2016-05-19

JEFFERSON DAVIS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

May 19, 2016

The Jefferson Davis Parish School Board met in regular session at 203 E. Plaquemine Street, Jennings, LA 70546, on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., with the following School Board members in attendance: President, Jason Bouley, Vice-President, Phillip Arceneaux, Members, Greg Bordelon, David Buller, Charles Bruchhaus, David Capdeville, Donald Dees, David Doise, Malon Dobson, John Juneau, Robert Menard, James Segura and David Troutman. Absent: None.

The meeting was opened by President Bouley, with an invocation by Dr. Kieran Coleman, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag led by School Board Member, Mr. Menard.

Motion by Mr. Buller, seconded by Mr. Juneau and unanimously carried to approve the School Board minutes of the April 21, 2016 Regular meeting.

Motion by Mr. Capdeville, seconded by Mr. Troutman and unanimously carried that the Board call for a vote to take care of items of business not listed on the original agenda or to change the order of topics to be addressed.

FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: The following motions were made by Mr. Phillip Arceneaux, Finance Committee Chairman, that the School Board:

Approve the winning ERATE bid proposal for cost effective Voice Over IP telephone services (VOIP) as requested by Karen Guidry. Motion seconded by Mr. Dobson and unanimously carried.

Grant permission to Elton High to accept a $300.00 donation from the Elton Athletic Association. To be used for meals for student athlete participating in the Regional Track Meet @ULL. Motion seconded by Mr. Bruchhaus and unanimously carried.

Grant permission to Elton High to accept a $42.48 donation from an anonymous donor. To be used to cover the cost of replacing a window in the gym. Motion seconded by Mr. Bruchhaus and unanimously carried.

Mr. Arceneaux turned over Finance Committee to Mr. Troutman for next two agenda items.

Grant permission to Elton High to accept a $2,000.00 donation from the Elton Little Dribblers. To be used to purchase Jr. High girls and boys basketball uniforms $1,500.00 and Elton Athletics $500.00. Motion seconded by Mr. Bordelon and unanimously carried, with Mr. Arceneaux recused from voting.

Grant permission to Welsh Elementary to accept a $1,000.00 from Welsh Little Dribblers. To be used for School Wide Positive Behavior support program. Motion seconded by Mr. Bruchhaus and unanimously carried, with Mr. Arceneaux recused from voting.

Finance Committee returned to Mr. Arceneaux.

Accept the best bids/quotes received for the 2016-2017 School Food Service needs. Bids were opened on Wednesday, April 27, 2016.

Paper and Cleaning

Tri Star: Lids for 12oz $14.51. Pon: Single Served Portion (Hinged 8oz) $43.38; Freezer Storage Bags $12.53; Washing Detergent $15.44; Medium Food Prep Gloves $1.98; Aluminum Foil $18.53; Large Food Prep Gloves $1.98; Resealable Freezer Bags $24.66 Economical: Disposable Styrofoam Cups 12oz $16.99; Freezee Drink Cups 8oz $15.28; Roll Papertowels $15.57; Food Storage Bag for Bun Pans $12.30; Scouring Pads Hotel Size $1.78; Cutlery Kits $11.65; Aluminum Trays with lids $36.10; Lids for 4oz containers $8.89; Styrofoam tray with cover $10.00; Brown Paper bag $9.10; Stainless Steel Large Sponge $3.35; Broom $3.16; Mop Head $2.68; Mop Handle $2.79; Bun Pan Rack Cover $9.65; Disposable Plate $17.95; Disposable Bowls 12oz $14.54; Disposable 4oz Deep Dish $20.40; Disposable 4oz Shallow Dish $20.40; Bun Pan Liner $27.64; Plastic Wrap $11.05; Serving Gloves $.34; Bleach $8.70; Scouring Pads, Large, Nylon $1.65; French Fry Bags $4.76

Frozen

Diamond: Chicken Nuggets $31.71; Meatballs $27.56; Ham $39.60; Sweet Potato Rounds $18.30; Mini Muffins $20.74; French Fries $16.82; Super Muffins $59.60; Brownie Cups $19.36;

Doerle: Diced Eggs $38.82

Lacassigne: Salisbury Steak $74.50; Diced Chicken $24.70; Beef Stew $126.10; Broccoli Spears $17.95

Pon: Corn Dog Nuggets $18.31; Meatloaf Slices $48.08; Sausage $18.49; Nacho Bites $42.29; Pizza Stick $32.73; Cheese Breadstick $39.82; Snack n Waffles $31.74; Cereal Bars Strawberry $40.49; Apple Cinnamon Cereal Bars $43.34; Creole Seasoning $19.77; Onion Rings $51.62; Turkey, Ham, and Cheese English Muffin Sandwich $49.69; Egg & Cheese Slider $77.24; Ham, Cheese, & Egg Tortilla $50.85; Corn Bread Loaf $16.98

Dry Goods

Cajun Wholesale: Salt Free Seasoning $96.00

Doerle: Garlic $38.80; Nutmeg $17.25; Yeast $46.99

Sysco: Salt $10.70; Lemon Juice $35.54; Cream of Chicken $42.20

Diamond: Cream of Mushroom $39.22; Cinnamon $2.74; Instant Potatoes $35.72; Slush Pouches $18.77; Vinegar $7.20; Light Brown Sugar $22.92; Ind. Packet Mustard $6.22; Corn $18.98; Bush’s Beans $30.22; White Rice $8.27

Ponn: Large Water $4.45; Black Pepper $7.68; Pan Release Spray $19.84; Cereal $17.92; Juice Boxes $7.35; Small Water $6.83; Sugar $21.88; Fudge Poptarts $30.65; Strawberry Poptarts $31.73; Syrup for Slush $108.80; Cinnamon Poptarts $ 31.73; Butter Substitute $31.11; Sweet Potatoes $25.16; Relish $26.29; Pineapple $32.49; Juice Bowl $9.68

Lacassigne: Mustard $11.10; Ind Hot Sauce $6.10; Strawberry Waffle Grahams $36.10; Red Beans $19.45; Carrots $18.90; Mandarin Oranges $26.90; Peaches $33.90; Fruit Cocktail $36.90

Large Equipment

Equipment Concepts: Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Cart $598.00

Alack: Wire Whip Univex $215.00

NOLA Restaurant Supply: Wire Whip Blakeslee $376.00

Small Equipment

Economical: Bun Pan 18x26x1 $6.11; Carton Opener $3.21; Chicken Scoop $3.20; Chopping Board $11.75; Oven Thermometer $1.72; Short Handle Brush $2.97; Steel Brush $0.79; Hand Grater $3.33; Butcher Knife $6.47; French Knife $6.47; Paring Knife $2.28; Plastic Scraper 13’ $0.88; Plastic Scraper 16’ $1.09; Cooking Spoon $0.68; #8, #10, #12, #16, #24, #30, & #40 Dishers $4.35; Dishmachine Apron $7.65; Colander $5.53; 21” Spoon $1.42; Spoon

Sets $0.48; Cup Sets $2.06; Timer $5.64; Tongs $1.15; Mop Bucket $38.57; Food Storage Container $44.06; Measuring Cups $8.15; Refrigerator/Freezer Thermometers $1.68; Trash Can Dolly $18.12; Goggles $2.93; Meat Thermometer $1.87; Pocket Thermometers $1.90; Wet Floor Signs $3.76; Potato Masher $2.59; Portion Scale$29.39; Storage Bin, Mobile $134.04; Half Size 4” Steam Table Pan w/ top $12.45; Half Size 20 Gauge 18x13 Bun Pan $3.76; Lid for ½ Size Standard $4.23

South West Bar Needs: Cobbler Pan $57.76; Cook Fork $4.95

Alack: 2” Steam Table Pans $11.25; 4” Steam Table Pans $14.25; 6“ Steam Table Pans $19.00; Veg Peeler $1.25; French Whip $1.75; #6 Disher $9.25; Food Storage Container 5 gallon $31.65; Food Storage Container 8 gallon $37.25; Knife Gloves Sm, M, L, & XL $14.65; Knife Sharpener $14.75; Dry Measurer $3.00; Clear Food Box Colander $20.20; Dish Cloths $6.80

Milk

Borden’s $256,677.17/year; no other bids submitted

Pest Control

J&J Exterminating $50.00/month for school, $75.00/month for warehouse; no other bids submitted.

Motion seconded by Mr. Juneau and unanimously carried.

Grant permission to purchase 120 student licenses @ $30 each and professional development for five teachers of record and one district administrator at a cost of $3,500 from Odysseyware for the 2016-2017 school year to continue to meet our students' online course needs. ($7,100) This is a change from our use of Edmentum online courses, which costs $67,000 for a district site license. (a difference of $59,900). Motion seconded by Mr. Menard and unanimously carried.

Approve the proposed Jefferson Davis Parish District Technology Budget for 2016-2017 as requested by Karen Guidry, Technology Coordinator. Motion seconded by Mr. Doise and unanimously carried.

Grant permission to Lacassine High to accept a $25,000.00 donation from Lacassine Cardinal Backers to be used for Lacassine Athletics. Motion seconded by Mr. Juneau and unanimously carried.

Grant permission to Lake Arthur Elementary to purchase and install an electronic marquee sign at a cost of $12,950.00 from Stewart Signs. To be paid from a $4,950.00 donation from the Lake Arthur Elementary PTO and the balance of $8,000.00 to be paid from Maintenance #1. Motion seconded by Mr. Dobson and unanimously carried.

Grant permission to Lake Arthur Elementary to accept a $500.00 donation from the Lake Arthur Elementary Parent Teacher Organization. To be used for PBIS student end of the year awards. Motion seconded by Mr. Dobson and unanimously carried.

Grant permission to Welsh High to accept a Block Grant Award from the Fritz Lang Foundation in the amount of $6,775.00. These funds will be used to purchase an IQ CNC Router with HHCS for the Ag Department. Motion seconded by Mr. Troutman and unanimously carried.

Grant permission to Jennings Elementary to purchase and install a new intercom system at a cost of $24,491.00 from Louisiana Special Systems. This quote includes utilizing the three existing phone systems in administrative offices to connect to the system, allowing administrators to make “all calls” and to call individual classrooms from their offices. Other quotes received from Sylvan Special Systems, Inc. ($19,950.00 or $56,700.00). Motion seconded by Mr. Capdeville and unanimously carried.

Grant permission to Lake Arthur Elementary to purchase an additional 15 ton air conditioning unit for the school gymnasium at a cost of $7,187.50 from Johnson supply. Other quotes received from Solar Supply ($9,452.00). To be paid from Maintenance #1. Motion seconded by Mr. Bordelon and unanimously carried.

Grant permission to Lake Arthur Elementary to replace existing stage curtains for the school gymnasium at a cost of $9,395.00 from Office Center/Teachers Pet. To be paid from Maintenance #1. Motion seconded by Mr. Bordelon and unanimously carried.

Mr. Arceneaux turned over Finance Committee to Mr. Troutman for next agenda item.

Grant permission to James Ward Elementary to accept a $1,000.00 donation from Jennings Lil’ Dribblers. To be used for SWPBIS program. Motion seconded by Mr. Doise and unanimously carried. Motion seconded by Mr. Menard and unanimously carried, with Mr. Arceneaux recused from voting.

Finance Committee returned to Mr. Arceneaux.

FINANCE COMMITTEE INFORMATION:

1. Welsh Roanoke Jr. High will be changing floor tiles and repairing foyer and hall way floors due to age and wear and tear.

2. Lacassine High School - Pod (Chalmette) complete floor renovation. Removal of all floors and replace with Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT). Repair South wall of pod. Install doorway canopy on southend of Pod - to prevent recurring damages on entry floor.

3. Elton High - Demo and Install new ticket booth.

INSURANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: The following motions were made by Mr. John Juneau, Insurance Committee Chairman, that the School Board:

Accept the quote of Arthur J. Gallagher (AJG) for a combined premium for General Liability, Errors & Omissions, and Auto/Fleet Insurance package from Berkley Insurance, excluding TRIA coverage, in the amount of $144,400. A competing quote for a similar package was received from Jeff Davis Insurance in the amount of $137,703, or a $6,697 difference. The Berkley package is being recommended due to more favorable terms and deductibles in the General Liability and Auto/Fleet Insurance policies (please see the attached). Last year the total premium paid for this package was $135,625. Motion seconded by Mr. Troutman and unanimously carried.

Accept the quote of AJG for Crime (Fidelity) Insurance for $2,290 from Great American Insurance Company. Jeff Davis Insurance offered a quote from Travelers Insurance for $3,748. Last year, the Crime Policy premium paid was $2,290. Motion seconded by Mr. Menard and unanimously carried.

Accept the quote of AJG for Boiler & Machinery Insurance for $5,979 from XL Insurance American, Inc. No other quotes were offered. Last year, the Boiler & Machinery premium paid was $6,000. Motion seconded by Mr. Arceneaux and unanimously carried.

Accept the quote of Regions Insurance for guaranteed cost Workers Compensation Insurance for $267,707 from LWCC. The premium amount does not consider the amount of a dividend rebate program that LWCC offers for policyholders. The average premium rebate received from LWCC over the last five years was $111,349, including a rebate of $161,206 just recently received for the 2015 year. If this five-year average premium rebate is considered, the estimated LWCC annual cost would be $156,358. Last year, the LWCC quote for Workers Compensation Insurance was $262,933 prior to any rebate consideration. Note: The School Board is not guaranteed to receive a premium dividend rebate. Motion seconded by Mr. Doise and unanimously carried.

Accept the quote of Jeff Davis Insurance for full limit Property Insurance coverage from AMRISC/AMWINS for a total premium, excluding Terrorism, of $429,574.38. Two quotes were received from Arthur J. Gallagher, one with a $40 million total limit in the amount of $385,394 and a second with a $100 million limit in the amount of $485,724. It is the opinion of the administration that the deductibles and coverage terms offered by the JDI quote are superior to either quote offered by AJG. Last year, the Property Insurance premium paid was $510,825.

JDI offered additional options on Property Insurance premiums that vary with the deductible percentage of combined building and contents values at each location (Note: Locations north of I-10 have a uniform $25,000 deductible):

a. 1% deductible $547,693.71

b. 3% deductible $395,972.05

c. 5% deductible $362,369.72

Motion seconded by Mr. Buller and unanimously carried.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: The following motions were made by Mr. Greg Bordelon, Transportation Committee Chairman, that the School Board:

Grant permission to create a new bus route for the Lacassine High School district and hire a bus driver for that route. Motion seconded by Mr. Juneau and unanimously carried.

Grant permission to piggyback purchase (1) new 2016 Bluebird Vision, conventional 71 passenger school buses based on the St. Landry Parish School Board bid approved May 25, 2015 (with a contract extended of up to two years) for the price of $79,771.00, for the new Lacassine School route. To be paid from the General Fund. Motion seconded by Mr. Menard and unanimously carried.

The following committees had no reports to present:

Building & Grounds - James Segura, Chairman

Policy - Robert Menard, Chairman

16^th Section - Charles Bruchhaus, Chairman

Ward II (Ad Hoc) - Phillip Arceneaux, Chairman

Legislative Liaison - Donald Dees, Chairman

Food Service - Malon Dobson, Chairman

The Sales Tax report was given by Amber Hymel, Tax Collector/Auditor.

NEW BUSINESS:

Motion by Mr. Bordelon, seconded by Mr. Dees and carried, to approve the following out-of-state travel requests:

1. Christy Broussard, Child Nutrition Secretary, to travel to San Antonio, TX from July 09 -14, 2016 for the School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference. All expenses to be paid through the Child Nutrition Program.

2. Elton High FCCLA teacher/sponsor, Cynthia Doise, to travel to Arkansas, from June 11-14, for the National FCCLA Convention and Advisor Training. At no expense to the Board.

3. Elton High FCCLA student, Carla Thompson and teacher/sponsor, Cynthia Doise, to travel to San Diego, CA from July 02 -8, 2016 for the National FCCLA Convention and Advisor Training. At no expense to the Board.

4. Jennings High Varsity Cheer, teachers/sponsors and chaperones to travel to Destin, FL from June 6 to June 10, 2016 for Cheer Camp. At no expense to the Board.

Motion by Mr. Arceneaux, seconded by Mr. Dees and carried, to approve the following resolution regarding granting local governments the right to levy and collect local sales and use taxes.

A RESOLUTION in regard to CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS (HB 131, 243, & 645)

WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Louisiana grants local governments the right to levy and collect local sales and use taxes; and

WHEREAS, there are several constitutional amendments and bills introduced in the 2016 Regular Legislative Session that would transfer collection responsibility of local sales and use tax levies to the state Department of Revenue; and

WHEREAS, local taxing authorities possess the best knowledge and experience to properly collect its own taxes and have a proven record of proactive advancements in the

areas of enforcement, audit coverage, dispute resolution, reporting technology and successful litigation; and

WHEREAS, the state of Louisiana ‘s budget issues do not offer prospects for the Department of Revenue to have sufficient resources to provide the necessary taxpayer

assistance, enforcement programs and training of its employees on the specific application of local sales and use tax ordinances without significant cost contributions from local governments, thereby resulting in the direct and indirect loss of local tax receipts; and

WHEREAS, many local taxing authorities have issued bonded indebtedness guaranteed by the passage locally adopted sales and use tax levies, collection of said levies the direct responsibility of local governments, and which transfer of that responsibility to a state agency may generate legal challenges and jeopardize future bond issuances; and

WHEREAS, the central local collector in each parish is directly responsible to the local taxing authorities and their elected officials for the performance of local tax administration, and the Secretary Revenue being an appointee of the Governor of the state, uncertainty exists as to who in the Department of Revenue will be accountable to local taxing authorities for the performance of such critical local tax administration,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board, as a local taxing authority and/or governing body, that each member of the legislative delegation for the Parish of Jefferson Davis is urged to vigorously oppose any and all proposed legislation that transfers the administration and collection of local sales and use taxes to the Louisiana Department of Revenue; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent forthwith to said

legislators so that they will be made aware of our position on this matter.

The above Resolution, having been put to a vote and having passed, was duly declared adopted and ordered spread on the minutes of this Board.

/s/ _______________________ /s/ _______________________________

Jason Bouley, President Brian M. LeJeune, Superintendent

Motion by Mr. Dees, seconded by Mr. Buller and carried, to amend the motion from April 21, 2016. Their was a clerical error in the price for the winning bid for Bathroom tissue. It should be $27.20 and not $23.45 as stated.

Accept the best bids for 2016-2017 Paper Products Bid from sealed bids opened Wednesday, April 6, 2016 as recommended by the Supervisor of Auxiliary Services:

A. Duplicator Copy Paper (2000 cases) - Contract Paper Group, Inc. $22.64 per case. No other bids received.

B. Bathroom tissue (300 cases) -Economical Janitorial and Paper Supplies, Inc. $27.20 per case. Other bids received from General Paper Company $39.49 per case and Schneider Paper Products $38.43.

C. Paper Towels (450 cases) - Economical Janitorial and Paper Supplies, Inc. $13.15 per case. Other bids received from General Paper Company $17.81 per case and Schneider Paper Products $14.45 per case.

Motion by Mr. Dees, seconded by Mr. Menard and carried, to approve Pamela Miller, Pre-K Facilitator/Sped. PK Itinerant/ Coach, now be designated as the Birth to 5 Coordinator for JDPSB starting on July 1, 2016. Previously, she had been paid as a classroom teacher and works 12 months. Her funding is currently covered 50% by JDP General Fund, 25% by LA4 funds, and 25% by IDEA. An increase of $8,301 is proposed for the coordinator’s role as she is providing expanded services for public

Pre-K, Head Start, and childcare centers. She has become the CLASS Trainer of Trainers for three and four year old classrooms in all settings and will expand this role to include toddler classrooms, ages one and two this fall. She has become the APT for Teaching Strategies GOLD and monitors all ECCN partners to ensure compliance with state checkpoints for student data. Her special education duties have expanded as well as she not only sees Head Start and Pre-K students for which she provides services, but acts as an observer and consultant for teachers throughout the district/network to provide interventions and early intervening services. Additionally, she is now responsible for maintaining student information in the AESPi portal. She will also be providing support to the supervisor for Lead Agency activities including CLASS observations, myTeachstone online professional development, coordinated enrollment, coordinated funding requests and eligibility determination services. This proposal provides no additional burden on the JDP General Fund and its 50% will be dropped to 44% to maintain current amounts. IDEA and LA4 will each continue to provide 25% while ECCN and EIS contribute 3% each to her increase in salary. Funding provided through the general fund for salary and benefits will NOT increase. This will all be absorbed through the aforementioned outside funding sources.

Motion by Mr. Capdeville, seconded by Mr. Doise and carried, to grant permission to the Superintendent and President to accept any administrative resignations which occur prior to the June board meeting and authorize the superintendent to immediately begin advertising such positions if they occur.

Motion by Mr. Doise, seconded by Mr. Dobson and carried, to adopt the following resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in School District No. 8 of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, April 9, 2016, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein.

RESOLUTION

A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in School District No. 8 of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, April 9, 2016, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of School District No. 8 of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, that:

SECTION 1. Canvass. This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in School District No. 8 of Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana, on SATURDAY, APRIL 9, 2016, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein, and said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the special election.

SECTION 2. Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of Jefferson Davis, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.

SECTION 3. Promulgation of Election Result. The result of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

YEAS: ALL

NAYS: NONE

ABSENT: NONE

The above Resolution, having been put to a vote and having passed, was duly declared adopted and ordered spread on the minutes of this Board.

/s/ _______________ /s/ _______________________________

Jason Bouley, President Brian M. LeJeune, Superintendent

PERSONNEL CHANGES:

The following personnel changes are an Informational Item:

A. Personnel appointments as determined by the Superintendent:

a. Name, RORY MYERS, Welsh Elementary Principal, effective July 1, 2016, re: Arlene Heinen promotion. Mrs. Myers Assistant Principal position at Jennings High will not be replaced at this time. Mr. Segura asked that the record reflect that he disagrees with this decision.

b. Name, AMY TREME, Fenton Elementary Assistant Principal/Teacher, effective July 25, 2016, re: JoDee Broussard retirement.

c. Name, DR. CASSIDY JUNEAU, Hathaway High Assistant Principal, effective July 25, 2016, re: Beth Hebert retirement. Will advertise to replace Dr. Juneau.

d. Name, SORAYA OWENS, Hathaway High Assistant Principal, effective July 25, 2016, re: new position.

e. Name, TERRY LEGER, Lacassine High Assistant Principal, effective July 25, 2016, re: new position.

Mr. Dees left meeting.

B. Personnel changes:

APPOINTMENTS

1. Lorna Bradford, Welsh High Business Teacher, effective 03/14/16, re: Misty Thibodeaux transfer.

2. Elliot Ayo, Welsh High Band Teacher, effective 07/01/16, re: Mary Herpin retirement.

3. Kyle Duhon, Jennings High Teacher, effective 08/08/16, re: Christian Bruchhaus resignation.

4. Eric Guidry, Jennings High Teacher, effective 08/08/16, re: Becky Hall resignation.

5. Karen Coleman, Elton High Spanish Teacher, effective 08/08/16, re: Benoit Embrechts resignation.

6. Carlo Maggio, Hathaway High Teacher/Coach, effective 08/08/16, re: Joseph Richey resignation.

7. Lorrie Buller, Lake Arthur High 7 hour cafeteria tech, effective 08/09/16, re: Cheryl Davis retirement.

8. Corrina Roberts, Hathaway High Teacher, effective 08/08/16, re: Michael B. Bergeron resignation.

9. Alexis Deshotel, Jennings High Teacher, effective 08/08/16, re: Joel Richert retirement.

10. Dan Artero, Hathaway High Teacher, effective 08/08/16, re: Peter Broussard resignation.

TRANSFERS

1. Melissa Kelley, Hathaway High ELA Teacher to Elton High ELA Teacher, effective 08/08/16, re: Mary Katherine Bertrand retirement.

2. Tana Garcia, Jennings High Academic Interventionist to Lake Arthur High ELA Teacher, effective 08/08/16, re: Shyron Suire retirement.

3. Janet Havard, Welsh High 7 hour tech to Elton Elementary 7 hour tech, effective 08/09/16, re: Linda Young transfer.

4. Meggan Marcotte, Lacassine High Counselor to Jennings High Counselor, effective 07/25/16, re: Elaine Segura retirement.

5. Tanya Bujol, Jennings Elementary Teacher to Hathaway High Teacher, effective 08/08/16, re: Emily Lavergne.

6. Linda Young, Elton Elementary 7 hour cafeteria Tech to Welsh High 7 hour Cafeteria Tech, effective 08/09/16.

7. Cassandra Rubin, Jennings Elementary 7 hour Cafeteria Tech to Jennings Elementary Cafeteria Acting Manager, effective 08/01/16.

8. Mandy Broussard, James Ward Elementary Teacher to Lake Arthur Elementary Teacher, effective 08/08/16, re: Mary Bellard resignation.

EXTENDED MEDICAL LEAVE

1. Lacey Watkins, Welsh High Teacher, effective 05/01/16 to 06/30/16.

2. Lisa Semmes, Hathaway High Teacher, effective 04/29/16.

3. Megan Prejean, Hathaway High Teacher, effective 04/15/16.

4. Clevetta Hawkins, James Ward Elementary Para, effective 04/04/16 to 04/15/16 and 05/02/16 to 05/25/16.

5. Lisa Miller, Jennings Elementary Para, effective 04/18/16 to 05/03/16.

6. Leigh Gidlow, Hathway High Teacher, effective 04/19/16 to 04/22/16.

7. Mary Portie Broussard, Central Office Special Service Secretary 2, effective 04/19/16 to 05/02/16.

8. Kerry Solari, James Ward Elementary Teacher, effective 05/18/16 to 05/25/16.

9. Jennifer Thompson, Fenton Elementary Teacher, effective 04/22/16 to 04/22/16 and 04/27/16 to 04/29/16.

10. Jonetta Fontenot, Jennings Elementary Teacher, effective 05/16/16 to 05/25/16.

11. Doreen Fontenot, Lake Arthur Elementary Teacher, effective 05/03/16.

12. JoAnn Molitor, Jennings Elementary Teacher, effective 04/19/16 to 04/23/16.

13. Paige Cassidy, Jennings Elementary Teacher, effective 02/24/16.

14. Tarra Kull, Jennings High School Teacher, effective 08/08/16 to 10/20/16.

15. Emily Brown, Jennings High Teacher, effective 05/18/16 to 05/25/16.

MATERNITY LEAVE

1. Lacey Watkins, Welsh High Business Teacher, effective 05/01/16 TO 06/30/16.

2. Lindsey Sittig, Lake Arthur Elementary Teacher, effective 10/24/16 to 01/01/17.

EDUCATIONAL SABBATICAL LEAVE

1. Kerry Solari, 2016-2017 fall semester.

LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

None.

RETIREMENT

1. Beth Hebert, Hathaway High Assistant Principal, effective 06/10/16, with 27 years of service.

DISABILITY RETIREMENT

1. Cheryl Davis, Lake Arthur High 7 hour cafeteria tech, effective 05/05/16.

RESIGNATION

1. Donavon Tietje, Lacassine Teacher, effective 05/26/16.

2. Mary Bellard, Lake Arthur Elementary Teacher, effective 05/26/16.

3. Edie Higgins, Lake Arthur High School Teacher/Coach, effective 05/26/16.

4. Benoit Embrechts, Elton High Teacher, effective 05/26/16.

5. Peter Broussard, Hathaway High, effective 05/26/16.

Mr. Dees returned to meeting.

SUPERINTENDENT’S COMMENTS NOT REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

1. Old Ward - Rescind bid and re-advertise.

2. Sowela Ground Breaking.

3. Transgender bathrooms.

INFORMATION:

Condolences are extended to the families of:

a. Carlos E. Land, Jr., a teacher who retired in 1989 with 5 years of service.

b. Sheron Singletary, a teacher who retired in 1991 with 28 years of service.

c. Richard Sockrider, a Principal who retired in 1991, with 25 years of service.

The Committee of Educators and parents serving on the 2016-2017 Pupil Progression Plan Committee met at the Media Center on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. The Jefferson Davis Parish School Board will be considering the 2016-2017 Pupil Progression Plan in addition to the monthly agenda at its monthly meeting on July 21, 2016.

In April, 2016, Bruchhaus & Bruchhaus Auction, Inc. of Elton, Louisiana sold salvage equipment declared surplus by the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board for a total to the School Board $1,330.00.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

None.

There being no other business to come before the Board, it was moved by Mr. Doise, seconded by Mr. Buller and carried, to adjourn.

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/s/Jason Bouley, President

ATTEST:

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/s/Brian M. LeJeune, Secretary/Superintendent

Note: Items purchased by quotes or bids may be reviewed at the School Board office during normal business hours. All policies can be reviewed at any facility under the jurisdiction of the Jefferson Davis Parish School Board.