Official Proceedings (1) July 7, 2016
St. Landry Parish School Board
The St. Landry Parish School Board was called to order by the President and convened in regular session on, Thursday, July 7, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. in the Office of the Board, Supplementary Resource Center,
Opelousas, Louisiana.
A roll call was taken and in attendance were the following members: Mrs. Hazel Sias, Ms. Mary Ellen
Donatto, Mrs. Candy Gerace, Messrs. Anthony Standberry, Charles Ross, Milton Ambres, Donnie Perron, Huey Wyble, Kyle Boss, Randy Wagley, Roger Young, Albert Hayes, and Raymond Cassimere. Mr. Bob
Hammonds, the attorney for the board was also in attendance.
Mr. Charles Ross offered a prayer and thereafter the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Item #5:
The following Resolution of Sympathies were read aloud and adopted by the full Board.
~ Evaliea Marks Landry Prudhomme, retired food service manager, Sunset High School. ~ Ernest Mott, father of Geneva Lemon, C.O. maintenance secretary and Debra Thomas, C.O. transportation secretary.
Item #6 – BOARD PRESIDENT COMMENTS:
Board President Cassimere congratulated the retirees on their years of service and dedication to St. Landry Parish School System.
Item #7 - PRESENTATIONS:
Mrs. Sue Brignac member of Vision St. Landry gave a presentation to the Board.
Item No. 8 - Approval of Minutes:
i. It was moved by Mr. Perron, seconded by Mr. Ambres and carried with no objections to approve the minutes of the board meeting held on June 9, 2016.
ii. It was moved by Ms. Donatto, seconded by Mr. Standberry and carried with no objections to
approve the minutes of the special board meeting held on June 16, 2016.
iii. It was moved by Mr. Ambres, seconded by Mr. Boss and carried with no objections to approve
the minutes of the special board meeting held on June 30, 2016.
iv. It was moved by Mr. Young, seconded by Ms. Donatto and carried with no objections to approve
the minutes of the executive committee meeting held on June 27, 2016.
v. It was moved by Mr. Standberry, seconded by Mrs. Gerace and carried with no objections to approve the minutes of the BLS committee meeting held on June 27, 2016.
vi. It was moved by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Ms. Donatto and carried with no objections to approve the minutes of the finance committee meeting held on June 27, 2016.
vii. It was moved by Mrs. Sias, seconded by Mr. Boss and carried with no objections to approve the
minutes of the academic committee meeting held on June 28, 2016.
viii. It was moved by Mr. Perron, seconded by Mr. Boss and carried with no objections to approve
the minutes of the personnel committee meeting held on June 28, 2016.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT
The Executive Committee of the St. Landry Parish School Board met on Monday, June 27, 2016, at 4:00
P.M. in the Office of the Board at 1013 Creswell Lane, Opelousas, Louisiana. In attendance were the following Members: Messrs. Randy Wagley, Roger Young, Huey Wyble and Raymond Cassimere. Additional
members in attendance were Ms. Mary Ellen Donatto, Mrs. Candy Gerace, Messrs. Milton Ambres, Albert Hayes, Kyle Boss, and Anthony Standberry. Staff members in attendance were Superintendent Edward
Brown, Assistant Superintendent Joseph Cassimere, Claudia Blanchard, Scott Champagne, Mary Doucet,
Tressa Miller and Matthew Scruggins.
Mr. Raymond Cassimere called the meeting to order. Mr. Charles Ross offered a prayer and thereafter the Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Item #5: Ms. Lucretia Chancler presented for informational purposes only the St. Landry Parish
schools / programs participating in the Community Eligibility Program for the 2016 – 2017 school year.
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Item #6: There being no further business pending before the Executive Committee for discussion,
the meeting was adjourned at 4:10 P.M. by motion of Mr. Young and seconded by Mr. Wyble.
Respectfully submitted,
Raymond Cassimere, President Randy Wagley, Vice President
Roger Young, Member Huey Wyble, Member
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
ATTEST: Edward D. Brown, Secretary
BUILDINGS, LANDS & SITES COMMITTEE REPORT
The Buildings, Lands and Sites Committee met on Monday, June 27, 2016 at 4:15 P.M. in the office of the Board on Creswell Lane, Opelousas, Louisiana. In attendance were the following committee members Mrs.
Candy Gerace, Ms. Mary Ellen Donatto, Messrs. Anthony Standberry and Albert Hayes. Mr. Donnie Perron was absent. Additional Board Members in attendance were: Mrs. Hazel Sias, Messrs. Milton Ambres, Charles
Ross, Raymond Cassimere, Huey Wyble, Kyle Boss, Randy Wagley, and Roger Young. Staff members in attendance were Superintendent Edward Brown, Assistant Superintendent Joseph Cassimere, Claudia
Blanchard, Scott Champagne, Lucretia Chancler, Mary Doucet, Tressa Miller, Jerome Robinson and Matthew
Scruggins.
The meeting was called to order by Ms. Donatto.
Item #3: Mr. Greg Ortego with Star Service, Inc. gave an update concerning upcoming projects
for the schools. Mrs. Hazel Sias requested a copy of the updated contract between the SLPSB and Star Service, Inc. and Mrs. Tressa Miller will provide said contract to all
board members who wish to have a copy. This item was presented for informational purposes only.
Item #4: It was moved by Mrs. Gerace, seconded by Mr. Hayes and carried with no objections
to bring before the full board approval to accept the lowest bid received from Industrial
Roofing i/a/o $110,400.00 to re-roof the SLP Supplementary Resource Center.
It was moved by Mrs. Gerace, seconded by Mr. Standberry and carried with no objections to add an item to the agenda to include the discussion and/or any necessary
action to compile a priority list of roof repairs.
Added Item: It was moved by Mrs. Gerace, seconded by Mr. Standberry and carried with no
objections to bring before the full Board at the July 7, 2016 board meeting to discuss and/or approval a prioritized roofing list with estimated budgets as prepared by the
architectures.
Item #5: It was moved by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Standberry and carried with no objections
to continue the discussion and/or any necessary action regarding the phase II project at Leonville Elementary at the July 7, 2016 board meeting.
Item #6: Information was given and questions were answered concerning the new parking at
central office. This item was presented for informational purposes only.
Item #7: Mr. Joseph Cassimere gave an update on the appraisal for the two tracts of land in
Sunset and stated that he communicated with Leger Real Estate and they will be getting to the appraisal very soon. This item was presented for informational purposes
only.
Item #8: It was moved by Mr. Standberry, seconded by Mr. Hayes and carried with no objections
to bring before the full board approval upon the review of the board attorney regarding the renewal of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the OHS Magnet Academy of Bio-
Medical Sciences between the St. Landry Parish School Board and the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities.
Item #9: With no further business pending before the Committee, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 5:45 p.m. by motion of Hayes and seconded by Mr. Standberry.
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Respectfully submitted,
Mary Ellen Donatto, Chairman
Anthony Standberry, Member Candy Gerace, Member
Albert Hayes, Member
Donnie Perron, Member BUILDINGS, LANDS & SITES COMMITTEE
ATTEST: Edward D. Brown, Secretary
FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT A meeting of the Finance Committee was held on Monday, April 25, 2016 in the Board Room of the Central
Office. Committee Members present were Mrs. Hazel Sias, Mrs. Candy Gerace, Messrs. Anthony Standberry, Albert Hayes and Roger Young. Mr. Donnie Perron was absent. Additional board members in attendance
were Ms. Mary Ellen Donatto, Messrs. Milton Ambres, Charles Ross, Raymond Cassimere, and Randy
Wagley. Staff members in attendance were Superintendent Edward Brown, Assistant Superintendent Joseph Cassimere, Claudia Blanchard, Tressa Miller, Scott Champagne, Jerome Robinson, Matthew
Scruggins and Lucretia Chancler.
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Albert Hayes.
Item #3: It was moved by Mr. Standberry, seconded by Mrs. Sias and carried with no objections to
bring before the full board approval to piggyback off of the Avoyelles Parish bid for JCampus Student Information System.
Item #4: Review of Millage Resolution - this item was presented for review and informational
purposes only.
Item #5: Discussion concerning Medicaid expansion - This item was presented for informational
purposes only.
Item#6: It was moved by Mr. Young, seconded by Mrs. Sias and carried with no objections to approve the project list for the 2016 bond issuance. This matter will be brought before
the full board for approval.
Item #7: Review of May 2016 financial statements and payroll report - This item was presented for
informational purposes only.
Item #8: It was moved by Mrs. Sias, seconded by Mrs. Gerace to include the following two items on
the 2016-2017 general fund budget: (Line Item #1) the decrease in MFP transfer to the lunch program and (Line Item #2) to install VOIP phone systems for elementary and high
schools. This matter will be brought before the full board for approval.
Item #9: It was moved by Mrs. Sias, seconded by Mr. Hayes with Mrs. Gerace abstaining to increase
the funds for local and regional conferences for school board members from $9,000.00 to $15,000.00 per year. This matter will be brought before the full board for approval.
There being no further business before the Finance Committee for discussion, the meeting was unanimously
adjourned at 7:35 P.M. by motion of Mrs. Sias and seconded by Mrs. Gerace.
Respectfully submitted,
Albert Hayes, Chairman
Hazel Sias, Member Donnie Perron, Member
Candy Gerace, Member
Randy Wagley, Member Anthony Standberry, Member
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Attest: Edward D. Brown, Secretary
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PERSONNEL, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT
The Personnel, Employee Benefits and Transportation Committee of the St. Landry Parish School Board met on Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at 4:45 p.m. in the office of the Board on Creswell Lane, Opelousas, LA.
Committee Member present were Messrs. Milton Ambres, Kyle Boss, Charles Ross, and Randy Wagley. Absent was Mr. Huey Wyble.
Other board members present were Ms. Mary Ellen Donatto, Mrs. Hazel Sias, Messrs. Raymond Cassimere, Albert Hayes, Jr., and Anthony Standberry.
Staff members present included Superintendent Edward D. Brown, Ms. Claudia Blanchard, Mrs. Angela
Cassimere, Mr. Joseph Cassimere, Mr. Scott Champagne, Mrs. Mary Doucet, Mrs. Theresa Ellender, Mrs. June Inhern, Mrs. Tressa Miller, Mr. Jerome Robinson, Mr. Matthew Scruggins, and Mr. William Thibodeaux.
Mr. Kyle Boss, Chairman, called the meeting to order.
ITEM NO. 1 Personnel Appointments, Transfers, Leaves, Resignations, Retirements and/or Positions Available made by the Superintendent, pursuant to Act I of
the 2012 Legislative Session, were presented to the committee. No action required.
Superintendent Edward Brown made a request to shorten the application process for the position of Principal of Washington Elementary School to July 15, 2016.
Upon motion of Mr. Ambres, seconded by Mr.
Ross, and carried with no objections, the committee recommended approval to shorten the application process to July 15, 2016, for the position of Principal of
Washington Elementary School.
ITEM NO. 2 Upon motion of Mr. Ambres, seconded by Mr. Ross, and carried with no objections,
the committee recommended approval of the job description for Career and Technical or Vocational Education Program Facilitator.
Upon motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Ambres, and carried with no objections,
the committee recommended approval of the job description for Director of Finance.
Upon motion of Mr. Ambres, seconded by Mr. Ross, and carried with no objections, the committee recommended approval of the job description for Grant Funded
Mathematics Instructional Coach.
ADDED
ITEM NO. 3 Mr. Ross made a motion to add an item to the agenda, that being to discuss personnel employment at South Street Elementary School, seconded by Mr.
Ambres, and carried with no objections.
Upon motion of Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Ambres, and carried with no objections,
the committee recommended that the number of teachers that South Street Elementary had last year be reinstated.
With no further business for discussion, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 6:20 p.m. upon motion of
Mr. Ambres, seconded by Mr. Ross.
Respectfully Submitted,
/s/ Kyle Boss, Chairman /s/ Milton Ambres
/s/ Charles Ross /s/ Randy Wagley
PERSONNEL, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ATTEST: Edward D. Brown, Secretary
Superintendent Brown addressed the Board and stated that on July 6, 2016 the interim selection committee interviewed applicants for the position of Acting Assistant Principal of Lawtell Elementary and the committee
recommended Ms. Clentrice Charles to fill the position. Superintendent Brown stated that he concurred
with the recommendation of the committee and acknowledged Ms. Clentrice Charles as the Acting Assistant Principal of Lawtell Elementary.
Superintendent Brown addressed the Board and stated that on July 5th and 6th the interim selection
committee interviewed applicants for the position of Principal of Grolee Elementary and the committee
recommended Mr. Brandon Singleton to fill the position. Superintendent Brown stated that he concurred with the recommendation of the committee and acknowledged Mr. Brandon Singleton as the new Principal
of Grolee Elementary.
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Item #9 – Action Items:
a. The floor was opened for public comment concerning the adoption of the 2016 millage rates and the resolution being offered. No public comment was made and the floor was closed.
It was moved by Mr. Ambres, seconded by Mr. Perron to adopt the following 2016 millage rates
and resolution.
RESOLUTION BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2016 tax roll on all property
subject to taxation by St. Landry Parish School Board:
MILLAGE
Salary Tax________________________ 11.78 mills Constitution Tax___________________ 4.37 mills
Maintenance Tax___________________ 4.37 mills
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper administrative officials of the Parish of St. Landry, State
of Louisiana, be and they are hereby empowered, authorized, and directed to spread said taxes, as hereinabove set forth, upon the assessment roll of said Parish for the year 2016, and to make
the collection of the taxes imposed for and on behalf of the taxing authority, according to law, and that the taxes herein levied shall become a permanent lien and privilege on all property subject to
taxation as herein set forth, and collection thereof shall be enforceable in the manner provided by law.
The foregoing resolution was read in full, the roll was called on the adoption thereof, and the
resolution was adopted by the following votes:
YEAS: Standberry, Ross, Ambres, Gerace, Perron, Wyble, Boss, Wagley, Sias, Young, Hayes, Donatto, Cassimere
NAYS: -
ABSTAINED: - ABSENT: -
b. BLS Committee Recommendations:
i. It was moved by Hayes, seconded by Mr. Perron and carried with no objections to accept the lowest bid received from Industrial Roofing in the amount of $110,400.00 to re-roof the St.
Landry Parish Supplementary Resource Center.
ii. It was moved by Mr. Perron and seconded by Mr. Boss to approve the following prioritized
roofing list with estimated budgets as presented by Mr. Philippe Prouet.
1. Eunice High School $595,000.00
2. Opelousas High School $260,000.00 3. Port Barre High School (Main Bldg.) $225,000.00
4. MACA – Main Bldg., Gym, Music Room $810,000.00 5. Central Office Building $344,000.00
A roll call vote was taken as follows: YEAS: Standberry, Gerace, Perron, Wyble, Boss, Wagley, Young, Donatto, Cassimere
NAYS: Ross, Ambres, Sias, Hayes ABSENT: -
ABSTAIN: - ~ Motion Passed.
iii. It was moved by Mr. Boss and seconded by Mr. Young to move forward with the Phase II project at Leonville Elementary as previously approved by the board on August 6, 2015.
A roll call vote was taken as follows:
YEAS: Standberry, Ross, Ambres, Gerace, Perron, Wyble, Boss, Wagley, Sias, Young,
Hayes, Donatto, Cassimere NAYS: -
ABSENT: - ABSTAIN: -
~Motion Passed.
iv. It was moved by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Ambres and carried with no objections to approve
the renewal of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the St. Landry Parish School Board and the Offices for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities with regard to the OHS
Magnet Academy of Bio-Medical Science.
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Mrs. Debbie Faul addressed the Board with regard to agenda item #9-c.
c. Finance Committee Recommendations:
i. It was moved by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Perron and carried with no objections to piggyback off of Avoyelles Parish bid for JCampus Student Information System.
ii. It was moved by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Perron, with one objection by Mrs. Sais to approve the updated 2016 bond project list, as follows:
Construction of cafeteria and two classroom buildings to replace modular buildings
at Leonville Elementary;
Removal of modular buildings being leased throughout the district and replace with
permanent structures;
Replace leaking roofs throughout the district; and
Replace windows at Grand Prairie Elementary.
iii. It was moved by Mr. Perron, seconded by Mr. Boss and carried with no objections to include
the decrease in MFP transfer to the lunch program and to install VOIP phone systems for elementary and high schools on the 2016-2017 general fund budget list.
iv. It was moved by Ms. Donatto, seconded by Mrs. Sias to increase the funding from $9,000.00
to $15,000.00 for the 2016-2017 GF budget regarding local and regional conferences for board
members.
A substitute motion was offered by Mr. Perron and seconded by Mr. Young not to increase the amount to $15,000.00 on the 16-17 GF Budget and to leave at the current amount of $9,000.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the substitute motion as follows;
YEAS: Standberry, Ross, Ambres, Gerace, Perron, Wyble, Boss, Wagley, Young, Cassimere
NAYS: Sias, Hayes, Donatto
ABSENT: - ABSTAIN: -
~Substitute Motion Passed.
d. Personnel Committee Recommendations: i. It was moved by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Ambres and carried with no objections to set
July 15, 2016 as the deadline to submit applications for the principal position at Washington
Elementary.
It was moved by Mr. Standberry, seconded by Mr. Boss and carried with no objections to add to the agenda the approval of the job description for Director of Finance and the approval of
the job description of grant funded Math Instructional Coach.
ii. It was moved by Mr. Standberry, seconded by Mr. Boss, with one objection by Mr. Sias, to
approve the job description for Career and Technical or Vocational Education Program Facilitator. It was moved by Mr. Standberry, seconded by Mr. Boss and carried with no
objections to approve the job description for Director of Finance. It was moved by Mr. Standberry, seconded by Mr. Boss and carried with no objections to approve the job description
of grant funded Math Instructional Coach.
Mrs. Debbie Faul addressed the board concerning item# d-iii.
iii. A substitute motion was offered by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Ambres to open the position of
Assistant Principal at South Street Elementary and to add an additional certified teacher to the
staff due to the school’s letter grade.
A roll call vote was taken as follows: YEAS: Standberry, Ross, Ambres, Gerace, Wyble, Boss, Wagley, Sias, Young, Hayes,
Donatto, Cassimere
NAYS: - ABSENT: Perron
ABSTAIN: - ~Substitute Motion Passed.
e. This item was removed from the meeting agenda and the full board unanimously agreed to have
a special meeting on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. to discuss the preliminary matters relating
to the Superintendent search process.
f. It was moved by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Standberry and carried with no objections to approve the job description for School Improvement Grant funded TAP Master Teacher.
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g. It was moved by Mr. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Ambres and carried with no objections to approve the job description for TAP Mentor Teacher.
Item #10 – Superintendent Comments:
Superintendent Brown addressed the board and audience.
Item #11 – Executive Session:
It was moved by Mr. Boss, seconded by Mr. Hayes and carried with no objections to go into executive session.
It was moved by Mrs. Sias, seconded by Mr. Ambres and carried with no objections to return to regular session.
It was moved by Mr. Boss, seconded by Mr. Standberry and carried with no objections to uphold the
recommendation of the Superintendent to allow early re-admittance.
Item #12: With there being no further business pending before the board, the meeting was unanimously adjourned
at 7:00 p.m. by motion of Mr. Perron and seconded by Mr. Hayes.
Mr. Raymond Cassimere, Board President
ATTEST: Edward D. Brown, Superintendent
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LISTED BELOW ARE PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS, TRANSFERS, LEAVES, RESIGNATIONS,
RETIREMENTS AND POSITIONS AVAILABLE MADE BY THE SUPERINTENDENT PURSUANT TO ACT I OF THE 2012 LEGISLATIVE SESSION:
APPOINTMENTS
SCHOOL CUSTODIANS (See List Below) SCHOOL SECRETARIES (See List Below) CENTRAL OFFICE PERSONNEL (See List Below) BROWN, EDDIE JR. - Board Bus Driver – Northwest High * ISAAC, PHILLIP - Board Bus Driver – Central Middle *
JONES, MELISSA - Board Bus Driver – MACA *
LEMELLE, TORRY - Board Bus Driver – East Elementary * SMITH, RONALD - Board Bus Driver – Lawtell Elementary *
TRANSFERS
BARROW, JOSEPHINE – Teacher – from Alternative Program to CAPS BEBIC, TERESA – Special Education Teacher – from CAPS to Port Barre Elem.
BOSSIER, DEIDRA – Elementary Teacher – from Arnaudville Elementary to Sunset Elem. BREAUX, ATHENA – Elementary Teacher – from South Street Elementary to North Elem.
BROWN, GAYLE – Elementary Teacher – from North Central High to Lawtell Elementary CARTE, LORIE – Elementary Teacher – from North Elementary to Leonville Elementary
COMEAUX, CORA ASHLEY – Elementary Teacher – from CAPS to SLATS
COMPOS, CRYSTAL – Elementary Teacher – from Arnaudville Elem. to South Street Elem. DARBY, MICHELLE – Learning Center Teacher – from Arnaudville Elementary to Grand Coteau Elementary
DAVID, ALYSON – from Elementary Teacher at Park Vista Elementary to High School Teacher at Port Barre High
DEMOUCHET, HILDA – from Elementary Teacher at Grand Coteau Elementary to South Street Elementary
DEVILLIER, JONATHON – from Elementary Teacher at South Street Elementary to High School Teacher at Port Barre High
DOUCET, KAREN – Elementary Teacher – from Northeast Elementary to North Elementary DUPAS, JAMAR – Elementary Teacher – from South Street Elementary to Northeast Elem.
EAGLIN, JOHNATHAN – High School Teacher – from Northwest High to Beau Chene High FAIRLEY, CHERI – from KN Teacher at South Street Elementary to Elementary Teacher at Leonville
Elementary
FAY, MICHON – Elementary Teacher – from CAPS to SLATS FUSELIER, SHEILA – from Elementary Teacher at East Elementary to Learning Center Teacher at
Highland Elementary GALLOW, JHOURAI – Elementary Teacher – from Cankton Elementary to Northeast Elem.
GUIDROZ, NATALIE – Elementary Teacher – from Leonville Elementary to Port Barre Elem.
HOLLIER, HOLLY – Elementary Teacher – from Leonville Elementary to South Street Elem. HUNT, VALARIE – Elementary Teacher – from Palmetto Elementary to Central Middle
JONES, KEISHA – Elementary Teacher – from Opelousas Jr. High to MACA JOSEPH, MARK – Elementary Teacher – from Southwest Elementary to Opelousas Jr. High
KIBODEAUX, JACKIE – Elementary Teacher – from Grolee Elementary to Lawtell Elementary
LAFLEUR, HOLLY – Elementary Teacher – from CAPS to SLATS LEBLANC, HOLLY – Elementary Teacher – from Leonville Elementary to Lawtell Elementary
LEGER, MARCUS – Elementary Teacher – from South Street Elementary to Cankton Elem. LEJEUNE, LACY – Elementary Teacher – from Leonville Elementary to Port Barre Elem.
MECHE, CHRISTINA – Elementary Teacher – from Port Barre Elem. to Port Barre Middle MINYARD, APRIL – Elementary Teacher – from CAPS to SLATS
PERKINS, JENNIFER – from Title 1 Paraprofessional to Sp. Ed. Paraprofessional -Eunice Elem.
RICHARD, MARCIE – Sp. Ed. Teacher – from Sunset Elementary to Opelousas Jr. High RIDEAUX, AUTHOR, JR. – Custodian – from Opelousas Jr. High to North Elementary
ROZAS, BRANDY - Elementary Teacher – from Central Middle to East Elementary SIAS, ALLISON – Elementary Teacher – from Lawtell Elementary to Opelousas Jr. High
SMITH, JANICE – Sp. Ed. Teacher – from Alternative Program to CAPS
STELLY, ANGELLICA – Elementary Teacher – from North Elementary to Southwest Elem. STELLY, MARY – from High School Teacher at Northwest High to Elementary Teacher at North
Elementary THOMAS, ANTOINETTE – Elementary Teacher – from Alternative Program to CAPS
THOMPSON, TRACY – Elementary Teacher - from South Street Elem. to North Elementary WILBANKS, ANGELA – from Elementary Teacher at Palmetto Elementary to KN Teacher at South Street
Elementary
WILLIAMS, JAKE – Elementary Teacher – from Leonville Elementary to Arnaudville Elem. WILLIAMS, KOURTNEY – Elementary Teacher – from Opelousas Jr. High to Lawtell Elem.
WYBLE, KATHERINE – Sp. Ed. Teacher – from South Street Elem. to Grand Prairie Elem.
LEAVES
Leaves without Pay ROBERT, KATHY – Food Service Technician – Northwest High – effective May 2, 2016
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Maternity Leaves ALLEMAN, HANNAH – Teacher – Cankton Elementary – effective August 8, 2016 GLORIOSO, KEYSHA – Teacher – Beau Chene High – effective August 8, 2016
JOHNSON, ALYSSA – Teacher – Eunice High – effective August 10, 2016 SCHROEDER, BRITTANY – Teacher – SLATS – effective May 9, 2016
Sick Leaves (Leaves using current and accumulated sick leave) LEONARD, ALBERTA – Guidance Counselor – Beau Chene High – effective July 25, 2016
VIDRINE, PAULINE – Coordinator of Instruction – Central Office – effective June 10, 2016
RESIGNATIONS
BABIN, BLAKE – Teacher – Port Barre High – effective August 3, 2016 BOUDREAUX, DONOVAN – Teacher – Opelousas Jr. High – effective August 3, 2016
BRIGNAC, RACHAEL – Speech Therapist – Eunice Elementary – effective August 3, 2016 BRYANT, BRADY – Teacher – North Central High – effective August 3, 2016
DEVILLIER, RANDI – Teacher – Eunice High – effective August 3, 2016
FALL, TAFFY – Teacher – Eunice Elementary – effective August 3, 2016 FAUL, BRITTANY – Teacher – Eunice Jr. High – effective August 3, 2016
GODBOLD, CATHERINE – Teacher – Arnaudville Elementary – effective August 5, 2016 GUILLORY, DOUG – Teacher – Northwest High – effective June 1, 2016
LAFLEUR, CATHERINE – Learning Center Teacher – Grand Prairie Elementary– effective May 27, 2016
LYONS, ANASTESIA – Teacher – MACA – effective August 3, 2016
McCALL, CORDE – Teacher – Port Barre High – effective July 23, 2016 McGLOTHIN, JR., OVIE – Sp. Ed. Teacher – Opelousas High – effective August 3, 2016
McINTYRE, JENNY – Sp. Ed. Teacher – Opelousas High – effective August 3, 2016 MECHE, MATTHEW – Teacher – Arnaudville Elementary – effective June 13, 2016
NILES, BRUCE – Teacher – Eunice Jr. High – effective August 3, 2016
O’BRIEN, ANDRE – Teacher – Central Middle – effective August 5, 2016 PERRODIN, ADRIENNE – Sp. Ed. Teacher – Grand Prairie Elem. – effective August 3, 2016
ROST, PAIGE – Teacher – Cankton Elementary – effective August 3, 2016 SIMIEN, JANEL – Teacher – Central Middle – effective June 6, 2016
SONNIER, WILLA – Sp. Ed. Teacher – Central Middle – effective August 3, 2016 SPENCER, ROSLYN – Teacher – Northeast Elementary – effective August 3, 2016
SPEYRER, BRANDI – KN Teacher – Leonville Elementary – effective August 3, 2016
WHITTINGTON, JOHN – Teacher – Port Barre High – effective August 3, 2016 WINGFIELD, KAYLA – Teacher – North Central High – effective August 3, 2016
RETIREMENTS
BAILEY, ANTIGUA – Sp. Ed. Teacher – Grolee Elementary – effective May 27, 2016
FONTENOT, LINDA M. – Sp. Ed. Teacher – Opelousas Jr. High – effective May 27, 2016 HARDY, JULIA – Sp. Ed. Paraprofessional – East Elementary – effective September 9, 2016
HINES, ORADEL – Teacher – Northeast Elementary – effective May 27, 2016 HOLLIER, CYNTHIA FREY – Teacher – Central Middle – effective May 27, 2016
JOUBERT, KRISTINE R. – School Program Facilitator – Eunice Career and Technical Ed. Ctr. – effective
September 16, 2016 MOSE, ANNIE – Title 1 Paraprofessional – Palmetto Elementary – effective August 1, 2016
ROSE, DENISE – Principal – Washington Elementary – effective July 1, 2016 STELLY, CHRISTIANN W. – Teacher – Opelousas Jr. High – effective June 8, 2016
WOODS, LOUIS J. – Custodian – North Elementary – effective July 1, 2016
POSITIONS AVAILABLE Principal – Washington Elementary
Assistant Principal – Cankton Elementary School Secretary – Port Barre High
Food Service Manager - Krotz Springs Elementary
Food Service Manager - North Central High Food Service Technician - OJHS
Food Service Technician – Leonville Elementary
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SCHOOL CUSTODIANS - 12 MONTHS
2016-2017
Arnaudville Elementary Larry Joseph Levier
Arnaudville Elementary Ryan Pickney
Beau Chene High Christi Bush
Beau Chene High Nelson Garrick, Jr.
Beau Chene High Patrick Hebert
Beau Chene High Kent Pontiff
Cankton Elementary John Junius Miller
Cankton Elementary Debra Trahan
Central Middle Joseph Soileau
Central Middle Benjamin Truitt
Center for Academic Programs (CAPs) Robert Fontenot
East Elementary Barry Powell
East Elementary Elridge Robeson, Sr.
Eunice Career & Technical Ed. Randy Moreau
Eunice Career & Technical Ed. Rogers James Vidrine (Part-time)
Eunice Elementary Morris Ashford
Eunice High Gordon Trosclair
Eunice High Monica LeJeune
Eunice Jr. High Debra Anderson
Eunice Jr. High Dwight Ceasar
Eunice Jr. High Evelina Ceasar
Glendale Elementary Tammy Ashford
Glendale Elementary Gene Faul
Grand Coteau Elementary James Patrick Jolivette
Grand Coteau Elementary Susan Moran
Grand Prairie Elementary Judy Knott
Grand Prairie Elementary Wayne Sagnabene
Grolee Elementary Isaah Brown
Highland Elementary Pamela Guillory
Krotz Springs Elementary Jennifer Guillory
Krotz Springs Elementary Wendy Smith
Lawtell Elementary John Bellard
Lawtell Elementary Olan Bienvenu
Lawtell Elementary Connie Bordelon
Leonville Elementary Blaine J. Stelly
Leonville Elementary Diana Tabor
Leonville Elementary Carlton Thomas, Jr.
MACA Alvin Pinkney
MACA Joseph Robert
North Central High Linda Gaines
North Central High Clara Miles
North Central High Ezical Harrison
North Elementary Wilbert Charles
North Elementary Author Rideaux, Jr.
Northeast Elementary Carl Breaux, Sr.
Northeast Elementary Sherman Ford, Jr.
Northwest High Armond Espree
Northwest High James Robert
Northwest High Kevin Thibodeaux
Opelousas Jr. High Sherman Newman
Opelousas Sr. High Martin Brown
Opelousas Sr. High Johnna Hymel
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SCHOOL CUSTODIANS - 12 MONTHS
2016-2017
Opelousas Sr. High Johnny Savoy
Opelousas Sr. High Margie Savoy
Opelousas Sr. High Junius Smith
Palmetto Elementary Joseph Darren Prince
Park Vista Elementary Christopher Marks
Park Vista Elementary Gerald Marks
Park Vista Elementary Anthony Tyler
Plaisance Elementary Tom Greene
Port Barre Elementary Paul B. Myles
Port Barre Elementary Anthony Coleman
Port Barre Elementary Raymond Narcisse
Port Barre High Debra Boast
Port Barre High Kevin Hardy
Port Barre High Danny Ortego
Port Barre High Leroy Quebedeaux
Port Barre High Steven Ryder, Sr.
SLATS Felton Tezeno
St. Landry Alternative Program
South Street Elementary Joseph Fontenot
South Street Elementary John Tyler
Southwest Elementary Brian Colligan
Southwest Elementary James Roberts
Sunset Elementary Michael Green
Sunset Elementary Frankie Lemelle
Washington Career & Technical Ed.
Washington Elementary Ronald Zachary
Pupil Appraisal Center Glenda Stephens
Pupil Appraisal Center Isaac Woods
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SCHOOL SECRETARIES - 10 MONTHS
2016-2017
Arnaudville Elementary Charlotte Lalonde
Beau Chene High Claudia Leger /Dana Thibodeaux
Cankton Elementary Shirley Credeur
Center for Academic Programs (CAP) Annette Dupuis
Central Middle Margo Randall
East Elementary Catherine Vicknair
Eunice Career & Technical Ed. Center Marie Summerlin
Eunice Elementary Sharon Johnson
Eunice High Pamela Lafleur / Melinda Turner
Eunice Jr. High Donna Ogea
Glendale Elementary Carmel Guaraggi
Grand Coteau Elementary Carolyn Ann Jean
Grand Prairie Elementary Moral Ortego
Grolee Elementary Alicia Higginbotham
Highland Elementary Keila Keith
Krotz Springs Elementary Anna Vanwinkle
Lawtell Elementary Daisy Calais
Leonville Elementary Casey Jo Lanclos
MACA Mary Trahan
North Central High Gladys Rideau / Karen Bowie
North Elementary Evelyn Barrow
Northeast Elementary Clarine Reed
Northwest High Norma Auzenne / Arnetta J. Joubert
Opelousas Jr. High Kelly Greene
Opelousas Sr. High Rosalind Hayes / Whitney Hoover
Palmetto Elementary Karen Simmons
Park Vista Elementary Beverly Greene / Meegan Robin
Plaisance Elementary Carla Soileau
Port Barre Elementary Candace Tyler
Port Barre High Mamie Mistric
SLATS Karen Briley
South Street Elementary Francella Haynes
Southwest Elementary Sheila M. Thomas
Sunset Elementary Angela Henry
Washington Career & Technical Ed. Emily Miguez
Washington Elementary Rita Handy
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Ardoin, James Craig Plumber
Augustine, Ramona Senior Clerk
Barnett, Jill Clerk
Bullara, Anita Senior Clerk
Cane, Eugene Carpenter
Carrier, Ray A/C and Refrigeration
Chachere, Tammy Accountant
Chavis, Lisa Accountant
Darbonne, Dorie Receptionist
Dupre, James Mitchell Electrician
Dupre, Rodney David Electrician
Dural, Chris Custodian
Ewell, Marlon Lunch Laborer/Commodity Clerk
Fisher, Nelda Secretary
Fontenot, Tara Clerk
Gallien, Marian Clerk
Gennuso, Jacqueline Secretary to Assistant Superintendent
Green, Sharon Secretary
Guidry, James Kevin Mechanic
Hollier, John Computer Repair Tech
Horn, Debbie Retirement Specialist
LaGrange, Janet Accountant
Landry, Chad Michael Computer Repair Tech 1
Lastrapes, Lee Plumber
Latiolais, Charlene Clerk
Leger, Marcella Program Specialist
Lemon, Mary Geneva Clerk
Marks, Mary Angela Secretary to Director
Morvant, Steven Electrician
Narcisse, Veronica Food Service Manager (12 months)
Nicholson, Thomas Computer Repair Tech I
Ortego, Elizabeth Secretary to Director
Primeaux, Amy Payroll/Insurance Data Processor
Quebedeaux, Sicily Administrative Secretary to Supt./Board
Reed, Edmond Computer Tech I
Richard, Janet Secretary to Director
Richard, Rachel Secretary to Assistant Superintendent
Roberie, Mark Jeffery Maintendance Foreman
Robin, Leslie Accountant
Robinson, Darrell A/C and Refrigeration
Rosette, Carlo Custodian
Sibille, Donna Payroll Manager
Smith, Casey Program Specialist
Smith, Kristi Accountant
Stevens, Walton A/C and Refrigeration
Tevis, Donald Maintenance Worker
Thomassee, Tricia Computer Operator
Trahan, David A/C and Refrigeration
Tyler, Craig Computer Tech I
Washington, Mister Custodian
Weaver, Robert A/C and Refrigeration
Wimberley, Byron Computer Tech III
Zerangue, Keith Heavy Equipment Operator
CENTRAL OFFICE PERSONNEL - 12 MONTHS
2016-2017
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ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Job Description
TITLE: Career and Technical or Vocational Education Program Facilitator (FLSA –
Exempt)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
Master’s Degree
Louisiana certification as a Principal or an Educational Leader
Louisiana certification to teach in one of the following:
Agriculture, Business, Computer Science, Family and
Consumer Science, Journalism, Marketing, Speech, or Technology Education.
Five years of successful teaching experience or five years of
successful administrative experience (in a position that requires a teaching certificate).
REPORTS TO: Superintendent or designee
SUPERVISES: Teachers and all other assigned staff
JOB GOAL: The Program Facilitator is responsible for the general management of
assigned program faculties and for enforcing all laws, rules, regulations,
and policies as set forth by the St. Landry Parish School Board and/or the Legislature of the State of Louisiana in such a way that effectiveness
and efficiency will be maintained in the school program.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES – PROFICIENCIES
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The program facilitator is responsible for the effective management of programs,
personnel, materials and facilities in order to develop an optimum learning climate for the
unique needs of the program site. He/she shall direct the operation of the program in accordance with policies established by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
of the State of Louisiana, the State Department of Education, and the Board of Education of St. Landry Parish. He/she has the primary responsibility to provide an educational
program that is responsive to student needs; while at the same time, addresses the goals
and objectives of both the district and the program. The facilitator shall plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate functions of the overall management and leadership of the program.
He/she shall be responsible for the program’s operation within the financial limitations of the district and site.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
VISION *
1. Works collaboratively with the school community to develop and maintain a shared vision.
2. Brings the program vision to life by using it to guide decision making about students and the
instructional program.
3. Maintains faculty focus on developing learning experiences that will enable students to prosper in subsequent grades and as adults.
4. Maintains open communication with the school community and effectively conveys high expectations for student learning to the community.
5. Provides opportunities and support for collaboration, the exchange of ideas, experimentation with
innovative teaching strategies, and ongoing program improvement. 6. Monitors, assesses, and revises the program’s vision and goals as needed.
7. Fosters the integration of students into mainstream society while valuing diversity.
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TEACHING AND LEARNING *
1. Recognizes, models, and promotes effective teaching strategies that enable students to apply what they have learned to real world experiences.
2. Encourages and supports the use of both innovative, research-based teaching strategies to engage students actively in solving complex problems and methods of student assessment which
will enhance learning for all students.
3. Conduct frequent classroom visits and periodic observations; provides constructive feedback to
faculty and staff, and suggests models of effective teaching techniques when needed.
4. Fosters a caring, growth-oriented environment for faculty and students, one in which high expectations and high standards for student achievement are emphasized.
5. Promotes collaboration and team building among faculty.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT *
1. Maintains a safe, secure, clean, and aesthetically pleasing physical plant.
2. Establishes and/or implements laws, policies, regulations, and procedures that promote effective operations.
3. Maintains a positive environment where proper student discipline is the norm.
4. Manages fiscal resources responsibly, efficiently, and effectively and monitors whether others do so as well.
5. Manages human resources responsibly by selecting and inducting new personnel appropriately,
assigning and evaluating all staff effectively, and taking other appropriate steps to build an
effective staff.
6. Monitors support services such as transportation, food, health, and extended care responsibly.
7. Provides and coordinates appropriate co-curricular and extracurricular activities.
8. Uses shared decision making effectively in the management of the program.
9. Manages time and delegates appropriate administrative tasks to maximize attainment of program
goals.
10. Uses available technology to manage program operations.
11. Monitors and evaluates program operations and uses feedback appropriately to enhance
effectiveness.
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT *
1. Provides ongoing opportunities for staff to reflect on their roles and practices in light of student
standards and program’s goals.
2. Grows professionally by engaging in professional development activities and making such
activities available to others.
3. Facilitates site-based research and uses these and other research finds to plan program improvement initiatives, pace the implementation of these changes, and evaluate their impact on
teaching and learning.
4. Fosters the genuine continuous involvement and commitment of the school community in
promoting the progress of all students toward attaining high standards.
5. Enhances program effectiveness by appropriately integrating the processes of teacher selection/evaluation and professional development with program improvement.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT *
1. Communicates a focused vision for both program and individual professional growth.
2. Uses research and data from multiple sources to design and implement professional development
activities.
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3. Secures the necessary resources for meaningful professional growth, including the time for
planning and the use of emerging technologies.
4. Provides opportunities for individual and collaborative professional development.
5. Provides incentives for learning and growth and encourages participation in professional
development activities at the national, state, and parish levels.
6. Assesses the overall impact of professional development activities on the improvement of teaching and student learning.
PROGRAM COMMUNITY RELATIONS *
1. Is visible and involved in the community and treats members of the community equitably.
2. Involves the program in the community while keeping the community informed.
3. Uses community resources to enhance the quality of the program, including those resources
through business and industry.
4. Recognizes and celebrates program successes publicly.
5. Communicates effectively, both interpersonally and through the media.
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS *
1. Models ethical behavior at both the program and community levels.
2. Communicates to others expectations of ethical behavior.
3. Respects the rights and dignity of others.
4. Provides accurate information without distortion and without violating the rights of others.
5. Develops a caring environment in collaboration with faculty and staff.
6. Applies laws, policies, regulations, and procedures fairly, consistently, wisely, and
compassionately.
7. Minimizes bias in self and others and accepts responsibility for his/her own decisions and actions.
8. Addresses unethical behavior in self and others.
GENERAL OPERATIONS *
1. Supervises all personnel assigned to the program.
2. Maintains a visible and accessible presence.
3. Protects instructional time when scheduling events and communication efforts.
4. Ensures that facilities are conducive to a positive environment.
5. Assumes responsibility for all physical properties assigned to the program.
6. Plans, prepares, and distributes student and faculty handbooks.
7. Cooperates with community agencies whose purpose relates to the health, safety, and welfare of students.
8. Assumes responsibility for closing of program activities.
* Indicates Louisiana Standards for Principals in Louisiana, 1998.
Work Environment/Hours Worked:
The program facilitator is required to work in a setting with a climate-controlled environment subject to School Board energy policy guidelines and in outside areas subject to climate extremes.
The length of the workday varies from the length of the school day to extended days as the result
of evening activities or emergencies. In addition, job responsibilities may require work on weekends or holidays and attendance at meetings other than the location of the program site.
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Communication Skills:
The program facilitator must be able to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms of
Standard English. He/she must be able to give and receive information accurately via a telecommunication system. He/she must be able to communicate effectively with students,
parents, school personnel, and the public in both individual and group situations. He/she must be
able to access data to summarize information accurately, and to provide written reports to his/her supervisor.
Equipment Used:
The program facilitator may be required to use a telephone, computer, keyboard, facsimile machine, calculator, copy machine, printer, intercom, public address system, security alarm
system, and other appropriate office machines.
Physical Involvement:
The program facilitator may be required to perform the following physical activities: sitting,
standing, walking, and running; observing and monitoring students in all facets of the school environment; reaching, bending, and lifting 50 pounds; physical restraint of another person or
persons; ability to provide personal transportation to work locations, and meeting sites; and mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work sites.
Mental Involvement:
The program facilitator must be able to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from his/her supervisor. He/she must be cognizant of policy and procedures of the St. Landry
Parish school Board related to his/her position and the implementation of said policies and
procedures.
Human Relations Involvement:
The program facilitator must be able to work in group settings and serve as a resource to administrators, faculty, staff, students, parents, and community. He/she must be able to respond
appropriately to supervision and to accept commendations and recommendations.
Qualifications:
The program facilitator shall meet State minimum certification requirements for a
principal/educational leader as outlined in Department of Education Bulletin 746 and local school
system requirements as they exist at the time of appointment to this position.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) months
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on Evaluation
of Personnel.
The Superintendent reserves the right to review, revise, update or change the job and any/all duties due
to changes in job content, organizational structure, or state or federal laws.
I certify that I have reviewed and understand each requirement and that I am capable of
meeting each and every requirement.
Evaluatee __________________________ Date _______________________ (Signature)
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ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Job Description
TITLE: Director of Finance (FLSA – Exempt)
QUALIFICATIONS: Must hold a baccalaureate degree from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning.
Must have a current Certified Public Accountant status. Must have computer accounting background.
Must have at least three (3) years successful experience in office
management and finance, accounting and/or auditing.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools and/or Assistant Superintendents or designee
SUPERVISES: Tax Office, Central Office Accounting Departments, Individual
School Accounting Departments
JOB GOAL: The Director of Finance must maintain those ethical business processes required for the efficient operation of the school corporation.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Initiate and direct efficient and effective procedures and criteria for the coordination of the financial planning of the school corporation and shall prepare and submit a detailed written document which
shall analyze the material and personnel needs of the parish school system and translate these needs into costs and revenue requirements which maximize the utilization of all available resources
in an optimum cost manner.
2. Initiate and direct efficient procedures for establishing and maintaining the accurate accounting,
auditing, and reporting policies and regulations of all financial activities in accordance with state laws and regulations as well as regulations and codes adopted by the St. Landry Parish School
Board in a manner which will maximize the utility of such information by the members of the St. Landry Parish School Board and State Department of Education.
3. Prepare, at the direction of the Superintendent, the formal budget document for submission to and for approval of the St. Landry Parish School Board as well as the Louisiana Department of
Education.
4. Prepare such reports, documents, and charts as shall be pertinent to the interpretation of all
matters related to the financial operation of the school district.
5. Establish and maintain efficient and effective criteria and procedures for the requisitioning, purchasing, receiving, inspecting, storing, recording, distributing, maintaining of all inventoried
materials and supplies necessary for the operation of the school system in terms of meeting the
objective and purpose of the system and consistent with all federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations. This shall include maintaining an auditable inventory system for the corporation.
Such procedures and criteria shall assist the Assistant Superintendent of Operations or designee in performing his supervisory duties in this area.
6. Initiate and direct the efficient and effective office procedures necessary for the accurate preparation
and payment of all employees on a regular basis and effectuate all legally constructed payroll deductions
and authorized by the St. Landry Parish School Board and other state and federal laws, codes, and regulations.
7. Establish and maintain effective and efficient procedures and criteria for the investment of inactive
and accrued funds in such a manner as to yield the greatest return within the laws of the State of
Louisiana and consistent with St. Landry Parish School Fiscal Agent Contracts.
8. Provide upon request, consultation and assistance to all school personnel directly or indirectly charged with submitting preliminary budget estimates for the various school programs.
9. Provide assistance in all financial matters related to major construction and/or renovation projects
to such committees as shall be appointed by the superintendent and to give consultative assistance
to the Assistant Superintendent of Operations or designee throughout implementation of same.
10. Supervise and evaluate annually all reports under the jurisdiction of this office in accordance with established procedures of the School Board and such regulations or directives issued by the
Superintendent’s office.
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11. Prepare and submit and cause to have prepared and submitted according to established deadlines,
all required and requested local, state, regional, and national forms and reports of all financial operations, and pupil accounting departments.
12. Meet with individuals and groups, publicly and privately, for the purpose of discussing and
interpreting the various aspects of the financial business aspects of the School Board functions of
this assigned office.
13. Establish and maintain procedures and criteria and submit periodic evaluations of objectives and plans of the Director of Finance to the Superintendent on an annual basis.
14. Initiate and direct procedures and criteria for review of all functions of this office, maintaining close affiliation with those organizations dedicated to research, development, and promotion of similar
departments on local, state, and national levels, including such requirements as are necessary to maintain C.P.A. status.
15. More specifically, supervise, direct, assist and evaluate the following departments assigned to this Office: Tax Office, Central Office Accounting Departments, and Individual School Accounting
Departments.
16. Initiate and direct efficient procedures for the auditing and investment of local school funds.
17. Enter into a goals and objectives agreement with the Superintendent of Schools only after
conducting a needs assessment where priorities are listed and toward some areas of this job description.
18. Perform any and all other duties and assignments as directed by the Superintendent or designee.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) months
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on Evaluation
of Personnel.
The Superintendent reserves the right to review, revise, update or change the job and any/all duties due
to changes in job content, organizational structure, or state or federal laws.
I certify that I have reviewed and understand each requirement and that I am capable of
meeting each and every requirement.
Evaluatee Date
(Signature)
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ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Job Description
TITLE: Grant Funded Mathematics Instructional Coach (FLSA – Exempt)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
Master’s Degree
Louisiana certification to teach mathematics within grades 1-
8. Five years of successful teaching experience or five years of
successful administrative experience (in a position that
requires a teaching certificate).
Experience in teaching mathematics or experience in working
directly with teacher in the area of mathematics.
REPORTS TO: Superintendent or designee
SUPERVISES: None
JOB GOALS:
1. To work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning. 2. To focus on professional development that will expand and refine the understanding about
research-based effective instruction through facilitating Professional Learning Communities.
3. To provide personalized support to teachers based on goals and identified needs of students. 4. To support the administration as instructional leaders.
Performance Responsibilities:
I. Teacher Support
a. To make ongoing classroom visitations as appropriate and necessary.
b. To conduct needs analysis to identify teaching and learning needs of school. c. To work collaboratively with teachers in the classroom by modeling lessons and providing
necessary assistance required to implement and sustain effective instructional strategies
grounded in scientifically based research. d. To implement the four-step coaching cycle with teachers (planning, teaching, practicing, and
providing feedback). e. To assist faculty in implementing an effective intervention effort.
f. To assist classroom teachers in implementing challenging and rigorous curriculum based on Louisiana Content Standards and the Grade-Level Expectations.
g. To assist classroom teachers in making instructional decisions.
II. Professional Development for Teachers and Administrators
a. To provide professional development in areas that include, but are not limited to: effective
instruction, scientifically research-based instructional strategies, differentiation, RTI, student
engagement, classroom management, and data-driven instruction.
b. To provide program/intervention-specific professional development and ongoing support for all
who are providing interventions.
c. To assist with design and implementation of high-quality Professional Learning Communities.
d. To build research-based capacity among faculty and administrators.
III. Data Collection and Analysis
a. To conduct classroom observations to make adjustments in instruction.
b. To interpret and use data to make instructional decisions.
c. To utilize data to lead data studies within Professional Learning Communities.
d. To use student work and assessment results as rationales and evidence to determine
effectiveness of project.
IV. Personal Growth
a. To participate in all ongoing professional development activities as scheduled by the district.
b. To engage in systematic personal growth.
c. To keep abreast of current research-based instructional practices.
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V. Programmatic Reports
a. To maintain a pre-planning calendar.
b. To maintain a weekly activity log (Coach’s Log), summarizing and reflecting upon the activities
accomplished each week.
c. To maintain additional paperwork consistently and in an appropriate manner.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine (9) months
ACCOUNTABILITY: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the board’s policy on Evaluation
of Personnel.
The Superintendent reserves the right to review, revise, update or change the job and any/all duties due to changes in job content, organizational structure, or state or federal laws.
I certify that I have reviewed and understand each requirement and that I am capable of
meeting each and every requirement.
Evaluatee ____________________________ Date ___________________ (Signature)
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ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Job Description
TITLE: School Improvement Grant Funded TAP Master Teacher (FLSA – Exempt)
QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
Louisiana certification to teach within grades 1-8.
Five years of successful teaching experience or five years of
successful administrative experience (in a position that
requires a teaching certificate).
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: None
JOB GOALS:
The Master Teacher functions in a unique manner relative to the traditional teacher on a TAP campus. The Master Teacher’s primary role is to analyze student data
and create and institute an academic achievement plan for the school. Additionally, the Master Teacher will provide support to career teachers.
Performance Responsibilities:
Analyze school-wide student data as basis for developing school plan.
Support the principal in guiding the leadership team in data driven decision making.
Develop school plan, utilizing the TAP processes.
Plan and facilitate cluster group meetings during professional growth blocks.
Follow-up on cluster group meetings.
Locate and field test research-based instructional strategies that target identified areas of student
need.
Team teach with colleagues, demonstrate model lessons, develop and assist in implementing
curriculum.
Observe and provide peer assistance and coaching towards meeting teachers’ Individual Growth
Plan goals.
Observe and assess teacher performance using TAP rubrics and conduct and/or participate in
follow-up teacher conferences.
Provide follow-up and support to classroom teachers in the form of observation, feedback, team-
teaching, modeling, and planning.
Participate in all TAP trainings and become a certified TAP evaluator.
Attend required professional development meetings.
Work an expanded academic year (including five days prior to teachers reporting and five days
beyond the last day teachers report).
Continuously perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee as documented
by performance.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine (9) months COMPENSATION: In accordance with the teacher salary schedule plus the SIG funded addendum.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions outlined in the TAP model as
accepted and/or adopted by the St. Landry Parish School Board.
The Superintendent reserves the right to review, revise, update or change the job and any/all duties due to changes in job content, organizational structure, or state or federal laws.
I certify that I have reviewed and understand each requirement and that I am capable of
meeting each and every requirement.
Evaluatee ____________________________ Date ___________________ (Signature)
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ST. LANDRY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Job Description
TITLE: TAP Mentor Teacher (FLSA – Exempt)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate
Louisiana certification to teach within grades 1-8.
Five years of successful teaching experience or five years of
successful administrative experience (in a position that requires a teaching certificate).
REPORTS TO: Principal
SUPERVISES: None
JOB GOALS:
The Mentor Teacher’s primary role is to support career teachers.
Performance Responsibilities:
Serve on the school’s leadership team.
Assist in creating the academic achievement plan for the school.
Support the master teachers as they plan and deliver professional learning opportunities for
career teachers.
Provide follow-up and support to classroom teachers in the form of observation, feedback, team-
teaching, modeling, and/or planning.
Support career teachers by providing peer assistance and coaching towards meeting teachers’
Individual Growth Plan goals.
Support career teachers in analyzing student data to identify professional needs.
Serve as a liaison between the master and career teachers to ensure all teachers are receiving
the support necessary to improve their instruction and increase student achievement
Continuously work to enhance the teaching experience of career teachers.
Participate in all TAP trainings and become a certified TAP evaluator.
Attend required professional development meetings.
Engage in professional development activities that are both self and team-directed.
Continuously perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee as documented
by performance.
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine (9) months
COMPENSATION: In accordance with the teacher salary schedule plus the SIG funded addendum.
ACCOUNTABILITY: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions outlined in the TAP model as
accepted and/or adopted by the St. Landry Parish School Board.
The Superintendent reserves the right to review, revise, update or change the job and any/all duties due to changes in job content, organizational structure, or state or federal laws.
I certify that I have reviewed and understand each requirement and that I am capable of
meeting each and every requirement.
Evaluatee ____________________________ Date ___________________ (Signature)