PROCEEDINGS OF

LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Thibodaux, Louisiana

September 1, 1999

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, September 1, 1999, at 7:00 p.m.

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 The Honorable Judy G. Theriot, President.

Ms. Constance Williams read the opening prayer.

President Theriot led the board and the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Present for roll call were: Mr. Louis E. Thibodaux (District 1); Ms. Rhoda Caldwell (District 2); Ms. Constance T. Williams (District 3); Ms. Martha S. Zeringue (District 4); Mr. Jessie Fabiano (District 5); Mr. G. A. Rodrigue, Jr. (District 6); Mr. Dave J. DeFelice, Jr. (District 8); Dr. Judy G. Theriot (District 7); Mr. Aubrey J. Orgeron (District 12); Ms. Loretta Duplantis (District 9); Mr. Dennis Jean’ Chiasson (District 10); Mr. Roy Landry (District 11); Mr. John Danos (District 13); Mr. Paul Chiquet (District 14); Ms. Rebecca Duet (District 15).

Absent were: None.

On motion of Mr. Chiquet, seconded by Ms. Williams and unanimously carried, the board approved minutes of school board meeting held August 4, 1999, as recorded.

At this time, President Theriot recognized Mr. Joel T. Chaisson II, candidate for State Senate, District 19.

The board received Mrs. Paula Perez, director of the Louisiana Business Partnership. Mrs. Perez reported that Thibodaux High School DECA has been working with the Louisiana Business Partnership for the last three years and has earned new equipment through the Partnership based on their level of participation. She then presented the new equipment to Mrs. Sally Webre, advisor, and members of Thibodaux High School DECA. At the conclusion of Mrs. Perez’s presentation, the board recognized Mrs. Webre and members of Thibodaux High School DECA for their work with the Louisiana Business Partnership.

The board recognized members of the West Thibodaux Junior High School color guard and rifle team, who have been invited to perform during the half-time show at the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day in Orlando, Florida.

The board recognized recipients of BellSouth Teacher Grants (sponsored by BellSouth and the Buquet Family Foundation) for the 1999-2000 school year, as follows: Ms. Connie Daigle, teacher at Thibodaux Elementary School, grant award in the amount of $500, sponsored by BellSouth; and Ms. Chelsea Clement, teacher, West Thibodaux Junior High School, grant award in the amount of $500, sponsored by the Buquet Family Foundation. Ms. Glenny Lee Buquet (president of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and member of the Buquet Family Foundation) was present in the audience and, on behalf of the Buquet Family Foundation, presented Ms. Clement’s $500 grant award to her principal, Mrs. JoAnn Matthews.

At this time, Ms. Buquet stated that she enjoys working with the various school systems and announced that she will seek reelection to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

The board recognized and awarded certificates, issued by the Louisiana School Boards Association (LSBA), to the following school board members for credit hours earned at the 1999 LSBA Convention held March 4 – 6, 1999, in compliance with Act 66 of the 1998 Legislature:

Rhoda Caldwell 8 credit hours

Paul Chiquet 8 credit hours

John Danos 8 credit hours

Rebecca Duet 8 credit hours

Loretta Duplantis 8 credit hours

G. A. Rodrigue, Jr. 8 credit hours

Dr. Judy G. Theriot 8 credit hours

Louis E. Thibodaux 6 credit hours

Constance T. Williams 5 credit hours

Mr. Landry offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Zeringue, to approve the School Resource Officers (SRO) Contract for Services, to be entered into by the Lafourche Parish School Board, the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office, and the Thibodaux Police Department, along with the guidelines, as originally written and presented at the August board meeting; and to authorize the signing of the contract by the board president and superintendent. After a brief discussion, a vote was taken on Mr. Landry’s motion. The motion was carried by a vote of 14 to 1, with Ms. Williams casting the dissenting vote. Ms. Williams clarified her “no” vote, as follows:

I well understand how the insurance procedure is and what actually happens based upon what has been given. I also understand that a contract has been put in place for the PASS Program. We were not fully aware of some of the things that were involved in that particular contract; apparently, the attorney did not or somehow or another it got past, we didn’t see something in it – so, by me knowing fully the repercussions of signing this particular contract, I cannot go with it. It’s not that I am against SRO officers, because I do want that in our schools; but, it’s just the implication of what could happen in the event this contract is put in place.

At this time, President Theriot, Superintendent Broussard, Sheriff Craig Webre, and Chief of Police Thomas Simons officially signed the School Resource Officers (SRO) Contract for Services.

President Theriot then called on Chairperson Chiasson, who gave the following report of the Superintendent Search Committee, as per meeting held August 9, 1999:

The Superintendent Search Committee of the Lafourche Parish School Board met at the Lafourche Parish School Board Media Center, located at 1411 Crescent Avenue, Lockport, Louisiana, on Monday, August 9, 1999 at 6:02 p.m.

All committee members were present, as follows: Ms. Martha Zeringue, Mr. Dennis Chiasson (Chairperson), Mr. John Danos, Mr. Roy Landry and Ms. Rhoda Caldwell.

Others present were: Ms. Rebecca Duet, Mr. Paul Chiquet, and Dr. Judy Theriot.

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Dennis Chiasson, chairperson of the committee.

After discussion, the following was agreed upon:

1. Search

The search would be extended statewide.

a. E-mail to all 66 public school systems

b. LSBA publications, if possible

c. Ads in major newspapers in the following:

(1) Shreveport

(2) Monroe

(3) Alexandria

(4) Lake Charles

(5) Lafayette

(6) Baton Rouge

(7) New Orleans

(8) Houma

(9) Thibodaux

2. Advertisement

Request that Mr. Floyd Benoit accomplish the following:

a. Prepare ad that:

(1) Lists qualifications that we have above those of the State Board of Education

(2) Request copy of all certificates, along with resume'

(3) State the size of our system

(4) List all benefits provided by our system

(5) Request a copy of applicant's latest evaluation

b. Check deadline for LSBA publications

c. Set deadline for applications for October 22, 1999, at 10:00 a.m.

d. Accomplish the above to send out September 7, 1999, pending approval of board at September 1, 1999 meeting

After a brief discussion, the board president was asked to (1) check into the costs involved should the board decide to have an appraisal and evaluation of selected candidates performed by PI Profiles, a John Beck Company, and (2) report her findings to the committee at its next meeting.

The qualifications for superintendent were reviewed, and a change is proposed to Policy Title 1:1.5.a. (page 17 of the Lafourche Parish School Board Policy Manual). It is suggested that the board remove the phrase "in the month of January" from the first sentence of the policy.

Each board member will be asked to submit questions that he/she would want to ask the candidates during the interview. From the questions turned in, a new list of interview questions will be devised.

The time schedule agreed upon is:

1. Advertising will start September 7, 1999

2. Applications must be submitted by October 22, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. (The application packet must be submitted to the board president in an envelope marked “Application for Superintendent” and should be addressed to: Dr. Judy G. Theriot, President, Lafourche Parish School Board, P. O. Box 879, Thibodaux, LA 70302.)

3. Applications will be screened on November 4, 1999

4. Interviewing of applicants will take place between November 8 and 19, 1999

5. Appointment of the superintendent will be voted on at the December 1, 1999 board meeting, said appointment to be effective January 1, 2000

The next meeting of the committee will be on November 4, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. at the school board office.

On a motion by Mr. Danos, seconded by Ms. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 7:07 p.m.

The committee has approved the following items and submits them to the board for its consideration tonight:

1. Search process (as listed)

2. Advertisement process (as listed)

3. Amendment to Policy Title 1:1.5.a, Superintendent; qualifications, appointment and removal (specifically, to remove the phrase “in the month of January” from the first sentence of the policy)

NOTE: A two-thirds vote to waive the waiting period for the amendment of policies (as specified in Item 5 of Policy Title 1:2.1.) will be required in order to approve this amendment tonight.

4. Time schedule (as listed)

On motion of Mr. Chiquet, seconded by Mr. Thibodaux and unanimously carried, the board approved the search process, advertisement process, and time schedule, as recommended by the Superintendent Search Committee.

On motion of Mr. DeFelice, seconded by Mr. Fabiano and unanimously carried, the board waived the one-month waiting period for the adoption and/or amendment of policies (as specified in Item 5 of Policy Title 1:2.1) so that the board can immediately vote on approval of the amendment to Policy Title 1:1.5.a, Superintendent; qualifications, appointment and removal. Mr. Chiasson then offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Danos and unanimously carried, to amend Policy Title 1:1.5.a, Superintendent; qualifications, appointment and removal, to remove the phrase “in the month of January” from the first sentence of the policy (as recommended by the Superintendent Search Committee), as follows:

P. T. 1:1.5.a Superintendent; qualifications, appointment and removal

The Lafourche Parish School Board shall elect a parish superintendent of schools for a period not to exceed four years and having such qualifications as fixed by the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Lafourche Parish School Board.

The parish superintendent of schools shall not be required to be a qualified elector and resident of Lafourche Parish. The superintendent shall be required to devote his/her entire time to the office of parish superintendent of schools. He/she shall act as secretary and treasurer to the board.

The superintendent is the chief executive officer and the professional advisor to the school board. He/she may delegate responsibility for the operation of various segments of the school system, but he/she shall be responsible to the board for the results produced.

In cases where action must be taken within the school system where the board has provided no guides for administrative action, the superintendent shall have the power to act.

His/her decisions, however, shall be subject to review by action of the board at its regular meeting. It shall be the duty of the superintendent to inform the board promptly of such action and of the need for policy.

If at any time the parish superintendent shall be found incompetent, inefficient, or unworthy, he/she shall be removable for such cause by a majority vote of the membership of the school board at any regular meeting or at any special meeting after due notice.

Chairperson Chiasson then advised board members that they could submit their interview questions to any member of the Superintendent Search Committee.

(This concludes the report of the Superintendent Search Committee and any action taken by the board in connection therewith.)

At this time, President Theriot called on Sheriff Webre, who applauded the efforts of the school board and its wisdom in appointing the SRO’s. He also thanked the board for its long standing relationship with the Sheriff’s Office and their many endeavors, including PASS officers, DARE officers, school guards, and the many other initiatives they have collaborated on in the past. The sheriff said it has been a tremendous relationship; and that he looks forward, if successful in his bid for reelection, to continuing the relationship.

The president then called on Chairperson Thibodaux, who gave the following report of the Policy and Procedure Committee, as per meetings held August 12 and 19, 1999, as follows:

The Policy and Procedure Committee of the Lafourche Parish School Board met at the Parish School Board Office, located at 805 East Seventh Street, Thibodaux, Louisiana, on Thursday, August 12, 1999 at 5:30 p. m.

The following committee members were present: Mr. Louis Thibodaux (Chairperson), Ms. Rhoda Caldwell and Mr. John Danos.

Members absent were: Mr. Dave J. DeFelice, Jr. and Ms. Loretta Duplantis.

Others present at the meeting included: Ms. Martha Zeringue, Mr. Paul Chiquet, and Ms. Rebecca Duet (School Board Members); Mr. Elmo Broussard (Interim Superintendent); Mr. Francis Rodriguez and Mr. Gary Babin (Supervisors).

The committee reviewed part of Section G, Personnel, of the revised draft of the Lafourche Parish School Board Policy Manual.

A lengthy discussion was held concerning File: GBD, Employment of Personnel – in particular, with regard to site-based management and transfer of professional personnel. Mr. Danos asked that a report be submitted to the board on schools that were granted waivers of the transfer policy for this school year. After receipt of the report, the committee could then determine if a policy change is needed. Superintendent Broussard stated that such a report would be submitted to the board.

A brief discussion was held concerning File: GBI, Evaluation of Professional Staff – in particular, with regard to the superintendent’s evaluation form. The committee asked Supervisor Babin to look into simplifying the form.

The superintendent was directed to make certain revisions to some of the policies reviewed and to present the revised policies, as well as certain information requested by committee members, to the committee as soon as possible.

The chairperson stated that the committee would review the remainder of Section G, Personnel, beginning with File: GBRI, at its next meeting.

The chairperson announced that the next meeting of the committee would be on Thursday, August 19, 1999, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

On motion of Ms. Caldwell, seconded by Mr. Danos and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

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All committee members were present, as follows: Mr. Louis Thibodaux (Chairperson), Ms. Rhoda Caldwell, Mr. Dave J. DeFelice, Jr., Ms. Loretta Duplantis, and Mr. John Danos.

Others present at the meeting included: Dr. Judy Theriot (Board President); Mr. Paul Chiquet and Ms. Rebecca Duet (School Board Members); Mr. Elmo Broussard (Interim Superintendent).

The committee received the revisions to Section A, School District Organization. On motion of Mr. Danos, seconded by Ms. Duplantis and unanimously carried, the committee approved the revisions to Section A for presentation to the full board at its September meeting for study and review – with said revisions to be voted on at the October meeting.

The committee reviewed the remaining policies of Section G, Personnel, beginning with File: GBRI of the revised draft of the Lafourche Parish School Board Policy Manual.

A lengthy discussion was held concerning File: GBRJ, Substitute Teachers. The superintendent stated that he planned to submit a proposal to the board regarding a change in the rate of pay for substitute teachers.

The chairperson stated that the committee would review the remainder of the revised draft of the policy manual, beginning with File: IDDG, at its next meeting.

A date was not set for the next committee meeting.

On motion of Mr. DeFelice, seconded by Ms. Caldwell and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

At this time, it is the recommendation of the Policy and Procedure Committee that the board (1) receive the revisions to Section A of the revised draft of the Lafourche Parish School Board Policy Manual (as approved by the committee) for study and review during the month of September; and (2) vote on approval of said revisions at the October meeting.

The board received the revisions to Section A of the revised draft of the Lafourche Parish School Board Policy Manual (as approved by the Policy and Procedure Committee) for study and review during the month of September, with said revisions to be voted on at the October board meeting.

(This concludes the report of the Policy and Procedure Committee and any action taken by the board in connection therewith.)

Next, President Theriot called on Chairperson Zeringue, who gave the following report of the Transportation Committee, as per meeting held August 19, 1999:

The Transportation Committee of the Lafourche Parish School Board met on Thursday, August 19, 1999 at 6:30 p.m. at the parish school board office.

All committee members were present, as follows: Ms. Martha Zeringue (Chairperson), Ms. Rhoda Caldwell, Mr. Paul Chiquet, Mr. Roy Landry, and Ms. Constance T. Williams.

The meeting was called by Chairperson Zeringue to allow concerned citizens and drivers to voice their opinions regarding school bus transportation. Ms. Zeringue asked Superintendent Broussard to explain his plan to solve transportation problems as quickly and efficiently as possible. Superintendent Broussard advised the committee that, in order to facilitate this problem solving, he would send the supervisory staff to the various areas of the parish to assist principals, drivers, and parents in eliminating these problems. The action taken to solve the various problems would be binding.

Several people in attendance at the meeting were given an opportunity to speak.

After lengthy discussion, on motion of Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Landry and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned.

Chairperson Zeringue then asked for an update on school bus transportation problems. Superintendent Broussard stated that a multitude of problems have been solved. He added that there are still a few outstanding problems; however, the volume has been greatly reduced. The superintendent stated that supervisors, principals, and bus drivers are continuing to work on solving the remaining problems.

(This concludes the report of the Transportation Committee and any action taken by the board in connection therewith.)

The president then called on Chairperson Orgeron, who gave the following report of the Finance Committee, as per meeting held August 26, 1999:

The Finance Committee of the Lafourche Parish School Board met on Thursday, August 26, 1999, at 5:30 p.m.

There were present: Mr. Aubrey Orgeron (Chairperson), Mr. Dennis Chiasson, Mr. John Danos, Mr. Jessie Fabiano, Mr. Roy Landry, Mr. G. A. Rodrigue, Jr., and Mr. Louis Thibodaux.

There were absent: None.

Others present: Mr. Elmo Broussard (Interim Superintendent); Mr. Don Gaudet (Business Manager); Ms. Stacy LeJeune (Head Accountant); Dr. Faye Robichaux (Supervisor of Child Nutrition); Dr. Judy Theriot (Board President); and Ms. Rhoda Caldwell, Mr. Paul Chiquet, Ms. Martha Zeringue, Mr. Dave DeFelice, Jr., and Ms. Loretta Duplantis (School Board Members).

Chairperson Orgeron called upon Business Manager Gaudet for a report on the public hearing on the proposed 1999-2000 Comprehensive Original Budget. Mr. Gaudet explained that a public hearing was held on August 25, 1999. Since there were no public comments against any section of the budget, he is requesting approval by the board. A motion was made by Mr. Rodrigue, seconded by Mr. Landry and passed unanimously, that the committee recommend to the board that it adopt the 1999-2000 Comprehensive Original Budget as presented.

Chairperson Orgeron once again called upon Mr. Gaudet for a report on group health insurance costs. As requested at the August 2, 1999 meeting, Mr. Gaudet calculated the total cost to the board of funding the single HMO plan for all employees. The total cost to the general fund would be $1.8 million. The committee then discussed other options including increasing the board’s contribution toward insurance, the Advantage Card, and disability benefits. After a lengthy discussion, no action was taken by the committee.

Mr. Gaudet then presented a report to the committee on out-of-state travel for the 1998-1999 school session. Committee members then discussed limiting trips, funding sources, and approval of trips. Mr. Chiasson then offered a motion that each employee be limited to one out-of-state trip per year--regardless of funding source. After brief discussion, Mr. Chiasson withdrew his motion. Chairperson Orgeron then directed Superintendent Broussard to report back to the Finance Committee at its October meeting with a summary of out-of-state travel and recommendations on guidelines. Mr. Fabiano then requested that Mr. Gaudet indicate on his report which travel agency was used for each trip.

Mr. Gaudet then reported that he is currently working with Mr. Charles Masip, safety coordinator with F. A. Richard and Associates, on the janitor/safety coordinator position. Also, information has been requested from other parishes in reference to this. Final information should be ready to be presented to the committee at the October meeting.

Mr. Orgeron then called upon Mr. Danos, who had requested to address the committee in reference to upgrading the parking lot at Cut Off Elementary School. Mr. Danos explained the reasons for this request and also presented a quote received for the project. Superintendent Broussard was then directed to have Mr. Francis Hubbell obtain two additional quotes to be presented to the board at the September meeting.

Mr. Orgeron then recognized Dr. Faye Robichaux, supervisor of child nutrition, who had requested to present to the committee an adjusted pay schedule for child nutrition employees. Dr. Robichaux then explained to the committee the adjustments being requested and the reasons for the adjustments. Mr. Chiasson then offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Fabiano and passed unanimously, that this item be placed on the next Finance Committee agenda to be voted on at that time.

Superintendent Broussard then informed committee members that he is looking into the possibility of increasing the daily rate of pay for substitute teachers. He is currently having the board’s attorney, Mr. Joseph Bertrand, check into the legalities of increasing substitute teacher pay as it relates to retired teachers.

Mr. Orgeron then brought up an item not on the agenda. He requested information regarding the bid laws -- in particular, as it relates to copy equipment. The superintendent was then directed to check into this and report back to the committee and also to advise principals to cease in the signing of contracts for this equipment.

There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Danos, seconded by Mr. Chiquet and passing unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m.

The committee has approved the following item and submits it to the board for consideration:

To adopt the 1999-2000 Comprehensive Original Budget as presented

On motion of Mr. Chiasson, seconded by Mr. Rodrigue and unanimously carried, the board adopted the 1999-2000 Comprehensive Original Budget as presented.

Chairperson Orgeron noted that the report on travel agents used for out-of-state travel, as requested by Mr. Fabiano, was attached to the committee report.

(This concludes the report of the Finance Committee and any action taken by the board in connection therewith.)

President Theriot then gave the following report of the Advisory Committee, as per meeting held August 30, 1999:

The Advisory 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, August 30, 1999, at 5:00 p.m.

The following committee members were present: Dr. Judy Theriot, Mr. Aubrey Orgeron, Mr. Dennis Chiasson, Ms. Rebecca Duet, and Ms. Martha Zeringue.

There were absent: None.

President Theriot called upon Mr. Marcel Fournet, project manager, to report on Phase 1 of the bond issue. Mr. Fournet reported that he spoke to Mr. Ed Cheramie concerning the completion of the construction documents for the South Lafourche project and was told that the documents will be completed by the end of October, 1999. Mr. Fournet further reported that the projected date for the advertisement for bids is on or about November 23, 1999, the projected date for the prebid conference is December 15, 1999, and the projected date to receive bids is January 18, 2000.

Mr. Fournet told the committee that Mr. Cheramie anticipates a notice to proceed date on February 15, 2000 and estimates substantial completion of the project by July, 2002.

Mr. Fournet next reported that because the lowest bid for the Thibodaux High School project was above the anticipated budget, architects Weimer & Boudreaux were instructed to strive to reduce the cost of the facility without reducing the general quality of the building. To date they have projected approximately $692,000.00 worth of deducts and are still working to verify that the deducts are legitimate. Mr. Fournet recommended to the committee that Weimer & Boudreaux be given another week and a half to fine tune the numbers to verify that they are in fact legitimate numbers and don’t benefit the contractor in any way. He further recommended that Weimer & Boudreaux review their projected savings on the project and make certain that the changes are appropriate for the project. Mr. Fournet recommended that Weimer & Boudreaux be given until the morning of September 13, 1999 to finalize their deduct recommendations at which time they will provide him with a copy of the report so that he can review it and determine if a special board meeting is needed on September 15, 1999.

Mr. Richard Weimer of Weimer & Boudreaux next addressed the committee. He told committee members that he agreed that more time was needed to fine tune their review of the project and asked the committee to approve the extension of time as outlined by Mr. Fournet. A motion was offered by Mr. Chiasson, seconded by Ms. Zeringue, to allow Weimer & Boudreaux until September 13, 1999 to validate their recommended deducts at which time Mr. Fournet will review the report and recommendations and determine if a special board meeting is needed on September 15, 1999. Motion carried.

The committee next reviewed the September 1, 1999 agenda items for both the special meeting and regular meeting of the Lafourche Parish School Board. A short discussion concerning agenda items 17 and 18 developed at which time Mr. Broussard provided the committee with background information relative to these agenda items.

There being no other official business, on motion of Ms. Duet, seconded by Mr. Orgeron and unanimously carried, the committee meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

The committee has approved the following item and submits it to the board for consideration:

To allow Weimer & Boudreaux until September 13, 1999 to validate their recommended deducts, at which time Mr. Fournet will receive their report and recommendations and determine if a special board meeting is needed on September 15, 1999.

On motion of Ms. Zeringue, seconded by Mr. Rodrigue and unanimously carried, the board agreed to allow Weimer & Boudreaux until September 13, 1999 to validate their recommended deducts, at which time Mr. Fournet will receive their report and recommendations and determine if a special board meeting is needed on September 15, 1999.

(This concludes the report of the Advisory Committee and any action taken by the board in connection therewith.)

Next, President Theriot called on Chairperson Williams, who gave the following report of the Insurance Committee, as per meeting held August 30, 1999:

The Insurance Committee of the Lafourche Parish School Board met on Monday, August 30, 1999 at 6:00 p.m.

The following committee members were present: Ms. Constance Williams (Chairperson), Mr. Paul Chiquet, Ms. Rebecca Duet, Mr. Dave DeFelice, Jr., Ms. Loretta Duplantis, Mr. Jessie Fabiano and Mr. G. A. Rodrigue, Jr.

There were absent: None.

Also present: Mr. Elmo Broussard (Interim Superintendent); Mr. Don Gaudet (Business Manager); Dr. Judy Theriot (Board President); and Ms. Rhoda Caldwell, Mr. John Danos, Mr. Louis Thibodaux and Ms. Martha Zeringue (Board Members).

Chairperson Williams asked that an item be added to the agenda. On motion of Mr. Chiquet, seconded by Mr. Rodrigue and passing unanimously, a presentation by representatives from Advantage Card was added to the agenda.

Ms. Williams then called upon Mr. Darryl Mosbey, Account Service Representative with SMA, for a report on performance objectives. Mr. Mosbey gave the following report for the period April 1999 through June 1999:

Institutional claims: Average inventory - 102 claims

Average oldest claim in house - 10 days

Non-institutional claims: Average inventory – 962 claims

Average oldest claim in house – 12 days

Customer service hold time: Average – 41 seconds

Account reconciliation: Average – 6.33 days

Ms. Williams thanked Mr. Mosbey for his report and thanked him for his work thus far. Ms. Williams requested that any problem an employee is having regarding insurance be brought to the attention of an Insurance Committee member. On motion of Ms. Duplantis, seconded by Mr. DeFelice and passing unanimously, the committee voted to accept the Second Quarter Performance Report submitted by SMA.

Mr. Gaudet then informed the committee that the contract with insurance consultants Bearden & Guibault needs to be renewed. He requested that the contract be renewed at this time only through December 31, 1999; in that way, the contract in the future will follow the calendar year. Mr. DeFelice then offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Duplantis and passed unanimously, that the contract with Bearden & Guibault, insurance consultants, be renewed through December 31, 1999.

Ms. Williams then recognized Mr. Dave Smith and Mr. Eric Yeates of Advantage Card. Mr. Yeates explained the benefits of the card to committee members. The cost for the board to include all employees and retirees is $.75 per person, or approximately $25,000 per year. Mr. Rodrigue then offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Chiquet and passing unanimously, that the Insurance Committee recommend to the Finance Committee that funding be included in the budget for this program.

On motion of Ms. Duplantis, seconded by Mr. Chiquet and passing unanimously, the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

The committee has approved the following items and submits them to the board for consideration:

1. To accept the second quarter performance report submitted by SMA

Ms. Williams offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Thibodaux, to accept the second quarter performance report submitted by SMA. After a brief discussion, a vote was taken on Ms. Williams’ motion; the motion was unanimously carried.

(Chairperson Williams continued with the reading of the committee’s recommendations.)

2. To renew contract with Bearden & Guibault, insurance consultants, through December 31, 1999

On motion of Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. DeFelice and unanimously carried, the board renewed the contract with Bearden & Guibault, insurance consultants, through December 31, 1999.

(This concludes the report of the Insurance Committee and any action taken by the board in connection therewith.)

Before considering Agenda Item No. 17, President Theriot called on Ms. Amy Bridges, who, in accordance with Policy Title 1:2.1.g, “Meetings-public participation,” requested to speak on the agenda item. Ms. Bridges spoke in support of the charter school proposal.

President Theriot then called on Ms. Nancy Toups, Ms. Beth Marcello, and Ms. Celeste Robichaux, who had requested to address the board regarding their request for approval of a proposed charter school. Ms. Toups, speaking on behalf of Ms. Marcello, Ms. Robichaux and herself, asked the board for a decision on their charter school proposal. A brief discussion followed. President Theriot then called on the superintendent to offer his recommendation. Superintendent Broussard stated that he, as well as several members of his supervisory staff, met with Ms. Toups, Ms. Marcello and Ms. Robichaux last week to discuss the charter school proposal; and that, after listening to their plans and having some questions answered, his recommendation to the board is to deny the request for the charter school. The superintendent then cited some of the reasons for his recommendation – namely, certain advantages that the charter school may have; the difference in money allocated to the charter school based on the type of school; although the charter school test scores will be counted in the scores of Lafourche Parish public schools, the school system would have no control over what is done to improve charter school scores; and too many unequal rules – such as, public employees and students being held to certain standards and those in the charter school not being held to the same standards. Acting in line with the recommendation of the superintendent, Mr. Landry then offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Chiquet, to deny the request for approval of the proposed charter school. A brief discussion followed, at the end of which a vote was taken on Mr. Landry’s motion. The motion was unanimously carried.

President Theriot called on Assistant Superintendent Rodrigue, who, on behalf of the Dress Code/Uniform Committee, presented and explained the following proposed amendments to Policy Title 2:5.1, Student grooming and dress:

(Note: Amendments are indicated in bold italics under Spirit/Activity Dress-up Days, Nos. 14 and 15.)

P. T. 2:5.1 Student grooming and dress

Students will maintain their person and clothing in a modest, clean and orderly manner that reflects pride in self and school. These guidelines are designed to assist students in setting a standard for their personal appearance which should directly affect attitude and behavior and indirectly have a positive effect on the learning process.

The Lafourche Parish School Board herewith established the following guidelines on grooming and dress for students in Lafourche Parish:

ANY CONDITIONS OF GROOMING OR DRESS, AS JUDGED BY THE PRINCIPAL TO BE INAPPROPRIATE, WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. A TEACHER WILL BE ALLOWED TO RESTRICT MANNER OF DRESS WHEN IT PERTAINS TO THE HEALTH AND/OR SAFETY OF A STUDENT IN THAT TEACHER’S AREA.

A. Grooming

1. Hair must be reasonably trimmed and combed. Vision must not be obstructed.

2. Only naturally occurring hair colors are allowed (black, brunette, auburn, or blonde—

natural or dyed).

3. Beards are not allowed. Reasonably trimmed mustaches that cover the upper lip only

are permitted.

4. Only a reasonable amount of makeup may be used for the face.

B. Dress

1. Patches, symbols, writings, etc., which are vulgar or offensive will not be allowed. Words that advertise alcohol, cigarettes and drugs are prohibited.

2. Hats or caps will not be worn inside the school buildings.

3. Unless prescribed by a doctor, dark glasses will not be worn in the school buildings.

C. Uniform Policy

Beginning with the 1999-2000 school year, all Lafourche Parish students shall be mandated to wear an official parish uniform, which shall consist of the following:

Shirts

1. The parish uniform shall consist of a collared white dress/oxford type shirt or polo/golf type

shirt-either long or short sleeved.

2. Each school shall have the option of allowing students to wear up to two additional shirt colors consistent with their designated school colors.

3. The wearing of a logo is optional and shall be limited to an approved school logo located on the left pocket area.

4. Each school shall have one official school logo. The principal must approve school club or organization logos.

Pants/Skirts/Shorts/Skorts

5. The uniform shall consist of khaki twill pants, skirts, or shorts/skorts (cotton or cotton blend). Pants and shorts must be of the traditional uniform style—no jeans, no baggy or oversized clothes, no pockets on lower legs, or sagging pants.

6. Logos will not be allowed.

7. Shorts, jumpers, and skorts are allowable for students in all grade levels provided that they are of the same fabric as the approved pants described in #5 above. Overalls are not allowed. Shorts, skirts, jumpers, and skorts must have a finished hem and shall not be more than four inches above the back crease of the knee. Shorts/skorts shall not be worn more than one inch below the knee.

8. All pants, shorts, skirts, and skorts must be worn at the waistline with the shirts tucked in. If pants have belt loops, a blue, black or brown belt must be worn.

Socks/Shoes

9. Socks/stockings are required and shall be of a solid color (white, khaki, or school colors). Logos are not allowed on socks.

10. Shoes shall be of a style consisting of a closed back and front. Slippers, sandals, or cleats are not allowed.

Wearing of Uniforms

11. ALL ITEMS OF CLOTHING MUST BE WORN AS INTENDED BY DESIGN.

Seasonal Clothing

12. Outerwear that falls below the knee or does not open the length of the front by snapping, buttoning or zipping shall not be allowed.

Jewelry

13. Earrings are allowed. Ornate or cumbersome jewelry is not permitted. Jewelry requiring body piercing, such as nose rings, eyebrow rings, lip rings, cheek rings, tongue rings, etc. is not permitted.

Spirit/Activity Dress-up Days

14. The designation of activity/spirit days, not to exceed one per week, is left up to the principal. Schools may also have spirit days where students are allowed to wear sanctioned shirts. Students must, however, adhere to all other aspects of the uniform policy.

15. Students belonging to school sponsored clubs or organizations may be given permission by the principal to wear approved organizational attire for specific activity periods. Students not participating in such activities shall wear the school uniforms.

Extenuating circumstances concerning cost or students with special needs will be addressed on a case by case basis. Parents should express these needs in writing to the school principal.

Violation of the Uniform Policy

Violations of the mandatory uniform policy shall be addressed as follows:

First Offense: Parent shall be contacted to bring the proper uniform to school for the child to change. The student will remain in a designated area determined by the principal or his/her designee while awaiting the arrival of the parent/guardian.

Second Offense: Same as first offense.

Third Offense: Parent notification, student assigned to in-school suspension at school site.

Subsequent Offenses: Student will be assigned to P.A.S.S.

* Students who do not qualify for P.A.S.S. due to age (nine and below) will remain in in-school suspension at their assigned school site, and shall be subject to referral to Truancy Court or the FINS (Family in Need of Services) committee for repeated failure to wear the mandatory school uniforms.

On motion of Mr. Chiquet, seconded by Ms. Duplantis and unanimously carried, the board waived the one-month waiting period for the adoption and/or amendment of policies (as specified in Item 5 of Policy Title 1:2.1) so that the board could immediately vote on approval of the amendments to Policy Title 2:5.1, Student grooming and dress. Mr. Chiquet then offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Fabiano and unanimously carried, to approve the revisions to Policy Title 2:5.1, Student grooming and dress, as recommended by the Dress Code/Uniform Committee.

President Theriot called on Superintendent Broussard to report on bids received August 27, 1999, for a hunting lease on Section 16, Township 16 South, Range 18 East (located on the Raceland Prairie). The superintendent presented the following tally of bids received:

BID TALLY

HUNTING LEASE

SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 16 SOUTH, RANGE 18 EAST

		A M O U N T	O F B I D
NAME OF BIDDER	BID DEPOSIT	Per Acre	Total
Bobby DeJean	$ 100.00	$4.00	$1,004.00
Robert Grabert	$ 75.00	$2.40	$ 602.40
Wayne Pertuit	$ 1710.00	$6.81 *	$1,710.00
George Robichaux	$ 80.00	$3.00	$ 753.00

*Highest bid.

Acting in line with the recommendation of Superintendent Broussard, a motion was offered by Mr. Orgeron, seconded by Mr. Chiasson and unanimously carried, to accept the high bid of Mr. Wayne Pertuit as indicated above.

Next, President Theriot called on Ms. Beth Landry, community relations coordinator for the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA), who, acting upon the suggestion of School Board Member Jessie Fabiano, had requested to address the board regarding organ procurement. Ms. Landry apprised the board of the extremely critical need for organ donors in Louisiana. She presented a brief history of LOPA and its work with organizations, including school boards in other Louisiana parishes. In concluding her presentation, Ms. Landry stated that she would welcome the opportunity to reach Lafourche Parish School Board employees and students through payroll stuffers, messages on payroll check stubs, donor drives and classroom presentations. After a brief discussion, Mr. Fabiano offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Thibodaux and unanimously carried, directing the superintendent to meet with Ms. Landry to develop a program whereby the board can actively allow everyone in the school system exposure to and information about LOPA; and to survey the employees to see who might be interested in participating in such a donor program.

President Theriot called on Supervisor Ray Bernard, who reported on the most current figures on enrollment in the schools of Lafourche Parish (August 30, 1999), citing the following numbers:

Grades Enrollment

Elementary 8,503

Junior High 3,539

Senior High 3,276

Non-Graded 131

TOTAL 15,449

On motion of Mr. Danos, seconded by Mr. Orgeron and unanimously carried, the board adopted the following resolution requesting (from the Attorney General) the hiring of special counsel, commencing August 23, 1999, through August 22, 2001, in the area of bankruptcy law concerning mineral rights on public lands, and that this particular lawyer be George L. Clauer III of the firm Seale, Daigle & Ross:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:263 authorizes the retention of special counsel by any school board upon a statement of reasons why such counsel is necessary and upon approval by the Attorney General; and

WHEREAS, this board is in need of special counsel, experienced in the issues of bankruptcy laws and mineral leases; and

WHEREAS, the District Attorney, acting as our general counsel, has approved the employment of special counsel to advise and litigate specialized bankruptcy laws and mineral lease issues related to the area of practice outside of the usual duties of the Office of the District Attorney; and

WHEREAS, the Parish School Board of Lafourche is desirous of dealing fairly with all of its lessees, but cannot knowingly expose itself to the risks of ill advised decisions and practices in bankruptcy proceedings as they relate to mineral leases into which the board has entered; and

WHEREAS, Mr. George L. Clauer III, Attorney at Law, has several years of working with the legal issues associated with bankruptcy proceedings and is also experienced with mineral leases pertaining to public lands;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Mr. George L. Clauer III be retained as special counsel, commencing August 23, 1999 and ending August 22, 2001.

On motion of Mr. Danos, seconded by Mr. Landry and unanimously carried, the board authorized Mr. George L. Clauer III to seek an injunction against Forman Petroleum Corporation to prevent it from removing minerals from school board property while it is in the state of bankruptcy.

President Theriot called on Superintendent Broussard, who presented the following proposed amendments to Policy Title 3:1.4, Salary schedule for teachers, to reflect a change in the pay schedule for substitute teachers in order to entice more certified teachers to seek employment as substitutes:

(Note: Amendments are indicated in bold italics.)

P. T. 3:1.4 Salary schedule for teachers

. . .

(Page 383d):

All teachers doing substitute work in Lafourche Parish schools shall be paid in accordance with the following schedule:

Non-degree Teacher $50 per day;

Degree Teacher $85 per day;

Retired Teachers:

(1) A teacher who retired from the Lafourche Parish School System would be paid according to his/her same daily rate at the time of his/her retirement from the system.

(2) A teacher who retired from another parish would be paid the daily rate of pay according to his/her years of experience at the time of retirement based on the Lafourche Parish School Board salary schedule.

On motion of Mr. DeFelice, seconded by Mr. Orgeron and unanimously carried, the board waived the one-month waiting period for the adoption and/or amendment of policies (as specified in Item 5 of Policy Title 1:2.1) so that the board could immediately vote on approval of the amendments to Policy Title 3:1.4, Salary schedule for teachers. Mr. DeFelice then offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Orgeron, to approve the amendments to Policy Title 3:1.4, Salary schedule for teachers, as recommended by Superintendent Broussard. A brief discussion followed, at the end of which a vote was taken on Mr. DeFelice’s motion; the motion was unanimously carried.

On motion of Mr. Chiasson, seconded by Mr. Chiquet and unanimously carried, the board proclaimed the month of October as "Red Ribbon Month" and the week of October 24 - 30, 1999 as “Red Ribbon Week” in Lafourche Parish schools.

On motion of Mr. Chiquet, seconded by Ms. Duet and unanimously carried, the board proclaimed the month of October as “ChildNet/Child Search Awareness Month” in Lafourche Parish schools.

On motion of Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Danos and unanimously carried, the board proclaimed the week of October 4 – 8, 1999 as “4-H Week” in Lafourche Parish schools, in conjunction with “National 4-H Week.”

On motion of Ms. Duet, seconded by Ms. Duplantis and unanimously carried, the board proclaimed the week of October 11 – 15, 1999 as “School Lunch Week” in Lafourche Parish schools, in conjunction with “National School Lunch Week.”

In response to Ms. Duplantis’ motion, seconded by Mr. Chiasson, requesting a two-thirds vote to discuss an item not included on the agenda – specifically, with regard to information received from Ms. Melanie Boulet – the board voted unanimously to allow her to discuss the item. Ms. Duplantis asked that Ms. Boulet be allowed to address the board. There being no objection from any member of the board, President Theriot then called on Ms. Boulet, a parent member of the Pupil Progression Plan Committee. Ms. Boulet presented a plan for involving parents in helping Lafourche Parish students to succeed on the new High Stakes Testing. She explained that the plan entails coming up with a comparable test to the new test and administering it to students in January; the individual teachers would then grade the “prep test” and cut out all problems missed; the teachers would put them in envelopes and mail them to the parents of the students and also include a letter explaining what they are and asking parents to review the problems with their children between January and the High Stakes Test date. At the conclusion of Ms. Boulet’s presentation, there was a brief discussion. Ms. Duplantis then offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Caldwell, authorizing Supervisors Francis Rodriguez and Marian Fertitta to form a committee to assist in devising the pre-tests for the 4^th and 8^th graders and to implement the plan (as presented by Ms. Boulet) parishwide. A discussion followed, at the end of which a vote was taken on Ms. Duplantis’ motion. The motion was unanimously carried.

On motion of Ms. Zeringue, the board adopted the following memorial resolution by general consent:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to summon to eternal rest the spirit and soul of Ms. Hazel Boudreaux, a former teacher in the Lafourche Parish School System; and

WHEREAS, her life was a record of service faithfully performed, during which she taught in Lafourche Parish for a total of thirty and one-half years; and

WHEREAS, she was first employed as a teacher/principal at Rodrigue School in 1938, for seven and one-half years; was re-employed in 1949 at L. T. School for one year; transferred to Thibodaux Upper Elementary School, where she taught for four years; and then to Thibodaux Lower Elementary School, where she remained for eighteen years, until her retirement in June 1972; 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 former 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. Hazel Boudreaux 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. Rodrigue, the board adopted the following memorial resolution by general consent:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to summon to eternal rest the spirit and soul of Ms. Loretta Granier, a former teacher in the Lafourche Parish School System; and

WHEREAS, her life was a record of service faithfully performed, during which she taught in Lafourche Parish for a total of twenty six and one-half years; and

WHEREAS, she was first employed as a teacher at Chackbay Elementary School in 1957 and taught at Chackbay Elementary and Bayou Boeuf Elementary School until 1962; she was re-employed in 1967 as a teacher at Bayou Boeuf Elementary, then transferred to Chackbay Elementary in 1968, where she remained until her retirement in 1991; 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 FURTHER RESOLVED that this tribute of respect to the memory of Ms. Loretta Granier 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. Rodrigue, the board adopted the following memorial acclamation by general consent:

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to summon to eternal rest the spirit and soul of Mrs. Charlotte Landry, a retired secretary; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Landry was devoted and loyal to the school system, having faithfully and efficiently performed her duties as a secretary for the Lafourche Parish School Board for a total of 28 years -- having first been employed at Sixth Ward Middle School in December 1970; having transferred to a position as secretary at the School Board Office on November 1, 1993; and having resigned for the purpose of retirement on March 16, 1999; now, therefore,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this tribute of respect to the memory of Mrs. Charlotte Landry 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. Landry, seconded by Mr. DeFelice and unanimously carried, the board renewed the administrator contract of Mr. Martin Cortez, assistant principal, Bayou Blue Elementary School, effective October 7, 1999 through October 6, 2001.

On motion of Ms. Zeringue, seconded by Ms. Duplantis and unanimously carried, the board granted a general leave of absence to Mr. Joseph Fakier, teacher, East Thibodaux Junior High School, effective September 1, 1999 through May 22, 2000.

On motion of Mr. Chiquet, seconded by Mr. Danos and unanimously carried, the board granted a general leave of absence to Ms. Sarah Boudreaux, special education teacher, W. S. Lafargue Elementary School, effective September 2, 1999 through October 29, 1999.

On motion of Ms. Duplantis, seconded by Mr. Chiasson and unanimously carried, the board appointed the following personnel effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000:

a. Ms. Barbara Becnel, special education teacher, Chackbay Elementary School

b. Ms. Vera Lewis, special education teacher, Bayou Blue Elementary School

c. Ms. Clara Brumfield, special education teacher, Galliano Elementary School

d. Ms. Greta Terrebonne, teacher, Golden Meadow Middle School

e. Ms. Heather Barbaro, teacher, W. S. Lafargue Elementary School

f. Ms. Lisa Collins, special education teacher, Larose Lower Elementary School

g. Ms. Regina Callahan, teacher, Lockport Upper Elementary School

h. Ms. Elizabeth Babin, special education teacher, Raceland Lower Elementary

School

i. Ms. Gail Hill, special education teacher, St. Charles Elementary School

j. Ms. Courtnie Blakeman, special education teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School

k. Ms. Pamela Hardy, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School

l. Mr. Donald Naquin, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School

m. Ms. Elmire Barrios, teacher, Thibodaux Elementary School

n. Ms. Dawn Gisclair, special education teacher, Larose-Cut Off Junior High School

o. Mr. Jared Degruise, teacher, Lockport Junior High School

p. Mr. Thomas Guidry, teacher, Raceland Junior High School

q. Mr. Myron Robichaux, teacher, Raceland Junior High School

r. Ms. Rikki Edwards, teacher (vocal music), West Thibodaux Junior High School

s. Ms. Stacy Gisclair, teacher, South Lafourche High School

t. Ms. Cheryl Domingue, special education teacher, The Opportunity Place--North Campus

u. Mr. Reginald Davis, itinerant special education teacher (adapted physical education), Lafourche Parish schools)

v. Mr. Keith Richard, itinerant special education teacher (adapted physical education), Lafourche Parish schools

w. Ms. Mitzi Brunet, speech therapist, Lafourche Parish schools

x. Ms. Millie Rollins, audiologist (3/5 time), Lafourche Parish schools

y. Ms. Dina Crochet, paraprofessional, Bayou Blue Elementary School

z. Ms. Angela Gaubert, paraprofessional, Bayou Blue Elementary School

aa. Ms. Lisa Karpinski, paraprofessional, Bayou Blue Elementary School

bb. Ms. Dione Labat, paraprofessional, Bayou Blue Elementary School

cc. Ms. Beverly Curole, paraprofessional, Cut Off Elementary School

dd. Ms. Alison George, paraprofessional (Pre K Title I), Cut Off Elementary School

ee. Ms. Tammy Foret, paraprofessional, Galliano Elementary School

ff. Ms. Shannon Moore, paraprofessional, Galliano Elementary School

gg. Ms. Shebby Bergeron, paraprofessional, Golden Meadow Middle School

hh. Ms. Angela Barrilleaux, paraprofessional, Larose Lower Elementary School

ii. Ms. Janelle Smith, paraprofessional, Lockport Lower Elementary School

jj. Ms. Kelly Theriot, paraprofessional, Lockport Upper Elementary School

kk. Ms. Donna Use’, paraprofessional, Raceland Lower Elementary School

ll. Ms. Christine Babin, paraprofessional, Raceland Upper Elementary School

mm. Ms. Karen Dufrene, paraprofessional (LEAP for 21^st Century), Raceland Upper

Elementary School

nn. Ms. Tammy Guidry, paraprofessional (LEAP for 21^st Century), Raceland Upper

Elementary School

oo. Ms. Deanna Martin, paraprofessional (LEAP for 21^st Century), Raceland Upper

Elementary School

pp. Ms. Jennifer Purcell, paraprofessional, St. Charles Elementary School

qq. Ms. Lisa Smith, paraprofessional, St. Charles Elementary School

rr. Ms. Lorraine Landry, paraprofessional, Sixth Ward Middle School

ss. Ms. Karen Loupe, paraprofessional, Sixth Ward Middle School

tt. Ms. Birdine Tabor, paraprofessional, Sixth Ward Middle School

uu. Ms. Dana Brown, paraprofessional, Thibodaux Elementary School

vv. Ms. Karen Naquin, paraprofessional (LEAP for 21^st Century--early intervention),

Thibodaux Elementary School

ww. Ms. Terry Lynn Gauthier, paraprofessional, East Thibodaux Junior High School

xx. Ms. Rodi Renfroe, paraprofessional, East Thibodaux Junior High School

yy. Ms. Cheryl Wise, paraprofessional/interpreter, East Thibodaux Junior High

School

zz. Ms. Dena Baudoin, paraprofessional, Larose-Cut Off Junior High School

aaa. Ms. Donna Cheramie, paraprofessional, Larose-Cut Off Junior High School

bbb. Ms. Marie Loupe, paraprofessional, Lockport Junior High School

ccc. Ms. Patricia Randall, paraprofessional, Raceland Junior High School

ddd. Ms. Melissa Babin, paraprofessional, West Thibodaux Junior High School

eee. Ms. Koren Lawes, paraprofessional, West Thibodaux Junior High School

fff. Ms. Woneita Daigle, paraprofessional (LEAP for 21^st Century), West Thibodaux

Junior High School

ggg. Ms. Rontronese Woods, paraprofessional (LEAP for 21^st Century), West

Thibodaux Junior High School

hhh. Ms. Paula Griffin, paraprofessional, Central Lafourche High School

iii. Ms. Angela Sampey, paraprofessional, Central Lafourche High School

jjj. Ms. Pauline Benoit, paraprofessional, Thibodaux High School

kkk. Ms. Sherry Benoit, paraprofessional, Thibodaux High School

lll. Ms. Karen Gonzales, paraprofessional, Thibodaux High School

mmm. Ms. Nadine Wooten, paraprofessional, Thibodaux High School

nnn. Ms. Dawn Bellanger, Title I itinerant paraprofessional, Lafourche Parish schools

Ms. Duplantis then offered a motion, seconded by Ms. Duet, to appoint (1) the following personnel effective August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999, as listed under Agenda Item No. 35 (a – mm):

a. Ms. April Seneca, teacher (CSR), Bayou Blue Elementary School

b. Ms. Leslie Talbot, teacher (CSR), Bayou Blue Elementary School

c. Ms. Mary Herring, special education teacher, Galliano Elementary School

d. Ms. Alicia Boudreaux, special education teacher, W. S. Lafargue Elementary School

e. Ms. Sharla Borne, special education teacher, Lockport Lower Elementary School

f. Ms. Brandee Orgeron, teacher (Pre K Title I), Lockport Lower Elementary School

g. Ms. Michelle Boudreaux, special education teacher, Lockport Upper Elementary School

h. Ms. Anya Carter, teacher, Lockport Upper Elementary School

i. Ms. Daphne Desselle, teacher (CSR), Lockport Upper Elementary School

j. Ms. Jessica Plaisance, teacher (substituting for Cynthia Harvey), Lockport Upper Elementary School

k. Ms. Paula McWhorter, special education teacher, Raceland Lower Elementary School

l. Ms. Vera Orgeron, teacher, Raceland Lower Elementary School

m. Mr. Kevin Estoque, teacher (band), Raceland Upper Elementary School

n. Ms. Jeri Rogers, teacher, Raceland Upper Elementary School

o. Ms. KaKeisha Ruffin, teacher, Raceland Upper Elementary School

p. Ms. Summer Thibodeaux, special education teacher, Raceland Upper Elementary School

q. Ms. Andree Domingue, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School

r. Ms. Lara Howell, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School

s. Ms. Jaime Oldham, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School

t. Ms. Beth Marcello, teacher, East Thibodaux Junior High School

u. Mr. Aaron Robichaux, special education teacher, East Thibodaux Junior High School

v. Mr. Philip Bychurch, special education teacher, Golden Meadow Junior High School

w. Mr. Monty Lerille, teacher, Golden Meadow Junior High School

x. Ms. Maudine Orgeron, teacher, Golden Meadow Junior High School

y. Mr. Mark Simoneaux, special education teacher, Golden Meadow Junior High School

z. Ms. Deirdra Batiste, special education teacher, Lockport Junior High School

aa. Ms. Ruth Rebstock, teacher, Lockport Junior High School

bb. Ms. Jane Duet, teacher, Raceland Junior High School

cc. Ms. Irene Livia Justice, teacher, Raceland Junior High School

dd. Ms. Melanie Robichaux, teacher, Raceland Junior High School

ee. Ms. Jessica Landry, teacher, West Thibodaux Junior High School

ff. Mr. John Potter, teacher (band), West Thibodaux Junior High School

gg. Mr. Damon Robinson, special education teacher, West Thibodaux Junior High School

hh. Ms. Bernadette Roberts, teacher, Central Lafourche High School

ii. Ms. Janet Rousse, special education teacher, Central Lafourche High School

jj. Ms. Christy Autin, teacher, South Lafourche High School

kk. Mr. Tommy Holliday, teacher, Thibodaux High School

ll. Ms. Ronny Torres, teacher, The Opportunity Place--North Campus

mm. Ms. Claire Pellegrin, itinerant special education teacher (DPI), Lafourche Parish schools

and (2) the following personnel, as listed under Agenda Item No. 36 (a – ooooo):

a. Ms. Colleen Gardner, special education teacher, Bayou Blue Elementary School, effective August 10, 1999 through December 21, 1999

b. Ms. Jeanne Sewell, special education teacher, Bayou Blue Elementary School, effective August 12, 1999 through December 21, 1999

c. Ms. Judy Matherne, teacher, Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School, effective August 18, 1999 through May 22, 2000

d. Ms. JoAnn Kliebert, guidance counselor, W. S. Lafargue Elementary School, effective August 19, 1999 through May 22, 2000

e. Ms. Sylvia Roques, teacher, W. S. Lafargue Elementary School, effective August 19, 1999 through December 21, 1999

f. Ms. Yvette Sacco, guidance counselor, Larose Middle School, effective August 18, 1999 through December 21, 1999

g. Ms. Jessica Lisak, special education teacher, Lockport Upper Elementary School, effective August 23, 1999 through December 21, 1999

h. Ms. Annette Frances, teacher, Raceland Lower Elementary School, effective August 11, 1999 through December 21, 1999

i. Ms. Dana Lefort, special education teacher, Raceland Lower Elementary School, effective August 16, 1999 through December 21, 1999

j. Ms. Taryn Terrell, teacher (CSR), Raceland Lower Elementary School, effective August 12, 1999 through December 21, 1999

k. Ms. Michelle Plaisance, special education teacher, Raceland Upper Elementary School, effective August 23, 1999 through December 21, 1999

l. Ms. Libby Himel, special education teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

m. Ms. Angelette Broomfield, special education teacher, Larose-Cut Off Junior High School, effective August 23, 1999 through December 21, 1999

n. Ms. Antoinette Plaisance, special education teacher, Larose-Cut Off Junior High School, effective August 12, 1999 through May 22, 2000

o. Mr. George Broussard, teacher, Lockport Junior High School, effective August 23, 1999 through May 22, 2000

p. Mr. Lamont Goodman, teacher (band), Thibodaux High School, effective July 21, 1999 through June 8, 2000

q. Ms. Barbara Hill, special education teacher, The Opportunity Place--Central Campus, effective August 16, 1999 through December 21, 1999

r. Ms. Audry Jackson, special education teacher, The Opportunity Place--South Campus, effective August 13, 1999 through December 21, 1999

s. Mr. Matthew Blake Walker, teacher, The Opportunity Place--South Campus, effective August 16, 1999 through December 21, 1999

t. Ms. Jill Pere, itinerant special education teacher (gifted program), Lafourche Parish Schools, effective August 12, 1999 through December 21, 1999

u. Ms. Amy Aucoin, itinerant teacher (vocal music), Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 10, 1999 through December 21, 1999

v. Ms. Molly Bourgeois, teacher (special assignment), Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

w. Ms. Barbara Anderson, LPN/paraprofessional, Thibodaux Elementary School, effective August 12, 1999 through May 22, 2000

x. Ms. Deborah Schiro, LPN/paraprofessional, South Lafourche High School, effective August 12, 1999 through May 22, 2000

y. Ms. Kristy Sheek, interpreter/paraprofessional, St. Charles Elementary School, effective August 11, 1999 through May 22, 2000

z. Ms. Christine Maynard, paraprofessional (Pre K Title I), Chackbay Elementary School, effective August 23, 1999 through May 22, 2000

aa. Ms. Cheryl Verdin, paraprofessional, Chackbay Elementary School, effective August 23, 1999 through May 22, 2000

bb. Ms. Dawn Crotwell, paraprofessional, Raceland Lower Elementary School, effective August 23, 1999 through May 22, 2000

cc. Ms. Linda Dominique, paraprofessional, Raceland Upper Elementary School, effective August 18, 1999 through May 22, 2000

dd. Ms. Patsy Matherne, paraprofessional, Raceland Junior High School, effective August 23, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ee. Ms. Dale Boudreaux, paraprofessional, Thibodaux High School, effective August 23, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ff. Ms. Angel Hebert, paraprofessional, Thibodaux High School, effective August 23, 1999 through May 22, 2000

gg. Ms. Kimberly Kulhanek, secretary, Pupil Appraisal Center, effective August 2, 1999 through June 30, 2000

hh. Ms. Sandra Wempren, assistant manager, Child Nutrition Program, Bayou Blue Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ii. Ms. Connie Foret, manager, Child Nutrition Program, St. Charles Elementary School, effective August 2, 1999 through May 22, 2000

jj. Ms. Josephine Gravois, assistant manager, Child Nutrition Program, South Thibodaux Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

kk. Ms. Tisa Stanley, school janitor, Chackbay Elementary School, effective August 18, 1999 through June 30, 2000

ll. Ms. Angelle Adair, teacher, W. S. Lafargue Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

mm. Mr. Brad Benoit, special education teacher, East Thibodaux Junior High School, effective September 7, 1999 through December 21, 1999

nn. Mr. Gerald Michel, teacher, West Thibodaux Junior High School, effective August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

oo. Ms. Renee’ Frye, special education teacher, The Opportunity Place--Central Campus, effective August 26, 1999 through December 21, 1999

pp. Ms. Anna Prosperie, teacher, The Opportunity Place--South Campus, effective August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

qq. Ms. Martine Allaire, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

rr. Ms. Francine Babineau, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ss. Ms. Nathalie Berthiaume, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

tt. Mr. Scott Brown, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

uu. Ms. Judith Buissiere, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

vv. Mr. Schubert Dauphin, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ww. Mr. Yves Dionne, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

xx. Mr. Richard Doyon, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

yy. Mr. Philippe Dubois, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

zz. Ms. Valerie Dubois, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

aaa. Ms. Julie Gagne, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

bbb. Ms. Karine Giroud, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ccc. Mr. Bruno Habasque, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ddd. Mr. Mohammed Hammadi, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

eee. Mr. Jean Houde, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 18, 1999 through May 22, 2000

fff. Mr. Remi Houde, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 18, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ggg. Mr. Martin Hudon, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999, through May 22, 2000;

hhh. Mr. Guy Laflame, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

iii. Mr. Marc Lefebvre, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

jjj. Ms. Janik Martin, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

kkk. Ms. Rhona Pinard, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 18, 1999 through May 22, 2000

lll. Ms. Sylvie Pinel, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

mmm. Ms. Innocentia Richard, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

nnn. Mr. Eric Simon, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ooo. Mr. Richard Strasbourg, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ppp. Ms. Maryse Voyer, elementary French teacher, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

qqq. Ms. Cherish Benoit, occupational therapist, Lafourche Parish schools, August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

rrr. Ms. Leslie Bland, occupational therapist, Lafourche Parish schools, August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

sss. Mr. Kyle Hotard, occupational therapist, Lafourche Parish schools, August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ttt. Ms. Pamela Price, occupational therapist, Lafourche Parish schools, August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

uuu. Ms. Cynthia Sylvest, occupational therapist, Lafourche Parish schools, August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

vvv. Ms. Sue Lyn Boldt, physical therapist, Lafourche Parish schools, August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

www. Ms. Clarinda Espiritu, physical therapist, Lafourche Parish schools, August 23, 1999 through May 22, 2000

xxx. Ms. Barbara Danos, bus driver, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

yyy. Ms. Sally Danos, bus driver, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

zzz. Ms. Barbara Detillier, bus driver, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

aaaa. Ms. Lynette Duet, bus driver, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

bbbb. Ms. Anna Guidry, bus driver, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

cccc. Ms. Tina Miller, bus driver, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

dddd. Mr. Trent Thomas, bus driver, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

eeee. Ms. Ruth Trosclair, bus driver, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ffff. Ms. Rachel Williams, bus driver, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

gggg. Ms. Marilyn Willoughby, bus driver, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

hhhh. Ms. Traci Hebert, bus attendant, Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

iiii. Ms. Susan LeBlanc, special education teacher, Bayou Blue Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

jjjj. Ms. Mechel Taylor, special education teacher, Bayou Blue Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

kkkk. Ms. Angela G. Matherne, special education teacher, Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

llll. Ms. Michelle Doucet, special education teacher, Golden Meadow Middle School, effective August 30, 1999 through December 21, 1999

mmmm. Ms. Erin Plaisance, special education teacher, Golden Meadow Middle School, effective August 24, 1999 through December 21,1999

nnnn. Ms. Charlene Freyou, teacher, W. S. Lafargue Elementary School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

oooo. Ms. Gloria Gregory, teacher (substituting for Joan Clement), W. S. Lafargue Elementary School, effective August 27, 1999 through May 22, 2000

pppp. Ms. Andrea Hebert, special education teacher, Larose Lower Elementary

School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

qqqq. Ms. Kelly Hutchinson, special education teacher, Lockport Lower Elementary

School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

rrrr. Ms. Trisha Falgout, special education teacher, Raceland Lower Elementary

School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ssss. Ms. Dollie Hebert, special education teacher, Raceland Lower Elementary

School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

tttt. Ms. Anne Lagarde, teacher, Raceland Lower Elementary School, effective

August 30, 1999 through December 21, 1999

uuuu. Ms. Claudette Pitre, guidance counselor, Raceland Lower Elementary School,

effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

vvvv. Ms. Angela Boudreaux, teacher, Raceland Upper Elementary School, effective

August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

wwww. Ms. Gina Johnson, special education teacher, St. Charles Elementary School,

effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

xxxx. Ms. Kristie Fannin, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School, effective

August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

yyyy. Ms. Lara Howell, teacher, South Thibodaux Elementary School, effective

August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

zzzz. Ms. April Hymel, special education teacher, Thibodaux Elementary School,

effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

aaaaa. Ms. Melissa Morvant, special education teacher, Thibodaux Elementary

School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

bbbbb. Ms. Stacy Pugh, special education teacher, Thibodaux Elementary School,

effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ccccc. Mr. Ralph Cheramie, teacher, Golden Meadow Junior High School, effective

August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ddddd. Mr. Lonny Griffin, special education teacher, Golden Meadow Junior High

School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

eeeee. Mr. Cory Callais, special education teacher, Larose-Cut Off Junior High

School, effective August 9, 1999 through May 22, 2000

fffff. Mr. Robbie Kramer, teacher, Raceland Junior High School, effective August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

ggggg. Ms. Iris Bause, teacher, West Thibodaux Junior High School, effective August 27, 1999 through December 21, 1999

hhhhh. Ms. Rontronese Woods, teacher, West Thibodaux Junior High School,

effective August 9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

iiiii. Ms. Gwendolyn Trench, teacher, Central Lafourche High School,

effective August 27, 1999 through December 21, 1999

jjjjj. Mr. Charles Melancon, teacher, Thibodaux High School, effective August 9,

1999 through December 21, 1999

kkkkk. Ms. Rebecca Cheramie, secretary, Golden Meadow Middle School, effective

August 26, 1999 through June 8, 2000

lllll. Ms. Takia Jordan, paraprofessional (in-school suspension), Raceland Upper

Elementary School, effective August 27, 1999 through May 22, 2000

mmmmm. Ms. Kia Barrilleaux, paraprofessional (LEAP for 21^st Century), West

Thibodaux Junior High School, effective August 26, 1999 through May 22,

2000

nnnnn. Ms. Patricia Harris, paraprofessional, PASS Site – Central Area,

Lafourche Parish schools, effective August 27, 1999 through May 22, 2000

ooooo. Ms. Tina Chaisson, teacher, Raceland Junior High School, effective August

9, 1999 through December 21, 1999

A vote was then taken on Ms. Duplantis’ motion; and the motion was carried. Mr. Fabiano recused himself from voting on the appointment of his daughter, Ms. Tina Chaisson (No. 36. ooooo).

Mr. Chiquet requested that the superintendent provide him with the list of child nutrition employees (by schools) for the 1998-99 and 1999-2000 school years for the purpose of comparing the number of technicians employed at each school last school year as compared to this school year. Mr. Chiquet asked that this information be furnished to him before the next Finance Committee meeting.

Mr. Fabiano asked that the president refer back to Agenda Item No. 14 for a point of clarification. He noted that the minutes of the Finance Committee reflected that the superintendent was directed to have Mr. Francis Hubbell obtain two additional quotes for the parking lot at Cut Off Elementary School to be presented to the board at the September meeting; and that these quotes were not received by the board (tonight). Mr. Fabiano then asked for an update on the quotes. Maintenance Manager Hubbell stated that it may be another week before he receives the quotes; and that he should be able to present them to the board at its next meeting.

On motion of Ms. Williams, seconded by Mr. Chiasson and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

JUDY G. THERIOT, PH. D. ELMO BROUSSARD

President Secretary