August 7, 2007

PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 7, 2007

PROPOSED AGENDA FOR

EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2007 - 5:00 P.M.

1. Call to order

2. Approval of the agenda

3. Approval of the minutes of July 3, 2007, regular meeting

4. Special Recognitions

The Honorable Robert “Rob” Marionneaux, District 17 Senator; presentation of Legislative Updates

5. Communications/Reports

(1) Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Sean Christopher Matthews, Sr. (Peidera Sims) for the birth of their son, Sean Christopher Matthews, Jr.; Friday, May 18, 2007 weighing 2 lbs. 14 ozs. 15 inches. Little Sean is also welcomed home by his big sisters Jessica and Seante.

(2) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mrs. Mary Peterson, Retired Teacher, retired Gifted & Talented Teacher, Wife of Dr. Freddie Peterson, Mother of Mrs. Kathy Thomas, Speech Pathologist and Board Member Matthew Peterson and Mother-In-Law of Mrs. April Peterson, Jackson High School Guidance Counselor; passed away on Monday, July 23, 2007.

(3) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mr. Aubrey Harrell, Father of Board Member Mitchell Harrell and Brother-In-Law of Mrs. Sylvia Harrell, Jackson High School Secretary; passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2007.

(4) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Ms. Lottie Sensley, Retired Teacher; in her passing on Tuesday, July 31, 2007

A. Sales Tax Collections Report

B. Superintendent's Report

(1) General Session Orientation held on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at the Early Childhood Learning Center, Plank Road, Clinton, LA

(2) Request Board authorization for Dr. Brady, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in accepting donation to Jackson High School of a Hewlett Packard LaserJet 4000 Printer from The Honorable George H. Ware, Jr., Judge 20^th JDC and Miranda Bourgoyne, C.C.R., Judicial Administrator

(3) Request for executive session to review litigation in re: student accident of August 29, 2006

6. Old Business

7. New Business

A. Policy Review Committee Report

B. Salary Committee Report

C. Building Committee Report

D. Finance Committee Report

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

F. Adopt 2007-2008 Pupil Progression Plan as prepared by Ruth Dart, Coordinator

8. Personnel

A. Acknowledge Support Staff Retirements:

(1) Olevia Rogers, CNP Manager, Slaughter Elementary with 15 years of service {effective date: June 6, 2007 (end of work day)}

(2) Lena Robertson, CNP Technician, Clinton Middle with 12 years of service {effective date: May 25, 2007 (end of work day)}

(3) John London, Salaried CDL Bus Driver, Jackson School Complex with 23 years of service {effective date: May 25, 2007 (end of work day)}

B. Acknowledge Application for Disability Retirement:

Catherine Dunn, CNP Technician, Clinton High with 11 years of service {effective date: May 25, 2007 (end of work day)}

C. Certificated Resignations:

(1) Marion Walker, Counselor, Jackson Middle {effective date: June 8, 2007 (end of work day)}

(2) Raeshawn Williams, Teacher, Clinton Middle {effective date: May 25, 2007 (end of work day)}

(3) Myra Smith, Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: May 25, 2007 (end of work day)}

(4) Rorie Ross, Teacher, Jackson Middle {effective date: May 25, 2007 (end of work day)}

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

(6) Donna Martin, Teacher, Clinton Middle {effective date: May 25, 2007 (end of work day)}

D. Certificated Appointments for 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 SY’s:

(1) Melinda Gaines, Counselor, Jackson Middle {effective date: July 20, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

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

(3) Sharnette Russell, Teacher (c) HQ, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(4) Alexandria Halls, TFA Teacher HQ, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(5) Caroline Cole, TFA Teacher HQ, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(6) Latrisha Dean, TFA Teacher HQ, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(7) Krystal Hardy, TFA Teacher HQ, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(8) Carol Sloan, LRCE Teacher HQ, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(9) Shawn Austin, Teacher (c) HQ, Slaughter Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(10) Letitia Palmer, LRCE Teacher HQ, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(11) Bridget Delvin, TFA Teacher HQ, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(12) Elise Baker, TFA Teacher HQ, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(13) Jason Hamilton, LRCE Teacher HQ, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(14) Charity Cooper, Teacher (c) HQ, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(15) Francis Ealy, Teacher (c) HQ, Clinton Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

E. Certificated Retire/Rehire Appointments for 2007/2008 and 2008/2009 SY’s:

(1) Robert Leslie, Teacher (c) Retire/Rehire, Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(2) Marty Gisclard, Teacher (c) Retire/Rehire, Slaughter Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(3) Peggy Tabberer, Teacher (c) Retire/Rehire, Slaughter Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(4) Leugenia Thomas, Teacher (c) Retire/Rehire, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(5) Annie Jackson, Teacher (c) Retire/Rehire, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(6) Angela Scott, Teacher (c) Retire/Rehire, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(7) Claude Harness, Teacher (c) Retire/Rehire, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(8) Louise Lewis, Teacher (c) Retire/Rehire, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(9) Florena Johnson, Teacher (c) Retire/Rehire, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(10) Willie Johnson, Teacher (c) Retire/Rehire, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

F. Certificated TAT Appointments for 2007/2008 SY:

(1) Jessica Mitchell, TAT Teacher, Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(2) Leslie Jones, TAT Teacher, Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(3) Lois Jones, TAT Teacher, Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(4) Alena Bradford, TAT Teacher, Jackson High {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(5) Evita Brown, TAT Teacher, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(6) Jaworski White, TAT Teacher, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(7) Keisha Houston, TAT Teacher, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(8) Jennifer Page, TAT Teacher, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(9) Keashu King, TAT Teacher, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(10) Carolyn Guillory, TAT Teacher, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(11) Keisha Maiden, TAT Teacher, Clinton Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(12) Dwayne Stepter, TAT Teacher, Clinton Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(13) Loyd Powell, TAT Teacher, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(14) Leemeka Lee, TAT Teacher, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(15) Ashley Williams, TAT Teacher, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(16) Darius Matthews, TAT Teacher, ISS, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(17) Rachel Armstrong, TAT Teacher, Clinton High {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

G. Support Staff Appointments 2007/2008 SY:

(1) Latonya Ringo, Paraprofessional HQ, ISS Monitor, Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(2) Mary Kelly, Paraprofessional HQ, ISS, Jackson Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(3) Debra Thomas, Paraprofessional HQ, Title II, Jackson 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, Janice Betrece, Business Accountant III and Vicki Sims, Payroll Accountant III.

Board President J. Curtis Jelks turned the floor over to Vice-President Michael Bradford.

Vice-President Bradford introduced Mr. Donald Taylor, in the audience; who is a Candidate for Sheriff of East Feliciana Parish.

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

(4) Receive Board authorization for Dr. Brady, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in accepting various donations to Clinton Elementary School and designated for Eaglettes

7. New Business

7.D.(1) Ratify Annual Sales Tax Collection Agreement with East Feliciana Parish Police Jury {effective dates: July 1, 2007 thru June 30, 2008}

8. Personnel

E. Certified Retire/Rehire Appointments for Reading Coach:

(11) Parlae Shropshire, Teacher (c), Reading Coach, Clinton Elementary {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}[9-Month Position with * notation that position is not entitled to any local supplements - i.e. sales tax and/or property tax) {in re: Literacy Grant}]

F. Certified TAT Appointments for 2007/2008 SY:

(18) Lashika Williams, TAT Resource Teacher, Clinton Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

(19) Carika Soileau, TAT Combination Class Teacher, Clinton Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

G. Support Staff Appointments 2007/2008 SY:

(4) Gina Charlet, Speech Pathologist (c), Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 (beginning of work day)}

H. Child Nutrition Program Support Staff Appointments and/or Request for Transfers

I. Proposed 2007-2008 Coaching and Non-Faculty Staff Lists for High and Middle Schools

J. Written Request for Medical Sabbatical 2007-2008 SY:

Rufuss Nesbitt, Teacher, Jackson Middle {effective date: August 2, 2007 thru May 27, 2008}

Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to approve the above agenda with written request for additions.

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Item 3. Motion by Vice-President Bradford, seconded by Mr. Brooks, to approve the minutes of July 3, 2007, 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 he would return to this item upon arrival of Senator Marionneaux to the meeting.

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

Dr. Brady asked Mrs. Peidera Sims Matthews to come forward with Little Sean., with Mrs. Matthews not present at this time; he extended congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Sean Christopher Matthews, Sr. (Peidera Sims) for the birth of their son, Sean Christopher Matthews, Jr.; Friday, May 18, 2007 weighing 2 lbs. 14 ozs. 15 inches. Little Sean is also welcomed home by his big sisters Jessica and Seante. He noted Little Sean now weighs 9 lbs.

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

(4) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Ms. Lottie Sensley, Retired Teacher; in her passing on Tuesday, July 31, 2007

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 $606,735.46 and delinquent sales tax collections of $25,737.28.

Item 4. Board President Jelks returned to Item 4. and turned the floor over to the Honorable Robert “Rob” Marionneaux, District 17 Senator; presentation of Legislative Updates.

Senator Marionneaux distributed to Board Member present hand-outs entitled “2007 Legislative Session Wrap-Up” and reviewed same. Upon conclusion he announced his Candidacy for District 17 Senator and asked for support.

After some discussion by Board Members Dawson and A. Rouchon, along with responses by Senator Marionneaux, Board President Jelks proceeded with the agenda.

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

Dr. Brady related the General Session was held on Thursday, August 2, 2007 at our newly purchased Early Childhood Learning Center, with staff members being dismissed back to their campuses for 2½ days of orientation before the students report to schools tomorrow.

Item 5.B.(2) Motion by Mrs. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Harrell to authorize Dr. Brady, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in accepting donation to Jackson High School of a Hewlett Packard LaserJet 4000 Printer from The Honorable George H. Ware, Jr., Judge 20^th JDC and Miranda Bourgoyne, C.C.R., Judicial Administrator.

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.(3) Board President Jelks moved this request for executive session down on the agenda.

Item 5.B.(4) Motion by Vice-President Bradford, seconded by Mr. Brooks to authorize Dr. Brady, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in accepting various donations to Clinton Elementary School and designated for Eaglettes.

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 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 Policy Review Chairman Leon “Sonny” Franklin for his presentation on this item.

Leon “Sonny” Franklin, Chairman gave the following presentation from the Policy Review Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 5:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

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

Recommendation on Item 1.: Chairman Leon “Sonny” Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation in connection with Item 1. to accept the proposed revisions to Board Policy File: IHC, entitled “Class Rankings”, to waive the oral reading and accept revisions as a 1^st Reading at the upcoming August 7, 2007 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming September 4, 2007 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd Reading and adoption as Policy.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to accept the Policy Review Committee proposed revisions to Board Policy File: IHC, entitled “Class Rankings”, to waive the oral reading and accept revisions as a 1^st Reading at the upcoming August 7, 2007 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming September 4, 2007 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd Reading and adoption as Policy.

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Chairman Franklin proceeded with the following recommendation on Item 2.:

Recommendation on Item 2.: Chairman Leon “Sonny” Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee the Board consider an increase in Board Members salaries to $700.00 per month, with the Board President to receive $750.00. Additionally, to delete the language concerning “without reasonable excuse” on absences from regular and/or called special meetings. Further to recommend the Board authorize following the advertisement process set out in La. R.S. 17:56 to bring such to fruition.

“Since the Policy Committee Meeting, Assistant Superintendent Beauchamp noted that La. R.S. 17:56 A.(2) includes the following language ... for each nonattendance without reasonable excuse,...”.

Motion by Vice-President Bradford, seconded by Mr. Howell to accept the Policy Review Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.A.(2) for the Board to consider an increase in Board Members salaries to $700.00 per month, with the Board President to receive $750.00. Additionally, to delete the language concerning “without reasonable excuse” on absences from regular and/or called special meetings. Further to recommend the Board authorize following the advertisement process set out in La. R.S. 17:56 to bring such to fruition.

After much discussion by Vice-President Bradford, Board President Jelks, Board Members A. Rouchon, Barksdale and Peterson, along with responses by Chairman Franklin, D.A. D’Aquilla and Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks called for a roll-call vote, as follows:

Yeas: Howell, Bradford, Brooks and Terrell

Opposed: Peterson, W. Jackson, Barksdale, A. Rouchon, Jelks, Franklin, Dawson and Harrell

Absent: None

Board President Jelks announced by a majority vote of 8 to 4, the motion failed.

Chairman Franklin proceeded with the following recommendation on Item 3.:

Recommendation on Item 3.: Chairman Leon “Sonny” Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee the Board accept revisions to Board Policy File: GBJ, entitled “Promotion” in regards to Clerical and Paraprofessional Personnel, to waive the oral reading and accept revisions as a 1^st Reading at the upcoming August 7, 2007 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming September 4, 2007 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd Reading and adoption as Policy.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Barksdale to accept revisions to Board Policy File: GBJ, entitled “Promotion” in regards to Clerical and Paraprofessional Personnel, to waive the oral reading and accept revisions as a 1^st Reading at the upcoming August 7, 2007 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming September 4, 2007 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd Reading and adoption as Policy.

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Item 7.B. 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, July 26, 2007 at 5:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

Chairman Vice-President Bradford proceeded with the following recommendations:

Recommendation on Item 1.: Chairman Vice-President Michael Bradford related on behalf of the Salary Committee a recommendation forwarding Item 1. Receive and review proposed 2007-2008 Salary Schedules to the full Board at its upcoming August 7, 2007 Regular Board Meeting.

Recommendations on Item 2.: Chairman Vice-President Michael Bradford related on behalf of the Salary Committee tabling Item 2. as an informational item.

Chairman Vice-President Bradford proposed adopting all salary schedules, with local and state raises; without the Administrative Assistant salary schedule (tabling same to the next Salary Schedule Meeting Agenda).

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Harrell to accept the Salary Committee recommendations on Item 7.B.(1) to adopt all salary schedules, with local and state raises; without the Administrative Assistant salary schedule (tabling same to the next Salary Schedule Meeting Agenda).

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion lead by Chairman Vice-President Bradford, Board Members Terrell and A. Rouchon, along with responses by D.A. D’Aquilla 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 Building Committee Chairman Mitchell Harrell for his presentation on this item.

Chairman Mitchell Harrell gave the following presentation from the Building Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 5:30 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

Chairman Harrell related the following recommendations, noting Items 1. thru 7. as informational only and requiring no Board action:

Recommendation on Item 1.: Chairman Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee tabling Item 1. as informational only.

Recommendation on Item 2.: Chairman Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee tabling Item 2. as informational only.

Recommendation on Item 3.: Chairman Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee tabling Item 3. as informational only.

Recommendation on Items 4. and 6.: Chairman Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee tabling Items 4. and 6. as informational only.

Recommendation on Item 5.: Chairman Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee tabling Item 5. as informational only.

Recommendation on Item 7.: Chairman Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee tabling Item 7. as informational and to look for other vendor quotes.

Recommendation on Item 8.: Chairman Mitchell Harrell related on behalf of the Building Committee a recommendation to set a price of $500.00 to sell surplus School Bus #6 {1990 Chevrolet - no motor} and get it off the lot.

Motion by Vice-President Bradford, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to accept the Building Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.C.(8) to authorize Dr. Brady to set a price of $500.00 to sell surplus School Bus #6 {1990 Chevrolet - no motor}, receive bids and get it off the lot.

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion lead by Board Member Peterson, along with responses by Vice-President Bradford, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Item 7.D. 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, July 31, 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 (June, 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 tabling Item 4. preliminary 2007/2008 FY General Fund Budget to the next Finance Committee Meeting. Further authorizing publication of a public hearing on the budget commencing at 5:30 P.M. on Tuesday, August 28, 2007, along with Finance Committee Meeting at 6:00 P.M.

Recommendation on Item 5.: Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee that Item 5. ratification of annual co-operative agreement with Extension Service in the sum of $15,000.00 for 2007/2008 FY.

Motion by Mr. Harrell, seconded by Mr. Franklin to accept the Finance Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.D.(5) to ratify the annual co-operative agreement with Extension Service in the sum of $15,000.00 for 2007/2008 FY.

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion lead by Vice-President Bradford, along with responses by Chairman A. Rouchon; Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

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

Motion by Mr. Harrell, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to accept the Finance Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.D.(6) to authorize Dr. Brady to proceed with placing the Old Clinton High School out for bids.

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion lead by Vice-President Bradford, along with responses by Dr. Brady, Board Member Peterson and D.A. D’Aquilla; 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 that Item 7. was an informational item only.

Chairman A. Rouchon turned the floor over to Sales Tax Attorney Robert Rainer for his presentation on clarification of our out-of-state sales tax exemption.

Attorney Rainer presented Board Members present with a proposed resolution (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference) which will bring about the intent of the School Board with the action taken at the May 1, 2007. He noted having been engaged in several discussions on this with Attorneys representing sales tax vendors inquiries on the matter.

Motion by Mr. Harrell, seconded by Mr. Franklin Additionally, to adopt a resolution excluding charges for the furnishing of repairs to tangible personal property from the sales and services as defined in the East Feliciana Parish School Board Sales and Use Tax Ordinance as prepared by Sales Tax Attorney Robert Rainer.

Chairman A. Rouchon noted the effective dates would be from May 15^th, 2007 thru August 15^th, 2007, at which time Senator Marionneaux’s legislation takes over.

Dr. Brady clarified that this would continue for a 3-year period, ending with the term of this current School Board; being December 31, 2010.

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion lead by Board Member Peterson, along with responses by Attorney Rainer, Senator Marionneaux and Dr. Brady, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Board Member Clay Barksdale left the meeting at this time.

Item 7.E. Motion by Mr. Peterson, seconded by Mr. Howell to adopt the financial and compliance resolution and Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire (For Audit Engagements of Government Entities) (a copy of which is attached here to for reference).

Board President Jelks then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent during vote: Board Member Clay Barksdale.

Item 7.F. Motion by Miss W. Jackson, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to adopt the 2007-2008 Pupil Progression Plan as prepared by Ruth Dart, Coordinator.

Board President Jelks called for any public comment. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent during vote: Board Member Clay Barksdale.

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

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