Tangipahoa Parish School System
MEETING MINUTES 8-18-2026
Attendance
Voting Members
Trent Anthony, Board President
Glenn Westmoreland, Board Member and Finance Committee Chairman
Robin Abrams, Board Member and Capital Outlay Committee Chairman
Rose Dominguez, Board Member
Brett Duncan, Board Member and Instructional Accountability and Support Committee Chairman
Jerry Moore, Board Member
Joey Piazza, Board Member and Policy Committee Chairman
Janice Richards, Board Member and Personnel Committee Chairman Tom
Tolar, Board Member
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:01PM
a. Roll Call
b. Pledge of Allegiance (All veterans and active military, please render the proper salute)The
pledge of allegiance was led by Ms. Rose Dominguez.
2. OPENING ITEMS
a. Consider approval of Tangipahoa Parish School Board Meeting minutes of August 4th,
2026Motion to adopt the Tangipahoa Parish School Board Meeting minutes of August
4th, 2026.
Motion made by: Joey Piazza
Motion seconded by: Glenn Westmoreland Voting
results: Unanimously Approved
3. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
a. Consider adoption of the Finance Committee Reports of August 4th, 2026
Motion made by Joey Piazza, seconded by Rose Dominguez to approve items 3A - 3D in one motion.
Motion made by: Joey Piazza
Motion seconded by: Rose Dominguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
b. Consider adoption of the Policy Committee Reports of August 4th, 2026Approved per item 3A
Motion made by: Joey Piazza
Motion seconded by: Rose Dominguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
c. Consider adoption of the Capital Outlay Committee Reports of August 4th, 2026Approved per
item 3A
Motion made by: Joey Piazza
Motion seconded by: Rose Dominguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
d. Consider approval of the Superintendent Search Process Committee of the Whole of August
12th, 2026
Approved per item 3A
Motion made by: Joey Piazza
Motion seconded by: Rose Dominguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
4. FINANCIAL UPDATES
a. Monthly Sales Tax Reports for July 2026
Mr. Jeff McKneely presented the EFID and sales tax summaries.
b. Presentation of July Check Register
Mr. Jeff McKneely presented the July Check Register.
5. BOARD ACTIONS
a. Consider Authorizing the Superintendent to Execute Any and All Documents for the Purchase
of 106 Kinney St.
Motion to adopt administration recommendation.
Motion made by: Brett Duncan
Motion seconded by: Rose Dominguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
b. Consider approval of the low bid for the TPSS Operations Warehouse project by : Cox Parker
Contractors, LLC for the amount of $466,000.00.
Motion to adopt the administration's recommendation made by Ms. Rose Dominguez and seconded
by Mr. Piazza.
Sub - motion made by Mr. Tolar, seconded by Mr. Duncan to reject all bids.
Motion made by: Tom Tolar
Motion seconded by: Brett Duncan
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
c. Consider approval of the 2027 High School Graduation dates
Motion to adopt the administration's recommendation
Sub- motion made by Trent Anthony to table, and seconded by Ms. Rose Dominguez.
Motion made by: Trent Anthony
Motion seconded by: Rose Dominguez
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
6. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATION
a. General Updates
The Superintendent presented the following informational updates to the Board:
Community School Tours: Tours are scheduled to take place at Greenville Park and
Hammond Westside.
Community Breakfast: Event confirmed for August 28, 2026.
Office of Innovation Updates: Announced upcoming family programming and
engagement events under the "Strong Start" initiative.
7. LITIGATION
Motion to move into executive session
a. Sharon Walker v. Tangipahoa Parish School System E.D. of La. Docket # 2:25-cv-01832- Item
removed.
8. BOARD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Joey Piazza: Welcomed everyone back for the new school year, noted that campuses look
great, and commended the maintenance staff for their hard work and preparation.
Rose Dominguez: Echoed Mr. Piazza’s sentiments regarding the successful start of the school
year and appreciation for the maintenance staff.
Robin Abrams: Reminded the public that Superintendent selection interviews are scheduled
for tomorrow and encouraged stakeholders to watch the interviews and attend the Town
Hall. Congratulated all re-elected Board members.
Tom Tolar: Announced that a QR code was distributed to collect community questions for the
upcoming Town Hall. Provided an update regarding Roseland, noting that projects are
currently paused pending a land survey. Recommended that the Board reach an agreement
with Roseland that includes reimbursement of the legal and survey fees incurred by the
district. Commended the maintenance team for a smooth start to the school year.
Trent Anthony: Expressed gratitude to the administrative leadership team ("A-Team") for
their work.
9. PUBLIC INPUT
No public comments.
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:50PM
Tangipahoa Parish School Capital Outlay Committee Meeting
08/18/2026 - 05:30 PM
TPSS Central Office
59656 Puleston Rd. Amite, LA 70422
MEETING MINUTES
Attendance
Voting Members
Robin Abrams, Board Member and Capital Outlay Committee Chairman
Trent Anthony, Board President
Rose Dominguez, Board Member
Brett Duncan, Board Member and Instructional Accountability and Support Committee Chairman
Jerry Moore, Board Member - Absent
Joey Piazza, Board Member and Policy Committee Chairman
Janice Richards, Board Member and Personnel Committee Chairman
Tom Tolar, Board Member
Glenn Westmoreland, Board Member and Finance Committee Chairman
1. OPENING ITEMS
The Capital Outlay Committee meeting was called to order by Chairwoman Robin Abrams at
5:18PM
a. Roll Call
b. Pledge of Allegiance (All veterans and active military, please render the proper salute)The pledge of
allegiance was led by Mr. Joey Piazza.
2. CURRENT PROJECTS
a. Consider approval to seek bids for Hammond High Magnet School — Gym / Music Building Roof
Recoating
Motion to adopt administration recommendation made by Brett Duncan and seconded by Joey
Piazza.
Motion made by: Brett Duncan
Motion seconded by: Joey Piazza
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
3. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 5:25PM
Tangipahoa Parish School - Town Hall
08/19/2026 - 06:00 PM
Tangipahoa Parish School Board Central Office
59656 Puleston Rd. Amite, LA 70422
MEETING MINUTES
Attendance
Voting Members
Trent Anthony, Board President
Glenn Westmoreland, Board Member and Finance Committee Chairman
Robin Abrams, Board Member and Capital Outlay Committee Chairman
Rose Dominguez, Board Member
Brett Duncan, Board Member and Instructional Accountability and Support Committee Chairman
Jerry Moore, Board Member
Joey Piazza, Board Member and Policy Committee Chairman
Janice Richards, Board Member and Personnel Committee Chairman Tom
Tolar, Board Member
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Pledge of Allegiance (All veterans and active military, please render the proper salute) The
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Superintendent Melissa Stilley.
b. Roll Call
2. Introduction of finalists for the position of Superintendent
The Board recognized the finalists for the position of Superintendent of Schools. Each candidate was
invited to address the Board and the public:
Dr. Jaime Cole presented an introductory address outlining her professional background,
qualifications, and strategic vision for the school district.
Mr. Ronald Genco presented an introductory address outlining his professional background,
qualifications, and strategic vision for the school district.
3. Statement by finalists for the position of Superintendent
4. Questioning of finalists for the position of Superintendent from questions submitted by the public
Following their introductory remarks, each finalist participated in a structured question-and answer
session and responded to the following standardized set of questions:
For students with autism whose physician has prescribed or recommended ABA services,
what is your plan to ensure families can access those services within the school setting?
Specifically, what steps will you take to make the process of obtaining approval and
coordinating with outside ABA providers clear, consistent, and accessible for families?
Currently, this process can be very confusing and difficult for families to navigate. What
specific changes would you support to make accessing medically recommended ABA services
easier and more straightforward?
What do you think about the ESL program, and how will you improve it?
Will there be better quality food for the kids?
What is your vision for supporting teachers who are currently teaching on an uncertified
pathway, particularly those who are actively working toward passing the Praxis and
becoming certified? Will there be resources, mentorship, or additional support available to
help these teachers succeed, and will there be consideration for teachers who are making
consistent progress toward certification when it comes to job security?
What, if any, significant CHANGE do you hope to introduce & implement if you are chosen as
the next superintendent of TPSS?
What are your thoughts on the use of 1:1 chrome books for young children?
What does Tangipahoa Parish mean to you?
(Note: Candidate responses to each question were heard by the Board and public. Recordings and
transcripts of individual responses are maintained in the official district archives.)
5. Public Comments
Mona Icamina (retired teacher) addressed the Board during the public comment period to
express her support for candidate Mr. Ronald Genco.
(Note: No other requests for public comment were submitted during this portion of the meeting.)
6. BOARD ACTIONS
a. Discussion and/or action concerning the selection of the Superintendent and related details
I move that the Tangipahoa Parish School Board elect Ron Genco as the next
Superintendent of Schools for the Tangipahoa Parish School System; authorize the Board President,
with the assistance of Board counsel and in consultation with individual members of the Board as
the Board President deems appropriate, to negotiate a proposed employment contract with Ron
Genco; and direct that the proposed contract be presented to the Board for consideration and final
approval within thirty days
Motion made by: Robin Abrams
Motion seconded by: Joey Piazza
Voting results: Unanimously Approved
Following the candidate evaluation process, the Tangipahoa Parish School Board officially selected
Mr. Ronald Genco as the next Superintendent of Schools.
Superintendent-elect Genco addressed the Board and the public, emphasizing his lifelong
connection to Tangipahoa Parish and recognizing his family's decades of support:
"Without their support, love, and understanding over all these years, I wouldn't be standing
here today. Everything I do, I do for my family and for the families of Tangipahoa Parish."
Mr. Genco paid tribute to Superintendent Melissa Stilley, expressing appreciation for her leadership
and thanking her for "giving him the chance 8 years ago."
Mr. Genco outlined his administrative vision and core leadership goals, prioritizing academic
achievement, community engagement, and educator recruitment and retention.
Mr. Genco concluded his address by stating, "Change can be scary, but I`m ready to do things the
Ron Genco way."
7. Adjournment