PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 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, December 8, 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. Jerry King 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

Mayor Hyram Copeland requested that he be moved up on the agenda.  It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to grant this request.

Mayor Copeland presented a proposal for a summit meeting of town officials, school officials and business persons.  As per the Superintendent's recommendation, it was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to allow Superintendent Lee to participate in organizing the summit.

It was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to approve minutes from November 10, 17, and 30, 1992.

Mrs. Gloria Dangerfield, Assistant Director of Business Affairs, presented the invoices and answered questions.  It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mrs Cowan and carried unanimously to approve invoices totaling $1,422,896,23.

Mr. Thomas H. O'Neal, Director of Business Affairs, presented a financial report and answered questions.

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Easterling appealed to the Board to re-instate their daughter to the Student Council at Vidalia Junior High School after she had been suspended and subsequently removed from the Student Council as per by-laws.   The Board heard their appeal and decided to render a decision before the meeting ended.

After discussion, it was moved by Mrs. Miley and seconded by Mrs. Cowan to approve the school employee smoking policy (see attached).  The motion carried 6-3 with

Mr. King, Mr. Partridge, and Rev. Brown voting no.  The policy will go into effect on January 8, 1993.

Superintendent Lee informed the Board that the state had approved the Pupil Progression plan for 1992-93 and local approval was required.  It was moved by Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to approve the plan.

It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to open bids on a roof package for Vidalia Junior High School.  Bids were as follows:

            Winnsboro Roofing - $50,000

            Brown Industries  -      $59,890

After a committee (Mr. Irvin, Mrs. Dangerfield, and Mr. O'Neal) checked on specifications and required enclosures stated at the pre-bid conference, a bid award was recommended.  It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried unanimously to award the bid to the lowest bidder (Winnsboro Roofing) for $50,000 with a payment schedule of 90% on completion and the remaining 10% after 45 days and the 12 year guarantee receipt.

A written request was submitted by Mayor Glen McGlothin (letter attached) to allow use of gymnasiums in the Ferriday area for recreational games in the afternoons. The Board authorized Superintendent Lee to meet with  Mr. Magee, Mayor McGlothin, Mr. Howard Jackson, Mr. Fred Butcher and Rev. Brown and discuss this request.  Mr. Howard Jackson, Ferriday Junior High principal, said he would consider promoting a program of this nature if it is for all youths in the area and properly equipped and supervised.          

Dr. Pete Peterman, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction reported on the development of the evaluation instrument for the Superintendent.

It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried to approve policy changes due to legislation.

It was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to move to Executive Session to discuss potential litigations and a parent request at seven-o-two (7:02) o'clock p.m.

It was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to return to open session at eight-seventeen (8:17) o'clock p.m.

Superintendent Lee reported to the audience that three items were discussed with two needing board action.  First, Mr. Calhoun asked the board to vote on the appeal request from the Easterlings.  It was moved by Rev. Brown and seconded by Mr. Calhoun to allow Rachel Erin Easterling to be re-instated to the VJH Student Council.  The motion failed 7-2 with Mr. Calhoun and Rev. Brown voting yes.

Secondly, it was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously that due to failure of Robin Fuller dba Concordia Roofing to comply with bid specifications on bid property #298 (primary wing) at Monterey High School, said contract is declared rescinded and canceled.  Superintendent Lee is authorized to perform all functions needed to accomplish this purpose.  As per Superintendent Lee's recommendation, the Board declared an extreme emergency and authorized the securing of estimates to repair MHS roof immediately.  It was moved by Mrs. Cowan and seconded by Mr. Partridge to approve the recommendation.  The motion carried 8-1 with Rev. Brown voting no.

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

            Retirement:   Mary W. Williams, 2.5 hr. sweeper, FHS, eff. 1-2-93.

            Appointment:  Sheila R. Paul, parttime Voc. Ed.   

It was moved by Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to adjourn at eight-twenty-seven (8:27) o'clock p.m.

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

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