PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 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, December 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.
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.
Dr. Brenda Moore stated that the focus point of the sixteen members of the 2020-2021 Discipline Policy Review Committee is to establish policy which governs the virtual learning environment and to review discipline policies and establish consistency across the parish according to the respective grade level and/or school structure.
Mr. O’Neal gave an update on the progress on the Monterey High School Gym Construction. The contractor has a fully mobilized, job site office trailer on site. The site clearing process is underway.
Committee Reports were presented. (see attached)
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on November 12, 2020.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to approve invoices in the amount of $6,143,163 for the month of November.
The Proposed Board Meeting Dates for 2021 that were tabled at the November 12, 2020, Board Meeting were brought back before the Board. It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to approve the following committee meeting dates and board meeting dates for 2021:
Committee Meeting Board Meeting
January 11, 2021 January 14, 2021
February 8, 2021 February 11, 2021
March 8, 2021 March 11, 2021
April 6, 2021 April 8, 2021
May 10, 2021 May 13, 2021
June 7, 2021 June 10, 2021
July 6, 2021 July 8, 2021
August 9, 2021 August 12, 2021
September 7, 2021 September 9, 2021
October 12, 2021 October 14, 2021
November 8, 2021 November 11, 2021
December 6, 2021 December 9, 2021
The following bids were received on the Airport Road Property Lease containing approximately 73 acres, more or less:
Zach Cosper bid $900.00 annually
Billy Fitt bid $1,000.00 annually
This tract is for Agricultural and/or Grazing purposes only, and is for a three-year period. It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Forman and carried to award the bid on the Airport Road Property Lease to Billy Fitt for the bid amount of $1,000.00
It was moved by Mrs. Forman, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to award the proposal for Worldwide Network and Internet Access to Hunt Land Holders with an E-rate product service rate of $16,247.00.
It was moved by Mrs. Forman seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to proceed with the following Resolution honoring Johnny Lee Hoffpauir:
RESOLUTION
To Honor and Commend Mr. Johnny Lee Hoffpauir
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the Concordia Parish School Board honor those people who, through their many endeavors, are credits to the Concordia Parish School System; and
WHEREAS, one such outstanding person is Johnny Lee Hoffpauir, who is being inducted into the Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Concordia Parish School Board’s, Johnny Lee Hoffpauir also happens to be one of the most talented coaches to hail from Concordia Parish; and
WHEREAS, this Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee had a 478-207 record at Vidalia High School coaching from 1979 to 2010, where he had only five losing seasons out of 32; and
WHEREAS, Hoffpauir coached an East All-Star team and also led Vidalia to a Class 2A State Championship in 1996; and, to a Class 2A State Runner-Up Finish in 2002; and was named Class 2A Coach of the Year twice and;
WHEREAS, Hoffpauir had approximately forty players whom he coached to sign with various colleges; and three players that went on to play professional baseball who were Josh Hoffpauir, Jarrett Hoffpauir, and Barry Bowden; and
WHEREAS, Hoffpauir also taught American History at Vidalia High; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his work with athletics, Hoffpauir still finds time to lend his incredible talents to his community serving as the City of Vidalia Recreation Director; and
WHEREAS, Hoffpauir is most appreciative of the love and support he shares with his loving wife, Pam Hoffpauir, family, and volunteers; and
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD OF CONCORDIA PARISH SCHOOLS OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA,
That we hereby honor and commend Johnny Lee Hoffpauir upon being inducted into the Louisiana Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame and for his service to the Concordia Parish School System on this tenth day of December, 2020.
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Whest Shirley, Superintendent Fred Butcher, Board President
It was moved by Mr. Enterkin seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to approve the Long-Term Substitute Teacher proposal to pay a daily rate of $100.00 beginning on the 11th consecutive day of serving in the same position.
There was no Executive Session.
The following Personnel Announcements were made:
Concordia Parish School Board
Personnel Announcements
December 10, 2020
Leaves:
Tiffany Sanders, Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary, extended medical leave upon exhaustion of accumulated sick leave, effective October 26, 2020 through January 4, 2021.
Elmore Williams, Janitor, Ferriday High School, extended medical leave upon exhaustion of accumulated sick and annual leave, effective October 19, 2020 through January 15, 2021.
Tashanda McKeal, Teacher, Ferriday High School, Family and Medical Leave (unpaid), October 26, 2020 through November 20, 2020.
Diniah Smith, SFS Technician, CPMAST, Family and Medical Leave, effective November 6, 2020 through December 18, 2020.
Chelsea Bates, Teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, extended medical leave, effective November 10, 2020 through December 18, 2020.
Resignations:
Cecilia Stevens, Teacher, Monterey High School, effective November 20, 2020.
The following announcements were made by Superintendent Shirley:
1. Update on COVID cases
2. Schools will be closed December 21 – January 3, 2021. Students return on Monday, January 4, 2021.
3. Central Office will be closed December 21 – January 3.
4. There was a Memorial Ceremony on November 23 at VJHS for Charles Johnson. Approximately 50 people were there. Friends, family, and former players were present. It was very nice!
5. Mr. Robert Boyce, Superintendent of the MHS Gym project, will be here at the January meeting to meet everyone and give us updates on the project.
6. Happy birthday to Mr. John Bostic on December 5, Mr. Fred Butcher on December 14, and Ms. Angela Hayes on December 22.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to adjourn at 7:03 p.m.
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Whest Shirley, Superintendent Fred Butcher, Board President
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Educational/Personnel Policy Committee
December 7, 2020
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 Long-term substitute teacher proposal
1.1 Assisting bus drivers with insurance
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Personnel-leaves and resignations
2.1 Discipline Policy Review Committee
2.2 Dates for 2021 Board Meetings
2.3 Resolution for Johnny Hoffpauir-may do in January
2.4 COVID numbers in our schools
Finance Committee
December 7, 2020
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 Long-term substitute teacher proposal
1.1 Assisting bus drivers with insurance
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Expenditures for the month of November 2020
2.1 Airport Road Lease
2.2 MHS Gym update
2.3 COVID cases in our schools
2.4 Proposed Board Meeting dates for 2021
2.5 Discipline Review Committee-Dr. Moore
Buildings and Grounds Committee
December 7, 2020
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 Long-term substitute teacher pay
1.1 GPS tracking of our fleet
1.2 Entergy lighting-start by January 4, 2021
1.3 Cameras for FHS-put in over Christmas break
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Board Meeting dates for 2021
2.1 Airport Road Lease
2.2 COVID numbers in the parish
2.3 FHS locker room under bleachers update
2.4 Communication to parents about COVID
2.5 Possibility of St. Helena vs. VHS football game increased our COVID numbers??