PROCEEDINGS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF THE PARISH OF CONCORDIA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL MEETING HELD ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 26, 1999

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 Thursday, August 26, 1999, at five-thirty (5:35) o'clock p.m. immediately following the public hearing.  The meeting was called to order by the Honorable Mike Grantham, President, who declared that the Board, was ready for the transaction of business.

Members present were the Honorable Mike Grantham, Mr. Darrell Crofford, Mr. Don Joseph, Rev. Johnnie Brown, Mrs. Mary Campbell, Mr. Lynn White and Mrs. Martha Rabb.

Members absent were Mr. Eddie L. Coleman and Mr. Ricky Raven.

Mr. O'Neal, Director of Business Affairs, reviewed the 1999-2000 budget.  Items discussed included minimum foundation funding, operation and maintenance and Ferriday Junior High School construction.

It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried unanimously to approve the 1999-2000 budget.

It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mrs. Rabb and carried unanimously to award the propane gas bid to Macon Ridge.  The awarded bid was in the amount of 0.56 per gallon.

It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mrs. Rabb and carried unanimously to award the pest control services for the home economic departments to B&B Pest Control the awarded bid was in the amount of $170.00 per unit.

Dr. Peterman, Interim Superintendent, requested that the Board add three items to the personnel appointment section of the agenda.

It was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mrs. Rabb and carried unanimously to add the following three items to the agenda.

Appointment of School Bus Attendant

Appointment of Ferriday Lower Assistant Principal

Appointment of Instructional Facilitator

It was moved by Mr. White, seconded by Mrs. Rabb and carried unanimously to approve the following resignations.

Angela Watkins, Teacher Assistant, FLES, effective August 16, 1999

Molly Maples, School Food Service Manager, RES, effective August 16, 1999

After a lengthy discussion on the purpose of the transfers, it was moved by Mr. Crofford, seconded by Mr. Joseph and carried 6-1 with Rev. Brown voting no, to approve the following transfers.

Lyttia Johnson, Special Ed. Teacher, VLES, to, Special Ed. Teacher, FUES, effective August 16, 1999

Julie Rogers, Teacher Assistant, VLES, to Teacher Assistant, VUES, effective August 16, 1999

Willie Mae McCoy, Teacher Assistant, VUES, to Teacher Assistant, VJHS, effective August 16, 1999

Ruby Baker, Teacher Assistant, FHS, to Teacher Assistant, FLES, effective August 16, 1999

Lillie Birdon, Teacher Assistant, FJHS, to Teacher Assistant, FUES, effective August 16, 1999

Georgia Ward, Special Education Teacher, FLES, to Special Education Teacher, FUES, effective August 16, 1999

It was moved by Mr. Joseph, seconded by Mr. Crofford, and carried unanimously to approve the following appointments.

Donna Morace, School Food Service Technician, VLES, to School Food Service Manager, RES, effective August 12, 1999

Kristin Brown, Teacher, VUES, effective August 12, 1999

Marilyn Whitley, Teacher, FUES, effective August 12, 1999

Martha Griffin, Teacher, FLES, effective August 12, 1999

Erica Johnson, Teacher, FKC, effective August 12, 1999

Kirk Andrews, Teacher, MHS, effective August 12, 199

Josie Blake, Teacher, MHS, effective August 12, 1999

Mr. Grantham requested that the Board Members keep Mr. Coleman in their prayers and hearts.

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

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Lester L. Peterman, Interim Superintendent                   Mike Grantham, Board President