September 5, 2006

PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2006

PROPOSED AGENDA FOR

EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2006 - 5:00 P.M.

1. Call to order

2. Approval of the agenda

3. Approval of the minutes of August 1, 2006, regular meeting

4. Special Recognitions

Jackie Lacy, LCSW, CWA Supervisor recognition of assistance received in connection with the 2006/2007 SY St. Vincent dePaul’s Uniforms for Kids in East Feliciana Parish, from Sisters Julie and Pat Sheatzley, Star AG Supermarket and Our Lady of Assumption and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Churches

5. Communications/Reports

(1) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Ms. Betty Cain, Retired Teacher, Clinton Elementary and former Executive Secretary to Superintendent and Board; in her passing on Thursday, August 17, 2006

(2) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mr. William J. “Bill” Ourso, Retired Teacher and Administrator, Clinton High; in his passing on Tuesday, August 22, 2006

(3) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mrs. Verna Soileau, Wife of former Superintendent of Schools James V. Soileau, Sr.; in her passing on Thursday, August 24, 2006

A. Sales Tax Collections Report

B. Superintendent's Report

(1) Receive minute entry to reflect the following Board Members attendance at Tuesday, August 15, 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) Vice-President Mitchell Harrell

(d) Willie M. Jackson

(e) Matthew Peterson

(f) Leon “Sonny” Franklin

(g) Casey Barnett

(h) Elizabeth “Beth” Dawson

(j) Henry C. Howell, IV

(2) Request Board authorization for Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in accepting donation from The Community Foundation For The National Capital Region in the sum of $5,000.00 designated to Jackson Elementary

(3) Request Board authorization for Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in accepting donation of building materials from Pat’s Home Center of Central valued at $1,692.19 and $1,387.81

(4) Request Board authorization for Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in accepting donation of building materials from Pat’s Home Center of St. Francisville valued at $2,888.64

6. Old Business

7. New Business

A. Finance Committee Report

B. Personnel Committee Report

C. Building Committee Report

D. Adopt East Feliciana Parish School District Three-Year Literacy Plan {2006-2009} as prepared by Michaela Wells, Ph.D., Supervisor

8. Personnel

A. Certificated Resignation

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

(2) Gail Kuttruff, Special Education Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: September 1, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(3) John MaGende, Teacher, Jackson Middle {effective date: September 1, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(4) Peggy Howle, Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 26, 2006 (end of work day)}

B. Support Staff Resignation

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

(2) Tanya Johnson, Child Nutrition Program, Slaughter Elementary {effective date: September 1, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

C. Acknowledge Disability Resignation

(1) Roynell Perkins, Custodian I, Clinton High {effective date: June 6, 2006 (end of work day)}

D. Certificated Appointment

(1) Sheleta Bailey, Teacher OFAT; Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 16, 2006 (beginning of work day) remainder of 9-Month Position}

(2) Peggy Tabberer, Teacher (c), Slaughter Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day) Retire-Rehire}

(3) Mary Beth Hey, Speech Pathologist (c) {effective date: August 24, 2006 (beginning of work day) remainder of 9-Month Position Retire-Rehire}

(4) Clara Bowie, Teacher (c), Clinton Middle {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day) Retire-Rehire}

(5) Celestine Armstead, Teacher (c), Clinton Middle {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day) Retire-Rehire}

(6) Renee’ Tatum, Teacher (c), Clinton Middle {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day) Retire-Rehire}

(7) Minnie K. Douglas, Teacher TOR, Clinton Middle {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day) Retire-Rehire}

(8) Lucy Jones, Teacher (c), Librarian, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day) Retire-Rehire}

(9) James Lewis, Teacher (c), Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day) Retire-Rehire}

(10) Louise Lewis, Teacher (c) Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day) Retire-Rehire}

(11) Lois Ellis, Teacher (c), Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day) Retire-Rehire}

E. Support Staff Appointments

(1) Trina Shropshire, Title I Read 180 Paraprofessional, Jackson High {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(2) Gaile White, Paraprofessional, Clinton High {effective date: August 9, 2006 (beginning of work day) remainder of 9-Month Position}

(3) Martin Tyrone Johnson, Salaried CDL Bus Driver {effective date: September 5, 2006 (beginning of work day) remainder of 9-Month Position}

(4) Lorraine Tapp, Paraprofessional, Clinton High {effective date: August 16, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(5) Maketha Dunn, Paraprofessional, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 3, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(6) Susie Smith, Special Education Paraprofessional, Slaughter Elementary {effective date: August 4, 2006 (beginning of work day)}

(7) Laura Feierabend, Reading Interventionist, Slaughter Elementary {effective date: August 22, 2006 (beginning of work day) remainder on 9-Month Position Part-Time 20 Hours Per Week Early Interventionist using EEF Funds}

(8) Summer Whitmore, Educational Diagnostician {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day) remainder on 11-Month Position ½ General Funds and ½ IDEA Funds}

(9) Myiesha Spears, Parent Liaison {effective date: August 2, 2006 (beginning of work day) remainder on 11-Month Position utilizing IDEA Funds}

F. Rescind Acknowledgment of Support Staff Written Application for Retirement issued June 6, 2006 Regular Board Meeting at Item 8.F.(2) and reinstatement:

Dennis Davis, Custodial Worker III {effective date: September 5, 2006 (beginning of work day) remainder on 12-Month Position}

G. Rescind Certificated Appointment issued August 1, 2006 Regular Board Meeting at Item 8.C.(28):

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

There were present: School Board Members Elizabeth “Beth” Dawson, Leon “Sonny” Franklin, Anthony “Tony” Rouchon, J. Curtis Jelks, Henry C. Howell, IV, Michael Bradford, Edward Brooks, Willie M. Jackson and Matthew Peterson. Board Members absent: Vice-President Mitchell Harrell and Casey Barnett. Board Member Christopher “Chris” Rouchon joined the meeting at 5:08:22 P.M. Other Attendees: Glenn Brady, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Irma Lee Bendily, Executive Secretary, Samuel D’Aquilla, District Attorney, Douglas Beauchamp, Jr., Supervisor, Vicki Sims, Payroll Accountant II and Janice Betrece, Accountant III.

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 oral request from Dr. Brady for a correction to Item 8.C.(1), as follows:

8. Personnel

C. Acknowledge Disability Resignation

(1) Roynell Perkins, Custodian I, Clinton High {effective date: June 8, 2006 (end of work day)}

Finance Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon requested the addition of Item 7.A.(1), as follows:

7.A. Finance Committee Report

(1) Receive Annual Insurance Proposal from Dart Insurance

Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Howell to approve the above agenda with oral request for correction and addition as set out above.

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.

Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent and not voting: Vice-President Mitchell Harrell, Board Members Casey Barnett and Christopher “Chris” Rouchon.

Item 3. Motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon, to approve the minutes of the August 1, 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. Absent and not voting: Vice-President Mitchell Harrell, Board Members Casey Barnett and Christopher “Chris” Rouchon.

Item 4.(1) Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Jackie Lacy, LCSW, CWA Supervisor for her presentation on this item.

Jackie Lacy, LCSW, CWA Supervisor related to Board Members and audience present that recognitions for assistance in connection with the 2006/2007 SY St. Vincent dePaul’s Uniforms for Kids in East Feliciana Parish, are in order for Sisters Julie and Pat Sheatzley, Star AG Supermarket and Our Lady of Assumption and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Churches. She noted that area Catholic Churches furnished space for disbursement of clothing and that Sisters Julie and Pat Scheatzley who are in the audience have a report.

Board Member Beth Dawson questioned how many students were serviced?

Sister Pat Scheatzley related that 903 new uniforms valued at $5.00 each were distributed, totaling approximately $4,015.00.

CWA Supervisor Lacy related at least 200 students were furnished with at least two sets of uniforms each.

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

Dr. Brady related the following expressions of sympathy on behalf of the Board to the following:

(1) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Ms. Betty Cain, Retired Teacher, Clinton Elementary and former Executive Secretary to Superintendent and Board; in her passing on Thursday, August 17, 2006

(2) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mr. William J. “Bill” Ourso, Retired Teacher and Administrator, Clinton High; in his passing on Tuesday, August 22, 2006

(3) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mrs. Verna Soileau, Wife of former Superintendent of Schools James V. Soileau, Sr.; in her passing on Thursday, August 24, 2006

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

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

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 August, 2006 Sales Tax Report reflects collections at 5% of $651,093.23, delinquent sales tax collections of $192,140.23 and Audit monies collected totaled $140,000.00.

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

Dr. Brady related he and D.A. D’Aquilla had their first meeting on Unitary Status with Federal Judge Brady and were informed that no Hinds County Reports have ever been submitted on behalf of East Feliciana Parish. He noted the meeting concluded with a request for submission of said reports for 2005/2006 and 2006/2007 on behalf of East Feliciana Parish.

Item 5.B.(1) Motion by Mrs. Dawson, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to direct a minute entry to reflect the following Board Members attendance at Tuesday, August 15, 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) Vice-President Mitchell Harrell

(d) Willie M. Jackson

(e) Matthew Peterson

(f) Leon “Sonny” Franklin

(g) Casey Barnett

(h) Elizabeth “Beth” Dawson

(j) Henry C. Howell, IV

Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent and not voting: Vice-President Mitchell Harrell and Board Member Casey Barnett.

Items 5.B.(2), 5.B.(3) and 5.B.(4) After an oral reading of the donated items by Board President Jelks, he called for a motion.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Brooks to authorize the following:

Item 6. Board President Jelks announced 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 on this item.

Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon gave the following presentation from the Finance Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

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

Recommendation on Items 4.: Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee a recommendation to accept the 2006-2007 FY Budget as received at a Public Hearing held on 08/29/06 at 5:30 P.M. and send to the full Board at the upcoming September 5, 2006 Regular Board Meeting for adoption.

Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Howell to approve the Finance Committee recommendations in connection with Item 7.A.(4) in adoption of the 2006-2007 FY Budget as received at a Public Hearing held on 08/29/06 at 5:30 P.M.

Recommendation on Item 5.: Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee that Item 5. was informational only, requiring no Board action.

Item 7.A.(1) Chairman A. Rouchon turned the floor over to Bill Dart, Agent, Dart Insurance for his presentation on this item.

Bill Dart, Agent, Dart Insurance presented Board Members present with the 2006-2007 Insurance Quote (effective October 1, 2006 to October 1, 2007) at an annual premium of $118,911.00. He noted this is an approximate $7,000.00 increase due to extending coverage to your 17 independently owned school buses for liability and uninsured motorist with the same limits of coverage and deductibles carried by the School Board.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Bradford to accept the 2006-2007 Insurance Quote (effective October 1, 2006 to October 1, 2007) as presented by Bill Dart, Agent, Dart Insurance at an annual premium of $118,911.00.

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

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

Chairman Matthew Peterson gave the following presentation from the Personnel Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 6:30 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

Chairman Peterson related Item 1. did not require any Board action and was deleted from the committee meeting agenda.

Recommendation on Item 2.: Chairman Matthew Peterson related on behalf of the Personnel Committee that Item 2. was informational only, requiring no Board action.

Recommendation on Item 3.:Chairman Matthew Peterson related on behalf of the Personnel Committee that Item 3. was informational only, requiring no Board action.

Recommendation on Item 4.: Chairman Matthew Peterson related on behalf of the Personnel Committee that Item 4. will be taken care of at Item 8.F. on the upcoming September 5, 2006 Regular Board Meeting Agenda.

Item 7.C. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Dr. Brady for his presentation on this item.

Dr. Brady gave the following presentation from the Building Committee Meeting held on Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 5:30 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

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.

Recommendation on Item 2.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee that Item 2. was an informational item only.

Recommendation on Item 3.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee that Item 3. was an informational item only.

Recommendation on Item 4.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee a recommendation the Board direct Dr. Brady to get with Brent Fazende at Timberland Management to mark and cut trees at the Clinton Middle School Campus.

Recommendation on Item 5.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee that Item 5. was informational only.

Recommendation on Item 6.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee that Item 6. was informational only.

Recommendation on Item 7.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee that Item 7. was informational only.

Recommendation on Item 8.: Chairman Vice-President Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee a recommendation in connection with Item 8. the Board authorize Dr. Brady to spend up to $1,500.00 on football equipment for Jackson Middle School from Coach Wiltz Roberts.

Motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to accept the Building Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.C.(8) to authorize Dr. Brady to spend up to $1,500.00 on football equipment for Jackson Middle School from Coach Wiltz Roberts.

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

Dr. Brady concluded the Building Committee report by relating the slab for the multi-purpose building has been poured at Clinton Elementary today and the roofers will return to work on Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Item 7.D. Motion by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Brooks to adopt the East Feliciana Parish School District Three-Year Literacy Plan {2006-2009} as prepared and presented by Michaela Wells, Ph.D., Supervisor.

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

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 Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Peterson, to accept Dr. Brady’s recommendations in connection with Personnel Items 8.A. through 8.G.; as follows: