August 1, 2006

PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 1, 2006

PROPOSED AGENDA FOR

EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2006 - 5:00 P.M.

1. Call to order

2. Approval of the agenda

3. Approval of the minutes of July 11, 2006, regular meeting

4. Special Recognitions

Kathy Thomas, M.A.CCC-SLP commendation for Lillie Taylor, Paraprofessional with the 2006 Extended School Year Program

5. Communications/Reports

A. Sales Tax Collections Report

B. Superintendent's Report

Announcement of General Session Orientation on Tuesday, August 2, 2006 (registration 7:15 A.M. until 7:55 A.M.) Christian Bible Fellowship Church, Plank Road, Clinton, LA

6. Old Business

7. New Business

A. Finance Committee Report

B. Building Committee Report

C. Adoption of Financial and Compliance Resolution and Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (For Audit Engagements of Government Entities)

D. Adopt 2006-2007 Pupil Progression Plan as prepared by Ruth Dart, Coordinator

E. Request for Use of Facilities by Teach for America of the Jackson School Complex Cafeteria and 9 classrooms on Saturday, August 12, 2006 from 10 A.M. until 4 P.M.

F. Approval of East Feliciana Parish Wellness Plan in connection with the CNP Program as prepared by Helen Franklin Williams, CNP Supervisor

8. Personnel

A. Technical Resignation:

Allyson Lee, Teacher, Jackson Elementary {appointment: July 11, 2006 Regular Board Meeting at Item 8.D.(7)} {effective date of technical resignation: letter dated July 14, 2006 as received and approved July 21, 2006 by Dr. Brady}

B. Certificated Resignations:

(1) Jacquelyn E. White, Teacher, Jackson Middle {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}

(2) Margaret Lemoine, Teacher, Slaughter Elementary {effective date: May 19, 2006 (end of work day)}

C. Certificated Appointments:

(1) Doris Jones, Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(2) Leondard C. Moore, Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(3) Christine Dawson, TAT Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(4) Carol Miller, Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(5) Kristen Mayfield, LRCE Practitioner Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(6) Myra Smith, LRCE Practitioner Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(7) John MaGende, LRCE Practitioner Teacher, Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(8) Marcus Yanez, TAT Teacher, Jackson High {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(9) Melissa Gradnigo, Teacher, Slaughter Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(10) Donna Martin, LRCE Practitioner Special Education Teacher, Clinton Middle {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(11) Anshinetra Brumfield, TAT Teacher, Clinton Middle {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(12) Renita Marshall, TAT Teacher, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(13) Noelie “Beth” Moore, Retired Teacher, LINCS Coach for High Schools {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

D. Certificated Transfers:

(1) Wiltz Roberts, from Teacher, Clinton High to Teacher, Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(2) Antonia Royal, Teacher, Clinton Middle to LINCS Coach for Middle Schools {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(3) Megan Phillips, Teacher, Jackson Elementary to LINCS Coach for Elementary Schools {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(4) Raegan Thompson, Teacher, Clinton Middle to Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

E. Support Staff Resignation:

Marion O’Connor Matthews, General Fund Bus Aide {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

F. Written Request for Support Staff Transfer:

Jackie Washington, Special Education Classroom Aide to General Fund Bus Aide {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

G. Support Staff Appointment:

Kenyetta Washington, TOR Paraprofessional, Title I {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

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. Board Member Christopher “Chris” Rouchon joined the meeting at 5:00:57 P.M. Other Attendees: Glenn Brady, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Irma Lee Bendily, Executive Secretary, Samuel D’Aquilla, District Attorney and Janice Betrece, Accountant III. Vicki Sims, Payroll Accountant II joined the meeting at 5:03:19 P.M.

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.

Board Member Christopher “Chris” Rouchon joined the meeting at this time.

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

REQUEST FOR CORRECTION

5. Communications/Reports

B. Superintendent's Report

(1) Announcement of General Session Orientation on Wednesday, August 2, 2006 (registration 7:15 A.M. until 7:55 A.M.) Christian Bible Fellowship Church, Plank Road, Clinton, LA

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONS

5. Communications/Reports

Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mrs. Mittie McLean Jackson Pullig, Retired Teacher, Clinton High and Mother of Patsy Peay, Teacher, Alternative School; in her passing on Thursday, July 25, 2006

B. Superintendent's Report

(2) Receive minute entry to reflect the following Board Members attendance at Tuesday, July 25, 2006 Continuing Education In-Service reflecting 1 Hour in accordance with Act 66 (1998 R.S.) for the following:

(a) Vice-President Mitchell Harrell

(b) Michael Bradford

(d) Christopher “Chris” Rouchon

(e) Henry C. Howell, IV

7. New Business

G. Salary Committee Report

H. Personnel Committee Report

I. Bid Opening Committee Report

J. Request for Use of Facilities by Feliciana Riders, Kerry Davis; of Baseball Field located on the Clinton Middle School Campus on Saturday, August 12, 2006 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. for Back to School Festival

8. Personnel

C. Certificated Appointments:

(14) Dwayne Stepter, Teacher TAT2, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(15) Sherry Smith, Retired Teacher (c), Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(16) Angelena Scott, Retired Teacher (c), Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(17) Annie Jackson, Retired Teacher (c), Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(18) Jacqueline Cruz, Retired Special Education Teacher (c), IDEA Funds, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(19) Lois Ellis, Retired Teacher, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(20) Jennifer Page, Teacher Non-Cat Pre-K TAT1, IDEA Funds, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(21) Paris Waggner, Teacher TAT, Title I Funds, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(22) Lakesha Reese, Teacher Practitioner, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(23) Letitia Palmer, Teacher TAT1, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(24) Evita Brown, Teacher TAT2, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(25) Keisha Selvage, Teacher TAT2, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(26) William “Bill” Willson, Teacher (c), Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(27) Nicole Mason, Teacher TAT, Slaughter Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(28) Robert Lewis, Band Director, Clinton High {effective date: to be determined (beginning of work day) remainder on 10-Month Position}

(29) Christy Bethley, Teacher TAT, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

G. Support Staff Appointments:

(2) Vincent Washington, Army JROTC N.C.O., Jackson High {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day) remainder of 12-Month Position}

(3) Jones Veal, Salaried CDL Bus Driver, Jackson Schools Route {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(4) Jeraldine Matthews, Paraprofessional, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(5) Lisa Poole Washington, Paraprofessional, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(6) Imani Maat-Khufu, Paraprofessional, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

Vice-President Harrell noted addition of grass care for the Jackson School Complex under the Building Committee Report below.

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

Item 3. Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Miss W. Jackson, to approve the minutes of July 11, 2006 regular 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.

Item 4. Board President Jelks related there are no special recognitions to come before the Board at this time, but will return to this item when Mrs. Kathy Thomas arrives.

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:

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 July, 2006 Sales Tax Report reflects collections at 5% of $554,183.36 and delinquent sales tax collections of $8,190.93.

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

Item 4. Board President Jelks returned to Item 4. and turned the floor over to Mrs. Kathy Thomas for her presentation on this item.

Kathy Thomas, M.A.CCC-SLP asked Lillie Taylor, Paraprofessional with the 2006 Extended School Year Program to come forward and receive commendations and a plaque in recognition of her outstanding service to the students, parents and staff at Clinton Elementary.

Item 5.B.(1) Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Dr. Brady for his presentation.

Dr. Brady related the General Session Orientation will be tomorrow Wednesday, August 2, 2006 (registration 7:15 A.M. until 7:55 A.M.) Christian Bible Fellowship Church, Plank Road, Clinton, LA and invited all Board Members and public to attend.

Item 5.B.(a) Dr. Brady returned to Item 5.B. to related Kevin Tomb, Scoutmaster Troop 51 has indicated that the following scouts have completed the requirements for and found worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout: Stephen Keith Meyers, Landon Carter Tomb and John Aaron Dighton. He noted that an Eagle Scout Court of Honor has been scheduled for 7 P.M. on Monday, August 7, 2006 at the Jackson United Methodist Church, Jackson, Louisiana. He requested authorization to send letters of acknowledgment on behalf of the School Board to these Eagle Scouts and a minute entry reflect same.

Board Members present concurred with Dr. Brady’s recommendations and directed a minute entry reflect same.

Item 5.B.(b) Dr. Brady related a request by Vice-President Mitch Harrell to take professional leave in September, 2006 to attend a Hostage Negotiations conference being held in Gonzales, Louisiana. He questioned if this needs Board approval.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. C. Rouchon to add the request for professional leave for Vice-President Mitch Harrell to attend a Hostage Negotiations conference being held in Gonzales, Louisiana, in September, 2006 to the above 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.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Bradford to approve the request for professional leave for Vice-President Mitch Harrell to attend a Hostage Negotiations conference being held in Gonzales, Louisiana, in September, 2006.

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.

Item 5.B.(c) Board Member Bradford requested an informational update on the status of our desegregation order.

Dr. Brady turned the floor over to D.A. D’Aquilla for his input.

Samuel D’Aquilla, District Attorney related he attended a status conference that was held today in Federal Court and a follow-up conference has been scheduled for September 5^th, 2006 with Judge Brady in Federal Court at which he and Dr. Glenn Brady will attend on behalf of the School Board.

Item 5.B.(d) Dr. Brady noted Mrs. Dianne Quiet Jackson, who is the sole representative in the audience at this time; to speak in regards to a proposed charter school in Jackson.

Mrs. Dianne Quiet Jackson related she is not prepared to speak, but will do so in support of a proposed charter school in Jackson which is being developed with to name a few: myself, Chris Ferguson, Dr. Larry Crain, Dr. Billy Smith, Sylvester Giroir, Elaine Taylor, etc. She noted the charter school will fill a need.

After some discussion by Board Members Dawson, Bradford, Board President Jelks, along with responses by Dr. Brady; Board President Jelks proceeded with Item 5.B.(2).

Item 5.B.(2) Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Peterson to direct a minute entry to reflect the following Board Members attendance at Tuesday, July 25, 2006 Continuing Education In-Service reflecting 1 Hour in accordance with Act 66 (1998 R.S.) for the following:

(a) Vice-President Mitchell Harrell

(b) Michael Bradford

(d) Christopher “Chris” Rouchon

(e) Henry C. Howell, IV

Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Board President Jelks and Board Members Dawson and A. Rouchon, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Dr. Brady related the next continuing education will be held on Tuesday, August 15, 2006 from 5 P.M. until 6 P.M. with presenters from both the Teach For America and Louisiana Resource Center for Educations groups.

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, July 25, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

Chairman A. Rouchon proceeded with the following informational recommendations:

Recommendation on Item 1.: Chairman A. Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee that Item 1. Receive and review monthly report (June, 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.

Chairman A. Rouchon then proceeded with the following recommendation.

Recommendation on Items 4.: Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee a recommendation that the Board revisit the Single Sales Tax Collection Agreement whereby the Police Jury would be charged the sum of 1.42% of monthly collections, monthly fee deducted from monthly sales tax receipts payable to the Police Jury for a one (1) year term retroactive to July 1, 2006.

Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Peterson to accept the Finance Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.A.(4) to revisit the Single Sales Tax Collection Agreement whereby the Police Jury would be charged the sum of 1.42% of monthly collections, monthly fee deducted from monthly sales tax receipts payable to the Police Jury for a one (1) year term retroactive to July 1, 2006.

Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Board Members A. Rouchon, Bradford and Peterson, Vice-President Harrell, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with a roll-call vote, as follows:

Yeas: Peterson, W. Jackson, Brooks, Bradford, Howell, Jelks, A. Rouchon, Franklin, Dawson, Barnett and Harrell

Opposed: C. Rouchon

Board President Jelks announced by a majority vote of 11 to 1, the motion carried.

Item 7.B. 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, July 27, 2006 at 5:30 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

Chairman Vice-President Harrell proceeded with the following recommendation:

Recommendation on Item 1.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee a recommendation the Board that Item 1. was an informational item only.

Chairman Vice-President Harrell proceeded with the following added informational Item 2. of grass care for the Jackson School Complex under the Building Committee Report. After much discussion by Board Members Bradford, Barnett, Peterson, Board President Jelks, along with responses by Dr. Brady and Paul Kent, Maintenance Supervisor; Chairman Vice-President Harrell noted an administrative request for Dr. Brady to use his discretion in taking care of the grass care for the Jackson School Complex.

Item 7.C. Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Bradford to adopt the Financial and Compliance Resolution and Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (For Audit Engagements of Government Entities) and authorize signing of same on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board by its President J. Curtis Jelks and Dr. Glenn Brady, Superintendent.

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. Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. C. Rouchon to tentatively approve the 2006-2007 Pupil Progression Plan as prepared by Ruth Dart, Coordinator and authorize Dr. Brady to bring same back as Old Business on the upcoming September 5, 2006 Regular Board Meeting Agenda.

Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Board Members Dawson, Bradford, A. Rouchon, along with responses by Jackie Lacy, LCSW, Supervisor, Michaela Wells, Ph.D., Supervisor, Edna Thomas, Title I Director and Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Item 7.E. Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Brooks to approve the request for use of facilities by Teach for America of the Jackson School Complex Cafeteria and 9 classrooms on Saturday, August 12, 2006 from 10 A.M. until 4 P.M.

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. Franklin, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to approve the East Feliciana Parish Wellness Plan in connection with the Child Nutrition Program as prepared by Helen Franklin Williams, CNP Supervisor.

Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Board Member Dawson, along with responses by Helen Franklin Williams, CNP Supervisor, Shirley Cupit, Principal and Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Item 7.G. 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 scheduled on Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 5:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

Chairman Bradford proceeded with the following recommendation:

Recommendation on Item 1.: Chairman Michael Bradford related on behalf of the Salary Committee a recommendation the Board accept Dr. Brady’s recommendations to approve Item 1. on the Technology Maintenance 12-Month Salary Schedule retroactive to July 1, 2006.

Motion by Mr. C. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to approve the Salary Committee recommendation on Item 7.G.(1) to accept Dr. Brady’s recommendations to approve Item 1. on the Technology Maintenance 12-Month Salary Schedule retroactive to July 1, 2006.

Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Chairman Bradford proceeded with the following recommendation:

Recommendation on Item 2.: Chairman Michael Bradford related on behalf of the Salary Committee a recommendation the Board accept Dr. Brady’s recommendations to approve Item 2. on the Procurement Specialist 12-Month Salary Schedule and/or the 1.4 index on the Teacher’s Salary Schedule.

Motion by Mr. C. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to approve the Salary Committee recommendation on Item 7.G.(2) to accept Dr. Brady’s recommendations to approve Item 2. on the Procurement Specialist 12-Month Salary Schedule and/or the 1.4 index on the Teacher’s Salary Schedule.

Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Chairman Bradford, Accountant III Betrece, Board Members Franklin, A. Rouchon and Peterson, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Recommendation on Item 3.: Chairman Michael Bradford related on behalf of the Salary Committee that Item 3. was informational only, requiring no Board action.

Item 7.H. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mr. Matthew Peterson for his presentation.

Chairman Matthew Peterson gave the following presentation from the Personnel Committee Meeting scheduled on Thursday, July 28, 2006 at 4:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference) indicating no Committee Members being present at meeting time and no business being. He noted Dr. Brady sending all of the items to this August 1, 2006 Regular Board Meeting Agenda.

Chairman Peterson proceeded with Item 1.:

1. Item 1. as tabled from March 21, 2006 Personnel Committee Meeting position description for Procurement Specialist 12-Month Position

Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Franklin to approve the position description for Procurement Specialist 12-Month Position with additional recommendation to bring same back to the Personnel Committee for a recommendation prior to advertising same.

Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Chairman Peterson proceeded with Item 2.:

2. Administrative Line Up for 2006/2007 Fiscal Year

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. C. Rouchon to approve Dr. Brady’s recommendations in connection with the Administrative Line Up for 2006/2007 Fiscal Year.

Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Chairman Peterson proceeded with Item 3.:

3. Revisit job descriptions for Sales Tax Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor

After some discussion by Chairman Peterson, Board Member Bradford, Vice-President Harrell, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Chairman Peterson called for a motion to return Item 3. to the Personnel Committee.

Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Dawson to return Item 7.H.(3) revisit job descriptions for Sales Tax Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor to the Personnel Committee.

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.I. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mr. Henry Howell, IV for his presentation.

Chairman Henry C. Howell, IV gave the following presentation from the Bid Opening Committee Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at 1:30 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

Chairman Howell proceeded with the following recommendation:

Recommendation on Item 1.: Chairman Henry C. Howell, IV related on behalf of the Bid Opening Committee a recommendation the Board at it’s August 1, 2006 Regular Board Meeting authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in contracting with the low bidder, The Lathan Company, Inc. of Mobile, Alabama at the sum of $148,700.00 with noted additional pricing; in connection with the roofing projects at Clinton Elementary School, 10701 Reiley Street, Clinton, Louisiana.

Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. C. Rouchon to accept the Building Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.I.(1) to authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in contracting with the low bidder, The Lathan Company, Inc. of Mobile, Alabama at the sum of $148,700.00 with noted additional pricing; in connection with the roofing projects at Clinton Elementary School, 10701 Reiley Street, Clinton, Louisiana. Further to direct Dr. Brady to use his discretion in using sinking bond funds in connection with bringing this roofing project to fruition.

Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Vice-President Harrell, Board Members Bradford, Howell, A. Rouchon, C. Rouchon, Accountant III Betrece requesting use of Sinking Bond Funds for this roofing project, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Item 7.J. Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Peterson and Mr. Franklin to approve the request for use of facilities by Feliciana Riders, Kerry Davis; of Baseball Field located on the Clinton Middle School Campus on Saturday, August 12, 2006 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. for Back to School Festival.

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

Board President Jelks called for any public comment.

Dr. Brady related having reviewed this request for use of facilities with Bill Dart, Agent, Dart Insurance and received the following recommendations of a special events one day policy setting forth $2 Million Dollar aggregate, $1 Million Dollar per incident.

Board Member A. Rouchon requested the School Board be placed as an additional insured on the special events one day policy.

Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Absent during vote: Board Member W. Jackson.

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

Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Howell and Mr. Franklin, to accept Dr. Brady’s recommendations in connection with Personnel Items 8.A. through 8.G.

Substitute motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon, to accept Dr. Brady’s recommendations in connection with Personnel Items 8.A. through 8.G., excluding Items. 8.C.(13), 8.D.(2) and 8.D.(3); as follows: