PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010

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, February 18, 2010, 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. Fred Butcher, Mr. Gary Parnham, Sr., Ms. Mary Campbell, Ms. Martha Rabb, Mr. Raymond Riley and Ms. Deanie Roberts.

Members absent were Mr. Ricky Raven, Mr. Daryle Price and. Ms. Darlene Baker,

Committee reports were presented by each committee chairperson.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Roberts and carried unanimously to enter into Executive Session at 6:05 P.M.

It was moved by Ms. Rabb, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to return to Regular Session at 6:23 P.M.

It was moved by Ms. Roberts, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to proceed in that matter styled ”Easterling V. Concordia Parish School Board” bearing suit No. 03-0985A on the records of the United States District Court for the Western District of La. as recommended by the attorney as set out in his letter of February 11, 2010.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of January 14, 2010.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Roberts and carried unanimously to approve the invoices and financial statement in the amount of $7,059,198 for the month of January.

Mr. Larry Chauvin presented a report on the 2010 census.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to approve the resolution to amend the current investment agreement relative to EEF funds.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried to approve the first reading of the following policies in global:  File DJED - Bids and Quotations, File DFL - Investments, File ID- Curriculum File IDDE - Student Driver Training, File JBCC - Student Assignment

File JGB - School Wellness, File JR - Student Records, File EBBA - Fire Prevention

It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimouosly to amend Policy DJD - Expense Reimbursement

It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve the 2010-2011 school calendar.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve the 2010 summer school.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Ms. Roberts and carried unanimously to grant permission to dispose of a portable building and old buses.

Ms Blankenstein presented her goals as follows:

I.          TO IMPROVE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN ALL SCHOOLS

            A.        Place certified, highly-qualified personnel at all schools, with emphasis on core

                        academic subject area instruction.

            B.         Determine the effectiveness of all reading programs and interventions through

                        data analysis.

            C.        Conduct a comparative study of students' grades and iLEAP/LEAP performance.

            D.        Provide curriculum coaches at targeted schools for assistance with instruction.

            E.         Plan and implement parish-wide staff development to address identified areas of

                        weakness.

            F.         Assign observation teams for each school to observe, analyze and assist school

                        administrators and teachers in school improvement efforts.

            G.        Assess periodically students in grades 2, 3 4, 7, and 8 in the areas of math and

                        English language arts to pinpoint academic weaknesses and determine

                        instructional focus.

            H.        To increase the effectiveness of instructional time through an analysis of

                        discipline data and input from parish uniform, discipline and bus behavior

                        committees to determine changes needed to reduce discipline problems

            Evidence of Attainment:

            •           School Performance Scores will increase at all schools

            •           Parish-wide Performance Scores will increase.

            •           Student performance as measured by iLEAP/LEAP/GEE will improve.

II.         TO DEVELOP A PLAN OF ACTION FOR COMPLETING ON-GOING

            MAINTENANCE AND UPKEEP PROJECTS

            A.        Review and analyze amounts spent for maintenance for each school

            B.         Review and analyze capital outlay expenditures for each school

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

Resignations:

Kendra Williams, teacher, Ridgecrest School, effective February 4, 2010

Robert Gardner, paraprofessional, Concordia Education Center, effective February 15, 2010

Appointments:

Tashanda McKeal, Title I Parent Center Coordinator, effective date to be determined

Josh Bennett, non-faculty assistant baseball coach, Vidalia High School, effective January 19, 2010

Leave:

Lillie Birdon, teacher, Ferriday Jr. High, extended medical leave, effective January 26, 2010 through March 11, 2010

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to adjourn at 6:50 P.M.