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05-01-07 |
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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 1, 2007, at 4:45 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Bryan LaRocque, President. The prayer was led by Annette Ballard; the pledge was led by Jimmy Pitre.
ROLL CALL
The roll was called and the following members were present: Joe Andrepont, Annette Ballard, Dale Bernard, Randy Burleigh, Mack Dellafosse, Clara Duhon, Chad Guidry, Fred Hardy, Bill Jongbloed, Bryan LaRocque, Jimmy Pitre, Elray Victorian, and R.L. Webb.
James Karr and Billy Breaux were not in attendance.
MINUTES APPROVED
On a motion by Mr. Burleigh and seconded by Mrs. Ballard, the Minutes of April 3, 2007 were approved.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the regular agenda.
PRESENTATIONS
State Skills USA Championship/College Street T&I
Wayne Savoy, Superintendent, presented George Albers, T& Vocational Center Coordinator. Mr. Albers introduced the following students to the Board, participants in the State Skills Competition. He also introduced his teaching staff:
Drew Fontenot Michael Richard Roger Sutherland Royce Allen David Cullivan Lorna Ellender Lee Deroun
Participating Students: Metal winners are;
Ben Lannin /
Barbe Gold Cabinet
making
Justin Carrier
/ Barbe Silver Power Equipment Technology Adam Ogea / Barbe Bronze Internetworking Other participating members are;
Cody Peloquin /
Iowa Cabinet making Lake Charles-Boston Division 2 Girls’ Indoor Track State Winners
David Buller, Administrative Director of High Schools, introduced Principal Rodney Geyen and the Lady Cougar team:
Chrystal Harrison Andrea Warren Stacey Jones Shanelle Woods Brittany Nash Devin Sanir Delisa Roy Allonia Franklin Jaynaia Guy Versa Batiste
Head Coach : Gregory Gauthier Assist. Coaches: Sharon Ruffin-Hardy Robert Pete Fredrick Galloway Freddie Harrison Athletic Director: James Kelly Manager: Vanessa Gauthier Principal: Rodney Geyen Assistant Principal: Gregory Gauthier
Barbe High School Division 1 Girls’ Indoor Track State Winners/Coaches
Mr. Buller introduced Acting Assistant Principal Shannon LaFargue and the team members and coach:
Amy Guinn Quiana Griffin Angela Roberts Chantesean White Deanna Alfred Jana Barrow Kadesha Minor Lolly Plummer Lydia Woodward Megan Smith
Head Coach: Stephen Richard Coach: Johnny Giordano
David Buller, Administrative Director of High Schools, introduced Pam Trouille, from Iowa High School. Mike Oakley, Principal, presented the certificate.
Charlotte Gallemore, Administrative Director of Middle Schools, introduced Sarah Bargeman, from Molo Middle School. James Wilson, Principal, presented the certificate.
Dolores Hicks, Administrative Director of Elementary Schools, introduced Susanna Daigle, from E.K. Key Elementary School. Laura LeDoux, Assistant Principal, presented the certificate. Mrs. Hicks introduced Norma Guillory, High School Science Consultant, as the coordinator of the Outstanding Support Employee program.
Perfect Attendance Awards
Keith LeLeux, Director of Child Welfare and Attendance, presented the following students with framed certificates. They also received monetary awards from Billy Navarre and the law firm of Bice, Palermo and Veron.
These students have 12 years of perfect attendance:
Martyna Carpenter, Sulphur High School Tabitha Lanthier, Westlake High School
These students have 13 years of perfect attendance:
David Little, Sulphur High School Candace Quebodeaux, Sulphur High School Kayla Quebodeaux, Sulphur High School
Leslie Harless, representing Cameron State Bank, presented each of these students with a $100 savings bond from Cameron State Bank. Mr. Bernard and Mr. Webb thanked Ms. Harless and Cameron State Bank for all that they do for our schools. Mr. Webb thanked Billy Navarre and the law firm of Bice, Palermo and Veron for their support.
A+Pel Volunteer of the Year
Beth Eason, outgoing president of the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana, announced the incoming officers:
Marianne Wallace – Chapter President Julie Parham – Vice President Rhonda Ney – Secretary Sarah Newton – Treasurer Carolyn Langley – Membership Chairman Members at Large – Janice Broussard, Rosalind Ruckstuhl, Suzanne Heath
The A+Pel Volunteer of the Year was presented. She is Madeline Carter of John F. Kennedy Elementary School. She was nominated by Dinah Robinson, Principal.
Students of the Year
Dolores Hicks introduced Johna Rion, Kashia Askew and Terry Collins, Elementary Curriculum Specialists and coordinators of the Student of the Year program. Mrs. Rion presented the following students:
Elementary Level
Winner: Raygan Suarez, Frasch Elementary School Runner up: Keifer Ackley, Maplewood Middle (Elem.) School
Middle School Level
Winner: Alexis Schlamp, W.W. Lewis Middle School Runner up: Paige Pritchett, Maplewood Middle School
High School
Winner: Allison Post, Barbe High School Runner up: Caitlin Denison, Sulphur High School
Allison Post was also recognized as the State High School Student of the Year. She spoke to the Board and thanked them for their part in providing a good education for her. She thanked her mentors and teachers and said that she was very appreciative of the Advanced Placement Program and the Gifted Program.
Mrs. Hicks thanked the area businesses that have contributed gifts to the Student of theYear winners.
Leslie Harless, Marketing Director for Cameron State Bank, was presented a plaque of appreciation.
Richard and Roxanne Baggett, owners of AFI Mortgage, were presented a plaque of appreciation.
Deep South Mechanical was thanked for donations, also.
PERSONNEL PACKET/EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a motion by Mr. Dellafosse and seconded by Mr. Burleigh, the Board went into Executive Session at 5:50 p.m. The Board resumed Regular Session at 6:25 p.m.
Personnel
Gary Anderson, Assistant Superintendent of Administration and Personnel, requested a motion supporting the recommendations as listed in the personnel packet, including the addendum. On a motion by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Hardy, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the recommendation of Marc Jardell as Assistant Principal of S.P. Arnett Middle School. On a motion by Mr. Burleigh and seconded by Mr. Webb, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the recommendation of Jennifer Zambrano as Foreign Language Consultant. On a motion by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Victorian, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson requested a motion supporting the recommendation of Andy Ardoin as Director of Transportation. On a motion by Mr. Webb and seconded by Mr. Guidry, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson asked for a motion for permission to advertise for the position of Assistant Principal of Oak Park Middle School. On a motion by Mr. Victorian and seconded by Mr. Bernard, the motion carried.
Mr. Anderson asked for a motion for permission to advertise for the position of Route Supervisor for the Transportation Department. On a motion by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Webb, the motion carried.
Mr. Victorian asked for a motion to authorize the President of the Board to sign all documents pertaining to the settlement of Southern Amusement Litigation and the purchase of the twelve point four (12.4) acres of property adjacent to the school board warehouse (the old Sam’s building.) On a second by Mr. Pitre, the motion carried.
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