Thibodaux Daily Comet
March 7, 2026
Regular School Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
1. Opening of Meeting
Procedural: A. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM
Procedural: B. Invocation by Mr. Henry J. Lafont, Jr., District 7
Procedural: C. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Procedural: D. Roll Call
Members present
Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Marian Fertitta, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier
Others present
Superintendent: Mr. Jarod W. Martin; Supervisory Staff: Tanya Bolton, Lisa Boudreaux, Jared Breaux, Kelly Burlette, John Cheramie, Kenny Delcambre, Jimi Encalade, Barry Filce, Chastity Himel, Crystal Naquin, Dr. Decina Rodriguez
2. Awards/Recognition
Information: A. Introduce New Administrators
Raceland Upper Elementary School: Ms. Jodi Lirette, Assistant Principal (effective, February 11, 2026)
South Larose Elementary School: Ms. Abbie Lee, Assistant Principal (effective, February 11, 2026)
Recognition: B. LPSD Student, Staff, and Group Recognitions
The complete awards agenda is available on BoardDocs.
3. Approval of Minutes and Observances/Proclamations
Action, Minutes: A. Minutes of Regular Board Meeting held February 4, 2026
To approve minutes of Regular Board Meeting held February 4, 2026
Motion by Henry Lafont, second by Valerie Bourgeois.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Marian Fertitta, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier
Action: B. Observances in schools: National School Social Worker Week, March 1-7, 2026; Louisiana School Lunch Week, and National School Breakfast Week, March 2-6, 2026; Employee Appreciation Day, March 6, 2026; Louisiana's Retired Teachers Day, March 19, 2026; Paint the Parish Purple Day for Relay for Life, March 27, 2026; Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, April 1, 2026; Paint the Parish Blue Day for Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2026; National School Librarian Day, April 4, 2026; National Assistant Principals' Week, April 6-10, 2026
To approve Observances in schools: National School Social Worker Week, March 1-7, 2026; Louisiana School Lunch Week, and National School Breakfast Week, March 2-6, 2026; Employee Appreciation Day, March 6, 2026; Louisiana's Retired Teachers Day, March 19, 2026; Paint the Parish Purple Day for Relay for Life, March 27, 2026; Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, April 1, 2026; Paint the Parish Blue Day for Autism Awareness Day, April 2, 2026; National School Librarian Day, April 4, 2026; National Assistant Principals' Week, April 6-10, 2026
Motion by BuffyLynn Charpentier, second by Marian Fertitta.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Marian Fertitta, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier
4. Memorial Resolutions
Action: A. Ms. Loretta Lambert - Retired teacher
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to summon to eternal rest the spirit and soul of Ms. Loretta Lambert, a retired teacher; and
WHEREAS, her life was a record of service faithfully performed, during which she worked in Lafourche Parish schools for a total of twentyfive and one-half years, beginning August 26, 1968 as a teacher at Lockport Lower Elementary School. During her career, Ms. Lambert also taught at Lockport Upper Elementary School and Raceland Upper Elementary School, until her retirement on January 1, 1994; and
BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Lafourche Parish School Board, express our sorrow at the loss sustained by the death of a friend and former employee and extend to the members of her family our deepest sympathy, and bid them take consolation in the thought that her soul has been taken unto the bosom of our Merciful Savior; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this tribute of respect to the memory of Ms. Loretta Lambert be recorded on a special page of our minute book and that a copy thereof be presented to her family as evidence of our sympathy for them and as a reminder of our attachment to her in life and memory of her in death.
Action: B. Ms. Carole Lamartina - Retired teacher
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to summon to eternal rest the spirit and soul of Ms. Carole Lamartina, a retired teacher; and
WHEREAS, her life was a record of service faithfully performed, during which she worked in Lafourche Parish schools for a total of thirtytwo years, beginning August 25, 1972 as a kindergarten teacher at Bayou Boeuf Elementary School. In 1975, Ms. Lamartina transferred to Thibodaux High School, until her retirement on September 27, 2004; and
BE IT RESOLVED that we, the members of the Lafourche Parish School Board, express our sorrow at the loss sustained by the death of a friend and former employee and extend to the members of her family our deepest sympathy, and bid them take consolation in the thought that her soul has been taken unto the bosom of our Merciful Savior; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this tribute of respect to the memory of Ms. Carole Lamartina be recorded on a special page of our minute book and that a copy thereof be presented to her family as evidence of our sympathy for them and as a reminder of our attachment to her in life and memory of her in death.
5. Approval of Policy & Academics Committee Recommendations, as per meeting held February 25, 2026
Action: A. To approve revisions to policy II, Test Security
To approve revisions to policy II, Test Security
Motion by Clyde Duplantis, second by Valerie Bourgeois.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Marian Fertitta, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier
Action: B. To approve revisions to policy GBRK, Annual Leave
To approve revisions to policy GBRK, Annual Leave
Motion by Clyde Duplantis, second by Tina Babin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Marian Fertitta, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier
Action: C. To approve revisions to the Instructional Coach job description.
To approve revisions to the Instructional Coach job description.
Motion by Clyde Duplantis, second by Henry Lafont.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Marian Fertitta, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier
6. Approval of Land & Facilities Management Committee Recommendations, as per meeting held February 25, 2026
Action: A. To approve a change order request for the Hurricane Ida South Lafourche High School HVAC Renovations project.
To approve a change order request for various items in the sum total of $31,503.00 and add 90 days for the Hurricane Ida South Lafourche High School HVAC Renovations project.
Motion by BuffyLynn Charpentier, second by Tina Babin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Marian Fertitta, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier
Action: B. To approve a change order request for the Central Lafourche High School Auxiliary Gym Project.
To approve a change order request to add 14 days to the Central Lafourche High School Auxiliary Gym Project due to unforseen delays in critical material delivery.
Motion by BuffyLynn Charpentier, second by Myron Wright.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Marian Fertitta, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier
Action: C. To approve a change order request for the Hurricane Ida Multiple Locations project.
To approve a change order request for various items in the sum total of $9,942.42 and add 20 days for the Hurricane Ida Multiple Locations project.
Motion by BuffyLynn Charpentier, second by Tina Babin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Marian Fertitta, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier
Action: D. To approve a change order request for the Hurricane Ida - New Bayou Boeuf Elementary School Project.
To approve a change order request for various items in the sum credit of ($15,565.48) for the Hurricane Ida - New Bayou Boeuf Elementary School Project.
Motion by BuffyLynn Charpentier, second by Valerie Bourgeois.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Marian Fertitta, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier
7. New Business
Action, Information: A. To consider the recommendation presented by Buddy Ledet of Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. for dental insurance effective March 1, 2026 and take appropriate action.
To accept the dental recommendation effective March 1, 2026 as presented by Buddy Ledet of Gallagher Benefits Services, Inc.
Motion by Tina Babin, second by Henry Lafont.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Marian Fertitta, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier
Action: B. To consider accepting the low bid for the Central Lafourche High School Scoreboard Replacement project.
To approve a low bid from Daktronics, Inc., in the amount of $319,835.00 for the Central Lafourche High School Scoreboard Replacement project. (This includes a base bid of $263,215.00, electrical cost of $32,870.00, and design fee of $23,750.00)
Motion by Tina Babin, second by Marian Fertitta.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Marian Fertitta, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier
Action: C. To consider an offer from T-Mobile for the purchase of the 2.5 GHz License WND206 (Thibodaux High School).
To accept an offer from T-Mobile in the amount of $600,000.00 for the 2.5 GHz License WND206 (Thibodaux High School), and allow the Superintendent to sign all relative documents on behalf of the Board.
Motion by Tina Babin, second by BuffyLynn Charpentier.
Final Resolution: Motion Carried
Yea: Myron Wright, Dr Dennis Guillot, Tina Babin, Marian Fertitta, Clyde Duplantis, Valerie Bourgeois, Henry Lafont, BuffyLynn Charpentier
8. Tentative Dates of Future Meetings
Information: A. Committee Meetings: Policy & Academics Committee; Business Committee; and Land & Facilities Management Committee, Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Information: B. Regular Board Meeting, Wednesday, April 1, 2026
9. Adjournment
Procedural: A. Adjourn the Meeting
The meeting adjourned at 6:44 PM
/s/ Dennis J. Guillot, Ph.D., President
/s/ Jarod W. Martin, Secretary
12148533 3/7/26 ($205.72)
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