PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 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, October 1, 2002, at five-thirty  (5:30) o'clock p.m.  The meeting was called to order by Mr. Mike Grantham, President, who after prayer by Mr. Riley and the Pledge, declared that the Board was ready for the transaction of business.

A roll call showed the following members present: Ms. Mary Campbell, Mr. Darrell Crofford, Mr. Donald Joseph, Ms. Martha Rabb, Mr. Ricky Raven, Mr. Raymond Riley, Sr., Mr. Mike Grantham.

Those absent were Rev. Johnnie Brown and Mr. Lynn White.

Mr. Joe Bairnsfather recognized outstanding 4-H members and reviewed the accomplishments of all 4-H members.  Those 4-H Youths and Leaders that were recognized were NaQuita Smith, Landon White, Jordan Tiffee, Ryan Perkins, and Gayla Grum.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carrried to move Item B - 4-H Proclamation.  Superintendent Peterman read the following Proclamation into the minutes.

                                                             PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS,  since its inception, one hundred years ago,  the National 4-H has provided clubs which offer opportunities for children to become engaged in activities providing beneficial learning experiences on many levels; and

WHEREAS,  the Concordia Parish Cooperative Extension Service through its County Agent Joe P. Bairnsfather works cooperatively with Concordia Parish administrators and teachers to offer programs which enhance the total education programs in the parish schools; and

WHEREAS, the 4-H Club, through its many projects and programs, involves students in real-world activities which build students= self-esteem, confidence and individual character; and

WHEREAS,  participation in 4-H Club can lead students to become more motivated to learn and  more confident about their abilities to be successful in the school setting; and

WHEREAS,  the Concordia Parish School Board recognizes the value of the work done by and for students through the National 4-H; and

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONCORDIA PARISH SCHOOL BOARD does here proclaim the week of October 6-12, 2002, 4-H Club Week in Concordia Parish Schools.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried to add the Citizenship Awards to the Special Recognition section of the agenda.

The following students were recognized for having received the Citizenship Award:

Grade 9            Jamiee Joran                 Vidalia High School     

Whitney Roark              Monterey High School

Jamie Holzhauer           Ferriday High School

Grade 10          Ken Johnson                Vidalia High School

Cody Wulfkuhle            Monterey High School

Jessica Jones                Ferriday High School

Grade 11          Fred Marsalis               Vidalia High School

Adam Philley                Monterey High School

Gabriel Bass                 Ferriday High School

Grade 12          Hank Marling               Vidalia High School

Anna Lee                     Monterey High School

Kindrell Plains              Ferriday High School

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried to approve the minutes of

September 10, 2002.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried to approve invoices in the amount of $2,377,048 for the month of September.

Superintendent Peterman announced that an Executive Session would not be necessary.  This eliminated Item A - Items Resulting from Executive Session. 

It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to approve the second reading of the Policy on Textbooks with the revisions as suggested by the policy advisor in order to keep in line with state guidelines.  The revisions will be included in policy IDCH - Home Study Program.

It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Raven to open bids on portable buildings.  The bids were as follows:

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried 6 to 1 with Mr. Crofford voting no, to grant the Superintendent the authority to award the bid to the highest bidder that complied to the stipulation to remove the buildings in fifteen (15) days.

Superintendent Peterman recommended Ms. Mary Bell for the school nurse position.  It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried to approve the Superintendent's recommendation.

Mr. Julius Huhn, Director of Federal Programs, reviewed for the Board the process for the purchase of a used bus for the special education program.  It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried 6 to 1 with Mr. Raven voting no, to authorize Mr. Huhn to purchase a bus from written quotes.

It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried to approve the personnel items as follows:

Resignations

Tara Harper Hall, Teacher, MHS, effective September 26, 2002

Extended Sick Leave

Jennie Kimble, School Bus Operator, effective September 25, 2002 through January 1, 2003

Military Leave

Wilton Nolan, School Psychologist, SPED, effective September 27, 2002

Transfer

Justina Wheeler, from Teacher VHS, to Teacher FEC, effective September 30, 2002, for 2002-03 school year only

Appointments

Kelvin Cook, SFS Technician, FUES, effective September 18, 2002

Theresa Whitehead, SFS Technician, RES, effective August 19, 2002  

Jacqueline Bradley, Teacher, MHS, effective September 30,2002

It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried to adjourn at 6:20 p.m.

Lester L. Peterman, Superintendent                               Mike Grantham, President