PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 4, 2006

 

PROPOSED AGENDA FOR

EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2006 - 5:00 P.M.

 

 1.        Call to order

 

 2.        Approval of the agenda

 

 3.        Approval of the minutes of March 7, 2006, regular meeting and March 21, 2006 special meeting

 

 4.        Special Recognitions

A.        Presentation by Edna Thomas, Supervisor of K-12 Accountability Rewards Allocation from State Department of Education to District Schools along with Academic Growth Flags to Dr. Glenn Brady, Superintendent and Clinton Elementary School

B.        Presentation by Ronald Matherene, Supervisor of 2005-2006 Students of the Year:

(a)       Briclyn Shernae Collier, 5th Grade, Jackson Elementary

(b)       Kyeacha Robertson, 8th Grade, Clinton Middle

(c)        Paige Haley, 12th Grade, Jackson High

 

 5.        Communications/Reports

(1)       Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mrs. Minnie Jackson Knox, Grandmother of Peidera Sims, Special Education Instructional Specialist-Middle/High Schools, Grandmother-In-Law of Wynetta Underwood Sims, Clinton High Special Education Paraprofessional and Aunt to Board Member Willie M. Jackson; in her passing on Tuesday, March 21, 2006

(2)       Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mr. Raymond Allen, Sr., former Chief of Police for the Jackson Police Department; in his passing on Thursday, March 23, 2006

(3)       Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mrs. Edmonia Jackson, Retired Teacher with 35 years of service, Wife of former School Board Member Simon Jackson and Mother of Salaried CDL Bus Driver Angela D. Jackson, Jackson School Complex; in her passing on Sunday, March 26, 2006

 

A.        Sales Tax Collections Report

B.        Superintendent's Report

(1)       Receive minute entry to reflect the following Board Members attendance at Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Continuing Education In-Service reflecting 1 Hour  in accordance with Act 66 (1998 R.S.) For the following:

(a)       Board President J. Curtis Jelks

(b)       Elizabeth Beth Dawson

(c)       Christopher Chris Rouchon

(d)       Henry C. Howell, IV

(e)       Willie M. Jackson

(f)        Oliver Wingfield

(g)       Casey Barnett

(h)       Anthony Tony Rouchon

(i)        Leon Sonny Franklin

Note: April Continuing Education Meeting moved to the 4th Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. (due to 3rd Tuesday of April, 2006 being during Spring Break)

(2)       Request approval for out-of-state travel for Knight Roddy, Ph.D. to attend Rural Education Working Group Meeting at Whispering Woods Conference Center, Olive Branch, Mississippi on April 21, 2006 through April 23, 2006 {funding source: Title II Fund 206}

(3)       Request Board approval for out-of-state travel by Polly B. Sones, Teacher, Silliman Institute to attend IRA Conference in Chicago, Illinois on April 30th through May 5th, 2006 {funding source: Title II Silliman Allocation 05-06 funds}

(4)        Request Board authorization for Dr. Brady to use his discretion in receiving on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board donation of $879.65 from Hear Us Inc., Naperville, Illinois, designated for hurricane assistance fund

 

 6.        Old Business

A.        Adopt 2006-2007   9-Month Employee & School Calendar

B.        Adopt 2006-2007 10-Month Employee Calendar

C.        Adopt 2006-2007 11-Month Employee Calendar

D.        Adopt 2006-2007 12-Month Employee Calendar

E.        Adopt 2006-2007 12-Month Maintenance & Custodial Employee Calendar

 

 7.        New Business

A.        Personnel Committee Report

B.        Policy Review Committee Report

C.        Finance Committee Report

D.        Salary Committee Report

E.        Building Committee Report

 

 8.        Personnel

A.        Acknowledge Teacher Retirement

Shirley Williams, Instructional Specialist ELA LINCS Content Leader, Clinton Elementary with 34 years of service {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}

 

B.        Certificated Resignations

(1)       Charmaine M. Sonnier, Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: March 8, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(2)       Paula L. Payne, ELA Instructional Support Specialist, Clinton High, Jackson High, Clinton Middle and Jackson Middle {effective date: March 31, 2006 (end of work day)}

 

C.        Certificated Appointment

Chemira Norman, Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: February 20, 2006 (beginning of work day) through end of 2005/2006 SY}

 

D.        Speech Pathologist Appointment

Mary Beth Hey, Retired Speech Pathologist; Slaughter Elementary {effective dates: March 15th, 2006 beginning of work day through May 15, 2006 end of work day}

 

E.        Support Staff Appointments

(1)       Laura Feierbend, Paraprofessional Part-Time Reading Interventionist {effective dates: March 13, 2006(beginning of work day through end of 2005/2006 SY) being paid solely with IDEA (Early Intervening Funds)}

(2)       Dorothy Beckwith, Paraprofessional Full-Time Early Intervening Reading Program, Jackson Elementary {effective dates: March 27, 2006 (beginning of work day through end of 2005/2006 SY) being paid solely with IDEA (Early Intervening Funds)}

 

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

 

Board President J. Curtis Jelks turned the floor over to Vice-President Mitchell Harrell to open the meeting with prayer.    Board President J. Curtis 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 Honorable J. Curtis Jelks, President, who announced the purposes of said meeting in accordance with the aforesaid written notice thereof.  President Jelks stated the Board was ready for transaction of business.

 

Item 2. Board President Jelks presented the following written requests for additions to the above agenda:

 

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONS

 

4.         Special Recognitions

C.        Board Member Elizabeth Beth Dawson recognition of Derrick Winn, 12th Grader, Jackson High, on writing and having play entitled "My Best Friends Family" performed as Senior Class Project at the Jackson School Complex on Saturday, March 25, 2006

 

5.         Communications/Reports

(4)       Belated expressions of sympathy to the Families of Mrs. Lizzie B. Dunn, in her passing on January 12, 2005 and Mr. Nathaniel Dunn, in his passing on October 3, 2005; being the respective Mother and Brother of Beulah D. Robertson, Retired Principal, Clinton Elementary and Earnestine D. Gordon, Retired Teacher, Clinton High

 

7.         New Business

C.        Finance Committee Report

1.        Receive and review monthly report on sales tax and ad valorum property millage for employee salaries

 

2.        Receive and review 1% Maintenance/Operations Special Revenue Funds for employee salary supplements

 

3.        Update on monthly expenses

 

4.        Receive and review proposed 2005-2006 FY Budget Revisions (note such budget revisions shall include previous Board action of 08/02/05 Item 7.B.(b) directing  required line items in 2005/2006 Budget as per E-Rate Budget Summary prepared by Douglas Beauchamp, Jr., Technology Supervisor)

 

8.         Personnel

F.         Emergency Support Staff Appointments

(1)        Richard Ringo, Custodian I, Jackson School Complex (remainder of 10-Month Position) {effective date: April 3, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(2)        William Staton, Salaried CDL Bus Driver, Slaughter Route (remainder of 9-Month Position) {effective date: April 5, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(3)        Kimmie A. Sellers, Salaried CDL Bus Driver, Slaughter Route (remainder of 9-Month Position) {effective date: April 5, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(4)        Jammie G. Brown, School Food Service Account Clerk II, Central Office (remainder of 12-Month Position) {effective date: April 5, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

 

Dr. Brady verbally requested the addition of Item 5.(5) Expression of sympathy.

 

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. C. Rouchon to approve the above agenda with requests for additions.

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Item 3. Motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Franklin, to approve the minutes of the March 7, 2006 regular meeting and March 21, 2006 special meeting for publication in the official journal.

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Item 4.(1) Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mrs. Edna Thomas for her presentation on this item.

 

Edna Thomas, Supervisor of K-12 Accountability Rewards Allocation from State Department of Education to District Schools along with Academic Growth Flags to Dr. Glenn Brady, Superintendent and Clinton Elementary School.  Mrs. Thomas recognized Clinton Elementary by presenting Principal Andrea Jefferson, Assistant Principal Jerry Mack, Shirley Williams and Anna Lou Thompson with the state funded check in the sum of $7,830.38 and flag as a reward for the schools academic improvement.  She also presented Dr. Brady with a Louisiana Department of Education Certificate of Recognition for his outstanding leadership in guiding our schools toward their accountability goals and commending his efforts on behalf of the children of Louisiana.

 

Item 4.B. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mr. Ronald Matherne for his presentation on this item.

 

Ronald Matherene, Supervisor presented the following 2005-2006 Students of the Year:

(a)       Briclyn Shernae Collier, 5th Grade, Jackson Elementary

(b)       Kyeacha Robertson, 8th Grade, Clinton Middle

(c)        Paige Haley, 12th Grade, Jackson High

 

Supervisor Matherene also acknowledged parents and family members attending with their students this evening.

 

Item 4.C. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mrs. Beth Dawson for her presentation on this item.

 

Board Member Elizabeth Beth Dawson recognition of Derrick Winn, 12th Grader, Jackson High, on writing and having play entitled "My Best Friends Family" performed as Senior Class Project at the Jackson School Complex on Saturday, March 25, 2006.  She noted the play was well attended and received by the audience.

 

Item 5. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Dr. Brady for his presentation.

 

Dr. Brady related the following expressions of sympathy and/or congratulations on behalf of the Board:

(1)       Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mrs. Minnie Jackson Knox, Grandmother of Peidera Sims, Special Education Instructional Specialist-Middle/High Schools, Grandmother-In-Law of Wynetta Underwood Sims, Clinton High Special Education Paraprofessional and Aunt to Board Member Willie M. Jackson; in her passing on Tuesday, March 21, 2006

(2)       Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mr. Raymond Allen, Sr., former Chief of Police for the Jackson Police Department; in his passing on Thursday, March 23, 2006

(3)       Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mrs. Edmonia Jackson, Retired Teacher with 35 years of service, Wife of former School Board Member Simon Jackson and Mother of Salaried CDL Bus Driver Angela D. Jackson, Jackson School Complex; in her passing on Sunday, March 26, 2006

(4)       Belated expressions of sympathy to the Families of Mrs. Lizzie B. Dunn, in her passing on January 12, 2005 and Mr. Nathaniel Dunn, in his passing on October 3, 2005; being the respective Mother and Brother of Beulah D. Robertson, Retired Principal, Clinton Elementary and Earnestine D. Gordon, Retired Teacher, Clinton High

(5)        Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mrs. Mary Green, Mother of Robert Green, School Food Service Porter, Jackson School Complex; in her passing on Friday, March 31, 2006

 

Dr. Brady concluded his presentation by requesting a moment of silence.  Amen.

 

Item 5.A. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Paul Kent, Sales Tax Supervisor; for his presentation on this item.

 

Paul Kent, Sales Tax Supervisor; related to Board Members present that the March, 2006 Sales Tax Report reflects collections at 5% of $515,971.47, delinquent sales tax collections of $93,822.14 and audit collections totaled $76,299.84.

 

Item 5.B. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Dr. Brady for his presentation on this item.

 

Dr. Brady turned the floor over to Dr. Larry Mardis for his power point presentation on this item.

 

Larry Mardis, Ph.D. gave a power point presentation (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference) on student data to improve school system using ACT reading scores for last 7 years and DIBELS reading data for elementary schools.

 

After some discussion by Dr. Brady, Edna Thomas, Title I Director, Board President Jelks, Vice-President Harrell, Board Members Peterson and Dawson, along with responses by Dr. Brady and Dr. Mardis.

 

Item 5.B.(1) Motion by Mr. C. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to have minute entry to reflect the following Board Members attendance at Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Continuing Education In-Service reflecting 1 Hour  in accordance with Act 66 (1998 R.S.)(copies of which are attached hereto for reference) for the following:

(a)       Board President J. Curtis Jelks

(b)       Elizabeth Beth Dawson

(c)        Christopher Chris Rouchon

(d)       Henry C. Howell, IV

(e)       Willie M. Jackson

(f)         Oliver Wingfield

(g)       Casey Barnett

(h)        Anthony Tony Rouchon

(i)         Leon Sonny Franklin

Note: April Continuing Education Meeting moved to the 4th Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. (due to 3rd Tuesday of April, 2006 being during Spring Break)

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Items 5.B.(2) and 5.B.(3)      Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to approve the following:

(2)       Request approval for out-of-state travel for Knight Roddy, Ph.D. to attend Rural Education Working Group Meeting at Whispering Woods Conference Center, Olive Branch, Mississippi on April 21, 2006 through April 23, 2006 {funding source: Title II Fund 206} and

(3)       Request Board approval for out-of-state travel by Polly B. Sones, Teacher, Silliman Institute to attend IRA Conference in Chicago, Illinois on April 30th through May 5th, 2006 {funding source: Title II Silliman Allocation 05-06 funds}

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Item 5.B.(4)Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Peterson to authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion in receiving on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board donation of $879.65 from Hear Us Inc., Naperville, Illinois, designated for hurricane assistance fund.

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Item 6.A. Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Peterson, to accept Dr. Bradys recommendations and approve the following 2006-2007 School and Employee calendars:

A.        Adopt 2006-2007   9-Month Employee & School Calendar

B.        Adopt 2006-2007 10-Month Employee Calendar

C.        Adopt 2006-2007 11-Month Employee Calendar

D.        Adopt 2006-2007 12-Month Employee Calendar

E.        Adopt 2006-2007 12-Month Maintenance & Custodial Employee Calendar

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  After much discussion by Board Member Dawson, Susan Loque, Teacher Jackson High, Board Member Franklin, Board President Jelks, Board Member Howell, along with responses by Reba Staples, Ruth Dart and Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Item 7.A. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mr. Peterson for his presentation on this item.

 

Chairman Matthew Peterson gave the following presentation from the Personnel Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

 

Recommendation on Item 1.:  Chairman Matthew Peterson  related on behalf of the Personnel Committee a recommendation the Board approve the Item 1.  Job Description Review List (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference), with noted revisions.  Further tabling the draft for Procurement Specialist to the April Personnel Committee Agenda.

 

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. C. Rouchon to accept the Personnel Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.A.(1) to approve the Item 1.  Job Description Review List (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference), with noted revisions.  Further tabling the draft for Procurement Specialist to the April Personnel Committee Agenda.

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Chairman Peterson related the following recommendation on Item 2.:

 

Recommendation on Item 2.: Chairman Matthew Peterson related on behalf of the Personnel Committee a recommendation tabling Item 2. Discuss workers compensation for contract employees to the Policy Review Committee.

 

Chairman Peterson related the following recommendation on Item 3.:

 

Recommendation on Item 3.:Chairman Matthew Peterson related on behalf of the Personnel Committee a recommendation to Dr. Bradys recommendation in connection with Item 3. to approve the following proposed generic advertisement for all positions being advertised inside and outside the School System:

 

"The East Feliciana Parish School Board is accepting applications from qualified individuals who seek employment with our school district for the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year.  Applications and resumes may be mailed to the attention of: Richard Wright, Personnel Supervisor, Post Office Box 397, Clinton, Louisiana 70722.  Additional information and forms may be obtained at http://efpsb.k12.la.us/."

 

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. C. Rouchon to accept the Personnel Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.A.(3) approving Dr. Bradys recommendation in connection with Item 3. to approve the following proposed generic advertisement for all positions being advertised inside and outside the School System:

 

"The East Feliciana Parish School Board is accepting applications from qualified individuals who seek employment with our school district for the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year.  Applications and resumes may be mailed to the attention of: Richard Wright, Personnel Supervisor, Post Office Box 397, Clinton, Louisiana 70722.  Additional information and forms may be obtained at http://efpsb.k12.la.us/."

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Chairman Peterson noted the following recommendation on Item 4.:

 

Recommendation on Item 4.: Chairman Matthew Peterson related on behalf of the Personnel Committee tabling Item 4. Review proposed coaching assignments to the next Personnel Committee Agenda.

 

Board Member Willie M. Jackson left the meeting at this time.

 

Item 7.B. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mr. Sonny Franklin for his presentation on this item.

 

Chairman Leon Sonny Franklin gave the following presentation from the Policy Review Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 3:30 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

 

Recommendation on Item 1.(a): Chairman Leon Sonny Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board accept proposed revisions to Board Policy File:  AE, entitled School Year as requested by Dr. Brady,  to waive the oral reading and accept revisions a 1st Reading at its upcoming April 4, 2006 Regular Board Meeting.  Further to bring same back to its upcoming May 2, 2006 Regular Board Meeting for a 2nd Reading and adoption as Policy.

 

Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to accept the Policy Review Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.B.1.(a) to accept proposed revisions to Board Policy File:  AE, entitled School Year as requested by Dr. Brady,  to waive the oral reading and accept revisions a 1st Reading at its upcoming April 4, 2006 Regular Board Meeting.  Further to bring same back to its upcoming May 2, 2006 Regular Board Meeting for a 2nd Reading and adoption as Policy.

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent during vote: Board Member Willie M. Jackson.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Chairman Franklin proceeded with the following recommendations:

 

Recommendation on Item 1.(b): Chairman Leon Sonny Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee that Item 1.(b) Board Policy File: AEA, entitled School Calendar is an informational item only, requiring no Board action.

 

Recommendation on Item 1.(c): Chairman Leon Sonny Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board accept proposed revisions to Board Policy File: AEA, entitled School Calendar as requested by Dr. Brady,  to waive the oral reading and accept revisions a 1st Reading at its upcoming April 4, 2006 Regular Board Meeting.  Further to bring same back to its upcoming May 2, 2006 Regular Board Meeting for a 2nd Reading and adoption as Policy.

 

Recommendation on Item 1.(d): Chairman Leon Sonny Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board accept proposed revisions to Board Policy File: CE, entitled School Superintendent as requested by Dr. Brady,  to waive the oral reading and accept revisions a 1st Reading at its upcoming April 4, 2006 Regular Board Meeting.  Further to bring same back to its upcoming May 2, 2006 Regular Board Meeting for a 2nd Reading and adoption as Policy.  

 

Recommendation on Item 1.(e): Chairman Leon Sonny Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board accept proposed revisions to Board Policy File: Board Policy File: GBRL, entitled Holidays as requested by Dr. Brady,  to waive the oral reading and accept revisions a 1st Reading at its upcoming April 4, 2006 Regular Board Meeting.  Further to bring same back to its upcoming May 2, 2006 Regular Board Meeting for a 2nd Reading and adoption as Policy.

 

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon seconded by Mr. Peterson to accept the following Policy Review Committee recommendations:

 

Recommendation on Item 1.(b): Chairman Leon Sonny Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee that Item 1.(b) Board Policy File: AEA, entitled School Calendar is an informational item only, requiring no Board action.

 

Recommendation on Item 1.(c): Chairman Leon Sonny Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board accept proposed revisions to Board Policy File: AEA, entitled School Calendar as requested by Dr. Brady,  to waive the oral reading and accept revisions a 1st Reading at its upcoming April 4, 2006 Regular Board Meeting.  Further to bring same back to its upcoming May 2, 2006 Regular Board Meeting for a 2nd Reading and adoption as Policy.

 

Recommendation on Item 1.(d): Chairman Leon Sonny Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board accept proposed revisions to Board Policy File: CE, entitled School Superintendent as requested by Dr. Brady,  to waive the oral reading and accept revisions a 1st Reading at its upcoming April 4, 2006 Regular Board Meeting.  Further to bring same back to its upcoming May 2, 2006 Regular Board Meeting for a 2nd Reading and adoption as Policy.  

 

Recommendation on Item 1.(e): Chairman Leon Sonny Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board accept proposed revisions to Board Policy File: Board Policy File: GBRL, entitled Holidays as requested by Dr. Brady,  to waive the oral reading and accept revisions a 1st Reading at its upcoming April 4, 2006 Regular Board Meeting.  Further to bring same back to its upcoming May 2, 2006 Regular Board Meeting for a 2nd Reading and adoption as Policy.

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent during vote: Board Member Willie M. Jackson.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Chairman Franklin noted tabling of Items 2. and 3., as follows:

 

Recommendation on Item 2.:  Chairman Leon Sonny Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee tabling Item 2. as an informational item only, requiring no Board action.

 

Recommendation on Item 3.: Chairman Leon Sonny Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation to forward Item 3. Workers Compensation for contract employees to the Personnel Department to develop a employment contract for review by Asst. D.A. Hughes as to legalities.

 

Item 7.C. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mr. Tony Rouchon for his presentation on this item.

 

Chairman Anthony Tony Rouchon gave the following presentation from the Finance Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).  He related being the sole member present at meeting time, with no business being conducted due to lack of a quorum; Chairman A. Rouchon then sent all of the above items to the 04/04/06 Regular Board Meeting Agenda, as follows:

 1.        Receive and review monthly report on sales tax and ad valorum property millage for employee salaries

 

 2.        Receive and review 1% Maintenance/Operations Special Revenue Funds for employee salary supplements

 

 3.        Update on monthly expenses

 

 4.        Receive and review proposed 2005-2006 FY Budget Revisions (note such budget revisions shall include previous Board action of 08/02/05 Item 7.B.(b) directing  required line items in 2005/2006 Budget as per E-Rate Budget Summary prepared by Douglas Beauchamp, Jr., Technology Supervisor)

 

Board Member Willie M. Jackson rejoined the meeting at this time.

 

Chairman A. Rouchon turned the floor over to Mrs. Betrece for her presentation on Items 1. and 2.

 

Janice Betrece, Accountant III related the ½ of 1% sales tax collections dedicated for teachers salaries for the Month of  February, 2006, total expenditures was $32,162.35, leaving a balance of $188,162.90.

 

Accountant III Betrece related on the Dedicated Ad Valorum Tax total expenditures for Month of February, 2006,  was $95,834.16,  leaving a balance of $154,144.75.

 

Accountant III Betrece  related on the Extra Sales Tax 7% Of Annual Salaries as of February, 2006, total expenditures was $60,263.15, leaving a balance year-to-date was $122,667.64.

 

Chairman A. Rouchon related Item 3. is something we do every month it is a line item of our monthly expenses from the School System and is included at your table.

 

Chairman A. Rouchon related Item 4. is a revision to our 05/06 Budget that we need a motion accept that revision.  He noted if you look through all the categories there is money being moved here and there, but the net end result is we are a couple hundred thousand dollars in the red of $211,000.00; which is to be expected.  We are starting to work on next years budget.

 

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Miss W. Jackson to accept the Finance Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.C.(4) to accept proposed 05/06 Budget revisions (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  After some discussion by Accountant III Betrece, along with responses from Chairman A. Rouchon, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Item 7.D  Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mr. Michael Bradford for his presentation on this item.

 

Chairman Michael Bradford gave the following presentation from the Salary Committee Meeting held on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

 

Chairman Bradford proceeded with the following recommendation on Item 1.:

 

Recommendation on Item 1.: Chairman Michael Bradford related on behalf of the Salary Committee a recommendation to accept Dr. Bradys proposals in connection with Item 1. and forward same to the full Board at its upcoming April 4, 2006 Regular Board Meeting.

 

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Peterson to accept the Salary Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.D.(1) to accept Dr. Bradys proposals in connection with Item 1.

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  After some discussion by Board Member Franklin as to which recommendations we are voting on - the one attached to the Salary Committee Minutes or the revised one at the table tonight stamped Apr 4, 2006, Chairman Bradford related yes, the one on the table, Board Member Franklin continued, with responses from Dr. Brady and Chairman Bradford, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Chairman Bradford proceeded with the recommendation on Item 2.:

 

Recommendation on Item 2.: Chairman Michael Bradford related on behalf of the Salary Committee tabling Item 2. Receive and review Bus Drivers proposal as well as an item for School Food Service Workers to the upcoming April, 2006 Salary Committee Agenda.

 

Item 7.E. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Vice-President Harrell for his presentation on this item.

 

Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell gave the following presentation from the Building Committee Meeting held on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

 

Chairman Vice-President Harrell proceeded with the following recommendations:

 

Recommendation on Item 1.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee tabling Item 1. until completion of the multi-purpose building at the Clinton Elementary Campus.

 

Recommendation on Item 2.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee referring Item 2. to the full Board at its upcoming April 4, 2006 Regular Board Meeting.

 

Recommendation on Item 3.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee to get Board authorization in connection with Item 3. to place out on bids roofs for buildings at Clinton Elementary School Campus.

 

Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Peterson to accept the Building Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.E.(3) to authorize placing out on bids roofs for buildings at Clinton Elementary School Campus.

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Recommendation on Item 4.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee a recommendation the Board  authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in making an inter-agency transfer/donation of old school bus #7 to the East Feliciana Parish Sheriffs Office.

 

Motion by Mr. C. Rouchon, seconded by A. Rouchon to accept the Building Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.E.(4) to Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in making an inter-agency transfer/donation of old school bus #7 to the East Feliciana Parish Sheriffs Office.

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  After some discussion by Board Member Bradford and Vice-President Harrell, along with responses by D.A. DAquilla, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Recommendation on Item 5.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee a recommendation the Board authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in accepting the low quote in the sum of $1,325.00 for construction of dry storage at Slaughter Elementary Campus for its cafeteria.

 

Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Peterson to accept the Building Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.E.(5) to authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in accepting the low quote in the sum of $1,325.00 for construction of dry storage at Slaughter Elementary Campus for its cafeteria.

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Chairman Vice-President Harrell related tabling Item 6., as follows:

 

Recommendation on Item 6.: Chairman Vice-President Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee a recommendation to  table Item 6. and direct Paul Kent, Supervisor to get quotes as well as locate available sewer lines for the Central Office Warehouse.

 

Recommendation on Item 7.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee a recommendation accepting Dr. Bradys recommendations in connection with Item 7. to forward the surplus property list to full Board for approval and request authorization to advertise same for public auction on Saturday, May 6th, 2006.

 

Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Peterson to accept the Building Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.E.(7) to accept Dr. Bradys recommendations in connection with Item 7. to approve the surplus property list and authorize  advertisement of  same for public auction on Saturday, May 6th, 2006.

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  After some discussion by Board President Jelks, along with responses by Paul Kent, Supervisor, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Board Member A. Rouchon requested return to Item 7.E.(2) above for action on the  two (2) quotes on the 80' x 140' pads, which were opened and read aloud at the Building Committee Meeting, as follows:

 

 

 

Slaughter Elementary

 

Clinton Elementary

 

PDQ Dozer Service

 

$14,250.00

 

$30,500.00

 

Clinton Construction

 

$13,820.00

 

$29,310.00

 

Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. C. Rouchon to authorize Dr. Brady to contract with Clinton Construction for the low quotes on two (2) 80' x 140' pads of $13,820.00 for Slaughter Elementary and $29,310.00 for Clinton Elementary.  Further directing that compaction tests be placed in the written contracts to be performed on each site prior to final payment.

 

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.  After some discussion by Board Members Bradford and C. Rouchon, Board President Jelks, along with responses by Paul Kent, Maintenance Supervisor and Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.  Absent and not voting: Board Member Casey Barnett.

 

Item 8.A. through 8.F.  Board President Jelks called for a motion to receive Personnel Items 8.A. through 8.F. collectively, as recommended by Dr. Brady; as follows:

A.        Acknowledge Teacher Retirement

Shirley Williams, Instructional Specialist ELA LINCS Content Leader, Clinton Elementary with 34 years of service {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}

 

B.        Certificated Resignations

(1)       Charmaine M. Sonnier, Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: March 8, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(2)       Paula L. Payne, ELA Instructional Support Specialist, Clinton High, Jackson High, Clinton Middle and Jackson Middle {effective date: March 31, 2006 (end of work day)}

 

C.        Certificated Appointment

Chemira Norman, Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: February 20, 2006 (beginning of work day) through end of 2005/2006 SY}

 

D.        Speech Pathologist Appointment

Mary Beth Hey, Retired Speech Pathologist; Slaughter Elementary {effective dates: March 15th, 2006 beginning of work day through May 15, 2006 end of work day}

 

E.        Support Staff Appointments

(1)       Laura Feierbend, Paraprofessional Part-Time Reading Interventionist {effective dates: March 13, 2006(beginning of work day through end of 2005/2006 SY) being paid solely with IDEA (Early Intervening Funds)}

(2)       Dorothy Beckwith, Paraprofessional Full-Time Early Intervening Reading Program, Jackson Elementary {effective dates: March 27, 2006 (beginning of work day through end of 2005/2006 SY) being paid solely with IDEA (Early Intervening Funds)}

 

F.         Emergency Support Staff Appointments

(1)        Richard Ringo, Custodian I, Jackson School Complex (remainder of 10-Month Position) {effective date: April 3, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(2)        William Staton, Salaried CDL Bus Driver, Slaughter Route (remainder of 9-Month Position) {effective date: April 5, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(3)        Kimmie A. Sellers, Salaried CDL Bus Driver, Slaughter Route (remainder of 9-Month Position) {effective date: April 5, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(4)        Jammie G. Brown, School Food Service Account Clerk II, Central Office (remainder of 12-Month Position) {effective date: April 5, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

 

Motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon, to accept Dr. Bradys recommendations in connection with Personnel Items 8.A. through 8.F.; as follows:

A.        Acknowledge Teacher Retirement

Shirley Williams, Instructional Specialist ELA LINCS Content Leader, Clinton Elementary with 34 years of service {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}

 

B.        Certificated Resignations

(1)       Charmaine M. Sonnier, Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: March 8, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(2)       Paula L. Payne, ELA Instructional Support Specialist, Clinton High, Jackson High, Clinton Middle and Jackson Middle {effective date: March 31, 2006 (end of work day)}

 

C.        Certificated Appointment

Chemira Norman, Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: February 20, 2006 (beginning of work day) through end of 2005/2006 SY}

 

D.        Speech Pathologist Appointment

Mary Beth Hey, Retired Speech Pathologist; Slaughter Elementary {effective dates: March 15th, 2006 beginning of work day through May 15, 2006 end of work day}

 

E.        Support Staff Appointments

(1)       Laura Feierbend, Paraprofessional Part-Time Reading Interventionist {effective dates: March 13, 2006(beginning of work day through end of 2005/2006 SY) being paid solely with IDEA (Early Intervening Funds)}

(2)       Dorothy Beckwith, Paraprofessional Full-Time Early Intervening Reading Program, Jackson Elementary {effective dates: March 27, 2006 (beginning of work day through end of 2005/2006 SY) being paid solely with IDEA (Early Intervening Funds)}

 

F.         Emergency Support Staff Appointments

(1)        Richard Ringo, Custodian I, Jackson School Complex (remainder of 10-Month Position) {effective date: April 3, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(2)        William Staton, Salaried CDL Bus Driver, Slaughter Route (remainder of 9-Month Position) {effective date: April 5, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(3)        Kimmie A. Sellers, Salaried CDL Bus Driver, Slaughter Route (remainder of 9-Month Position) {effective date: April 5, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(4)        Jammie G. Brown, School Food Service Account Clerk II, Central Office (remainder of 12-Month Position) {effective date: April 5, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

 

Board Member Dawson requested taking Item 8.D. separately.

 

Board Member Michael Bradford requested taking Item 8.A. separately.

 

Board Members Peterson and A. Rouchon concurred with said requests.

 

Board President Jelks then asked Board Members to check the personnel items for relatives.  Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion for Items 8.B., 8.C., 8.E. and 8.F.  Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.

 

Item 8.A. Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to accept Dr. Bradys personnel recommendation, as follows:

A.        Acknowledge Teacher Retirement

Shirley Williams, Instructional Specialist ELA LINCS Content Leader, Clinton Elementary with 34 years of service {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}

 

Board Member Michael Bradford related for the record thanking Ms. Shirley Williams for 34 years of service and doing such a great job for our school system.

 

Board President Jelks then asked Board Members to check the personnel items for relatives.   Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.

 

Item 8.D. Motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion on making an emergency appointment in connection with Personnel Item 8.D. for the remainder of this school year.

 

Board President Jelks then asked Board Members to check the personnel items for relatives.  After much discussion by Board Member Dawson, Board Member Franklin and Board President Jelks, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote.  All yeas.  The motion carried.

 

Board President Jelks extended his thanks to Board Member Oliver Wingfield for his assistance and dedication to the School System during his interim appointment.  He concluded by recognizing Mr. Brooks in the audience and thank you for coming on board and look forward to working with you.

 

Mr. Edward Brooks related thank you, sir.

 

There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion for adjournment by Board Member Bradford, seconded by Mr. Peterson, prevailed until the next regular meeting unless called into special session by the President.

 

GLENN BRADY, Ph.D.,                                                        

SECRETARY-TREASURER

 

J. CURTIS JELKS,

PRESIDENT