PROCEEDINGS OF THE EVANGELINE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Ville Platte, Louisiana
July 5, 2017
	Members of the Evangeline Parish School Board met this day in a regular scheduled meeting at 6:00 P.M. at the Media Center, 607 Harvey LeBas Drive, Ville Platte, Louisiana.  
Members present were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.
Members absent were Mr. Darren Vidrine, Dr. Bobby Deshotel, Mr. Lonnie Sonnier, and Mr. Buck Dupuis.,
Also in attendance were Superintendent Darwan Lazard, Interim Assistant Superintendent Michael Lombas, CFO Amy Lafleur, Directors Maryann Fontenot (Title I), Roxane West (Special Education) and Karen Soileau (CNP).  Supervisors in attendance were:  Philip Buller (CWA), Kelli Lafleur (Special Education), Linda Lafleur (Elementary), Penny McDaniel (Title I), Grace Sibley (Title I), Ted Soileau (Career/Technician & Transportation), Connie Guillory (Title II) and John Deranger (Technology Coordinator).   Principals in attendance were Anita West and Anthony Bertrand.  
Board President Wayne Dardeau declared a quorum and ordered members to proceed with the business of the day at 6:00 p.m.  
It was moved by Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, seconded by Ms. Wanda Skinner, and recommended by Superintendent Darwan Lazard to add New Business Items # 14, #15, #16, #17, #18 and #19 to the agenda.
There was no objection, question or comment from board members or audience in attendance.
Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.  Motion carried unanimously.
Item #1 – It was moved by Mr. Eillis Guillory, Sr., seconded by Ms. Georgianna Wilson, and recommended by Superintendent Darwan Lazard to approve minutes of previous meeting dated June 14, 2017, as presented.  
There was no question or comment from board members or audience in attendance.
Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.  Motion carried unanimously.
Item #2 – CFO Amy Lafleur addressed the board informing them a public hearing will be held at the July 19, 2017 board meeting to consider adoption of the 2017 millage rates for the tax year 2017.  Public notification of this public hearing is required by law.
Item #3 – A representative from KVPI Radio Station, Stephanie Ware, informed the board about a year long promotion by KVPI honoring a teacher of the Evangeline Parish School System each month.  Students and/or parents of students nominated their favorite teacher and one teacher was chosen each month.  The name of one teacher was drawn from the monthly winners to be named Teacher of The Year by KVPI.  Mrs. Jennifer Scott, a Pine Prairie High School teacher, was chosen as their Teacher of the Year contest winner.  Ms. Scott was nominated by Wade Marshall Brooks, age 5.  Mrs. Scott was awarded a plaque as well as four (4) tickets to Blue Bayou, a gift certificate to Cajun Catfish and received other awards.
Item #4 – Supervisor Ted Soileau introduced Evangeline AHEC students:  Jarden Bias (VPHS), Logan Guillory (VPHS), Angel Clavier (BHS), Katelynn Douget (BHS), Mason Lafleur (MHS), Mollie Deshotel (MHS), Noah Reed (MHS), Bailee Deville (PPHS), Madison Welch (PPHS), and Victoria Johnson (PPHS).  Supervisor Ted Soileau also introduced Ms. Michelle Guillory, Evangeline Parish School District CNA, and Ms. Janie Berzas, educational nurse for Savoy Medical Center.  Ms. Guillory and Ms. Berzas work closely with the students in the AHEC program.  Supervisor Ted Soileau then presented a slide presentation on experiences of the AHEC students while at Savoy Medical Center.  07052017RM Attachment #01)
Item #5 – Supervisor Ted Soileau and Superintendent Darwan Lazard presented a plaque to Savoy Medical Center for serving as a sponsoring agency for the Evangeline Parish AHEC Program for over twenty (20) years.  Accepting the plaque for Savoy Medical Center was Gene Berge, Savoy Medical Center CEO, and Janie Berzas, educational nurse at Savoy Medical Center.
Board President Wayne Dardeau and Superintendent Darwan Lazard both expressed thanks to Savoy Medical Center for their support in the AHEC Program.
Superintendent Darwan Lazard thanked Mr. Ted Soileau for his leadership in the AHEC Program over the years.
Item #6 – CFO Amy Lafleur addressed the board requesting approval for advertisement dates, receiving of bid date and board awarding date for Basile High School Track Project as presented below: (07052017RM Attachment #02)
Advertisement of Bids/Issue Plans	Thursday, July 13, 2017
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Thursday, July 27, 2017	
Receive Bids	Thursday, August 10, 2017	
Awarding of Bids	EPSB Regular Board Meeting of August 16, 2017	

It was moved by Ms. Nancy Hamlin, seconded by Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr. and recommended by Superintendent Darwan Lazard to approve advertisement dates, receiving of bid date and board awarding date for Basile High School Tract Project as presented.
There was no comment or question for board members or audience in attendance.
Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.  Motion carried unanimously.
Item #7 – Price quotes for re-roofing of Pine Prairie High School Building #12 using parish-wide maintenance fund was presented:  (07052017RM Attachment $03)
VENDOR	PRICE QUOTE	
ACE Roofing	$ 17,900.00	
Fischer’s Inc	$ 22,500.00	
McLaughlin LTD	$ 22,840.00	
 
It was moved by Ms. Peggy Forman, seconded by Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, and recommended by Superintendent Darwan Lazard to accept low price quote from ACE Roofing in the amount of $17,900 for re-roofing of Pine Prairie High School Building #12, using parish-wide maintenance fund.
There was no question or comment from board members or audience in attendance.
Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.  Motion carried unanimously.
Item #8 – Price quotes for re-roofing of Vidrine Elementary School Gym using parish-wide maintenance fund was presented: (07052017RM Attachment #04)
VENDOR	PRICE QUOTE	
ACE Roofing	$   84,200.00	
Fischer’s Inc	$   98,500.00	
McLaughlin LTD	$  101,882.00	
 
It was moved by Mr. Arthur savoy, seconded by Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and recommended by Superintendent Darwan Lazard to accept low price quote from ACE Roofing in the amount of $84,200.00 for re-roofing of Vidrine Elementary School Gym, using parish-wide maintenance fund.
There was no question or comment from board members or audience in attendance.
Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.  Motion carried unanimously.
Item # 9 - The following requisition(s) were submitted for approval:
A.	SCA Summer Camp -- $6,260.00 for rooms for cheerleader camp for VPHS cheerleaders using school funds (requested by Supervisor Kelli Lafleur)
B.	Edgenuity - $7,000.00 for professional development using $3,500.00 of IDEA funds and $3,500.00 Title I funds (requested by Assistant Superintendent Michael Lombas)

It was moved by Ms. Wanda Skinner, seconded by Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr., and recommended by Superintendent Darwan Lazard to approve requisitions as presented. 
	There was no question or comment from board members or audience in attendance.
Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.  Motion carried unanimously.
Item #10 – The following invoices were submitted for ratification/payment:
A.	Louisiana School Board Association -- $9,191.00 for annual dues for fiscal year 2017-2018 using General Fund (requested by Superintendent Darwan Lazard)
B.	Ratification of Secretary of State -- $23,455.31 for costs related to tax renewal election using General Fund (requested by Superintendent Darwan Lazard)
C.	Ratification of Rapides Parish Schools -- $11,424.27 for Evangeline Parish students attending St. Mary’s Residential Training School in Rapides Parish using IDEA Funds (requested by Special Education Director Roxane West)
D.	Ratification of College Board -- $11,680.00 for CLEP testing using General Fund (requested by Assistant Superintendent Michael Lombas)
E.	Ratification of Willis Administrative Services -- $7,288.49 for remaining deductible for insurance settlement using General Fund (requested by Superintendent Darwan Lazard

It was moved by Ms. Georgianna Wilson, seconded by Mrs. Peggy Forman, and recommended by 
Superintendent Darwan Lazard to approve/ratify payment of invoices as presented.
There was no question or comment from board members or audience in attendance.
Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.  Motion carried unanimously.
Item #11: -   Personnel matters were presented as information:
Item #11A – PERSONNEL CHANGES/RESIGNATIONS; RETIREMENTS; 
BAYOU CHICOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Frankie Myles, custodian, submitted letter of resignation effective 8/12/2017
Brenda Webb, special education paraprofessional, changed retirement date from 5/30/2017 to 8/30/2017
CHATAIGNIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Aimee Vidrine, pre-kindergarten teacher, funding source changed from 29% 8g/71% Title I administrative to 51% 8g/49% Title I administrative, effective 8/8/2016
EVANGELINE CENTRAL SCHOOL
Nicole Sonnier, academic teacher, submitted letter of resignation effective 6/1/2017
Ted Bertrand, special education (homebound) teacher submitted letter of retirement effective 6/26/2017
Alicia Laborde, counselor, submitted letter of retirement effective 9/10/2017
Kerry Higginbotham, counselor (10 month), (reassigned from Mamou High School effective 9/10/2017
JAMES STEPHENS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Marie Therese Phillips, 3/5 time regular education teacher, submitted letter of resignation effective 6/14/2017
Lisa O’Connor, paraprofessional, submitted letter of resignation (previously submitted as terminated)
MAMOU HIGH SCHOOL
Johnna Guillory, special education (TAG) teacher, submitted letter of resignation effective June 23, 2017
VIDRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Eric Fontenot, regular education teacher, submitted letter of resignation effective 8/7/2017
VILLE PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL
Alice Fontenot, special education teacher, submitted letter of resignation effective 6/14/2017
W.W. STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Courtney Guillory, regular education teacher, submitted letter of resignation effective 6/8/2017
CENTRAL OFFICE
Judy Guillory, central office secretary (Title II) (reassigned from Media Center as central office secretary (IDEA) effective 5/30/2017
Roxane West, special education director, funding source changed from 60% General Fund/40% IDEA to 60% IDEA/40% General fund
Pauline Toussaint, central office secretary, funding source changed from 60% Title I/40% IDEA to 60% IDEA/40% Title I
Item #11B – REAPPOINTMENT/APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL PERSONNEL
BASILE HIGH SCHOOL
Administrative:  Helena Francois, administrative assistant/regular education teacher; Regular Education Teachers: Belinda Aguillard, Samuel Bacon, Jimi Bergeron(band), Kevin Bertrand, Maranda Cormier, Todd Crowe, Christopher Matthew Fontenot, Julie Fontenot, Richelle Frey (business), Dawn Fullilove, Belinda Guillory, Sadi Guillory, Mindy Janot, Carmen Olivier, Kimberly Manuel, Bryan McCoy, and Tracy Veillon; 
Special Education Teachers: Alison Leckelt, Christine Ledoux, Patsy McClelland, Madaraka Mlingo, and Christopher Chad Lafleur, APE/regular education teacher (reclassified from regular education teacher); 
Core Recovery Teacher: Jamie Daigle (funding source changed from 97% Title I schoolwide/3% General Fund to 97% Title I schoolwide/3% SPE 15); Other: Jata Crochet (librarian/regular education teacher) and Veronica Bellon, counselor (10 month)
BAYOU CHICOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Regular Education Teachers: Amy Andrus, Karen Chaddrick, Jerianne Derouselle, Casey Fontenot, Erica Fontenot, Jessica Fontenot, Tonya Guillory, Deborah Hart, Nicole Johnson, Jeremy Jorden, Moenette Lafleur, Gretchen Lamke, Debra LeBlanc, Gemma Miller, Antoinette Ortego. Shannon Ortego, Amy Palmer, Ann Soileau, Chelsie Soileau (Title II), Katherine Thibodeaux, Annie Vidrine, Jamie Vidrine, Katie Vidrine, Aleah West, Whitney Guillory (reassigned from Chataignier Elementary School), Allison Elnaggar  (reassigned from Pine Prairie High School), Lisa Jorden (reassigned from Ville Platte High School and reclassified from core recovery- Title I schoolwide), O’Sanna Vidrine  (reassigned from Ville Platte Elementary School), and Bryon Pierrottie (reassigned from Pine Prairie High School); Pre-Kindergarten Teachers: Pamela Bertrand (LA 4 state) and Tinisha Guillory (Title I administrative); Special Education Teachers: Samantha Bass, Pamela Fontenot, Elizabeth Guillory, John Neil Lafleur, and Fallan Ortego; 
Other: Michelle Bush (counselor), Leah Young, school nurse (60% Medicaid/40% General Fund), and Allison Pitre, speech therapist
CHATAIGNIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Regular Education Teachers: David Ardoin (regular education teacher/administrative assistant), Jessica Ardoin, Jennifer Barbier, Angelle Cart, Timothy Comeaux, Melissa Coreil (regular education  teacher /interventionist), Lana Deville, Jessica Dischler, Jeanne Dupre, Phoebe Dupre, Susan Godwin, Melanie Guillory (Title II), Jaime Johnson, Sherelene Johnson, Morgan Reed, Nancy Semar, Martha West, and Cathy Moffitt; Special Education Teachers: Earlene Malbrew and Rebecca Stelly; Pre-Kindergarten Teacher: Aimee Vidrine (51% 8g/49% Title I administrative); Other: Rhonda Lejeune (counselor) and Renee Walden (speech therapist)
EVANGELINE CENTRAL SCHOOL 
Alternative Education Teachers: Jimmy Ardoin (reclassified from SSAAC instructor), Deborah Brunet (reclassified from Reading Interventionist/Journey to Careers), Steven Manuel, James Shiver (reclassified from SSAAC instructor), and Wendy Lafleur (special education); Hi-Set Teachers: Christina Fontenot (reclassified from academic teacher), Lacye Hamilton (reclassified from academic teacher),           
Mathilda McDaniel (reclassified from vocational teacher), and Donna Young (reclassified from academic teacher); Other: Monique Fontenot (E-campus) (reclassified from vocational teacher) and Alicia Laborde (counselor) (10 month); Itinerant Teachers: Jean Lafleur III, regular education (welding) teacher (also servicing MHS) (reclassified from vocational teacher) and Desmond Thomas, regular education (electricity) teacher (also servicing VPHS) (reclassified from vocational teacher); Transition special education teacher: Tracey Jagneaux (reassigned from Ville Platte High School and reclassified from special education teacher); Physical Therapy Assistant; Caitlin Guillory
JAMES STEPHENS MONTESSORI SCHOOL 
Administrative Assistant: Chenile Tezeno (reclassified from regular education teacher); Regular Education Teachers: Maria Darbonne, Heather Demoruelle, Patricia Enicke, Anna Fontenot, Britney Herboldsheimer, Julie Landreneau, Tiffanie Loga, Kaitlin Meche, Danica Pruchomme, Kimberly Soileau,
Melanie Soileau, Tina Stagg, Hanna Tubre, Mary Beth Veillon, Suzanne Sanders (reassigned from Ville Platte High School), Elizabeth Pate Dardeau (reassigned from Bayou Chicot Elementary School), Collins Fontenot (reassigned from Evangeline Central School as special education homebound teacher), and
Sara Lafleur; Special Education Teachers: Anitria Jack, Louisa Lebas, and Ashley Attaches (early interventionist); Other: Sheila Lawson (counselor- shared with Pine Prairie High School) and Dulcie Miller (speech therapist); Suzanne Vidrine (itinerant special education homebound/Sacred Heart School resource teacher- reassigned from Ville Platte Elementary School and reclassified from special education teacher)
MAMOU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Regular Education Teachers: Amber Aymond, Dawn Babineaux, Anita Callaghan, Johnell Celestine, Brandi Dies, Sarah Disatel, Lori Fontenot, Monica Fontenot, Lori B. Guillory, Morgan Johnson, Candace Manuel, Anne Marcantel, Katherine McDaniel (Title II), Jennifer Monier, Monica Noel, Kelli Schatzle, Megan Velek, Brandy Vidrine, Lisa Wedlock, Abby Ledoux, and Amber Meaux; Special Education Teachers:  Jennifer Fontenot, Brenda Morris, and Chaira Laurant (reassigned from Bayou Chicot Elementary School) and Valerie Fontenot (APE - 90% General Fund/10% High-Cost); Pre-Kindergarten Teachers: Shanna Fontenot (LA 4 state) and Nanci West (Title I administrative); Other: Jan Veillon (librarian/shared with JSM - reassigned from Chataignier Elementary School), Linzy Landreneau (school nurse), Nina David (curriculum coach/9 ½ month - Title I schoolwide), and Elizabeth Lafleur (speech therapist)
MAMOU HIGH SCHOOL
Regular Education Teachers: Rebecca Ardoin, Rebecca Arnaud, Cindy Deshotel, Connie Deshotel, Michelle Douget, Brent Duplechin, Adrian Foret, Donald Frank, Caroline Fruge (Band), Renee Gotreaux, 
John Jack, Cindy Johnson, Kristi Johnson, Leslie Lafleur (Business), Torry Landry, Kimberly Manuel, Karenisha Mazone, Jahn Montelaro, Emily Ortego, Susan Ortego (Business), Prasad Oruganti, Helen Patrick, Ashley Rider, Macy Russell, Lisa Smith, Lacie Soileau, Karen Thierry, Saul Duos (reassigned from Mamou Elementary School), and Greg Fontenot; Special Education Teachers: Tanya Bordelon, Ann Fontenot, Shelly Ledoux, Bobby Pommier, Loretta Thomas, Renee Fruge (TAG), and Dwight Collins; 
Core Recovery Teacher: Holly Atchison (91% Title I schoolwide/9% General Fund); Other: Katie Savoie (librarian/regular education teacher), Kerry Higginbotham (counselor - 10 month), Yvonne Barron (counselor - shared with Mamou Elementary School), Emily Caulkins (counselor - 10 month), Rhonda Fontenot (curriculum coach/9 ½ month - Title I schoolwide), and Kip Manuel (itinerate oil & gas teacher - reclassified from special education teacher)
PINE PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
Regular Education Teachers: Kylie Andrus, Bernice Ardoin, Heather Ardoin, Jala Bergeron (Business), Dana Blood, Esther Blood, Tunita Carraway, Carolyn Deville,Mara Jane Deville, Renotta Edwards,  
Aubree Fontenot (Business), Jennifer Fontenot, Sheryl Fuselier, Michelle Griffing, Jacob Guillory, Alexander Hazelton, Karsen Hebert, Dee Lynn Holden, Andrea Brook Lafleur, Candace Lejeune, Charlotte McIntosh, Joel Middleton, Charlotte Murphy, Vadadaca Murray, Yves Prince, Jennifer Scott, Michael Smith, Perla Pagan’, Tonya Gavna, Kasey McDaniel (reassigned from Mamou Elementary School), Kayren Ortego (reassigned from Ville Platte High School), Erika Campbell (reassigned from Ville Platte High School), Magnet Program Teachers: Melissa Forestier (Art), Jared Guillory (Drama), and John Havard (Band); Special Education Teachers: Angela Freeman, Michael Higginbotham II, Yvonne Johnson, Keith Scott, Cynthia Fontenot (APE), and Margaretta Fontenot (itinerant TAG teacher - reclassified from magnet program (art) teacher); Pre-Kindergarten Teachers: Stacey Harvey (LA 4 state) and Lisa Johnson (Title I administrative); Other: Billie Nezat (counselor/10 month), Denee Vidrine (school nurse/(60% Medicaid/20% General Fund/20% IDEA), Jaimi Vidrine (occupational therapist/assistant technology - reclassified from occupational therapist/80% General Fund/20% Medicaid), Lori Chapelle (curriculum coach/9 ½ month - Title I schoolwide), and Virginia Ardoin (librarian)
VIDRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Regular Education Teachers: Karen Aguillard, Juliana Ardoin, Karen Ardoin, Katrina Ardoin (Title II), Jeanne Comeaux, Lorraine Doucet, Mandy Fontenot, Joan Fusilier, Patrick Guillory, Jr., Lisa Jack, Shelly Lafleur, Justina Lazard, Brandi Marcantel, Nicole Simoneaux, Anna Marie Soileau, Kimberly Soileau, and Nicole Angel Manuel (reassigned from Mamou Elementary School); Special Education Teachers: Justina Capanay, Joanah Manuel, and Lou Fontenot (reassigned from Ville Platte High School); Pre-Kindergarten Teacher: Shannon Fontenot (Title I administrative); Other: Connie Thomas (counselor), Vickie Bergeron (speech therapist/95% general fund/5% High Cost), and Lori Guillory (librarian - reassigned from Mamou Elementary School/James Stephens Montessori School)
VILLE PLATTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Regular Education Teachers: Jodi Andrus, Danielle Ardoin, Julie Bergeron, Mia Brignac, Heidi Buller, Louisa Duos, Carmen Faul, Carolyn Fontenot, Aimee Johnson, Megan Lafleur, Molly LaHaye, Amy Ortego, Jessica Reed, LaShanna Robinson, Meghann Soileau, Dana St. Cyr, Amanda Vidrine, Michelle Vidrine, and Kara Buller (reassigned from Vidrine Elementary School); Special Education Teachers: Christian deBlanc, 
Taferria Hurts, Miraquita Scott, and Sharon Manuel (APE); Pre-Kindergarten Teacher: Victoria McDaniel (LA 4 TANF); Core Recovery Teachers: Anita Vidrine (funding source changed from Title I schoolwide to 91% Title I/9% IDEA 15) and Britni Guillory (Title I Schoolwide - reclassified from regular education teacher); Other: Crystal Rougeau (counselor), Robyn Duos (speech therapist), and Heather Launey (school nurse/60% Medicaid/40% General Fund)
VILLE PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL
Regular Education Teachers: Jean Andrus, Jr., Kate Aucoin, Kelly Aucoin, Kelli Bellard, John Christopher Briley, Cathy Chapman (business), Jillian Craft, Launey Coward, Melony Delahoussaye, Heather Dupre, Lonnie Fontenot, Jr., Misti Fontenot, Mitzi Fontenot (business), Elizabeth Yvette Jagneaux, Nicholas Jagneaux, Leah Johnson (graduation coach), Sarah Lafleur, Kylie LaHaye, Alice Lejeune, Sarah Manuel, Jori Randle, Melissa Ray, Neili Reed, Rhonda Thomas, Lisa Tujague, Allie Verrette, and Emee Aswell (reassigned from Pine Prairie High School); Magnet Program Teachers: Pat Bergeron (science), Jesse Fontenot (JROTC – 10 month), Michelle Guillory (nursing), Deepthi Nalli (science), and Marie Thevenot (math); Special Education Teachers: Lindsey Colligan, Christy Tate, Delle Fontenot (reassigned from Chataignier Elementary School), and Reed Harrington (reassigned from Mamou High School); Core Recovery Teacher: Whitney Laakso (reassigned from Bayou Chicot Elementary School) (Title I schoolwide); Other: Leah Hollier (librarian/regular education teacher), Emily Reed (counselor/10 month), Pam Fontenot (school nurse), and Diana Johnson(JAG specialist - reassigned from Evangeline Central School)
W.W. STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Principal: Christine Bacon; Regular Education Teachers: Robin Bertrand, Erin Boenig, Pamela Callahan, Jennifer Courville, Jade Doucet, Lisa Feucht, Rachelle Francois, Angela Guidry, Latoya Howze, Sadie LeBleu, Tracy Pitre, Ashley Vidrine, and Tiffany Boutte; Special Education Teachers: Donna Lavergne, Joan Vidrine, Barbara McCoy, (TAG) and Randi Hardy; Pre-Kindergarten Teachers: Angela McGehee (Title I administrative) and Rachel Romero (LA 4 federal); Other: Candace Fontenot (librarian/regular education teacher), Brittany Randell (core recovery teacher - funding source changed from 100% Title I schoolwide to 98% Title I school-wide/2% IDEA SPE15) and Rachelle Berzas (school nurse)
CENTRAL OFFICE
Michael Lombas, assistant superintendent (2 year contract effective 7/1/2017) (reclassified from interim), Kelli lafleur, special education supervisor (50%( 2 year contract effective 7/1/2017) (reclassified from interim), Connie Guillory, Title II Supervisor (2 year contract effective 7/1/2017) (reclassified from instructional technology facilitator), and Jason Hazelton, maintenance and operations facilitator (2 year contract effective 7/1/2017) (reclassified from maintenance foreman)
MEDIA CENTER
Pupil Appraisal: Brook Mayeaux, behavior analyst (80% IDEA/20% General Fund/ 10 month), Amy Dupre (educational diagnostician/10 month), Angela Manuel (educational diagnostician/10 month), Cynthia Wilson (educational diagnostician/10 month), Sarah Lafleur (school psychologist/10 month), Leisa Michaud (school psychologist/10 month), Christina Fontenot (social worker/10 month); Suzette Miller (social worker/10 month - 95% General Fund/5% High-Cost), Kayla Chapman (occupational therapist/ 80% IDEA/20% General Fund), Angela Manuel (speech therapist/audiologist - 80% IDEA/20% General Fund – 10 month), and Lea Johnson (social worker/10 month - reassigned from Ville Platte High School and reclassified from special needs school based social worker)
Item #11C – REAPPOINTMENT/APPOINTMENT OF SUPPORT PERSONNEL
BASILE HIGH SCHOOL
School Clerk: Patsy Ivory; Bus Drivers: Alvin Espree and Earline Fruge, Special Education Paraprofessionals: Suzanne Andrus and Rachel Guillory; SFS Personnel: Sheila Lejeune (manager); Technicians: Victoria Evans, Brenda Granger, Tammy Johnson, and Lena Olivier
BAYOU CHICOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bus Drivers: Jerry Bradley, Jacki Henry, and Normal Johnson; Special Education Paraprofessionals: Karen Antilla, Misti Aucoin, Cindy Blood, Amanda Guillory, special education (funding source changed from 70’% High Cost/30% General Fund to 100% General Fund), Rebecca Sanders, Mary Soileau (special education (child specific) - High Cost), Rockell Thomas, and Brenda Webb; Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessionals: Jada Brown (Title I schoolwide) and Phyllis Eaves, (LA 4 TANF); Title I Paraprofessionals: Christina Alemand and Amy Maricle); Other Paraprofessionals:  Mary Meche and 
Linda McGee (library); SFS Personnel: Nadine Lemoine (manager) and Technicians:  Dorothy Blood, Brookie Causey, Marie Fontenot, Karen Foreman, Shirley Lafleur, Michelle Ortego, and Debra Siffert
CHATAIGNIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Special Education Paraprofessionals: Sonia Griffin and Tonya Ortego, special education; Title I paraprofessional:  Natalie Courville (reassigned from Vidrine Elementary School and reclassified from special education paraprofessional); Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessional: Karen Malbrew (8g- reclassified from Title I paraprofessional); library paraprofessional: Robin Suite, (reassigned from Mamou Elementary School and reclassified from special education paraprofessional); LPN: Elizabeth Miller; SFS Personnel: Nicole Poullard (interim manager - reclassified from technician) and Technicians: Cierra Arvie, 
Michelle Bolfa, and Barbara Stagg
EVANGELINE CENTRAL SCHOOL
Special Education Paraprofessionals:  Michael Freeman, Tracy LaBauve, and Nettie Clark (reassigned from Pine Prairie High School and reclassified from pre-kindergarten paraprofessional)
JAMES STEPHENS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Special Education Paraprofessionals:  Mandy Farque, Angela Fontenot, and Courtney Thibodeaux (child specific - reassigned from Ville Platte Elementary School and reclassified from IDEA paraprofessional) Other Paraprofessionals:  Jerri Alfred, Connie Dardeau, Ethel Freeman, Kristin Guillot (LA 4), Cindy Hebert (library), Anita Manuel, Donna Roberts, Phyllis Thomas, Janice Vidrine, Katherine Dupre (reassigned from Mamou High School and reclassified from special education paraprofessional); LPN: Paige Fontenot (Medicaid); SFS Personnel: Katie Thomas (interim manager) and Technicians: Ruthie Arvie, Lora Edwards, Cynthia Robinson, and Sheila Thomas
MAMOU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Special Education Paraprofessionals: Anjanetta Noel and Mary Shakesnider; Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessionals:  Genevieve Fontenot (LA 4 TANF) and Kelly Willmouth (funding source changed from 100% Title I to 61% Title I/39% IDEA 15; SFS Personnel: Stephanie Ardoin (manager) and Technicians: Pascha Anderson, Julia Brown, Cynthia Carraway, Mary Ann Fontenot, Geraldine Lavergne, and Monica Rollins
MAMOU HIGH SCHOOL
Bus Drivers: Madeline Berzas, Vickie Deshotel, Donald Fontenot, Shane Granger and Ferrel Bob Guillory; 
Bus Aide: Beverly Terry; Special Education Paraprofessionals: Cynthia Declus, Chesandra Durgan, (child specific - IDEA), Melonie Fontenot, Katie LeBlue, (child specific - IDEA), Sandra Nacquin, Samantha Rougeau, Amanda Soileau, (74% General Fund/26% High Cost), and Melissa Young; LPN
Wanda Goudeau-Dupre (80% IDEA/20% General Fund); SFS Personnel: Rose Benoit (manager) and Technicians: Jessica Cole, Anna Douget, Julie Douget, Sue Fontenot, Tracy Hunt, and Angela Mouton
PINE PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL
Bus Drivers: Melissa Causey, Janet Cole, Michael Johnson, and Brenda Leggett: Special Education Paraprofessionals: Patricia Crosby, Sarah Deshotel (child specific - High Cost), and Devana Lafleur; Pre-Kindergarten Teachers:  Beverly Rowles (Title I Schoolwide) and Jenise Joseph (Title I school-wide) (reclassified from special education paraprofessional; Library Paraprofessional: Leann Guillory; SFS Personnel: Alice Fontenot manager), Kimberly Rollins (food production manager- removed from interim status), and Technicians: Monda Deville, Mary Freeman, Alice Johnson, Felicia Morrow, Sherri Sharp, and Patsy Verrette
VIDRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Bus Drivers: Tim Deshotel, Mignonne Marcantel, and Randy Roberie; Bus Aide: Delores Avie; Special Education Paraprofessionals: Deborah Adams, Tressa Aguillard (High Cost), Latoya Stagg, and Benita Wilson; Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessional: Rachel Enicke (8g); LPN:  Krystal Ortego; SFS Personnel:
Noreen Manuel (manager) and Technicians: Felicia Anderson, Lou Anna Arvie, Elsie Deshotel, Heidi Fontenot, Jacki Frank, Veronica Richardson, and Diana Savoy
VILLE PLATTE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Special Education Paraprofessionals: Pamela Franques, Emerald Janise, and Catherine Veillon; Library Paraprofessional: Twyonna Fontenot; SFS Personnel: Patricia Odom (food production manager) and Technicians: Shannon Ardoin, Lisa Arvie, Sarah Ceaser, Wendy Johnson, and Mazel Lewis
VILLE PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL
Bus Drivers: Evelyn Alfred, Kenneth Ardoin, Mickey Duos, Shounda Jack, Robert Lafleur, Grady Pitre, Angie Soileau, and Stanley Washington; Special Education Paraprofessionals: Audrey Antoine, Mary Linda Fontenot, Lisa Godfrey, Jasalyn Griffith, Jerry Joseph, Catherine Lafleur, and Erving Wilson; Library Paraprofessional: Anna Fruge; SFS Personnel: Terryl Jackson (manager - also services VPE), Jeanella Thomas (food production manager - removed from interim status) and Technicians: Mary Anthony, Deborah Barron, Carrie Edwards, Charlotte Myles, Letitia Nelson, and Ethel Smith
W. W. STEWART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Special Education Paraprofessionals:  Julia Common, Paula Bergeaux (child specific/IDEA - reassigned from Basile High School and reclassified from special education paraprofessional) and Terry McClelland; Pre-Kindergarten Paraprofessionals: Chelsie Guidry (8g - reclassified from special education child specific paraprofessional) and Antoinette Guillory (Title I administrative - reassigned from Chataignier Elementary School and reclassified from special education child specific paraprofessional); SFS Personnel: Demetrius Murphy (manager) and Technicians: Kaye Blakeslee, Marlene Guidry, Carla Jenkins, and Madeline Reed
CENTRAL OFFICE
Meral Kilbarger, maintenance worker (reassigned from Mamou High School as custodian) effective 6/1/2017; Kyle Lafleur, technology technician (special education) effective 7/1/2017

	Item # 12 – Superintendent Darwan Lazard presented an organizational chart (07052017RM Attachment #05).

	It was moved by Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, seconded by Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr., and recommended by Superintendent Darwan Lazard to approve Evangeline Parish School District Organizational Chart as presented.
	There was no comment or question from board members or audience in attendance.
Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.  Motion carried uninously.
NEW BUSINESS ITEM #14 – The following requisition was submitted for approval:
A.	Lightspeed Technologies -- $5,551.50 (state contract) for 6 Redcat Access with Flexmike using SPE 05 Fund (requested by Special Education Director Roxane West)

It was moved by Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, seconded by Mrs. Peggy Forman, and recommended by Superintendent Darwan Lazard to approve requisition, as presented.
There was no comment or question from board members or audience in attendance.
Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.  Motion carried uninously.
NEW BUSINESS ITEM #15 – The following invoice was submitted for payment:
A.	Louisiana Department of Education -- $14,408.00 for ACT and Workkeys tests using General Fund (requested by CFO Amy Lafleur)

It was moved by Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, seconded by Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr., and recommended by Superintendent Darwan Lazard to approve payment of invoice, as presented.
There was no comment or question from board members or audience in attendance.
Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.  Motion carried unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS ITEM #16 – Price quotes for a camera system at Mamou Elementary School using parish-wide maintenance fund was presented. (07052017RM Attachment #06)
VENDOR	PRICE QUOTE	
InVision Technical Solutions	$  9,569.00	
Millennium Security of Acadiana	$ 10,432.10	
Information Systems Solutions	NO BID	

It was moved by Ms. Nancy Hamlin, seconded by Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, and recommended by Superintendent Darwan Lazard to accept low price quote from InVision Technicial Solutions in the amount of $9,569.00 for camera system at Mamou Elementary School.
	There was no comment or questions from board members or audience in attendance.
Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.  Motion carried unanimously.
	NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 17 – Price Quotes for French Immersion signs at Mamou Elementary School using the Acadiana Legislative Delegation Donation was presented.  (07052017RM Attachment #07)		
VENDOR	PRICE QUOTE	
Hoshmo Designs	$ 2,907.16	
Miller Sports & Signs	$ 2,673.00	
Work Designs, LLC	$ 2,933.45	
Bourque Signs of Eunice	$ 3,200.00	
Soileau’s	$ 7,650.00	

	It was moved by Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, seconded by Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr, and recommended by Superintendent Darwan Lazard to accept the low quote from Miller Sports in the amount of $2,673.00 for French Immersion signs at Mamou Elementary School.
	There was no question or comment from board members or audience in attendance.
Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.  Motion carried unanimously.	
NEW BUSINESS ITEM # 18 – Price Quotes for French Immersion signs at Ville Platte Elementary School using the Acadiana Legislative Delegation Donation was presented.  (07052017RM Attachment #08)		

VENDOR	PRICE QUOTE	
Hoshmo Designs	$ 2,433.21	
Miller Sports & Signs	$ 2,508.00	
Work Designs, LLC	$ 3,869.62	
Bourque Signs of Eunice	$ 3,673.00	
Soileau’s	$ 9,800.00	

	It was moved by Mr. Arthur Savoy, seconded by Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, and recommended by Superintendent Darwan Lazard to accept the low quote from Hoshmo Designs in the amount of $2,433.21 for French Immersion signs at Ville Platte Elementary School.
	There was no question or comment from board members or audience in attendance.
Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.  Motion carried unanimously.
Item #13 – Superintendent’s Comments:
•	Superintendent Darwan Lazard informed board members summer projects are ongoing.  Superintendent Darwan Lazard will be meeting with Mr. Mike Holt, from Yeager, Watson & Associates, to address some areas of concern in the parish.  Mr. Holt will be asked to attend the next board meeting, July 19, 2017, to address some of those concerns.
•	Superintendent Darwan Lazard introduced Ms. Melanie Miller, who will be the principal assigned to Ville Platte High School for the 2017-2018 school year.  Ms. Miller has previously served as an assistant principal at Beau Chene School.  She, also, volunteered to serve as principal at Washington Elementary School in St. Landry Parish, which is a low achieving school.  In her time there the school has shown growth.
•	Superintendent Darwan Lazard thanked Mr. Toby Doucet for serving as acting principal at Ville Platte High School after the transfer of Ms. Kelli Lafleur to the Media Center as special education supervisor.
	NEW BUSINESS ITEM #19 - 	Superintendent Darwan Lazard presented a Bi-Annual Report to EPSB (January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017) slide presentation highlighting success of existing programs, Superintendent’s goals, accomplishments, expectations for the district, and activities of the Superintendent and staff in this time period.  (07052017RM Attachment #09) 
	Slide presentation highlights included:
	Vision statement:  To create a first-rate school system with multiple opportunities for our students to succeed utilizing all available resources and stakeholders.
	Focus Areas are:
1.	Student Opportunities:  a) Established partnership with LSU-E to create The Academy, allowing high school students to earn an Associate Degree by the time they graduate; b) established French Immersion Programs at Mamou and Ville  Platte Elementary Schools.  Visited French Immersion schools in Point Coupee & Iberia Parishes and sent staff members to visit French Immersion Programs in St. Landry & Lafayette Parishes.  Hosted historic assembly to launch French Immersion that featured LA governor, Lt. Governor, State Superintendent of Public Education, and members of the LA Legislature.  Negotiated $10,000.00 donation to be shared equally by both schools for French Immersion; c) Continued providing CLEP, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment Opportunities through our high school campuses, LSUE, SLCC-Coreil Campus, etc.; d)   Established a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) Program at Chataignier Elementary School and e) Supported Special Education’s Student Work-based Learning Program.
2.	Curriculum & Instruction:  a) Worked with Network “A” and our principals & supervisory staff to streamline educational programs and resources to be used in the classrooms; b) Worked with Special Education Director and staff to re-organize the Homebound Program; c) Worked with principal and supervisors to restructure Evangeline Central into an alternative program modeled after Rapides Parish Schools District’s RAPPS Program; d) Met with school leaders to discuss student achievement results for each school site and used student  data analysis to drive instructional decisions; and e) Led a delegation of educators to State Teacher Leader Summit for professional development and created process for redelivery.
3.	Communications, Accessibility & Visibility:  a) Shared Superintendent’s vision of creating a first-rate school system with multiple opportunities for Evangeline Parish students to succeed; b) Visited with each EPSB school and department multiple times; c) Attended numerous parent meetings/open house events  after school hours; d) Attended numerous professional staff development trainings and school assemblies; e) Established and maintain an “open door” policy for all stakeholders (board members, Central Office/Media Center/CNP staff, business & community leaders, parents/family members, etc.); f) Attended civic and community events; and g.  Attended graduations at EC, MHS & VPHS and sent Assistant Superintendent to BHS and PPHS.  We were asked to address graduates and general public at each ceremony. 
4.	Civic Involvement & Parent/Family/Community Relations:  a) Represented school district at UL-Lafayette’s Accreditation Meeting; b) Participated in Ville Platte Rotary Club, Cabot Corporation’s Community Advisory Panel (CAP) and joined the local Chamber of Commerce; c) Toured Pine Prairie Energy Corporation (PPEC) with School Board President Wayne Dardeau; d) Endorsed the re-establishment of the Tee Cotton Bowl to help promote community unity; e) Attended to parent concerns; met with parents/family/community representatives and/or conversed via phone & email, etc.; and f) Superintendent sought and will continue to seek partnerships/relationships with business and community stakeholders.
5.	Budgets & Finances:  a) Superintendent recommended and requested Board approval for distributing wages of $124,294.24, collectively, to every eligible employee as the 15th check and distributed in May 2017; b) Superintendent recommended and requested Board approval for monetary rewards for outstanding employees and students; c) Implemented the practice of “braiding funds” (collaborating funds between federal, state, campus and the EPSB General Fund) was adopted to decrease General Fund expenses; d) A successful team effort was led to obtain voter approval for three (3) tax renewals propositions; e) Superintendent continued to work with CFO to implement conservative budgetary practices even though revenue sources decreased; f) Superintendent used his vision for this school district as the framework to begin developing the budget for 2017-2018; g) Safety & security measures were implemented in an effort to minimize insurance increases/costs; g) Sought and received approval for special education department’s request to utilize the services of a new Medicaid billing company, which will allow us to maximize our revenue for services rendered to qualified students.
6.	Personnel:  a) Existing personnel assignments were reviewed to increase efficiency and effectiveness; b) Two secretarial positions at the district office level were eliminated via retirement/transfer; c) Staffing formulas, adopted by school board, were followed in order to align the number of personnel to student membership; d) The number of personnel was reduced, through attrition, without asking the Board to declare a Reduction in Force (RIF) or negatively impacting classroom instruction; e) Superintendent met with employees representatives (administrator, teacher, and support worker) from each campus; f) Board approval was obtained to provide online payroll service to employees/substitutes in an effort to decrease costs and provided increased access for all personnel; and g) Efforts to perform on-site background checks for all tentative employees was initiated in an effort to save district funds and be more efficient.
7.	Technology:  a) A 5-year technology plan was created that will provide each student with a Chromebook computer; b)  A Chromebook pilot initiative was approved at Vidrine Elementary School for 2017-2018; c) Superintendent and EPSB Technology Department staff worked with an overwhelming majority of school districts to oppose the creation of a new statewide technology network which would have jeopardized our E-rate funds; d) Chromebook carts were added on several campuses for state testing by braiding funds; e) A new email system was approved that is more user friendly to school employees; f) A new website for EPSB was created; and g) A plan for “digitizing” records was created in an effort to save space and decrease storage costs.
8.	Maintenance & Operations: a) Philosophy of moving from a repair department to a maintenance department has been maintained; b) Administration led and assisted principals, teachers and other school personnel to re-open schools within two (2) days after flooding in early May 2017; c) Administration has provided general oversight for three (3) simultaneous construction projects (BHS & WWS renovation/expansion projects and EPSB Teacher Training and Technology Center); d) Administration has attended construction meetings with the architect, contractor, maintenance foreman, etc. for each project; e) Approval was received for the use of safety grant funds and other monies to decrease “slips, trips and falls” and increase security devices throughout the district; and f) Superintendent has encouraged foreman to provide more training for custodians, maintenance crew, etc.
9.	Legal matters & Policies:  a) Superintendent worked with legal team to end the longest running personnel claim against EPSB; b) Superintendent worked with 13th Judicial District Attorney’s office to address general legal matters and, as needed, worked with HSAG law firm to address education law, etc.; and c) Superintendent emphasized his expectations to principals, supervisors, and all personnel regarding compliance with board policies/directives.
10.	Board & Staff Relations: Superintendent has a) maintained regular communication with School Board President regarding district-wide matters (weather events, emergency/early dismissals, etc.); b) kept individual board members informed of issued affecting school(s) in their local area (flooding events, boil water advisories, bottled water deliveries, etc.); c) Worked to address concerns of individual board members and their constituents; d) Complied with directives and policies of the School Board; e) Served as the primary advocate for the School Board and the district’s spokesperson; f) Led recognition of Principals, Teachers, Students of the Year and Outstanding Support Personnel on behalf of the Board and District; and g) Instituted school and department highlights in an effort to provide more information to board members and the general public.
It was moved by Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr., seconded by Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, and recommended by Superintendent Darwan Lazard to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 P.M.
There was no comment or question from board members or audience in attendance.
Voting for the motion were Ms. Georgianna Wilson, Ms. Wanda Skinner, Mr. Arthur Savoy, Mr. Michael W. Fontenot, Board President Wayne Dardeau, Board Vice-President Scott Limoges, Mrs. Peggy Forman, Ms. Nancy Hamlin, and Mr. Ellis Guillory, Sr.  Motion carried unanimously.

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