PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1996.

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 3, 1996, at five-thirty (5:30) o'clock p.m.  The meeting was called to order by the Honorable Ernest Lynn White, President, who declared that the Board, after prayer by Mr. Eddie L. Coleman, Sr., and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, was ready for the transaction of business.

Members present were the Honorable Ernest Lynn White, President, Mr. Eddie L. Coleman, Sr., Mrs. Marie Cowan, Mr. Mike Grantham, Mr. Ricky Raven, Mrs. Georgia Washington and Mr. Sam Williams, Jr.

Mr. Manson E. Nelson, Sr., and Mr. Charles Partridge were absent.

President White stated that the purpose of the special meeting was to approve the FY97 Budget.  It was moved by Mrs. Washington and seconded by Mr. Coleman to approve the budget as presented.  Mr. Grantham stated that he had several questions.  Mr. Tom O'Neal, Director of Business Affairs responded to questions by Mr. Grantham and Mr. Raven.  Following lengthy discussion, the motion was carried 5-2, with Mr. Grantham and Mr. Raven voting no.

Mrs. Washington, chairperson, read the minutes of the Building and Grounds Committee meeting of August 27, 1996.  She stated that it was the Committee's recommendation that an emergency be declared to repair the roof of the Florida Street gymnasium because of the liklihood of serious damage to the wood floor from roof leaks.  It was moved by Mr. Coleman, seconded by Mr. Williams and carried 6-1, with Mr. Grantham voting no,  to approve the Committee's recommendation.

Superintendent Lee announced that Board members would participate in inservice training at 4:00 p.m. on September 10, immediately prior to the regular meeting.  In addition, he expressed his appreciation to Mr. O'Neal and the Business Department for their work on the FY97 Budget.  It was moved by Mr. Coleman, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried 6-1, with Mr. Grantham voting no, to commend Mr. O'Neal and his staff for their work in preparing the budget.

It was moved by Mr. Williams, seconded by Mrs. Cowan and carried unanimously to adjourn at 6:30 p.m.

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James E. Lee, Superintendent                                                   Ernest Lynn White, President