PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 2008
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 Thursday, June 12, 2008, at six (6:00) o’clock P.M. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Gary Parnham, who after prayer and the Pledge, declared that the Board was ready for the transaction of business.
Members present were, Mr. Daryle Price, Ms. Martha Rabb, Mr. Raymond Riley, Sr., Mr. Gary Parnham, Sr., Ms. Darlene Baker, Ms. Deanie Roberts, Mr. Fred T. Butcher, and Ms. Mary Campbell.
Member absent was Mr. Ricky Raven.
Committee reports were presented by the chairperson of each committee.
Mr. Johnnie Rosier, Taylor and Sons Insurance Representative, presented the Taylor and Sons Employee of the Month award to Ms. Sally Taylor, teacher, Vidalia High School.
A random drawing was held from those students scoring Mastery or Advanced on the LEAP test. Four students were chosen to receive a $25 gift card complements of Horace Mann Insurance and Michael McIntosh.
Also complements of Horace Mann Insurance and Michael Mann, the following teachers were awarded a gift certificate for having perfect attendance:
Elidee Cooper, Monterey Robert Haskin, Ferriday High Audrey Poole, Vidalia Upper
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of May 8, 2008.
It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to approve invoices for the month of May in the amount of $3,571,211.
It was moved by Ms. Rabb, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to approve the addition of an addendum as follows:
1. Approval to Purchase a School Bus
2. Approve Resolution in Support of Library Tax
It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to approve the following resolution:
Resolution
Whereas, the Concordia Parish Library supports the local school system’s belief that every child can succeed, and;
Whereas, the Concordia Parish Library works diligently with the Louisiana Division of the Arts, the Louisiana State Arts Council and the Arts Council of Central Louisiana to provide both nationally and internationally recognized performances for students who, otherwise, may not have the opportunity to experience the arts; and
Whereas, the Concordia Parish Library works closely with the principals of our parish to arrange in-school performances for all students; and
Whereas, the Concordia Parish Library provides convenient locations in Clayton, Ferriday, and Vidalia as well as Bookmobile services for more rural locations for the citizens of our parish to take advantage of the resources offered by the library; and
Whereas, the Concordia Parish Library provides summer reading programs and grade level appropriate reading lists for the students of our parish; and
Whereas, the Concordia Parish Library is dependant on the passage of a millage by the citizens of Concordia Parish in order to continue providing the excellent services they have offered in the past; now
Be it Therefore Resolved, that the Concordia Parish School Board supports the passage of the renewal of the Millage Continuation and Rededication scheduled to go before the people of our parish on Saturday, July 19, 2008.
It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to approve the Concordia Parish Consolidated Federal Programs Application.
It was moved by Mr. Price, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve the job description for elementary counselor.
It was moved by Mr. Price, seconded by Ms. Baker and carried unanimously to approve the superintendent’s recommendation of Mr. James McGee for the position of Supervisor of Maintenance and Transportation.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve the following recommendations:
Ms. Stephanie Murphy, counselor, Ferriday Upper and Ferriday Lower
Ms. Tina Fitt, counselor, Vidalia Upper and Lower
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously to approve the superintendent’s recommendation of Ms. Bobbie Hinson for the position of assistant principal, Ferriday Lower Elementary School.
It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried 6 to 2 with Mr. Butcher and Mr. Riley voting no, to approve the superintendent’s recommendation of Mr. Charles Anderson for the position of assistant principal, Vidalia Lower Elementary School.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Roberts and carried unanimously to approve the superintendent’s recommendation of Ms. Lisa Cater for the position of assistant principal, Ferriday Junior High School.
It was moved by Ms. Baker, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to approve the 2007-08 Consolidated Budget Revision for 8G Reading and Coordinated School Health Grant funds.
It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve the first reading of the following policies:
Policy II - Testing Program Policy IHF - Graduation Requirements
Policy IDG - Adult Education Policy IDDC - Homebound Instruction
Policy JDCH - Home Study Program Policy JB - Attendance
Policy IDCA - Summer School Policy JBC - School Admission
Policy JBD - Student Absences and Excuses
It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to place compensation and expenses on the July agenda for consideration.
It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Price and carried to approve all personnel items in global with the exception of the following:
Termination - Christine Johnson, special education teacher, Ferriday High School, effective May 23, 2008
It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to allow Mr. Bob Morales to purchase a 66 passenger bus.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to enter into Executive Session at 6:28 P.M.
It was moved by Ms. Baker, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to return from Executive Session at 6:39 P.M.
It was moved by Ms. Baker, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried 8 to 1 with Mr. Butcher abstaining to approve the recommendation made in Executive Session.
It was moved by Ms. Baker, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to return to Executive Session at 6:40 P.M.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to return from Executive Session at 6:41 P.M.
It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to adjourn at 6:45 P.M.