TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS. December 6, 2005

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1 1 TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS December 6, 2005 The Tangipahoa Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, December 6, 2005, at 6:30 p.m., in the School Board Meeting Room, School Board Office, Puleston Road, Amite, Louisiana, with President Leonard Tank Genco, Presiding. MEMBERS PRESENT: ABSENT: Leonard Tank Genco, Al Link, Carl Bardwell, Donnie Williams, Sandra Bailey-Simmons, Robert Caves, Jimmy A. Richardson, I, Robert Potts, and Maxine Dixon None This meeting was dedicated to veterans in honor of Veteran s Day. The Presentation of Colors was performed by the Hammond High School R.O.T.C. Jacob Duhe, student Loranger High School, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Loranger High School Choir, directed by Ms. Bobbette Davis, sang a medley of patriotic songs. Veterans of all branches of the military were recognized. Superintendent Joseph received a plaque from members of the company he served with, commemorating his retirement from the Army National Guard. It was moved by Mr. Caves, seconded by Mr. Link, to approve the Board Minutes of November 15, 2005, and November 29, 2005, as distributed. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted. Mrs. Bailey-Simmons recognized the recipients of the Jake Bailey Above and Beyond Award Ms. Bobbette Davis, Chorus Director Loranger High School, and Mrs. Donna Davis, Cafeteria Manager Hammond Westside Primary School. Superintendent Thomas Bellavia recognized the Tangipahoa Parish Teachers of the Year: Mrs. Katherine Keen Saragusa, Independence Elementary School Elementary Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Kelly Stafford Primeaux, Loranger High School High School Teacher of the Year. It was moved by Mr. Caves, seconded by Mr. Bardwell, to waive the rules to consider a one-time salary supplement for school system employees. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted. It was moved by Mr. Caves, seconded by Mr. Richardson, to approve a one-time salary supplement for school system employees. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted. Superintendent Joseph thanked the Board on behalf of all school system employees for the salary supplement. Assistant Superintendent Thomas Bellavia recognized support personnel who had received awards at the state level. They were: Mrs. Kathleen Tarver, Secretary SpringCreek Elementary School, Mr. Charles Bracey, Maintenance Department, and Ms. Linda McDaniel, School Food Service Manager Sumner High School. It was moved by Mr. Caves, seconded by Mr. Link, to remand the item regarding requests to deviate from the Dress Code to the Policy Committee for consideration. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted. President Genco stated that the 2 nd meeting in December would be cancelled and the first Board Meeting in January 2006 would be held on Monday, January 9, He also reminded the Board Members of the Tenure Hearing to be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.

2 2 It was moved by Ms. Dixon, seconded by Mr. Bardwell, to approve the Personnel Committee Report of November 30, 2005 with the exception of Items 7 and 12 (Stephanie Paige). These items were pulled from the agenda. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted. It was moved by Ms. Dixon, seconded by Mrs. Bailey-Simmons, to approve addendum #1 of the Personnel Committee Report, with the exception of Item #1. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted. It was moved by Ms. Dixon, seconded by Mr. Bardwell, to approve Item #1 of Addendum #1. Mr. Link Recused himself from the vote. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted. The committee recommended that Mr. Andre Pellerin be appointed as Interim Principal at Loranger Middle School for the remainder of the School Session. December 6, TEACHER NEW HIRE Monteral Harrell, Speech Therapist Chesbrough Elementary, effective December 7, 2005, Substitute Kim Reggio, Speech Therapist, effective November 28, 2005, Substitute Jill Alexander, LA-4 Pre-K Teacher Woodland Park Early Learning Center, effective November 28, 2005, Substitute Alesia Williams, School Psychologist Amite Elementary, effective November 14, 2005, Substitute 2. TEACHER - TRANSFER Ashley Danos, From: Speech Therapist Amite Elementary, To: Speech Therapist Hammond Eastside Primary, effective November 14, TEACHER REHIRE/TRANSFER Nicole Moran, From: Teacher Ponchatoula High, To: Teacher Ponchatoula Jr. High, effective January 4, 2006, Substitute 4. TEACHER TRANSFER/RECLASSIFICATION Cheryl Kirkland, From: Speech Therapist (9 months) Woodland Park Early Learning Center, To: IEP Facilitator (10 months) Special Education Special Service Center, effective November 14, TEACHER - RECLASSIFICATION Brandy Tuminello, From: Teacher (MFP Funds) Loranger Elementary, To: Teacher (Katrina Funds) Loranger Elementary, effective December 1, SUPPORT PERSONNEL - RECLASSIFICATION Donna Riggins, From: Special Education Paraprofessional Midway Elementary, To: LA-4 Pre-K Paraprofessional Midway Elementary, effective November 18, 2005 Karen Young, From: Custodian 9 months 6 hours, To: Custodian 9 months 8 hours Loranger Middle School, effective November 16, SUPPORT PERSONNEL - TRANSFER Mary A. Giacone, From: Office Assistant II Sales Tax, To: Office Assistant II Central Office

3 3 Joanne Faust, From: Office Assistant II Curriculum, Central Office, To: Office Assistant II Purchasing 8. SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE NEW HIRE Eddie Garner, Food Service Worker 7 hours, effective December 1, 2005 Janice Young, Food Service Worker 7 hours, effective December 1, SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE - TERMINATION 10. ITEM FOR DISCUSSION BUS ROUTES 11. *LEAVES*RESIGNATIONS*RETIREMENTS SABBATICAL LEAVES: Peggy Wells, Teacher Ponchatoula High, Medical 2 nd Semester Session Charles Courtney, Teacher Amite High, Medical - 2 nd Semester & 1 st Semester LEAVES: Dionne Al-Naziat, Teacher Tucker Elementary, (Extended Sick Leave due to Maternity using sick days first January 16, 2006), effective October 20, 2005 Casey Corkern, Teacher Independence Elementary (Extended Sick Leave due to maternity using sick days first April 3, 2006), effective January 4, 2006 Loretta Fayette, Food Service Worker, (Extend Sick Leave using sick days and then Straight Leave without Pay), effective November 14, 2005 RESIGNATION: Donald Blomenstiel, Teacher Loranger High, effective November 16, 2005 Gretchen Grimes, Teacher Woodland Park Early Learning Center, effective November 10, 2005 Angelle Enriquez, Teacher Vinyard Elementary, effective December 7, 2005 Wendy Blouin, Paraprofessional Midway Elementary, effective November 1, 2005 Amy Prats, Vocal Music Ponchatoula High, effective December 20, 2005 RETIREMENTS: Barbara Ernest, Paraprofessional Ponchatoula High, effective August 12, 2006 Sonja Williams, Teacher WIA Inventory Officer, effective January 7, SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LIST ADDENDUM #1 1. TEACHER RECLASSIFICATION Mary Beth Crovetto, From: Administrative Assistant Ponchatoula High, To: Assistant Principal 9 ¾ months Ponchatoula High, effective December 7, 2005, 2-year contract 2. ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFER/RECLASSIFICATION Reginald Elzy, From: Assistant Principal Natalbany Elementary, To: Principal Hammond Eastside Upper, effective January 4, 2006,

4 4 3. SUPPORT PERSONNEL NEW HIRE Jennifer Collins, From: Speech Therapist Woodland Park Early Learning Center, To: Speech Therapist Tucker Elementary, effective November 22, SUPPORT PERSONNEL - RECLASSIFICATION Hollis Leonard, From: Custodian 6 hours 12 months Loranger Elementary, To: Custodian 8 hours 12 months Loranger Elementary, effective November SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE - RECLASSIFICATION Patricia Bourgeois, From: Food Service Worker 6 hours Hammond High, To: Food Service Worker 7 hours Hammond High, effective November 7, 2005 Mildred Landry, From: Manager Grade 7 Champ Cooper, To: Manager Grade 9 Champ Cooper, effective December 1, *LEAVES*RESIGNATIONS*RETIREMENTS LEAVES: Jamie Mills, Teacher Teacher Roseland Elementary (Extended Sick Leave using sick days first due to maternity April 3, 2006), effective January 5, 2006 RESIGNATIONS: Althea Womack, Paraprofessional Ponchatoula Jr. High, effective November 28, 2005 Vincent Sanders, ISSP Monitor Amite Elementary, effective November 28, 2005 RETIREMENT: Elizabeth Hope Davis, Teacher Perrin Early Learning Center, effective December 20, 2005 The Board recognized Mr. Reginald Elzy, Mrs. Mary Beth Crovetto, and Mr. Andre` Pellerin, newly selected administrators. They each thanked the Board for their support and pledged to do a good job for the school system. It was moved by Mr. Richardson, seconded by Mr. Potts, to approve the Amite Board Delegation Report of November 29, Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted. 1. Accepted Mr. Holly s recommendation to reject the bid on Amite High School Field House with a re-bid date to be determined later. 2. Mr. Clark gave an update on Post Katrina restoration for Roseland, Amite Elementary, Amite Westside and Amite High School. 3. Mr. Kolwe requested that Mr. Clark get an estimated cost for improving the parking area at Amite Elementary School. After discussion regarding the status of Roseland Elementary School, Mr. Bellavia stated that steps are being taken to help Roseland Elementary School get out of corrective action. The school is receiving assistance from the distinguished educator, the Reading First Staff and the supervisory staff. It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Ms. Dixon, to approve the Hammond Board Delegation Report of November 29, Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.

5 5 1. Approved the purchase of technology equipment for Hammond Westside Primary School, in the amount of $30,140.56, from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. 2. Approved the purchase of technology equipment for Hammond Westside Upper School, in the amount of $16,267.32, from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. 3. Approved the purchase of technology equipment for Hammond Eastside Upper School, in the amount of $7,740.00, from Pay-As-You-Go Funds 4. Approved the purchase of technology equipment for Hammond Eastside Primary School, in the amount of $4,650.00, from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. 5. Approved the purchase of technology equipment for Woodland Park Early Learning Center, in the amount of $8,885.00, from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. 6. Approved the purchase of technology equipment for Hammond Junior High School, in the amount of $20,830.00, from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. 7. Approved the purchase of technology equipment for Crystal Academy, in the amount of $4,945.00, from Crystal Funds. 8. The request to purchase technology equipment for Hammond P.M. High School, in the amount of $15,686.85, was deferred and will be placed on the agenda of the next delegation meeting. 9. Approved the purchase of technology equipment for Hammond High School, in the amount of $54,120.00, from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. 10. Approved the purchase of outdoor dining tables for Hammond High School, in the amount of $12,000.00, from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Williams, to approve the Independence Board Delegation Report of November 29, Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted. 1. Approved the request from Nesom Middle School to rewire the lab and purchase technology equipment not to exceed the amount of $5, It was moved by Mrs. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Mr. Richardson, to waive the rules to address an item from the Finance Committee Meeting held prior to the Board Meeting. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted. It was moved by Mr. Richardson, seconded by Mrs. Bailey-Simmons, to delay the decision on choosing a Third Party Administrator until the first meeting in January, 2006, and to suspend open enrollment during January until such time that the Board makes a decision on the Third Party Administrator. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted. Mr. James Clark, Director of Maintenance, gave the Board an update on storm related damages and repairs to system facilities. It was moved by Mr. Caves, seconded by Mr. Link, to declare an emergency to complete necessary interior repairs. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted. Ms. Sharp spoke in public input regarding the Loranger Band Booster Club and the use of the concession stands. Mr. Link spoke in personal privilege and thanked everyone for their concern during his recent illness. He also encouraged everyone to donate to the United Way. It was moved by Mrs. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Mr. Richardson, to adjourn (8:27 p.m.). Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted. Respectfully submitted, Leonard Tank Genco, President Louis L. Joseph, Secretary-Treasurer Recorded By: Jo-Ann L. Frazier (12/06/05)