PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1994.

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, September 20, 1994, 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 by Mrs. Georgia Washington, and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, was ready for the transaction of business.

Members present were the 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

President Calhoun announced that Mr. King had requested discussion of the bridge at Ridgecrest School be added to the agenda.  It was moved by Mr. Nelson, seconded by Mr. King and Mr. Partridge to hear the addendum. 

Rev. Brown arrived at 5:35 p.m.

Mr. King asked the Board to consider authorizing a resolution to support the Concordia Parish Police Jury's request for funds to repair the bridge on Vidalia Drive leading to Ridgecrest School. It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mr. King and carried unanimously to authorize the Superintendent to prepare a resolution and forward it to the appropriate authority.  The resolution will be ratified at the next meeting.

Mr. Tom O'Neal, Director of Business Affairs, presented the Financial Report and answered questions.

Superintendent recommended accepting the low bid from Winnsboro Roofing of $68,300 for the VHS roof package. The two bids received at the September 6, 1994, meeting were taken under advisement because they were higher than anticipated.  However, upon further study, it was determined that the price was in line with the number of square feet of the project.   It was moved by Mrs. Washington, seconded by Mr. Partridge and carried unanimously to accept the bid.

It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and Rev. Brown to open bids for air conditioning and heating at Clayton School.  Mr. H. L. Irvin, Supervisor of Supportive Services, stated that the bids may have to be taken under advisement because of possible changes in electrical fittings.  The following bids were received:

Long's Electric                                                            $ 39,745

Route 3 Box 228-1

Meadville, MS  39653

Myers Electric, Inc.                                                      $ 41,831

1642 Carter Street

Vidalia, LA  71373

Natchez Heating and Cooling                                        $ 49,623

152 Homochitto Street

Natchez, MS  39120

President Calhoun announced a five minute recess at 5:57 p.m.

The Board returned to Open Session at 6:05 p.m.

Superintendent Lee recommended that the Board accept the low bid for the air conditioning at Clayton School.  It was moved by Rev. Bown, seconded by Mrs. Washington and Mrs. Miley and carried unanimously to accept the low bid of $ 39,745 from Long's Electric.

It was moved by Mr. Partridge, seconded by Mr. Nelson and carried to adjourn at 6:10 p.m.

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