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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, May 8, 2001, at 5:00 p.m. The
meeting was called to order by Sheral A. LaVergne, President. The prayer was led
by James W. Karr, Sr.; John Falgout led the Pledge of Allegiance. ROLL CALL The roll was called and the following members
were present: MINUTES APPROVED On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Mrs.
Duplechin and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of April
3, 2001, were approved as presented. Include Supplemental Agenda On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Mrs.
Duplechin and unanimously carried, the Supplemental Agenda was included as part
of the regular agenda. RECOGNIZE SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES Ms. LaVergne recognized representatives present
from the following schools: Dolby, J. D. Clifton, Kaufman Elementary Schools;
Curriculum & Instruction Department and T & I. Ms. LaVergne recognized the McNeese Education
201 class members who were in attendance. PRESENTATIONS XChange Project Update The Chair recognized Sheryl Abshire who gave a
brief synopsis of the XChange Project. Mrs. Abshire said that Calcasieu Parish
was one of five districts in the nation selected for the project and was the
first to bring the new website live. Zaner-Bloser State Handwriting Contest Winners Greg Thomas, Zaner Bloser representative was
recognized by the Chair. Mr. Thomas stated he appreciated the opportunity to
once again appear before the Board. He said that Calcasieu has had State level
winners for several years; this year, Calcasieu Parish swept the competition for
the State of Louisiana. Mr. Thomas said that was quite a feat. He stated that Victoria Robinson, Grade 1, Dolby Elementary;
Teacher, Willene Bonnett; Principal, Pam Quebodeaux; Parents Mr. & Mrs.
Rusty Welch. Andrew Armand, Grade 3, Prien Lake Elementary;
Teacher Sally Gibbs; Principal, Irene Greathouse; Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Andy
Armand. Next, Mr. Thomas announced the winners and
presented each with a certificate and gifts. First Place Winners: Maya Tunwar, Grade 1, Western Heights
Elementary; Teacher, Jeanne Whittington; Principal, Dan Racca; Parents, Mr.
& Mrs. Bobby Tunwar. Abhinav Sharma, Grade 2, Prien Lake Elementary;
Teacher, Jan Dressler, Principal, Irene Greathouse; Parents, Mr. & Mrs. Arun
Sharma. Craig Rodriquez, Grade 3, Jessie D. Clifton
Elementary; Teacher, Marjorie Cormier; Principal, Dr. Betty Washington; Parents,
Mr. & Mrs. Craig Rodriquez. Miraih Levine, Grade 4, J. J Johnson
Elementary; Teacher, Josephine Berard; Principal, Betty Sims; Parent, Jacqueline
Levine. Katrina Broussard, Grade 5, A. A. Nelson
Elementary; Teacher, Carolyn Manuel; Principal, Sue Way; Parent, Angela Hursey. Science Screen Report Dolores Hicks, Administrative Director of
Elementary Schools thanked ARCH Chemicals and Rick Walden, Plant Manager for
their generosity in purchasing a site license for the Science Screen Report for
Kids, elementary level videos. Some of the videos in the Millennium Series
included topics such as Saving the Earth’s Animals, Transportation in the Next
Century, Robots, Our Future Servants and Space Exploration in the New
Millennium. The schools not only received a copy of the video but also a lesson
plan, including follow-up web sites and a student evaluation. One hundred
seventy-five copies were placed in school libraries, classrooms or science labs
at schools. Calcasieu Parish Students of the Year Dolores Hicks, Administrative Director of
Elementary Schools presented the Calcasieu Parish 2000-2001 Students of the Year
and Runners-Up. Elementary School Division Amanda Hansen, Moss Bluff Elementary, Calcasieu
Parish Elementary Division Student of the Year, Runner-up. Amanda was presented
a plaque from the School Board, a $10 Gift Certificate, courtesy of Insta-Cash;
a $20 Gift Certificate from Copeland's, courtesy of American Fidelity Mortgage
and a $50 Savings Bond, courtesy of Cameron State Bank. Next, Mrs. Hicks announced Kara Markert,
Maplewood Middle, Calcasieu Parish Elementary Division Student of the Year. Kara
was presented a Mayor Charles Reed, City of Sulphur, presented
Kara a plaque from the City of Sulphur commemorating her honor. Middle School Division Mrs. Hicks presented D’Airaka Thompson, Molo
Middle, Calcasieu Parish Middle School Student of the Year, Runner-up. D'Airaka
was presented a plaque from the School Board, a $10 Gift Certificate, courtesy
of Insta-Cash; a $20 Gift Certificate from Copeland's, courtesy of American
Fidelity Mortgage and a $50 Savings Bond, courtesy of Cameron State Bank. Next, Mrs. Hicks presented Michael Kingrey, F.
K. White Middle, Calcasieu Parish Middle School Student of the Year. Michael was
presented a plaque from the School Board, a $20 Gift Certificate, courtesy of
Insta-Cash; a $20 Gift Certificate from Copeland's, courtesy of American
Fidelity Mortgage and a $100 Savings Bond, courtesy of Cameron State Bank. High School Division Mrs. Hicks presented Jesse George, LaGrange
High, Calcasieu Parish High School Student of the Year, Runner-up a plaque from
the School Board, a $10 Gift Certificate, courtesy of Insta-Cash; a $20 Gift
Certificate from Copeland's, courtesy of American Fidelity Mortgage and a $50
Savings Bond, courtesy of Cameron State Bank. Next, Mrs. Hicks presented Brandy Gallien,
Washington Marion High, Calcasieu Parish High School Student of the Year. Brandy
was presented a plaque from the School Board, a $20 Gift Certificate, courtesy
of Insta-Cash; a $20 Gift Certificate from Copeland's, courtesy of American
Fidelity Mortgage and a $100 Savings Bond, courtesy of Cameron State Bank. M. G. Richard, representing Mayor Randy Roach
presented Certificates to each of the students for a job well done. Perfect Attendance Awards Keith LeLeux, Child Welfare & Attendance
Supervisor announced that two students from Calcasieu Parish Schools had perfect
attendance for twelve years. Mr. LeLeux stated that it was a pleasure to
represent the Child Welfare and Attendance Department in presenting 12-year
Perfect Attendance Certificates to Stacey Reeves, Vinton High School and Amanda
Gail Hardy, Sulphur High School. Calcasieu Parish Counselor of the Year Roger Creel, Supervisor of Vocational
Education, said that Calcasieu Parish Counselors were some of the most dedicated
and important people in the education system. They do a tremendous job working
with teachers and students. Mr. Creel presented plaques to each of the
following: Brenda Moreau, Westwood Elementary School,
Elementary Division Counselor of the Year Ursula Natali, J. I. Watson Middle School,
Middle School Division Counselor of the Year. Trudy Hutton, Barbe High School, High School
Division and Outstanding Counselor of the Year. Each counselor will represent the district at
the state competition for Counselor of the Year. Trudy Hutton, High School Counselor of the Year
and Outstanding Counselor of the Year said she appreciated the fact that she was
nominated for the honor by her peers. She thanked the very special people in her
life who had helped make it possible for her to receive the award, her mother
and father, her husband and her two sons, Chad and Wes. COMMITTEE REPORTS Budget/Fiscal Management Committee John Falgout, Chair, reported that the
Budget/Fiscal Management Committee met on Tuesday, April 11, 2001; a quorum was
present. A presentation was made to the Committee by Don
Manuel, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury Member on the future of Moss Bluff Middle
School property once the school has moved to its new location. The Police Jury
advised that they were interested in the purchase of the facility for use as a
multi-purpose and recreational facility. Mr. Manuel asked that the Board
consider giving the Police Jury first choice for a possible Cooperative Endeavor
Agreement to purchase the facility when and if it becomes available and that the
sale be for the current appraised value of $550,000. A motion was made and seconded in Committee to
recommend that staff be authorized to negotiate with the Calcasieu Parish Police
Jury for the sale of the old Moss Bluff Middle School property when the school
board chooses to sell the property. Mr. Fontenot advised the Committee that the
sale could not take place until the premises had been vacated and the school
board agreed to sell the facility if they no longer had any use for the
building. He also advised that the sale would be for the appraised value and
asked that all expenses incurred by Sales Tax District #3 be reimbursed at the
time of the sale. Mr. Falgout moved, on behalf of the Committee,
to authorize staff to negotiate with the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for the
sale of the old Moss Bluff Middle School property when the school board chooses
to sell the property. Motion carried unanimously. An overview of the 2001-2002 Budget Process for
the General Fund Budget was presented by Karl Bruchhaus, Chief Financial
Officer. Staff requested that the Committee recommend setting the projected
General Fund revenues and allowable expenditure level for fiscal year 2001-2002.
If Board Members have specific items they want to address in the budget process,
they should contact him. It was moved, seconded and carried that the
2001-2002 General Fund Projected Revenues be set at $167,398,475 and the General
Fund Allowable Projected Expenditures be set at $167,398,475 as presented. Mr. Falgout moved, on behalf of the Committee
to set the 2001-2002 General Fund Projected Revenues at $167,398,475 and the
General Fund Allowable Projected Expenditures at $167,398,475 as presented.
Motion carried unanimously. The next item of discussion was the acceptance
of Third Party Services to monitor compliance for IRS 403(b) (tax sheltered
annuities) plans, 457 (deferred compensation), and 125 (cafeteria plan). Staff
recommended that the School Board remain with the current provider of service,
Employer’s Administrative Corporation of Lake Charles, for the Section 125
Cafeteria Plan. Mr. Bruchhaus advised the Committee that no Board action was
required when continuing the contract. Staff recommended employing Werntz and
Associates of Shreveport to provide tax sheltering compliance consulting
services at an estimated $30,000, to be funded in the 2001-2002 General Fund
Budget. A resolution opposing proposed legislation to
centralize collections of local sales and use taxes by the State of Louisiana
Department of Revenue was presented for approval. This resolution was previously
approved by the Board several years ago, however, some facts and figures have
changed since that time. By motion, second and a unanimous vote, the
Committee approved the resolution opposing centralized collections of local
sales and use taxes by the State of Louisiana Department of Revenue and that a
copy of the resolution be sent to Calcasieu Parish’s legislative delegation.
Mr. Falgout moved, on behalf of the Committee to approve the resolution opposing
centralized collections of local sales and use taxes by the State of Louisiana
Department of Revenue and that a copy of the resolution be sent to Calcasieu
Parish’s legislative delegation , as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana grants local governments the right to levy and collect local sales and
use taxes; and WHEREAS, sales and use tax revenues for the
Calcasieu Parish School Board, represent approximately 81% of our tax revenues;
and WHEREAS, local administration and collection of
sales and use taxes are the best means to protect our most important revenue
source; and WHEREAS, local governments do not wish to be
dependent on outside agencies to manage this critical function; and WHEREAS, Senator Michot has prefiled proposed
legislation in the form of Senate Bills 170, 171 and 193 to have the State of
Louisiana collect local sales and use taxes; and WHEREAS, Senator Boissier and Representative
McManus have introduced proposed legislation in the form of Senate Bill 909 and
House Bill 1493, respectively, calling for unprecedented revisions to
administrative provisions and procedures that can only be viewed as detrimental
to local authority over their most important source of local revenues and
establishing added levels of bureaucracy at the state level to usurp local
control and administration over sales and use tax matters, as well as the costs
associated therewith. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the
President and members of the Calcasieu Parish School Board urge and request
every member of the Calcasieu Parish Legislative delegation to vigorously
support local administration and collection of sales and use taxes. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this
resolution will be sent to the Calcasieu Parish Legislative delegation so that
they will be made aware of our position on this matter. WITNESSES: CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOL BOARD /s/Brenda J. Dyer By: /s/Sheral A.
LaVergne I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution, complete with
attachments, adopted by the Calcasieu Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish,
Louisiana convened in regular session on this 8th day of May ,
2001. /s/Jude W. Theriot Administration & Personnel Committee Randy Armentor, Chair, reported that the
Administration and Personnel Committee met on Tuesday, April 24, 2001; a quorum
was present. The first item of discussion was Resource
Officers for Calcasieu Parish Schools. The program was designed to provide an
environment in the schools that is orderly, safe and secure. Staff strongly
recommended that the Board enter into a Joint Services Agreement with the
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Department to initiate a Safe School Program (SSP).
It was proposed by staff to enter intro the Joint Services Agreement to provide
resource officers on either a full or part-time basis at all school sites with
assignment contingent upon size and administrative request. Sheriff Beth Lundy presented an overview of the
proposed Safe School Program. Sheriff Lundy stated that the Sheriff's Department
was willing to encumber the majority of the cost of the program. Motion was made, seconded and carried in
Committee to refer the concept of the SSP to the Budget/Fiscal Management
Committee for funding. Mr. Armentor so moved on behalf of the
Committee. Mr. Doucet expressed concerns about placing
Resource Officers in schools when all schools did not have full-time counselors
in place. Motion was voted on and carried by majority
vote. Mr. Doucet voted nay. A review of the revised School Medication Form
(Policy File: JGCD) was the next item of discussion. Changes were presented for
consideration by Janis Ehlers and Mary Guillory, Coordinators of School Nurses.
The revisions were presented. The main motion was then voted on and carried
with Mr. Victorian voting against the motion. Mr. Armentor then moved, on behalf of the
Committee to approve the revised policies as presented: CALCASIEU PARISH SCHOOLS FILE NUMBER: JGCD SUBJECT: (MEDICINES (MEDICATION GIVEN AT
SCHOOL) Medicines (Further explanation of JGCD) Medication Given at School NOTE: It is suggested that school personnel
talk with the I. When medication has to be given at school,
it must be the duty of the principal to proceed as follows: A. Designate at least two employees in addition
to himself/herself B. Obtain appropriate medication and a written
request from the C. Be sure that the medication bottle has only
one kind of E. Keep medication in a safe place away from
all children. Due to F. A school employee must observe each student
for a G. Relieve the person administering medication
of all other duties H. Allow parent/legal guardian to come to
school to administer, I. Allow self-medication under certain
circumstances (such as a J. Keep no more than a 20-school-day supply of
medication at K. Don’t give injectable medication at school
except in an emergency situation. There must be written instruction from a L. If there are any questions, discuss these
concerns with the A. The school nurse, in collaboration with the
principal, shall B. The school nurse must be responsible for the
training of 1. Proper procedures for administration of
medications, 2. Storage and disposal of medications 3. Appropriate and correct record keeping 4. Appropriate actions when unusual
circumstances or 5. Appropriate use of resources C. The school employee,
physician/dentist/certified nurse practitioner, or registered nurse must assess
the health status of the specific child in his/her specific education setting to
determine if the administration of the medication can be safely performed by,
and delegated to, unlicensed, but trained, school personnel. III. Role of the Teacher The classroom teacher who is not otherwise
previously contractually IV. Clarification of CPSB Administrative
Policy (JGCD) Provision for a written medication
administration record to be A. the student’s name; C. Rx number, if any; D. current date; E. student’s diagnosis; G. physician’s/dentist’s/certified nurse
practitioner’s name; K. any unusual circumstances, actions, or
omissions, and L. documentation of desired and adverse
effects; M. person(s) administering medication signature
and title; N. a requirement for emergency protocols for
medication- O. a requirement that the school nurse, in
consultation with P. ** ALL DOCUMENTATION SHALL BE RECORDED IN
INK AND MUST NOT BE ALTERED. If there are to be any correction and/or changes on
the record forms, a single line must be drawn through the error, and the person
documenting this change must initial the correction. FILE: JGCD ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION The administration of medication to students
must be in compliance with the requirements of R.S. 17:436.1, and the policy
established by the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE).
It shall be the policy of the School Board that no school employee other than a
registered nurse or licensed medical physician shall be required to administer
medication until all the following conditions have been met. As used in this
policy, the term “medication” must include all prescription and
non-prescription drugs. A. Medication must not be administered to any
student without an order from a physician/ dentist/certified nurse practitioner
licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana or an adjacent state, and it must
include the following information: 1. the student’s name 2. the name and
signature of the physician/dentist/certified nurse practitioner B. Medication must be provided to the school by
the parent/legal 1. name of pharmacy 1. drug name A. Once trained, the school employee, who
administers medication, may not decline to perform such service at the time
indicated, unless exempted in writing by the MD or RN. B. During the period when the medication is
administered, the person C. Except in life-threatening situations,
unlicensed, but trained, D. All medications must be stored in a secured
locked area or E. Only oral, inhalant, topical ointment for
diaper rash, and F. Each student must be observed by school
personnel for a period of G. School medication orders must be limited to
medications which III. PRINCIPAL The principal must designate at least two
employees to receive IV. TEACHER The classroom teacher who is not otherwise
previously contractually required shall not be assigned to administer
medications to students. A teacher may request in writing to volunteer to
administer medications to his/her own students. The administration of
medications shall not be a condition of employment of teachers employed
subsequent to July 1, 1994. A regular education teacher who is assigned an
exceptional child shall not be required to administer medications. V. SCHOOL NURSE A. The school nurse, in collaboration with the
principal, must The school nurse must be responsible for the
training of non- 1. Proper procedures for administration of
medications including VI. PARENT/ LEGAL GUARDIAN A. The parent/legal guardian who wishes
medication administered 1. A letter of request and authorization that
contains the a. the student’s name; b. clear instructions
for school administration; 2. A written order for each medication to be
given at school, 3. A prescription for all medications to be
administered at 4. A list of all medications that the student
is currently receiving 5. A list of names and telephone numbers of
persons to be B. All aerosol medications must be delivered to
the school in pre C. Provide no more that 20 school day supply of
medication in a D. The initial dose of a medication must be
administered by the E. The parent/legal guardian must work with
those personnel 1. Cooperate in counting the medication with
the 2. Cooperate with school staff to provide for
safe, appropriate 3. Assist in the development of the emergency
plan for each 4. Comply with written and verbal communication 5. Grant permission for school
nurse/physician/dentist/certified 6. Remove or give permission to destroy unused, VII. STUDENT CONFIDENTIALITY ALL STUDENT INFORMATION MUST BE KEPT
CONFIDENTIAL. VIII. KNOWN HEALTH PROBLEMS If a child has a known problem that is
potentially serious and there is a method of helping the child and the school is
denied an opportunity to help the child because the necessary materials are not
made available, then the school cannot be held responsible to assist the child.
Therefore, the child should be excluded from the school until said materials are
made available. ASTHMA Current policy of the Calcasieu Parish School
System does not In order for a child with asthma to be
permitted to carry an inhaler at In addition, trained, unlicensed school
personnel that administer If the child no longer needs to carry an
inhaler at school or on a field The only exemption to the field trip
requirement is that either the IX. FIELD TRIPS If the parent/legal guardian of a student
normally on medication does If the parent/legal guardian of a student
requests in writing that 1. a person certified to administer medication
must go on the field 2. a nurse must be on-call while the field trip
is being taken. In the event that a certified School Board
employee is not In the event that a certified School Board
employee is not available, X. Extended Day Care: In the event that a student attends extended
day care and requires XI. LEAP Testing: This will be addressed at a
later date by Mr. MEDICATION ORDERS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -For the
Parent/Legal Guardian - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - This is a request for medication to be
administered at school. This form must be completed and signed by a Louisiana,
Texas, Arkansas, or Mississippi licensed physician/dentist/certified nurse
practitioner. A separate order form must be completed for each medication
ordered. Any future change in the directions for this medication requires a new
medication order form. Alteration of this form in any way or
falsification of the signature is grounds for prosecution. The Parent/Legal Guardian is responsible for
maintaining an adequate supply of the medication at school. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Student: DOB: School:______________________________________________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For the
Physician/Dentist - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Orders for multiple medications on the same
form, an incomplete form, or a form with a physician’s stamp will not be
accepted. Only the physician/dentist or his/her staff may write on the
medication order form. This form must be signed by the
physician/dentist/certified nurse practitioner. FAXED ORDERS MAY BE ACCEPTED;
ORIGINAL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN (5) BUSINESS DAYS. No alterations of
this form are acceptable. Student’s Diagnoses: Reason for using: Amount of each School dose: Time of each School dose: Route of Administration: By
Mouth___Inhalation___Topical___Other____ Give Medication: (1) Until the end of the
school term List general contraindications or possible
child-specific adverse effects to be watched for at school: The next item of discussion was a "Free
Zone" for Westlake area schools. 1. south side of High Hope Road east to Willow
Springs Road After a brief discussion, it was moved,
seconded and approved to establish a "dual zone" for those schools as
indicated above. Mr. Armentor moved, on behalf of the Committee
to approve the "dual zone" for schools indicated. Further discussion followed with several
principals of the affected area speaking against the dual zone concept. In
addition, several Board Members spoke against the concept stating that a
procedure was in place (the Out of Zone Request) that was working effectively
and there was no need for the approval of a dual zone in that area. After further discussion, the motion was voted
on and failed for lack of a majority vote. Yeas: Mr. Armentor, Mr. Doucet, Mr.
Falgout, C. Duhon, Mr. Robert and Ms. LaVergne. Nays: Mr. Victorian, Mr.
Blackwell, J. Duhon, Mrs. Duplechin, Mr. Karr and Mr. Pitre. The next item of discussion was Policy File
GBRIB: ILLNESS. Wayne Savoy, Assistant Superintendent of Human
Resources/Auxiliary Services, addressed the Committee regarding paragraph 4 of
the policy which read: "an employee who is absent for six (6) or more
consecutive days shall be required to present a certificate from a physician
certifying such absences upon return to work". He stated there was nothing
in policy stating what actions would be taken by the Payroll Department should
an employee fail to present a certificate from a physician. It was recommended by staff that an employee
missing six (6) or more consecutive days who failed to submit a certificate from
a physician shall be docked a full day's pay beginning on the 6th consecutive
day of the absence and each consecutive day thereafter until the employee
returned to work. Mr. Blackwell moved, was seconded by Mr. Doucet
and unanimously carried, to accept the recommendation of staff contingent upon
advice of legal counsel. Mr. Armentor moved on behalf of the Committee
to approve the revisions to Policy File GBRIB: ILLNESS, Sick Leave, as presented
by Committee. Motion was voted on and carried unanimously, contingent upon
advice of legal counsel. Policy change is as follows: FILE: GBRIB ILLNESS SICK LEAVE Such leave, when not used, shall be allowed to
accumulate to the credit of the employee without limitation. However, upon
initial employment, a teacher employed by the Board shall not be allowed any
sick leave until he reports for duty and actually performs work. Upon the retirement of any teacher, bus
operator, or school employee, or upon the teacher's, bus operator's, or school
employee's death prior to retirement, the School Board shall pay the teacher,
bus operator, or school employee or his/her heirs or assigns, for any unused
sick leave, not to exceed twenty-five (25) days. Such pay shall be at the daily
rate of pay paid to the employee at the time of his/her retirement or death. 2. serious illness or disability of the
employee's parents or those to the spouse, brothers and sisters or those of the
spouse; or 3. wedding of the employee. Emergencies not listed shall be considered by
the Superintendent. EXTENDED SICK LEAVE The Board shall permit each teacher and bus
driver to take up to ninety (90) days of extended sick leave in each six-year
period of employment which may be used for personal illness or illness of an
immediate family member at any time the teacher or bus driver has no remaining
regular sick leave balance at the time the extended sick leave is set to begin.
Immediate family member means a spouse, parent, or child of the teacher or bus
driver. or bus driver from one public school employer
to another without loss or restoration of days. A teacher or bus driver may undertake
additional gainful employment while on extended sick leave, provided all of the
following conditions are met: 1. The teacher or bus driver can demonstrate
that he/she will be working not more than twenty (20) hours a week in a
part-time job that the teacher or bus driver has been working for not less than
one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the beginning of any period of extended
sick leave. 2. The physician who certifies the medical
necessity of the leave indicates that such part-time work does not impair the
purpose for which the extended sick leave is required. Any violation of the provisions regarding
gainful employment may require the teacher or bus driver to return to the Board
all compensation paid during any week of extended sick leave in which the
teacher or bus driver worked more than twenty (20) hours and to reimburse the
Board all related employment costs attributable to such period as calculated by
the Board, without any restoration of leave days. Application Process On every occasion when a teacher or bus driver
uses extended sick leave, a statement from a licensed physician certifying that
the leave is medically necessary for the teacher or bus driver or that the
immediate family member's illness is serious and requires the presence of the
teacher or bus driver shall be presented prior to extended sick leave being
taken, whenever possible. 1) If the Board, upon review of the
application, questions the validity or accuracy of the certification, the Board
may require the teacher, bus 2) driver, or the immediate family member, as a
condition for continued extended sick leave, to be examined by a licensed
physician selected by the Board. 3) If the Board selected physician disagrees
with the original medical certification, then the employer may require the
teacher, bus driver, or immediate family member, as a condition for continued
extension of sick leave, to be examined by a third licensed physician, whose
name appears next in the rotation of physicians on a list established by the
local medical society and maintained by the Board. All costs of an examination
and any required tests by a third doctor shall be paid by the Board. The opinion
of the third physician shall decide the issue. 4) The opinion of all physicians consulted in
determining medical necessity of the extended sick leave shall be submitted to
the Board in the form of a sworn statement. All information contained in any
statement from a physician shall be confidential and shall not be subject to the
public records law. SICK LEAVE FOR ASSAULT OR BATTERY All sick leave accumulated by a teacher or
school employee, but not a bus operator, shall be vested in the teacher or
school employee by whom such leave has been accumulated. In the event of the
transfer of a teacher or school employee from one school system to another in
Louisiana, or upon the return of such teacher or school employee to the same
school system within five (5) years or such longer period that may be approved
by the Board to which the teacher or school employee returned, regardless of the
dates on which the leave was accumulated or the date of transfer or return of
the teacher or school employee, such vested leave shall be transferred, returned
to, or continued by the Board and shall be retained to the credit of the teacher
or school employee. Teacher: Any person employed by the School Board who
holds a valid Teaching certificate issued by the Louisiana
Department of Education and any social worker or school psychologist employed by
the Board who holds a valid professional ancillary certificate in social work or
school psychology issued by the Louisiana Department of Education. Ref: La. Rev. Statute Ann. §§17:425, 17:500,
17:500.1, 17:1186, 17:1201, 17:1202, 17:1206, 17:1208, 17:1208.1; Board minutes,
3-17-92. The next item discussed was a poll of
physicians' fees for CDL physicals for bus drivers. Ron Hayes, Risk Manager, presented the
Committee with a list of doctors (and their fees) who responded to a poll taken
regarding the cost of CDL physicals for bus drivers. Following discussion, a motion was made,
seconded and carried to adopt a policy on reimbursing employees a designated
amount for a physical for a CDL license and to refer the issue to the
Budget/Fiscal Management Committee to determine that amount. TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION Proces Verbal for Special Election Held in
School District #34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana on May 5, 2001 On motion by Mr. Robert, seconded by Mr. Doucet
and unanimously carried, the following Proces Verbal for a Special Election Held
in School District #34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on May 5, 2001, was
approved: The Parish School Board of Calcasieu Parish,
Louisiana, governing authority of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish,
Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o'clock p.m. on Tuesday, May 8,
2001, at the regular meeting place of said Board in the Calcasieu Parish School
Board Office, Lake Charles, Louisiana, pursuant to the provisions of written notice
given to each and every member thereof and duly posted in the manner required by
law. ABSENT: Joe A. Andrepont, L. J. "Berk"
Fontenot and Philip E. Tarver The President of the Board stated that one
purpose of the meeting was for canvassing and tabulating the returns of an
election held in School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana (the “District”)
on May 5, 2001, on the question of imposition of a special ad valorem tax of
five (5) mills for a period of twenty (20) years, and of incurring debt and
issuing bonds in an amount not exceeding $35,000,000, which bonds are to be
retired with, paid from and secured by ad valorem taxes on all taxable property
within the District, and thereupon presented the following proces verbal, which
was adopted by the following vote: NAYS: None PROCES VERBAL BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on this 8th day
of May, 2001, at 5:30 o'clock p.m., in accordance with a resolution of the
Calcasieu Parish School Board (the “Board”), governing authority of School
District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, adopted on March 6, 2001, and
recorded in the records of said Board, notice of which meeting was issued and
published according to law, the undersigned members of the Board, being a quorum
thereof, met at the regular meeting place of the Board, and according to law
examined the tabulation blanks, certificates and statements which were received
from the Commissioners and Commissioners-in-Charge of the election held in
School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana on May 5, 2001, in
accordance with said resolution, together with the transcription of the totals
made by the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines in
and for Calcasieu Parish to determine the following proposition: SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34
OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, (i) TO LEVY AND COLLECT A 20-YEAR SPECIAL TAX OF
FIVE (5) MILLS IN ADDITION TO OTHER TAXES LEVIED BY THE DISTRICT; AND (ii) TO
ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $35,000,000 OF 20-YEAR PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS; BOTH
FOR ACQUIRING AND/OR IMPROVING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OTHER SCHOOL RELATED
FACILITIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES. Shall School District No. 34 of Calcasieu
Parish, Louisiana (the “District”) (i) levy and collect a special tax of
five (5) mills for a period of twenty (20) years from the first levy of the tax,
in excess of and in addition to other taxes levied by the District; and (ii)
shall the District incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding
$35,000,000 for a period not to exceed twenty (20) years from the date thereof,
with interest at a rate not exceeding Nine (9%) percent per annum; said special
tax, debt and bonds authorized for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving
lands for building sites and playgrounds, purchasing, erecting, enlarging and/or
improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for
the District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor,
title to which shall be in the public, which said bonds shall be retired with,
paid from and secured by ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the
limits of the District sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in
principal and interest? NUMBER OF VOTES IN NUMBER OF VOTES We therefore ascertained that the majority of
qualified electors of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
qualified to vote under the Constitution and laws of the State of Louisiana
voting in said election in the District voted in against the Proposition. At the same time and place, we did examine and
canvass the returns as evidenced by said tabulation blanks, certificates, and
statements received from the election Commissioners and Commissioners-in-Charge,
the correctness of which were sworn to by the election Commissioners-in-Charge
and Commissioners according to law, and our finding was that the returns
indicated a majority voted against said proposition. In accordance with law, a resolution
promulgating the aforesaid results was adopted, and the Secretary of the Board
was ordered to have a copy of said resolution signed by the President and
published in one issue of the Lake Charles American Press, a newspaper published
in Calcasieu Parish and of general circulation in said School District No. 34. We did, likewise, order that one copy of this
proces verbal be sent to the Secretary of State to be recorded in the archives
of the State of Louisiana, and that one copy be sent to the Clerk of the
District Court of Calcasieu Parish to be recorded in the mortgage records of
said Parish and that one copy be filed in the archives of this Board. THUS DONE AND SIGNED in the presence of
Charlene Chiasson and
Joseph A. Delafield ,
competent witnesses and qualified voters of Calcasieu Parish on this 8th day of
May, 2001, at a special meeting of the Board in Lake Charles, Louisiana, by the
undersigned members of said Board present and participating in the canvass of
said election. WITNESSES: /s/ Joseph A. Delafield
,
V. President /s/ James W. Pitre , Member /s/ James W. Karr, Sr., Member /s/ Randall C. Armentor, Member /s/ Carla S. C. Duplechin, Member /s/ Wilridge P. Doucet, Member /s/ John M. Falgout . Member /s/ Clara F. Duhon, Member /s/ Gregory P. Robert, Member /s/ Elray Victorian, Member /s/ J. L. Duhon, Member /s/ James R. Blackwell,
Member , Member , Member On motion by Mr. Robert, seconded by Mr. Doucet
and unanimously carried, the Promulgation of the results of a Special Election
held in School District #34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, were approved: YEAS: Mr. Armentor, Mr. Blackwell, Mr. Doucet,
Mrs. Duhon, Mr. Duhon, Ms. Duplechin, Mr. Falgout, Mr. Karr, Ms. LaVergne, Mr.
Pitre, Mr. Robert, and Mr. Victorian NAYS: None A RESOLUTION PROMULGATING THE RESULTS OF A
SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34 OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA
ON MAY 5, 2001. WHEREAS, on May 5, 2001, an election was held
in School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, to determine the
proposition hereinafter set out; WHEREAS, the returns of said election were
canvassed by the Board according to law and notice duly given as provided by
law, and the result of said election was declared to be against the proposition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Calcasieu
Parish School Board, the governing authority of School District No. 34 of
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, as follows: SECTION 1. An election was held in School
District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, on May 5, 2001, to determine the
proposition hereinafter set out; that said election was duly and properly called
by the Board by a resolution adopted on March 6, 2001 and recorded in the
records of said Board, that notice of said election embracing all matters
required by law to be contained therein was given by publication in the Lake
Charles American Press, a newspaper published in Lake Charles, Louisiana, and of
general circulation in School District No. 34, on March 14, March 21, March
28, and April 4, 2001, the first of said publications being not less than 45
days nor more than 90 days prior to the date set for said election; that this
Board did in said resolution designate the polling places for said election and
did provide for the use of voting machines in the conduct of said election; that
election officials were duly selected; that each election official received the
certificate of instruction of the use of the voting machines and his duties in
connection therewith as required by law; that the State Custodian of Voting
Machines and the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting
Machines of Calcasieu Parish made available on the day of the election at the
polling places designated for the conduct of said election the necessary voting
machines SECTION 2. In said election the following
proposition was approved by a majority of the electors qualified to vote and
voting in said election in School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish,
Louisiana: BOND AND TAX PROPOSITION SUMMARY: AUTHORITY FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 34
OF CALCASIEU PARISH, LOUISIANA, (i) TO LEVY AND COLLECT A 20-YEAR SPECIAL TAX OF
FIVE (5) MILLS IN ADDITION TO OTHER TAXES LEVIED BY THE DISTRICT; AND (ii) TO
ISSUE NOT EXCEEDING $35,000,000 OF 20-YEAR PUBLIC SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BONDS; BOTH
FOR ACQUIRING AND/OR IMPROVING SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND OTHER SCHOOL RELATED
FACILITIES WITHIN THE DISTRICT, SAID BONDS TO BE PAYABLE FROM AD VALOREM TAXES. Shall School District No. 34 of Calcasieu
Parish, Louisiana (the “District”) (i) levy and collect a special tax of
five (5) mills for a period of twenty (20) years from the first levy of the tax,
in excess of and in addition to other taxes levied by the District; and (ii)
shall the District incur debt and issue bonds in an amount not exceeding
$35,000,000 for a period not to exceed twenty (20) years from the date thereof,
with interest at a rate not exceeding Nine (9%) percent per annum; said special
tax, debt and bonds authorized for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving
lands for building sites and playgrounds, purchasing, erecting, enlarging and/or
improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for
the District, and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor,
title to which shall be in the public, which said bonds shall be retired with,
paid from and secured by ad valorem taxes on all taxable property within the
limits of the District sufficient in rate and amount to pay said bonds in
principal and interest? /s/ Sheral A. LaVergne /s/ Jude W. Theriot STATE OF LOUISIANA I, JUDE W. THERIOT, certify that I am the duly
qualified and acting Superintendent of Public Schools for the Parish of
Calcasieu, Louisiana, and as such, Ex-Officio Secretary of the Calcasieu Parish
School Board, governing authority of School District No. 34 of Calcasieu Parish,
Louisiana. I further certify that the above and foregoing
is a true and correct copy of an excerpt from the minutes of a public meeting of
the Calcasieu Parish School Board held on May 8, 2001, and of a resolution
adopted at said meeting, as said minutes and resolution appear officially of
record in my possession. [S E A L] Ms. LaVergne relinquished the Chair to Mr.
Falgout. On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by C. Duhon
and unanimously carried, the Grant Application for Washington/Marion Community
Learning Center was approved. Ms. LaVergne resumed the Chair. Adult Education Budget On motion by C. Duhon, seconded by Mr.
Victorian and unanimously carried, the Adult Education Budget Summary was
approved. BID REPORTS Renovations & Additions to Pearl Watson
Elementary School for the Calcasieu Parish School Board; School District #31
Bond Funds The following bids were received for the
project: Renovations & Additions to Pearl Watson Elementary School for the
Calcasieu Parish School Board; School District #31 Bond Funds; Bid #2001-24PC: CONTRACTOR BASE BID ALT #1 ALT #2 ALT #3 TOTAL
BID Bessette Development $3,298,000 $363,700
$78,000 $199,000 $3,938,700 + Alternate #1 – Rest of Special Ed Building
+ Alternate #2 – Casework (Cabinetry) & Alt. #3 – New Roof Additions & Renovations to Lake
Charles/Boston High School Stadium, SD #31 The following bids were received for the
project: Additions & Renovations to Lake Charles/Boston High School Stadium,
SD#31, Bond Funds; Bid #2001-25PC; C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc.: Bessette Development Corporation $615,800 On motion by C. Duhon, seconded by Mr.
Victorian and unanimously carried, the contract was awarded to John D. Myers
& Associates, Inc., in the amount of (Base Bid) Five Hundred Eight Thousand
Eight Hundred and No/100----------Dollars ($508,800), as the lowest qualified
bidder. PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE Additions & Improvements to Western Heights
Elementary School On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Mr.
Falgout and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for Additions &
Improvements to Western Heights Elementary School, SD#23 Bond Funds; King
Architects, Designer, was approved. Janitorial Supplies for Calcasieu Parish
Schools On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Mr.
Victorian and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for Janitorial
Supplies for Calcasieu Parish Schools; General Funds; Bid #2001-62, was
approved. Copy Paper & Classroom Dry Erase Board
Markers for Calcasieu Parish Schools On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Mr.
Victorian and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for Copy Paper &
Classroom Dry Erase Board Markers for Calcasieu Parish Schools; General Funds;
Bid #2001-70, was approved. 2000 Bond Issue Improvements - Calcasieu Parish
School Board; Washington/Marion High School - Phase II Improvements; School
District #31 Bond Funds Ms. LaVergne relinquished the Chair to Mr.
Falgout. On motion by Ms. LaVergne, seconded by Mr. C.
Duhon and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for 2000 Bond Issue
Improvements - Calcasieu Parish School Board; Washington Marion High School -
Phase II Improvements; School District #31 Bond Funds; Ellender Architects &
Associates, LLC, was approved. Ms. LaVergne resumed the Chair. Change Order #2 for the Project: Renovations
& Additions to Ralph Wilson Elementary School, SD#31 On motion by Mr. Robert, seconded by Mr.
Victorian and unanimously carried, Change Order #2 for the Project: Renovations
& Additions to Ralph Wilson Elementary School, SD#31, for an increase of
$14,013 and five (5) days; Moss Architects, Designer; Hab Karam Construction,
Inc., Contractor, was approved. Mr. Victorian stated that the approval was with
the understanding that the interest earned on the monies would be used. Change Order#1 for the Project: Miscellaneous
Improvements to Westlake High School, SD#23 On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Mr.
Armentor and unanimously carried, Change Order #1 for the Project, Miscellaneous
Improvements to Westlake High School, SD#23, Bond Funds; for a decrease of
$353,450; King Architects, Inc., Designer; Miller & Associates, Contractor,
was approved. Change Order #2 for the Project: New Moss Bluff
Middle School Site Grading Project: Sales Tax District #3 On motion by Mr. Armentor, seconded by Mr.
Falgout and unanimously carried, Change Order #2 for the Project: New Moss Bluff
Middle School On motion by Mr. Armentor, seconded by Mr.
Falgout and unanimously carried, Change Order #1 for the Project: Iowa Area
Schools-Phase III, Iowa High School Stadium Bleacher Renovations &
Additions; SD#25 Bond Funds; for an increase of $34,000 and fourteen (14) days;
Moss Architects, Designer; Miller & Associates, Contractor, was approved. Change Order #1 for the Project: J. J. Johnson
New Elementary School, SD#31 On motion by C. Duhon, seconded by Mr.
Victorian and unanimously carried, Change Order #1 for the Project: J. J.
Johnson Elementary School, SD#31 Bond Funds; for a decrease of $283,024; C.
Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., Designer; Priola Construction Corporation,
Contractor, was approved. Change Order #2 for the Project: 2000 Bond
Issue Improvements; Calcasieu Parish School Board - District #31; R. D. Molo
Middle School On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded by C.
Duhon and unanimously carried, Change Order #2 for the Project: 2000 Bond Issue
Improvements; Calcasieu Parish School Board - District #31; R. D. Molo Middle
School, for a decrease of $7,476 and 125 calendar days;
Ellender Architects & Associates, LLC, Designer; Alfred Palma, Inc.,
Contractor, was approved. Change Order #2 for the Project: 2000 Bond
Issue Improvements; Calcasieu Parish School Board - District #31; J. D. Clifton
Elementary School; Phase I-Additions & Renovations On motion by Mr. Robert, seconded by C. Duhon
and unanimously carried, Change Order #2 for the Project: 2000 Bond Issue
Improvements; Calcasieu Parish School Board - District #31; J. D. Clifton
Elementary School; Phase I-Additions & Renovations, for an increase of
$1,187.44 and an increase of 33 calendar days; Ellender Architects &
Associates, Beneficial Occupancy for the Project 2000 Bond
Issue Improvements, Calcasieu Parish School Board - District #31; J. D. Clifton
Elementary School - Phase I Additions & Renovations On motion by C. Duhon, seconded by Mr.
Victorian and unanimously carried, Beneficial Occupancy for the Project2000 Bond
Issue Improvements, Calcasieu Parish School Board - District #31; J. D. Clifton
Elementary School - Phase I Additions & Renovations was approved. Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project:
Reroofing at Westwood Elementary; School District #23 On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Mr.
Blackwell and unanimously carried, Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project:
Reroofing at SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT Sulphur High School Phillip Clophus, Sulphur High School, was named
All Southwest Louisiana Boys’ Large School’s Player of the Year. Shannon LaFargue, Barbe High School was voted
All Southwest Louisiana Coach of the Year. 2001 Governor’s Arts Award Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarships Crystalyne B. Simonton, a student from Sulphur
High School is a $2,500 state Gold II award winner in the Trade & Technical
Studies category of the Discover Card Tribute Award Scholarship program for
Louisiana. The scholarship is given in cooperation with the American Association
of School Administrators (AASA) and recognizes the outstanding achievements of
exemplary high school juniors in the United States. ACT/SAT Scores Barbe High - 30+ ACT/1320+ SAT Barbe High - 25-29 ACT/1140-1320 SAT Bell City High – 25-29 ACT/1140-1320 SAT
Elise Broussard, Megan Fruge, Caleb Phillips, Ricky Schoener, Maureen Sibille DeQuincy High – 30+ ACT/1320+SAT Cade Richard
Cole, Travis Paul Woodard DeQuincy High – 25-29 ACT/1140-1320 SAT
Sadari Lisette Fisher, William Shaun Fletcher, Andrea Nicole Floyd, James
Franklin Gayle, III, Jennifer Brianne Guillory, Lee Colin Henagan, Matthew Lewis
Hyatt, Christopher Leon O’Bannon, Blake Matthew Perkins, Rebecca Ann Pharris,
Stephanie Renee Rhodes, Lacey Colleen Royer Sam Houston High – 25-29 ACT/1140-1320 SAT
Kelly Babineaux, Dana Baugh, Diane Biggs, Brandon Boyer, Cory Breaux, Brandon
Bruchhaus, Kelly Castello, Aaron Downs, Nicholas Dufrene, Lance Duhon, Derek
Fields, Jordan Foreman, Christopher Fowler, Tara Fritzinger, Kyle Gardner, Shane
Guillory, Jennifer Hayes, Emily Hickman, Heather Hoffpauir, Grant Kelly, Jessica
L’Hoste, Micah LeLeux, Judah Maddry, Kelly McCain, David McDaniel, Kathryn
Milligan, Stephanie Morris, Melissa Overstreet, Allison Partin, Brandon Perkins,
Dorothy Roberts, Lacie Robin, Kandice Shuff, Anthony Tate, Tracy Theriot LaGrange High – 30+ ACT/1320+ SAT Joseph Dean
Doucet II, James Michael Eckhoff, Jesse Samuel George, Minh Le LaGrange High – 25-29ACT/1140-1320 SAT Ryan
Christopher Farnell, Clarence David Hardy III, Heather Nicole Hendrix, Joseph
Paul Lantz, Laura Elizabeth Ashley Seago, Danny Tsang, Shelly Victorian Lake Charles/Boston High – 25-29
ACT/1140-1320 SAT Victoria Nicole Gauthier, Tiffany Dawn Stevenson Starks High – 25-29 ACT/1140-1320 SAT Joshua
Bourque, Jeremy Royer Sulphur High – 30+ ACT/1320+ SAT Brian Daniel
Backhaus, Whitney Morris Bellow, Matthew Ryan Bergstedt, Sara Kathryn Bruce,
Devon Elaine Castleberry, Hannah Danee Dean, Natalie Nicole Hatsfelt, Melissa
Leigh Hester, Marshall Ryan Jean, Rachel Nicole LeJeune, Geoffrey Ryan Paul,
Luke Edward Perkins, Benjamin Scott Stroud Sulphur High – 25-29 ACT/1140-1320 SAT
Brandon Nicholas Arnold, Courtney Renee Arnold, Kelly Rachelle Baggett, Aaron
Pete Bayard, Craig Lindon Bowman, Matthew Brian Bonsall, Adrienne Nicole Breaux,
Aaron Charles Broussard, Natasha Paige Conway, Andrew Patrick David, Kristan
Layne Doucet, Kade Michelle Duplechain, Jennie Lynn Dupre, Alexa Paige Greene,
John Paul Guidry, Steven James Hollier, Joshua Cody Hudson, Shelby James Huval,
Marnique Denea’ Jourdan, Niaz William Khadem, Joel Harvey Kieffer, Jr.,
Krystle Lynn Lamb, Nicholas Lee McNeil, Mitchell Arthur Mora, Kristina Anne
Perez, Bruce William Plauche, Erik Lewis Rasmussen, Aaron James Schroeder,
Cortney Renee Smith, Celeste Kate Stephens, Nathaniel Glynn Stephens, Sydna
Layne Stone, Derrick Kyle Suarez, Joshua Aaron Terziu, Brian Matthew Thibodeaux,
Tia Thibodeaux, Traci Diane Trahan, Charles Eugene Vincent, Patrick Thompson
Walsh, Laura Elizabeth Williams, Nicholas Paul Williams, Kassie Renee Willis
Vinton High – 25-19 ACT/1140-1320 SAT Adri
Menard, Pike Pickett Washington Marion High – 30+ ACT/1320+ SAT
Brandy L. Gallien Washington Marion High – 25-29 ACT/1140-1320
SAT Terrell T. Smith Westlake High – 30+ ACT/1320+SAT Jeremy David
White Westlake High – 25-29 ACT/1140-1320 SAT
Justin Edward Adkisson, Rebekah Michelle Bowers, Brent Daniel Hedrick, Phillip
Paul Oliver, Brandi Michelle Richard, Kristi Michelle Roark Workforce Investment Grant Thail Pete, Principal at the Career Center has
reported that an additional $71,435 will be funded to the grant. Pre-AP Summer Institute/Xavier University A faculty team of seven from Ray D. Molo Middle
and Washington Marion High School has been awarded a $7,000 grant for a Pre-AP
Summer Institute at Xavier University this summer. It is a vertical team for
educators in grades six through twelve who will work cooperatively to develop
and implement a vertically aligned program aimed at helping students acquire the
academic skills necessary for success in Advanced Placement English. Participants are: Johnny Mouton, Principal,
Molo Middle; teachers, Eunice Dent and Amy Reynolds; Madelyn Miller, Principal,
Washington Marion; Andrea Green Perry, Counselor, Washington Marion; teachers,
Dinah Robinson, Amelia Fontenot, and Linda Becton. Duke Talent Identification Program Twenty-eight seventh grade students took either
the SAT or ACT in order to apply for the Talent Identification Program. Thirteen
of these students received state recognition at a ceremony held at Northwestern
State University. Students receiving recognition were: Maplewood
Middle - Allison Abbott, Ryan Carruth, Jason Doyle, Meagan Harris, Sarah Miller,
Angela Thomas; S. J. Welsh Middle - Holly Albers, Trey Harts, Natasha Parekh,
Elexa Richard, David Roeder, Anna Thomas, Lori Watson. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS Mr. Pitre requested that an item addressing
dress policy for faculty and staff be placed on a committee agenda for
discussion. He requested a letter of condolence to be sent to Joetta Banks,
Cindy Courville and Sandy Hill. He announced that Barbe High had been chosen as
one of the top twenty high schools to receive the LSU Golden Achievement Award.
It is given to schools who earn the highest number of credits at spring testing
at LSU. He requested a letter of congratulations to be sent to the Barbe High
Girls Tennis team, Class 5-A, Region I State Champions; the Boys Team was the
State Runner-up Class 5-A. Mr. Pitre requested a letter of congratulations to be
sent to the S. J. Welsh Beta Club for attaining First Place in the Song Fest. Mr. Karr said it was his pleasure to attend the
banquet in honor of retiring teachers. He requested that everyone remember John
Parker in their prayers. Mr. Armentor requested a letter of
congratulations to be sent to Bell City High Boys and Girls Track Teams for
their outstanding performance at the State Track Meet. He announced that the
Governor and his wife were hosting a motorcycle ride to raise monies for the
Sunshine Foundation in order to purchase books on self-esteem that will be given
to kindergarten students. Mrs. Duplechin requested a letter of condolence
to Mary Margaret David on the loss of her mother. She invited all Board Members
to Oak Park Middle School on May 18, 2001, at 11:00, for the monthly Board
luncheon. Mr. Blackwell requested a letter of
congratulations to be sent to the Sulphur High School Softball team upon winning
the State Championship in Division 5-A; a letter of congratulations to the Boys
Golfing Team upon winning the Division 5-A State Championship. He requested a
letter of condolence to be sent to the family of Della Thistrup. J. Duhon requested a letter of congratulations
to be sent to the Vinton High School Baseball Team for winning the Championship
in their District and advancing to the second round playoff games. He requested
a letter of condolence to be sent to the family of Della Thistrup. Mr. Victorian requested a letter of
congratulations to be sent to the Lake Charles Boston Boys Track Team for
winning the State Championship in District 3-A; congratulations to the LaGrange
High School Girls Track Team for winning the Regional Meet. Mr. Robert said he was concerned about the
budget preparation not being presented until mid-June. He stated he would like
to be sure multiple views on the budget were brought to the Board. C. Duhon thanked Board Members who attended her
installation as President of LSBA and presented her with flowers. She requested
a letter of condolence to be sent to the daughter of Anna Stevens. Mrs. Duhon
requested that a Resolution be prepared to be given to families of deceased
employees of the Board at the time of the funeral services. She congratulated
the Lake Charles Boston Boys Track Team. She requested that an item addressing
students handbooks be placed on an upcoming Curriculum and Instruction Committee
Agenda. Mrs. Duhon encouraged all Board Members to attend the May 22, 2001, Day
at the Legislature. Mr. Falgout thanked Greg Belfour, Attorney, who
was sitting in for Mr. Spruel in his absence. He thanked Madolyn McCoy for her
years' service to the Board. Ms. LaVergne requested a letter of
congratulations to be sent to Madolyn McCoy on her upcoming retirement. She
announced that the High School Student of the Year, Brandi Gallien, Washington
Marion High School, earned a 35 on the ACT test. She requested a letter of
congratulations to be sent to Shauna and Clint Turner on the recent birth of
quadruplets. SCHEDULE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS Pupil Personnel - Tuesday, May 29, 2001 - 4:45
p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Mr. Karr
and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session at 7:43 p.m. to
discuss personnel and litigation matters. The Board resumed regular open session
at TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION Personnel On motion by Mr. Doucet, seconded by Mr. Karr
and unanimously carried, the following personnel changes, including the
supplemental agenda, were approved as recommended by the Superintendent: Resignations Callie Andrews, Bus Driver, Jake Drost School,
effective April 9, 2001; Natalie Malone, Teacher, Vinton Elementary, effective
April 6, 2001; Nicole Scott-Espree, Teacher, F. K . White Middle, effective
April 12, 2001; Pamela Theriot, Teacher, Pear Watson Elementary, effective April
12, 2001; Vernon King, Teacher, Vinton High, effective March 16, 2001; Cynthia
Hanks, Teacher, Maplewood Middle, effective April 23, 2001; Jeanette Vitello,
Secretary, Oak Park Elementary, effective May 30, 2001; Luther Carter, Janitor,
Sam Houston High, effective May 31, 2001; Lori Bowman, Teacher, Barbe High,
effective May 31, 2001; Stacey Oertling, Clerk, Tech Center, effective May 31,
2001; Paul Theriot, Teacher, Bell City High, effective June 30, 2001 and not May
31, 2001 as previously reported; Allison LeBlanc, Teacher, J. I. Watson Middle,
effective May 31, 2001; Renee Wright, Teacher, R. W. Vincent Elementary,
effective May 31, 2001; Leonard Francis, Plumber, Maintenance Department,
effective May 11, 2001; Tommy Gladney, Jr., Band Director, Washington Marion
High, effective May 4, 2001; Harry Evans, Teacher, Lake Charles Boston High,
effective May 31, 2001; George Young, Teacher/Coach, Sulphur High, effective May
31, 2001. Retirement Notifications Jean Liptak, Cafeteria Manger, S. P. Arnett
Middle, effective May 31, 2001; Linda Courmier, Teacher Aide, R. W. Vincent
Elementary, effective May 31, 2001; Mary Stevens, Teacher, Molo Middle,
effective May 31, 2001; Pamela Fontenot, Teacher, Combre/Fondel Elementary,
effective May 31, 2001; Jean Johnson, Teacher, S. J. Welsh Middle, effective May
31, 2001; Percy Aucoin, Technician, Maintenance Department, effective June 29,
2001; James Pilgreen, Teacher, Sam Houston High, effective May 31, 2001; Mildred
Ritchie, Tutor, D. S. Perkins Elementary, effective May 31, 2001; R. L. Webb,
Assistant Principal, Bell City High, effective June 14, 2001; Judith Lambert,
Tutor, DeQuincy Elementary, effective May 31, 2001; Mary Jean Broussard,
Teacher, Bell City High, effective April 30, 2001; Mary Singleton, Teacher, F.
K. White Middle, effective May 31, 2001; Patricia Heimbach, Teacher, S. J. Welsh
Middle, effective June 1, 2001; Dorothy Watson, School Clerk, Westlake High,
effective May 31, 2001; Lucille Gothreaux, School Clerk, Barbe High, effective
May 31, 2001; Stephany Joseph, Teacher, Molo Middle, effective May 31, 2001;
Anne Jacobs, Counselor, Combre/Fondel Elementary, effective October 13, 2001 and
not September 20, 2001 as previously reported; Manuel Jackson, Jr., Assistant
Principal, F. K. White Middle, effective December 20, 2001; Martha Harrison,
Janitor, S. J. Welsh Middle, effective May 31, 2001. Leave Without Pay Lynn Veillon, Teacher, Fairview Elementary,
beginning April 30, 2001 until May 11, 2001; Sarah O’Quain, Cafeteria
Technician, Vincent Settlement Elementary, beginning April 21, 2001 until May
31, 2001; Ruth Oliver, Cafeteria Technician, S. J. Welsh Middle, beginning April
30, 2001 until May 31, 2001; Betty Edwards, Cafeteria Technician, DeQuincy
Elementary, beginning April 30, 2001 until May 31, 2001; Elnette Tolbert,
Teacher Aide, Vincent Settlement Elementary, 2001-2002 school session; Josee
Lefebvre, Teacher, Gillis Elementary, 2001-2002 school session; Ella Couvillion,
Tutor, Clifton Elementary, 2001-2002 school session; Rita Bellard, Teacher Aide,
College Oaks Elementary, April 23, 2001 until May 31, 2001; Earline Pago,
Cafeteria Technician, Vinton High, April 24, 2001 until May 31, 2001 Frances
Jones, Teacher, Sam Houston High, fall semester of the 2001-2002 school session;
Tamyra McGuire, Teacher Aide, W. W. Lewis Middle, 2001-2002 school session;
Valecia Cruze, Teacher, Moss Bluff Elementary, 2001-2002 school session; Betty
McCall, Tutor, D. S. Perkins Elementary, March 19, 2001 until May 31, 2001;
Mitzi Midkiff, Bus Driver, W. W. Lewis Middle, 2001-2002 school session. Nichole Jordan, Teacher, Fairview Elementary,
beginning March 26, 2001 until May 31, 2001; Wendy Hill, Teacher, Sulphur High,
beginning April 27, 2001 until May 31, 2001; Alison Carlino, Teacher, Prien Lake
Elementary, beginning April 23, 2001 until May 31, 2001; Ranee Fontenot,
Teacher, J. I. Watson Middle, beginning May 8, 2001 until May 31, 2001; Crystal
Grim, Audiologist, Special Services Department, beginning July 23, 2001 until
October 1, 2001; Chauntelle LeJeune, Teacher, R. W. Vincent Elementary,
beginning April 23, 2001 until May 31, 2001; Melissa Hayes, Teacher Aide, Career
Center, beginning October 11, 2001 until November 22, 2001. Professional Development Dena Marks, Teacher, LeBlanc Middle, 2001-2002
school session; Michael Stelly, Teacher, S. J. Welsh Middle, 2001-2002 school
session; Cynthia Daigle, Speech Therapist, Special Services Department, 2001- Rescind Request for Professional Development
Leave Elwin Brent Washington, Assistant Principal,
Lake Charles Boston High, rescind request for professional development leave for
2001-2002 school session. Recommendations On motion by Mr. Victorian, seconded by Mr.
Robert and unanimously carried, James Kelly was named Teacher/Head Coach for
Lake Charles Boston High School. Permission to Advertise On motion by Mr. Armentor, seconded by Mr.
Falgout and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for an Assistant
Principal for Bell City High was approved. On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr.
Doucet and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for a Teacher/Head Coach
for F. K. White Middle School was approved. On motion by Mr. Falgout, seconded by Mr.
Doucet and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for an Acting Assistant
Principal for F. K. White Middle School was approved. On motion by Mr. Armentor, seconded by Mr.
Doucet and unanimously carried, permission to advertise for a Principal for
LeBleu Settlement/Acting Assistant Principal for J. I. Watson Middle School for
the 2001-2002 school session was approved. Litigation Portable Classroom Buildings No action was taken on this item. Meeting Adjourned On motion by Mr. Karr, seconded by Mr. Doucet
and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. Jude W. Theriot, Secretary Sheral A. LaVergne, President |
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