2016-03-01

PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF EAST FELICIANA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON MARCH 1, 2016

February 26, 2016

PROPOSED AGENDA FOR

EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Central Office Board Room, located at

12732 Silliman Street, Town of Clinton, Louisiana

TUESDAY, MARCH 1, 2016 - 5:00 P.M.

1. Call to order

2. Roll call

3. Approval of the agenda

4. Approval of the minutes of February 2, 2016, regular meeting

5. Special Recognitions

A. Presentation on Employee of the Month for March, 2016

B. Presentation on Volunteers Program in support of Area Schools

C. Support Staff Highlights entitled “Good Work Ethics”

D. Brian Chandler, Parish Chair Extension Service presentation of Annual Report

6. Communications/Reports

(a) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Vanessa Alrean Jackson, Sister of Angela D. Jackson, CDL Bus Driver; in her passing on Friday, February 5, 2016

(b) Expression of sympathy to the Family of Mr. Thomas Bolden, Respective Father of Laketra Bolden, ESS HQ Paraprofessional Jackson Elementary and Uncle of Wendy Wilson-Brown, LCSW, ESS Coordinator; in his passing on Sunday, February 14, 2016

A. Sales Tax Collections Report

B. Superintendent's Report

(1) Receive authorization for minute entry to reflect La. Board of Ethics Training Certificate, as follows:

(a) Richard Wayne Terrell February 5, 2016

(2) Receive authorization for minute entries to reflect LSBA Certified Board Members for attaining 20 or more CLU’s during 2015 Calendar Year:

(a) Joyce A. Kent

(b) Paul Kent

(d) Broderick Brooks, Sr.

(e) Elizabeth Dawson

(f) Mitchell Wayne Harrell

(g) Melvin L. Hollins

(h) Derald Spears, Sr.

(3) Receive Board ratification of Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent using his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in receipt and distribution of donation to Jackson Elementary from ExxonMobil Foundation Volunteer Grant in the sum of $500.00 for 21 Hours by William Moody

(4) Personnel Matters (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)

(5) Drug & Alcohol Council Report

7. Old Business

A. Receive and review 2015-2016 Bi-Annual RKM School Nurse Reports for area schools {formerly Item 8.B. on 02/02/2016 Reg. Bd. Mtg. Agn.}

8. New Business

A. Receive, review and adopt proposed 2016-2017 School Year/Fiscal Year Calendars

B. Bid Opening Committee Report

C. Policy Review Committee Report

D. Finance Committee Report

Pursuant to the requirements of La. R.S. 42:19, matters not included on the agenda posted at least 24 hours prior to the meeting will not be considered unless the school board members present vote unanimously to add the item to the agenda.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance, please contact Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent at (225) 683-8277, describing the assistance that is necessary.

There were present: School Board Members Broderick Brooks, Sr, Richard Terrell, Joyce A. Kent, Michael Bradford, Mitchell Harrell, Paul Kent, Timothy Corcoran and Elizabeth Dawson. Board Member Derald Spears, Sr. joined the meeting at 5:41:45 P.M. Board Members absent: Rhonda Matthews, J. Curtis Jelks and Melvin L. Hollins. Other Attendees: Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent, Irma Lee Bendily, Confidential Asst., Michael Hughes, 1^st Asst. D.A. 20^th JDC and Tommy LeJeune, C.P.A., Representative of Faulk & Winkler LLC and Tiffani Dorsa, C.P.A. and Alix Gruden, C.P.A./Audit Manger with Postlethwaite & Netterville, APAC.

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 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 called for an attendance roll call, as follows:

Present: Brooks, Terrell, J. Kent, Bradford, Harrell, P. Kent, Corcoran and Dawson

Absent: Matthews, Jelks, Hollins and Spears

Item 3. Board President Bradford noted being in receipt of one written request for addition to the above agenda, as follows:

8. New Business

E. Receive motion to accept Board Member J. Curtis Jelks voluntary resignation, dated February 29, 2016, of his East Feliciana Parish School Board District 1 Seat as received by Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent of Schools, via U.S. Mail on Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Board President Bradford called for any more additions to the above agenda. Receiving none, Board President Bradford called a motion to approve the above agenda, with written request for add-on as set out above.

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Terrell to approve the above agenda, with written request for addition of Item 8.E., as set out above.

Board President Bradford then asked for any public questions or comments 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, Jelks, Hollins and Spears.

Item 4. Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Miss Matthews, to approve the minutes of February 2, 2016 regular meeting, as published in the official journal.

Items 5.A. and 5.C. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Superintendent Sam.

Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent turned the floor over to Mrs. DeShonda Coleman for her presentation.

DeShonda Coleman, Supervisor presented to Board Members, Superintendent Sam and Audience our Employee of the Month for March, 2016 being Sidney Hayes, Head Custodian at Slaughter Elementary. and thanked Taylor & Sons for sponsoring same.

Mr. Rodney Taylor, Co-Owner of Taylor & Sons presented Ms. Sidney Hayes with a plaque and related items. Mr. Rodney Taylor then announced that he will be back at Clinton Elementary in the morning to participate in the “Rural Men Read Program” and was going home to brush up on his Dr. Suess!

Board President Bradford called for a photo opportunity with Ms. Sidney Hayes, Superintendent Carlos J. Sam, Board Members Broderick Brooks, Sr., Richard Terrell and Joyce A. Kent and Mr. Rodney Taylor.

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

Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent turned the floor over to Mrs. DeShonda Coleman for her presentation.

DeShonda Coleman, Supervisor presented Board Members, Superintendent Sam and Audience with our Volunteer in Support of Area Schools for the Month for March , 2016 being Ms. Margaret Archibald, who has been Volunteering for two (2) years, with the 1^st Grade Teachers and read a statement by Ms. Chelsey Burkett, Jackson Elementary Teacher. She then thanked Ms. Archibald for volunteering and presented her with a plaque. Principal Megan Phillips and Ms. Burkett then presented Ms. Margaret Archibald with some flowers and expressions of thanks.

Board President Bradford called for a photo opportunity with Ms. Margaret Archibald, Superintendent Carlos Sam, himself, Vice-President Harrell, Board Members P. Kent, Corcoran and Dawson and Jackson Elementary Principal Megan Phillips.

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

Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent related we are fortunate to have several Agencies to work with our School System throughout the School Year and turned the floor over to Mr. Brian Chandler for his presentation.

Brian Chandler, Parish Chair then reviewed with Board Members and Superintendent Sam copies of a hand out entitled “East Feliciana Parish Cooperative Extension Service Annual Report 2015". He concluded by introducing the other Extension Staffer present this evening, being: Leanna Cupit, Asst. Extension Agent and EFP 4-H Youth Development. Mrs. Cupit made the presentation on the handout and their work with area students through the 4-H Youth Development Program.

Board President Bradford then asked for any public questions or comments. After some comments by Superintendent Sam and Board Member Dawson, along with responses by Mrs. Leanna Cupit, Board President Bradford proceeded with the agenda.

Item 6. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Superintendent Sam.

Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent related to Board Members present the expressions of sympathy to the Families listed on the above agenda.

Board President Bradford then called for a moment of silence. Amen.

Item 6.A. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Superintendent Sam.

Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent turned the floor over to Tommy LeJeune, C.P.A., Representative of Faulk & Winkler LLC.

Tommy LeJeune, C.P.A., Representative of Faulk & Winkler LLC related to Board Members present and Superintendent Sam that the March 1, 2016 Sales Tax Report reflects collections at 5% of $570,137.94 and delinquent sales tax collections of $21,191.82. He concluded by the Sales Tax Collections year-to-date totals are on par to hit the reduced Budget Numbers we projected.

Board President Bradford called for any questions or comments.

After some discussion lead by Board President Bradford and again requested an update on fiber optic cable being placed throughout the Parish on Hwy. 63 and Board Member Corcoran, along with response by C.P.A. LeJeune, Board President Bradford continued with the agenda.

Item 6.B.(1) and Item 6.B.(2) Board President Bradford called for single motion on Agenda Items 6.B.(1) and 6.B.(2).

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mrs. J. Kent to authorize a minute entries to reflect the following:

(1) Receive authorization for minute entry to reflect La. Board of Ethics Training Certificate, as follows:

(a) Richard Wayne Terrell February 5, 2016

(2) Receive authorization for minute entries to reflect LSBA Certified Board Members for attaining 20 or more CLU’s during 2015 Calendar Year:

(a) Joyce A. Kent

(b) Paul Kent

(d) Broderick Brooks, Sr.

(e) Elizabeth Dawson

(f) Mitchell Wayne Harrell

(g) Melvin L. Hollins

(h) Derald Spears, Sr.

Board President Bradford then asked for any public questions or comments before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion lead by Vice-President Harrell and Board Member Brooks, along with responses by Board President Bradford and Superintendent Sam, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews, Jelks, Hollins and Spears.

Item 6.B.(3) Motion by Mr. Terrell, seconded by Mr. Brooks to authorize ratification of Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent using his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board in receipt and distribution of donation to Jackson Elementary from ExxonMobil Foundation Volunteer Grant in the sum of $500.00 for 21 Hours by William Moody.

Item 6.B.(4) Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Superintendent Sam.

Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent and turned the floor over to Mrs. Keisha Netterville for a briefing regarding Personnel Matters.

Keisha Netterville, Executive Director reviewed her handout entitled “February, 2016 Staffing Updates”. She then recognized one of our new Administrators to the District, Mr. Timothy Scott, who has be assisting and supporting Clinton Elementary School, as well as the SRCL Grant.

Mr. Timothy Scott then thanked Superintendent Sam, Central Office Staff and Head Administrator Dr. Germany and noted he is very happy to be in the District and that he has been thoroughly enjoying himself and thanked all of you.

Superintendent Sam noted Mr. Scott is hired on a Interim Basis, as you can see from the Personnel Report we had one Resignation here at the Central Office in our SRCL Grant or Literacy Grant, so he is filling that Position as well as supporting us by assisting at Clinton Elementary School. So we just want to welcome him into the District in that position.

Board President Bradford related very good to Mr. Sam.

Exec. Director Netterville related as noted in the Board Confidential Update last week, having attended the Southern University Career and Expo Fair, had a great turnout and great feedback from the Students and actually made a contingent offer for full-time Certified Math Teacher, Mr. DeQuincy Matthews a Graduate of East Feliciana Parish Schools. She noted the upcoming Louisiana State University Teacher Fair on Wednesday, April 6^th, the Jackson State University Teacher Fair on Thursday, April 7^th, the Southeastern State University on April 7^th, followed by the Louisiana Resource Center for Educators Fair and an upcoming Teach for America Recruitment Fair. She related being excited about the upcoming School Year and excited about having great high quality Personnel and looks forward to bringing you more information about that. She then called for any questions.

After some discussion by Board President Bradford, along with responses by Exec. Director Netterville. Board President Bradford then called for any further questions. Receiving none, Board President Bradford proceeded with the agenda.

Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent related to Board Member present that all Juniors, as well as Seniors who had not taken the ACT, took the ACT Test today and that was done Statewide. So I want to just commend the School Leadership Administrators for ensuring that those kids get properly prepared for their ACT Exam today. He reported to Board Members present that we have the results from our Pre-K Program Review from last School Year and there were no findings in that particular review, so he commended Staff Members who were part of that process last School Year and this School Year and just cudos to those who were part of that review, in particular Dr. Roddy. He then mentioned and extended his congratulations to our Boys Basketball Team for finishing in 2^nd Place in the District and they played last Friday and unfortunately fell by two points in the 1^st Round of the Playoffs, but we want to send a shout out to their Head Coach and tell them congratulations for a job well done for their season. He then reminded everyone that tomorrow is our “Rural Men Read Dr. Suess’ Birthday Program” and so we have recruited at least one male individual for every classroom at all of our Elementary Schools, which will take place tomorrow at 9:00 A.M. and if you can make it, you are still welcome to pick one of those Elementary Schools and show up. He noted we do have some committed Board Members who will be there, Mr. Broderick Brooks, Sr. will be there tomorrow and Mrs. Dawson of course you know this is not just for men! So ladies you are all welcome to attend as well! He then thanked the Principals for helping Mrs. DeShonda Coleman organize this event and we are going to welcome all of our Visitors tomorrow at 9:00 A.M.

After some discussion by Board Member Dawson and Jackson Elementary Principal Megan Phillips, along with responses by Board Member Brooks, Board President Bradford proceeded with the agenda.

Item 6.B.(5) Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Superintendent Sam.

Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent related that before we bring the Drug and Alcohol Council for their report, I want to mention that when we did have our Ribbon Cutting Event just recently at the LED Signs at the Middle School and the Complex and had some Board Members present: Mrs. Joyce A. Kent, Mrs. Beth Dawson and Mr. Broderick Brooks, Sr. and thanked them for attending. He noted it was a great success and we had a lot of Community Members and representatives from the District Attorneys Office and he just wanted to thank the Drug and Alcohol Council for their financial support to our District. He related our goals are to put positive messages, utilizing those LED signs and turned the floor over to Mrs. Rhonda Torrence and the Drug and Alcohol Council Members for their presentation.

Deborah Thomas, Member of the East Feliciana Drug and Alcohol Awareness Council reviewed with Board Members present and Superintendent Sam a power point relating their organizations efforts in the Schools and Communities. She then had EFDAAC Members in the Audience to please stand and be recognized. She noted the EFDAAC first began in the Parish in 2010 with a Community Fair at the EFHS Campus and first Fair in the Parish for over 40 Years, held a Charity Basketball Game in October, 2011 versus your High School Students.

Rhonda Torrence, Co-Chair of the EFDAAC related in 2013 our Co-Chair, Mr. Ricky Collins got involved with the Youth Challenge Program for kids that came to us either through the Court System or through the Alternative School and he has been a mentor to five (5) young men through that Program, since 2013. She noted having taken a number of kids to the various Correctional Institutions in the surrounding area. She noted in February, 2012, Elayn Hunt, April, 2013 EBR Parish Prison, December, 2013 DCI and then in October, 2015 to LSP Angola and again, these Students came to us through their Teachers or Counselors in the School System. She touched upon various Speakers at the Schools and Guest Speaker, Mr. Dana Andrus - AKA Dr. Truth who was our Guest Speaker at our Jazzy Night Fundraiser, which is our Annual Fundraiser held in August.

Board Member Derald Spears, Sr. joined the meeting at this time.

Deborah Thomas and Mrs. Torrence then thanked Mrs. Beth Dawson for being a Member of the EFDAAC and helped with distribution of School Supplies this year and concluded their powerpoint presentation. Mrs. Torrence noted in the Summers EFDAAC hosts Movies in the Park in every Community within the Parish and give away bicycles and/or toy giveaways.

Board Member Dawson questioned their Plans for Summer Jobs Corps, Mrs. Torrence related there was very little response after the 1^st Summer Program and Ms. Thomas related they are attempting to get a 4-week Summer Camp for 5 to 12 Year Olds for a nominal fee on Monday thru Friday from 9 A.M. until 2 P.M. as soon as Schools let out.

Board President Bradford thanked the Ladies for their presentation and proceeded with the agenda.

Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent related that he wanted to recognize Miss Rhonda Matthews and say Happy Birthday to her, while she is not here this evening; and her Birthday is during the Month of March so Happy Birthday Miss Matthews!

Item 7.A. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Superintendent Sam.

Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent noted Mrs. Ginger Hunt is her with her RKM Staff and they will present the services that they provide to our School System and they are just another one of the Agencies that we Partner with and he then commended Mrs. Ginger Hunt for all the hard work that she does for our students. He then turned the floor over to Mrs. Ginger Hunt for her presentation.

Ginger Hunt, Executive Director and Staff Members Dawn Taylor and Beth Fudge, who are here this evening and Heidi Stringer and Jenny McAdams who manage your RKM School Clinics. Exec. Director Hunt then went through her powerpoint entitled “East Feliciana Parish School System School Nurse Services Report August-December 2015 prepared by Primary Care Providers for a Healthy Feliciana, Inc.” She noted the new school clinic building is on order for the Jackson School Complex, implementation of TeleHealth via LSU gives us access to a Psychiatrist, with Parental Permission Students receive Health Care, Immunizations, Dental Care and Vision Tests are conducted by set Ages and Grades between August to the 1^st of October and information placed in their Cumulative Folders. She noted employment of 30 plus Employees at our School Clinics which has a direct and/or indirect $11 Million Dollar Economic Impact on East Feliciana Parish and gave thanks to her 13 Member Board of Directors, who are also Patients who use our Clinics, for their time and leadership.

Superintendent Sam related to Mrs. Hunt that it is obviously that has passion and compassion about the work that she does, it is very obvious and I want to say to this Board and this Community that you are very fortunate to have an individual like Mrs. Hunt to lead RKM and to have the kinds of health care services delivered to our Students. He noted this kind of health care model is not all over the State and it is not all over the Country, so I want to commend Mrs. Hunt and her Staff for the work they do and commend this Board for continuing this Partnership and I would encourage you to do so. So Mrs. Hunt you have done a job on your presentation this afternoon and called for any questions.

After some discussion by Board Members Dawson, P. Kent and Spears, along with responses by Mrs. Ginger Hunt and Board Member Brooks, Board President Bradford tabled any further discussion to the Building Committee. Building Committee Chairman Vice-President Harrell concurred.

Item 8.A. Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mrs. J. Kent and Mrs. Dawson to accept Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent and adopt the proposed 2016-2017 School Year/Fiscal Year Calendars.

Item 8.B. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mr. Paul Kent.

Paul Kent, Chairman of the Bid Opening Committee related a Bid Opening Committee Meeting was held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 1:30 P.M. to receive and open sealed bids in connection with sale of public school property known as the Old 1938 Clinton High School Facility and Campus located at 10935 Plank Road, Clinton, Louisiana, with publication dates of 01/21/16, 01/28/16, 02/04/16 and 02/11/16 in Official Journal, The Watchman. He noted no bids were received.

After some discussion by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Flowers on wanting to open discussions with the School Board on the Old 1938 Clinton High School Facility and Campus, Board President Bradford tabled their request to the Building Committee. Building Committee Chairman Vice-President Harrell concurred.

Item 8.C. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Joyce Kent.

Joyce A. Kent, Chairperson of the Policy Review Committee related a Policy Review Committee Meeting was held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 and called for motions on Items 8.C.(1) and 8.C.(2).

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mr. Terrell to accept the recommendations of the Policy Review Committee in connection with Item 8.C.(1) the Board accept and approve 2015 Louisiana Legislative changes, additions and/or deletions to the following:

(a) File: BH, entitled “School Board Ethics”

(b) File: EBBG, entitled “Hazardous Substances”

(d) File: IDCH, entitled “Home Study Program”

(e) File: IFAA, entitled “Textbook Selection And Adoption”

(f) File: IH, entitled “Academic Achievement”

Further request waiving the 1^st and 2^nd Reading requirements and submission of same for adoption of same as Policy, effective date: March 1, 2016.

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Vice-President Harrell to accept the recommendations of the Policy Review Committee in connection with Item 8.C.(2) the Board accept and approve proposed revisions, additions and/or deletions to Board Policy File: II, entitled “Testing Program”. Further to request waiving the 1^st and 2^nd Reading requirements and submission of same for adoption of same as Policy, effective date: March 1, 2016.

Item 8.D. Board President Bradford turned the floor over to Mrs. Joyce Kent.

Richard Terrell, Chairman of the Finance Committee related a Finance Committee Meeting was held on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. and noted informational Items 8.D.(1) thru (4) and turned the floor over to Tiffany Dorsa, CPA with Postlethwaite & Netterville for her presentation on Item 8.C.(5) Audit Report for FY ending 06/30/2015.

Tiffani Dorsa, C.P.A. and Alix Gruden, C.P.A./Audit Manger with Postlethwaite & Netterville, APAC distributed to Board Members present a handout entitled “Summary of Audit Results for the Year Ended June 30, 2016" and gave a joint presentation on same.

After some discussion by Board Members P. Kent, Spears and Terrell, Vice-President Harrell and Board President Bradford, along with responses by Superintendent Sam, P&N C.P.A. Dorsa and F&W C.P.A. Tommy Lejeune, Board President Bradford received the following motion.

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mrs. J. Kent and Vice-President Harrell to accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee in connection with Item 8.D.(5) that the Board adopt the Audit Report prepared and presented by Postlethwaite & Netterville APAC for fiscal year ending 06/30/2015.

Item 8.E. Board President Bradford proceeded with Agenda Item 8.E. Receive motion to accept Board Member J. Curtis Jelks voluntary resignation, dated February 29, 2016, of his East Feliciana Parish School Board District 1 Seat as received by Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent of Schools, via U.S. Mail on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

Motion by Mr. Brooks, seconded by Mrs. J. Kent the Board accept Board Member J. Curtis Jelks voluntary resignation, dated February 29, 2016, of his East Feliciana Parish School Board District 1 Seat as received by Carlos J. Sam, Superintendent of Schools, via U.S. Mail on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

Board President Bradford noted for the record his thanks to Mr. Jelks for his dedication and his loyal services made to the East Feliciana Parish School Board over the years and pray Gods Blessings upon him. Board President Bradford recited Board Policy File: ABCDA, entitled “Unexpired Term Fulfillment” states we have twenty (20) days to replace Mr. Jelks position and he would like to recommend to the Board that starting tomorrow that we accept brief resumes’ from the people in District 1 and meet qualifications and give them until March 11, 2016 end of the day to turn in their resumes’. He noted we collect those resumes’ and we turn them over to our Personnel Committee and let them meet on the 14^th or 15^th of March and they come back to our Special Board Meeting on the 16^th of March with a recommendation for us.

Board Member P. Kent questioned when does the Personnel Committee meet?

Board Member Terrell questioned Personnel?

Board President Bradford related he would like for them meet before we have the Special Meeting on March 16^th, either the 14^th or 15^th of March, Mr. Brooks would that be okay with you, can ya’ll meet? Additionally, Board President Bradford related that since Mr. Jelks served on the Personnel Committee, made an Interim Replacement with Mrs. Joyce Kent. So Mr. Hollins will be the Chairperson, along with Mr. Brooks and Mrs. Joyce Kent and they will bring us back a recommendation to our Special Board Meeting on March 16^th and we will appoint someone to Mr. Jelks spot.

Board Member Terrell related he does not understand why it is going through Personnel, we are the Board.

Board President Bradford related is the Personnel Committee handles Personnel...

Board Member Terrell related that is not Personnel, we are the Board and the Board makes the appointment.

Board President Bradford related what he is saying is they can go to the Personnel Committee and they can make a recommendation once it comes back it is still up to the Board who they want to appoint.

Board Member Brooks questioned so you are saying you want to see all of the applicants?

Board Member Terrell related Personnel does not have anything to do with it.

Board Member Spears questioned suppose the Personnel Committee eliminates someone that the Board may want?

Board Member Brooks said well what if the Board chooses someone the Personnel Committee does not want.

Board President Bradford related exactly.

Board Member Terrell related it is not up to Personnel, it is up to the Board.

Board President Bradford related we are not saying it is up to the Personnel Committee, just they can bring back a recommendation, just like we do everything else and we can either accept that recommendation or we don’t.

Vice-President Harrell suggested bringing all applications back to the Board on March 16^th and the Board can vote on it that way.

Board Member Spears related right.

Board Member Dawson related that would be the easiest way.

Board President Bradford related you think so, okay that is fine we will do that.

Motion by Vice-President Harrell, seconded by Mrs. Dawson to bring all of the Applications at the March 16, 2016 Special Board Meeting to be reviewed by the Board and a replacement for Mr. J. Curtis Jelks, District 1 Seat be announced.

Board President Bradford then asked for any public questions or comments before a vote is taken on this motion. After some discussion by Board Member P. Kent, along with responses by Board President Bradford, Board President Bradford then proceeded with the vote. All yeas. The motion carried. Absent: Matthews, Jelks and Hollins.

Board President Bradford then called for a motion authorization for Board President Michael Ray Bradford, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board and upon notification from the Louisiana Secretary of State Elections and Commissions of said vacancy, to place a proclamation on the March 16, 2016 Special Board Meeting Agenda, calling for an Election to fill same.

Motion by Mrs. J. Kent, seconded by Mr. P. Kent to authorize Board President Michael Ray Bradford, to use his discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board and upon notification from the Louisiana Secretary of State Elections and Commissions of said vacancy, to place a proclamation on the March 16, 2016 Special Board Meeting Agenda, calling for an Election to fill same.

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

CARLOS J. SAM, SUPERINTENDENT MICHAEL RAY BRADFORD,

SECRETARY-TREASURER BOARD PRESIDENT