Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - Tangipahoa Parish Schools

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
JUNE 7, 2011
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board met in regular session Tuesday, June 7,
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
President Dominguez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
It was moved by Ms. Cohea, seconded by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, to approve
the Board minutes of May 24, 2011, May 31, 2011, and June 3, 2011 as distributed.
Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
Superintendent Mark Kolwe and Mr. Mark Vining, Parish Athletic Coordinator,
recognized and presented plaques to the 2011 All State Composite Team Athletes:
Vernell Banks Hammond High Football
Crystal Gonzalez Hammond High Basketball
Millard McElwee Hammond High Soccer
Marcus Lamb Loranger High Basketball/Football
Erin Biggs Ponchatoula High Soccer/Swimming/Track
Courtney Vicknair Ponchatoula High Soccer/Track
Ms. Bailey-Simmons recognized the recipient of the Enos “Jake” Bailey, Jr. Above
and Beyond Award, Theresa Hamilton – Supervisor of Federal Programs.
Mr. Bret Schnadelbach, Chief Financial Officer, read the resolution regarding
adopting the 2011 Millage Rates.
President Dominguez asked if anyone wished to speak in Public Input regarding
the 2011 Millage Rates. No one spoke in Public Input.
It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Duncan, to adopt the 2011
Millage Rates. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2011
tax roll on all property subject to taxation by the Tangipahoa Parish School System:
Hammond District #1
Hammond District #1 – Accelerated Program
Champ Cooper District #106
Kentwood District #107
Ponchatoula District #108
Sumner District #116
Constitutional District #100
Independence District #39A
2011 Actual
3 mills
0 mills
2 mills
7 mills
1.75 mills
17 mills
4.06 mills
15 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the
Parish of Tangipahoa, State of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered,

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authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the
assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2011, and to make the collection of the
taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the
taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject
to taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the
manner provided by law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption
thereof, and the resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: Ann Smith, Gail Pittman-McDaniel, Andy Anderson, Al Link
Brett Duncan, Chris Cohea, Eric Dangerfield, Sandra Bailey-
Simmons and Rose Dominguez
NAYS: None
ABSTAINED: None
ABSENT: None
CERTIFICATE:
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and exact copy of the resolution
adopted at a regular Board meeting held on June 7, 2011 at which meeting a quorum
was present and voting.
Amite, Louisiana, this June 7, 2011.
_____________________________________
Mark Kolwe, Secretary
It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, to approve the
Personnel Committee Report contained on the agenda. Mr. Dangerfield abstained.
Following are the reports as approved:
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – JUNE 7, 2011:
ITEM A
The regular Agenda and Addendum #1 was presented by Mr. Link, chairperson.
It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Ms. Dominguez, to approve
the items contained in the Agenda and Addendum #1. Mr. Dangerfield
abstained. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
TEACHER – TRANSFERS
1. Patricia Bratcher, Teacher, From: Florida Parishes Detention Center, To:
Ponchatoula Junior High
2. Margaret Penton, Teacher, From: Hammond Westside Primary, To: Natalbany
Elementary
3. Linda Braziel, Teacher, From: Roseland Elementary, To: Champ Cooper
Elementary
4. Jacquelyn Haynes, Teacher, From: Ponchatoula Junior High, To: Tucker
Elementary
5. Jennifer Dunn, Teacher, From: Tucker Elementary, To: Ponchatoula Junior
High
6. Laronda Varnado, Teacher, From: Independence High, To: Amite High
7. Brookes Kelly, Teacher, From: Amite High, To: Independence High
8. Roxanna Giordano, Teacher, From: Hammond Junior High, To: Florida
Parishes Detention Center
9. Lisa Gros, Teacher, From: Hammond Eastside Primary, To: Midway Elementary
ITEM B
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MAGNET TEACHERS
HAMMOND EASTSIDE MAGNET:
1. Jill Alexander, From: Woodland Park ELC
HAMMOND WESTSIDE MONTESSORI:
1. Catherine Inzinna, From: Perrin ELC
HAMMOND JUNIOR HIGH MAGNET:
1. Joyce Diamond, From: Hammond Westside Upper Elementary
2. Sandra Moran, From: Champ Cooper Elementary
3. Zaneta Grady, From: Hammond Junior High
4. Tanya Landry, From: Hammond Westside Primary Elementary
HAMMOND HIGH MAGNET:
1. Schellia Robertson, From: Independence Middle
ITEM C
LEAVES*RESIGNATIONS*RETIREMENTS
RESIGNATIONS
1. Patricia Cassidy, Para – Independence Elementary, May 25, 2011
2. Kathy LaMarca, Teacher – Loranger High, August 1, 2011
3. Hollie Gerald, Teacher – Amite Elementary, August 1, 2011
4. Melvin Golden, Bus Driver – Hammond, May 20, 2011
5. Sandra McShan, Para – Nesom Middle, May 20, 2011
6. Dion Norman, Teacher – Kentwood High, May 25, 2011
7. Natalee Barbier, Teacher – Chesbrough Elementary, May 25, 2011
8. Elisha Perry, Teacher – Hammond Westside Primary, August 1, 2011
9. Jerry Trabona, Bus Driver, May 25, 2011
RETIREMENTS
1. Vernon Barrilleaux, Teacher – Loranger Middle, May 26, 2011
2. Melonie Mitchell, Teacher – Hammond Junior High, July 27, 2011
3. Glenda Potasnik, Assistant Principal, Ponchatoula Junior High, June 9, 2011
4. Sandra Boos, Teacher – Hammond Westside Primary, June 1, 2011
5. Vernia Simmons, Para – Roseland Elementary, May 26, 2011
6. Audra Winters, Teacher – Kentwood High, June 1, 2011
ADDENDUM #1
ITEM A
TEACHER TRANSFERS
1. Mary Terrell, Teacher – From: Spring Creek Elementary, To: Sumner Middle
2. Cecilia White, Teacher – From: Hammond Eastside Primary, To: Nesom Middle
3. Megan Morgan, Teacher – From: Hammond Eastside Upper, to: Ponchatoula
Junior High
4. Donna Mauro, Teacher – From Hammond Westside Upper, To: West Side
Middle
5. Nancy Stokes, Teacher, From: Sumner Middle, To: Spring Creek Elementary
ITEM B
MAGNET TEACHERS
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HAMMOND JUNIOR HIGH MAGNET
1. Lurlene Stratton, From: Amite High
MAGNET TEACHERS – NEW HIRES
1. Kim Roberts, Teacher – Hammond High Magnet, August 8, 2011
2. Beatrice Acosta, Teacher – Hammond High Magnet, August 8, 2011
3. Gwen Peters, Teacher – Hammond High Magnet, August 8, 2011
It was moved by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, to approve the
low bid for the construction of O.W. Dillon Elementary School by Polk Construction,
Co. in the amount of $13,009,000.00. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
Ms. Smith commended Mr. Michael Holly, and his staff, fir their diligent work
with this project.
Superintendent Kolwe informed Board members that the report requesting a list
of the expenditures on the Joyce M. Moore vs. TPSB was placed at their seat.
Ms. Bailey-Simmons stated this report would be placed on the next Board
agenda.
There was no Public Input.
In personal privilege, Ms. Bailey-Simmons reported that she had heard several
of the All State Composite Athlete graduation speeches and found them very inspiring.
It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to enter into Executive
Session to discuss the case of Joyce M. Moore vs. TPSB; Rebekah Graham vs.
TPSB; Abigail Lee vs. TPSB; Melinda Majesty, et al vs. TPSB and Huey Edwards, et
al vs. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
The Board entered Executive Session.
The Board returned to Open Session.
Vice-President Dangerfield reported that discussions were still continuing with
the plaintiff’s attorney in the case of Joyce M. Moore vs. TPSB and the Board believes
that progress is possible.
It was moved by Mr. Dangerfield, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to accept the
counsel’s recommendation in the cases of Rebekah Graham vs. TPSB; Abigail Lee vs.
TPSB; Melinda Majesty, et al vs. TPSB. Hearing no objection, the motion was
adopted.
There was no action in the Huey Edwards et al vs. TPSB case.
It was moved by Mr. Duncan, seconded by Ms. Smith, to adjourn the meeting.
Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted (6:51 p.m.)
Respectfully submitted,
Rose Dominguez
Board President
Mark Kolwe, Secretary-Treasurer
Recorded by: Cynthia Jenkins, June 7, 2011
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