CROWLEY, LOUISIANA

MAY 3, 1999

1)            The Acadia Parish School Board met on this the 3rd day of May 1999, at 5:00 p.m., in regular session, with President Myron Clark Hoffpauir presiding. Members present were Lyle Johnson, Kitty M. Valdetero, Wadie H. Bias, Woody M. Marceaux, John A. Suire, Lynn Shamsie, John H. Quebodeaux, Nolton J. Senegal, Sr., Roland J. Boudreaux, Rodney J. Trahan, Johnnie L. Smith, Charles F. Daigle, Shirley F. Vige', Dr. Robert McManus, Paul K. Bellon, and Secretary-Treasurer Dr. Marietta W. James.

2&3) Michael Jeb Richard, a fifth grade student at Church Point Elementary, delivered the prayer and led the Pledge of Allegiance, both in French and English. Michael is reporter for the 4-H Club and a member of the first class of French Immersion where he learned to speak, read, and write in French.

4) The agenda was revised by adding Opening Item 13(RECOGNIZE CROWLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS AND BAND INSTRUCTOR), Routine Item 19a (CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION OF BUDGET/FINANCE COMMITTEE REGARDING EXTERNAL AUDITORS CONTRACT), Routine Item 19b (CONSIDER REPORT ON CLASS SIZE REDUCTION PROGRAM), Routine Item 19c (CONSIDER ADDING TWO INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT POSITIONS TO SERVE CROWLEY HIGH SCHOOL, MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL AND IOTA HIGH SCHOOL), Consent Item 9 (CONSIDER REQUEST FROM RONNIE DOGUET, PRINCIPAL, CHURCH POINT HIGH SCHOOL FOR 4-H MEMBERS TO TRAVEL OUT-OF-STATE TO ASTROWORLD ON MAY 1, 1999), upon motion by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Senegal, and carried by a unanimous voice vote.

5) Reading of the minutes of the April 5, 1999, meeting was dispensed with (copies of minutes were sent to each member prior to this meeting) and approved as submitted, upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Mr. Trahan, and carried by a unanimous voice vote.

6)              Mr. Rodney LaFosse recognized students who placed in USL Regional Social Studies/Science fairs.

7)              Mr. Fred Hoyt, candidate for District 26 State Senate, addressed the Board seeking support in the upcoming election.

8)              Ms. Lauri Hebert, candidate for District 26 State Senate, addressed the Board seeking support in the upcoming election.

9)              Mr. Rodney LaFosse recognized custodians from Armstrong Middle School. Their prompt action in a recent emergency situation prevented the spread of an electrical fire on March 31, 1999.

10)           Darla LeJeune of Martin Petitjean Elementary School, nominee for the Sallie Mae First Class Teacher Award was recognized. She was commended by the Board.

11)           Mr. Rodney LaFosse recognized Academic All-State football players. Principals from each high school made presentations to their student athletes.

12) Vickie Reaux gave a brief presentation regarding the new state accountability program. This program will be implemented over the next few years. She answered many questions posed by Board members.

13)            Crowley Middle School band and chorus instructors were recognized. Both groups recently placed first in regional competition.

ACTION ITEMS                   There were no action items.

ROUTINE ITEMS

1) Mr. Kenneth Privat, attorney, acknowledged that responses from the Attorney General and Board of Ethics regarding supplemental pay for employees and committees governed by the Open Meetings Law have been distributed to all Board members. Mr. Johnson asked if any procedures would be changed as the result of these opinions and requested that this matter be brought up as a discussion item next month. Dr. James indicated that this will be discussed by the budget committee later this month. Upon motion by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Smith, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, an item to discuss opinions from the Attorney General and Board of Ethics will be on the agenda for the June meeting.

2) Dr. James recommended a four-year performance contract renewal for Thomas J. Sonnier, assistant principal at Crowley Middle School, beginning June 16, 1999, and ending June 30, 2003. Mr. Senegal motioned and Dr. McManus seconded to approve the Superintendent's recommendation. An amendment to the main motion to make this and all future performance contract renewals for two-year periods instead of four years was offered by Mr. Johnson and seconded by Mr. Trahan. Discussion followed regarding two-year versus four-year renewals of performance contracts. The amendment to the motion failed by a roll call vote of 9 to 6.

YEA:                       Johnson, Valdetero, Marceaux, Quebodeaux, Boudreaux, Trahan

NAY:                     Bias, Suire, Shamsie, Senegal, Smith, Daigle, Vige', McManus, Bellon

The main motion to accept the Superintendent's recommendation to renew Mr. Sonnier's performance contract for four years, carried by a majority voice vote. Mr. Johnson abstained.

3) Dr. James recommended a four-year performance contract renewal for Ida G. Yeager, principal at Crowley Kindergarten, beginning July 1, 1999, and ending June 30, 2003. Upon motion by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Senegal, and carried by a majority voice vote (Mr. Johnson abstained), the Superintendent's recommendation to renew Mrs. Yeager's performance contract for four years was approved.

4) Dr. James recommended a four-year performance contract renewal for Richard Lavergne, principal at Rayne High School, beginning July 9, 1999, and ending June 30, 2003. Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Mr. Boudreaux, and carried by a majority voice vote (Mr. Johnson abstained), the Superintendent's recommendation to renew Mr. Lavergne's performance contract for four years was approved.

5) Dr. James recommended a four-year performance contract renewal for Ruth Petry, assistant principal at Rayne High School, beginning July 9, 1999, and ending June 30, 2003. Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Mr. Quebodeaux, and carried by a majority voice vote (Mr. Johnson abstained), the Superintendent's recommendation to renew Mrs. Petry's performance contract for four years was approved.

6) Dr. James reported that there were two applicants for the principalship at Crowley High School, and she recommended Helen Schmaltz for the position. Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Mr. Daigle, and carried by a roll call vote of 9 to 6, the Superintendent's recommendation was approved, and Mrs. Schmaltz was appointed principal at Crowley High School for two years, beginning May 4, 1999, and ending June 30, 2001. Mrs. Schmaltz was recognized and commended.

YEA:                       Valdetero, Bias, Shamsie, Senegal, Smith, Daigle, Vige', McManus, Bellon

NAY:                      Johnson, Marceaux, Suire, Quebodeaux, Boudreaux, Trahan

At this time, Routine Item 6a (CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ADVERTISE FOR ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT CROWLEY HIGH SCHOOL) was added to the agenda, upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by a unanimous voice vote.

6a)       Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, Dr. James was authorized to advertise for the position of assistant principal at Crowley High School.

7) Dr. James reported that there were two applicants for Supervisor of Secondary Education, and she recommended Cal Simar for the position. Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Superintendent's recommendation was approved and Mr. Simar was appointed Supervisor of Secondary Education. Mr. Simar was recognized and congratulated on this appointment.

At this time, Routine Item 7a (CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT TO ADVERTISE FOR PRINCIPAL AT IOTA HIGH SCHOOL) was added to the agenda, upon motion by Mr.Senegal, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by a unanimous voice vote.

7a)           Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, Dr. James was authorized to advertise for principal at Iota High School.

8) Upon motion by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, Dr. James was authorized to advertise for principal at Iota Middle School.

9) President Hoffpauir appointed Mr. Leo Amiot, a teacher at Crowley High School, to fill the vacancy on the Transportation/Facilities Committee.

10) Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Smith, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the following policy revisions for suspension of employees were approved as recommended by the Personnel/Insurance Committee.

SUSPENSION OF EMPLOYEES

The Acadia Parish School Board may suspend any person in its employment when the Superintendent has reason to believe the interests of the school district so dictate.

TENURED EMPLOYEES

The Superintendent shall have the authority to temporarily suspend tenured employees when the circumstances necessitate immediate action. Upon suspension of a tenured employee, the Superintendent shall refer the matter to the Board for consideration of appropriate action. Such referral shall be taken within forty-five (45) calendar days of the Superintendent's action of suspending the tenured employee. The salary of a suspended employee may cease as of the date the Board sustains the suspension. If sufficient grounds for termination or suspension are subsequently not found, the employee shall be reinstated without loss of compensation.

NON-TENURED AND CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES

The Superintendent shall have the authority to suspend personnel other than tenured employees, with or without pay, when circumstances warrant such action.

11) Upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board accepted the recommendation of the Personnel/Insurance Committee to seek an Attorney General's opinion to address the apparent conflict between R.S. 17:81 and R.S. 17:1237 regarding Board review of personnel records. Mr. Johnson requested that the process of seeking opinions from the Attorney General be accomplished in a more expedient manner.

12)  Upon motion by Ms. Valdetero, seconded by Mr. Senegal, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the recommendation of the Transportation/Facilities and Budget/Finance Committees regarding emergency overtime pay policy for maintenance crew employees was approved.

EMERGENCY OVERTIME POLICY

In the interest of completing maintenance work in a timely and efficient manner, and to make the best use of our limited work force, and to prevent the disruption of the educational process, the following EMERGENCY OVERTIME POLICY is provided for the maintenance crew:

• With prior approval of the maintenance supervisor, any of the parish-wide maintenance crew will be permitted to work overtime as needed to complete an ongoing maintenance project or to handle emergency needs.

• Compensation will be paid at one and one-half times their current rate of compensation for any hours worked beyond 40 per week.

• The aggregate amount of overtime pay will be limited by an amount approved annually in the maintenance budget.

• Overtime pay must be submitted monthly on a time sheet approved by the maintenance supervisor no later than the 19th of each month.

13) Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Mr. Trahan, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the recommendation of the Budget/Finance Committee for bids received for teaching and duplicating supplies was approved and awarded to the lowest bidder meeting specifications.

14) Upon motion by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Bellon, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the recommendation of the Budget/Finance Committee for bids received for janitorial supplies was approved and awarded to the lowest bidder meeting specifications.

15) Bids for a new 400 meter track at Midland High School were received and taken under advisement at the Budget/Finance Committee meeting on April 28"'. Mr. Bill Ackal, architect, addressed the Board with his recommendation to award this bid to Asphalt Associates at a cost of $288,472, due to licensing complications of the apparent low bidder. Ms. Valdetero thanked Mr. Ackal for handling the bids in an efficient fashion. Upon motion by Mr. Shamsie, seconded by Mr. Senegal, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the recommendation was approved and the base bid of $288,472 was awarded to Asphalt Associates for a new 400 meter track at Midland High School.

16)     Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Mr. Quebodeaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the recommendation of the Budget/Finance Committee to purchase two portable buildings, one for Branch and one for Mire, at a cost of $80,000 for both buildings was approved.

17) The Budget/Finance Committee recommended a salary index increase of .10 for all principals and assistant principals at an estimated cost of $150,000. Mr. Shamsie motioned and Mr. Bellon seconded to accept this recommendation.

Mrs. Margaret Jones, representing the Central Office Administrators Association, addressed the Board in opposition to this recommendation. She supported a principals' pay raise, but felt that pay should reflect a persons level of responsibility, as indicated in the organizational chart. Ms. Valdetero asked what percent pay raise would maintain the pay hierarchy. Dr. James stated that a .05 increase, annualized, would maintain the current level. Others discussed the current index ranges for principals and how all indexed pay relates to the teacher pay scale. Some suggested studying the matter further. Mr. Johnson suggested that principals be moved to wherever they are needed most within the parish.

A substitute motion to table this matter and send it back to the Budget/Finance Committee for action at next month's meeting was offered by Mr. Senegal and seconded by Mr. Quebodeaux. The motion to table failed by a majority voice vote.

Mrs. Sandra Doguet, principal, addressed the Board giving the principals perspective on this matter. Question was called by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Bellon, and failed for lack of a two-thirds voice vote. Discussion continued with Board members voicing their opinions.

A substitute motion to increase salary index by .07 for all principals and assistant principals was offered by Mr. Marceaux, and seconded by Mr. Senegal. Ms. Lee Ethel DuPont, central office supervisor, addressed the Board as one who recently moved from the ranks of principal to central office administration. She agreed that principals need a raise, but felt there should be some kind of hierarchy. Mr. Rex Mills, principal, addressed the Board stating his opinion. Once again, question was called by Ms. Valdetero, seconded by Mr. Marceaux, and carried by a unanimous voice vote. The substitute motion by Mr. Marceaux, seconded by Mr. Senegal, to increase the principals' and assistant principals' salary index by .07 failed by a. roll call vote of 10 to 5.

YEA:    Bias, Marceaux, Suire, Senegal, Daigle

NAY:   Johnson, Valdetero, Shamsie, Quebodeaux, Boudreaux, Trahan, Smith, Vige', McManus, Bellon

A motion to table, until next month, was made by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Marceaux, and carried by a roll call vote of 9 to 6.

YEA:    Bias, Marceaux, Quebodeaux, Senegal, Trahan, Daigle, Vige', McManus, Bellon

NAY:   Johnson, Valdetero, Suire, Shamsie, Boudreaux, Smith

Upon motion by Ms. Valdetero, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, this matter will be' reconsidered by the Budget/Finance Committee at its next meeting and brought back to the Board to be voted on at its June meeting.

18) Upon motion by Mr. Marceaux, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the recommendation for the Budget/Finance Committee regarding update of the purchasing policy was approved.

PURCHASING POLICY

Equipment and supplies requisitions from the schools and Central Office personnel shall be submitted to the appropriate supervisor. Such requests must include:

1.         Complete description of each item requested

2.         Suggested vendor and other information which would be beneficial in purchasing the item

3.         Originator of the request

4.         Funding source if applicable

The supervisor will review the requisitions to ensure validity. If approved by the supervisor, fund code and account code numbers will be assigned and the requisitions will be forwarded to the Purchasing Department, if in excess of $150.00. Purchases of less than $150.00 will not require the preparation of a purchase order; however, must include proper fund and account coding and supervisory approval. Even though a purchase order is not required, such purchases must not exceed the budget. Some grants may require purchase orders for all expenditures, therefore the $150.00 limits shall not apply. Additionally, supervisors have the option to require purchase orders for amounts less than $150.00 Purchases made from more than one funding source will require a separate purchase order from each fund.

The Purchasing Department will generate a purchase order and attach the requisition to the purchase order. The purchase order will be forwarded for review and approval to the appropriate Director for the department which made the request. Upon approval by the Director, the purchase order is returned to the Purchasing Department for processing.

19) Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the recommendation of the Budget/Finance Committee regarding teacher pay rate for the extended school year program was approved.

TEACHER IN-SERVICE AND SUPPLEMENTAL PAY RATES Effective June 7, 1999

Participants in Parish-sponsored in-service and workshops                                

$15.00 Per Hour

No daily maximum

Presenters of in-service and workshops (teachers teaching other teachers)

$30.00 Per Hour

No Planning time allowed

No daily maximum

Teachers instructing students after hours tutorial programs, summer                     

$25.00 Per Hour

school, etc. (teachers teaching students)                                                                

No daily maximum

Teacher aides working after hours (assisting teachers above)                              

$15.00 Per Hour

No daily maximum

NOTE: These rates are effective for all programs, unless other limitations are imposed by the funding source. For example: Adult Education guidelines allow a maximum of $15.00 per hour for teachers.

Similar restrictions may apply to other programs.

19a)         Upon motion by Mr. Shamsie, seconded by Mr. Johnson, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, external audit contract was approved. Audit services will be provided by the firm of Broussard, Poche, Lewis, and Breaux for the next three years.

19b) Mr. Carl LeJeune discussed initiatives from the Federal Level (through Title VI) to reduce class sizes in grades 1, 2, and 3. It was stated that this funding is only for one year, but hopes are that it would be ongoing. He indicated that funds would be used to hire new teachers, curriculum facilitators, signing stipends, college tuition assistance, and pay raises for teachers with 0-3 years experience. Grant amount is $451,887, application is due later this month. Upon motion by Ms. Valdetero, seconded by Mr. Suire, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, authorization was given to apply for the grant, to hire nine teachers and three curriculum facilitators, and to provide $2,000 to ten college seniors majoring in education with the assurance that they will teach in Acadia Parish for at least ten years. These things would not cost the General Fund anything at this time.

At 7:43 p.m., upon motion by Mr. Suire, seconded by Mr. Trahan, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board took a five-minute break.

At 7:54 p.m., upon motion by Mr. Daigle, seconded by Mr. Vige', and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Board returned to regular session.

19c) Upon motion by Mr. Shamsie, seconded by Dr. McManus, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the Superintendent was authorized to advertise for two additional instructional assistants, one at Crowley High, and one to serve Midland High and Iota High.

20) Upon motion by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Senegal, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, substantial completion of electrical modifications at Rayne High School's north gymnasium was approved.

21) Mrs. Sondra Myers presented supplemental grants for Head Start. Mr. Johnson asked if supplemental funds would be used to assist employees to obtain associate degrees. Mrs. Myers responded that this was anticipated in the budget for approximately twenty individuals. Mr. Smith reminded Mrs. Myers that the associate degree could be obtained at local vocational-technical colleges at a lower cost than at community colleges. Upon motion by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Senegal, and carried by a majority voice vote (Mr. Trahan opposed), supplemental grants for Head Start were approved.

22) Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Mr. Trahan, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, emergency procedures for Acadia Parish School Board were adopted.

23) Mr. Rex Mills briefly discussed changes in the APSB Uniform Policy (copies were distributed to each Board member prior to this meeting). Upon motion by Ms. Valdetero, seconded by Mr. Bellon, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, a revised uniform policy was adopted (changes are underlined).

STUDENT UNIFORM POLICY

Students will wear khaki or parish-approved, plaid pants, shorts, box-pleated skirts, A-line skirts, bib skirts or jumpers. Skorts may be worn, but because the skorts tend to run shorter than skirts, the 2" hem rule will be strictly enforced, Khaki denim shorts and pants are also acceptable. Shirts/blouses are to be navy polo (golf) shirts, either short or long sleeves, with two or three buttons and a collar. Emblems/insignias, or monograms on shirts or sweaters are prohibited. The uniforms will be the classic, traditional style - no baggy or oversized clothes, no pockets on lower legs, etc. Pants can have pleated or straight front. All pants and shorts must have a front waistband, belt loops, and a straight edged finished hem. Shirts must be worn tucked into pants, shorts, skorts or skirts. Students may wear either a black, blue or brown belt. The end of the belt shall not exceed the buckle by more than 6 (six inches). PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS MAY WEAR PULL-ON PANTS, BUT THEY MUST HAVE A FRONT WAISTBAND. Elastic will be allowed only on the back and/or sides of the pants. Hems, are to be no more than 2" above the knee when the student is kneeling. Girls may wear shorts under their skirts as long as the shorts are not visible. Tights that match the uniform may be worn with or without socks. Navy sweatshirts may be worn over polo shirts during cold weather. Navy turtlenecks may be worn under polo, but polo cannot be taken off during the school day. White undergarments ONLY may be worn under the polo.

24)           Upon motion by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Trahan, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, staff development dates for the 1999-2000 school year were approved.

August 17 (State mandated training), August 30, September 13, October 11, October 25, December 6, January 10 and 31, February 14, March 20, April 3 and 17, May 8, and June 1.

25)            Upon motion by Mr. Quebodeaux, seconded by Mr. Senegal, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the calendar for twelve-month employees was received.

CALENDAR FOR TWELVE-MONTH EMPLOYEES

1999-2000

OFFICE HOURS:                     From June 7, 1999, through July 30, 1999, office hours will be:

8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., MONDAY through THURSDAY

8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., FRIDAY

During other months, regular office hours will be 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

INDEPENDENCE DAY:          Monday, July 5, 1999

LABOR DAY:                          Monday, September 6, 1999

RICE FESTIVAL:                     Friday, October 15, 1999

THANKSGIVING:                   Monday, November 22, through Friday, November 26, 1999

CHRISTMAS

& NEW YEAR:                        Monday, December 20, 1999, through Friday, December 31. 1999

MLK:                                        Monday, January 17, 2000

MARDI GRAS:                         Monday, March 6, through Wednesday, March 8, 2000

EASTER:                                  Friday, April 21, through Friday, April 28, 2000

Administrators may require support staff to be at work, if needed, during the designated Christmas Holidays. Principals are allowed discretionary authority to determine which hours custodians will work.

26)           Mr. Kenneth Privat expressed that there was no threat of litigation concerning Wal-Mart and the ECR; therefore, executive session was not proper. Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Mr. Smith, and carried by a roll call vote of 8 to 7, this matter was tabled.

YEA:    Bias, Suire, Shamsie, Senegal, Smith, Daigle, McManus, Bellon

NAY:   Johnson, Valdetero, Marceaux, Quebodeaux, Boudreaux, Trahan, Vige'

Mr. Johnson requested that this matter be placed on next month's agenda as a discussion

item.

27)          Dr. James announced that the APSB received an extended school year program grant for grades 4 and 8. She commended Ms. Adele Carr for writing this grant.

President Hoffpauir announced that Dr. James has been named president of the Southwest Louisiana Superintendents' Association and congratulated her.

DISCUSSION

1) Questions were raised concerning school audits, specifically Crowley High School athletic department. Mr. Michael Leonards indicated that athletic debts have increased significantly over the last year. Mrs. Helen Schmaltz reviewed some of the changes she has made at the school since the audit. Much of the debt has been retired and boosters are assisting with remaining balances. There is better control of phone calls, and internal budgets are being prepared. A new head coach and athletic director has been hired who will give more attention to athletic finances and budgeting by individual sports. Ms. Valdetero thanked Mr. Charles Abshire for his assistance in this re-organization at Crowley High School. Mr. Johnson asked about the situation at Ross Elementary. Mr. Leonards indicated that the matter is being prosecuted and will go to trial next month.

2) Ms. Valdetero addressed the board regarding travel. She indicated that too much time is spent by teachers and central office staff for travel and staff development. She suggested cutting current travel by 15 %, sending fewer teachers to conferences and having them provide information when they return, and, if the conference involves new teaching techniques, sending teachers who are involved in teaching those courses. Ms. Valdetero asked the Board to consider her comments while preparing next year's budget. Summer training was considered. This matter will be referred to the staff for their input.

3) A brief statement was made concerning advertising for all administrative positions in newspapers which is the current procedure.

CONSENT ITEMS:

Upon motion by Mr. Senegal, seconded by Mr. Shamsie, and carried by a unanimous voice vote, the following action was taken by the Board.

I Approved personnel assignments and changes, since the last meeting.

2 Received the sales tax report showing a year-to-date decrease of 3.91 % .

3 Granted request to Bradley A. Leger, teacher, Midland High School, for sabbatical leave for the 1999-2000 school year for professional development.

4 Granted request to Karen C. West, teacher, Martin Petitjean Elementary, for sabbatical leave for the 1999-2000 school year, for rest and recuperation.

5 Granted request to Cathy C. Woodard, teacher, Armstrong Middle School, for sabbatical leave for the Fall 1999 semester, for professional development.

6 Granted request to Jeanette V. Shepherd, teacher, Ross Head Start, for leave without pay from March 23, to May 18, 1999, for medical reasons.

7 Granted request to Cal D. Simar, principal, Iota High School, for 4-H Club members to travel out-of-state to San Antonio, Texas, June 7, through June 11, 1999.

8 Granted request to Mary Lorraine Wagley, teacher, Branch Elementary School, for leave without pay for the 1999-2000 school year.

9 Granted request to Ronnie Doguet, principal, Church Point High School, for 4-H members to travel out-of-state to Astroworld on May 1, 1999.

CLOSING:

There being no other business to come before the Board, upon motion by Mr. Trahan, seconded by Mr. Bellon, and carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:46 p.m.

ATTEST:

Dr. Marietta W. James, Superintendent