PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 9, 2002.
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, April 9, 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 Mr. Riley 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, and Rev. Johnnie Brown
Members absent were Ms. Mary Campbell (jury duty) and Mr. Ricky Raven (offshore).
It was moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried unanimously to move Item G Request to Appear - Glen Daniels to the top of the agenda.
Mr. Butcher, Director of Academic Affairs, and Superintendent Peterman presented the Citizenship Awards as follows:
Ferriday Lower Elementary
1st Grade Stephoneikka Green 2nd Grade Richard Jefferson
Vidalia Lower Elementary
1st Grade Dantrell Lashawn Saul 2nd Grade Laurin Elizabeth Cavin
Monterey High School
1st Grade Shana LaPrairie 2nd Grade Reed Burley
Ridgecrest School
1st Grade Jason Robinson 2nd Grade Gregory Robinson
Mr. Howard Jackson, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, presented the school attendance awards as follows:
1st Place Ridgecrest School 96.7%
2nd Place Vidalia Junior 95.7%
3rd Place Ferriday Upper 95.5%
4th Place Monterey High 95.5%
Mr. Glen Daniels from the Concordia Parish Cooperative Extension Service introduced Dr. John Barnette. Dr. Barnette reviewed the LSU Ag. Center Research and Extension Programs with the Board. He assured the Board of the commitment from LES Ag Center to Concordia Parish.
It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried unanimously to enter into Executive Session at 5:45 p.m.
It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried unanimously to return from Executive Session at 5:50 p.m.
Ms. Mary Campbell arrived at 5:50 p.m.
It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried to approve the minutes of March 12, 2002.
Ms. Dangerfield, Assistant Director of Business Affairs, presented the financial report for the month of March 2002. It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried unanimously to approve invoices in the amount of $2,521,740.
It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. White and carried unanimously to move Item F - Review Draft Expulsion Policy.
Mr. Howard Jackson reviewed the draft of Policy JDE - Expulsion for the Board members. There were questions concerning the SAT team conditions. It was requested that the statement concerning the SAT team be removed.
It was moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried 7 - 1 with Mr. Riley voting no, to approve the policy as amended.
Superintendent Peterman requested that an item concerning a suspension be added to the personnel section of the agenda. It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried unanimously to approve the item.
Mr. Joe Brocato, Archetect, explained to the Board that the bid documents were delayed in his office. He explained that the documents were being prepared and that the Board should be able to set the bid date at the next meeting. Superintendent Peterman expressed disappointment in the length of the time frame.
It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried unanimously to grant permission to advertise for bids after review of the plans and specs by the Building and Grounds Committee.
It was moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried unanimously to open bids for three portable buildings.
The bids for the portable buildings were as follows:
Bidder |
Building #53 |
Building #63 |
Building #73 |
Ronald Whittington |
501.00 |
501.00 |
501.00 |
O'Dae Hammett |
505.00 |
505.00 |
505.00 |
Paul Smith |
|
800.00 |
|
H. L. Irvin |
409.00 |
1,161.00 |
306.00 |
Clyde R. Webber |
750.00 |
750.00 |
1,250.00 |
Earline Hampton |
200.00 |
250.00 |
300.00 |
Concord Youth |
851.00 |
1,051.00 |
1,597.00 |
It was moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to award the building to the highest bidder. Should the high bidder reject the building the bid would then go to the next highest bidder.
It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph to approve the second reading of the 2002-03 school calendar.
It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to approve the Summer Food Service Program.
Superintendent Peterman presented a PowerPoint presentation to the Board concerning the Expenditure Plan for the release of Level II MFP Funds as follows:
Expenditure Plan For Release of Level II MFP Funds
Under 2001-02 MFP Formula
14 Parishes cut a total of approximately $11 million
Concordia Parish School System lost $1.58 million
Priorities
Established by School Board Committees
1. Employee supplement increase
2. Parking lot overlays
3. Accelerated roofing projects
4. School improvement allotments
5. Renovations at FJH Annex and VUE
6. Stage Curtains
Priorities
Employee Supplement Increase
Current Supplement Schedule
December $400
January $400/200
May $500
March Goal
June $1,000
Total cost of supplements for employees hired before October 1 - $600,000
Parking Lot Overlays - 2 year plan
Each year: $300,000
Summer 2002
FUE/FJH - Parking lots and bus lane
VLE - Entire lot
VHS - Entire lot
MHS - Lot in front of new building
RES - Entire lot and drive
Projected for 2002-03
VJH - Entire lot
FHS - Entire lot
MHS - Remainder of front lot
FLE - Existing lot
Accelerated Roofing Schedule
VLE main building
VJH dressing rooms
VHS dressing rooms
Scheduled for 2002-03
FHS Annex and Band Hall
FJH Annex
VHS Gym
VJH Gym
FHS First Floor
Total Cost - $400,000
School Improvement Allotments
School plans for special projects at $25 per pupil - Total Cost $100,000
Renovations at FJH Annex and VUE
FJH: Renovation of storage building into two (2) classrooms
VUE: Interior and exterior building renovations
Total cost - $75,000
Stage Curtains
FHS, FJHS, MHS, VJH, VHS, VUE
Total Cost - $75,000
Total Cost for 2001-02: $1,550,000
It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Crofford to grant the Superintendent authority to modify the plan as needed depending on if and how the money is distributed.
It was moved by Rev. Brown seconded by Mr. Riley and carried 6 to 2 with Mr. Joseph and Mr. Crofford voting no, to table the recommendation for Sales Tax Collector Position until next month and fill the position temporarily until a decision can be reached.
Ms. Josephine Webster appeared before the Board to request the use of the Vidalia Junior High School for a tutorial program. Ms. Webster was questioned as to whether the principal agreed with the proposal. She responded that she could not say that he did. There was general discussion concerning the opening and closing of the school, time and access problems and access to buildings and classrooms. There were concerns over the organization circumventing the Principal and the Superintendent in this matter. Mr. Butcher requested permission to meet with everyone concerned within the next ten days. The issue was tabled.
Rev. Brown requested a review of the policy for hiring personnel from within the system. He stated that he was under the impression that this had already been done. Rev. Brown stated that people from within the system should be allowed to move up within the organization. Rev. Brown made the motion that the personnel committee be allowed to make recommendations relative to the issue of hiring personnel. There was discussion concerning the hiring of personnel.
Superintendent Peterman requested a five (5) minute recess.
The motion made by Rev. Brown was tabled.
It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to approve all agenda personnel items. They are as follows:
Retirements
Earnestine Watts, Teacher, FJHS, effective May 29, 2002
Jerry Cook, Teacher, FJHS, effective May 29, 2002
Kathleen Dalrymple, Teacher, MHS, effective May 26, 2002
Patricia Delaune, Teacher, VHS, effective June 1, 2002
Brenda Wallace, Librarian, VLES, effective May 31, 2002
Linda Knight, Teacher, RES, effective May 28, 2002
Katherine Calhoun, Teacher, VUES, effective May 29, 2002
Resignations
Stephanie Burnette, Teacher Assistant, FLES, effective March 8, 2002
Mary Granger, Teacher, FUES, effective May 29, 2002
Appointments
Rachel Breithaupt, Speech Therapist, Ferriday Education Center, effective August 16, 2002
Nicole Fuller, Teacher, VUES, effective for remainder of 2001-2002 school year
Tara Harper, Teacher, MHS, effective August 16, 2002
Edward R. Green, Teacher, VHS, effective August 16, 2002
Kathy Guyer, Teacher, VUES, Effective August 16, 2002
Superintendent Peterman recommended that Bettie Green, SFS Technician, Ferriday High School be suspended without pay for the period of April 10, through April 16, 2002. It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to approve the Superintendent=s recommendation.
It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:15 p.m.
Lester L. “Pete” Peterman, Superintendent Mike Grantham, President