PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 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, June 12, 2014, at 6:00 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 Mr. Gary Parnham, Sr., Ms. Mary Campbell, Ms. Darlene Baker, Mr. Charles Minor, Mr. Jeffery Goodman, Ms. Cheryl Probst, Mr. Raymond Riley and Mr. Warren Enterkin.

 

Mr. Fred T. Butcher arrived at 6:04 p.m.

 

The Board recognized presenters who participated in our Choices program for our 8th grade students.

 

Patricia Anderson (retired) - Concordia Bank

Georganna Berry - City of Vidalia

Brandi Boles - Concordia Economic Development

Rebecca Caldwell - United Mississippi Bank

Catherine Cartwright - Concordia Bank

Stephen Dawkins - Delta Bank

Jennifer Freeman - Delta Bank

Heather Malone - Concordia Economic Development

Dara Shirley - Premier Designs

Ryan Wingfield - Silas Simmons, LLP

 

Committee reports were provided by each committee chairperson.

 

It was moved by Mr. Minor, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of May 8, 2014.

 

It was moved by Ms. Probst, seconded by Ms. Baker and carried unanimously to approve invoices in the amount of $4,075,003.

 

Dr. Rhonda Wilson gave a presentation on test scores.

 

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously to approve modifying school calendar to allow for early dismissal for homecoming dates:

 

Vidalia High School - September 26, 2014

Ferriday High School - October 17, 2014

Monterey High School - November 7, 2014

 

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously to approve the Budget Revision for 2013 - 2014.

 

It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Parnham and carried unanimously to approve the request and authorization for the State Mineral and Energy Board to accept mineral lease nominations.

 

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously to approve the Coaches’ Evaluation Instruments.  Coaches will be evaluated twice each year by their principal at the mid-point of their season and no later than three weeks after the end of the season.

 

It was moved by Mr. Minor, seconded by Ms. Probst and carried unanimously to approve the renewal of membership with the District Cooperative of Louisiana.

 

It was moved by Mr. Parnham, seconded by Mr. Enterkin and carried unanimously to approve the disposal of portable building behind Media Center.

 

It was moved by Mr. Parnham, seconded by Mr. Minor and carried unanimously to approve the Concordia Sentinel Newspaper as the official Journal of the Concordia Parish School Board.

 

It was moved by Mr. Enterkin, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to approve amended resolution for the Concordia Parish School Board to join the class action lawsuit entitled,

“St. John the Baptist Parish School Board”, et al v. State of Louisiana et al pertaining to the MFP funding for the 2012 - 2013 school year.

 

It was moved by Mr. Minor, and seconded by Ms. Baker and carried unanimously to approve resolution for the Concordia Parish School Board to join the class action lawsuit entitled, “St. John the Baptist Parish School Board”, et al v. State of Louisiana et al pertaining to the MFP funding for the 2013 - 2014 school year.

 

The following personnel announcements were made:

 

A.  Personnel

 

Charles Anderson, Principal, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective

 June 1, 2014.

 

Ralph Simmons, Principal, Monterey School, effective June 1, 2014.

 

B.  Other Personnel Issues

C.  Agendas for other Committees

 

Leaves:

Jamie Taunton, teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, maternity/extended sick leave, effective August 19, 2014 through September 30, 2014.

 

Margaret Tucker, teacher Vidalia High School, return from leave of absence, effective August 5, 2014.

 

Retirements:

LaRuth Lewis, teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, effective May 26, 2014.

 

Shirley Sashfras, librarian, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective May 26, 2014.

 

Sadie Finley, school food service technician, Monterey High School, effective May 26, 2014.

 

Sonya Caviness, teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective May 26, 2014.

 

Resignations:

Jeanne Moore, teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective May 30, 2014.

 

Tammie May, teacher, Concordia Parish Academy of Math, Science and Technology, effective May 26, 2014.

 

Yolanda Henderson, paraprofessional, Vidalia High School, effective February 3, 2014.

 

Appointments:

Guylan Britt, teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective August 5, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year only.

 

Ella Kate Beach, teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 5, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year only.

 

Robert Faircloth, teacher, Monterey High School, effective August 5, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year only.

 

Shannon Cooley, teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 5, 2014 for the 2014-2015 school year only.

 

Melody Bell, teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 5, 2014 for the 2014-15 school year only.

 

Gwen Lee, paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 5, 2014.

 

Raymond Campbell, bus driver, Ferriday route, effective August 11, 2014.

 

Transfers:

Barbara Sidney, teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, to teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 5, 2014.

 

Shanna Froust, teacher, Concordia Education Center, to teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 5, 2014.

 

Margaret Tucker, teacher, Vidalia High School, to teacher, Monterey High School, effective August 5, 2014.

 

Jennifer Jeffers, teacher ½ day Ferriday High School and ½ day Concordia Parish Academy of Math, Science and Technology, to teacher, Concordia Parish Academy of Math, Science and Technology effective August 5, 2014.

 

Laura Elliott, teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, to teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, effective August 5, 2014.

 

Charles Bo Sproles, teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, to teacher, Concordia Education Center, effective August 5, 2014.

 

Terrysa Roy, teacher, Monterey High School, to teacher, Concordia Education Center, effective August 5, 2014.

 

Dr. Paul Nelson made the following announcements:

 

Summer school is going well at Vidalia High School.

 

Summer school testing is scheduled for June 23 - 26, 2014.

 

New Teacher Orientation will be held on July 31 - August 1, 2014.

 

The Spanish Group had a successful trip to Costa Rica.

 

Mr. Raymond Riley thanked everyone who attended and participated in the Retirement Celebration held on June 11, 2014.

 

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Parnham and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:05 P.M.