PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1992.

The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in regular session at the Concordia Parish School Board Office in Vidalia, Louisiana on Tuesday, February 18, 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; Mr. Manson Nelson; Mrs. Polly Miley; 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. John Blue and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, was ready for the transaction of business.

Mr. Calhoun informed the board that Mr. Richard Alwood was parliamentarian for the meeting.  A question was raised by Mr. Partridge concerning the president's right to vote on issues before the board.  After discussion, the chair ruled and the parliamentarian concurred that the president, being an elected representative of the people has a right to vote on any and all issues brought before the board.  Also, additional information was distributed to board members regarding this matter.

It was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried to approve minutes from  January 14, 21, and 28, 1992 board meetings.

Mrs. Gloria Dangerfield, Assistant Director of Business Affairs explained invoices and passed out pertinent information to board members.  It was moved by Rev. Brown seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried to approve the invoices totaling $1,578,754.27.

Superintendent Lee informed the board that Items 2 and 3 (request from Rev. Eugene Williams and Reapportionment) would not be discussed at this time.

After discussion of Policy GCM (Transfer Policy) it was moved by Mrs. Washington, seconded by Rev. Brown, to suspend this policy for two years.  It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mr. Nelson to amend the motion to state that the policy would be reviewed at the end of the first year.  A roll call vote was taken on the amendment.  Results are as follows:  YEAS:  Mrs. Cowan, Mr. Nelson, Mr. Stampley.  NAYS:  Rev. Brown, Mr. Calhoun, Mr. King, Mrs. Miley, Mr. Partridge, Mrs. Washington.  The motion to amend failed.  The original motion was carried with Mr. Partridge and Mr. King voting no.

After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried to approve personnel changes as follows:

Appointments

Cindy Lipscomb, Teacher Aide at VLE (effective 1-31-92).

Retirement

Marie Overton Finley, 5-hour janitor at FUE (effective June 12, 1992).

Tenure

Patricia Irvin, RES

Additional Hours

Frank Washington, from 5-hour per day to 6-hour per day janitor effective next pay period.

It was moved by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Mrs. Washington and carried to go into executive session to hear appeal request by Mr. Joe Caesor at six thirty (6:30) o'clock p.m. 

It was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Mrs. Washington and carried to return to open session at seven forty-three (7:43) o'clock p.m.  Rev. Brown did not participate in the discussion nor would he return to the table at this time.  Mr. Calhoun asked for a motion regarding Mr. Ceasor's request.  After no motion was made, Mr Calhoun ruled that the administrator's decision will stand.

Rev. Brown returned to the table at seven forty-five (7:45) o'clock p.m.

Superintendent Lee asked Mr. Fred Butcher, Principal of Ferriday High School, to discuss the Extended Day Tutorial Program and the Adopt-A-Student Program at FHS.  Mr. Butcher explained both programs in detail and commended the teachers and staff at FHS for volunteering time after school for these programs.  It was moved by Mrs. Miley, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried to commend Ferriday High School faculty and staff for their time and efforts.  Superintendent Lee was instructed to write a letter expressing the board's appreciation to Mr. Butcher and his staff.

Mr. Julius Huhn, Chapter I Director, updated the board on the Chapter I Computer Lab bids.  It was recommended by the committee to accept the Wicat bid in the amount of $62,199.  It was moved by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried to accept the committee's recommendation.

After discussion of Mr. Bairnsfather's request that Mrs. Ann Sandidge be the principal's designee, Superintendent Lee recommended that she be approved for the position and compensated one half the supplement pay of a high school assistant principal prorated through June 12, 1992.  It was moved by  Mr. Nelson, seconded by Rev. Brown that the recommendation be approved.  The motion carried, with Mr. Partridge voting no.  Superintendent Lee further explained that this position is a one time non-administrative appointment.

Superintendent Lee asked Mr. Tom O'Neal, Director of Business Affairs, to discuss a new Purchasing Procedures Policy.  It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mrs. Washington and carried to abolish old purchasing policies DJER and DJEJ(R).  After discussion, it was moved by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Partridge and carried to adopt the new purchasing policy declaring it to be an emergency thereby making the new policy effective immediately.

Superintendent Lee asked Dr. Pete Peterman,  Acting Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, to assist in opening bids for the Monterey Computer Lab.  Bids were as follows:  Computer Service, USA - $28,092; Comp-Acct Computers - $18,574.50; Automation Architects - $24,925; Allgood Business Computers - $22,227; Micromation - $19,759.80; and TLCS Computer - $21,025.50.  Dr. Peterman recommended the low bid which was from Comp-Acct for $18,574.50 providing specifications are met.  It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mr. King and carried to award the bid to Comp-Acct after a committee including board members has checked to see if all specifications were met.

Mr. O'Neal requested approval of several new contracts for additional sales tax jurisdictions.  It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mr. King and carried to approve the contracts.

In view of the approved additional tax jurisdictions, Mr. O'Neal requested part time help.  He asked that Mr. Leroy Caldwell be contracted on a need only basis at the rate of $10.00 per hour.  After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried to approve this request.

After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried to approve the Special Education Advisory Council for 1992.  Members of the Advisory Council are Jessie Lewis, Melanie Vogt, Ray King, Elbert White, Marilyn Goffner, Doris Thomas, Fred T. Butcher, Melanie Lewis, Jim Browning, and Rev. Johnnie Brown.

It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mr. King and carried to table the discussion of the Reduction In Force Policy (Item 10).

Dr. Peterman discussed the Public Employees Deferred Compensation Plan.  It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried to let the Insurance Committee be responsible for reviewing this plan.

It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mr. King and carried to re-advertise bids on Airport Road property Section 6, T7N-R6E (33 acres).

It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mr. King and carried to change Henrietta Williams' effective date of termination from August 20, 1991 to January 29, 1992 with the stipulation that she waives any claim for salary and benefits during the time she was on suspension without pay.

It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried to adjourn.

The meeting was adjourned at eight forty (8:40) o'clock p.m.

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James E. Lee, Secretary                      J.W. Calhoun, President

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