PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2009           

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, May 21, 2009, 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, Ms. Mary Campbell, Mr. Raymond Riley, Sr., Mr. Gary Parnham, Sr., Mr. Fred T. Butcher and Mr. Ricky Raven.

Members absent were Ms. Deanie Roberts, Ms. Darlene Baker, Mr. Daryle Price and Ms. Martha Rabb.  

Committee reports were presented by the chairperson of each committee.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of April 9, 2009.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to approve the financial report and invoices in the amount of $3,942,583 for the month of April 2009.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously to waive the second reading of Policy IFCB - Field Trips and Excursions in order for the policy to be in force immediately.

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

Policy JGCB - Immunizations                                             Policy JCDB - Student Dress Code

Policy JBCD - Student Transfer and Withdrawal           Policy JBA - Compulsory School Attendance Ages

Policy IFBGA - Guidelines for Use of the Internet         Policy IDDFB - Technology Assistive Devices for Disabled Students

Policy IDDF - Education of Students with Exceptionalities (delete old)

Policy IDDF - Education of Students with Exceptionalities (adopt new)

Policy FDC - Naming of Facilities                                      Policy EDC - Student Transportation Safety Program

Policy EBC - Buildings and Grounds Security                Policy DE - Debt Limitation

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to table the contract for the school resource officer until the month of June.

Mr. O’Neal, Business Manager, reviewed the 2008-09 Consolidated Budget Revision with Board Members.  It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to approve the 2008-09 Consolidated Budget Revision.

Superintendent Blankenstein recommended to the Board that the School Food Service Cooperative Resolution be approved.  It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to adopt the School Food Service Cooperative Resolution.

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Ms. Campbell, and carried unanimously to take the bids for mowing services under advisement and allow the superintendent the authority to award to the lowest bidder after review.

Curtis Wrecker                         $3,600/month                           $28,800 Total

Grass Choppers                       $30,000 Commercial Mower    $43,000 Tractor

Bob Morales                            $2,600/month                           $20,800 Total

Willson Construction                 $1,837.50/each time                 $29,400 Total

Rig Masters                                                                              $15,900 Total

Brown and Randall                                                                   $28,500 Total

Superintendent Blankenstein recommended Mr. John Bostic for the position of Principal of Monterey High School.  It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to accept the superintendent’s recommendation.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to proceed with the re-roofing project for Ferriday Upper and Vidalia High School.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously to approve a resolution opposing House Bill 230 and have the resolution mailed to legislators.

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

Resignations:

Peggie Hickombottom, teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary, effective May 21, 2009

Aleta Schexnayder, special education teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary, effective May 21, 2009

Ann-Marie Martin, speech-language pathologist, effective May 21, 2009

Vincent Joos, French teacher, Ferriday Jr. High, effective July 31, 2009

Herman Ceasor, custodian, Ferriday Jr. High, effective May 1, 2009

Lisa Griggs, custodian, Vidalia Upper, effective April 22, 2009

Retirements:

Daisy Lyles, food service technician, Vidalia Lower, effective May 21, 2009

Leaves:

Michelle Zimmerman, teacher, Vidalia Jr. High, maternity leave, effective May 5, 2009-May 21, 2009

Linda McMurtry, administrative assistant, Vidalia High School, extended medical leave, effective March 31, 2009-April 23, 2009

Emma Anderson, bus aide, extended medical leave effective March 9, 2009-May 21, 2009

Amy Collins-Mayse, paraprofessional, Ferriday Jr. High, return from maternity leave, effective April 27, 2009

Appointments:

Karriemah Johnson, paraprofessional, Ridgecrest School, effective August 6, 2009

Aaron McKeel, central office maintenance, effective June 1, 2009

Transfers:

Julia Walker, teacher, Vidalia Lower to teacher, Ridgecrest School, effective August 6, 2009

Katherine Neal, teacher, Vidalia Lower to teacher, Ridgecrest School, effective August 6, 2009

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:25 P.M.

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Loretta Blankenstein, Superintendent 

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Gary Parnham, Sr., Board President