2013-06-04

PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON JUNE 4, 2013

Revised

Monday, June 3, 2013

11:30 A.M.

PROPOSED AGENDA FOR

EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Central Office Board Room, located at

12732 Silliman Street, Town of Clinton, Louisiana

TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2013 - 5:00 P.M.

1. Call to order

2. Approval of the agenda

3. Approval of the minutes of May 7, 2013 regular meeting

4. Special Recognitions

A. Edna Thomas, Director, presentation of Employee of Month

B. Edna Thomas, Director, presentation of Student of the Year, Teacher of the Year and Outstanding Support Employee of the Year

C. Martin Macdiarmid, Jr., Representative from Knights of Columbus, annual donation to Special Education Department

D. Sandra Grant, District Manager Kelly Services®, presentation of Substitute Teacher of the Year Award

5. Communications/Reports

(1) Family of Ms. Annie Wright, respective Mother of Mrs. Loretta Wright Bradford, FINS Officer 20^th Judicial District and Mother-In-Law of Board President Michael Ray Bradford; in her passing on Sunday, May 12, 2013.

(2) Family of Mrs. Nellie Thomas, respective Mother of Mrs. Marcie Robinson, 20^th Judicial District Attorney Office and Retired CDL Bus Driver; in her passing on Saturday, May 11, 2013

A. Sales Tax Collections Report

B. Superintendent's Report

(1) Dr. Lewis report on 2013 District Test Scores

(2) Request Board ratification of Dr. Lewis, using his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board, in receipt and disbursement of $1,000.00 donation to EFHS Voc. Ag. Program from Henry Mathews, Retired Supervisor

(3) Request Board authorization for out-of-state travel for Board Members and Superintendent to 2013 NSBA Southern Region Conference, Destin, Florida, July 6-10, 2013

(4) Request Board authorization for out-of-state travel for Administrators to attend School Leadership Center “Fellows Program”, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, June, 24-28, 2013 {funding sources: Title I and SIG}

(5) Ratification of Personnel Items

6. Old Business

A. Policy Review Committee submission of the following Board Policies for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy:

(a) Board Policy File: GBAA, entitled “Compensation Guidelines/Overtime”

(b) Board Policy File: GAAB, entitled “Individuals With Disabilities” - New Policy with noted cross-referencing to existing Board policy

(c) Board Policy File: GBRC, entitled “Staff Schedules” - New Policy with noted cross-referencing to existing Board policies

B. Re-Adoption of 2013-2014 SY Calendar

C. East Feliciana Parish School Board Campus Relocation Feasibility Committee Report from April 16, 2013 {formerly Item 4. on Monday, April 22, 2013 Special Board Meeting Agenda and Item 6.A. on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 Regular Board Meeting Agenda} in relation to the following Board Member requests:

(a) Board Members Olivia Harris and Elizabeth “Beth” Dawson motion to realign Elementary Schools to Pre-K thru 6^th Grades {effective date: 2014/2015 SY}

D. Board Member John Benjamin Cupit discussion and motion that Slaughter Elementary School be allowed to stay with 4 days a school/work week, same as the Slaughter Community Charter School for the 2013-2014 SY

7. New Business

A. Bid Opening Committee Meeting Report

B. Policy Review Committee Reports

C. Finance Committee Meeting Report

(a) Adoption of East Feliciana Parish School Board proposed amendments of the operating budgets for the year ending June 30, 2013 and adoption of the June 30, 2014 operating budgets, as published on May 22, 2013, in Official Journal “The Watchman” for Budget Hearing on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at 4:30 P.M.

D. Personnel Committee Report

E. Adoption of 2013-2014 Employee Calendars

F. Approve payment of sick leave (up to 25 days) for eligible retiring employees

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Henderson Lewis, Jr., Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools at (225) 683-3040, describing the assistance that is necessary.

There were present: School Board Members Olivia Harris, Melvin L. Hollins, John Benjamin Cupit, Paul Kent, Michael Ray Bradford, Broderick Brooks, Sr., Rhonda Matthews, Richard Terrell and Rufus Nesbitt. Board Vice-President Mitchell Harrell joined the meeting at 5:29:41 P.M. Board Members absent: Elizabeth “Beth” Dawson and Debra Spurlock Haynes. Other Attendees: Henderson Lewis, Jr., Ph.D., Superintendent, Irma Lee Bendily, Admn. Asst., Joey McClendon, C.P.A., Faulk & Winkler and other attendees. Samuel D’Aquilla, 20^th JDC District Attorney joined the meeting at 5:11:04 P.M.

Board President Michael Ray Bradford opened and chaired the meeting and asked Mr. Robert Flowers to open the meeting with prayer. Board President Bradford then lead reciting 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 then called for any additions to the above agenda. Receiving none, Board President Bradford then called for a motion to approve the above agenda.

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Miss Matthews to approve the above agenda, deleting Old Business Item 6.D. from the above agenda.

Board President Bradford called for a roll-call vote.

After some discussion by Board Members Kent, Brooks, Cupit, Matthews, Mr. Robert Flowers and Board President Bradford, Board President Bradford proceeded with the roll-call vote as follows:

Yeas: Harris

Absent and not voting: Dawson

Opposed: Hollins

Admn. Asst. Bendily discontinued roll-call vote due to receipt of opposition vote.

Motion by Mr. Hollins and Mr. Kent to approve the above agenda as printed.

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: Dawson, Harrell and Haynes.

Item 3. Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Terrell, to approve the minutes of May 7, 2013 regular meeting, 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: Dawson, Harrell and Haynes.

Item 4.A. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Edna Thomas.

Edna Thomas, Director presented as Employee of the Month for May, 2013 - Mrs. Louise Lewis, EFHS Teacher. Ms. Kim Cambre, Representative of with Taylor & Sons presented Mrs. Lewis with an appreciation plaque and related items.

Board President Bradford called for a photo opportunity with Mrs. Lewis, Board Members Broderick Brooks, Sr. and Paul Kent and Dr. Lewis.

Samuel D’Aquilla, 20^th JDC District Attorney joined the meeting at 5:11:04 P.M.

Board President Bradford announced returning to approve of the agenda. He noted after speaking with our Board Attorney, there was an error made, whenever an item is on the agenda and a Board Member asks for deletion of that time, it only takes a simple majority vote. He continued but if the agenda has been put out and an item has to be added, it takes a unanimous vote, that is coming from our Attorney Mr. Sam D’Aquilla. He announced we are going to go back and finish the roll-call vote on Mr. Brooks motion to delete Item 6.D. am I right Mr. D’Aquilla?

D.A. D’Aquilla related yes, you can go ahead and vote on it.

Yeas: Harris, Bradford, Brooks, Matthews, Terrell and Nesbitt

Opposed: Hollins, Cupit and Kent

Absent during vote: None

Absent and not voting: Dawson, Harrell and Haynes

Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 6 to 3, with 3 absent and not voting the motion carried. Board President Bradford questioned Mrs. Bendily did it pass?

Admn. Asst. Bendily questioned D.A. D’Aquilla did it pass?

D.A. D’Aquilla related yes, it passed.

Board President announced that item is deleted from discussion on the agenda.

Board Member Cupit asked to say something?

Board President Bradford related no, we will move on.

Board Member Kent questioned have we approved the agenda?

Board President Bradford related yes, it was just approved?

Board Member Kent questioned having approved his motion?

Board President Bradford related his motion was to approve the agenda with that item taken off of it.

Board Member Kent questioned oh, was it?

Board President Bradford related yes, sir and we did a roll-call vote on it. Mr. D’Aquilla am I correct?

D.A. D’Aquilla related that is correct.

Board President Bradford related thank you sir.

Item 4.B. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Edna Thomas. Board President Bradford called for a photo opportunity with Dr. Lewis and Board Members Cupit and Hollins to come forward.

Board Member Cupit declined.

Board President Bradford related thank you very much Mr. Cupit, we are going to ask Mr. Hollins and Mrs. Harris to come forward to help with this presentation.

Edna Thomas, Director presented Teachers of the Year recognitions:

(1) Monica Corey, Teacher, Clinton Elementary

(2) Courtney Felder, Teacher, Slaughter Elementary

(3) Whitney Rushing, Teacher, Jackson Elementary

(4) Lorie Hollins, Teacher, East Feliciana Middle

(5) Arielle Kassner, Teacher, East Feliciana High

Director Thomas related what happened earlier is before we got out of school is we visited the schools so we had already presented the plaques to our teachers, so at this time we want to come and get a group pictures with the teachers and our Board Members.

Director Thomas, presented the following Students of the Year recognitions:

(1) KaNyjah Williams, Jackson Elementary

(2) Tiana King, Clinton Elementary

(3) Jordan Yantis, Slaughter Elementary

(4) Jenaysha Turner, East Feliciana Middle

(5) Jamarcus Harris, Valedictorian, East Feliciana High

Board President Bradford called for a photo opportunity with these students, Board Member Terrell, himself and Dr. Lewis.

Director Thomas then presented the Outstanding Support Employee recognitions:

(1) Andrea Sanders, Jackson Elementary

(2) LaTonya Ringo, Clinton Elementary

(3) Christine Hayden, Slaughter Elementary

(4) Trina Brown, East Feliciana Middle

(5) Maurene Selders, East Feliciana High

Board President Bradford called for a photo opportunity with these ladies, Board Member Rufus Nesbitt, himself, D.A. D’Aquilla and Dr. Lewis.

Director Thomas then presented appreciation to John E. Harris, Site Administrator at East Feliciana High School for 2^nd Semester of 2012-2013 SY.

Board President Bradford called for a photo opportunity with Mr. Harris, himself and Dr. Lewis.

Item 4.C. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mr. Macdiarmid.

Martin Macdiarmid, Jr., Representative from Knights of Columbus, Council 7856 of Jackson and St. Francisville, he made their annual donation to School Board for the Special Education Department. He noted that D.A. D’Aquilla is also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Board President Bradford called for a photo opportunity with Mr. Macdiarmid, himself and Dr. Lewis.

Item 4.D. Board President Bradford announced that Sandra Grant, District Manager Kelly Services®, is not available for her presentation on Substitute Teacher of the Year Award.

Item 5. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Dr. Lewis.

Dr. Lewis related expressions of sympathy on behalf of the Board to the families on the above agenda and add-on agenda.

Board President Bradford requested a moment of silence. Amen.

Item 5.A. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Dr. Lewis.

Dr. Lewis turned the floor over to Mrs. Dart.

Mrs. Ruth Dart, related to Board Members present that the May, 2013 Sales Tax Report reflects collections at 5% of $544,871.67 and delinquent sales tax collections of $12,187.08.

Board President Bradford called for any questions or comments. Receiving none, Board President Bradford proceeded with the agenda.

Item 5.B.(1) Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Dr. Lewis.

Dr. Lewis related to Board Members present that the District Test Scores for 2013, right now we have our scores for iLEAP and LEAP, that is Grades 3 through 8, for ELA, Math, Science and Social Studies. When it came down to growth, in 2012, East Feliciana Parish was ranked #66 out of 71, as far as growth from the previous year to that current year, for students scoring basic and above. So that is basic, mastery and advanced on iLEAP or LEAP. He noted this School Year, the Parish as a whole was ranted #2 in the State for growth following the Recovery School District and tied with another District in the State of Louisiana. So that is #2 out of 72 this 2012/2013 SY.

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

Dr. Lewis continued this is great news for our Parish and it says that we are growing in the right direction. However, he reviewed his handouts with Board Members present and noted for example we know that our District Performance Score it includes all of the schools that we directly run here in the District as well as the Charter School, so what you have before you is one handout that includes information on scores from the Charter School and then we have another report with information that excludes the Charter School scores. He noted for example if you look at 3^rd Grade for ELA, in the Spring 2012 we had 56% of the students that took the iLEAP for ELA scored either basic, mastery or advanced or in the eyes of the State are considered proficient. He noted this School Year Spring 2013 3^rd Grade ELA was 70%, so we had double digit gains there with out Elementary Students in the District. He noted you can see across the board we had double digit gains and then as you look at 4^th Grade you will see a dip at 4^th Grade Math, the year before it was 62%, this School Year it was 59% of the students proficient. He noted seeing 5^th Grade we had double digits gains, up 14%, the previous we were at 53% of our students scoring basic and above, this School Year it is 67%. So once again, whether you are looking at the District Chart or the one that just includes our direct run schools, we made some great phenomenal growth, however when you look at our Middle School Grades and in some of the areas we had regression and it is very clear when you look at the chart, either with or without the Charter School, East Feliciana Middle School, especially in the 7^th Grade we had a decline in our test scores. But also, this evening, even though he mentioned being ranked #2 in the State for Growth, I do not want to mislead anyone, because we still have a long way to go. So, Board Members what you have before you right now, if you look at 3^rd Grade in 2012 for ELA, 56% of our students were proficient. However, in the State 69% of students were proficient, so we were 13 percentage points below the State, but in 2013 for ELA, 3^rd Grade we were at 70% proficient and the State was 72%, so now we are 2% below the State. He noted wanting to be clear with that because, we have a long way to go, but by looking at 3^rd Grade we were 13% below the State and this SY it was 2%. He noted in other areas we were 22% below the State, even though we are celebrating that in the past we were ranked #66 when it came down to growth from year to year, and this year we are ranked #2, but I do not want anyone to walk away feeling that we have arrived, because we have not and we have a lot of work that needs to be done. So that is one of the main reasons why you see the chart of just how we performed was a District from year to year, but also more importantly how we performed compared to every other District, when you put all 3^rd Graders together in the State how did we fair. He related our ultimate goals is to be above the State and so we are working daily towards that, but I do not want to take away from the achievements that we have made.

Board Member Paul Kent thanked Dr. Lewis for a job well done this year and extended his thanks to Administrators and Teachers. He wished to convey his thanks to students and parents.

Dr. Lewis extended his thanks to Parents for homework completion by students. He noted the State testing was harder in the Spring 2013 than 2012 and the upcoming Spring 2014 will be harder than 2013. So not only are we trying to catch up in the game, but the rules are changing, so for us we know that we are behind, but we have to put extra effort forward because if not, then we are not going to be able to deal with the challenges.

After some discussion by Board President Bradford, Board Member Nesbitt congratulated Principal Phillips and her JES Staff for their success, along with response from Principal Phillips, Board President Bradford continued with the agenda.

Items 5.B.(2) Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks ratifying Dr. Lewis’, using his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board, in receipt and disbursement of $1,000.00 donation to EFHS Voc. Ag. Program from Henry Mathews, Retired Supervisor.

Item 5.B.(3) Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks to approve out-of-state travel for Board Members and Superintendent to 2013 NSBA Southern Region Conference, Destin, Florida, July 6-10, 2013.

Board President Bradford the asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this item. Receiving none, Board President Bradford proceeded with the vote:

Yeas: Harris, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Bradford, Brooks, Matthews, Terrell and Nesbitt

Opposed: Harrell

Absent during vote: None

Absent and not voting: Dawson and Haynes

Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 9 to 1, with 2 absent and not voting, the motion carried.

Item 5.B.(4) Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks to authorize out-of-state travel for Administrators to attend School Leadership Center “Fellows Program”, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, June, 24-28, 2013 {funding sources: Title I and SIG}

Item 5.B.(5) Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Kent to ratify Dr. Lewis’ Personnel Items.

Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. Board Member Hollins abstained in so far only as it pertains to his Mother, Lorie Hollins. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent and not voting: Dawson and Haynes.

Item 6.A. Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Miss Matthews to waive the oral reading and accept Board Policies as set out on the above agenda as a 2^nd Reading and adoption as Policy.

Item 6.B. Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to re-adopt the 2013-2014 SY Calendar.

Item 6.C.(a) Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mr. Kent to accept Board Members Harris and Dawson’s request to realign all Elementary Schools to Pre-K thru 6^th Grades commencing with the 2014-2015 School Year.

Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board President Bradford and Board Members Terrell, Harris, Nesbitt, and Vice-President Harrell, along with responses by Dr. Lewis, Board President Bradford then received the following substitute motion.

Substitute motion by Mr. Nesbitt, seconded by Mr. Terrell to table Item 6.C.(a) until receipt of further information from Dr. Lewis.

Board President Bradford called for a roll-call vote on Mr. Nesbitts’ substitute motion:

Yeas: Hollins, Bradford, Terrell and Nesbitt

Opposed: Harris, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Brooks and Matthews

Absent during vote: None

Absent and not voting: Dawson and Haynes

Board President Bradford announced by a vote of 4 to 6, with 2 absent and not voting, Mr. Nesbitts’ substitute motion failed.

Board President called for a roll-call vote on Vice-President Harrell’s original motion:

Yeas: Harris, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Brooks and Matthews

Opposed: Hollins, Bradford, Terrell and Nesbitt

Absent during vote: None

Absent and not voting: Dawson and Haynes

Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 6 to 4, with 2 absent and not voting, Vice-President Harrell’s original motion carried.

Item 6.D. Board President Bradford noted deleting Item 6.D. from the above agenda.

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

Paul Kent, Chairman of the Bid Opening Committee proceeded with the following presentation from the meeting held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference). He noted tabling Item 3. Food Bid Awards to the July 2, 2013 Regular Board Meeting Agenda and tabling Item 4. He then called for motions on Items 1., 2. and 3.(g) Pest Control.

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mrs. Harris to accept the Bid Opening Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.A.(1) and accept the 2013-2014 Fiscal Agency Contract Participation Agreement between Landmark Bank, Feliciana Bank & Trust Company and The Highlands Bank with the East Feliciana Parish School Board. Additionally, authorizing Board President Michael Ray Bradford and Henderson Lewis, Jr., Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools to sign same on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board.

Motion by Miss Matthews, seconded by Mr. Brooks to accept the Bid Opening Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.A.(2) the Board authorize Dr. Lewis, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in contracting with the sole source provider in East Feliciana Parish with paid subscribers, of the Louisiana Suburban Press, representing The Clinton Watchman; to serve as Official Journal from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014.

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mrs. Harris to accept the Bid Opening Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.A.(3)(g) the Board authorize Dr. Lewis to contract with the sole bidder Chip’s X-Pert Pest Control for Pest Control for 2013-2014 FY at total annual fee of $5,280.00, with the stipulation the sole bid meets all of the bid specifications for pest control.

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Kent to table Item 7.A.(4).

Item 7.B. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mr. Brooks.

Broderick Brooks, Sr., Committee Member of the Policy Review Committee proceeded with the following presentation from the meeting held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 4:15 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference). He then called for a motion on Items 1. And 2.

Motion by Miss Matthews, seconded by Mr. Kent to accept the Policy Review Committee recommendations on Items 1. And 2. as 1^st readings at the June 4, 2013 Regular Board Meeting. Further to bring same back to the upcoming July 2, 2013 Regular Board Meeting for a 2^nd reading and adoption as Policy.

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 meeting held on Thursday, May 30, 2013 at 5:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference). He noted the usual informational Items of 1., 2., 3., 6. and 7. He then called for motions on Items 4., 5., 8 and 9.(a), (b) and ©.

Motion by Mr. Kent, seconded by Mr. Brooks to accept the Finance Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.C.(4) the Board authorize Dr. Lewis, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board, in connection with contracting with Postlethwaite & Netterville, APAC as set out in their proposal, dated May 15, 2013, for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2013.

Motion Miss Matthews, seconded by Mr. Kent to accept the Finance Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.C.(5) the Board authorize Dr. Lewis, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board; in connection with contracting with Faulk & Winkler LLC, Certified Public Accountant and Business Advisors as set out in their proposal, dated May 30, 2013, for the 2013-2014 SY/FY, ending June 30, 2014.

Motion by Mr. Kent, seconded by Mr. Brooks to accept the Finance Committee recommendations in connection with Items 7.C.(8) and 7.C.(9)(a), (b) and © the Board accept and adopts Dr. Lewis’ recommendations as related by C.P.A. LeJeune, as follows:

Item 8. 2012-2013 FY General Operating Budget Revisions

Item 9. Review 2013/2014 FY General Operating Budget

(a) adoption of 2013-2014 Salary Schedule and freezing

all step increases for 2013/2014 SY/FY

(b) declaration of financial emergency/exigency

attrition through resignations and/or retirement(s)

Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Members Cupit and Nesbitt, along with responses by Dr. Lewis and Chairman Terrell, Board President Bradford then proceeded with a voice-vote:

Yeas: Harris, Hollins, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Brooks, Matthews, Terrell and Nesbitt

Opposed: Cupit

Absent during vote: None

Absent and not voting: Dawson and Haynes

Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 9 to 1, with 2 absent and not voting, the motion carried.

Item 7.C.(a) Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Terrell to adopt the East Feliciana Parish School Board proposed amendments of the operating budgets for the year ending June 30, 2013 and adoption of the June 30, 2014 operating budgets, as published on May 22, 2013, in Official Journal “The Watchman” for Budget Hearing on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at 4:30 P.M.

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 Chairman Terrell and Dr. Lewis, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Dawson and Haynes.

Item 7.D. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mr. Hollins.

Melvin Hollins, Chairman of the Personnel Committee proceeded with the following presentation from the meeting held on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. (a copy of which is attached hereto for reference). He then called for motions on Items 1., 2., 3. and 4.

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Nesbitt to accept the Personnel Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.D.(1) the Board accept and approve Dr. Lewis’ recommendations to revise the Principal and/or Assistant Principal job descriptions to reflect LDOE Standards of a Bachelors Degree, but LEA preference of a Master Degree.

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 Dr. Lewis, Board President Bradford then proceeded with a voice-vote:

Yeas: Harris, Hollins, Cupit, Kent, Harrell, Bradford, Brooks, Matthews, and Nesbitt

Opposed: Terrell

Absent during vote: None

Absent and not voting: Dawson and Haynes

Board President Bradford announced by a majority vote of 9 to 1, with 2 absent and not voting, the motion carried.

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Kent to accept the Personnel Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.D.(2) the Board accept and approve Dr. Lewis’ recommendations to revise the job description for SRCL Literacy Coordinator (12-month Position) to bring it in line with guidelines for funding from SRCL.

Motion by Miss Matthews, seconded by Mr. Kent to accept the Personnel Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.D.(3) the Board accept and approve Dr. Lewis’ recommendations to approve the new job description entitled Literacy Interventionist & Data Specialist (12-month Position) {funding sources: Title I, EEF and SRCL}.

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mrs. Harris to accept the Personnel Committee recommendation in connection with Item 7.D.(4) the Board accept and approve Dr. Lewis’ recommendations to return to the 3-year LEA requirement for TAP Master Teacher and Literacy Integration Specialist Positions.

Item 7.E. Board President Bradford noted forwarding Item 7.E. to the July 2, 2013 Regular Board Meeting Agenda.

Item 7.F. Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks to approve payment of sick leave (up to 25 days) for eligible retiring employees.

Board President Bradford then asked for any public comment before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Vice-President Harrell, along with responses by Dr. Lewis, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried.

Board President Bradford then turned the floor over to Dr. Lewis.

Dr. Lewis introduced Thelemese Porter, Principal, Clinton Elementary to Board Members in attendance. He noted the effective date of her principalship appointment is July 1, 2013. After some comments from Ms. Porter, Board President Bradford called for a motion to adjourn.

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

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HENDERSON LEWIS, JR., Ph.D., MICHAEL RAY BRADFORD,

SECRETARY-TREASURER BOARD PRESIDENT