PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, November 10, 2022
The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in Regular Session at the Vidalia City Hall Meeting Room in Vidalia, Louisiana, on Thursday, November 10, 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. Matt Taunton, Ms. Angela Hayes, Mrs. Lisette Forman, Mr. Ricky Raven, and Mr. Fred Butcher. Mr. Derrick Carson was absent.
Superintendent Bachus introduced and congratulated the teachers from the school district who scored 80% or above on the VAM, or Value-Added Model, test:
School Teacher
CPA Nancy Clingon
FUE Shelia Counsel
FUE Denise Credit
FUE Bridggie Mays
FUE Evelyn Perry
MHS Jodee Trant
VUE Kimbery Brown
VUE Morgan Geohegan
VUE Elizabeth Guedon
VJH Shannon Ashley
VJH Katelynn Bertelsen.
The Board recognized the following students receiving the Sidney A. Murray Citizenship Awards in Grades 6-8:
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
CPA Gracie Wooten Grant Maples Alton Hall
Ferriday Jr. High Carl’Leyun Mays Jovan Northern Ar’Mani Franklin
Monterey High Brennan Burley Guner Beard Talon Mathis
Vidalia Jr. High Zadrian Hooper Lawson Jones Trinity Davis
Superintendent Bachus left the meeting after presenting the Citizenship Awards.
Marco Gonzalez gave an update on the Monterey High School Gym. He was unable to give a completion date.
Committee reports were presented. (see attached)
It was moved by Ms. Hayes, seconded by Mr. Raven, and unanimously carried to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on October 13, 2022.
It was moved by Mr. Enterkin, seconded by Mrs. Forman and unanimously carried to approve invoices in the amount of $2,949,455 for the month of October 2022.
Mrs. Rhonda Moore presented the personnel report. The report was available in the board members’ binders.
Concordia Parish School Board
Personnel Committee Meeting
Personnel Announcements
November 10, 2022
Leaves:
Sirena Harris, Behavior Interventionist, Ferriday Junior High School, return from maternity leave, effective October 28, 2022.
Quantrelle Green, Teacher, CPAMST, return from family medical leave, effective October 21, 2022.
Alisha Parker, Paraprofessional, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, maternity leave, effective November 1, 2022 through February 6, 2023.
Resignations:
Mary Spillers, Teacher, Ferriday Junior High School, effective November 4, 2022.
Appointments:
Raquel Irving, School Secretary, Ferriday Junior High School, effective October 17, 2022.
Transfers:
Keesa McGruder, Teacher, Ferriday Lower Elementary School, to Paraprofessional, Concordia Education Center, effective November 1, 2022.
Mr. Tom O’Neal gave an update on the Central Office Building. He referenced the report in the board’s binders which was from the last meeting. An architectural firm out of Lafayette has been here to inspect the outside of the building. This firm’s report says nothing we haven’t already discussed. Mr. Raven asked about a time frame to get back in the building. Mr. O’Neal stated there were two different issues. The remediation, we definitely can go forward with it probably within a month. He didn’t know about this issue outside the building – there’s no time table for this. Mr. Butcher asked if one has to happen before the other. Mr. O’Neal said no, the inside repairs could be going on at the same time as the outside work. Mr. Butcher asked Mr. O’Neal to discuss with Superintendent Bachus to get her recommendation, and we’ll call a special meeting and come back and discuss this.
Mr. Warren Enterkin introduced the next item: To consider construction of a central office complex. He elaborated asking for a committee to be named to look into this. Mr. Butcher asked Mr. Enterkin if this item could be put on the January agenda so the new board members would be available to be on this committee. Mr. Enterkin agreed.
Mr. O’Neal discussed the bus contract in Superintendent Bachus’ absence. He stated that the copy of the contract that was given to the board members is the current one and includes the two amendments. Since the current contract will be expiring, the board discussed some items to include in the new contract, such as air conditioning, tracking devices, and cameras on every bus. Mr. Butcher asked for any board member who had something to be considered to get it to Mrs. Forman who will then give that information to Mr. O’Neal and Superintendent Bachus.
Dr. Riley introduced discussion on the athletic director job description. He stated there is a job description to be considered, but since Superintendent Bachus is not here, he suggested that this be tabled until the next regular meeting.
Announcements by Mr. Butcher:
· Mr. Butcher asked that any veterans present to please stand, and he thanked them for their service to our country. As they stood, all present applauded. Mr. Butcher noted that the following day is Veterans Day.
· Mr. Butcher also thanked the City of Vidalia for allowing the school board to use their meeting room.
· Mr. Butcher spoke for the board wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday.
There being no further business, it was moved by Dr. Riley, seconded by Mr. Raven and unanimously carried to adjourn at 6:57 PM.