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AGENDA

February 21, 2013 - 7:00 P.M.

C. J. SCHOEN ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLEX

COVINGTON, LOUISIANA

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OPENING

A. Roll Call

B. Invocation

C. Pledge of Allegiance

D. Recognition of Visitors

E. Special Recognitions

1. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial ReportingGovernment Finance Officers Association of LouisianaRemarks: Ms. Gayle Fransen, Engagement Administrator forEngagement Risk and Monitoring, Louisiana Legislative Auditor

2. Certificate of Excellence in Financial ReportingAmerican School Board Officials InternationalRemarks: LaPorte CPAs and Business AdvisorsMr. Bryan Huval, Director, Audit & Assurance ServicesMr. Mickey Simon, Manager, Audit & Assurance Services

3. Introduction of National Board EmployeesRemarks: Mr. Peter Jabbia, Assistant Superintendent

II. PUBLIC COMMENTSA. Five Minutes

1. Mr. Jerry Denton, a candidate for the First Circuit Court of AppealJudge.

B. Three MinutesIII. AGENDA ITEMS

A. Approval of minutes for the regular meeting held January 10, 2013.

B. Appropriate retirement resolutions for the following certificated personnelsubsequent to January 10, 2013:

Theresa M. Pereira, Abney Early Childhood Center20.00 years, 19.00 years in St. Tammany Parish

Patricia R. Bent, Honey Island Elementary18.43 years, 17.89 years in St. Tammany Parish

Christa B. Allan, Lakeshore High25.11 years, 18.78 years in St. Tammany Parish

Joy E. Kidstry, Pearl River High17.69 years, 8.01 years in St. Tammany Parish

C. Appropriate retirement resolutions for the following non-certificatedpersonnel subsequent to January 10, 2013:

Jerome Releford, Central Office20.27 years, all in St. Tammany Parish


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Debra A. Edwards, St. Tammany Junior High28.49 years, all in St. Tammany Parish

Deborah S. Evans, Sixth Ward Elementary14.73 years, all in St. Tammany Parish

D. To consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolutionproviding for the issuance and sale of General Obligation SchoolRefunding Bonds, Series 2013, ofSt. Tammany Parish Wide School DistrictNo. 12 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana; and providing forother matters in connection therewith.Remarks: Superintendent Folse

E. Consideration of and adoption of Resolution levying millage rate for taxyear 2013 for the Debt Service millage. The Debt Service mills will bereduced from 20.9 mills (2012 rate) to 17.9 mills for a 3 mill reduction.Remarks: Superintendent Folse

F. To consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution orderingand calling a special election to be held in the St. Tammany Parish WideSchool District No. 12 of the Parish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana,to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds, rededication of aspecial tax and the levy of a special tax therein; making application to theState Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for othermatters in connection therewith.Remarks: Superintendent Folse

G. Approval of recommendations from the Committee As A Whole BusinessAffairs/Administrative meeting held February 7, 2013.

1. Recommends acceptance of the low bid submitted by C M CombsConstruction, LLC in the amount of $976,000.00 for theRenovations to the Pre-Kindergarten Wing at Fifth Ward Jr. HighSchool, STPSB Project No. 0812.4.

2. Recommends acceptance of the low bid submitted by MorganRoofing, Inc. in the amount of $319,000.00 for the Reroofing ofthe Main Building, Kindergarten Wing, & Walkways at Fifth WardJr. High School, STPSB Project No. 0812.5

H. Approval of recommendation from the Committee As A Whole HumanResources/Education meeting held February 7, 2013.

1. Recommends acceptance of the Revisions to the Local EvaluationPlan.

I. Certification of Board Members, Neal M. Hennegan, Elizabeth B. Heintz,Michael J. Dirmann, Stephen J. Jack Loup, III, Charles T. Harrell,Roanne V. Tipton, Willie B. Jeter, Peggy H. Seeley, Robin P. Mullett,Ronald Ron Bettencourtt, Robert R. Bob Womack, James Ronnie

Panks, Sr., John C. Lamarque and Mary K. Bellisario in completion of one(1) hour of training for 2013, presented on February 7, 2013 and asmandated by La. R.S. 17:53.Remarks: Superintendent Folse

J. Resolution calling for a Tenure Hearing.Remarks: Superintendent Folse

IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT


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V. EXECUTIVE SESSION

A. An Executive Session has been requested pursuant to LRS 42:17A.(2) todiscuss the following pending litigation:

1. Potential Risk Management Claim of Jessica MartinDickerson on behalf of her minor son.

2. Alberta Washington vs. American Alternative InsuranceCorporation, St. Tammany Parish School Board, andNicole Tumminello, 22nd Judicial District Court for theParish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana, Docket No.2010-17647 Division F.

3. St. Tammany Parish School Board vs. Hartford InsuranceCompany, et al, 22nd Judicial District Court for the Parishof St. Tammany, State of Louisiana, Docket No. 2012-12891 Division C.

4. St. Tammany Parish School Board vs. Lachin-Oubre andAssociates, A.P.C., 22nd Judicial District Court for theParish of St. Tammany, State of Louisiana, Docket No.2008-12442 Division G.

VI. ADJOURN

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