LINCOLN PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Ruston, Louisiana

SPECIAL CALLED SESSION

Monday, February 17, 2003   6:00 p.m.

The Lincoln Parish School Board met in Special Called Session on Monday, February 17, 2003 at 4:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Lincoln Parish School Board Office, 410 South Farmerville Street, Ruston, Louisiana.  Members present were President Rob Shadoin, Mr. Billy Abrahm, Mr. Otha Anders, Dr. Marty Beasley, Ms. Lisa Best, Mr. Curtis Dowling, Ms. Mattie Harrison,  Mr. Jim Kessler, Mr. George Mack, Mr. Joe Mitcham, Ms. Jo Tatum, and Mr. David Wright.

After Mr. Rob Shadoin called the meeting to order and gave the invocation, he led in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag and welcomed guests to the meeting.

Mr. Kessler moved that the Board should begin the superintendent interview process and Mr. Wright seconded the motion.  Mr. Anders amended the motion to enter into Executive Session in order to begin the interview process.  As Mr. Kessler and Mr. Wright were in agreement with the amendment, the Board unanimously voted by voice vote to go into Executive Session at 4:07 p.m.

Upon a motion by Mr. Mack, seconded by Ms. Best, the Board unanimously voted to return to Open Session at 8:10 p.m.

Upon a motion by Mr. Anders, seconded by Mr. Dowling, the Board unanimously voted to recess at 8:11 p.m.

The meeting was reconvened with all Board members present at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 by President Rob Shadoin.

Upon a motion by Ms. Tatum, seconded by Mr. Mitcham, the Board unanimously voted by voice vote to go into Executive Session at 4:09 p.m.

Upon a motion by Mr. Mack, seconded by Ms. Harrison, the Board unanimously voted to return to Open Session at 8:22 p.m.

Upon a motion by Mr. Mitcham, seconded by Mr. Abrahm, the Board unanimously voted to recess at 8:23 p.m.

The meeting was reconvened with all Board members present at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2003 by President Rob Shadoin.

Upon a motion by Mr. Kessler, seconded by Ms. Tatum, the Board unanimously voted by voice vote to go into Executive Session at 4:05 p.m.

Upon a motion by Ms. Tatum, seconded by Mr. Mitcham, the Board unanimously voted to return to Open Session at 10:10 p.m.

Upon a motion by Mr. Mitcham, seconded by Ms. Best, the Board unanimously voted to recess at 10:11 p.m.

The meeting was reconvened for a final time with all Board members present at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 24, 2003 by President Rob Shadoin.

Upon a motion by Ms. Tatum, seconded by Ms. Best, the Board unanimously voted to enter into Executive Session at 5:04 p.m.

Upon a motion by Mr. Kessler, seconded by Ms. Harrison, the Board unanimously voted to return to Open Session at 8:01 p.m.

President Shadoin indicated he was ready to receive nominations of candidates for negotiations with the Executive Committee regarding the superintendent vacancy.

Mr. Anders nominated Dr. Juanita Simmons and Ms. Harrison seconded the motion.

Mr. Dowling nominated Dr. Charles Scriber

Mr. Mack moved that nominations close and Mr. Wright seconded the motion.

Voting by a show of hands for Dr. Juanita Simmons to be named Superintendent of Lincoln Parish Schools: Otha Anders, Mattie Harrison, George Mack, and David Wright.

Voting by a show of hands for Dr. Charles Scriber to be named Superintendent of Lincoln Parish Schools: Billy Abrahm, Dr. Marty Beasley, Lisa Best, Curtis Dowling, Jim Kessler, Joe Mitcham, Jo Tatum, and President Rob Shadoin.

By a 4 - 8 vote, Dr. Charles Scriber was recommended for negotiations with the Executive Committee to fill the Superintendent vacancy. 

Ms. Tatum moved that Dr. Scriber be accepted by acclamation for nomination to the Executive Committee and Dr. Beasley seconded the motion.  The Board unanimously voted in favor of the motion.

Upon a motion by Mr. Wright, seconded by Mr. Dowling, and having no further business to conduct, the Board adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

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Gerald W. Cobb, Secretary                         Robert E. Shadoin, President