PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 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, April 11, 2013, at 6:12 P.M. 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 Ms. Mary Campbell, Ms. Darlene Baker, Mr. Charles Minor, Mr. Raymond Riley, and Mr. Fred T. Butcher.
Members absent were Mr. Warren Enterkin, Mr. Jeffery Goodman, Ms. Cheryl Probst and Mr. Gary Parnham, Sr.
Committee Reports were presented for each of the respective committees.
It was moved by Mr. Minor, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of March 13, 2014.
It was moved by Ms. Baker, seconded by Mr. Minor and carried unanimously to approve invoices in the amount of $4,019,788 for the month of March.
Under the guidance of teacher Mr. Brandon Rowe, sixth graders, Sadie White and Liz Claire Burton from the Concordia Parish Academy of Math, Science & Technology gave a presentation on building and operating robots with motors and wheels.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mrs. Campbell and carried unanimously to approve the amount of $1,800.00 for the Employees’ Retirement Reception. Guidelines for reception will be submitted at the next board meeting.
The following Personnel Announcements were made:
Leaves:
Ivy Quinn, head custodian, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, extended sick leave, effective March 14, 2014 through April 2, 2014.
Ivy Quinn, head custodian, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, return from extended sick leave, effective April 8, 2014.
Heidi Carson, teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, return from maternity/extended leave effective March 10, 2014.
Jennifer Chatman, school bus aide, return from maternity leave, effective March 21, 2014.
Retirements:
Delores Thomas, school counselor, Ferriday Junior High School, effective June 9, 2014.
Sherry White, 8th grade teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective May 26, 2014.
Jane Carpenter, 4th grade teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective May 26, 2014.
Laura Aucoin, 5th grade teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective May 26, 2014.
Judy Brewer, 4th grade teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective May 26, 2014.
Judy Burkley, 1st grade teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective May 26, 2014.
Dana Williams, 8th grade teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, effective May 26, 2014.
David Williams, teacher, Vidalia High School, effective May 26, 2014.
Janie Reyes, 5th grade teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective August 1, 2014.
Clara Carter, print shop manager, Media Center, effective July 31, 2014.
Linda Cain, paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective May 26, 2014.
Sally Lanehart, teacher, Monterey High School, effective August 7, 2014.
Sandra Rodriguez, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective May 26, 2014.
Resignations:
Lula James, 7th grade teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective May 26, 2014.
Nieves Gonzalez, Spanish teacher, Vidalia Junior High School and Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective May 26, 2014.
Megan Geter, teacher, Vidalia High School, effective May 26, 2014.
Joanna Gray, teacher, Monterey High School, effective May 26, 2014.
Johnny Griffin, Jr., paraprofessional, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective March 17, 2014.
Diana Stanley, paraprofessional, Vidalia Junior High School, effective May 26, 2014.
Brenda Hamilton, paraprofessional, Vidalia High School, effective March 24, 2014.
Joe Thomas, 2.5 hour sweeper, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective May 22, 2014.
George Jolla III, 8 hour / 12 month janitor, Ferriday High School, effective March 17, 2014.
Appointments:
James White, 12 month Maintenance, Central Office, effective April 14, 2014.
Marcus Smith, 8 hour/10 month janitor, Vidalia High School, to 8 hour/12 month janitor Vidalia High School, effective November 1, 2013.
Transfers:
Raymond Campbell, 8 hr. / 12 month custodian, Concordia Education Center, to school bus driver, effective March 31, 2014 for the remainder of the 2013-14 school year only.
Summer School 2014:
Rick Brown, Principal
Liz Walker, Asst. Principal
Gloria Price, Asst. Principal
Ronda Bradford, Secretary
Debra Thomas, Office Asst.
Valenthia Smith, 4th Grade Test Coordinator
Billie Byrd, 8th Grade Test Coordinator
Dennis Johnson, 4th Grade Teacher
Shelia Lanius, 4th Grade Teacher
Marcelle Miller, 4th Grade Teacher
Angela Cotton, 4th Grade Teacher
Tanya Anderson, 4th Grade Teacher
Godfrey Carson, 4th Grade Teacher
Betty Johnson, 4th Grade Teacher
Bridgette Seals, 4th Grade Teacher
Mary Fleming, 4th Grade Special Education Teacher
Ima Thomas, 4th Grade Special Education Teacher
Terri McGruder, 8th Grade Teacher
Annette Smith, 8th Grade Teacher
Jodee Trant, 8th Grade Teacher
Elsa Carter, 8th Grade Teacher
Marie Potts, 8th Grade Teacher
Jennine Wilson, 8th Grade Teacher
Bobby Parker, 8th Grade Special Education Teacher
Dana Holland, 8th Grade Special Education Teacher
Valerie Parker, 4th Grade Paraprofessional
Sondra Williams, 4th Grade Paraprofessional
Tyberia Bell, 8th Grade Paraprofessional
Bernadette Wilson, 8th Grade Paraprofessional
Pam Atkins, Credit Recovery Math Paraprofessional
Linda McMurtry, Credit Recovery Science
Ollie King – Credit Recovery English
Ruth Gray – Credit Recovery Social Studies
Keith Morgan – Credit Recovery Math
Andy Davis – EOC Remediation SS/History
Wayne Roberts – EOC Remediation Math/Biology
Casey Paul – EOC Remediation English II / English III
Tori Marling – Math LEAP / iLEAP Prep Program
Sandra Burton – ELA LEAP / iLEAP Prep Program
Audrey Poole – ELA LEAP / iLEAP Prep Program
Karen Nelson – Math LEAP / iLEAP Prep Program
Wanda Hutchins – Paraprofessinal LEAP / iLEAP Prep Program
Venitra Davis – Paraprofessional LEAP / iLEAP Prep Program
Jennie Maples – SFS
Glynda Wallace – SFS
Carolyn Cooley – SFS
Linda Byrnes – SFS
Thelma Beard – Janitor
Larry Jefferson – Janitor
Dr. Paul Nelson made the following announcements:
The replacement for Mr. Henry Junior Lewis will start to work on Monday, April 14, 2014.
Mr. Jeff Hancock has been hired as the new head football coach for Vidalia High School.
Today was the last day for LEAP and iLEAP testing.
Carolyn Dixon, a senior at Ferriday High School has been awarded a scholarship to the United States Military Academy West Point.
Mr. James Bacon with Teach for America was in the area visiting and attended the board meeting.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Baker and carried unanimously to adjourn at 6:50 P.M.