PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 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 Thursday, June 10, 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.
It was moved by Mrs. Forman, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to add “Advertise for Bids for Upgrading the Current Parking Lot and Building a New Parking Lot at CPA” to the Agenda.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Warren Enterkin - Yea
Mrs. Dorothy Parker - Yea
Dr. Raymond Riley - Yea
Mr. Derrick Carson - Yea
Mr. John Bostic - Yea
Ms. Angela Hayes - Yea
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea
Mr. Ricky Raven - Yea
Mr. Fred Butcher - Yea
Motion passed with 9 Yeas and 0 Nays.
It was moved by Mr. Carson, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to add “Items Ms. Watson would like to the Board to Consider” to the Agenda.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Warren Enterkin - Yea
Mrs. Dorothy Parker - Yea
Dr. Raymond Riley - Yea
Mr. Derrick Carson - Yea
Mr. John Bostic - Yea
Ms. Angela Hayes - Yea
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea
Mr. Ricky Raven - Yea
Mr. Fred Butcher - Yea
Motion passed with 9 Yeas and 0 Nays.
Committee Reports were presented. (see attached) Mr. Butcher requested to Mr. O’Neal that updates on the MHS Gym Project be submitted to the Buildings and Grounds Committee also.
Mr. Butcher requested that, when the process of putting together a budget starts, that we have 1 to 2 budget meetings as a Board in order for them to have an opportunity to input and become familiar with items in the Budget. Mr. O’Neal and the new Superintendent will work together to set the dates for the “21-22 Budget Work Session”.
Dr. Riley, Chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, stated that the Committee will start meeting face-to-face again.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to approve the minutes of the Special Meetings held on May 5, 6, and 17, 2021, and the Regular Meeting held on May 11, 2021.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to approve invoices in the amount of $5,423,449 for the month of May.
After a brief discussion on the FY 2021-2022 Consolidated Budget As Amended, Mr. O’Neal stated that the overall projected budget variances as being .038% on revenues and .013% on disbursements. It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to approve FY2020-21 Consolidated Budget as Amended.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to approve the Resolution calling for special election for renewal of current property taxes in November. (Resolution attached)
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Warren Enterkin - Yea
Mrs. Dorothy Parker - Yea
Dr. Raymond Riley - Yea
Mr. Derrick Carson - Yea
Mr. John Bostic - Yea
Ms. Angela Hayes - Yea
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea
Mr. Ricky Raven - Yea
Mr. Fred Butcher - Yea
Motion passed with 9 Yeas and 0 Nays.
The following bids were received on Band Uniforms for Vidalia High School and Ferriday High School:
VHS FHS
Banding Together LLC $34,840.28 $52,004.00
Warren, OH
Red River Music, Inc. $33,465.84 $51,861.00
Alexandria, LA
Stanbury Uniforms, LLC $30,808.08 $49,920.00
Brookfield, MO
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to allow Mr. O’Neal to take all the bids under advisement and award to the lowest bidder that meets specifications. Dr. Riley rescinded his motion. It was moved by Mr. Carson, seconded by Dr. Riley and carried to allow Mr. O’Neal to take all the bids under advisement and award to the lowest bidder that meets specifications and that CPSB will fund all of the band uniforms.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Warren Enterkin - Nay
Mrs. Dorothy Parker - Yea
Dr. Raymond Riley - Yea
Mr. Derrick Carson - Yea
Mr. John Bostic - Yea
Ms. Angela Hayes - Yea
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea
Mr. Ricky Raven - Yea
Mr. Fred Butcher - Yea
Motion passed with 8 Yeas and 1 Nay.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to approve the Concordia Sentinel as the Board’s official journal.
It was moved by Mrs. Forman, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to keep the mask mandate through the end of June 2021 and then bring this item back before the Board in July.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Forman and carried for the incoming Superintendent and Business Director to come up with a Time Trust System for all employees for the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried for the incoming Superintendent and her staff to present an online application process back before the Board.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to accept the new Superintendent’s employment contract as written with the changes that instead of a salary of $125,000 that the salary will be $120,000 per year and instead of the contract ending December 31, 2024, the contract will end June 30, 2024. The Superintendent Personnel Evaluation Program that is attached as an Addendum to the Superintendent’s Contract will be a continuing process until after the Board meets with the new Superintendent and the Board can agree on an evaluation instrument based on Local and State requirements.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Warren Enterkin - Yea
Mrs. Dorothy Parker - Yea
Dr. Raymond Riley - Yea
Mr. Derrick Carson - Yea
Mr. John Bostic - Yea
Ms. Angela Hayes - Yea
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea
Mr. Ricky Raven - Nay
Mr. Fred Butcher - Yea
Motion passed with 8 Yeas and 1 Nay.
It was moved by Mrs. Parker, seconded by Mrs. Forman and carried that the new Superintendent will assume all the rolls and responsibilities as Superintendent beginning on June 11, 2021, and that her salary will be prorated based on the number of working days left in this fiscal year based on the new salary. Mr. Shirley will be in the advisory capacity until his contract officially ends on June 30, 2021.
Roll Call Vote: Mr. Warren Enterkin - Yea
Mrs. Dorothy Parker - Yea
Dr. Raymond Riley - Yea
Mr. Derrick Carson - Yea
Mr. John Bostic - Yea
Ms. Angela Hayes - Yea
Mrs. Lisette Forman - Yea
Mr. Ricky Raven - Yea
Mr. Fred Butcher - Yea
Motion passed with 9 Yeas and 0 Nays.
It was moved by Mrs. Forman, seconded by Dr. Riley and carried to allow the Business Director to start advertising for bids tomorrow, June 11, 2021, for the resurfacing of the CPA Parking Lot. Said bids to be opened at a special meeting of the Board in July.
It was moved by Mr. Carson, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to make the Director of the Concordia Parish Academy of Math, Science, and Technology a 12-month employee position based on our normal salary scale. Mr. Raven voted No.
It was moved by Mr. Carson, seconded by Mrs. Forman and carried to approve an Assistant Director at the Concordia Parish Academy of Math, Science, and Technology based on our normal salary scale. Mr. Raven voted No.
It was moved by Mr. Carson, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to make the Principal of the Concordia Education Center a 12-month employee position.
It was moved by Mr. Carson, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to enter a $5,000.00 sign-on bonus for newly hired certified teachers coming to the District pending the approval of the Louisiana Department of Education and the Board Attorney review. Mr. Raven voted No.
It was moved by Mrs. Forman, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to approve the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate the employment of Andre Keys on the advice of the Board Attorney. Mr. Carson, as the public defender in the district recuses himself from voting on this matter due to a possible legal conflict of interest.
There was no Executive Session.
Mrs. Rhonda Moore presented the following Personnel Announcements:
Concordia Parish School Board
Personnel Announcements
June 10, 2021
Leaves:
Karen Linton, Teacher, Ferriday High School, return from family medical leave / extended medical leave, effective May 4, 2021.
Najee Herrington, Teacher, CPAMST, return from maternity leave/ extended medical leave, effective May 12, 2021.
Appointments:
Vickie Collard, Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary School, effective August 10, 2021.
Caissidy Riley, Teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 10, 2021.
Brenda Minor, School Secretary, Concordia Education Center, effective May 20, 2021.
Toyua Watson, School Superintendent, Central Administration, effective June 11, 2021.
Transfers:
George Barnes, Jr., Teacher / Head Boys Basketball Coach, Ferriday High School, to Teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective August 10, 2021.
Resignations:
Angeline Cavin, Superintendent Secretary, Central Administration, effective
June 30, 2021.
Darius Jefferson, 12 Month Janitor, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective
June 10, 2021.
Brandon Rowe, Teacher, CPAMST, effective August 3, 2021.
Retirements:
Mary Bell, School Nurse, Special Populations, effective August 3, 2021.
Terminations:
Andre Keys, Paraprofessional, Ferriday High School, effective June 10, 2021.
The following Announcements were made by Mr. Shirley:
1. Summer Bridge Program is in full swing; students seem to enjoy the different activities being offered this summer.
2. We have had some birthdays since we last met; Dr. Riley April 18, Derrick Carson April 26, and Ricky Raven June 6.
3. I want to wish Ms. Watson the best of luck leading our parish; and, I will do everything in my power to make sure there is a smooth transition in the days ahead.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Forman and carried to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Educational/Personnel Policy Committee
June 7, 2021
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 Discussed FHS & VHS Band Uniforms
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Personnel-resignations/terminations/leaves/appointments, etc.
2.1 Mask mandate
2.2 Online Human Resource Program
2.3 Athletic Director Job Description
2.4 Summer Bridge Program
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Finance Committee
June 7, 2021
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 Expenditures-Mr. Marsalis
1.1 Band Uniforms
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Consolidated Budget Revision
2.1 Resolution for November 13 tax renewal
2.2 Concordia Sentinel-official journal
2.3 MHS update-must dry off
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Buildings and Grounds Committee
June 7, 2021
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 Cafeteria vents quotes
1.1 Road repairs-Dee Faircloth St., Bateman Dr., Kindergarten Rd.
1.2 CPA parking lot
1.3 Reimbursement to Durham
1.4 Bus driver reimbursement of insurance
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Moving Buildings and Grounds Committee meeting back face-to-face