February 6, 2001

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2001.

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 6, 2001, at five-thirty (5:30) o'clock p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Honorable Mike Grantham, President, who declared after prayer by Dr. Lester Peterman and the Pledge, that the Board was ready for the transaction of business.

Members present were Mr. Mike Grantham, Mr. Darrell Crofford, Mr. Don Joseph, Ms. Martha Rabb, Mr. Lynn White, Rev. Johnnie Brown and Ms. Mary Campbell.

Members absent were Mr. Ricky Raven and Mr. Raymond Riley.

Mr. Grantham announced that the committees seemed to be working well and that unless a member specifically wanted to change, he would like to leave the committees as is.

Finance Building and Grounds Personnel

Darrell Crofford Johnnie Brown Mary Campbell

Don Joseph Raymond Riley Martha Rabb

Mike Grantham Lynn White Ricky Raven

Superintendent Peterman presented the Citizenship Award winners for January 2001 as follows:

Ferriday Upper 4^th Grade Kimberlee Poole

5^th Grade Sherica White

Vidalia Upper 4^th Grade Katlyn Wilson

5^th Grade Drue Beach

Monterey 4^th Grade Samantha Myers

5^th Grade Jonathan Lipsey

Ridgecrest 4^th Grade Elizabeth Loyed

5^th Grade Travis Snow

Superintendent Peterman presented a certificate to Mr. Howard Jackson from the Census Bureau.

It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried unanimously to enter into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m.

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously to return to Regular Session at 6:00 p.m.

It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of January 16, 2001.

It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried unanimously to approve invoices in the amount of $2,070,419 for the month of January.

Mayor Glen McGlothin, Town of Ferriday, explained to the Board that a resolution was needed for the Town of Ferriday to annex property in order to enter into an agreement with the Concordia Parish School Board. Mayor McGlothin informed the Board that this resolution would also assist the Town of Ferriday in securing additional grant monies.

It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried unanimously to approve the following resolution.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The Concordia Parish School Board desires to have its Kindergarten Center Building and surrounding area, located on Highway 15, annexed by the City of Ferriday, and

WHEREAS, The Concordia Parish School Board as a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana possessing full title and ownership to such facility, and

WHEREAS, By the authority granted by LA RS 33:180, the City of Ferriday may at its discretion, upon majority vote thereof, adopt an ordinance annexing referenced area;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Concordia Parish School Board hereby petitions the City of Ferriday to annex said property at their next regular scheduled meeting of February 13, 2001.

It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. White and carried unanimously to authorize Mr. O'Neal and Mr. Magee to negotiate a lease agreement with the Town of Ferriday for the Ferriday Kindergarten Center.

It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried unanimously to approve the 2001-2002 calendar with the option to change if necessary.

Superintendent Peterman reviewed the School Administrator Development Program. It was moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried to approve the implementation of the School Administrator Development Program.

It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to advertise for bids for the roof at Vidalia Upper Elementary School to be opened at the next meeting.

Superintendent Peterman requested that the Board table advertising for bids for the roof at Ferriday Lower Elementary School. He explained that he would like to wait in order to do the entire roof rather than just the south wing due to recent wind damage. It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried unanimously to table the item.

It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried unanimously to advertise for quotes to overlay driveways and begin work at Ferriday Junior High School, Ferriday Upper, Vidalia Lower and Ridgecrest.

Superintendent Peterman explained the purpose of the resolution in that teachers would show good faith by waiting until after the legislature has made a decision prior to taking any job action. It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried to approve the following resolution.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Concordia Parish School Board recognizes the valuable contribution of all its employees to the education of the children of the parish, and

WHEREAS, the Concordia Parish School Board recognizes the need for the State of Louisiana to compensate school employees adequately and fairly, and

WHEREAS, the Concordia Parish School Board has fully supported the efforts of employees to secure pay increases, and

WHEREAS, the Concordia Parish School Board and the citizens of Concordia Parish have demonstrated a commitment to employees by providing pay increases and other benefits from local sources;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Concordia Parish School Board requests and urges that as an act of good faith, all employees refrain from any action which would cause disruption of the normal operation of the system until the legislature has completed consideration of the school employee raise issue during the 2001 session or special session.

Ms. Jo Ann Gardner, Union President, commented that surveys were currently being distributed in a nine parish area to ascertain the support for a sick out. Ms. Gardner informed the Board that the date for the proposed sick-out was still pending.

Superintendent Peterman requested the Board grant him permission to modify the 2000-01 school calendar. It was moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried unanimously to allow the superintendent to modify the existing 2000-01 school calendar if necessary.

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried to approve the following resolution in honor of Mr. Carl Dangerfield.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Carl Russell Dangerfield has dedicated 27 years to the development of talent, skill, and character among hundreds of young women and young men of Concordia Parish through the Ferriday High School Band Program; and,

WHEREAS, his tenure began in 1974 with a fledgling band of only thirty members; and,

WHEREAS, he continued to build the program to the extent that today the Trojan Band now averages over 160 members strong; and

WHEREAS, the Ferriday High School Trojan Band is now recognized and appreciated across the state and region and serves as a goodwill ambassador for the community and the Concordia Parish School System;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Concordia Parish School Board does hereby commend Mr. Carl Russell Dangerfield for initiating and continuing a spirit of pride, self-esteem, and character among the young people under his direction.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Concordia Parish School Board declares Saturday, February 17, 2001, Carl R. Dangerfield Day.

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried unanimously to approve both the job description and salary schedule for a school nurse.

Superintendent Peterman made a recommendation to the Board that Ms. Debra Ellis be appointed as the school nurse. It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Rev. Brown and carrried unanimously to accept the Superintendent's recommendation.

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried to add the following personnel items to the agenda.

Retirement

Melvara Bell Wilson, Teacher, VJHS, effective May 30, 2001

Extended Sick Leave

Kristin Nunn, Teacher, VUES, effective February 7, through March 26, 2001

Appointment

Geraldine Robinson, Child Specific Aide, VLES, effective February 8, 2001

Ms. Campbell informed the Board that the Personnel Committee had met and reviewed the personnel items. Ms. Campbell recommended that all personnel items be accepted.

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve all personnel items in global.

Resignation

Sharon P. Willard, Chief Bookkeeper, CPSB, effective February 27, 2001

Retirements

Reneice Jackson, Teacher, FHS, effective May 31, 2001

Lula Grayson, Educational Diagnostician, FEC, effective May 24, 2001

Sick Leave

Donna Lemoine, Teacher, MHS, effective March 26 - May 4, 2001

Military Leave

Wilton W. Nolan, Psychologist, FEC, effective February 5-9, 2001

Transfer

Viola Armstrong, SFS Technician/4 hour, FLES, to SFS Technician/7 hour, FHS, effective February 1, 2001

It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Crofford to adjourn at 6:25 p.m.

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Lester L. Peterman, Superintendent Mike Grantham, President