PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON APRIL 1, 2008
PROPOSED AGENDA FOR
EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2008 - 5:00 P.M.
1. Call to order
2. Approval of the agenda
3. Approval of the minutes of March 4, 2008, regular meeting and March 18, 2008 special meeting
4. Special Recognitions
A. National DAR Conservation Award
5. Communications/Reports
A. Sales Tax Collections Report
B. Superintendent's Report
(1) Request Board authorization for Interim Superintendent of Schools, 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
(2) Request Board authorization for out-of-state travel for Vanessa Hayes, Technology Coordinator; to attend National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) scheduled dates June 28, 2008 thru July 3, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas {funding source: EETT Fund 422}
(3) Request Board authorization for out-of-state travel for Antonio Caine, LINCS Coach, Clinton Middle, Cynthia Robinson, Asst. Principal, Clinton High, Perlae Shropshire, Literacy Coach, Clinton Elementary and Sherry T. Smith, Literacy Coach, Clinton Middle to attend International Reading Associations 53rd Annual Convention scheduled dates May 4th thru 8th, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia {funding sources: Title I for Caine and Robinson and Literacy for Shropshire and Smith}
6. Old Business
A. Request Board authorization for Interim Superintendent of Schools, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in development of specifications and letting out for bids HVAC Project at the Jackson School Complex, Jackson, Louisiana
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., reviewed 02/12/08 Item 6.F. and 03/04/08 Item 6.B.}
C. Policy Review Committee submission of the following for a 2nd reading, adoption as Policy:
(a) File: GBD, entitled Employment of Personnel
(b) File: DCH, entitled Periodic Budget Reconciliation
(c) File: DJC, entitled Payroll Procedures
(d) File: GBRIB, entitled Sick Leave
(e) File: GBRA, entitled Employee Conduct
(f) File: JGCE, entitled Child Abuse
(g) File: JHC, entitled Student Organizations
(h) File: IDE, entitled Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities
(i) File: GBA, entitled Contracts And Compensation
D. Vice-President Michael Bradford request to revisit 2008-2009 4-day School/Work Calendars {adopted 03/04/08 at Items 7.C. thru 7.I.} and consider Draft of 2008-2009 5-day School/Work Calendars
7. New Business
A. Finance Committee Report
(a) Adoption of resolution amending the 2008 Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures {Public Hearing held on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 4:30 P.M.}
B. Ratification of request for use of facilities by PCPFHF d/b/a RKM Primary Care & Capital Area Human Services District; for use of Clinton High Gymnasium on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. for Town Hall Meeting discussing topic of Underage Drinking
8. Personnel
A. Certificated Resignation:
Sharnette Russell, Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: February 29, 2008 (end of work day)}
B. Certificated Appointment:
Adrienne Hayes, Teacher (c), Jackson Middle (remainder on 9-Month Position) {effective date: March 4, 2008 (beginning of work day)}
9. Workshop #2 with CSRS, Inc. on feasibility study
There were present: School Board Members 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 Mitchell Harrell joined the meeting at 5:04:52. Absent: Board Member Clay Barksdale and Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave. Other Attendees: Douglas Beauchamp, Jr., Superintendent, Irma Lee Bendily, Administrative Assistant, Samuel DAquilla, District Attorney, 20th JDC and Michael Hughes, 1st Asst. District Attorney 20th 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.
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 Superintendent Beauchamps written requests for additions and deletion to the above agenda, as follows:
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONS
4. Special Recognitions
B. Council 7856 Knights of Columbus presentation of check to Support Services Department
5. Communications/Reports
(1) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mr. Charles Edward Mims, Father of Devan Spurlock, Teacher, Clinton Middle; in his passing on Friday, March 14, 2008
(2) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mr. William Flinn Dawson, respective Father and Father-In-Law of Mr. Scottie Dawson and Board Member Beth Dawson; in his passing on Monday, March 24, 2008
(3) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mr. George Stephen ONeal; Brother of Vanessa Hayes, Technology Coordinator; in his passing on Tuesday, March 25, 2008
B. Superintendent's Report
(4) Request Board authorization for Interim Superintendent of Schools, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in receipt of donated AED Plus (2011) defibrillator from the Kiwanis Club International to Clinton High School
7. New Business
C. Request for Use of Facilities by Teach For America of the Jackson School Complex cafeteria and classrooms on Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 9 A.M. until 4 P.M.
D. Request for Use of Facilities by Lisa Washington with March for Autism Awareness of Clinton Elementary Campus Parking on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 9 A.M. Further requesting waiver of fees.
8. Personnel
A. Certificated Resignations
(2) Robert L. Signater, Sr., Teacher, Athletic Director and Track Coach, Clinton High {effective date: May 27, 2008 (end of work day)}
REQUEST FOR DELETION
5. Communications/Reports
B. Superintendents Report
(3) Delete request Board authorization on out-of-state travel for Cynthia Robinson, Asst. Principal, Clinton High to attend International Reading Associations 53rd Annual Convention (May 4th thru 8th, 2008 in Atlanta, GA)
Motion by Vice-President Bradford, seconded by Miss W. Jackson to approve the above agenda with written request for additions and deletion.
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 Mitchell Harrell. Absent and not voting: Board Member Clay Barksdale. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.
Board Member Richard Terrell orally requested addition of Item 5.(5) reimbursement of tuition pay for Clinton Middle School Teacher.
Motion by Vice-President Bradford, seconded by Mr. Wingfield to approve the above amended agenda with Board Member Terrells oral request for addition as set out above.
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 Mitchell Harrell. 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 March 4, 2008, regular meeting and March 18, 2008 special 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 Mitchell Harrell. Absent and not voting: 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 Board Member Beth Dawson for her presentation on this item.
Board Member Dawson related that our Dr. Knight P. Roddy has received the National Daughters of the American Revolution Conservation Award for preservation of the natural resources of our country, its soils, minerals, forests, waters and wildlife. She noted this is also in recognition of his outstanding achievement for environmental awareness. She asked Dr. Roddy and Nancy Bickham, Regent for local DAR Chapter to come forward for receipt of certificate, penning of the medal and photo opportunity for news release. She concluded by noting that Mr. Beauchamp has won the Chapter award, but Dr. Roddy has won this National Award!
Board Member Mitchell Harrell joined the meeting during Item 4.A.
Board President Jelks extended his congratulations Dr. Knight Roddy for his various achievements which lead to this award.
Item 4.B. Board President Jelks asked if Mr. Martin McDermott was in the audience at this time to make his presentation. Receiving no response, Board President Jelks continued with the agenda, noting return to this item upon arrival of Mr. McDermott.
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., Superintendent; related to Board Members present that the March, 2008 Sales Tax Report reflects collections at 5% of $517,139.58 and delinquent sales tax collections of $8,079.51.
Item 5. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Superintendent Beauchamp for his presentation.
Superintendent Beauchamp related the following expression of sympathy on behalf of the Board to the following:
(1) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mr. Charles Edward Mims, Father of Devan Spurlock, Teacher, Clinton Middle; in his passing on Friday, March 14, 2008
(2) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mr. William Flinn Dawson, respective Father and Father-In-Law of Mr. Scottie Dawson and Board Member Beth Dawson; in his passing on Monday, March 24, 2008
(3) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mr. George Stephen ONeal; Brother of Vanessa Hayes, Technology Coordinator; in his passing on Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Superintendent Beauchamp concluded his presentation by requesting a moment of silence. Amen.
Item 5.B.(1) Motion by Mr. Harrell, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to authorize Interim Superintendent of Schools, 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 and not voting: Board Member Clay Barksdale. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.
Items 5.B.(2) and 5.B.(3) Motion by Vice-President Bradford, seconded by Mr. Terrell to collectively approve the following for out-of-state travel:
(2) Request Board authorization for out-of-state travel for Vanessa Hayes, Technology Coordinator; to attend National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) scheduled dates June 28, 2008 thru July 3, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas {funding source: EETT Fund 422}
(3) Request Board authorization for out-of-state travel for Antonio Caine, LINCS Coach, Clinton Middle, Cynthia Robinson, Asst. Principal, Clinton High, Perlae Shropshire, Literacy Coach, Clinton Elementary and Sherry T. Smith, Literacy Coach, Clinton Middle to attend International Reading Associations 53rd Annual Convention scheduled dates May 4th thru 8th, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia {funding sources: Title I for Caine and Robinson and Literacy for Shropshire and Smith}
Board President Jelks then called for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Superintendent Beauchamp noted deletion of Cynthia Robinson, Asst. Principal, Clinton High from Item 5.B.(3) above, 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 5.B.(4) Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Wingfield to authorize Interim Superintendent of Schools, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in receipt of donated AED Plus (2011) defibrillator from the Kiwanis Club International to Clinton High School.
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 5.B.(5) Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Board Member Richard Terrell for his presentation on this item.
Board Member Terrell related this item is in reference to tuition reimbursement for student attended one of the local Colleges. But one of the Supervisor has informed me that it is going to involve personnel matters and if we are going to discuss it we need to take it into an executive session.
Board President Jelks questioned why this was not received through the Superintendent?
Vice-President Bradford related it was given to Dr. Brady and I dont know if Mr. Beauchamp has...
Board President Jelks related the Superintendent knows nothing about it. He questioned this item being turned over to Superintendent Beauchamp before we discuss this?
Board Member Terrell related he just turned it back over to us.
Board President Jelks questioned Superintendent Beauchamp did?
Board Member Terrell related no.
Vice-President Bradford related Dr. Brady.
Board Member Franklin questioned your just saying it needs to go before another committee?
Board Member Terrell related no, if we are going to discuss it; it is going to concern personnel matters and we need to meet in executive session to discuss it.
Vice-President Bradford questioned if this person needs to be here also for us to discuss it?
Board Member Terrell related he would assume so.
Vice-President Bradford asked D.A. DAquilla to answer that question.
D.A. DAquilla questioned are they here?
Vice-President Bradford related no, he is not here.
Board Member Terrell related that person is not here.
Admn. Asst. Bendily questioned did the person receive 24 hour written notice that they would be discussed?
Board Member Terrell related no, they did not.
Board President Jelks tabled this item for review with Superintendent Beauchamp.
Board Members concurred with this recommendation.
Item 6.A. Motion by Mr. Harrell, seconded by Mr. Franklin to authorize Interim Superintendent of Schools, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in development of specifications and letting out for bids HVAC Project at the Jackson School Complex, Jackson, Louisiana.
Board President Jelks then called for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion between Vice-President Bradford and Brian LaFleur, CSRS Representative, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, 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 6.B. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp for his presentation on this item.
Asst. Superintendent Beauchamp submitted a draft of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement in connection with 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., reviewed 02/12/08 Item 6.F. and 03/04/08 Item 6.B.}
After some discussion by Vice-President Bradford, Board President Jelks, Board Members A. Rouchon, Harrell, Dawson, Wicker, Franklin, Ms. Miracle Lane, lady in the audience and Mr. Robert Flowers, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Jelks received a motion by Mr. Harrell, seconded by Mr. Franklin, subsequently being rescinded.
Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Vice-President Bradford to re-write agreement for submission to a Special Board Meeting for review on terms and conditions of use with the Police Jury.
After further discussion by D.A. DAquilla, Board Members Dawson, Wicker, Board President Jelks and Vice-President Bradford, Board President Jelks proceeded with a roll-call vote on the Mr. A. Rouchons motion, as follows:
Yeas: Harrell, Terrell, Dawson, Wingfield, Franklin, Jelks, Bradford, A. Rouchon, W. Jackson, Howell and Wicker
Opposed: None
Abstained from voting: None
Absent and not voting: Board Members Clay Barksdale and Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave
Board President Jelks announced by a majority vote of 11 to 0, 1 absent and not voting and with 1 called to active duty/military leave; the motion carried.
Board President Jelks proceeded with the agenda and returned to Item 4.B. above.
Item 4.B. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Mr. Martin McDermott for his presentation on this item.
Mr. McDermott related on behalf of Council 7856 Knights of Columbus he is again happy to present your Special Education Department with a donation of $500.00.
Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Harrell to authorize Interim Superintendent Beauchamp, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; to receive and distribute donation of $500.00 check from Council 7856 Knights designated to the Special Education Department.
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.
Board President Jelks proceeded with the agenda.
Item 6.C. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Policy Chairman Sonny Franklin for his presentation on this item.
Policy Chairman Leon Sonny Franklin submitted the following for a 2nd Reading and adoption as Policy:
(a) File: GBD, entitled Employment of Personnel
(b) File: DCH, entitled Periodic Budget Reconciliation
(c) File: DJC, entitled Payroll Procedures
(d) File: GBRIB, entitled Sick Leave
(e) File: GBRA, entitled Employee Conduct
(f) File: JGCE, entitled Child Abuse
(g) File: JHC, entitled Student Organizations
(h) File: IDE, entitled Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities
(i) File: GBA, entitled Contracts And Compensation
Motion by Mr. Wingfield, seconded by Mr. Wicker to waive the oral reading and accept the Policy Review Committee recommendations in connection with Item 6.C. to approve the following for a 2nd Reading and adoption as Policy:
(a) File: GBD, entitled Employment of Personnel
(b) File: DCH, entitled Periodic Budget Reconciliation
(c) File: DJC, entitled Payroll Procedures
(d) File: GBRIB, entitled Sick Leave
(e) File: GBRA, entitled Employee Conduct
(f) File: JGCE, entitled Child Abuse
(g) File: JHC, entitled Student Organizations
(h) File: IDE, entitled Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities
(i) File: GBA, entitled Contracts And Compensation
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 6.D. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Vice-President Bradford for discussion on this item, with no Board action.
Vice-President Bradford noted at last months Board Meeting we reviewed the 4-day schedule for schools. He related since meeting time he has received calls that it is not working, Mr. Beauchamp noted it is not working and we are not saving any money and test scores are lower...
Superintendent Beauchamp related last years test scores.
Vice-President Bradford related it appears to be working in Slaughter, but not for the majority of the system; I wanted to ask my Board Members to have a change of heart that we go back to 5 school days, instead of the 4 school days. Any other comments on it?
After some discussion by Board Members Terrell, A. Rouchon, Franklin, Dawson, A. Rouchon, James Bennett, President East Feliciana Voters League, SES Teacher Connie Grimball, Ms. Miracle Lane, Mrs. Royann Lane, lady in the audience, Mrs. Sandra Kelley, along with responses from Vice-President Bradford, Board President Jelks noted this will be an item on the May Board Meeting Agenda and proceeded with the agenda.
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 proceeded with the following presentation from the Finance Committee Meeting scheduled on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).
Vice-President Michael Bradford left the meeting at this time.
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 (February, 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 that Item 5. was informational only.
Chairman A. Rouchon directed Board Members present to the add-on item of 7.A.(a) and called for a motion:
(a) Adoption of resolution amending the 2008 Operating Budget of Revenues and Expenditures {Public Hearing held on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 4:30 P.M.}
Motion by Mr. Franklin, seconded by Mr. A. Rouchon to approve the financial recommendations in connection with Item 7.A.(a) in adoption of the 2008 Operating Budget as received at a Public Hearing held on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 at 4:30 P.M. (a copy of which is at the Board table and made a part hereof for reference).
Board President Jelks then called for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Superintendent Beauchamp directed Board Members present to a chart prepared by Dr. Knight Roddy, entitled East Feliciana Parish School Board 2007-08 eGrant Federal Funds Account Statement March 31, 2008" which projects future payments to our financial status, Board President Jelks then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent during vote: Vice-President Michael Bradford. Absent and not voting: Board Member Clay Barksdale. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.
Item 7.B. Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Franklin to ratify the request for use of facilities by PCPFHF d/b/a RKM Primary Care & Capital Area Human Services District; for use of Clinton High Gymnasium on Tuesday, April 1, 2008 from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. for Town Hall Meeting discussing topic of Underage Drinking.
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: Vice-President Michael Bradford. Absent and not voting: Board Member Clay Barksdale. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.
Item 7.C. Motion by Mr. A. Rouchon, seconded by Mr. Wingfield to approve the request for Use of Facilities by Teach For America of the Jackson School Complex cafeteria and classrooms on Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 9 A.M. until 4 P.M. Further to approve waiver of fees.
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: Vice-President Michael Bradford. Absent and not voting: Board Member Clay Barksdale. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.
Item 7.D. Motion by Miss W. Jackson, seconded by Mr. Wingfield to approve the request for Use of Facilities by Lisa Washington with March for Autism Awareness of Clinton Elementary Campus Parking on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 9 A.M. Further to approve waiver of fees.
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: Vice-President Michael Bradford. Absent and not voting: Board Member Clay Barksdale. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.
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 Superintendent Beauchamps recommendations in connection with Personnel Item 8.A. through 8.B., collectively as follows:
A. Certificated Resignation:
(1) Sharnette Russell, Teacher, Jackson Elementary {effective date: February 29, 2008 (end of work day)}
(2) Robert L. Signater, Sr., Teacher, Athletic Director and Track Coach, Clinton High {effective date: May 27, 2008 (end of work day)}
B. Certificated Appointment:
Adrienne Hayes, Teacher (c), Jackson Middle (remainder on 9-Month Position) {effective date: March 4, 2008 (beginning 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 during vote: Vice-President Michael Bradford. Absent and not voting: Board Member Clay Barksdale. Absent: Board Member Matthew Peterson, called to active duty/military leave.
Board President Jelks then directed Superintendent Beauchamp to send out a Special Board Meeting Agenda before April 15th, 2008 to review Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Police Jury and any other items he deems necessary.
Item 9. Board President Jelks turned the floor over to Chris Pellegrin and Brian LaFleur with CSRS, Inc. and Mike Hefner, Chief Demographer, Geographic Planning & Demographic Services, LLC for their presentations on this item.
Board Members Leon Sonny Franklin and Henry Lee Bud Wicker left the meeting at this time.
Vice-President Michael Bradford rejoined the meeting at this time.
Chris Pellegrin presented Board Members with a power point presentation entitled Facility Condition Analysis April 2008 and Population Projections for East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana" (copies of which are attached hereto for reference). At the conclusion of his and Mr. LaFleur and Mr. Hefners presentations on this item, questions were asked for.
Board Member Leon Sonny Franklin rejoined the meeting at this time.
Board Member Henry Lee Bud Wicker rejoined the meeting at this time.
After some discussion by Board Members Terrell, Howell, Harrell, Wingfield, A. Rouchon, Dr. Slan, Vice-President Bradford, Board President Jelks, Superintendent Beauchamp, along with responses by CSRS Pellegrin and LaFleur and Hefner, Demographer, Board President Jelks proceeded with the agenda item.
Board Member Willie M. Jackson left the meeting during the presentation of Item 9.
CSRS Pellegrin made a request for a Facilities Task Force Committee made up of Board Members, Superintendent and Principals from each School Site was received.
Board President Jelks asked for volunteers from among Board Members present.
Board Members Anthony Rouchon, Mitchell Harrell, Elizabeth Beth Dawson and Vice-President Bradford volunteered. Board Member Henry Howell, IV volunteered as an Alternate.
Board President Jelks related he would check with Board Members and let CSRS know a date and time for a Task Force Meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion for adjournment by Vice-President Bradford, seconded by Mr. Wingfield, prevailed until the next regular meeting unless called into special session by the President.
DOUGLAS BEAUCHAMP, JR.,
SECRETARY-TREASURER
J. CURTIS JELKS,
PRESIDENT