PUBLIC NOTICES: Saturday, January 14, 2017PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD LAPLACE, LA – MEETING OF

DECEMBER 8, 2016

The Chair called the meeting to order and read the following call:

HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARDParish of St. John the Baptist

Dear Board Member:

Upon call of the Presi-dent, the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board will meetin regular session at Emily C. Watkins Elementary School, 938 La. Hwy. 628, LaPlace, Louisiana, at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2016.

An agenda for the meet-ing is attached.

Sincerely, s/Kevin R. GeorgeSuperintendent/Secretary

ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER, INVOCATION, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Chair called for the invocation, led by Rev. Nicholas, followed by the Pledge of Alle-giance led byMs. Nia Mitchell.

ITEM 2. ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:

PRESENT: Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Wallace, Nicholas, Triche, JonesABSENT: Jack, Sanders, Johnson, Wise

There were 7 members present and 4 members absent.

ITEM 3: APPROVAL OF MINUTES

ITEM 3a. Meeting of November 3, 2016 and December 5, 2016

MOTION BY: NicholasSECOND BY: WallaceMOTION: To approve the minutes from the meeting of November 3, 2016 and December 5, 2016. No objections.The motion carried.Roll Call:7 Yeas – Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Wallace, Nicholas, Triche, Jones0 Nays4 Absent – Jack, Sand-ers, Johnson, Wise

ITEM 4. SUPERIN-TENDENT’S REPORT: Mr. Kevin R. George, Superintendent

Ms. Iona Holloway in-troduced the following new officers of SJAE: Dawn Champagne – PresidentJones – TreasurerHarper - Secretary

Superintendent George asked Mrs. Iona Hol-loway remain at the microphone and presented her with a plaque in recognition of her retirement and service to the district.

ITEM 4a. Dr. Chuck Carr Brown – Louisi-ana DEQ

Dr. Brown stated that he was addressing the board regarding the neoprene/chloroprene emissions at the Denka site. He stated that first and foremost, there is no reason for panic. He stated that the EPA has not established a “stan-dard” at this point, however, he has been working closely with

the officials at Denka and, at this point, Denka is voluntarily making changes to re-duce the emissions by 85%. Dr. Brown stated that he feels certain that in 30-60 days, the “spikes” in the read-ings will be reduced greatly. He committed to keeping in touch with the School Board and to continue bring-ing the facts to the Board regarding the Denka emissions.

ITEM 4b. Ms. Heidi Trosclair – District & School Performance Scores; SJBP College Statistics

Ms. Trosclair shared the following informa-tion:

St. John the Baptist Parish Public School District Retains B Letter Grade for Sec-ond Year

District Performance Score:• We retained our B let-ter grade for the second consecutive year

• We’re the only district in the state to attain a B rating while serv-ing a student popula-tion where at least 82 percent are classified as economically disad-vantaged.

• Our biggest gain in a subcomponent was our ACT Assessment Index, which rose 17.4 points from last year. The index awards points to districts when students score 18 or above on the ACT and a Silver Level or above on WorkKeys.

• We earned the maxi-mum of 10 Progress Points, which are awarded to districts that make a significant difference in improving the scores of students who previously Ap-proaching Basic or Unsatisfactory.

School Performance Scores:• Five schools in-creased their SPS: ESJE, ESJH, WSJE, JLO, and GMMS.• East St. John El-ementary School showed the most growth among schools in the district, increas-ing its school perfor-mance score by 9.5 points. Garyville-Mt. Airy Math and Science Magnet School followed close behind, improv-ing 9.3 points.

• John L. Ory Com-munication Arts Magnet School main-tained its A grade for a fifth consecutive year, increasing its score even further by 2.8 points to a 103.7.

• School Report Cards have changed slightly; even though schools still get 100 index points for Basic, the report cards show “On Track” as Mastery and Above.

• School Leadership Teams received LEAP/EOC results since the summer and have been working all semester to improve their SPS:• Identifying student weaknesses and gaps from the data and pro-viding interventions.

• Working with teach-ers to improve instruc-tion through Data Teams and Profes-sional Learning Com-munitites.

• Participating in Instructional Rounds lead by the District

Curriculum Team to identify and improve a “problem of practice.”

• Shifting of some administrators by Superintendent and of teachers by Princi-pals to better serve our students.

ITEM 4c. Mrs. Patri-cia Triche – Terence Learning Center

Mrs. Triche recognized Ms. Valencia Green of Terence Learning Center.

ITEM 5. EDUCA-TIONAL PRESENTA-TIONS AND RECOG-NITIONS BY THE BOARD OR STAFF:

ITEM 5a. Mr. Kevin George – Christmas Card Winners

Mr. George presented plaques to this year’s winners of the Christ-mas Card Contest:

1st -4th Grade Catego-ry: Kenyin KellerLaPlace Elementary School 4th Grade

5th-8th Grade Category: Jayci BernardJohn L. Ory Magnet School 7th Grade

9th-12th Grade Catego-ry: Jaselin BonillaEast St. John High School12th Grade

ITEM 5b. Mrs. Erica Merrick – United Way

Mrs. Merrick presented Mr. John Olynick with a plaque. St. John School District raised $12,304 for United Way and the top 3 schools were recognized: West St. John Elementary, LaPlace Elementary School and West St. John High School.

ITEM 5c. Mr. Keith Jones - Jarrius “JJ” Robertson – “It Takes Lives to Save Lives”

Mr. Jones presented a plaque to Jarrius Rob-ertson’s dad, as “JJ” was not feeling well in recognition of his“It Takes Lives to Save Lives” campaign.

ITEM 5d. Dr. Stacey Spies recognized both Courtni Becnel and Bernetta Ambres for receiving grants of$10,000 and $1,000 re-spectively.

ITEM 6. PERSONNEL MATTERS

ITEM 6a. Ms. Page Eschette – Introduction of New Job Description – TAP Master Teacher

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SCHOOL SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: TAP Master TeacherREPORTS TO/EVALU-ATED BY: Profes-sional Development Co-ordinator & Principal and Principal DesigneeTERMS OF EMPLOY-MENT: 9 Months, with annual reviewSALARY RANGE: Teacher Schedule and Supplemental Fund-ing Source: Teacher Incentive Fund Federal GrantSCOPE OF RESPONSI-BLITIES: To support the implemen-tation of the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) as a district and school improvement model that will drive fundamental changes in classroom teaching of regular education

and special education teachers. To provide regular education and special education teach-ers with high quality job embedded profes-sional development and support that is rigor-ous, intentional, and aligned with academic expectations and core content that meet indi-vidual learning needs of all students, includ-ing students with dis-abilities in their least restricted environment.

For individuals with a disability, hiring deci-sions will be based on the individual’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The master teacher assumes an active role as a member of the school leadership team that drives fundamen-tal changes in teaching and learning thatpromotes student achievement and ac-complishes the district and school’s mission.

1. Analyzes student instructional data to identify school/teach-er/student learning goals.2. Develops long-range cluster plans, weekly cluster group meeting records and activities with other members of the leadership team and implements activi-ties that support school improvement plan (SIP).3. Develops and imple-ments and monitors the School Improve-ment Plan (SIP)/school academic achievement plan.4. Monitors goal set-ting, activities, class-room follow-up and goal attainment for cluster groups, indi-vidual teacher growth plans, and student growth targets.5. Assists in creat-ing partnerships with parents/caregivers and communities by provid-ing clear and timely information regarding school/student expec-tations and ways that they can help schools achieve their school performance growth targets.6. Conducts classroom observations/evalua-tions and conferences with the regular educa-tion teachers and spe-cial education teachers.7. The TAP master teacher takes an active role in assisting the instructional staff (regular education and special education teachers) with the content and process of providing learning ex-periences for students, including students with disabilities.8. Uses student in-structional data to provide appropriate instruction, interven-tions, and remediation for students.9. Provides high qual-ity professional devel-opment and training to regular and special education teachers that are rigorous, inten-tional, and aligned with academic expectations and core content.10. Conducts appro-priate field testing of strategies/interven-tions before presenting to regular and special education teachers.11. Leads weekly cluster meetings for regular and special education teachers on proven strategies and

interventions to meet the individual needs of students.12. Provides appropri-ate follow-up in the classroom.13. Oversees groups of regular and special education teachers (clusters) in develop-ing goals, providing instructional inter-ventions with proven results, facilitating teacher proficiency with new strategies through classroom-based follow up, and ensuring that the prog-ress of teacher skill development is aligned with changing student learning needs.14. Provides support in the form of observa-tion/feedback, model teaching, demonstra-tion lessons and/or team teaching follow-ing cluster learning.15. The TAP master teacher engages in growth opportunities and creates and sus-tains partnerships with families, colleagues, and communities toaccomplish the school’s mission.16. Engages in self-re-fection and growth op-portunities to enhance individual skills and knowledge needed to support high levels of learning for teachers and students.17. Functions profes-sionally and harmoni-ously with parents, school personnel, and students.18. Serves on task force and decision- making committees when ap-propriate.19. Fulfill the require-ments as outlined and governed by state and federally funded grants.20. Maintains accu-rate, complete, correct records, and submits on time to the appro-priate personnel when requested as required21. Provides for commu-nication with students and parents outside the instructional day as determined by adminis-trative policy.22. Performs class and duty assignments dependably and punc-tually.23. Accepts construc-tive criticism as an evaluative element of professional and instructional improve-ment.24. Exhibits loyalty and maintains a positive at-titude in the promotion of the school/system’s goals.25. Uses grammatically correct written and spoken language.26. Follows the rules and regulations of the St. John Parish School Board.27. Notifies the princi-pal promptly in case of absence, and commu-nicates in advance the date of return so that proper provisions can be made.28. Knows and follows the district’s adopted Code of Discipline.29. Maintains neat, accurate, current and complete records and reports Attends school regularly and arrives punctually.30. Displays proper respect for superiors.31. Maintains the con-fidentiality of teacher observations.32. Serves as an accept-able model for students, demonstrates personal and intellectual hon-esty and respects the rights of others.33. Makes use of con-structive criticism and avoids use of sarcasm, undue criticism, inap-propriate language and behavior, and use of racial and/or ethnic slurs when dealing with others.

34. Accepts other du-ties as may be assigned which are related to the scope of the job.

WORK ENVIRON-MENTThe TAP Master Teacher is required to: 1) work in an office type setting, climate con-trolled environment ad-hering to school board energy policy; 2)sometimes work eve-nings, weekends, and holidays as required by job responsibilities and supervisors; 3) often visit schools and attend meetings in various locations locally and outside the parish.

COMMUNICATION SKILLSThe TAP Master Teacher must be able to: 1) communicate in English both orally and in writing; 2) have abil-ity to accurately give and receive informa-tion via telecommuni-cation system; 3) com-municate successfully and pleasantly with the public; 4) accurately compile data, summa-rize information and provide written reports to supervisor; 5) have ability to represent school system at vari-ous public functions.

PHYSICAL INVOLVEMENTSitting is required most of each work day. Must be able to operate office equipment. Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 10-50 pounds is some-times required. Ability to provide own trans-portation to schools, work locations, and meeting sites. Mobility skills necessary to ac-cess a variety of work locations.

MENTAL INVOLVEMENTThe TAP Master Teach-er must: 1) understand and interpret written and verbal instructions from supervisor; 2) must be able to work independently with minimal supervision; 3) have ability to man-age, direct, supervise and evaluate staff; and 4) comply with federal, state, and parish regu-lations.

HUMAN RELATIONS INVOLVEMENTThe TAP Master Teach-er must be: 1) able to work compatibly in group settings; 2) able to respond positively to supervision and to accept suggestions for improvement; 3) able to use resourcefulness, tact, and sensitivity in meeting and assist-ing persons who make inquiries about federal and state programs as well as work positively with other depart-ments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation/Certifica-tion – Master’s degree or Type A/ Level 3 preferred or 10 years teaching experience with a Louisiana teach-ing certificate.

EXPERIENCEFive years of successful professional experi-ence. Preferred experi-ence in the Teacher Advancement Program (TAP) and/or National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) best practices with an emphasis on group facilitation, planning, problem solving coach-ing, and other leader-ship proficiencies.

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PUBLIC NOTICES: Saturday, January 14, 2017ITEM 7. BUSINESS

AND FINANCE:

ITEM 7a. Mr. Peter Montz – Request Board approval to solicit Proposals for Property Insurance

MOTION BY: NicholasSECOND BY: TricheMOTION: To allow ad-ministration to solicit proposals for property insurance. No objec-tions.The motion carried.Roll Call:7 Yeas – Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Wallace, Nicholas, Triche, Jones0 Nays4 Absent – Jack, Sand-ers, Johnson, Wise

ITEM 7b. Mr. Peter Montz – Extend the Disaster Management Recovery Service con-tract and Architect and Engineering contract

MOTION BY: Burl SECOND BY: Nicholas MOTION: To table.No objections.The motion carried. Roll Call:6 Yeas – Burl, Keller, Wallace, Nicholas, Triche, Jones0 Nays4 Absent – Jack, Sand-ers, Johnson, WiseMrs. DeFrancesch was not seated.

ITEM 8.OLD BUSINESS

ITEM 8a. Mr. Keith Jones – Request Ap-proval of 2017 School Board Meeting Calen-dar

MOTION BY:NicholasSECOND BY: WallaceMOTION: To approve the 2017 School Board Meeting Calendar as presented. No objec-tions.The motion carried.Roll Call:7 Yeas – Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Wallace, Nicholas, Triche, Jones0 Nays4 Absent – Jack, Sand-ers, Johnson, Wise

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ITEM 9. NEW BUSINESS

ITEM 9a. Mrs. Patricia Triche – Public Com-ment – Coordinated Funding Request 2016

Mrs. Triche requested that the President open the floor for discussion on this item. President Jones opened the floor for discussion on the

Coordinated Funding Request 2016. There was no discussion.

ITEM 9b. Mrs. Patricia Triche – Informational: Board Reports: Month-ly Program Informa-tion(August 2016), Monthly Budget Summary (August 2016); Annual Report to the Public (October 2016) Mrs.

Triche provided the board with the above-named reports.

ITEM 10. ADMINIS-TRATIVE MATTERS

ITEM 10a. Rev. Rod-ney Nicholas – Board Address and Closing Remarks

Rev. Nicholas addressed each Board member

personally in his fare-well remarks. ITEM 10b. Board presenta-tion to Rev. Rodney NicholasMr. George presented Rev. Nicholas with a plaque commemorat-ing his 6 years on the Board.

ITEM 10c. Mr. Keith Jones, Board President – Declaration of Va-cancy and Appointment of SchoolBoard District 10 Va-cancy

MOTION BY: WallaceSECOND BY: DeFran-ceshMOTION: To declare

School Board District 10 Vacancy and to ap-point Ms. Nia Mitchell to fill the SchoolBoard District 10 Va-cancyNo objections.The motion carried. Roll Call:6 Yeas – Burl, Keller, DeFrancesch, Wallace, Triche, Jones0 Nays4 Absent – Jack, Sand-ers, Johnson, Wise

Ms. Nia Mitchell intro-duced herself to the Board.

ITEM 11. BOARD ITEMS OF INTEREST

ITEM 12. ADJOURN-MENT - The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, there was aMOTION BY: DeFran-ceschSECOND BY: WallaceMOTION: Motion for adjournment. There were no objections.The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.

Kevin R. George, Secretary

Keith Jones, President

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River Parishes Honor RollsWEST ST. JOHN HIGH SCHOOL honor roll

students for the second nine weeks are:

Principal’s List (4.0 - 5.0)EIGHTH GRADE: Jaydon Hamilton

NINTH GRADE: Roberta Holmes and Tierny Sterling

10TH GRADE: Amiya Lumar and Kiara Shavers

11TH GRADE: Covan Barnes, Alaney Favor-ite, Keira Frank, Briana Grayman, Talika Howard, Amyri Lopez, Ladaja Populis, Maya Sanders and Glasia Walker

12TH GRADE: RaeIa Edwards, Burnell Hall, Kasia Lewis and Jaylan Pierce

Vice Principal’s List (3.5 - 3.999)EIGHTH GRADE: Tyla Edwards, Carvente

Favorite, Jnyiah Sorapuru and Kyli Von-ture

NINTH GRADE: Kylie Adams, De-mond Boudoin, Aaron Favors, Myles Gauthier, Trenton Grow, Jerrod Jessie, Dominique Lewis, Sonte Pierre and Tiye Walters

10TH GRADE: Cairon Becnel, Savon Bridg-es, Leah Brown, Destiny Johnson, Rashon Miles, Ria Red, Hauron Robinson and Jolene White

11TH GRADE: Tre’Shon Barnes, Zian Bry-ant, Deja Frank, Dejanae Frank and Cody Kendrick

12TH GRADE: Austin Alexander, Kira Armant, Marcus Boudoin, Glan Gray-man, Glenn Grayman, Chantz Harris, Vontre Miller, JiaMona Myles, Ja’Quisha Oates, Jamal Walters, Alexia Washington

and Paige Young

School’s List (3.0 - 3.499)EIGHTH GRADE: Jahmal Bailey, Jor-

dan Coleman, Lmijah Lumar, Ty’Reion Smith and Amaya Williams

NINTH GRADE: Aaliyah Bailey, Ireail Baker, Valdez Browne, Carrington Clark, D’Andre Gaudia, Kayli Isaac, Mady-son Mays, Aaron Moll, Kaitlyn Narcisse, Tre’Shaun Nathan, Terry Sprivey, Jalen Walker and Zyron Wilson

10TH GRADE: Makayla Edwards, Riaon Gordon, La’Chea Grows, Stevante Hamil-ton, Kayla Hurst, Shawn Lewis and Shiaa Thomas

11TH GRADE: A’Layzha Bailey, Brett Bailey, Toni Bailey, Alyjah Borne, Christo-pher Holmes, Jairin Johnson, Tai’Jhun Louper, Ke’Niaryn Mitchell, Jayuan Pierce and Kyree Thorne

12TH GRADE: Cameron Bailey, Jarrion Frank, Kidric Gray, Jaquanna Hunter, Ashanti Jackson, Jo’Juan Jones, Keiana Miller and Daniel Woolen

ST. PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL is Reserve recently celebrated Second Nine weeks Honor Roll students:

A Honor Roll FIRST GRADE: Lily Brady, Katie Knoy, Jus-

tin Richard Jr. and Sean Roussel

SECOND GRADE: Alex Duhon

THIRD GRADE: Mackenzie Ory

FOURTH GRADE: Evan Brady

FIFTH GRADE: Laney Beadle

SEVENTH GRADE: Jacob Duhon

A & B Honor RollFIRST GRADE: Cohen Beasley, A`lia Bur-

ton, Sawyer Fox Jaeda Johnson, Cassidy LeBlanc, Bryon Pilgreen, Mya Simoneaux and Jaci Vicknair

SECOND GRADE: Drew Aucion, Destiney Deroche, Lauren Duhon, Colton Hymel Brayden Nicholas and Tristen Saijas

THIRD GRADE: Carson Becnel and Maken-zie Granier, Dominick Hemelt and Kenley Simon

FOURTH GRADE: Imari Cooper and Mia Saijas.

FIFTH GRADE: Aleaya Adams, Brodey Becnel, Kate Brady and Gage Kliebert.

SIXTH GRADE: Bethany Alboudoor

SEVENTH GRADE: Jenna Hickman and Sophia Mason

ST. CHARLES BORROMEO HONOR ROLL students for the second quarter:

Principal’s ListFOURTH GRADE: Haidyn Annaloro-

Joseph, Emma Creel, Olivia Farrell, Riley Folse, Molly Gubert, Jacob Howat, , Brooke Ledet, Ella LeGrange, Matthew Lemmon, Hannah Lorusso, Isabella Lyons, Carter Ory, Jonah Ory, Reece Roussel, Benjamin Switzer, Lauren Webre and Avah Zelaya

FIFTH GRADE: Kamryn Boyne, Camille Couret, Sara Rouse, and Julian St. Pierre

SIXTH GRADE: Brady Burns, Brady Clem-ent, Corrine Clement, Samantha DeFran-cesch, Sophia Greene, Peyton Marks, Erin Powell, Cassidy Soileau and Ethan White

SEVENTH GRADE: Madelyn Berner, Megan Deshotel, Hailey Ferrara, Hallie Hutchins, Caiden Ledet, Allison Powell, Anna Taylor, Brianne Triche, Molly Vitrano and Christopher Webre Jr.

Honor RollFOURTH GRADE: Addison Agnelly, Kaden

Bourgeois, Sophie Champagne, Blake Chong, Kathryn Engler, Nathan Gabriel, Tatum Guillot, Nicole Hartel, Drew John-son, Owen Millet, Michael Romaguera, Brookelyn Session, Catherine Sieta, Lauren Snider, Jenna Strider and Ashlyn Tassin

FIFTH GRADE: Taelor Bailey, Andrew Bos-co, Hannah Ducarpe, Sophia Eldredge, Sophia Flanagan, Dylan Gilbert, Caroline Green, Emma Headings, Sarah Hebert, Elly Landry, Vivian Le, Joseph McClinton, Addison Myers, Ava Rogers, Anthony Triche, Jr., Emily Twiner and Ava Young.

SIXTH GRADE: Ayden Authement, Ava Boudreaux, Cade Bourdonnay, Kylar Burley, Matthew Duffy, Rebecca Dugas, Rebekah Galaforo, Michael Harmon, Lee-ah Heurtin, Anne-Marie Howat, Camille Landeche, Tiffanie Mayberry, Andrew Sieta, and Alexis Teabout.

SEVENTH GRADE: Ava Bailey, William Bryant, Eric Cador, Amanda Caminita, Isabella Casanova, James Duggan IV, Ju-lia Gilberti, Quincy Hymel, David Kelley III, Jake Krajcer, Margaret Powell, Brendan Rouse and Grace Switzer.

Deputy Toups, Sgt. Triche assist elderly man

Presenting the award to St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Toups and Sgt. Triche are Lisa Etienne, assistant branch manager; Gilda Arcuri, Regions Bank branch manager; and with them, Sheriff Mike Tregre.

SPECIAL TOL’OBSERVATEUR

LAPLACE — St. John Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy Christopher Toups and Sgt. Sid Triche were chosen Officers of the Fourth Quarter for going above and beyond to assist an ill elderly man during a welfare check.

On Dec. 9, the officers respond-ed to a LaPlace residence in ref-erence to a welfare check. The man, who uses a wheelchair, was left in the care of family members while his wife was in the hospital for a few days.

Upon arrival, Toups and Triche observed the man laying in a bed in unsanitary conditions and provided aid to the man.

“This is beyond law enforce-ment training,” Sheriff Mike Tregre said.

“They did what few take the time to do.”

Regions Bank sponsored the Officer of the Fourth Quarter Award.