TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGSMAY 3, 2011The Tangipahoa Parish School Board met in regular session on Tuesday, May3, 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 Dangerfieldand Sandra Bailey-SimmonsMEMBERS ABSENT:NoneTaylor Reese, a student of Hammond Eastside School, led the Pledge ofAllegiance. Miah Moore, a student of Hammond Eastside School, sang the “Star-Spangled Banner.” The Hammond Eastside School’s “Loco Kids” performed songswritten by the students.It was moved by Ms. Cohea, seconded by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, to approvethe Board minutes of April 19, 2011 as distributed. Hearing no objection, the motionwas adopted.Ms. Bailey-Simmons recognized the recipients of the Enos “Jake” Bailey, Jr.Above and Beyond Award, Dave and Annie Moore – Sumner High School.Ms. Sheri Stephens, founder of “Operation We Care”, presented a plaque to theTangipahoa Parish School System for its support and for raising approximately$10,000.00 to send king-cakes to the our troops.Superintendent Mark Kolwe and Ms. Melissa Stilley, Chief Academic Officer,presented plaques to the 2011 Senior Exclusives Club. The membership consist ofstudents who scored 28 or above on their ACT exam.Ms. Karen Bell spoke in Public Input.Ms. Doris Flanagan spoke in Public Input.Mr. Dangerfield requested that the Committee Reports on the agenda beconsidered separately.It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Mr. Duncan, to accept theCurriculum Committee report of April 19, 2011. Hearing no objection, the motion wasadopted. Following is the report as approved:CURRICULUM COMMITTEE – APRIL 19, 2011:1. Dr. Daniel Williams, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, gave anupdate on the Science Textbook Implementation for the 2011-12 schoolyear.2. Ms. Virginia Peco, Special Education Director, provided members of theCurriculum Committee, with copies of the March 2009 Corrective ActionPlan (CAP), along with copies of the January 2011 Intensive CorrectiveAction Plan (iCAP). She gave an overview of how Tangipahoa Parishgot into corrective action as she referenced the Federal Discipline Tablesand pointed out the excessive numbers of disciplinary removals amongstudents with disabilities when compared to the state’s average duringthe 2007-08 school year, 2008-09 school year, and the 2009-10 schoolyear. She explained that excessive numbers of suspensions/expulsionsinitiated an on-site monitoring visit in October 2009 by the State

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM ___________ MAY 3, 2011Department of Education. Results of this visit found that TangipahoaParish was non-compliant in providing students with a Free andAppropriate Public Education (FAPE) and non-compliant in providingstudents with appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Itwas found that students lacked the supports and services to enable themto benefit from and make progress in their educational setting. BehaviorIntervention Plans were either not provided or were not beingimplemented, and too many students with disabilities were placed onHomebound. Activities implemented and documented to correct thecitations were provided to the committee.Ms. Peco reported that the Department of Education conducted a followupcompliance monitoring visit in November 2010 to validate theeffectiveness of the March 2010 Corrective Action Plan. Results of thisvisit revealed that Tangipahoa Parish continued to be non-compliant in“IEP Content.” This resulted in Tangipahoa Parish being placed inIntensive Corrective Action. The Intensive Corrective Action Plan wassubmitted in January 2011. Activities to correct the citations are ongoingand documentation of implementation is being provided to theState Department of Education.It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to approve the PersonnelCommittee report of April 28, 2011.A substitute motion was made by Mr. Dangerfield, seconded by Mr. Anderson,to send the Personnel Committee report back to the Personnel Committee in order toreview the process used for the selection of the Magnet Program teachers.Ms. Smith requested to enter into Executive Session with Ms. Arlene Guerin,Court Compliance Officer, for an explanation of her reasons for not supporting thePersonnel Committee Report.Mr. Chris Moody, Board Attorney, stated this matter was not grounds in itself toenter Executive Session.Ms. Smith requested that Ms. Guerin to come forward and explain why sherecommends holding the Personnel Committee report until after she meets with theJudge.Ms. Guerin stated that she would not discuss this in Open Session.Ms. Smith stated she was unaware of issues with the Personnel report and thatin order to act on this report, she would like to understand the Compliance Officer’srequest.Mr. Moody stated that in order to go into Executive Session to discuss Item 8.b.of the Personnel Committee report, both motions would need to be withdrawn.President Dominguez asked if it was the pleasure of the Board to withdraw bothmotions.Mr. Anderson withdrew his second on the substitute motion.Mr. Dangerfield withdrew his substitute motion.Mr. Link stated that enough time was given for publicizing this meeting in orderfor everyone to voice opposition, and neither the Compliance Officer nor the ChiefDesegregation Implementation Officer were in attendance or voiced opposition prior tothe meeting. He stated that teachers need to be trained and cannot wait any longer.Mr. Link refused to withdraw his motion and called for the question and for a roll callvote.2

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM ___________ MAY 3, 2011Mr. Charles Patin, Board Attorney, explained the issues at hand and that hewas aware of Ms. Guerin’s position. He stated if the magnet schools hired 46 percentblack teachers, there would not be enough black teachers for the non-magnet schools.He stated he discussed this with Ms. Guerin and the plaintiff’s counsel, who have asomewhat but not the same concern, but no one had provided a case that statesanything opposite than what he believes the law requires. He stated Ms. Guerin couldfile an objection with the Court, if desired, and he would address the matter at thattime. If the Board feels that they do not receive justice from the District Court, he willtake it to the Fifth Circuit Court. He stated, pertaining to the qualifications of teachersthat Mr. Ron Genco, Director of Human Resources, had sent the selection process toMs. Guerin and that the plaintiff’s attorney has always known our position. Herecommended moving forward and to approve the selections.Mr. Duncan requested confirmation that an objection had not been filed with theCourt.Mr. Patin stated that to his knowledge no objection had been filed at this time.He stated Ms. Guerin had indicated that she had planned to file an objection andassumes she will do so.Ms. Guerin clarified that she objected to the teacher selection process from thebeginning. She stated Mr. Patin requested her not to file anything with the Court untilafter the election. She indicated she had advised the Court of her plan to file anobjection. She stated that the Court Order states that procedures to select magnetstaff, including principals and teachers, had to be approved by the Court and that theprocedure has not been approved by the Court. Ms. Guerin said that the SchoolSystem was required to make the effort to reach the goal of placing 46 percent blackteachers in the magnet schools.Ms. Smith requested the Board wait in making a decision until after the meetingwith the Board Attorney, Ms. Guerin and the plaintiffs scheduled for Wednesday, May4, 2011.Mr. Patin stated that the Court Order provides that the Superintendent has theauthority to assign teachers to schools and he has to approve where those teachersare assigned, and that this process had been approved by the Court. He stated thishas not been about hiring new teachers but simply transferring teachers. He does notbelieve that the School System is out of compliance with the Court Order and thinksthat the Board needs to move forward.The original motion to accept the Personnel Committee report of April 28, 2011was approved, as evidenced by the following roll call vote:YEAS(6): Gail Pittman-McDaniel, Al Link, Brett Duncan, Chris Cohea,Sandra Bailey-Simmons and Rose DominguezNAYS(3): Ann Smith, Andy Anderson and Eric DangerfieldABSTAIN(0): NonePERSONNEL COMMITTEE – APRIL 28, 2011:ITEM AIt was moved by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, seconded by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, toapprove Item A, Leaves-Resignations-Retirements, of the regular Agenda.Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Ms. Pittman-McDaniel, toapprove the Items B through M of the regular agenda and Addendum #1, withcorrections. Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.LEAVES*RESIGNATIONS*RETIREMENTLEAVES3

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM ___________ MAY 3, 20111. Debra Piazza, Teacher – Ponchatoula Junior High (extended sick leave usingsick days first due to surgery – May 25, 2011) April 1, 20112. Helen McMillan, Occupational Therapist – Special Services Center (extendedsick leave using sick days first due to surgery – May 18, 2011) March 16, 20113. Tonya Terral, Custodian – Champ Cooper (extended sick leave using sick daysfirst due to maternity – May 25, 2011) March 30, 20114. Natalie Davis, Para – SLU Lab (extended sick leave using sick days first due tosurgery – May 25, 2011) April 12, 20115. Rebecca Pond, Production Manager – Vinyard Elementary (extended sick leaveusing sick days first due to illness – May 25, 2011) April 18, 20116. Brandon Robinson, Teacher – West Side Middle (extended sick leave usingsick days first due to illness – May 25, 2011) May 2, 20117. Dixie Mynyon Dedmon, Teacher – Midway Elementary (extended sick days firstdue to surgery – May 25, 2011) May 4, 20118. Mary Zapata, Production Manager – Champ Cooper (extended sick leave usingsick days first due to surgery – May 25, 2011) April 13, 20119. Zuly Bayer, Teacher – Hammond Eastside Primary (extended sick leave usingsick days first due to surgery – may 20, 2011) May 3, 2011RETIREMENTS1. Josephine Harris, SFS – Independence Elementary, April 7, 20112. Emma Adams, Teacher – Hammond Junior High, May 26, 20113. Bonnie Herbert, Teacher – Loranger Middle, May 26, 20114. Brenda Hurst, Speech Therapist – Roseland Elementary, May 26, 20115. Oscar Perry, Bus Driver – Amite High, May 26, 20116. Warren Eyster, Jr., Teacher – Hammond High, May 26, 20117. Kathleen Alonso, Ed. Diagnostician – Special Services Center, July 27, 20118. Gwen Barsley, Principal – Ponchatoula Junior High, July 30, 2011ITEM BMASTER TEACHERSSCHOOL NAME CURRENTLYDistrict Executive MasterTeacher Cynthia Newman Teacher - VinyardHammond West Side Rebecca Johnson Reading Coach – Loranger ElemMelanie Sanchez Curriculum CoachLeslie CutiReading Coach – Amite ElemGwen Anderson Curriculum CoachAmite West Side Helen Ruffino Master Teacher – Westside MiddleTorrea Gordon Teacher – O.W. Dillon ElemNatalbany Elementary Jill Foster Curriculum CoachErin RickTeacher – Natalbany ElemHammond Junior High Charlotte Crier Teacher – Woodland Park ELCGretchen Michel Curriculum CoachKentwood High Sharess Harrell Reading Interv.– Kentwood HighKaren MizellCurriculum CoachWoodland Park Chastity Collier Curriculum CoachIndependence Middle Loretta Hill Teacher–Hammond Westside Upper4

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM ___________ MAY 3, 2011ITEM CMAGNET SPECIALISTITEM DSCHOOL NAME THEME CURRENTLYAmite Elementary India Binner Communications Curriculum CoachHammond High Rosa Eleser Medical Teacher - Champ CooperHammond High Cherissa Vitter International Baccalaureate Teacher - Gifted/TalentedHammond East Side Artie Gautier Performing Arts Teacher – Hammond EUHammond East Side Deshea Johnson International Baccalaureate Teacher – Nesom MiddleHammond West Side Susan Courtney Montessori Accelerated ProgramHammond Jr. High Tressa Hart Jackson International Baccalaureate Teacher – Kentwood HighHJH/HHS Linda Joiner Technology Teacher – Hammond EUIMS/AES/WP Shannon Watkins Technology Curriculum CoachKentwood High Desiree Wardsworth Performing Arts Teacher – Hammond WUIndependence Middle Lindsey Bertaut Communications Teacher–Independence HighRoseland Elementary Deondra Warner Montessori Teacher - MidwayWoodland Park Melinda Bache Communications Teacher – Hammond EUMAGNET – ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS/ASSISTANT PRINCIPALSSCHOOLRECOMMENDATIONPOSITIONCURRENTLYAmite Elementary Carmen Brabham Adm. Assistant Adm. Asst. – Amite ElementaryDana Topps Asst. Principal Asst. Prin. – Amite ElementaryHammond Junior High Kelly Ollar Asst. Principal Asst. Prin. – Hammond Junior HighRoseland Rhonda Vaccaro Asst. Principal Asst. Prin.- Midway ElementaryHammond High Gary Porter Asst. Principal Asst. Prin. – Hammond HighAngela Ferrant Asst. Principal Asst. Prin. – Hammond HighKentwood High Roslyn Varnado Asst. Principal Asst. Prin. – Kentwood HighHammond East Side Darlene Hammer Asst. Principal Asst. Prin.- Nesom MiddleHugh Wallace Asst. Principal Asst. Prin. – Hammond EPHammond West Side Carolyn Navarra Adm. Assistant Adm. Asst. – Independence Elem.Jason Oller Adm. Assistant Adm. Asst. – Vinyard ElementaryChristina Peterman Adm. Assistant Adm. Asst. – Natalbany Elem.ITEM EHAMMOND HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET TEACHERSNAMECURRENTLY1. Brandy Brecheen Hammond High2. Lynn McComisky Ponchatoula High3. Kima Davis Hammond High4. Mike Baiamonte Ponchatoula High5

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM ___________ MAY 3, 20115. Jessica Rushing Loranger High6. Amy Dunn Champ Cooper Elementary7. Bryanne Mader Ponchatoula Junior High8. Gwen Davis Hammond High9. Bonita Kuerner Hammond High10. Lee Wheeler Amite High11. Elizabeth Lipscomb Hammond High12. Shelly Gaydos Hammond High13. Quin Navarra Hammond High14. Julie White Nesom Middle15. Keith Edwards Ponchatoula High16. Brandy Daniels Hammond High17. Zaklina Hutchinson Hammond High18. Michael Kyles Ponchatoula Junior High19. Linda Bourg Amite High20. Elizabeth Stockfleth Hammond High21. Deborah Martin Hammond High22. Lisa Harper Hammond High23. Benjamin Perkins Amite High24. Deidra Disher Ponchatoula Junior High25. Rebecca Chapotel Hammond High26. Wes Jacocks Hammond High27. Roxanne Quinn Hammond High28. Kallie Wilkins Hammond High29. Amber Babin Hammond High30. Cynthia Jackson Hammond High31. Ryan Barker Hammond High32. Hope Ballard Hammond Westside Upper33. Brent Grigas Hammond High34. James Gillyard Hammond High35. Steven Spring Hammond High36. Steven Labbe’ Hammond High37. Laura Derise Independence Middle38. Dorian Nelson Sumner High39. Linda Chaney Hammond High40. Jennifer Barksdale Hammond High41. Christopher Reed Hammond High42. Dickson Gale Hammond High43. Donielle East Hammond High44. Lisa Gill Hammond High45. Patty Johnson Hammond High46. Phyllis Harris Kentwood High47. David Strahan Hammond High48. Rose Laurent Hammond High49. Joanne Weatherly Hammond High50. Genevieve Westmoreland Hammond High51. Kathy Hutchinson Hammond High52. Rebecca Edwards Hammond High53. Lorretta McGee Hammond High54. Sarah Simmons Hammond High55. Miya Nelson Hammond HighITEM FHAMMOND EASTSIDE SCHOOL MAGNET TEACHERSNAMECURRENTLY1. Janell Flanagan Hammond Eastside Primary2. Sedley Brown Hammond Eastside Primary3. Michelle Cardaronella Hammond Eastside Primary4. Jennifer Perricone Hammond Eastside Primary6

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM ___________ MAY 3, 20115. Scarlett Anderson Hammond Eastside Primary6. Cathy Bottolfs Loranger Middle School7. Meagan Waller Hammond Eastside Upper8. Jill Wilson Sumner Middle9. Janet Samadnouri Hammond Eastside Upper10. Edward Marshall Hammond Westside Upper11. Norene Tucker Hammond Eastside12. Rene Fletcher Hammond Eastside13. Amy Bourgeois Hammond Eastside Primary14. Robin Gumpert Tucker Elementary15. Mekella Lloyd Vinyard Elementary16. Melissa Blow Natalbany Elementary17. Stephanie Smith Nesom Middle18. Patricia Mendoza Ponchatoula Junior High19. Lashunta Banks Hammond Westside Primary20. Lashanna Pollard Kentwood High21. Courtney Tierney Midway Elementary22. Stephanie Evans Hammond Westside Primary23. Kathy Johnson Hammond Westside Primary24. Gabe Hood Vinyard Elementary25. Meredith Mull Natalbany Elementary26. Susan Bowers Hammond Westside Upper27. Laura Derise Independence Middle28. Marilyn Moore Hammond Eastside Primary29. Danielle Miller Tucker Elementary30. Jacqueline Palmer Hammond Westside Primary31. Larobyn Houston Hammond Westside Primary32. Katy Miley Loranger Middle33. Lisa Langlois Hammond Westside Upper34. Rita Parish Hammond Westside Primary35. Judy Lapeyrouse Hammond Eastside Primary36. Jan Husser Midway Elementary37. Summer Roberts D.C. Reeves Elementary38. Bridget Wilbanks Hammond Eastside Upper39. Tricia Ragas Champ Cooper Elementary40. Rhonda Blackwell Ponchatoula Junior High41. June Willis Hammond Westside Primary42. Judeene Silva Hammond Westside PrimaryITEM GWOODLAND PARK SCHOOL MAGNET TEACHERSNAMECURRENTLY1. Brandi Abadie Woodland Park ELC2. Amber Broussard Independence Elementary3. Cheryl Criswell Midway Elementary4. Jennifer Disher Hammond Eastside Upper5. Bonnie Ezell Midway Elementary6. Nikki Feast Independence Elementary7. Susan Gatlin Midway Elementary8. Stacy Haase Loranger9. Angelue Hamilton Woodland Park ELC10. Gwenn Jemison Woodland Park ELC11. Nancy Kropog Magnet12. Elizabeth Laborde Woodland Park ELC13. Marie Lewis Woodland Park ELC14. Nicole McCray Woodland Park ELC15. Augustine Montecino Hammond Eastside Upper16. Natasha Perry Woodland Park ELC17. Megan Rayborn Natalbany Elementary7

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM ___________ MAY 3, 201118. Jessica Roberts Woodland Park ELC19. Stanley Salassi Hammond Eastside Upper20. Amber Schroeder D.C. Reeves Elementary21. April Smith Champ Cooper Elementary22. Ashleigh Stagg Hammond Westside Primary23. Jennifer Wichers Perrin ELCITEM HHAMMOND WESTSIDE SCHOOL MAGNET TEACHERSNAMECURRENTLY1. Beverly Free Perrin ELC2. Jennifer Saing Hammond Eastside Primary3. Angele Walker Woodland Park ELC4. Brittni Reyna Woodland Park ELC5. Naina Kallianpur Woodland Park ELC6. Alissa Stewart Midway Elementary7. Jenna Bellina Midway Elementary8. Kristin Ruiz Midway Elementary9. Amanda Ambrose Midway Elementary10. Mollie Kendrick Midway Elementary11. Jamie Vaughn Spring Creek Elementary12. Judy Cox Tucker Elementary13. Colette Taillon Technology14. Sonya Washington Hammond Westside Primary15. Catherine Donnow Hammond Westside Primary16. Hilary Davenport Hammond Eastside Upper17. Lisa Genco Independence Elementary18. Sharon Walker Roseland Elementary19. Katrina Ziegler Champ Cooper Elementary20. Melissa Adams Independence Elementary21. Karla Booth Independence Elementary –Certified reading interv.22. Whitney Driscoll D.C. Reeves Elementary23. Heather Crowe Chesbrough Elementary24. Erika Baumgartner Chesbrough Elementary25. Kimberly Bruins Hammond Westside Upper26. Amanda McDaniel Hammond Eastside Primary27. Marilyn Calcagno Independence Elementary28. April Shaw Independence Elementary29. Clare Pechon Independence Elementary30. Dana Cezedussus Natalbany Elementary31. Katherine Lindsey D.C. Reeves Elementary32. Mark Richardson Champ Cooper Elementary33. Tiffany Markey Vinyard Elementary34. Tangerine Hart Hammond Junior High35. Crystal Morgan Chesbrough Elementary36. Joel Middleton Independence High37. Becky Tobin Hammond Eastside Upper38. Stephanie Sims Hammond Eastside Upper39. Helen Lucy Givens Independence Middle40. Rebekah McMillan Sumner Middle41. Kelly Perkins Hammond Junior High42. Michelle Hampton Independence ElementaryLibrary PK-343. Robert Hamilton Independence Elementary – P.E.44. Carol Burris Midway Elementary – P.E.45. Elizabeth Hawes Hammond Eastside Primary46. Jodi Rogers Independence Elementary47. Shelley Till Tucker Elementary8

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM ___________ MAY 3, 201148. Symeria Thompson Hammond Westside Upper49. Marian Nichols Roseland Elementary50. Alisa Colona TAP51. Lisa Joani Miller Independence Elementary52. Carol Crowe Hammond Westside Upper53. Mary Coburn O.W. Dillon ElementaryITEM IHAMMOND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET TEACHERS(will send as an addendum)ITEM JINDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL MAGNET TEACHERSNAMECURRENTLY1. Deborah Driscoll Hammond Westside Upper2. Bernadette Legoria Hammond Westside Upper3. Jamie White Hammond Westside Upper4. Kristi Gros Hammond Westside Upper5. Yolanda Williams Hammond Westside Upper6. Lelia Miller Hammond Westside Upper7. Sherrell McVay Hammond Westside Upper8. Crystal Clark Natalbany Elementary9. David Hyman Independence Middle10. Dawn Moss Independence Middle11. Jennifer Kemp Independence Middle12. Deborah Fleming Independence Middle13. Jenna Vaughn West Side Middle14. Kenneth Matthews West Side Middle15. Pamela Brown Florida Parishes Detention16. Marylee Allen Independence Middle17. Marie Vicknair Independence Middle18. Jessica Neal Independence Middle19. Williams Edwards Independence MiddleITEM KAMITE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MAGNET TEACHERNAMECURRENTLY1. Nina Briley Amite Elementary2. Dawn Covington Amite Elementary3. Leigh Anne Lambert Amite Elementary4. Shannon Mixon Amite Elementary5. Elaine Richardson Amite Elementary6. Nancy Campo Amite Elementary7. Becky Lawson Amite Elementary8. Gina LeBlanc Amite Elementary9. Kathy Schilling Amite Elementary10. Kenya Varnado Perrin ELC11. Nicole Banks Amite Elementary12. Latasha Brownlee Hammond Eastside Upper13. Nicole Coxen Amite Elementary14. Deanne Foster Amite Elementary15. Jennifer Higgens Amite Elementary16. Angelique Messina Amite Elementary17. Sherry Douzart Roseland Elementary9

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM ___________ MAY 3, 201118. Jo Falcone Amite Elementary19. Macy Forrest O.W. Dillon Elementary20. Linda Faye Givens Amite Elementary21. Kelly Whittington Hammond Westside Primary22. Casey Corkern Amite Elementary23. Susan Pray Amite Elementary24. Candy Wallace Amite Elementary25. Delishia Wilson Amite Elementary26. Tiffany Bailey Amite Elementary27. Theresa Steward Roseland Elementary28. Amanda Goings Amite Elementary29. Allison Leto Amite Elementary30. Karen Lowery Amite Elementary31. Cynthia Walker Amite Elementary32. Sandy Daniels Midway Elementary33. Donna Edwards Amite Elementary34. Amanda Mars Amite Elementary35. Charlotte Chadwick Amite Elementary36. Monique Lanier Amite Elementary37. Katie Corkern Amite Elementary38. Michelle Dees Amite Elementary39. Rachel Mixon Amite Elementary40. Karen Venterella Amite ElementaryITEM LROSELAND SCHOOL MAGNET TEACHERSNAMECURRENTLY1. Sheryl Hurtt Midway Elementary2. Kristina Corneille Midway Elementary3. Jennifer Harrelson Midway Elementary4. Jennifer Matheny Midway Elementary5. Kay Saragusa Independence Elementary6. Dabney Cashe Midway Elementary7. Wanda Rougeau Midway Elementary8. Cary Travis West Side Middle9. Shantell Watson Hammond Westside Upper10. Valeria Hall Hammond Westside Primary11. Phillicia Mollere Natalbany ElementaryITEM MKENTWOOD HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET TEACHERSNAMECURRENTLY1. Mildred Brabham Kentwood High2. David Currier Kentwood High3. Barbara English Kentwood High4. Jonathan Foster Kentwood High5. Emily Gautreau Kentwood High6. Amy Johnson Kentwood High7. Marilyn Owens Kentwood High8. Stan Simmons Kentwood High9. Scott Shaffett Kentwood High10. Edna Speed Kentwood High11. Sheldran Taylor Kentwood High12. Cynthia Trappey Kentwood High13. Joshua Varnado Kentwood High14. Renee Carpenter Amite High10

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM ___________ MAY 3, 201115. Tristan Gill Florida Parishes Detention16. Dorothy Slade Sumner MiddleADDENDUM #1ITEM AHAMMOND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET TEACHERSNAMECURRENTLY1. Erin Carter Hammond Junior High2. Tamara Whittington Hammond Junior High3. Alison Buzbee Hammond Junior High4. Bryan Stewart Hammond Junior High5. Vivica McCraney Hammond Junior High6. Dwight Moore Hammond Junior High7. Delometria Story Hammond Junior High8. Jeffrey Wood Hammond Junior High9. Eileen Foster Hammond Junior High10. Kelly Jenkins Hammond Junior High11. Kimberly James Hammond Junior High12. Andrea Johnson Florida Parishes Detention13. Ella Breakbill Hammond Junior HighSuperintendent Kolwe thanked all teachers who applied for the magnetpositions and said that everyone is very excited. He stated that the process for placingteachers who were not selected for the magnet programs, will begin immediately. Hethanked the Board members for their support.Superintendent Kolwe and Ms. Stilley presented a plaque to Hammond Highprincipal, Mr. Chad Troxclair, for Hammond High School being recognized forExemplary Performance in Region II from the Department of Education, Office ofCollege and Career Readiness.Superintendent Kolwe thanked all the teachers and staff for their hard work. Herequested that the Board adopt a resolution declaring May 2-6, 2011 Teacher andStaff Appreciation Week.It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to adopt aresolution declaring May 2-6, 2011 as Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Hearingno objection, the motion was adopted. Following is the resolution as adopted:TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEMRESOLUTIONTEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION WEEKMAY 2-6, 2011WHEREAS, education is a powerful profession, worthy to be honored andrespected; andWHEREAS, teachers and staff members play a vital role in the academic,social and emotional development of our children; andWHEREAS, teachers and staff members have shown their dedication to thestudents in the district within and outside the classrooms; andWHEREAS, teachers and staff members have consistently documented theirprofessional competence and commitment to students through their willingness to giveof their time, energy, talents and ideas; and11

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM ___________ MAY 3, 2011WHEREAS, teachers and classified staff members provide essentialeducational services and play a vital role in providing for the welfare and safety of ourstudents; andWHEREAS, May is the traditional time of the year to acknowledge thecontributions of certificated and classified staff to public education in Louisiana andthroughout the nation;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Tangipahoa Parish SchoolBoard recognizes May 2-6, 2011 as Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, andcongratulates teachers and classified staff members for their ongoing contributions toeducation, and for the key roles they play in promoting and ensuring studentachievement, student safety and well-being.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be printed in theProceedings of the Board of Education and a copy be posted in each school building.__________________This is to certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolutionadopted by the Tangipahoa Parish School Board in regular session in Amite,Louisiana May 3, 2011.______________________________Mark Kolwe, Secretary-Treasurer______________________________Rose Dominguez, Board PresidentMs. Bridgette Willson spoke in Public Input.In personal privilege, Ms. Bailey-Simmons stated the School System needs toaddress what happened in the election. She said there were many messages heardthrough this election, such as a lack of communication, a sense of mistrust, peoplewanting the Board to have more humility, and that communities need to be moreinvolved with the new plan. She stated she was thankful that during the FinanceCommittee there was a discussion regarding forming an Audit Committee withqualified citizens.In personal privilege, Mr. Anderson stated that he believes adequatecommunication between the Board, parents and communities is needed. He said theBoard needs to be concise and that all information needs to be given to the public.In personal privilege, Ms. Pittman-McDaniel thanked everyone for coming to themeeting and encouraged more participation at community meetings.In personal privilege, Ms. Duncan stated he appreciated the communityinvolvement during the election through voter turnout and that it is an opportunity tochallenge the School System to be better and more responsive.In personal privilege, Ms. Smith stated that Board members have aresponsibility to represent information truthfully to their respective district voters and tothose outside of their district.It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Anderson, to waive the rules to addthe case of Tatiana Crump vs. TPSB, 21 st JDC, No. 2010-003787, Division H to theagenda for immediate action. Mr. Duncan abstained. Hearing no objection, themotion was adopted.President Dominguez requested Dr. Higgenbotham, Ms. Guerin, Ms. Stilley, Mr.Thomas Bellavia, Mr. Lionel Jackson, Mr. Bret Schnadelbach and Mr. Ron Genco tomeet with the Board in Executive Session.It was moved by Ms. Cohea, seconded by Mr. Link, to enter into ExecutiveSession to discuss the case of Joyce M. Moore vs. TPSB; Nettie Sanchez vs. TPSB,12

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM ___________ MAY 3, 2011Huey Edwards vs. TPSB and Tatiana Crump vs. TPSB. Hearing no objection, themotion was adopted.The Board entered Executive Session.The Board returned to Open Session.There was no action in the cases of Joyce M. Moore vs. TPSB or HueyEdwards vs. TPSB.It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to accept the attorney’srecommendation to proceed and go to trial in the case of Nettie Sanchez vs. TPSB.Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Ms. Cohea, to accept the attorney’srecommendation for settlement in the case of Tatiana Crump vs. TPSB. Hearing noobjection, the motion was adopted.There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. (9:36 p.m.)Respectfully submitted,Rose DominguezBoard PresidentMark Kolwe, Secretary-TreasurerRecorded by: Cynthia Jenkins, May 3, 201113