St. Tammany Parish School System public meetings in 2023

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board will consider a consent agenda containing multiple items: approving minutes, policy revisions, a property purchase in Pearl River, and accepting bids for HVAC replacements, a canopy, and renovations at several schools. The board will also accept revised budgets for fiscal year 2023-2024 and declare two school projects substantially complete.

• Authorize purchase of 4.2509 acres on Highway Department Road, Pearl River for school purposes
• Accept $426,408 bid for HVAC replacement at Cypress Cove Elementary and Honey Island Elementary
• Accept $607,000 bid for chiller replacement at Little Pearl Elementary
• Accept $782,800 bid for administration renovations at Abita Springs Elementary
• Accept revised budgets for fiscal year 2023-2024

The Board denied a Type I Charter School application for Northshore Classical Academy. Members also approved several facility construction bids, elected 2024 board officers, and accepted revised budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.

• Denied Northshore Classical Academy Charter School Application (15-0)
• Approved $1.48M bid for Little Oak Middle School admin office renovations (15-0)
• Approved $976,480 bid for Slidell High School softball locker rooms and restrooms (15-0)
• Approved $782,800 bid for Abita Springs Elementary admin renovations (14-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $607,000 bid for Little Pearl Elementary chiller replacement (14-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $472,532 bid for Abita Middle rooftop units (14-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $426,408 bid for HVAC units at Cypress Cove and Honey Island Elementary (14-0, 1 abstain)
• Elected James Braud as President and Amanda Martin as Vice President for 2024

CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting

The CAW Human Resources & Education Committee discussed but tabled a new job description for a Child Welfare and Attendance (CWA) Investigator. The board also received informational updates on human resources, monthly transportation and risk management reports, accountability results, and a pre-K curriculum adoption timeline.

• New job description for CWA Investigator (tabled)
• Monthly Transportation Report for December 2023
• Monthly Risk Management Report including bus accidents and workers comp summary
• Accountability Report presented by Dr. McCurley
• Pre-K Curriculum Adoption Announcement with timeline

The committee approved the minutes from the November 2, 2023 meeting. A proposal to accept a new job description for a CWA Investigator was tabled.

• Approved November 2, 2023 meeting minutes (11-0)
• Tabled new CWA Investigator job description (8-3)

CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board CAW Finance & Administrative Committee approved revised budgets for fiscal year 2023-2024 and accepted several construction bids totaling over $2.5 million. They also authorized the purchase of a 4.25-acre property in Pearl River for $381,000 and adopted updates to emergency/crisis management policy and the student handbook.

• Accepted revised general fund and special funds budgets for FY 2023-2024
• Authorized purchase of 4.2509 acres at 38123 Highway Department Road, Pearl River for $381,000
• Awarded $426,408 bid to Metro Mechanical for HVAC replacements at Cypress Cove and Honey Island elementary schools
• Awarded $607,000 bid to LouMiss Air for chiller replacement at Little Pearl Elementary School
• Awarded $782,800 bid to Brunt Construction for administration renovations at Abita Springs Elementary School

The board approved several HVAC and renovation contracts for various elementary and middle schools. Members also authorized the purchase of 4.2509 acres in Pearl River and accepted revised budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Policy revisions for emergency management and the district handbook were also approved.

• Approved revised budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
• Authorized purchase of 4.2509 acres at 38123 Highway Department Road, Pearl River
• Approved $426,408.00 HVAC bid for Cypress Cove and Honey Island Elementary (Metro Mechanical, LLC)
• Approved $266,000.00 canopy bid for Mandeville Junior High (Tasch, LLC)
• Approved $607,000.00 chiller replacement bid for Little Pearl Elementary (LouMiss Air, LLC)
• Approved $782,800.00 renovation bid for Abita Springs Elementary (Brunt Construction, LLC)
• Approved $472,532.00 HVAC bid for Abita Middle and Lake Harbor Middle (Sharkey Mechanical Services, LLC)
• Approved revisions to Policy EBBC - Emergency/Crisis Management and District Handbook

Public Hearing on Proposed Charter School

The St. Tammany Parish School Board will hold a public hearing to consider a charter application from Northshore Classical Academy and receive public input. No vote is scheduled; this is solely a discussion and information gathering session.

• Presentation and discussion of the Northshore Classical Academy charter application
• Public input period for residents to comment on the proposed charter school
• Meeting held at C. J. Schoen Administrative Complex, 321 N. Theard St., Covington

The St. Tammany Parish School Board conducted a public hearing to receive comments and presentations regarding a proposed charter school. Five individuals provided public input. No formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Special Board Meeting

This special meeting of the St. Tammany Parish School Board will convene in executive session under LRS 42:17(A)(2) to discuss the workers’ compensation claims of six named employees: Lori Bernier, Jason Hufft, Juaune Madison, Wendy Bott, Sheryl Thomas, and Gaye Ictech. No other substantive business is on the agenda beyond this closed discussion and a public comment period. No votes or decisions are scheduled for public observation.

• Executive session to discuss workers’ compensation claims of six named individuals
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• No other action items listed on the agenda

The Board entered and then exited an executive session to discuss specific workers' compensation claims. No substantive decisions or votes on these claims were recorded in the public minutes.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (Unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (Unanimous)

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board voted to continue using Eureka Math² for K-5 (13-1) and i-Ready Classroom Math for 6-8 (unanimous). The board also postponed consideration of a new employee dismissal policy (GBN) until February 2024. Under the consent agenda, the board approved several construction contracts and the final revised budgets for fiscal year 2022-2023.

• Continued K-5 math curriculum Eureka Math² (vote 13-1, James Braud dissenting)
• Continued 6-8 math curriculum i-Ready Classroom Math (unanimous)
• Postponed new Policy GBN – Dismissal of Employees until February 2024
• Accepted low bid of $268,530 from Metro Mechanical for HVAC replacement at Pearl River High School
• Accepted low bids of $240,000 and $255,000 for walk-in coolers at Lyon and Woodlake Elementary Schools

The Board voted to terminate the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees effective June 30, 2024. A subsequent motion to seek Federal Mediation and Conciliation services to negotiate a new agreement failed. The Board also approved several facility contracts and math curricula.

• Terminated Collective Bargaining Agreement effective June 30, 2024 (9-5)
• Denied request for Federal Mediation and Conciliation services for new contract negotiations (5-9)
• Approved continued use of Eureka Math² for K-5 Curriculum (13-1)
• Approved continued use of i-Ready Classroom Math Curriculum for 6-8 (14-0)
• Approved $268,530 HVAC contract for Pearl River High School (14-0)
• Approved $240,000 walk-in cooler contract for Lyon Elementary (14-0)
• Approved $255,000 walk-in cooler contract for Woodlake Elementary (14-0)
• Adopted new Board Policies GBN (Dismissal Of Employees) and GBRIB (Sick Leave) (14-0)

CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board's CAW Human Resources & Education Committee discussed terminating the collective bargaining agreement with the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers effective June 30, 2024, and voted to seek Federal Mediation and Conciliation services for negotiating a new contract. The meeting also included presentations on the math curriculum survey, human resources updates, monthly transportation and risk management reports, and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion and vote on terminating the Collective Bargaining Agreement with St. Tammany Federation of Teachers effective June 30, 2024
• Motion to seek Federal Mediation and Conciliation services for contract negotiations (carried 8-5-1, with vote corrected due to login error)
• Presentation of a math curriculum survey by Mrs. Fuller
• Monthly Transportation Report (November 2023) and Risk Management Report including bus accidents and workers' comp summaries
• Approval of minutes from the October 5, 2023 CAW meeting

The board accepted the termination of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees, effective June 30, 2024. Members also approved seeking Federal Mediation and Conciliation services to facilitate negotiations for a new agreement.

• Approved termination of Collective Bargaining Agreement effective June 30, 2024 (11-3)
• Approved directing administration to seek Federal Mediation and Conciliation services for new contract negotiations (8-5, 1 abstain)
• Approved minutes from October 5, 2023 meeting (13-0, 1 abstain)

CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board's CAW Finance & Administrative Committee approved construction contracts for HVAC units at Pearl River High School ($268,530) and walk-in coolers/freezers at Lyon Elementary ($240,000) and Woodlake Elementary ($255,000). The board also accepted two school renovations as substantially complete, approved the final revised budgets for FY 2022-2023, and revised Policy DID on audits. An executive session was held to discuss prospective litigation involving Saudah Blackman-Stokes.

• Approved $268,530 contract with Metro Mechanical for HVAC replacement at Pearl River High School science building
• Approved $240,000 contract with CDX Construction for walk-in cooler/freezer at Lyon Elementary School
• Approved $255,000 contract with Red Ox Construction for walk-in cooler/freezer at Woodlake Elementary School
• Approved final revised budgets for fiscal year 2022-2023 and revised Policy DID on audits
• Held executive session on prospective litigation involving Saudah Blackman-Stokes

The board approved several construction projects, including HVAC and cooler replacements at three schools. It also accepted the final revised budgets for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and revisions to the audit policy. Following an executive session, the board voted to accept legal counsel's advice regarding prospective litigation.

• Approved $268,530.00 bid from Metro Mechanical, Inc. for Pearl River High School HVAC units
• Approved $240,000.00 bid from CDX Construction, LLC for Lyon Elementary walk-in cooler/freezer
• Approved $255,000.00 bid from Red Ox Construction, LLC for Woodlake Elementary walk-in cooler/freezer
• Accepted Florida Avenue Elementary renovations as substantially complete
• Accepted Covington High School Welding Shop Exterior Expansion as substantially complete
• Approved revisions to School Board Policy DID - Audits
• Accepted Final Revised Budgets for Fiscal Year 2022-2023
• Accepted advice of counsel regarding Saudah Blackman-Stokes litigation (8-3)

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board recognized Teachers and Principals of the Year, adopted resolutions for Red Ribbon Week and School Bus Appreciation Week, and approved a consent agenda including construction project acceptances and a $335,490 playground equipment contract.

• Recognized Teachers of the Year: Kellee McClain (elementary), Brandon Duplantis (middle), Megan Treigle (high school)
• Recognized Principals of the Year: Misty Hebbler (elementary), Nicolle Balser (middle), William Gallagher (high school)
• Adopted resolution for Red Ribbon Week, October 23–31, 2023
• Adopted resolution for School Bus Owners/Operators and Bus Attendants Appreciation Week, October 16–20, 2023
• Accepted low bid of $335,490 from JJH Construction Company for playground equipment installation at Group 6 schools

The Board approved several school facility improvements and new policies regarding family, medical, and maternity leave. It also designated Red Ribbon Week and School Bus Appreciation Week. A new policy on the dismissal of employees was tabled until February 2024.

• Proclaimed Oct 23-31, 2023 as 'Red Ribbon Week' (Unanimous)
• Proclaimed Oct 16-20, 2023 as School Bus Safety and Appreciation Week (Unanimous)
• Approved $335,490 bid from JJH Construction Company, LLC for playground equipment (Consent Agenda)
• Accepted completion of additions at Cypress Cove Elementary (Consent Agenda)
• Accepted completion of driveway access at Madisonville Elementary (Consent Agenda)
• Accepted completion of parking lot improvements at Brock Elementary (Consent Agenda)
• Approved new Board Policies GBRIBA (Family and Medical Leave) and GBRIC (Maternity and Adoptive Leave) (Consent Agenda)
• Tabled New Board Policy GBN: Dismissal Of Employees until Feb 2024 (9-4)

CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting

The CAW Human Resources & Education Committee of the St. Tammany Parish School Board is meeting to act on several new personnel policies, including employee dismissal, family/medical leave, sick leave, and maternity/adoptive leave. The committee also considers creating a new Assistant Fleet Manager position in transportation and hears updates on instruction, textbooks, and the ACT committee.

• Consideration of new Assistant Fleet Manager job description (Transportation)
• Adoption of new Board Policy GBN: Dismissal of Employees
• Adoption of new Board Policy GBRIBA: Family and Medical Leave
• Adoption of new Board Policy GBRIB: Sick Leave
• Adoption of new Board Policy GBRIC: Maternity and Adoptive Leave

The committee approved several new board policies regarding employee dismissal and leave. A new job description for Assistant Fleet Manager was also approved. The meeting included updates on students with exceptionalities and textbooks.

• Approved minutes from September 7, 2023 meeting (14-0)
• Approved new Assistant Fleet Manager job description (13-0)
• Adopted Board Policy GBN: Dismissal Of Employees (13-0)
• Adopted Board Policy GBRIBA: Family and Medical Leave (13-0)
• Adopted Board Policy GBRIB: Sick Leave (13-0)
• Adopted Board Policy GBRIC: Maternity and Adoptive Leave (13-0)

Special Board Meeting (appeals)

The St. Tammany Parish School Board is meeting in special session to conduct a student expulsion appeal hearing. The hearing may be held in executive session under Louisiana law. Public comments will be limited to three minutes due to open meetings law restrictions.

• Expulsion appeal hearing for Student A, which may be held in executive session

The Board convened for a special meeting to conduct a student expulsion appeal hearing. The parents withdrew the appeal, and no further action was taken.

• Entered executive session for Student A expulsion appeal (13-0)
• Returned to regular session (13-0)
• Student expulsion appeal withdrawn by parents

CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting

The board approved the completion of several school construction projects, including Cypress Cove Elementary additions, Madisonville Elementary driveway access, and Brock Elementary parking lot improvements. It accepted a $335,490 bid from JJH Construction for playground and outdoor activity equipment at Group 6 schools, pending state approval. The board also authorized a temporary waiver of policy DJEF for emergency air‑conditioning repairs and reviewed recent financial statements.

• Accept Cypress Cove Elementary School additions as substantially complete (Project No. 1925)
• Accept Madisonville Elementary School driveway access from Galatas Road (Project No. 1801)
• Accept Brock Elementary School parking lot improvements and Exceptionalities Facility (Project No. P0346)
• Approve $335,490 bid from JJH Construction for playground/outdoor activity equipment at Group 6 schools (Project No. 2306)
• Temporary waiver of internal policy DJEF for emergency air‑conditioning repairs

The board approved a contract for playground equipment installation and accepted three school construction projects as substantially complete. A one-year temporary waiver for emergency air conditioning repairs was also approved.

• Approved $335,490 contract to JJH Construction Company, LLC for playground equipment at Group 6 schools
• Accepted Cypress Cove Elementary School additions as substantially complete
• Accepted Madisonville Elementary School driveway access from Galatas Road as substantially complete
• Accepted Brock Elementary School parking lot and exceptionalities facility improvements as substantially complete
• Approved one-year temporary waiver of Internal Policy DJEF for emergency air conditioning repairs
• Approved minutes from September 7, 2023 meeting
• Accepted legal advice regarding Juul Labs, Inc. litigation

Special Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board voted to accept an updated list of disciplinary hearing officers during a special meeting. A presentation by Grant Schlueter was given for information only. The board also held a three-minute public comment period.

• Approved updated list of disciplinary hearing officers (motion carried unanimously)
• Presentation by Grant Schlueter (informational only)
• Public comment period of three minutes

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board met on September 14, 2023, and voted on several items. They approved the consent agenda, which included the adoption of the Superintendent's Proposed Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The board also recognized National School Lunch Week and approved retirement resolutions for multiple certificated and support services personnel.

• Adopted the Superintendent's Proposed Budgets for FY 2023-2024 (General Fund, Special Funds)
• Recognized National School Lunch Week (October 9-13, 2023) by resolution
• Approved retirements of 4 certificated personnel (Terrilyn T. Peterson, Melissa M. Lorance, Mandy N. Rhodes, Debra K. Manzella)
• Approved retirements of 11 support services personnel (including Karen S. Courville, Giselle A. Batiste, Cary G. Dorsey, others)
• Approved minutes from regular and special meetings held in August 2023

The Board approved the Superintendent's proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 as part of a consent agenda. Members also passed resolutions recognizing National School Lunch Week and the retirement of several certificated and support staff members.

• Adopted Superintendent's Proposed Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution for National School Lunch Week (Unanimous)
• Approved retirement resolutions for certificated personnel (Unanimous)
• Approved retirement resolutions for employee support services personnel (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 10, August 17, and Public Hearings on August 17 (Unanimous)

CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board's CAW Human Resources & Education Committee will hear informational updates on the mentor teacher program, transportation, risk management, and science instruction. The only action item is approval of minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting. Public comments will be received.

• Presentation on the STPPS Mentor Teacher Program by Dr. Tillman
• Monthly Transportation Report for September 2023
• Monthly Risk Management Report with bus accident and workers' comp summaries
• Science update from Mrs. Alleman and SWE presentation from Mrs. Gardner
• Approval of minutes from the August 3, 2023 CAW meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of presentations and updates regarding students with exceptionalities, science, human resources, and mentor teachers.

• Approved minutes for the August 3, 2023 meeting (13-0)

CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting

The CAW Finance & Administrative Committee of the St. Tammany Parish School Board took action on the superintendent's proposed budgets for fiscal year 2023-2024, approving them. The committee also discussed administrative, maintenance, construction, and financial reports, and approved the minutes from the August 3, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes from CAW meeting of August 3, 2023
• Adopted resolution approving Superintendent's Proposed Budgets for FY2023-2024 (General Fund and Special Funds)
• Discussed monthly Maintenance and Custodial Report for July 2023
• Received Construction Report (4,445 KB file)
• Reviewed monthly purchasing report including bid award summaries for Bid 1840, Bid 1841, and revised Bid L262

The committee approved the Superintendent's Proposed Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The board also approved the minutes from the August 3, 2023, meeting.

• Approved Superintendent's Proposed Budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for the August 3, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

Public Hearing (ESSER FUNDS)

The St. Tammany Parish School Board will hold a public hearing immediately after its budget hearing. Board members will present the proposed Emergency Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds for fiscal year 2023‑24. Attendees will have an opportunity to provide input on the proposed ESSER funding. No formal decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Presentation of Proposed ESSER Funds (information)
• Public Input on Proposed ESSER Funds for FY 2023‑24 (discussion)

The board conducted a public hearing to present and receive input on proposed Emergency Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Public Hearing (Budget)

This is a public hearing for the St. Tammany Parish School Board to present and receive public input on the proposed budgets for fiscal year 2023-24. The presentation covers the General Fund and Special Funds budgets. No votes or decisions are scheduled; only information and public comment are on the agenda.

• Presentation of proposed General Fund budget for FY 2023-24
• Presentation of proposed Special Funds budget for FY 2023-24
• Public input session on the proposed budgets

The board conducted a public hearing to present proposed budgets for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Public input was provided by Federation President Brant Osborn. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Special Board Meeting (bids)

The St. Tammany Parish School Board held a special meeting to consider bids for playground equipment installation at various schools. The board voted to accept the low bid from Brunt Construction, Inc. for $1,565,000, pending state approval.

• Accepted low base bid and alternate No. 1 from Brunt Construction, Inc. for Playground/Outdoor Activity Area Equipment Installation at Group 5 Various Schools, STPSB Project No. 2305, amount $1,565,000, pending Louisiana Department of Education approval.

The Board recommended the acceptance of a bid from Brunt Construction, Inc. for playground and outdoor activity area improvements at various schools. The decision is pending final approval from the State of Louisiana Department of Education.

• Approved $1,565,000.00 bid from Brunt Construction, Inc. for Project No. 2305 (13-0)

Special Board Meeting (Employee Grievance)

The special meeting of the St. Tammany Parish School Board scheduled for August 10, 2023, to discuss an employee grievance in executive session was canceled upon advice of counsel. No action was taken at this meeting.

• Meeting canceled; would have discussed an employee grievance in executive session
• Public comments period was scheduled but not held due to cancellation

The special meeting was canceled after advice of counsel. Eight board members departed, and a grievance hearing was held.

• Meeting canceled after advice of counsel

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board will vote on a consent agenda including revisions to several board policies—public participation, student absences, school safety, and new policies on teleconference participation, carpool/bus line safety, continuous learning, and attendance. The board will also accept construction projects at Pearl River High School (drainage) and Lancaster Elementary (parking lot) as substantially complete, approve a new superintendent evaluation instrument, and approve retirement resolutions for certificated and support staff.

• Revisions to Board Policy BCBI on public participation in school board meetings
• New Board Policy BCAD on teleconference/remote participation in board meetings
• New Board Policy EDCB on carpool and bus line safety
• Acceptance of Pearl River High School drainage improvements as substantially complete (Project P0321)
• Approval of a new superintendent evaluation instrument

CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board's CAW Human Resources & Education Committee recommended and approved a revised Superintendent Evaluation Instrument. The board also recognized the St. Tammany Corp Workforce Roundtable and appointed two assistant principals. Members received updates on human resources, risk management, and transportation reports.

• Approval of revised Superintendent Evaluation Instrument
• Recognition of St. Tammany Corp Workforce Roundtable
• Administrative appointments: Amy Barnes as assistant principal at Cypress Cove and Alvin Garabold as assistant principal at Salmen
• Approval of minutes from the July 13, 2023 CAW meeting
• Monthly Risk Management Report detailing bus accidents, general liability incidents, and workers' compensation

The committee approved the minutes from the July 13, 2023 meeting. Members also voted to accept a revised Superintendent Evaluation Instrument as presented. Administrative appointments for a Parishwide Assistant Principal and a Salmen High Assistant Principal were recognized.

• Approved minutes for July 13, 2023 meeting (13-1 abstention)
• Approved revised Superintendent Evaluation Instrument (13-1 abstention)

CANCELED - Special Board Meeting (appeal)

This special board meeting was scheduled to conduct a student expulsion appeal hearing and address other business. The meeting has been canceled.

• Student expulsion appeal hearing

CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board's CAW Finance & Administrative Committee accepted two construction projects as substantially complete (Pearl River High School drainage and Lancaster Elementary parking lot expansion) and approved multiple new or revised board policies covering public participation, teleconference/remote participation, carpool and bus line safety, student absences, school safety, continuous learning, and attendance. Financial and administrative reports were also discussed.

• Accepted Pearl River High School drainage improvements (Project P0321) as substantially complete.
• Accepted Lancaster Elementary School parking lot expansion (Project P2001) as substantially complete.
• Approved new Board Policy BCAD on teleconference/remote participation in meetings.
• Approved new Board Policy EDCB on carpool and bus line safety.
• Approved revisions to Board Policy EBBB on school and student safety.

The board approved several new and revised policies regarding school safety, attendance, and meeting participation. Additionally, the board accepted the substantial completion of drainage and parking lot projects at two schools.

• Approved revisions to Board Policy BCBI: Public Participation In School Board Meetings
• Approved New Board Policy BCAD: Teleconference/Remote Participation In School Board Meetings
• Approved New Board Policy EDCB: Carpool and Bus Line Safety
• Approved revisions to Board Policy JBD: Student Absences and Excuses
• Approved revisions to Board Policy EBBB: School and Student Safety
• Approved New Board Policy IDCJ: Continuous Learning
• Approved New Board Policy JB: Attendance
• Accepted Pearl River High School drainage improvements and Lancaster Elementary School parking lot expansion as substantially complete

CANCELED - Special Board Meeting (appeal)

This special board meeting was canceled. It had been scheduled to conduct a student expulsion appeal hearing, which may have been held in executive session.

• Student expulsion appeal hearing for Student A would have been conducted.

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board met on July 20, 2023, to approve a consent agenda containing June meeting minutes and several facility bids. The board unanimously approved chiller and HVAC replacements at four schools and accepted playground equipment contracts for four groups of schools, pending final state approval. The agenda also included a superintendent update and the recognition of four administrative appointments.

• Playground equipment contracts for Groups 1–4, ranging from $1,128,010 to $4,577,716, pending state approval
• Chiller replacement bids for Mayfield Elementary ($597,800) and Salmen High School ($975,000)
• HVAC and chiller replacement at Madisonville Junior High for $387,700
• Restroom and classroom renovation at Sixth Ward Elementary for $262,500
• Approval of minutes from June 8 and June 22 meetings

The Board approved a revised salary schedule for FY 2023-2024 and several construction and equipment contracts for district schools. It also accepted the completion of projects at Abita Springs Middle and St. Tammany Junior High and approved retirement resolutions for various personnel.

• Approved Revised Salary Schedule for FY 2023-2024 (12-0-1)
• Approved $4,577,716 contract for Group 4 playground/outdoor equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $3,682,000 contract for Group 3 playground/outdoor equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $2,685,975 contract for Group 1 playground/outdoor equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $1,128,010 contract for Group 2 playground/outdoor equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $975,000 chiller replacement at Salmen High School (unanimous)
• Approved $597,800 chiller replacement at Mayfield Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved $387,700 HVAC and chiller replacement at Madisonville Junior High (unanimous)

CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School System CAW Human Resources & Education Committee discussed and voted on revisions to the 2023-2024 Pupil Progression Plan. The board approved the revisions but rejected an amendment to remove recommendation #4. Additionally, the committee announced several administrative appointments and received updates on risk management and transportation.

• Approved revisions to the 2023-2024 Pupil Progression Plan
• Amended motion to remove recommendation #4 from the plan failed
• Announced administrative appointments including new assistant principals at Bonne Ecole Elementary, Covington High, Fontainebleau Jr. High, Mandeville High, and Pine View Middle
• Received monthly risk management report including bus accidents and workers' comp summaries

The board approved revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan. A subsequent motion to remove recommendation #4 from that plan was denied. The board also approved the minutes from the June 1, 2023 meeting.

• Approved revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan (13-1)
• Denied motion to remove recommendation #4 from the Pupil Progression Plan (3-11)
• Approved minutes for the June 1, 2023 meeting (13-0)

CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board's CAW Finance & Administrative Committee met and approved several construction contracts, including a $4,577,716 playground installation for Group 4 schools. Other approved bids included chiller replacements at multiple schools and playground equipment for three other groups. Routine items such as minutes approval and administrative updates were also handled.

• Accepted $597,800 bid from ARC Mechanical for chiller replacement at Mayfield Elementary
• Accepted $975,000 bid from Gallo Mechanical for chiller replacement at Salmen High School
• Approved $2,685,975 playground contract for Group 1 various schools (JJH Construction)
• Approved $3,682,000 playground contract for Group 3 various schools (CM Combs)
• Approved $4,577,716 playground contract for Group 4 various schools (Smith Construction)

The board approved several construction contracts for chiller replacements, renovations, and playground equipment across various schools. Additionally, the board accepted a revised salary schedule for FY 2023-2024.

• Approved revised salary schedule for FY 2023-2024
• Approved $4,577,716 bid for Group 4 playground equipment (Smith Construction, LLC.)
• Approved $3,682,000 bid for Group 3 playground equipment (CM Combs Construction, LLC.)
• Approved $2,685,975 bid for Group 1 playground equipment (JJH Construction Company, LLC.)
• Approved $1,128,010 bid for Group 2 playground equipment (Cox Parker Contractors, LLC.)
• Approved $975,000 chiller replacement at Salmen High School (Gallo Mechanical Services, LLC.)
• Approved $597,800 chiller replacement at Mayfield Elementary School (ARC Mechanical Contractors, LLC.)
• Approved $262,500 restroom and classroom renovation at Sixth Ward Elementary (Ellison Builders, LLC.)

Special Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board voted to accept the FY 2023-2024 salary schedules, approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two permanent steps, and extend the superintendent’s contract through June 30, 2027. The board also scheduled executive sessions to discuss alleged misconduct and collective bargaining strategy.

• Approved salary schedules for FY 2023-2024 (motion carried 15-0).
• Accepted a MOU with two permanent steps and other items (motion carried 15-0).
• Extended the superintendent’s contract to June 30, 2027 (12 yea, 2 nay, 1 abstain).
• Held executive sessions for alleged misconduct investigation and collective bargaining strategy with St. Tammany Federation of Teachers.

The Board approved salary schedules for FY 2023-2024 and accepted a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with two permanent steps. Members also voted to extend the Superintendent's contract term. A motion to table the contract extension and an amendment to remove vacation day payments both failed.

• Accepted salary schedules for FY 2023-2024 (15-0)
• Added MOU to the agenda (15-0)
• Accepted MOU with two permanent steps (15-0)
• Approved extension of Superintendent's contract to June 30, 2027 (12-2-1)
• Denied motion to table Superintendent's contract amendment until August 2024 (4-10)
• Denied amendment to remove payment for vacation days from Superintendent's contract (3-11-1)

Special Board Meeting (Superintendent Review)

This special meeting of the St. Tammany Parish School Board will convene following the regular meeting. The board will enter executive session to discuss the superintendent's performance review. A three-minute public comment period is scheduled.

• Discuss in executive session the superintendent's performance review
• Hear public comments (three minutes per person)

The Board entered an executive session to discuss the Superintendent’s performance review. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the public session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for Superintendent's Performance Review (12-0)
• Approved motion to return to regular session (12-0)

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board is deciding on the acceptance of a bid for General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023. The board also approved retirement resolutions for 17 certificated and support staff, announced administrative appointments, and approved a consent agenda including policy revisions, salary schedule additions, and insurance coverage purchases.

• Approval of General Obligation School Bonds Series 2023 bid
• Retirement resolutions for 10 certificated and 7 support staff
• Announcement of administrative appointments (director and assistant principals)
• Revision to Policy IDDFC - Cameras In Special Education Classrooms
• Addition of Bachelor's Degree pay scale for Temporary Authority to Teach certificates

The Board approved the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023. Additionally, the Board passed retirement resolutions for several certificated and support services personnel.

• Approved purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023 (12-0)
• Approved retirement resolutions for 11 certificated personnel (12-0)
• Approved retirement resolutions for 7 employee support services personnel (12-0)

CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting

The CAW Finance & Administrative meeting addressed several district-wide updates including bond resolutions and policy revisions. The board approved changes to policies regarding cameras in special education classrooms and updated the District Handbook for students and parents.

• Resolution approving the bid for General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023
• Policy revisions for cameras in Special Education Classrooms
• Approval of the 2023-2024 District Handbook for Students and Parents
• Acceptance of Salmen High School Press Box Replacement as substantially complete

The board approved the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023, and updated policies regarding cameras in special education classrooms. Members also accepted the 2023-2024 District Handbook for Students and Parents with an amendment to remove cell phone and electronics language. Additionally, the Salmen High School press box replacement was accepted as substantially complete.

• Approved purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023 (15-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy IDDFC - Cameras In Special Education Classrooms (15-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy IDDFC-P - Procedures For Using Cameras In Special Education Classrooms (15-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 District Handbook for Students and Parents as amended (13-2)
• Approved amendment to remove cell phone and electronics language from handbook changes (11-4)
• Accepted Salmen High School Press Box Replacement as substantially complete (15-0)
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2023 meeting (15-0)

CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board voted to approve a Bachelor's Degree pay scale for the 2023-2024 salary schedule to issue Temporary Authority to Teach certificates. They also approved property, liability, crime, and other insurance coverages. Informational items included human resources updates, summer learning programs, and an early literacy update.

• Approved adding a Bachelor's Degree pay scale to the 2023-2024 salary schedule for Temporary Authority to Teach certificates
• Approved insurance for Property Primary & Excess, Liability, Crime, Boiler & Machinery, Employee Dishonesty, NFIP Flood, Cyber Liability, and Worker's Compensation
• Received HR updates from Mr. Alfonso
• Received summer learning programs update from Mrs. Alleman
• Received early literacy update from Mrs. DiCarlo

The board approved the addition of a Bachelor's Degree pay scale to the 2023-2024 salary schedule for Temporary Authority to Teach certificates. Members also approved insurance recommendations for various coverage types and accepted the May 11, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved addition of Bachelor's Degree pay scale to 2023-2024 salary schedule for Temporary Authority to Teach certificates (14-0)
• Approved insurance recommendations for Property Primary & Excess, Liability, Crime, Boiler & Machinery, Employee Dishonesty, NFIP Flood, Cyber Liability, and Worker's Compensation (14-0)
• Approved May 11, 2023 meeting minutes (14-0)

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board will consider and vote on retirement resolutions for numerous certificated personnel, including teachers and staff from various schools. The only action item is approval of these retirements, with the meeting also including routine opening procedures and a special recognition for a student athlete.

• Retirement resolutions for 45 certificated personnel from schools including Abita Springs Elementary, Covington High, Mandeville High, and others
• Recognition of Mandeville High tennis player Natalie Devraj
• Superintendent update

The board approved retirement resolutions expressing appreciation for multiple certificated personnel who retired after April 20, 2023. The meeting also included student recognition and superintendent updates.

• Approved retirement resolutions for 23 certificated personnel

CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board's CAW Human Resources & Education Committee approved installing cameras in all self-contained classrooms immediately, bypassing the usual parent-request process. The committee also accepted a Better Speech and Hearing Month resolution and approved previous meeting minutes. An executive session was requested to discuss collective bargaining with the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees.

• Approved motion to install cameras in all SWE self-contained classrooms without waiting for a parent request
• Accepted Better Speech and Hearing Month Resolution
• Approved minutes from the April 6, 2023 CAW meeting
• Heard Human Resources updates and Monthly Risk Management Report including bus accident and workers comp summaries
• Executive session requested to discuss collective bargaining with the St. Tammany Federation of Teachers and School Employees

The board approved the installation of cameras in all Students with Exceptionalities (SWE) self-contained classrooms regardless of parent requests. Other actions included approving previous meeting minutes and recognizing Better Speech and Hearing Month.

• Approved installation of cameras in all SWE self-contained classrooms
• Approved Better Speech and Hearing Month Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes for the April 6, 2023 meeting
• Entered and then exited executive session for collective bargaining strategy

CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board CAW Finance & Administrative Committee voted to approve a resolution levying 62.0 mils in property taxes for the 2023 tax year. They also approved renaming Mandeville Middle School in honor of Gayle Sloan and accepted low bids for two construction projects. A proposed revision to the public participation policy was rejected, while an external auditor contract and several policy updates were approved.

• Adopted 62.0-mil property tax levy for 2023
• Approved renaming Mandeville Middle School to Gayle Sloan
• Accepted $504,985 low bid for Lancaster Elementary parking lot extension
• Accepted $271,700 low bid for Covington High School welding shop expansion
• Rejected proposed policy revision for public participation at board meetings

The board approved renaming Mandeville Middle School and adopted a 62.0 mil tax rate for 2023. Construction bids for Lancaster Elementary and Covington High School were accepted, and a five-year contract for external auditor LaPorte was approved.

• Approved renaming Mandeville Middle School to Gayle Sloan Middle School
• Approved $504,985.00 bid from AB Gallardo, LLC for Lancaster Elementary parking lot extension
• Approved $271,700.00 bid from Brunt Construction, Inc. for Covington High School welding shop expansion
• Approved 5-year contract for external auditor LaPorte
• Adopted resolution levying 62.0 mils for tax year 2023
• Approved Policy BCBI (Option 3) regarding public participation in board meetings
• Approved revisions to School Board Policy DIDB and Audit Committee Charter
• Accepted National School Nurse Day and Paraprofessional Recognition Week proclamations

Special Board Meeting (appeals)

The St. Tammany Parish School Board held a special meeting on April 20, 2023 to conduct five student expulsion appeal hearings. The board voted to affirm the superintendent's action for two students and modified the action for three others. All votes carried, with one nay and one abstention recorded.

• Affirmed superintendent's expulsion action for Student A (motion by Moore, second by McCollum; 8-0).
• Modified expulsion for Student B: remain at Project Team for first semester of 23-24 with superintendent review (motion by Hanson, second by Fauntleroy; 10-0).
• Affirmed superintendent's expulsion action for Student C (motion by Hanson, second by Moore; 8-0).
• Modified expulsion for Student D: return in August but not under strict discipline probation (motion by Fauntleroy, second by Hanson; 8-1-1).
• Modified expulsion for Student E: return in August but not under strict discipline probation (motion by Hanson, second by Braud; 9-1).

The Board heard five student expulsion appeals. The Board affirmed the Superintendent's actions for two students, modified the actions for three students, and failed a motion to reverse the action for one student.

• Affirmed Superintendent's action regarding Student A
• Modified Superintendent's action for Student B to remain at Project Team for 1st semester of 23-24 school year
• Affirmed Superintendent's action regarding Student C
• Modified Superintendent's action for Student D to return in August without strict disciplinary probation
• Failed motion to reverse Superintendent's action regarding Student E (no second)
• Modified Superintendent's action for Student E to return in August without strict disciplinary probation

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board authorized the advertising for and issuance of $35 million in general obligation school bonds, Series 2023. The board also accepted a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federation for incentives for FY 2023-2024, approved retirement resolutions for four support personnel, and tabled a librarian support item to form a committee. Consent agenda items included construction contracts for restroom and concession buildings at Northshore High School ($528,000), Madisonville Elementary driveway access ($1,279,000), and Fontainebleau High School ($422,460).

• Authorized $35,000,000 in General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023
• Accepted MOU with the Federation for FY 2023-2024 incentives
• Approved retirement resolutions for four support services personnel
• Tabled librarian support item to form a committee for job description review
• Awarded contracts: Northshore High visitor-side restroom/concessions ($528,000), Madisonville Elementary driveway access ($1,279,000), Fontainebleau High visitor-side restroom/concessions ($422,460)

The Board approved the issuance and advertising of $35 million in General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023. It also approved several construction bids for school facilities and a memorandum of understanding with the Federation for FY 2023-2024 incentives.

• Authorized advertising for $35 million General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023 (Unanimous)
• Authorized incurring debt and issuance of $35 million General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023 (Unanimous)
• Accepted Memorandum of Understanding with the Federation for FY 2023-2024 incentives (Unanimous)
• Approved retirement resolutions for Lloyd J. Bowers, Janet M. Reyes, Elaine O. Honeycutt, and Beverly Bolton (Unanimous)
• Tabled hiring of 25 library aides to form a committee to review job descriptions (13-1)
• Approved $528,000 bid from Steele-R Development, LLC for Northshore High School restrooms and concessions (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,279,000 bid from LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC for Madisonville Elementary driveway access (Unanimous)
• Approved $422,460 bid from Ashley Smith Construction, LLC for Fontainebleau High School restrooms and concessions (Unanimous)

CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board CAW Human Resources & Education Committee meets to receive updates on human resources, risk management, summer learning programs, and the ESSERF grant. The board will also approve minutes from the prior meeting and hear public comments. No votes on substantive policy changes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from March 2, 2023 CAW meeting
• Human Resources Updates including a memorandum of understanding (MOU) and 2024–2025 calendar proposal
• Monthly Risk Management Report with incident, workers' compensation, and bus accident data
• Summer Programs Update for students
• ESSERF (ESSER) Grant Update on federal COVID-19 relief funding

The committee approved the minutes from the March 2, 2023 meeting. Other agenda items consisted of informational updates regarding human resources, risk management, summer programs, and federal grants.

• Approved minutes for the March 2, 2023 meeting (15-0)

CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board CAW meeting approved the minutes from the March 2 meeting and adopted revisions to the Public Participation policy. It approved several construction contracts, including a $528,000 bid for a visitor side restroom and concessions building at Northshore High School and a $1,279,000 bid for driveway access at Madisonville Elementary School. The board also adopted resolutions to advertise for, and to issue, the 2023 General Obligation School Bonds for the district.

• Adopted resolution authorizing advertising for bids for General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023
• Adopted resolution authorizing incurring debt and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023
• Accepted low base bid of $528,000 from Steele‑R Development, LLC for Northshore High School visitor side restroom and concessions building (Project No. P0315)
• Accepted low base bid of $1,279,000 from LA Contracting Enterprise, LLC for Madisonville Elementary School driveway access from Galatas Road (Project No. 1801)
• Accepted low base bid of $422,460 from Ashley Smith Construction, LLC for Fontainebleau High School visitor side restroom and concessions building (Project No. P0290)

The board approved four construction contracts for high school and elementary school facilities. Additionally, the board adopted resolutions to authorize the advertising and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023.

• Approved $528,000 bid for Northshore High School visitor restrooms and concessions (15-0)
• Approved $1,279,000 bid for Madisonville Elementary driveway access from Galatas Road (15-0)
• Approved $422,460 bid for Fontainebleau High School visitor restrooms and concessions (15-0)
• Approved $577,600 bid for Slidell High School field house locker room renovation (15-0)
• Approved resolution to advertise for General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023 (15-0)
• Approved resolution to incur debt and issue General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023 (15-0)
• Approved revisions to School Board Policy BCBI regarding public participation in meetings (15-0)
• Approved minutes from the March 2, 2023 meeting (15-0)

Board Retreat (Safety & Security)

The St. Tammany Parish School Board will hold an informational retreat to receive data and discuss school discipline, behavioral services, safety/security, and school site issues. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and presentations only.

• Presentations by supervisors on safety and security topics
• Board member discussion on discipline, behavioral services, and school site issues

The board met for a retreat focused on safety and security. The session consisted of presentations by supervisors and board member discussion. No substantive decisions were made.

Special Board Meeting (Interviews)

The St. Tammany Parish School Board will conduct interviews for the Assistant Superintendent of Administration position in a closed executive session. The meeting also includes public comment time and procedural items. No votes or decisions on the interviews are scheduled for this special meeting.

• Conduct interviews for Assistant Superintendent of Administration in executive session
• Executive session requested under LRS 42:17(A)(1) for personnel discussions
• Public comments limited to three minutes per speaker
• Meeting held at C. J. Schoen Administrative Complex in Covington

The Board entered executive session to conduct interviews for the Assistant Superintendent of Administration. No further substantive actions were recorded before the meeting adjourned.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for Assistant Superintendent of Administration interviews
• Approved motion to return to regular session

Special Board Meeting (appeals)

This special meeting of the St. Tammany Parish School Board is convened to conduct student expulsion appeal hearings for two students. The board may go into executive session under Louisiana law. For Student B, an amended motion to modify the superintendent's action and keep the student at Project Team for the remainder of the school year carried with a recorded vote.

• Expulsion appeal hearing for Student A (action item)
• Expulsion appeal hearing for Student B (action item; amended motion carried)
• Amended motion to keep Student B at Project Team for remainder of school year passed 12-0
• Meeting may enter executive session per LRS 42:17A(7)
• Meeting held at C.J. Schoen Administrative Complex, 321 North Theard Street, Covington

The Board held student expulsion appeal hearings. For Student B, the Board voted to modify the Superintendent's action, requiring the student to remain at Project Team for the rest of the school year.

• Modified Superintendent's action for Student B to remain at Project Team for the remainder of the school year (12-0)

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board approved a resolution related to the national opioid litigation settlement involving the parish. It also accepted retirement resolutions for 12 certificated and support personnel and recognized Student of the Year finalists and National Board Certified Educators.

• Approved resolution on opioid litigation settlement (In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation)
• Accepted retirements of 4 certificated personnel (Cynthia Salvaggio, Stacey Lovitt, Ronald King, Debra Jones)
• Accepted retirements of 8 support personnel (e.g., Allyson Bobal, Jerry McLain, Tiffany Bourgeois)
• Recognized Student of the Year finalists Andrew Caswell, Owen Esté, Austin VanDerwood
• Adopted resolutions for National Board Certified Educators and Music in Our Schools Month

The Board unanimously adopted resolutions recognizing National Board Certified educators and proclaiming March as Music In Our Schools Month. Additionally, the Board approved retirement resolutions for several certificated and support services personnel.

• Approved National Board Certified Educators Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved Music In Our Schools Month Resolution (Unanimous)
• Approved retirement resolutions for certificated personnel: Cynthia B. Salvaggio, Stacey S. Lovitt, Ronald H. King, and Debra B. Jones (Unanimous)
• Approved retirement resolutions for support services personnel: Allyson S. Bobal, Jerry K. McLain, Tiffany P. Bourgeois, and Leslie G. Cookmeyer (Unanimous)

CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board will vote to accept the minutes of the February 2, 2023 CAW meeting. After the approval, the board will receive informational updates on human‑resources matters and monthly risk‑management reports. Additional updates on instruction for students with exceptionalities will be presented, followed by public comments, president announcements, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes for the CAW meeting held February 2, 2023 (motion carried).
• Human Resources updates presented by Mr. Alfonso.
• Monthly Risk Management reports (bus accidents, GL incidents, workers’ comp).
• Instruction/Students with Exceptionalities updates: C&I, Arts Month, Federal programs.
• Public comments (three‑minute segment).

The committee approved the minutes from the February 2, 2023, meeting. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the session consisted of informational updates and public comments.

• Approved February 2, 2023 meeting minutes (14-0)

CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board CAW Finance & Administrative Committee met to discuss and vote on construction projects, policy revisions, and financial reports. Key actions included approving a $265,550 drainage improvement bid for Pearl River High School, authorizing land purchase near Little Oak Middle School, and adopting revisions to School Board Policy BC after a 9-5 vote.

• Approved $265,550 bid to Kort's Construction Services for drainage improvements at Pearl River High School
• Accepted additions/renovations to Lee Road Junior High School as substantially complete
• Authorized purchase of Lots 5 and 6 across from Little Oak Middle School
• Adopted revisions to School Board Policy BC on school board meetings (9-5 vote)
• Appointed eight audit committee members (excluding Terri Stevens)

The committee approved a drainage contract for Pearl River High School and authorized the purchase of land across from Little Oak Middle School. Members also approved revisions to School Board meeting policy and appointed eight members to the audit committee.

• Approved $265,550 drainage bid from Kort's Construction Services, Inc. for Pearl River High School (14-0)
• Authorized purchase of land (Lots 5 and 6, Square 14) across from Little Oak Middle School (14-0)
• Approved revisions to School Board Policy BC - School Board Meetings (9-5)
• Accepted Lee Road Junior High School additions and renovations as substantially complete (14-0)
• Appointed 8 audit committee members: Amelia Barker, Lisa Berry, Jacob Bolin, Robert Broom, Donald Frutiger, Glen Harris, Neal Hennigan, and Paul Tanguis (13-0-1)
• Approved minutes from February 2, 2023 meeting (14-0)

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board meeting includes approval of retirement resolutions for multiple employees, a consent agenda with authorization to purchase land on 9th Street across from Slidell High School, adoption of a new policy for Naloxone distribution in schools, and acceptance of federal/state budgets. The board also recognized Ashleigh Ladner with the President's Award.

• Authorization to purchase land on 9th Street west side across from Slidell High School (no price listed)
• Adoption of new policy JGCDA for distribution or dispensing of Naloxone or other opioid antagonists
• Acceptance of FY 2022-2023 federal and state budgets approved by Louisiana Department of Education
• Acceptance of new internal auditing policies, audit committee charter, and hiring of additional internal auditor
• Approval of retirement resolutions for 4 certificated and 10 support personnel across multiple schools

The Board approved the purchase of land across from Slidell High School and accepted the FY 2022-2023 federal and state budgets. Members also approved several new and revised policies regarding auditing, school bus routing, and the dispensing of naloxone. Retirement resolutions for certificated and support personnel were accepted.

• Approved land purchase in Section 03, Township 9 South, Range 14 East (15-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 federal, state, and local grant budgets (15-0)
• Approved retirement resolutions for certificated personnel (15-0)
• Approved retirement resolutions for employee support services personnel (15-0)
• Approved new policy JGCDA regarding distribution of Naloxone or opioid antagonists (15-0)
• Approved revisions to School Board Policy EDD for School Bus Scheduling and Routing (15-0)
• Approved new policies and charters for Internal Auditing and the Audit Committee (15-0)
• Approved revisions to Policy BCBD to change agenda dissemination from Friday to Monday at noon (15-0)

CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board CAW Finance & Administrative Meeting approved several policy revisions, including a new policy allowing naloxone distribution in schools. The board also authorized the purchase of land on 9th Street across from Slidell High School and accepted the FY 2021-2022 annual comprehensive financial report and audit.

• Authorized land purchase on 9th Street across from Slidell High School in Section 03, Township 9 South, Range 14 East
• Accepted revisions to School Bus Scheduling and Routing policy (EDD)
• Adopted new policy JGCDA for distribution of naloxone or other opioid antagonists
• Accepted FY 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Audit from LaPorte CPAs
• Approved new internal audit policies (DIDA, DIDB) and revisions to audit policy (DID)

The board authorized the purchase of land on 9th Street across from Slidell High School and accepted the substantial completion of an elevator addition at St. Tammany Junior High School. Members approved several new and revised policies regarding auditing, purchasing, and school bus routing. The board also approved the FY 2022-2023 federal, state, and local grant budgets.

• Authorized land purchase on 9th Street across from Slidell High School (Unanimous)
• Accepted St. Tammany Junior High School elevator addition as substantially complete (Unanimous)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 federal, state, and local grant budgets (Unanimous)
• Approved new Policy JGCDA regarding Naloxone/Opioid Antagonists distribution (Unanimous)
• Approved revisions to Policy BCBD (Agenda Preparation) and BCBI (Public Participation)
• Approved revisions to Policy EDD (School Bus Scheduling and Routing) (Unanimous)
• Approved new Internal Auditing policy (DIDA) and Audit Committee policy (DIDB) (Unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for one additional Internal Auditor and adding the position to the budget (Unanimous)

CAW Human Resources & Education Meeting

The CAW Human Resources & Education Committee approved the minutes from the December 2022 meeting, adopted a resolution for National School Counseling Week, and voted to adopt new K-8 science and high school math textbooks. Members also received updates on human resources, class size, and risk management reports.

• Approved K-8 Science Textbook Adoption
• Approved High School Math Textbook Adoption
• Approved National School Counseling Week Resolution
• Received Class Size Report for 2022-2023
• Received Monthly Risk Management Report including bus accidents and workers comp summary

The committee approved the adoption of science textbooks for grades K-8 and math textbooks for high school. The board also passed a resolution for National School Counseling Week and approved the minutes from the December 1, 2022 meeting.

• Approved grades K-8 Science Textbook Adoption (14-0)
• Approved High School Math Textbook Adoption (14-0)
• Approved National School Counseling Week Resolution (14-0)
• Approved minutes for the December 1, 2022 meeting (11-0-3)

Special Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board held a special meeting to discuss investigative proceedings and a termination hearing for employee K.P. The board went into executive session under Louisiana law, then voted 7-2-1 to uphold the superintendent's decision regarding K.P.'s termination.

• Motion to uphold superintendent's decision regarding employee K.P. carried 7 yea, 2 nay, 1 abstain
• Executive session held under La. R.S. 42:17(4) to discuss misconduct allegations
• Termination hearing under Article III, Section 3:03 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Public comments limited per Louisiana Open Meetings Law; board members cannot respond to comments

The Board held an executive session to discuss investigative proceedings and a termination hearing for employee K.P. Following the session, the Board voted to uphold the Superintendent's decision to terminate the employee.

• Upheld Superintendent's decision to terminate employee K.P. (7-2-1)

Board Meeting

The St. Tammany Parish School Board held its organizational meeting, electing James Braud as president and Amanda Martin as vice president for the 2023 calendar year. The board also approved retirement resolutions for 19 school employees and accepted an addendum to the 2022-2023 Pupil Progression Plan. A science textbook timeline update was presented for information.

• James Braud elected president, Amanda Martin elected vice president of the school board for 2023
• Tammy Lamy elected chair of Human Resources/Education Committee, Matt Greene chair of Finance/Administrative Committee
• Retirement resolutions approved for 13 certificated personnel and 6 support services personnel
• Approved addendum to the 2022-2023 Pupil Progression Plan (Bulletin 1566 update)
• Science textbook timeline update presented by Mrs. Fuller (informational)

The board elected James Braud as president and Amanda Martin as vice president for the 2023 calendar year. Committee chairs were appointed for Human Resources/Education and Finance/Administrative. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and retirement resolutions for staff.

• Elected James Braud as president (9-6)
• Elected Amanda Martin as vice president (8-7)
• Elected Tammy Lamy as Chair of Human Resources/Education Committee (unanimous)
• Elected Matt Greene as Chair of Finance/Administrative Committee (unanimous)
• Approved Dec. 1, 2022 special meeting minutes (12-0-3)
• Approved Dec. 8, 2022 regular meeting minutes (11-0-4)
• Approved retirement resolutions for certificated personnel (14-0-1)

Board Retreat (In-Service Training)

The St. Tammany Parish School Board met in a retreat (in-service training) for informational presentations from departments and legal counsel. Two mock votes were conducted as training exercises, one passing and one failing. No binding decisions were made; the meeting was for board development only.

• Mock vote on test agenda item carried 10-2-3
• Mock vote on BoardDocs training failed 7-5-3
• Presentations by Superintendent, Finance, Internal Auditor, Construction, IT, Communications, Administration, HR, SWE, and C&I
• Presentation on officer elections process

The board held a full-day retreat consisting of informational presentations from district administration and legal counsel. No substantive motions were made or voted upon during the session.