PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1992.

The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in special session at the Concordia Parish School Board Office in Vidalia, Louisiana on Tuesday, April 14, 1992, at five-thirty (5:30) o'clock p.m.  The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Marie Cowan, Vice President, who declared that the board after prayer led by Dr. Richard Lisk and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, was ready for the transaction of business.

Members present were Rev. Johnnie Brown; Mrs. Marie Cowan; Mrs. Polly Miley; Mr. Manson Nelson; Mr. Charles Partridge; Mr. Walter Stampley.

Members absent:  Mr. J. W. Calhoun; Mr. Jerry King and Mrs. Georgia Washington.

Mr. Tom O'Neal, Director of Business Affairs discussed the financial report and answered questions from board members. It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to accept the financial report.

It was moved by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to schedule a special meeting Monday, April 20, 1992 at 5:30 for Mr. Magee to give his report on an investigation.

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to amend the 1991-92 School Calendar by changing the closing of cafeterias from May 22 to May 27 in order to serve brunch to the students taking final exams.

Superintendent Lee presented and explained his recommendation for the 1992-93 school calendar.  After discussion, it was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to approve the proposed 1992-93 school calendar (copy attached).

It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to advertise for bids on the 1977 Ford car.

Mrs. Georgia Washington arrived at six (6:00) o'clock p.m.

Mrs. Sue Smith, Secretary of Supportive Services Supervisor, explained the proposal for updating the telephone system at the Central Office complex.  It was moved by Mr.

Partridge, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to approve the telephone proposal with the following recommendations:

            1.  Disconnect A T & T maintenance agreement, which would be a savings of

                 approximately $1063.00 monthly.

            2.  Disconnect two Ferriday lines and replace with LOSB lines.

            3.  Install 1 IN-WATTS service line to Sales Tax office.

            4.  Add three designated lines to Concordia Parish School Board central office

                 system.

            5.  In-service training for central office and Concordia Parish School Board

                 administrative personnel.

Superintendent Lee presented a proposal to reduce cost by $717,303.00 over a two-year period (copy attached).  After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Rev. Brown to approve the proposal effective July 1, 1992.  The motion carried 6-1 with Mr. Partridge voting no.  During his presentation, Superintendent Lee gave out and explained seven goals he wished to accomplish (copy attached).  Superintendent Lee informed the board that the Cost-Cutting Committee was made up of the president and one other member of all employee organizations.  The purpose of the committee was to review, discuss and evaluated suggestions made by employees on reducing costs.  There were 61 suggestions made.  The committee, after discussion, felt that 26 were worthy of consideration (copy attached).  The Committee concluded that even with all these suggestions in place, the savings would not be enough to eliminate deficit spending.  Consequently, a reduction in allotments and supplements would have to take place.  Superintendent Lee informed the board that he would draft a cost-cutting proposal and present it at a Special Meeting held on April 14, 1992.

Mr. Nelson inquired whether the school board members would cut their pay by 10% also.  Superintendent Lee suggested waiting to take action on this item when all board members are present.   

It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to increase textbook allotment by $5.00 for the 1992-93 school year.

It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to approve the following personnel changes:

Retirement

  Margie O'Briant, Secretary, RES, June 12, 1992

Resignation

   Martha Smith, Sweeper, VUE, March 20, 1992

Transfer

   Linda Green, Teacher Aide, MHS to School Secretary, RES

   April 20, 1992 through June 12, 1992

Extended Sick Leave

   Margie O'Briant, Secretary, RES, April 20, 1992-June 12, 1992

It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to adjourn at six thirty-two (6:32) o'clock p.m.

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

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