MINUTES OF THE MEETING

OF

VERMILION PARISH SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING

The Vermilion Parish School Board met, September 16, 2026, in regular session at 216 South Jefferson Street, Abbeville, LA, at 6:00 p.m., with the following members present: Mrs. Charlotte Detraz, Dr. David Dupuis, Mr. Chris Hebert, Mr. Gregg Meaux, Mr. Kevin Meyers, Mr. Kibbie Pillette, Mr. Jason Roy, Mr. Dale Stelly and Mr. Nick Touchet.

Absent: None.

On motion of Mr. Meyers, seconded by Mr. Hebert, the Board unanimously added the following items to the agenda:

C. 11. Discuss and take action to approve the SuperintendentÕs recommendations on the Vermilion Parish School BoardÕs partially self-funded health insurance program with BlueCross BlueShield, effective January 1, 2027.

C. 12. Discuss and take action to appoint a third-party administrator of voluntary benefits for the January 1ÐDecember 31, 2027, policy year.

C. 13. Discuss and take action to approve the proposal received for the Board's group life insurance program for the January 1ÐDecember 31, 2027 ,policy year.

On motion of Dr. Dupuis, seconded by Mr. Stelly, the Board unanimously adopted the minutes of August 19, 2026, regular board meeting, as transcribed, for filing as the official minutes of the Vermilion Parish School Board.

The Board received a presentation on the LSU AgCenterÕs 4-H program from Mr. Hilton Waits, Ms. Anna Barras, and Ms. Madlyn Zaunbrecher.

On motion of Dr. Dupuis, seconded by Mr. Hebert, the Board unanimously approved entering into an agreement with the LSU AgCenter for the 4-H Youth Development Program.

On motion of Dr. Dupuis, seconded by Mr. Hebert, the Board unanimously approved revisions to the Curriculum FacilitatorsÕ job description.

On motion of Dr. Dupuis, seconded by Mr. Pillette, the Board unanimously approved adding the differentiated compensation plan to the salary schedule.

On motion of Dr. Dupuis, seconded by Mr. Meaux, the Board unanimously approved the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2026.

On motion of Mr. Pillette, seconded by Mrs. Detraz, the Board unanimously approved the purchase of new metal detectors at the state contract price.

Mr. Stelly, seconded by Mr. Meyers, moved to revise Policy DFJ (Lease of School Lands) to limit all future hunting lease terms to five (5) years. Mr. Pillette, seconded by Dr. Dupuis, made a substitute motion to table consideration of the proposed revisions until the October 21, 2026, Board meeting. The substitute motion carried.

On motion of Dr. Dupuis, seconded by Mr. Pillette, the Board unanimously approved revisions to Policies EBBC (Emergency Operations Plans), GBRIB (Sick Leave), IDDFC (Special Education Audio/Video Recording), JDD (Suspension), and JDE (Expulsion) to comply with changes enacted during the 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session.

On motion of Dr. Dupuis, seconded by Mr. Stelly, the Board unanimously authorized the advertisement for bids for restroom additions at Meaux Elementary and Kaplan Elementary.

On motion of Mr. Pillette, seconded by Mrs. Detraz, the Board unanimously approved specifications for the purchase of new school buses for the 2026Ð2027 school year, using funds generated from the 1996 millage, and authorized the advertisement for bids.

On motion of Mr. Roy, seconded by Mr. Meaux, the Board unanimously approved the SuperintendentÕs recommendations regarding the Vermilion Parish School BoardÕs partially self-funded health insurance program with Blue Cross Blue Shield, effective January 1, 2027.

On motion of Dr. Dupuis, seconded by Mr. Roy, the Board unanimously approved the appointment of First Financial Group of America as the third-party administrator of voluntary benefits for the January 1ÐDecember 31, 2027, policy year.

On motion of Mr. Hebert, seconded by Mr. Roy, the Board unanimously approved The StandardÕs proposal to renew the BoardÕs group life insurance program for the January 1ÐDecember 31, 2027, policy year.

The Board received a SpaceX presentation from Superintendent Byler.

The Board received Information and Advisory Reports as follows:

Business Department: Sales Tax Report

Business Department: Oil & Gas Revenue Report

Business Department: Insurance Fund Report

Personnel Department: Personnel list:

APPOINTMENTS

Foreman, Britney - North Vermilion Middle - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 24, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Don Lemaire who rescinded

Gaspard, Gaulman - Dozier Elementary - Head Janitor Ð effective August 31, 2026 Ð replaces Jackie St. Amant who retired

Leblanc, Ralina - Eaton Park Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective September 10, 2026 Ð replaces Charlotte Briggs who moved to another position

Lebrun, Tia - Rene Rost Middle - MS Social Studies Teacher Ð effective September 8, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Penny Perry who resigned

Lewis, Rikella - Eaton Park/Herod Elementary - Itinerant RTI/SBLC Teacher Ð effective August 24, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Suzanne Vicknair who moved to another position

Morvant, Jason RRTW CS - JH Williams/Abbeville High - Itinerant Adaptive PE Teacher Ð effective August 24, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Stephanie Gravouia who was voluntary transferred

Muller, Melody - Rene Rost Middle - Special Education Teacher Ð effective September 14, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Chris Leblanc who resigned

Migues, Natalie - Leblanc Elementary Ð Janitor Ð effective September 15, 2026 - position converted from contract

Resweber, Kassy - Herod Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective August 31, 2026, through May 28, 2027, ONLY Ð replaces Angela Baudoin who resigned

MATERNITY LEAVE

Duplantis, Makala - JH Williams Middle School Ð Teacher Ð effective October 10, 2026, through November 20, 2026

RESIGNATIONS

Bourque, Hannah - North Vermilion High - Cafeteria Technician Ð effective September 29, 2026

Evans, Rashanda - Central Office - Bus Operator Ð effective August 28, 2026

Frederick, Evan - Abbeville High - Secondary Teacher Ð effective August 20, 2026

Fricke, Taylor - Kaplan Elementary - Elementary Teacher Ð effective May 24, 2026

Greene, Danielle - Kaplan Elementary - Special Education Teacher Ð effective September 12, 2026

Henry, Brandy - North Vermilion Middle - Cafeteria Technician Ð effective September 10, 2026

Leblanc, Christopher - Rene Rost Middle - Special Education Teacher Ð effective August 21, 2026

Soileau, Lori - Cecil Picard Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective October 1, 2026

RETIREMENT

Bourgeois, Jessica - Erath Middle - Speech Pathologist Ð effective January 1, 2027

TRANSFERS (VOLUNTARY)

East, Alicia - Eaton Park Elementary from Herod Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 31, 2026 Ð replaces Jaziah Rankin who voluntary transferred

Rankin, Jaziah - Herod Elementary from Eaton Park Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 31, 2026 Ð replaces Alison Phillips who voluntary transferred

CONTRACTS:

Boudoin, Barbara - Central Office-Transportation - Bus Monitor Ð effective August 13, 2026, through May 28, 2027

Broussard, Eva Lois - Jesse Owens Elementary - High Dose Tutor Ð effective September 8, 2026, through April 30, 2027

Broussard, Melanie - Leblanc Elementary - High Dose Tutor Ð effective August 11, 2026, through May 28, 2027

Campos, Julia - Central Office-Itinerant - EL Tutor Ð effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027

Dartez, Maxine - Seventh Ward Elementary - High Dose Tutor Ð effective August 13, 2026, through May 21, 2027

David, Julia Z - Jesse Owens Elementary - High Dose Tutor Ð effective September 8, 2026, through April 30, 2027

Dewbre, Raven - Central Office Ð Transportation Ð effective August 13, 2026, through May 28, 2027

Fletcher, Latasha - Central Office-Transportation - Bus Monitor Ð effective August 12, 2026, through May 27, 2027

Gamez, Valeria - Central Office-Itinerant - EL Tutor Ð effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027

Greig, Stephanie - Eaton Park Elementary - High Dose Tutor Ð effective August 17, 2026, through May 28, 2027

Guidry, Daniel - Central Office- Transportation - Bus Driver Ð effective August 13, 2026, through May 28, 2027

Hargrave, Farrell - Eaton Park Elementary - Special Education Paraprofessional Ð effective August 11, 2026, through December 18, 2026

Harrington, Randal - FIEB Elementary Ð Teacher Ð effective August 17, 2026, through May 28, 2027

Ledet, Wilbert - Central Office-Transportation - Bus Driver Ð effective August 13, 2026, through May 28, 2027

Moreau, Samantha - Cecil Picard Elementary Ð Paraprofessional Ð effective August 17, 2026, through February 17, 2027

Nguyen, Ai (Marie) - Central Office-Itinerant - EL Tutor Ð effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027

Olivier, May - Central Office - SBLC Testing/Evals Ð effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027

Saunier, Madison - Seventh Ward Elementary - High Dose Tutor Ð effective August 17, 2026, through May 24, 2027

Sciambra, Lawrence - Cecil Picard Elementary - ECSE Teacher Ð effective September 8, 2026, through May 28, 2027

Seaux, Vicki - Central Office-Child Nutrition - Data Entry Clerk Ð effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027

Theall, Kathryn - Meaux Elementary - High Dose Tutor Ð effective August 17, 2026, through May 21, 2027

Thibodeaux, Claudell - Leblanc Elementary - High Dose Tutor Ð effective August 13, 2026, through May 28, 2027

Trahan, John - Central Office-Transportation - Bus Driver Ð effective August 13, 2026, through May 28, 2027

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On motion of Dr. Dupuis, seconded by Mr. Stelly, the Board unanimously adjourned Regular Meeting #3 at 7:24 p.m.

/s/ Mr. Nick Touchet

Nick Touchet

Board President

/s/ Mr. Thomas Byler

Thomas Byler

Secretary-Treasurer

(PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 3, 2026)

Cost: $