ST. TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

1 ST. TAMMANY PARISH SCHOOL BOARD M I N U T E S May 19, 2011 he SCHOOL BOARD of the PARISH of St. TAMMANY , State of Louisiana, met in regular session on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at 321 North Theard Street, Covington, Louisiana, at seven (7:00) o clock (Central Daylight Savings Time). I. OPENING A. Roll Call There were present: President Stephen J. Jack Loup, III and members Neal M. Hennegan, Elizabeth B. Heintz, Michael J. Dirmann, Charles T. Harrell, Roanne V. Tipton, Peggy H. Seeley, Robin P. Mullett, Ronald "Ron" Bettencourtt, James Ronnie Panks, Sr., John C. Lamarque, Ray A. Alfred and Mary K. Bellisario. There were absent: Willie B.

2 Jeter and Robert R. Bob Womack. B. Invocation C. Pledge of Allegiance President Loup called on Mrs. Heintz for the invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance. President Loup called on DeAngelo Renard, a 2011 graduate of Covington High SCHOOL , to sing The Star-Spangled Banner. D. Recognition of Visitors President Loup called on BOARD Members for recognition of visitors. Mr. Hennegan recognized Mr. Ron Caurso, retired Director of Business Affairs, and Mr. Lamarque recognized Dr. Michael Peterson, Principal of Northshore High SCHOOL . Dr. Peterson shared information presented to him by Mississippi State University.

3 Dr. Peterson said based on a combination of GPA scores and ACT scores, Northshore High SCHOOL outscored every SCHOOL in Louisiana. President Loup congratulated Dr. Peterson and students of Northshore High SCHOOL . 1. Northshore Kiwanis Club Presentation President Loup called on Mr. Rick Danielson. Mr. Danielson presented the official poster of the Mandeville Seafood Fest to Superintendent Folse and the BOARD . He said for the last five years the Northshore Kiwanis Club of Mandeville sponsored a poster contest open to all junior high and high SCHOOL students in the Mandeville area and he recognized a recent graduate of Mandeville High SCHOOL for the design of this year's poster.

4 2. VFW District 9 Commander, Breanna Parra VFW Post 5735 Commander, C. J. Miller, Jr. Ladies Auxiliary President, Ms. Jan Seymour President Loup called on Commander Breanna Parra. Commander Parra said every year the VFW awards students across the nation over one million dollars in scholarship money. She said the VFW also provides SCHOOL monetary awards through the Citizen Teacher Award Program. Commander Parra said this year participants in St. TAMMANY PARISH received over $10,000 in scholarship monies. Commander Parra presented the BOARD a brochure outlining the VFW programs available to students in St.

5 TAMMANY PARISH . Ms. Jan Seymour, Ladies Auxiliary President, requested the BOARD and Central Office staff support the VFW programs. Commander C. J. Miller thanked the BOARD for their support. E. Special Recognitions T 2 1. Superintendent s Award for outstanding Character and Citizenship Superintendent Folse recognized Justin Magrath, a Fontainebleau High SCHOOL honor student and eagle scout , as the winner of the Superintendent s Award for outstanding Character and Citizenship. Superintendent Folse said Justin was recently featured in the newspaper and the story focused on Justin s work to help the environment and the people in his community.

6 Channel 13 presented a video on Justin s mission to make the world a better place. Superintendent Folse said Capital One sponsored the award and would make a $1,000 donation to Fontainebleau High SCHOOL in Justin Magrath s name. Superintendent Folse also recognized Justin s parents and Principal Johnny Vitrano. Superintendent Folse recognized the Mandeville Middle SCHOOL Recycling and Energy Squads as the finalists for the Superintendent s Award for outstanding Character and Citizenship. Superintendent Folse said the groups embody citizenship and responsibility by taking care of our environment and increasing a sense of civic responsibility.

7 Channel 13 presented a video on the groups daily volunteer duties. Superintendent Folse also recognized the squads sponsor, Teacher Candace Gianelloni and Principal Kim Wood. 2. Capital One Scholarship Recipients Superintendent Folse introduced Mr. Hugh Hamilton, a regional executive from Capital One. Superintendent Folse thanked Mr. Hamilton and Capital One for their generosity in presenting three students with $5,000 scholarships to use during their freshmen year at a Louisiana university. Superintendent Folse congratulated and recognized the following recipients of the Capital One scholarships: Thien Ninh, Northshore High SCHOOL ; Jeffery Jackson, Salmen High SCHOOL ; and Patrick McClain, Northshore High SCHOOL .

8 3. Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship Recipient Superintendent Folse said there were over 24,000 applicants across the United States for the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship and only 1,000 winners were chosen from across the country, and 12 winners were from Louisiana. Superintendent Folse said the scholarship provides a 4-year full scholarship to any SCHOOL in the country with a guarantee for fellowships or internships to graduate SCHOOL as well. Superintendent Folse said the scholarship funds up to 10 years of SCHOOL including graduate work and typically provides about a quarter of a million dollars to each student.

9 Superintendent Folse recognized and congratulated Paige Pichon, a Fontainebleau High SCHOOL student, as a recipient of the Bill Gates Millennium Scholarship. Superintendent Folse said Paige embodies what community service is all about. 4. 2011 Louisiana Young Hero Award Superintendent Folse said each year Louisiana Public Broadcasting and the Rotary Club of Baton Rouge select eight Louisiana Young Heroes from across Louisiana. Superintendent Folse said the program honors outstanding students in grades 7-12 who have excelled in the classroom, served in the community, overcome adversity and inspired others. Superintendent Folse recognized and congratulated Jenna Mitchell, a Slidell High SCHOOL student as a recipient of the Louisiana Young Hero Award.

10 Louisiana Public Broadcasting created a video at Slidell High SCHOOL about Jenna and the video was presented to the BOARD . Superintendent Folse said Jenna was also honored at a ceremony at the Governor s Mansion in Baton Rouge. Superintendent Folse also recognized Jenna s family and Principal Billy Percy. 5. Schools Receiving Accountability awards Mrs. Cheryl Arabie, Assistant Superintendent, said schools in St. TAMMANY received Louisiana Accountability awards for meeting or exceeding growth targets and showing progress in accountability subgroups. The following schools achieved Recognized 3 Academic Growth: Abita Springs Elementary SCHOOL , Covington Elementary SCHOOL , Folsom Elementary SCHOOL , Fontainebleau Junior High SCHOOL , Lee Road Junior High SCHOOL , Little Oak Middle SCHOOL , Madisonville Junior High SCHOOL , Northshore High SCHOOL , Riverside Elementary SCHOOL , Salmen High SCHOOL and Tchefuncte Middle SCHOOL .