Alexandria, Louisiana
September 3, 2013
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 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
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 Rev. Billy Lonsberry, Student Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church after which Dr. Stephen Chapman 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 AUGUST 28, 2013)
Alexandria, Louisiana
August 28, 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, SEPTEMBER 3, 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 Peabody Magnet High School – Mr. John Allen
b. Mabel Brasher Elementary for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of September 2013 – Mr. Clyde Washington
c. Mr. Clyde Washington as Deputy Assistant Superintendent of Administration – Dr. Arthur Joffrion
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 and 4)
*6. Motion to receive a report on the 2013 ACT averages recently received for all schools in the Rapides Parish School District (from 4-16-13 Education Committee) - Mrs. Julie McConathy
*7. Motion to present Superintendent Hiring Procedures for Support Positions – Mrs. Janet Dixon
*8. Motion to amend changes to existing job descriptions as follows: - Mr. Kenneth Miller
Pages 1-2
a. Electrician I
b. Electrician II
*9. Motion to approve the continued Resolution of Support between The Rapides Foundation and the Rapides Parish School Board for the Healthy Behavior Initiative (two year term) (and to include Alma Redwine) – Mrs. Barbara Odom
Pages 3-16
Source of funding The Rapides Foundation
*10. Motion to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “A. F. Smith Middle Magnet Re-Roof” (Bid # 13-60) 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 Specification - Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding District 62 Amount $330,000.00
*11. Motion to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Phoenix Magnet Re-Roof” (Bid #13-61) 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
Source of funding District 62 Amount $300,000.00
*12. Motion to consider operating lease renewal between ModSpace and Rapides Parish School Board and request that the Administration bring back a recommendation for leased Modular Buildings with new lease period beginning October 1, 2013 and ending September 20, 2014 and authorize Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith, pending legal counsel review - Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 17-19
Source of funding District 62 - $9,012.84 per month
District 11 - $800.00 per month
District 52 - $648.00 per month
*13. Motion toconduct a public hearing on the Proposed Budgets for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year - Ms. Liz Domite
*14. Motion to adopt a Resolution adopting the operating budgets of revenues, expenditures and fund balances for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013 – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 20
*15. Motion to direct the Superintendent to appoint a committee of principals to make a recommendation for accounting on fundraising activities and bring back to the Board (from 5-7-13 meeting) - Mr. Wilton Barrios
Page 21
*16. Motion to approve Master Services Agreement between the American Academy (dba NoDropouts) and the Rapides Parish School Board to provide professional services with regards to the administration of a Dropout Recovery Program for Rapides Parish Students and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith, pending review by legal counsel – Mr. Nason Authement
Pages 22-44
Source of Funding MFP Revenues generated by Dropout Recovery Students
17. Motion that the RPSB enter into an Interagency Agreement with the Rapides Parish Police Jury for Tioga High School to donate a mowing machine to Ward 10 recreational district (the school no longer uses the mowing machine) – Mr. Wilton Barrios
18. Motion to hear a report on the activities of Turn Around Teams A and D – Mr. John Allen
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 45-47
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 8-6-13 meeting, the 7-16-13 Personnel and Finance Committee meetings and 7-29-13 Executive Committee meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk
C. 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
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
Page 48
4. to hear a budget update from the Finance Department – Mr. Steve Berry
5. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Accessories” (Bid No. 14-02) 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 Maintenance Amount $65,000
6. to authorize the secretary to advertise for proposals for: “Fire Alarm System Test & Inspection Service” (RFP # 14-54) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Ms. Liz Domite
Source of Funding Various Maintenance Amount $60,000
7. to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Equipment for Various Cafeterias” (Bid # 14-24); 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 (Cafeterias: Rugg, Carter Raymond, H.R. Lawrence, Tioga Jr. Buckeye Elementary, A F. Smith, W. O. Hall, Rapides High, J. Patrick, Barron, ASH, Peabody Magnet, Tioga High, Bolton, and Cherokee) – Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding Food Service Amount $150,000.00
8. to approve the Natchitoches Parish School Board’s request to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the purchase of education materials (RPSB Bid #12-29) – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 49
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 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
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 28th day of August 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.
Item 8 was deleted.
A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to add to the agenda to approve hiring a bus attendant to accommodate a student’s transition needs – Reason to add – critical immediate safety need. (Item 19)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add to the agenda was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Webb, Dr. Chapman
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Pam Webb to add to the agenda to inform the Board that the Superintendent has requested an independent financial audit of the Rapides Parish School Board finances by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office to ensure that the financial practices of the district are aligned to best practice. (Item 20)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add to the agenda was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale,Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Webb, Dr. Chapman
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to add to the agenda to approve Right-of-Way Permit from Cleco for electric lines on school board property in Section 6, Township 1 North, Range 1 East, Parish of Rapides, Project #03NBN00003-079 (Rapides High School) and authorize the Board President and/or the Superintendent to sign documentation. (Item 21)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add to the agenda was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale,Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Webb, Dr. Chapman
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
Mr. John Allen introduced the Board’s student guest, Brea McQuarn a senior at Peabody Magnet High School, who was recognized for her academic and extracurricular achievements. Also recognized were Brea’s family and Mr. Lee Dotson, principal at Peabody Magnet High School. (Item 4a)
The Board recognized Mabel Brasher Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of September 2013. (Item 4b)
Dr. Arthur Joffrion recognized Mr. Clyde Washington as the new Deputy Assistant Superintendent of Administration for the Rapides Parish School District. (Item 4c)
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to approve the consent agenda. (Item 5)
Dr. Stephen Chapman read the consent agenda and discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Webb, Dr. Chapman
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 45-47
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 8-6-13 meeting, the 7-16-13 Personnel and Finance Committee meetings and 7-29-13 Executive Committee meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk
C. 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
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
Page 48
4. to hear a budget update from the Finance Department – Mr. Steve Berry
5. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Accessories” (Bid No. 14-02) 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 Maintenance Amount $65,000
6. to authorize the secretary to advertise for proposals for: “Fire Alarm System Test & Inspection Service” (RFP # 14-54) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Ms. Liz Domite
Source of Funding Various Maintenance Amount $60,000
7. to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Equipment for Various Cafeterias” (Bid # 14-24); 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 (Cafeterias: Rugg, Carter Raymond, H.R. Lawrence, Tioga Jr. Buckeye Elementary, A F. Smith, W. O. Hall, Rapides High, J. Patrick, Barron, ASH, Peabody Magnet, Tioga High, Bolton, and Cherokee) and award to Buckelew’s for $139,127.00 – Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding Food Service
8. to approve the Natchitoches Parish School Board’s request to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the purchase of education materials (RPSB Bid #12-29) – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 49
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 recommendation – Mrs. Ruby Smith
Ø Motion that Robert Fowler be re-assigned to the zoned school (Buckeye High School) effective September 4, 2013 conditioned upon a probationary agreement to be executed by the student, parent and Superintendent within five (5) days, otherwise the principal’s recommendation is upheld.
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
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. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to receive a report on the 2013 ACT averages recently received for all schools in the Rapides Parish School District (from 4-16-13 Education Committee). (Item 6)
Mrs. Kim Bennett presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to present Superintendent Hiring Procedures for Support Positions. (Item 7)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to defer this item to the October Board meeting.
On motion by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to defer this item to the October Board meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to approve the continued Resolution of Support between The Rapides Foundation and the Rapides Parish School Board for the Healthy Behavior Initiative (two year term) and to include Alma Redwine. (Item 9)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale,Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Webb, Dr. Chapman
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
Resolution of Support
Rapides Foundation’s
2013-2014 Healthy Behavior Initiative
To endorse our continued support for the Rapides Foundation’s Healthy Behaviors Initiative, the Rapides Parish School Board has adopted procedures for the expansion of the Diet and Physical Activity (DPA) into the Healthy Behaviors Initiative.
A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “A. F. Smith Middle Magnet Re-Roof” (Bid # 13-60) 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 Specification. (Item 10)
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to reject all bids received on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for A. F. Smith Middle Magnet Re-Roof” (Bid # 13-60) due to all bids exceeding budget allocation and to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “A. F. Smith Middle Magnet Re-Roof” (Bid # 13-60A) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office staff to receive bids.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the amended motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Webb, Dr. Chapman
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Phoenix Magnet Re-Roof” (Bid #13-61) 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 11)
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to reject all bids received on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Phoenix Magnet Re-Roof” (Bid #13-61) due to all bids exceeding budget allocation and to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Phoenix Magnet Re-Roof” (Bid # 13-61A) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office staff to receive bids.
Discussion ensued.
On the amended motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously to reject all bids received on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Phoenix Magnet Re-Roof” (Bid #13-61) due to all bids exceeding budget allocation and to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Phoenix Magnet Re-Roof”(Bid # 13-61A) 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 to consider operating lease renewal between ModSpace and Rapides Parish School Board and request that the Administration bring back a recommendation for leased Modular Buildings with new lease period beginning October 1, 2013 and ending September 20, 2014 and authorize Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith, pending legal counsel review. (Item 12)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to renew the operating lease between ModSpace and Rapides Parish School Board for leased Modular Buildings with new lease period beginning October 1, 2013 and ending September 30, 2014 for the amount of $10,015.00 a month and authorize Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith, pending legal counsel review.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Webb, Dr. Chapman
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to conduct a public hearing on the Proposed Budgets for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year. (Item 13)
Ms. Liz Domite conducted the public hearing at this time and presented the information.
Discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to adopt a Resolution adopting the operating budgets of revenues, expenditures and fund balances for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013. (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Webb, Dr. Chapman
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
BUDGET RESOLUTION
A Resolution adopting the Operating Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, IN general session convened that:
SECTION 1: Actual revenues, expenditures, and fund balances for the year ended June 30, 2013, are hereby adopted as the amended budgets for the year, in compliance with the requirements of state law.
SECTION 2: The following estimates of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, be and the same are hereby adopted to serve as Operating Budgets of Revenues for the District, during said period.
SECTION 3: The following estimates of Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014, be and the same are hereby adopted to serve as Operating Budgets of Expenditures for the District during said period.
SECTION 4: The adoption of the Operating Budgets of Expenditures is and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amounts therein set forth within the terms of the budget classifications.
SECTION 5: The adopted budget shall form the framework from which the Superintendent and staff shall monitor revenues and control expenditures.
SECTION 6: The Rapides Parish School Board does hereby authorize the Superintendent, through the Director of Finance, to make changes within budget classifications. However, the Board retains the authority to adopt budget amendments when required by the Local Government Budget Act.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this the 3rd day of September 2013.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to direct the Superintendent to appoint a committee of principals to make a recommendation for accounting on fundraising activities and bring back to the Board (from 5-7-13 meeting). (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to accept and adopt the recommendation from the June 20, 2013 District Fund Raising Committee.
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy, the Board voted unanimously to accept and adopt the recommendation from the June 20, 2013 District Fund Raising Committee.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to approve Master Services Agreement between the American Academy (dba NoDropouts) and the Rapides Parish School Board to provide professional services with regards to the administration of a Dropout Recovery Program for Rapides Parish Students and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith, pending review by legal counsel. (Item 16)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Webb, Dr. Chapman
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy that the RPSB enter into an Interagency Agreement with the Rapides Parish Police Jury for Tioga High School to donate a mowing machine to Ward 10 recreational district (the school no longer uses the mowing machine). (Item 17)
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. John Allen that the RPSB enter into an Interagency Agreement with the Rapides Parish Police Jury for Tioga High School to provide a mowing machine to Ward 10 recreational district (the school no longer uses the mowing machine).
Discussion ensued.
On the amended motion by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. John Allen, the Board voted unanimously that the RPSB enter into an Interagency Agreement with the Rapides Parish Police Jury for Tioga High School to provide a mowing machine to Ward 10 recreational district (the school no longer uses the mowing machine).
A motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to hear a report on the activities of Turn Around Teams A and D. (Item 18)
Dr. Arthur Joffrion and Mrs. Faith Washington presented information. No action was taken.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to approve hiring a bus attendant to accommodate a student’s transition needs. (Item 19)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Webb, Dr. Chapman
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to inform the Board that the Superintendent has requested an independent financial audit of the Rapides Parish School Board finances by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s office to ensure that the financial practices of the district are aligned to best practice. (Item 20)
Discussion ensued.
This was information only and no action was taken
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to approve Right-of-Way Permit from Cleco for electric lines on school board property in Section 6, Township 1 North, Range 1 East, Parish of Rapides, Project #03NBN00003-079 (Rapides High School) and authorize the Board President and/or the Superintendent to sign documentation. (Item 21)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Webb, Dr. Chapman
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
Pursuant to motion duly carried, the Rapides Parish School Board adjourned.
/s/Stephen Chapman
President
ATTEST:
/s/Nason Authement
Secretary
S E A L