St. Tammany Parish School Board, October, 2013 BOARD BRIEFING Board Briefing is a summary of St. Tammany Parish School Board action taken at the Board meeting on October 10, 2013, and is not intended to be a complete accounting of Board action. Scott Richard Speaks To Board Scott Richard, Executive Director of the Louisiana School Boards Association (LSBA) was introduced by School Board President Elizabeth Heintz. He commended the St. Tammany Parish School Board for its high level of achievement and effectiveness in governing the School System. Mrs. Heintz thanked Richard for his work for the LSBA. Teachers of the Year Introduced by Superintendent Folse Superintendent W. L. Trey Folse, III introduced the three Teachers of the Year named for this year. They were Kristi Tanguis of Mandeville Elementary, winner of the Elementary Division; Laura Gerald of St. Tammany Junior High, winner of the Middle/Junior High Division, and Diane Shay of Pearl River High, winner of the High School Division. Principals of the Year Introduced by Superintendent Folse Superintendent Folse also introduced the three Principals of the Year named for this year. They were Leslie Martin, principal of Marigny Elementary, winner in the Elementary Division; Amy DiCarlo, principal of Little Oak Middle, winner in the Middle/Junior High Division; and Bruce Bundy, principal of Mandeville High, winner in the High School Division Resolution Adopted To Take Part In National School Lunch Week A resolution by Board Member Mary K. Bellisario was adopted recognizing October 14 through October 18, 2013, as National School Lunch Week in St. Tammany Parish. The resolution commended the food service personnel, cafeteria workers, and members of the Student Nutrition Advisory Councils for their work and accomplishments. Assistant Superintendent Cheryl Arabie told about the special activities taking place around the parish as schools prepare to welcome guests for the occasion. Supervisor of Food Service Pat Farris was especially thanked for her outstanding efforts in insuring wholesome nutritious food is served to St. Tammany Parish public school students. School Bus Owners/Operators and Bus Attendants Appreciation Week Proclaimed A resolution by Board Member Charles Harrell was adopted proclaiming October 21 through October 25, 2013, as School Bus Owners/Operators and Bus Attendants Appreciation Week in St. Tammany Parish. Assistant Superintendent Pete Jabbia said the bus owners and drivers do a tremendous job transporting 28,000 students to and from schools each day. He also thanked Supervisor Cathy Aime for her outstanding work in directing the Transportation Department.
Red Ribbon Week Declared as October 28 through November 1, 2013 Mrs. Arabie noted that Red Ribbon Week would be celebrated October 28 through November 1. Students are encouraged to Say No To Drugs through the Red Ribbon Week activities, and it has been shown to be quite effective, Mrs. Arabie stated. Each school will have exciting programs planned to join together to take a visible stand against drugs. It is a way to show their person commitment A resolution by Board Member Mrs. Peggy Seeley was adopted declaring the week and recognizing the efforts of the PRIDE community service organization in reducing drug abuse among St. Tammany youth. The President of the PRIDE Board of Directors, Vicki Traina-Dorge, was recognized, as were several of her youth group members. The Board commended the group s long standing support of students and schools in the fight against drug abuse. Resolution Passed In Appreciation for Legislative Action Providing Additional Funding School Board Member Robert Womack introduced a resolution thanking state legislators for passing additional funding for public education across the state. Several state legislators were specifically commended for their support of the additional public education funding. The resolution was passed. Resolution Passed To Amend Accountability Bonus Points for Non-Proficient Super Subgroup Board Member Ray Alfred introduced a resolution which was passed to seek an amended formula for calculating accountability bonus points for non-proficient Super Subgroups. The formula affects school performance scores and growth expectations for individual students at various grade levels. Board Passes Resolution Addressing Common Core Concerns The Board unanimously passed a resolution asking Gov. Bobby Jindal to remove the School System from the implementation of the Common Core Curriculum and PARCC testing. Resolutions Passed for Employee Retirements The Board passed retirement resolutions for the following certificated personnel subsequent to September 12, 2013: Leslie E. Lapouble, Abney Early Childhood Center, 30.26 years, 28.26 years in St. Tammany Parish; Kenneth W. Costilow, Abney Elementary, 30.18 years, 13.18 years in St. Tammany Parish; Tammy W. Lamy, Bonne Ecole Elementary, 16.21 years, all in St. Tammany Parish; Donna R. Naquin, Covington High, 24.57 years, 15.26 years in St. Tammany Parish; Frederick W. Cooper, Creekside Junior High, 35.76 years, 34.26 years in St. Tammany Parish; Linda C. Greene, Educational Center, 40.26 years, 20.49 years in St. Tammany Parish; Paula M. Guidry, Harrison Curriculum Center, 32.20 years, 31.20 years in St. Tammany Parish; Michelle T. Monaghan, Lyon Elementary, 31.02 years, 30.02 years in St. Tammany Parish; and Connie B. Porter, Mandeville Junior High, 26.00 years, all in St. Tammany Parish The Board also passed retirement resolutions for the following non-certificated personnel subsequent to September 12, 2013: Cynthia D. Abney, Abney Elementary, 33.21 years, all in St. Tammany Parish; Delores Smith, Bayou Woods Elementary, 10.51 years, all in St. Tammany Parish; Janice B. Taverna, Chahta-Ima Elementary, 25.01 years, all in St. Tammany Parish; Linda B. Lebreton, Fifth Ward Elementary, 19.62 years, all in St. Tammany Parish; Deborah M. Miller, Mandeville Middle, 18.17 years, all in St. Tammany Parish; Earl H. Ransom, Pearl River High, 23.35 years, all in St. Tammany Parish; Mary C. Claude, Transportation Center, 14.74 years, all in St. Tammany Parish; and Edsel T. Jones, Transportation Center, 38.42 years, all in St. Tammany Parish.
Superintendent Folse Announces Director of Maintenance and Custodial Services Appointment Superintendent Folse announced that Wade Singletary had been appointed Director of Maintenance and Custodial Services, replacing Ronnie Richmond who had retired. Cooperative Endeavor Agreement Approved The Board authorized Superintendent Folse and/or Board President Heintz to execute a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement relative to Adjudicated Property Proceeds Sharing with the St. Tammany Parish Governing Authority and other affected political subdivisions. Project Accepted as Substantially Complete The Board accepted additions to Brock Elementary School as substantially complete subject to Architect s recommendations, submission of all regulatory requirements, and approval of Superintendent Folse. Board Accepts Recommended Firms For Various Services The Board accepted the following Type I-A Design Services for Renovations & Additions Projects: The firm of Fauntleroy Latham Weldon Barré Architects for the Replacement of Modular Wings at Pontchartrain Elementary and Tchefuncte Middle Schools. The firm of Holly & Smith Architects for the Replacement of Modular Wings at Fontainebleau Jr. High The firm of Gasaway-Gasaway-Bankston Architects for the Renovations at Pearl River High The firm of MSH Architects, LLC for the Renovations & Additions at Clearwood Jr. High The firm of Duplantis Design Group, PC for the Replacement of Modular Wings at Mandeville Elementary The firm of Blitch Knevel Architects for the Renovations & Additions at Abney Elementary The firm of Argus Architecture- Engineering, LLC for the Renovations & Additions at Slidell High The firm of Verges Rome Architects for the Renovations at Northshore High The firm of Broadmoor Design Group for the Replacement of Modular Wing at Lyon Elementary The firm of Piazza Architecture Planning for the Replacement of Modular Wing at Madisonville Elementary The firm of Chenevert Architects for the Renovations at Carolyn Park Middle
The firm of John C. Williams Architects, LLC for the Renovations at Mandeville Jr. High The firm of KVS Architecture (in association with Sizler Thompson Brown Architects) for the Renovations at Fontainebleau High The firm of Yeates And Yeates Architects, LLC for the Additions at Chahta-Ima Elementary The Board accepted the following Type I-A Design Services for Infrastructure Projects: The firm of MSH Architects, LLC for the Chiller System Replacement and Associated Renovations at Covington High The firm of Crumb Engineering LLC for the HVAC Replacement and Associated Renovations at Slidell Jr. High The firm of Moses Engineers, Inc. (in association with Broadmoor Design Group) for the HVAC Replacement and Associated Renovations at Bonne Ecole Elementary The firm of Kyle Associates, LLC for the Sewer & Water System Tie-In to Municipal System at Boyet Jr. High and Little Oak Middle Schools. The Board accepted the following Type I-B Design Services: For Architectural Design Services: Antoine Architects, LLC; Argus Architecture- Engineering, LLC; Broadmoor Design Group; Dammon Engineering, Inc.; Duplantis Design Group, PC; Fauntleroy Latham Weldon Barré, APC; Gasaway-Gasaway-Bankston Architects, APAC; Holly & Smith Architects; KVS Architecture; Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc.; Mathes Brierre Architects; Meyer Engineers, Ltd.; MSH Architects, LLC; Brett Petry Architect, LLC; Piazza Architecture Planning, APAC; Principal Engineering, Inc.; RCL Architecture, LLC; Harry Baker Smith Architects II; Verges Rome Architects, APAC; WDG Architects Engineers; and John C. Williams Architects, LLC For Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Design Services: ADG New Orleans, LLC; Assaf, Simoneaux, Tauzin & Associates, Inc.; Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc.; Daniel T. Calonge & Associates; Dammon Engineering, Inc.; Drake Engineering, LLC; Henry C. Eyre, Jr. PE, Inc. Consulting Engineers; Performance Analysis, LLC; Principal Engineering, Inc.; Professional Engineering & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Providence/GSE Associates, LLC; Ritter Consulting Engineers, Ltd.; and WDG Architects Engineers. For Structural/Civil Engineering, & Landscape Architect Design Services: John C. Bose, Consulting Engineer, LLC; J. V. Burkes & Associates, Inc.; Burk-Kleinpeter, Inc.; Duplantis Design Group, PC; Kelly McHugh & Associates, Inc.; Kyle Associates, LLC; Richard C. Lambert Consultants, LLC; Meyer Engineers, Ltd.; Pinnacle Engineering, LLC; and Principal Engineering, Inc.
The Board accepted the following Type II-A/II-B Technical Services: For Land Surveying as long as they have and maintain appropriate licensing and insurances: Acadia Land Surveying, LLC; Randall W. Brown & Associates, Inc.; J.V. Burkes & Associates, Inc.; John G. Cummings & Associates; G.E.C., Inc.; Land Surveying, LLC; Linfield, Hunter & Junius, Inc.; Kelly McHugh & Associates, Inc.; McLin and Associates, Inc.; Providence/GSE Associates, LLC; and Quality Engineering & Surveying, LLC. For Materials Testing Services as long as they have and maintain appropriate licensing, insurance, and national certification: APS Design & Testing; Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; Eustis Engineering Services, LLC; Gulf South Engineering & Testing Inc.; InTec of Louisiana; Professional Service Industries, Inc.; Southern Earth Sciences, Inc. NOLA; Stratum Engineering, LLC; Terracon Consultants, Inc.; and Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. For the following firms for Geotechnical Services as long as they have and maintain appropriate licensing, insurance, and national certification: APS Design & Testing; Ardaman & Associates, Inc.; Eustis Engineering Services, LLC; Gulf South Engineering & Testing Inc.; InTec of Louisiana; Professional Service Industries, Inc.; Southern Earth Sciences, Inc. Baton Rouge; Stratum Engineering, LLC; Terracon Consultants, Inc.; and Tolunay-Wong Engineers, Inc. Superintendent Certifies Board Member Training Superintendent Folse certified that Board Members, Mary K. Bellisario, Ronald Ron Bettencourtt, Michael J. Dirmann, Charles T. Harrell, Elizabeth B. Heintz, Neal M. Hennegan, Willie B. Jeter, John C. Lamarque, Stephen J. Jack Loup, III, Robin P. Mullett, Peggy H. Seeley, Roanne V. Tipton and Robert R. Bob Womack had all completed one hour of training for 2013, presented on October 3, 2013 and as mandated by La. R.S. 17:53.