PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2000
The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at the Concordia Parish School Board Office, in Vidalia, Louisiana, on Tuesday February 1, 2000, at five-thirty (5:30) o’clock p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Mike Grantham, President, who declared that the Board, after prayer by Superintendent Peterman, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, was ready for the transaction of business.
Members present were Mr. Ricky Raven, Mr. Lynn White, Mr. Don Joseph, Rev. Johnnie Brown, Mrs. Mary Campbell, Mrs. Martha Rabb, and Mr. Darrell Crofford.
Member absent was Mr. Eddie Coleman, Sr.
President Grantham announced that the committee appointments would remain as is.
Mr. Ralph Lauhauff presented the Citizenship Awards for the month of January.
Ferriday Upper Elementary School 4th grade El’Derrious King
5th grade Frances Lee
Vidalia Upper Elementary School 4th grade Josh Temple
5th grade Aubrie LaSyone
Monterey High School 4th grade Caffery Bordelon
5th grade Samantha Nations
Ridgecrest Elementary School 4th grade Devin Bryan
5th grade Mara Thompson
Ms. Gloria Dangerfield, Assistant Director of Business Affairs, presented the financial report for the month of January. It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried unanimously to approve invoices in the amount of $2,158,108.
It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. White and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the January 3, 2000, meeting.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried unanimously to enter into executive session at 5:40 p.m.
Rev. Johnnie Brown arrived at 5:45 p.m.
It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to return to regular session at 6:32 p.m.
Mr. O’Neal, Director of Business Affairs, presented a report on the status of the 13th check which was approved by the Board through January 2000. Mr. O’Neal recommended that the Board not obligate themselves at this time.
Mr. O’Neal also presented a report to the Board concerning the sales tax department. Mr. O’Neal requested permission to continue to review the proposal.
Mr. Fred T. Butcher, Supervisor of Instruction, presented a recommendation from the curriculum committee concerning the summer school remediation program. It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to approve the plan for summer school.
Mr. Butcher introduced the members of the District Assistance Team for Ferriday Junior High School and Ferriday High School. Mrs. Beatrice Williams, Title I Supervisor presented the executive summary for Ferriday High School; and Mrs. Brenda Moore, Special Education Homebound Teacher, presented the executive summary for Ferriday Junior High School.
Superintendent Peterman read a recommendation from the Curriculum Committee as follows:
The Curriculum Committee unanimously recommends that the Concordia Parish School Board consider changing the following grade organization patterns:
Ferriday Upper Elementary and Vidalia Upper Elementary from grades four and five to grades three, four and five.
Ferriday Lower Elementary School from grades one through three to Pre-K through two.
Vidalia Lower Elementary school from grades Pre-K through three to Pre-K through two.
In making this recommendation for consideration, the committee requests the following actions be taken:
1. That the Board authorize Mr. Magee to seek approval from the Court.
2. That a logistical plan for the proposed changes be developed and presented to the Board, and
3. Community meetings be held in each area to receive parental input for the proposed changes.
The Curriculum Committee will provide a report of the findings at the March meeting of the Board.
It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to accept the recommendation of the Curriculum Committee.
Superintendent Peterman presented an update on the Strategic Plan as follows:
Immediate Goals
1. Complete 80% of certified staffing by May 2000
2. Complete 90% of certified staffing by June 1999
3. Focus staffing efforts on uncertified teachers at FUES
4. Adopt requirements for non-certified personnel
5. Develop and adopt a certification plan procedure for uncertified personnel
6. Develop a recognition program for personnel
7. Improve current application form
2000-2001 Goals
1. Develop an evaluation plan for all support personnel
2. Develop job description for all support personnel
3. Develop an observation evaluation instrument for support personnel
4. Begin development of personnel handbook for all employees
5. Review salary schedules of all personnel
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried to approve the salary schedule for Superintendent’s Secretary/Personnel Coordinator.
It was moved by Mr. Crofford to revisit the Vidalia High School Sign issue. The motion died for lack of a second.
It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. White and carried to add an item pertaining to the Fruit of the Loom bankruptcy to the agenda.
It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. White and carried unanimously to give Superintendent Peterman authority to protect the interest of Concordia Parish School Board in the Fruit of the Loom bankruptcy case.
It was moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to add an item pertaining to the Abstinence Committee to the agenda.
Kevin Guthrie, Concordia Abstinence Committee, requested that the Board approve a resolution for the Abstinence Committee for continued funding.
President Grantham requested that the Abstinence Committee present a copy of the completed application for review.
It was moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried unanimously to obtain a copy of the Abstinence Committee grant application. Further, the Board will provide a letter of support based on the findings of the committee within the confines of the Board’s obligations.
It was agreed upon that the meeting to discuss Board salaries would be rescheduled for Tuesday, March 7, 2000, at 5:00 p.m.
It was moved by Mrs. Campbell, seconded by Mrs. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve all personnel items as follows:
Resignations
Lynda G. Prince, Teacher’s Assistant, FHS, effective January 3, 2000
Bettye Sigust, Teacher, FUES, effective January 7, 2000
Eliza Cage, Janitor, RES, effective January 14, 2000
Marie Duson, Teacher’s Assistant, MHS, effective January 24, 2000
Debra D. Minor, Teacher’s Assistant, FLES, effective January 14, 2000
Gladys Keith, Sweeper, RES, effective January 25, 2000
James E. Kelly, Jr., Teacher/Coach, FJHS, effective January 28, 2000
Transfers
Bobby Adams Walker, Teacher’s Assistant, FHS to FLES, effective February 2, 2000
Demicu Williams, Teacher’s Assistant, Alternative Center to FLES, effective February 2, 2000
LaDonnie Bowman, Teacher, from FJHS, to Librarian, FHS, effective February 2, 2000
Appointments
Chad Ryan, Teacher, MHS, effective January 11, 2000, second semester only
Erica Bowman, Teacher, FHS, effective January 3, 2000
Extended Sick Leave
Janie Broadnax, Teacher, FJHS, effective January 24, 2000 through February 4, 2000
Superintendent Peterman reminded Board Members of the scheduled in-service session.
Mr. Grantham asked that all remember Mr. Coleman in their prayers.
It was moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:48 p.m.
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Lester L. Peterman, Superintendent Mike Grantham, Board President