PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

 

 

The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in a Public Hearing Session at the Concordia Parish School Board office in Vidalia, Louisiana, and Via Zoom Teleconference, on Thursday, September 10, 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.

 

Mr. Tom O’Neal, Business Director, gave members of the Board and the General Public a brief overview of the Consolidated Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. He indicated that the Consolidated Budget reflected revenues in the amount of $52,832,816; expenditures in the amount of $57,418,550; and a projected deficiency in the amount of $4,585,734.

 

He indicated that while three of the Special Revenue Funds are reflecting a projected deficiency, all contain adequate fund balances to cover such losses should they become a reality.  The budget contains provisions to fund the certified personnel salary adjustments as directed by Act 1, all of the extended personnel supplements, several minor capital projects and the continued technology enhancement program.

 

After comments and questions, it was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to close the public hearing at 6:24 p.m.

 

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

 

 

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, and via Zoom Teleconference, on Thursday, September 10, 2020, immediately following the public hearing.  The meeting was called to order by Mr. Fred Butcher.

 

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 Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to allow the Board President to empower the Superintendent to have his staff get together to make a plan for a safe and reliable reopening of schools bringing all hybrid students back daily.  Mrs. Forman voted Nay.  This will be discussed at a Special Meeting on Monday, September 14, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.

 

It was moved by Mrs. Forman, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to accept the lowest bidder, Don Barron Contractor, Inc., for the base bid of $3,210,000.00 plus Alternate 1 ($102,000.00) and Alternate 2 ($208,000.00) for the construction of a new gymnasium at Monterey High School.

 

Committee Reports were presented. (see attached)

 

It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on August 13, 2020, the Special Meeting held on August 20, 2020, and the Special Meeting held on August 24, 2020.

 

It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to approve the financial report and invoices in the amount of $2,137,866 for the month of August.

 

It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to approve the Consolidated Budget for fiscal year 2020-2021.

 

After Mr. O’Neal read the Resolution declaring the results of the special election to authorize the levy of a sales and use tax, it was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to approve the certification of the results of the Sales Tax Election of August 20, 2020.

(see attached Resolution)

 

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 following bids were received for the Ferriday Schools Lighting Project:

 

 

FLE

FUE

FJH

FHS

CPA

CEC

Grand Total

 

Bidder

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Central Electric

Alexandria, LA

 

20,250.00

 

22,600.00

 

26,068.00

 

39,280.00

 

18,900.00

 

17,325.00

 

$144,423.00

Excel Energy Group

Russellville, AR

 

23,004.00

 

32,949.00

 

34,076.00

 

48,670.00

 

16,495.00

 

12,835.00

 

$168,029.00

Drop Line Electric

Rayville, LA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$171,922.51

Vanguard Land Service

West Monroe, LA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$186,162.00

Bannister Energy Solutions

Calhoun, LA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$204,700.00

Ecolite International

Baton Rouge, LA

 

30,254.36

 

31,818.00

 

42,322.12

 

63,149.43

 

26,109.88

 

15,386.19

 

$209,039.98

RLH Electrical

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$390,000.00

 

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

 

It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to approve the Collection Agreements for the Village of Delta.

 

There was no Executive Session.

 

Mrs. Rhonda Moore presented the following Personnel Announcements:

 

Concordia Parish School Board

Personnel Announcements

September 10, 2020

 

Appointments:

 

Brittany Kennedy, 3rd Grade Teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective August 6, 2020.

 

Jessica Warner, Teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 6, 2020.

 

Charles Gill, Paraprofessional, Ferriday High School, effective August 24, 2020.

 

Terranie Williams, Teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, effective August 14, 2020.

 

Eryn Secrest, Teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, effective August 10, 2020.

 

Kenneth Lloyd, Custodian, Ferriday High School, effective August 24, 2020.

 

Teneeshia Barber, Counselor, Ferriday High School, effective September 8, 2020.

 

Retirements:

 

Ernestine Evans, Paraprofessional, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 10, 2020.

 

Barbara White, Paraprofessional, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 10, 2020.

 

Resignations:

 

David Turner, Teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 6, 2020.

 

Matthew Thornton, Band Director, Ferriday High School, effective August 28,2020.

 

Non-Renewals:

 

Tammy Cochnauer, 1st Grade Teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2020.

 

Transfers:

 

Llwendellyn Paul, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary, to Pre-K Teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 6, 2020.

 

Shelia Dye, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, to 5th Grade Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective August 6, 2020.

 

The following Announcements were made by Superintendent Shirley:

 

1.      COVID-19 testing continues - Clayton Library on Tuesday, September 15, and Thursday, Sept. 17 at the Vidalia Complex.  Both are from 8-11 a.m.

2.      Phase 3 will begin in Louisiana tomorrow on 9/11. Governor Edwards will give us more guidance on tomorrow about regulations such as masks, social distancing, etc.

3.      The LHSAA allowed Louisiana football teams to begin contact practices in pads today.

         Games are scheduled to begin October 2nd. The first two games of the year will not be made up. They are planning on an 8-game schedule with 32 teams making the play-offs. The championship games will be played in the dome December 26, 27, and 28. The LHSAA will be releasing a detailed document next week.

4.     Mrs. Parker has a birthday on October 2nd. 

 

It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to adjourn at 7:29 p.m.

 

Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports

 

Educational/Personnel Policy Committee

September 8, 2020

 

I.          ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY

 

1.0        Gatorade for the Maintenance Department.

 

II.          ITEMS DISCUSSED

 

2.0        MHS Gymnasium Bids.

 

2.1        Hybrid and Virtual Students.

 

2.2        MHS wanting all students to attend school everyday.

 

2.3        Personnel for August.

 

Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports

 

Finance Committee

September 8, 2020

 

I.          ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY

 

1.0        Buying Gatorade for the Maintenance Department.

 

II.  ITEMS DISCUSSED

 

2.0        Mr. Marsalis-Expenditures, Payroll.

 

2.1        New system is online for payroll.

 

2.2        MHS Gym tabulation sheets.

 

2.3        Updates on Gym HVAC units.

 

2.4        2020-2021 Budget to approve.

 

2.5        Lighting Project for Ferriday Schools.

 

2.6        Resolution of Tax Renewal-passed by 80%.

 

2.7        MHS-combining hybrid-4 days a week.

 

Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports

 

Buildings and Grounds Committee

September 8, 2020

 

I.          ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY

 

1.0        FHS roof under bleachers-approximately $70,000.

 

1.1        VJH Building-Fieldhouse Roof.  How much-When can we do it?

 

1.2        $1,500 to cut tree at MHS discussed.

 

1.3        Get quote on cleaning lake view at MHS.

 

II.          ITEMS DISCUSSED

 

2.0        A/C across the parish making up most of the work orders.

 

2.1        VJH fieldhouse roof still leaking-quote from Hewitt’s.

 

2.2        FHS roof under bleachers.

 

2.3        MHS combining hybrid at A/B schedules.