PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 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, December 8, 2016. 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. 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.

 

Mrs. Loretta Blankenstein recognized the Christmas Card Art Contest Winners.

 

Pre-K - 2nd Grade

1st Place – Haley Roberts, 2nd grade, Vidalia Lower, Ms. Coleman’s class

2nd Place – Joshua Dixon, 2nd grade, Ferriday Lower, Ms. Lawrence’s class

3rd Place – Devyn Brown 2nd grade, Ferriday Lower, Ms. Lawrence’s class

 

3rd - 5th Grade

1st Place – Calvinya Bowman, 5th grade, Ferriday Upper, Ms. Woodruff’s class

2nd Place – Brittany Anderson, 5th grade, Ferriday Upper, Ms. Nettles’s class

3rd Place – Alexis Harrison, 5th grade, Ferriday Upper, Ms. Perry’s class

3rd Place – Ragde Torres – 4th grade, Concordia Academy, Ms. Joseph’s class

 

Junior High School

1st Place – Tasi Ellis, 6th grade, Vidalia Jr. High, Ms. Vaughn’s class

2nd Place – Brooklyn Hall, 7th grade, Concordia Academy, Ms. Spinks’ class

3rd Place – James Ducote, 8th grade, Vidalia Jr. High, Mr. Gill’s class

 

High School Division

1st Place – Keonte Fortune, 11th grade, Ferriday High School, Ms. Henderson’s class

2nd Place – Octavia Sims, 12th grade, Ferriday High School, Ms. Bowman’s class

2nd Place – Jenny Broussard, 11th grade, Monterey High School, Ms. Steven’s class

2nd Place – Alexis Stevens, 11th grade, Monterey High School, Ms. Brown’s class

3rd Place – Carlos Garcia, 11th grade, Vidalia High School, Ms. Preis’s class

3rd Place – Roberto Garcia, 11th grade, Vidalia High School, Ms. Preis’s class

3rd Place – Caroline Stevens, 10th grade, Monterey High School, Ms. Bebee’s class

3rd Place – Kyran Cain, 10th grade, Vidalia High School, Mr. Herndon’s class

 

Committee reports were presented. 

 

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of November 10, 2016.

 

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Probst and carried unanimously to approve invoices in the amount of $3,783,333 for the month of November.

 

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried unanimously to approve the following Policies for the Second Reading.

 

DJE - Purchasing                                             

EBBH – Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED)   

GBA – Contracts and Compensation                 

IDDF – Education of Students with Exceptionalities

 

Ms. Michelle Bethea gave a presentation on Community Eligibility Provision (CEP).

 

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried unanimously for the board to enter into Executive Session at 6:40 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 Ms. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to return to Regular Session at 7:00 p.m.

 

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Enterkin and carried to authorize the attorney to continue the lawsuit against the Delta Charter School.   Motion passed five to three.

 

Roll call vote is as follows:

                                   

Mr. John Bostic – No

                                    Mr. Ronnie Bradford – No

                                    Mr. Fred T. Butcher – Yes

                                    Ms. Mary Campbell – Yes

                                    Mr. Warren Enterkin - Yes

                                    Ms. Cheryl Probst – Yes

                                    Mr. Rickey Raven – No

                                    Mr. Raymond Riley, Sr. – Yes

                                    Mr. Jeffery Goodman – Left at 6:20 p.m. due to illness

 

The following Personnel Announcements were made:

 

Appointments:

Dale Young, Band Director/Music Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective November 14, 2016 for the remainder of the 2016 - 2017 school year only.

 

Patricia Sessions, Payroll Bookkeeper, Central Administration, effective January 3, 2017.

 

Return from Extended Medical Leave:

Amy Lucas, return from maternity / extended medical leave, effective November 29, 2016.

 

Theresa Whitehead, return from extended medical leave, effective November 14, 2016.

 

Transfers:

Ronald Platt, 12 month Janitor, Vidalia High School, to 12 month Custodian, Vidalia High School, effective December 8, 2016.

 

Mrs. Loretta Blankenstein made the following announcements:

 

The first semester will end on Tuesday, December 20, 2016.

 

The schools will close on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 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 Tuesday, January 3, 2017, and students will return on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

 

The December 2016, supplement checks will be distributed on tomorrow, Friday, December 9, 2016.

 

Mr. Fred Butcher commended Ferriday Junior High School for doing a great job on their newsletter.

 

Rev. Raymond Riley asked that all board members try to attend the Christmas Programs that are being held at the schools.

 

Mrs. Blankenstein wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

 

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:05 P.M.