Alexandria, Louisiana
April 25, 2013
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in special session at 5:00 o’clock on Thursday, April 25, 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
Keith Breazeale, Vice President
Steve Berry, Member
Janet Dixon, Member
Julie McConathy, Member
Darrell Rodriguez, Member
John Allen, Member
Wilton Barrios, 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 Invocation was pronounced by Mrs. Janet Dixon after which Mr. Keith Breazeale led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
(COPY OF OFFICIAL CALL WAS MAILED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND TO THE MEDIA AND POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE AT THE MEETING PLACE OF SAID BOARD ON APRIL 19, 2013)
Alexandria, Louisiana
April 19, 2013
Dear Sir/Madam:
By virtue of the authority vested in me by law and by reason of the fact that it is deemed necessary, advisable, and to the public interest that the Rapides Parish School Board be called in special session; now, therefore,
I, Stephen Chapman, President, do hereby give notice that the said board will meet in special session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 5:00 p.m. to commence on
Thursday, April 25, 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 of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Motion to review, discuss and finalize the Superintendent’s contract – Dr. Stephen Chapman
5. Motion to hear, discuss and take action on the Head Start Grant Application - Dr. Stephen Chapman
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Witness my official signature and the seal of the Rapides Parish School Board this 19th day of April 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.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to review, discuss and finalize the Superintendent’s contract. (Item 4)
President Stephen Chapman presented some additions to the Superintendent’s contract as follows:
· 3 year contract starting at 6-1-13 through 5-31-2016
· Salary - $160,000 annually
· Monthly expenses - $800.00
· Moving expenses - $3,500.00
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to approve the Superintendent’s contract for Mr. Nason “Tony” Authement as stated above.
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to approve the Superintendent’s contract for Mr. Nason “Tony” Authement and authorize the Board President to execute the contract on behalf of the Rapides Parish School Board and to include the following:
· 3 year contract starting at 6-1-13 through 5-31-2016
· Salary - $160,000 annually
· Monthly expenses - $800.00
· Moving expenses - $3,500.00
On roll call the vote on the amended motion was as follow:
AYE: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Dr. Chapman
NAY: Mr. Barrios
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to hear, discuss and take action on the Head Start Grant Application. (Item 5)
Discussion ensued and Rebecca Beck and Cindy Rushing presented information to the Board at this time. A lengthy discussion took place.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to postpone any further negotiations with Head Start regarding the grant application until June 2, 2013.
A second substitute motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon for the negotiations to continue and for Mr. Authement to be involved with the conference call and see if he is interested in continuing.
A third substitute motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. John Allen to discontinue any conference calls and negotiations with Head Start until after June 2 when the new Superintendent can be involved.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the third substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon, Dr. Chapman
NAY: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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