Tangipahoa Parish School Board Meeting
01/27/2026 - 06:00 PM
TPSS Central Office
59656 Puleston Rd.
Amite, LA 70422
MEETING MINUTES
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Attendance
Voting Members
Robin Abrams, Board Member
Trent Anthony, Board President
Rose Dominguez, Board Member
Brett Duncan, Board Member
Jerry Moore, Board Member
Joey Piazza, Board Member
Janice Richards, Board Member
Tom Tolar, Board Member
Glenn Westmoreland, Board Member
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance (All veterans and active military, please render the
proper salute)
3. OPENING ITEMS
A. Consider approval of the "DRC Appeal" minutes of January
13th, 2026 Motion made by: Glenn Westmoreland
Motion seconded by: Joey Piazza
Voting:
Robin Abrams - Yes
Trent Anthony - Yes
Rose Dominguez - Yes
Brett Duncan - Yes
Jerry Moore - Abstain
Joey Piazza - Yes
Janice Richards - Yes
Tom Tolar - Yes
Glenn Westmoreland - Vote Not Recorded
(The official adopted minutes have been placed in the Board Minute Archives and/or for viewing on the
TPSS website: https://tangischools.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx)
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B. Consider approval of Policy Committee recommendations
Motion to adopt committee recommendations
Motion made by: Joey Piazza
Motion seconded by: Glenn Westmoreland
Voting:
Robin Abrams - Yes
Trent Anthony - Yes
Rose Dominguez - Yes
Brett Duncan - Yes
Jerry Moore - Yes
Joey Piazza - Yes
Janice Richards - Yes
Tom Tolar - Yes
Glenn Westmoreland - Yes
POLICY COMMITTEE - Jan 06 2026 - Minutes - Html
(The official adopted minutes have been placed in the Board Minute Archives and/or for viewing on the
TPSS website: https://tangischools.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx)
C. Consider approval of Board minutes of January 6th, 2026
Motion to approve
Motion made by: Glenn Westmoreland
Motion seconded by: Tom Tolar
Voting:
Robin Abrams - Yes
Trent Anthony - Yes
Rose Dominguez - Yes
Brett Duncan - Yes
Jerry Moore - Yes
Joey Piazza - Yes
Janice Richards - Yes
Tom Tolar - Yes
Glenn Westmoreland - Yes
(The official adopted minutes have been placed in the Board Minute Archives and/or for viewing on the
TPSS website: https://tangischools.community.highbond.com/Portal/MeetingTypeList.aspx)
4. ACADEMIC UPDATE
A. Recognition of the 2025-2025 Excellent Performing schools and child care
sites - Carmen Brabham presented awards for excellent performing schools
and child care sites.
5. FINANCIAL UPDATES
A. Presentation of the 2024-25 Financial Audit
6. BOARD ACTIONS
A. Consider approval of the two (2) calendar options for the 27-28 school year
to go out for public poll.
Motion to approve the 27-28 calendar options for public polling.
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Motion made by: Glenn Westmoreland
Motion seconded by: Janice Richards
Voting:
Robin Abrams - Yes
Trent Anthony - Yes
Rose Dominguez - Yes
Brett Duncan - Not Present
Jerry Moore - Yes
Joey Piazza - Yes
Janice Richards - Yes
Tom Tolar - Yes
Glenn Westmoreland - Yes
7. SUPERINTENDENT REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATION
A. General Updates
I. 2025 Calendar Year Training Certificate Presentation
- Superintendent Silley presented the Training Resolution to the Board
members and presented their training certificates.
8. LITIGATION
Motion to move into executive session.
Motion made by: Glenn Westmoreland
Motion seconded by: Joey Piazza
Voting:
Robin Abrams - Yes
Trent Anthony - Yes
Rose Dominguez - Yes
Brett Duncan - Yes
Jerry Moore - Yes
Joey Piazza - Yes
Janice Richards - Yes
Tom Tolar - Yes
Glenn Westmoreland - Yes
A. Consider the case of Latashala Dunn McCray vs. TPSS
Motion to reject council recommendation
Motion made by: Joey Piazza
Motion seconded by: Glenn Westmoreland
Voting:
Robin Abrams - Yes
Trent Anthony - Yes
Rose Dominguez - Yes
Brett Duncan - Not Present
Jerry Moore - Yes
Joey Piazza - Yes
Janice Richards - Yes
Tom Tolar - Yes
Glenn Westmoreland - Yes
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9. PUBLIC INPUT
- No public input
10. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 7:15pm
Tangipahoa Parish School Board DRC Appeal
01/13/2026 - 05:00 PM
TASP
411 Crystal St.
Hammond, LA 7040
MEETING MINUTES
Attendance
Voting Members
Trent Anthony, Board President
Rose Dominguez, Board Member
Brett Duncan, Board Member
Jerry Moore, Board Member
Joey Piazza, Board Member
Glenn Westmoreland, Board Member
I. CALL TO ORDER
ii. Pledge of Allegiance (All veterans and active military,
please render the proper salute)
II. OPENING ITEMS
i. Consider the appeal CH
Motion to deny the appeal
Motion made by: Glenn Westmoreland
Motion seconded by: Brett Duncan
Voting:
Trent Anthony - Yes
Rose Dominguez - Yes
Brett Duncan - Yes
Jerry Moore - No
Joey Piazza - Yes
Glenn Westmoreland - Yes
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ii. Consider the appeal of DF
Motion to deny the appeal
Motion made by: Joey Piazza
Motion seconded by: Brett Duncan
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
iii. Consider the appeal of DS
Motion to deny the appeal
Motion made by: Joey Piazza
Motion seconded by: Brett Duncan
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
iv. Consider the appeal of LF
Motion to deny the appeal
Motion made by: Joey Piazza
Motion seconded by: Brett Duncan
Voting:
Unanimously Approved
Tangipahoa Parish School Finance Committee
01/27/2026 - 05:00 PM
TPSS Central Office
59656 Puleston Rd.
Amite, LA 70422
MEETING MINUTES
Attendance
Voting Members
Trent Anthony, Board President
Rose Dominguez, Board Member
Brett Duncan, Board Member
Jerry Moore, Board Member
1. CALL TO ORDER
a. Roll Call
b. Pledge of Allegiance (All veterans and active military, please render
the proper salute)
TANGIPAHOA PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT
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JANUARY 27, 2026
2. FINANCE UPDATES
a. Sales Tax Update
Mr. Jeff McNeely provided updates on Sales Tax.
b. Presentation of the 2024-25 Financial Audit
- This item is tabled for the next meeting.
c. Presentation of Monthly Financial Reports
d. Discuss the Accounts Payable/Check Register for August 1, 2025 - August
31st, 2025 in the amount of $19,324,889.59
e. Discuss the Accounts Payable/Check Register for September 1, 2025 -
September 30, 2025 in the amount of $23,138,543.76
f. Performance Stipend Revision - Joey Piazza
Motion to refer to legal council.
Motion made by: Rose Dominguez
Motion seconded by: Jerry Moore
Voting:
Trent Anthony - Yes
Rose Dominguez - Yes
Jerry Moore - Yes
Glenn Westmoreland: Yes
g. Discuss the Accounts Payable/Check Register for October 1, 2025 -
October 31, 2025 in the amount of $19,919,025.33
3. NEW BUSINESS
a. Consider approval of grass cutting contracts for the next two years
Motion to accept the current contractors with the lowest quote
Motion made by: Rose Dominguez
Motion seconded by: Jerry Moore
Voting:
Trent Anthony - Abstain
Rose Dominguez - Yes
Brett Duncan - Vote Not Recorded
Jerry Moore - Yes
Glenn Westmoreland: Yes
Motion Pass
Amendment made to the original motion to substitute current
contractors for the lowest quote.
Motion made by: Rose Dominguez
Motion seconded by: Jerry Moore
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Voting:
Trent Anthony - Abstain
Rose Dominguez - Yes
Jerry Moore - No
Glenn Westmoreland: No
Motion Fails and reverts to the original motion.
b. Handle With Care Stipend - Joey Piazza
Motion to refer "Handle with Care Stipend" to the Policy Committee.
Motion made by: Rose Dominguez
Motion seconded by: Jerry Moore
Voting:
Trent Anthony - Yes
Rose Dominguez - Vote Not Recorded
Brett Duncan - Yes
Jerry Moore - Vote Not Recorded
Glenn Westmoreland: Yes.
4. Adjournment
a. Adjourn Meeting