PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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, December 11, 2014. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Raymond Riley, Sr., 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, Mr. Warren Enterkin, Ms. Darlene Baker, Mr. Charles Minor, Ms. Cheryl Probst, Mr. Raymond Riley, Mr. Fred T. Butcher and Mr. Jeffery Goodman.
Dr. Paul Nelson recognized the Christmas Card Art Contest Winners.
Pre-K - 2nd Grade
1st Place – Sher’Lexis Harris, 2nd grade, Ferriday Lower, Ms. Miller’s class
2nd Place – Gracie Stricklin, Kindergarten, Vidalia Lower, Ms. Wilson’s class
2nd Place – Kira Hamilton, 2nd grade, Ferriday Lower, Ms. Miller’s class
3rd Place - Ayanna Lee, 1st grade, Ferriday Lower, Ms. Fleming’s class
3rd - 5th Grade
1st Place – Isreonna Jones, 5th grade, Ferriday Upper, Ms. Smythe’s class
2nd Place – Pablo Rivera, 3rd grade, Monterey High School, Ms. Cooper’s class
3rd Place – Zerick Johnson, 5th grade, Ferriday Upper, Ms. Hill’s class
Junior High School
1st Place - Layla McCall, 7th grade, Monterey High School, Ms. Smith’s class
2nd Place – Kyran Cain 8th grade, Vidalia Jr. High, Mr. O’Neal’s class
3rd Place – Skylar Adams, 8th grade, Vidalia Jr. High, Mr. O’Neal’s class
High School Division
1st Place – Ke’atrice Williams, 9th grade, Ferriday High School, Mr. Rottman’s class
2nd Place – Calvin Sherbia, 9th grade, Ferriday High School, Ms. Bowman’s class
3rd Place – Keonte Fortune, 9th grade, Ferriday High School, Mr. Cumming’s class
Committee reports were presented.
It was moved by Mr. Minor, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of November 13, 2014.
It was moved by Mr. Parnham, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to approve invoices in the amount of $4,115,157 for the month of November.
It was moved by Ms. Baker, seconded by Ms. Probst and carried unanimously to approve the following Policies for the Second Reading.
ABCC – Term of Office GBRJ - Substitute Personnel
BCBB – Notification of School Board Meetings ID - Curriculum
BCBD – Agenda Preparation and Dissemination IFA – Instructional Materials
BCBH – Minutes of School Board Meetings JBC – School Admission
BCBK – Executive Sessions
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously to approve the revised SRO Agreement with the Town of Ferriday.
The following Personnel Announcements were made:
Leaves:
Shanna Froust, teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, maternity / extended medical leave upon exhaustion of accumulated sick leave, effective January 5, 2015 – March 2, 2015.
Samantha Porter, paraprofessional, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, maternity leave, effective February 23, 2015 – April 6, 2015.
Resignations:
Brenda Greenlee, school secretary, Vidalia Junior High School, effective November 28, 2014.
Dr. Paul Nelson made the following announcements:
Dr. Nelson said goodbye to three board members and thanked them for their service.
Former Superintendent, Mrs. Loretta Blankenstein spoke a few words of encouragement and plaques were given to the following board members:
Mrs. Darlene Baker - eight years of service
Mr. Charles E. Minor - four years of service
Mr. Gary Parnham, Sr., - twelve years of service
The first semester will end on Friday, December 19, 2014.
The schools will close on Friday, December 19, 2014, at 12:30 p.m. After successfully closing all schools, I anticipate closing the central office at 2:00 p.m. The office will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2015, and students will return on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.
The December 2014, supplement check will be distributed on Friday, December 12, 2014.
He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
It was moved by Mr. Parnham, seconded by Mr. Minor and carried unanimously to adjourn at
6:40 P.M.
A reception was held in the executive board room to honor the three board members for their service.