Thursday was orientation day for the St. Mary Parish School Board, including five new members who are taking office as a result of the Nov. 8 election. Board members were introduced to members of the Central Office Complex administration, got some facts and figures about the system's budget, and heard from attorney Bob Hammonds about ethics requirements and the powers and duties of school board members. Top Photo: The new members are, from left: Rhonda Dennis, Andrew Mancuso, Chad Paradee and Murphy Pontiff. Bottom Photo: Newly elected member Lindsey Anslem, left, and returning incumbent Tammie Moore follow one of the orientation presentations. Along with the new members, the returning incumbents are Moore, Ginger Griffin, Alaina Black, Joseph Foulcard and Marilyn Lasalle, and interim member Debra Jones.
The Review/Bill Decker
UPDATED WITH STORY: School Board members learn about budget, ethics, Act 1
CENTERVILLE — Thursday was a day of learning for new St. Mary School Board members, a time to get acquainted with the posts they won in the Nov. 8 elections.
