PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013      

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 12, 2013, 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.

Mr. O’Neal, Business Director, gave the Board and General Public a brief overview of the Consolidated Budget for the Fiscal Year (2013-2014) ending June 30, 2014.  He indicated that several of the funds had projected deficit spending and that it would be necessary to utilize their current fund balances to balance the budgets.  The Consolidated Budget reflected revenues in the amount of $47,395,430, expenditures in the amount of $51,913,531 with an overall deficiency in the amount of $4,518,101.  The budget once again provided for personnel supplements and both capital and technology projects.  The largest part of the projected deficiency, with an estimated cost of almost $3,000,000, was the construction of a new gymnasium at Ferriday Junior High School.  The Board solicited questions from the public.  There were no questions.  It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Minor and carried unanimously to adjourn at 6:20 p.m.

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

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 12, 2013, immediately following the public hearing.  The meeting was called to order by Mr. Gary Parnham.

Members present were Ms. Darlene Baker, Mr. Fred T. Butcher, Mr. Warren Enterkin, Mr. Jeffery Goodman, Mr. Charles Minor, Mr. Gary Parnham, Sr., Ms. Cheryl Probst, Mr. Raymond Riley.

Member absent was Ms. Mary Campbell.

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

Committee reports were presented. 

Mr. Raymond Riley did the report for the building and ground committee and made the suggestion that due to the water issue in Ferriday at least three spring water fountains should be purchased for each school.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Minor and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of August 15, 2013 and August 29, 2013.

It was moved by Ms. Baker, seconded by Ms. Probst and carried unanimously to approve the financial report and invoices in the amount of $2,406,957 for the month of August.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to approve the Consolidated Budget for fiscal year 2013-2014. 

Janitorial and Supplies Bids:

Vendor                                                Bid

BCP Janson                             $36,428.88

Big M Supply                          $41,027.36

Guy Paper                               $43,573.35

It was moved by Ms. Baker, seconded by Mr. Minor and carried to grant the bid to the lowest bidder.  Mr. Butcher opposed.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, and seconded by Mr. Riley and carried unanimously to enter into executive session at 6:35 p.m. to discuss the superintendent’s recommendation for termination of a non-certificated employee pursuant to La.R.S.42:17(A)(1).

It was moved by Mr. Riley, and seconded by Mr. Minor and carried unanimously to return to Regular Session at 7:12 p.m.

It was moved by Mr. Riley, and seconded by Mr. Butcher not to accept the superintendent’s recommendation to terminate the non-certificated employee. 

Roll Call Vote is as follows:

                        Darlene Baker -   No

                        Fred T. Butcher - Yes

                        Warren Enterkin - No

                        Jeffery Goodman - No

                        Charles Minor -   Yes

                        Cheryl Probst -   Yes

                        Raymond Riley - Yes

                        Gary Parnham - Abstain

The following personnel announcements were made:

A.  Personnel

B.  Other Personnel Issues

            -Termination: Aaron McKeel, Central Office Maintenance

C.  Agendas for other Committees

Resignations:

Shannon Probst, teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary, effective August 6, 2013

Rachael Sutherland, teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary, effective August 6, 2013

Appointments:

Clarissa Anderson, paraprofessional, Vidalia Lower Elementary, effective September 3, 2013

Appointments- Non-Administrative Supplements:

Ferriday Jr. High

George Barnes, Head Football Coach

Donnell Newsom, Assistant Football Coach

Ricky Collins, Assistant Football Coach, Head Boy’s Basketball Coach

Johnnie Woodruff, ½ Assistant Football Coach

Cleveland Watts, Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach

Christen West, Head Girl’s Basketball Coach

Shannon Madison, Cheerleader Sponsor

Gloria Price, SBLC Chairperson

Michelle Anderson, Newspaper Sponsor

Ferriday High School

Cleothis Cummings, Head Football Coach, Head Track Coach

Elbert Lyles, Assistant Football Coach

Johnny Griffin, Assistant Football Coach

Charles Cothern, Jr., Non-Faculty, Assistant Football Coach, Girl’s Basketball, Assistant Coach

Walter Johnson, Non-Faculty, Assistant Football Coach

Jerrell Hayes, Non-Faculty, Volunteer Assistant Football Coach

Kirfred Watkins, Head Boy’s Basketball Coach, Assistant Track Coach

George Barnes, Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach

Lisa Abron, Girl’s Head Basketball Coach

Jasmine Schiele, Cheerleader Sponsor

Robert Haskett, SBLC Chairperson

Bobbie Woods, Newspaper Sponsor

Bobby Key, Band Director ( and Ferriday Jr. High)

Karriemah Johnson, Drill Team Sponsor

Monterey High School

Eric Richard, Head Boy’s Basketball Coach, Head Boy’s Baseball Coach,

Cary Shively, Head Girl’s Basketball Coach, Head Track Coach

Kayla Shirley, Head Girl’s Softball Coach, Head Girl’s Jr. High Basketball Coach

Billy Wallace, Non-Faculty Assistant Baseball Coach, Head Jr. High Boy’s Basketball Coach

Bridgette Holland, Cheerleader Sponsor, Annual Sponsor, Monterey High School

Addilene Cannon, Jr. High Girl’s Cheerleader Sponsor

Paula Duncan, SBLC Chairperson

Vidalia Jr. High

Bernie Cooley, Head Football Coach, Head Boy’s Basketball Coach

Josh Daniel, Assistant Football Coach

Keith Morgan, Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach

Timothy Smith, Assistant Football Coach

Brenda Logan, Head Girl’s Basketball Coach, Assistant Girl’s Softball Coach

Bo Sproles, Head Girl’s Softball Coach

O’Neal Douglas, Choral Director, Band Director (and Vidalia High)

Tanya Mallory, Cheerleader Sponsor

Billie Byrd, SBLC Chairperson

Stephanie Sandrock, Newspaper Sponsor

Vangi Williams, Annual Sponsor

Vidalia High School

Gary Parnham, Jr., Head Football Coach, Head Softball Coach

Kale Davis, Assistant Football Coach, Head Baseball Coach

Denny Hinson, Assistant Football Coach

Damus Smith, Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Boy’s Basketball Coach

Bo Sproles, Assistant Football Coach

Gary Parnham, Sr., Volunteer Girl’s Softball Coach

Robert Sanders, Head Boy’s Basketball Coach

Fred Marsalis, Sr., Head Girl’s Basketball Coach

Tyberia Bell, Assistant Girl’s Basketball Coach

Fred Marsalis, Jr., Non-Faculty, Volunteer Girl’s Basketball Coach

Josh Daniel, Assistant Baseball Coach

Barbara Crum, Cheerleader Sponsor

Jana Lincecum, SBLC Chairperson

Donna Hugg, Drill Team Sponsor

Concordia Education Center

Katie Moore, SBLC Chairperson

Vidalia Lower Elementary

Charles Anderson, SBLC Chairperson

Amanda Wilson & Torri Webber, ½ each Annual Sponsors

Vidalia Upper Elementary

Julia Walker, SBLC Chairperson

Concordia Parish Academy

Bridget Seals, SBLC Chairperson

Amber Nugent, Newspaper Sponsor and Annual Sponsor

Ferriday Upper Elementary

Lisa Cater, SBLC Chairperson

Ferriday Lower Elementary

Melissa Doughty, SBLC Chairperson

Monica Carter, Newspaper Sponsor

Dr. Paul Nelson made the following announcements:

Dr. Brenda Moore will host a two hour bullying in-service on Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at the central office from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. for the school board members who would like to attend or need additional training hours.

On Monday, September 16, 2013, we will host an informational meeting for parents on student financial aid.

College Day for seniors has been set for Tuesday September 17, 2013, at the Riverfront.  Parish seniors will be transported to the Convention Center to allow them the opportunity to meet with college recruiters.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Minor and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:16 P.M.