PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 2018 

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, August 9, 2018, at 6:00 o’clock p.m.  The meeting was called to order by Dr. 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 Butcher, Mrs. Carolyn Bradford, Mrs. Cheryl Probst, Mr. Jeffery Goodman, Mr. John Bostic, Mr. Ricky Raven, and Dr. Raymond Riley.

Committee Reports were presented.  Ms. Campbell of the Educational/Personnel Policy Committee stated that resignations and personnel were discussed.  Mr. Butcher of the Finance Committee stated that invoices and check and balance system for athletics were reviewed.  Dr. Riley of the Buildings and Grounds Committee stated that works orders, surplus items for auction, and general maintenance items such as football fields, gym floors, and roof issues were discussed.

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 12, 2018.

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mrs. Probst and carried to approve invoices in the amount of $1,358,414 for the month of July 2018.

Bids were opened as follows:

Janitorial Paper Supplies:

Vendor                                                             Bid

Big M Supply                                                    $17,780.50

Guy Paper                                                        $19,284.20

J. E. Hicks Hicks-Chiks                                    $21,078.00

Economical Janitorial & Paper Supplies $16,454.65

Janitorial Cleaning Supplies:

Vendor                                                             Bid

Big M Supply                                                    $13,999.66

Guy Paper                                                        $16,195.45

J. E. Hicks Hicks-Chiks                                    $18,428.41

Economical Janitorial & Paper Supplies $11,563.27

Janitorial Supplies:

Vendor                                                             Bid

Big M Supply                                                    $23,138.51

Guy Paper                                                        $23,488.95

J.E. Hicks Hicks-Chiks                         $26,720.76

Economical Janitorial & Paper Supplies $18,773.84

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Goodman and carried to allow Mr. Tom O’Neal to take the bids for janitorial supplies under advisement and be granted the authority to award to the lowest bidder that meets specifications.

Copy Paper – 8 ½ x 11

Vendor                               Bid – 1,296 cases

Contract Paper Group         $35,938.08

School Specialty                 no bid

*Veritiv Corporation             $38,854.08

Economical Paper               $34,668.00

*Requested Louisiana Products Preference under Provisions of LRS 38:2251

Mr. O’Neal stated that paper was considered a Louisiana preference product.  It was moved by Mr. Enterkin, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to allow Mr. O’Neal to take the bids under advisement and award to the lowest bidder that meets specifications.

2-Gas Titling Skillet Braising Pans

Vendor                                        Bid - each

Associated Food Equipment         $16,220.00

Buckelews                                   $16,650.00

Douglas Equipment                      $16,041.00

Hilton’s Food Service Supply        $19,118.34

2-Gas Convection Steamers

Vendor                                        Bid - each

Associated Food Equipment         $13,315.00

Buckelews                                   $16,375.00

Douglas Equipment                      $13,675.50

Hilton’s Food Service Supply        $14,990.00

1-Gas Convection Oven

Vendor                                        Bid

Associated Food Equipment         $10,275.00

Buckelews                                   $  7,850.00

Douglas Equipment                      $12,989.02

Hilton’s Food Service Supply        $16,860.00

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Goodman and carried to allow Mr. O’Neal to take the bids under advisement and award to the lowest bidder that meets specifications.

Pest Control

Vendor                                        Bid

Douglas Pest Control                   $400.00 per month

Orkin Pest Control                       $260.00 per month

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to allow Mr. O’Neal to take the bids under advisement and be granted the authority to award to the lowest bidder that meets specifications.

It was moved by Mrs. Probst, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to approve the Louisiana Compliance Statement that is required by Louisiana Legislative Auditors Office.

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mrs. Probst and carried to approve the first reading of the following policy:

                  JCDB   Student Dress Code

Mr. Butcher made a motion, seconded by Ms. Campbell, to enter into Executive Session to discuss personnel for Ferriday schools.

Roll Call Vote:   Mr. Warren Enterkin – Yes

                                    Ms. Mary Campbell – Yes

                                    Mr. Fred Butcher – Yes

                                    Mrs. Carolyn Bradford – Yes

                                    Mrs. Cheryl Probst – Yes

                                    Mr. Jeffery Goodman – Yes

                                    Mr. John Bostic – Yes

                                    Mr. Ricky Raven – No

                                    Mr. Raymond Riley – Yes

The Board entered into Executive Session at 7:00 p.m.

It was moved by Mrs. Probst, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried to return to Regular Session at 7:35 p.m.

Mr. Butcher stated that we need to make some pay adjustments for upper-level administrators.  Mr. Butcher stated that some administrators deal with part of the school system, while others deal with the whole school system.  He asked that the Superintendent devise job titles for the upper-level administrators.  Mr. Butcher asked that job titles for upper-level administration be uniform and fair across the board.  The Organizational Chart concerning Supervisors and Directors needs to be looked at.   

Mr. Butcher made a motion, seconded by Ms. Campbell, to add “Academic Coaches” to the Agenda.  There would be two new positions that would be assigned to schools that contain non-certified teachers.  Mr. Butcher asked the Superintendent to put together a job description for these positions if this motion passes.

Roll Call Vote:   Mr. Warren Enterkin – Yes

                                    Ms. Mary Campbell – Yes

                                    Mr. Fred Butcher – Yes

                                    Mrs. Carolyn Bradford – Yes

                                    Mrs. Cheryl Probst – Yes

                                    Mr. Jeffery Goodman – Yes

                                    Mr. John Bostic – Yes

                                    Mr. Ricky Raven – No

                                    Mr. Raymond Riley – Yes

The vote was not unanimous; therefore, the item will not be added to the agenda.  Mr. Butcher would like the Academic Coaches item be added to the agenda for September 13, 2018, regular meeting or a special meeting.

Dr. Riley stated that he had some comment cards; however, there was no motion on the floor, so the item cannot be discussed.

The following personnel announcements were made:

Concordia Parish School Board

Personnel Announcements

August 9, 2018

School / District Administrators:

Kalandra Loyd, Assistant Principal, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 3, 2018.

Melody Bell, Teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, to Assistant Principal, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective August 2, 2018.

Elizabeth Walker, Assistant Principal, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, to Principal, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective July 16, 2018.

Sandra Burton, Assistant Principal, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, to Principal, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective July 16, 2018.

Julia Walker, Principal, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, to Title 1 Supervisor, Media Center, effective July 16, 2018.

Gary Barton, Assistant Principal, Vidalia Junior High School, effective August 3, 2018.

Robert  Haskett, Jr., Interim Principal, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, to Assistant Principal, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective July 16, 2018.

Leaves:

Lacy Bryan, Secretary/Bookkeeper, Central Administration, return from leave of absence without pay, effective July 30, 2018.

Retirements:

Catherine Chatman, Paraprofessional, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective July 5, 2018.

William Givens, Assistant Principal, Vidalia Junior High School, effective July 23, 2018.

Betty Snyder, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective May 29, 2018.

Appointments:

Sue Ann Easterling, Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Angie Weeks, Speech Pathologist, Special Populations, effective August 6, 2018.

Jessica Moffett, Teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Chelsea Bates, Teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Sarah Powers, Teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Laura Carlton, Teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Reagan Rushing, Teacher, Monterey High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Shannon Probst, Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Brittany Ainswoth, Teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Linda Dixon, Teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Jacqueline Washington, Teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Carmen Anderson, Teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Charles Sproles, Teacher, CPAMST, effective August 6, 2018.

Ernetria Banks, Teacher, CPAMST, effective August 6, 2018.

Porchia Matthews, Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Nancy JoHanna Clingon, Teacher, CPAMST, effective August 6, 2018.

Sara Fuller, Teacher, CPAMST, effective August 6, 2018.

Keith Morgan, Teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Carey Miller, Teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Stacey Wright, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Brittney Evans, Paraprofessional, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Tyrieny Kelly, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Tammie Holmes, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Paula Davis, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Patricia Boxley, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Catasha Brown, School Counselor, Concordia Education Center, effective July 25, 2018.

Alyson Burns, Teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Eboni Campbell, Paraprofessional, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Kavona Willis, 5 hour / 10 month Janitor, CPAMST, effective July 23, 2018.

Frankie Thomas, 11 month Janitor, Vidalia Junior High School, effective July 16, 2018.

Janet Morgan, JAG Specialist, Ferriday High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Cynthia Jackson, JAG Specialist, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Gloria Porter, Teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Lisa Willard, Teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Kimberly Godfrey, Teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Kimberly Brown, Teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Gail Conner, Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Jacquita Williams, Teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Vicky Alexander, Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Jacob Brumfield, Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Doretha Cook, Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Morgan Lipsey, Teacher, Monterey High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Shemeka Ware, Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Al Watson, 12 month Janitor, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Brayondra Jefferson, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Jaclyn LeBlanc, Paraprofessional, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Resignations:

Asia Holloway, Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective August 5, 2018.

Carrie Schiele, Paraprofessional, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 5, 2018.

Rhonda Wilson, Director of Secondary Education, effective September 6, 2018.

Vanda Singleton, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective July 27, 2018.

Jamye Johnson, Teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 3, 2018.

Transfers:

Constance Geoghegan, Teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, to Teacher, Vidalia Lower School, effective August 6, 2018.

Tamantha Miller, TAP Mentor Teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, to TAP Master Teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 3, 2018.

Helen J. White, Teacher, Vidalia High School, to Teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Valenthia Smith, School Counselor, Concordia Education Center, to School Counselor, Vidalia Junior High School, effective July 23, 2018.

Detra Rouser, Teacher, CEC/FHS, to Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective August  6, 2018.

Karriemah Johnson, Paraprofessional, CPAMST, to Teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Laneisha Thomas, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Junior High School, to Paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Bernadette Wilson, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Junior High School, to Paraprofessional, Concordia Education Center, effective August 6, 2018.

Jerrell Hayes, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, to Paraprofessional, Ferriday High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Thelma Montgomery Daniels, Teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, to Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Kavona Willis, 5 hour 10 month Janitor, CPAMST, to Paraprofessional, CPAMST, effective August 6, 2018.

Cynthia Johnson, Administrative Assistant, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, to Administrative Intern, Ferriday High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Neashion Davis, Administrative Assistant, Vidalia High School, to Administrative Intern, Vidalia High School, effective August 6, 2018.

Amanda Gill, Teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, to Administrative Intern, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2018.

Najee Herrington, Teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, to Teacher/Administrative Trainee, CPAMST, effective August 8, 2018.

Announcements:

Superintendent Shirley made the following announcements:

First day of school is Friday, August 10; 12:30 dismissal.

We are up 80 students as of today, but will know more in the next few days to see how many warm bodies show up.

This past week, our teachers returned to work and have attended in-services for our new reading curriculum called ARC – American Reading Company.

VPD, CPSO, and other First Responders hosted a four-hour training this week with crisis team members from all 11 schools.  Discussed school safety, school shootings, learned to tie tourniquets properly and visited the shooting range. 

Merritt Hospital trainers met with 40 plus coaches, cheer sponsors, band directors, etc. to discuss heat exhaustion, concussions first aid, and sports-related injuries last Monday.

Meet the Trojans for Saturday has been postponed.

Football scrimmages begin next week for VHS & FHS.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to adjourn at 7:45 p.m.