PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 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, October 13, 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; Mrs. Polly Miley; Mr. Manson Nelson; Mr. Charles Partridge; Mr. Walter Stampley and Mrs. Georgia Washington.

Member absent:  Mr. Jerry King.

Mr. Tom O'Neal, Director of Business Affairs presented the financial report. 

Mr. Clarence Hymon, DFSCA Program Director asked the board to vote on two issues pertaining to the operation of the program.  It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Partridge and carried unanimously to approve a change from stipends to per diem.  It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to approve October 24-November 1 as Red Ribbon Week by proclamation.  (Proclamation attached)

It was moved by Mrs. Miley, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to approve personnel as follows:

RESIGNATION

            Martha Knight, Teacher, FLE, eff. 10-8-92

APPOINTMENTS

            Amy Crane, Teacher Aide, RES, eff. 9-14-92

            Gregory Hollis, 8-hr. janitor, FHS, eff. 9-18-92

            Maria A. Martin, Bilingual Aide, FHS, eff. 9-21-92

            Martha Rabb, Teacher, FLE, eff. 10-9-92

TRANSFERS

            Anne Maxwell, FLE, Regular Class to Chapter I, eff. 10-9-92

RETIREMENT

            Janice W. Bostic, Teacher, MHS, eff. 12-1-92

EXTENDED SICK

            Janice W. Bostic, Teacher, MHS, October 7-November 30, 1992

Oliver Schultz presented a nine member reapportionment plan to board members. He explained the plan and answered questions.  After discussion, it was moved by Rev. Brown and seconded by Mrs. Cowan to adopt the plan presented to be sent to the Justice Department after receiving public comments at a Public Hearing set for October 20, 1992 at 5:00 p.m.  The motion carried 6-2 with Mr. Stampley and Mr. Partridge voting no.

It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to adjourn at 6:45 p.m.  

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

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