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Association Officers Pose with Superintendent Folse
From left, President-elect Eric Sacks, President Donna Addison Harvin, Folse, Secretary Roxanne LaGarde, First Vice President Lyn Monteleone and Treasurer Ron Caruso.
Donna Addison Harvin, president, welcomed those in attendance. The meeting took place in the old gym conference center at the David Treen Instructional Technology Center in Mandeville.
A special invitation went out to those School System employees who are newly-retired. They were treated to an early breakfast before the meeting started, with President Harvin then presenting an overview of what the association does, its goals and accomplishments.
Superintendent Folse and Donna Addison Harvin
Superintendent Folse spoke on a number of topics, including the addition of School Resource Officers (law enforcement officers) to enhance school security and providing Mental Health Counselors on the campuses of all schools this year.
The theme of the School System this year is "We Will," and each month has a new "We Will" motto to focus on.
Past president Roxanne LaGarde, at right, was presented a plaque of appreciation for serving as the chief officer of the group for the past two years. Lyn Monteleone, at left, made the presentation.
Newly-retired School System employees were recognized by standing up and they were thanked for their years of dedication with applause.
Jack Loup gave the special legislative report, noting upcoming bills that will affect retired employees and their right to return-to-work if desired.
Organization T-Shirts were available
Superintendent Folse went around the room and personally greeted a number of retired employees.
It was a great opportunity to get out and visit with friends and former colleagues.
The St. Tammany Federal Credit Union was on hand to conduct its regular prize drawings to the delight of attendees.
Pete Jabbia, left, now with 50th years with the School System, is welcomed by Bill Brady.
Another prize drawing happy winner
Several yearbooks were given away to those who wanted them
