EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

MINUTES OF THE BUDGET HEARING AND

REGULAR MEETING

OF THE EAST FELICIANA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

HELD June 6, 2023

The East Feliciana Parish School Board (EFPSB) met for a Budget 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 12732 Silliman Street, Clinton, Louisiana 70722 on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

Keisha L. Netterville, Superintendent of the EFPSB, called the meeting to order at 5:02p.m. Prayer led by Board President Richard Terrell and pledge said in unison. The attendance status of board members was as follows:

The Public Hearing held on June 6, 2023 at 4:30pm was opened up by Board President Richard Terrell and turned over to Mr. Tommy Lejeune. Mr. Lejeune state that this hearing is to accept questions and or comments concerning the budget from the public. The public hearing closed at 4:35pm with no questions or comments.

Agenda Approved

Board Member Michael Bradford made a motion to approve the agenda and Board member Joyce Kent seconded the motion. The motion to approve the agenda of the June 6, 2023 Regular Board Meeting passed with no opposition.

Minutes Approved

Board Member Michael Bradford moved to approve the minutes of the May 9, 2023 Regular Board Meeting and Board Member Joyce Kent seconded the motion. The motion to approve the minutes passed with no opposition.

Special Recognitions

None

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 Board received the Personnel Report.

Old Business

The Board reviewed and approved Final Resolution authorizing the issuance by School District No.1 of East Feliciana Parish, State of Louisiana of its two million Sixty Thousand dollars of revenue bonds, series 2023. Prescribing the form, terms, and conditions of such bond and providing for the payment thereof; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. Board Vice President Mitch Harrell made the motion to approve and Board Member Paul Kent seconded the motion. Board President Richard Terrell called for a roll call. The vote for Item 7A was as follows:

The motion passed with a vote of 10 yes and 2 no.

The Board request for approval of Existing Cooperative Endeavor and Service Agreement for school based services between East Feliciana Parish School Boards and Primary Care Provider for a Healthy Feliciana, Inc. (PCPFHF). The motion was made by Board Vice President Mitch Harrell and seconded by Board Member J.D. Dantzler. A Substitute motion was made by Board Member Michael Bradford, after comments and suggestions by Board Attorney Sam D'Aquilla, to review the financial records of RKM and the contract before renewal is approved. The Substitute motion was to extend the contract until August 1S^t and make a decision at the August 9, 2023 Board Meeting on renewal terms of the contract. Board President Richard Terrell called for a roll call. The vote for Item 7B was as follows:

The substitute motion passed with a vote of 12 yes.

New Business

The Insurance committee held meeting on June 6, 2023 at 4:03pm. The Insurance Committee meeting was called to order at 4:00pm by Board Member and Chairperson Paul Kent. A motion was made to approve the agenda by Board Member Joyce Kent and seconded by Board Member Paul Kent. The floor was then turned over to Mr. Will Andrews from Dart Insurance agency and proceeded to present the quotes for the following: Property, Student Accident, Worker's compensation and Equipment. The motion was made by Board Member Joyce Kent and seconded by Board Member J. D. Dantzler to send to full board for approval with additional research to be done by the Superintendent to check with other companies. The Insurance committee meeting adjourned at 4:34pm. The motion to accept the Insurance committee's recommendation Option 1 and all other line item was made by Board Member Michael Bradford and seconded by Board Vice President Mitch Harrell. Motion passed with no opposition.

Item B. receive and review written request for out of state travel by East Feliciana High Schools SADD Club to attend the 2023 CADCA Mid-Year Conference from July 15-20, 2023in Dallas,TX. {Funding source: SADD Club/EFDAAC}. The motion to accept was made by Board Member Joyce Kent and Seconded by Board Member J. D. Dantzler.

The motion passed with no opposition

Item C. Adoption of proposed amendments of the operating budgets for year ending June 30, 2023 and the June 30, 2024 operating budget and salary schedule. The motion to accept was made by Board Vice President Mitch Harrell and seconded by Board Member Patricia King. The motion passed with no opposition.

Item D. Adoption of the 2023-2024 School Board Meeting Schedule. The motion top accept was made by Board Member Michael Bradford and seconded by Board Member J.D. Dantzler. Motion passed with no opposition.

Board Member Michael Bradford made a motion to go into executive session with no time limit and seconded by Board Member Joyce Kent. Regular session ended at 6.07pm and Executive session began.

Executive session adjourned at 6:15pm and the regular session resumed.

Adjournment

The June 6, 2023 Regular Board meeting ended at 6:16 p.m.