PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 1993.

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, April 20, 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 Mrs. Marie Cowan and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, as 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.

Members absent:  Mr. Charles Partridge

A comprehensive financial report was given by Tom O'Neal, Business Affairs Director and he informed the Board that a quarterly analysis of the financial report will be forthcoming at a later date.  Superintendent Lee informed the Board that the May 18 meeting would be a Special Meeting for the discussion and approval of the revised budget.

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to reject all bids on the roof package designated for Ferriday Junior, Vidalia Lower Elementary and Ferriday Kindergarten Center due to a flaw in the bid advertisement. 

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. King and carried unanimously to advertise for bids for the remaining roof packages (Ferriday Lower Elementary, Vidalia Upper Elementary, and Ridgecrest Elementary School) including the ones whose bids were previously rejected (FJH, VLE, and FKC).

It was moved by Mr. King, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to declare an emergency due to the potential for additional damage to the structure and time of the essence.

It was moved by Mr. King, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried unanimously to allow United Roofers from Laurel, MS, to perform the necessary repair work under Mr. Irvin's supervision, pending legal clearance.

It was moved by Rev. Brown and seconded by Mrs. Miley to allow Special Education to lease a vehicle from their funds to transport students.  The motion carried 6-2 with Mr. Stampley and Mr. Calhoun voting no.

It was moved by Mrs. Miley , seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to adopt the following textbooks recommended by the Language Arts Textbook Committee:

Grades K-8

HBJ Language, Medallion Edition HBJ, 1993

Grades 6-8  Literature

Prentice-Hall LIterature, Prentice-Hall, 1994

Grades 9-12 Literature and Grammar

Elements of Literature, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1993

It was moved by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to approve the Channel I contract with Whittle Communication for three (3) more years.

It was moved by Mrs. Miley and seconded by Mrs. Washington to approve use of Ferriday area gymnasiums for recreation programs.  The motion carried 8-0 with Rev. Brown abstaining.

Superintendent Lee asked the board members for input on drafting a Sales Tax Proposal to be voted on October 16.  He also indicated the need for public meetings in order to get the public's opinion and input.

It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Stampley and carried unanimously to adjourn at six forty-five (6:45) o'clock p.m.

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

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