PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 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, November 10, 2016. 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. Ronnie Bradford, Ms. Mary Campbell, Mr. Fred T. Butcher, Mr. Warren Enterkin, Mr. Jeffery Goodman, Ms. Cheryl Probst, Mr. Rickey Raven and Mr. Raymond Riley.
Board Member absent was Mr. John Bostic.
Mrs. Loretta Blankenstein recognized the students receiving the Murray Citizenship Awards in Grades 6-8.
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
Ferriday Junior High Anashia Hawkins Shakeria Washington Amaya Flournoy
Monterey School Lida McCall Avery Ward Emilee Estes
Vidalia Junior High Stevie Anderson Zachary Prather Kaylee Coley
Concordia Parish Academy Hannah Meyer Joshua Brew Micah Lawrence
Committee reports were presented.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried to approve the minutes of October 13, 2016.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Probst and carried unanimously to approve invoices in the amount of $3,468,773 for the month of October.
It was moved by Ms. Probst, seconded by Mr. Bradford and carried unanimously to approve the first reading of the following policies.
DJE - Purchasing
EBBH – Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
GBA – Contracts and Compensation
IDDF – Education of Students with Exceptionalities
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Bradford and carried unanimously to approve the board meeting dates for 2017.
It was moved by Mr. Bradford, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to approve the
2016-2017 Pupil Progression Plan.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Enterkin and carried unanimously to approve a supplemental adjustment for the Administrative Academy. All current level supplements are to increase by $600 within each level of training. There are to be no other adjustments, but these are to become effective with the beginning of this fiscal period (FY 2016-2017).
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Butcher and carried unanimously for the board to enter into Executive Session at 6:20 p.m. to discuss strategy in litigation entitled “Smith and United States v. Concordia Parish School Board”, Civil Action No. 65-CV-11577 on the docket of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana.
It was moved by Mr. Goodman, seconded by Ms. Probst and carried unanimously to return to Regular Session at 7:00 p.m.
The following personnel announcements were made:
Retirements:
Suzanne Brown, SPED teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective December 20, 2016.
Resignations:
Jennifer Breeland, SPED teacher, Vidalia High School, effective July 27, 2016.
Daniel Barice, 8 hour/10 month janitor, Vidalia High School, effective July 24, 2016.
Mrs. Loretta Blankenstein made the following announcements:
Congratulations to the Ferriday High School Trojans Football Team for making the playoffs.
They will host Northeast on Friday night.
Ferriday High School will host a Veteran’s Day Program on Friday, November 11, 2016, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
The extra $500 checks that the board authorized will be distributed to all employees on Friday, November 18, 2016.
Hope everyone has a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:02 P.M.