Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - Tangipahoa Parish Schools

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board met in regular session Tuesday,
September 20, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board room, 59656 Puleston
Road, Amite, Louisiana, with President Rose Dominguez presiding.
MEMBERS PRESENTS: Ann Smith, Gail Pittman-McDaniel, Andy Anderson,
Al Link, Brett Duncan, Chris Cohea, Eric Dangerfield
and Sandra Bailey-Simmons
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
Mikala Mount and Francis Scott, students from Midway Elementary School, led
the Pledge of Allegiance. Midway Elementary School 2 nd grade students sang “My
Country Tis of Thee,” “The Constitution is the Law,” and “Yankee Doodle Dandy.”
It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. McDaniel, to approve the
Board minutes of September 6, 2011 as distributed. Hearing no objection, the motion
was adopted.
Superintendent Mark Kolwe, Chief Academic Officer Melissa Stilley, and
President Dominguez recognized and presented plaques to the following 2011
Leadership Academy Graduates.
Joelle Adams Lisa Harper Lynette Reno
Gwendolyn Anderson LaRobyn Houston Cynthia Robillard
Michael Baiamonte Katherine Johnson Kristy Rocquin
India Binner Tongia Keith Deborah Sassone
Ella Breakbill Tanya Landry Theresa Smith
Jennifer Brown Theodore Lavergne Lisa Spriggs
Melissa Capadona Tricia McCain Carolynn Spring
Erin Carter Vivica McCraney Alana Tallo
Denise Earhart Margaret Milazzo Jenna Vaughn
Debra Fleming Siltanise Montgomery Deondra Warner
Carol Fornea Larry Morgan Stephen Weaver
Jill Foster Margaret Quin Nicole Wells-McCray
Darlene Hammer Tonya Randolph Shantel Womack
Ms. Bailey-Simmons requested to approve the Committee Reports contained
on the agenda separately.

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, to approve the
Personnel Committee Report contained on the agenda. Following is the reports as
approved:
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – SEPTEMBER 13, 2011:
It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Ms. McDaniel, to approve
the items contained in the Agenda. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
ITEM – A
TEACHER – NEW HIRES
Name: Position: Effective:
1) Joyce Richardson Teacher – Nesom Middle Sept. 6, 2011
(Vacancy)
2) Jasmine Daniels Teacher – Natalbany Elem. Aug. 30, 2011
(Place of T. Smith – transferred)
3) Kachia Penn Teacher – Natalbany Elem. Sept. 8, 2011
(Place of T. Balisteri – retired)
4) Angela Bridges Teacher – Kentwood High Aug. 8, 2011
(Place of K. Wells – retired)
ITEM B
SUPPORT – NEW HIRES
Name: Position: Effective:
1) Cameron Franklin Custodian – Hammond WS Montessori
(Place of D. Johnson – resigned)
2) Latrice Corbin SFS Worker – Hammond Jr Magnet Sept. 6, 2011
(Place of D. Walker – reclassified)
3) Sybil Matherne Paraprofessional – Midway Elementary Aug.25, 2011
(Vacancy)
ITEM C
LEAVES/RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS
Name: Position: Effective:
RETIREMENTS:
1) Joseph Lacara Bus Driver – Woodland Park Aug. 30, 2011
2) Phine Lopinto SFS Worker – Nesom Middle Aug. 29, 2011
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3) Tonya Balisteri Teacher – Natalbany Elem. Sept. 2, 2011
4) Cindy Tynes Principal – Independence High Sept. 30, 2011
RESIGNATIONS:
1) Shirley Burns Custodian – Vinyard Elementary Aug. 12, 2011
2) Ina Blomeyer Teacher – Midway Elementary Aug. 30, 2011
3) Richard Bacon Bus Driver – Amite High Sept. 2, 2011
LEAVES:
1) Victoria Derks Teacher – D.C. Reeves Elementary Sept. 12, 2011
(LWOP – May 23, 2012)
2) Dixie Dedmond Teacher – TAP Sept 29, 2011
(Sick Leave using sick days first then
LWOP – Oct. 10, 2011)
3) Jennifer Lahare Teacher – Independence Elem. Sept. 14, 2011
(Maternity using sick days first then
FML- Dec. 12, 2011)
4) Amber Perrin Teacher – D.C. Reeves Elementary Sept. 22, 2011
(Maternity using sick days first then
FML-Nov. 7, 2011)
5) Lisa Garcia Teacher – Independence Elem. Aug. 29, 2011
(Sick Leave using sick days
first – Sept. 26, 2011)
6) Juenell Eastman Para – Loranger Elem. Aug. 11, 2011
(Sick Leave using sick days
first – Dec. 20, 2011)
It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Dangerfield, to approve the Finance
Committee Report contained on the agenda. Ms. Bailey-Simmons objected to Item
#2.
After discussing this matter, Mr. Link withdrew his motion.
It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Dangerfield to approve Item #1 of
the Finance Committee Report of September 6, 2011. Hearing no objection, the
motion was adopted. Following is the item as approved:
FINANCE COMMITTEE, ITEM 1 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2011:
1. It was moved by Ms. Cohea, seconded by Ms. Dominguez, to approve the
Accounts Payable/Check Register dated July 16, 2011 through August 15, 2011
in the amount of $9,919,979.52. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
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TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM SEPTEMBER 20, 2011
It was moved by Mr. Dangerfield, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve Item #2 of
the Finance Committee Report of September 6, 2011. Mr. Duncan objected. The
motion passed as evidenced by the following roll call vote:
YEAS (6):
NAYS (3):
ABSENT (0):
Ann Smith, Gail McDaniel, Al Link, Chris Cohea, Eric Dangerfield,
and Rose Dominguez
Andy Anderson, Brett Duncan and Sandra Bailey-Simmons
None
Following is the item as approved:
FINANCE COMMITTEE, ITEM 2 – SEPTEMBER 6, 2011:
2. It was moved by Mr. Duncan to table the elimination of the 2011-12 Perfect
Attendance Incentive Program. The motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Ms. Dominguez, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to eliminate the
2011-12 Perfect Attendance Incentive Program in light of the anticipated budget
deficit. Mr. Duncan objected. The motion passed as evidenced by the following
roll call vote:
YEAS (3): Eric Dangerfield, Rose Dominguez and Chris Cohea
NAYS (1): Brett Duncan
ABSENT (0): None
Superintendent Kolwe presented a video spotlight on the Hammond Westside
Elementary Montessori and Independence Middle Magnet Schools.
There was no Public Input.
In personal privilege, Ms. Dominguez wished Ms. McDaniel a “Happy Birthday.”
In personal privilege, Ms. Smith stated that she was visited several schools and
the atmosphere is very different and the students stated that they are having fun. She
thanked the administration and schools for all their hard work. She also recognized
Ms. Jenita Knighten, a Kentwood High School senior, who is working on her Senior
Project as she shadows Ms. Smith in her goal to be a future School Board member.
In personal privilege, Mr. Link stated he attended the Arts and Music Fundraiser
at the Lion’s Club in Ponchatoula and was very pleased to see many School System
administrators and teachers supporting this cause.
In personal privilege, Mr. Anderson stated that according to the Department of
Labor statistics, the job outlook is very grim. He reported shortages will be in the
medical profession, but that the School System is aligned with this in offering
vocationally oriented curriculum in the high schools.
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In personal privilege, Mr. Duncan stated he was pleased to be invited to the All
Pro Dad’s meeting at Hammond Eastside School. He thanked Mr. Lionel Jackson,
Assistant Superintendent, and school staff for all their hard work on this event. He
stated that he is excited about having dads more involved in the school.
In personal privilege, Ms. McDaniel stated that she attended Open House at all
District B schools and was pleased with the very good start of each school’s year and
is looking forward to the All Pro Dad’s meeting coming to the north end of the parish.
It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, to enter into
Executive Session to discuss the case of Joyce M. Moore vs. TPSB. Hearing no
objection, the motion was adopted.
The Board entered Executive Session.
The Board returned to Open Session.
It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to accept the counsel’s
recommendation to file a motion for the Criteria for Interactions between the Chief
Desegregation Implementation Officer and the School Board and School System
Employees in the case of Joyce M. Moore vs. TPSB. Hearing no objection, the motion
was adopted.
It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Duncan, to adjourn the
meeting. Hearing no objection, the meeting was adjourned. (7:14 p.m.)
Respectfully submitted,
Rose Dominguez
Board President
Mark Kolwe, Secretary-Treasurer
Recorded by: Cynthia Jenkins, September 20, 2011
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