PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 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, December 13, 2018, at 6:00 o’clock p.m. The meeting was called to order by Dr. 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, Mrs. Cheryl Probst, Mr. Ricky Raven, and Dr. Raymond Riley.

Board Members absent were Mr. Warren Enterkin, Mrs. Carolyn Bradford, Mr. Jeffery Goodman, and Mr. John Bostic.

Mrs. Mary Huhn introduced her Job Training Program Students.  Each student stated their name, school, and what treat they made for the Outgoing Board Members’ Reception.

The Board recognized the following 2018 Christmas Card Art Contest Winners:

Pre-K - 2^nd Grade

1st Place      Emmorie Deason       Kindergarten     Vidalia Lower        Mrs. Robin Mophett’s class

2nd Place     Kai Mizell                   Kindergarten     Vidalia Lower        Mrs. Robin Mophett’s class

3^rd - 5^th Grade

1st Place      Erin Whitley               4th grade          Vidalia Upper        Mrs. Morgan Middleton’s class

2nd Place     Sh’tyria Green           5th grade          Ferriday Upper      Ms. Debra Hill’s class

3rd Place     Kobe Short                5th grade          Monterey High      Mrs. Pat Pooles’ class

Junior High School

1st Place      Asia Mayberry           8th grade          Ferriday Junior Special Pop.  Ms. Brenda Naff’s class

High School

1st Place      Kaitlyn Billiot              11^th grade         Monterey High      Mrs. Cecilia Stevens’s class

2nd Place     Cathy Moore              11^th grade         Vidalia High          Mrs. Amanda Coley’s class

3rd Place     Sara Beard                11^th grade         Monterey High      Mrs. Cecilia Steven’s class

Gifted and Talented

1st Place      Caroline Stevens       12^th grade         Monterey High      Mr. Robert Rasberry’s class

2nd Place     James Ducote           10^th grade         Vidalia High          Mr. Robert Rasberry’s class

3rd Place     Caroline Rout             7^th grade           CPA                      Mr. Robert Rasberry’s class

Concordia Education Center

1st Place      Dominica Amado           6^th grade        CEC                     Ms. Bernadette Wilson’s class

2nd Place     Linda Kay Kelimann   10^th grade         CEC                     Ms. Bernadette Wilson’s class

3rd Place     Marcque Terrell            6^th grade        CEC                     Ms. Bernadette Wilson’s class

Tasia Johnson was recognized for her winning artwork for the Legislative Youth Advisory Council for World Peace Day.  Her artwork was displayed in Memorial Hall in the Louisiana State Capitol.

Dr. Riley presented plaques to the following Outgoing Board Members:

            Ms. Mary Campbell                   Mrs. Cheryl Probst

Mr. Ronnie Bradford                  Mr. Jeffery Goodman   

Committee Reports were presented.  Ms. Campbell of the Educational/Personnel Policy Committee stated that Ridgecrest school and the Central Office building were discussed.  Mr. Butcher of the Finance Committee stated that the financial statements, financial software, and school athletic game tickets were discussed.  Dr. Riley of the Buildings and Grounds Committee stated that they discussed some of the same items as the other Committees plus work orders, Durham Bus Contract, and bus discipline.

It was moved by Mrs. Probst, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to approve the minutes of November 8, 2018.

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mrs. Probst and carried to approve invoices in the amount of $5,135,800 for the month of November 2018.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Ms. Campbell and carried to approve the second reading of the following policies:

            IHAD  Parent Conferences

            JGCE  Child Abuse

            JR       Student Privacy and Education Records

It was moved by Ms. Campbell, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to approve the first reading of the following policies:

            GBN     Dismissal of Employees

            GBK     Employee Discipline

The following Personnel Announcements were made:

Concordia Parish School Board

Personnel Announcements

December 13, 2018

Leaves:

Andrea Johnson, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, return from maternity leave, effective November 28, 2018.

Retirements:

Wanda Cross, Teacher, Concordia Parish School Board, effective January 11, 2019.

Appointments:

Anjerica Haynes, SFS Technician, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective November 26, 2018.

Megan Nations, Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective December 3, 2018.

Transfers:

Allison Woodruff, Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, to TAP Master Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective December 3, 2018.

Amber Passman, Teacher, Monterey High School, to Academic Coach (Elementary Schools), effective January 7, 2019.

Fabienne LeTiec-Bennett, Teacher, Ferriday High School, to Academic Coach (Secondary Schools), effective January 7, 2019.

Terminations:

Darrian Davis, SFS Technician, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective November 8, 2018.

Mr. Shirley made the following announcements:

Congratulations to the FHS and VHS football teams.   Both played in a quarter-final contest.  This is the first time in parish history.  Congratulations to the FHS Trojans for making it to the semi-finals.

Tomorrow, December 14, the Concordia Parish School Board will have a Christmas luncheon at noon.  Board Members are invited.

Schools will dismiss next Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. and will resume on January 7, 2019.

Concordia Parish School Board will be open through Friday, December 18.

Board Members with December birthdays are Mary Campbell, John Bostic, Fred Butcher, and Cheryl Probst.

It was moved by Mr. Butcher, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to adjourn at 6:33 p.m.