PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 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, December 14, 2017, at 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.

Members present were Ms. Mary Campbell, Mr. Fred Butcher, Mr. Raymond Riley, Ms. Cheryl Probst, Mr. John Bostic, and Mr. Ricky Raven.

Board Members absent were Mr. Warren Enterkin, Mr. Ronnie Bradford, and Mr. Jeffery Goodman.

Mr. Whest Shirley recognized the following 2017 Christmas Card Art Contest Winners:

Pre-K - 2^nd Grade

1st Place  - Mia Hutchins, Kindergarten, Vidalia Lower, Ms. Robin Mophett’s class

2nd Place - Cadarria Humphries, 2nd grade, Ferriday Lower, Ms. Tabitha Miller’s class

3rd Place  - Landry Tyson, 2nd grade, Concordia Parish Academy, Ms. Bridget Seals’ class

3rd Place  - Brandon Roberts, 2nd grade, Vidalia Lower, Ms. Melody Bell’s class

3^rd - 5^th Grade

1st Place - Marcquesha Terrell, 5th grade, Ferriday Upper, Ms. Adrian McNeil’s class

Junior High School

1st Place   - Kyshaune McCullar, 6th grade, Concordia Education Center, Ms. Katie Moore’s class

2nd Place - Tasi Ellis 7th grade, Vidalia Jr. High, Ms. Christy Thornton’s class

3rd Place  - Zanea Morales, 7th grade, Ferriday Jr. High, Ms. Darlene Pickett’s class

3rd Place  - Ahsyria Williams, 8th grade, Concordia Parish Academy, Mr. Will Clifton’s class

High School

1st Place  - Calvin Sherbia, 12^th grade, Ferriday High School, Mr. Robert Rasberry’s class

2nd Place - Keonte Fortune, 12^th grade, Ferriday High School, Mr. Robert Rasberry’s class

3rd Place  - Camryn Poole, 11^th grade, Monterey High School, Mr. Robert Rasberry’s class

Committee reports were presented.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Bostic to approve the minutes of November 9, 2017. Motion carried.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Campbell to approve invoices in the amount of $5,683,078 for the month of November.  Motion carried.

It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Bostic to approve the first reading of the following policies.  Motion carried.

                    EB                  Buildings and Grounds Management

                    GAMA             Employee Tobacco Use

                    JCDAA           Student Smoking/Use of Tobacco

                    JCDAD           School Bus Conduct

On motion by Mr. Bostic, seconded by Mr. Raven, the Continuation of Property Lease for Monterey Fire Protection District #1 was approved.  Motion carried.

Mr. Raymond Riley removed Item C, Continuation of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the Concordia Recreation District #2, from the Agenda.

Playoff Supplements for Coaches for all sports was discussed.  On motion by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Raven, the board asked Mr. Shirley and the Finance Committee to look at the supplemental pay for coaches that are under contract for all sports and that the supplemental pay will be retroactive to the current football season that is now ending.  Motion carried.  

The following Personnel Announcements were made:

Leaves:

Josephine Wilson, Teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, return from extended medical leave, effective November 27, 2017.

Faye Ainsworth, Teacher, Concordia Education Center, return from extended medical leave, effective November 30, 2017.

Lacy Bryan, Secretary/Bookkeeper, Central Administration, leave of absence without pay upon exhaustion of all available leave, effective January 2, 2018 through July 2, 2018.

Gary Stewart, Sr., Central Administration, extended medical leave upon exhaustion of accumulated sick and annual leave days, effective October 17, 2017 through January 17, 2018.

Appointments:

Andrea Johnson, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective November 27, 2017.

Transfers:

Lillian Franklin, Principal, Concordia Education Center, to Federal Programs Director, effective December 11, 2017.

Valerie Parker, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, to Parent Center Coordinator, Ferriday Upper Elementary School and Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective January 3, 2018.

Resignations:

Shirley Riggs, Teacher, ½ day Ferriday Junior High School and ½ day Vidalia Junior High School, effective December 20, 2017.

Announcements

Mr. Shirley made the following announcements:

            SAC visited Camelot Leisure Living on Monday, December 4.  They brought gifts and caroled.

            Schools began mid-term exams today.

            There are Christmas Programs all over the Parish.  CPA’s was today.

            Christmas dismissal is Wednesday, December 20, at 12:30 p.m.

            Thoughts and prayers go out to the Nugent/Harrigill Family.

            We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

            Board Member December birthdays are:  4^th-Mary Campbell, 5^th-John Bostic, 14^th-Fred Butcher, and 29^th-Cheryl Probst

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Raven to adjourn at 6:40 p.m.  Motion carried.