PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, JULY 8, 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, July 8, 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 Mr. Carson, seconded by Dr. Riley and carried to move Item V. E., Partnership with Blue Cross/Tytocare, up to V.A.
Committee Reports were presented. (see attached)
It was moved by Mrs. Forman, seconded by Mr. Enterkin and carried to approve the Maintenance Supervisor Purchasing Procedures dated July 8, 2021, from the Special Committee consisting of Dr. Riley, Mr. Enterkin, Mr. Henderson, and Mr. O’Neal, and that all parties sign this Procedural Form.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on June 10, 2021.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to approve invoices in the amount of $7,617,197 for the month of June.
After a presentation and discussion concerning Healthy Blue Louisiana, it was moved by Mrs. Parker, seconded by Mrs. Forman and carried to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent to enter into a contract with Healthy Blue Louisiana for student health care. The Board Attorney is to review the contract prior to signing. There will be a procedure in place that parents can be notified.
The mask mandate discussion will be brought back before the board during a special board meeting on July 22, 2021. Afterwhich, data from the parent survey will be reviewed. The decision made will be reflected School-Wide (the same for each school).
It was moved by Mr. Bostic, seconded by Mrs. Parker and carried to approve the Virtual Learning Plan for the 2021-2022 school year.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to make the following changes to the 2021-2022 school calendar:
1. The first day of school for students will be August 16, 2021, which will be a full day.
2. Teachers will have a full work day on August 13.
3. FHS homecoming will be changed from October 8 to October 22.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent and approve the following job descriptions:
1. Literacy Coach
2. Academic Supervisor
3. Behavioral Interventionist (School-Based)
4. Testing Coordinator
President Butcher appointed a committee to bring back before the Board no later than October school-specific goals for the Superintendent Evaluation. Those appointed members are Chairperson, Dr. Riley, Derrick Carson, John Bostic, and Mrs. Parker.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to enter into Executive Session at 7:03 p.m. to discuss recommended changes in personnel in accordance with La. R.S. 42:17A(1).
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Raven and carried to go back into Regular Session at 7:25 p.m.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Carson and carried to add 9th Grade Principal at the newly established FHS Freshman Academy 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 Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Carson and carried that the Superintendent state the changes that she is recommending.
Robert Haskett, Jr. appointed as Principal at FJH
Elsa Carter appointed as Assistant Principal at FJH
Najee Herrington appointed as Teacher/Administrative Intern at FUE
Joseph Smith appointed as Principal of the FHS Freshman Academy
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Carson and carried to approve Joseph Smith as Principal at the FHS Freshman Academy with a two-year contract.
Mrs. Rhonda Moore presented the following Personnel Announcements:
Concordia Parish School Board
Personnel Announcements
July 8, 2021
Appointments:
Stephanie Carroll, Teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, effective August 10, 2021.
Mignon Lefebvre, Gifted Teacher, Special Populations, effective August 10, 2021.
Angelica Woods, Secretary/Receptionist, Central Administration, effective July 1, 2021.
Transfers:
Charles Anderson, 11 month Principal, CEC to 12 month Principal, CEC, effective July 1, 2021.
Retirements:
Cynthia Smith, Director of Elementary Education, Central Administration, effective June 30, 2021.
Resignations:
Gloria Porter, Teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective June 30, 2021.
Jessica Guidry, Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective August 3, 2021.
Jessica Carter, Assistant Principal, Vidalia High School, effective July 12, 2021.
Amanda Wingfield, Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective August 9, 2021.
Christopher Sherman, Teacher, Monterey High School, effective August 3, 2021.
The following Announcements were made by Ms. Watson:
She thanked those who joined her in Monterey for the Monterey Town Hall Meeting
Ferriday Town Hall Meeting is next Thursday at 11:00 o’clock at FJH
Vidalia Town Hall Meeting at 3:00 o’clock at VHS
If you have children in the system, please complete the Survey.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Bostic and carried to adjourn at 7:30 p.m.
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Educational/Personnel Policy Committee
July 6, 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 Virtual Learning Plan
2.3 Job Descriptions
2.4 Changes in Calendar (Start date and FHS Homecoming
2.5 Partnership with Blue Cross/TytoCare
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Finance Committee
July 6, 2021
I. ACTION ON ITEMS INVOLVING SPENDING OF MONEY
1.0 Expenditures-Mr. Marsalis
1.1 Band Uniforms
1.2 Bids (CPA Parking Lot, Paper, Janitorial, Pest Control)
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Review financial statements for the month of June 2021
2.1 Update on Projects
· MHS Gym- Meeting with Contractor and GEO is being scheduled
· Roof installed at FHS
· Issues with showers concerning code and possible violations
2.2 Special Board Meeting- July 22, 2021
2.3 Partnership with Blue Cross/TytoCare
2.4 Mask mandate
2.5 Virtual Learning Plan
2.6 Job Descriptions
2.7 Changes in Calendar (Start date and FHS Homecoming)
Concordia Parish School Board Committee Reports
Buildings and Grounds Committee
July 6, 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 Field & Tracks @ VHS and FHS
II. ITEMS DISCUSSED
2.0 Work Orders
2.1 CPSB Sanitizing Plan 2021
2.2 CPSB vehicles (GPS) parameters
2.3 Update on Projects
· MHS Gym- Meeting with Contractor and GEO is being scheduled
· Roof installed at FHS
· Issues with showers concerning code and possible violations
· Vidalia Upper (Storm Fencing)
· MB Design Consultants (FEMA)
2.4 Mask Mandate
2.5 Virtual Learning Plan
2.6 Job Descriptions
2.7 Changes in Calendar (Start date and FHS Homecoming)
2.8 Partnership with Blue Cross/TytoCare