PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2010   

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 9, 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, Mr. Daryle Price, Ms. Deanie Collier and Mr. Ronnie Bradford.

Mr. O’Neal reviewed the 2010-2011 Consolidated Budget.   Items discussed included sales tax collections, maintenance issues, and the age of air conditioning units.  The floor was opened for questions.  There were no questions.  The public hearing was closed at 6:24 P.M.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 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, September 9, 2010, immediately following the public hearing.  The meeting was called to order by Mr. Gary Parnham.

Mr. Joe Bairnsfather recognized 4-H students who placed in state level competition.

Superintendent Blankenstein recognized Vidalia Junior High School for having achieved Recognized Academic Growth.  She also recognized Monterey and Vidalia Lower for having achieved Exemplary Academic Growth.

Committee reports were provided to the Board.

It was moved by Mr. Price, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of August 12, 2010.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Baker and carried unanimously to approve the financial report for the month of August in the amount of $1,297,783.

Bids for 850 cases of 8 ½ x 11 -20 lb. copy paper were opened as follows:

Unisource                                 30.95 per case             $26,30.50

Economical Jant. & Paper         24.48 per case             $24,208.00

LH Printing Co, Inc                                                      $23,996.00

It was moved by Ms. Rabb, seconded by Mr. Bradford and carried unanimously to take the bids under advisement and authorize the administration to review and award the bid.

It was moved by Ms. Baker, seconded by Mr. Price and carried unanimously to approve the 2010-2011 Consolidated Budget.

It was moved by Mr. Price, seconded by Ms. Collier and carried unanimously to approval the compliance statement.

It was moved by Ms. Baker, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve the first reading of the following policies:

BCBH - Minutes of Board Meetings                 JBCD - Student Transfer and Withdrawal

JBC - School Admission                                   JBA - Compulsory School Attendance Ages

JB - Attendance                                               IDFA - Interscholastic Athletics

GBDA - Employment of Retired Personnel       GBD - Employment of Personnel

EE - Child Nutrition Program Management       EDD - School Bus Scheduling and Routing

JGFG - Illness and Accidents                            JCDB - Student Dress Code

JCDB - Student Dress Code                            JBD - Student Absences and Excuses

JCBAF - Bullying, Cyberbullying, Intimidation, Harassment, and Hazing

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

            Retirement:

            Gayle Carlock, librarian, Ferriday Jr. High, effective November 1, 2010

            Doris Henry, English teacher, Vidalia Jr. High, effective August 22,2010

            Appointments:

            Joe Thomas, 2.5 hour sweeper, Ferriday Upper, effective August 20,2010

            Christine Maxwell, English teacher, Vidalia Jr. High School, effective September 20,2010

            Robert Rasberry, part-time teacher, visual arts, special populations, effective September 13, 2010

            Administrator Development Program:

            Arlana Davis, Trainee, Ferriday Upper, effective 2010-2011 school year

            Ricky Collins, Designee, Ferriday Jr. High, effective 2010-2011 school year

            Rachael Sutherland, Intern, Vidalia Upper Elementary, effective 2010-2011 school year

            New Coaching Assignments:

            Triand McCoy, non-faculty assistant football coach, Ferriday High School

            Stanley Smith, non-faculty assistant football coach, Ferriday High School

            Charles Cothern, Jr., non-faculty assistant football coach, Ferriday High School

It was moved by Ms. Rabb, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:00 P.M.