PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 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, October 8, 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, Ms. Angela Hayes, Mrs. Lisette Forman, and Mr. Ricky Raven.
Board Member Mr. John Bostic was absent.
Ms. Dorothy Oliver with LaSalle Community Action was not present. Superintendent Shirley will make that presentation after Item III. B. Nonrenewal of Superintendent Whest Shirley’s contract.
Ms. Destiney Robb made a presentation concerning the Non-renewal of Superintendent Whest Shirley’s Contract. She stated that she was a member of Save Concordia Parish and was there to represent the people of Concordia Parish and their petition to support Whest Shirley. She would like the Board to reconsider their decision to not renew Superintendent Shirley’s contract and to let him finish out the school year and then reevaluate his contract again at that time.
After Mrs. Robb’s presentation, Mr. Butcher thanked her and stated that this was a personnel issue; therefore, they had no response at this time.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Butcher said they would make some attempt to get back with Mrs. Robb after they consult with the Attorney.
Mr. Whest Shirley gave a brief presentation of a grant from LaSalle Community Action. Ms. Oliver and Ms. Stringer of LaSalle Community Action received a grant for entities affected by COVID-19. This grant, which is a little over $100,000, would allow for six individuals that meet a certain criteria to be employed.
Item III C. Ferriday High School Football Team Documentary will be tabled until the next meeting.
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 September 10, 2020, and the Special Meeting held on September 14, 2020.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Enterkin and carried to approve invoices in the amount of $4,077,233 for the month of September.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to approve the adoption of an Ordinance levying the recently passed 1% sales tax. It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to rescind the motion to approve the adoption of an Ordinance levying the recently passed 1% sales tax due to there not being a Roll Call Vote.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to approve the adoption of an Ordinance levying the recently passed 1% sales tax.
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 - absent
Ms. Angela Hayes - Yea
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea
Mr. Ricky Raven - Yea
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to approve the opening of an escrow account for the Tax Division.
It was moved by Mr. Carson, seconded by Dr. Riley and carried to table participating in the Schools Against Vaping Class Action Law Suit until the contract can be looked over and then brought back before the Board.
There was no Executive Session.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to approve the 2020-2021 Pupil Progression Plan.
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 - absent
Ms. Angela Hayes - Yea
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea
Mr. Ricky Raven - Yea
The following personnel announcements were made:
Concordia Parish School Board
Personnel Announcements
October 8, 2020
Leaves:
Esther Smith, School Secretary, Concordia Education Center, Family Medical Leave, effective September 1, 2020 through October 30, 2020.
Brenda Carter, Paraprofessional, Vidalia High School, Family Medical Leave, effective July 21, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
Tema Larry, Teacher, Vidalia High School, extended medical leave upon exhaustion of accumulated sick leave, effective August 10, 2020 through September 18, 2020.
Novella Turner, SFS Technician, Family Medical Leave, effective August 20, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
Dinah Smith, SFS Technician, Family Medical Leave, effective August 20, 2020 through November 6, 2020.
Appointments:
Phronell Jones, SFS Technician, Monterey High School, effective September 10, 2020.
Stephoneikka Green, Paraprofessional, Ferriday High School, effective September 29, 2020.
Aaron Haynes, Teacher/Band Director, Ferriday High School, effective September 29, 2020.
Shelrecker Hargrave, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Junior High School, effective October 5, 2020.
Resignations:
Morgan Lipsey, Teacher, Monterey High School, effective August 6, 2020.
Kelli Ryan, Teacher, CPAMST, effective August 6, 2020.
Herman Joe Wild, Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective September 30, 2020.
Bethani Douglas, ELL Tutor, effective October 8, 2020.
Deedra Foster, SFS Technician, Monterey High School, effective September 9, 2020.
Mary Ferguson, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Junior High School, effective September 8, 2020.
Daniel Jolla, Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective October 1, 2020.
Betsi Smith, Teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective October 7, 2020.
Transfers:
Keesa McGruder, Teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, to Paraprofessional, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 10, 2020.
The following Announcements were made by Superintendent Shirley:
1. Mr. Shirley passed out an updated list of virtual and hybrid student numbers
2. Ferriday is playing Rayville at 7:00 p.m. tonight. It can be heard on 104.7 FM.
3. Due to Hurricane Delta, schools and the central offices will be closed Friday, October 9.
4. Staff, teachers, and students have the ability to work virtually.
5. Congratulations to Ms. Burton and the FLE Staff for winning the Golden Broom award this month.
6. Monday, October 12, is Fall Break
7. Tuesday, October 13 is Professional Development (no students)
8. October 2 - Mrs. Dorothy Parker’s birthday
9. October 25 - Mr. Warren Enterkin’s birthday
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Dr. Riley and carried to adjourn at 7:00 p.m.
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Educational/Personnel Policy Committee
October 5, 2020
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 Instructional Technology Team stipend discussed
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Personnel items for the month
2.1 Citizenship Awards
2.2 Skills-based Learning Program
2.3 FHS documentary for football team
2.4 Schools Against Vaping Class Action Law Suit
2.5 LSBA Fall Trailblazer
2.6 Mrs. Bennett is now an AP Testing Reader
Finance Committee
October 5, 2020
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 Instructional Technology Team stipend discussed
1.1 FLE gas leak
1.2 VJH Field House roof
1.3 MHS property near lake clean-up
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Expenditures for the month of September
2.1 Electrical Lighting update-O’Neal will speak with Public Service Agency
2.2 MHS gym update
Buildings and Grounds Committee
October 5, 2020
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 Instructional Technology Team stipend discussed
1.1 FLE gas leak $93,000
1.2 VJH Field House roof $23,000
1.3 MHS property near lake clean-up
1.4 Cameras for FHS, Freshman Building
1.5 Get estimate on lights behind the FHS Stadium
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 MHS gym updates
2.1 Baseboards at VJH field house repaired
2.2 FHS Dressing Room under bleachers
2.3 “Coke Trailer” for FHS football
2.4 Maintenance Budget
2.5 CPA parking lot
2.6 Auction on old buses