PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 2015
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 11, 2015, 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. Warren Enterkin, Ms. Mary Campbell, Mr. Fred T. Butcher, Mr. Ronnie Bradford, Mr. Raymond Riley, Ms. Cheryl Probst, Mr. John Bostic, Mr. Jeffery Goodman and Mr. Rickey Raven.
Committee reports were provided by each committee chairperson.
It was moved by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried to approve the minutes of May 21, 2015.
Ms. Campbell did not approve the personnel portion of the minutes regarding administrative tranfers.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Enterkin and carried unanimously to approve invoices in the amount of $3,917,732.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Bradford to add an item to the agenda for the We Care Group to speak. Motion failed seven to one. Roll call vote is as follows:
Mr. Ronnie Bradford – Yes
Mr. Fred T. Butcher – No
Ms. Mary Campbell – Yes
Mr. Warren Enterkin – Yes
Mr. Jeffery Goodman – Yes
Mr. John Bostic – Yes
Ms. Cheryl Probst – Yes
Mr. Rickey Raven – Yes
Mr. Raymond Riley – Abstain
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Bradford to add an item to the agenda for the concerned citizens from Vidalia to speak. Motion failed seven to one. Roll call vote is as follows:
Mr. Ronnie Bradford – Yes
Mr. Fred T. Butcher – No
Ms. Mary Campbell – Yes
Mr. Warren Enterkin – Yes
Mr. Jeffery Goodman – Yes
Mr. John Bostic – Yes
Ms. Cheryl Probst – Yes
Mr. Rickey Raven – Yes
Mr. Raymond Riley – Abstain
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Bostic for both groups be added to the agenda for the July board meeting. Mr. Raven asked if there could be a meeting before the July’s board meeting. Mr. Bostic stated that the board should let the public speak if there is an issue of concern.
Mr. Butcher amended his motion in favor of having a special meeting.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Bostic for both groups’ leader/spokesperson to get with the Superintendent and Mr. Riley after tonight’s board meeting to set a date to have a special board meeting on next week. The school board attorney will be present for the special meeting.
It was moved by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried unanimously to approve the renewal of membership with the District Cooperative of Louisiana.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously to approve homecoming dates for all three high schools with early dismissal of 12:30 p.m.
Ferriday High School - September 25, 2015
Vidalia High School - October 9, 2015
Monterey High School - November 6, 2015
The following personnel announcements were made:
A. Personnel: Assistant Principal Transfers
Jana Lincecum, assistant principal, Vidalia High School, to assistant principal, Monterey High School, effective July 1, 2015.
Melissa Doughty, assistant principal, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, to assistant principal, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective July 1, 2015.
Betty Johnson, assistant principal, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, to assistant principal, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective July 1, 2015
Julia Walker, assistant principal, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, to assistant principal, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective July 1, 2015.
Godfrey Carson, administrative assistant, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, to administrative assistant, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective July 1, 2015.
Elizabeth Walker, assistant principal, Monterey High School, to assistant principal, Vidalia High School, effective July 1, 2015.
B. Other Personnel Issues
C. Agendas for other Committees
Transfers:
Caissidy Riley, teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, to teacher, Concordia Parish Academy of Math, Science and Technology, effective August 4, 2015.
LaShinda Nix, paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, to paraprofessional, Concordia Parish Academy of Math, Science and Technology, effective August 4, 2015.
Stephen Bush, custodian, Vidalia High School, to custodian, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective June 22, 2015.
Devonte’ Schiele, custodian, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, to custodian, Vidalia High School, effective June 22, 2015.
Appointments:
Megan Preis, teacher, Vidalia High School, effective August 4, 2015.
Drew Mestelske, teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August 4, 2015.
Brian Cerniglia, teacher, Vidalia High School, effective August 4, 2015.
Cynthia Barnes, teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August 4, 2015.
Walter Johnson, paraprofessional, Ferriday High School, effective August 4, 2015.
Brett Orren, teacher, Vidalia High School, effective August 4, 2015.
Robert O’Steen, 8 hour/12 month janitor, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective June 22, 2015.
Larry Woods, Jr., paraprofessional, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective August 4, 2015.
Dr. Paul Nelson made the following announcements:
The last day for the summer school program will be June 18, 2015.
LAA 2 and End of Course testing will be held on June 22 – 25, 2015.
Mr. Raymond Riley thanked everyone who attended and participated in the Retirement Celebration held on June 10, 2015.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Probst and carried unanimously to adjourn at 6:20 P.M.