Concordia Parish School Board

Education Personnel Meeting

February 11, 2025:

Attendees:

·  Toyua Bachus

·  Dorothy Parker

·  Rhonda Moore

Items Discussed:

1.     First Reading of Policy JCABA – Searches of Student's Person

2.     Personnel Announcements – Reviewed updates

3.     Superintendent's Evaluation – Evidence statements have been mailed to all board members

Concordia Parish School Board

Finance Committee Meeting Notes

Date: February 10, 2025

Attendees: Tom O'Neal, Patricia Sessions, Brenda Roberts, Toyua Bachus, Lisette Forman

Items Discussed:

1.     Review of Financial Statements for January

o    The committee reviewed and discussed the financial statements for the month of January.

2.     Monterey School Drainage Project Update

o    The project is nearing completion.

3.     Ferriday High School Project & Right-of-Way

o    Updates on the project were shared.

o    Right-of-way concerns were discussed.

4.     Entergy Representatives Meeting

o    Representatives from Entergy will be attending an upcoming meeting.

Concordia Parish School Board

Building and Grounds Committee Meeting

Date: February 7, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM

� Attendees: Derrick Carson, Toyua Bachus, Glen Henderson

Agenda & Discussion Points

1.         Football Field Maintenance Plan

·         Mrs. Bachus developed a delegation of responsibility plan but requires final input from professional entities responsible for grass coding and field construction.

·         Mr. Art Goode recommended restricting access to the field to prevent damage.

·         The junior high should coordinate their home games to align with high school away games whenever possible.

·         All practices should be relocated to an alternative location to preserve the field.

·         Mr. Henderson is collaborating with Mr. Wilson to explore temporary lighting solutions for the football field.

·         Discussion included the possibility of disking the practice field and requesting the recreation department to install fencing.

2.         Parking Lot at Vidalia Junior High & Pickup Area Behind Vidalia Lower Elementary

·         Mr. Henderson will contact the Police Jury for assistance, as previous alternative solutions have not been effective in sustaining the weather conditions.

3.         Ferriday High School Beautification

·         A brief discussion was held regarding beautification efforts.

·         The Superintendent confirmed that the electrical component is already on the agenda for review.

4.         Baseball and Softball Facilities at Ferriday High School

·         FHS now has baseball and softball teams but lacks a proper facility for home games.

·         Key needs identified:

○      Concession stand

○      Field conditions

o    Lighting

○      Mr. Henderson will seek support from the recreation department to determine which aspects they can assist with.

5.         Ferriday Upper Elementary Hallway Maintenance

○      Paint is peeling in the hallways, despite a recent repainting.

○      Mr. Henderson, Maintenance Supervisor, noted that the incorrect type of paint was previously used.

6.         Non-Working District Vehicles

○      In a previous meeting, the Superintendent was asked to provide a list of all non-working vehicles within the district. This information was presented to the committee.

○      Mr. Carson suggested reaching out to Tom O’Neal for guidance on next steps and adding the matter to the agenda for board action.

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