PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016
The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in a Public Hearing Session at the Concordia Parish School Board office in Vidalia, Louisiana, on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at six (6:00) o’clock 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.
Mr. O’Neal, Business Director, gave members of the Board and the General Public a brief overview of the Consolidated Budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. He indicated that the Consolidated Budget reflected revenues in the amount of $47,183,787, expenditures in the amount of $47,069,015, and a projected excess in the amount of $114,772. He indicated while three of the Special Revenue Funds are reflecting a projected deficiency, all contain adequate fund balances to cover such losses should they become a reality. The budget contains provisions to fund the certified personnel salary adjustments as directed by Act 1, all of the extended personnel supplements, several minor capital projects and a renewed technology enhancement program.
In the absence of solicited comments and questions from the general public, it was moved by Ms. Probst, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried unanimously to adjourn the public hearing at 6:16 P.M.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 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, September 15, 2016, immediately following the public hearing. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Raymond Riley.
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 and Mr. Ricky Raven.
Member absent was Mr. Jeffery Goodman.
Committee reports were presented.
It was moved by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Enterkin and carried to approve the minutes of August 11, 2016.
It was moved by Ms. Probst, seconded by Mr. Bradford and carried unanimously to approve the financial report and invoices in the amount of $1,818,371 for the month of August.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously to approve the Consolidated Budget for fiscal year 2016 - 2017.
Roll Call Vote:
Mr. Ronnie Bradford – Yes
Mr. Fred T. Butcher - Yes
Ms. Mary Campbell – Yes
Mr. Warren Enterkin – Yes
Mr. John Bostic – Yes
Ms. Cheryl Probst – Yes
Mr. Rickey Raven – Yes
Mr. Raymond Riley – Yes
Mr. Jeffery Goodman – Absent
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Probst and carried unanimously to approve and extend the November $500 employee supplement for the next three years. This supplement is to be paid in the same manner as other established supplements and are to be funded via Sales Tax collections.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously to approve the Louisiana Compliance Statement.
It was moved by Mr. Bostic, seconded by Ms. Probst and carried unanimously to approve the following Resolution:
The School Board hereby approves, and directs the Board President to sign, documentation effectuating the transfer of a 128.05 acre tract of school indemnity land to Maxwell Family, LLC in exchange for the School Board’s receipt of a 101.79 acre tract of land currently owned by Maxwell Family, LLC, pending review and approval of the documentation by legal counsel.
The Resolution in its entirety is attached to and should be considered a part of these proceedings. This transaction is in accordance with, and under the provisions of
LRS 41:901 and specific guidelines as established by the Louisiana Division of Administration, State Land Office. This exchange will provide the School Board with 100% ownership of a tract of land that will allow for future agricultural marketability and increased considerations.
The following personnel announcements were made:
Leaves:
Sandra Dunn, teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, extended sick leave upon exhaustion of regular sick leave, effective September 9, 2016 through September 26, 2016.
Debra Hill, teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, extended sick leave upon exhaustion of regular sick leave, effective August 22, 2016 through September 30, 2016.
Amy Lucas, SFS Technician CPAMST, maternity/extended sick leave upon exhaustion of regular sick leave, effective September 16, 2016 through October 31, 2016.
Transfers:
Bobby Parker, SPED Teacher, Ferriday High School, to Social Studies Teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, effective August 2, 2016.
Jamie Taunton, Third Grade Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, to First Grade Teacher, Monterey High School, effective August 12, 2016.
Pamela Atkins, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, to Paraprofessional, Ferriday High School effective August 29, 2016.
Retirements:
Sharon Byrd, Paraprofessional, Ferriday High School, effective August 29, 2016.
Appointments:
Henry Garner, Health & PE Teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, effective August 2, 2016.
David Turner, Music Teacher/Band Director, Ferriday High School, effective August 22, 2016.
Cleothis Cummings, Paraprofessional, Ferriday High School, effective August 4, 2016.
Brandon Stevenson, Paraprofessional, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective August 4, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year only.
Lacy Brown, Paraprofessional, Vidalia Lower School, effective August 4, 2016 for the 2016-2017 school year only.
Karl Wilson, Jr., P/T SFS Technician/Driver, Central Administration, effective August 26, 2016.
Janice Lanies, 5 hour/10 month Janitor, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 3, 2016.
Alvin Martin, 4 hour/9 month janitor, CPAMST, effective September 1, 2016.
Appointments- Non-Administrative Supplements:
Ferriday Jr. High
George Barnes, Head Football Coach, Asst. Boys’ Basketball Coach
Gary Stewart, Jr., Head Boys’ Basketball Coach, Assistant Football Coach
Frank Duson, Non-faculty Assistant Football Coach
Johnnie Woodruff, Non-faculty Assistant Football Coach
Tashanda McKeal, Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
Jasmine Upchurch, Asst. Girls’ Basketball Coach
Shannon Madison, Cheerleader Sponsor
Gloria Price, SBLC Chairperson
Michelle Anderson, Annual Sponsor
Angel White, Newspaper Sponsor
Ferriday High School
Dwight Woods, Head Football Coach, Head Track Coach
Lewis Matthews, Jr., Non-Faculty Assistant Football Coach
Jerrell Hayes, Non-Faculty Assistant Football Coach
Charles Cothern, Jr., Non-Faculty, Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach
Cleothis Cummings, Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Track Coach
Marvin Bridges, Assistant Football Coach, Asst. Boys’ Basketball Coach
Kirfred Watkins, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach
Lisa Abron, Girl’s Head Basketball Coach
Jasmine Schiele, Cheerleader Sponsor
LaDonnie Bowman, SBLC Chairperson
David Turner, Band Director (Ferriday High and Ferriday Jr. High)
Karriemah Johnson, Drill Team Sponsor
Monterey High School
Eric Richard, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach (JH & H), Head Boys’ Baseball Coach, Asst. Track Coach
Cary Shively, Head Girls’ Basketball Coach (JH & H) Head Softball Coach, Head Boys’ Track Coach
Caitlin Bebee, Head Girls’ Track Coach
Bridgette Holland, Jr. High Cheerleader Sponsor, Annual Sponsor
Cecilia Stevens, High School Cheerleader Sponsor
Paula Fuqua, SBLC Chairperson
Vidalia Jr. High
Henry Garner, Head Football Coach, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach
Keith Morgan, Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach
Timothy Smith, Assistant Football Coach, Head Softball Coach
Adam Terragnoli, Assistant Football Coach
Brenda Logan, Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
Milton Smith, Choral Director, Band Director (Vidalia Jr. and Vidalia High)
Melissa Lein, Cheerleader Sponsor
Stacy Poole, Assistant Softball Coach
Billie Byrd, SBLC Chairperson
Stephanie Sandrock, Newspaper Sponsor
Tatia Webber, Annual Sponsor
Vidalia High School
Jeffery Hancock, Head Football Coach
Kejuane Bates, Non-Faculty Assistant Football Coach
Michael Norris, Assistant Football Coach
Dee Faircloth, Non-Faculty Assistant Football Coach
Robert Faircloth, Assistant Football Coach
Bernie Cooley, Assistant Football Coach
Damus Smith, Assistant Boys’ Basketball Coach, Head Girls’ Basketball Coach
Robert Sanders, Head Boys’ Basketball Coach
Randy Smith, Non-faculty Assistant Girls’ Basketball Coach
Kale Davis, Head Baseball Coach
Greg Naquin, Non-faculty Assistant Baseball Coach
Forest Foster, Non-faculty Head Softball Coach
Jackie Johnston, Non-faculty Assistant Softball Coach
Angela Smith, Cheerleader Sponsor, Annual Sponsor
Stephanie Bourke, Drill Team Sponsor
Milton Smith, Choral Director, Band Director (Vidalia Jr. and Vidalia High)
Andree’ McCullar, Newspaper Sponsor
Jennine Wilson, SBLC Chairperson
Concordia Education Center
Katie Moore, SBLC Chairperson
Vidalia Lower Elementary
Sandra Cobb, SBLC Chairperson
R. Susan Mingee, Newspaper Sponsor
Vangi Williams, Annual Sponsor
Vidalia Upper Elementary
Betty Marsalis, SBLC Chairperson
Ferriday Upper Elementary
Marci Ames, SBLC Chairperson
Ferriday Lower Elementary
Jennifer Betts, SBLC Chairperson
Casey Ratliff, Newspaper Sponsor
Concordia Parish Academy of MST
Walter Clingon, Head Soccer Coach, Head Cross Country Coach, Asst. Tennis Coach
Marvin Lewis, Assistant Soccer Coach
Steve McClatchy, Assistant Cross Country Coach
Brandon Rowe, Robotics, Head Tennis Coach
Kimberly Burkley, SBLC Chairperson
Bridget Seals, Newspaper Sponsor
Emily Graham, Annual Sponsor
Mrs. Loretta Blankenstein made the following announcements:
Ferriday High School will host Vidalia High School at home on Friday night. Everyone is invited to attend.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Probst and carried unanimously to adjourn at 6:25 P.M.