March 4, 2008

PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MARCH 4, 2008

PROPOSED AGENDA FOR

EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 2008 - 5:00 P.M.

1. Call to order

2. Approval of the agenda

3. Approval of the minutes of February 12, 2008, regular meeting

4. Special Recognitions

A. Ronald Matherne, Supervisor presentation of 2007/2008 Student of the Year Awards

B. James Devillier, Ph.D. presentation on behalf of Cooperative Extension Service

5. Communications/Reports

A. Sales Tax Collections Report

B. Superintendent's Report

(1) Request Board authorization for out-of-state travel for Jane Felps, Clinton Elementary, Joyce S. Holliday, Jackson Elementary and Sherry Hillman to attend Tutoring People With Dyslexia Conference scheduled dates June 23^rd thru 27^th, 2008 in Santa Clara, California {funding sources: IDEA Travel for Felps and Hillman and Title I Fund 328 for Holliday}

(2) Request Board authorization for Dr. Brady, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in receipt and distribution of various monetary donations to Jackson Elementary being designated toward Washington, D.C. Field Trip

6. Old Business

7. New Business

A. Finance Committee Report

B. Policy Review Committee Report

C. Review of Proposed 2008-2009 9 & 9½-Month Employees & School Calendar

D. Review of Proposed 2008-2009 10-Month Certificated Calendar

E. Review of Proposed 2008-2009 10-Month Secretaries Calendar

F. Review of Proposed 2008-2009 10-Month Custodians Calendar

G. Review of Proposed 2008-2009 11-Month Employees Calendar

H. Review of Proposed 2008-2009 12-Month Employees Calendar

I. Review of Proposed 2008-2009 12-Month Maintenance & Custodial Calendar

J. Request for use of facilities by Minnie K. Douglas, President of East Feliciana Teachers’ Federal Credit Union; for use of Clinton Middle School Cafeteria on Friday, April 18, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. for Annual Meeting. Further requesting waiver of any and all fees in connection with this request.

K. Receive update on 21^st CCLC Program by Royann Lane, Director

8. Personnel

A. Certificated Resignation:

Jeffery Hodges, Teacher, Jackson Middle {effective date: February 15, 2008 (beginning of work day)}

B. Acknowledge Support Staff Retirement:

Judy L. Kilcrease, HQ Paraprofessional, Clinton Elementary {effective date: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 (end of work day)}

There were present: School Board Members Mitchell Harrell, Richard Terrell, Elizabeth “Beth” Dawson, Oliver Wingfield, Leon “Sonny” Franklin, J. Curtis Jelks, Michael Bradford, Anthony “Tony” Rouchon, Willie M. Jackson, Henry Howell, IV and Henry Lee “Bud” Wicker. Board Member Clay Barksdale joined the meeting at 5:04:05. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave. Other Attendees: Douglas Beauchamp, Jr., Assistant Superintendent, Irma Lee Bendily, Administrative Assistant, Michael Hughes, 1^st Asst. District Attorney 20^th JDC, Janice Betrece, Business Accountant III, Vicki Sims, Payroll Accountant III and Tommy J. LeJeune, C.P.A. with Faulk & Winkler LLC, Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors. Other absence: Glenn Brady, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools.

Board President J. Curtis Jelks asked Board Member Oliver Wingfield; 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 Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp’s written requests for additions to the above agenda, as follows:

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONS

5. Communications/Reports

B. Superintendent's Report

(3) Extension of Easter Holidays for Slaughter Elementary and Jackson School Complex, being Friday, March 21, 2008 thru Tuesday, April 1, 2008. {* To compensate for the day that Clinton Schools were out for the funeral of one of their students.} Clinton Schools return to school on Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

(4) Request for out-of-state travel for Deborah Anderson, Asst. Principal, Jackson High and Carla Boykin, Teacher, Jackson High to attend IRA Conference scheduled dates May 4, 2008 thru May 8, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia {funding source: Title I}

6. Old Business

A. Receive report from CSRS on feasibility study

B. Revisit long term request for inter-agency use of facilities by East Feliciana Parish Police Jury in connection with relocation of East Feliciana Parish Court to Early Childhood Learning Center during duration of current East Feliciana Parish Courthouse renovations (approximately 18-24 months) {received 01/08/08 Item 6.E. and reviewed 02/12/08 Item 6.F.}

7. New Business

A. Finance Committee Report

(a) Request Board rescind approval at Item 7.A.(7) from June 5, 2007 Regular Board Meeting, as follows: Board acceptance and approval of recommendation from Dr. Brady and CNP Supervisor to get automated inventory software from MCS Software for an annual sum of $12,500.00.

(b) Request Board authorization for an upgrade of an inventory management software package from Methods, Inc. utilizing current hardware. This upgrade also includes NutriKids and Bid Management. The total cost is $4,070.00 for the first year and $1,570.00 thereafter. Employee training cost is a one-time fee of $2,500.00. Further to utilize CNP funds in implementing this upgrade proposal.

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

Board President Jelks then called for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent and not voting: Board Member Clay Barksdale. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Item 3. Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Miss W. Jackson, to approve the minutes of February 12, 2008, regular meeting, for publication in the official journal.

Board President Jelks then called 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. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Item 4.A. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mr. Matherne for his presentation on this item.

Ronald Matherne, Supervisor related the following Student of the Year Awards and presented plaques to students and parents in attendance.

East Feliciana Parish Schools Student of Year Awards
2007-2008 Student of Year	Jackson Elementary	Chania Anderson
2007-2008 Student of Year	Clinton Elementary	Tiara Monia George
2007-2008 Student of Year	Clinton Middle	Mia Taylor
2007-2008 Student of Year	Clinton High	Cynthia Selders
2007-2008 District Student of Year Elementary Division	Slaughter Elementary	Rachel Hitchens
2007-2008 District Student of Year Middle School Division	Jackson Middle	Mar’leisha Hollins
2007-2008 District Student of Year High School Division	Jackson High	Marlin Hollins

Board Member Clay Barksdale joined the meeting during Item 4.A.

Board President Jelks extended his congratulations to the students, their parents and staff members in attendance for their achievements.

Item 4.B. Board President Jelks Dr. DeVillier for his presentation on this item.

Dr. DeVillier distributed to Board Members copies of flyers and lapel buttons reflecting 100 Years Louisiana 4-H Developing Youth 1908-2008 along with copies of a report entitled “March 3, 2008 East Feliciana Parish Cooperative Extension Service 2007 Annual Report,” and reviewed same. He also introduced his staff in the audience of Dr. Ken Spoto, Ursula Shaw and Lauren Kennedy coming on board March 17^th, 2008. He related that Brian Chandler is our Area Forestry Agent, Pamela J. Myers, Nutrition and Health Agent and Karen Stevens, S.U. Family Development Agent. He noted that Patsy Adams, will be retiring Friday, March 14^th, 2008 with 28 years of service and asked Board Members to drop by Idlewild during the lunch hour to extend their best wishes to Mrs. Adams. He concluded by asking for a letter from the School Board acknowledging Mrs. Adams service.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to adopt a letter of commendation acknowledging Mrs. Patsy Adams for 28 years of service to the East Feliciana Parish Cooperative Extension Service Office.

Board President Jelks then called 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: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

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., Assistant Superintendent; related to Board Members present that the February, 2007 Sales Tax Report reflects collections at 5% of $540,024.97 and delinquent sales tax collections of $29,232.60.

After some discussion by Board Member Richard Terrell, along with responses by Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Jelks proceeded with the agenda.

Item 5.B.(1) and (4) Board President Jelks called for a motion to receive Items 5.B.(1) and (4) all together.

Motion by Mr. Franklin, seconded by Mr. Terrell to collectively approve the following for out-of-state travel:

Board President Jelks then called 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: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Item 5.B.(2) Motion by Mrs. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Terrell to authorize Dr. Brady to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in receipt and distribution of various monetary donations to Jackson Elementary being designated toward Washington, D.C. Field Trip.

Board President Jelks then called 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: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Item 5.B.(3) Motion by Mr. Franklin, seconded by Mr. Barksdale to approve extension of Easter Holidays for Slaughter Elementary and Jackson School Complex, being Friday, March 21, 2008 thru Tuesday, April 1, 2008. {* To compensate for the day that Clinton Schools were out for the funeral of one of their students.} Clinton Schools return to school on Tuesday, April 1, 2008.

Board President Jelks then called for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Vice-President Bradford, Board Members Harrell, Wicker, Howell, Dawson and Terrell, along with responses by Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Board President Jelks proceeded with the agenda and returned to Item 4.A. above.

Item 4.A. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mr. Matherne for his presentation on this item.

Supervisor Matherne announced that Cynthia Selders, Clinton High 2007-2008 Student of Year has arrived and was presented her plaque.

Board President Jelks again extended his congratulations to the student and parents for their achievement.

Item 6.A. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Chris Pellegrin and Brian LaFleur with CSRS, Inc. for their presentation on this item.

Chris Pellegrin presented Board Members with a power point presentation entitled “Comprehensive Master Plan Board Update dated March 4, 2008" (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference). At the conclusion of his and Mr. LaFleur’s presentation on this item a date for Board Workshop #1 was requested.

Board President Jelks related he would check with Board Members and let CSRS know a date and time for Board Workshop #1.

Item 6.B. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp for his presentation on this item.

Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp related we have no official Board action on the long term request for inter-agency use of facilities by East Feliciana Parish Police Jury in connection with relocation of East Feliciana Parish Court to Early Childhood Learning Center during duration of current East Feliciana Parish Courthouse renovations (approximately 18-24 months) {received 01/08/08 Item 6.E. and reviewed 02/12/08 Item 6.F.}

After some discussion by Vice-President Bradford, Board President Jelks, Board Members Dawson, A. Rouchon, along with responses by Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Jelks received a motion.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to give tentative approval letting the court system use the building with the caveat that the approval will be contingent upon reaching a mutual agreement on terms and conditions of use with the Police Jury.

After much discussion by Vice-President Bradford, Board President Jelks, Board Members Dawson, A. Rouchon, Harrell, Howell, Wicker, Franklin, A. Rouchon, East Feliciana Parish Police Jury President Louis Kent indicating a start date for Court of July 1^st, 2008, Accountant III Betrece, along with responses by Board President Jelks and Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Jelks received a substitute motion.

Substitute motion by Mr. Howell to have negotiations come back to the Board for approval.

After some discussion by Board Member Howell, along with responses by Board President Jelks and Board Member A. Rouchon, Board President Jelks noted the substitute motion died for lack of a second. Board president Jelks proceeded with a roll-call vote on the Mr. A. Rouchon’s original motion, as follows:

Yeas: Harrell, Dawson, Wingfield, Franklin, Jelks, A. Rouchon, Barksdale, W. Jackson and Howell

Opposed: Terrell, Bradford and Wicker

Abstained from voting: None

Absent and not voting: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave

Board President Jelks announced by a majority vote of 9 to 3, with 1 called to active duty/military leave; the original motion carried.

Items 7.C., 7.D., 7.E., 7.F., 7.G., 7.H. and 7.I.: Board President Jelks skipped down the agenda to the Proposed 2008-2009 School and Employee Calendars and turned the floor over to Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp for his presentation.

Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp noted that today the District Performance Scores were released by the State Department of Education and indicated that East Feliciana Parish declined the most in the State by 4.5 points and is now ranked 57 or 58 out of 61 School Districts. He related even though he personally prefers the 4-day week, as an administrator and an educator he has to recommend discussion on a return to the 5-day school/work week calendars for the upcoming 2008-2009 Fiscal Year. He noted that teacher and student absences are up over last year and any money realized as savings has been spent on employee’s salaries and other expenditures. He recommended tabling these items and receive 5-day school/work week calendars at the April 1^st, 2008 Regular Board Meeting.

After some discussion by Vice-President Bradford, Board Members A. Rouchon, Howell, Barksdale, along with responses by Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Jelks called for a motion.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Harrell to approve the following 4-day school/work week calendars for the 2008-2009 Fiscal Year:

C. Review of Proposed 2008-2009 9 & 9½-Month Employees & School Calendar

D. Review of Proposed 2008-2009 10-Month Certificated Calendar

E. Review of Proposed 2008-2009 10-Month Secretaries Calendar

F. Review of Proposed 2008-2009 10-Month Custodians Calendar

G. Review of Proposed 2008-2009 11-Month Employees Calendar

H. Review of Proposed 2008-2009 12-Month Employees Calendar

I. Review of Proposed 2008-2009 12-Month Maintenance & Custodial Calendar

After much discussion by Board Members Dawson, Wingfield, Pat St. Germaine, Vice-President Bradford, Principal Kimberly Glascock, Board Members Franklin, Harrell, Slaughter Elementary Teachers, Sanches, Hillman, Jackson Middle School Teacher, along with responses by Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Jelks received a substitute motion.

Substitute Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Vice-President Bradford to table Items 7.C. thru 7.I. and bring the 5-day school/work week back.

After some discussion by Vice-President Bradford and Royann Lane, Board President Jelks proceeded with a roll-call vote on Mr. Terrell’s substitute motion, as follows:

Yeas: Terrell, Bradford and Howell

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

Abstained from voting: Wingfield

Absent and not voting: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave

Board President Jelks announced by a vote of 3 to 8, with 1 abstention from voting and 1 called to active duty/military leave; the substitute motion failed.

After more discussion by Board Members A. Rouchon, Dawson, Harrell, Howell, Terrell and Vice-President Bradford, along with responses by Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Jelks proceeded with a roll-call vote on Mr. A. Rouchon’s original motion, as follows:

Yeas: Harrell, Wingfield, Franklin, Jelks, A. Rouchon, Barksdale, W. Jackson and Howell

Opposed: Terrell, Dawson, Bradford and Wicker

Abstained from voting: None

Absent and not voting: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave

Board President Jelks announced by a majority vote of 8 to 4, with 1 called to active duty/military leave; the original motion carried.

Board President Jelks called for a 5 minute recess.

Board President Jelks reconvened the meeting into regular session at this time. Board Members in attendance: Harrell, Terrell, Dawson, Wingfield, Franklin, Jelks, Bradford, A. Rouchon, Barksdale, W. Jackson and Wicker. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

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

Chairman A. Rouchon directed Board Members present to the two add-on items of 7.A.(a) and (b) on behalf of our Child Nutrition Program Department, and call for a motion:

Motion by Mr. Franklin, seconded by Miss W. Jackson to approve the following:

Board President Jelks then called 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 Henry C. Howell, IV. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Board Member Henry C. Howell, IV rejoined the meeting at this time.

Anthony “Tony” Rouchon, Chairman proceeded with the following presentation from the Finance Committee Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 3:30 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 reports (January, 2008) 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 reports for Item 3. was informational only.

Recommendation on Item 4.: Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee acceptance of Faulk & Winkler LLC, Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors presentations, being: (a) “Cash Position,” (b) “Revenues - General Fund", (c) “General Fund Expenditures”, (d) “General Fund Expenditures”, (e) chart entitled “Sales and Use Tax Collections Monthly Analysis”; and (f) “Ad Valorem Taxes” as informational items.

Recommendation on Item 5.: Chairman Anthony “Tony” Rouchon related on behalf of the Finance Committee acceptance of Faulk & Winkler LLC, Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors proposed budget revision and recommendation for a public hearing for submission the full Board.

Motion by Mr. Harrell, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to approve the Faulk & Winkler LLC, Certified Public Accountants and Business Advisors proposed budget revision and recommendation for a public hearing on April 1, 2008 at 4:30 P.M.

Board President Jelks then called 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: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Item 7.B. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Policy Chairman Leon “Sonny” Franklin for his presentation on this item.

Leon “Sonny” Franklin, Chairman proceeded with the following presentation from the Policy Review Committee Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 4:30 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

Recommendation on Item 1.: Chairman Leon “Sonny” Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board waive the oral reading and accept revisions to Board Policy File: GBD, entitled “Employment of Personnel” to require Board approval for contract employees, as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to waive the oral reading and accept the Policy Review Committee recommendations in connection with Item 7.B.(1) of revisions to Board Policy File: GBD, entitled “Employment of Personnel” to require Board approval for contract employees, as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy.

Board President Jelks then called for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Vice-President Bradford and Board Member W. Jackson, along with responses by Chairman Franklin and Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Recommendation on Item 2.(a): Chairman Leon “Sonny” Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board waive the oral reading and accept as a New Policy File: DCH, entitled “Periodic Budget Reconciliation” as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to waive the oral reading and accept the Policy Review Committee recommendations in connection with Item 7.B.2.(a) of a New Policy File: DCH, entitled “Periodic Budget Reconciliation” as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy.

Board President Jelks then called 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: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Recommendation on Item 2.(b): Chairman Leon “Sonny” Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board waive the oral reading and accept as a New Policy File: DJC, entitled “Payroll Procedures” as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to waive the oral reading and accept the Policy Review Committee recommendations in connection with Item 7.B.2.(b) of a New Policy File: DJC, entitled “Payroll Procedures” as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy.

Board President Jelks then called 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: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Recommendation on Item 3.: Chairman Leon “Sonny” Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board waive the oral reading and accept revisions to Board Policy File: GBRIB, entitled “Sick Leave” as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy; and

Recommendation on Item 5.: Chairman Leon “Sonny” Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board waive the oral reading and accept revisions Board Policy File: GBRIB, entitled “Sick Leave”, that after use of all personal leave days, posting in increments of no less than one-quarter (¼) work days shall commence; as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Barksdale to waive the oral readings and accept the Policy Review Committee recommendations in connection with Item 7.B.3.(a) and (b) and Item 7.B.(5) and accept respective revisions to Board Policy File: GBRIB, entitled “Sick Leave” as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy, namely:

Item 3. Proposed revision to Board Policy File: GBRIB, entitled “Sick Leave” to require physician certificate for absences, as follows:

(a) absent 3 consecutive days/4 day work week,

(b) absent 4 consecutive days/5 day work week; and

Item 5. Proposed revision to Board Policy File: GBRIB, entitled “Sick Leave”, that after use of all personal leave days, posting in increments of no less than one-quarter (¼) work days shall commence.

Board President Jelks then called for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Member A. Rouchon, along with responses by Chairman Franklin, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Recommendation on Item 4.: Chairman Leon “Sonny” Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board waive the oral reading and accept legislative revisions to the following policies:

(a) File: GBRA, entitled “Employee Conduct”; and

(b) File: JGCE, entitled “Child Abuse”

as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Miss W. Jackson to waive the oral reading and accept the Policy Review Committee recommendations in connection with Item 7.B.4.(a) and (b) of legislative revisions to Board Policy File: GBRA, entitled “Employee Conduct”as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy.

Board President Jelks then called 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: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Recommendation on Item 6.: Chairman Leon “Sonny” Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board waive the oral reading and accept revisions defining “faculty advisor” and/or “school instructional staff” respectively as being an administrator and/or certificated employee working for the East Feliciana Parish School System to the following policies:

(a) File: JDC, entitled “Student Organizations”; and

(b) File: IDE, entitled “Co-Curricular Activities And Extracurricular Activities”

as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy.

Motion by Mrs. Dawson, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to waive the oral reading and accept the Policy Review Committee recommendations in connection with Item 7.B.(6) of revisions defining “faculty advisor” and/or “school instructional staff” respectively as being an administrator and/or certificated employee working for the East Feliciana Parish School System to the following policies:

(a) File: JDC, entitled “Student Organizations”; and

(b) File: IDE, entitled “Co-Curricular Activities And Extracurricular Activities”

as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy.

Board President Jelks then called for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Members Dawson, Terrell, Howell, Principal Joseph Jones, Jr., Anita Anderson, along with responses by Chairman Franklin and Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Recommendation on Item 7.: Chairman Leon “Sonny” Franklin related on behalf of the Policy Review Committee a recommendation the Board waive the oral reading and accept revisions to Board Policy File: GBRA, entitled “Contracts And Compensation” as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy.

Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to waive the oral reading and accept the Policy Review Committee recommendations in connection with Item 7.B.7. of revisions to Board Policy File: GBRA, entitled “Contracts And Compensation” as a 1^st reading at the upcoming March 4, 2008 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming April 1, 2008 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy.

Board President Jelks then called for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp, along with responses by Admn. Asst. Bendily, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Item 7.J. Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Miss W. Jackson to approve the request for use of facilities by Minnie K. Douglas, President of East Feliciana Teachers’ Federal Credit Union; for use of Clinton Middle School Cafeteria on Friday, April 18, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. for Annual Meeting. Further requesting waiver of any and all fees in connection with this request.

Board President Jelks then called 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: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Item 7.K. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mrs. Royann Lane for her presentation on this item.

Royann Lane, Director of The 5^th Day - 21^st CCLC After School Program distributed to Board Members copies of handout detailing the grant, program, locations, dates and times. She noted having planned for 500 students and actually having 700 students at various times. She concluded that this update is to be given annually to the Board and looks forward to presenting next year.

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

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

A. Certificated Resignation:

Jeffery Hodges, Teacher, Jackson Middle {effective date: February 15, 2008 (beginning of work day)}

B. Acknowledge Support Staff Retirement:

Judy L. Kilcrease, HQ Paraprofessional, Clinton Elementary {effective date: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 (end of work day)}

Board President Jelks then asked Board Members to check the personnel items for relatives. Board President Jelks then called 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: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp suggested resolution in connection with Item 8.B. above, by the Board as thank you to Ms. Kilcrease for 21 years of dedicated service in the Special Education Department with our students.

Motion by Mrs. Dawson, seconded by Mr. Terrell to adopt a resolution in connection with Item 8.B. acknowledging Judy L. Kilcrease, HQ Paraprofessional, Clinton Elementary for 21 years of dedicated service in the Special Education Department with our students.

Board President Jelks then called 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: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.

Mitchell Harrell, Building Chairman set a Building Committee Meeting for Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 5:30 P.M. Admn. Asst. Bendily noted the Central Office closes for Easter Holidays/Spring Break on March 20^th, 2008 and re-opens on April 1^st, 2008 Board Meeting day. Chairman Harrell noted he will reschedule Building for a later date.

Board President Jelks then set Tuesday, March 18^th, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. for a Special Board Meeting to receive CSRS Board Workshop #1.

Anthony “Tony” Rouchon, Finance Chairman set a Finance Committee Meeting for Tuesday, March 18^th, 2008 at 6:00 P.M.

Vice-President Bradford wanted it noted for the record to recognize Superintendent Daisy Slan who is visiting with us in the audience. Would you please stand Dr. Slan, good to see you.

There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion for adjournment by Mr. Wingfield, seconded by Mr. Franklin, prevailed until the next regular meeting unless called into special session by the President.

GLENN BRADY, Ph.D.,

SECRETARY-TREASURER

J. CURTIS JELKS,

PRESIDENT