PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 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, November 12, 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.
Mr. Bill McDonough made a presentation concerning the Non-renewal of Superintendent Whest Shirley’s Contract. He asked that the Board unanimously give Superintendent Shirley a contract for another 2 ½ years, 3 ½ years, or finish out the school year.
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 October 8, 2020.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Enterkin and carried to approve invoices in the amount of $3,636,663 for the month of October.
The Board tabled Item VI. A. Set 2021 Board Meeting Dates until the December 10, 2020, Regular Board Meeting so that the Board will have time to look over the dates.
After a brief discussion, it was moved by Mr. Bostic, seconded by Dr. Riley and carried to allow Mr. O’Neal to meet with the LaSalle Community Action Association, Inc., Head Start to discuss what modifications they need and to bring this back before the Board on the December 10, 2020, Regular Board Meeting. Mr. Carson and Ms. Hayes will abstain from any voting dealing with the LaSalle Community Action Association, Inc., Head Start due to a conflict of interest.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Warren Enterkin - Yea
Mrs. Dorothy Parker - Yea
Mr. Fred Butcher - Yea
Mr. Derrick Carson - abstain
Mr. John Bostic - Yea
Ms. Angela Hayes - abstain
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea
Mr. Ricky Raven - Yea
Dr. Raymond Riley - Yea
There were 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, and 2 Abstains
After a brief discussion, it was moved by Mr. Enterkin, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to allow the LaSalle Community Action Association, Inc., to lease the two portable buildings for a parenting center at no cost. Mr. Carson and Ms. Hayes will abstain from any voting dealing with the LaSalle Community Action Association, Inc., due to a conflict of interest.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Warren Enterkin - Yea
Mrs. Dorothy Parker - Yea
Mr. Fred Butcher - Yea
Mr. Derrick Carson - Abstain
Mr. John Bostic - Yea
Ms. Angela Hayes - Abstain
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea
Mr. Ricky Raven - Yea
Dr. Raymond Riley - Yea
There were 7 Yeas, 0 Nays, and 2 Abstains.
Superintendent Shirley presented the COVID-19 Data information by school.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to enter into Executive Session at 7:09 p.m. to discuss a personnel issue.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Warren Enterkin - Yea
Mrs. Dorothy Parker - Yea
Mr. Fred Butcher - Yea
Mr. Derrick Carson - Yea
Mr. John Bostic - Yea
Ms. Angela Hayes - Yea
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea
Mr. Ricky Raven - Yea
Dr. Raymond Riley - Yea
There were 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, and 0 Abstains.
It was moved by Mr. Carson, seconded by Dr. Riley and carried to come out of Executive Session at 7:53 p.m.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to add “Present Superintendent’s Status with this Board” to the Agenda.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Warren Enterkin - Yea
Mrs. Dorothy Parker - Yea
Mr. Fred Butcher - Yea
Mr. Derrick Carson - Yea
Mr. John Bostic - Yea
Ms. Angela Hayes - Yea
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea
Mr. Ricky Raven - Yea
Dr. Raymond Riley - Yea
There were 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, and 0 Abstains.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried that the present Superintendent’s employment with the Concordia Parish School Board will terminate on December 31, 2020; and, then rehire him on a month-to month basis until a permanent superintendent is hired. The School Board Attorney will draw up a contract reflecting those terms including a provision that Mr. Shirley will not apply for the replacement position.
Superintendent has agreed to the above language as stated in the above motion. The following Board Members have agreed to the language as stated in the above motion:
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Warren Enterkin - Yea
Mrs. Dorothy Parker - Yea
Mr. Fred Butcher - Yea
Mr. Derrick Carson - Yea
Mr. John Bostic - Yea
Ms. Angela Hayes - Yea
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea
Mr. Ricky Raven - Yea
Dr. Raymond Riley - Yea
There were 9 Yeas, 0 Nays, and 0 Abstains.
The following personnel announcements were made:
Concordia Parish School Board
Board Meeting
Personnel Announcements
November 12, 2020
Leaves:
Tiffany Sanders, Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary, extended medical leave upon exhaustion of accumulated sick leave, effective October 26,2020 through December 4, 2020.
Ashley Avery, Teacher, Monterey High School, maternity/extended medical leave upon exhaustion of accumulated sick leave, effective January 4, 2021 through April 15, 2021.
Esther Smith, School Secretary, Concordia Education Center, return from extended medical leave, effective November 4, 2020.
Appointments:
Ciera Ferguson, Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective September 23, 2020.
Christopher Sherman, Teacher, Monterey High School, effective October 13, 2020.
Kristin Troxler, Teacher, Monterey High School, effective October 13, 2020.
David Turner, 10 month Janitor, Ferriday High School, effective October 26, 2020.
Sonji McKinney, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Upper Elementary, effective November 4, 2020.
Transfers:
Ronda Bradford, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Upper Elementary, to Teacher, Concordia Education Center, effective November 4, 2020.
The following Announcements were made by Superintendent Shirley:
1. Update on COVID-19 cases
2. Ferriday High School Football – their opponents for week 9 and 10 have been cancelled due to COVID-19.
3. Schools will be closed November 23-27 for Thanksgiving.
4. Central Office will be closed November 25-27.
5. Please vote on one board member to serve on our Discipline Review Committee. Leave your ballot with Mrs. Gail Cavin.
6. There will be a Memorial Ceremony at VJHS for Charles Johnson at 6:00 p.m. on November 23.
7. Happy birthday to John Bostic on December 5th, Mr. Butcher 14th, and Ms. Hayes 22nd.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Forman and carried to adjourn at 8:03 p.m.
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Educational/Personnel Policy Committee
November 9, 2020
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 ________________________________________
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Personnel
2.1 COVID cases at Ferriday Schools
2.2 Dates for Board Meetings for 2021
Finance Committee
November 9, 2020
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 Clayton Head Start-lease cease
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 LaSalle Community Action Association
2.1 Portable building behind Head Start
2.2 Ferriday Mayor Turner land swap
2.3 Updates on MHS Gym
2.4 COVID cases in Schools
2.5 Expenditures for the month of October
Buildings and Grounds Committee
November 9, 2020
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 FHS stadium restrooms-under bleachers
1.1 E-rate internet services-RFP
1.2 FLE-gas
1.3 Lighting Bid Project
1.4 FHS cameras-no grant available
1.5 CPSB tracking for all vehicles
1.6 Clearing land across from MHS-3 bids
1.7 FHS lighting for practice field
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Updates on HVAC
2.1 Updates on MHS Gym
2.2 COVID cases at Ferriday Schools
2.3 VJH panel on gym A/C
2.4 Durham issues with billing
2.5 Fence at FHS near cafeteria
2.6 Advertise for Superintendent on the Agenda