PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 21, 1992.
The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, convened in regular session at the Concordia Parish School Board Office in Vidalia, Louisiana on Tuesday, January 21, 1992, at five thirty (5:30) o'clock p.m.
Members present were Honorable J. W. Calhoun, President; Rev. Johnnie Brown; Mrs. Marie Cowan; Mr. Jerry King; Mrs. Polly Miley; Mr. Manson Nelson; Mr. Charles
Partridge; Mr. Walter Stampley; and Mrs. Georgia Washington.
Members absent: None
The School Board of the Parish of Concordia was duly convened by Honorable J.W. Calhoun, President, who declared that the board after prayer led by Rev. Kenneth Thornton and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was ready for the transaction of business.
It was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Mrs. Miley to adopt the December 10, 1991,
December 17, 1991 and January 7, 1992 minutes. Motion carried and these minutes were adopted.
It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Rev. Brown to approve job descriptions for the Support Services Secretary and Maintenance-Skilled Worker positions. The motion carried unanimously.
It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mrs. Washington to approve all personnel transfers, retirements, appointments, and professional leave requests. The motion carried unanimously. These were as follows:
Appointments: Irene Young to replace Cindy Smith at Vidalia Lower (2nd semester); Denny Hinson, Head Baseball Coach (1991-92 only); Carla Mills - paraprofessional sign interpreter (eff. 1-14-92); and Velma Fortune - 2 1/2 hour per day sweeper at FKC (eff. 1-6-92).
Transfers: Gloria Pipes paraprofessional FHS to Pupil Appraisal Secretary (eff. 1-22-92); Kimela Nix - Teacher Aide FHS to Special Ed. Aide FHS (eff. 1-22-92).
Retirements: Joy Nell Dunkley-FHS (eff. end of 1991-92 school year); Nancy Johnson-FUE (eff. end of 1991-92 school year).
Appointments for Project Independence: Delores Young - Teacher; Shannon Hudnall - Teacher Aide.
Request for Professional Leave: Charlotte Ferrell (3) days - January 29-31, 1992 to participate in a symposium.
After discussion, it was moved by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Partridge to keep the board members salaries at the current level. The motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Fred Marsalis, Principal of Vidalia Junior High School, briefly discussed various grants received by Vidalia Junior High School. He praised his staff for their efforts. Superintendent Lee advised that grant money is very competitive. He thanked Mr. Marsalis and the teachers for their time and efforts. Mr. Marsalis thanked Superintendent Lee and the board for allowing them the opportunity to discuss these grants with the board and informed the board that a grant made it possible for Vidalia Junior High School to have a computer lab.
Superintendent Lee informed the board that Carol Holmes' grievance had been resolved.
Invoices totaling $1, 386, 332.56 were presented. It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Rev. Brown to approve the invoices. The motion carried unanimously.
Superintendent Lee, assisted by Mr. Julius Huhn, Supervisor of Chapter I opened bids for a Chapter I Computer Lab. Bids were as follows:
1. CTB McGraw Hill $56, 599
2. Computer Curriculum Corp. 45, 142
3. Jostens Learning Corp. 74, 215
4. Wicat 62, 199
Superintendent Lee suggested the board take these bids under advisement. After discussion, it was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Mrs. Washington to appoint a committee to review bids and award to the lowest bidder according to specifications. The motion carried with Mr. King and Mr. Partridge voting no. Mrs. Miley and Mr. Nelson agreed to serve on the advisement committee.
Superintendent Lee assisted by Mr. H.L. Irvin, Supervisor of Supportive Services, opened bids for a roofing package for Ferriday Junior High School. Bids were as follows:
1. Concordia Roofing Company (A) $37,400 (B) 24,500 (C) 22,750
2. Winnsboro Roofing Company (A) $47,700 (B) 29,300 (C) 24,400
After discussion, it was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Cowan to accept the Concordia Roofing bid for Plan A for $37,400 providing all specifications are met by this company.
The Fuelman Program was explained by Mr. Irvin. This is a program designed to cut fuel costs for the parish owned vehicles. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mr. Stampley to table voting on this program until the next regular meeting. Mr. Calhoun called for a roll call vote. The results were as follows: YEAS: Rev. Brown, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Partridge, Mr. Stampley. NAYS: Mr. Calhoun, Mrs. Cowan, Mr. King, Mrs. Miley. ABSTAINED: Mrs. Washington. The motion failed.
It was moved by Mrs. Miley, seconded by Mr. King to accept the Fuelman Program. Rev. Brown and Mr. Partridge voted no and Mr. Stampley abstained. The motion carried.
Superintendent Lee presented the resolutions from the Lafayette Parish School Board and one local resolution, The Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Reauthorization Act. The board asked that copies to be sent to our congressional delegation.
The Executive Committee concept was brought up for discussion only.
Superintendent Lee asked for suspension of the transfer rule for two (2) years to reduce overstaffing more expediently. The suspension will not include administrators nor personnel in managerial positions. The effective period of suspension will be June 1992-June 1994. Under the suspension, transfers will be made only for the purpose of relieving overstaffing. This item will be placed on the agenda to be voted on at the next regular school board meeting.
After discussion on addendums to the agenda, it was decided by the board to let Superintendent Lee determine whether there will be any items to the agenda under the heading of Other Pertinent Business.
It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried to go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter.
It was moved by Mr. King, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried to go back into open session.
It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. King to adjourn.
The meeting was adjourned at seven forty-five (7:45) o'clock p.m.
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James E. Lee, Secretary J.W. Calhoun, President
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