PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON  THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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, December 11, 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., Mr. Fred T. Butcher, Ms. Mary Campbell, Ms. Deanie Roberts and Ms. Darlene Baker.

Member absent was Mr. Ricky Raven

The following students were recognized as winners of the Sydney A. Murray Citizenship Award:

                              Grade 3                 Grade 4              Grade 5

Monterey               Jake Moreland       Kayla Barnes

Ferriday Upper                                    Abigail Smith

Ridgecrest                                                                      Janae Poole

Vidalia Upper        Thomas Mason       Tyus Griffin

The following students were recognized as winners of the Concordia Parish School Board Christmas Card Art Contest:

Elementary Division                  Middle School Division

Cle’onia Cummings                   Deyana Robinson

Brandon Anderson                   Taylor Yates

Tyrese Sanders

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of November 13, 2008.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Roberts and carried unanimously to approve invoices for the month of October in the amount of $3,596,946.

Committee reports were presented by the chairperson of each committee.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to set the date for the January 2009 Board Meeting for Thursday, January 15, 2009, at 6:00 P.M.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Price and carried unanimously to approve the second reading of the following policies:

JG-Student Welfare                            JCD-Student Conduct             

JB-Attendance                                   JDE-Expulsion                         

JBE-Truancy                                      BC-Meetings

JBCC-Student Assignment                 IHAD-Parent Conferences      

GBRIB-Sick Leave                            KN-Public Concerns and Complaints

KB-Public Information Program         JBD - Student Absences and Excuses

BCBI-Public Participation                  BCBD-Agenda Preparation and Dissemination

Bids were opened and read as follows:

1985 Ford R10 Ranger                                Doris Davis                    26.50

1997 Dodge 8 Cylinder Van                        Ollie Jones                    120.00

                                                                    Chris Allen                   500.00

                                                                    Sam Matson                 352.00

                                                                    Clarence Randall III       80.00

1999 Dodge Ram 1500 8 cylinder truck       Chris Allen                    500.00

                                                                    Sam Matson                 352.00

                                                                    Oliver Warren              325.00      

1993 Dodge Caravan Mini-Van                       No bid

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Baker to take the bids under advisement and grant authority to award.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Campbell to grant authority to dispose of any unsold equipment.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve the agreement to collect additional Catahoula Parish School Board Sales and Use Tax.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Rabb to raise the Board Members compensation to $600 per month to begin in January 2009.  The roll call vote was as follows:

Ms. Baker                                NO

Mr. Butcher                              YES
Ms. Campbell                           YES
Mr. Price                                  YES

Ms. Rabb                                 YES

Mr. Raven                                ABSENT

Mr. Riley                                  YES

Ms. Roberts                             NO

Mr. Parnham                            NO

The motion required a two-thirds vote of the total membership of the Board.  Therefore, the motion failed.

Superintendent Blankenstein recommended Mr. John Bostic as interim principal of Monterey High School.  Advertisements will be made in the month of April with an appointment in May.  It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried to approve the superintendent’s recommendation.

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

Resignations:

            Andrea Wilson, girl’s basketball assistant coach, FJHS, effective November 10, 2008

            Leaves:

            Christie Anderson, teacher, FLES, maternity leave, January 5, 2009-February 27, 2009

            Appointment Correction:

            Kimelar Skipper, paraprofessional, Ferriday High School, effective November 14, 2008

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to enter into Executive Session at 6:40 P.M.

It was moved by Ms. Rabb, seconded by Ms. Baker and carried unanimously to return from Executive Session at 6:55 P.M.

It was moved by Ms Rabb, seconded by Ms. Baker and Mr. Price to adjourn at 6:56 P.M.

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Gary Parnham, Board President

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Loretta Blankenstein, Superintendent