PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2011
PROPOSED AGENDA FOR
EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Central Office Board Room, located at
12732 Silliman Street, Town of Clinton, Louisiana
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 - 5:00 P.M.
1. Call to order
2. Approval of the agenda
3. Approval of the minutes of August 2, 2011, regular meeting
4. Special Recognitions
A. Helen Williams, Supervisor presentation of Employees of the Months June, July and August 2011
5. Communications/Reports
(1) Expression of sympathy to Family of Mrs. Lizzie Alsandor, Mother of Mr. Donald Alsandor, Coach EFMS , in her passing on Wednesday, August 3, 2011
(2) Expression of sympathy to Family of Mr. Leo Dunn, respective Brother of Mr. Jessie Dunn and Mr. Louis Dunn, Uncle of Mr. Fred Dunn and Brother-In-Law of Mr. Tommy Joe Ringo, CDL Bus Drivers and/or Maintenance Department; in his passing on Sunday, August 7, 2011
A. Sales Tax Collections Report
B. Superintendent's Report
(1) School Board Member Professional Development In-Service scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the East Feliciana Parish School Board Central Office Board Room to discuss School District Improvement Plan
(2) Request Board authorization for Superintendent Beauchamp, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; to receive and disburse the following donations designated for Child Nutrition Program Workshop held on Wednesday, August 17, 2011:
(a) Quarterback Club $40.00 for door prizes; and
(b) Juanita Franklin-Shanklin, d/b/a Nita’s Avon; gift package
valued at $30.00
(3) Request Board authorization for Superintendent Beauchamp, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; to receive and disburse a $300.00 donation from BP Fabric of America Fund Grant to Attn: Cedric Anderson, East Feliciana High School
6. Old Business
7. New Business
A. Insurance and Bid Opening Committee Report
B. Salary Committee Report
C. Finance Committee Report
D. Adoption of East Feliciana Parish School District Wellness Policy 2011-2012 as prepared by Helen Williams, Supervisor
E. Adoption of East Feliciana Parish School District Response to Intervention Plan 2011-2012 as prepared by Sharon Jones, Coordinator
F. Request for use of facilities by The East Feliciana 5th Day Project, Inc. as prepared by Royann Lane for 2011-2012 SY for Monday and afterschool tutorial program of main hall with office, cafeteria (no cooking, eating only) on Mondays 7 A.M. until 5 P.M. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4 P.M. until 6 P.M. Further requesting waiver of fees.
8. Personnel
ACKNOWLEDGE CERTIFIED RESIGNATIONS:
Erica Davis-Smith, Teacher (c) East Feliciana High School {effective date: August 3, 2011 (beginning of work day)}
Michael Bergeron, Teacher (c) East Feliciana High School {effective date: August 4, 2011 (end of work day)}
Amanda Ward, Teacher (c) Jackson Elementary School {effective date: August 2, 2011 (beginning of work day)}
ACKNOWLEDGE WRITTEN REQUEST FOR CERTIFIED TRANSFERS:
Jamie Miller , Speech Pathologist, East Feliciana High School to Speech Pathologist, Clinton Elementary School {effective date: September 7, 2011 (beginning of work day)}
Erinn Watson, Speech Pathologist, Clinton Elementary School to Speech Pathologist, East Feliciana High School {effective date: September 7, 2011 (beginning of work day)}
Larry Pate Jr., Teacher, East Feliciana Middle School to Master Teacher, East Feliciana High School {effective date: September 7, 2011 (beginning of work day)}
ACKNOWLEDGE CERTIFIED APPOINTMENTS:
Zachary Leger, (c) Teacher, East Feliciana High School {effective date: August 9, 2011 (beginning of work day)} (Remainder of 9-Month Position)
Lloyd Thomas (c) Teacher, East Feliciana High School {effective date: August 19, 2011 (beginning of work day) through December 20, 2011}
Tamica Brooks, (c) Teacher, East Feliciana Middle School {effective date: August 3, 2011 (beginning of work day)} (Remainder of 9-Month Position)
Laura Smith, (c) Teacher, Clinton Elementary School {effective date: August 2, 2011 (beginning of workday)}
Michaela Wells, Ph.D., Director of Pupil Appraisal {effective date: July 1, 2011 (beginning of work day)} {federally funded through IDEA Grant Awarded Annually, $1,200.00 per fiscal year.}
ACKNOWLEDGE SUPPORT STAFF RESIGNATION:
Kaylin Rogers, (HQ) Paraprofessional, East Feliciana Middle School {effective date: August 19, 2011 (end of work day)}
ACKNOWLEDGE SUPPORT APPOINTMENTS:
JoAnn Stewart, (HQ) Paraprofessional, Slaughter Elementary School {effective date: August 17, 2011 (beginning of work day)} (Remainder of 9-Month Position)
Keashu King, (HQ) Paraprofessional, East Feliciana Middle School {effective date: August 23, 2011 (beginning of work day)} (Remainder of 9-Month Position)
Ira O’Neal, Shared CNP Manager of East Feliciana High School and Slaughter Elementary School {effective date: August 2, 2011 (beginning of work day)}
Eileen McNabb, (HQ) Paraprofessional, Child Specific Aide, East Feliciana Middle School {effective date: September 1, 2011 (beginning of work day)} {remainder of 9-month Position}
ACKNOWLEDGE SUPPORT TRANSFERS
Marion Matthews, (HQ) SPED Paraprofessional, from Clinton Elementary School to SPED Paraprofessional East Feliciana Middle School {effective date: August 2, 2011 (beginning of work day)}
ACKNOWLEDGE 2011-2012 MENTOR TEACHER APPOINTMENTS:{Funding Source: (TAP and/or 1003g SIG)}
1. Thomas Jackson, East Feliciana High School
2. Louis Smith, East Feliciana High School
3. Daniel Baker, East Feliciana High School
4. Natalie LeBlanc, East Feliciana High School
Myrtle Hurst, East Feliciana High School
Rebecca Kastl, East Feliciana Middle School
Susan Smith, East Feliciana Middle School
India LeBlanc, East Feliciana Middle School
Katie Andrews, East Feliciana Middle School
Myrties Anderson, East Feliciana Middle School
Katina Wilson, Clinton Elementary School
Shaletha Jackson, Clinton Elementary School
Monica Corey, Clinton Elementary School
Justin Steiner, Clinton Elementary School
Molly Gilmore, Jackson Elementary School
Margaret Ingram, Jackson Elementary School
Sharon Eames, Jackson Elementary School
Jonathan Loveall, Jackson Elementary School
Meghan Erkkinen, Jackson Elementary School
Sarah Whittington, Jackson Elementary School
H. Acknowledge Contracted Employees:
1. Cedric Todd, EFHS Marching Band Director {commencing on August 1, 2011 and concluding on or before December 31, 2011} {funding source: General Funds}
2. Kisasa Bell, Maintenance Department {effective dates: July 5, 2011 (beginning of work day)} {funding source: General Funds}
I. Acknowledge Full-Time Support Staff Appointment:
Barbara Sue Chamberlian, Full-Time Child Nutrition Program Technician, Jackson School Complex to Slaughter Community Charter School {effective date: August 2, 2011 (beginning of work day)} [funding source: salary and benefits reimbursable to the East Feliciana Parish School Board from Slaughter Community Charter School Allotment] {previously adopted as a “Part-Time” position on August 2, 2011 Regular Board Meeting Agenda at Item 8.G.}
9. Receive written request from Brunetta Brown, Parent, to re-enroll Student at East Feliciana High School
10. Request for executive session to receive written request from Christopher and Dawn McBeth to continue enrollment of 6th Grader at Slaughter Elementary
11. Request for executive session to receive written request from Jon and Amber Rabuck to continue enrollment of 2nd Grader at Slaughter Elementary
12. Request for executive session to receive written request from James and Brandi Hodges to continue enrollment of 5th Grader at Slaughter Elementary
13. Request for executive session to receive written request from Leah Brecheen to continue enrollment of 4th and 3rd Graders at Slaughter Elementary
There were present: School Board Members Olivia Harris, Henry Clay Howell, V., Melvin Hollins, John Benjamin Cupit, Paul Kent, Mitchell Harrell, Michael Ray Bradford, Debra Spurlock Haynes, Broderick Brooks, Sr., Richard Terrell and Rufus Nesbitt. Board Member absent: Rhonda Matthews. Other Attendees: Douglas Beauchamp, Jr., Superintendent of Schools, Irma Lee Bendily, Admn. Asst., Robert Hammonds, Attorney with Hammonds & Sills Law Offices.
Board President Michael Ray Bradford opened and chaired the meeting and asked Board Member Richard Terrell to open the meeting with prayer. Board President Bradford 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 Michael Ray Bradford, Board President, who announced the purposes of said meeting in accordance with the aforesaid written notice thereof. Board President Bradford stated the Board was ready for transaction of business.
Item 2. Board President Bradford called for any additions to the agenda.
Superintendent Beauchamp requested the following written additions to the above agenda:
REQUEST FOR ADDITIONS
4. Special Recognitions
B. Russell Armstrong, Candidate for BESE Board District 8
5. Communications/Reports
(3) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mrs. Eula Jackson, Retired Teacher; in her passing on Sunday, September 4, 2011
B. Superintendent’s Report
(4) Vice-President Mitchell Harrell request to name the EFHS Baseball Field in memory of the late Henry C. Howell, IV., School Board Member
(5) Request authorization for Superintendent Beauchamp, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; on behalf of the EFHS Senior Class of 2012 in receipt of donations and disbursement of school supplies
8. Personnel
C. Acknowledge Certificated Appointments:
(6) Tabrina Jackson, Teacher (c), East Feliciana Middle School {effective date: September 7, 2011 (beginning of work day) (Remainder of 9-Month Position)
H. Acknowledge Contracted Employment:
(3) Lester Brashier, Routine Maintenance/Lawn Care, Slaughter Elementary {effective dates: July 5, 2011 (beginning of work day) {funding source: General Funds}
J. Acknowledge Request for Military Leave:
Kenneth Brown, Major U.S. Air Force, Teacher (c), East Feliciana High School {effective dates: August 2, 2011 (beginning of work day) through September 28, 2011 (end of work day)}
K. Acknowledge Certified Retirement:
Valda Goodson, Teacher (c), East Feliciana Middle School {effective date: August 31, 2011 (end of work day)}, with 31 years of service
Board Member Richard Terrell requested addition under Old Business Item 6. Strategic Planning Meeting and under New Business Item 7.G. November Travel to New Orleans Conference for Board Members.
Superintendent Beauchamp related that requested Item 7.G. could be on the October 4, 2011 Regular Board Meeting Agenda, with available information.
Board Member Terrell concurred with his requested New Business Item 7.G. being placed on the October 4, 2011 Regular Board Meeting Agenda.
Board Member Rufus Nesbitt in reference to Mr. Jerry Green he recommended if at anytime Mr. Jerry Greens’ services are needed that he will be compensated for helping the School Board.
Board President Bradford related that would the Superintendent’s decision, am I right Superintendent?
Superintendent Beauchamp related there are some retirement issues there also.
Board President Bradford asked Mr. Nesbitt to hold off until after this meeting to discuss the legalities.
Board Member Nesbitt requested a brief on reimbursements from the Charter School under his Superintendent’s Report.
Board President Bradford requested a broad stroke general update on SCCS reimbursements.
Superintendent Beauchamp related that would be Item 5.B.(6) Update on reimbursements from Slaughter Community Charter School. Superintendent Beauchamp requested addition of Item 9.A. Executive session to discuss Federal Court Consent Decree with Attorney Robert Hammonds.
Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Terrell to approve the above agenda, with Superintendent Beauchamp’s written requests for additions and oral requests for additions as set out above.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 3. Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks, to approve the minutes of August 2, 2011, as published in the official journal.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 4.A. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Williams.
Helen Williams, Supervisor presented Employees of the Months to the following:
June, 2011 Ella Philson, Principal, E.F. Alternative School 38 years of service
July, 2011 Emily Hagan, Teacher, Jackson Elementary 4 years of service
August, 2011 Joyce Kent, Transportation Support Supervisor 29 years of service
She then called for a photo opportunity with recipients, Board President Bradford and Superintendent Beauchamp.
Item 4.B. Board President polled the audience to see if Mr. Russell Armstrong was present for his presentation. Receiving no response, Board President Bradford proceeded with the agenda.
Item 5. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Superintendent Beauchamp.
Superintendent Beauchamp related an expression of sympathy on behalf of the Board to the family listed above and requested a moment of silence. Amen.
Item 5.A. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Superintendent Beauchamp.
Douglas Beauchamp, Jr., Superintendent; related to Board Members present that the August, 2011 Sales Tax Report reflects collections at 5% of $497,883.96 and delinquent sales tax collections of $33,807.28.
After some discussion by Board President Bradford, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford proceeded with the agenda.
Item 5.B.(1) Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Superintendent Beauchamp.
Superintendent Beauchamp related to Board Members present that a School Board Member In-Service to discuss the School District Improvement Plan has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 20, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. in the Central Office Board Room. He noted the School District Improvement Plan was previously e-mailed with the meeting agenda.
Item 5.B.(2) Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to authorize Superintendent Beauchamp, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; to receive and disburse the following donations designated for Child Nutrition Program Workshop held on Wednesday, August 17, 2011:
(a) Quarterback Club $40.00 for door prizes; and
(b) Juanita Franklin-Shanklin, d/b/a Nita’s Avon; gift package valued at $30.00
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 5.B.(3) Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Terrell to authorize Superintendent Beauchamp, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; to receive and disburse a $300.00 donation from BP Fabric of America Fund Grant to Attn: Cedric Anderson, East Feliciana High School.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Member Kent, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 5.B.(4) Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Kent to utilize the procedure outlined by Superintendent Beauchamp and proceed with same to name the EFHS Baseball Field in memory of the late Henry C. Howell, IV., School Board Member.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Member Cupit, along with responses by Vice-President Harrell, Board President Bradford and Mrs. Beth Dawson, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 5.B.(5) Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Kent to authorize Superintendent Beauchamp, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; on behalf of the EFHS Senior Class of 2012 in receipt of donations and disbursement of school supplies.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 5.B.(6) Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Superintendent Beauchamp.
Superintendent Beauchamp related the Slaughter Community Charter School (SCCS) update in the 3-year contract that we signed last year with the Charter School, we offered certain services to the Charter School, of which some services are mandated and we can charge the Charter School for those services. They chose to do some of the services but not all of them, the ones that they chose us to allow us to help them with and bill them for it is School Food Services. What we are doing there is we hired a person to help prepare the food at the Jackson School Complex Cafeteria, Slaughter Elementary Cafeteria is not big enough to prepare all the food for another 100 students; so it is prepared in Jackson, transported from Jackson to the Charter School, gets help to serve the food and also takes up the money and indicates free/reduced or full pay, cleans up the area at the Charter School, goes back to Jackson helps clean up the pans and then helps them prepare lunches, transports lunch meals back to the Charter School and then goes back to Jackson to help clean up in the Cafeteria.
After some discussion by Board Members Nesbitt, Kent and Cupit, Mrs. Pat St. Germaine, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp and Dr. Wells, Board President Bradford directed Superintendent Beauchamp to send a copy of the SCCS Contract to all Board Members for review and put this discussion item on the October 4, 2011 Regular Board Meeting Agenda. Board Member Bradford proceeded with the agenda.
Item 6.A. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mr. Terrell.
Board Member Terrell related on the Strategic Planning, he spoke with Mr. Arcement and he requested his survey are due back to him by Friday, September 9, 2011. He noted the location is still being discussed and he will be forward that information later.
After some discussion by Vice-President Harrell, Board Members Nesbitt, Terrell, Cupit, Brooks, Haynes, Howell and Board President Bradford, Board President Bradford proceeded with the agenda.
Item 7.A. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mr. Kent.
Paul Kent, Chairman of the Insurance and Bid Opening Committee proceeded with the following presentation from the Insurance and Bid Opening Committee Meeting held on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 1:30 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).
Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Terrell to accept the Insurance Committee’s recommendation in connection with Item 7.A.(1) to authorize Superintendent Beauchamp to accept the various insurance quotes for 2011/2012 FY as prepared by Bill Dart, Agent, Dart Insurance dated August 25, 2011, in the annual sum of $96,771.00 and to authorize contracting with Dart Insurance Agency, Inc. for same.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some comments by Bill Dart, Agent and Board Member Kent, Board President Bradford called for any then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mrs. Haynes to accept the Bid Opening Committee’s recommendation in connection with Item 7.A.(2) to accept the high bid for Item 1. of $300.00 from Mr. Jerry Green and the other seven Items 2. thru 8., would go to the high bids from Mr. Michael Davis totaling $1,900.00. Additionally, authorizing Superintendent Beauchamp to collect payment and pass the sales on this date, with said items to be moved at the expense and liability of the successful bidders.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 7.B. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Harris.
Olivia Harris, Chairman of the Salary Committee proceeded with the following presentation from the Salary Committee Meeting held on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 4:30 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).
Motion by Mr. Cupit, seconded by Mr. Kent to accept the Salary Committee’s recommendation in connection with Item 7.B.(1) to approve the 2011-2012 Salary Supplement Schedule as prepared by Superintendent Beauchamp.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Members Terrell and Haynes, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp and Supervisor Edna Thomas, Board President Bradford then proceeded with a roll-call vote:
Yeas: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell,
Bradford and Brooks
Opposed: Haynes and Terrell
Abstained from voting: Nesbitt
Absent and not voting: Matthews
Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 8 to 2, with 1 abstention and 1 absent and not voting, the motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Cupit, seconded by Mr. Kent to accept the Salary Committee’s recommendation in connection with Item 7.B.(2) to approve the 2011-2012 East Feliciana Middle School Coaching Staff List as prepared by Superintendent Beauchamp.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 7.C. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mr. Terrell.
Richard Terrell, Chairman of the Finance Committee proceeded with the following presentation from the Finance Committee Meeting held on Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference). He noted informational items as Items 1. thru 4. and 8. thru 10. He the called for motions on Items 5., 6. and 7.
Motion by Mr. Kent, seconded by Mr. Hollins in connection with Item 7.C.(5) to approve the 2011-2012 Salary Supplements List as prepared by Superintendent Beauchamp with noted funding sources {received at 4:30 P.M. 08/25/11 Salary Committee Meeting as Item 1.}.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote:
Yeas: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell,
Bradford, Brooks and Nesbitt
Opposed: Haynes and Terrell
Abstained from voting: None
Absent and not voting: Matthews
Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 9 to 2, with 1 absent and not voting, the motion carried.
Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks in connection with Item 7.C.(6) to approve the 2011-2012 Middle School Coaching Staff List as to funding {received at 4:30 P.M. 08/25/11 Salary Committee Meeting as Item 2.}.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Hollins in connection with Item 7.C.(7) to approve the written request dated August 18, 2011 from EFMS for matching funds going towards their Middle School football team for football gear.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 7.D. Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks to adopt the East Feliciana Parish School District Wellness Policy 2011-2012 as prepared by Helen Williams, Supervisor.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 7.E. Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Terrell to adopt the East Feliciana Parish School District Response to Intervention Plan 2011-2012 as prepared by Sharon Jones, Coordinator.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Member Cupit, along with responses by Coordinator Sharon Jones, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 7.F. Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Kent to approve the written request for use of facilities by The East Feliciana 5th Day Project, Inc. as prepared by Royann Lane for 2011-2012 SY for Monday and afterschool tutorial program of main hall with office, cafeteria (no cooking, eating only) on Mondays 7 A.M. until 5 P.M. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4 P.M. until 6 P.M. Further waiving fees in connection with same.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Members Haynes and Cupit, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp and Mrs. Royann Lane, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Items 8.A. Motion by Mrs. Haynes, seconded by Mr. Hollins to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Items 8.A(1) thru (3), as set out on the above agenda.
Board President Bradford then asked Board Members to check the personnel items for relatives. Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Member Nesbitt, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Items 8.B. Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. Cupit to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Items 8.B(1) thru (3), as set out on the above agenda.
Board President Bradford then asked Board Members to check the personnel items for relatives. Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Members Terrell and Haynes, along with responses by Board President Bradford, Superintendent Beauchamp and Dr. Wells, Board President Bradford indicating the verbal change to Item 8.B.(2) indicating Acknowledge Certificated Transfer and proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Board Member Hollins left the meeting at this time.
Item 8.C. Motion by Mr. Cupit, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Items 8.C.(1) thru (6) as set out on the above agenda.
Substitute motion by Mr. Kent, seconded by Mr. Terrell to accept Superintendent’s Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Items 8.C.(1), (2), (3), (4) and (6) as set out on the above agenda. Further tabling Item 8.C.(5) on the above agenda to the Salary and Personnel Committees.
Board Member Melvin Hollins rejoined the meeting at this time.
Board President Bradford then asked Board Members to check the personnel items for relatives. Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Members Kent, Nesbitt, O. Harris, Cupit, Vice-President Harrell and Board President Bradford, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp and Supervisor Matherne, Board President Bradford then proceeded with a roll-call vote:
Yeas: Harris, Hollins, Kent, Haynes, Brooks, Terrell and
Nesbitt
Opposed: Howell, Cupit, Harrell and Bradford
Abstained from voting: None
Absent and not voting: Matthews
Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 7 to 4, with 1 absent and not voting, the motion carried.
Item 8.D. Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Item 8.D.(1) as set out on the above agenda.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 8.E. Motion by Mr. Kent, seconded by Mrs. Haynes to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Items 8.E. (1) thru (3) as set out on the above agenda.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Member Kent, along with responses by Supervisor Helen Williams, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 8.F. Motion by Mrs. Haynes, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Item 8.F.(1) as set out on the above agenda.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Board Member Henry Clay Howell, V. left the meeting at this time.
Item 8.G. Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Items 8.G.(1) thru (22) as set out on the above agenda.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote:
Yeas: Harris, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford,
Haynes and Brooks
Opposed: Terrell
Abstained from voting: Nesbitt
Absent during vote: Howell
Absent and not voting: Matthews
Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 8 to 1, with 1 abstention, 1 absent during vote and 1 absent and not voting, the motion carried.
Board Member Henry Clay Howell, V. rejoined the meeting at this time.
Item 8.H. Motion by Mrs. Haynes, seconded by Mr. Brooks to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendation in connection with Personnel Items 8.H.(1), to defer Item 8.H.(2) for an Ethics Opinion as to Nepotism and to advertise a position opening for Item 8.H.(3) as set out on the above agenda.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After much discussion by Board Members Haynes, Nesbitt, Brooks, Terrell and Cupit, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 8.I. Motion by Mrs. Haynes, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Item 8.I. as set out on the above agenda.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Members Kent and Nesbitt, along with responses by Board President Bradford, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote:
Yeas: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell,
Bradford, Haynes, Brooks and Terrell
Opposed: Nesbitt
Abstained from voting: None
Absent and not voting: Matthews
Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 11 to 1, with 1 absent and not voting, the motion carried.
Item 8.J. Motion by Mrs. Haynes, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Item 8.J. as set out on the above agenda.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Member Howell, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 8.K. Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mrs. Haynes to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Item 8.K. as set out on the above agenda.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After much discussion by Board Members Haynes and Kent, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 7.C. Board President Bradford returned to Item 7.C. Finance Committee Report and turned the floor over to Tommy LeJeune, C.P.A. with Faulk & Winkler LLC
Item 4.B. Board President Bradford returned to item 4.B. Special Recognitions and turned the floor over to Mr. Russell Armstrong.
Russell Armstrong announced to Board Members, Superintendent Beauchamp and members of the audience, that he currently works for the State Department of Education and is a Candidate for the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education District 8 which represents East Feliciana Parish. He thanked the Board for being on this evening’s agenda and asked for any questions or comments.
After some discussion by Board Member Nesbitt and Board President Bradford, along with responses by Mr. Armstrong; Board President Bradford proceeded with the agenda.
Item 9. Board President Bradford asked Ms. Brunetta Brown, if she wanted Item 9., held in open or closed/executive session?
Ms. Brunetta Brown related closed.
Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Terrell to go into executive session not to exceed 10 minutes to receive Item 9. written request from Brunetta Brown, Parent to re-enroll student at East Feliciana High School.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent during vote: Harrell. Absent and not voting: Matthews.
Board President Bradford adjourned the meeting into executive session in the Conference Room.
Vice-President Harrell rejoined the meeting during the executive session.
Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Terrell to return to regular session.
Board Members in attendance: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Brooks, Terrell and Nesbitt. Absent: Matthews.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Motion by Mrs. Haynes, seconded by Mr. Brooks to authorize Brunetta Brown, Parent to re-enroll her student at East Feliciana High School, on Probationary Status for the 2011/2012 School Year and mandatory counseling for anger management.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Item 9.A. Motion by Mr. Cupit, seconded by Mr. Brooks to adjourn into executive session, with no time limit to discuss litigation concerning Federal Court Consent Decree with Attorney Robert Hammonds.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Admn. Asst. Bendily asked for a time limit on the executive session motion, Attorney Hammonds noted he does not have to put a time limit, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Hollins to return to regular session.
Board Members in attendance: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Brooks, Terrell and Nesbitt. Absent: Matthews.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Board President Bradford relate that due to age of students involved and pending litigation/desegregation order Items 10, 11, 12 and 13 will each be held in separate executive sessions.
Item 10. Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mrs. Haynes to go into executive session not to exceed 10 minutes to receive Item 10. Request for executive session to receive written request from Christopher and Dawn McBeth to continue enrollment of 6th Grader at Slaughter Elementary.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Board President Bradford adjourned into executive session with Parents, Christopher and Dawn McBeth, Board Members present, Superintendent Beauchamp, Admn. Asst. Bendily and Attorney Robert Hammonds.
Motion by Mr. Hollins, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to return to regular session.
Board Members in attendance: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Brooks, Terrell and Nesbitt. Absent: Matthews.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Motion by Mr. Nesbitt, seconded by Mr. Cupit to grant the parents request on Item 10. as set out on the above agenda.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with a roll-call vote:
Yeas: Cupit, Kent and Nesbitt
Opposed: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes,
Brooks and Terrell
Abstained from voting: None
Absent and not voting: Matthews
Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 3 to 8, with 1 absent and not voting, the motion failed.
Board Member Melvin Hollins left the meeting at this time.
Board Member Olivia Harris left the meeting at this time.
Item 11. Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Howell to go into executive session not to exceed 10 minutes to receive Item 11. Request for executive session to receive written request from Jon and Amber Rabuck to continue enrollment of 2nd Grader at Slaughter Elementary.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent during vote: Hollins and Harris. Absent: Matthews.
Board President Bradford adjourned into executive session with Parents, Jon and Amber Rabuck, Board Members present, Superintendent Beauchamp, Admn. Asst. Bendily and Attorney Robert Hammonds.
Board Member Harris rejoined the executive session at this time.
Board Member Hollins rejoined the executive session at this time.
Board Member Rufus Nesbitt left the executive session at this time.
CWA Supervisor Lacy was requested to join the executive session.
Board Member Nesbitt rejoined the executive session at this time.
Vice-President Harrell left the executive session at this time.
Vice-President Harrell rejoined the executive session at this time.
Parents Jon and Amber Rabuck were excused from the executive session.
Motion by Mr. Hollins, seconded by Mrs. Haynes to return to regular session.
Board Members in attendance: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Brooks, Terrell and Nesbitt. Absent: Matthews.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Board President Bradford called a recess for 10 minutes.
Board President Bradford reconvened the meeting in regular session.
Board Members in attendance: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Brooks, Terrell and Nesbitt. Absent: Matthews.
Motion by Mr. Nesbitt, seconded by Mr. Kent to grant the parents request on Item 11. as set out on the above agenda.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with a roll-call vote:
Yeas: Howell, Cupit, Kent and Nesbitt
Opposed: Harris, Hollins, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Brooks
and Terrell
Abstained from voting: None
Absent and not voting: Matthews
Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 4 to 7, with 1 absent and not voting, the motion failed.
Jon Rabuck requested an extension on this item, pending further action?
Board President questioned what further action, Attorney Hammonds?
Attorney Hammonds related to Mr. President, in regards to a question your Vice-President is asking if the Board could meet privately with me again, just for a couple of minutes before proceeding. Of course, I am at the Board’s disposal, so I would be happy to do that. There is some additional information that has come to light and I would be willing to share with the Board.
Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks to go into executive session not to exceed 2 minutes with Attorney Robert Hammonds.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Board President Bradford adjourned into executive session with Board Members present, Superintendent Beauchamp, Admn. Asst. Bendily, CWA Supervisor Lacy and Attorney Robert Hammonds.
Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mrs. Haynes to return to regular session.
Board Members in attendance: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Brooks, Terrell and Nesbitt. Absent: Matthews.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews.
Motion by Mr. Cupit, seconded by Mr. Nesbitt to allow the seventy-eight identified and thirty plus unidentified parents who received letters and/or have not received letters about school zone attendance problems to remain at Slaughter Elementary for the 2011-2012 School Year, due to their late notification being one month into the school year.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.
Board President Bradford questioned Attorney Hammonds as to this item not being on the above agenda, does it have to be added to the above agenda?
Attorney Hammonds related he thinks it is on the agenda, because you have four parental appeals and would be a way to handle the appeals.
After further discussion by Board Member Howell, along with responses by Vice-President Harrell, Board President Bradford then proceeded with a roll-call vote:
Yeas: Harris, Howell, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Brooks and
Nesbitt
Opposed: Hollins, Bradford, Haynes and Terrell
Abstained from voting: None
Absent and not voting: Matthews
Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 7 to 4, with 1 absent and not voting, the motion carried.
Board President Bradford called for a motion to rescind Board action on Item 10. and Item 11. above.
Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Kent to rescind Board action on Item 10. and Item 11. above.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.
Attorney Hammonds related by the action you just took, you implicitly repeals previous Board action. You just need to notify both sets of Parents on agenda Items 12. And 13.
Vice-President Harrell questioned Parents in the audience, if they understood what just happened?
Mrs. Rabuck questioned we get to stay the year?
Vice-President Harrell related you get to stay the rest of the year, but you will have to find another place for your child for next year…
Board Member Kent related or move into that district.
Vice-President Harrell continued and anyone else that has been given that letter, they will also have to find another place for their child for next year.
Board Member Kent related we don’t even need to hear the other two appeals.
Motion by Mr. Nesbitt to adjourn the meeting.
Superintendent Beauchamp noted since Items 12. and 13. are on the above agenda, we need to address them.
Items 12. and 13. Board President Bradford related to the Parents involved in Items 12. and 13., Mr. and Mrs. Hodges and Miss Brecheen, that the above motion took care of your items on this agenda.
Mr. Hodges acknowledged same.
Miss Brecheen acknowledged same.
Board Member Haynes related it actually took care of anybody that received a letter.
Board Member Cupit related anybody receiving a letter.
Superintendent Beauchamp questioned anybody who has not received a letter.
Board President Bradford related anybody who has not received a letter are taken cared of.
Mrs. Hodges questioned what about the families that have already moved their children, can they return?
Board President Bradford related they can if they would like to, it is up to them.
Vice-President Harrell related only for the remainder of this year.
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion for adjournment by Mr. Nesbitt, seconded by Mr. Brooks, prevailed until the next regular meeting unless called into special session by the President.
DOUGLAS BEAUCHAMP, JR., MICHAEL RAY BRADFORD,
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT