PROCEEDINGS OF THE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD OF THEPARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JULY 23, 1991
The Parish School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at the School Board Office in Vidalia, Louisiana, on Tuesday, July 23, 1991, at five-thirty (5:30) o'clock p.m.
Members present were Honorable J. W. Calhoun,President; Mrs. Marie Cowan; Mr. Jerry King; Mrs. Polly Miley, Mr. Manson Nelson; Mr. Charles Partridge and Mr. W. L. Stampley
Members absent were Mr. Johnnie Brown and Mrs. Georgia Washington
The meeting was opened with prayer led by Marie Cowan.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited.
The Board recognized retirees who were presented plaques, checks for unused sick leave and a retired employee pass to athletic events within the parish. Presentations were by Superintendent Chelette to Mr. Bennie Evans (15 years, custodian) and Donald Joseph, (25 years, teacher and supervisor).
Johnnie Brown arrived at the meeting at five-thirty-five (5:35) o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Johnnie Brown, seconded by Polly Miley and carried to approve the invoices in the amount of $1,467,870.91.
Superintendent Chelette apprised the Board that Concordia Parish School Board had received $10,361.96 to be distributed to contract drivers either on a per bus or an actual miles travelled basis not to exceed the total allocation. This determination should be made at the August meeting.
It was moved by Johnnie Brown, seconded by Walter Stampley and carried to add all of the football stadiums to the insurance policy at an additional cost of $214.00.
Opposed Charles Partridge because of the $100,000 deductible.
It was moved by Marie Cowan, seconded by Johnnie Brown and carried to approved the minutes of the June 11, 18, 1991 and July 9, 1991 meetings.
Dennis Cowart, Business Manager, informed the Board that House Bill 260 had been passed. Support personnel are to receive a $500 dollar increase for the 1991-92 school year and $100 for the 1992-93 school year. Retired teachers are to receive $1.00 per month for number of years plus $1.00 per month for number of years retired.
J. W. Calhoun advised there would be an legislative update on bills passed in the Regular Legislative Session of 1991 at 9:30 a.m. August 15, 1991, at the Baton Rouge Hilton. All Board members were invited to attend.
It was moved by Marie Cowan, seconded by Polly Miley, and carried to hear the items to the agenda.
Bids were received for milk, bread, juice, exterminating services and large equipment for School Food Service with bids being as follows:
Milk/Milk Products
COMPANY ITEM BIDDED PRICE
Flav-O-Rich Composite (whole homogenized Milk,2% .1567
Standard lowfat milk, chocolate milk)
Escalation/ Whole homogenized milk, 2% lowfat milk
De-Escalation Chocolate mile per 1/2 pint .1467
Juice, Apple, 48/4 oz. .1190
Juice, Grape, 48/4 oz. .1190
Juice, Orange, 48/4 oz. .1190
Juice, Fruit Punch, 70/4 oz. .1190
Borden's Composite (whole homogenized milk, 2% .1725
Standard lowfat milk, chocolate milk)
Escalation
De-Escalation Whole homogenized milk, 2% lowfat milk,
chocolate milk per 1/2 pint .1375
Juice, Apple, 48/4 oz. .1375
Juice, Grape, 48/4 oz. .1375
Juice, Orange, 48/4 oz. .1375
Juice, Fruit Punch, 70/4 oz. .1375
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BREAD AND BAKERY PRODUCTS
Cotton Bros. Sliced White Enriched Bread, 24 oz. .9500
Baking Company Sliced Whole Wheat Brad, 16 oz. .99
Hot Dog Buns, 12 package .9600
Cafe Buns/ Hamburger Buns, 25/pkg. 1.41
French Bread, Fully Cooked, 18 oz. .9900
Steak Hoagie Bun, 24 ct. 2.20
Sunbeam Bread No Bid
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EXTERMINATING SERVICE (per unit on a monthly basis)
B & B Pest Control, Inc. 14.00
Northeast Pest Control 20.00
Old South Pest Control no bid
Dr. Bug, Inc. 20.00
Redd Pest Control 40.00
Bug-Out Pest Control no bid
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One (1) Large Capacity Washer
F. R. BlankensteinCompany 349.90
Buckelew's Company 512.00
LA. Food Service no bid
Kean's no bid
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One (1) Continuous Food Processor
F. R. Blankenstein Company 1355.95
Buckelew's Company 1165.30
LA. Food Service 1330.00
Kean's no bid
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One (1) Food Warmer Mobil Tray Server
F. R. Blankenstein Company 1835.44
Buckelew's Company 2015.00
LA. Food Service 1843.00
Kean's no bid
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One (1) Edlund Can Opener
F. R. Blankenstein Company 225.00
Buckelew's Company 222.00
LA. Food Service 323.00
Kean's no bid
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One (1) Wire Whip, 60 Quart
F. R. Blankenstein Company 396.00
Buckelew's Company 277.65
LA. Food Service no bid
Kean's Company no bid
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One (1) Wire Whip, 20 Quart
F.R. Blankenstein 173.29
Buckelew's Company 150.00
LA. Food Service no bid
Kean's Company no bid
It was moved by Charles Partridge, seconded by Jerry King and carried to award the milk bid to Flav-O-Rich for the composite standard bid.
It was moved by Johnnie Brown, seconded by Manson Nelson and carried to award the bread bid to Cotton Brothers Baking Company.
Opposed Charles Partridge because the bid was too high.
It was moved by Marie Cowan, seconded by Jerry King and carried to award the pest control bid to B & B Pest Control as low bidder.
The bids for large equipment were to be awarded to lowest bidder contingent on the bid meeting all specifications.
C. L. Hymon, Drug Coordinator, presented the Concordia Parish School System Substance Abuse Policy draft for the first reading. The second reading of the policy will be at the regular August school board meeting.
Georgia Washington was present at the meeting at six-forty (6:40) o'clock p.m.
The Board returned to the regular agenda.
Superintendent Chelette apprised the Board that Concordia Parish School Board had received a copy of a letter to Marty Hedrick from the State of Louisiana Land Office and that arrangements had been made with Ms. Hedrick for four (4) monthly installments of $1,653.44 to satisfy the lease.
It was moved by Walter Stampley, seconded by Charles Partridge and carried to adopt a resolution asking the state legislation to give control of school board land to the local school boards
Superintendent Chelette stated that the Board needed to set an election date to renew the tax millage.
Upon the superintendent's recommendation it was moved by Marie Cowan, seconded by Charles Partridge and carried to approve the 8G Block Grant to be used to upgrade the computer lab at Monterey High School.
After a lengthy discussion it was moved by Charles Partridge, seconded by Jerry King and carried that along with the request to move sixth grade school from Ferriday Upper Elementary to Ferriday Junior High School the Superintendent should also request from the justice department permission to allow the eighth grade students from Ridgecrest attendance zone to attend Ridgecrest Elementary School.
A roll call vote was as follows: YEAS: Marie Cowan, Jerry King, Polly Miley, Manson Nelson, Charles Partridge. NAYS: Johnnie Brown, J. W. Calhoun, Walter Stampley, and Georgia Washington.
Manson Nelson moved that the Board engage in a cooperative endeavor with the fire district to lease the land on airport road contingent on the agreement with Rodney Matthew to relinquish his lease for the portion of the land needed by the fire district. If a financial arrangement has to be made the board agreed to $1 per year for a twenty-five (25) year lease with option to renew. The board wanted the lease to read that if the Board ever needed the land that the lease could be voided and that the structure and land would revert to the Concordia Parish School Board.
Mr. Julius Huhn, Chapter I Director, presented the Pupil Progression Plan for the school system. It was moved by Charles Partridge, seconded by Manson Nelson and carried to approve the plan as presented.
Johnnie Brown asked that the item dealing with the grant writer be tabled until the August meeting pending information from a meeting with the grant writer in East Baton Rouge Parish.
It was moved by Charles Partridge, seconded by Johnnie Brown, and carried that the staff develop a proposal for an alternative center. The proposal should include staffing needs, cost, location, etc. Fred T. Butcher suggested that the Board might consider using Adult Education as an source for assisting the students that require an alternative means for education.
It was moved by Johnnie Brown, seconded by Polly Miley and carried to advertise for an aide for Adult Education for the 1991-92 school year and for Project Independence Program for the 1991-92 school contingent on funding for the projects.
Fred T. Butcher, Principal, updated the board on the proposed drug testing program at Ferriday High School. Butcher feels as though the program should be on a volunteer basis for those student participating in extra-cirrcular activities. Butcher also asked that the Board allocate $500.00 to help cover the cost of the testing. It was moved by Johnnie Brown, seconded by Georgia Washington and carried to approve Butcher's request.
Opposed Charles Partridge
Bids for a offset printing press were opened with bids being as follows:
BIDDER BID AMOUNT
A. B. Dick Company $10,242.00
Multigraphics $11,401.25
It was moved by Johnnie Brown, seconded by Charles Partridge to award the bid to low bidder if all specifications were met.
It was moved by Mr. Brown, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried to go into executive session as per Superintendent Chelette's request to discuss possible allegations of misconduct by a teacher.
Opposed Jerry King and Charles Partridge.
The Board went into executive session at seven minutes after eight (8:07) o'clock p.m.
It was moved by Walter Stampley, seconded by Johnnie Brown and carried that the board resume business in open session at eight twenty-eight (8:28) o'clock p.m.
Superintendent Chelette stated that the board discussed possible allegations of misconduct by a teacher in executive session.
Walter Stampley moved, Charles Partridge seconded, and it was carried that the board approve the following personnel item:
Appointment
Hugh Burts, softball coach, Vidalia High School for the 1991-92 school year
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Approval to advertise for a part-time custodian at Ferriday Education Center.
Walter Stampley moved, Johnny Brown seconded and the motion carried that the meeting be adjourned.
The meeting was adjourned at eight thirty-five (8:35) o'clock.
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