply with the national and international effort. Another benefit would be the monetary savings to the district.
St. Tammany Parish, St. Charles Parish, and Lafayette Parish will receive their District Accreditation this Spring. Rapides Parish and Quachita Parish will be eligible next year. Calcasieu Parish, should they decide to participate, would be eligible immediately.
Veronica Harts, Assistant Principal at St. John Elementary, shared that she served as chair of the School Improvement Team at Prien Lake Elementary when she was Assistant Principal at that school. As chair, she searched for ways to simplify and avoid duplication in the SACS process. Through this search, she became aware that Southern Association accepts the Louisiana State Department of Education’s school improvement template. Use of this template to create the Southern Association Plan, or School Improvement Plan, for Prien Lake Elementary was greatly simplified resulting in a document of about 50 pages. Ms. Harts is a regional commissioner and a member of the state committee for Southern Association.
Mr. Theriot stated that Calcasieu Parish is the largest fully accredited district in Louisiana, and that it would be a significant mistake to discontinue this standard. Mr. Miller said that the School Improvement Plan is only one of five parts to the SACS Plan. He stated that Southern Association is different from Quality in that there are outside evaluators. Elementary librarians, elementary guidance counselors, and additional secretaries are all the result of standards set by Southern Association.
A motion to discontinue the services of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools was made and seconded but failed due to lack of support.
Mr. Duhon reported that a special called Curriculum and Instruction Committee meeting was held at 4:00 prior to the Board meeting to address a request for permission to submit an application to Baton Rouge for a Type I Charter School Pilot Program.
A motion was made, seconded and carried disapproving permission for application submission.
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
CPSB Acceptable Use Policy
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Karr and carried, the following Acceptable Use Policy for Internet and District Network Resources was approved:
File: IFBGA Calcasieu Parish School Board Acceptable Use Policy for Internet and District Network Resources
IntroductionInternet access is available to students, employees and guests in the Calcasieu Parish School System. System email accounts are only available to employees. We are very pleased to bring this access, and we believe that the Internet offers vast, diverse, and unique educational resources to all participants.
The Internet is an “electronic highway” connecting billions of computers and individual subscribers all over the world. Our goal in providing this service to students is to enhance innovative education for students through access to unique resources and collaborations. Furthermore, employees and guests will improve learning and teaching through research, teacher training, communication, collaboration, and dissemination of successful educational practices, methods, and materials.
Terms and Conditions are provided so that Internet users are aware of the responsibilities they will assume when using this CPSB resource. Responsibilities include efficient, ethical, and legal utilization of the network resources. The user's signature on the attached contract is legally binding and indicates that he/she has read the Terms and Conditions carefully and agrees to abide by them.
Terms and Conditions 1. Personal Safety and Privacy a. Users will not publish online any personal contact information (e.g., address, phone number) about themselves or any other person on any CPSB webpage. Calcasieu Parish School Board home pages will use Calcasieu Parish School Board phone numbers and cpsb.org email addresses. Personal photos and work can be published if a signed district release form is on file. b. Users will not agree to meet with someone they have met online without appropriate approval. Inappropriate contacts should be reported to school authorities immediately. 2. Illegal Activities a. Users will not attempt to gain unauthorized access to the network, any computer system or another person’s account or files. b. Users will not intentionally attempt to disrupt or intentionally disrupt the computer system or destroy data by spreading computer viruses or by any other means. c. Users will not engage in any illegal acts, such as selling drugs, engaging in criminal gang activity or threatening the safety of a person or persons, etc. d. Users will not attempt to impersonate another individual or organization using CPSB network or other technology resources for any reason (ie. “phishing”). 3. Security a. Users are responsible for their individual account and should take all reasonable precautions to prevent others from being able to use your account. Under no condition should users give their password to another person nor post the password in written form where it can be easily seen by others. b. Users will log off or lock their personal accounts when away from the computer for more than a few moments to prevent unauthorized access. c. Users will immediately notify school authorities if they have identified a possible security problem. However, testing or purposely looking for possible security problems may be considered as an illegal attempt to gain access. Any security concerns should be addressed to the CPSB Tech Support Center. d. Users will avoid the spread of computer viruses by installing and maintaining up-to-date antivirus software provided by the district. e. Users will only use memory storage devices (ie. disks, CDs, pen drives, etc.) that have been scanned and found to be free of viruses. f. Users will not download and install unnecessary programs from the Internet since most of this installs “spyware” on the computer and hinders the performance of the computer (ie. Toolbar helpers, email add-ons, screen savers, search engine assistants, pop-up blockers, etc.). g. Users should be aware that the CPSB network, Internet use and system email is maintained and regularly monitored for inappropriate use. If any misuse is detected by the staff, appropriate action will be taken against the person or persons involved. h. Users are not allowed to install software to capture or monitor the computer activity of other users on the network or network traffic. Only authorized CPSB tech support staff is permitted to do this in the course of administering the network. 4. Network a. All computers are to be setup and maintained with connection to the CPSB domain for network administration and security. Removing a computer from the CPSB domain without the permission of a CPSB tech support staff member will be considered an act to circumvent district network security and is strictly prohibited. b. All wireless devices on the CPSB network will be setup by an authorized CPSB tech support staff member. All wireless devices purchased must be equipment approved by the network department. No unauthorized wireless devices will be attached to the CPSB network and doing so will be considered a network security breech and dealt with accordingly. c. Network bandwidth is a limited resource of which must be conserved to serve all of the network needs of the district. Users must understand that listening to online radio stations, viewing streaming video sites, and downloading very large files, etc. will be considered a misuse of this limited resource. d. Important information regarding the CPSB network will be sent out to all employees from time to time during the year addressed from the email account “tech.help@cpsb.org.” It is the responsibility of all employees to open and read all emails from this account and then act accordingly. Excuses such as “not reading” or deleting the messages from this account will not be acceptable.
5. Inappropriate Language Users will not use obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening, unprofessional, or disrespectful language. This includes personal attacks or harassment of another person.
6. Resource Limits a. Users will use the system email, Internet and network resources only for educational and professional development activities. Personal use of these resources is prohibited. b. Users will avoid downloading large files. c. Users will not post or forward email “chain letters” or send annoying or unnecessary messages to others. d. Users will not use district email to mass email and “spam” any users (internal and external) with unauthorized communications or solicitations. e. Users will download and remove their email and sent messages from the server frequently. f. Users will subscribe only to high-quality discussion group mail lists that are relevant to educational or professional development activities and not subscribe others without their consent.
7. Access and Use of Materials a. Users will not take the ideas or writings of others and present them as if they were their own. b. Users will respect copyrighted materials and other intellectual property. Users may not duplicate, copy or distribute electronic resources without the appropriate permissions, documentations or citations. c. Users will immediately report to school authorities any website they access with inappropriate content.
8. Consequences of Misuse a. The use of the Internet is a privilege, not a right, and inappropriate use will result in a cancellation of privileges and/or other disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by administration, faculty, and staff. b. Users should expect no privacy of the contents of personal files and email on the district system. Messages relating to, or in the support of, illegal activities must be reported to the authorities. c. The Calcasieu Parish School Board allows for the suspension of inappropriate or illegal use of the Internet by students and employees. Other disciplinary action may also be warranted. d. Misuse of the system can result in possible legal action and/or prosecution, and will require restitution for costs associated with system restoration, hardware, or software costs. e. Users bringing illegal and/or inappropriate materials into the system’s electronic environment will be subject to disciplinary action.
Disclaimer
The District will cooperate fully with local, state, or federal officials in any investigation concerning or relating to misuse of the District's computer systems and networks. Employee/Guest Internet and District Network Resources Contract
I have read the Calcasieu Parish School Board Internet and District Network Resources Terms and Conditions. I hereby agree to abide by those standards, restrictions, and obligations. I understand that I am responsible for the appropriate use of any CPSB electronic devices under my supervision and the content on those devices. As an employee, I agree to instruct the students on acceptable, appropriate, safe, fair and legal use of the Internet and District Network Resources and proper Internet etiquette. I agree to use reasonable care to supervise and protect the students.
Employee/Guest Name (please print):_____________________________________
Employee/Guest Signature:_____________________________________________
Student Internet and District Network Resources ContractPlease return only this page to your assigned teacher
Last Name: _________________________ First Name: __________________
Student ID Number: ____________________________________________________________
STUDENT CONTRACT AGREEMENT AND APPLICATION FOR CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD INTERNET AND DISTRICT NETWORK ACCESS
Directions: After reading the Calcasieu Parish School Board Internet and District Network Resources Terms and Conditions, please read and fill out the appropriate portions of the following contract completely and legibly. The signature of a parent or guardian on the Parent Contract is also required.
I have read the Calcasieu Parish School Board Internet and District Network Resources Terms and Conditions. I understand and will abide by the stated Terms and Conditions. I further understand that violation of the Terms and Conditions is unethical and illegal. Should I commit any violation, my access privileges may be revoked and/or school disciplinary action or other appropriate action may be taken.
User Signature: ______________________________________________________
Date:______________________________________________________________
Parent Internet and District Network Resources Contract As the parent or guardian of this student, I have read the Terms and Conditions of the Acceptable Use Policy. I understand that this access is designed for educational purposes and Calcasieu Parish School Board has taken available precautions to monitor safe and appropriate student access.
However, I also recognize it is impossible for Calcasieu Parish School System to restrict access to all controversial materials. I will not hold the Calcasieu Parish School System responsible for materials acquired on the network. I understand that my child will be held responsible for any disregard of the Acceptable Use Policy. I hereby give permission for my child to have school use of the Internet and District Network Resources.
Domiciliary Parent or Guardian (please print):
__________________________________________________________________
Signature:__________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone: ______________________Evening Phone: _________________
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
Additions and Renovations to Iowa High School Track, General Funds, Moss Architects, Inc., Designer
On motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. LaRocque and carried, permission to advertise for additions and renovations to Iowa High School Track, general funds, Moss Architects, Inc., designer, was approved.
Bell City High School Re-roofing, General Funds, Moss Architects, Inc., Designer
On motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. LaRocque and carried, permission to advertise for Bell City High School re-roofing, general funds, Moss Architects, Inc., designer, was approved.
CORRESPONDENCE
Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “Additions andRenovations to T.S. Cooley Elementary School,” School District Number 33 Bond Funds, Project Number 0366
On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Ms. LaVergne and carried, change order number one (1) for the project “Additions and Renovations to T.S. Cooley Elementary School,” school district number 33 bond funds, project number 0366, for an increase of $1,783.00 and an extension of 16 days, Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, designer; John D. Myers & Associates, contractor, was approved.
Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to John F. Kennedy Elementary School,” School District Number 33 Bond Funds, Project Number 200103
On motion by Rev. Franklin, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, change order number one (1) for the project “Additions and Renovations to John F. Kennedy Elementary School,” school district number 33 bond funds, project number 200103, for a decrease of $74,601.00, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., contractor, was approved.
Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Nelson Elementary School, Phase II, School District Number 34 Bond Funds, Project Number 2004-20PC
On motion by Mr. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, change order number one (1) for the project “Additions and Renovations to Nelson Elementary School, phase II, school district number 34 bond funds, project number 2004-20PC, for an increase of $49,259.50 and an extension of 32 days, H. Curtis Vincent and Steven D. Shows, Architects, designers; Priola Construction Company, contractor, was approved.
Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to S.J. Welsh Middle School,” Phase II, School District Number 34 Bond Funds, Project Number 0366
On motion by Mr. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, change order number one (1) for the project “Additions and Renovations to S.J. Welsh Middle School,” phase II, school district number 34 bond funds, project number 0366, for an increase of $2,047.00 and an extension of 15 days, Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, designer; Bessette Development, contractor, was approved.
Change Order Number Five (5) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Barbe Elementary School,” School District Number 34 Bond Funds, Project Number 2003-22PC
On motion by Mr. Tarver, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, change order number five (5) for the project “Additions and Renovations to Barbe Elementary School,” school district number 34 bond funds, project number 2003-22PC, for an increase of $13,744.00, C.R. Fugatt, AIA, designer; Picheloup Construction, contractor, was approved.
SUPERINTEDENT’S REPORT
Quality Training/Leading for Performance Excellence
Continued quality training was conducted on July 21 and 22. There were approximately 300 participants including teachers, support personnel and administrators from 38 schools. A special appreciation is extended to Tom Hatfield, quality facilitator, and Carolyn Sensat, assistant, for a successful training session.
CONDOLENCES/RECOGNITIONS
Mr. Webb requested a letter of condolence to the family of Jackie Finnigan. Ms. Finnigan was a retired teacher.
Mr. Robert extended his appreciation to Tom Hatfield and all who made the quality training session a success.
Mrs. Duhon requested a letter of condolence to the family of Mary Richardson. Mrs. Richardson was a retired educator and community leader.
Ms. LaVergne stated that she presented a certificate and resolution to the family of Mary Richardson. She requested a letter of commendation to the Washington/Marion Band for their recent award at a competition held at Southern University.
Mr. LaRocque commended Mr. Savoy and the maintenance department for diligently working to ensure that the classrooms at Sam Houston High School are ready for the start of school. He also thanked Mr. Theriot for his positive and encouraging address to the principals at their first meeting for the upcoming school session.
Rev. Franklin requested a letter of condolence to the family of Alfred Mouton. Mr. Mouton was an educator and community leader.
Mr. Tarver requested a letter of appreciation to the Magnet School Committee members for their hard work.
Mr. Karr requested a letter of commendation to DeQuincy High School Beta Club for placing second in the national competition.
Mrs. Duhon thanked the Board for their support in allowing her to attend the Southern Regional Conference which was held in Nashville, TN.
SCHEDULE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Board Meeting – Tuesday, August 17, 5:00
EXECUTIVE SESSION
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Webb and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session at p.m. to discuss personnel matters. The Board resumed regular open session at 6:00 p.m.
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Personnel
On motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Dr. Stephens and unanimously carried, the following personnel changes were approved as recommended by the Superintendent:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PERSONNEL CHANGES
Resignation
Katherine Plummer, Bus Aide, Pearl Watson Elementary School. Recommend that her resignation become effective May 31, 2004 – received July 19, 2004.
Melinda Dunham, Teacher, LaGrange High School. Recommend that her resignation become effective May 31, 2004 – received July 20, 2004.
Wyllieshia Collins, Teacher Aide, Pearl Watson Elementary School. Recommend that her resignation become effective May 31, 2004 – received July 20, 2004.
Sandra Gueringer, Bookkeeper, Nelson Elementary School. Recommend that her resignation become effective August 20, 2004.
Erline Bryant, Janitor, Moss Bluff Middle School. Recommend that her resignation become effective September 20, 2004.
Angela Lee-Pope, Teacher, Washington-Marion High School. Recommend that her resignation become effective May 31, 2004 – received July 21, 2004.
Chris Guidroz, Janitor, Nelson Elementary School. Recommend that his resignation become effective July 22, 2004.
Vernon McCain, Teacher, Career Center. Recommend that her resignation become effective May 31, 2004 – received July 22, 2004.
Susan Moore, Teacher Aide, Prien Lake Elementary School. Recommend that her resignation become effective May 31, 2004 – received July 27, 2004.
Becky Lyons, Cafeteria Technician, Maplewood Middle School. Recommend that her resignation become effective July 26, 2004.
Debra Guillory, Teacher, J.F. Kennedy Elementary School. Recommend that her resignation become effective May 31, 2004 – received July 28, 2004.
Debra Guillory, Teacher, J.F. Kennedy Elementary School. Recommend that her resignation become effective May 31, 2004 – received July 28, 2004.
Wendy Nall, Teacher, Maplewood/LeBlanc Middle Schools. Recommend that her resignation become effective May 31, 2004 – received July 28, 2004.
Brenda Vige’, Bus Driver, DeQuincy Elementary School. Recommend that her resignation become effective August 13, 2004.
Rebecca Smith, Teacher, Vinton Middle School. Recommend that her resignation become effective May 31, 2004 – received July 29, 2004.
David Benoit, Custodian, Bell City High School. Recommend that his resignation become effective July 30, 2004.
Rescind Resignation
Cynthia Jacko, Teacher Aide, Molo Middle School. Recommend that her resignation be rescinded.
Retirement Notification
Kay Fox, Librarian, Brentwood Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective November 14, 2004.
Chris Hungerford, Teacher/Band Director, S. P. Arnett Middle. Recommend that his retirement become effective August 11, 2004.
Brenda Jacob, Teacher, J. D. Clifton Elementary School. Recommend that her retirement become effective August 1, 2004.
Rescind Retirement Notification
Martie Burleson, Program Facilitator, Special Services Department. Recommend that her retirement be rescinded.
Maternity Leave
Angela LaFargue, Teacher, J. I. Watson Middle School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning September 1, 2004 until November 1, 2004.
Michelle Trahan, Teacher/Coach, Sulphur High School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning October 4, 2004 until November 29, 2004.
Renee’ Thomas, Teacher, R. W. Vincent Elementary. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning November 9, 2004 until January 3, 2005.
September 10, 2004 Christine Touchet, Teacher, Western Heights Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning September 10, 2004 until November 8, 2004.
Caron Coleman, Teacher, Nelson Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning August 12, 2004 until September 20, 2004.
Leave Without Pay
Leslie Guilbeaux, Clerk, Special Services Department. Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning July 21, 2004 until July 30, 2004.
Glenn Buras, Sr., Teacher Aide, F. K. White Middle School. Recommend that he be granted a leave without pay for the 2004-2005 school session.
Laurie Williams, Teacher, Nelson Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay for the 2004-2005 school session.
Medical Leave
Cynthia Ziegler, Social Studies Teacher, Molo Middle School. Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for the 2004-2005 school session.
Theressa Ashworth, Science Teacher, Starks High School. Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for the 2004-2005 school session.
Charlotte Merrill, Special Ed. Teacher, Jake Drost School. Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for the fall semester of the 2004-2005 school session.
Melanie West, Teacher, Gillis Elementary School. Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for the fall semester of the 2004-2005 school session.
Jack Johnson, Assistant Principal, F. K. White Middle School. Recommend that he be granted a leave for medical purposes for the fall semester of the 2004-2005 school session.
Rescind Leave
Mary Beth Huber, Teacher, Brentwood Elementary School. Recommend that her leave for professional development be rescinded for the 2004- 2005 school session.
Waive Act 715
Beth Ashworth, Special Ed. Teacher, Starks High School. Recommend that her resignation become effective May 31, 2004 and Act 715 be waived on her behalf.
Recommendations
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Dr. Stephens and carried, Jessica Carnes was named the Girls’ Sports Teacher/Coach for Maplewood Middle School.
On motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mrs. Duhon and carried, James Corley was named Boys’ Sports Teacher/Coach for J.I. Watson Middle School.
On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, Beatrice Hopkins was named the Language/Arts Consultant for Curriculum and Instruction.
On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried, the following administrative assignments were approved:
Mary Foreman, Acting Assistant Principal for F.K. White Middle School Doug DeVillier, Acting Assistant Principal for LeBlanc Middle School Robert “Binky” Barrentine, Assistant Principal, W.W. Lewis Middle School Mary Bass, Assistant Principal, S.J. Welsh Middle School Phyllis Hess, Assistant Principal, Westwood Elementary School Susan Sullivan, Assistant Principal, Prien Lake Elementary School
Meeting Adjourned
On motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Falgout and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.
/s/Jude W. Theriot /s/James W. Pitre Jude W. Theriot, Secretary James W. Pitre, President |
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