PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2004.
The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in a regular session at the Concordia Parish School Board office in Vidalia, Louisiana, on Tuesday, January 13, 2004, at five-thirty (5:30) o'clock p.m. The meeting was called to order by Ernest Lynn White, President, who after prayer and the Pledge, declared that the Board was ready for the transaction of business.
Members present were Mr. Ernest Lynn White, Rev. Johnnie Brown, Ms. Mary Campbell, Mr. Don Joseph, Ms. Martha Rabb, Mr. Raymond Riley, Mr. Ricky Raven, Mr Darrell Crofford and Mr. Jimmy Wilkinson.
It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to retain Mr. Lynn White as president and Mr. Raymond Riley as Vice-president.
Mr. Lynn White asked the Board if any member wished to change committee positions. It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously for the committees to remain the same.
Mr. Lynn White, Board President and Dr. Kerry Laster, Superintendent, presented the Citizenship Awards as follows:
Ferriday Lower Pre-School Jamien Green
Pre-K Jalen Ivory
Kindergarten Selena Jones
Grade 1 Labrijan Bloodsaw
Grade 2 La'Tondria Jefferson
Ridgecrest Grade 1 Trey Allen Wright
Grade 2 Callie Diane Ballard
Vidalia Lower Pre-School Anthony Owens
Pre-K Caylee Couie
Kindergarten Harley Metcalf
Grade 1 Victoria Johnese
Grade 2 Trenton Guillory
Monterey School Pre-K Kerstin Calhoun
Kindergarten Harley Parrish
Grade 1 Tommy Poole
Grade 2 Dillon Smith
Dr. Kerry Laster, Superintendent, presented the school attendance awards.
First Place Ridgecrest School 96.7%
Second Place Ferriday Upper 96.5%
Third Place Ferriday Upper 95.7%
Math students at Vidalia Junior High School were recognized for their participation in a fund raising endeavor.
Vidalia High School football team and coaches were recognized for their success in the playoff season. It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph, and carried unanimously to have a plaque made for the school. Mr. Riley also suggested to have a photo of the team enlarged to hang along with the plaque.
It was moved by Ms. Rabb, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried to approve the minutes of December 9, 2003.
It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Wilkinson and carried to approve invoices in the amount of $2,997,893 for the month of December.
It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to move Item D to the top of the agenda. Judge Kathy Johnson addressed the Board concerning the 7th Judicial District Juvenile Drug Program along with her plans for assisting the Board with truancy and behavioral problems.
It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to enter into Executive Session at 6:20 p.m.
It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to return to regular session at 7:10 p.m.
Mr. White announced that the Board had discussed pending litigation concerning Lee Edna Bacon. It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to allow the attorney to handle the situation.
It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Wilkinson to leave the member's compensation and expenses as is.
It was moved by Mr. Crofford seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to set the regular meeting date for the second Tuesday of each month. Dates are as follows:
Tuesday, January 13, 2004
Tuesday, February, 10, 2004
Tuesday, March, 9, 2004
Tuesday, April 13, 2004
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Tuesday, June 8, 2004
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Tuesday, August 10, 2004
Tuesday, September 14, 2004
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Tuesday, November 9, 2004
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Mr. O'Neal, Director of Business Affairs, supplied each member with a copy of the audit report. Mr. O'Neal reviewed the findings of the auditors with the Board.
Superintendent Laster recommended Ms. Stacy Allen to fill the position of School Based Technology Coordinator. It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried unanimously to approve the superintendent's recommnedation.
Superintendent Laster recommended Ms. Ann Sandidge to fill the position of Personnel Coordinator. It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried 7-2 with Ms. Campbell and Mr. Riley voting no.
Superintendent Laster recommended Mr. Henry Lewis for the position of Electrician/HVAC Technician. It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried 7-2 with Mr. Wilkinson and Mr. Joseph voting no.
Superintendent Laster gave a report on her goals and objectives using a Power Point presentation.
It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Crofford and carried to add the addendum items to the agenda.
It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Wilkinson and carried unanimously to approve all personnel items as follows:
Maternity Leave
LaTara Corner, Band Director, Vidalia High School, effective February 13, through March 31, 2004
Retirement
Mary McDonough, Librarian, Vidalia Upper Elementary, effective January 23, 2004
Resignations
Karen Collins, Paraprofessional, Vidalia High School, effective January 5, 2004
Deborah Craig, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower, effective January 5, 2004
Pattie Morris, Secretary, Ridgecrest, effective January 5, 2004
Appointments
Tori Swanson, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower, effective January 14, 2004
Shannon Hudnall, Secretary, Ridgecrest School, effective January 14, 2004
Brenda Hamilton, Paraprofessional, Vidalia High School, effective January 14, 2004
Karen Parnham, Librarian, Vidalia Upper Elementary, effective second semester only, 2003-04
It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried unanimously to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.