PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 4, 2011
PROPOSED AGENDA FOR
EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Central Office Board Room, located at
12732 Silliman Street, Town of Clinton, Louisiana
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2011 - 5:00 P.M.
1. Call to order
2. Approval of the agenda
3. Approval of the minutes of September 6, 2011, regular meeting
4. Special Recognitions
A. Kathy Thomas, Child Search Coordinator presentation on ChildNet/Child Search Awareness Month, October, 2011
B. Helen Williams, CNP Supervisor recognition of National School Lunch Week of October 10th - 14th, 2011
C. Helen Williams, Supervisor presentation Employee of Month for September, 2011
D. Domoine Rutledge, Candidate for BESE Board District 8
5. Communications/Reports
(1) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mr. James Loyell, respective Grandfather of Mrs. Lorie Loyell Hollins, Great-Grandfather of Board Member Melvin Hollins and Uncle of Board Member Debra Spurlock Haynes; in his passing on Monday, September 19, 2011
(2) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Ms. Alice Ringo, respective Sister of Mr. Richard Ringo, Custodian EFMS and Mother-In-Law of Mrs. Latonya Ringo, HQ Para, CES and Mrs. Shawanda Holmes-Ringo, HQ Para, EFHS; in her passing on Monday, September 19, 2011
A. Sales Tax Collections Report
B. Superintendent's Report
(1) Report on September 30th, 2011 Student Count
(2) School Board Member Professional Development In-Service scheduled for Tuesday, October 18, 2011 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the East Feliciana Parish School Board Central Office Board Room to continue discussion of School District Improvement Plan
(3) Request Board ratification of Superintendent Beauchamp, using his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in receipt and disbursement of food items totaling $121.71 prepared for September 9, 2011 EFHS Football Team as a donation from Sheriff Talmadge Bunch and Mrs. Sue Bunch
(4) Request Board authorization for Superintendent Beauchamp, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in receipt and disbursement of refreshments from the Visions Family Worship Center to faculty and parents during meetings and functions sponsored by EFHS PTO and/or EFHS Athletic Department
(5) Request Board authorization for out-of-state travel by Edna Thomas, Title I Director and Knight Roddy, Ph.D., Supervisor, to attend National Title I Conference in Seattle, Washington (departing Saturday, January 21, 2012 thru return on Tuesday, January 24, 2012) {funding source: Title I}
6. Old Business
7. New Business
A. Policy Review Committee Report
B. Joint Personnel and Salary Committee Report
C. Finance Committee Report
D. Charter School Committee Report
E. Request Board authorization to advertise and bid for Meats (Frozen/Process), Bakery Items, Fruits (Canned/Diced), Vegetables (Canned/Frozen), Cereal Products, Condiments and Spices {Note: Food Bids will be valid from 01/01/12 - 06/30/12}
F. Adoption of East Feliciana Parish School System Health And Wellness Policy 2011 as prepared under direction of Joseph Jones, Jr., Supervisor
G. Board President Bradford discussion of Superintendent’s Contract Options
8. Personnel
A. Support Services Contracted Employee for 2011/2012 FY prepared by Michaela Wells, Ph.D., Support Services Supervisor, as follows:
Cherri E. Penton, Ph.D., MP (licensed Psychologist and Medical Psychologist), School Psychologist Position [funding sources: IDEA FY 12; Pre-K FY 12, General Fund for Pupil Appraisal activities]
B. Acknowledge Certificated Resignations
(1) Perlae Shropshire, Teacher (c), Clinton Elementary {effective date: October 7, 2011 (end of work day)}
(2) Molly Pearl, Teacher (c), East Feliciana Middle School {effective date: October 7, 2011 (end of work day)}
(3) Antonia Caine-Royal, Master Teacher (c), East Feliciana High School {effective date: September 16, 2011 (end of work day)}
C. Acknowledge Certificated Appointments
(1) Thelemese Porter, Teacher (c), East Feliciana Middle School (remainder on 9-Month Position) {effective date: October 5, 2011 (beginning of work day)}
(2) Martina Honore’-King, Teacher (c), Clinton Elementary (remainder on 9-Month Position) {effective date: October 11, 2011 (beginning of work day)}
(3) Samantha Cowart, Teacher (c), Jackson Elementary (remainder on 9-Month Position) {effective date: September 27, 2011 (beginning of work day)}
D. Acknowledge Certificated Promotion
Lorie Loyell Hollins, HQ Paraprofessional, East Feliciana Middle School to Teacher, East Feliciana Middle School (remainder on 9-Month Position) {effective date: September 6, 2011 (beginning of work day)}
E. Acknowledge Support Staff Appointment
Jherica Kelly, HQ Paraprofessional, East Feliciana Middle School (remainder on 9-Month Position) {effective date: September 14, 2011 (beginning of work day)}
F. Request Board authorization to advertise inside district for 10 days, if no successful inside applicant(s); to advertise outside district for the following Support Staff Positions:
(1) Maintenance/Lawn Care, Slaughter Elementary
(2) High School Secretary, East Feliciana High School
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., Rhonda Matthews, Richard Terrell and Rufus Nesbitt. Other Attendees: Douglas Beauchamp, Jr., Superintendent of Schools, Irma Lee Bendily, Admn. Asst. and Samuel D’Aquilla, District Attorney 20th JDC.
Board President Michael Ray Bradford opened and chaired the meeting and asked Board Member Debra Spurlock Haynes 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
E. Mary Jo Salmon, EFP Economic Development District, announcement of Town Planning Meetings for EFP Master Plan
F. Receive Proclamation from Governor Bobby Jindal of October 17th - 21st, 2011 as National School Bus Safety Week
G. Receive Proclamation from La. Co-Op Extension Service of October 2nd - 8th, 2011 as 4-H Week in East Feliciana Parish
5. Communications/Reports
B. Superintendent’s Report
(6) Request Board authorization in receipt of and distribution to East Feliciana Middle School of a Hoyer Lift by Peidera Sims Matthews, Special Education Instructional Support Specialist, Pupil Appraisal
(7) Receive written request for out-of-state travel by Slaughter Elementary 5th & 6th Grade Students and Staffers to U.S. Space and Rocket Center for New Horizons guided program, Huntsville, AL from May 2nd thru 4th, 2012 {funding sources: school fundraisers, donations and individual participants}
6. Old Business
Board ratification of Superintendent Beauchamp, using his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board, in signing Lease Agreement (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference) whereby amending current 10-year Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Primary Care Providers for a Healthy Feliciana, Inc. to include lease of the necessary land space where RKM School Clinics are located.
9. Receive parental request from Charleston and Latoya Hawkins to enroll their 7th Grade Student in East Feliciana Enrichment Academy
Board Member Terrell requested addition under Old Business Item 6.B. Update on School Board Member Retreat.
Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Terrell to approve the above agenda, with Superintendent Beauchamp’s written requests and Board Member Terrell’s oral request for additions.
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.
Item 3. Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks, to approve the minutes of September 6, 2011, regular meeting 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.
Item 4.A. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Kathy Thomas.
Kathy Thomas, Child Search Coordinator gave a brief presentation to Board Members, Superintendent Beauchamp and audience assembled on ChildNet/Child Search Awareness Month of October, 2011, which is annually proclaimed by the Governor. Mrs. Thomas noted this being her annual request to get the word out about offering Early Steps Program for ages 0-3 years of age and Child Net/Child Search services through our School System and encouraged all attendees to take the extra flyers and brochures with them for distribution throughout the Parish.
Board President Bradford thanked Mrs. Kathy Thomas for her informative report.
Item 4.B. Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks to recognize National School Lunch Week of October 10th thru 14th, 2011.
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.
Item 4.C. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Edna Thomas.
Elementary Supervisor Edna Thomas presented as Employee of the Month for September, 2011 - Jessica Cunningham, Pre-K Paraprofessional, Slaughter Elementary. Johnny Rosier, Senior Officer of Taylor & Sons presented Ms. Cunningham with her appreciation plaque and related items. Supervisor Thomas called for a photo opportunity with Board President Bradford, Superintendent Beauchamp and Kimberly Glascock, Principal, Slaughter Elementary.
Item 4.D. Board President Bradford asked if Mr. Rutledge was in attendance, receiving no response he proceeded with the agenda.
Item 4.E. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Mary Jo Salmon.
Mrs. Salmon directed Board Members, Superintendent and Audience to flyers regarding small areal workshops/town meetings regarding the East Feliciana Parish Comprehensive Plan being held as follows:
Clinton American Legion Hall Tuesday, October 11th @ 6 P.M.
Slaughter Slaughter Town Hall Wednesday, October 12th @ 6 P.M.
Jackson Jackson Civic Center Wednesday, October 5th @ 6 P.M.
She invited all to attend and noted refreshments will be served.
Item 4.F. Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Miss Matthews to recognize National School Bus Safety Week of October 17th thru 21st, 2011.
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.
Item 4.G. Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks to accept the Proclamation of 4-H Week for October 2nd - 8th, 2011.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After a presentation by Ryan Barnette, Asst. Extension County Agent, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 4.D. Board President Bradford returned to Item 4.D. Special Recognitions and turned the floor over to Mr. Domoine Rutledge.
Mr. Rutledge announced to Board Members, Superintendent Beauchamp and audience that he is a practicing Attorney in the Baton Rouge Area and is vested in public education with his wife being a Principal and his two children attending public schools. He related that he is a Candidate for the BESE Seat for District 8, which is currently held by Linda Johnson and covers East Feliciana Parish.
Item 5. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Superintendent Beauchamp.
Superintendent Beauchamp related expressions of sympathy on behalf of the Board to the families listed above.
Board President Bradford 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 September, 2011 Sales Tax Report reflects collections at 5% of $586,309.99 and delinquent sales tax collections of $16,176.76.
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 the Saturday, October 1, 2011 Student Count, was conducted on Friday, September 30, 2011, total is 2075, which is down from the October 1, 2010 Student Count with some attending the SCCS and their MFP dollars follow those students, but the District will be receiving their test scores.
After some discussion by Board President Bradford, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford proceeded with the agenda.
Item 5.B.(2) Superintendent Beauchamp announced the School Board Member Professional Development In-Service is scheduled for the third Tuesday, October 18, 2011 beginning at 5:00 P.m. until 7 P.M. at the Central Office Board Room to continue discussion of School District Improvement Plan.
Item 5.B.(3) Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Hollins to ratify Superintendent Beauchamp, using his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in receipt and disbursement of food items totaling $121.71 prepared for September 9, 2011 EFHS Football Team as a donation from Sheriff Talmadge Bunch and Mrs. Sue Bunch.
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.
Item 5.B.(4) Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Miss Matthews to authorize Superintendent Beauchamp, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in receipt and disbursement of refreshments from the Visions Family Worship Center to faculty and parents during meetings and functions sponsored by EFHS PTO and/or EFHS Athletic Department.
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.
Item 5.B.(5) Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Miss Matthews to approve out-of-state travel by Edna Thomas, Title I Director and Knight Roddy, Ph.D., Supervisor, to attend National Title I Conference in Seattle, Washington (departing Saturday, January 21, 2012 thru return on Tuesday, January 24, 2012) {funding source: Title I}.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Member Cupit and Vice-President Harrell, along with responses by Title I Director Edna Thomas, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 5.B.(6) Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mrs. Haynes to authorize receipt of and distribution to East Feliciana Middle School of a Hoyer Lift by Peidera Sims Matthews, Special Education Instructional Support Specialist, Pupil Appraisal.
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.
Item 5.B.(7) Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to approve written request for out-of-state travel by Slaughter Elementary 5th & 6th Grade Students and Staffers to U.S. Space and Rocket Center for New Horizons guided program, Huntsville, AL from May 2nd thru 4th, 2012 {funding sources: school fundraisers, donations and individual participants}.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Vice-President Harrell and Board Member Kent, along with responses by SES Principal Glascock, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 6.A. Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mrs. Haynes to ratify Superintendent Beauchamp, using his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board, in signing Lease Agreement (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference) whereby amending current 10-year Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Primary Care Providers for a Healthy Feliciana, Inc. to include lease of the necessary land space where RKM School Clinics are located.
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, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Abstained from voting: Board Member Brooks, due to being employed by requesting agency.
Item 6.B. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mr. Terrell.
Board Member Richard Terrell noted the School Board Member Retreat with Mr. Billy Arcement is scheduled for Saturday, October 15, 2011, with possible out of District locations of Oak Lodge, Judson Retreat Center, Feliciana Retreat Center and/or Percy Quinn State Park.
After some discussion by Board President Bradford, Vice-President Harrell, Board Members Haynes, Harris, Cupit, Brooks, along with responses by Board Member Terrell, Board President Bradford proceeded with the agenda.
Item 7.A. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Haynes.
Debra Spurlock Haynes, Chairperson of the Policy Review Committee proceeded with the following presentation from the Policy Review Committee Meeting held on Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at 4:30 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference). She noted these being 2011 Louisiana Legislative changes, revisions and/or new policies set out as Items 1. and 2.
Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks to accept the Policy Review Committee recommendations to waive the oral reading and accept changes, revisions and/or new policy to Items 1. and 2. to the following Board Policies:
1. Receive 2011 Louisiana Legislative proposed changes and revisions to the following:
(a) Board Policy File: BCBK, entitled “Executive Sessions”
(b) Board Policy File: BH, entitled “School Board Ethics”
(c) Board Policy File: GBDA, entitled “Employment of Retired Personnel”
(d) Board Policy File: IDFA, entitled “Interscholastic Athletics”
(e) Board Policy File: JBA, entitled “Compulsory School Attendance Ages”
2. Receive 2011 Louisiana Legislative proposed New Board Policies:
(a) Board Policy File: IDCC, entitled “Kindergarten”
(b) Board Policy File: IDFAB, entitled “Sports Injury Management And Concussions”
as a 1st reading at the October 4, 2011 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming November 1, 2011 Regular Board Meeting for a 2nd reading and adoption as Policy.
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.
Item 7.B. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mr. Hollins.
Melvin Hollins, Chairman of the Personnel Committee related the Joint Personnel and Salary Committee Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 22, 2011 at 4:30 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference) lacked a quorum of Salary Committee Members, but had a quorum of Personnel Committee Members in attendance and one recommendation.
Motion by Mr. Nesbitt, seconded by Mr. Terrell to accept the Personnel Committee recommendation to refer Item 7.B.(1) to Attorney Robert Hammonds, Hammonds & Sills Law Offices to review as a personnel matter.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Vice-President Harrell, board Members Haynes, Terrell, Cupit, Kent, Nesbitt and Harris, along with responses by Chairman Hollins, Superintendent Beauchamp and Dr. Wells, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
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 Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference). He noted informational items as Items 1. thru 10. on the committee agenda.
Finance Committee Member Paul Kent motioned in connection with Item 7.C.(6) to have the annual fiscal year copier contract addressed under sealed bids by the Bid Opening Committee.
After some discussion by Board President Bradford, Board Members Kent and Haynes, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, 20th JDC D.A. D’Aquilla and Joseph Jones, Jr., Supervisor, Board President received the following second to Mr. Kent’s motion.
Seconded by Mr. Nesbitt. Board President Bradford called for any further discussion. Receiving none, Board President Bradford proceeded with a roll-call vote, as follows:
Yeas: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Brooks, Matthews, Terrell and Nesbitt
Opposed: None
Abstained from voting: None
Absent and not voting: None
Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 12 to 0, the motion carried.
Item 7.D. Board President Bradford, Chairman of the Charter School Committee proceeded with the following presentation from the Charter Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).
Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks to accept the recommendation of the Charter School Committee to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s recommendation to approve the request from Slaughter Community Charter School (SCCS) to amend the Charter School Contract whereby SCCS mandates their employees participate in Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL).
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Member Nesbitt, Board President Bradford, Vice-President Harrell, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Finance Committee Member Paul Kent requested return to the Finance Committee Report 7.C.(9) School Board Member Travel Budget for NABSE Conference fees and 7.C.(10).
Item 7.C.(9) Board President Bradford returned to Item 7.C.(9) and lead the discussion, along with Board Members Terrell, Harris, Hollins, Haynes, Brooks, Matthews, Nesbitt and Cupit and Marilyn Goff, Reporter for The Advocate, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford proceeded with Item 7.C.(10).
Item 7.C.(10) After some discussion lead by Board Member Kent, Board Members Harris and Nesbitt, Vice-President Harrell, along with responses by 20th JDC D.A. D’Aquilla and Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford proceeded with the agenda.
Item 7.E. Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks authorizing advertisement and bidding for Meats (Frozen/Process), Bakery Items, Fruits (Canned/Diced), Vegetables (Canned/Frozen), Cereal Products, Condiments and Spices {Note: Food Bids will be valid from 01/01/12 - 06/30/12}.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Bid Opening Chairman Paul Kent, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 7.F. Motion by Mr. Hollins, seconded by Mr. Howell to adopt the East Feliciana Parish School System Health And Wellness Policy 2011 as prepared under direction of Joseph Jones, Jr., Supervisor.
Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by School Health Services Chairman Brooks, along with responses by Joseph Jones, Jr., Supervisor, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.
Item 7.G. Board President Bradford lead the discussion of Superintendent’s Contract Options, indicating that he wanted to bring this item to the Board because there is a part of the Superintendent’s Contract that the Board Members need to be aware of and Mr. Beauchamp needs to send us a certified letter and asked Superintendent Beauchamp to read that excerpt from his contract.
Superintendent Beauchamp read aloud a clause in the contract that you will receive later on this month by certified mail, so be looking for it in your mail, by my contract I have to notify you of this clause: “.... If the Board does not notify the Superintendent in writing, on or before the fifteenth day of January of the fiscal year in which this Contract expires, that this Employment Contract will not be renewed, it shall be deemed that the Board has renewed this Employment Contract for one (1) year extending from the termination date set forth in the paragraph of this Contract - which is June 30th, 2012 and I have to notify you two months prior to the Board Meeting where this will be considered, renewal or nonrenewal, so that makes it the November Meeting, I have to notify you by mail. So basically this was just to let you know a letter is coming to notify you about this clause in my contract.”
Board President Bradford questioned are you going to notify us before the November Meeting, Mr. Beauchamp?
Superintendent Beauchamp related yes, it will probably be about the 3rd or 4th week in October.
Board President Bradford related we are not going to drag around with this, we are going to move forward and I would like the Board Members at that November Meeting be prepared to do either one of two things, to look at extending the Superintendent’s Contract or not and going forward by looking for a new Superintendent. He noted by January, 2012, we would like to know one of the two, we would like to be able to let him know where we stand and he knows exactly what the plan is, but in January we definitely want to be looking for a new Superintendent, or extending our present Superintendent’s Contract.
After some discussion by Board Members Kent and Haynes, along with responses by Board President Bradford, Board President Bradford proceeded with the agenda.
Items 8.A. - 8.F. Motion by Mr. Cupit, seconded by Vice-President Harrell, to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Items 8.A. thru 8.F, collectively, 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.
Board Member Broderick Brooks, Sr. left the meeting at this time.
After some discussion by Board Members Kent and Haynes, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, SES Principal Glascock, Elem. Supervisor Edna Thomas and Support Service Supervisor Dr. Wells, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Abstained from voting on Item 8.D.: Hollins, due to employee being immediate family member, his Mother. Absent during vote: Brooks.
Board Member Broderick Brooks, Sr. rejoined the meeting at this time.
Item 9. Board President Bradford asked Mr. Charleston or Mrs. Latoya Hawkins, if they wanted Item 9., held in open or closed/executive session?
Mrs. Latoya Hawkins related closed.
Motion by Mr. Howell, seconded by Mr. Harris to go into executive session not to exceed 10 minutes to receive Item 9. receive parental request from Charleston and Latoya Hawkins to enroll their 7th Grade Student in East Feliciana Enrichment Academy.
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.
Board Member John Benjamin Cupit left the meeting during the executive session.
Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to return to regular session.
Board Member Cupit rejoined the meeting during the executive session.
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.
Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mrs. Harris to authorize Latoya Hawkins, Parent to enroll her student at the East Feliciana Enrichment Academy, that her student must be reviewed by School Psychologist and be placed on Probationary Status for the 1st Semester.
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 a roll-call vote, as follows:
Yeas: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Matthews, Terrell and Nesbitt
Opposed: None
Abstained from voting: Cupit and Brooks
Absent and not voting: None
Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 10 to 0, with 2 abstentions and 0 absent and not voting, the motion carried.
There being no further business to come before the Board, a motion for adjournment by Mr. Cupit, seconded by Mr. Howell, prevailed until the next regular meeting unless called into special session by the President.
DOUGLAS BEAUCHAMP, JR., MICHAEL RAY BRADFORD,
SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT