PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2006

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, March 14, 2006, 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. Ricky Raven, Mr. Raymond Riley, Mr. Gary Parnham, Ms. Martha Rabb, Ms. Melanie Watson, and Mr. Ernest Lynn White,  Mr. Jerry Roberts and Ms. Mary Campbell.  Member absent was Mr. Jimmy Wilkinson.

The Board recognized Monterey High School for having received Exemplary Academic Growth.

Taylor and Son Insurance Company presented the Employee of the Month award to Ms. Dorothy Ulmer, teacher, Vidalia High School.

Superintendent Laster presented the attendance awards as follows:

First Place        Monterey School                      94.9%

Second Place   Ferriday Lower                        94.8%

Third Place       Ridgecrest School                     94.7%

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Parnham and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of February 16, 2006.

It was moved by Mr. Parnham, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to approve

the invoices and financial statement for the month of February in the amount of $3,099,345.

Mr. Michael McIntosh presented a plan to the Board for a scholarship from Horace Mann Insurance.  Mr. McIntosh explained that he expected the total amount to be $1,500.

It was moved by Mr. Parnham, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to approve the 2006-07 school calendar.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to approve the revised job description for the position of Supervisor of Maintenance and Transportation.

It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve the following personnel items in global:

Retirement

Herman L. Irvin, Supervisor of Support Services, effective May 1, 2006

Martha Mathews, teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary, effective May 27, 2006

Sarah Bowman, librarian, Ferriday Upper Elementary, effective May 27, 2006

Appointment

Stephen Cowan, bus driver, effective April 1, 2006, pending purchase of bus and completion of all necessary requirements

It was announced that due to high stakes testing, a letter was sent home to all parents informing them that cell phones would not be permitted on campus.  Violation of this policy could be punished with up to five days of suspension.

The Board was informed that the State Fire Marshall had approved the plan of action for the school system.

Superintendent Laster informed the Board that the class for high school seniors, Zapping the ACT, has received a good response.  The class would be held at the Concordia Parish Community Center.

The Board was informed that Paula Paul and Mr. Butcher has disposed of old computer equipment.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to adjourn at 5:55 P.M.

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Ernest Lynn White, Board President       Kerry Laster, Ph.D., Superintendent