PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2022
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, on Thursday, August 11, 2022, 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.
Board members present were Mr. Warren Enterkin, Mrs. Dorothy Parker, Dr. Raymond Riley, Mr. Derrick Carson, Ms. Angela Hayes, Mrs. Lisette Forman, Mr. Ricky Raven, and Mr. Fred Butcher.
Absent: Mr. Nicky Pere.
In the absence of Ms. Watson due to a family emergency, Mr. Butcher recognized Brylee Marsalis for achieving a perfect score in ELA on LEAP 2025 and presented her with certificate from the school board and a gift.
Item B was resolved prior to the meeting.
Mr. Marco Gonzalez was not present to give an update on the Monterey High School gymnasium. Mr. Butcher gave an update on the project.
Mrs. Paige Pirkey, LSU AgCenter 4-H sponsor, gave an update to the board members on the 4-H program and recognized award-winning students.
Committee reports were presented. (see attached)
Mr. Butcher asked Coach Kale Davis to introduce the student workers from the summer who worked very hard mowing, painting and other maintenance jobs at schools in Ferriday and Vidalia. Mrs. Parker noted that Ms. Watson wrote a grant for their pay.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Carson, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on July 14, 2022.
It was moved by Mr. Raven, seconded by Mrs. Forman and unanimously carried to approve invoices in the amount of $1,131,967 for the month of July 2022.
Mrs. Rhonda Moore presented the personnel report. The report was available in the board members’ binders.
Concordia Parish School Board
Personnel Announcements for Regular Board Meeting
August 11, 2022
Leaves:
Tanner Parker, Teacher, Monterey High School, Family Medical Leave/maternity leave, effective August 1, 2022 through August 26, 2022.
Shelrecker Hargrave, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Junior High, Family Medical Leave, effective August 2, 2022 through August 26, 2022.
Retirements:
Robert Davis, Bus Operator, effective August 2, 2022.
Resignations:
Marvin Bridges, Teacher, Concordia Education Center, effective July 29, 2022.
Brian Cerniglia, Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary, effective July 29, 2022.
Shannon Cooley, Gifted Teacher, Special Populations, effective June 7, 2022.
Fabienne LeTiec-Bennett, Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective June 30, 2022.
Tiffany Sanders, Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary, effective August 1, 2022.
Rex McCarthy, Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective July 28, 2022.
Sara Beth Fuller, Teacher, CPAMST, effective August 1, 2022.
Stephanie Blount, Paraprofessional, effective August 1, 2022.
Elizabeth Guedon, Teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary, effective July 28, 2022.
Robin Mophett, Teacher, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 1, 2022. (Previously listed as retirement instead of resignation)
Appointments:
Rosyln Baldwin, Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August 1, 2022.
Myeshia Moore, JAG Teacher, Ferriday Junior High, effective August 1, 2022.
Pamela Atkins, Paraprofessional, Ferriday High School, effective August 2, 2022.
Taylour Ellis, Teacher, Ferriday Upper Elementary, effective August 1, 2022.
David Turner, Teacher, Vidalia Junior High, effective August 1, 2022.
Karen Thomas, Teacher, Vidalia Upper Elementary, effective August 1, 2022.
Joe Bairnsfather, Teacher, Monterey High School, effective August 1, 2022.
Jenna Williams, Paraprofessional, Vidalia Lower Elementary, effective August 2, 2022.
Rashaunda Scott, Professional, Vidalia Lower Elementary, effective August 2, 2022.
Kim King, SFS Technician, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, August 2, 2022.
Walter Johnson, Teacher, Ferriday Junior High, effective August 1, 2022.
Kendarius Jones, Teacher, Ferriday Junior High, effective August 1, 2022.
Cleothis Cummings, Teacher/Head Football Coach, Ferriday High School, effective July 18, 2022.
Derrick Davis, Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August 1, 2022.
Sherry Smith, School Counselor, Ferriday High School, effective July 18, 2022.
Kristina Brumfield, Teacher, Vidalia Junior High, effective August 1, 2022.
Janath Bryant, Paraprofessional, Monterey High School, effective August 2, 2022.
Shirley Perkins, 10 month janitor, Vidalia Junior High School, effective July 25, 2022.
Richard Townsend, 12 month janitor, Vidalia Upper Elementary School, effective July 25, 2022.
Dennis Harried, Teacher, Vidalia High School, effective August 8, 2022.
Shameka Boxley, Paraprofessional, CPAMST, effective August 12, 2022.
Muriel Hughes, Teacher, Ferriday High School, effective August, 9, 2022.
Transfers:
Natasha Harris, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Upper Elementary, to Teacher, Ferriday High School Freshman Academy, effective August 1, 2022.
Susan Anderson, Teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, to Teacher/Librarian, Vidalia High School, effective August 1, 2022.
Letitia Giamanco, Print Shop Manager, Media Center, to Secretary/Bookkeeper, Special Populations, effective July 18, 2022.
Gail Conner, Teacher, Ferriday High School, to Paraprofessional, Vidalia Lower Elementary School, effective August 2, 2022.
Brenda Roberts, Secretary/Program Coordinator, Special Populations, to Coordinator/Bookkeeper of Grants/Special Programs, Central Administration, effective July 14, 2022.
Ashley Prunty, Educational Diagnostician, Special Populations, to interim Director of Special Education, Special Populations, effective July 18, 2022.
Argee Crowell, Teacher, Ferriday High School, to Teacher, Ferriday Junior High, effective August 1, 2022.
Elsa Carter, Assistant Principal, Ferriday Junior High School, to Interim Principal, Ferriday Junior High School, effective July 11, 2022.
Robert Haskett, Principal, Ferriday Junior High School, to Interim Academic Coach (secondary), effective July 11, 2022 for the 2022-23 school year only.
Mr. Butcher asked that Mr. Nicky Pere’s resignation letter be read. Cindy Sanders did so. It was moved by Mrs. Parker, seconded by Mrs. Forman and unanimously carried to accept Mr. Pere’s resignation. Mr. Pere also included with his resignation a copy of a notarized Notice of Withdrawal from the school board election for District 5B, Concordia Parish, for the November 8, 2022, election.
Mr. Carson noted, for the record, that Matt Taunton was the only other candidate who qualified for the position of Seat 5B, Monterey, and it would be prudent to appoint him to fill the unexpired term since he will be elected for the term beginning January 1, 2023. It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mrs. Forman and unanimously carried to appoint Matt Taunton to fill the vacancy of Seat 5B, Monterey, for the unexpired term once the Secretary of State has declared the seat vacant.
It was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Raven and unanimously carried to approve the first reading of the Bids and Quotations Policy.
Mr. Tom O’Neal requested that the board members consider renewal of the Fiscal Agent Agreement with Concordia Bank and Delta Bank to extend the agreement for two years. It was moved by Mr. Enterkin, seconded by Mr. Raven and unanimously carried to renew the Fiscal Agent Agreement, extending it for two years.
Mr. Carson presented the latest update on the COVID 19 Policy from the CDC. He summed up the latest guidelines as of today explaining that the CDC is no longer recommending that kids go home, they are not recommending mandatory testing for the kids to come back. They are basically saying if you have high exposure, or if you had to wear masks for so many days after coming back, but the school closure or sending kids home if you are exposed, they are not recommending that anymore. If you are high risk and feel safer wearing a mask, then continue to do so. They recommend that we continue to follow the CDC guidelines as they continue to change month to month and day to day. It was moved by Mr. Carson, seconded by Mrs. Forman and unanimously carried to follow the current CDC guidelines.
It was moved by Mrs. Parker, seconded by Mrs. Forman and unanimously carried to approve the LPN job description as presented in the board members’ binders.
Mr. O’Neal gave an update on the vandalism at Vidalia Junior High School from June 26, 2022. Damages are in excess of $200,000, and we are still working with the insurance company to reach a settlement amount.
Mr. Butcher said he had discussed with Ms. Watson the stipend for teachers and paras who lost supplies in vandalism of VJH. He said Ms. Watson’s plan was to make $300 available from the school district in addition to the donations received for each teacher and para who lost supplies. Mr. O’Neal stated that donations from the community total $8,000 to help replace the supplies and materials destroyed. It was moved by Mrs. Forman, seconded by Ms. Hayes and unanimously carried to authorize Ms. Watson to move ahead on the loss and reimbursing the teachers and paras for the vandalism at VJH. Mr. Butcher asked Mr. O’Neal to verify the reimbursement process with the attorney.
There was no executive session.
Announcements:
Mr. Carson commended Brakenridge Furniture for being an excellent community member and donating some furniture for FJHS for a program at the school where they have set up a space and are teaching the students to have communication skills and conflict resolution. Ms. Carter at FJH and Ms. Ferguson at Brakenridge have worked together on this program, and it seems to be the start of a wonderful partnership. Mr. Carson encouraged all board members to work to get the business community involved in the schools again.
There being no further business, it was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Raven and unanimously carried to adjourn at 6:57 PM.