Board Members
- Board President Taft Kleinpeter
- Board Vice President Troy Gautreau, Sr.
- Robyn Penn Delaney
- Scott Duplechein
- Julie Blouin
- Marty Bourgeois
- John Murphy
- John DeFrances
- Jared Bercegeay
- Louis Lambert
- Patricia Russo
Board President Taft Kleinpeter
District 5, Seat B
Contact Information:
- Phone: 225-673-4040 (h)
- Email: taftk@eatel.net
- Address: 38138 Willow Lake East Ave., Prairieville, LA 70769
Personal:
A native of Louisiana, I grew up in Grosse Tete and graduated from St. John High School in 1986. After graduating, I attended LSU taking business management and total quality management courses. I was employed with Total Photographics from 1987 until it closed in 2003. I currently work as a Regional Sales Manager with Capitol City Produce. I have also been employed with Kleinpeter Photography, a family business, since 1987 where I am currently the production supervisor. I am a member of the Professional Photographers Association of Louisiana (PPLA). In my off time, I enjoy spending time with my family. I have three children in the Ascension Parish school system: Jordan, Jared, and Jade.
Our family attends St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. I have coached youth sports including soccer and baseball for over 7 years. Whenever possible I volunteer with Youth Special Olympics. As an avid hunter and fisherman, I maintain my memberships in Bass Masters, the National Rifle Association and Ducks Unlimited.
I believe that all children can learn and that, we as leaders and parents must provide the necessary resources, facilities and programs to insure that all children are educated. When we, as leaders, provide our children with a strong elementary and secondary education, we prepare our children to become good citizens and the leaders of our communities, state and nation for the future.
If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me so that I may assist you in resolving any issues.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MAP - DISTRICT 5
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Board Vice President Troy Gautreau, Sr.
District 7, Seat A
Contact Information:
- Phone: (225) 678-1802 (c)
- Email: tgautreau@methanex.com
- Address: 40337 Lelia Road, Gonzales, LA 70737
Committees:
- Budget (Chair)
- Executive (Chair)
- Strategic Planning
- Technology
Personal:
- 1987 Graduate of Nicholls State University with B.S. Degree in Computer Science
- 1983 Graduate of East Ascension High
- Began serving on the School Board in January, 2003
- Occupation: Information Technology - Director of IT, Global Manufacturing for Methanex, Geismar
Civic Record:
- Active member of St. Mark Catholic Church
- East Ascension High School Booster Club Member
- Active in youth sports organizations
Family:
- Married to Angela LeBlanc Gautreau
- Children: Maggie, Troy Jr., Jenny, and Abby
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MAP - DISTRICT 7
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Robyn Penn Delaney
District 1
Contact Information:
- Phone: (225) 717-1134 (Cell)
- Email: lrpdelaney1@bellsouth.net
- Address: 205 Barcelona Drive, Donaldsonville, LA 70346
Committees:
- Personnel (Chair)
- Budget
- Child Nutrition
- Executive
- Facilities Management
- Policy
Education:
- Donaldsonville High School
- Southern University (Bachelor of Science Degree in Clothing and Textiles with a concentration in Business Management)
Civic AND Community Record:
- Donaldsonville Area Arc (member of the Board of Directors)
- Donaldsonville Area Chamber of Commerce
- Mt. Triumph Baptist Church
- Rotary Club of Donaldsonville
- Southern University Alumni Federation
Family:
- Spouse - Lauthaught Delaney, Sr.
- Children - Rev. Lauthaught Delaney, Jr. and Alayasia Delaney White
Other information:
- Retired from a career in Business Management
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MAP - DISTRICT 1
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Scott Duplechein
District 2
Contact Information:
- Phone: (225) 644-1333
- Email: scott@hughesinsurance.org
- Address: 10261 Alexander Rd., St. Amant, LA 70774
Committees:
- Facilities Management (Chair)
- Athletics
- Budget
- Maintenance
- Strategic Planning
- Transporation
Education:
- Attended Ascension Technical College and Southeastern University
- Licensed Insurance Agent - Property Casualty - Life and Health
Career:
- Hughes Insurance Services, LLC
Civic Record:
- 2013 World Champion Jambalaya Cook
- Member of the Jambalaya Festival and former board member
- 2009 Swamp Pop Festival Jambalaya Champion
- Participate in many non-profit organizations through cooking and serving food to the local community
- Very involved in sports, especially girls volleyball
Family:
- Married to Kellie for over 20 years
- Kellie is an educator in the Ascension Parish Public School System
- We have 3 children who attend Ascension Parish Public Schools
OTHER:
- Worked for the Ascension Parish Public School System in the Planning and Construction Department for 9 years
- Member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in St. Amant
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Julie Blouin
District 3
Contact Information:
- Phone: (225) 624-4020
- Email: julie.blouin@apsb.org
- Address: 38488 Arrowhead Dr., Gonzales, LA 70737
Committees:
- Students and Safety First (Chair)
- Budget
- Facilities Management
- Insurance
- Transportation
Education:
- Master of Science in Media from Southern University
- Bachelor of Science in Education from Southern University
- Certificate in Criminal Justice from Louisiana State University
Career:
- Retired, Director from non-profit college
- Owner of Blessed Home Health
- Teacher, Donaldsonville High and East Ascension High
- Detective of Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office
Family:
- Spouse, Pastor Irvin Blouin Sr.
- Two Children, Shantel Thompson and Irvin Blouin, Jr. and seven grandchildren
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MAP - DISTRICT 3
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Marty Bourgeois
District 4, Seat A
Contact Information:
- Phone: (225) 715-4166
- Email: marty.bourgeois@apsb.org
- Address: 14124 Sleepy Hollow Dr., Prairieville La. 70769
Committees:
- Athletics (Chair)
- Facilities Management
- Maintenance
- Students and Safety First
- Transportation
Hometown:
- Born in Baton Rouge, La and raised in Gonzales, La
Education:
- 1980 East Ascension Graduate
Career:
- Self Employed. Maintain and manage rental property around Ascension Parish.
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Worked in the car business since the age of 10 at my father’s car lot. Finance manager at Price LeBlanc Toyota and Houma Toyota from 1983-1986. Opened and managed my own Independent car lot from 1986-2000.
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Have owned and managed personal and commercial rental properties from 2000 to the present time.
Civic Record:
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St. John the Evangelist CYO leader and St. Theresa Knights of Columbus member in the 80’s and 90’s. Coached youth basketball, baseball and softball for 35 plus years. One of the founding members of the Dutchtown High School Booster Club.
Family:
- Married for 35 years to Teresa Babin Bourgeois. Have 3 children, 1 son and 2 daughters, and 3 grandchildren, 2 grandsons and 1 granddaughter.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MAP - DISTRICT 4
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John Murphy
District 4, Seat B
Contact Information:
- Phone: (225) 910-1380
- Email: jdmurphy@eatel.net
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Address Physical: 37147 Perkins Road, Prairieville, Louisiana 70769
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 353, Prairieville, LA 70769
Committees:
- Insurance (Chair)
- Strategic Planning (Chair)
- Maintenance
- Personnel
- Policy
Education:
- Graduated from East Ascension High School in 1983
- Graduated from LSU, Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in 1989
- Board Member since 2003
- Employed by Colt Services of LA
Civic Record:
- Member of Knights of Columbus, St. John Catholic Church
- Dutchtown High School Booster Club
- Volunteer coach in the youth leagues of the parish for over 15 years
Family:
- Married to Tammy Landen Murphy; two sons, Dane and Justin.
OTHER:
- Teacher and coach in Ascension Parish school system for 4 years.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MAP - DISTRICT 4
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John DeFrances
District 5, Seat A
Contact Information:
- Phone: (225) 288-5722
- Email: john.defrances@apsb.org
- Address: 39427 Lakeland Avenue, Prairieville, LA 70769
Committees:
- Technology (Chair)
- Budget
- Child Nutrition
- Policy
- Strategic Planning
- Transportation
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Business from Louisiana State University Shreveport
- Graduated from the Culinary Arts Institute of Louisiana
Career:
- Vice President of Sales for S&M Wholesale Foods
- Worked in the Food Service Industry for over 20 years
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MAP - DISTRICT 5
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Jared Bercegeay
District 6, Seat A
Contact Information:
- Phone: (225) 288-5722
- Email: jared.bercegeay@apsb.org
- Address: Post Office Box 184, St. Amant, LA 70774
Committees:
- Transporation (Chair)
- Facilities Management
- Maintenance
- Personnel
- Technology
Education:
- Graduated from St. Amant High School.
Career:
- Employed at Rubicon Chemical as an Instrument Supervisor.
Family Information:
- Both parents were employed by Ascension Public Schools.
- Four children who all attend Ascension Public Schools.
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MAP - DISTRICT 6
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Louis Lambert
District 6, Seat B
Contact Information:
- Phone: (225) 202-9416
- Email: lklambert@eatel.net
- Address: 42119 Hwy 933, Prairieville, LA 70769
Committees:
- Maintenance (Chair)
- Athletics
- Personnel
- Policy
- Strategic Planning
- Students and Safety First
Education:
- Galvez Elementary
- Graduate of St. Amant High School
- Ascension VoTech
Career:
- Lifelong resident of Ascension Parish
- Employed at Atmos Energy for over 25 years (welder & crew foreman)
Civic Record:
- Member of St. Mark Catholic Church
- St. Amant High School Booster Club Member
- Board of Directors for Volunteer Ascension
- Active in Susan G. Komen and United Way
Family:
- Married to Kristy Lambert
- Two children, Landon and Lauren
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Patricia Russo
District 7, Seat B
Contact Information:
- Phone: (225) 647-6625 (h)
- Email: patricia.russo@apsb.org
- Address: 42270 Weber City Road, Gonzales, LA 70737
Committees:
- Child Nutrition (Chair)
- Policy (Chair)
- Executive
- Insurance
- Personnel
PERSONNEL:
- Mrs. Russo graduated from Donaldsonville High School in 1972. She has been a resident of Gonzales since 1981. Mrs. Russo began serving on the School Board in January, 1999.
- President of the Louisiana School Board Association.
Family:
- Married to Camille J. Russo, III
- Children – Jay (EA class of '97) and wife, Darie; Jarred (EA class of '99); Jordan (EA class of '03)
- Three grandchildren who attend Central Middle and Primary
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MAP - DISTRICT 7
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