Tuesday, September 4, 2012 - Tangipahoa Parish Schools

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGSSEPTEMBER 4, 2012The Tangipahoa Parish School Board met in regular session Tuesday,September 4, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Central Office Board room, 59656 PulestonRoad, Amite, Louisiana, with President Chris Cohea presiding.MEMBERS PRESENTS: Ann Smith, Gail Pittman-McDaniel, Andy Anderson,Al Link, Brett Duncan, Eric Dangerfield, RoseDominguez and Sandra Bailey-SimmonsMEMBERS ABSENT:NoneA School Tube presentation was done by the Woodland Park ElementaryMagnet School, which led the Pledge of Allegiance.It was moved by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, seconded by Ms. Dominguez, to approvethe Board minutes of August 21, 2012 as distributed. Hearing no objection, the motionwas adopted.It was moved by Ms. Dominguez, seconded by Mr. Link, to approve theCommittee and Delegation Reports contained on the agenda. Following are thereports as approved:CURRICULUM COMMITTEE – AUGUST 21, 2012:1. Ms. Sharon Spring, Virtual Learning Coordinator, gave an update on the VirtualSchool Program, which consists of four options for students: Full-time Virtual,Blended Virtual, Expelled/9 Day and Homebound.2. It was moved by Ms. Dominguez, seconded by Mr. Link, to amend Item 1 of thePupil Progression Plan to include Foreign Language in the core subject area.Hearing no objection, the motion was adopted.It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Ms. Dominguez, to accept the revisionsto the 2012-13 Pupil Progression Plan as amended. Hearing no objection, themotion was adopted. Following are the revisions as approved:1. Students should receive a grade instead of Pass/Fail for CarnegieCredit classes in core subject areas (Math, English, Science,Foreign Language and Social Studies) taken at the middle school level.Note: Students will continue to receive a Pass/Fail for elective coursestaken at the middle school level, college courses taken off campus and

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM _____ SEPTEMBER 4, 2012resources classes for students with IEPs.2. For the purpose of determining athletic eligibility, a grade of “P” on astudent’s transcript or report card is equivalent to a “C.”3. Ms. Theresa Hamilton, Chief Academic Officer, presented the results ofthe Teacher Survey, which indicated the concerns of teachers on aClassroom, School, and District level.4. Ms. Hamilton presented the 2012-13 Teacher Evaluation Framework forTAP and Non-Tap Schools.5. Dr. Daniel Williams, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, presented achart for determining correct growth measure for Student LearningTargets (SLT).PERSONNEL COMMITTEE – SEPTEMBER 4, 2012:ITEM ATEACHER – NEW HIREName Position Effective___1. Rachel Hornby Teacher – Champ Cooper Aug. 27, 20122. Christina Pea Teacher – DC Reeves Elementary Aug. 27, 20123. Candice Bourn Teacher – DC Reeves Elementary Aug. 27, 20124. Mary-Catherine Vey Teacher – DC Reeves Elementary Aug. 27, 2012ITEM BSUPPORT – NEW HIREName Position Effective___1. Catherine Vining Custodian – Amite Elementary Aug. 27, 2012ITEM CRETIREMENTS*RESIGNATIONS*LEAVESRETIREMENTS1. Cecilia Grisham Teacher – FPJDC May 24, 2012RESIGNATIONS1. Denise Gautreaux Teacher – DC Reeves Elementary Aug. 10, 20122

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM _____ SEPTEMBER 4, 20122. Hilda Stass SFS Worker – Ponchatoula Junior Aug. 20, 20123. Ericka Zanders Para – Roseland Montessori Elem Aug. 16, 20124. Angela Jenkins Teacher – West Side Middle Aug. 24, 20125. Allie Bosarge Teacher – Hammond WS Montessori Aug. 27, 2012LEAVES1. Torrence Joseph Asst. Principal – Loranger High Aug. 19, 2012(Military Leave – August 31, 2012)2. Larry Morgan Teacher – Kentwood High Aug. 27, 2012(Military leave – September 7, 2012)3. Maria Chin Speech Therapist – Chesbrough Elem Sept. 4, 2012(Sick leave using sick days first then FMLJanuary 4, 2013)4. Jan Husser Teacher – Hammond Eastside Magnet Aug. 6, 2012(Leave without Pay – May 27, 2013)5. Margaret Penton Teacher – Natalbany Elementary Aug. 7, 2012(Sick leave using sick days first then EMLNovember 11, 2012)6. Beverly Avant Para – Independence Middle Magnet Aug. 9, 2012(Sick leave using sick days first then EMLJanuary 4, 2013)Superintendent Mark Kolwe gave an update on Hurricane Isaac. He stated hehad visited approximately 21 of the District schools and everything was runningsmoothly. He stated that Mr. Bret Schnadelbach, Chief Financial Officer, and his staffwill be meeting with federal officials concerning the specific requirements for stormrelated expense reimbursements. He spoke on the following areas:Shelter schools for evacuees were:• Kentwood High• Amite High• Nesom Middle• Natalbany Elementary• Hammond Junior High• Hammond Westside Magnet• Ponchatoula HighShelter schools for the National Guard:• West Side Middle• Sumner HighShelter schools for St. Charles Parish officials:• Hammond High MagnetDamages:• Most schools has some type of roof leak with this type of storm3

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM _____ SEPTEMBER 4, 2012• Chesbrough Elementary - roof will need repair• Loranger High – gym roof will possibly need replacement• Ponchatoula High – new covered walkway to the ROTC facility was destroyed• Hammond High – canopy and gutter damages, broken windows and downedtrees• Independence High – scoreboard was shiftedCalendar:• Two days will need to be made up• Survey will be sent out to the teachers for suggestions, possibly taking two daysfrom the Mardi Gras holidaySpecial thanks to:• Shelter school principals and custodians• Ron Genco, Director of Human Resources• Mark Vining, Parish Athletic Coordinator• Lionel Jackson, Assistant Superintendent, Chief Desegregation ImplementationOfficer• Teresa Brown, Director of Child Nutrition• Bret Schnadelbach, Chief Financial Officer• Thomas Bellavia, Assistant Superintendent• Pascal LaMarca, Director of Maintenance and Construction• Charles Bracey, Assistant Director of Maintenance and Construction• Maintenance workersSuperintendent Kolwe stated there was no additional information on the SLUCooperative Endeavor Agreement.It was moved by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Ms. Bailey-Simmons, to approvethe Substantial Completion for the Loranger Elementary School Restroom AdditionProject by Wainwright Construction and Maintenance, Inc. Hearing no objection, themotion was adopted.In personal privilege, Ms. Bailey-Simmons reported on her recent experienceattending the 2012 National Republican Convention in Tampa, Florida.In personal privilege, Ms. Cohea thanked Superintendent Kolwe and his staff forall their hard work during Hurricane Isaac.It was moved by Mr. Link, seconded by Mr. Dangerfield, to enter intoExecutive Session to discuss the case of Joyce M. Moore vs. TPSB. Hearing noobjection, the motion was adopted.The Board entered Executive Session.4

TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL SYSTEM _____ SEPTEMBER 4, 2012The Board returned to Open Session.Mr. Link did not return to Open Session.No action was taken in the case of Joyce M. Moore vs. TPSB.There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. (7:21 p.m.)Respectfully submitted,Chris CoheaBoard PresidentMark Kolwe, Secretary-TreasurerRecorded by: Cynthia Jenkins, September 4, 20125