PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 1993.

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, March 2, 1993, 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. Karen Davis 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. Walter Stampley; and Mrs. Georgia Washington.

Member Absent:  Mr. Charles Partridge

It was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to approve minutes from the February 2 and February 16, 1993 board meetings.

It was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to approve invoices totaling $1,350,558.97.

Hyram Copeland, Mayor of Vidalia, acting as spokesperson for area mayors informed the board that they stand ready to work with educational personnel in any way to improve education.    He mentioned economic development in the form of a new industry that is interested in locating in the parish. 

Superintendent Lee commended Mr. Donald Turnage who has been instrumental in the recent summit meetings and also moderated the last two at Ferriday and Monterey.  Mr. Turnage informed the board and the public of the results of surveys distributed at the summit meetings. 

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to approve  re-leasing Section 7, 78N, R10E  to Marty Moree Bacon for $6613.00 per year.

Mr. Henry Sugg, Principal of Vidalia High School requested to appear before the board to change from a seven period day to a six period day.  Superintendent Lee asked the board to afford a chance for group consultation with administrators involved.  A decision will be made at the April 6 board meeting.

It was moved by Mr. King, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to approve the following personnel changes.

            Resignation:  Delores N. Young, Proj. Ind. , Adult Ed. eff. 2-12-93

            Retirement:

                     Dora Joseph, Teacher, VJH, eff. 5-28-93

                        Catherine Micheau,  School Food Service Technician, FLE, eff. 2-28-93

                        Ruby Washington, Teacher, FHS, eff. 5-28-93

                        Rosemary Watkins, Teacher, FJH, eff. 5-28-93

            Extended Sick:

                        Carla Fast, Chapter I Teacher, eff. 2-8-93 through May 5, 1993

            Transfer:

                        Dorothy Parker, from regular class to Proj. Ind., Adult Ed. eff. 2-13-93

                        for the remainder of this school year.

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. King and carried unanimously to adjourn at six thirty-five (6:35) o'clock p.m.

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

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