PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, MAY 19, 2016

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, May 19, at 6:00 P.M.   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. Ronnie Bradford, Mr. Fred T. Butcher, Ms. Mary Campbell, Mr. Warren Enterkin, Mr. John Bostic, Mr. Rickey Raven, Ms. Cheryl Probst and Mr. Raymond Riley.

Member absent was Mr. Jeffery Goodman.

The Board recognized the following:

Superintendent’s Advisory Council 2015-2016 members.

Students                                              Students                                              Teachers

  FHS                                                   VJHS

Michelle Dixon                          Deondrais Boxley                                  Sharon Henderson

Jalen Russ                               Harley Rawles                                      Nichelle Payne

Nathaniel Hood                         Tionna Ellis                                          Andree’ McCullar         

Douglas Taylor                         Peyton Fort                                           Stephanie Sandrock

Kierstin Carr-Burns                                                                               Eric Richard

D’Andre Taylor

Meinyaun Smith                                    MHS

                                                Sydney Woodruff

                                                Evan Sanford

   FJHS                                     David White     

Justin Burns                             Joanna Farris

Precious Griffin                         Jake Moreland

Semaj Chatman                        Aylin Rivera

Vincent Hollins                          Aislyn Dryg

                                                Hunter Lipsey

                                                Andy Gray

  VHS                                       Harley Murray

Gabby Morace                          Mason Wells

Taylour Ellis                             Austin Ward

Keith Myles

Bre’Honor Harris                                   CPA

Shareeba Wexler                                  A’niya Sullivan

Zachary Nelson                                    Jose Vazquez

Connally Bourke                                   J’lon Prosser

Brendan  Smith                                     Jasmine Stockstill

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

Tance Hughes – Southern Designs

Sarah Calhoun – Two J Ranch

Heather Malone – Concordia Economic Development

Rebecca Caldwell – United Mississippi Bank

Reve Chandler – United Mississippi Bank

Georanna Berry – City of Vidalia

Sheila McFarland – City of Vidalia

Patricia Anderson (retired) – Concordia Bank

Jennifer Freeman – Delta Bank

Beatrice Cummings – Town of Ferriday

Katherine Ellard – Concordia Bank

Beaux Pilgram – Reed Insurance Company

Brian Chandler – Reed Insurance Company

The Board recognized those who participated in the Foster Grandparents Program.

Eliza Cage – Ferriday Lower Elementary School

Ann Cowan – Vidalia Lower Elementary School

Laura Madison – Ferriday Lower Elementary School

Committee reports were provided by each committee chairperson.

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Bradford and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of April 14, 2016.   

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously to approve invoices in the amount of $3,111,372.

Bid Opening:

Portable Classroom building at Ferriday High School

Vendor                                     Bid

Gloria Dangerfield                     $50.00

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Bradford and carried unanimously to award the bid to Gloria Dangerfield.

It was moved by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to approve the job description for Assistant Business Director.

It was moved by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Enterkin and carried unanimously to approve the Second Reading of Policy JGFH – “Student Identification”.

The following personnel announcements were made:

Leaves:

Sharon Byrd, Paraprofessional, Ferriday High School, extended medical leave, effective April 25, 2016 through May 20, 2016.

Deborah Thomas, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, extended medical leave, effective April 18, 2016 through May 13, 2016.

Glynda Wallace,SFS Technician, Vidalia High School, return from family and medical leave, effective April 22, 2016.

Resignations:

Tori Swanson, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective April 13, 2016.

Eva Brasher, Paraprofessional, Vidalia High School, effective May 23, 2016.

Devonte’ Schiele, Custodian, CPAMST, effective June 1, 2016.

Rhonda Cavin, Science Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective May 23, 2016.

Allison Smith, ELA Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective May 23, 2016.

Mary Waller, School Counselor, Vidalia High School, effective June 3, 2016.

Samuel Rottman, Spanish Teacher, Ferriday High School / Vidalia High School, effective May 23, 2016.

Josh Daniel, SPED Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective May 23, 2016.

Victoria Wallace, 5^th Grade Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective April 25, 2016.

Kate Neal, 6^th - 8^th Grade Teacher, CPAMST, effective May 23, 2016.

Amber Nugent, 3^rd – 5^th Grade Teacher, CPAMST, effective May 23, 2016.

Appointments:

Cowanda Jackson, School Secretary, Ferriday Junior High School, effective May 10, 2016.

Shelly Golmon, Paraprofessional, Vidalia Junior High School, effective August 8, 2016.

Miranda Smith, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 8, 2016.

Brenda Woods, Business Education Teacher, Ferriday High school, effective August 2, 2016.

Shannon Carter, SPED Teacher, Special Populations, effective August 2, 2016.

Iyana Barnes, 8^th Grade ELA Teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 2, 2016.

Tracy Fleming, Social Studies Teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 2, 2016.

Sandra Peoples, Librarian, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 2, 2016.

Transfers:

Ferman Washington, Custodian, Concordia Education Center, to Maintenance Helper, Central Administration, effective May 20, 2016.

Darlene Pickett, 2^nd Grade Teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, to 6^th Grade Math teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 2, 2016.

Tanner Trant, ELA Teacher, Vidalia High School, to ELA Teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, effective August 2, 2016.

Stephanie Bourke, SPED Teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, to SPED Teacher, Vidalia High School effective August 2, 2016.

Michael Norris, Social Studies Teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, to Social Studies Teacher, Vidalia High School effective August 2, 2016.

Deborah Smythe, 5^th Grade Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, to 2^nd Grade Teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School effective August 2, 2016.

Daniel Barice, 12 month janitor, Vidalia High School, to 10 month janitor, Vidalia High School, effective June 3, 2016.

Retirements:

Gloria Dangerfield, Assistant Director of Business Affairs, Central Administration, effective June 30, 2016.

Barbara Crum, Business/Marketing Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective June 3, 2016.

Janice Lee, Business Education Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective June 3, 2016.

Linda McMurtry, Administrative Assistant, Vidalia High School, effective June 3, 2016.

Marshall Bankston, Social Studies Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective May 23, 2016.

Retirement Rescinded:

Helen Crumb, 11 month janitor, Vidalia Junior High School, effective May 19, 2016.

Resignation Rescinded:

Roberta Phipps, 1^st Grade Teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective May 19, 2016.

Mrs. Loretta Blankenstein made the following announcements:

Our system will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2016, in observance of Memorial Day.

Reports cards will be sent home on tomorrow along with the end of the year letter regarding the cell phone policy, uniform policy and proof of residency for grades 3^rd, 6^th, and 9^th.

The summer school staff will meet on Thursday, May 26, 2016, and the students will begin on Tuesday, May 31, 2016.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to adjourn at 6:35 P.M.