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2012-05-17Sbminutesapproved.Pdf ST. TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD M I N U T E S May 17, 2012 he School Board of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana, met in regular session on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at 321 North Theard Street, Covington, Louisiana, T at seven (7:00) o’clock P.M., (Central Daylight Savings Time). I. OPENING A. Roll Call There were present: President Stephen J. “Jack” Loup, III and Board Members Neal M. Hennegan, Elizabeth B. Heintz, Michael J. Dirmann, Charles T. Harrell, Roanne V. Tipton, Willie B. Jeter, Peggy H. Seeley, Robin P. Mullett, Ronald "Ron" Bettencourtt, Robert R. “Bob” Womack, Ray A. Alfred and Mary K. Bellisario. There were absent: James “Ronnie” Panks, Sr. and John C. Lamarque. B. Invocation C. Pledge of Allegiance President Loup called on Mrs. Heintz for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. D. Recognition of Visitors Mrs. Mullett recognized Mr. Alan Bennett, Principal, and Ms. Judi Camhout, Assistant Principal, of Clearwood Junior High School. Mr. Bettencourtt recognized Ms. Lee Barrios. 1. Northshore Kiwanis Club of Mandeville President Loup called on Mr. Rick Danielson. Mr. Danielson presented the official poster of the Mandeville Seafood Festival to Superintendent Folse and the Board. He said for the last six years the Northshore Kiwanis Club of Mandeville sponsored a poster contest for the Mandeville Seafood Festival open to all junior high and high school students in the Mandeville area. Mr. Danielson recognized a recent graduate of Fontainebleau High School for the design of the poster. E. Special Recognitions 1. Superintendent’s Award for Outstanding Character and Citizenship Superintendent Folse said the Superintendent’s Award for Outstanding Character and Citizenship was created to honor people and programs showing outstanding character and citizenship at their individual schools. Superintendent Folse presented the award to the Clearwood Junior High School Beta Club and he recognized Mr. Alan Bennett, Principal, Ms. Judi Camhout, Assistant Principal, club sponsors and members of the Beta Club. Superintendent Folse also presented a check for $1,000, donated by Capital One Bank, to the Beta Club. Superintendent Folse thanked Capital One for their generous support of the Superintendent’s Award every year. Superintendent Folse said a Honey Island Elementary School class was named Finalist and was known for its acts of kindness. Superintendent Folse recognized and congratulated Ms. Mary Jane Smith, Principal, Ms. Rebecca Pittman, 2nd grade teacher, and Ms. Pittman’s 2nd grade students. Superintendent Folse said Ms. Pittman’s students started out by helping just one (1) person, one of their classmates, and they ended up changing the entire environment of their whole school. Superintendent Folse said the experience taught children the importance of caring, giving and sharing. 2 2. Capital One Scholarship Recipients Superintendent Folse said two (2) St. Tammany Parish Public School 2012 graduates were each awarded a $5,000 scholarship from Capital One Bank. Superintendent Folse introduced and congratulated the “Investing for Good” scholarship recipients Katherine J. Ketelsen of Covington High School and Lewis N. Jones of Salmen High School. Superintendent Folse introduced Mr. Dave Blasini and Mr. Steve Hemperly of Capital One Bank. Superintendent Folse thanked Capital One for its generous support through scholarship presentations, as well as, other public school system awards. Superintendent Folse said Capital One continues to provide opportunities for children and youth to access and excel in education and enrichment activities which help them prepare for successful futures. 3. Leonard P. Monteleone Technology Award Mrs. Julie Matte, Supervisor of Instruction, said this is the 10th year for the Leonard P. Monteleone Technology Award and it is presented to teachers who are taking classroom technology to new heights. Mrs. Matte recognized and presented the Leonard P. Monteleone Technology Award for 2011-2012 to Ms. Lee Williams of Pearl River High School. Mrs. Matte also recognized Ms. Linda Fussell, Assistant Principal. Mrs. Matte said Pearl River High School would receive a $1,000 grant award for the purchase of additional video cameras and recording equipment. 4. School Nurse Day Mrs. Cathy Aime, Supervisor of Administration, said May 9 was National School Nurse Day and she applauded the school nurses’ dedication, skill, and knowledge they bring to the school nurse role. Mrs. Aime said the Team Leader for the Special Education Nurses, Patricia Talmage, was honored as one of the fifty 2012 New Orleans City Business Health Care Heroes. Mrs. Aime said she was proud of the 27 school nurses who work within the School System and she said they rise to every challenge, serving as a healer, comforter, mentor, trainer, role model and educator. The following Resolution was offered by Mrs. Heintz, with a unanimous second: WHEREAS, The National Association of School Nurses has designated May 9, 2012 as a day to honor our school nurses; and WHEREAS, the St. Tammany Parish School Board recognizes the efforts of our school nurses and their association with the students of our schools; and WHEREAS, the St. Tammany Parish School Board thanks school nurses for their care and concern for the students of Louisiana and our parish; and WHEREAS, the St. Tammany Parish School Board acknowledges the care and contributions being made to the overall development of our children by school nurses; and WHEREAS, the St. Tammany Parish School Board expresses gratitude and appreciation for the expertise of school nurses in our school environment and acknowledges their vital role as professionals. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Tammany Parish School Board wishes to go on record as supporting National School Nurse Day on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the official minutes of this Board with a copy being sent to all school nurses and school sites as testimonial of this Board’s support and appreciation of school nurses. All members present voted in the affirmative, and the resolution was declared adopted. II. PUBLIC COMMENTS A. Five Minutes - None. 3 B. Three Minutes - None. III. AGENDA ITEMS A. Approval of minutes for the regular meeting held April 19, 2012. It was moved by Mr. Womack, seconded by Mr. Alfred, to approve the minutes from the regular meeting held April 19, 2012. President Loup asked if there were any questions from the Board or comments by the public. There being none, the motion carried unanimously. B. Approval of personnel changes effective subsequent to April 19, 2012. President Loup asked Mr. Jabbia, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, if there were any changes. Mr. Jabbia replied no. It was moved by Mrs. Heintz, seconded by Mrs. Tipton, to approve the personnel changes effective subsequent to April 19, 2012. Approval of employment of the following non-certificated personnel subsequent to the April 19, 2012 meeting: Sherry A. Kelt, Alton Elementary, Lunchroom Technician; Danielle E. Runde, Creekside Junior High, Lunchroom Technician; Rudolph B. Nelson, Honey Island Elementary, Custodian; Raphael J. Dye, Mandeville High, Custodian; Evette Zenon, Mandeville High, Custodian and Joseph P. Cardella, IV, Marigny Elementary, Custodian. Approval of resignations of the following certificated personnel subsequent to the April 19, 2012 meeting: Jerry S. Hernandez, Creekside Junior High, Guidance Counselor and Juliet A. Pilgrim, Whispering Forest Elementary, Speech Therapist. Approval of resignations of the following non-certificated personnel subsequent to the April 19, 2012 meeting: Simyou T. Carpenter, Bayou Lacombe Middle, Lunchroom Manager; Jennifer R. Diamond, Chahta-Ima Elementary, Title Instructional Paraprofessional I; William A. Knight, Covington Elementary, Head Custodian; Levone Williams, Fontainebleau High, Custodian; Raymond M. Sanders, Information Technology Center, Computer Technician; Tamara M. Casadaban, Mandeville High, Custodian; Joseph Thomas, Mandeville High, Custodian; Karen M. Solano, Marigny Elementary, Special Education Aide II; and Mark E. Messmer, Transportation Center, School Bus Operator. Request for waiver of sabbatical requirements for Patty Brunning, Teacher at Mandeville High, due to retirement. Request for leave without pay for Kathy B. Biles, Teacher at Bayou Woods Elementary, effective for the 2012-2013 school session for personal reasons. Request for leave without pay for Kenda S. Johnson, Special Education Aide II at Madisonville Junior High, effective close of business April 23, 2012 and ending May 21, 2012 for personal reasons. Request for leave without pay for Kristen Silessi, Guidance Counselor at Northshore High, effective close of business May 31, 2012 and ending December 20, 2012 for personal reasons. Request for extension of leave without pay for Henry R. Skaggs, School Bus Operator at the Transportation Center, effective through May 22, 2012 for medical reasons. President Loup asked if there were any questions from the Board or comments by the public. There being none, the motion carried unanimously. 4 C. Appropriate retirement resolutions on the following certificated personnel subsequent to April 19, 2012. The following resolutions were offered by Mr. Dirmann, seconded by Mrs. Heintz: WHEREAS, Mary L. Hennick, Teacher, Abney Early Childhood Center, retired from the St. Tammany Parish School Board; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Hennick was an educator for thirty-two and sixty-six hundredths (32.66) years, all in St. Tammany
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