PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2017
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, March 9, 2017, 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. Raymond Riley, Ms. Cheryl Probst, Mr. Jeffery Goodman, Mr. John Bostic and Mr. Rickey Raven.
Mr. Fred T. Butcher arrived at 6:10 p.m.
Mr. Ronnie Bradford was absent.
The Board recognized the students receiving the Sidney Murray Citizenship Awards in Grades Pre-K – 2.
Pre-K Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2
Ferriday Lower Aziza Bates Trinity Lewis Andreanna Brown Parish Dunbar
Monterey School Rilyn Bryan Rylan Barfoot Reagan White Mason Gandy
Concordia Academy Leilani Buckley Lane Davis Grant Maples Keiley Hall
Vidalia Lower Walker Kossum Breanna Dale Aaden Dutton Khaled Mohammed
The Board recognized the Monterey High School Cheerleaders who competed in the NCA National Championship on January 21-22, 2017, in Dallas, Texas in the small varsity game time performance division. The team placed third in the nation in the intermediate level.
Students Students Students
Britney Duncan Shelby Nugent Madalynn Sanders
Kennedy Edwards Caroline Stevens Ariana Smith
Shealyn Cupit Brianna Tarver Isabella Smith
Jacob Cage Norris Kimberly McHale Graycie Wiley
Rhonda Cross Codie Morace
The Board recognized Grace Montpelier LSBA 2017 Artwork Contest Winner (Grades 6-8).
The Board recognized Camryn Poole LSBA 2017 Artwork Contest Participant (Grade 10).
The Board recognized the Special Olympics Art Contest Winners.
First Place Second Place Third Place
Thomas Graham Stratton May Kyran Cain
Committee Reports were presented.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Goodman and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of February 16, 2017.
It was moved by Ms. Probst, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried unanimously to approve invoices in the amount of $3,833,090 for the month of February.
It was moved by Mr. Enterkin, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried unanimously to approve the Second Reading of the following policies.
DJA – Authorized Signatures JCDAB – Dangerous Weapons
JBC – School Admission JGCD – Administration of Medication
JBCC – Student Assignment JQE – Pregnant Students
It was moved by Mr. Bostic, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to approve the (SIG & TIF) grant job descriptions.
It was moved by Mr. Bostic, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to approve the Cabling Project Bids. Dr. Rhonda Wilson and committee awarded the bid to Howard Technologies. Let the record show that Mr. Fred T. Butcher voted No.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Ms. Probst and carried unanimously for the board to enter into Executive Session at 7:00 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. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried unanimously to return to Regular Session at 7:40 p.m.
The following Personnel Announcements were made:
Leaves:
Meghan Wilson, teacher, Monterey High School, maternity /extended medical leave, effective March 29, 2017 through May 19, 2017.
Appointments:
Janet Willis, 10 month Janitor, Ferriday Junior High School, effective March 6, 2017.
Ka’Derrius Minor, 11 month Janitor, Vidalia Junior High School, effective March 1, 2017.
Karl Wilson, Jr., 10 month SFS Technician/Driver, Central Office, effective February 1, 2017.
Oscar Stewart, 12 month Janitor, Ferriday High School, effective March 1, 2017.
Danny Brown, 12 month Janitor, Vidalia High School, effective March 1, 2017.
Elaine White, 10 month Janitor, Vidalia High School, effective March 1, 2017.
Resignations:
Elaine White, Bus Driver Aide, Concordia Parish Schools, effective February 28, 2017.
Transfers:
Michael Brown, 10 month Janitor, Vidalia High School, to 11 month janitor, Ferriday Junior High School, effective March 1, 2017.
Reginald Murphy, 11 month Janitor, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, to 12 month Head Custodian, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective March 1, 2017.
Mrs. Loretta Blankenstein made the following announcements:
The third nine weeks ended today, March 9, 2017. Report cards will be issued on Friday, March 17, 2017, with early dismissal.
The CPA lottery will be held on tomorrow, March 10, 2017, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the board room.
Vidalia Upper Elementary Fifth Grade D.A.R.E. graduation will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017, beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Daylight Saving time will begin on Sunday, March 12, 2017.
March Supplements will be distributed on Friday, March 24, 2017, separate check from regular payroll.
The honor’s banquet will be held on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Vidalia Convention Center.
Pre-school round-up will be held on Friday, April 7, 2017, from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at The Harvest Baptist Church Community Room in Ferriday, Vidalia Lower Elementary Gymnasium, and Monterey High School.
It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:41 p.m.