2011-11-01

PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON NOVEMBER 1, 2011

PROPOSED AGENDA FOR

EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Central Office Board Room, located at

12732 Silliman Street, Town of Clinton, Louisiana

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 - 5:00 P.M.

1. Call to order

2. Approval of the agenda

3. Approval of the minutes of October 4, 2011, regular meeting

4. Special Recognitions

A. Helen Williams, Supervisor presentation on Employee of Month for October, 2011

5. Communications/Reports

(1) Congratulations to the family of Larry & Kathy Thomas, Speech Pathologist & Child Search Coordinator, Pupil Appraisal on the birth of grandson, Obie James on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 to daughter Ashley and J.T. Sanders.

(2) Expression of sympathy to the family of Mr. Floyd Holmes, brother of Miss Jessie Williams, CDL Bus Driver Clinton Schools Route; in his passing on Saturday, October 15, 2011.

(3) Expression of sympathy to the family of Mrs. Shirley Sensley, Retired Teacher, in her passing on Friday, October 21, 2011

A. Sales Tax Collections Report

B. Superintendent's Report

(1) School Board Member Professional Development In-Service scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 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

(2) Receive presentation from demographer Nancy Jensen, Garnet Innovations LLC, regarding submission of 2012 Reapportionment to the U.S. Department of Justice

(3) Ratification for Superintendent Beauchamp, in using his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board, in receipt and distribution of various donations for EFHS Pep Rally held on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from Mr. Roosevelt Wilkerson and Coca Cola

6. Old Business

A. Policy Review Committee Report to waive the oral reading and accept 2011 Louisiana Legislative proposed changes, revisions and new board policies, to Items 1.(a) thru (e) and 2.(a) and (b), for 2nd Readings and adoption as Policy, as follows:

(1) (a) Board Policy File: BCBK, entitled "Executive Sessions"

(b) Board Policy File: BH, entitled "School Board Ethics"

(d) Board Policy File: IDFA, entitled "Interscholastic Athletics"

(e) Board Policy File: JBA, entitled "Compulsory School Attendance Ages"

(2) (a) Board Policy File: IDCC, entitled "Kindergarten"

(b) Board Policy File: IDFAB, entitled "Sports Injury Management

And Concussions"

B. Consideration of Superintendent’s Contract Options {formerly Item 7.G. on October 4, 2011 Regular Board Meeting Agenda} - Board President Bradford

C. Consideration to revisit 5-day school week - Board Member Olivia Harris

D. Consideration to revisit moving Clinton Elementary School to former Clinton Middle School Campus on Liberty Highway - Board Member Olivia Harris

7. New Business

A. Finance Committee Report

B. Receive request for use of facilities by 100 Black Men of East Feliciana of EFMS Cafeteria for Gala on Saturday, December 3, 2011, 3 hours requested. Further requesting waiver of fees in exchange for $450.00 benefit value to school system.

8. Personnel

A. Acknowledge Certificated Resignation:

India Turner-Douglas, Teacher (c), Clinton Elementary {effective date: October 14, 2011 (end of work day)}

B. Certificated Appointment:

Sarah Martin, Teacher (c), Clinton Elementary (remainder on 9-Month Position) {effective date: October 18, 2011 (beginning of work day)}

C. Request for Military Leave:

Kenneth D. Brown, Major U.S. Air Force, Teacher (c) East Feliciana High School {effective dates: 09/29/11 (beginning of work day) through 12/31/11 (end of work day)}

D. Consideration of appointment of 2011/2012 Master Teacher for EFHS: Louis Smith {subject to Board waiver of job description qualifications} (remainder on 9-Month Position) {effective date: November 2, 2011 (beginning of work day)}

E. Support Staff Appointment:

Linda Wicker, School Secretary, East Feliciana High School (remainder on 12-Month Position) {effective date: November 1, 2011 (beginning of work day)}

F. Termination of Support Staff 90 Calendar Day Probationary Period of Employment:

James Green, Custodian I, East Feliciana High School {effective date: September 30, 2011 (end of work day)}

9. Receive written request of Tara Jackson, Parent, to re-enroll 9^th Grade Student at East Feliciana High School

10. Receive written request of Shywanda Underwood, Parent, to re-enroll 8^th Grade Student at East Feliciana Middle School

11. Receive written request of Cerrick Bryant and Shaleta Cannon, Parents, regarding school placement of 11^th Grade Student

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, Rhonda Matthews and Richard Terrell. Board Member Broderick Brooks, Sr. joined the meeting at 5:06:35 P.M. Board Member Rufus Nesbitt joined the meeting at 5:11:11 P.M. Other Attendees: Douglas Beauchamp, Jr., Superintendent of Schools, Irma Lee Bendily, Admn. Asst. and Michael Hughes, 1^st Asst. District Attorney 20^th JDC.

Board President Michael Ray Bradford opened and chaired the meeting and asked Board Member Melvin Hollins 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

5. Communications/Reports

B. Superintendent’s Report

(4) Request for out-of-state travel by Arielle Kassner, Teacher, EFHS for school visit KIPP High School, Houston, TX on November 6^th & 7^th, 2011

8. Personnel

A. Acknowledge Certificated Resignations:

(2) India S. LeBlanc, Teacher, East Feliciana Middle School {effective date: October 21, 2011 (end of work day)}

Board Member Terrell requested addition under Old Business Item 6.E. Transfer of East Feliciana High School to Clinton.

Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mrs. Haynes to approve the above agenda, with Superintendent Beauchamp’s written requests and Board Member Terrell’s oral request for additions.

Board Member Broderick Brooks, Sr. joined the meeting at this time.

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, as follows:

Yeas: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Bradford, Haynes and Terrell

Opposed: Harrell and Matthews

Abstained from voting: Brooks

Absent and not voting: Nesbitt

Board President Bradford related not receiving a unanimous vote on the motion, being 8 to 2, with 1 abstention and 1 absent and not voting; the motion failed.

Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. Kent to approve the above agenda, with Superintendent Beauchamp’s written requests for addition.

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, as follows:

Yeas: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Brooks, Matthews and Terrell

Opposed: None

Abstained from voting: None

Absent and not voting: Nesbitt

Board President Bradford related by a unanimous vote on the motion, being 11 to 0, with 1 absent and not voting; the motion carried.

Item 3. Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks, to approve the minutes of October 4, 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. Absent: Nesbitt.

Item 4.A. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Helen Williams.

Helen Williams, Supervisor presented as Employee of the Month for October, 2011 - Annette Brown, CNP Technician Clerk, Slaughter Elementary. Kim Cambre, Representative of Taylor & Sons presented Ms. Brown with her appreciation plaque and related items.

Item 5. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Superintendent Beauchamp.

Superintendent Beauchamp related congratulations and expressions of sympathy on behalf of the Board to the families listed above. He then 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 October, 2011 Sales Tax Report reflects collections at 5% of $708,578.82 and delinquent sales tax collections of $38,370.52.

Board Member Rufus Nesbitt joined the meeting at this time.

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 is a reminder about the School Board Member Professional Development In-Service is scheduled for the third Tuesday, November 15, 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. He noted getting verbal approval from LSBA to give training credits for attendance.

After some discussion by Board President Bradford, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford proceeded with the agenda.

Item 5.B.(2) Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Nancy Jensen.

Nancy Jensen, demographer/owner Garnet Innovations LLC passed out information (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference) to Board Member present and made a presentation regarding submission of 2012 Reapportionment to the U.S. Department of Justice. She noted developing a plan, scheduling workshops with Board Members, scheduling public meetings to review plan, official advertising, announce public hearings and package submission to U.S. Department of Justice. She noted technically the Secretary of State’s Office has a deadline of until December 31, 2012 to do reapportionment. She noted if the plan is submitted by December 31, 2012 and pre-cleared by the U.S. Department of Justice, it will not go into affect until your next school board election date. She noted the Secretary of State’s Office has requested this because the precincts are frozen until January 1, 2013 after which time they unfreeze them and any split precincts may be merged with a larger one. She recommended that you commence in mid-January to February, 2012 to start working on your reapportionment plan. She noted once submission to the U.S. Department of Justice it has 60 days, if they send it back, you have another 60 days to resubmit. She noted if your submission is not timely and acceptable, the U.S. Department of Justice prepares a plan for you.

Board President Bradford questioned what is your costs Mrs. Jensen?

Mrs. Jensen related not to exceed $18,000.00.

Board Member Cupit wants to discuss downsizing the School Board Members to 9 from 12, due to having less than 2,000 students, 12 is too many Board Members.

After some discussion by Board President Bradford and Board Members Haynes, Cupit, Brooks, along with responses by Mrs. Jensen and Board President Bradford, Board President Bradford asked Mrs. Jensen to have the information for our December 6, 2011 Regular Board Meeting and be prepared to vote on 9 or 12 Member School Board and a contract for Mrs. Jensen.

Item 5.B.(3) Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Miss Matthews to ratify Superintendent Beauchamp, using his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in receipt and disbursement of various donations for EFHS Pep Rally held on Wednesday, October 19, 2011 from Mr. Roosevelt Wilkerson and Coca Cola.

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) After some discussion by Board Member Nesbitt, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford called for a motion first and then discussion on an agenda item.

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mrs. Harris to approve out-of-state travel by Arielle Kassner, Teacher, EFHS for school visit KIPP High School, Houston, TX on November 6^th & 7^th, 2011 (funding source: TFA).

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 Members Kent, Haynes and Nesbitt, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Item 6.A. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Haynes.

Debra Spurlock Haynes, Chairperson of the Policy Review Committee to waive the oral reading and accept 2011 Louisiana Legislative proposed changes, revisions and new board policies, to Items 1.(a) thru (e) and 2.(a) and (b), for 2nd Readings and adoption as Policy, as set out on the above agenda.

Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to accept the Policy Review Committee recommendations to waive the oral reading and accept 2011 Louisiana Legislative proposed changes, revisions and new board policies, to Items 1.(a) thru (e) and 2.(a) and (b), for 2nd Readings and adoption as Policy, as follows:

(1) (a) Board Policy File: BCBK, entitled "Executive Sessions"

(b) Board Policy File: BH, entitled "School Board Ethics"

(d) Board Policy File: IDFA, entitled "Interscholastic Athletics"

(e) Board Policy File: JBA, entitled "Compulsory School Attendance Ages"

(2) (a) Board Policy File: IDCC, entitled "Kindergarten"

(b) Board Policy File: IDFAB, entitled "Sports Injury Management

And Concussions"

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 6.B. Board President Bradford related this item is for consideration of Superintendent’s Contract Options {formerly Item 7.G. on October 4, 2011 Regular Board Meeting Agenda} and is not to have conversations on his work performance which was conducted back earlier in year, April, 2011 and turned the floor over to Superintendent Beauchamp.

Superintendent Beauchamp read aloud a statement announcing his intention to retire at the end of this contract term being June 30, 2012 (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference).

Board President Bradford extended a thank you to Mr. Beauchamp on behalf of the School Board for his hard work and dedication to the school system.

After some discussion by Board Members Brooks, Nesbitt and Haynes, along with responses by Board President Bradford, 1^st Asst. D.A. Hughes and Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford related that the December 6, 2011 Regular Board Meeting Agenda will have an item to address upcoming Superintendent Search and proceeded with the agenda.

Item 6.C. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Olivia Harris.

Board Member Olivia Harris lead the discussion on still having questions on the "Savings" from consolidation of Middle and High Schools, as well as leaving the 5-day week for 4-days resulting in complaints we received on our School Visitation about high absenteeism on Fridays by Teachers and again questioned where are the "Savings"? She noted parents and students are requesting return to 5-day schedule due to it being a strain on smaller children to get up and on a bus for 6 o’clock in the morning. After further discussion by Board Members Haynes, Cupit and Nesbitt, Board President Bradford again called for a motion first and then discussion on an agenda item.

Motion by Mrs. Harris, seconded by Mrs. Haynes to return to the 5-day school/work week commencing with the 2012/2013 SY/FY.

After discussion by Board Members Nesbitt, Hollins, Cupit, Harris and Haynes, Vice-President Harrell and Board President Bradford, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Accountants III Betrece and Sims and CNP Supervisor Williams, Board President Bradford received the following substitute motion.

Substitute motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Kent to place on the December 6, 2011 Regular Board Meeting Agenda an item to receive a breakdown on what our current financial situation is, test score data for the last 8 years for the school system and what financial savings were derived from 4-day week and consolidation of Middle and High Schools and where are those financial savings now.

Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Members Haynes, Cupit and Kent, Vice-President Harrell, Board President Bradford, along with responses by Accountant III Betrece, Board President Bradford then proceeded with a roll call vote, as follows:

Yeas: Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Brooks, Matthews, Terrell and Nesbitt

Opposed: Harris, Howell, Hollins and Haynes

Abstained from voting: None

Absent and not voting: None

Board President Bradford related by a majority vote of 8 to 4, the substitute motion carried.

Board Member Rhonda Matthews left the meeting at this time.

Item 6.D. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Olivia Harris.

Board Member Olivia Harris lead the discussion to move Clinton Elementary School to the former Clinton Middle School Campus on Liberty Highway. She thinks the location of the former Clinton Middle School, if there is room enough for all the kids to be there, would be an ideal place for moving Clinton Elementary School. She noted it would be a more inviting campus for parents, it already has a gym down there and a lot of work had been put into renovating that school and she thinks it would be something nice for the elementary kids to be on that campus.

Board President Bradford noted that Superintendent Beauchamp has some information on the size of the schools and how many students they could possible hold.

Superintendent Beauchamp read from a comparison of Clinton Elementary and Old Clinton Middle School Campuses facilities (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference) to accommodate the 429 student enrollment at Clinton Elementary.

Board Member Rhonda Matthews rejoined the meeting at this time.

After some discussion by Board President Bradford and Board Member Harris, along with responses by Jerry Mack, Principal, Clinton Elementary, Board President Bradford tabled this item to the Building Committee.

Item 7.A. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mr. Terrell.

Vice-President Mitchell Harrell left the meeting at this time.

Richard Terrell, Chairman of the Finance Committee proceeded with the following presentation from the Finance Committee Meeting held on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 5:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference). He noted informational items as Items 1. thru 9. on the committee agenda.

Vice-President Mitchell Harrell rejoined the meeting at this time.

Item 7.B. Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. Cupit to approve the request for use of facilities by 100 Black Men of East Feliciana of EFMS Cafeteria for Gala on Saturday, December 3, 2011, 3 hours requested. Waiver of fees, pending receipt of in kind services, in exchange for $450.00 benefit value to school system.

Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board Member Hollins, CES Principal Mack, Board Member Kent and Vice-President Harrell, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Item 8.A. Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Vice-President Harrell, to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Items 8.A.(1) and (2) 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. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Item 8.B. Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mrs. Harris, to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Item 8.B. 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 Kent, along with responses by Supervisor Matherne and Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Item 8.C. Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks, to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Item 8.C. 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 Kent, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Item 8.D. Motion by Mr. Cupit, seconded by Miss Matthews to accept EFHS Principal Bobby Washington’s recommendation to waive mandated qualifications in Master Teacher job description in connection with Personnel Item 8.D. 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 Nesbitt, Cupit, Haynes, Terrell and Board President Bradford, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp and EFHS Principal Bobby Washington.

Board Member Olivia Harris left the meeting at this time.

1^st Asst. D.A. Hughes related only your Superintendent can make Personnel recommendations.

After further discussion by Board Members Terrell, Nesbitt and Board President Bradford, along with responses by Superintendent Beauchamp.

Board Member Olivia Harris rejoined the meeting at this time.

1^st Asst. D.A. Hughes related again that only you Superintendent can make Personnel recommendations.

Board Member Melvin L. Hollins left the meeting at this time.

Item 8.E. Motion by Mr. Nesbitt, seconded by Mr. Brooks to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s

written recommendations in connection with Personnel Item 8.E. 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 Vice-President Harrell, Board Members Kent, Nesbitt, Brooks, along with responses by Board President Bradford and Supervisor Matherne, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote:

Board Member Melvin L. Hollins rejoined the meeting at this time.

Yeas: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Brooks, Matthews and Terrell

Opposed: Nesbitt

Abstained from voting: None

Absent and not voting: None

Board President Bradford related by a majority vote of 11 to 1, the motion carried.

1^st Asst. D.A. Hughes noted the one making a motion can not vote against it.

Board Members Nesbitt and Brooks, took back their respective motion and second.

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Miss Matthews to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Item 8.E. as set out on the above agenda.

Yeas: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Brooks, Matthews and Terrell

Opposed: Nesbitt

Abstained from voting: None

Absent and not voting: None

Board President Bradford related by a majority vote of 11 to 1, the motion carried.

Item 8.F. Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Cupit to accept Superintendent Beauchamp’s written recommendations in connection with Personnel Item 8.F. as set out on the above agenda.

Item 9. Board President Bradford asked Miss Tara Jackson, if she wanted Item 9., held in open or closed/executive session?

Miss Tara Jackson related closed.

Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Kent to go into executive session not to exceed 10 minutes to receive Item 9. 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.

Board Member Henry Clay Howell, V. left the meeting during the executive session.

1^st Asst. D.A. Michael Hughes left the meeting during the executive session.

Board Member Howell rejoined the meeting during the executive session.

Board Member Broderick Brooks, Sr. left the meeting during the executive session.

Board Member Brooks rejoined the meeting during the executive session.

Board President Bradford reconvened the meeting back into regular session at this time.

Board Members in attendance: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Brooks, Matthews, Terrell and Nesbitt.

Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Cupit to deny the written request of Tara Jackson, Parent, to re-enroll 9^th Grade 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 a roll-call vote, as follows:

Yeas: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell and Nesbitt

Opposed: Bradford, Haynes, Brooks, Matthews and Terrell

Abstained from voting: None

Absent and not voting: None

Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 7 to 5, the motion carried.

Item 10. Board President Bradford asked Miss Shywanda Underwood, if she wanted Item 10., held in open or closed/executive session?

Miss Shywanda Underwood related closed.

Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Howell to go into executive session not to exceed 10 minutes to receive 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 the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mrs. Harris to return to regular 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.

Board Members in attendance: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Brooks, Matthews, Terrell and Nesbitt.

Motion by Mr. Kent, seconded by Mr. Hollins to place this Item 10 on the above agenda on the upcoming January 10^th, 2012 Regular Board Meeting Agenda, subject to receipt of complete documentation and requested reports from all administrators in connection with this request.

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 11. Board President Bradford asked Mr. Cerrick Bryant and/or Shaleta Cannon, if they wanted Item 11., held in open or closed/executive session?

Mr. Cerrick Bryant related closed.

Motion by Mr. Howell, seconded by Mrs. Harris to go into executive session not to exceed 10 minutes to receive 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 the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Cupit to return to regular 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.

Board Members in attendance: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Haynes, Brooks, Matthews, Terrell and Nesbitt.

Motion by Brooks, seconded by Mr. Terrell to approve the written request of Cerrick Bryant and Shaleta Cannon, Parents, to re-enroll 11^th Grade Student at East Feliciana High School.

Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion.

Substitute motion by Mr. Nesbitt, seconded by Mrs. Harris to deny the written request of Cerrick Bryant and Shaleta Cannon, Parents to re-enroll 11^th Grade 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 a roll-call vote, as follows:

Yeas: Harris, Howell, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford and Nesbitt

Opposed: Haynes, Brooks, Matthews and Terrell

Abstained from voting: None

Absent and not voting: None

Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 8 to 4, the substitute motion carried.

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

DOUGLAS BEAUCHAMP, JR., MICHAEL RAY BRADFORD,

SECRETARY-TREASURER PRESIDENT