Concordia Parish School Board

Educational Policy Meeting Notes

March 11, 2025

11:00 AM

Persons in attendance: Dorothy Parker, Angela Hayes, Fred Marsalis, and Rhonda Moore

Items discussed:

·  Leaves, hires, and terminations

·         No terminations or new hires

·  Status of VUE roof

·         More information was requested

·         Information will be given at the Building and Ground Committee

Note: A request has been made for the evaluation of the travel policy. The policy has been emailed to all board members 

Concordia Parish School Board

Finance Committee Meeting Notes

March 11, 2025

3:30 PM

Attendees: Derrick Carson, Fred Butcher, Dorothy Parker, Tom O'Neal, Toyua Bachus, Patricia Session, and Brenda Roberts

·  Mrs. Sessions shared that the expenditures for the month of February were 3,977,558.11.

·  The Quarterly Financial Statement was reviewed.

·  The Superintendent shared a report from the LDOE showing that Concordia Parish is in compliance with the 70% MFP requirement.

·  Mr. O'Neal shared an update on the FHS project.

·         Updates included that the project is published and bids will be accepted next month

·  Briefly discussed the finance policy

·  A request was made to have the Education/Personnel Committee review the out of State Travel Policy

Concordia Parish School Board

Building and Grounds Committee Meeting Notes

March 11, 2025
Location: Vidalia Conference and Convention Center

Attendees: Matt Taunton, Glen Henderson, Derrick Carson, and Toyua Bachus

Discussion Items:

·  Project Updates:

o    The Monterey High School drainage project and the Ferriday Junior High gas line project have both been completed.

·  Football Field Usage:

o    The committee briefly discussed the use of football fields. It was reiterated that no one should be on the fields, and this directive has been communicated to both principals.

·  VUE Roof Update:

o    Mr. Henderson provided an update on the Vidalia Upper Elementary (VUE) roof, stating that a new purchase order has been obtained and submitted in the system. The Superintendent will follow up on this matter.

o    Due to Mr. Henderson having to leave the meeting for an exciting opportunity benefiting our district, follow-up questions regarding the roof were sent to him via email.

·  FHS Roof:

o    Mr. Henderson also shared images of the Ferriday High School (FHS) roof for review.

·  Superintendent’s Updates:

o    The Superintendent reviewed the meeting agenda with board members and discussed upcoming events.