LAFAYETTE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR BOARD MEETING
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 - 5:30 P. M., Board Room
Shelton J. Cobb, President, Presiding
The School Board of the Parish of Lafayette, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at its meeting place, the Lafayette Parish School Board Administrative Building, Board Room, Lafayette, Louisiana, on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at 5:30 P.M. pursuant to notice given in writing to every member.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Shelton J. Cobb, President; Hunter Beasley, Vice-President; Tommy Angelle, Kermit Bouillion, Tehmi Chassion(entered late), Mark Cockerham, and Rae Trahan, Board Members; Dr. Pat Cooper, Secretary-Treasurer/Superintendent
MEMBERS ABSENT: Gregory Awbrey and Mark Babineaux(ill)
I. MEETING OPENINGS
The meeting was called to order by Cobb and opened with a prayer by Cockerham. Bouillion led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance.
OPENING COMMENTS –SUPERINTENDENT
Superintendent Cooper reminded the Board members about the Clean School Bus Tour on Monday, August 6. He also informed them that the Technology Department would be providing them with LPSS email addresses. Dr. Cooper then showed a power point presentation on how the district is moving forward, the celebration of the coming school year and what we are trying to accomplish.
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion (Angelle, Bouillion) that the Board approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried.
II. RECOGNITIONS/PRESENTATIONS
None
III. CORRECTIONS AND/OR APPROVAL OF BOARD/COMMITTEE MINUTES
A. CORRECTIONS ON THE MINUTES OF:
1. Regular Board Meeting of 7/18/12
Motion (Anglelle, Beasley) that the Board approve the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of July 18, 2012. Motion carried.
B. APPROVAL OF THE COMMITTEE MINUTES OF:
1. Joint Meeting of the Board Insurance Committee/Employee Insurance Advisory Committee Meeting of 7/17/12
Motion (Boullion, Cockerham) that the Board receive the minutes of the Joint Meeting of the Board Insurance Committee/Employee Insurance Advisory Committee of July 17, 2012. Motion carried.
2. Public Hearing of 7/18/12
Motion (Bouillion, Cockerham) that the Board receive the minutes of the Public Hearing on adoption of Reapportionment Plan 5b-1of July 18, 2012. Motion carried.
IV. FINANCIAL INFORMATION/REPORTS
A. APPROVAL OF BILLS
1. Bills are presented at the second board meeting of the month.
B. Other Financial Reports
1. Sales Tax Collection Report for June 2012
Motion (Beasley, Angelle) that the Board receive the sales tax collection report for the month of June 2012. Motion carried.
V. REPORTS/INFORMATION/INTRODUCTION ITEMS
A. INFORMATION REPORT
1. Personnel Changes for August 1, 2012
New Employees |
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Name |
Location |
Position |
Eff. Date |
Fund |
Note |
Anderson, Karen |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing C. Gabriel |
Armentor, Shanna |
Ridge ES |
Teacher – |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Beasley, Linda |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing R. Lebouef |
Benoit, Caffery |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing M. |
Brown, Nancy |
J. W. Faulk ES |
Counselor |
07/30/12 |
01 |
Replacing D. |
Clavier, Doris |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing G. |
Cormier, Kelly |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing T. Conley |
Falgout, Tessie |
Broadmoor ES |
Teacher – Kdgn. |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing K. |
Francis, Paul |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing E. Trahan |
Fusilier, Pamela |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing J. Romero |
Girouard, Stephanie |
P. Breaux MS |
Teacher – |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing A. Cortez |
Glynn, Gina |
Live Oak ES |
Teacher – Kdgn. |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing R. Barriere |
Guidry, Justin |
Moss Preparatory |
Teacher Assistant - |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Harris, Caitlin |
J. W. Faulk ES |
Teacher – 2nd |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing D. |
Hasling, Victoria |
J. W. Faulk ES |
Teacher – 4th |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing D. Jackson |
Hebert, Carol |
Moss Preparatory |
Teacher Assistant – |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Jones, Lilly |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing J. Stevens |
Jones, Rudell |
Moss Preparatory |
Teacher Assistant – |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Landry, Tara |
Carencro HS |
Teacher – Math |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing C. Russell |
Latiolais, Ashley |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing S. Durham |
Latiolais, Terrie |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing E. Moore |
Leday, Elizabeth |
Lafayette MS |
Counselor |
07/30/12 |
01 |
Replacing |
Loomis, Linda |
Carencro Hghts. ES |
Teacher – |
2012-2013 |
01 |
New Position |
Miller, Sherri |
Broussard MS |
Teacher – 5th |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing C. Stein |
Mistrot, Melissa |
ECA |
Counselor |
07/23/12 |
01 |
Replacing R. Olivier |
Netro, Edna |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing G. |
Papillion, Paula |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing G. |
Phillips, Nanette |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing L. Cambre |
Rabalais, Mark |
Gallet ES |
Assistant Principal |
07/23/12 – |
01 |
Replacing T. Trahan |
Riley, Katrina |
JW Faulk ES |
Principal |
07/27/12 – |
01 |
Replacing S. Francis |
Rivera, Allison |
Duson ES |
Teacher – 4th |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing M. Parrish |
Robinson, Betina |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing E. Sonnier |
Scott-Narcisse, |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing A. Bourque |
Singleton, Brandon |
G. T. Lindon ES |
Assistant Principal |
07/23/12 – |
01 |
Replacing K. Gonzalez |
Sisk, Leslie |
Thib Tech |
Secretary II |
08/10/12 |
01 |
Replacing D. Mercier |
Trimble, Lonnie |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing M. Romero |
Ward, Robert |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing M. Cormier |
Williams, Hilda |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing M. Scott |
Wilson, Trakasha |
Carencro Hghts. ES |
Teacher – 3rd |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Zeno, Danyielle |
Transportation |
Bus Driver |
08/09/12 |
01 |
Replacing H. Huval |
Employee Transfers |
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Name |
From/To |
Eff. Date |
Fund |
Note |
Abboud, Sue |
NP Moss Annex |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Arvie, Holly |
Evangeline ES (Teacher- 4th) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Babineaux, Sheryl |
Boucher ES (Teacher – 5th) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing M. McAnally |
Bailey, Ricky |
Northside HS (Teacher) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing A. Turner |
Batiste, Stacy |
AIM Academy (Clerical Asst.) to |
07/26/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Biggers, Tessonia |
P. Breaux MS (Teacher – FACS) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing N. Carlson |
Boudreaux, Dawn |
Carencro Hghts. ES (Teacher – 3rd) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing M. Guilbeau |
Boudreaux, Precious |
Evangeline ES (Teacher - 4th) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing A. Fontenot |
Broussard, Hope |
AIM Acadmey (Teacher Asst) to |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Broussard, Odette |
NP Moss Annex |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Broussard, Shamecca |
NP Moss Annex |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Brown, Rachelle |
Judice MS (Teacher – Band) to |
08/6/12 – |
01 |
Replacing T. Zehnder |
Byron, Shelley |
Boucher ES (Teacher – 4th) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing N. Woods |
Caesar, Alicia |
PRIDE Grant (Project Director) to |
07/25/12 – |
01 |
Replacing C. Mays |
Campbell, Jennifer |
NP Moss Annex |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Cassidy, Catherine |
Acadiana HS (Teacher -PE) to |
07/23/12 – |
01 |
Replacing L. |
Castille, Blaine |
Career Center (Teacher - Math) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing J. |
Celestine, Ayla |
Boucher ES |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
David, Brenda |
Broadmoor ES (Teacher – 4th) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing L. |
Dejean, Alexis |
Lindon ES (Teacher – LA-4) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing J. Romero |
Denny, Donna |
Director of Technology to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Denais, Dana |
Duson ES (Cl. Asst) to |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Derouen, Dawn |
Northside HS (Teacher – Business) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Derouen, Vincent |
Northside HS (Teacher – PE) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Duplechin, Jennifer |
NP Moss Annex |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Edelman, Layne |
Comeaux HS (Teacher -) to |
07/23/12 – |
01 |
Replacing S. LeJeune |
Fisher, Phyllis |
Myrtle Place ES/Scott MS |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing R. Hersey |
Fontenot, Connie |
Alice Boucher ES (Assistant Principal) to |
07/23/12 – |
01 |
Replacing T. |
Giralt, Ligia |
Alice Boucher ES (SFS Tech) to |
08/10/12 |
01 |
Replacing A. Dubois |
Gautreaux, Rhonda |
NP Moss Annex |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Goudeau, Megan |
J. W. Faulk ES (Teacher – Kdgn.) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Grissom, Rachel |
Boucher ES (Teacher – 3rd) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing J. Allen |
Guidry, Mary |
GEARUP (Secretary I) to |
07/26/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Guidry, Reanna |
Prairie ES (Teacher – 2nd) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing G. Murray |
Guidry, Valerie |
Boucher ES (Teacher – 4th) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing S. Byron |
Guilbeau, Michelle |
Carencro Hghts. ES (Teacher – 3rd) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Hamilton, Maxine |
Milton ES/MS (Teacher – Outreach) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing K. Martel |
Hinkle, Anne |
Scott MS (Teacher – Art) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing D. |
Hodgins, Amy |
Boucher ES (Teacher – SPED) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Jackson, Delana |
J. W. Faulk ES (Teacher – 4th) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing A. Mallet |
Johnson, Marie |
Boucher ES (Teacher - In School |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Kahn, Susan |
J. W. Faulk ES |
07/23/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Kennerson, Dana |
Lindon ES |
08/10/12 |
01 |
Replacing T. Winters |
Knight, Cindy |
Boucher ES (Teacher – 2nd) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing K. |
Lasseigne, Claire |
Boucher ES (Instructional Coach) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Lemoine, Joseph |
Northside HS (Teacher) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing A. Arabie |
Maniscalco, Laci |
Broadmoor ES (Teacher – 1st) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing M. White |
Marceaux, Ray |
Moss Annex |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Marix, Kay |
VCC (Director of Elementary Schools) to |
07/27/12 – |
01 |
Replacing J. Hebert |
McAnally, Madeline |
Boucher ES (Teacher – 5th) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing V. Moras |
McCarthy, Cheryl |
Broussard MS (Teacher – 5th) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing J. Chiasson |
Montalvo, Gayle |
Carencro HS (Teacher – PE) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Moore, Leonard |
Charter HS/J. W. James ES |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Mouton, Amber |
Boucher ES (Teacher – 2nd) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing M. |
Norbert, Amy |
AIM (Teacher – Science/SS) to |
058/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing C. Sciarrilo |
Ohlenforst, Rebecca |
Alt. to Suspension Teacher to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Olivier, Joycelyn |
Discipline Center to |
085/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing N. |
Patin, Lynn |
Burke ES (Teacher - 5th) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing G. Sonnier |
Richard, Terry |
Burke ES (Teacher – 3rd ) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Robicheaux, Shantelle |
Evangeline ES (Teacher – 4th) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Simmons, Janet |
Live Oak ES (Curriculum Coord.) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing E. Hebert |
Simon, Aimee |
Duson ES (Reading Facilitator) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing D. Dominic |
Spencer, Mary |
James ES (Teacher – 4th) to |
07/23/12 – |
01 |
Replacing T. Barnaba |
Stein, Cynthia |
Broussard MS (Teacher – 5th ) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing M. Guillory |
Stewart, Doris |
Boucher ES (Teacher –3rd/Spanish) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Stroud, Charlotte |
Acadian MS (Teacher – 5th) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing R. Dumas |
Thibodeaux, Hope |
Northside HS (Teacher) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing P. Stefan |
Thomas, Abby |
Boucher ES |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Thompson, Patricia |
Duson ES/L. Leo Judice ES |
07/23/12 – |
01 |
Replacing |
Ventroy, Toniqua |
Boucher ES (Teacher – 5th) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing K. |
Walker, Denika |
J. W. Faulk ES (Teacher Assistant – |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
White, Margaret |
Broadmoor ES (Teacher – 3rd) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
Replacing P. |
White, Nicole |
Gallet ES (Curriculum Coordinator) to |
07/23/12 – |
01 |
Replacing P. Ledet |
Williams, Twanna |
Northside HS (Teacher – PE) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Woods, Lontage |
AIM Academy |
08/10/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Woods, Norma |
Boucher ES (Teacher – 1st) to |
08/06/12 |
01 |
New Position |
Appointments & Reappointments |
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Name |
Location |
Position |
Contract Term |
Note |
Ange, Zoe |
Boucher ES |
Teacher – 2nd |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Angelle, Christina |
L. J. Alleman MS |
Teacher – 6th |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Aucoin, Rachel |
L. J. Alleman MS |
Teacher – ELA |
2012 – 2013 |
Reappointment |
Broussard, Kaitlin |
Ridge ES |
Teacher – Kdgn. |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Constantine, Megan |
Myrtle Place ES |
Teacher Assistant – |
08/10/12 |
Reappointment |
Guidry, Nikki |
Broadmoor ES |
Teacher – Kdgn. |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Lloyd, Wendy |
Boucher ES |
Teacher – 2nd |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Melancon, Nicole |
J. W. Faulk ES |
Teacher – 1st |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Murray, Nia |
J. W. Faulk ES |
Teacher – 2nd |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Resignola, Angeline |
Youngsville MS |
Teacher -5th/ELA |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Robinson, Constance |
L. Leo Judice ES |
Teacher – PE |
2012 – 2013 |
Reappointment |
Sciarrilo, Catherine |
J. W. Faulk ES |
Teacher – 1st |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Seibold, Kyle |
Acadiana HS |
Teacher – SS |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Spurlock, Christella |
Broussard MS |
Teacher – JAG |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Thomas, Carolyn |
Youngsville MS |
Teacher – SS/Science |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Vallot, Brandon |
Gallet ES |
Teacher – 4th |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Watkins, Brian |
P. Breaux MS |
Teacher – SPED |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Woods, Leola |
Acadian MS |
Teacher – Band |
08/06/12 |
Reappointment |
Other Action |
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Name |
Location |
Position |
Eff. Date |
Fund |
Note |
Allen, Floyd |
Acadiana HS |
Custodian |
07/02/12 |
01 |
Did not accept |
Blanchet, Marcella |
Youngsville MS |
Teacher – PE |
08/06/12 – |
01 |
Sabbatical Leave |
Smith, Donna |
Westside ES |
Data Analyst |
07/23/12 |
01 |
Not Instructional |
Trahan, Angela |
Federal Programs |
Assistant Director |
07/23/12 |
50 |
Not Fund 01 |
Wilson, Rodricka |
Westside ES |
Instructional |
07/23/12 |
01 |
Not Data Analyst |
Exiting Employees |
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Name |
Location |
Position |
Eff. Date |
Fund |
Note |
Adamson, Vanessa |
Moss Annex |
Tea. Asst. – SPED |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Allen, Debra |
Truman Montessori |
Teacher Assistant - |
05/25/12 |
60 |
Resignation |
Arceneaux, Michael |
Transportation Dept. |
Bus Driver – |
0720/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Babineaux, Bethany |
L. Leo Judice ES |
Teacher – 4th |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Bossier, Milton |
Acadiana HS |
Custodian |
07/31/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Breaux, Louisa |
Scott MS |
Teacher – 7th |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Brungart, Teresa |
K. Drexel ES |
Teacher – 3rd |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Broussard, |
Broussard MS |
Clerical Assistant |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Charles, Contreal |
Northside HS |
Teacher – SPED |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
David, Brenda |
Broadmoor ES |
Teacher – 4th |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Davidson, Corine |
Evangeline ES |
Teacher – PE |
08/01/12 |
01 |
Service |
Dekle, Kate |
J. W. Faulk ES |
Teacher – 3rd |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Deville, Lauren |
E. A. Martin MS |
Teacher – 6th |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Dickinson, Grace |
Transportation Dept. |
Bus Driver – |
05/21/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Duplechain, Tina |
Live Oak ES |
Teacher – 3rd |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Fontenot-Crawford, |
Lafayette HS |
Teacher – Biology |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Grissom, Deborah |
Milton ES |
Teacher – 5th |
06/25/12 |
01 |
Service |
Jurisich, Joan |
Career Center |
Teacher – Art |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Lagneaux, Krysten |
Northside HS |
Teacher – Science |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Larroque, Charles |
P. Breaux MS |
Teacher – French |
05/26/12 |
01 |
Service |
Lavergne, Francine |
Carencro HS |
Teacher - English |
07/20/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Mallet, Amanda |
Live Oak ES |
Teacher – 4th |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Mayet, Tiffany |
J. W. Faulk ES |
Teacher – 3rd |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Morris, Brooke |
Live Oak ES |
Teacher – 1st |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Nguyen, Ngoc |
Gallet ES/ |
Teacher – French |
08/01/12 |
01 |
Service |
Oliver, Christy |
Northside HS |
Teacher - FACS |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Peltier, Blaine |
Lafayette HS |
Teacher – Drama |
07/19/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Robin, Patsy |
L. J. Alleman MS |
Custodian |
07/20/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Romero, Bonnie |
Transportation Dept. |
Bus Attendant |
03/01/12 |
01 |
Disability |
Soares, Natali |
Prairie ES |
Teacher – Kdgn. |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Spiller, Sarah |
Alleman MS |
Teacher – 6th |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Templet, Anne-Marie |
Broadmoor ES/ |
Teacher – French |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Vavasseur, Kim |
Comeaux HS |
SFS Technician |
05/25/12 |
70 |
Resignation |
Vondenstein, Marie |
Burke ES |
Teacher – Kdgn. |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Wells, Brenda |
Broadmoor ES |
Teacher/Tutor |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
Wadsworth, Sommer |
Prairie ES |
Teacher – NCPH |
05/25/12 |
01 |
Resignation |
*Retiree Returning To Work
Number of Full-Time, Active Employees by Funding Source as of July 30, 2012
General Fund (01) |
3636 |
2002 Sales Tax (15) |
77 |
Special Revenues (20) |
18.5 |
Other Grants (25) |
16 |
Consolidated Adult Education (30) |
8 |
Consolidated Other Federal Programs (35) |
5 |
Special Education (40) |
134 |
Self-Funded Construction (45) |
2 |
IASA Title I (50) |
153 |
Consolidated Other State (55) |
5 |
GEARUP/Magnet Grant (57) |
16 |
Child Development & Head Start (60) |
57 |
IASA Titles II/III/IV/VI (65) |
30 |
Child Nutrition (70) |
260 |
Group Insurance Fund (85) |
2 |
TOTAL |
4,345.5 |
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Total last month |
4,340.5 |
Total year ago |
4,515 |
2. Lafayette Parish School System and The Education Chamber Joint Cooperative Agreement
Superintendent Cooper informed the Board that in 2003 the school system went into partnership with The Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce to put together peer review committees to look at human resources, facilities, finance, transportation and technology. Dr. Cooper said that we were going back to the drawing board, because he thought the Chamber had a lot to offer to the school district in terms of getting us into the 21st Century, and allow the Lafayette Parish School District to relate to the community in terms of the economy, technology and various issues.
Jerry Greig, Volunteer Chairman of the Board of The Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce which represents 1300 companies in the Lafayette area and about 2500 individual members. He introduced Andy Begnaud, Head of the Education Division, and informed the Board that the Chamber has a long standing relationship with education, because of the importance of hiring an educated and prepared workforce. They also reported that education is very important to the success of the community, and that they are very supportive of Dr. Cooper’s 100%In…100%Out program.
Mr. Greig reported the Chamber is prepared to embark on the peer review technology plan, by convening 8-10 chamber members and volunteers with skills in information technology business process. He believes that by the first quarter of the new year, they will be able to deliver an update to the Board. Mr. Greig thanked the Board for allowing The Education Chamber to collaborate with the Lafayette Parish School System through a Peer Review Team to assess technology and to provide best practices recommendations in this area.
Superintendent Cooper said the school system needs to know what it is going to take to get to the 21st century in terms of technology, and that he appreciated all efforts given by the Chamber.
Board President Cobb said that the Board appreciates efforts by all groups and looks forward to working with them.
B. INTRODUCTION ITEMS
1. Request for Proposals (RFP): RFP for Garbage Collection and Recycling Services. Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting.
2. Approval of the School Climate Coach Job Description. Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting.
3. Revision to Policy File CBD--Appointment of Superintendent. Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting.
4. Replacement of Policy File GBKA--Reduction in Force for Teachers with Policy File GBNA--Reduction of Personnel. Action to be taken at a subsequent meeting.
5. Move Item(s) to Action Agenda
Motion (Cockerham, Beasley) that the Board move the following item to the Action Agenda: Designation of Official Journal. Motion carried.
C. Other Reports
1. None
VI. APPROVAL OF ACTION ITEMS
1. Duplicator Ink & Masters Bid
Bids received from Copy & Camera; Star Graphics and Ultimate Imaging.
That the Board approve the administrative recommendation and award the bid to Copy & Camera.
2. Calculators Bid-pulled from agenda by staff
3. Kitchen Equipment Bid# 05-13
Bids received from Alack/Lotz Coulinary; Buckelew’s; Cayard’s; Louisiana Food Service Equipment; Douglas Equpment; and Great Lakes Hotel Supply
That the Board approve the bid awards as listed for the purchase of school kitchen equipment.
4. Designation of Official Journal
That the Board designate The Daily Advertiser as the School Board's Official Journal.
GROUPED ACTION ITEMS
1. Approval of All Action Item(s) with the Exception of Items Pulled
Motion (Angelle, Cockerham) that the Board approve All Action Items with the Exception of Items Pulled. Motion carried.
Chassion entered the meeting.
ITEMS PULLED FROM ACTION
1. Approval of the 2012-2013 Pupil Progression Plan for Lafayette Parish School System
Motion (Beasley, Chassion) that the Board accept the Lafayette Parish School System Pupil Progression Plan for the 2012-2013 school year as presented with the following exception: the phrase on page 53 that says AP classes will be weighted on a 4.5 scale. If the student attempts the AP Exam, the class grade will be weighted on a 5.0 scale – that it be striked from the Pupil Progression Plan and accept remainder of Pupil Progression Plan. Motion carried.
VII. REPORTS
A. Public Comments
None
B. Board President/Members Comments
Bouillion reported that schools will open soon and he is certain that all teachers are getting their classrooms prepared. He wished good luck to all students, teachers, staff and hopes for a successful school year.
Trahan offered condolences to the Terry Guilbeau family, and she wished for all a safe start of school. Mrs. Trahan commented on an article in The Independent, by saying she doesn’t think she is absent minded, that she had been out of town, and that she is not difficult to reach. She said that she owns a business and is the only employee, therefore, she cannot attend workshops that are held during work hours. She also addressed the comment that she was not supportive of the bond issue regarding Youngsville Middle Schools. Mrs. Trahan said she didn’t support it because there was no plan, she asked that she be shown where the money is going. She also said that she absolutely wants Youngsville to get schools, and that she is in collaboration with the Mayor of Youngsville and the Superintendent. She said that she would continue to ask questions for her constituents, and asked that workshops be held on non business times.
Angelle congratulated all employees that were hired, and wished the best to everyone, and thanked all the people who took advantage of school supply sales in the Carencro area.
Beasley congratulated the new employees, and looks forward to continuing a relationship with The Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Beasley said that he had never seen so many people work so fast to get Northside High School looking good. He wished the best to all LPSS staff, teachers, and students and believes everything will go smoothly.
Cobb congratulated everyone who received promotions and are fulfilling their life dreams. He said that we would have a most successful school year. He also welcomed the children back and said that he expected them to do their best. Mr. Cobb said that as a new school year approaches, we are going to do better, that he is encouraged by the community, and that we are willing to do whatever we have to do to make the school system successful.
C. Superintendent Comments
None
VIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
IX. ADJOURN
There being no further business, it was moved by Chassion, seconded by Bouillion and carried that the meeting adjourn.
SIGNED: SIGNED:
/s/ Shelton J. Cobb /s/ Pat Cooper
Shelton J. Cobb, President Dr. Pat Cooper, Secretary-Treasurer
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