OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Alexandria, Louisiana

July 2, 2013

The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 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

John Allen, Member

Wilton Barrios, Member

Steve Berry, Member

Janet Dixon, Member

Julie McConathy, Member

Darrell Rodriguez, Member

Absent:            Pam Webb, Member

Mr. Nason Authement, Secretary for the Board, was not present for the meeting.

District Attorney James Downs was present for the meeting.

The Invocation was pronounced by Mrs. Janet Dixon after which Mrs. Julie McConathy 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 JUNE 26, 2013)

Alexandria, Louisiana

June 26, 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, JULY 2, 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.         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 4 and 5)

5.         Motion to approve revising existing policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows: - Dr. Bill Morrison

Pages 1-3

a.         ABCDA - Unexpired term fulfillment

b.         BBBC - Board Member Continuing Education

6.         Motion to approve the job description for Director of Technology - Dr. Arthur M. Joffrion, Jr.

Pages 4-5

7.         Motion to amend the job descriptions for the following: - Dr. Arthur M. Joffrion, Jr.

Pages 6-9

a.         Pupil Appraisal Strategist

b.         Coordinator of Nursing Services

8.         Motion for the RPSB Superintendent to provide the recommended procedure/process to be used in the hiring of administrative candidates for positions – Mr. Wilton Barrios

9.         Motion to ratify and confirm bid(s) received by the Central Office Staff and 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.             “Pest Control Services” (Bid #13-17) received on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Page 10

Source of Funding Various Maintenance

b.            “Fill In of Swimming Pool at Buckeye High” (Bid #13-65) received on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Page 11

Source of funding District 50 Maintenance

10.        Motion toratify and confirm proposal(s) on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Inventory of Mineral Interests on School Board Owned Property” (RFP #13-66) and award proposal to the recommended responsive and responsible proposer contingent on recommended proposer meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications – Ms. Liz Domite

Source of funding General Fund

11.        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.           “Chiller for Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary” (Bid # 14-00) – Funding QSCB

b.           “Chiller for Horseshoe Drive Elementary” (Bid # 14-01) – Funding QSCB

c.           “Re-roof of J. B. Nachman Elementary” (Bid #14-06) – Funding QSCB

d.           “Re-roof of L. S. Rugg Elementary” (Bid # 14-07) – Funding QSCB

e.           “Re-roof of Rosenthal Montessori” (Bid # 14-09) – Funding QSCB

f.           “Boiler for Glenmora High Auditorium” (Bid #14-18) – Funding QSCB

g.           “Boiler for Oak Hill High School” (Bid #14-19) – Funding – QSCB

12.        Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Bleachers for Rapides High School” (Bid # 14-12) 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

Source of funding District 61 Maintenance

13.        Motion to add Bank of Jena as a Fiscal Agent for a two year period from 7-1-13 through 6-30-15 – Ms. Liz Domite

14.        Motion to ratify and confirm bid(s) received by the Central Office Staff for “Structural Repair of Central Office Walls” (Bid # 13-18) 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

Pages 12-13

15.        Motion to update the Organizational Chart for Food Service – Mrs. Erma Davis Page 14

16.        Motion to request the Administration of Superintendent Authement along with Food Service Director, Mrs. Erma Davis, to bring back a recommendation to address the lunch balance issue at the July Board Meeting – Dr. Stephen Chapman/Mrs. Erma Davis

Pages 15-17

17.        Motion to hear a report and recommendation in reference to the solicitation of quotes for blanket Student Athletic Accident Insurance for the 2013 – 2014 school year and act thereon by award and authorize the Superintendent and/or appropriate staff to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal

Pages 18-19

18.        Motion to approve revising existing policy EGAA (Worker’s Compensation) as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel - Dr. Bill Morrison

Pages 20-22

19.        Motion to accept a proposal from Forethought Consulting, Inc. for Computer Assisted Policy Service Basic Package and authorize the Superintendent and/or Board President to sign documentation – Dr. Bill Morrison

Pages 23-24

Source of funding General Fund Amount $24,400.00

20.        Motion to discuss and take possible action on changing current policy and pick up students on side streets with proper turn around and discuss revamping routes and for a recommendation -  Mr. Wilton Barrios

21.        Motion to re-issue the $750 one-time salary increase to an employee – Mr. Nason Authement Page 25

22.        Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with Springboard for professional development and training on July 22 – 26, 2013 and to authorize the Board President to sign any required documents – Mr. Nason Authement and Ms. Liz Domite

Pages 26-28

Source of funding Various Maintenance Funds Amount $36,000.00

23.        Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution ordering and calling a Special Election to be held in Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of Bonds therein, making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith, and providing for other matters in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite

Pages 29-37

24.        Motion to change school name from Acadian Elementary New Vision Academy back to Acadian Elementary – Mr. Nason Authement

25.        Motion to change school name from North Bayou Rapides Elementary New Vision Academy back to North Bayou Rapides Elementary School – Mr. Nason Authement

26.    Motion to approve new job description for Grant Writer/Manager – Dr. Arthur M. Joffrion, Jr.

Pages 38-40

27.        Motion to reject Uninsured Motorists coverage for the 2013-2014 fiscal year and authorize the Board President and/or the Superintendent to sign the carrier’s rejection forms on behalf of the Board – Mr. Roy Rachal

Page 41

28.        Motion to approve Change Order #3 on the Northwood High School re-roof Project between the Rapides Parish School Board and Louisiana Roofing Contractors, LLC., increasing the contract time by 20 days to the original contract time, thereby changing the original date of Substantial Completion to July 19, 2013, and authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any documentation – Mr. Kenneth Miller

Pages 42-46

*29.      Motion for the RPSB to approve replacing the driveway and back area by the dumpsters at Hadnot-Hayes and not to exceed $85,000 (from District 62 Committee) – Mrs. Janet Dixon

Pages 47-48

Source of funding District 62

*30.      Motion to approve projects at Bolton High School as listed and any applicable architect fees (from District 62) – Mrs. Pam Webb

Pages 49-54

Source of funding District 62 Amount $64,570.00 - fencing $107,300.00 - windows $10,000.00 – sidewalks

*31.      Motion to discuss and take action on the chiller at W. O. Hall, pending updated information (from District 62) – Mr. John Allen

*32.      Motion to discuss and take action on the expansion of the Cherokee cafeteria (from District 62) – Mr. Keith Breazeale

*33.      Motion to discuss and take action on the resurfacing or refurbishing of the track at Alexandria Senior High (from District 62) – Mr. Keith Breazeale

Consent agenda: (Item 4)

A.         Reports:

1.         to receive an update on school construction projects – Dr. Bill Morrison

Pages 55-57

B.         Action – Minutes

1.         to approve the minutes of the 6-4-13 and 5-21-13 meetings, the 5-21-13 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings and the 5-28-13 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 new policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows: - Dr. Bill Morrison

Pages 58-62

a.             IH - Academic Achievement

b.            IHG – Credit recovery

c.             JBCF – Unsafe School Choice

*2.      to approve revising existing policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows: – Dr. Bill Morrison

Pages 63-103

a.   AE - School Year

b.   ID – Curriculum

c.   IDCA - Summer School

d.   IDCC – Kindergarten

e.   IDE - Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities

f.   IDG - Adult Education

g.   JB – Attendance

h.   JDD – Suspension

i.    JGC - Student Health Services

j.    JGCD - Administration of Medication

k.   JR - Student Records

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 (Lagniappe Communications, LLC) – Ms. Liz Domite

Pages 104-106

2.         to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite

Page 107

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

Pages 108-109

4.         to hear a budget update from the Finance Department – Mr. Steve Berry

E.         Action - Discipline   (Motion to go into Executive Session for 1, 2 and 3)

*1.        to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Review Committee’s recommendation  – Mrs. Ruby Smith

2.         to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Learning Facility (RALF) - Mrs. Ruby Smith

3.         to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Mrs. Ruby Smith

F.         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 26^th day of June 2013

/s/Stephen Chapman

President

ATTEST:

/s/Nason Authement

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 Mr. Wilton Barrios to add to the agenda to approve a job description for Coordinator of Student Assessment and Accountability – Reason to add: Time sensitive. (Item 34)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote to add to the agenda was as follows: 

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to discuss and take action regarding entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Glenmora, Louisiana authorizing the town’s use of a power pole (no identification number) owned by the School Board, situated behind the Glenmora Optimist Club softball field concession stand and to authorize the Board President to sign any required documents pending review by legal counsel – Reason to add: Time sensitive. (Item 35)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote to add to the agenda was as follows:

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter – Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 36)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote to add to the agenda was as follows:

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy

NAY:                Mr. Berry, Mr. Breazeale, Dr. Chapman

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

THE MOTION TO ADD FAILED FOR LACK OF UNANIMOUS VOTE.

Dr. Arthur Joffrion, Jr., Executive Assistant Superintendent, introduced Mr. Jeff Powell as the new Middle School Director.  He feels that Mr. Powell will do a great job in this capacity

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to  approve projects at Bolton High School as listed and any applicable architect fees ($64,570.00 - fencing, $107,300.00 - windows, and $10,000.00 – sidewalks) (District 62). (Item 30)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows: 

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution ordering and calling a Special Election to be held in Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of Bonds therein, making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith, and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Item 23)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows: 

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

RESOLUTION

A resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and provid­ing for other matters in connection there­with.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), that:

SECTION 1.            Election Call.  Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, Sub-Part A, Part III, Chapter 4, Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, a special election is hereby called and ordered to be held in the District on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2013, between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said election there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:

RIGOLETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 11

OF RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA

PROPOSITION

(BOND)

Shall Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds not exceeding $15,000,000, in one or more series, to run not exceeding 20 years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding eight 8% per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds; including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto, with an estimated increase of 6 mills to be levied in the first year of issue above the 11 mills currently being levied to pay General Obligation Bonds of the District?

SECTION 2.            Publication of Notice of Election.  A Notice of Special Election shall be published in the Alexandria Daily Town Talk, a  newspaper of general circulation within the District, published in Alexandria, Louisiana, and being the official journal of the District, once a week for four consecutive weeks, with the first publication to be made not less than forty-five (45) days nor more than ninety (90) days prior to the date of the election, which Notice shall be substantially in the form attached hereto as "Exhibit A" and incorporated herein by reference the same as if it were set forth herein in full.

SECTION 3.            Canvass.  This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013, at FIVE O'CLOCK (5:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election.

SECTION 4.            Polling Places.  The polling places set forth in the aforesaid Notice of Special Election are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, will be the same persons as those designated in accordance with law.

SECTION 5.            Election Commissioners; Voting Machines.  The officers designated to serve as Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 hereof, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, shall hold the said special election as herein provided, and shall make due returns of said election for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, as provided in Section 3 hereof.  All registered voters in the District will be entitled to vote at the special election, and voting machines shall be used.

SECTION 6.            Authorization of Officers.  The Secretary of the Governing Authority is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said election, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said election and the President and/or Secretary of the Governing Authority are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the election, including but not limited to, appropriate submission to the Federal Department of Justice under Section 5 of the Federal Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.

SECTION 7.            Furnishing Election Call to Election Officials.  Certified copies of this resolution shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Parish Custodian of Voting Machines of Rapides Parish and the Registrar of Voters of Rapides Parish, as notification of the special election, in order that each may prepare for said election and perform their respective functions as required by law.

SECTION 8.            Application to State Bond Commission.  Application is made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the special election as herein provided, and in the event said election carries for further consent and authority to issue, sell and deliver the bonds provided for therein.  A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.  By virtue of applicant/issuer’s application for, acceptance and utilization of the benefits of the Louisiana State Bond Commission’s approval(s) resolved and set forth herein, it resolves that it understands and agrees that such approval(s) are expressly conditioned upon, and it further resolves that it understands, agrees and binds itself, its successors and assigns to, full and continuing compliance with the “State Bond Commission Policy on Approval of Proposed Use of Swaps, or other forms of Derivative Products Hedges, Etc.”, adopted by the Commission on July 20, 2006, as to the borrowing(s) and other matter(s) subject to the approval(s), including subsequent application and approval under said Policy of the implementation or use of any swap(s) or other product(s) or enhancement(s) covered thereby.

SECTION 9.            Employment of Bond Counsel.  This Governing Authority  finds and determines that a real necessity exists for the employment of special counsel in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, and accordingly, Foley & Judell, LLP, as Bond Counsel, is hereby employed to do and perform work of a traditional legal nature as bond counsel with respect to the issuance and sale of said Bonds.  Said Bond Counsel shall prepare and submit to this Governing Authority for adoption all of the proceedings incidental to the authorization, issuance, sale and delivery of such Bonds, shall counsel and advise this Governing Authority as to the issuance thereof and shall furnish their opinions covering the legality of the issuance of the Bonds.  The fee of Bond Counsel for each series of said bonds shall be fixed at a sum not exceeding the fee allowed by the Attorney General's fee guidelines for such bond counsel work in connection with the issuance of each such series of general obligation bonds and based on the amount of said Bonds actually issued, sold, delivered and paid for, plus "out-of-pocket" expenses, said fees to be contingent upon the issuance, sale and delivery of said bonds.  That pursuant to instruc­tions from the Director of Finance, Bond Counsel shall cause to be prepared an official statement with respect to the sale of the Bonds and the costs of the preparation and printing of said official statement, as approved by the State Bond Commission, shall be paid from the proceeds of the issue for which it has been prepared.  Said Official Statement may be submitted to one or more of the nationally recognized bond rating service or services, together with a request that an appropriate rating be assigned.  Payment for all ratings shall be made by the Director of Finance upon presentation of appropriate statements from the particular rating service furnishing the ratings.  A certified copy of this resolution shall be submitted to the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana for his written approval of said employment and of the fees herein designated, and the Director of Finance is hereby empowered and directed to issue vouchers in payment for the work herein provided for upon completion of the work herein specified and under the conditions herein enumerated.

SECTION 10.           Declaration of Official Intent.  Prior to the delivery of the Bonds, the Governing Authority antici­pates that it may pay a portion of the costs of the projects from the General Fund.  The projects include those purposes set forth in the proposition herein.  Upon the issuance of the Bonds, the Issuer reasonably expects to reimburse any such expendi­tures of other available funds from a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds.  Any such allocation of proceeds of the Bonds for reimbursement will be with respect to capital expenditures (as defined in Reg. 1.150-1(b)) and will be made upon the delivery of the Bonds and not later than one year after the later of (i) the date such expenditure was paid or (ii) the date on which the project was placed in service.  This Section is intended to be a declaration of official intent within the meaning of Reg. 1.150-2.

This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 2^nd day of July, 2013.

/s/ Nason “Tony” Authement                                           /s/ Stephen Chapman   

Secretary                                                                      President

EXHIBIT "A"

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION

Pursuant to the provisions of a resolution adopted by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), on July 2, 2013, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special election will be held within the District on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2013, and that at the said election there will be submitted to all registered voters in the District qualified and entitled to vote at the said election under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following proposition, to-wit:

RIGOLETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 11

OF RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA

PROPOSITION

(BOND)

Shall Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), incur debt and issue bonds not exceeding $15,000,000, in one or more series, to run not exceeding 20 years from date thereof, with interest at a rate not exceeding eight 8% per annum, for the purpose of acquiring and/or improving lands for building sites and playgrounds; including construction of necessary sidewalks and streets adjacent thereto; purchasing, erecting and/or improving school buildings and other school related facilities within and for the District and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, which bonds will be general obligations of the District and will be payable from ad valorem taxes to be levied and collected in the manner provided by Article VI, Section 33 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974 and statutory authority supplemental thereto, with an estimated increase of 6 mills to be levied in the first year of issue above the 11 mills currently being levied to pay General Obligation Bonds of the District?

The said special election will be held at the following polling places situated within the District, which polls will open at seven o'clock (7:00) a.m., and close at eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, to-wit:

The polling places set forth above are hereby designated as the polling places at which to hold the said election, and the Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners, respectively, shall be those persons designated according to law.

Notice is further given that a portion of the monies collected from the tax described in the Proposition shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.

The said special election will be held in accordance with the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of Title 18 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, and other constitutional and statutory authority, and the officers appointed to hold the said election, as provided in this Notice of Special Election, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, will make due returns thereof to said Governing Authority, and NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that the Governing Authority will meet at its regular meeting place, the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2013, at FIVE O'CLOCK (5:00) P.M., and shall then and there in open and public session proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special election.  All registered voters of the District are entitled to vote at said special election and voting machines will be used.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 2^nd day of July, 2013.

ATTEST:

/s/ Stephen Chapman

President

/s/ Nason “Tony” Authement

Secretary

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to hear a report and recommendation in reference to the solicitation of quotes for blanket Student Athletic Accident Insurance for the 2013 – 2014 school year and act thereon by award and authorize the Superintendent and/or appropriate staff to sign any documentation in connection therewith. (Item 17)

Carmel Breaux with Norris Insurance presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to accept the recommendation of the Insurance Consultant regarding Student Athletic Accident Insurance for the 2013 – 2014 school year and award to Bobby Horn, Bollinger, Inc. – Column #5 for $180,646 including Basic and Catastrophic Coverage and authorize the Superintendent and/or appropriate staff to sign any documentation in connection therewith.

On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to reject Uninsured Motorists coverage for the 2013-2014 fiscal year and authorize the Board President and/or the Superintendent to sign the carrier’s rejection forms on behalf of the Board. (Item 27)

Mrs. Carmel Breaux presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy, the Board votedunanimously to reject Uninsured Motorists coverage for the 2013-2014 fiscal year and authorize the Board President and/or the Superintendent to sign the carrier’s rejection forms on behalf of the Board

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to approve the consent agenda and to pull items 4C- 2a, 4C-2h and pull Lagniappe Communications, LLC from 4D-1 for the Regular Agenda. (Item 5)

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

A.         Reports:

1.         to receive an update on school construction projects – Dr. Bill Morrison

Pages 55-57

B.         Action – Minutes

1.  to approve the minutes of the 6-4-13 and 5-21-13 meetings, the 5-21-13 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings and the 5-28-13 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 new policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows: - Dr. Bill Morrison

Pages 58-62

a.             H - Academic Achievement

b.            IHG – Credit recovery

c.             JBCF – Unsafe School Choice

*2.        to approve revising existing policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows: – Dr. Bill Morrison

Pages 63-103

a.   Pulled for regular agenda - (AE - School Year)

b.   ID – Curriculum

c.   IDCA - Summer School

d.   IDCC – Kindergarten

e.   IDE - Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities

f.   IDG - Adult Education

g.   JB – Attendance

h.   Pulled for regular agenda – (JDD – Suspension)

i.    JGC - Student Health Services

j.    JGCD - Administration of Medication

k.   JR - Student Records

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

Pages 104-106

2.         to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite

Page 107

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

Pages 108-109 

4.         to hear a budget update from the Finance Department – Mr. Steve Berry

E.         Action - Discipline   (Motion to go into Executive Session for 1, 2 and 3)

*1.        to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Review Committee’s recommendation  – Mrs. Ruby Smith

2.         to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Learning Facility (RALF) - Mrs. Ruby Smith

3.         to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Mrs. Ruby Smith

F.         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. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to approve revising existing policy as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows: (Item 4C-2a)

a.         AE - School Year

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy, the Board voted unanimously to approve revising existing policy as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows:

a.         AE - School Year

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to approve revising existing policy as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows: (Item 4C-2h)

a.         JDD – Suspension

Discussion ensued.

This item was deleted and no action was taken.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixonto approve the contract on Lagniappe Communications, LLC. (Item 4D-1)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman that the Administration send a request for proposals for the services of the maintenance of the phone system for the next school year.

Discussion ensued.

On the substitute motion made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman, the Board voted unanimously that the Administration send a request for proposals for the services of the maintenance of the phone system for the next school year.

A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. John Allen to approve revising existing policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows: (Item 5)

a.         ABCDA - Unexpired term fulfillment

b.         BBBC - Board Member Continuing Education

Discussion ensued.

On motion made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. John Allen, the Board voted unanimously to revising existing policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows:

a.         ABCDA - Unexpired term fulfillment

b.         BBBC - Board Member Continuing Education

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to approve the job description for Director of Technology. (Item 6)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to amend the job descriptions for the following: (Item 7)

a.         Pupil Appraisal Strategist              b.       Coordinator of Nursing Services

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez for the RPSB Superintendent to provide the recommended procedure/process to be used in the hiring of administrative candidates for positions. (Item 8)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to defer item 8 to the July Personnel Committee.

Discussion ensued. 

On the substitute motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to defer item 8 to the July Personnel Committee.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to ratify and confirm bid(s) received by the Central Office Staff and 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. (Item 9)

a. “Pest Control Services” (Bid #13-17) received on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

b. “Fill In of Swimming Pool at Buckeye High” (Bid #13-65) received on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

After a lengthy discussion, the Board postponed this item until later in the meeting.

Let the record reflect that Mrs. Julie McConathy left the meeting at this time.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to ratify and confirm proposal(s) on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Inventory of Mineral Interests on School Board Owned Property” (RFP #13-66) and award proposal to the recommended responsive and responsible proposer contingent on recommended proposer meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications. (Item 10)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb, Mrs. McConathy

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 11)

a.         “Chiller for Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary” (Bid # 14-00) – Funding QSCB

b.         “Chiller for Horseshoe Drive Elementary” (Bid # 14-01) – Funding QSCB

c.         “Re-roof of J. B. Nachman Elementary” (Bid #14-06) – Funding QSCB

d.         “Re-roof of L. S. Rugg Elementary” (Bid # 14-07) – Funding QSCB

e.         “Re-roof of Rosenthal Montessori” (Bid # 14-09) – Funding QSCB

f.          “Boiler for Glenmora High Auditorium” (Bid #14-18) – Funding QSCB

g.         “Boiler for Oak Hill High School” (Bid #14-19) – Funding – QSCB

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 and a recommendation to be made to the Board.

a.         “Chiller for Hayden R. Lawrence Upper Elementary” (Bid # 14-00) – Funding QSCB

b.         “Chiller for Horseshoe Drive Elementary” (Bid # 14-01) – Funding QSCB

c.         “Re-roof of J. B. Nachman Elementary” (Bid #14-06) – Funding QSCB

d.         “Re-roof of L. S. Rugg Elementary” (Bid # 14-07) – Funding QSCB

e.         “Re-roof of Rosenthal Montessori” (Bid # 14-09) – Funding QSCB

f.          “Boiler for Glenmora High Auditorium” (Bid #14-18) – Funding QSCB

g.         “Boiler for Oak Hill High School” (Bid #14-19) – Funding – QSCB

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Bleachers for Rapides High School” (Bid # 14-12) 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 12)

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Bleachers for Rapides High School” (Bid # 14-12) 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.

Let the record reflect that Mrs. Julie McConathy returned to the meeting at this time.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to add Bank of Jena as a Fiscal Agent for a two year period from 7-1-13 through 6-30-15. (Item 13)

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to add Bank of Jena as a Fiscal Agent for a two year period from 7-1-13 through 6-30-15.

Let the record reflect that Mr. John Allen left the meeting at this time.

A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to ratify and confirm bid(s) received by the Central Office Staff for “Structural Repair of Central Office Walls” (Bid # 13-18) 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. (Item 14)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb, Mr. Allen

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to update the Organizational Chart for Food Service. (Item 15)

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to update the Organizational Chart for Food Service.

Let the record reflect that Mr. John Allen returned to the meeting at this time.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to request the Administration of Superintendent Authement, along with Food Service Director, Mrs. Erma Davis, to bring back a recommendation to address the lunch balance issue at the July Board Meeting. (Item 16)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios for the RPSB to approve and accept the recommendation from the Director of Food Service and the Administration effective 2013-2014 school year.

Discussion ensued.

On the substitute motion by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios, the Board voted unanimously for the RPSB to approve and accept the recommendation from the Director of Food Service and the Administration effective 2013-2014 school year.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to approve revising existing policy EGAA (Worker’s Compensation) as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel. (Item 18)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to send policy EGAA (Worker’s Compensation) back to the Administration and to have them update this policy to meet guidelines or policies that we have had in the past.

Discussion ensued.

On the substitute motion by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez, the Board voted unanimously to send policy EGAA (Worker’s Compensation) back to the Administration and to have them update this policy to meet guidelines or policies that we have had in the past.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to accept a proposal from Forethought Consulting, Inc. for Computer Assisted Policy Service Basic Package and authorize the Superintendent and/or Board President to sign documentation. (Item 19)

Discussion ensued.

After a lengthy discussion, no action was taken.

Item 20 was deleted.

Let the record reflect the Mr. Darrell Rodriguez left the meeting at this time.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to approve Professional Services Contract with Springboard for professional development and training on July 22 – 26, 2013 and to authorize the Board President to sign any required documents. (Item 22)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb, Mr. Rodriguez

Let the record reflect that Mr. Darrell Rodriguez returned to the meeting at this time.

Items 24 and 25 were discussed in globo.

A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to change school name from Acadian Elementary New Vision Academy back to Acadian Elementary (Item 24); and to change school name from North Bayou Rapides Elementary New Vision Academy back to North Bayou Rapides Elementary School. (Item 25)

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy, the Board voted unanimously to change school name from Acadian Elementary New Vision Academy back to Acadian Elementary (Item 24); and to change school name from North Bayou Rapides Elementary New Vision Academy back to North Bayou Rapides Elementary School.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve new job description for Grant Writer/Manager. (Item 26)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to re-negotiate with the Rapides Foundation to see if they would accept the corrected job description for Grant Writer/Manager and to accept that person with the additional duties of managing STEM.

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:

AYE:                Dr. Chapman

NAY:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION FAILED.

A motion was made on the original motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve new job description for Grant Writer/Manager.

Discussion ensued. 

On roll call the vote on the original motion was as follows:

AYE:                Mr. Berry, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

THE ORIGINAL MOTION FAILED.

A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to approve Change Order #3 on the Northwood High School re-roof Project between the Rapides Parish School Board and Louisiana Roofing Contractors, LLC., increasing the contract time by 20 days to the original contract time, thereby changing the original date of Substantial Completion to July 19, 2013, and authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any documentation. (Item 28)

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy, the Board voted unanimously to approve Change Order #3 on the Northwood High School re-roof Project between the Rapides Parish School Board and Louisiana Roofing Contractors, LLC., increasing the contract time by 20 days to the original contract time, thereby changing the original date of Substantial Completion to July 19, 2013, and authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any documentation.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy for the RPSB to approve replacing the driveway and back area by the dumpsters at Hadnot-Hayes and not to exceed $85,000 (from District 62 Committee). (Item 29)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to discuss and take action on the chiller at W. O. Hall, pending updated information from District 62. (Item 31)

The updated information was presented to the Board.

No action was taken.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to discuss and take action on the expansion of the Cherokee cafeteria (from District 62). (Item 32)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Expansion of the Cherokee Cafeteria” and not to exceed $235,000.00.

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to discuss and take action on the resurfacing or refurbishing of the track at Alexandria Senior High (from District 62). (Item 33)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to defer item 33 to the August Board meeting.

Discussion ensued.

On the substitute motion by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to defer item 33 to the August Board meeting.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve a job description for Coordinator of Student Assessment and Accountability. (Item 34)

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously to approve a job description for Coordinator of Student Assessment and Accountability.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to  discuss and take action regarding entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Glenmora, Louisiana authorizing the town’s use of a power pole (no identification number) owned by the School Board, situated behind the Glenmora Optimist Club softball field concession stand and to authorize the Board President to sign any required documents pending review by legal counsel. (Item 35)

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy, the Board voted unanimously to discuss and take action regarding entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Glenmora, Louisiana authorizing the town’s use of a power pole (no identification number) owned by the School Board, situated behind the Glenmora Optimist Club softball field concession stand and to authorize the Board President to sign any required documents pending review by legal counsel.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to ratify and confirm bid(s) received by the Central Office Staff and 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. (Item 9)

a. “Pest Control Services” (Bid #13-17) received on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

b. “Fill In of Swimming Pool at Buckeye High” (Bid #13-65) received on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                Mr. Barrios

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to re-issue the $750 one-time salary increase to an employee. (Item 21)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to go into Executive Session to receive an update regarding a personnel issue.

A twenty-four hour notice had been mailed to one party and the other party waived the 24 hour notice to allow the discussion to take place.  

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote to go into Executive Session was as follows:

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously to reconvene in Open Session.

A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to re-issue the $750 one-time salary increase to an employee. (Item 21)

A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to re-issue the $750 one-time salary increase to employee, Mr. Sylvester Dotson.

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:

AYE:                Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

Pursuant to motion duly carried, the Rapides Parish School Board adjourned.

/s/Stephen Chapman

President

ATTEST:

/s/Nason Authement

Secretary

S E A L