MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING

OF THE EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

HELD August 9, 2022

 

The East Feliciana Parish School Board (EFPSB) met for a regular session at the EFPSB office at 12732 Silliman Street, Clinton, Louisiana 70722 on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

 

Keisha L. Netterville, Superintendent of the EFPSB, called the meeting to order at 5:01p.m. Prayer led by Board Vice President Mitch Harrell 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 2, Board Member

Present

Joyce A. Kent

District 6, Board Member

Present

Patricia King

District 2, Board Member

Present

Derald Spears, Sr.

District 5, Board Member

Absent

Rufus Nesbitt

District 1, Board Member

Present

Vacant

District 4, Board Member

Vacant

Lillian G. Drake

District 3, Board Member

Present

J.D. Dantzler

District 3, Board Member

Present

Keisha L. Netterville

Superintendent, Secretary, and Treasurer

Present

Sam D'Aquilla

Board's Attorney

Absent

 

Agenda Approved

Board Member Michael Bradford made a motion to approve the agenda with addendums and Board Member Joyce Kent seconded the motion. The motion to approve the agenda with addendums of the August 9, 2022 Regular Board Meeting passed with no opposition.

 

Minutes Approved

Board Member Michael Bradford moved to approve the minutes of the July 5, 2022 Regular Board Meeting and Board Member Joyce Kent seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes passed with no opposition.

 

Special Recognitions

Presentations were made to students of EFHS that competed and placed at the Jr. Olympics that were held in North Carolina.

 

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 Superintendent's Report was received by the board as follows:

The Superintendent presented: Prioritizing Safety in East Feliciana Public Schools and the 2021-2022 School Accountability results.

 

Received authorization for minute entry to reflect Louisiana Board of Ethics Training for Public Servants Certification and Campaign Disclosure Training, as requested from Louisiana School Board Association for board members Joyce Kent and Patricia King. Board Member Michael Bradford made a motion to accept and Board Member Joyce Kent seconded the motion. The motion passed with no opposition.

 

Request Board ratification of Keisha Netterville, Superintendent, using her discretion on behalf of the East Feliciana Parish School Board: in receipt and disbursement of checks in the amount of: $300 from Zachary Lumber & Hardware, $500.00 from Jett's Enterprises, Inc. and $500.00 from T & T Liquor presented to East Feliciana High School to help purchase equipment for the football program. Board Member Michael Bradford made a motion to accept and Board Vice President Mitch Harrell seconded the motion. The motion passed with no opposition.

 

Personnel Report was presented to the board (for information only)

Old Business

None

 

New Business

Louisiana Board of Ethics School Board Member Disclosure Statements Reporting Period for the 2022-2023 School Year (information for board members).

 

The Board received the Policy Committee report from the meeting held on August 9, 2022 at 4:30pm. Board Member Joyce Kent opened the meeting at 4:30p.m. Board Member Rufus Nesbitt made a motion to accept the agenda and Board Member Patricia King seconded the motion. Board Member Joyce Kent turned the floor over to Superintendent Netterville for any questions concerning the policies listed. With no questions, the recommendation was made by Board Member Joyce Kent to take to the full board for approval of the following policies:

(a)                                   Board Policy FILE BH: School Board Ethics

(b)                                   Board Policy FILE EDD: School Bus Scheduling and Routing

(c)                                   Board Policy FILE GAAA: Equal Opportunity

Board Policy FILE GAMB: Employee Dress Code

Board Policy FILE JAA: Equal Education Opportunities

Board Policy FILE JBD: Student. Absences and Excuses

Board Policy FILE JCDAF: Bullying and Hazing

Board Policy FILE JCDB: Student Dress Code

Board Policy FILE JD: Discipline

Board Policy FILE JDE: Expulsion

Board Policy FILE JGC: Student Health Services

Board Policy FILE JGCD: Administration of Medication

Board Policy FILE JM: Student Voter Registration (New)

Board Policy FILE JQE: Expectant and Parenting Students

Board Policy FILE DIED: Bids and Quotes

 

The motion to adjourn was made by Board Member Patricia King and seconded by Board Member Rufus Nesbitt. The Policy Committee meeting adjourned at 4:40pm.

 

Board Member Michael Bradford made the motion to accept all policy changes, revisions and new. Board Member Joyce Kent seconded the motion. All policies accepted and approved with no opposition.

 

The board received and reviewed for adoption the 2022-2023 Code of Conduct and the 2022-2023 Pupil Progression Plan and the board received, reviewed and approved the Revised Resolution of Special Counsel. Board Vice President Mitch Harrell made the motion to accept all items and Board Member Joyce Kent seconded. The motion passed with no opposition.

 

Adjournment

President Terrell moved to adjourn and a motion made by Board Member Michael Bradford and second by Board Member Joyce Kent. The August 9, 2022 Regular Board meeting ended at 5:36 p.m.

 

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SECRETARY-TREASURER OF THE EAST                    FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL

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