Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - Tangipahoa Parish Schools

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
OCTOBER 2, 2012
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board met in regular session Tuesday, October
2, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board room, 59656 Puleston Road, Amite,
Louisiana, with President Chris Cohea presiding.
MEMBERS PRESENTS: Ann Smith, Gail Pittman-McDaniel, Andy Anderson,
Al Link, Brett Duncan, Eric Dangerfield, Rose
Dominguez and Sandra Bailey-Simmons
MEMBERS ABSENT:
None
Cadet Taylor Ransom, Ponchatoula High School JROTC, led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Ms. McDaniel, to approve
the Board minutes of September 18, 2012 as distributed. Hearing no objection, the
motion was adopted.
Ms. Bailey-Simmons recognized the recipient of the Enos “Jake” Bailey, Jr.
Above and Beyond Award, Jan Hammons – Sumner Middle School Assistant
Principal.
Superintendent Mark Kolwe recognized and presented a certificate to
Ponchatoula High School’s JROTC Cadet Taylor Ransom for receiving the Legion of
Valor Bronze Cross for Achievement Medal.
Court Compliance Officer Arlene Guerin gave an update on the Joyce M. Moore
vs. TPSS case. She stated that the School System had met various goals discussed
in the previous Joint Status Report, such as the construction of O. W. Dillon
Elementary School, to be completed by the end of 2012; securing the Magnet School
Assistance Grant; and the Chief Desegregation Implementation Officer has
implemented most forms necessary for the majority/minority, inter-district and
academic transfers. She stated she is expecting the percentage of minority teachers
to increase with the October 1 st count.
She gave an overview of the majority/minority percentages for faculty and staff
as of the last Court Report:
• Central Office Supervisors: 88% white, 11% black
• Principals – high school: 55% white, 44% black
• Assistant Principals – high school: 76% white, 23% black
• Principal – principals: 65% white, 34% black
• Central Office staff: 79.6% white, 20.4% black
She stated concerns for the current and future years are:
• Discipline – discuss different types of programs to improve the numbers
• Student population – with approximately 20,000 students, the ratio is 50.2%
black – 48.9% white/others
• Employment
• Gifted and talented program – increase the student numbers in these programs
• Eighteen (18) schools are not desegregated
• At least 13 schools are still 75% one race schools
• Schools which are desegregated:
o Hammond High Magnet: 61% black - 39% white
o Independence High: 55% black – 45% white
o Midway Elementary: 54% black, 46% white

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o Nesom Middle: 59% black, 41% white
o Natalbany Elementary: 55% black, 45% white
o D.C. Reeves Elementary: 64% white, 36% black (.08% needed to be in
compliance)
• There were 523 completed new applications for the Magnet School Program.
Of those, 358 were white and 165 were black.
She stated other issues which need to be addressed in the future:
• School Dropouts
• State laws (how the Court going to address the new 2012 state laws)
• Cultural sensitivity training for new teachers
After discussing possible flexibility of the Court Order to help the School System
meet unitary status, Court Compliance Officer Guerin suggested a status conference
with the Board attorneys, plaintiffs’ attorneys, the Chief Desegregation Implementation
Officer, Court Compliance Officer, and Judge Ivan Lemelle before moving forward in
filing a grievance.
It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Smith, to accept Mr.
Anderson’s request for data from the administration on the status of the
implementation of the Joyce M. Moore vs. TPSS case, as listed below, in order to fully
implement the Court Order.
• Numbers and percentage of white and black students in each school in
Tangipahoa Parish.
• Numbers and percentage of white and black teachers in each school in
Tangipahoa Parish.
• Numbers of Minority/Majority transfer students in each school in Tangipahoa
Parish.
• Number of out of district (local school) magnet school students (location) at
each magnet school.
• Number of Charter/Voucher students in Tangipahoa Parish and named
receiving schools.
• A list of teachers (including day to day and long-term substitutes) with
corresponding teacher certification numbers (by position and by school).
• A list of “pathway” teachers by race (temporary certificates and type) and out of
subject area teachers (temporary certificate number and type.)
• Numbers of students and corresponding teacher/pupil ration in each school in
Tangipahoa Parish.
• Number of black and white principals in Tangipahoa.(location)
• Capacity of each school’s capacity and population.(See motion below)
• Number of black/white students in dual enrollment.(See motion below)
Data Collection will be used to implement a five year plan to fully implement the
court order, improve education opportunity, and to develop and implement
research proven strategies to help each student be successful at each and
every school.
A substitute motion was offered by Ms. Dominguez, seconded by Mr. Anderson,
to have the Superintendent gather the requested data and request an open status
conference with Judge Lemelle, Board attorneys, plaintiff’s attorney, the Court
Compliance Office, the Chief Desegregation Implementation Officer and Board
members to see where the School System is now in regard to the current
Desegregation Order and the possibility of changes to the Order. Ms. Dominguez
stated that this motion would moot Item 8, Consider a resolution to set special
meetings on the possibility of modifications of the student assignment portion of the
Desegregation Order, and she believes a status conference would not be overstepping
the bounds of the Court.
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Mr. Link requested Ms. Dominguez add a request of each school’s capacity and
population to the list. Ms. Dominguez agreed.
Ms. Bailey-Simmons requested Ms. Dominguez add a request on how many
black/white students are in dual enrollment to the list. Ms. Dominguez agreed.
President Cohea called for a voice vote. Hearing no objection, the substitute
motion was adopted.
Item 8, Consider a resolution to set special meetings on the possibility of
modifications of the student assignment portion of the Desegregation Order, became
moot by the foregoing motion.
It was moved by Ms. Smith, seconded by Mr. Link, to approve the Committee
and Delegation Reports contained on the agenda. Following are the reports as
approved:
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – OCTOBER 2, 2012:
ITEM – A
The regular agenda was presented by Ms. Smith, chairperson.
It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, to approve
Item A contained in the Agenda. Hearing no objection, the motion was
adopted.
It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve
Items B and C contained in the Agenda. Hearing no objection, the motion was
adopted.
It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve
Item D contained in the Agenda. Mr. Thomas Bellavia clarified that each
principal will have an individual contract based on school performance score
and targeted growth. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
TEACHER – NEW HIRE
Name: Position: ______ Effective: ______
1) Janet Haydell Literacy Specialist – Independence Schools Oct. 1, 2012
2) Michael Dickson Teacher –Champ Cooper Elementary Sept. 17, 2012
3) Kenny Bell Teacher – Hammond Jr. High Sept. 26, 2012
ITEM – B
SUPPORT – NEW HIRE
Name: Position: ______ Effective: ______
1) Stephanie Motty Para – Hammond Westside Mont. Sept. 17, 2012
2) Kevin Rheams Custodian – Hammond Westside Mont. Sept. 17, 2012
3) Rachel Warren Custodian – Independence Elem. Sept. 26, 2012
4) Jenny Needham SFS Worker – Hammond Westside Mont. Oct. 1, 2012
5) Amy Falcon SFS Worker – Sumner High Oct. 1, 2012
6) Justin Mansfield SFS Worker – Hammond Westside Mont. Oct. 1, 2012
7) Tarsha Coston SFS Worker – Hammond High Oct. 1, 2012
ITEM – C
*RETIREMENTS*RESIGNATIONS*LEAVES
Name: Position: ______ Effective: ______
Retirements:
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1) Kathy Schilling Teacher – Amite Elementary Jan. 21, 2013
2) Gwendolyn Bankston Counselor – Amite High Jan. 23, 2012
3) Priscilla Webb Para. – Champ Cooper Oct. 4, 2012
4) Tommy Johnson Teacher – Amite West Side Sept. 26, 2012
5) Molly Costanza Bus Driver – Independence High Sept. 20, 2012
6) Olivia Mele Secretary – Woodland Park Sept. 27, 2012
7) Sarah McShan Para. - Nesom Middle July 27, 2012
8) Charlotte Chadwick Teacher – Amite Elementary Dec. 19, 2012
Resignations:
1) Kevin Thomas Teacher – Hammond Westside Sept. 14, 2012
2) Sybil Matherne Para. – Midway Elementary Sept. 28, 2012
3) Zuly Bayer Teacher – Midway Elementary Aug. 6, 2012
4) Timothy Richardson SFS – Loranger Elementary Sept. 12, 2012
5) Derrick James Para – Amite High Sept. 21, 2012
Leaves:
1) Larry Morgan Teacher – Kentwood High Sept. 20, 2012
(Military Leave – Oct. 2, 2012)
2) Rhonda Polezcek Bus Driver – Loranger Middle Sept. 10, 2012
(Sick leave using sick days first –
Oct. 22, 2012)
3) Kimberly Muirhead Teacher – Hammond High Sept. 4, 2012
(Sick leave using sick days first –
Sept. 17, 2012)
4) Elaine Rogers SFS Worker – Independence Elem. Sept. 18, 2012
(Sick leave using sick days first then
EML – Dec. 20, 2012)
5) April Stovall Teacher – Ponchatoula Jr. High Sept. 21, 2012
(Sick leave using sick days first –
Oct. 9, 2012)
6)Judith Lapeyrouse Teacher – Hammond Eastside Mag. Sept. 24, 2012
(Sick leave using sick days first then
EML – Dec. 20, 2012)
7) Hilary Blender Teacher – Woodland Park Oct. 1, 2012
(Sick leave using sick days first then
FML – Nov. 26, 2012)
ITEM D
RECOMMENDATION FOR APPROVAL
CONTRACT FOR TENURED CERTIFIED TEACHERS
______________________ PARISH/CITY SCHOOL BOARD
CONTRACT FOR CERTIFIED TENURED TEACHERS
This contract is entered into between Superintendent __________________ of the
___________________ Parish/City School Board and
NAME: __________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________
SCHOOL YEAR: __________________________
HOME TEL. NO.:__________________________
POSITION: ______________________________
DATE CONTRACT ISSUED: _____________________
SOCIAL SECURITY NO.:________________________
CERT. NO. & TYPE: __________________________
HIGHEST DEGREE HELD: _____________________
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: _____________________
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The above-named Teacher, being properly certified and qualified under the rules and
regulations of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education is hereby appointed to the
position and for the school year shown above.
The above-named Teacher agrees to faithfully and efficiently perform the duties incumbent
upon him/her as outlined in his/her job description and to observe and abide by the laws of the State of
Louisiana, and the rules and regulations of the BEES, the State Department of Education, the School
Board, the Superintendent of Schools, and the Principal of the school to which Teacher is assigned,
provided such rules and regulations are within the province of said authorities.
Teacher’s salary will be determined from the School Board's 2012/2013 Teacher Salary
Schedule based on the Teacher’s degree(s) and years of experience as of the opening date of the
2012/2013 school year plus any parish salary supplement, if any. The salary as provided shall be
considered as full compensation for all work required and performed within Teacher's prescribed scope
of duties and responsibilities.
As provided by Lars. 17:442 and 443 as amended by Act No. 1 of 2012, the Superintendent
may terminate Teacher's employment as a tenured teacher after providing to Teacher written reasons
therefor and allowing Teacher seven (7) days to respond. The written reasons of the Superintendent
and any response to those reasons from the Teacher shall be included in Teacher's personnel file. Any
tenured teacher terminated in accordance with the provisions provided hereinabove may request a
review before a three person panel in accordance with the procedures and within the time delays
provided by La.R.S. 17:443.
If, during the term of this contract, the Teacher should lose proper certification or otherwise
become disqualified to serve in the position listed above for any reason, this contract shall be
immediately rendered null and void.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at _________________, Louisiana on the date(s) indicated.
BY: _________________________________________
SUPERINTENDENT / DATE
__________________Parish/City School Board
CONTRACT FOR NON-TENURED CERTIFIED TEACHERS
BY: ______________________________
TEACHER / DATE
______________________ PARISH/CITY SCHOOL BOARD
CONTRACT FOR CERTIFIED NON-TENURED TEACHERS
This contract is entered into between Superintendent __________________ of the
___________________ Parish/City School Board and
NAME: ________________________________ DATE CONTRACT ISSUED: __________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________ SOCIAL SECURITY NO.:______________________
SCHOOL YEAR: ________________________ CERT. NO. & TYPE: ________________________
HOME TEL. NO.:________________________
HIGHEST DEGREE HELD: ___________________
POSITION: ____________________________ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: ___________________
The above-named Teacher, being properly certified and qualified under the rules and
regulations of the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education but having not acquired tenure
in the ____________ Parish/City School System, is hereby appointed to the position and for the school
year shown above.
The above-named Teacher agrees to faithfully and efficiently perform the duties incumbent
upon him/her as outlined in his/her job description and to observe and abide by the laws of the State of
Louisiana, and the rules and regulations of the BESE, the State Department of Education, the School
Board, the Superintendent of Schools, and the Principal of the school to which Teacher is assigned,
provided such rules and regulations are within the province of said authorities.
Teacher’s salary will be determined from the School Board's 2012/2013 Teacher Salary
Schedule based on the Teacher’s degree(s) and years of experience as of the opening date of the
2012/2013 school year plus any parish salary supplement, if any. The salary as provided shall be
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considered as full compensation for all work required and performed within Teacher's prescribed scope
of duties and responsibilities.
As provided by L.R.S. 17:442 as amended by Act No. 1 of 2012, the Superintendent may
terminate Teacher's employment as a non-tenured teacher after providing to Teacher written reasons
therefor and allowing Teacher seven (7) days to respond. The written reasons of the Superintendent
and any response to those reasons from the Teacher shall be included in Teacher's personnel file.
If, during the term of this contract, the Teacher should lose proper certification or otherwise
become disqualified to serve in the position listed above for any reason, this contract shall be
immediately rendered null and void.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED at _________________, Louisiana on the date(s) indicated.
BY: _________________________________________
SUPERINTENDENT / DATE
_______________________Parish/City School Board
BY: _______________________________
TEACHER / DATE
CONTRACT FOR PRINCIPAL/ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT FOR PRINCIPAL/
PROMOTIONAL APPOINTMENT PURSUANT TO L.R.S. 17:444
This contract is entered into on this _____ day of ______________, 2012, by and
between the ______________ School Board (hereinafter “Board”), a political subdivision of the
State of Louisiana, represented herein by its Superintendent of Schools, ____________
(hereinafter “Superintendent”), who is duly authorized to act herein by virtue of the delegation
of authority conferred unto him by La.R.S. 17:81 and corresponding Board policies and
______________________ (hereinafter “Appointee”). The terms of this contract are as
follows:
I. AUTHORITY TO CONTRACT
This contract is entered into pursuant to the authority of and in accordance with the
requirements of L.R.S. 17:81 and 444, as amended.
II.
POSITION AND TERM OF APPOINTMENT
Superintendent hereby names Appointee to the position of Principal for a period
commencing on ___________________ and ending on __________________. Appointee
hereby accepts such appointment. Both parties to this agreement acknowledge that such
appointment constitutes a promotion or employment in a position of higher salary than a
teacher within the meaning and intendment of L.R.S. 17:444(B). Appointee may not acquire
tenure in the present position or in any other position within the school district as a result of
service in the present position.
III.
SALARY
In consideration for performance of the job responsibilities described herein below,
Appointee shall receive an annual salary in accordance with the salary schedule of the School
Board for such position, which shall be paid at the same times and in the same manner as
comparably situated employees. This salary is subject to adjustment in accordance with any
general salary adjustments adopted by the School Board and made applicable to all other
employees who then hold the same or similar position as held by Appointee.
IV.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF APPOINTEE
A) Appointee shall faithfully and fully discharge and perform all duties of the
position to which he/she has been appointed, as those duties may now or hereafter be
established by the School Board and/or Superintendent of Schools, and shall comply with all
policies, rules, and regulations adopted by the School Board.
(B) In addition to those duties of employment set forth above, Appointee also
acknowledges that, as a condition of continued employment under this contract, he/she must
fully, efficiently, and timely achieve the specific performance objectives of this position set forth
in Exhibit “A,” which is attached hereto and made a part hereof.
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(C) Appointee shall serve under the direction of the Superintendent as the chief
administrative officer of the school to which he is assigned.
(D) Consistent with the requirements of law and the rules and regulations of the
State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) and Board policy, he/she shall
have administrative responsibility for the direction and supervision of the personnel and
activities as well as the administration of the affairs of such school.
(E) Subject to the approval of the Superintendent, Appointee shall be responsible
for all decisions regarding the hiring and placement of personnel at the school to which
Appointee is assigned.
V. SUPERVISION OF PERFORMANCE
Appointee’s performance will be subject to assessment and evaluation as provided for
in the School Board’s Personnel Evaluation Plan (and any revisions thereof) appropriate for
the position held by Appointee. Appointee is also subject to the supervision and direction by
the Superintendent of Schools and other members of the school system staff designated by
the Superintendent.
VI.
TRANSFER OR REASSIGNMENT OF APPOINTEE
(A) Appointee understands and agrees that the Superintendent has the right to
transfer or reassign him/her to another position for which he/she is certified and of which is of
equal pay when it is considered by the Superintendent to be in the best interest of the school
system to do so. Appointee understands and agrees that his/her employment is not at a
particular school or site.
(B) In the event that the transfer or reassignment of Appointee becomes necessary
as a result of the discontinuation or abolishment of the position to which this appointment has
been made, then this agreement shall automatically terminate and Appointee shall be returned
to his/her last tenured position in the school system or to such other position as may be
agreed upon by the parties. In the event of such transfer or reassignment, Appointee shall
receive the salary established by the School Board for the new position. If the new position is
an administrative or promotional position (as defined in L.R.S. 17:444), then Appointee shall
receive a promotional contract of not less than two (2) nor more than four (4) years in the new
position.
(C) If, during the term of this contract, Appointee is transferred or reassigned for
any reason; the School Board shall have the right to establish specific performance objectives
appropriate for the new position.
(D) If Appointee was hired from outside the system, he or she shall not acquire any
credit, rights or time toward tenure as a classroom teacher or in any other position while
serving pursuant to this contract.
VII.
ISSUANCE OF NEW CONTRACT, NON-RENEWAL OR TERMINATION AT
EXPIRATION OF TERM
(A) The parties hereto acknowledge that, by its terms, this contract shall expire on
________________________. The School Board shall negotiate with Appointee and offer to
him/her at the expiration of such term a new contract unless: (1) the Superintendent
recommends to the School Board that a new contract not be issued for reasons which are
based on an evaluation of Appointee’s performance; (2) there exists cause sufficient to
support a mid-contract termination, as provided in L.R.S. 17:444(B)(4)(c)(iii) and paragraph
VIII below; (3) the position to which Appointee has been assigned has been discontinued; or
(4) the position has been eliminated as a result of school district reorganization, provided that,
should the position be recreated, Appointee, if still employed by the School Board, shall have
the first right of refusal to the recreated position.
(B) If the School Board decides not to renew this contract, it shall give the Appointee
written notice of termination of employment under such contract not less than one hundred
twenty (120) days prior to the expiration date of this contract; provided, however, that the
failure to give Appointee written notice at least 120 days prior to the expiration date of this
contract shall not operate to renew this contract or appointment for an equivalent term, but
shall only cause such contract and appointment to be extended on a day-to-day basis until one
hundred twenty (120) days have passed since such notice was given.
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(C) The notice required in paragraph B of this Section shall not apply to the expiration
and/or renewal of the initial contract between the Employee and the Board for the position
shown in Section II above but shall only be applicable to second and subsequent contracts
between the parties for the same position.
(D) When the term of this contract (or any extension or renewal thereof) expires
and the contract has not been renewed by the School Board for any of the reasons set forth in
Section VII(A) above or because Appointee has chosen not to enter into subsequent contracts
for the renewal of the appointment, Appointee shall be returned to the last position within the
school system in which he/she has acquired tenure or to one paying at least the same salary
as that position unless Appointee chooses to terminate his/her employment or unless
Appointee had not acquired tenure before accepting the present appointment.
(E) Appointee also recognizes and acknowledges that, if the person who previously
held the position covered hereunder was promoted to a higher position under the provisions of
L.R.S. 17:444(B) and that person is removed from such higher position for any of the reasons
stated in Sections VI - IX hereof, then such person may be returned by the School Board to
the position covered by this contract and appointment. In the event that the Board does return
such person to the position covered by this contract and appointment, this agreement shall
terminate and Appointee hereunder will be returned to the position held prior to this
appointment or to one paying at least the same salary as that position even though the term of
this contract has not expired. If Appointee was not employed by the School Board prior to this
contract, then he/she may be placed in any position for which he/she is properly certified or
may be terminated from the system.
VIII.
TERMINATION OF APPOINTMENT DURING TERM OF AGREEMENT
(A) Appointee shall be retained during the term of this contract unless he/she is
found to be incompetent or inefficient or is found to have failed to fulfill the terms and
performance objectives of this contract. Appointee shall be removable from his/her position for
such cause based upon written charges thereof, notice of hearing, and a fair hearing before
the School Board.
(B) In the event that Appointee should, during the term of this agreement, be
removed for cause from the position covered hereunder, then he/she will be returned to the
last position within the school system in which he/she has acquired tenure or to one paying at
least the same salary as that position unless he/she chooses to terminate his/her employment.
If Appointee was not employed by the School Board prior to this contract, he/she may be
placed in any position for which he/she is certified or may be terminated from the system.
(C) Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, Appointee
acknowledges that, during the term of this agreement, he/she also remains subject to
discipline, demotion, dismissal and removal as an employee of the school system pursuant to
the terms and conditions of the Louisiana Teacher’s Tenure Law, L.R.S. 17:441 et seq.
IX.
REDUCTION IN FORCE DURING TERM OF CONTRACT
Should it become necessary for the School Board to effect a reduction in force during
the term of this contract, Appointee shall be subject to the provisions of the reduction in force
policy of the School Board as it presently exists or as that policy may hereafter be amended. If
application of the reduction in force policy causes Appointee to be removed from the position
covered hereunder, then this agreement shall automatically terminate and Appointee shall be
treated as though he/she was occupying the last position in the school system in which he/she
has acquired tenure. If application of the reduction in force policy requires reassignment of
Appointee to a lesser position than that specified herein, then Appointee will not receive the
compensation set forth herein, but, instead, will receive only that salary ordinarily paid to an
individual of like qualifications and experience in the lesser position. If the lesser position is an
administrative or promotional position (as defined in L.R.S. 17:444), then Appointee shall
receive a contract of not less than two (2) nor more than four (4) years in the new position.
X. RENEWAL/EXTENSION OF CONTRACT
It is understood and agreed that, prior to its expiration, this contract may be renewed
and/or renegotiated with mutual consent and that such contract may contain such lawful terms
and conditions as may then be established by the parties. It is also understood and agreed
that, in no event, can the term of this contract and any extension(s) thereto exceed four (4)
years in length, as allowed by L.R.S. 17:444.
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In addition, La. R.S. 17:444 requires that the term of administrative contracts be at
least two (2) years but no more than four (4) years. The parties agree that, in the event that
Appointee’s evaluation is less than satisfactory at the end of the term of this agreement, the
Superintendent may recommend a one (1) year extension of this contract for purposes of
remediation in lieu of a recommendation of non-renewal or termination. In such event, the
present contract shall simply be extended by an additional year. The decision as to whether
an extension is offered shall depend upon the nature of the alleged deficiency or misconduct
and the willingness or ability of the Appointee to address such issues, as determined by the
Superintendent.
XI.
PROMOTION DURING CONTRACT PERIOD
If, during the term of this contract, Appointee is offered an appointment to a position of
higher salary, then the acceptance of such appointment shall cause this contract to have no
further effect whatsoever, as of the date of such acceptance.
XII.
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
If any provision of this contract should be held to be illegal or unenforceable under the
laws of the State of Louisiana or the United States, the remaining provisions herein shall
remain in full force and effect.
THUS DONE AND SIGNED on the date first hereinabove written in
_______________________________, Louisiana.
WITNESSES:
_____________________________
_____________________________
___________________ SCHOOL BOARD
By: __________________________________
Superintendent
____________________________________
APPOINTEE
CHAMP COOPER DELEGATION – SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
1. It was moved by Ms. Dominguez, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve the
purchase and installation of two (2) SmartBoards for Champ Cooper
Elementary School’s classrooms from Detel in the amount of $10,840.48 to be
paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. Hearing no objection, the motion was
adopted.
Mr. Tregre, Holly & Smith Architects, gave an update on the Champ Cooper
Elementary Door Replacement Project.
HAMMOND DELEGATION – SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, to approve items
1 thru 6 on the agenda. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
Following are items as approved:
1. Approved to purchase an iPad for Hammond Westside Montessori School’s
principal from Apple Computer in the amount of $725.00 to be paid from Pay-
As-You-Go Funds.
2. Approved to purchase an iPad for Hammond Eastside Elementary Magnet
School’s Administrator from Apple Computer in the amount of $725.00 to be
paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
3. Approved to purchase an iPad for SLU Lab School’s Administrator from Apple
Computer in the amount of 598.00 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
4. Approved to purchase a Standard SD-365 Digital Duplicator for Hammond High
Magnet School from Southeast Business Systems in the amount of $3,496.00
to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
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5. Approved to purchase three (3) Canon UFR Printer Kits for Hammond High
Magnet School’s copiers from Southeast Business Systems in the amount of
$2,550.00 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
6. Approved to purchase three (3) iPads for Hammond High Magnet School’s
Administrators from Apple Computer in the amount of $2,175.00 to be paid from
Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
Ms. Cohea made a motion to amend item 3 on the agenda, seconded by Mr.
Link, to be uniform with items 1, 2 and 6 which includes a protection cover,
camera adapter kit and an Apple VGA adapter for iPads purchased for School
Administrators at a cost of $725.00. Hearing no objection, the motion was
adopted.
7. It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve the low bid for
the Hammond High Magnet School Baseball Concession and Press Box from
O. R. Dixon Construction in the amount of $255,100.00 to be paid from Pay-As-
You-Go Funds. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Mr. Link, to approve items
8 thru 13 on the agenda. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
Following are items as approved:
8. Approved to purchase a Detel computer for Woodland Park Elementary Magnet
School’s new teacher from Detel in the amount of $939.00 to be paid from Pay-
As-You-Go Funds.
9. Approved to purchase a HP Deskjet 3050A printer for Woodland Park
Elementary Magnet School’s new teacher from Hewlett Packard in the amount
of $74.25 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
10. Approved to purchase and install a SmartBoard for Woodland Park Elementary
Magnet School’s additional kindergarten classroom from Detel in the amount of
$4,818.23 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
11. Approved to purchase an iPad for Woodland Park Elementary Magnet School’s
Assistant Principal from Apple Computer in the amount of $725.00 to be paid
from Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
12. Approved to purchase 30 stacking chairs for Woodland Park Elementary
Magnet School’s classrooms from Office Depot in the amount of $756.00 to be
paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
13. Approved to purchase an iPad for the Tangi Alternative Solution Program’s
Administrator from Apple Computer in the amount of $725.00 to be paid from
Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
INDEPENDENCE DELEGATION – SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
It was moved by Mr. Duncan, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve items 1 thru 5
on the agenda. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
Following are items as approved:
1. Approved to purchase an iPad for Natalbany Elementary School’s
Administrative Assistant from Apple Computer in the amount of $725.00 to be
paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
2. Approved to purchase three (3) iPads for Midway Elementary School’s
Administrators from Apple Computer in the amount of $2,175.00 to be paid from
Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
3. Approved to purchase two (2) iPads for Independence Elementary School’s
Administrators from Apple Computer in the amount of $1,450.00 to be paid from
Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
4. Approved to purchase 30 17” student desks for Nesom Middle School from
TPSS Warehouse in the amount of $1,858.80 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go
Funds.
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5. Approved to purchase three (3) iPads for Independence High School’s
Administrators from Apple Computer in the amount of $2,175.00 to be paid from
Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
KENTWOOD DELEGATION – SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
It was moved by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to waive the
rules and add consideration to approve purchasing three (3) iPads for O. W.
Dillon Elementary School’s Administrators from Apple Computer in the amount
of $2,175.00 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds, to the agenda. Hearing no
objection, the motion was adopted.
It was moved by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve
items 1 and 2 on the agenda. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
Following are items as approved:
2. Approved to purchase two (2) iPads for Kentwood High School Administrators
from Apple Computer in the amount of $1,450.00 to be paid from Pay-As-You-
Go Funds.
3. Approved to purchase three (3) iPads for O. W. Dillon Elementary School’s
Administrators from Apple Computer in the amount of $2,175.00 to be paid from
Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
Mr. Tregre, Holly & Smith Architects, gave an update on the New O. W. Dillon
Elementary School Project.
LORANGER DELEGATION – SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
1. It was moved by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve
purchasing three (3) iPads for Loranger High School’s Administrators from
Apple Computer in amount of $2,175.00 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
2. It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, to
authorize Gasaway-Gasaway-Bankston Architects to seek quotes on the
Loranger High School Gym Roof Repairs using Option 1 Probable Cost of
$145,000.00 to be paid from Roofing Funds, pending Court approval. Hearing
no objection, the motion was adopted.
3. It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, to approve
seeking quotes to paint the interior of the Loranger Elementary School
Auditorium. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
PONCHATOULA DELEGATION – SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
1. It was moved by Ms. Simmons, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve the
purchase of a Detel Computer for Perrin Early Learning Center’s Assistant
Principal from Detel in the amount of $939.00 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go
Funds. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
2. It was moved by Ms. Simmons, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve the
purchase of two (2) iPads for Tucker Elementary School’s Administrators from
Apple Computer in the amount of $1,450.00 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go
Funds. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
3. It was moved by Ms. Simmons, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve the
purchase and installation of a replacement Projection Audio System for Tucker
Elementary School’s classroom from Detel in the amount of $434.00 to be paid
from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
4. It was moved by Ms. Cohea, seconded by Ms. Simmons, to approve the
purchase and installation of two (2) SmartBoard Projectors for Tucker
Elementary School’s classrooms from Detel in the amount of $3,848.00 to be
paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. Hearing no objection, the motion was
adopted.
5. It was moved by Ms. Simmons, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve the
purchase of a Detel Computer for D. C. Reeves Elementary School’s office from
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Detel in the amount of $939.00 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. Hearing
no objection, the motion was adopted.
It was moved by Ms. Simmons, seconded by Ms. Cohea to approve items 6 and
7 on the agenda. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
Following are items as approved:
6. Approved to purchase six (6) iPads for Ponchatoula High Schools
Administrators from Apple Computer in the amount of $4,350.00 to be paid from
Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
7. Approved to purchase two (2) laptop computers for Ponchatoula High School’s
IT Instructors to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
Mr. Tregre, Holly & Smith Architects, gave an update on the D. C. Reeves
Elementary and Vinyard Elementary Drainage Projects, plus the Ponchatoula
High School’s ROTC and Agri-Science Buildings.
SUMNER DELEGATION – SEPTEMBER 25, 2012
It was moved by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to waive the rules to add
consideration to purchase an iPad for Spring Creek Elementary School’s
Administrator from Apple Computer in the amount of $725.00 to be paid from
Pay-As-You Go Funds. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
It was moved by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve items 1, 3, 4
and 6 on the agenda. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
1. Approved to purchase two (2) iPads for Chesbrough Elementary School’s
Administrators from Apple Computer in the amount of $1,450.00 to be paid from
Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
3. Approved to purchase two (2) iPads for Sumner Middle School’s Administrators
from Apple Computer in the amount of $1,450.00 to be paid from Pay-As-You-
Go Funds.
4. Approved to purchase an iPad for Sumner High School Principal from Apple
Computer in the amount of $725.00 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
6. Approved to purchase an iPad for Spring Creek Elementary School’s
Administrator from Apple Computer in the amount of $725.00 to be paid from
Pay-As-You-Go Funds.
2. It was moved by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve the
Chesbrough Elementary School Main Building Roof Replacement, due to
Hurricane Isaac storm damage, for a Not-To-Exceed amount of $74,408.09 to
be paid from the Roofing Fund. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
5. It was moved by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve the purchase
of 30 Netbooks and cart for Sumner High School from Detel in the amount of
$18,624.52 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. Hearing no objection, the
motion was adopted.
Superintendent Kolwe stated the final draft of the SLU Cooperative Endeavor
Agreement would be mailed to the Board members this week and hopefully action will
be taken at the next meeting.
It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Ms. McDaniel, to approve the renewal
of the lease between Tangipahoa Parish School System and the Louisiana
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
There was no Public Input.
In personal privilege, Mr. Anderson announced the 124 th Annual Tangipahoa
Parish Fair being held on October 3 – 7, 2012 in Amite. He stated that there were
2,000 4-H exhibits.
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In personal privilege, Ms. Dominguez announced her daughter would be among
the 124 past Fair Queens being recognized at the Parish Fair.
In personal privilege, Ms. Bailey-Simmons announced that a Curriculum
Committee meeting will be held on October 30, 2012, 5:00 p.m.
In personal privilege, Mr. Duncan stated that Governor Jindal’s office recently
invited him to serve on the Department of Education’s Committee of Practitioners and
that the Committee will be meeting on Friday to discuss the accountability program
and the most recent approval of the No Child Left Behind Waiver. He asked fellow
Board members if they had anything to present at the meeting, and if so, that he would
present it.
In personal privilege, Ms. Cohea announced that due to Election Day, the
November 6, 2012 Board meeting would be moved to November 13, 2012
It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Anderson, 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.
Mr. Duncan did not return to Open Session.
It was moved by Ms. Dominguez, seconded by Mr. Anderson, authorize the
Board Attorney to request an open status conference with Judge Lemelle for the TPSS
attorneys, plaintiff’s attorney, Court Compliance Officer and Board members as soon
as possible in the case of Joyce M. Moore vs. TPSB. Hearing no objection, the motion
was adopted.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. (7:04 p.m.)
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Cohea
Board President
Mark Kolwe, Secretary-Treasurer
Recorded by: Cynthia Jenkins, October 2, 2012
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