PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING VIA ZOOM TELECONFERENCE HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020
The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session via Zoom Teleconference on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 6:00 o’clock p.m. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Fred Butcher who, after prayer and the Pledge, declared that the Board was ready for the transaction of business.
Members present were Mr. Warren Enterkin, Mrs. Dorothy Parker, Dr. Raymond Riley, Mr. Derrick Carson, Mr. Fred Butcher, Mr. John Bostic, Ms. Angela Hayes, Mrs. Lisette Forman, and Mr. Ricky Raven.
Committee Reports were presented. (see attached)
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 11, 2020.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to approve invoices in the amount of $7,030,140 for the month of June.
Mr. Carson requested that Agenda Item V.B. (Technology Plan for CPSB) and Item V.E. (Reopening of Schools) be consolidated for discussion purposes. It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to consolidate the two items as requested.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mrs. Forman and carried to approve a resolution honoring Mr. Johnny Hoffpauir’s achievement of being inducted into the Louisiana Baseball Hall of Fame. President Butcher asked Mr. Raven to form a committee to honor others in our district for such achievements.
President Butcher informed the Board that the system had been chosen to receive an LPSC Energy Efficiency Grant in the amount of $208,459.00. The grant specifically targets the Ferriday Schools for lighting upgrades. It was moved by Mr. Bostic, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to accept the grant and award in accordance to current procurement code guidelines. Due to the amount of the award, this project will have to be put out for public bid.
After a short discussion, it was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried that Item V.E. (Superintendent’s Contract) not be heard but to be referred to a special meeting for disposition.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Warren Enterkin - Yea
Mrs. Dorothy Parker - Yea
Dr. Raymond Riley - Yea
Mr. Derrick Carson - Yea
Mr. Fred Butcher - Yea
Mr. John Bostic - Yea
Ms. Angela Hayes - Yea
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea
Mr. Ricky Raven - Yea
After discussion concerning the CPSB Technology Plan and Reopening of Schools, it was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Carson and carried to Reopen all Schools under the Hybrid Model (Phase 2) with the option of choosing virtual learning. The Hybrid Schedule will be 2 days a week. Students can choose virtual learning which will be for a period of nine weeks. Chromebooks will be provided for those students in need.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Warren Enterkin - Yea
Mrs. Dorothy Parker - Yea
Dr. Raymond Riley - Yea
Mr. Derrick Carson - Yea
Mr. Fred Butcher - Yea
Mr. John Bostic - Nay
Ms. Angela Hayes - Yea
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Nay
Mr. Ricky Raven - Nay
The following personnel announcements were made:
Concordia Parish School Board
Personnel Committee Meeting
Personnel Announcements
July 6, 2020
Appointments:
Vanessa Ealey, Special Populations Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August 3, 2020.
Natalie Skipper, Secretary / Bookkeeper, Sales Tax Division, effective July 1, 2020.
Retirements:
Gary Stewart, Sr., Central Office Maintenance, Concordia Parish School Board Central Administration, effective June 30, 2020.
Floyd Barber, Central Office Maintenance/Job Training Assistant, Concordia Parish School Board Central Administration/ CEC, effective June 30, 2020.
Resignations:
Vianey Lozada, Spanish Teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective May 21, 2020.
The following Announcements were made by Mr. Shirley:
Graduations: MHS at 7:00 p.m. at MHS
CPA at 7:00 p.m. at VHS
FHS at 7:00 p.m. at Melz Field
VHS at 7:00 p.m. at Dee Faircloth Stadium
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to adjourn at 7:26 p.m.
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Educational/Personnel Policy Committee
July 6, 2020
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 ____________________________________________________
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Reopening of Schools
2.1 High School Graduations
2.2 Resolution for Johnny Hoffpauir
2.3 Honoring Robert Sanders and Jack Barinsfather
2.4 A/C Project for Gyms
2.5 Counselor at CEC/CPA
2.6 Safe School Professional Development for COVID-19
2.7 Uniforms of students in Hybrid Setting
2.8 Technology Plan-Possibly paying those members
2.9 Wanted an update on MHS Gym
3.0 CEC/CPA Counselor Responsibilities
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Finance Committee
July 6, 2020
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 ITT Committee compensation
1.1 Football Field maintenance
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Graduation
2.1 Reopening of Schools
2.2 Johnny Hoffpauir recognition
2.3 A/C Project
2.4 MHS Gym project
2.5 Uniforms during COVID Policy
2.6 Football Field maintenance
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Buildings and Grounds Committee
July 6, 2020
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 Football Fields
1.1 Gym Floors
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Remove outside slab at VJHS
2.1 Football workouts-met with principals, make sure safety guidelines are followed
2.2 Reopening of Schools/Technology Plan