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The commenter noted that other top places were held by private schools and praised district staff for their work, adding the federation's recognition for customer service and the district winning third place for \"best of work.\" The remarks were delivered as a public comment and did not prompt formal board action.

Why it matters: the announcement highlights local recognition of district schools and staff, which the commenter framed as community engagement and support for public education.

No votes or board directives were recorded in response; the remarks were part of the public-comment agenda item.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","STPPS Board Meeting – 7/17/25","oneSentenceSummary","During public comment at the July 17 St. Tammany Parish School Board meeting, a commenter announced that Madisonville Elementary (gold), Lake Harbor Middle (silver) and Mandeville High (bronze) placed in the Best of St. Tammany 2025 rankings and thanked district staff.","taxTitle","St. Tammany Parish, School Boards, Louisiana","taxId",13133,"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},6164392,"Fifth Ward Junior High mental-health provider Carrie Kritzke recognized as Louisiana School Health Service Provider of the Year finalist",134,1203000,1337000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5428704-c24f958a9fe71d308fc38cd0fb24d4f3&start=1203&end=1337","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5428704-c24f958a9fe71d308fc38cd0fb24d4f3/thumbnail_1203000.jpg","/articles/6164392/Louisiana/Fifth-Ward-Junior-High-mental-health-provider-Carrie-Kritzke-recognized-as-Louisiana-School-Health-Service-Provider-of-the-Year-finalist","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164392-8126a900beaae5c331800c26f59d9efa/orig.mp4?Expires=1771024132&Signature=enF4wA2HIBvlY5h6P-NQM8z6cSt2joSW05jujJF7vVuGapCaio3ne-1rDAu-gAWNRqOH3flNdD5IicZVyaO62q4GkNCz~GJYxJemLtQ49pLWWTL3Em37CITWsZE0SWbOa6AN5QIaKhutvSbsyCYnzY6a7Rm3N8SxSKLionNl-2y0kFlXwsWHgfpMtEHCrs4HPFJv3Hzr84q4ES-0cGxa7tgfS4j2xZvGM-xqgro9zw~8pISWFoPbXH46J9BUsfMiEpQivks~IglBuZDAvPUMTL9eMo20fWMjvUMYqPlo3B9E~gYyUYI~uAoF1FnCgiHvwhahZx-OQ7zsfPwvYPk7hw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the July 17 St. Tammany Parish School Board meeting, the district recognized Carrie Kritzke, a mental-health provider at Fifth Ward Junior High, as a state finalist for the Louisiana Department of Education School Health Service Provider of the Year.

Miss Pennison introduced Kritzke and said the district was proud that Kritzke was a Louisiana state finalist in Baton Rouge. The board played a video highlighting Kritzke's work and students and colleagues spoke briefly in support. Kritzke told the board: \"It has been such an honor to be named a finalist for the Louisiana Department of Education School Health Service Provider of the Year program. I love working here at Fifth Ward Junior High. It's really exciting to have an opportunity to work with our amazing staff and teachers and to be able to help the students be successful and to prepare them for their future goals.\" She added that her role \"is to help give students the necessary tools they need to manage any emotional dysregulation they may have in the classroom.\"

A student who spoke during the recognition said, \"Miss Carrie has helped me through my anxiety and this has not only made me just a better student but a better person. I mean, Miss Carrie has become a great person that I can rely on. And for that, I love Miss Carrie.\" The board and superintendent joined in presenting a plaque during the meeting.

Why it matters: the district has emphasized mental-health services in recent years; the board noted that voters previously approved a millage to fund mental-health providers and school resource officers. The recognition highlights the district's investment in on-campus mental-health supports.

No formal board action was required; the item was presented as a special recognition with a short video and remarks.","The district recognized Carrie Kritzke of Fifth Ward Junior High as a state finalist for the Louisiana Department of Education School Health Service Provider of the Year at its July 17 meeting; a video and brief remarks accompanied the recognition.",{"_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},6164397,"School board honors dozens of retirees, approves resolutions for certificated and support staff",187,1528000,1715000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5428704-c24f958a9fe71d308fc38cd0fb24d4f3&start=1528&end=1715","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5428704-c24f958a9fe71d308fc38cd0fb24d4f3/thumbnail_1528000.jpg","/articles/6164397/Louisiana/School-board-honors-dozens-of-retirees-approves-resolutions-for-certificated-and-support-staff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164397-f8f6d40c7f6e61142da45334d54048dd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771024132&Signature=LoV39JDHF324GLfvk4f1p-5VnrO0ZQaGX6WtGa-JBqHrukV9~D6h8iWh6ZaUKlu31y2Aqhi6Nr4lYef18iWeA4YycWgroIPMGcqdKnygp19OFI0SxBQdfiPckBigLvkW2cu7cgmq~ep5kV1rgzMXQmm276QTsIgpRFID37Sdh5nzoOtUHoIbbb7asCjwVXHVQ-dCAgY~YlYeQZg89--SB-wpyKZyUduBjsdSj61A8ocSr3~6YNlycujIFgrUUIcthycW4NXIHYxJ4SluNK0Vy~bciqUVrCpH-p~vI8a-GZKrCXGbKdOg75TgZSDb3CTehrvYOz~1eYAXGN8uSQYZqg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The St. Tammany Parish School Board on July 17, 2025 approved retirement resolutions for multiple certificated employees and employee support services staff, reading each retiree's name, school or department and years of service.

During the meeting Mr. Alfonso read the lists of certificated retirees — including Lisa F. Selzer (Boya Junior High, 33.81 years), Stephanie D. Creel (Folsom Elementary, 25 years), Cicely C. Prestridge (Harrison Curriculum Center, 29.8 years), Nancy E. Rhodes (Harrison Curriculum Center, 27 years), Bridget Thomas (Leroux Junior High, 27.99 years), Stephen J. Gremillion (North Shore High, 25.99 years), James M. Stevens (Salmen High, 31.52 years), Karen R. Evans (Slidell High, 14 years), Joseph L. Favre (Slidell High, 34.67 years) and Charice H. Giles (Trafalgar/Briadle?) along with service years as read into the record.

A board motion to accept the certificated retirement resolutions was moved by Ms. Hanson and seconded by Ms. Rutherford; the item carried unanimously. Board members offered brief remarks about several retirees, thanking them for long service. One board member said Ms. Selzer \"has been an amazing teacher,\" and another praised the work of the longtime band director at Salmen High. Members also offered personal thanks to Charice H. Giles, noting her impact as a teacher.

The board then approved retirement resolutions for employee support services personnel, with Mr. Alfonso reading names and years (including Donald C. Dupree, Alton Elementary, 20.22 years; Corinne C. Blanchard, central office, 33.71 years; Deborah P. Guerrero, central office, 33.06 years; Wade C. Gottschalk, Covington Warehouse, 33.02 years; and others). That motion was moved by Miss Gallaher and seconded by Mr. Cousin and recorded as approved unanimously.

Why it matters: the board formally documents retirements so the district can process final personnel actions and publicly recognize long-serving employees. Several board members used the public record to thank retirees and highlight their contributions to individual schools and programs.

No formal policy changes or budgetary actions were recorded in the retirement resolutions beyond the approvals of the resolutions themselves.","The St. Tammany Parish School Board on July 17 approved retirement resolutions for multiple certificated and support staff, reading names and years of service and offering board remarks of thanks.",{"_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},6164402,"St. Tammany board unanimously approves consent agenda including interpreter job descriptions and two school construction completions",88,1434000,1522000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5428704-c24f958a9fe71d308fc38cd0fb24d4f3&start=1434&end=1522","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5428704-c24f958a9fe71d308fc38cd0fb24d4f3/thumbnail_1434000.jpg","/articles/6164402/Louisiana/St-Tammany-board-unanimously-approves-consent-agenda-including-interpreter-job-descriptions-and-two-school-construction-completions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164402-a78459bb143aab14b82c56b1f7b6f5f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771024132&Signature=Sa3jls1COIZfWVzSu0RdCnRpOc4pqzJ~BQ6hgEx-1cGjraEVuLRSe8chh-l2PWmXNc9A5O9XL6y0IkWnm3FpXcQVpQr~vxxs~hnVHvJV-np316uofhRBgknkUePvVMzLfBpAZQx0H3DObzkEabzB6GCf065M2qpt1EmImaxdHxSJogi0NgP6ev2h6W9-jL~9futH3QTS3b24T~Oh5hkW57mZ8~mqTTeDqmrSKc9xUsNAC-5D~1utHpDU0lslI4PWEwYgwRYR3TAJXoCQzUSXIO-tdqibyCbQtaQ6~FB2SMGCXzjaOJfzwDTlTjik7hkZFwRmY9dOV4IJqz-OpwnyjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its July 17, 2025 meeting, the St. Tammany Parish School Board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included adoption of portions of Executive Order JML 24-114 for procurement, three new educational interpreter job descriptions, and the substantial completion of two school facility projects.

The measures approved on the consent agenda included Item D — a resolution adopting portions of Executive Order JML 24-114 \"for the purpose of procurement of copyright materials and publications other goods and services\"; Items E, F and G — new job descriptions titled educational interpreter, provisional; educational interpreter, qualified; and educational interpreter, highly qualified; and Items H and I — acceptance as substantially complete of Salmen High School female locker room and home-side concessions (project P043535) and Bonnie Cole Elementary School paving repairs (asphalt mill and overlay), each subject to the architect's recommendations, submission of regulatory requirements and approval by Superintendent Jabby.

Board President Green read the consent items aloud and asked for a motion. The board member who moved approval was identified as Mr. Brog; Mr. Cousin seconded the motion. The consent agenda \"passes unanimously,\" the clerk announced.

Why it matters: the procurement resolution clarifies how the district will follow portions of the named executive order in purchasing copyrighted materials and publications; the interpreter job descriptions update staffing classifications for students who require language and communication support; and the acceptance of construction work as substantially complete begins the administrative steps toward final closeout and any remaining regulatory sign-offs.

Details: the Salmen High School project was accepted as \"substantially complete subject to architect's recommendations, submission of all regulatory requirements and approval of Superintendent Jabby\" and is listed under district project number P043535 in board materials. The Bonnie Cole Elementary paving repairs were likewise accepted as substantially complete pending the same conditions. The job-description approvals were listed separately on the consent agenda as new classifications for educational interpreters at provisional, qualified and highly qualified levels.

The transcript records the board's formal approval of the consent agenda with no recorded public comment or board objections during the vote.

Board action: motion moved by Mr. Brog and seconded by Mr. Cousin; outcome recorded as approved unanimously.","At its July 17, 2025 meeting the St. Tammany Parish School Board unanimously approved a consent agenda that adopted portions of Executive Order JML 24-114 for procurement, added three educational interpreter job descriptions, and accepted two construction projects as substantially complete.","actionData","errors"]

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Three public schools win Best of St. Tammany honors, board notified during public comment

Fifth Ward Junior High mental-health provider Carrie Kritzke recognized as Louisiana School Health Service Provider of the Year finalist

School board honors dozens of retirees, approves resolutions for certificated and support staff

St. Tammany board unanimously approves consent agenda including interpreter job descriptions and two school construction completions