PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A PUBLIC HEARING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002.

The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met for a Public Hearing at the Concordia Parish School Board office in Vidalia, Louisiana, on Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at five-thirty  (5:30) o'clock p.m.  The meeting was called to order by the Honorable Mike Grantham, President, who after prayer by Dr. Peterman and the Pledge, declared 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. Raymond Riley, Mr. Lynn White, Rev. Johnnie Brown, Mr. Ricky Raven and Ms. Mary Campbell.

Mr. Grantham announced that the purpose of the meeting was to conduct a Public Hearing concerning the proposed redistricting. 

Mr. Oliver Schultz, Consultant, reviewed the proposed plan.  Mr. Schultz explained that there were very few changes in the plan.  He reviewed all proposed changes with the members and the public.  Mr. Schultz then entertained questions from the Board and the public.

Mr. Schultz explained that District 4 would be shown as over represented due to the 419 non-voting inmates in the parish correctional facility. 

It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to adjourn the Public Hearing at 6:10 p.m.

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Lester L. "Pete" Peterman, Superintendent                  Mike Grantham, President

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2002.

The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met for a Special Meeting at the Concordia Parish School Board office in Vidalia, Louisiana, on Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at six-fifteen  (6:15) o'clock p.m.  The meeting was called to order by the Honorable Mike Grantham, President, who declared 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. Raymond Riley, Mr. Lynn White, Rev. Johnnie Brown, Mr. Ricky Raven and Ms. Mary Campbell.

Mr. Grantham announced that the purpose of the meeting was to act on the proposed redistricting. 

It was moved by Mr. Joseph and seconded by Mr. Raven to approve the minor changes in the districts which were recommended by Mr. Oliver Schultz.  Mr. Riley asked that the Board wait until the changes could be reviewed closer. 

Mr. O'Neal, Director of Business Affairs, and Mr. Schultz explained that the Secretary of State requires submission prior to March 1, 2002. 

The motion carried 7-2 with Mr. Riley and Rev. Brown voting no

It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried to approve a pilot alternative program at the Ridgecrest School for grades 3, 4, and 5.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to adjourn at 6:45 p.m.

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Lester L. "Pete" Peterman, Superintendent                    Mike Grantham, President