PERSONNEL CHANGES

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PERSONNEL CHANGES
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF APRIL 16, 2015
DECEASED
A. Administrative
B.
Instruction
C. Non-Instruction
1. Ms. Karen Lee-Payroll Specialist, Central Office, March 15, 2015.
RETIREMENTS
I.
RETIREMENTS: Retirements granted by the School Board allow the district to
process separation documents for employees. Retirements may be granted for years
of service or for disability, according to School Board rules and state statutes.
School Locations are for information purposes only, not for board action.
A.
Administrative
B.
Instruction
1. Ms. June Lavergne- Montessori Teacher, The Dufrocq School, effective May 23, 2015.
2. Ms. Julie Sandifer- ESS Hearing Impaired, Broadmoor High School, effective May 22,
2015.
3. Ms. Elizabeth Terrio-Librarian, Melrose Elementary School, effective June 29, 2015.
C.
Non-Instruction
1. Ms. Pearlie Barrow-Technician III, Scotlandville High School, effective May 22, 2015.
2. Ms. Jonna Beasley-Title I Pre-K Paraprofessional, Forest Heights Elementary School,
effective May 22, 2015.
3. Ms. Linda Drewery-ESS Paraprofessional, Villa del Rey Elementary School, effective
May 22, 2015.
4. Ms. Lee-Esther Foster-Technician III, LaSalle Elementary School, effective September
12, 2015.
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5. Ms. Loraine Ike-Technician III, Belaire High School, effective September 27, 2015.
6. Ms. Gulle Kador-Technician IV, Progress Elementary School, effective May 22, 2015.
RESIGNATIONS/TERMINATIONS
II.
RESIGNATIONS: The following employees have submitted resignations to the
Office of Human Resources. These items are being presented for School Board
review. School Locations are for information purposes only, not for board action.
A.
Administrative
1. Mr. Gavin Lewis- Principal, Broadmoor Middle School, effective April 20, 2015.
(Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 27, 2015.)
B.
Instruction
1. Ms. Markisha Askins-Grade 2, Wedgewood Elementary School, effective March 20,
2015. (Moving; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 23, 2015.)
2. Mr. Anthony Bonner-Language Arts/English, Westdale Middle School, effective March
18, 2015. (Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 24, 2015.)
3. Ms. Taryn Branson-English, McAuliffe Superintendent’s Academy, effective May 22,
2015. (Other Employment; Received in the Office of Human Resources April 1, 2015.)
4. Ms. Sara Carter-English/Language Arts, Sherwood Middle School, effective May 22,
2015. (Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 6, 2015.)
5. Ms. Angela Guinn-English, Beechwood Superintendent’s Academy, effective March 2,
2015. (Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 2, 2015.)
6. Ms. April Holliday-Drama, BRMHS, effective May 22, 2015. (Moving; Received in the
Office of Human Resources March 23, 2015.)
7. Ms. Cassidy Lee-English, Arlington Prep Academy, effective March 18, 2015.
(Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 18, 2015.)
8. Ms. Katherine McKenzie-Social Studies, Beechwood Superintendent’s Academy,
effective March 31, 2015. (Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources March
31, 2015.)
9. Mr. Jacob McConnell-Math Coach, Woodlawn Middle School, effective June 5, 2015.
(Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 6, 2015.)
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10. Ms. Elizabeth O’Hara-Speech Therapist, Broadmoor Elementary School, effective April
13, 2015. (Moving; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 27, 2015.)
11. Ms. Madelene Spinner-Social Worker, Goodwood Center, effective March 31, 2015.
(Moving; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 13, 2015.)
12. Ms. Brandy Tullos-Grade 2, Northeast Elementary School, effective May 22, 2015.
(Correction on Resignation date; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 16,
2015.)
13. Ms. Ashley Whiten-Grade 3, Claiborne Elementary School, effective August 1, 2015.
(Moving; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 26, 2015.)
14. Mr. Rufus Williams-Social Studies, McAuliffe Superintendent’s Academy, effective
May 22, 2015. (Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources April 1, 2015.)
C.
Non-Instruction
1. Ms. Anyea Coleman-Executive School Secretary, Glasgow Middle School, effective
March 31, 2015. (Moving; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 31,
2015.)
2. Ms. Leslie Collins-Bus Driver, Transportation, effective March 5, 2015. (Personal;
Received in the Office of Human Resources March 9, 2015.)
3. Ms. Christina Duncan-Bus Driver, Transportation, effective March 26, 2015. (Personal;
Received in the Office of Human Resources April 2, 2015.)
4. Ms. Laquita Ford-Bus Driver, Melrose Elementary School, effective March 26, 2015.
(Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 26, 2015.)
5. Ms. Veronica Geyer-Montessori Paraprofessional, Belfair Elementary School, effective
May 22 ,2015. (Moving; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 20, 2015.)
6. Ms. Danielle Grigsby-Technician II, Melrose Elementary School, effective March 9,
2015. (Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 9, 2015.)
7. Ms. Martina Henry-Paraprofessional, Merrydale Elementary School, effective March
13, 2015. (Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 5, 2015.)
8. Ms. Tenisha Longmire- Bus Driver, Transportation, effective March 16, 2015.
(Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 26, 2015.)
9. Mr. Bready McClendon-Paraprofessional, Woodlawn Middle School, effective March
27, 2015. (Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 26, 2015.)
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10. Ms. LaShandra Moore-Title I Computer Paraprofessional, Cedarcrest Southmoor
Elementary School, effective March 25, 2015. (Personal; Received in the Office of
Human Resources March 13, 2015.)
11. Mr. Anthony Norris-10-month School Clerk, Westdale Middle School, effective March
16, 2015. (Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 11, 2015.)
12. Ms. Demetria Thomas-Bus Driver, Transportation, effective March 30, 2015.
(Personal; Received in the Office of Human Resources March 30, 2015.)
13. Ms. Rachel Walls-ESS Paraprofessional, Northdale Superintendent’s Academy,
effective March 23, 2015. (Other Employment; Received in the Office of Human
Resources March 26, 2015.)
III.
TERMINATIONS – Locations are for information purposes only, not for board
action
A.
Administrative
B.
Instruction
C.
Non-Instruction
1. Mr. Markell Morris-ESS Paraprofessional, Transportation, effective March 31, 2015.
(Excessive Absences and Job Abandonment.)
2. Ms. Jennifer Watson-Bus Driver, Transportation, effective March 31, 2015.
(Inappropriate Behavior.)
IV. LEAVES: The following employees have submitted documentation requesting leave
of professional improvement, rest and recuperation, illness, and disability due to
pregnancy according to Board policy and/or state statue. School Locations are for
information purposes only, not for board action.
A.
Administrative
B.
Instruction
C.
Non-Instruction
1. Ms. Elaina Gipson-10-month School Clerk, Westminster Elementary School. A leave
without pay is requested for the second semester of the 2014-2015 school session,
effective April 10, 2015 through June 2, 2015.
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2. Ms. Linda Pitts-Bus Driver, Claiborne Elementary School. A leave without pay is
requested for the second semester of the 2014-2015 school session, effective March 13,
2015 through April 20, 2015.
V.
REASSIGNMENTS: Employees may be reassigned either at their request or
through the transfer process, provided the request serves both the needs of the
employee and school district or at the discretion of the district to further the
education of students or to meet other district needs. School Locations are for
information purposes only, not for board action. These appointments are contingent
upon the individual meeting certification requirements as mandated by the
Department of Education.
A.
Administrative
1. Ms. Janice Lindsey-From Interim 10-month Assistant Principal at Woodlawn
Elementary School to 10-month Assistant Principal at Woodlawn Elementary School,
filling vacancy, effective March 16, 2015.
B.
Instruction
1. Ms. Ruth Bennett-From Interim Coordinator of District Assessment at Christa
McAuliffe Center to Coordinator of District Assessments at Christa McAuliffe Center,
filling vacancy, effective March 16, 2015.
1. Ms. Carla Wells-From TOR Moderator at Brookstown Middle School to ESS
Homebound Teacher at Goodwood Center, filling vacancy, effective March 12, 2015.
C.
Non-Instruction
1. Ms. Inger Baker-From Interim Data Specialist III at Goodwood Center to Data
Specialist at Goodwood Center, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
2. Ms. Julie Browning-From Interim Administrative Secretary at Central Office to
Administrative Secretary at Central Office, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
3. Ms. Marlene Christophe-From Interim Secretary to Fair Share Coordinator at Central
Office to Secretary to the Fair Share Coordinator at Central Office, filling vacancy,
effective March 23, 2015.
4. Ms. Toni Davis-From Interim IDEA Data Specialist II at Goodwood Center to IDEA
Data Specialist II at Goodwood Center, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
5. Ms. Carolyn Dillon-From Interim Data Registration Specialist at Central Office to Data
Registration Specialist at Central Office, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
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6. Ms. Janice Doucette-From Interim IDEA Data Specialist II at Central Office to IDEA
Data Specialist II at Central Office, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
7. Ms. Ashley Ducre-From Interim Finance Specialist I at Central Office to Finance
Specialist I at Central Office, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
8. Ms. Rochelle Eirick-From Interim Account Specialist I at Central Office to Account
Specialist I at Central Office, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
9. Ms. Jessye Hilliard-From Interim Purchasing Clerk II at Central Office to Purchasing
Clerk II at Central Office, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
10. Ms. Debbie Hope-From Interim Press Reprographics Operator at Sharp Station to Press
Reprographics Operator at Sharp Station, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
11. Ms. Tina Joseph-From Interim Benefits Specialist I at Central Office to Benefits
Specialist I at Central Office, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
12. Ms. Anna Kidd-From 10-month School Clerk at Scotlandville High School to Interim
10-month School Clerk at Jefferson Terrace Elementary School, filling vacancy,
effective March 27, 2015.
13. Ms. Peggy Palmer-From Interim Office Operation Manager at Physical Plant Services
to Office Operation Manager at Physical Plant Services, filling vacancy, effective
March 23, 2015.
14. Ms. Ericka Plant-From Interim Administrative Secretary at Central Office to
Administrative Secretary at Central Office, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
15. Ms. Marie Ross-From Interim IDEA Data Specialist II at Goodwood Center to IDEA
Data Specialist II at Goodwood Center, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
16. Ms. Courtney Smith-From Interim Finance Specialist III at Central Office to Finance
Specialist III at Central Office, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
17. Ms. Cassandra Tew-Boykins-From Interim Secretary to the Chief Finance Officer at
Central Office to Secretary to the Chief Finance Officer at Central Office, filling
vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
18. Ms. Tonette Trahan-From Interim 10-month School Clerk at Transportation to 10month School Clerk at Transportation, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
19. Ms. Pati Tregre-From Interim Finance Specialist II at Central Office to Finance
Specialist II at Central Office, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
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20. Ms. LaShaunda Triplett-From Interim Payroll Specialist II at Central Office to Payroll
Specialist II at Central Office, filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015.
VI.
PROMOTIONS
A.
Administrative
B.
Instruction
1. Mr. Calvin McClinton-From Teacher at Northeast High School to I Care Prevention
Specialist at Montgomery Center, promotion, effective May 26, 2015.
C.
Non-Instruction
1. Mr. Samuel Chesterfield-From ESS Paraprofessional at Twin Oaks Elementary School
to Child Specific Paraprofessional at Villa del Rey Elementary School, promotion,
effective March 16, 2015 through May 22, 2015.
2. Ms. Gisele Lewis-From Technician II at Parkview Elementary School to Acting
Technician III at Parkview Elementary School, promotion, effective February 18, 2015.
3. Ms. Ieisha Thomas-From Steno Clerk III at Goodwood Center to 12-month Data
Specialist II at Goodwood Center, promotion, effective April 6, 2015 through June 30,
2015.
VII. APPOINTMENTS: Assignment due to employment contingent upon clearance
with the criminal records investigation. School Locations are for information
purposes only, not for board action. These appointments are contingent upon the
individual meeting certification requirements as mandated by the Department of
Education.
* Type C Certificate – This certificate authorizes employment for a period of
no more than three years for services endorsed.
* Level I Certificate – This certificate authorizes employment for a total of
three years in teachers’ career.
* Type B Certificate – This certificate is valid for life for continuous service
for services endorsed and requires that the applicant show three years of
successful teaching experience in his properly certified field.
* Level II Certificate – This certificate requires that the applicant pass the
Louisiana Assistance and Assessment program and show three years of
successful teaching experience.
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* Type A Certificate – This certificate is valid for life for continuous service
for services endorsed and requires that the applicant shows a Master’s and
five years of successful teaching experience in the properly certified field.
* Level III Certificate – This certificate requires that the applicant complete
a Masters Degree, pass the Louisiana Assistance and Assessment program
and show five years of successful teaching experience.
* Type OS Certificate – Out of State Provisional – Applicant must provide
the Director of Higher Education and Teacher Certification with a valid
standard certificate from the state in which he completed the teacher
education program and an official college transcript.
* Type TAT – Non-certified degreed teacher who has not completed
educational courses and/or has not passed all parts of the National Teacher
Examination.
* Practitioner License – Alternative Certification program for completing
certification in education.
A.
Administrative
B.
Instruction
1. Ms. Laura Acosta-Interim Librarian, Merrydale Elementary School, filling vacancy,
effective March 2, 2015 through May 22, 2015. Certified.
2. Ms. Kenosha Baise-Interim ESS Combination Resource, Belaire High School, filling
vacancy, effective March 23, 2015. Certified.
3. Ms. Linda Carter-Interim Title I Interventionist, Winbourne Elementary School, filling
vacancy, effective February 24, 2015 through May 1, 2015. Certified.
4. Ms. Shannon Lawson-Interim Math, Westdale Middle School, filling vacancy, effective
March 24, 2015. OS.
5. Ms. Demetrie Scott-Interim Grade 1, Melrose Elementary School, filling vacancy,
effective March 11, 2015 through May 22, 2015. OS.
6. Ms. Priscilla Walls-Interim Grade 1, Riveroaks Elementary School, filling vacancy,
effective March 19, 2015 through May 22, 2015. PL.
C.
Non-Instruction
1. Ms. Marquetta Guillory-Long Term Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation, filling
vacancy, effective March 6, 2015 through May 22, 2015.
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2. Ms. Nicole Holmes-Acting Technician, University Terrace Elementary School, filling
vacancy, effective March 26, 2015.
3. Ms. Markyta Holton-Interim Title I Paraprofessional, McKinley Middle School, filling
vacancy, effective March 16, 2015 through May 22, 2015.
4. Ms. Rose Hurts-Interim ESS Child Specific Paraprofessional, Arlington Prep Academy,
filling vacancy, effective March 9, 2015.
5. Ms. Chirlea Jones-Long Term Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation, filling vacancy,
effective March 19, 2015 through May 22, 2015.
6. Ms. Minnie Knox-Interim ESS Child Specific Paraprofessional, Broadmoor Elementary
School, filling vacancy, effective March 5, 2015 through May 22, 2015.
7. Ms. Karen Pressley-Interim Choice Paraprofessional, Wildwood Elementary School,
filling vacancy, effective March 13, 2015 through May 22, 2015.
8. Ms. Monica Reveiz-Interim Title I Paraprofessional, Cedarcrest Southmoor Elementary
School, filling vacancy, effective March 314, 2015 through May 22, 2015.
9. Ms. Shamica Sandford-Long Term Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation, filling
vacancy, effective March 19, 2015 through May 22, 2015.
10. Ms. Gloria Stewart-Interim GF Instructional Paraprofessional, Merrydale Elementary
School, filling vacancy, effective March 31, 2015.
11. Mr. Ramon Tapalla-Interim Paraprofessional, McKinley High School, filling vacancy,
effective February 27, 2015 through May 22, 2015.
12. Ms. Rachel Walls-Interim ESS Paraprofessional, Northdale Superintendent’s Academy,
filling vacancy, effective March 23, 2015 through May 22, 2015.
13. Ms. Erin Williams- Long Term Substitute Bus Driver, Transportation, filling vacancy,
effective March 18, 2015 through May 22, 2015.
14. Ms. Tiffany Williams-Interim Executive School Secretary, Lee High School, filling
vacancy, effective March 16, 2015 through June 30, 2015.