PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 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, October 20, 1992 immediately following 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 Rev. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried unanimously to approve minutes from the Public Hearing and board meetings of September 8, 15, and 29, 1992.

Mrs. Gloria Dangerfield presented a comprehensive analysis of invoices.  It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to approve invoices totaling $1,463,739.10.

Superintendent Lee asked for an Executive Session to discuss two (2) matters.  It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. King and carried unanimously to move into Executive Session at six-o-five (6:05) o'clock p.m.  It was moved by Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and approved unanimously to return to Open Session at six forty (6:40) o'clock p.m.   Superintendent Lee informed the audience that the following two matters were discussed:  (1)  A personnel matter at Concordia Parish School Board and (2) an incident involving students at one of the parish schools.

Mr. J.W. Calhoun, President presented three teachers with awards for Teacher of the Year.  They were presented with checks for $100.00 and an extra personal day this year  Honorees were as follows:

            Mrs. Juanita McDonald - Vidalia Upper Elementary

            Mrs. Virginia Jones - Ferriday Junior High

            Mrs. Paula Crawford - Monterey High School

Superintendent Lee asked the board to read the new mandate from the state on employee smoking.  He would like them to recommend penalties and grace period at the next meeting.

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to establish a Firearm-Free Zone (H.B. #61) in accordance with this act through Mr. Clarence Hymon, Drug Coordinator.

It was moved by Mr. Partridge and seconded by Mr. Nelson to direct Superintendent Lee to send someone to the parish or state land office to check on land records for Section 64.  The motion carried 8-1 with Mr. Stampley abstaining.

It was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Mr. Partridge and carried unanimously to appoint a committee and draw up an evaluation instrument for the Superintendent.  This committee includes Dr. Lester Peterman, J.W. Calhoun and Mr. Manson Nelson.

It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mr. King and carried unanimously to approve a resolution to support MFP Funding.  (Resolution attached and made a part of the minutes)

It was moved by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Partridge and carried unanimously to ratify a

bid awarded by the Computer Committee.

It was moved by Mr. King, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried unanimously to approve the following personnel changes:

            Retirement:  Charles Moreland, FHS, eff. 5-28-93

            Transfer:  Charles Moreland from Regular class to Special Ed.

            Appointment:  Bobbie Adams, Sp. Ed. Teacher Aide, eff. 10-19-92

It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to adjourn at seven ten (7:10) o'clock p.m.

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

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