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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, 70601, on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at 4:45 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Jimmy Pitre, President. The prayer was led by Annette Ballard and Clara Duhon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
The roll was called and the following members were present: Joe Andrepont, Annette Ballard, Dale Bernard, Billy Breaux, Randy Burleigh, Mack Dellafosse, Clara Duhon, Chad Guidry, Fred Hardy, Bill Jongbloed, James Karr, Bryan LaRocque, Jimmy Pitre, Elray Victorian, and R.L. Webb.
MINUTES APPROVED
On a motion by Mr. Andrepont, seconded by Mr. LaRocque and unanimously carried, the Minutes of the regular meeting of April 8, 2008 were approved as presented.
SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
On a motion by Mr. Bernard and seconded by Mr. Webb, the Supplemental Agenda was included as part of the regular agenda.
Mr. Pitre said that the agenda order on Presentations would be changed so that the Zanner-Bloser Handwriting Contest winners would be presented first.
Zanner-Bloser Handwriting Contest Winners
Zanner-Bloser Handwriting Contest winners were presented awards by Mr. Greg Thomas, the representative from Zanner-Bloser.Mrs. Hicks, Administrative Director of Elementary Schools, introduced Mr. Thomas.
The winners were:
Student of the Year Recognition
Mrs. Hicks introduced Kashia Askew, Elementary Curriculum Specialist and Terry Collins, Elementary Curriculum Specialist. Ms. Askew presented the following winners and runners up.
Sponsors presenting prizes to these students were:
Leslie Harless, representing Cameron State Bank Richard and Roxanne Baggett, owners of AFI Mortgage Ricky and Johna Rion, owners of Deep South Mechanical
Cameron Shull thanked all of his teachers for impacting his life and preparing him for college.
Recognition for Support
Susan Caldwell thanked the Board for their support in funding the salary supplement for the nationally certified speech-language pathologists and audiologists.
A+Pel Recognition of Volunteer of the Year/New Officers
Marianne Wallace, President of A+Pel, introduced Kylie DeVille (not present) as the Volunteer of the Year. New officers for the 2008-2009 school year are: Marianne Wallace, President Donna Little, Vice-President Rosalind Ruckstuhl, Secretary Sarah Newton, Treasurer Carolyn Langley, Membership Members at Large: Janice Broussard and JoAnn Winfrey
Recognition of Perfect Attendance
Keith LeLeux, Director of Child Welfare and Attendance, presented the following students:
Students with 13 years of perfect attendance:
Kelly Renea Gonzalez, Sam Houston High Brady Tyler Kyler, Sulphur High Maria Alyssa Riggins, Vinton High Lauren Elizabeth Smith, Sulphur High
Sponsors presenting prizes to these students were: Billy Navarre, Billy Navarre Chevrolet Leslie Harless, Cameron State Bank Summer George, Stockwell, Sievert, Viccellio, Clements & Shaddock, LLP
All-Parish Quiz Bowl Team
2008 Calcasieu Parish All-Parish
Team
These students were presented by Norma Guillory, High School Science Consultant.
Middle School Forensics Tournament Winners and Middle School Summer Reading Program Presentation
Beatrice Hopkins, Middle School ELA Consultant, presented Carla Craddock, an 8th grade ELA teacher at LeBlanc Middle School. Ms. Craddock introduced students from LeBlanc Middle, regarding the summer reading program. Each of the students gave a brief report on a book that they had enjoyed. The students were:
Erin Dalrymple Tana Moss Taylor Edwards Kenneth Fleniken
Mrs. Hopkins recognized the facilitators of the Junior Forensics Tournament: Maureen LeJeune, Poetry Melissa Sellers, Prose Peggy Arebalo, Dramatic Interpretation Oneida Loup, Humorous Interpretation Ramona Coco and Julie Parham, Duo Interpretation Kathy Little and Carol Ponthieux, Original Oratory Jean Pitre and Courtney Storer, Extemporaneous Speaking Saberly O’Quain, Debate
Veronica Gardner, ELA and Speech/Debate Coach at F. K. White Middle School introduced Sonia Ortiz and Marcus Hughes. Sonia gave a poetry presentation and Marcus presented a dramatic interpretation selection.
Counselor of the Year Winners
Raedonna Person and Linda Leukenhoff, representing the Calcasieu School Counselor’s Association, presented the following Calcasieu Counselor of the Year winners:
Bette Whitman, Vinton Elementary Outstanding Elementary Counselor Judy Antoine, Oak Park Middle Outstanding Middle School Counselor Doretha Weston, LaGrange High Outstanding High School Counselor & Calcasieu Parish Counselor of the Year
Accountability Awards/K-12
Mr. Savoy presented the following schools as receiving money from the State Department for the 2006-2007 Accountability Reward:
Barbe High School, $64,392.00 Combre-Fondel Elementary $15,015.00 D.S. Perkins $12,131.00 DeQuincy Middle $15,173.00 Starks High School $ 9,346.00 T.H. Watkins Elementary $12,701.00 Vincent Settlement Elementary $13,107.00 W.W. Lewis Middle $29,562.00 Westwood Elementary $22,177.00
Recognition of Ronald Blanchard, National Teacher’s Hall of Fame
Mr. Savoy presented Ronald Blanchard, a science teacher at Molo Middle School. Mr. Blanchard was chosen to be inducted into the National Teacher’s Hall of Fame. Mr. Blanchard said he was excited to work in Calcasieu Parish and hoped that he was an inspiration to some. He thanked everyone that helped him achieve this honor.
Recognition of Sabra Soileau, Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award
Mr. Savoy presented Sabra Soileau, a teacher at Moss Bluff Middle School. Mrs. Soileau received $25,000 as an award from the Milken Foundation for excellence in her teaching methods and exemplary educational accomplishments.
Barbe High School Bowling Team, 2008 State Champions
Coach Cathi Reed introduced the following members of the championship bowling team:
Eugene Smithers Derek Jarrell James Smithers Kerry Darbonne Josh Francis Adam Ogea Ngoc Le Sinh Tsang Michael Meaux Kevin Guillory Tad Duhon
PERSONNEL PACKET/EXECUTIVE SESSION
On a motion by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Breaux, the Board voted to adjourn into Executive Session at 6:02 p.m. The agenda was amended on a motion by Mr. Breaux and seconded by Mr. Karr, with no opposition. On the amended agenda, the Board voted on a roll call vote to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation, CW vs CPSB, No. 2:08 – CV-00576, US District Court, Western District of Louisiana. The motion carried, with no nay votes. Regular Session resumed at 6:45 p.m.
Mr. Anderson asked for a motion supporting the recommendation of the Personnel Packet. On a motion by Mr. Andrepont and seconded by Mr. Karr, the motion carried.
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