PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JUNE 6, 2006
PROPOSED AGENDA FOR
EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2006 - 5:00 P.M.
1. Call to order
2. Approval of the agenda
3. Approval of the minutes of May 2, 2006 regular meeting and May 18, 2006 special meeting
4. Special Recognitions
Presentation of Awards and Recognition to Perfect Attendance Students by Jackie Lacy, LCSW; Child Welfare & Attendance Supervisor
5. Communications/Reports
Expression of Sympathy to the Family of Mr. Chance Langley Morris, Son of Mr. Hubert and Mrs. Alice Faye Morris, Teacher, Slaughter Elementary; in his passing on Saturday, May 27, 2006
A. Sales Tax Collections Report
B. Superintendent's Report
(1) Request Unitary Status for East Feliciana Parish Public School System
(2) Request for out-of-state travel by Joyce A. Kent, Transportation Coordinator to attend 56th Annual Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference being held in Hampton, Virginia on July 15th thru 19th, 2006
6. Old Business
7. New Business
A. Finance Committee Meeting
B. Salary Committee Meeting Report
C. Building Committee Report
D. Bid Opening Committee Report
E. Approve the payment of sick leave (up to 25 days) for employees who are retiring
F. Appointment of 2006-2007 Pupil Progression Committee
8. Personnel
A. Acknowledge Certificated Written Application for Early Disability Retirement:
Martha Perry, Teacher (c), Jackson Middle {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
B. Acknowledge Certificated Resignations:
(1) Elena Forzani, TFA Teacher, Clinton Elementary {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
(2) Nabiha S. Calcuttawala, TFA Teacher, Clinton Elementary {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
(3) Sarah LaCour, Read 180 Teacher, Jackson High {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
C. Acknowledge Resignation/Termination of Leave Without Pay Status:
Lloyd C. Norwood, Ph.D., Principal, Clinton High {effective date: June 30, 2006 (end of work day)}
D. Certificated Written Request for Transfer:
Lydia M. Shepard, from Teacher, Clinton Middle to Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: Wednesday, August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}
E. Change to 2005-2006 Summer School Employees Tentative List
Replacement of India Turner-Douglas, Teacher with Leslie Norman, Teacher, 4th Grade Math {effective date: beginning of work day 2005/2006 Summer School Program}
F. Acknowledge Support Staff Written Applications for Retirement:
(1) Emily Underwood, Paraprofessional, Jackson Middle {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
(2) Dennis Davis, Head Custodian II, Clinton Elementary {effective date: June 30, 2006 (end of work day)}
G. Appointment of 2006 Summer School Salaried CDL Bus Drivers using Board Owned/Leased Buses:
(1) Jennifer Armwood
(2) Emma Barnes
(3) Leola Bell
(4) Martha Davis
(5) Louis Kent
(6) Brenda Slaven
(7) Charlie Young
H. Appointment of Teachers for K-3 Extended Year Program Summer 2006
(1) Mary Anne Newman
(2) Annie Jackson
(3) Katina Wilson
(4) Sherry Smith
(5) Katherine Pfeifer
(6) Rachel Jones
(7) Raegan Thompson
(8) Katherine Geddie
(9) Sherry Carpenter
(10) Lakeshia Reese
(11) Joyce Holliday - Coordinator
I. Receipt of Sabbatical Request for Professional and Cultural Improvement:
Kathleen H. Hopewell, Teacher (c), Clinton High {effective dates: 08/06 through 12/06}
J. Acknowledge Support Staff Resignation:
Laura Moody, Director 21st CCLC Program {effective date: May 31, 2006 (end of work day)}
K. List of 10, 11 and 12 Month Employees for 2006-2007 Fiscal Year
There were present: School Board Members Mitchell Harrell, Casey Barnett, Elizabeth “Beth” Dawson, Leon “Sonny” Franklin, Anthony “Tony” Rouchon, J. Curtis Jelks, Henry C. Howell, IV, Michael Bradford, Edward Brooks, Sr., Willie M. Jackson and Matthew Peterson. Other Attendees: Glenn Brady, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Irma Lee Bendily, Executive Secretary, Samuel D’Aquilla, District Attorney and Vicki Sims, Payroll Accountant II and. Board Member Christopher “Chris” Rouchon joined the meeting at 5:07:21 P.M. Janice Betrece, Accountant III joined the meeting at 5:03:44 P.M.
Board President J. Curtis Jelks turned the floor over to Board Member Michael Bradford 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 correction and additions to the above agenda:
REQUEST FOR DELETION
7. New Business
D. Bid Opening Committee Report
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONS
5. Communications/Reports
B. Superintendent’s Report
(3) Letter of Substantial Completion in regards to Roofing Contract on Alternative School and Pupil Appraisal Buildings, Town of Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, State of Louisiana
(4) Authorize purchase of one (1) Gravely Model 992117 Mower PM 260XDZ with 24 hp Kawasaki L.C. Engine with 60" cut on State Contract #405728 from Central Outdoor Power Sales, Baton Rouge, LA
(5) Request for out-of-state travel SGM Charles Duplechain and 1SG Michael Gibson to attend Learning with Public Purpose Summer Institute Cemetary Study at Whispering Woods Conference Center in Olive Branch, Mississippi scheduled for July 10th -13th, 2006 (funding source: LPP Rural Trust Grant
7. New Business
A. Finance Committee Report
(a) Official Journal
(b) Insurance
(c) Authorize disbursement of Property Tax Escrow Account
8. Personnel
B. Acknowledge Certificated Resignations
(4) Kimberly A. Wallace, Teacher, Slaughter Elementary {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
(5) Jessica Bourgoyne Rabalais, Teacher, Clinton High {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
(6) Stella E. Wood-Smith, Teacher, Jackson Middle {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
L. Appointment of 2006 Summer Food Service Support Staffers
(1) Ella Mae Williams, CNP Manager, Clinton Elementary
(2) Evelyn Morgan, CNP Technician, Clinton Elementary
(3) Catherine Dunn, CNP Technician, Clinton Elementary
(4) Gladys London, CNP Manager, Clinton Middle
(5) Janice Muse, CNP Technician, Clinton Middle
(6) Mildred Ringo, CNP Technician, Clinton Middle
(7) Ira Ann O’Neal, CNP Summer Food Service Monitor
M. Appointment of Staff for Extended School Year Program (ESYP):
(1) Kathy Thomas, Teacher and Coordinator
(2) Catherine Jacocks, Teacher
(3) Lillie Taylor, Paraprofessional
(4) Shelly Bell, Salaried CDL Bus Driver
(using Board Owned/Leased Sp. Ed. Bus)
Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Franklin to approve the above agenda with the written requests for deletion and 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 Christopher “Chris” Rouchon.
Item 3. Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mrs. Dawson, to approve the minutes of May 2, 2006 regular meeting and May 18, 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 Christopher “Chris” Rouchon.
Item 4. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mrs. Lacy for her presentation.
Janice Betrece, Accountant III joined the meeting at this time.
Jackie Lacy, LCSW, Child Welfare & Attendance Supervisor made a presentation of awards and recognition of students who attained perfect attendance for the 2005/2006 School Year and are winners of donated desk top computers and/or a laptop computer:
(1) Ryan Franklin, 11th Grader, Clinton High
(2) Jennifer Giroir, 11th Grader, Jackson High
(3) Jennifer Whitfield, 8th Grader, Jackson Middle
CWA Supervisor Lacy related that a total of 92 students attained perfect attendance for the 2005/2006 School Year.
Item 5. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Dr. Brady for his presentation.
Dr. Brady related the following expression of sympathy on behalf of the Board:
Expression of Sympathy to the Family of Mr. Chance Langley Morris, Son of Mr. Hubert and Mrs. Alice Faye Morris, Teacher, Slaughter Elementary; in his passing on Saturday, May 27, 2006
Dr. Brady concluded his presentation by requesting a moment of silence. Amen.
Dr. Brady then asked Mrs. Joyce Kent, Transportation Coordinator to stand and proceeded to lead a sing-a-long of “Happy Birthday” to Mrs. Kent.
Item 5.A. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Paul Kent, Sales Tax Supervisor; for his presentation on this item.
Board Member Christopher “Chris” Rouchon joined the meeting at this time.
Paul Kent, Sales Tax Supervisor; related to Board Members present that the May, 2006 Sales Tax Report reflects collections at 5% of $489,559.39 and delinquent sales tax collections of $35,633.23.
Item 5.B.(1) Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Dr. Brady for his presentation.
Dr. Brady made reference to the draft of a request for unitary status for the East Feliciana Parish School System for submission to D.A. D’Aquilla whereby he would then request such on behalf of the School System. He noted since East Feliciana has no local chapter, he contacted the NAACP in Baton Rouge which took up the matter on appeal.
After some discussion by Board Members Bradford and A. Rouchon, Vice-President Mitchell Harrell, Mr. Leon “Smokey” Spears, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks called for a motion.
Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to direct Dr. Brady to proceed with D.A. D’Aquilla to try to get unitary status on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish Public School System.
Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After much discussion by Board Members Peterson, Bradford, Howell, A, Rouchon, Franklin and Vice-President Harrell, along with responses by Board President Jelks, Dr. Brady and D.A. D’Aquilla, Board President Jelks then proceeded with a roll-call vote, as follows:
Yeas: Peterson, C. Rouchon, Howell, Jelks, A. Rouchon, Franklin, Dawson, Barnett and Harrell
Opposed: W. Jackson, Brooks and Bradford
Board President Jelks announced by a majority vote of 9 to 3, the motion carried.
Item 5.B.(2) Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Brooks to approve the request for out-of-state travel by Joyce A. Kent, Transportation Coordinator to attend 56th Annual Southeastern States Pupil Transportation Conference being held in Hampton, Virginia on July 15th thru 19th, 2006.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 5.B.(3) Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board and sign the letter of substantial completion in regards to roofing contract on the Alternative School and Pupil Appraisal Buildings, Town of Clinton, East Feliciana Parish, State of Louisiana. Further to authorize Dr. Brady to have same filed in the East Feliciana Parish Clerk of Court’s Office so the 45 day lien period can commence.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Board Member A. Rouchon, along with response from Paul Kent, Maintenance Supervisor, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 5.B.(4) Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Dr. Brady for his presentation.
Dr. Brady related to Board Members that in April of 2006, Board Member Edward Brooks, Sr. contacted Sheriff Talmadge Bunch to have work crews come in on Saturdays to do lawn care work at our area schools. To this end, he recommended purchasing another riding lawn mower off state contract pricing. He noted the work crews have weed eaters and other lawn care items they bring with them.
Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mrs. Barnett to authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion, on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in the purchase of one (1) Gravely Model 992117 Mower PM 260XDZ with 24 hp Kawasaki L.C. Engine with 60" cut on State Contract #405728 from Central Outdoor Power Sales, Baton Rouge, LA.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After much discussion by Board Member Dawson, along with response by Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 5.B.(5) Motion by Mr. Franklin, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to approve the request for out-of-state travel SGM Charles Duplechain and 1SG Michael Gibson to attend Learning with Public Purpose Summer Institute Cemetary Study at Whispering Woods Conference Center in Olive Branch, Mississippi scheduled for July 10th -13th, 2006 (funding source: LPP Rural Trust Grant.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 6. Board President Jelks related there was no old business to come before the Board at this time.
Item 7.A. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mr. Tony Rouchon for his presentation.
Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon gave the following presentation from the Finance Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).
Chairman A. Rouchon proceeded with the following recommendations:
Recommendation on Item 1.: Chairman A. Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee that Item 1. Receive and review monthly report (April, 2006) on sales tax and ad valorum property millage for employee salaries is informational only, requiring no Board action at this time.
Recommendation on Item 2.: Chairman A. Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee that Item 2. Receive and review 1% Maintenance/Operations Special Revenue Funds for employee salary supplements is informational only, requiring no Board action at this time.
Recommendation on Item 3.: Chairman A. Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee that Item 3. Update on monthly expenses was an informational item only.
Recommendations on Items 4. and 5.: Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee the following recommendations:
4. One-Half of one percent Sales Tax Collections (Dedicated for Teachers’ Salaries)
Disburse all but approximately $20,000.00 of the funds set out on the report entitled “East Feliciana Parish School Board One-Half Of One Percent Sales Tax Collections (dedicated for teachers’ salaries)”.
The East Feliciana Parish School Board will distribute a pay supplement in a one-time payment on June 30, 2006 to those full-time employees who were actively employed on or after May 19, 2006 and are still active full-time employees on June 30, 2006. ROTC personnel, 21st Century Director and Contract Personnel will not receive this one-time pay supplement because their salary is set in an annual employment contract The amount to be paid will be pro-rated according to the number of days worked. Applicable federal and state taxes, Medicare tax and pension contributions will be deducted from the gross amount. The total to be distributed will include employer benefit cost.
5. Extra Sales Tax Maintenance & Operations/Special Revenue Funds (All Employees)
Disburse up to 91% of 1% of sales tax collected as shown on the report entitled “East Feliciana Parish School Board Extra Sales Tax” (Maintenance & Operations/Special Revenue Funds).
The East Feliciana Parish School Board will distribute a pay supplement in a one-time payment on June 30, 2006 to those full-time employees who were actively employed on or after May 19, 2006 and are still active full-time employees on June 30, 2006. ROTC personnel, 21st Century Director and Contract Personnel will not receive this one-time pay supplement because their salary is set in an annual employment contract. The amount to be paid will be based on a percentage and according to the number of days worked. Applicable federal and state taxes, Medicare tax and pension contributions will be deducted from the gross amount. The total to be distributed will include employer benefit cost.
Motion by Mrs. Dawson, seconded by Mr. C. Rouchon to accept the following recommendations from the Finance Committee in connection with Items 7.A.(4) and 7.A.(5):
4. One-Half of one percent Sales Tax Collections (Dedicated for Teachers’ Salaries)
Disburse all but approximately $20,000.00 of the funds set out on the report entitled “East Feliciana Parish School Board One-Half Of One Percent Sales Tax Collections (dedicated for teachers’ salaries)”.
The East Feliciana Parish School Board will distribute a pay supplement in a one-time payment on June 30, 2006 to those full-time employees who were actively employed on or after May 19, 2006 and are still active full-time employees on June 30, 2006. ROTC personnel, 21st Century Director and Contract Personnel will not receive this one-time pay supplement because their salary is set in an annual employment contract The amount to be paid will be pro-rated according to the number of days worked. Applicable federal and state taxes, Medicare tax and pension contributions will be deducted from the gross amount. The total to be distributed will include employer benefit cost.
5. Extra Sales Tax Maintenance & Operations/Special Revenue Funds (All Employees)
Disburse up to 91% of 1% of sales tax collected as shown on the report entitled “East Feliciana Parish School Board Extra Sales Tax” (Maintenance & Operations/Special Revenue Funds).
The East Feliciana Parish School Board will distribute a pay supplement in a one-time payment on June 30, 2006 to those full-time employees who were actively employed on or after May 19, 2006 and are still active full-time employees on June 30, 2006. ROTC personnel, 21st Century Director and Contract Personnel will not receive this one-time pay supplement because their salary is set in an annual employment contract. The amount to be paid will be based on a percentage and according to the number of days worked. Applicable federal and state taxes, Medicare tax and pension contributions will be deducted from the gross amount. The total to be distributed will include employer benefit cost.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Board Member Franklin, along with responses by Chairman A. Rouchon, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote, as follows:
Yeas: W. Jackson, Brooks, Bradford, C. Rouchon, Howell, Jelks, A. Rouchon, Franklin, Dawson, Barnett and Harrell
Opposed: None
Abstained from voting: Peterson
Board President Jelks announced by a majority vote of 11 to 0, with 1 abstention; the motion carried.
Recommendation on Item 6.: Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee in connection with Item 6. a recommendation the Board accept the Postlethwaite & Netterville, APAC proposal dated May 23, 2006, the estimate on total time and charges will be approximate $35,000.00, with the noted contingencies as set out on same; for the year ending June 30, 2006. Further to authorize Dr. Brady, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board, in contracting for same.
Motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. C. Rouchon to accept the Finance Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.A.(6) to accept the Postlethwaite & Netterville, APAC proposal dated May 23, 2006, the estimate on total time and charges will be approximate $35,000.00, with the noted contingencies as set out on same; for the year ending June 30, 2006. Further to authorize Dr. Brady, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board, in contracting for same.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Board Member Bradford, along with responses by Chairman A. Rouchon, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Recommendation on Item 7.: Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee a recommendation in connection with Item 7. to accept Dr. Brady’s recommendation that the Board pay the additional fuel costs tickets that we have received above $2.50 per gallon.
Motion by Mr. C. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Peterson to accept Dr. Brady’s recommendation that the Board pay the additional fuel costs tickets that we have received above $2.50 per gallon.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Board Member Bradford, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 7.A.(a) Motion by Mr. C. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Peterson to authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in contracting with The Watchman at it’s bid of $.33 per agate line, as prescribed by law, to serve as Official Journal from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 7.A.(b) Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. C. Rouchon to authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in contracting with Dart Insurance Agency, Inc. for Property, Boiler & Machinery and Workers’ Compensation Insurances for the 2006/2007 FY.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Board Members Bradford, Howell, Vice-President Harrell, along with responses by Bill Dart, Agent and Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 7.A.(c) Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Franklin to accept Dr. Brady’s written recommendation as follows:
To distribute equally across the board, a pay supplement in a one-time payment with June 30, 2006 payroll to full-time employees who were employed on or after May 19, 2006 and are still active full-time employees on June 30, 2006. ROTC personnel, 21st Century Director and Contract Personnel will not receive this one-time pay supplement because their salary is set in an annual employment contract.
The total to be distributed is all funds on deposit in East Feliciana Parish School Board Account Number 0012416 at Landmark Bank, Clinton, Louisiana in the approximate sum of $190,471.00 more or less, entitled Property Tax Escrow on the in-house generated monthly financial report.
Further to direct Board President J. Curtis Jelks and Dr. Glenn Brady to use their discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in closing the East Feliciana Parish School Board Account Number 0012416 at Landmark Bank, Clinton, Louisiana into the East Feliciana Parish School Board General Fund Account 0010278 at Landmark Bank, Clinton, Louisiana (effective: June 16, 2006).
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote, as follows:
Yeas: W. Jackson, Brooks, Bradford, C. Rouchon, Howell, Jelks, A. Rouchon, Franklin, Dawson, Barnett and Harrell
Opposed: None
Abstained from voting: Peterson
Board President Jelks announced by a majority vote of 11 to 0, with 1 abstention; the motion carried.
Item 7.B. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mr. Michael Bradford for his presentation.
Chairman Michael Bradford gave the following presentation from the Salary Committee Meeting held on Thursday, June 1, 2006 at 4:30 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 the Board accept Dr. Brady’s recommendations on Item 1. to include deletion of highlighted area on Technology Maintenance (page 3 of 3 pages) and add “in the field of education” on the indexing and teacher salary schedules.
Motion by Mr. C. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to accept the Salary Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.B.(1) to accept Dr. Brady’s recommendations on Item 7.B.(1) to include deletion of highlighted area on Technology Maintenance (page 3 of 3 pages) and add “in the field of education” on the indexing and teacher salary schedules in connection with the 2006/2007 Salary Schedules which reflect the 4-day school/work weeks.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Board Members Bradford, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 7.C. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Vice-President Harrell for his presentation.
Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell gave the following presentation from the Building Committee Meeting scheduled on Thursday, June 1, 2006 at 5:30 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 a recommendation the Board authorize to proceed with forming and concrete for multi-purpose buildings at Clinton and Slaughter Elementary.
Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. C. Rouchon to accept the Building Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.C.(1) that the Board authorize Dr. Brady to proceed with forming and concrete for multi-purpose buildings at Clinton and Slaughter Elementary.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Recommendation on Item 2.: Chairman Vice-President Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee a recommendation the Board approve and contract for the Annual HVAC and Annual Maintenance Proposals with Mr. Fred Myers of Myers Refrigeration Heating & Air, Inc., Ethel, Louisiana.
Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to accept the Building Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.C.(2) the Board approve and authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in contracting for the Annual HVAC and Annual Maintenance Proposals with Mr. Fred Myers of Myers Refrigeration Heating & Air, Inc., Ethel, Louisiana.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Recommendation on Item 3.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee to accept Dr. Brady’s recommendations to forward the surplus property list with noted set prices for certain items to full Board for approval and request authorization to advertise same for public auction on Saturday, July 8th, 2006.
Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Franklin to accept the Building Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.C.(3) to accept Dr. Brady’s recommendations to forward the June 1, 2006 surplus property list with noted set prices for certain items to full Board for approval and request authorization to advertise same for public auction on Saturday, July 8th, 2006.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Recommendation on Item 4.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee a recommendation the Board authorize commencing work on a football practice field at Clinton High School.
Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Franklin to accept the Building Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.C.(4) to authorize commencement of work on a football practice filed at Clinton High School.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Board Members Howell, Bradford, C. Rouchon, A. Rouchon, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Recommendation on Item 5.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee a recommendation the Board get quotes on clean up and look at additional parking at Clinton High School.
Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. C. Rouchon to accept the Building Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.C.(5) to authorize getting quotes on clean up and look at additional parking at Clinton High School.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Recommendation on Item 6.: Chairman Vice-President Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee a recommendation the Board accept Dr. Brady’s recommendation to contract with Cribb’s Roofing at their quoted sum of $9,600.00 to preserve the Old Clinton High School Building.
Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to accept the Building Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.C.(6) to authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in contracting with Cribb’s Roofing at their quoted sum of $9,600.00 to preserve the Old Clinton High School Building.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 7.D. Board President Jelks announced the Bid Opening Committee Report was deleted from the above agenda due to a publication error and no meeting being scheduled.
Item 7.E. Motion by Mr. Franklin, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to approve the payment of sick leave (up to 25 days) for employees who are retiring.
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 7.F. Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Miss W. Jackson to approve Board President Jelks’ appointments to the Pupil Progression Committee 2006-2007 (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).
Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 8.A. through 8.M. Board President Jelks called for a motion to receive Personnel Items 8.A. through 8.M. collectively, as recommended by Dr. Brady.
Motion by Mr. Franklin, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon, to accept Dr. Brady’s recommendations in connection with Personnel Items 8.A. through 8.M.; as follows:
8. Personnel
A. Acknowledge Certificated Written Application for Early Disability Retirement:
Martha Perry, Teacher (c), Jackson Middle {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
B. Acknowledge Certificated Resignations:
(1) Elena Forzani, TFA Teacher, Clinton Elementary {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
(2) Nabiha S. Calcuttawala, TFA Teacher, Clinton Elementary {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
(3) Sarah LaCour, Read 180 Teacher, Jackson High {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
B. Acknowledge Certificated Resignations
(4) Kimberly A. Wallace, Teacher, Slaughter Elementary {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
(5) Jessica Bourgoyne Rabalais, Teacher, Clinton High {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
(6) Stella E. Wood-Smith, Teacher, Jackson Middle {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
C. Acknowledge Resignation/Termination of Leave Without Pay Status:
Lloyd C. Norwood, Ph.D., Principal, Clinton High {effective date: June 30, 2006 (end of work day)}
D. Certificated Written Request for Transfer:
Lydia M. Shepard, from Teacher, Clinton Middle to Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: Wednesday, August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}
E. Change to 2005-2006 Summer School Employees Tentative List
Replacement of India Turner-Douglas, Teacher with Leslie Norman, Teacher, 4th Grade Math {effective date: beginning of work day 2005/2006 Summer School Program}
F. Acknowledge Support Staff Written Applications for Retirement:
(1) Emily Underwood, Paraprofessional, Jackson Middle {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}
(2) Dennis Davis, Head Custodian II, Clinton Elementary {effective date: June 30, 2006 (end of work day)}
G. Appointment of 2006 Summer School Salaried CDL Bus Drivers using Board Owned/Leased Buses:
(1) Jennifer Armwood
(2) Emma Barnes
(3) Leola Bell
(4) Martha Davis
(5) Louis Kent
(6) Brenda Slaven
(7) Charlie Young
H. Appointment of Teachers for K-3 Extended Year Program Summer 2006
(1) Mary Anne Newman
(2) Annie Jackson
(3) Katina Wilson
(4) Sherry Smith
(5) Katherine Pfeifer
(6) Rachel Jones
(7) Raegan Thompson
(8) Katherine Geddie
(9) Sherry Carpenter
(10) Lakeshia Reese
(11) Joyce Holliday - Coordinator
I. Receipt of Sabbatical Request for Professional and Cultural Improvement:
Kathleen H. Hopewell, Teacher (c), Clinton High {effective dates: 08/06 through 12/06}
J. Acknowledge Support Staff Resignation:
Laura Moody, Director 21st CCLC Program {effective date: May 31, 2006 (end of work day)}
K. List of 10, 11 and 12 Month Employees for 2006-2007 Fiscal Year
L. Appointment of 2006 Summer Food Service Support Staffers
(1) Ella Mae Williams, CNP Manager, Clinton Elementary
(2) Evelyn Morgan, CNP Technician, Clinton Elementary
(3) Catherine Dunn, CNP Technician, Clinton Elementary
(4) Gladys London, CNP Manager, Clinton Middle
(5) Janice Muse, CNP Technician, Clinton Middle
(6) Mildred Ringo, CNP Technician, Clinton Middle
(7) Ira Ann O’Neal, CNP Summer Food Service Monitor
M. Appointment of Staff for Extended School Year Program (ESYP):
(1) Kathy Thomas, Teacher and Coordinator
(2) Catherine Jacocks, Teacher
(3) Lillie Taylor, Paraprofessional
(4) Shelly Bell, Salaried CDL Bus Driver
(using Board Owned/Leased Sp. Ed. Bus)
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 the motion. After some discussion by Board Members Bradford and Peterson, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote, as follows:
Yeas: W. Jackson, Brooks, Bradford, C. Rouchon, Howell, Jelks, A. Rouchon, Franklin, Dawson, Barnett and Harrell
Opposed: None
Abstained from voting: Peterson
Board President Jelks announced by a majority vote of 11 to 0, with 1 abstention; the motion carried.
Leon “Sonny” Franklin, Policy Review Chairman then called a Policy Review Committee Meeting for Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 5:30 P.M.
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion for adjournment by Board Member Dawson, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon, prevailed until the next regular meeting unless called into special session by the President.
GLENN BRADY, Ph.D.,
SECRETARY-TREASURER
J. CURTIS JELKS,
PRESIDENT