PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2014         

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, January 16, 2014.  The meeting was called to order by Mr. Raymond Riley who after prayer and the Pledge, declared that the Board was ready for the transaction of business.

Members present were Mr. Raymond Riley, Ms. Mary Campbell, Ms. Darlene Baker, Mr. Charles Minor, Mr. Jeffery Goodman, Mr. Warren Enterkin, Ms. Cheryl Probst and Mr. Fred T. Butcher

Member absent was Mr. Gary Parnham.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously to nominate Mr. Raymond Riley as president.

It was moved by Ms. Baker, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to nominate Mrs. Cheryl Probst as vice-president.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously for the committees to remain the same.

Personnel                             Finance                                 Building and Grounds

Mr. Gary Parnham               Mr. Fred Butcher                  Mr. Jeffery Goodman

Ms. Mary Campbell              Ms. Darlene Baker               Mr. Warren Enterkin

Mr. Charles Minor                Ms. Cheryl Probst                Mr. Raymond Riley

Dr. Nelson recognized Marcus Chapman, a 9^th grader at Vidalia High School, Christmas ornament selected for display in the Louisiana Governor’s Mansion for the month of December.

Committee Reports were presented.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Minor and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of December 12, 2013.

It was moved by Mr. Baker, seconded by Ms. Butcher and carried unanimously to approve invoices in the amount of $5,419,450 for the month of December.

Mrs. Cindy Smith gave a presentation on Eureka Math.

Mr. O’Neal reviewed the audit report with Board Members.  Members were provided with copies of the audit report for review.

It was moved by Ms. Probst, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to approve authorization for the superintendent to put together study for potential College & Career Center to be built in Ferriday, LA

The following Personnel Announcements were made:

Leaves:

Debra Hill, Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, extended sick leave, effective January 6, 2014 through January 24, 2014.

LaRuth Lewis, Teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, return from extended sick leave effective January 6, 2014.

Jennifer Chatman, School Bus Aide, maternity leave, effective January 22, 2014 through March 18, 2014.

Ivy Quinn, Head Custodian, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, extended sick leave through January 29, 2014, effective upon exhaustion of accumulated sick leave.

Retirements:

Suzanne Wiggins, Job Training Technician, Concordia Education Center, effective

February 7, 2014.

Robert Robinson, School Bus Driver, Ferriday area, effective February 1, 2014.

Johnny Jackson, School Bus Driver, Ferriday area, effective February 14, 2014.

Henry Lewis, Jr., Central Office Maintenance (Electrician/HVAC Technician), effective

February 1, 2014.

Lizzie Dixon, 8 -hour Head Custodian, Vidalia Junior High School, effective February 1, 2014.

Resignations:

Jessica Ryan, Teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective December 3, 2013.

Gary Parnham, Jr., Head Football Coach only, Vidalia High School, effective December 13, 2013.

Appointments

Sara Ernst, teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective January 7, 2014 for the remainder of the 2013-14 school year only.

Appointments – Non-Administrative Supplements:

Jackie Johnston, Jr., non-faculty Assistant Softball Coach, Vidalia High School

Superintendent Dr. Paul Nelson announced the system will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2014, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday.

It was moved by Mr. Minor, seconded by Ms. Probst and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:50 P.M.