PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A PUBLIC HEARING MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in a public hearing session at the Concordia Parish School Board office in Vidalia, Louisiana, on Thursday, September 10, 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 the public hearing open.
Mr. Tom O’Neal opened the discussion with an overview of the Consolidated Budget for 2009- 2010 school year. Mr. O’Neal reviewed the MFP funding specifically noting that compared to the previous year, the overall impact to Concordia Parish was negative. The funding shortfall amounted to $967,000. He also noted that due to the fiscal responsibility of the administration and Board, the system would be able to absorb this loss for one year. However, should this trend continue, the system would experience negative impact to both educational and support programs.
The review of the budget covered allotments, appropriations for Saturday and Summer School sessions, textbook replacement funding, professional staff development, the 13th check, teacher supplements, and general fund supplements. Capital projects discussed included roofing projects, lighting projects, air conditioning, gym seating, and vehicle replacement.
Mr. Raven asked if the money was there he would like for the 13th check to remain at the $1,000/$800 level. Mr. Butcher asked to go on record now that if the fund could afford it, the level remain at the $1,000/$800 level.
There were no questions from the public. The public hearing was closed at 6:44 P.M.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 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, September 10, 2009, at six (6:45) 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, Ms. Darlene Baker, Mr. Fred T. Butcher, Ms. Martha Rabb, Mr. Gary Parnham, Sr., Mr. Raymond Riley, Mr. Ricky Raven, Ms. Deanie Roberts and Mr. Daryle Price.
Committee reports were presented by Mr. Riley, Mr. Butcher and Ms. Campbell.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of August 13, 2009.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to approve the invoices and financial report for the month of August in the amount of $1,315,562.
Bids for paper were opened and read. It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to take the bids under advisement for review and grant authority to Mr. O’Neal to award to the lowest bidder.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to approve the resolution for incurring debt.
It was moved by Mr. Price, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to adopt the 2009-2010 Consolidated Budget.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Baker and carried unanimously to change the number of academic meetings from three per year to two per year. These meetings to be held in the fall and at the end of the school year.
It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to approve all personnel items in global.
Resignations:
Christian Hughes, teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary, effective August 21, 2009
Threasa Simpson, school food service technician, effective August 14, 2009
Tashanda McKeal, secretary, Concordia Education Center, effective September 18, 2009
Leave:
Kristy Arthur, speech pathologist, Monterey High School, maternity leave upon exhaustion of accumulated sick leave, effective September 29, 2009-November 13, 2009
Linda Cain, paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary, extended medical leave, upon exhaustion of accumulated leave
Loretta Blankenstein, superintendent, Central Administrative Office, maternity leave upon exhaustion of accumulated sick leave, effective Friday, September 25, through Friday, November 6, 2009
Appointments:
Ernestine Marshall, special education teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary, effective August 6, 2009, for the 2009-2010 school year
Mary LeBlanc, teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August 6, 2009, for the 2009-2010 school year
Gary Paul Parnham, Jr., administrative trainee, Vidalia High School, effective August 14, 2009
Charles Sproles, administrative trainee, Vidalia Jr. High School, effective August 14, 2009
Melissa Doughty, administrative designee, Vidalia Lower Elementary, effective August 14, 2009
Brenda Logan, administrative designee, Vidalia Jr. High School, effective August 14, 2009
Melissa Guillot, administrative designee, Ferriday Lower Elementary, effective August 14, 2009
Jane Carpenter, administrative designee, Ridgecrest School, effective August 14, 2009
Robin Romans, school food service technician, Vidalia Lower Elementary, effective September 11, 2009
Linda Byrnes, school food service technician, Vidalia Jr. High, effective September 11, 2009
Jessica Bullock, secretary, Monterey School, effective September 16, 2009
Dustin Miller, teacher, Ridgecrest School, effective September 11, 2009, for the 2009-2010 school year
Terrence Robinson, teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary, effective September 11, 2009, for the 2009-2010 school year
Coaching Appointment Changes for 2009-2010:
Gary Paul Parnham, head softball coach, Vidalia High School, effective 2009-2010 school year
Amanda Wingfield, assistant softball coach, Vidalia High School, effective 2009-2010 school year
Russell Wagoner, rescind volunteer softball head coach, Vidalia High School, for 2009-2010 school year
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:23 P.M.