September 15, 1992

PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 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, September 15, 1992 immediately after the public hearing. The meeting was called to order by the Honorable J.W. Calhoun, President, who declared that the board 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

It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to approve minutes from August 11 and August 18, 1992.

It was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Mrs. Washington and carried unanimously to approve invoices totaling $1,364,637.96.

It was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Mrs. Washington and carried unanimously to approve an interchange of item III. and IV. and move into Executive Session at seven-thirty o'clock (7:30) p.m.

It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mrs. Washington and carried unanimously to resume open session at eight ten (8:10) o'clock p.m. It was reported that pending litigations were discussed during the session. Personnel was not discussed at this time.

After discussion, it was moved by Mrs. Miley and seconded by Mrs. Cowan to approve the proposed General and Special Revenue Funds Budget for FY 92-93. The vote was 7-2 with Mr. Partridge and Mr. King voting no.

Dr. Pete Peterman presented curriculum needs and discussed a handout which included immediate needs. He implored the board to approve financial means to provide the funds for the needed items.

Superintendent Lee recommended a one million dollar loan to be repaid in ten years at six (6%) percent interest. After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Rev. Brown and seconded by Mrs. Washington to approve the loan. A roll call vote was taken with the following results: YEAS: Brown, Cowan, Miley and Washington. NAYS: Calhoun, King, Nelson, Partridge and Stampley. The motion failed.

Superintendent Lee immediately made a second recommendation to borrow $750,000 at 6 percent interest. The bulk of the money would be earmarked ($655,793) and the balance would be considered a contingency fund. (List attached) After a lengthy discussion, it was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and approved unanimously by roll call vote.

It was moved by Mr. King and seconded by Mr. Partridge to unrestrict the one million dollar insurance fund so that $750,000 could be used immediately with the stipulation that it will be replaced when the loan is secured. The motion carried 8-1 with Mr. Nelson voting no.

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to allow the Computer Committee to open and award bids for computers for FUE, VUE, and VJH.

It was moved by Mrs. Miley, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to approve Superintendent Lee's recommendation to pay the same insurance benefits for DROP participants as regular retirees.

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried unanimously to approve extended sick leave (8-19 - six weeks) for Reneice Jackson, FHS.

It was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Mrs. Washington and carried unanimously to add three items to the agenda:

(1) Raising Millages

(2) Open bid on Section 6T7N-R9E land

(3) Open bids on propane gas for Monterey School

It was moved by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to raise millages as follows:

Constitution millage from 3.10 to 3.15

Maintenance and operation millage from 24.18 to 24.53

It was moved by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to open a bid on land Section 6T7N-R9E. The only bid was from Dale R. Vestal which was for three years at $858.00 per year. It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to approve the bid.

It was moved by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to open bids on Propane gas for use at Monterey High School. The bids were:

Ferrellgas in Ferriday, LA - 55.3 per gallon

Petrolane in Natchez, MS - 54.90 per gallon

Herring in Ferriday, LA - 54.95 per gallon

After discussion of awarding to lowest bidder in parish if possible, it was moved by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Partridge and carried unanimously to accept the lowest legal bidder.

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Stampley and carried unanimously to adjourn at nine fifty (9:50) o'clock p.m.

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

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1992.

The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in Public Hearing at the Concordia Parish School Board Office in Vidalia, Louisiana on Tuesday, September 15, 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 Rev. Buddy Carter and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, was ready for the hearing.

Members absent: None

The board held an open hearing and discussion of Consolidated Budget FY 93. Mr. Thomas H. O'Neal, Director of Business Affairs, and James E. Lee,Superintendent explained the budget in detail and answered questions from board members and attending public.

The hearing was adjourned at seven seventeen (7:17) o'clock p.m.

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

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