04/04/2006

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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, April 4, 2006, 4:45 p.m.  The meeting was called to order by Ed Stephens, President.  The prayer was led by R.L. Webb; Sheral LaVergne led the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

ROLL CALL

 

The roll was called and the following members were present: 

Joe A. Andrepont, Jay L. Duhon, Mary Kaye Eason, Rev. J.L. Franklin, James W. Karr, Sr., Bryan LaRocque, Sheral A. LaVergne, Gregory P. Robert, Dr. Edward Stephens, and R.L. Webb. Billy Breaux and Dale Bernard arrived after the roll was called.

 

John Falgout, Clara Duhon, and Jimmy Pitre were absent.

 

MINUTES APPROVED

 

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Dr. Stephens and unanimously carried, the minutes of the regular meeting of March 14, 2006, were approved as presented. 

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

All Parish Academic Team

 

Carmen Hamilton was recognized.  She announced the academic competition team members; they were presented with plaques.

 

James Ellis                    LaGrange High School

Luke Miles                   Barbe High School

Jennifer Barclay            Barbe High School

Timothy Morgan           Westalke High School

Zechariah Jones            Starks High School

Nicholas Johnson          Washington-Marion High School

 

The Board congratulated the team members.

 

Celebrate the Success: Accountability Rewards

 

Superintendent Savoy presented checks and recognition flags to thirteen (13) schools for Recognized Academic Growth and thirty one (31) schools for Exemplary Academic Growth.

 

School Name

Growth Label

 Rewards 

Barbe Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$5,000

DeQuincy Middle

Exemplary Academic Growth

$5,000

John F Kennedy Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$5,000

DS Perkins Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$5,000

Vinton High

Exemplary Academic Growth

$5,000

Vinton Middle

Exemplary Academic Growth

$5,000

TH Watkins Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$5,000

Ralph Wilson Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$5,000

Western Heights Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$5,129.73

Brentwood Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$5,416.39

College Oaks Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$5,522.00

Starks High

Exemplary Academic Growth

$5,778.49

LeBlanc Middle

Exemplary Academic Growth

$5,823.75

JJ Johnson Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$6,140.59

RW Vincent Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$6,200.94

Dolby Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$6,578.12

Vincent Settlement Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$6,955.31

Pearl Watson Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$7,076.01

Fairview Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$7,136.36

WT Henning Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$7,438.11

Frasch Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$7,558.81

Westlake High

Exemplary Academic Growth

$7,905.82

Vinton Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$8,252.83

Prien Lake Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$9,188.25

Westwood Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$9,701.22

DeQuincy Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$9,987.89

Washington-Marion Magnet High

Exemplary Academic Growth

$11,225.06

Moss Bluff Elementary

Exemplary Academic Growth

$14,121.85

SJ Welsh Middle

Exemplary Academic Growth

$20,820.67

AM Barbe High

Exemplary Academic Growth

$26,840.56

Sulphur High

Exemplary Academic Growth

$28,500.17

 

 

RECOGNIZED ACADEMIC GROWTH

 

 

 

Combre/Fondel Elementary

Recognized Academic Growth

$3,952.91

Henry Heights Elementary

Recognized Academic Growth

$3,973.03

Oak Park Elementary

Recognized Academic Growth

$4,013.26

Ray D. Molo Middle Magnet

Recognized Academic Growth

$4,164.13

EK Key Elementary

Recognized Academic Growth

$4,767.63

Iowa High

Recognized Academic Growth

$5,109.61

Bell City High

Recognized Academic Growth

$5,169.96

AA Nelson Elementary

Recognized Academic Growth

$6,407.13

St John Elementary

Recognized Academic Growth

$6,749.12

FK White Middle

Recognized Academic Growth

$7,070.98

Gillis Elementary

Recognized Academic Growth

$7,221.86

Moss Bluff Middle

Recognized Academic Growth

$8,217.63

Sam Houston High

Recognized Academic Growth

$10,571.27

 

 

 

 

The schools and principals were congratulated and thanked for their commitment to education.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

Budget/Fiscal Management

 

Chairman Jay Duhon reported that the Budget/Fiscal Management Committee met on Tuesday, March 28, 2006, at 4:45 p.m. A quorum was present.

 

The first item on the agenda was a cooperative agreement between the Louisiana Extension Service and the Calcasieu Parish School Board. The Louisiana Cooperative Extention Service requested a cooperative agreement to support and administer the Louisiana Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development program.  The cost to the school board associated with staffing the program would be $25,000 per year.

 

A motion to approve the  cooperative agreement was made, seconded and carried.  Mr. Duhon moved on behalf of the committee to approve the agreement as recommended.  The motion carried.

 

The next item was the presentation of the 2004-2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and Single Audit Report. 

 

The Single Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2005, was presented.  The School Board received an unqualified clean audit opinion.  There was one reportable condition for the audit of federal programs which dealt with information in a student’s file not being in agreement with information submitted in the report to the Louisiana Department of Education.  There were also three management comments involving internal controls and other operational matters in the following areas:  1) student activity funds, 2) accounts payable procedures for adding vendors, and 3) budget for school food services (actual expenditures exceeded budget by more than a 5% variance).  A comment also involved the education levels of staff reported in the State PEP report compared to personnel files.  Mr. Bruchhaus advised the committee that these items were addressed by staff and a corrective action plan was in place.

 

Mr. Bruchhaus then presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005.  The School Board’s net assets totaled $47,763,043 at the close of the 2005 fiscal year.  The 2005 year had a positive impact on the General Fund balance of $1,865,411 after transfers and special items.  The General Fund had a total ending fund balance of $28,356,469 (10.6% of unreserved funds), with $21,622,287 unreserved and undesignated.

 

The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report will be presented to the Government Finance Officers Association and the Association of School Business Officials for national awards.  The report has received certificates of excellence in financial reporting from the Association of School Business Officials for the past 22 years and certificates of excellence for the past 17 years from the Government Finance Officers Association.

 

Dennis Bent, Director of Budget and Accounting, and the accounting staff were commended for compiling an excellent report.

 

Mr. Duhon reported that a motion was made, seconded and approved, accepting the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the Single Audit Report for the year ended June 30, 2005.  On behalf of the committee, Mr. Duhon moved that the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the Single Audit Report be approved as recommended.  The motion carried.

 

Chairman Duhon continued by reporting that  an overview and outlook of the budget for the 2006-2007 fiscal year was presented. It was noted that expected expenditure increases for 2006-2007 will be $1,316,599 from increases in salary steps, health insurance and retirement.  Total projected revenues for 2006-2007 are $207,428,884. Staff will now begin the zero based budget process by prioritizing program expenditures. 

 

Staff requested the following action steps to be approved for the 2006-2007 budget:

 

            1.         Set the 2006-2007 General Fund revenues at $207,428,884.

2.         Set the 2006-2007 General Fund allowable expenditure level at $207,428,884.

 

A motion was made, seconded and carried, recommending that staff’s proposed actions to set General Fund revenues and allowable expenditures for the 2006-2007 fiscal year be approved as presented.  Mr. Duhon moved on behalf of the committee to approve the recommendation.  The motion carried.

 

Next, Mr. Duhon reported that Mr. Bruchhaus reviewed General Fund Budget Revision #2 for fiscal year 2005-2006.  Projected revenues and other sources of funds totaled $207,039,448 and projected expenditures and other uses of funds totaled $208,952,803 for a deficit of ($1,913,355) leaving projected unreserved/undesignated reserves at $22,571,404 (10.90% of projected revenues).  Revenue changes reflected a total increase of $6,817,355 and expenditures changes totaled an increase of $6,761,329.

 

A motion was made, seconded and carried, approving the recommended General Fund Budget Revision #2 for fiscal year 2005-2006.  On behalf of the committee, Mr. Duhon moved to accept the General Fund Budget Revision #2 for fiscal year 2005-2006 as presented.  The motion carried.

 

Next, the school audits were presented by Mr. Charles Duhon, Internal Auditor.  The audits were performed on the following schools: Adult Education, Barbe Elementary, DeQuincy High, Fairview Elementary, Iowa High, J.J. Johnson Elementary, M.J. Kaufman Elementary, E.K. Key Elementary, LeBleu Settlement Elementary, Ray D. Molo Middle, Reynaud Middle, Sulphur High, Vinton Elementary, Vinton High, and Westwood Elementary.  Mr. Duhon advised the committee that the reports were presented and discussed with the administrative directors and school principals and all exceptions were handled according to the School Activity Funds Principals and Procedures Manual.

 

A motion to accept the school audits was made, seconded and approved.  Mr. Duhon moved on behalf of the committee to approve the school audits as recommended.  The motion carried.

 

Chairman Duhon reported that the next item presented was the renewal of the dental insurance coverage.  Staff recommended the renewal with Crescent Dental at no increase in rates for the policy period beginning May 1, 2006 through April 30, 2007.  A motion was made, seconded and approved, recommending the  renewal of dental insurance coverage with Crescent Dental as presented.  Mr. Duhon moved to accept the dental insurance coverage renewal as recommended.  The motion carried.

 

Next, Mr. Bruchhaus presented an update on Hurricane Rita related costs and reimbursements.  Total costs incurred to date were $18,322,046 and reimbursements received to date from FEMA and the school board’s insurance were $5,548,667.    This item was for informational purposes and no action was necessary.

 

Next, a request was made for a geophysical permit by Lake Ronel Oil Company for property located at Sabine Pass.  Staff recommended approval of this request for a payment of $10.00 per acre or $100 per test hole whichever is greater than a minimum of $25.00.

 

A motion was made, seconded and carried, approving the geophysical permit with Lake Ronel Oil Company for property located at Sabine Pass.  Mr. Duhon moved on behalf of the committee to approve the permit as recommended.  The motion carried.

 

Next, a request for a five year extension of the lease with Holmwood Enterprises, Inc. on property located in Section 16, Township 11 South, Range 7 West (Holmwood area) was presented for the committee’s approval.

 

A motion to accept the five year extension of the agriculture lease with Holmwood Enterprises, Inc. was approved.  Mr. Duhon moved on behalf of the committee to approve the lease as recommended.  The motion carried.

 

Next, Mr. Bruchhaus reviewed the bids received for a GPS system for all maintenance vehicles.   This item was previously presented but was not acted on pending further discussion.   Staff recommended acceptance of the bid from Louisiana Radio Communications, Inc. in the amount of $53,650 for a passive GPS system for all maintenance and warehouse vehicles. 

 

A motion was made, seconded and approved, to accept the  bid for the GPS system for maintenance and warehouse vehicles.  On behalf of the committee, Mr. Duhon to approve the GPS system as recommended.  The motion carried.

 

Dr. Stephens addressed the next item, middle school supplements for coaches.  He advised the committee that the middle school athletic committee is reviewing the coaching supplements and will be taking input regarding this issue.  This information will be presented at a later date and there was no action taken regarding this item.

 

Mr. Bruchhaus presented a request by the City of Lake Charles Waste Water Division for consideration of entering into a cooperative agreement and possible sale of the old 18th Street facility (formerly the Brownsville Elementary School site). 

 

A motion to grant permission allowing staff to negotiate a cooperative agreement and possible sale of the old 18th Street facility with the City of Lake Charles was made, seconded and approved.  Mr. Duhon moved on behalf of the committee to approve the recommendation to allow staff to negotiate an agreement and possible sale of the old 18th Street facility with the City of Lake Charles.  The motion carried.

 

Mr. Duhon reported that there being no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned.

 

BID REPORTS

 

Audio Visual Equipment, Libraries, General Funds, Bid Number 2006-25

 

The following bids were received:

 

Vendor Name                                                 Bid Price                                            

 

Aves Audio Visual Systems, Inc.                       $ 7,715.15

Sugar Land, TX

 

Bays Electronics                                               $     89.00

Johnson City, TN

 

Best Computer Supplies, Inc.                            $ 3,167.29

Reno, NV

 

C&C Audio Video and Appliance                    $ 2,494.80

Lake Charles, LA

 

Computer Discount Warehouse                        $ 5,264.25

Vernon Hills, IL

 

Dell Marketing                                      $ 4,647.37

Round Rock, TX

 

Highsmith Inc.                                                   $ 2,490.06

Fort Atkinson, WI

 

Long’s Electronics, Inc.                                    $ 2,966.01

Irondale, AL                 v

 

School Aids                                                      $      98.86

Lake Charles, LA

 

Troxell Communications, Inc.                $ 7,792.73

Springfield, PA

 

TOTAL BID AMOUNT                                  $36,725.52

 

On motion by Mr. Robert, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried, the low bid for each item meeting specifications was approved.

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

 

Cargo Van and Warehouse Delivery Truck, Central Warehouse, General Funds, Bid Number 2006-31

 

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Bernard and carried, permission to advertise for a cargo van and warehouse delivery truck for the central warehouse, general funds, bid number 2006-31, was approved.

 

Physical Education Equipment, Middle Schools, Federal Funds, Bid Number

2006-33

 

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Bernard and carried, permission to advertise for physical education equipment for middle schools, federal funds, bid number 2006-33, was approved.

 

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Change Order Number One (1) for the Project “Calcasieu Career Center Hurricane Repairs,” Hurricane Funds

 

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried, change order number one (1) for the project “Calcasieu Career Center Hurricane Repairs,” hurricane funds, for an increase of $15,983.75, Brossett Architect, designer; Ferguson Roofing Company, contractor, was approved.

 

Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project “Calcasieu Career Center  Hurricane Repairs,” Hurricane Funds

 

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried, recommendation of acceptance for the project “Calcasieu Career Center                      Hurricane Repairs,” hurricane funds, Brossett Architect, designer; Ferguson

Roofing Company, contractor, was approved.

 

Change Order Number Two (2) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to the Sales Tax Office,” Project Number 0516, Hurricane Repair Funds

 

On motion by Mr. Duhon, seconded by Mr. Andrepont and carried, change order number two (2) for the project “Additions and Renovations to the Sales Tax Office,” project number 0516, hurricane repair funds, for an increase of $21,624.92 and an extension of 21 Days, Champeaux Evans Hotard, designers; Sam Istre Construction, contractor, was approved.

 

Change Order Number Five (5) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to Nelson Elementary School,” Phase III, School District Number 34 Bond Funds

 

On motion by Mrs. Eason, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, change order number five (5) for the project “Additions and Renovations to Nelson Elementary School,” phase III, school district number 34 bond funds, project number 2005-08PC, for an increase of $1,747.36 and an extension of 250 days, H. Curtis Vincent and Steven Shows, Architects, designers; Miller and Associates, contractor, was approved.

 

Change Order Number Eight (8) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to John F. Kennedy Elementary School,” Project Number 200103, School District Number 33 Bond Funds

 

On motion by Rev. Franklin, seconded by Ms. LaVergne and carried, change order number eight (8) for the project “Additions and Renovations to John F. Kennedy Elementary School,” project number 200103, school district number 33 bond funds, for an increase of $49,841.00 and an extension of 30 days, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., contractor, was approved.

 

Change Order Number Nine (9) for the Project “Additions and Renovations to S.J. Welsh Middle School,” Project Number 0366, School District Number 34 Bond Funds

 

On motion by Mrs. Eason, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, change order number nine (9) for the project “Additions and Renovations to S.J. Welsh Middle School,” project number 0366, school district number 34 bond funds, for a decrease of $6,979.50 and an extension of 9 days, Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, designer; Bessette Development, contractor, was approved.

 

Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project “Additions and Renovations to S.J. Welsh Middle School, Project Number 0366, School District Number 34 Bond Funds

 

On motion by Mrs. Eason, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, recommendation  of acceptance for the project “Additions and Renovations to S.J. Welsh Middle School, project number 0366, school district number 34 bond funds, Randy M. Goodloe, AIA, designer; Bessette  Development, contractor, was approved.

 

Beneficial Occupancy for the Project “Barbe High School Baseball Complex,” Project Number 200510, School District Number 34 Bond Funds

 

On motion by Mrs. Eason, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, beneficial occupancy for the project “Barbe High School Baseball Complex,” project number 200510, school district number 34 bond funds, C. Gayle Zembower, Architect, Inc., designer; Alfred Palma, Inc., contractor, was approved.

 

Recommendation of Acceptance for the Project “Classroom Pods Phase V,”       Riverboat Funds

 

On motion by Mrs. Eason, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, recommendation of acceptance for the project “Classroom Pods Phase V,” riverboat funds, project number 2005-01PC, C.R. Fugatt, Architect, designer; Shannon Smith Construction Company, contractor, was approved.

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT

 

Superintendent Savoy reported that SACS gave special recognition by sending    certificates to school districts where all eligible elementary, middle, and secondary schools were accredited.  There are 541 school districts in the southern region that quality for this special recognition and Louisiana had 10 school districts that qualify for this special recognition.  Mr. Savoy stated that he was proud that Calcasieu was one of the ten.

 

CONDOLENCES/RECOGNITIONS

 

Mr. Webb recognized the excellent planning by Charlene Chiasson, regarding the board retreat of March 30-April 1. All attending board members agreed.

 

Mr. Bernard requested a condolence letter to John Morris on the loss of his wife, Mary, a school teacher for 35 years.

 

Mr. Duhon requested a condolence letter to Molly Beard, principal at Vinton Elementary School, on the loss of her father.

 

Mr. LaRocque requested letters of condolence to Darlene Peebles, a teacher at Moss Bluff Middle School, on the loss of her father, Earl O’Quinn; and Dani O’Quinn, a counselor at Moss Bluff Elementary, on the loss of her father-in-law, Earl O’Quinn.

 

Rev. Franklin requested a letter of recognition to Melinda Lancaster for her outstanding job representing the school board and the superintendent. Mr. Andrepont agreed and asked that a plaque be ordered and presented at a future date.

 

Mr. Andrepont commended the Region V Social Studies Fair participants for their outstanding work.

 

Dr. Stephens recognized Charlene Chiasson for the team building retreat and thanked her for making it a success.

 

COMMITTEE AGENDA ITEMS

 

Mr. Duhon requested an item on the C&I committee for staff to present to the Board a correction plan for the failing schools and requested that there be something specific for them to review. Mr. Miller, Secretary of the committee, stated that there will be discussion at the next meeting.

 

Mr. Andrepont commented that he also supports that concept and asked that staff look at rural schools for funding for music and art.

 

Mr. Breaux commented that he would like a plan for sharing of revenues, so that the outlying areas could have the same facilities as other schools.  Mr. Andrepont noted that the funding for this should come from a source with less taxing capacity.

 

Rev. Franklin requested staff to look at the problem of failing schools and schools on the brink of failing.

 

SCHEDULE STANDING COMMITTEE MEETINGS   

 

Board Meeting – Tuesday, May 9, 4:45 p.m.

Administration & Personnel – Thursday, April 13, 4:45 p.m.

Curriculum & Instruction – Thursday, April 27, 4:45 p.m.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

On motion by Mr. Karr, seconded by Mr. Breaux and unanimously carried, the Board went into Executive Session at 5:50 p.m. to discuss personnel matters.  The Board resumed regular open session at 6:30 p.m.  

 

TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION

 

Personnel

 

On motion by Mr. Robert, seconded by Mr. Karr and unanimously carried, the following personnel changes were approved as recommended by the Superintendent:

 

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PERSONNEL CHANGES      

 

Resignation

 

Roger Thomas, Custodian, Barbe High School.

Recommend that his resignation become effective March 15, 2006.

 

Christie Wene, School Clerk, Vincent Settlement Elementary School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective May 31, 2006.

 

Carolyn Wiltz, Cafeteria Technician, Barbe Elementary School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective March 21, 2006.

 

Veronica Doucet, Cafeteria Technician, Vinton High School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective March 8, 2006.

 

Haydee Fuselier, Teacher, Maplewood Middle School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective May 31, 2006.

 

Anderia Lartigue, Cafeteria Technician, Fairview Elementary School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective March 23, 2006.

 

Tonia Welcome, Cafeteria Technician, Reynaud Middle School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective March 17, 2006.

 

Pervis Royster, Jr., Custodian, Oak Park Elementary School.

Recommend that his resignation become effective February 24, 2006.

 

Jeanine Sweet, Cafeteria Technician, Reynaud Middle School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective March 16, 2006.

 

Suean Johnson, Cafeteria Technician, F. K. White Middle School.

Recommend that her resignation become effective March 10, 2006.

 

Juan Gamboa, Custodian, Frasch Elementary School.

Recommend that his resignation become effective April 13, 2006.

 

Eleric Hubbard, Band Director, Molo Middle School.

Recommend that his resignation become effective March 29, 2006.

 

Notification of Retirement

 

Anna Lou Babin, Teacher, T. S. Cooley Elementary School.

Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.

                                                           

Florence Matte, Clerk, Payroll Department.

Recommend that her retirement become effective June 30, 2006.          

                                                           

Angela Warren, Teacher, Combre/Fondel Elementary School.

Recommend that her retirement become effective February 10, 2006.

 

Ester Stills, School Clerk, J. D. Clifton Elementary School.

Recommend that her retirement become effective June 5, 2006.

 

Lenora Cooper, Teacher, LeBleu Settlement Elementary School.

Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.

 

Glenda Bolton, Teacher Aide, College Street T & I.

Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.

                                                           

Margaret Wilks, Cafeteria Technician, LeBlanc Middle School.

Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.

 

Bernetta McCann, Teacher, E. K. Key Elementary School.

Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.         

 

Roger Maxie, Technology Facilitator, Region V.

Recommend that his retirement become effective June 15, 2006.

 

Ronnie Landry, Teacher, College Street T & I.

Recommend that her retirement become effective June 27, 2006.

 

Catherine Comish, Teacher, E. K. Key Elementary School.

Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.

 

Kathryn Venable, Cafeteria Manager, School Lunch Department.

Recommend that her retirement become effective June 30, 2006.

 

Leo Murray, Band Director, Moss Bluff Middle School.

Recommend that his retirement become effective May 31, 2006.

 

Mary Allison, Cafeteria Technician, D. S. Perkins Elementary School.

Recommend that her retirement become effective July 31, 2006.

 

Judy Kelley, Cafeteria Manager, D. S. Perkins Elementary School.

Recommend that her retirement become effective July 31, 2006.

 

Ruby Guidry, Teacher, Vinton High School.

Recommend that her retirement become effective May 31, 2006.

 

Maternity Leave

 

Emily Ardoin, Teacher, T. S. Cooley Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning April 3, 2006 until

May 31, 2006.

 

Julie Ortego, Curriculum Assistant, T. H. Watkins Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning April 11, 2006 until

May 31, 2006.

 

Heather Watson, Teacher, R. W. Vincent Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning May 23, 2006 until

May 31, 2006.

 

Diana Fultz, Teacher, Vinton Middle School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning April 12, 2006 until

May 31, 2006.

 

Shannon Foolkes, Teacher, LaGrange High School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning September 29, 2006

until November 3, 2006.

 

Amber Declouet, Teacher, Prien Lake Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning April 12, 2006 until

May 31, 2006.

 

Andrea McFarlain, Teacher, Barbe High School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning May 8, 2006 until

May 31, 2006.

 

Fanny Odom, Teacher, Bell City High School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning April 24, 2006 until

May 31, 2006.

 

Renee Thomas, Teacher, R. W. Vincent Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning May 19, 2006 until

May 31, 2006.

 

Erin Winters, Teacher, Kaufman Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning April 3, 2006 until

May 22, 2006.                                    

 

Heather Foote, Teacher, Johnson Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning April 3, 2006 until

October 2, 2006.

 

Lori Welch, Teacher, Combre/Fondel Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning March 16, 2006 until

May 15, 2006.

 

Geneca Collins, Teacher Aide, Brentwood Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a maternity leave beginning April 3, 2006 until

May 31, 2006.

 

Leave Without Pay

 

Ruth Oliver, Cafeteria Technician, College Oaks Elementary School.

Recommend that he be granted a leave without pay beginning February 22, 2006

until March 27,2006.

 

Deborah Malvo, Cafeteria Technician, Kaufman Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning March 12, 2006

until May 31, 2006.

 

Yvette Garner, Teacher, Brentwood Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning March 13, 2006

until May 31, 2006.

 

Charolette Browning, School Clerk, Moss Bluff Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning April 24, 2006 until

May 31, 2006.

 

Josette Melancon, Teacher, Kennedy Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning March 31, 2006

until May 31, 2006.

 

Lou Russ, Teacher Aide, Western Heights Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning April 3, 2006 until

until May 31, 2006.

 

Pamela Duhon, Cafeteria Technician, Pearl Watson Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave without pay beginning March 20, 2006

until April 28, 2006.

 

Medical Leave

 

Phyllis Edwards, Teacher, Nelson Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for medical purposes for the spring

semester of the 2005-2006 school session.

 

Rescind Medical Leave

 

Kathy Keever, Counselor, Sulphur High School.

Recommend that her medical leave for the spring semester be rescinded.

 

Ocie McGuire, Teacher, W. W. Lewis Middle School.

Recommend that his medical leave for the spring semester be rescinded effective

April 7, 2006.

 

Professional Development

        

Susan Sheffield, Teacher, Gillis Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for professional development for the 2006-

2007 school session.

 

Jill LeBato, Teacher, Vincent Settlement Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for professional development for the 2006-

2007 school session.

 

Sara White, Teacher, Maplewood Middle School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for professional development for the 2006-

2007 school session.

 

Susan Sheffield, Teacher, Gillis Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for professional development for the 2006-

2007 school session.                            

 

Jill LeBato, Teacher, Vincent Settlement Elementary School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for professional development for the 2006-

2007 school session.

 

Sara White, Teacher, Maplewood Middle School.

Recommend that she be granted a leave for professional development for the 2006-

2007 school session.

 

Waive Act 715

 

Marsha McMillin, Teacher, DeQuincy Middle School.

Recommend that Act 715 be waived on her behalf and her resignation become

effective March 10, 2006.

 

Recommendations

 

On motion by Mr. Bernard, seconded by Mrs. Eason and carried, Kenny Brown was named Principal for the Career Center.

 

Permission to Advertise

 

On motion by Mr. Webb, seconded by Mr. Robert and carried, permission to advertise for the position of Assistant Principal at the Career Center, was approved.

 

Personnel Litigation Case

 

On motion by Mr. Breaux, seconded by Mr. Duhon and carried, to settle

Litigation Case Number 2005-329, according to legal counsel.

 

Meeting Adjourned

 

On motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. Duhon and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

 

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 Wayne Savoy, Secretary                                                         Ed Stephens, President