PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020

The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in Special Session at the Concordia Parish School Board office in Vidalia, Louisiana, and via Zoom Teleconference, on Monday, August 24, 2020, at 6:00 o’clock p.m.  The meeting was called to order by Mr. Fred Butcher.

Mr. Butcher requested to move Agenda Item IV. (Executive Session) up after Agenda Item II. (Roll Call).

After prayer and the Pledge, Mr. Butcher 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.

It was moved by Mr. Bostic, seconded by Mrs. Forman and carried to enter into Executive Session at 6:04 p.m. pursuant to  La. R.S. 42:17(A)(1) to discuss the terms of the Superintendent’s contract.

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

The Board came out of Executive Session at 6:50 p.m.  Mr. Butcher stated that they discussed the terms of the Superintendent’s Contract.

It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Enterkin to extend the Superintendent’s Contract to June 2021 (6 months).

Roll Call Vote:         Mr. Warren Enterkin - Yea

                              Mrs. Dorothy Parker - Nay

                              Dr. Raymond Riley - Nay

                              Mr. Derrick Carson - Nay

                              Mr. Fred Butcher - Nay

                              Mr. John Bostic - Yea

                              Ms. Angela Hayes - Nay

                              Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea

                              Mr. Ricky Raven - Yea

Motion Failed.

Board Attorney Guice suggested that the Board make a motion stating that it is the pleasure of the Board to not extend the Superintendent’s contract and to give a 90-day, formal notice that the contract will not be extended.

It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Carson to state that the Board will not renew the Superintendent’s contract and to give the Superintendent a 90-day, formal notice.

Mr. Enterkin requested clarification on the motion versus contractual evaluation.

It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Carson and carried to give the Superintendent a 90-day, official notice that the Superintendent’s contract will not be renewed.

Roll Call Vote:         Mr. Warren Enterkin - Nay

                              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

It was moved by Mr. Carson, seconded by Dr. Riley and carried to adjourn at 6:57 p.m.