PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A PUBLIC MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1993.
The School Board of the Parish of Concordia, State of Louisiana, met in a Public Hearing at the Concordia Parish School Board Office in Vidalia, Louisiana, on Tuesday, September 7, 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 Mr. Gary Parnham and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, was ready for the transaction of business.
Members present were Honorable J. W. Calhoun, Mrs. Marie Cowan, Mr. Jerry King, Mrs. Polly Miley, Mr. Manson Nelson, Mr. Charles Partridge, Mr. Walter Stampley and Mrs. Georgia Washington.
Members absent: Rev. Johnnie Brown
Mr. Tom O'Neal, Director of Business Affairs, distributed copies of the Consolidated Budget FY 94 to members of the audience. Members of the Board had received their copies earlier. Mr. O'Neal and Superintendent Lee explained the budget and answered questions from Board members and members of the audience.
Rev. Johnnie Brown arrived at 5:40 p.m.
Superintendent Lee invited the general public to review the document at any time and reminded Board members that the budget can be revised as necessary.
There being no further questions, it was moved by Mr. Stampley, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to adjourn at 6:15 p.m.
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James E. Lee, Secretary J. W. Calhoun, President
PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 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, September 7, 1993, at six-fifteen (6:15) o'clock p.m. immediately after a 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 Mr. Partridge, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to approve the Consolidated Budget FY 94.
It was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to approve the minutes for the August 3, 1993, and August 17, 1993, meetings.
It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried unanimously to approve invoices totaling $1,420,128.84.
Mr. Julius Huhn, Director of Chapter I, presented Chapter I innovative grants of $10,000 each to the following teachers:
Ginger McNeely FKC "Fun 4 Kids"
Karen Parnham VLE "Partners in Education"
Superintendent Lee requested that item V, the executive session, be taken out of order. It was moved by Mr. King, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried 8-1 with Mr. Partridge voting no to take item V out of order and to go into executive session at 6:25 p.m.
It was moved by Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried unanimously to return to open session at 7:30 p.m. Superintendent Lee reported to the audience that personnel items and two items of potential litigation were discussed during the executive session.
Superintendent Lee recommended that per legal advice the Board declare an emergency in regard to the roof at Ferriday Kindergarten Center. It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Partridge and Mrs. Cowan and carried unanimously to declare that additional roof repair in the amount of $14,762.91 at Ferriday Kindergarten Center is of extreme public emergency because of the uncertainty of the weather, the possibility of additional damage and the possibility of danger and bodily harm to children and to employees.
Upon recommendation of Superintendent Lee, it was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Partridge, Mr. King and Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to adopt the following policy on student membership count for state funding:
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
Student membership, for state reporting for public education for the purpose of establishing a student count for state funding shall adhere to the following:
I. All students enrolled in school shall be identified with the following minimum required identification elements: state identification number, full legal name, date of birth, sex, race, district and school code, entry date and grade placement.
II. For establishing the student membership count for state funding the following guidelines will be adhered to:
A. No student will be counted more than one time. Students attending more than one school will be counted in membership only one time.
B. All students, including special education students, and students in ungraded class settings, will be counted in grades K-12 who meet the following criteria:
1. have registered or pre-registered on or before October 1 (If October 1 falls on a Saturday, report membership on September 30. If October 1 falls on Sunday, report membership on October 2.),
2. are actively attending school, (Bulletin 741 policy {numbers 1.055.03, 1.055.04 and 1.055.23} should be carefully followed and appropriate documentation placed in individual permanent records for any students who may have numerous consecutive absences which raise doubts about the student's active membership.),
3. and/or have not officially exited from school. (Students are considered to have officially exited if a notification or transfer has been provided by the student's parent/legal guardian or received from another school.)
C. Students who are in BESE approved alternative programs (schools), will be included in the count for membership.
D. Students who reside in Louisiana, attend school in another state and are supported by Louisiana funding will be included in the count for membership.
E. All special education non-categorical preschool (ages 3-5) students will be included in the count for membership.
F. All special education infant (ages birth-2) students shall be included in the count for membership.
G. Regular pre-kindergarten (four-year-old program) students will not be included in the count for membership
It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mr. King and carried unanimously to approve the following resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Concordia Parish School Board recognizes the importance of public bodies and those with public concerns working together for the betterment of the community; and
WHEREAS, the schools play a vital role in the overall welfare of the physical environment of the community; and
WHEREAS, one of the purposes of the school system is to pass on to children pride and responsibility for the appearance and safety of the community; and
WHEREAS, the Concordia Parish School Board recognizes the importance of instilling in its students the importance of supporting and participating in events of public concern; and
WHEREAS, at the August 17, 1993, special meeting of the Concordia Parish School Board, the Vidalia Beautification Committee requested the support and participation of the schools in preparing the town for entry into Louisiana's annual "Cleanest City" campaign; now
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Concordia Parish School Board hereby announces its intent and resolve to support and to aid the Town of Vidalia in its entry into the "Cleanest City" campaign by requesting that the various schools participate in activities sponsored by the Vidalia Beautification Committee; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Concordia Parish School Board pledges its cooperation in preparing for that contest by encouraging and providing support to the campaign for the purpose of enhancing and improving the overall community for the betterment of all citizens.
Mr. Stampley requested information on qualifications required for teachers' aides. Superintendent referred to RS 17:411 which states that teachers' aides must (1) be at least 20 years of age, (2) possess a high school diploma or its equivalent, (3) and have taken a nationally validated achievement test and scored such as to demonstrate a level of achievement equivalent to the normal achievement level of a tenth grade student. It was agreed that the GED would be equivalent to a high school diploma while a certificate of attendance is not.
It was moved by Mrs. Cowan, seconded by Rev. Brown and carried unanimously to accept the following resignations:
W. D. Harris, Ind. Arts Teacher, FHS, effective 8/18/93
Karen Lancaster, Teacher, FJH, effective 8/11/93
It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. King and carried unanimously to approve the following appointments:
Lisa Abron, Teacher, FJH, eff. 8/18/93
James Arnold, Teacher, FJH, eff. 8/18/93
Angela Barnes, Teacher, FJH, eff 8/18/93
Susan Bonnette, Teacher, FKC, eff. 8/31/93
Walter Melancon, Ind. Arts Teacher, eff. 8/18/93
Joe Louis Thomas, 8.0 hour Janitor, eff. 8/19/93
Zulieka Warner, Teacher, FHS, eff. 8/18/93 - 1/12/94
It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mrs. Washington and carried 6-3 with Mr. Calhoun, Mr. Nelson, and Mr. Stampley voting no to appoint Sherry McKnight Secretary/Bookkeeper for Sales Tax, effective 9/22/93.
It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mr. Nelson, and carried unanimously to approve extended sick leave for Catherine Green, VLE, through October 1, 1993.
It was moved by Rev. Brown, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried unanimously to adjourn at 7:55 p.m.
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James E. Lee, Secretary J. W. Calhoun, President