PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011          

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 8, 2011, 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. Cheryl Probst and Mr. Charles Minor.

Member absent was Mr. Daryle Price.

Mr. O’Neal, Business Director, reviewed the 2011-2012 Consolidated Budget.   Items discussed included remodeling projects, software upgrade, vehicle upgrades, and employee supplements.  He informed the Board that the budget was in balance and met th 70% obligation in the general fund.  The floor was opened for questions.  There were no questions.  The public hearing was closed at 6:22 P.M.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011      

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 8, 2011, 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.

Committee reports were presented. 

It was moved by Ms. Rabb, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of August 11, 2011.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Baker and carried to approve the financial report and invoices in the amount of $2,347,048 for the month of August.

It was moved by Ms. Rabb, seconded by Mr. Minor and Ms. Baker and carried unanimously to approve the Consolidated Budget for fiscal year 2011-2012. 

Discussion included replacing worn out air conditioners, replacement of ceiling at Ferriday Upper, upgrade of equipment in sales tax, scanners for record keeping, getting the budget out earlier, and employee supplement checks.  

Mr. Butcher requested that, in the future, the budget be given to Board Members at least seven days prior to the committee meetings.  Mr. Riley commented that he did not have time to review the budget.

Mr. Butcher requested to amend the motion to include dates for the distribution of supplements for employees.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Riley.

After discussion, Mr. Butcher withdrew the amendment and requested the item be placed on the agenda.  He was reminded that it required a unanimous vote to add an item to the agenda.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to approve the first reading of policy IDFAB - Sports Injury Management and Concussions.

It was moved by Ms. Baker, seconded by Ms. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve the revised school calendar for the Ferriday and Ridgecrest area schools.

It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Minor to approve all personnel items in global as follows:

Leaves:

Barbara Bolin, paraprofessional, Vidalia Lower, extended medical leave, effective August 12, 2011-November 2, 2011

Resignations:

Dan Hogan, Child Nutrition Supervisor, effective August 24, 2011

Appointments:

Danisha Grover, science teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August 15, 2011

Activity Appointments:

Billy Wallace, non-faculty assistant jr. high boys basketball coach, Monterey High School, effective 2011-2012 school year

Charles Sproles, assistant football coach, Vidalia High School, effective the 2011-2012 school year

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Riley to add an item to the agenda concerning dates and times for employee supplements.  The motion failed 7 to 1 on a roll call vote as follows:

Ms. Baker                    Yes

Mr. Butcher                  Yes

Ms. Campbell               Yes

Mr. Minor                    Yes

Mr. Price                      Absent

Ms. Probst                   Yes

Ms. Rabb                     No

Mr. Riley                      Yes

Mr. Parnham                Yes

Mr. Butcher requested that the item be placed on the October agenda in its entirety.

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

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Loretta Blankenstein, Superintendent                             Gary Parnham, President