MINUTES
POINTE COUPEE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
337 Napoleon Street
New Roads, LA 70760
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Pointe Coupee Parish School Board met for their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 337 Napoleon Street in New Roads, Louisiana 70760. President Lisa Loupe-D’Aquila called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
President D’Aquila offered the invocation and Mr. Walter Grezaffi led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States of America.
Members of the School Board present when the roll was called: Chad Aguillard, Frank R. Aguillard, Jr., Lisa Loupe-D’Aquila, Walter Grezaffi, Aubry Hendricks, Jason Lemoine, Anita LeJeune, and Thomas Nelson.
Central Office Administrative Staff in attendance: Kim Canezaro, Superintendent; Natalie Aguillard, Director of Human Capital; Dawn Albert, Supervisor of Exceptional Student Services; Marcie Cazayoux; Supervisor of Data & Accountability; Tiffany Davis, Literary Innovation Coordinator; Andrew Duhe’ Supervisor of Maintenance and Support Services; Amanda Fontenot. Supervisor of HeadStart; Brandi Forbes, Chief Academic Officer; Karla Jack, Assistant Superintendent & Supervisor of Federal Programs; Stephen Langlois, Chief Financial Officer and Tabitha Ransom, Supervisor of 21st CCLC Program.
School Administrative Staff in attendance: Bridget Bush, Assistant Principal of STEM Magnet Academy of Pointe Coupee; Dr. Rosie Courville, Principal of Livonia High School; April DosRamos, Principal of Rougon Elementary; Yolanda Jones, Assistant Principal of Valverda Elementary; Sara Taylor, Principal of Valverda Elementary, and Carolyn Wells, Principal of Upper Pointe Coupee.
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Expression of Sympathy – On a motion by the seven members of the School Board present, and seconded by those board members, condolences were offered to the families of:
Lorraine Sterling, a retiree of the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board.
Betty Cline, a retiree of the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board.
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Remarks from the Superintendent - Superintendent Canezaro announced the following:
Schools and the district office will be closed from December 22, 2025 - January 4, 2026.
She wished everyone a Christmas filled with joy, peace, and cherished moment with their family and friends and may the season bring happiness and blessings throughout the coming year!
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Consent Agenda- Mr. Aubry Hendricks offered a motion, seconded by Mr. Frank Aguillard, to approve the consent agenda items. Hearing no opposition, the motion was carried by a unanimous vote of the eight members of the Board present and voting.
Approval of the minutes from the regular School Board meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
Approval of the Executive Committee meeting on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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Receive the Head Start Supervisor’s Monthly Report – Ms. Amanda Fontenot announced the Head Start Supervisor’s Monthly Report was placed on BoardDocs last week for you to review and mentioned she will be happy to answer any questions regarding the report.
Mr. Frank Aguillard offered a motion, seconded by Mrs. Anita LeJeune to approve the November 2025 Head Start Monthly report prepared by Ms. Fontenot and on BoardDocs. Hearing no opposition, the report was approved by a unanimous vote of the eight members of the Board present and voting.
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Approval of the Continuation Application and Budget Justification of the Head Start Grant for April 2026-March 2027- Ms. Amanda Fontenot stated this is something we do each year in December to reapply for January; however, this year is the end of the current five-year plan. She explained that permission from the Board is needed to place the application for a new five-year plan on Head Start Enterprise for approval from the federal government. She mentioned the report was placed on BoardDocs last week and if anyone has any questions, she will be happy to answer them.
Mr. Chad Aguillard made a motion, seconded by Mr. Walter Grezaffi, to approve the submission of an application for continued funding of the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board’s Head Start program for grant period April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, and the budget justification narrative, which will begin a new five-year grant period. Hearing no opposition, the report was approved by a unanimous vote of the eight members of the Board present and voting.
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Discussion and/or Action Regarding Monthly Financial Information & Budget to Actual Reports -Mr. Stephen Langlois announced the monthly financial information was posted on BoardDocs last Friday. He stated the actual budget was similar to what was presented in October as well as comparable to this time last year. The MFP is holding steady, sales tax collections were comparable to last year at this time which is good to see since the previous month had a sizeable shortfall. He mentioned according to the budget actual report; we are on track to meet our budgeted shortfall; everything is as anticipated.
Board Member Frank Aguillard stated that he has questions regarding the next enrollment count and the current enrollment. Mr. Langlois announced the next enrollment count will be February 1, 2026. He stated the district’s current student enrollment is 2,046, which is approximately 65 students less than last February, of which we budgeted 50 students less than February 1, 2025.
Mr. Thomas Nelson made a motion to approve the monthly financial information and budget to actual report as prepared and presented by Mr. Stephen Langlois. The motion was seconded by Mr. Walter Grezaffi and approved by a unanimous vote of the eight members of the Board present and voting
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2026 Meeting Dates and Times Approved. President Lisa Loupe D’Aquila announced that members of the Board were provided proposed dates for 2026 meeting dates at last week’s Executive Committee meeting; it is on BoardDocs.
Superintendent Canezaro stated there was one revision from last week regarding the meeting scheduled on a Wednesday but after further review realized the holiday is earlier; thereby changed the meeting to Thursday. Superintendent Canezaro requested the Board’s approval to set meeting dates, time, and place for the upcoming 2026 calendar year meetings of the PCPSB as presented.
Mr. Aubry Hendricks made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Anita LeJeune, to approve the 2026 meeting dates. Hearing no opposition, the report was approved by a unanimous vote of the eight members of the Board present and voting
2026 MEETING DATES
POINTE COUPEE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
The Executive Committee of the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board meets each month to adopt the agenda for the regular School Board meeting. Meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Thursday during the months of January – October, and are scheduled for the 2nd Thursday during the months of November and December (due to the holidays), unless noted otherwise due to a holiday, school board conference, etc. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the School Board Office located at 337 Napoleon Street in New Roads, LA 70760.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Thursday, December 10, 2026
The 2026 regular School Board meetings will be held on the fourth Thursday of each month, except for the November and December meetings which will be held on the third Thursday (due to the holidays) unless noted otherwise due to a holiday, school board conference, etc. The meetings are scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be held at the School Board Office located 337 Napoleon Street in New Roads, LA 70760.
REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Thursday, August 27, 2026
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Thursday, December 17, 2026
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Consider Approval of Revisions to Policies DFK; DJE: EBBC: GBC; GBN; GBRA; JGCF- President D’Aquila announced that Superintendent Canezaro ‘s recommendation is to table this item as the information needed for consideration of adoption of the policies have not been received; therefore, requesting to table and revisit in January.
Mr. Jason Lemoine made a motion, seconded by Mr. Walter Grezaffi, to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to table agenda item H.-1 Consider approval of revisions to policies DFK (Sale of Surplus Equipment and Supplies);DJE Purchasing): EBBC (Emergency/Crisis Management);GBC (Recruitment); GBN (Dismissal of Employees); GBRA (Employee Conduct); and JGCF (Behavioral Health Support for Students) and place it on the January 2026 meeting agenda. Hearing no opposition, the motion carried by a unanimous vote of the eight members of the Board present and voting.
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School Board Recognition Month Declared- Superintendent Canezaro announced that January is Louisiana School Board Member Recognition Month. She presented a Resolution declaring January 2026 as Pointe Coupee Parish School Boad Member Recognition Month and recommends the Board approve the Resolution publicly thanking the Board for their service.
On a motion by Mr. Frank Aguillard, seconded by Mr. Aubry Hendricks, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted by the Board:
RESOLUTION
Louisiana School Board Member Recognition Month
January 2026
Whereas, the education of Louisiana’s school-aged children is the foundation upon which the economic, social, and intellectual capital of our state is built; and
Whereas, locally elected school boards play an important and vital role in a representative democracy and an ever-changing world, and decisions made by local boards of education directly influence instruction in Louisiana’s public schools; and
Whereas, these decisions affect the present and future lives of children, and, also set direction to prepare all students to be competitive in a local, state, national, and global 21st century economy; and
Whereas, local school board members work with parents, businesses, education professionals, all elected officials and other community members to create the educational visions we want for our students; and
Whereas, this year’s theme – Local Leadership, Lasting Impact - reflects the relevance of local school board members as they advocate for public education with local, state, and federal leaders; and
Whereas, School Board Recognition Month provides an opportunity to build stronger relationships between the thousands of people in Louisiana who champion the mission of public education and school board members; now, therefore be it
Resolved, the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board recognizes the contributions of the state’s local school boards to the academic success of its public-school students and expresses its sincerest recognition to the local school board members for their focus on the well-being and achievement of children throughout the state; and be it finally
Resolved, the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board declares January 2026 as School Board Member Recognition Month and encourages local school districts and community leaders to appropriately recognize our state’s dedicated school board members.
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I, the undersigned Secretary of the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board, hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by said Board at a regular meeting held at its domicile in New Roads, Louisiana on December 17, 2025, and legally convened, at which a quorum of members voted.
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Kim Canezaro, Secretary-Treasurer
Pointe Coupee Parish School Board
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Discussion and/or Action Regarding a Job Description & Salary Schedule for an Athletic Trainer- Mr. Langlois stated at the Board’s directive, a job description and salary schedule were created for an athletic trainer that would be employed by the School Board; information was placed on BoardDocs. He mentioned the job description was created to meet our school district’s needs, and the salary schedule is based on our current nurse’s salary schedule adjusted for a 202-day calendar.
Board member Chad Aguillard questioned if the salary offered would attract a good applicant. Superintendent Canezaro responded to Mr. Aguillard’s concern stating the geographic location may be more of a factor than the salary being offered to get people to drive to Pointe Coupee. Ms. Canezaro stated according to the job description qualifications, an applicant must have a master’s degree, which is necessary to receive this type of degree from a university. Superintendent Canezaro explained following Board approval of the job description and salary schedule; we will advertise. She mentioned the employee would be on a 7 to 7½ day schedule; however, their daily schedule will be altered so they can be present for the practices and games. She mentioned the athletic trainer in another parish reports to work at 2:00 p.m. Ms. Canezaro announced since they will not teach any classes, they will not be needed during morning hours, thus, the athletic trainer’s work schedule will be altered to meet our school district’s need. Mr. Chad Aguillard emphasized that a good person is needed for this position. Ms. Canezaro expressed the challenge of having an employee from Baton Rouge, etc., drive through multiple school districts to get to Pointe Coupee. Mr. Chad Aguillard inquired when do we expect this person to be engaged with the children after everything goes through?
Superintendent Canezaro stated if the Board approves the job description/salary schedule and permission to advertise tonight, we will advertise during the month of January, set up interviews with any applicants and can have someone ready by the end of this school year. She explained that she can interview any applicants but if they do not meet the expectations we need, then we do not have to hire them; it is just an application/interview process. The timeline will be up to the directive of the Board. Ms. Canezaro stated that they are not mandated to advertise for any length of time; therefore, if the Board approves tonight, they can run the advertisement for two weeks and bring back to the Board in January.
Board Member Frank Aguillard stated someone good needs to be hired as soon as possible because sports in high school are different than it used to be years ago with year-round practices, Mr. Aguillard announced that School Board members cannot hire; however, they can recruit. He mentioned that he knows the information is on BoardDocs; but requested that the job description/salary schedule be emailed to him to send to someone. He also mentioned that surrounding parish coaches may know of someone interested in the athletic trainer position in Pointe Coupee. Mr. Frank Aguillard recommended sending the advertisement to local school districts and Superintendent Canezaro stated that Mrs. Natalie Aguillard and Athletic Director Kahlil Thomas has access to the LHSAA network.
Superintendent Canezaro stated if there are no applicants for the athletic trainer position, and the feedback she is receiving is the salary schedule is too low, then she can come back to the Board to adjust the salary schedule.
Mr. Thomas Nelson made a motion to move forward with the advertisement for an Athletic Trainer. Mr. Chad Aguillard seconded the motion. Hearing no opposition, the motion carried by a unanimous vote of the eight members of the Board present and voting.
Board Member Jason Lemoine inquired if the position is for 10-months, and he was told it is, and the employee’s salary will be pro-rated.
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President of the School Board- President Lisa Loupe D’Aquila announced that tonight’s meeting marks the end of her two-year term serving as President of the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board. Ms. D’Aquila stated the Vice-President (Mr. Frank Aguillard) will ascend to the Office of President, effective January 1, 2026. Ms. D’Aquila thanked everyone for their support during her two-year presidency and expressed that it has been an honor to serve this district in this capacity.
Election of Vice-President of the School Board- President D’Aquila opened the floor for nominations for the position of Vice-President of the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board.
Board Member Chad Aguillard nominated Mr. Walter Grezaffi for the position of Vice-President.
Board Member Thomas Nelson made a motion to close the nominations for Vice-President. Mr. Frank Aguillard seconded the motion. There was no opposition.
Board Member Thomas Nelson moved to appoint Mr. Walter Grezaffi to the Office of Vice-President by acclimation.
President D’Aquila asked Mr. Walter Grezaffi if he accepts the position of Vice-President, and his answer was yes. Mr. Grezaffi thanked his fellow School Board members.
President D’Aquila announced that effective January 1, 2026, there will be a new President and Vice-President of the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board, and congratulated Mr. Frank Aguillard (President) and Mr. Walter Grezaffi (Vice-President).
Appointment of 2026 Committees of the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board by President-Elect- President D’Aquila asked if Mr. Frank Aguillard if he is ready to appoint members of the School Board to Committees and he announced he was ready.
President-elect Frank Aguillard appointed members of the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board to serve on Committees from January 1 – December 31, 2026; members accepted the appointment and are listed below:
Executive Committee:
Thomas Nelson
Jason Lemoine
Frank Aguillard (Chair)
Finance Building & Grounds Committee:
Chad Aguillard
Aubry Hendricks
Walter Grezaffi (Chair)
Personnel/Policy & Procedure Committee:
Jason Lemoine
Chad Aguillard
Anita LeJeune (Chair)
Législative Liaison for Pointe Coupée Parish :
Frank Aguillard
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Adjournment - On a motion by Mr. Walter Grezaffi, seconded by Mr. Aubry Hendricks, the meeting adjourned at 5:51 p.m.
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Lisa Loupe D’Aquila, President
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Kim Canezaro, Superintendent
