Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - Tangipahoa Parish Schools

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS
MARCH 19, 2013
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board met in regular session Tuesday, March
19, 2013 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
Trey Inbornone, a student of Loranger High School led the Pledge of
Allegiance. The Loranger High School Chorus sang the “Star-Spangled Banner” and
“One Candle.”
It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the
Board minutes of February 19, 2013 as distributed. Hearing no objection, the motion
was adopted.
Superintendent Mark Kolwe recognized Mr. Gordon Burgess, Parish President.
Mr. Burgess, Mr. David Heinrich – Asst. General Manager of Wal-Mart Distribution
Center of Robert, Ms. Beth Gray – Human Resource Manager of Wal-Mart Distribution
Center of Robert, Mr. David Vial, Parish Councilman-District 8, and Mr. Lionel Wells,
Parish Councilman – District 7 presented Wal-Mart funds to the School System in the
amount of $18,920.00, 8 th Ward Fire District in the amount of $89,192.00 and the
Champ Cooper School District #106 in the amount of $158,440.00.
Ms. Bailey-Simmons recognized the recipient of the Enos “Jake” Bailey, Jr.
Above and Beyond Award, Tamika Smith – Hammond Westside Elementary
Montessori School.
President Cohea gave an update of the 2013 Louisiana School Boards
Association Conference held in Marksville, Louisiana on March 4-6, 2013. She stated
that she and fellow Board members Andy Anderson, Sandra Bailey-Simmons, Eric
Dangerfield, Ann Smith, Gail McDaniel and Rose Dominguez were in attendance
thereby earning mandated CLU’s as required by Louisiana Revised Statue 17:53, Act
705 for the year 2013. She requested this to be entered into the official Board
minutes.
It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Mr. Link, to approve the
Committee and Delegation Reports contained on the agenda. Following are the
reports as approved:

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM _____ MARCH 19, 2013
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE – FEBRUARY 19, 2013:
1. The Committee discussed the high school industry based certifications offered to
students, such as: NCCER Welding, Carpentry, Electrician, Veterinary Technician and
Pharmacy Technician.
2. Ms. Theresa Hamilton, Chief Academic Officer, gave an update on the STEM Program.
She stated that the four (4) STEM schools are Amite Elementary, Hammond Junior
High Magnet, Woodland Park Elementary Magnet and Kentwood High School.
FINANCE COMMITTEE – MARCH 12, 2012:
1. The Committee reviewed the Accounts Payable/Check Register dated January
16, 2013 through February 15, 2013 in the amount of $13,886,824.49. There
were no questions.
2. It was moved by Ms. Cohea, seconded by Mr. Duncan, to approve a withdrawal
from the Tobacco Settlement Funds, held by the State Treasury, in an amount
not to exceed $346,867.72 to be used to fund activities authorized by the
Tangipahoa Parish School Board’s Education Excellence Fund Plan for the
fiscal year 2012-13. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
3. It was moved by Mr. Duncan, seconded by Ms. McDaniel, to approve and
award Bid 2013-2, Instructional Supplies Catalog, to School Specialty. Hearing
no objection, the motion was adopted.
4. It was moved by Mr. Duncan, seconded by Ms. McDaniel, to approve and
award Bid #2013-14, Janitorial Supplies, to lowest price vendors indicated on
bid specs. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
5. It was moved by Mr. Duncan, seconded by Ms. McDaniel, to approve and
renew Bid #2012-15, Janitorial Chemicals, for the same prices from Economical
Janitorial & Paper Supplies, Inc. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
6. It was moved by Ms. McDaniel, seconded by Mr. Duncan, to approve the low
quote for a 2-year grass cutting/ground maintenance contract for the C.M.
Fagan property by DeMarco’s Lawn Service in the amount of $375.00 per
month. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
7. It was moved by Ms. McDaniel, seconded by Mr. Duncan, to approve the low
bid for a 2-year grass cutting contract for the Champ Cooper School Campus by
Lombardo Industries, LLC in the biannual amount of $14,850.00. Hearing no
objection, the motion was adopted.
8. It was moved by Ms. Cohea, seconded by Ms. McDaniel, to approve the low bid
for a 2-year grass cutting contract for the Ponchatoula High School Campus by
Lombardo Industries, LLC in the biannual amount of $36,450.00. Hearing no
objection, the motion was adopted.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – MARCH 19, 2013:
It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve the items
contained in Agenda Item A. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
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ITEM – A
It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve the items
contained in Agenda Item B. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
It was moved by Ms. Cohea, seconded by Mr. Link, to approve the items
contained in Agenda Item C. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
TEACHER – NEW HIRE
Name: Position: Effective: _________
1) Kimberly Cosey Teacher – Amite Elem. March 1, 2013
2) Mary Geno Spec. Therapist – Hammond West. Feb. 18, 2013
3) Evelina Victor Teacher – Amite Elem. March 1, 2013
4) Elaine Switzer Teacher – Sumner Middle Feb. 18, 2013
5) Tyronne Williams Teacher – Independence Middle March 12, 2013
ITEM – B
SUPPORT – NEW HIRE
Name: Position: Effective: ________
1) Amos Vinyard Plumber – Maintenance Dept. March 25, 2013
2) Antwan Blossom Bus Attend. – Ponchatoula Jr. Feb 1, 2013
3) Patricia Albrecht Bus Attend. – Perrin ELC March 1, 2013
4) Morgan Freche’ Office Asst. – Central Office Feb. 25, 2013
5) Stephanie Nelson Para. – Roseland Mont. Feb. 18, 2013
ITEM – C
RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS /LEAVES
Name: Position: Effective: _________
Resignations:
1) Ashton Coxen Teacher – Amite Elem. Feb. 22, 2013
2) William Allen Teacher – Amite High March 15, 2013
3) Cynthia Walker Teacher – Amite Elem. March 5, 2013
4) Carey Travis Teacher – Amite Elem. July 1, 2013
5) Lisa Gorman Head Custodian – Hammond Jr. High Feb. 14, 2013
6) Rachel Boykin Teacher – Vinyard Elem. Jan. 18, 2013
7) Stephanie Cheramie Teacher – Independence High March 4, 2013
8) Amanda Larrea Teacher – Hammond Jr. High Jan. 3, 2013
9) Neco Vernon Bus Driver – Amite Westside March 1, 2013
10) Melvin Adams Bus Driver – Ponchatoula Jr. Feb. 11, 2013
11) Frank Tallia Bus Driver – Hammond High Feb. 11, 2013
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Retirements:
1) Patricia Terrell Para. Amite Elem. March 5, 2013
2) Judy Benton Para. Midway Elem. Aug. 1, 2013
3) Marie Caldorera Counselor – Ponchatoula High May 1, 2013
4) Kay Christmas Principal – Amite Elem. July 1, 2013
5) Billie Theriot Principal – Loranger High March 6, 2013
6) Leigh Smith Head Nurse – Central Office Nov. 9, 2012
7) Virginia Peco Director of Sp. Ed. – Spec. Serv. Aug. 1, 2013
8) Janet Strate Teacher – Amite Westside March 4, 2013
9) William Allmand Bus Driver – Independence Middle May 28, 2013
10) Cyndi Burchfield Teacher – Champ Cooper January 2012
11) Dianne Richardson Assist Prin. – Ponchatoula High March 5, 2013
12) Corine Relan SFS – Midway Elem. May 28, 2013
Leaves:
1) Mia Marshall Teacher – Independence High Jan. 7, 2013
(Sick Leave using sick days first
then EML - May 27, 2013)
2) Candice Whigham Teacher – Kentwood High March 1, 2013
(Maternity Leave using sick days
first then up to 30 days EML –
May 12, 2013)
3) Sharon Melancon Para. – Vinyard Elem. Feb. 20, 2013
(Sick Leave using sick days –
May 20, 2013)
4) Gwen Pruitt SFS – Nesom Middle March 15, 2013
(Sick Leave using sick days –
April 29, 2013)
5) Donna Ridgel SFS – Ponchatoula High Feb. 27, 2013
(Sick Leave using sick days –
May 27, 2013)
6) George Fortinberry Maintenance Dept. Feb. 6, 2013
(Sick Leave using sick days –
March 12, 2013)
7) Lisa Carona Teacher – Independence High Jan. 21, 2013
(Sick Leave using sick days first
then EML – May 27, 2013)
8) Undrie Norman Teacher – Hammond Westside Feb. 19, 2013
(Sick Leave using sick days –
March 30, 2013)
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9) Chad Troxclair Principal – Hammond High March 14, 2013
(Sick Leave using sick days –
May 1, 2013)
10) Erin Rick Master Teacher – Natalbany Elem. March 1, 2013
(Maternity Leave using sick days
first then up to 30 days EML -
May 27, 2013)
11) Candice Jernigan Teacher – Hammond Jr. High April 12, 2013
(Maternity Leave using sick days
first then up to 30 days EML –
May 28, 2013)
12) Marlena Foster Teacher – Amite High March 11, 2013
(Maternity Leave using sick days
first then up to 30 days EML –
April 22, 2013)
13) Amanda Hill School Psy. – Spec. Serv. March 1, 2013
(Maternity Leave using sick days
first then up to 30 days EML –
May 28, 2013)
AMITE DELEGATION – MARCH 12, 2013:
1. Mr. Andy Anderson was selected Delegation Chairman for year 2013.
2. It was moved by Ms. Smith, seconded by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, to approve the
purchase of a Canon iR-6255 copier for Roseland Elementary Montessori
School teacher’s workroom from Southeast Business Systems in the amount of
$10,712.00 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. Hearing no objection, the
motion was adopted.
Mr. Anderson gave an update on the Amite High School Auditorium.
HAMMOND DELEGATION – MARCH 12, 2013
1. The Hammond High Magnet School Auditorium Seating Replacement Project,
was pulled.
2. It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Mr. Duncan, to approve the
recommendation by the Hammond High Magnet School Student Council and
Ms. Teresa Brown, Director of Child Nutrition on the color and style of the 57
cafeteria tables for Hammond High Magnet School’s cafeteria. Hearing no
objection, the motion will be adopted.
3. The request seeking Court approval to resurface and renovate the Hammond
High Magnet School’s Running Track and Field Events was deferred.
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4. It was moved by Mr. Duncan, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve seeking
quotes for re-roofing the Hammond High Magnet School Cafeteria/Dining Area.
Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
5. It was moved by Mr. Duncan, seconded by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, to approve the
purchase of a presentation system which includes a PA system, projector,
screen and podium for Hammond Westside Elementary Montessori School’s
multipurpose room from Howard Technology Solutions in the amount of
$9,994.00 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. Hearing no objection, the
motion was adopted.
6. It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve the
purchase of two (2) LEGO Mindstorm’s NXT with Tetrix software kits for
Hammond High Magnet School Engineering classes and related LEGO
Mindstorm’s NSX with Tetrix site licenses in the amount of $21,187.85 to be
paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. Hearing no objection, the motion was
adopted.
INDEPENDENCE DELEGATION – MARCH 12, 2013:
1. Mr. Anderson was selected Delegation Chairman of year 2013.
2. It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to seek Court approval for
Independence High School Cafeteria/Dining Area renovations and re-roof
repairs. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
3. It was moved by Ms. Smith, seconded by Mr. Link, to seek quotes to replace
the roof on the Independence High School Science Annex at an estimated cost
of $90,720.00 to be paid from Roof Funds. Hearing no objection, the motion
was adopted.
LORANGER DELEGATION – MARCH 12, 2013:
1. It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, to approve
purchasing ten (10) Virco tables for Loranger High School’s health classroom
from Virco, Inc. in the amount of $727.40 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go
Funds. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
2. It was moved by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve
purchasing a Smartboard for Loranger High School’s classroom teacher from
Detel Computer Solutions in the amount of $4,279.23 to be paid from Pay-As-
You-Go Funds. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
3. It was moved by Ms. Cohea, seconded by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, to approve
low bid for the Loranger High School Gymnasium New Metal Retrofit Roof
Project by Ray Bros. in the amount of $134,877.00 to be paid from the Roofing
Fund. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
4. It was moved by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve
low quote for the Loranger Elementary School Cafeteria New Metal Retrofit
Roof Project by Ivy Industries, LLC in the amount of $66,298.00 to be paid from
the Roofing Fund. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
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PONCHATOULA DELEGATION – MARCH 12, 2013:
1. It was moved by Ms. Cohea, seconded by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, to approve low
quote to secure the administration areas at Ponchatoula High School from
Cangelosi Glassworks in the amount of $14,340.00 to be paid from Pay-As-You
Go Funds. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
2. It was moved by Ms. Cohea, seconded by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, to approve low
quote to install a door buzzer system to secure the administration area at
Ponchatoula High School from Marty’s Lock & Security Co. in the amount of
$1,950.44 to be paid from Pay-As-You-Go Funds. Hearing no objection, the
motion was adopted.
It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Duncan, to approve the Certificate
of Substantial Completion for the Hammond High Magnet School Girls Locker Room
Addition by Brunt Construction. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.
It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Ms. Smith, to approve the
Youth Art and Music in Our Schools Month Proclamation. Hearing no objection, the
motion was adopted. Following is the proclamation as approved:
Youth Art Month Proclamation
WHEREAS, art education contributes powerful educational benefits to all
elementary, middle, and secondary students including the following;
Art education develops students' creative problem-solving and critical thinking
abilities;
Art education teaches sensitivity to beauty, order, and other expressive
qualities;
Art education gives students a deeper understanding of multi-cultural values
and beliefs;
Art education reinforces and brings to life what students learn in other subjects;
and
Art education interrelates student learning in art productions, art history, art
criticism, and aesthetics, and
WHEREAS our national leaders have acknowledged the necessity of including
arts experiences in all students’ education,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that support should be given to art teachers
as they attempt to strengthen art education in their schools and communities,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, it is proclaimed that March be observed as
YOUTH ART MONTH. All citizens are urged to take interest in and give full support to
quality school art programs for children and youth.
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TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM _____ MARCH 19, 2013
NOW, THEREFORE, I Mark Kolwe, Superintendent of Tangipahoa Parish
School System do hereby proclaim March 2013 as YOUTH ART MONTH.
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Mark Kolwe, Superintendent
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Chris Cohea, Board President
It was moved by Mr. Dangerfield, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to approve
referring policy revisions/deletions/adoptions to the Policy Committee. Hearing no
objection, the motion was adopted. Following are the policies:
1) BCBB Notification of Board Meetings revision
2) BCBD Agenda Preparation and Dissemination revision
3) DFM Sale of Surplus Equipment and Supplies adoption
4) DIBA American Recovery and Reinvestment revision
Report Requirements
5) DJC Payroll Procedures revision
6) DO School Properties Disposal Procedure deletion
7) EBBH Use of Automated External Defibrillator adoption
8) EE Child Nutrition Program Management revision
9) FDC Naming of School Facilities revision
10) GAMIA Electronic Communications Between revision
Employees and Students
11) GBDA Employment of Retired Personnel revision
12) IDDG Alternative Schools Education Program revision
13) IHAD Parent Conferences revision
14) JBCBB Homeless Students revision
15) JCD Student Conduct revision
16) JCDAF Bullying and Hazing revision
17) JD Discipline revision
18) JDD Suspension revision
19) JDE Expulsion revision
20) JGCD Administration of Medication revision
21) JGCE Child Abuse revision
Ms. Amy Brumfield spoke in Public Input.
In personal privilege, Ms. Bailey-Simmons reported that she raised $2,355.00
for the TARC Radiothon and the total amount raised by TARC was $83,360.00.
In personal privilege, Ms. Cohea conveyed the Board’s sympathy and prayers
for Mr. Bret Schnadelbach, Chief Financial Officer, and family for the death of his
father, Thomas Schnadelbach.
Ms. Patricia Morris spoke in Public Input.
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It was moved by Ms. Dominguez, seconded by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, to enter
into Executive Session to discuss the case of Joyce M. Moore vs. TPSB; Rickey
Collins vs. TPSB, Robert Collins vs. TPSB; Carl D. Williams vs. TPSB, LaShonda
Jackson vs. TPSB and Lisa Vernon vs. TPSB.. Hearing no objection, the motion was
adopted.
The Board entered Executive Session.
The Board returned to Open Session.
There was no action in the Joyce M. Moore vs. TPSB case.
There was no action in the Rickey Collins vs. TPSB; Robert Collins vs TPSB;
Carl D. Williams vs. TPSB and Lashonda Jackson vs. TPSB cases.
It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Dominguez, to accept
counsel’s recommendation in the Lisa Vernon vs. TPSB case. Hearing no objection,
the motion was adopted.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. (7:29 p.m.)
Respectfully submitted,
Chris Cohea
Board President
Mark Kolwe, Secretary-Treasurer
Recorded by: Cynthia Jenkins, March 19, 2013
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