July 3, 2007

PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JULY 3, 2007

PROPOSED AGENDA FOR

EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

TUESDAY, JULY 3, 2007 - 5:00 P.M.

1. Call to order

2. Approval of the agenda

3. Approval of the minutes of June 5, 2007, regular meeting

4. Special Recognitions

5. Communications/Reports

Expression of Sympathy to the Family of Sterlin Cannon, Sr., Retired CDL Bus Driver; in his passing on Thursday, 14 June 2007

A. Sales Tax Collections Report

B. Superintendent's Report

(1) Request Board authorization for Dr. Brady, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in acceptance of numerous desks donated by Cajun Injector to the Early Childhood Learning Center

(2) Award notification in connection with “EETT Connected Tech Competitive Grant Application,” 2007/2008 in the sum of $75,314.00

6. Old Business

Receive Policy Review Committee request to approve following for a 2^nd Reading and adoption of same as Policy:

(1) Board Policy File: FA, entitled “Facility Expansion Program Goals And Objectives”

(2) Board Policy File: GBRL, entitled “Holidays”

(3) Board Policy File: IHC, entitled “Class Rankings”

(4) Board Policy File: JCDB, entitled “Student Dress Code”

7. New Business

A. Finance Committee Report

B. Building Committee Report

C. Bid Opening Committee Report

D. Personnel Committee Report

E. Salary Committee Report

F. Adoption of 2007-2008 School Board Meeting Schedule

8. Personnel

A. Transfer of Support Staffers

(1) True Love Rogers, Central Office Custodial Worker to Custodial Worker I, Early Childhood Learning Center (12-Month School Custodial Position/Calendar){effective date: July 3, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(2) Dennis Davis, Head Custodian III Clinton Elementary to Custodian/Maintenance Central Office (12-Month School Custodial Position/Calendar){effective date: July 3, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

B. Acknowledge Retirements

(1) Lillie M. Goodman, R.N., School Nurse {effective date: May 25, 2007 (end of work day)}

(2) 1SG McKinley Thompson, SAI, Army JROTC, Jackson High {effective date: June 29, 2007 (end of work day)}

C. Acknowledge Resignations

(1) SGM Charles R. Duplechain, SAI Army JROTC, Clinton High {effective date: June 29, 2007 (end of work day)}

(2) MSG Joel Padilla, SAI Army JROTC, Clinton Middle and Jackson Middle {effective date: June 29, 2007 (end of work day)}

(3) Summer Whitmore, Student Support Services, Educational Diagnostician, Pupil Appraisal {effective date: June 22, 2007 (end of work day)}

(4) Zayne Turner, Teacher (c), Clinton Middle {effective date: May 25, 2007 (end of work day)}

(5) Cassandra Meyer, Teacher (c), Clinton Middle {effective date: May 25, 2007 (end of work day)}

(6) Rebecca Walter, Teacher (c), Clinton Middle {effective date: May 25, 2007 (end of work day)}

(7) Krislyn Spivey, Teacher (c), Clinton Elementary {effective date: May 25, 2007 (end of work day)}

D. Certificated Appointments 2007/2008 SY and 2008/2009 SY

(1) Veronica Brooks, Teacher, TFA HQ, Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(2) Erin Smith, Teacher, TFA HQ, Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(3) Alex Salinsky, Teacher, TFA HQ, Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(4) Susan Burch, Teacher, TFA HQ, Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(5) Pamela Lockwood, Teacher (c), Slaughter Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(6) Antonio Caine-Royal, LINCS Coach, JMS {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

E. Support Staff Appointments 2007/2008 SY

(1) Myiesha Spears, Parent Liaison - Student Support Services, Pupil Appraisal (11-Month Position) {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(2) Pamela Dwire, Paraprofessional HQ, Slaughter Elementary (9-Month Position) {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

F. Transfer of Certificated Staffers 2007/2008 SY and 2008/2009 SY

(1) Tanya Manka, Teacher (c), from Jackson Elementary to Slaughter Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(2) Emily Lytle, Teacher (c), from Jackson Elementary to Slaughter Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

There were present: School Board Members Mitchell Harrell, Richard Terrell, Elizabeth “Beth” Dawson, Edward Brooks, Sr., Leon “Sonny” Franklin, J. Curtis Jelks, Michael Bradford, Anthony “Tony” Rouchon, Clay Barksdale, Willie M. Jackson, Henry C. Howell, IV and Matthew Peterson. Other Attendees: Glenn Brady, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools, Irma Lee Bendily, Administrative Assistant, Douglas Beauchamp, Jr., Assistant Superintendent, Samuel D’Aquilla, District Attorney and Janice Betrece, Accountant III. Absent: Vicki Sims, Payroll Accountant III.

Board President J. Curtis Jelks asked Vice-President 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 the Honorable J. Curtis Jelks, President, who announced the purposes of said meeting in accordance with the aforesaid written notice thereof. Board President Jelks stated the Board was ready for transaction of business.

Item 2. Board President Jelks presented Dr. Brady’s written requests for additions to the above agenda, as follows:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONS

5. Communications/Reports

B. Superintendent's Report

(3) Receive Board authorization for Dr. Brady, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in acceptance and administration of donation from Talmadge and Sue Bunch in the sum of $85.00 designated to Clinton Elementary Positive Behavior Program

(4) Receive Board authorization for Dr. Brady, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in acceptance and administration of donation from David and Kelli Dart in the sum of $50.00 designated to Clinton Elementary Positive Behavior Program

6. Old Business

B. Receive Board authorization for Dr. Brady, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in contracting with Kelly Educational Staffing® (based upon proposal dated May 31, 2007) for all substitute employees, except CDL Bus Drivers; during the 2007/2008 FY

8. Personnel

C. Acknowledge Resignations

(8) Gwendolyn K. Perry, Teacher, Clinton High {effective date: May 25, 2007 (end of work day)}

REQUEST FOR CORRECTIONS

D. Certificated Appointments 2007/2008 SY and 2008/2009 SY

(1) Veronica Brooks, Teacher, TFA HQ, Clinton Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(2) Erin Smith, Teacher, TFA HQ, Clinton Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(4) Susan Burch, Teacher, (c) HQ, Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

Board President Jelks also noted the following additions:

7.B.(1) Brief discussion on Master Plan

7.B.(2) Discussion on boiler at Clinton High

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Peterson to approve the above agenda with written and oral requests for additions and/or corrections.

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. Brooks, seconded by Miss W. Jackson, to approve the minutes of May 1, 2007, regular meeting and May 15, 2007 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 Members Clay Barksdale and Matthew Peterson.

Item 4. Board President Jelks related there were no special recognitions to come before the Board at this time.

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 Family of Sterlin Cannon, Sr., Retired CDL Bus Driver; in his passing on Thursday, 14 June 2007.

Dr. Brady also extended prayers and a speedy recovery to the Mrs. Mary Peterson and her Family.

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

Item 5.A.Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Douglas Beauchamp, Jr., Assistant Superintendent; for his presentation on this item.

Douglas Beauchamp, Jr., Supervisor; related to Board Members present that the June, 2007 Sales Tax Report reflects collections at 5% of $551,012.15 and delinquent sales tax collections of $13,711.40.

Item 5.B(1) thru (4).Motion by Vice-President Bradford, seconded by Mr. Harrell to approve the following items:

(2) Award notification in connection with “EETT Connected Tech Competitive Grant Application,” 2007/2008 in the sum of $75,314.00

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.A. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Policy Chairman Franklin for his presentation on this item.

Policy Review Chairman Franklin called for a motion to approve the noted policies for a 2^nd reading and adoption of same as Policy.

Motion by Vice-President Bradford, seconded by Mr. Peterson to accept the following for a 2^nd reading and adoption of same as Policy:

(1) Board Policy File: FA, entitled “Facility Expansion Program Goals And Objectives”

(2) Board Policy File: GBRL, entitled “Holidays”

(3) Board Policy File: IHC, entitled “Class Rankings”

(4) Board Policy File: JCDB, entitled “Student Dress Code”

Board President Jelks called for any public comment.

Board Member Richard Terrell requested tabling Item 6.A.(3) Policy File: IHC, entitled “Class Rankings” back to the Policy Review Committee.

Vice-President Bradford amended his motion to include Items 6.A.(1), 6.A.(2) and 6.A.(4). Further sending Item 6.A.(3) back to the Policy Review Committee.

Board Member Matthew Peterson seconded the motion amendment.

Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Vice-President Bradford, Board Members Harrell and Terrell, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Item 6.B. Motion by Vice-President Bradford, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to authorize Dr. Brady, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in contracting with Kelly Educational Staffing® [being the sole source provider of educational staffing] (based upon proposal dated May 31, 2007) for all substitute employees, except CDL Bus Drivers; during the 2007/2008 FY.

Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Vice-President Bradford, Board Members Terrell, Peterson, Barksdale, Dawson, Howell, Harrell, CHS CNP Manager Ella Mae Williams, CES Principal Jefferson, Accountant II Staples, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Item 7.A. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Finance Chairman A. Rouchon for his presentation on this item.

Anthony “Tony” Rouchon, Chairman gave the following presentation from the Finance Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 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 reports (May, 2007) 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 for May, 2007 was an informational item only.

Recommendation on Item 4.: Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee in connection with Item 4. a recommendation the Board accept the Postlethwaite & Netterville, APAC proposal opened at committee meeting 26 June 2007, the estimate on total time and charges will be approximate $39,000.00, with the noted contingencies as set out on same; for the year ending June 30, 2007. 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. Barksdale to accept the Finance Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.A.(4) to accept the Postlethwaite & Netterville, APAC proposal opened at committee meeting 26 June 2007, the estimate on total time and charges will be approximate $39,000.00, with the noted contingencies as set out on same; for the year ending June 30, 2007. 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 Vice-President Bradford, along with responses from Chairman A. Rouchon and Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Recommendation on Item 5.: Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee that Item 5. was an informational item only.

Recommendation on Item 6.: Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee that Item 6. was an informational item only.

Item 7.B. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Building Committee Chairman Mitchell Harrell for his presentation on this item.

Chairman Harrell gave the following presentation from the Building Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 5:30 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference). Chairman Harrell related with no Committee Members being present, no business was conducted at committee meeting time.

Item 7.B.(1) Board President Jelks passed out copies of a master plan proposal dated June 1, 2007 as prepared by CSRS Architects/Engineers in connection with a feasibility study. He related this is being presented an informational item only for Board Members review.

Item 7.B.(2) Motion by Vice-President Bradford, seconded by Mr. Howell to authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in the purchase/installation of a boiler for the Clinton High Cafeteria and all related work in connection with this item.

Board President Jelks called for any public comment. After some discussion by Vice-President Bradford, Building Chairman Harrell, Board Members Peterson, Brooks, Franklin and Board President Jelks, along with responses from Jerry Green, Maintenance and 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 Bid Opening Committee Chairman Henry C. Howell, IV for his presentation on this item.

Chairman Howell gave the following presentation from the Bid Opening Committee Meeting scheduled for Friday, June 29, 2007 at 1:32:32 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

Chairman Howell proceeded with the following recommendations:

Recommendation on Item 1.(a): Chairman Henry C. Howell, IV related on behalf of the Bid Opening Committee a recommendation the Board accept the 2007-2008 Fiscal Agency Contract Participation Agreement between Landmark Bank, Feliciana Bank & Trust Company and The Highlands Bank with the East Feliciana Parish School Board. Subject to a review by the Board’s Legal Advisor and all things are found to be in order. Further authorizing Board President J. Curtis Jelks and Glenn Brady, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools to sign same on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board.

Recommendation on Item 1.(b): Chairman Henry C. Howell, IV related on behalf of the Bid Opening Committee a recommendation the Board authorize Dr. Brady to contract with the sole bidder Chip’s X-Pert Pest Control for Pest Control for 2007-2008 FY.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Peterson to accept the Bid Opening Committee recommendations in connection with Items 7.C.1.(a) and 7.C.1.(b) as set out above.

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

Chairman Howell proceeded with the recommendation on Item 2., as follows:

Recommendation on Item 2.: Chairman Howell related on behalf of the Bid Opening Committee a recommendation to authorize Dr. Brady to accept on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board the sole bid from Jeff Farrar, representing Crossbow Hunting Club; at $16.49 per acre for a 1-year hunting lease on the Section 16 Lands known as the “Plank Road Tract” containing approximate 184.7 Acres +/-.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Peterson to accept the Bid Opening Committee recommendations in connection with Item 7.C.2. to authorize Dr. Brady to accept on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board the sole bid from Jeff Farrar, representing Crossbow Hunting Club; at $16.49 per acre for a 1-year hunting lease on the Section 16 Lands known as the “Plank Road Tract” containing approximate 184.7 Acres +/-.

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 turned the floor over to Chairman Matthew Peterson for his presentation on this item.

Chairman Peterson gave the following presentation from the Personnel Committee Meeting scheduled on Friday, May 25, 2007 at 3:00 P.M. (a copy of which are attached hereto for reference).

Chairman Peterson proceeded with the following recommendations:

Recommendation on Item 1.: Matthew Peterson, Chairman related on behalf of the Personnel Committee a recommendation in connection with Item 1. for Board approval of the proposed job description for Reading Coach (9-Month Position) as prepared by Dr. Wells {in re: Literacy Grant}.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Vice-President Bradford to accept the Personnel Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.C.(1) to approve the proposed job description for Reading Coach (9-Month Position) as prepared by Dr. Wells {in re: Literacy 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 7.E. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Salary Committee Chairman Vice-President Michael Bradford for his presentation on this item.

Chairman Vice-President Bradford gave the following presentation from the Salary Committee Meetings scheduled for Thursday, June 28, 2007 at 5:00 P.M. and Monday, July 2, 2007 (copies of which is attached hereto for reference). Chairman Vice-President Bradford related cancelling the June 28^th, 2007 meeting and with only one Committee Members being present at the July 2^nd, 2007 meeting, no business was conducted at committee meeting time.

Item 7.F. Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Miss W. Jackson to approve the 2007-2008 School Board Meeting schedule as prepared by Dr. Brady.

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

Items 8.A. through 8.F. Board President Jelks called for a motion to receive Personnel Items 8.A. through 8.F., collectively.

Motion by Vice-President Bradford, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to accept Dr. Brady’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Items 8.A. through 8.F., as follows: