MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF VERMILION PARISH SCHOOL BOARD April 22, 2010 The School Board met this day in regular session at 216 South Jefferson Street, Abbeville, Louisiana, at 6:00 p.m., with the following members present: Mr. Ricky Broussard, Mr. Dexter Callahan, Mr. Charles Campbell, Mr. Anthony Fontana, Mr. Ricky LeBouef, Mr. Chris Mayard, and Mr. Bill Searle. Absent: Mrs. Angela Faulk. On motion of Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Mayard and carried, the following items were added to the agenda by unanimous consent: Superintendent s Office: C. 1. b. Move to approve revisions to the 2010 2011 School and Central Office Calendars as presented. (copy on file) C. 1. c. Move to approve the administration s General Fund staffing revisions for the 2010-2011 school year as presented. (copy on file) C. 1. d. Move to approve the administrations Federal Fund staffing revisions for the 2010-2011 school year as presented. (copy on file) C. 1. e. Move to consider action necessary to implement the Court s Order in Doe case. C. 1. f. Move to consider revisions to the Vermilion Parish School Board Policy Handbook file GBD Hiring Process for Selection of Personnel as it applies to the Teacher Interview Objective Criteria. Human Resources Department: C. 9. a. Move to enter into executive session to discuss the following: Personnel matters Student discipline
Litigation (Doe vs. Vermilion Parish School Board, et als, Number: 6:09-CV-01565-RTH CMH: U. S. District Court Western District of LA at Lafayette) On motion of Mr. LeBouef, seconded by Mr. Broussard and carried, the Board adopted agenda items as follows: Adopted the minutes as transcribed for filing purposes as the official minutes of the Vermilion Parish School Board for meetings held on March 25, 2010 and April 8, 2010. Adopted the following resolution as it applies to Teacher Appreciation Week: R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, May 2-8, 2010, has been designated Teacher Appreciation Week; and WHEREAS, The Vermilion Parish teaching staff has always strived for excellence in the areas of curriculum and instruction; and WHEREAS, The Vermilion Parish teachers are interested in the development of the whole child: academically, physically, emotionally and socially; and WHEREAS, The teachers of this parish have accepted the challenges of their profession and meet these challenges with dedication; and WHEREAS, In these times of financial crisis the teachers have gone beyond the call of duty. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By the Vermilion Parish School Board that it recognizes the contributions and dedication of the Vermilion Parish teachers toward the education and development of the youth of this parish. BE IT ALSO RESOLVED That a copy of this resolution become part of the official journal and that each teacher employed by the Vermilion Parish School Board be provided with a copy of said resolution. * * * * * * * * * * Approved revisions to the 2010 2011 School and Central Office Calendars as presented. (copy on file) Approved the administration s General Fund staffing revisions for the 2010-2011 school year as presented. (copy on file)
Approved the administrations Federal Fund staffing revisions for the 2010-2011 school year as presented. (copy on file) Declared miscellaneous equipment as surplus and authorized the Superintendent to negotiate for the disposition of this equipment. The Board received a presentation from the Vermilion Parish Extension Service on Agriculture and Home Economics Activities. On motion of Mr. Mayard, seconded by Mr. Broussard and carried, the Board approved revisions to the Vermilion Parish School Board Policy Handbook file GBD Hiring Process for Selection of Personnel as it applies to the Teacher Interview Objective Criteria. Motion to adopt a resolution levying and imposing ad valorem taxes for the 2010 calendar year. Vote was 3-3. Substitute motion offered by Mr. Fontana, and carried, unanimously, the Board tabled the following motion until the May 6, 2010 Board meeting: Move to adopt a resolution levying and imposing ad valorem taxes for the 2010 calendar year. On motion of Mr. Broussard, seconded by Mr. Mayard and carried, the Board entered into executive session to discuss the following: Potential litigation, personnel matters, student discipline and Litigation (Doe vs. Vermilion Parish School Board, et als, Number: 6:09-CV-01565- RTH CMH: U. S. District Court Western District of LA at Lafayette) On motion of Mr. LeBouef, seconded by Mr. Broussard and carried, the Board reconvened into regular session. On motion of Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Mayard and carried, the Board accepted the following personnel list and addendum as recommended by the Superintendent: RESIGNATION Comeaux, Joseph - Kaplan High Janitor effective May 3, 2010 APPOINTMENT ADDENDUM Delcambre, Huey - Central Office - Plumber II effective May 10, 2010, pending Functional Assessment results replaces - Marion Mire, who retired
RETIREMENT Melancon, Jerry - Central Office Roustabout effective July 6, 2010 TRANSFERS (INVOLUNTARY) Bergeron, Cindy - LeBlanc Elementary - from Seventh Ward Elem Paraprofessional Broussard, Yolanda - LeBlanc Elementary - from J H Williams Paraprofessional effective August 11, 2010 replaces Lisa Richardelle, who was granted a voluntary transfer Guidry, Karla - Vermilion Parish Alternative Program - from Kaplan Elem Paraprofessional Jolivette, Elizabeth - Herod Elementary - from Gueydan High Paraprofessional Lemaire, Melanie - Herod Elementary - from Kaplan Elem Paraprofessional effective August 11, 2010 - contracted position Perry, Mistie - Meaux Elementary - from North Vermilion High Paraprofessional Vincent, Hannah - Vermilion Parish Alternative Program - from J H Williams Paraprofessional TRANSFERS (VOLUNTARY) Bigot, DeEtte - Erath Middle - from Dozier Elementary - Middle School ELA/Math Teacher effective August 11, 2010 replaces Ann Vincent, who retired Dugal, Jennifer - Seventh Ward Elementary - from LeBlanc Elementary Elementary Teacher effective August 11, 2010 replaces Kim Luquette, who retired Duhon, Christie - Dozier Elementary - from LeBlanc Elementary - Speech Pathologist effective August 11, 2010 replaces Francene Nunez, who retired Huval, Mary Pat - Dozier Elementary - from LeBlanc Elementary - Special Education Teacher effective August 11, 2010 replaces Cindy Hargrave, who retired Lemoine, Suzanne - Cecil Picard Elem - from LeBlanc Elementary - Elementary Teacher effective August 11, 2010 replaces Deborah Villien, who retired Richardelle, Lisa - Erath Middle - from LeBlanc Elementary Paraprofessional effective August 11, 2010 - contracted position moved from Dozier Elementary
Stelly, Brittany - Kaplan Elementary - from LeBlanc Elem - Elementary Teacher effective August 11, 2010 replaces Tammy Broussard, who resigned On motion of Mr. Mayard, seconded by Mr. Broussard and carried, the Board approved the Superintendent s recommendation to appoint Andrea Ford as Assistant Principal of Kaplan Elementary School, effective July 1, 2010 June 30, 2012. On motion of Mr. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Fontana and carried, the Board approved the Superintendent s recommendation to appoint Errin Landry as Assistant Principal of Herod Elementary School, effective July 1, 2010 June 30, 2012. On motion of Mr. Fontana, seconded by Mr. Mayard and carried, the Board authorized the Superintendent to locate and employ an expert in the field of education, preferably at the University level to assist the Board in complying with the Court s Order in Doe case. On motion of Mr. Fontana, seconded by Mr. Campbell and carried, the Board approved drafting a resolution of appreciation for legal staff, staff, Principal David Dupuis and all faculty and staff at Rene Rost Middle School for work done on Doe case. The Board received Information and Advisory reports as follows: Business Department Oil & Gas Revenue Report Sales Tax Report On motion of Mr. Fontana, seconded by Mr. LeBouef and carried, the Board adjourned the Regular Meeting #18 at 7:35 p.m. /s/ Dexter J. Callahan Mr. Dexter J. Callahan President /s/ Randy Schexnayder Mr. Randy Schexnayder Secretary-Treasurer