Tuesday, March 19, 2013 - Tangipahoa Parish Schools

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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