PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 6, 2010

The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in Special Session at the Concordia Parish School Board office in Vidalia, Louisiana, on Tuesday, July 6, 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 Ms. Darlene Baker, Mr. Gary Parnham, Sr., Ms. Mary Campbell, Ms. Martha Rabb, Mr. Raymond Riley, Mr. Fred T. Butcher, Ms. Deanie Roberts Collier and Mr. Daryle Price.

Mr. Gary Parnham, Board President, announced the vacancy in Ward 4A created by the resignation of Mr. Ricky Raven.  Three candidates had submitted letters of interest.  They were Mr. Ronnie Bradford, Mr. Charles Minor and Mr. Kelvin Dewayne Davis.  The floor was then opened for nominations.

Mr. Fred T. Butcher nominated Mr. Kelvin Davis.  The nomination was seconded by Ms. Mary Campbell.  The vote was as follows:

Ms. Darlene Baker                  No

Mr. Fred T. Butcher                Yes

Ms. Mary Campbell                Yes

Mr. Daryle Price                     No

Ms. Martha Rabb                    No

Mr. Raymond Riley                 Yes

Ms. Deanie Roberts Collier    No

Mr. Gary Parnham                   No

The nomination failed five (5) to three (3).

Ms. Darlene Baker nominated Mr. Ronnie Bradford.  The nomination was seconded by Ms. Deanie Roberts Collier.  The vote was as follows:

Ms. Darlene Baker                  Yes

Mr. Fred T. Butcher                Abstain

Ms. Mary Campbell                No

Mr. Daryle Price                     Yes

Ms. Martha Rabb                    Yes

Mr. Raymond Riley                 No

Ms. Deanie Roberts Collier    Yes

Mr. Gary Parnham                   Yes

The nomination passed five (5) to two (2) with Mr. Butcher abstaining.

It was announced that the minutes would be prepared for the Board’s approval at the regular meeting on July 8, 2010.  After which, the documentation would be sent to the office of the Secretary of State for a commission to be issued.

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Loretta Blankenstein, Superintendent 

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Gary Parnham, Board President