PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MAY 11, 2021
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 Tuesday, May 11, 2021, 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. John Bostic, Ms. Angela Hayes, Mrs. Lisette Forman, Mr. Ricky Raven, and Mr. Fred Butcher.
The date of this meeting was changed to May 13 from the original scheduled date due to a conflict with Ferriday High School’s graduation being held on May 11, 2021.
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 April 8, 2021, and the minutes of the Special Meeting held on April 22, 2021.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to approve invoices in the amount of $4,127,350 for the month of April.
The Public Hearing on Ad Valorem Millages scheduled on this date was rescheduled to Monday, May 17, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.
There was no Executive Session.
The following personnel announcements were made by Mrs. Rhonda Moore:
Leaves:
Lena Mallory Martin, Teacher, Vidalia Junior High School, return from maternity / extended medical Leave, effective April 12, 2021.
Deborah Byrnes, SFS Manager, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, family medical leave, effective April 6, 2021 through May 20, 2021.
Karen Linton, Teacher, Ferriday High School, family medical leave / extended medical leave, effective April 1, 2021 through May 3, 2021.
Lesley Hughes, Speech Pathologist, Special Populations, maternity leave, effective April 6, 2021 through May 28, 2021.
Transfers:
Sunshine Franklin, Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, to Teacher, Monterey High School, effective August 10, 2021.
Kendall Philippe, Teacher, Vidalia High School, to Teacher, Monterey High School, effective August 10, 2021.
Amy Mason, Teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, to Teacher, Monterey High School, effective August 10, 2021.
Resignations:
Maribeth Sherman, Teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective
August 6, 2021.
Gabrielle Lucien, Teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective May 20, 2021.
Blythe Stevenson, Teacher, Monterey High School, effective May 20, 2021.
Retirements:
Shelia Hickingbottom, Teacher, Concordia Education Center, effective May 21, 2021.
Shanna Pollard, Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective August 6, 2021.
Deborah Bairnsfather, Teacher, Monterey High School, effective August 6, 2021.
The following announcements were made by Mr. Shirley:
1. Notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. at the Concordia Parish Central Office Building, 4358 Hwy. 84 West, Vidalia, Louisiana, the Parish School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling an election to be held in School District No. 10 of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of a special tax therein.
2. The Monterey High School Baseball team lost today 1-0 in the semifinals.
3. Special Meeting next Monday at 5:30 p.m.
4. Reminder about graduations: Ferriday-Thursday at 7:00, CPA-Friday at 5:00 at the Amphitheater, Vidalia-Friday at 7:00, and MHS-Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
It was moved by Mrs. Parker, seconded by Mrs. Forman and carried to adjourn at 7:10 p.m.
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Educational/Personnel Policy Committee
May 10, 2021
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 May Supplement paid May 14 - $700 full time and $350 part time
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Personnel – leaves, transfers, resignations, and retirements
2.1 Graduations – FHS Thursday @ 7:00 p.m.
CPA Friday @ 5:00 p.m.
VHS Friday @ 7:00 p.m.
MHS Saturday @ 10:00 a.m.
2.2 MHS Baseball playing in Sulphur to advance to State Championship Game
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Finance Committee
May 10, 2021
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 May Supplement paid May 14 - $700 full time and $350 part time
1.1 Summer rate of pay for Food Services
1.2 Band uniforms
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Review Financial Statements
2.1 Property Tax Election
2.2 Graduation this week
2.3 MHS Baseball playing in Sulphur to advance to State Championship Game
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Buildings and Grounds Committee
May 10, 2021
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 __________________________________________________
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Homeland Security Co. – camera/security system
2.1 Update on MHS Gym
2.2 Work orders
2.3 Fields/Track – Mike Norris
2.4 Custodial Duties
2.5 Durham Contract