PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON MARCH 21, 2006

 

                                                 NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Special Meeting of the Parish School Board of the Parish of East Feliciana, State of Louisiana, has been ordered and will be held onTuesday, March21, 2006, at five o=clock p.m. (5:00 p.m.), Central standard time, at the Central Office Board Room, located at 12732 Silliman Street, Clinton, Louisiana, for the following purposes, to-wit:

 

 1.        Call to Order.

 

 2.        Approval of the agenda

 

 3.        Debriefing from LSBA Convention Attendees

 

 4.        Review proposal for 4-day school week and related procedures

 

This is a very important meeting and all members are urged to attend.

 

BY ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT

 

                             /s/                                           

GLENN BRADY, Ph.D., SUPERINTENDENT

EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

 

There were present: School Board Members Casey Barnett, Elizabeth "Beth" Dawson, Leon "Sonny" Franklin, Anthony "Tony" Rouchon J. Curtis Jelks, Henry C. Howell, IV, Christopher "Chris" Rouchon, Oliver Wingfield and Willie M. Jackson.  Board Members absent: Matthew Peterson, Michael Bradford and Vice-President Mitchell Harrell. Other Attendees: Glenn Brady, Ph.D., Superintendent, Irma Lee Bendily, Executive Secretary, Janice Betrece, Accountant III and Vicki Sims, Payroll Accountant II.

 

Board President J. Curtis turned the floor over to Dr. Brady to open the meeting with prayer.  Board President Jelks lead the Pledge of Allegiance to The Flag in unison.

 

The Parish School Board of the Parish of East Feliciana, State of Louisiana, was duly convened as the governing authority of said Parish for school purposes by the Honorable J. Curtis Jelks, Board President, who announced the purposes of said meeting in accordance with the aforesaid written notice thereof.  Board President Jelks stated the Board was ready for transaction of business.

 

Item 2.            Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. C. Rouchon to approve the agenda as set forth above.

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comments before a vote is taken on the motion.  Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Members Peterson, Wingfield and Vice-President Harrell.

 

Item 3.            Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Dr. Brady for his presentation on this item.

 

Dr. Brady opened the floor in connection with Debriefing from LSBA Convention held on March 9th, 10th and 11th, 2006 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on the following break-out sessions:

 

<                    Using Neuroscience & Advanced Technology to Improve Achievement in Struggling Learners

Board Member Casey Barnett lead the discussion on the Fast Forward Program, along with Board Members Franklin, Howell and Dawson, along with responses from Dr. Brady, Dr. Mardis and Mrs. Lacy.

 

<                    Teacher Salaries - Where Do We Go From Here?

Board President Jelks lead the discussion as to proposed State raise of $1,500.00 for Teachers - indicating the State had no funds to contribute, along with Board Members C. Rouchon, Howell and Dr. Brady.

 

<                    Disaster Recovery

Board Member Casey Barnett lead the discussion, along with Board President Jelks, Board Member Dawson, Clinton Middle Principal Shirley Cupit and Dr. Brady.

 

<                    Mold - Problems/Solutions

No attendees, no discussion.

 

<                    Energy Management

Board Member Elizabeth "Beth" Dawson lead the discussion, along with Board Members C. Rouchon, Howell, W. Jackson, Board President Jelks, along with responses from Dr. Brady, School Food Service Supervisor Helen Franklin Williams and Jerry Green, Maintenance.

 

<                    Dealing with the Rising Cost of Natural Gas


Dr. Brady lead the discussion, along with Board President Jelks, Board Members Dawson, Howell, Barnett, A. Rouchon, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks and Mrs. Minnie K. Douglas, Gas Utility District #2 Representative.

 

<                    Early Intervention for At-Risk Students

No attendees, no discussion.

 

<                    Unfunded/Underfunded Mandates

Board Member Dawson lead the discussion, along with Board Member Howell, with responses from Dr. Brady as to Special Education 17% funding versus rest being General Fund and Clinton Middle School Principal Shirley F. Cupit.

 

<                    The Challenge of Displaced Students

Board Member Oliver Wingfield lead the discussion.

 

Board Member Dawson left the meeting at this time.

 

Along with Board Members C. Rouchon and Franklin and responses from Dr. Brady.

 

Janice Betrece, Accountant III left the meeting at this time.

 

Vicki Sims, Payroll Accountant II left the meeting at this time.

 

Board Member Dawson rejoined the meeting at this time.

 

<                    Law and Civic Education

Board Member Leon "Sonny" Franklin lead the discussion, along with Board Members Howell, Dawson and Barnett, along with responses from Dr. Brady indicating inclusion in our Pupil Progression Plan and Clinton Middle School Principal Shirley F. Cupit noting the Know the Low Program initiated by our local D.A. Sam D'Aquilla as being conducted by Mr. Tommy Sanches along with area law enforcement and school personnel at both Middle Schools.

 

<                    Board Member Oliver hit on the Abstinence break-out session he attended that teachers character and is desperately needed, along with responses from Dr. Brady.

 

Item 4.            Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Dr. Brady for his presentation on this item.

 

Dr. Brady related that certain of our Board Policies need revision in conjunction with our proposed 4-day school week and related procedures.  He requested these be referred to the Policy Review Committee.

 

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. O. Wingfield and Mrs. Barnett to accept Dr. Brady's recommendation and have the Policy Review Committee receive proposed revisions to Board Policies in conjunction with proposed 4-day school week and related procedures.

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comments before a vote is taken on the motion.  Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Members Peterson, Bradford and Vice-President Harrell.

 

Policy Review Chairman Leon "Sonny" Franklin upon conferring with Policy Review Committee Members scheduled a Policy Review Committee for Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 3:30 P.M. and directed an Agenda be issued for same.

 

There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion for adjournment by Board Member A. Rouchon, seconded by Board Members Barnett and O. Wingfield, prevailed until the next regular meeting unless called into special session by the President.

 

GLENN BRADY, Ph.D.,                                                      

SECRETARY-TREASURER

 

J. CURTIS JELKS,

PRESIDENT