Thibodaux, Louisiana

June 5, 1996

The Parish School Board of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at its regular meeting place, the Parish School Board Office, located at 805 East Seventh Street, Thibodaux, Louisiana, on Wednesday, June 5, 1996, at 7:00 p.m.

There were present for roll call: Ms. Velma Rogers, Ms. Constance Williams, Ms. Martha Zeringue, Dennis Chiasson, Dr. Judy Theriot, Ms. Beryl Kraemer, Ms. Velma Duet, Joseph P. Bilello, Dave DeFelice, Jr., Eugene Gouaux, Jr., Ms. Margaret A. Naquin, Milton Gouaux, Aubrey Orgeron, Jessie Fabiano, Kenny Bollinger.

There was absent: None.

The Parish School Board of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of Consolidated School District No. 1 of the Parish of Lafourche, State of Louisiana, by Hon. Joseph P. Bilello, President. Mr. Dave DeFelice, Jr. led the board and the audience in the opening prayer and Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

On motion of Dr. Judy Theriot, seconded by Mr. Milton Gouaux and unanimously carried, the board approved minutes of school board meeting held May 1, 1996, as recorded.

President Bilello called on Supervisor Elmo Broussard to recognize the retiring employees. The retirees were individually introduced by Supervisor Broussard and presented with certificates of appreciation by President Bilello and Superintendent Duplantis.

The board recognized and presented certificates of congratulations to Ms. Lola Dufrene and her staff from South Lafourche High School, second place winners of the National School Lunch Week Scrapbook Contest sponsored by the Louisiana School Food Service Association.

The board then recognized and presented certificates of congratulations to the winners of the Louisiana School Lunch Week Scrapbook Contest sponsored by the Louisiana School Food Service Association, as follows: Lola Dufrene and her staff from South Lafourche High, 1^st place in the high school division; Georgia Spears (Manager) and Monica Lirette (Food Production Manager) and their staff from Lockport Junior High School, 2^nd place in the Middle School Division; and Debra Johnson and her staff from Chackbay Elementary School, 3^rd place in the Elementary School Division.

President Bilello called on Ms. Ann A. Berry, Area Energy Agent for the LSU Agricultural Center, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, who presented the Lafourche Parish Energy Management Plan. Ms. Berry reported that the energy management plan was designed to assist the Lafourche Parish School Board in its efforts to implement an energy management program which will maximize the school system's financial resources by reducing utility costs and maintaining the personal comfort of faculty, staff and student body. Ms. Berry stated that the proposal was tailored specifically for Lafourche Parish and was prepared in consultation with Maintenance Manager Francis Hubbell and the Lafourche Parish Energy Committee. She further stated that the proposal has been endorsed by Superintendent Duplantis and is now being presented to the school board for its final approval. Acting in line with the recommendation of the superintendent, Dr. Theriot offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Beryl Kraemer and unanimously carried, to adopt the Lafourche Parish Energy Management Plan as presented to the board by Ms. Berry.

President Bilello then called on Superintendent Duplantis to offer his recommendation on the appointment of someone to fill the vacancy in the position of Principal of Bayou Blue Elementary School. The superintendent recommended Ms. Arlene Adams for appointment to the position of Principal of Bayou Blue Elementary School. Mr. Kenny Bollinger offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Beryl Kraemer, to accept the superintendent's recommendation. A brief discussion followed, during which Mr. Dave DeFelice, Jr. made the following statement:

First of all, I would like to preface my comments by saying that this is in no way a reflection on Ms. Adams' ability. I sat through the interview process, and she a wonderful job. I am concerned, however, that we have three administrative positions to be voted on tonight where we had one applicant. Our administrators work on a two-year contract, and they are not protected by tenure. They have that two-year interim and if they are not performing their jobs satisfactorily, then we as a board need to do something about that. When we take people from other schools directly from the classroom and put them as principals where existing administrators are serving as assistants, then something is amiss there. Either we were not prudent in our selection of assistants - we should have enough confidence in an individual when we appoint him as assistant that he will someday be able to step in and become a principal, and he should be given that chance - he or she, I might preface that. In the case that they are not performing as such, then that's what we have the evaluation process for. If this trend continues, I fear that we are going to have trouble encouraging people to apply for assistant principals or principals. Thank you.

A vote was then taken on Mr. Bollinger's motion. The motion was carried, although not unanimously - there was one dissenting vote (cast by Ms. Constance Williams) and one abstention (by Mr. Dave DeFelice, Jr.). Accordingly, Ms. Adams was appointed to the position of Principal of Bayou Blue Elementary School, effective July 29, 1996. President Bilello called on Ms. Adams, who addressed the board members briefly, thanking them for their vote of confidence.

Next, President Bilello called on Superintendent Duplantis to offer his recommendation on the appointment of someone to fill the vacancy in the position of Principal of Thibodaux Elementary School. The superintendent recommended Ms. Brenda Gautreaux for appointment to the position of Principal of Thibodaux Elementary School. Dr. Judy Theriot then offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Margaret Naquin and unanimously carried, to accept the superintendent's recommendation; accordingly, Ms. Brenda Gautreaux was appointed to the position of Principal of Thibodaux Elementary School effective July 29, 1996. President Bilello called on Ms. Gautreaux, who addressed the board members briefly. She thanked the superintendent for his recommendation, the board members for their vote of confidence, and the supervisory staff for their support.

On motion of Mr. Eugene Gouaux, Jr., seconded by Mr. Kenny Bollinger and unanimously carried, the board declared a vacancy in the position of Assistant Principal of Thibodaux Elementary School, and set the deadline for the receipt of applications in the superintendent's office at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 1996, with the appointment to be made at the July board meeting.

President Bilello then called on Superintendent Duplantis to offer his recommendation on the appointment of someone to fill the vacancy in the position of Principal of Raceland Junior High School. The superintendent recommended Ms. Julie Bourgeois for appointment to the position of Principal of Raceland Junior High School. Mr. Dave DeFelice, Jr. then offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Eugene Gouaux, Jr. and unanimously carried, to accept the superintendent's recommendation; accordingly, Ms. Julie Bourgeois was appointed to the position of Principal of Raceland Junior High School effective July 25, 1996. Ms. Bourgeois, who was present in the audience, thanked everyone concerned for their support.

On motion of Dr. Judy Theriot, seconded by Mr. Eugene Gouaux, Jr. and unanimously carried, the board declared a vacancy in the position of Assistant Principal of Raceland Junior High School, and set the deadline for the receipt of applications in the superintendent's office at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 1996, with the appointment to be made at the July board meeting.

Next, President Bilello called on Superintendent Duplantis to offer his recommendation on the appointment of someone to fill the vacancy in the position of Assistant Principal of Golden Meadow Junior High School. The superintendent recommended Ms. Rachel Crosby for appointment to the position of Assistant Principal of Golden Meadow Junior High School. Ms. Velma Duet then offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Milton Gouaux and unanimously carried, to accept the superintendent's recommendation; accordingly, Ms. Rachel Crosby was appointed to the position of Assistant Principal of Golden Meadow Junior High School effective August 1, 1996. Ms. Crosby, who was present in the audience, thanked the board for their vote of confidence.

President Bilello then called on Superintendent Duplantis to offer his recommendation on the appointment of someone to fill the vacancy in the position of Assistant Principal of South Lafourche High School. The superintendent recommended Mr. John Danigole for appointment to the position of Assistant Principal of South Lafourche High School. Mr. Aubrey Orgeron then offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Milton Gouaux and unanimously carried, to accept the superintendent's recommendation; accordingly, Mr. John Danigole was appointed to the position of Assistant Principal of South Lafourche High School effective July 25, 1996. President Bilello called on Mr. Danigole, who addressed the board members briefly, thanking them for the vote of confidence.

On motion of Mr. Dennis Chiasson, seconded by Ms. Martha Zeringue and unanimously carried, the board declared a vacancy in the position of Supervisor of Middle School Education; and set the deadline for the receipt of applications in the superintendent's office at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 1996, with the appointment to be made at the July 3 board meeting.

On motion of Ms. Beryl Kraemer, seconded by Dr. Judy Theriot and unanimously carried, the board declared a vacancy in the position of Principal of Chackbay Elementary School (replacing Mr. Doulgas P. Granier, who has retired); and set the deadline for the receipt of applications in the superintendent's office at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 1996, with the appointment to be made at the July 3 board meeting.

On motion of Mr. Milton Gouaux, seconded by Mr. Dave DeFelice, Jr. and unanimously carried, the board declared a vacancy in the position of Principal, Lafourche Parish Alternative School (replacing Mr. Larry Pitre, who has retired); and set the deadline for the receipt of applications in the superintendent's office at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 21, 1996, with the appointment to be made at the July 3 board meeting.

President Bilello called on Ms. Cheryl M. Falgout, Membership and Marketing Executive for the Girl Scout Council of Southeast Louisiana, who addressed the board members regarding the use of a school bus. Ms. Falgout requested that the board consider permitting the use of a school bus in order to offer bus transportation daily from Golden Meadow to Larose for a day camp at the Larose Regional Park to be held July 29 - August 2, 1996. Acting in line with the recommendation of the superintendent, Mr. Aubrey Orgeron offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Milton Gouaux and unanimously carried, to approve Ms. Falgout's request under the following provisions:

1. the bus used is owned by Lafourche Parish School Board;
2. the Girl Scout Council agrees to reimburse expenses as agreed upon by the Transportation Manager; and

1. the Girl Scout Council provides the school board with the necessary certificate of insurance.

President Bilello called on Dr. Walter Birdsall, Jr., who addressed the board concerning the selection of the new health textbooks. Dr. Birdsall informed the board that he served on the textbook adoption committee for the health textbook for the secondary grades 7 - 10. Dr. Birdsall stated that the textbook selection process was a good one; however, he felt compelled to disagree with the selection of the secondary health textbook for several reasons - specifically, certain references to abortion, birth control and other issues that are extremely controversial; non-compliance to L. R. S. 17:281, the law dealing with the counseling for abortion; cost; and readability level. Dr. Birdsall noted that the committee's second choice, a series of three books published by Glencoe Publishing, was less expensive and the readability level of the three books in the series were more appropriate for the grade levels. In closing, Dr. Birdsall strongly encouraged the board to vote against the textbook committee's recommendation of D. C. Health's secondary health textbook, Perspectives on Health.

Next, President Bilello called on Supervisor Francis Rodriguez to give a report regarding the adoption of the secondary health textbook to be used for health instruction in Lafourche Parish schools. Supervisor Rodriguez gave the following report:

President Bilello, Dr. Duplantis and Board Members:

Over the past three months, our Secondary Health Textbook Adoption Committee, made up of health instructors, a principal, doctors and parents, have met numerous times to discuss and collaborate on which textbook would best enhance health instruction in our Lafourche Parish schools. After much study and deliberation, the committee (by a vote of 9 - 2) adopted the Perspectives on Health textbook by D. C. Heath. Since two committee members opposed this book because of the reference to abortion on page 163, a controversy began. Since the controversy involves an allegation that this textbook promotes abortion, we are therefore bound to follow the Louisiana R. S. 17:281, which is the Louisiana Sex Education Law.

Part C states: All books, films, and other materials to be used in instruction in "sex education" shall be submitted to and approved by the local or parish school board and by a Parental Review Committee, whose membership shall be determined by such board.

The Parental Review Committee has examined this textbook and found it complies with the Louisiana Sex Education Law. It is now left up to the school board as to whether this book will be approved or not.

Our Secondary Health Textbook Adoption Committee is recommending that this school board adopt the Perspectives on Health textbook by D. C. Heath, to be used over the next seven years in our schools to instruct students in health education.

After a lengthy discussion regarding the committee's recommendation of the D. C. Heath book Perspectives on Health and the committee's second choice of the Glencoe Series, Mr. Kenny Bollinger offered the following motion:

To consider, based on the cost factors and the readability levels (the 10^th grade Glencoe book having a little higher readability level for 9^th and 10^th grades), that we (the board) go with Glencoe for 7^th grade, Glencoe for 8^th Grade and Glencoe for 9^th and 10th grades.

Ms. Velma Duet seconded the motion. There being no further discussion on the motion, a vote was then taken; the motion was carried by a vote of 9 in favor of the motion to 6 against the motion - the six dissenting votes being cast by Ms. Martha Zeringue, Dr. Judy Theriot, Ms. Beryl Kraemer, Mr. Eugene Gouaux, Jr., Ms. Margaret Naquin, and Mr. Milton Gouaux. Superintendent Duplantis then thanked Dr. Birdsall and the other members of the committee for serving on that particular committee; and he also thanked Supervisor Rodriguez for the way in which he handled the matter and the way in which he presented the information to the committee.

President Bilello gave the following report of the Executive Committee, as per meeting held June 3, 1996:

The Executive Committee of the Lafourche Parish School Board met at its regular meeting place, the Parish School Board Office, located at 805 East Seventh Street, Thibodaux, Louisiana, on Monday, June 3, 1996, at three-thirty (3:30) o'clock p.m.

The following committee members were present: Joseph P. Bilello, Dave DeFelice, Jr., Dennis Chiasson, Milton Gouaux.

There was absent: None.

The committee reviewed agenda items for the June 5, 1996, meeting of the Lafourche Parish School Board.

There being no other official business, on motion of Mr. Dave DeFelice, Jr., seconded by Mr. Milton Gouaux and unanimously carried, the committee meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p. m.

On motion of Mr. Dave DeFelice, Jr., seconded by Mr. Milton Gouaux and unanimously carried, the committee report was accepted as read.

Next, President Bilello called on Ms. Velma Duet, Chairperson of the Insurance Committee, who gave the following report on a committee meeting held June 3, 1996:

The Insurance Committee of the Lafourche Parish School Board met in the boardroom of the Lafourche Parish School Board Office at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 1996.

There were present: Velma Duet, Jessie Fabiano, Beryl Kraemer, and Aubrey Orgeron.

There was absent: Constance Williams (who has replaced Dennis Chiasson on the committee).

Chairperson Velma Duet called upon Mr. Don Gaudet for a report on the progress with CIGNA coverage. Mr. Gaudet reported that several items have still not been corrected or clarified. Dr. Duplantis informed the committee that 30 days after the last board meeting, as directed by the Board, he did seek legal counsel -- namely, Joseph Bertrand, of Vosbein, Delise, Amedee, Bertrand & Hall. In a written communication from Mr. Bertrand, he advised that it is very common for the quoted premium and the premium actually billed to exhibit a difference of approximately $10,000 - $20,000. He feels that the difference of $132,060 is exorbitant and that the committee is justified in seeking some type of rational explanation from CIGNA. Mr. Bertrand informed the committee that the school board will not be in imminent danger because CIGNA must give a thirty day notification before cancellation of the policy. He also requested that the board empower his firm to write to CIGNA. Mr. Aubrey Orgeron offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jessie Fabiano, that the committee request that the board allow Mr. Joseph Bertrand of Vosbein, Delise, Amedee, Bertrand & Hall, to write to CIGNA and Barker Agency with a formal demand letter stating that if the germane information is not given in thirty days, CIGNA and Barker Agency will be reported to the Insurance Commission for the State of Louisiana and the Louisiana School Boards' Association as well as treat this as a breach of contract under Louisiana Law with all of its concomitant ramifications. In his motion, Mr. Orgeron also requested that Mr. Bertrand inform CIGNA by letter of the treatment received by the school board from their agent, Mr. Tom Young. The motion passed unanimously.

At this point, Miss Beryl Kraemer requested a report from Mr. Gaudet on the last proposal process with CIGNA including the quoted premium and the actual premium paid.

Mr. Jessie Fabiano then offered a motion, which was seconded by Miss Beryl Kraemer, that the committee recommend to the board that it contact Mr. Joseph Bertrand to write to Barker Agency, c/o Tom Young, requesting an original or certified copy of Barker Agency's certificate of E & O insurance to be delivered within 30 days from this date or the board will report Barker Agency and Tom Young to the Insurance Commission for the State of Louisiana and the Louisiana School Boards' Association. The motion passed unanimously.

The next meeting of the Insurance Committee has not been scheduled at this time.

On motion of Mr. Aubrey Orgeron, seconded by Mr. Jessie Fabiano, and passing unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

On behalf of the committee, Ms. Duet offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Beryl Kraemer and unanimously carried, to allow Mr. Joseph Bertrand of Vosbein, Delise, Amedee, Bertrand & Hall, to write to CIGNA and Barker Agency with a formal demand letter stating that if the germane information is not given in thirty days, CIGNA and Barker Agency will be reported to the Insurance Commission for the State of Louisiana and the Louisiana School Boards' Association as well as treat this as a breach of contract under Louisiana Law with all of its concomitant ramifications; and authorized Mr. Bertrand to inform CIGNA by letter of the treatment received by the school board from their agent, Mr. Tom Young. Acting in line with another recommendation of the committee and on its behalf, Ms. Duet then offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Beryl Kraemer and unanimously carried, to contact Mr. Joseph Bertrand to write to Barker Agency, c/o Tom Young, requesting an original or certified copy of Barker Agency's certificate of E & O insurance to be delivered within 30 days from this date or the board will report Barker Agency and Tom Young to the Insurance Commission for the State of Louisiana and the Louisiana School Boards' Association.

President Bilello then called on Mr. Aubrey Orgeron, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, who gave the following report on a committee meeting held June 4, 1996:

The Finance Committee of the Lafourche Parish School Board met in the boardroom of the Lafourche Parish School Board Office at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 1996.

All were present: Aubrey Orgeron, Eugene Gouaux, Jr., Margaret Naquin, Dr. Judy Theriot, and Velma Rogers.

Chairperson Aubrey Orgeron called upon Mr. Don Gaudet for a report on bids received on May 20, 1996, for the purchase of a new car for the Superintendent. Miss Margaret Naquin offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Eugene Gouaux, Jr., that the committee recommend to the board that it accept the low bid of Golden Motors, Inc. for a Chevrolet Caprice in the amount of $14,499.00. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Don Gaudet then gave a report on the Fiscal Agency Agreement for 1996-97 year. After a brief discussion of changes that have been made in the agreement, a motion was offered by Mr. Eugene Gouaux, Jr., seconded by Miss Margaret Naquin, that the committee recommend to the board that it approve the Fiscal Agency Agreement for 1996-97. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairperson Orgeron then called upon Superintendent Malcolm Duplantis for a report on proposed salary schedule changes for office personnel. The report was presented in three sections: (1) an analysis of the present salary schedule and structure; (2) the proposed salary schedule from the salary committee; and (3) an analysis of the Superintendent's recommendations. Superintendent Duplantis informed the committee that the end result of across-the-board raises is not equitable because of different hours and days worked. He stated that the salary schedule is predicated on (1) hourly rate and (2) yearly increment. Also included in the Superintendent's recommendation is Educational Enhancement. This enhancement would be added to the salary of employees in the clerical field for degrees earned beyond the qualifications as stipulated in the job descriptions. The Superintendent requested that the job descriptions and evaluation forms as revised by the salary committee be implemented as part of his proposal. Dr. Judy Theriot informed the committee that, according to her calculations, the total cost to the general fund for the Superintendent's proposed changes would be $64,982.28. A motion was then offered by Dr. Judy Theriot, seconded by Miss Margaret Naquin, that the committee recommend to the board that it approve the Superintendent's recommendations for salary schedule changes for office personnel, including Educational Enhancement, revised job descriptions, and revised evaluation forms. The motion passed unanimously. Since this is a policy change, the board can not vote on this until the July 3 board meeting.

After a brief discussion concerning the effective date for the proposed salary changes for office personnel, a motion was offered by Mr. Eugene Gouaux, Jr., seconded by Mrs. Velma Rogers, that the effective date be July 1, 1996. The motion passed unanimously.

Chairperson Orgeron once again called upon Superintendent Malcolm Duplantis for a report on the cost of his proposed staff changes. The Superintendent has recommended adding two directors (one for federal programs and one for Business Affairs and Personnel) and a supervisor position for staff development. Superintendent Duplantis presented the committee with proposed job descriptions, a proposed organizational chart, a proposed evaluation chart, and the proposed cost. Dr. Judy Theriot then offered a motion, seconded by Mrs. Velma Rogers, that the Superintendent's proposal for staff changes be presented to the Personnel Task Force for its recommendations. The motion passed unanimously.

The next meeting of the Finance Committee will be July 1, 1996, at 5:00 p.m.

On motion of Miss Margaret Naquin, seconded by Mr. Eugene Gouaux, Jr., and passing unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

Acting in line with a motion approved by the Finance Committee, Mr. Orgeron offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Margaret Naquin and unanimously carried, to accept the low bid for the Superintendent's car submitted by Golden Motors, Inc. for a Chevrolet Caprice in the amount of $14,499.00.

Next, as recommended by the Finance Committee, Mr. Orgeron offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Dave DeFelice, Jr. and unanimously carried, to approve the Fiscal Agency Agreement for the 1996-97 year.

On behalf of the Finance Committee, Chairperson Orgeron recommended that the board accept the committee's recommendation for salary schedule changes for office personnel, including educational enhancement, revised job descriptions, and revised evaluation forms to be voted on by the board at the July 3, 1996, meeting; and that the proposed salary changes for office personnel become effective July 1, 1996, and that this be voted on by the board at the July 3, 1996, meeting.

President Bilello called on Mr. Francis Hubbell, Maintenance Manager, who reported on bids received on May 16, 1996, on janitorial and paper products to be used in the operation of schools for the period July 1, 1996, through December 1996, as follows:

*Recommended low bid.

Responding to Mr. Hubbell's recommendation, Mr. Aubrey Orgeron offered a motion, seconded by Dr. Judy Theriot and unanimously carried, accepting the low bids as indicated above.

Mr. Hubbell then reported on bids received on May 16, 1996, for pest control services in schools, effective July 1, 1996, through June 30, 1997, as follows:

*Recommended bid award.

Mr. Milton Gouaux offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Constance Williams and unanimously carried, accepting the low bid of Fon's Pest Management, Inc. of Houma, LA, in the amount of $7,809.00, as recommended by Mr. Hubbell.

Next, Mr. Hubbell reported on bids received on May 20, 1996, on the re-roofing at East Thibodaux Junior High School and covered walk replacement at Bayou Blue Elementary School, as follows:

Alternate #1 - Allows the use of perlite roof insulation in lieu of rigid fiberglass insulation.

Alternate #2 - To furnish and install gutters and downspouts at East Thibodaux Jr. High School.

Alternate #3 - To shingle roof on the west side of gymnasium at East Thibodaux Jr. High School.

Alternate #4 - To replace covered walks at Bayou Blue Elementary School.

*Recommended low bid - Base bid plus Alt. Nos. 2, 3, & 4

Acting in line with the recommendation of Mr. Hubbell, a motion was offered by Ms. Beryl Kraemer, seconded by Ms. Martha Zeringue and unanimously carried, accepting the low bid of Rowell Roofing of Columbia, MS, in the amount of $91,635.00 for the base bid, plus Alternates 2, 3, and 4-for a total of $182,472.00.

Mr. Hubbell then reported on bids received on May 27, 1996, on the installation of new lift stations at Chackbay Elementary and Central Lafourche High Schools and the renovation of the sewer plant at South Lafourche High School, as follows:

*Recommended low bid.

Miss Beryl Kraemer offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Dave DeFelice, Jr. and unanimously carried, to accept the low bid of Fred Carreras & Sons, Inc. of Thibodaux, LA, in the amount of $109,573.00, as recommended by Mr. Hubbell.

Next, Mr. Hubbell reported on bids received on May 30, 1996, for the replacement/renovations of intercom systems at Thibodaux High, East Thibodaux Junior High, Raceland Junior High, and South Thibodaux Elementary Schools, as follows:

*Recommended low bid.

On motion of Ms. Margaret Naquin, seconded by Ms. Martha Zeringue and unanimously carried, the board accepted the low bid of Educational Electronics Corp. of Harahan, LA, in the amount of $48,500.00, as recommended by Mr. Hubbell.

President Bilello called on Mr. Dean David, who addressed the board briefly concerning the repair of the track at South Lafourche High School. Mr. David asked the board to give serious consideration to repairing the track at South Lafourche High School.

President Bilello then called on Mr. Edmond Cheramie, Architect, to report on the replacement of the tracks at Central Lafourche High and South Lafourche High Schools. Mr. Cheramie stated that the final running surface of the track at Central Lafourche High School will be installed in about two and one-half weeks. Regarding the South Lafourche High School track, Mr. Cheramie presented the following report:

On April 30, I observed portions of the track surface demolition work being performed at South Lafourche High School. Demolition in the areas I observed revealed the underlying Resolite running surface, which was overlaid in 1986, to be soft and badly deteriorated. Furthermore, the asphalt contractor noted that in a majority of all surface areas we identified for repair, the underlying Resolite was found to be in the same deteriorated condition. The Contractor's inability to find consistent solid material made patching and repair more difficult. Of particular concern is the longevity of the repairs along the track edges. On a positive note however, the contractor did note that the original asphalt base appears to be in good condition and is similar to that found at the Central Lafourche track.

I revisited the track the next day with Mr. Louis Plaisance, Principal, to review with him the conditions found at the track. We noted the difference in the Resolite surfacing exposed to the elements was nearly the hardness and density of asphalt whereas, the Resolite which had been overlaid, crumbled to the touch. Mr. Plaisance stated his strong concerns about the suitability of this material as a base for the new track surface.

Based on my observations and subsequent discussions with the asphalt contractor, I hereby recommend the following corrective work be done in preparation for installation of the new latex track surface:

1. Remove by milling machine the existing asphalt leveling coarse and old Resolite surface down to the original asphalt base.
2. Dump and grade milled asphalt in school parking lot.
3. Power sweep and prep asphalt base.
4. Install a new 1" thick asphalt leveling coarse over the entire track.
5. Allow asphalt to cure a minimum of 45 days before installation of the new running surface.

The estimated cost of this work, based on the current contract amount taken from the Central Lafourche track is:

Demolition/Milling and Prep: 4250 S. Y., @ $2.25/S.Y. = $10,000.00

1" Asphalt Leveling Coarse: 4250 S. Y., @ $6.00/S.Y. = $30,000.00

General Conditions @ 5% $ 1,800.00

Contractor OH&P @ 10% $ 3,700.00

Bonds @ 1.5% $ 600.00

Total: $46,100.00

Bid documents can be readied for advertisement by Thursday, June 13, with bids to be received on Tuesday, July 16. Pending board action at the August meeting, construction could be completed by the end of August thus allowing installation of the new running surface by the end of October.

As in the past, we stand ready to assist you and the board in reaching a final resolution to this long running project.

A lengthy discussion followed, at the end of which Mr. Aubrey Orgeron offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Milton Gouaux, to authorize Mr. Cheramie to advertise for bids for the removal and replacement of asphalt on the South Lafourche High School track. Discussion continued, at the end of which a vote was taken on the Mr. Orgeron's motion. The motion was carried, although not unanimously-one dissenting vote was cast by Ms. Martha Zeringue.

At the request of Mr. Aubrey Orgeron, Mr. Cheramie then gave a brief report on the status of the paving of the road next to Larose Lower Elementary School.

Acting in line with the superintendent's recommendation, Ms. Martha Zeringue offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jessie Fabiano and unanimously carried, accepting the combined proposal of Gossen-Gassaway-Holloway and E. A. Angelloz for architectural analysis services for the three high schools (Phase 1 of a bond issue for renovations) and assigning them as Planning Architects for the Lafourche Parish school system.

President Bilello called on Lt. Col. Arthur Rice, who presented the following proposed policy on student/parent grievance procedures, to be voted on at the July board meeting :

Student/Parent Grievance Policy

Any student (parent or guardian) shall have the right to present a grievance when it is believed that a misapplication or misinterpretation of policy or violation of rights has resulted in harm to the student. The student (parent or guardian) shall be assured freedom from interference, discrimination, or reprisal when presenting a grievance in accordance with this policy.

All grievances shall be handled expeditiously and according to the following procedures:

1. Definitions

1. Grievance: A claim by a student or parent that he/she has suffered harm or injury by the interpretation, application, or violation of a school policy, a school board policy, a law, or constitutionally guaranteed rights. The term "grievance" does not include matters for which a method of review is prescribed by law or school board policy.

Any claim by an individual that there has been a violation of rights shall be a grievance and shall be resolved through the procedures set forth in this policy. Group grievances are not allowed, but with consent of the aggrieved students/parents involved, several individual grievances may be consolidated for consideration.

2. Aggrieved Student: The student who is making the claim. A parent or guardian may act on the behalf of the aggrieved student, and may initiate the grievance.

3. Respondent: Person or persons responsible at each level of the procedure for responding to the claim of the aggrieved student.

4. Days: School or working day.

5. Board: Lafourche Parish School Board.

1. Responsible Person: Person who allegedly caused harm or injury to the aggrieved student by misinterpretation, misapplication, or violation of a policy or guaranteed right.

1. Purpose

The purpose of these procedures is to secure, at the most immediate level possible, an equitable solution to a claim made by an aggrieved student or his/her parent(s).

1. Procedures

Grievances shall be processed as rapidly as possible. The number of days indicated at each level is a maximum, and every effort shall be made to expedite processing the grievance. As indicated below, grievances carried above the level of the school at which the student attends must be in writing. The response will also be in writing.

(INFORMAL LEVEL): Any student, or parent, with a complaint or grievance must first request redress orally with his/her principal. Within five (5) days, the principal shall render an oral decision. At that time, the student and/or parent will be informed about three requirements outlined in this policy.

**NOTE** If the principal is the responsible person against whom the grievance is made, the process begins at Level One.

LEVEL ONE: In the event the aggrieved student/parent is not satisfied with the disposition of his/her grievance at the informal level, or if no decision is rendered within five (5) days after presentation of the grievance, the aggrieved student/parent may elevate the grievance to the central office supervisor exercising academic control over the school. The grievance must be in writing and specify:

1. the nature of the grievance
2. the nature or extent of the injury, loss, or inconvenience
3. the results of previous discussions and/or decisions
4. the dissatisfaction with decisions previously rendered

LEVEL TWO: Should the aggrieved student/parent be dissatisfied with the disposition of the grievance at level one, or if no decision has been rendered by the central office administrator within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of the grievance, the student/parent may elevate the grievance to the Superintendent, Lafourche Parish School Board. The same type information, in writing, required at level one shall be submitted. The superintendent may meet with the parties in interest and/or appoint a disinterested party to conduct a formal investigation. In any event, the superintendent must render a decision on the grievance within fifteen (15) days from date of receipt.

LEVEL THREE: If the aggrieved student/parent is not satisfied with the decision of the Superintendent, or if no decision is rendered within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the grievance by the Superintendent, the aggrieved student/parent may request, in writing, that the Superintendent place the grievance on the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting of the School Board. Such written request must include the same information called for at previous levels, and copies of all decisions previously rendered in connection with the grievance. The request for a hearing before the board must be made no later than ten (10) days after receipt by the aggrieved student/parent of the Superintendent's decision or if no decision was rendered, no more than ten (10) days following the last date on which the Superintendent could have rendered such decision.

The hearing by the board may be conducted as informal as possible, and all parties in interest shall be given the opportunity to present evidence in support of their positions. After hearing from all parties that desire to be heard, the board shall render its decision on the merits of the grievance at the board meeting or the next regularly scheduled board meeting.

1. General

1. A grievance may be withdrawn at any level without prejudice or record. Additionally, there shall be no recrimination against a student because a grievance has been submitted.

1. The grievance will be adjudged at each level on the specific issues raised in the original grievance. The parties in interest will not be allowed to expand or add issues during the grievance procedure, except to the extent necessary to respond to administrative decisions made along the way.

1. Failure by the aggrieved student/parent to meet the timelines and requirements of this policy may result in dismissal of the grievance. Failure by the respondents to meet timelines and requirements of this policy shall allow the aggrieved student/parent, at his/her option, to proceed to the next level.

1. Any aggrieved student/parent shall have the right to present his/her own grievance or may designate a representative to appear with him/her at any level of the procedure.

A brief discussion following, during which Dr. Judy Theriot asked that Col. Rice and his committee consider the following two points:

On Page 3, under Part C (Procedures), Informal Level

1. There is no limitation of time given to the student or parent for filing a complaint. Recommend that the committee consider 30 days after the occurrence of the incident.

2. Recommend that the committee allow the principal 10 days to render his/her decision (instead of 5 days as stated in the proposed policy).

President Bilello called on Supervisor Francis Rodriguez, Chairman of the Pupil Progress Committee, who presented the committee's report regarding the proposed amendments to Policy Title 2:1.4.a, "System of grading and reporting," as it relates to the grading of students enrolled in honors courses as well as students enrolled in regular courses. Supervisor Rodriguez stated that after all facts were considered, the Pupil Progression Plan Committee agreed to accept the recommendation of the Honors Committee (as presented at the May 16, 1996, public meeting of the Pupil Progression Plan Committee) to propose revisions to P. T. 2:1.4.a to reflect the change to the expanded 4 quality point system for grading students in honors courses. He then presented the following proposed amendments to Policy Title 2:1.4.a, "System of grading and reporting," as it relates to the grading of students enrolled in honors courses as well as students enrolled in regular courses, to be reviewed by the board during the month of June and to be voted on at the July board meeting:

PROPOSED AMENDED POLICY

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1. T. 2:1.4.a System of grading and reporting

The Lafourche Parish School Board's SYSTEM OF GRADING AND REPORTING shall provide for reporting average grades after every quarter or nine-weeks period. All reports shall include a record of attendance and a record of grade-placement for the succeeding school year.

I. Kindergarten

The first nine-weeks period will be a readiness period for kindergarten students. The students will not receive grades for the first marking period.

Kindergarten students shall be graded in all areas listed on the report card with S, N or U.

S denotes satisfactory progress.

N denotes needs improvement.

U denotes unsatisfactory progress.

II. Honors Classes

1. Honors classes in grades 10-12 only are allowed and encouraged and shall be established only after the supervisory staff evaluates and recommends a proposed class to the superintendent. Honors classes shall be uniform and standard throughout the parish. Students shall be encouraged but not compelled to enroll in honors classes.

Criteria For Enrollment

To be eligible for enrollment in honors courses, a student must meet the following criteria:

1. Students should have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better, or a 3.0 average in the subject area to be enrolled.

1. Students must have written permission from parent(s) or guardian(s).

Exit Criteria

A student may transfer out of an honors class at the end of a semester after a parent conference and only with the principal's approval. The student's parents or guardians

must approve of the transfer and understand that once the transfer has occurred, it will not be reversed during that school session.

B. Grade Scale

Extra quality points are approved only if earned within the Lafourche Parish school system.

The following grade scale is adopted as a standard of numerical equivalents to letter grades

and quality-point values in honors classes:

Mark	Quality Points	Standard	Achievement Code
A	5 4	100-96 92 %	Superior
B	4 3	95-90 91-84%	Good, above average
C	3 2	89-80 83-76%	Average
D	1	79-70 75-70%	Below average, barely passing
F	0	69% or below	Failing
I	--	--	Incomplete work

III. Grades 1- 12

A. Grade Scale

The following grade scale is adopted as a standard of numerical equivalents to letter grades and quality-point values:

Mark	Quality Points	Standard	Achievement Code
A	4	100-96%	Superior
B	3	95-90%	Good, above average
C	2	89-80%	Average
D	1	79-70%	Below average, barely passing
F	0	69% or below	Failing
S	--	--	Satisfactory
N	--	--	Needs improvement
U	--	--	Unsatisfactory
I	--	--	Incomplete work

B. Method of Obtaining Nine-Weeks Grade

1. ELEMENTARY For (Grades 1 through 4)

a. At least six grades (including, but not limited to: teacher made

tests, standardized end of chapter tests, section tests, portfolio

assessments, quizzes, homework, etc.) in each subject during

each nine-weeks period shall account for 100% of the grade for

that period. This grade shall be carried to the second decimal place.

When computing the nine weeks average, all grades are to be averaged and

carried to the second decimal place. The total quality point equivalent

derived for the nine weeks period equals the nine weeks grade. This nine

weeks numerical grade equivalent will be rounded off two decimal places in

order to obtain the appropriate letter grade.

EXAMPLE: Grades 1-4

A total of 6 or more grades will be averaged in the following manner:

Nine weeks grades C A C B C C

Quality points 2 4 2 3 2 2 = 15 divided by 6 = 2.50

2.50 = "B" for the nine weeks

2. ELEMENTARY For (Grades 5 and 6)

a. At least six grades (including, but not limited to: teacher made

tests, standardized end of chapter tests, section tests, portfolio

assessments, quizzes, homework, etc.) in each subject during

each nine-weeks period shall account for 3/4 of the grade for that

period, computed to the second decimal place.

All nine weeks exams are to be constructed to measure the scope of learner competencies covered within the nine weeks marking period, thus nine

week exams shall be defined as "cumulative."

When computing the nine weeks average, all grades are to be averaged

prior to the nine weeks exam and carried to the second decimal place. The quality point equivalent derived for the nine weeks period will be multiplied

by 3 then added to the nine weeks test grade. That sum divided by 4 equals

the nine weeks grade. This nine weeks numerical grade equivalent will be

rounded off two decimal places in order to obtain the appropriate letter

grade.

EXAMPLE: Grades 5 and 6

A total of 6 or more grades will be averaged in the following manner:

Nine weeks grade B C B C B C C

Quality points 3 2 3 2 3 2 2 = 17 total

17 quality points divided by 7 grades = 2.42

2.42 x 3 = 7.26 (3/4 of nine weeks grade)

+ 3.00 (1/4 of nine weeks test grade)

10.26

10.26 divided by 4 = 2.56 = "B" for the nine weeks

b. The nine-weeks test grade (or its equivalent) shall count for the

other 1/4 of that nine-weeks grade.

3. SECONDARY For (Grades 7 through 12)

a. At least six grades (including, but not limited to: teacher made

tests, standardized end of chapter tests, section tests, portfolio

assessments, quizzes, homework, etc.) in each subject during

each nine-weeks period shall account for 2/3 of the grade for that

period, computed to the second decimal place.

All nine weeks exams are to be constructed to measure the scope of learner

competencies covered within the nine weeks marking period, thus nine

week exams shall be defined as "cumulative."

When computing the nine weeks average, all grades are to be averaged

prior to the nine weeks exam and carried to the second decimal place. The

quality point equivalent derived for the nine weeks period will be multiplied

by 2 then added to the nine weeks test grade. That sum divided by 3 equals

the nine weeks grade. This nine weeks numerical grade equivalent will be

rounded off two decimal places in order to obtain the appropriate letter

grade.

EXAMPLE: Grades 7-12

A total of six or more grades will be averaged in the following manner:

Nine weeks grades B B C A A B A

Quality points 3 3 2 4 4 3 4 = 23 total

23 quality points divided by 7 grades = 3.28

3.28 x 2 = 6.56 (2/3 of nine weeks grade)

+ 4.00 (1/3 of nine weeks test grade)

10.56

10.56 divided by 3 = 3.52 = "A" for the nine weeks

b. The nine-weeks test grade (or its equivalent) shall count for the

other 1/3 of that nine-weeks grade.

4. For Grade Levels 1 through 12

a. If the quality points average more than one, and the fraction is 1/2 or

more, the letter grade earned shall be the higher of the two grades.

b. Any quality point average less than 1.0 shall be a grade of F.

C. Average Grade for the School Year (Grades 1-8)

The average grade for the school year shall be computed by taking the quality-point values of the letter grades of the four nine weeks, adding them, and dividing by four to get the quality-point average. If the quality points average more than one and the fraction is 1/2 or more, the letter grade given shall be the higher of the two grades, provided the child has shown improvement and progress. If the child has shown no progress, a fraction of 3/4 shall be counted and the high grade assigned; a fraction of 1/2 or less shall be disregarded and the lower letter grade shall be assigned.

If the quality-point value is 3/4, the final grade shall be D provided the last nine-weeks grade is not F.

D. Unit Credit and Grade Averaging

In grades 9 through 12, a student may earn 1/2 unit for satisfactory completion of a semester course, and 1 unit or more for satisfactory completion of a two-semester course. Satisfactory completion is determined as follows:

1. For a one-semester course (1/2 unit), an average of D or better, provided the grade for the second marking period is not F;

2. For a two-semester course (1 unit or more), an average of D or better for four marking periods, provided the last grade is not F; and further provided, however, that a student may earn a half unit or more for a two-semester course by earning an average grade of D or better for two successive nine-weeks periods in one semester, provided the grade in the second marking period for that semester is not an F.

IV. Grades 1-8

1. All subjects shall be assigned the letter grades A, B, C, D, and F, except that in

grades 1 through 6, S, N and U will be given for minor subjects, such as art, classroom

music, health and physical education, and handwriting. Conduct shall be graded as S, N

and U.

1. Major subjects, as defined in Bulletin 741, are reading, mathematics, language, and social

studies or social living in grades 1-3. All other subjects are minor except in grades 4-8,

science is considered a major subject.

1. A subject for which the letter grade S, N or U is assigned shall not be considered for

promotion.

1. A student shall may be retained who fails two or more major subjects or who fails one

major subject and two or more minor subjects.

1. In grades 3, 5 and 7, a state approved grade level criterion referenced test in

language arts, mathematics and writing will be administered. These tests will be the

principal criterion for promotion in grades 3, 5 and 7, with the exception of the writing

component.

1. The first nine-weeks period will be a readiness period for first grade students. The students will not receive grades for the first marking period.

. . . .

A lengthy discussion followed, during which board members discussed such items as major and minor subjects; the requirement that nine-weeks tests must be given; and lowering grading scale to help the average children.

Supervisor Rodriguez then presented revisions to the 1996-97 Pupil Progression Plan to be reviewed by the board during the month of June in anticipation of board approval at the July meerting. Supervisor Rodriguez explained all of the revisions, which included a few cosmetic changes, along with the changes in the area of grading previously discussed.

On motion of Mr. Milton Gouaux, seconded by Mr. Kenny Bollinger and unanimously carried, the board approved revisions to the Lafourche Parish Accountability Program for the 1996-97 school session.

On motion of Mr. Dennis Chiasson, seconded by Ms. Margaret Naquin and unanimously carried, the board approved the consolidated application for Federal Programs for the 1996-97 school year.

On motion of Dr. Judy Theriot, seconded by Ms. Martha Zeringue and unanimously carried, the board authorized advertisement for bids on computer furniture.

Acting in line with the superintendent's recommendation, Mr. Milton Gouaux offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Jessie Fabiano and unanimously carried, not to renew the services of Mr. Edmund J. Cappel as a grant writer for the Lafourche Parish school system at this time due to possible changes in job assignments due to the proposed reorganization.

On motion of Ms. Constance Williams, seconded by Mr. Dennis Chiasson and unanimously carried, the board approved the request of Hunt Oil Company to conduct a seismic survey on Lafourche Parish School Board property behind Lockport Upper Elementary School bordered by School Street, Pine Street, and Elizabeth Street.

On motion of Mr. Dave DeFelice, Jr., seconded by Ms. Beryl Kraemer and unanimously carried, the board approved the request of the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service to install an Amateur Radio Repeater on the board's radio tower located at the Media Center in Lockport.

On motion of Ms. Martha Zeringue, the board unanimously adopted the following memorial resolution by acclamation:

WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to summon to eternal rest the spirit and soul of Ms. Joan Blanchard Toups, first grade teacher at St. Charles Elementary School; and

WHEREAS, her life was a record of service faithfully performed for a total of twenty-four and one-half years, having been employed in August of 1968 for one and one-half years and again in August of 1973, and ending with her death; and

WHEREAS, her dedicated contributions in the field of education to the people of this parish were greatly appreciated by all who knew her; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Lafourche Parish School Board express our sorrow at the loss sustained by the death of a friend and employee and extend to the members of her family our deepest sympathy, and bid them take consolation in the thought that her soul has been taken unto the bosom of our Merciful Savior; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this tribute of respect to the memory of Ms. Joan Blanchard Toups be recorded on a special page of our minute book and that a copy thereof be presented to her family as evidence of our sympathy for them and as a reminder of our attachment to her in life and memory of her in death.

On motion of Mr. Eugene Gouaux, Jr., the board unanimously adopted the following memorial resolution by acclamation:

WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to summon to eternal rest the spirit and soul of Sr. M. Giovanna Fiscko, a teacher in the Lafourche Parish Hearing Impaired Program housed at Holy Savior School in Lockport; and

WHEREAS, her life was a record of service faithfully performed, during which she taught in Lafourche Parish for a period of fourteen years and served one year as a paraprofessional, beginning on August 20, 1981, and ending with her death; and

WHEREAS, her dedicated contributions in the field of education to the people of this parish were greatly appreciated by all who knew her; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Lafourche Parish School Board express our sorrow at the loss sustained by the death of a friend and employee and extend to the members of her family our deepest sympathy, and bid them take consolation in the thought that her soul has been taken unto the bosom of our Merciful Savior; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this tribute of respect to the memory of Sr. M. Giovanna Fiscko be recorded on a special page of our minute book and that a copy thereof be presented to her family as evidence of our sympathy for them and as a reminder of our attachment to her in life and memory of her in death.

On motion of Ms. Margaret Naquin, seconded by Mr. Milton Gouaux and unanimously carried, the board renewed administrator contracts of the following:

a. Mr. Leonard St. Pierre, Supervisor, Lafourche Parish Schools, effective July

1, 1996, through June 30, 1998;

b. Ms. Wanda Shields, Principal, W. S. Lafargue Elementary School, effective

July 1, 1996, through June 30, 1998;

c. Mr. Gerard Rodrigue, Jr., Assistant Principal, W. S. Lafargue Elementary

School, effective July 1, 1996, through June 30, 1998;

d. Mr. Van Cheramie, Principal, Larose Lower Elementary School, effective July

3, 1996, through July 2, 1998;

e. Mr. Nilton Pierce, Assistant Principal, Central Lafourche High School,

effective July 12, 1996, through July 11, 1998.

On motion of Ms. Velma Duet, seconded by Mr. Dennis Chiasson and unanimously carried, the board appointed Ms. Claire Carmouche, school psychologist (10 months) for Lafourche Parish Schools, effective August 1, 1996, through June 13, 1997.

On motion of Ms. Velma Duet, seconded by Ms. Margaret Naquin and unanimously carried, the board appointed the following personnel effective August 15, 1996, through May 30, 1997:

a. Mrs. Veronica Foret, teacher (kindergarten), Bayou Blue Elementary School;

b. Mrs. Susan Wilson, teacher, Bayou Blue Elementary School;

c. Mrs. Lisa Anderson, teacher (Title I Pre K), Chackbay Elementary School;

d. Mrs. Denise Belanger, teacher, Cut Off Elementary School;

e. Mrs. Suzanne Hunter, teacher, Cut Off Elementary School;

f. Mrs. Melinda Loupe, special education teacher, Golden Meadow Lower

Elementary School;

g. Mrs. Rachel Capello, teacher, W. S. Lafargue Elementary School;

h. Mrs. Ruby Champagne, teacher (kindergarten), W. S. Lafargue Elementary

School;

i. Miss April Percle, teacher, W. S. Lafargue Elementary School;

j. Mrs. Rebecca LeBlanc, teacher, Larose Lower Elementary School;

k. Mrs. Kelly Adams, special education teacher, Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School;

l. Mrs. Avelyn Uhlich, special education teacher, Larose Middle School;

m. Mrs. Karen Forrestier, teacher, Lockport Upper Elementary School;

n. Mrs. Vickie Hinrichs, teacher, Raceland Lower Elementary School;

o. Mrs. Christi Triche, teacher, Raceland Lower Elementary School;

p. Miss Ruth Arsene, teacher, Raceland Upper Elementary School;

q. Mrs. Donna Bergeron, teacher, Raceland Upper Elementary School;

r. Miss Carol Morton, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School;

s. Mrs. Nicole Petersen, teacher, Raceland Upper Elementary School;

t. Mrs. Angela Eusea, teacher, St. Charles Elementary School;

u. Mrs. Paula Webre, teacher, Sixth Ward Middle School;

v. Miss Tina Gilfour, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School;

w. Mrs. Tammy Guidry, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School;

x. Mrs. Judy Usey, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School;

y. Mrs. Tina Washington, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School;

z. Mrs. Deborah Dupre, teacher, Thibodaux Elementary School;

aa. Mrs. Cindy Labat, teacher (kindergarten), Thibodaux Elementary School;

bb. Mrs. Ramona LaJaunie, special education teacher, Thibodaux Elementary

School;

cc. Mrs. Diane Antill, teacher, East Thibodaux Junior High School;

dd. Mr. Richard Dantin, teacher, Raceland Junior High School;

ee. Mr. Bruce McDonald, teacher, Raceland Junior High School;

ff. Mr. Edmond Adams, Jr., teacher, Central Lafourche High School;

gg. Mrs. Susan Gros, teacher, South Lafourche High School;

hh. Mr. Michael St. Pierre, teacher, South Lafourche High School;

ii. Mr. Carey Ourso, teacher, Thibodaux High School;

jj. Mrs. Mary "Betsy" Roques, speech therapist, Lafourche Parish Schools;

kk. Mrs. Kathie Thibodeaux, paraprofessional, Central Lafourche High School;

1. Mrs. Myrna Arabie, paraprofessional, Thibodaux High School;

mm. Mrs. Pauline White, special education teacher, Bayou Blue Elementary School;

nn. Miss Michele Theriot, special education teacher, Galliano Elementary School;

oo. Mrs. Monica Tauzin, special education teacher, W. S. Lafargue Elementary

School;

pp. Ms. Angela Duet, teacher, Larose Middle School;

qq. Mrs. Dianne Gauthreaux, special education teacher, Lockport Lower Elementary School;

rr. Mrs. Patricia Borne, teacher, Raceland Lower Elementary School;

ss. Miss Jamie St. Pe, teacher, Raceland Lower Elementary School;

tt. Mrs. Sandra Hotard, teacher, Raceland Upper Elementary School;

uu. Ms. Rachel Rebstock, teacher, Raceland Upper Elementary School;

vv. Mrs. Effie Ayo, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School;

ww. Miss Dina Deal, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School;

xx. Miss Erica Gilfour, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School;

yy. Mrs. Jannean Garrett, special education teacher, Thibodaux Elementary

School;

zz. Mrs. Rebecca Landry, special education teacher, Thibodaux Elementary School;

aaa. Mr. George Jacobs, itinerant special education teacher (adapted physical education), Lafourche Parish Schools.

On motion of Ms. Martha Zeringue and unanimously carried, the board adopted the following resolution by acclamation:

WHEREAS, many former students of the Lafourche Parish School System have become successful citizens in our society; and

WHEREAS, it is our school system's philosophy to recognize and acknowledge as many former and current students as possible; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Lafourche Parish School Board would like to recognize Mark Boudreaux, a native of Thibodaux and a graduate of Thibodaux High School, and the part he will play in the Space Shuttle Columbia launch on June 20, 1996, as Mission Manager; and

WHEREAS, our school system encourages all citizens to support and encourage the sciences; now,

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Lafourche Parish School Board, do hereby acknowledge and honor the accomplishments of Mark Boudreaux and take great pride in the small part that our school system had in making his dreams a reality.

The superintendent presented sales tax figures for the month of May, 1996.

The board received copies of a calendar listing meetings and activities for the month of June and copies of Across the Board, a publication of the Louisiana School Boards Association.

Superintendent Duplantis reminded board members of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the newly renovated Pupil Appraisal Center to be held on Thursday, June 13, 1996, at noon.

The superintendent also reminded board members that interviews for the positions of assistant principal and principal will be held on June 24; interviews for the supervisory position will be held on June 26; and that the July board meeting will be held on July 3.

On motion of Mr. Eugene Gouaux, Jr. seconded by Ms. Margaret Naquin and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:56 p.m.

JOSEPH P. BILELLO MALCOLM M. DUPLANTIS, PH. D.

President Secretary