MINUTES OF THE PUBLIC HEARING AND

REGULAR MEETING

OF EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

HELD June 14, 2022

 

The East Feliciana Parish School Board (EFPSB) met for a Public Hearing at 4:30 p.m. with the regular meeting to follow.

 

The East Feliciana Parish School Board (EFPSB) met for a regular session at the EFPSB office at 12932 Silliman Street, Clinton, Louisiana 70722 on Tuesday, June 14 2022 at 5:040 p.m

 

Keisha L. Netterville, Superintendent of the EFPSB, called the meeting to order at •.00p.in Prayer led by Board President Richard Terrell and pledge said in unison The attendance status of board members was as follows:

 

Board Members

Title

Status

Richard Terrell (President)

District 6 Board Member

Present

Mitchell Harrell (Vice President)

District 3, Board Member

Present

Paul Kent

District 7, Board Member

Present

Michael Ray Bradford

District 6, Board Member

Present

Melvin Hollins

District Board Member

Present

Joyce A. Kent

District 6, Board Member

Present

Patricia C. King

District 2 Board Member

Present

Derald Spears, fir.

District 5, Board Member

Absent

Rufus Nesbitt

District l, Board Member

Present

Emily Hurst

District d, Board Member

Absent

Lillian G. Drake

District 3, Board Member

Absent

J.D. Dantzler

District 3, Board Member

Present

Keisha L. Netterville

Superintendent, Secretary, and Treasurer

Present

Sam D' Aquilla

Board's Attorney

Present

 

The Public Hearing held on June 14, 2022 at 4:30pm was opened up by Board President Richard Terrell and turned over to Mr. Tommy Lejeune. Mr. Lejeune state thai this hearing is to accept questions and or comments concerning the budget from the public. The public hearing closed at 1 pm with no questions or comments-

 

Agenda Approved

Boaid Member Michael Bradtòrd made a motion Co approve the agenda with add ons and Board member Joyce Kent seconded the motion. The motion to approve the agenda of the June 14, 2022 Regular Board Meeting with add ons passed with no opposition.

 

Minutes Approved

Board Member Michael Bradford moved to approve the minutes of the May 1 0, 2022 Regular Board Meeting a.a Boexd Member Joyce Kent seconded the motion. fhe motion to approve the minutes passed with no opposition.

 

Special Recognitions

Ibe Knights of Columbus Council 78-Só presented their annual donation to the Exceptional Student Services Department. Board Member Michael Bradford made the motion to accept the donation and seconded by Board Member Joyce Kent. The motion passed With no opposition.

 

Communications/Reports

A moment of silence taken for all expressions of sympathy.

 

Sales Tax Collection Report

The Sales Tax Collection Report was received by the Board.

 

Superintendent's Report

The Boald received the Personnel Report.

 

Old Business

The Board reviewed and approved Final Resolution authorizing the issuance by Cchool District I of East Feliciana Parish, State of Louisiana of its two million dollars of revenue bonds, serics

 

2022. Board Member Joyce Kent made the motion to approve and Board Vice President Mitch Harrell seconded. Board President Richard Terrell for a roll call. The vote Item iA was as follows:

 

R. Terrell

Yes

M Harrell

Yes

P. Kent

Yes

M. Bradford

 

M. Hollins

Yes

J, Kent

Yes

P. King

Yes

D Spears

Absent

R. Nesbitt

 

E, Hurst

Absent

L. Drake

Absent

J.D. Dantzler

Yes

 

Thc motion passed with a vote of 8 yes, 3 absent and I no.

The Ecard request for approval to move forwacd with advertising for renovations of the EFPSS STEAM Academy project. board Vice President mpde the motion to approve and Board Member Joyce Kent seconded. Board President Richard Terrell called for a roll call vote. The vote for Item 7B1 was as follows:

 

R Terrell

Yes

M. 1--laffell

Yes

P. Kent

Yes

M. Bradford

 

M. Hollins

Yes

J. Kent

Yes

P. King

Yes

D. Spears

Absent

R. NeŠbitt

 

E. Hurst

Absent

L. Drake

Absent

 

Yes

 

The motion passed with a vote of 8 yes. 3 absent and I no.

The Board request for approval to move forward With advertising for School roofing projects for Clinton Elementary and Slaughter Elementary. Boacd Vice President made the motion to approve and Board Member Joyce Kent seconded. Board President Richard Terrell called fcr a roll call vote. The vote for Item 7B2 was as follows:

 

R. Terrell

Yes

M. Harrell

Yes

P. Kent

Yes

M. Bradford

 

M. Hollins

Yes

J. Kent

 

P. King

 

D. Spears

Absent

R. Nesbitt

Yes

E. Hurst

Absent

L. Drake

Absenl

J.D. Dantzlet

Yes

'The motion passed with a vote of 8 yes 3 absent and I no.

 

New Business

The Insurance committee held meeting on June 14, 2022 at 4:00pm. The Insurance Committee meeting was called to order at d:00pm by Board Member and Chairperson Paul Kent. A motion was made to the agenda by Board Member Joyce Kent seconded by Board Member Paul Kent. The floor was then turned over to Mr. žVill Andrews from Dart Insurance agenc) and proceeded to present the quotes for the following: Property, Siudent Accidenc Worker's compensation and Equipment. The motion was made by Board Member Joyce Kent and seconded by Board Member Paul Keni to send to full board for approval. The Insurance committee meeting adjourned at 4:15pm. The motion to accept the Insurance committee-s recommendation Option 1 was made by Board Member Michael Bradford and seconded by Board Member Paul Kent. Motion passed with no opposition. Board Member Paul Kent also made the motion to accept the other insurance items that were listed and the motion was seconded by Board Member Michael Bradfcrd. Motion passed with no opposition.

 

The Finance committee meeting was called to order at A: 15pm by Chairperson/Board Member Michael Bradford The floor was turned over to Mr. Tommy Lejeune as he presented for review and approval of Final Resolution authorizing the issuance by School District No. I of East Feliciana Parish, State of Louisiana of its two million dollars of revenue bonds, sezies 2022.

 

Review and approval of the 2023 Fiscal year salary schedule and review and approval of 202 0 -2023 operation budget

.

The motion to accept all items and send to the full board was made by Board Member Paul Kent and seconded by Board Member Michael Bradford. Motion passed with nn opposition. The Finance meeting adjourned at 4:30pm, The motion accept the Finance Committee meeting recommendations was made by Board Member Paul Kent and seconded by Board Member Michael Bradford. IVÍoiion passed with no opposition.

 

Board Member Michael Bradf01d made the motion to accept Item C. Request for authorization to bid out land leases, Item D. receive and review written request for out of state travel by EFBSB staff members to attend the NIET Summer Institute, Item E. Adoption of proposed amendments of the operating budgets for year ending June 30, 2022 and the June 30, 2023 operating budget and salary schedule, and Item F. Adoption

 

Of the 2022-2023 School Board Meeting Schedule. Board Vice President Mitch Harrell seconded the motion. Motion passed with no opposition

 

Board Member Michael Eradford made a mocion to go inco executive session and seconded by Board Member Joyce Kent. Regular scsston ended at 5:39pm and Executive session began.

 

Enecutive session adjourned ai 5:58pm and the regular session resumed.

 

Àdjournment

The June 14- 2022 Regular Board meeting ended at 5:59 p.m.

 

 

 

KEI               . NETTERVILLE

SUPERINTENDENT

SECRETARY-TREASURER OF THE EAST

FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

RI HARD 1

PRESIDENT OF THE EAST

FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL

BOARD