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Board members praised Jenkins for her institutional knowledge and support to trustees and administration. The president said a personnel committee will meet at the next meeting to update the job description and begin recruiting for the position.

Several board members said Jenkins’ experience would be difficult to replace and promised a recognition before her departure.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","TPSS Board Meeting 7 8 25 2","oneSentenceSummary","Board secretary Cindy Jenkins announced her retirement after more than 31 years of service; board members praised her service and said a personnel item to update the job description will appear at the next meeting.","taxTitle","Tangipahoa Parish, School Boards, Louisiana","taxId",13131,"location","Louisiana","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6156781,"Board members criticize handling of construction‑department staffing changes amid facility concerns",244,2575000,2819000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5468365-6173ac4de2615515fbdbe855fcdf8547&start=2575&end=2819","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5468365-6173ac4de2615515fbdbe855fcdf8547/thumbnail_2575000.jpg","/articles/6156781/Louisiana/Board-members-criticize-handling-of-constructiondepartment-staffing-changes-amid-facility-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156781-321750caa057469909c36ad43dad9e94/orig.mp4?Expires=1770857976&Signature=Bbd9JUNJIZAeQqJTJRci9SzTYrcDwBmkt3sWVDdnKTnRaH0UhJKYE3lzT4OVVaAwUuzeBZzTppEU4OYWLyMLC9CCAeGWcnr2inKpmOaA5DNw0kQjUEgDxUefcB2Uaxa4CrWIQl3P4ii78RSAoaGC6TSmaf0EpLX6z-dOyFNbIJK3Oon5~8ioloF7I9tqZ7XLAuzDSEMqVhX8ERS3YQCquE7c46uzboc29tDcIIIcnK7NEUIMXZemREoGUU3-fOqt~qp0jAjSUMOrftQrHBlaCm0j-pUesU1ExGVMJEkOPVBZNbhHzJ9W1yMCRda8DgF9cPeDA7EsBg022f6YAQpUCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Several Tangipahoa Parish School Board members on June 24 expressed concern and frustration over recent personnel changes in the district’s construction department, questioning whether the dismissals were handled appropriately and warning of consequences for facilities work.

Board members said the construction group had been performing careful contractor and architect reviews and that the expertise could slow delivery but improved project oversight. One board member said the district let multiple construction employees go “in a way that is not true to our values,” criticizing a decision to terminate staff by email and to immediately disable accounts. The member said the removals and the subsequent resignations of other supervisors could undercut the district’s capacity to manage cafeteria, roofing and other facilities work.

Another board member called the decision a mistake and urged follow-up: he requested spreadsheets and additional answers from the superintendent and the operations team to understand whether the problem was employee performance or leadership and whether projects will remain on schedule. Board members said they want clearer communication about facilities staffing and more accountability on how the changes will affect project timelines.

District leaders did not announce additional personnel actions at the meeting; the board voted to enter executive session later in the agenda to discuss unspecified personnel matters and returned with no action taken publicly.

Board members asked for updates and documentation about projects and the staffing changes; one member said they will hold the administration accountable for project delivery and asked staff to provide more information to the board.","Several board members objected to recent changes in the district’s construction department and criticized how staff terminations were handled, saying the move could slow facilities work and that employees were dismissed without sufficient compassion or communication.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6156786,"Superintendent reports statewide gains on LEAP scores; district eyes attendance and interventions",639,2420000,3059000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5468365-6173ac4de2615515fbdbe855fcdf8547&start=2420&end=3059","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5468365-6173ac4de2615515fbdbe855fcdf8547/thumbnail_2420000.jpg","/articles/6156786/Louisiana/Superintendent-reports-statewide-gains-on-LEAP-scores-district-eyes-attendance-and-interventions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156786-77018802cf438fa40bda1729d5930ce6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770857976&Signature=SrfVLIsQ9sfCwHk5C6CBasxmITMdjKd0HUd52ssdJCsuaXKLtWpM6T9BUS1f4ERapQr8M9CYyLaQlrG9UA7LediMtUd8hSTjSuMjUewVLn98vgbyOR7np3r0dWb6yeFcNuSWhmNTzJ~DKCVc58WNRiPB1gHOS2MRch1buc~y-TmZ8dAdH767RdtB2aFof9Uots7v-kKchvfYU86kc-bWdWLMZv3Prol-J6fEzsWzUg8MnIUSvsv~nFV~4ahxcmwetHgcbnRHBC80zJfHw06Cs85rch~0CubdcbPkBr9gf6wlJiE5~Xtj97O-asRXKvRNYX1Pa2mP8qyu7PCN231Frg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Stilley (name not spoken in transcript but identified as the presenter) told the Tangipahoa Parish School Board on June 24 that district students made measurable gains on the state LEAP assessments and that the parish ranked among the state’s top 10 for proficiency growth in grades 3–8.

The superintendent said the district outpaced state growth in several areas: a 2 percentage‑point increase districtwide in proficiency across subjects, stronger gains in math (credited in part to Zearn interventions), and notable fifth‑grade science growth (an 8 percentage‑point gain in proficiency). The presentation to the board identified multiple individual schools with double‑digit gains in ELA or math and highlighted that many eighth‑grade students taking Algebra I and English I scored at mastery/advanced levels (the superintendent cited roughly 84% mastery/advanced for eighth graders who took English I and 92% for those who took Algebra I).

The superintendent framed three continuing priorities for the coming school year: improving student and employee attendance, sustaining core instruction with targeted reading and math interventions, and strengthening positive school culture. Specific operational moves announced: placing a paraprofessional in every kindergarten classroom (shifting existing paraprofessionals rather than adding entirely new staff), continuing interventions such as DIBELS and Zearn, and a communications push to increase attendance. The superintendent also said the district has 60 open pre‑K seats across several campuses (Woodland Park in Hammond, Midway Elementary, NESOM and Independence Leadership Academy) and asked the board and community to help enroll eligible children.

Board members congratulated district staff and teachers on the gains. The superintendent said the official state accountability scores will be released later (typically in October–November) and that the district will run internal calculations once remaining data are available.

No formal board action was required for the update.","Superintendent presented LEAP results showing districtwide growth in proficiency and growth in advanced/mastery levels, highlighted math and fifth-grade science gains, announced 60 open pre-K seats and outlined plans to place paraprofessionals in kindergarten classrooms.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6156790,"Board names Independence High football field for longtime coach Charlie Baglio",166,2206000,2372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5468365-6173ac4de2615515fbdbe855fcdf8547&start=2206&end=2372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5468365-6173ac4de2615515fbdbe855fcdf8547/thumbnail_2206000.jpg","/articles/6156790/Louisiana/Board-names-Independence-High-football-field-for-longtime-coach-Charlie-Baglio","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156790-3365d79ae2aebb38800a5dd89bc7b204/orig.mp4?Expires=1770857976&Signature=IQkTjxHDiXqMVmYwuIvkNl2MLmtXGHlWUa2oNi-AN~pSW5M82E4eH6jsxM1w0ZGildJXeMiRz0gbBunQq8kT-jjzHRQMq~tozrMUn7hfbFnv9TKekveaKoIIvq4JCCoJyBA4QPXlFdi-9O-UAAyCVqR7CubHxm~WC5ydyFerqducZPgkHQDPXJfkVKkVf3AmqYtXG79czJnXUq6SLAsSKlA7tWcRBPDp9RRuqxo6PxcAoQSU7cfRtF5XrzLN2gicrhEFs9gxLqBEmES9AiMjegPnritxO4wuWUQvZjY8l7N9VGMqQ~5M2rTFyoPPMs4khE6hdEmpLwbt0R~VA2dPvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tangipahoa Parish School Board on June 24 unanimously approved a motion to name Independence High School’s football field for the late Coach Charles \"Charlie\" Baglio, widely known as Coach Bags.

A board member, who said he served as the 2024 Sicilian Festival chairman and was a former student of Baglio, noted Baglio’s 34 years on the Independence sidelines, his induction into the LHSAA and NHSACA halls of fame, and his long record of service to the community and to high school football. Baglio’s family, including his wife, children and grandchildren, were referenced in remarks the board read from a North Shore media team biography included in the meeting record.

A motion to dedicate the field was made and seconded; the chair called for a vote and announced the motion carried. A board member reported the action complies with the district’s current naming policy.

Board members who spoke called the naming a fitting recognition of Baglio’s impact on student-athletes and the community.","Tangipahoa Parish School Board voted to dedicate Independence High School's football field in honor of Coach Charlie \"Bags\" Baglio, citing his decades of service and hall-of-fame recognition.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6156795,"Board extends Kentwood High magnet project deadline after dispute over tile lead times",995,1029000,2024000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5468365-6173ac4de2615515fbdbe855fcdf8547&start=1029&end=2024","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5468365-6173ac4de2615515fbdbe855fcdf8547/thumbnail_1029000.jpg","/articles/6156795/Louisiana/Board-extends-Kentwood-High-magnet-project-deadline-after-dispute-over-tile-lead-times","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156795-fe69d8577ed65da598afba905c5196f7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770857976&Signature=DwHTvoHyMcNAZcVOhhfarLHoEJUZsmB~KITkWjij7LqwU5Qj40KQePOZYPp~zz7BxM4pyPjORgaHUlGcpcAu6Hi1Bq1bQMdQSc0CNbObrwQ7KVVVgSFn25vwK3dszKfVnRpekbsIiI-gBLkLO06j0ZKf-AIojL3~KkwxMv~~3MIWg97-tm0E9y6tTvoysDre9iwBgfEGY58enW2HDDWYQ0jnvQfGqxpLo~pCBHj~HVBSrBG8c4Tigx~FUG5PuPCs0yXlS3HZt-gdWz6BkVl8EbnYp1uwU7JZ1W9IT8cXMjJS8ruxmMszUUMli7WxdycsHn1KtorCcaMSm352nfbjLQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tangipahoa Parish School Board on June 24 approved a change order adding time to the Kentwood High magnet roofing contract after contractor Roofing Solutions requested an extension tied mostly to long supplier lead times for custom clay roof tiles.

Board members spent more than an hour questioning the requested 359‑day extension and whether the contractor had ordered tiles promptly. School construction staff and the contractor’s representative said the bulk of the requested additional time reflects supplier lead time — a six‑month (about 180‑day) wait for specially manufactured tiles — plus time for demolition and installation once materials arrive. The district’s construction supervisor and a contractor representative told the board the tile order was placed in January and suppliers estimated approximately six months for production and delivery.

Board members raised several concerns: whether liquidated damages would apply if the project ran past the revised completion date; whether the contractor had used previously allotted contract days before ordering materials; and whether granting a long extension would allow the contractor to prioritize other work and delay completion. One member noted the original contract allowed 120 days; another argued the contractor should only receive the number of days tied directly to supplier delay. Members also asked whether demolition could proceed before tiles arrived (staff warned that demo before material delivery could create additional problems).

After debate, a board motion amended the requested extension from 359 days to 320 days and the board approved the change order as amended. A staff speaker explained the amendment did not include additional overhead or other costs — it was strictly a time extension — and said crews would remobilize Dec. 30 per the updated schedule. The transcript records the motion to amend (change the extension to 320 days), a second and the vote; the chair announced “motion carries.”

The district noted most other roof work on the contract is already complete; the tile replacement and an associated flat SBS roof remain. Board members asked staff to monitor deliveries and contractor scheduling closely and said they expect the contractor to complete the remaining work promptly once tiles arrive.","The board amended and approved a change order extending the Kentwood High magnet roofing contract by additional days after contractors cited six‑month lead times for custom clay tiles; members debated whether the requested 359 days was excessive and settled on an amended 320‑day extension.",{"_33":125,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":126,"_41":127,"_43":128,"_45":129,"_47":130,"_49":131,"_51":132,"_53":133,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":134,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":135,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6156800,"School board approves multiple food and cafeteria-equipment awards after rebids and legal review",310,167000,477000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5468365-6173ac4de2615515fbdbe855fcdf8547&start=167&end=477","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5468365-6173ac4de2615515fbdbe855fcdf8547/thumbnail_167000.jpg","/articles/6156800/Louisiana/School-board-approves-multiple-food-and-cafeteria-equipment-awards-after-rebids-and-legal-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156800-7845bc204f4c4f723d324bbf23c850fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1770857976&Signature=HoYyuT8FlQU6pyGtqsOkKkX5VucUyF0DEpF1IbKhsW4iPDO49wjxYOmCn24jLVhaVjWxm~XE9AdHivwd1GfegCFQDZwaIPuBV31irOKfD9M7Y-mgBaKE67fioS39b7ls-dlY1BxbhdQTjFOrZo80LLneEx3oVtrhODrvUJjgdvDb~gNdl6yKST9dTJ9DZlmy60bBTgCmbw5siUcKVRAVbMorUOiEnQZb29qwVQ-nvTXU-RzUFBpbi84ppfy9TNoErZH257eLfNQsN~DBzmUyAnTzHdAleYERqrO1kUJPlYmrtkocyRiXWvhJpHI0TMMV3~3F-RrPJn2vULb9l92rng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Tangipahoa Parish School Board on June 24 approved a set of procurement awards covering small cafeteria equipment, milk products and frozen frozen foods after staff reissued two contests following vendor protests and outside legal advice. The board voted, by voice, to accept administration recommendations for the three agenda items.

School business staff said the annual small cafeteria-equipment bid covered 124 individual items and used an item-by-item award. A staff member from the child nutrition department told the board the winning items were spread across four vendors: Hubert (55 items), Singer (49 items), Economical (19 items) and Sam Veil & Son (1 item). The board approved the tabulation after a motion made by Mr. Piazza and seconded by Ms. Rose.

The board also approved the district’s milk-and-milk-products contract after a rebid. Child nutrition staff said the original April award to Borden’s Dairy was put on hold when Kleinpeter challenged the tabulation, arguing the award should consider equal carton-and-bottle quantities. The district consulted Jennifer Shea in the Legislative Auditor’s Office, which advised rejecting the initial awards and rebidding with explicit usage quantities. When officials reopened the contest on June 17, all three bidders lowered prices and Prairie Farms (listed in the transcript as Prairie Forms/East Side Jersey/Prairie) emerged lowest; staff told the board the rebid will save the parish close to $100,000 over the originally opened prices. A board member praised the outcome and the district’s move to centralize bids, noting the rebid process produced lower prices.

On the frozen-foods bid — an all-or-nothing solicitation covering roughly 200 items — staff said Gold Star (Pond Foods) omitted bids on six items, creating an uneven comparison with S and W Wholesale of Hammond. After the supplier challenge, the district rewrote the bid to require offers on all items or face disqualification; S and W Wholesale was the low bidder on the rebid and the board approved awarding that contract for the school year. Board members discussed whether future solicitations could split large, high-volume items among multiple vendors or award multiple vendors to reduce delivery risk and capture occasional low prices; staff said state bid advertising and the way the current solicitation was structured limited such splitting this year, but they will consider multi-vendor/tiered approaches for future solicitations.

Board members and staff repeatedly emphasized they were awarding price lists and establishing contracts for anticipated purchases; purchases would be made as needed under the awarded contracts. Several board members commended staff for outreach and for using the state central bidding site, which they said increased vendor participation.

The motions to award each item passed by voice vote with the transcript noting “motion carries” for each procurement item.

Less critical details: board members asked whether awards preclude future purchases from other vendors (staff said not in the broader sense — awards control purchases under the specific solicitation for the school year), and asked whether a multi-vendor “tiered” approach could be adopted in future procurements.","The Tangipahoa Parish School Board approved awards for small cafeteria equipment, milk products and frozen foods after staff rebid two contests following vendor challenges and legal guidance; officials said the milk rebid will save the district about $100,000.","actionData","errors"]

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