PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 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, August 11, 1992 at five-thirty (5:30) o'clock p.m. The meeting was called to order by the Honorable J.W. Calhoun, President, who declared that the board after prayer led by Mr.Manson Nelson and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, was ready for the transaction of business.
Members present were Honorable J.W. Calhoun, 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
Mr. Tom O'Neal, Director of Business Affairs presented the monthly financial report and answered financial questions.
It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mr. Stampley and carried unanimously to approve a Fiscal Agent Agreement with Concordia Bank and Trust Company and Louisiana Central Bank.
It was moved by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Partridge and carried unanimously to approve a right away request from the Red River Navigation Project for servitude on the left descending bank of Section 5 T1N-R7E 200 feet x 1,940 feet for bank stabilization work to be done by the Corps of Engineers.
It was moved by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Mr. Partridge and carried unanimously to hear an addendum on Section 64 land. After discussion, it was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to give Superintendent Lee and Mr. Magee the authority to draft a letter to the State Land Office asking them to bid this land out to the highest bidder for a short term.
After explanation and discussion, it was moved by Mr. Partridge and seconded by Mr. Nelson to endorse the Superintendent's Goals. The vote carried 8-1 with Mr. King voting no.
It was moved by Mr. Nelson and seconded by Mr. Stampley to table a recommendation by Superintendent Lee to borrow one million dollars for needed repairs and improvements. The vote carried 7-2 with Mrs. Miley and Rev. Brown voting no.
It was moved by Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to bid off vehicles and equipment because of age and maintenance costs. (Sale will not be held until January, 1993)
It was moved by Mrs. Miley and seconded by Mr. Nelson to form a parishwide committee of school, public, and business people to discuss the needs of the Concordia Parish School System. The motion carried with the vote 4-3-2 with Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Cowan abstaining and Mr. Partridge, Mr. King, and Mr. Calhoun voting no.
It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried unanimously to utilize the policy update service offered by James Prescott, Jr. through Forethought of Baton Rouge. This service will provide automatic legislative updating and periodic updating of local policy as needed.
It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mr. King and carried unanimously to deny Superintendent Lee's request to advertise for the position of Grant Writer/Public Relations Coordinator.
It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried to approve personnel appointments. The vote was 8-1 with Mr. King voting no. Appointments are as follows:
Ranessa Brooks, EC Aide, FKC - eff. 8-19-92
Eddie Carter, 8 hr. janitor, FHS - eff. 8-19-92
Patricia Doughty, EC Aide, VLE - eff. 8-19-92
Paul Glynn, Teacher/Coach, MHS - eff. 8-19-92
Diane James, Teacher, FKC - eff.8-19-92
Toni Jefferson, EC Aide, FKC - eff. 8-19-92
Larry Johnson, Ind. Arts Teacher, FHS - eff. 8-19-92 (92-93 only)
Rhonda Lewis, Voc. Ed. Aide, FHS - eff. 8-5-92 (92-93 only)
Gloria Lloyd, EC Aide, FKC - eff. 8-19-92
Donna Maples, Child Nutrition Program Manager, VUE - eff. 8-12-92
Becky Russell, Teacher, MHS - eff. 8-19-92
Thelma Simpson, 2.5 hr. sweeper, VLE - eff. 8-19-92
Cathy Smith, EC Aide, FKC - eff. 8-19-92
Damius Smith, Voc. Ed. Aide, VHS - eff. 8-5-92 (92-93 only)
Sandra Tiffee, Sp. Ed. Aide, MHS - eff. 8-19-92
Ruby West, Math Teacher, FHS - eff. 9-19-92
It was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Mrs. Washington and carried to approve personnel transfers. The vote was 6-3 with Mr. King, Mr. Partridge and Rev. Brown voting no. Transfers are as follows:
Sharon Briscoe, Sp. Ed. Bus AIde to Sp. Ed. Aide, FHS - eff. 8-19-92
Sheron Green, 5.0 hr. janitor to Kindergarten Aide, MHS - eff. 8-19-92
Carol Holmes, Sp. Ed. Teacher, FLE to VJH eff. 8-19-92
It was moved by Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to approve the following resignations:
Ima Dunbar Collins, Chapter I Aide, VLE - eff. 8-1-92
Cager Dison, 8 hr. janitor, FHS - eff. 7-22-92
Madeline C. Gibbs, Teacher, VHS - eff. 8-3-92
Sandra Henson, Science Teacher, FHS - eff. 7-3-92
Debra Pinkney, Sp. Ed. Aide, FHS - eff. 7-10-92
It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried unanimously to approve additional hours for the following employees:
Valerie Luss, 2.5 hr. sweeper to 5.0 hr. janitor, MHS - eff. 8-19-92
Henry Murphy, Voc-Tech, extend employment to 12 months as Adult Ed. Instructor - eff. 8-19-92
Willie Mae Spurs, 2.5 hr. sweeper to 5.0 hr. janitor, FUE - eff. 8-5-92
It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to grant leave of absence for the following:
Nan Mount, Teacher, FLE - eff. September 14 - October 26, 1992
It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to adjourn at eight thirty (8:30) o'clock p.m.
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James E. Lee, Secretary J.W. Calhoun, President
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