Alexandria, Louisiana
February 5, 2013
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the regular meeting place of said board in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, in Alexandria, Louisiana.
President Stephen Chapman called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:
Stephen Chapman, President
John Allen, Member
Wilton Barrios, Member
Steve Berry, Member
Janet Dixon, Member
Darrell Rodriguez, Member
Absent: Keith Breazeale, Vice President
Absent: Julie McConathy, Member
Absent: Pam Webb, Member
Mr. Gerald Woodard, Interim Secretary for the Board, was present for the meeting.
District Attorney James Downs was present for the meeting.
The Colors were presented by the Buckeye High School JROTC. The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. John Allen after which Mrs. Janet Dixon led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
(COPY OF OFFICIAL CALL MAILED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE AT THE MEETING PLACE OF SAID BOARD ON JANUARY 30, 2013)
Alexandria, Louisiana
January 30, 2013
Dear Sir/Madam:
I, Stephen Chapman, do hereby give notice that the Rapides Parish School Board will meet in regular public session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 5:00 p.m. on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2013
for the purpose of considering, acting upon, deciding, and if deemed advisable, submitting the following propositions, to wit:
1. Call to order
2. Invocation, Pledge
3. Roll call
4. Recognize:
a. the Board’s student guest from Pineville High School – Mr. Steve Berry
b. Acadian Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of February 2013 – Dr. Bill Morrison
5. Consent Agenda: Motion to adopt in globo the items listed on the consent agenda (the consent agenda is established by the Board’s Executive Committee and any board member may request that any consent agenda item be considered separately - whether considered in globo or separately, board member and public comment shall be permitted on any item listed on the consent agenda; see pages 3, 4 and
6. Motion to receive an update on Superintendent Search from the Personnel Committee Chairperson – Mrs. Janet Dixon
7. Motion to promote Jewell Ekermeyer from substitute manager at Northwood High School to Acting Manager at Northwood High School effective January 7, 2013 through May 24, 2013 – Mrs. Erma Davis
Source of funding Food and Nutrition Services Amount $9,510.41 $14.93 (hourly) 104.51 (per day)
8. Motion to promote Bernadette Smith from Assistant Manager at Buckeye High School to Acting Manager at Buckeye High School effective February 4, 2013 through May 24, 2013 – Mrs. Erma Davis
Source of funding Food and Nutrition Services Amount $1,080.00 (increase) $101.46 (per day)
9. Motion to give an update on the progress of the Leadership Academy for aspiring leaders – Dr. Emily Weatherford
10. Motion to discuss and take possible action on teacher allocation for the 2012-2013 school year – Dr. Emily Weatherford
*11. Motion to adopt the 2013-2014 school calendar – Dr. Bill Morrison
Pages 1-4
12. Motion to hear a report from All Star Automotive Group regarding “Make the Grade Program” and take possible action – Dr. Bill Morrison
Page 5
*13. Motion to hear a report on the cost effectiveness of the current policy of prohibiting RPSB buses From traveling down roads with distance of less than ½ mile to pick-up/drop off students – Mr. Velt Edwards
14. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Purchase of Refurbished Computers” (Bid # 13-30); and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Ms. Liz Domite
15. Motion to reorganize the ancillary department to reinstate the "safety program" in our schools and for this item to fall under ancillary – Mrs. Janet Dixon
16. Motion to add Drug and Safe Schools under former grant now under general fund to Ancillary Services to assist in inspection and direction of overall safety and security at our schools – Mrs. Janet Dixon
17. Motion to add a part time inspector to assist in digitally documenting facilities and changes for law enforcement use and to inspect the facilities for threat assessments – Mrs. Janet Dixon
18. Motion for the RPSB to appoint Darrell Rodriguez, board member (who is currently on the parish school safety committee) to work with ancillary supervisor/department to report back to the board at the March Board Meeting a complete list of short term and long term measures the RPSB need to take in order to make our schools safe for our children - Mrs. Janet Dixon
19. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Lessie Moore Elementary Site Improvements” (Bid # 13-50)
Page 6
Source of funding District 52 Bond Amount $60,000 (estimate)
b. “Pineville Elementary Site Improvements” (Bid #13-49)
Page 7
Source of funding District 52 Bond Amount $125,000 and $175,000 with alternates
20. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Intercom System for Hadnot Hayes STEM Elementary” (Bid #13-47)
Source of funding District 62 Maintenance
5. Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Dr. Bill Morrison
Pages 8-9
B. Action–Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 12-4-12 and 12-10-12 meetings, and the 12-17-12 Executive Committee meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk
C. Action-Education
*1. to approve revising existing policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows: - Dr. Bill Morrison
Pages 10-61
a. BCBB – Notification of Board Meetings
b. BCBD – Agenda Preparation and Dissemination
c. GAMHA – Electronic Communications between Employees and Students
d. GBA – Contracts and Compensatione. GBDA – Employment of Retired Personnel (Recoded from GBDB)
f. IDDG – Alternative Schools Education Program
g. IFBGA – Internet Safety and Technology
h. IHAD – Parent Conferences
i. JCD – Student Conduct
j. JD – Discipline
k. JDD – Suspension
l. JDE – Expulsionm. JGCE – Child Abuse
*2. to approve new policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel – Dr. Bill Morrison
Pages 62-65
a. DFM – Sale of Surplus Equipment and Supplies
b. FDC – Naming of Facilities
c. IEB – Class Size
*3. to approve revising existing policies - Dr. Bill Morrison
Pages 66-83
a. DFN – Sale of Buildings and Land (formerly DN – School Properties Disposal)
b. JBCBB – Homeless Students
c. JGCD – Administration of Medication
D.Action–Finance
*1. to approve personal services contracts, leases, and other such agreements; authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection with said contracts; and approve bills paid for the previous month – Ms. Liz Domite
*2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 84-87
*3. to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
*4. to hear a budget update from the Finance Department – Mr. Steve Berry
*5. to receive quarterly report on Maintenance Funds – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 88
*6. to approve the ALIO Annual Maintenance Renewal for Financial Accounting, Human Resources, LA State Reporting and Oracle Database and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 89
Source of funding General Fund Amount $108,186.00
*7. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Intercom System for Poland Jr. High” (Bid #13-47)
Source of funding Fund 12
b. “Turnkey Purchase of Gas Convection Steamers for Various School Cafeterias” (Bid #13-48) (Brasher Elementary, C.C. Raymond Elementary, Plainview High, Forest Hill Elementary, Northwood High, Glenmora High, Mary Goff Elementary and Pineville Elementary
Source of funding Food Service Amount $112,000.00 (estimate)
*8. to ratify and confirm bid(s) received by the Central Office Staff and to award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Brame Middle School Chiller Replacement” (Bid # 13-29) received on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Source of funding QSCB
b. “Re-roofing of Alexandria Sr. High” (Bid #13-33) received on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Source of funding QSCB
c. “Sale of Surplus Buses (Bid # 13-42) received on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Source of funding General Fund
d. “Turnkey Purchase of Gas Convection Ovens for Various School Cafeterias” (Bid # 13-46) received on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.
Source of funding Food Service Amount $34,000.00 (estimate)
*9. to accept donation of 25 HP computers and charging cart valued at $19,049.00 on behalf of Caroline Dormon Jr. High from Jason Ingalls and provide necessary letter of donation and applicable tax credit document – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 90
*10. to authorize the Superintendent to sign a professional services contract with Le’Derreck Horn for a Parent Forum (workshop for 11th and 12th grade students with disabilities and their parents) to be held in April – Mrs. Shelly Close
Pages 91-94
D. Action - Discipline (Motion to go into Executive Session for 1, 2 and 3)
*1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Review Committee’s recommendations – Mrs. Ruby Smith
2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Learning Facility – Mrs. Ruby Smith
3. to approve the performance contract for students successfully completing the requirements – Mrs. Ruby Smith
E. Action – Personnel
*1. receive reports as follows: - Dr. Emily Weatherford
a. new hires, pending a satisfactory drug screening and background check
b. new hires in lieu of substitute
c. promotions
d. leave requests, rescissions, waivers, etc.
e. performance contract renewals
f. resignations and retirements
*2. to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action – Dr. Emily Weatherford
*Denotes that these items have been through committee
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Witness my official signature and the seal of the Rapides Parish School Board this 30th day of January 2013
/s/Stephen Chapman
President
ATTEST:
/s/Gerald Woodard
Interim Secretary
S E A L
Public comment was solicited prior to the vote on items during this meeting.
The Rapides Parish School recognized Mrs. Susie Smith, Chairman of Emerging Young Leaders. The group of middle school girls were recognized and they are encouraged in the areas of Leadership Development, Educational Enrichment, Civic Engagement and Character Building.
Mr. Steve Berry introduced the Board’s student guest, Ryan Ware, a senior at Pineville High School, who was recognized for his academic and extracurricular achievements. Also recognized were Ryan’s family and Dr. Karl Carpenter, principal of Pineville High School. (Item 4a)
The Board recognized Acadian Elementary for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of February 2013. (Item 4b)
Let the record reflect that Mr. Keith Breazeale arrived at this time.
Items 7 and 20 were deleted.
A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to add to the agenda for the RPSB to direct the Superintendent and staff to give the RPSB an update on the status of our school safety programs and to receive any recommendations that may need Board action - Reason to add: time sensitive. (Item 21)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Dr. Chapman
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to approve the consent agenda and to pull item 5C-1b. (Item 5)
On roll call the vote was as follows
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Dr. Chapman
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Webb
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Dr. Bill Morrison
Pages 8-9
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 12-4-12 and 12-10-12 meetings, and the 12-17-12 Executive Committee meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk
*1. to approve revising existing policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows: - Dr. Bill Morrison
Pages 10-61
a. BCBB – Notification of Board Meetings
b. Pulled for the regular agenda
c. GAMHA – Electronic Communications between Employees and Students
d. GBA– Contracts and Compensation
e. GBDA – Employment of Retired Personnel (Recoded from GBDB)
f. IDDG – Alternative Schools Education Program
g. IFBGA – Internet Safety and Technology
h. IHAD – Parent Conferences
i. JCD – Student Conduct
j. JD – Discipline
k. JDD – Suspension
l. JDE–Expulsion
m. JGCE–Child Abuse
*2. to approve new policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel – Dr. Bill Morrison
Pages 62-65
a. DFM – Sale of Surplus Equipment and Supplies
b. FDC – Naming of Facilities
c. IEB – Class Size
*3. to approve revising existing policies - Dr. Bill Morrison
Pages 66-83
a. DFN–Sale of Buildings and Land (formerly DN – School Properties Disposal)
b. JBCBB – Homeless Students
c. JGCD – Administration of Medication
D.Action–Finance
*1. to approvepersonal services contracts, leases, and other such agreements; authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection with said contracts; and approve bills paid for the previous month – Ms. Liz Domite
*2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 84-87
*3. to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
*4. to hear a budget update from the Finance Department – Mr. Steve Berry
*5. to receive quarterly report on Maintenance Funds – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 88
*6. to approve the ALIO Annual Maintenance Renewal for Financial Accounting, Human Resources, LA State Reporting and Oracle Database and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 89
Source of funding General Fund Amount $108,186.00
*7. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Intercom System for Poland Jr. High” (Bid #13-47)
Source of funding Fund 12
b. “Turnkey Purchase of Gas Convection Steamers for Various School Cafeterias” (Bid #13-48) (Brasher Elementary, C.C. Raymond Elementary, Plainview High, Forest Hill Elementary, Northwood High, Glenmora High, Mary Goff Elementary and Pineville Elementary
Source of funding Food Service Amount $112,000.00 (estimate)
*8. to ratify and confirm bid(s) received by the Central Office Staff and to award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Brame Middle School Chiller Replacement” (Bid # 13-29) received on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. and award to ACA Mechanical/Industrial, LLC for a base bid of $331,700 and alternate #1 for $37,600 for a total of $369,300.00
Source of funding QSCB
b. “Re-roofing of Alexandria Sr. High” (Bid #13-33) received on Thursday, January 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. and award to Mid-Western Commercial Roofers, Inc. for base bid of $782,720.00 plus alternate #1 for $7,270.00 and if funds are available alternate #2 for $18,720.00
Source of funding QSCB
c. “Sale of Surplus Buses (Bid # 13-42) received on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. and award one bus to Roy Walker – Kollege Kamp, LLC for $1,600.00 and to Don Durham for 19 buses for $17,163.00
Source of funding General Fund
d. “Turnkey Purchase of Gas Convection Ovens for Various School Cafeterias” (Bid # 13-46) received on Friday, February 1, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. and award to Alack for Pineville Elementary for $9,999.00, J. S. Slocum for $9,999.00 and Mabel Brasher for $9,999.00 for a total of $29,997.00
Source of funding Food Service
*9. to accept donation of 25 HP computers and charging cart valued at $19,049.00 on behalf of Caroline Dormon Jr. High from Jason Ingalls and provide necessary letter of donation and applicable tax credit document – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 90
*10. to authorize the Superintendent to sign a professional services contract with Le’Derreck Horn for a Parent Forum (workshop for 11th and 12th grade students with disabilities and their parents) to be held in April – Mrs. Shelly Close
Pages 91-94
D. Action - Discipline (Motion to go into Executive Session for 1, 2 and 3)
1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Review Committee’s recommendations – Mrs. Ruby Smith
2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Learning Facility – Mrs. Ruby Smith
3. to approve the performance contract for students successfully completing the requirements – Mrs. Ruby Smith
E. Action – Personnel
*1. receive reports as follows: - Dr. Emily Weatherford
a. new hires, pending a satisfactory drug screening and background check
b. new hires in lieu of substitute
c. promotions
d. leave requests, rescissions, waivers, etc.
e. performance contract renewals
f . resignations and retirements
*2. to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action – Dr. Emily Weatherford
*Denotes that these items have been through committee
A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to receive an updated search report from the Personnel Chairperson during the Superintendent Search. (Item 6)
Mrs. Janet Dixon presented information to the Board at this time and discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve the updated timeline for the Superintendent Search to reflect the following changes:
On the Special Board Meeting for March 4, 2013 – change the time to 6:00 p.m. and delete (after Executive Committee Meeting).
Interview dates – change dates to March 11-15 and the time on the 12th will be announced later but the interviews will be prior to committees.
Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 – change to Wednesday, April 10, 2013.
Discussion ensued.
On the amended motion made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously to approve the updated timeline for the Superintendent Search to reflect the above changes.
Let the record reflect that Mr. Wilton Barrios left the meeting at this time.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. John Allen to promote Bernadette Smith from Assistant Manager at Buckeye High School to Acting Manager at Buckeye High School effective February 4, 2013 through May 24, 2013. (Item 8)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Dr. Chapman
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Webb, Mr. Barrios
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to receive an update on the progress of the Leadership Academy for aspiring leaders. (Item 9)
Dr. Emily Weatherford gave an update the Board at this time. No action was taken.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. John Allen to discuss and take possible action on teacher allocation for the 2012-2013 school year. (Item 10)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to defer item 10 to the February Personnel Committee.
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to defer item 10 to the February Personnel Committee and to review the historical data.
Discussion ensued.
On the amended motion by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to defer item 10 to the February Personnel Committee and to review the historical data.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to adopt the 2013-2014 school calendar. (Item 11)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to adopt the 2013-2014 school calendar and choose Option #1.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Dr. Chapman
NAY: Mr. Breazeale
ABSENT: Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Webb, Mr. Barrios
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to hear a report from All Star Automotive Group regarding “Make the Grade Program” and take possible action. (Item 12)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to authorize staff to proceed with the All Star Automotive Group “Making the Grade Program”
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to authorize staff to proceed with the All Star Automotive Group “Making the Grade Program”.
A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to hear a report on the cost effectiveness of the current policy of prohibiting RPSB buses from traveling down roads with distance of less than ½ mile to pick-up/drop off students. (Item 13)
Mr. Velt Edwards gave a Power Point Presentation at this time and discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. John Allen to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Purchase of Refurbished Computers” (Bid # 13-30); and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board. (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. John Allen, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Purchase of Refurbished Computers” (Bid # 13-30); and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon for the RPSB to direct the Superintendent and staff to give the RPSB an update on the status of our school safety programs and to receive any recommendations that may need Board action. (Item 21)
Information was presented to the Board and discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to reorganize the ancillary department to reinstate the "safety program" in our schools and for this item to fall under ancillary. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to defer this to the February Personnel Committee to direct the Superintendent to bring a recommendation for reorganizing the ancillary department to reinstate the "safety program" in our schools and for this item to fall under ancillary.
Discussion ensued.
On the amended motion by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to defer this to the February Personnel Committee to direct the Superintendent to bring a recommendation for reorganizing the ancillary department to reinstate the "safety program" in our schools and for this item to fall under ancillary.
A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale toadd Drug and Safe Schools under former grant now under general fund to Ancillary Services to assist in inspection and direction of overall safety and security at our schools. (Item 16)
Discussion ensued.
Item 16 was deleted.
A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to add a part time inspector to assist in digitally documenting facilities and changes for law enforcement use and to inspect the facilities for threat assessments. (Item 17)
Discussion ensued.
Item 17 was deleted.
A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. John Allen for the RPSB to appoint Darrell Rodriguez, board member (who is currently on the parish school safety committee) to work with ancillary supervisor/department to report back to the board at the March Board Meeting a complete list of short term and long term measures the RPSB need to take in order to make our schools safe for our children. (Item 18)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. John Allen, the Board voted unanimously for the RPSB to appoint Darrell Rodriguez, board member (who is currently on the parish school safety committee) to work with ancillary supervisor/department to report back to the board at the March Board Meeting a complete list of short term and long term measures the RPSB need to take in order to make our schools safe for our children.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board. (Item 19)
a. “Lessie Moore Elementary Site Improvements” (Bid # 13-50)
Page 6 Source of funding District 52 Bond Amount $60,000 (estimate)
b. “Pineville Elementary Site Improvements” (Bid #13-49)
Page 7 Source of funding District 52 Bond Amount $125,000 and $175,000 with alternates
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids.
a. “Lessie Moore Elementary Site Improvements” (Bid # 13-50
Page 6 Source of funding District 52 Bond Amount $60,000 (estimate)
b. “Pineville Elementary Site Improvements” (Bid #13-49)
Page 7 Source of funding District 52 Bond Amount $125,000 and $175,000 with alternates
A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to approve revising existing policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows: (Item 5C-1b)
BCBD – Agenda Preparation and Dissemination
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to approve revising existing policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows:
BCBD – Agenda Preparation and Dissemination.
Pursuant to motion duly carried, the Rapides Parish School Board adjourned.
/s/Stephen Chapman
President
ATTEST:
/s/Gerald Woodard
Interim Secretary
S E A L