OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Alexandria, Louisiana

December 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, December 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

Darrell Rodriguez, Member

Julie McConathy, Member

Absent:            Pam Webb, Member

Mr. Nason Authement, Secretary for the Board, was present for the meeting.

District Attorney James Downs was present for the meeting.

The Colors were presented by the Alexandria Senior High JROTCT. The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Donnie Wilkinson of First United Methodist 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 NOVEMBER 22, 2013)

Alexandria, Louisiana

November 22, 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, DECEMBER 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 Tioga High School – Mr. Wilton Barrios

b.         Forest Hill Elementary for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of December 2013 – Mr. Clyde Washington

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 4, 5 and 6)

6.         Motion to hear a presentation from Megan Lord, Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission Director, on the condition of windows at Bolton High School and possible solutions – Mrs. Pam Webb

* 7.       Motion to authorize the RPSB to send out and receive bids for the resurfacing of the Alexandria Senior High track and that all costs not exceed $160,000 (from District 62) – Mrs. Janet Dixon

8.         Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana on Saturday, November 16, 2013, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein – Ms. Liz Domite

9.         Motion to terminate an employee for cause – Mr. Nason Authment

10.        Motion to terminate an employee for cause – Mr. Nason Authement

11.        Motion to provide survey results relative to schools’ ability and desire to bid and contract  certain services – Mr. Clyde Washington

Page 1

*12.      Motion to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Pelican State Credit Union in a cooperative endeavor for a “Training Branch” to be located at Peabody Magnet High School and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith subject to changes, addenda and approval of advising counsel prior to execution thereof – Mr. Roy Rachal

Pages 2-7

*13.      Motion to approve purchasing AKINDI License for the 2013-2014 school year (a computer based program to analyze assessment data) – Mrs. Kim Bennett

Page 8

Source of funding General Fund $25,000.00

14.        Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise public notice of RPSB’s intent to enter into Pipeline Servitude with K & L, LLC., and upon no public opposition, authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any and all documentation associated with servitude, contingent on all documentation meeting all LA Contract Document Laws and Requirements - Ms. Liz Domite

Pages 9-14

15.        Motion to approve the Ouachita Parish School Board’s request to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the purchase of educational materials (RPSB Bid #12-29) - Ms. Liz Domite

Pages 15-16

16.        Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Purchase of Band Uniforms  for Pineville High” (Bid #14-31) 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

17.        Motion 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.         “Re-roof of Phoenix Magnet” (Bid # 13-61A) received on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11:30 a.m.

Source of funding District 62 Amount $360,000.00

b.         “Re-roof of A. F. Smith Middle Magnet” (Bid # 13-60A) received on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11:30 a.m.

Source of funding District 62 Amount $700,000.00

c.         “Press/Box/Concession for Rapides High” (Bid # 14-15A) received on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m.

Source of funding District 61 Maintenance Amount $110,000.00

18.        Motion to approve the Professional Service Contract for transporting and delivery of U.S.D.A. commodities from Polar Bear Ice Company to individual schools in Rapides Parish effective January 6, 2014 through June 30, 2014 - Mrs. Erma Davis

Pages 17-18

Source of funding Food and Nutrition Services Amount $20,325.00 

19.        Motion to hear a report and recommendation from the Board’s Insurance Consultant relative to renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage for the 2014 calendar year, act thereon, award contract accordingly and authorize the Board President and/or the Superintendent to sign any contracts and documents in connection therewith - Mr. Roy Rachal

Source of funding General Fund  Amount $96,000.00 (estimate)

20.        Motion to discuss and take action in connection with entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Ball for use of facilities and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith contingent upon review and approval of advising counsel - Mr. Roy Rachal

Pages 19-37

21.        Motion to direct the administration to conduct a technology readiness assessment of each school in the system as well as those technology hardware and software systems that support all schools and any additional electrical supply equipment that may be needed to service enhanced computer systems. Assessment will include, but is not limited to, a definitive statement as to the technology status of each school as it relates to being equipped for wireless and/or wired communication. It shall also enumerate the actions needed at each school to bring it to at least the standard that will allow the school to participate in the PARCC assessments. It shall also provide the board with an estimate of the cost to make any upgrades that are needed and suggest a source of funding for such upgrades to hardware, software, and electrical support. Additionally, the report shall include the number of existing IP addresses at each location compared to the number needed. It shall also provide an estimated time to complete the upgrades district  wide based on current needs and potential funding - Mr. Steve Berry

22.        Motion to instruct the RPSB Administration to conduct an Evaluation of the Student Transportation System as recommended in Title 28 Education Part CXIII, Bulletin 119, Louisiana School Transportation Specification and Procedures. Requested information will include but need not be limited to the items listed in Chapter 27 and Chapter 29, 2901, Sections B, C, D, E and H - Mrs. Julie McConathy

Pages 38-39

23.        Motion to direct the administration to present a report addressing the RPSB school bus fleet to include a listing of all buses owned by or leased to RPSB that enumerates the age of the bus, the current use of each bus, the balance of the life expectancy of each bus, the estimated cost of replacement of each bus - Mr. Steve Berry

24.        Motion to approve the Leadership and Learning Center’s proposal for Data Teams: Plainview High School Implementation Coaching – Dr. Arthur Joffrion

Pages 40-42

Source of Funding Title II Amount $23,250.00

25.        Motion to accept donation of 59 – HP 6910p computers with power adapter and/or docking station and mice on behalf of AMMS donated by USDA, Alexandria, value of computers - $46,905 - Mrs. Rebekah Beck

Pages 43-44

26.        Motion to accept donation of 5 Dell Windows XP Professional computers, keyboards, mouse, 4 monitors and software on behalf of Alma Redwine and 9 Dell Windows XP Optiplex 755 computers, keyboards and mouse on behalf of Phoenix Magnet School – donated by MidSouth Bank – value of computers – Phoenix Magnet is $2,475.00 and Alma Redwine is $1,575.00 – combined total is $4,050.00 - Mrs. Rebekah Beck

Pages 45-46

27.        Motion to revise the job description for Grant Writer/Manager – Dr. Arthur Joffrion

Pages 47-4828.

28. Motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Dis-Tran Steel, LLC and Rapides Parish School Board on behalf of Rapides High and Tioga High Schools, these have been reviewed by Attorney James Downs – Mrs. Kim Bennett

Pages 49-52

29.        Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Louisiana –Central Louisiana Technical Community College – Alexandria Campus for use of facilities (J. S. Slocum Campus) for evening Adult Education Classes and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith contingent upon review of advising counsel – Mrs. Janet Dixon

Pages 53-57

30.        Motion to discuss bus turn around on Prairieview Road in District C – Mrs. Julie McConathy

31.        Motion to hear a report on the activities of Turn-Around Teams B and C – Mr. John Allen

32.        Motion to discuss Rapides Parish School Board’s policy GBN, entitled School Employees – Mr. John Allen

Pages 58-62

33.        Motion to direct the administration to either modify the present plan or develop and implement a new plan that will increase the Act scores of the various schools in the district – Mr. John Allen

Pages 63-64

Consent agenda: (Item 5)

A.         Reports:

1.         to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington

Pages 65-66

B.         Action – Minutes

1.         to approve the minutes of the 10-15-13 and 10-28-13 meetings, the 10-15-13 Personnel, Education, Finance and District 62 Committee meetings and 10-28-13 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 revising existing policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting pending review by legal counsel – Mrs. Kim Bennett

Pages 67-73

a.             IDE - Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities

b.            IDFA - Interscholastic Athletics

*2.        to direct the administration to present a report on the distribution of Journey Math and ELA materials to schools in the district. Report to include the number of schools that received material, quantities of that material, cost of materials, and an enumeration of schools that may still need such material – Mr. Steve Berry

Pages 74-85

*3.        to direct the administration to present a report covering the costs associated with the design and implementation of the Frameworks program to include a list of the persons who participated in the promulgation of the material, their compensation for such work, and the funding source of the payment for such work – Mr. Steve Berry

Pages 86-90

*4.        to hear an update on the establishment of a Leadership Training Academy – Mr. Wilton Barrios

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 91-98

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

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 22^nd day of November 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.

Mr. Wilton Barrios introduced the Board’s student guest, Adam Forester, asenior at Tioga High School, who was recognized for his academic and extracurricular achievements. Also, recognized were Adam’s family. (Item 4a)

The Board recognized Forest Hill Elementary for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of December 2013. (Item 4b)

Item 10 was deleted.

Item 30 was deleted.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to add to the agenda to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution authorizing the advertising for bids for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2014, of Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith – Reason to add: Sale of Bonds received voter approval on November 16 and delaying the authorization of the advertising for the sale of the bonds could cost the taxpayers additional money due to possible higher interest rate. (Item 34)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote to add was as follows:

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

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to add to the agenda to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between United States Air Force and the Rapides Parish School Board for the establishment of an Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps unit at Bolton High effective 2014-2015 school year and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Reason to add: Information was received on November 15, 2013 and must be returned by December 20, 2013. (Item 35)

Discussion ensued.

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

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

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to go into Executive Session to discuss termination of employee for cause – Reason to add: Time sensitive. (Item 36)

Discussion ensued.

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

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

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

Item 6 was deleted and sent to January Board meeting.

A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana on Saturday, November 16, 2013, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein. (Item 8)

Mr. Jerry Osborne of Foley and Judell presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to adopt a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana on Saturday, November 16, 2013, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein.

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

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

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

RESOLUTION

A resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, November 16, 2013, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein.

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, that:

SECTION 1.      Canvass.  This Governing Authority does now proceed in open and public session to examine the official tabulations of votes cast at the special election held in Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2013, to authorize the incurring of debt and issuance of bonds therein, and said Governing Authority does further proceed to examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the special election.

SECTION 2.      Procès Verbal. A Procès Verbal of the canvass of the returns of said election shall be made and a certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Secretary of State, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who shall record the same in his office; another certified copy thereof shall be forwarded to the Clerk of Court and Ex-Officio Recorder of Mortgages in and for the Parish of Rapides, who shall record the same in the Mortgage Records of said Parish; and another copy thereof shall be retained in the archives of this Governing Authority.

SECTION 3.      Promulgation of Election Result.  The re­sult of said election shall be promulgated by publication in the manner provided by law. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 3^rd day of December, 2013.

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

Secretary                                                                      President

PROCÈS VERBAL AND PROCLAMATION OF THE CANVASS OF THE VOTES CAST AT THE SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN RIGOLETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 11 OF RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA, ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2013.

BE IT KNOWN AND REMEMBERED that on Tuesday, December 3, 2013, at five o'clock (5:00) p.m., at its regular meeting place, the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, 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"), and being the authority ordering the special election held therein on Saturday, November 16, 2013, with the following members present:

Wilton Barrios, Jr., Steve Berry, Julie McConathy, Janet Dixon, Stephen Chapman, John E. Allen, Jr., Keith Breazeale and Darrell Rodriguez; There being absent:  Pam Webb;

did, in open and public session, examine the official certified tabulations of votes cast at the said election, and did examine and canvass the returns of the said election, there having been submitted at said election 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?

There was found by said count and canvass that the following votes had been cast at the said special election IN FAVOR OF and AGAINST, respectively, the proposi­tion as hereinabove set forth at the following polling places, to-wit:

The polling places above specified being the only polling places designated at which to hold the said election, it was therefore shown that there was a total of 1,498 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition and a total of 990 votes cast AGAINST the Proposi­tion, as hereinabove set forth, and that there was a majority of 508 votes cast IN FAVOR OF the Proposition as hereinabove set forth.

Therefore, the Governing Authority did declare and proclaim and does hereby declare and proclaim in open and public session that the Proposition as herein­above set forth was duly CARRIED by a majority of the votes cast by the qualified electors voting at the said special election held in the District on Saturday, November 16, 2013.

Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part of this Procès Verbal is a copy of the Notice of Special Election and proof of publication thereof.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 3^rd day of December, 2013.

ATTEST:

/s/ Stephen Chapman

President

/s/ Nason “Tony” Authement

Secretary

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

PROCLAMATION

I, the undersigned President of the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, the governing authority of Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "District"), do hereby declare, proclaim and announce that the proposition submitted at the special election held in the District on Saturday, November 16, 2013, was ­APPROVED by a majority of the votes cast at the said special election, all as described and set out in the above Procès Verbal.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 3^rd day of December, 2013.

/s/ Stephen Chapman

President

A motion was made by Mrs. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution authorizing the advertising for bids for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2014, of Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Item 34)

Mr. Jerry Osborne of Foley and Judell presented the information and discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios toadopt a resolution authorizing the advertising for bids for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2014, of Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

Discussion ensued.

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

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

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

RESOLUTION

A resolution authorizing the advertising for bids for the purchase of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2014, of Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and providing for other matters in con­nection therewith.

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

SECTION 1.      The President of the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “Governing Authority”) is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to advertise in accor­dance with the provisions of law for sealed paper or electronic bids via PARITY® for the purchase of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2014 (the “Bonds”) of the Issuer, authorized at an election held in the Issuer on November 16, 2013, 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 Issuer and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, 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, and other constitutional and statutory authority.  The Bonds will be initially issued in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee for The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”), as registered owner of the Bonds, and held in the custody of DTC (unless the successful bidder elects at the time of the sale to require bonds in other than book-entry only form).  The Issuer and the Paying Agent acknowledge that they will execute and deliver a Letter of Representation with DTC and that the terms and provisions of said Letter of Representation shall govern in the event of any inconsistency between the provisions of this resolution and said Letter of Representation.  A single certificate will be issued and delivered to DTC for each maturity of the Bonds.  The Beneficial Owners will not receive physical delivery of Bond certificates except as provided herein.  Beneficial Owners are expected to receive a written confirmation of their purchase providing details for the Bonds acquired.  For so long as DTC shall continue to serve as securities depository for the Bonds as provided herein, all transfers of beneficial ownership interest will be made by book-entry only, and no investor or other party purchasing, selling or otherwise transferring beneficial ownership of Bonds is to receive, hold or deliver any Bond certificate.

For every transfer and exchange of the Bonds, the Beneficial Owner may be charged a sum sufficient to cover such Beneficial Owner’s allocable share of any tax, fee or other governmental charge that may be imposed in relation thereto.

Bond certificates are required to be delivered to and registered in the name of the Beneficial Owner under the following circumstances:

a.         DTC determines to discontinue providing its service with respect to the Bonds. Such a determination may be made at any time by giving 30 days’ notice to the Issuer and the Paying Agent and discharging its responsibilities with respect thereto under applicable law.

b.         The Issuer determines that continuation of the system of book-entry transfer through DTC (or a successor securities depository) is not in the best interests of the Beneficial Owners.

The Issuer and the Paying Agent will recognize DTC or its nominee as the Bondholder for all purposes, including notices and voting.

Neither the Issuer, nor the Paying Agent are responsible for the performance by DTC of any of its obligations, including, without limitation, the payment of moneys received by DTC, the forwarding of notices received by DTC or the giving of any consent or proxy in lieu of consent.

Whenever during the term of the Bonds the beneficial ownership thereof is determined by a book entry at DTC, the requirements of this resolution of holding, delivering or transferring the Bonds shall be deemed modified to require the appropriate person to meet the requirements of DTC as to registering or transferring the book entry to produce the same effect.

If at any time DTC ceases to hold the Bonds, all references herein to DTC shall be of no further force or effect.

The winning bidder (the “Purchaser”) at the time of the sale, however, may elect to not receive book-entry only Bonds, in which case the Purchaser will receive one type written Bond per maturity, exchangeable in the manner provided in the Resolution.

SECTION 2.   The Bonds will be dated the date of delivery, will be payable from unlimited ad valorem taxation,  will be in the denomination of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) each, or any integral multiple thereof within a single maturity, and will bear interest from date thereof, or the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, at a rate or rates not exceeding six per centum (6%) per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period, said interest to be payable on September 1, 2014, and semiannu­al­ly thereafter on March 1 and September 1 of each year.  The Bonds will be in fully registered form and will mature serially on March 1 of each year as follows, to-wit:

                      PRINCIPAL                                                       PRINCIPAL

YEAR              AMOUNT                         YEAR                         AMOUNT

2017                 $580,000                            2026                      $   830,000

2018                 605,000                             2027                        865,000

2019                 630,000                             2028                        900,000

2020                 655,000                             2029                        940,000

2021                 680,000                             2030                        975,000

2022                 710,000                             2031                       1,015,000

2023                 740,000                             2032                       1,060,000

2024                 770,000                             2033                       1,100,000

2025                 800,000                             2034                       1,145,000

SECTION 3.      Those Bonds maturing March 1, 2025, and thereafter, will be callable for redemption by the Issuer in full or in part at any time on or after March 1, 2024, and if less than a full maturity, then by lot within such maturity, at the principal amount thereof and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. In the event any Bond to be redeemed is of a denomination larger than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000), a portion of such Bond ($5,000 or any multiple thereof) may be redeemed.  Official notice of such call of any of the Bonds for redemption will be given by first class mail, postage prepaid, by notice deposited in the United States mails not less than thirty (30) days prior to the redemption date addressed to the registered owner of each bond to be redeemed at his address as shown on the registra­tion books of the Paying Agent.

SECTION 4.      The Bonds shall be sold in the manner required by law, and in accor­dance with the terms of this resolu­tion, the official Notice of Bond Sale herein set forth, and the Official Statement referred to in Section 7 hereof.  In advertising the Bonds for sale, the Governing Authority shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids received.

SECTION 5.      The Governing Authority is hereby further empowered, authorized and directed to issue a Notice of Bond Sale and cause the same to be published as required by law, which Notice of Bond Sale shall be in substantial­ly the following form:

OFFICIAL

NOTICE OF BOND SALE

$15,000,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS, SERIES 2014

OF

RIGOLETTE SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 11

OF

RAPIDES PARISH, LOUISIANA

Sealed bids or electronic bids via PARITY®will be received until eleven (11:00) o'clock a.m., Central Time (Louisiana Time), on Wednesday, January 29, 2014

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that 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 "Issuer"),  will receive sealed bids or electronic bids via PARITY® at the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, ­Louisiana, until eleven (11:00) o’clock a.m., Louisiana Time, Central Time, on Wednesday, January 29, 2014, (or such other date as may be determined by the School Board and advertised by Munifacts Disclosure Service) for the purchase of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2014 (the "Bonds") of the Issuer, autho­rized at an election held in the Issuer on November 16, 2013 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 Issuer and acquiring the necessary equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public, 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, and other constitutional and statutory authority.

Electronic bids will be received for the Bonds via PARITY®, in the manner described below, until 11:00 a.m., Louisiana time, on Wednesday, January 29, 2014.

Bids may be submitted electronically via PARITY® pursuant to this Official Notice of Bond Sale until 11:00 a.m., Louisiana time, but no bid will be received after the time for receiving bids specified above.  To the extent any instructions or directions set forth in PARITY® conflict with this Official Notice of Bond Sale, the terms of this Official Notice of Bond Sale shall control.  For further information about PARITY®, potential bidders may contact PARITY® at (212) 849-5021.

Each prospective electronic bidder shall be solely responsible to register to bid via PARITY® as described above.  Each qualified prospective electronic bidder shall be solely responsible to make necessary arrangements to access PARITY® for the purposes of submitting its bid in a timely manner and in compliance with the requirements of the Notice of Sale.  Neither the Issuer nor PARITY®, shall have any duty or obligation to provide or assure access to PARITY® to any prospective bidder, and neither the Issuer nor PARITY® shall be responsible for a bidder's failure to register to bid or for proper operation of, or have any liability for any delays or interruptions of, or any damages caused by, PARITY®.  The Issuer is using PARITY® as a communication mechanism, and not as the Issuer's agent, to conduct the electronic bidding for the Bonds.  No other form of electronic bid or provider of electronic bidding services will be accepted.  The Issuer is not bound by any advice and determination of PARITY® to the effect that any particular bid complies with the terms of this Official Notice of Bond Sale and in particular the "Bid Requirements" hereinafter set forth.  All costs and expenses incurred by prospective bidders in connection with their registration and submission of bids via PARITY® are the sole responsibility of the bidders; and the Issuer is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for any of such costs or expenses.  If a prospective bidder encounters any difficulty in submitting, modifying or withdrawing a bid for the Bonds, he should telephone PARITY® at (212) 849-5021 and notify the Issuer's Bond Counsel, Foley & Judell, L.L.P. at (504) 568-1249.

Electronic bids must be submitted for the purchase of the Bonds via PARITY®.  Bids will be communicated electronically to the Issuer at 11:00 a.m., local Louisiana time, on January 29, 2014.  Prior to that time, a prospective bidder may (1) submit the proposed terms of its bid via PARITY®, (2) modify the proposed terms of its bid, in which event the proposed terms as last modified will (unless the bid is withdrawn as described herein) constitute its bid for the Bonds, or (3) withdraw its proposed bid.  Once the bids are communicated electronically via PARITY® to the Issuer, each bid will constitute an irrevocable offer to purchase the Bonds on the terms therein provided.  For purposes of the electronic bidding process, the time as maintained on PARITY® shall constitute the official time.

Bids will also be accepted in written form on the Official Bid Form.  The Issuer will receive sealed bids at the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, for the purchase of $15,000,000 of principal amount of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2014 of Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.  Each bid must be in written form on the Official Bid Form in a sealed envelope marked "Proposal for the Purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2014 of Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana".  For purposes of accepting written bids, the time as maintained on PARITY® shall constitute the official time.

The Bonds will be dated the date of delivery, will be payable from unlimited ad valorem taxation, and will be in the denomina­tion of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) each, or any integral multiple thereof within a single maturity.  The Bonds will bear interest from date thereof or the most recent interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly provided for, at a rate or rates not exceeding six per centum (6%) per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period, said interest to be payable on September 1, 2014, and semiannu­ally thereafter on March 1 and September 1 of each year. The Bonds will mature serially on March 1 of each year as follows, to-wit:

                      PRINCIPAL                                                       PRINCIPAL

YEAR              AMOUNT                         YEAR                         AMOUNT

2017                 $580,000                            2026                        $830,000

2018                 605,000                             2027                        865,000

2019                 630,000                             2028                        900,000

2020                 655,000                             2029                        940,000

2021                 680,000                             2030                        975,000

2022                 710,000                             2031                       1,015,000

2023                 740,000                             2032                       1,060,000

2024                 770,000                             2033                       1,100,000

2025                 800,000                             2034                       1,145,000

The Bonds will be issued as fully registered bonds in “book-entry only” form and registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of The Depository Trust Company, New York, New York (“DTC”).  DTC will act as securities depository for the bonds, and purchasers of the Bonds will not receive certificates representing their interest in the Bonds purchased.

Those Bonds maturing March 1, 2025, and thereafter, will be callable for redemption by the Issuer in full or in part at any time on or after March 1, 2024, and if less than a full maturity, then by lot within such maturity, at the principal amount thereof and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption. In the event any Bond to be redeemed is of a denomination larger than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000), a portion of such Bond ($5,000 or any multiple thereof) may be redeemed.  Official notice of such call of any of the Bonds for redemption will be given by first class mail, postage prepaid, by notice deposited in the United States mails not less than thirty (30) days prior to the redemption date addressed to the registered owner of each bond to be redeemed at his address as shown on the registra­tion books of the Paying Agent.

The principal of the Bonds, upon maturity or redemption, will be payable at the principal corporate trust office of the Paying Agent upon presentation and surrender thereof, and interest on the Bonds will be payable by the Paying Agent by check mailed by the Paying Agent to the registered owner (determined as of the 15th calendar day of the month next preceding said interest payment date) at the address as shown on the books of said Paying Agent. Said Paying Agent will be a qualified bank or trust company selected by the Issuer.

Except as provided under DTC’s book-entry only system, the Bonds may be transferred, registered and assigned only on the registration books of the Paying Agent, and such registration shall be at the expense of the Issuer.  A Bond may be assigned by the execution of an assignment form on the Bonds or by other instruments of transfer and assignment acceptable to the Paying Agent.  A new Bond or Bonds will be delivered by the Paying Agent to the last assignee (the new registered owner) in exchange for such transferred and assigned Bonds after receipt of the Bonds to be transferred in proper form. Such new Bond or Bonds must be in the denomination of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof within a single maturity.  Neither the Issuer nor the Paying Agent shall be required to issue, register, transfer or exchange (i) any Bond during a period beginning at the opening of business on the 15th day of the month next preceding an interest payment date and ending at the close of business on the interest payment date, or (ii) any Bond called for redemption prior to maturity during a period beginning at the opening of business fifteen (15) days before the date of the mailing of a notice of redemption of such Bonds and ending on the date of such redemption.

In connection with the sale of the Bonds, a good faith deposit of 1% of the principal amount of the Bonds will be required.  The manner and time of such deposit shall be set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement for the Bonds. The good faith deposit of the successful bidder or bidders will be deposited and the proceeds credited against the purchase price of the series of Bonds, or in the case of neglect or refusal to comply with such bid, will be forfeited to the Issuer as and for liquidated damages. No interest will be allowed on the amount of the good faith deposit.

Bidders shall name the rate or rates of interest the Bonds shall bear, not exceeding six per centum (6%) per annum on any Bond in any interest payment period.  Bids must stipulate a purchase price for the Bonds not less than the par value thereof and accrued interest from the date of the Bonds to the date of delivery of the Bonds.  No bid which specifies cancellation of the Bonds will be considered.  No bids providing for additional or supplemental interest will be considered.

The School Board will meet at the place and time hereinabove set forth for the receipt of bids.  The Bonds will be awarded to the bidder whose bid offers the lowest "true interest cost" to the Issuer for the full authorized amount of the Bonds, to be determined by doubling the semiannual interest rate (compounded semiannually) necessary to discount the debt service payments on the Bonds from the payment dates to the date of delivery, such that the sum of such present values is equal to the price bid, including any premium bid(the preceding calculation is sometimes referred to as the "Canadian Interest Cost Method" or "Present Value Method").  In the case of a tie bid, the winning bid will be awarded by lot. If any bid for the Bonds shall be acceptable, a prompt award of the bonds will be made. The right is expressly reserved to waive any irregularity in any bid or to reject any and all bids received.

The Official Statement containing pertinent information relative to the authorization, sale and security of the Bonds is being prepared and may be obtained upon its completion from the Issuer's Bond Counsel, Foley & Judell, L.L.P., One Canal Place, Suite 2600, 365 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130.  The Purchaser will be furnished a reasonable number of final official statements on or before the seventh business day following the sale of the Bonds.

The approving legal opinion of Foley & Judell, L.L.P., Bond Counsel, who have supervised the proceedings, the Bonds and the transcripts of record as passed upon will be furnished to the successful bidders without cost to them.  Said transcripts will contain the usual closing proofs, including a certificate that up to the time of delivery no litigation has been filed questioning the validity of the Bonds or the taxes necessary to pay the same.

It is anticipated that the American Bankers' Association Committee on Uniform Security Identification Procedures (CUSIP) identification numbers will be printed on the Bonds, but the failure to print such numbers shall not constitute cause for refusal by the successful bidder to accept delivery of and to pay for the Bonds.  No CUSIP identification number shall be deemed to be part of any Bond or a part of the contract evidenced thereby, and no liability shall hereafter attach to the Issuer or any of the officers or agents thereof because of or on account of such numbers.  All expenses in relation to the printing of the CUSIP identification numbers on the Bonds shall be paid by the Issuer. However, the CUSIP Service Bureau charge for the assignment of such numbers shall be the responsibility of and shall be paid by the successful bidder.

In order to assist bidders in complying with S.E.C. Rule 15c2-12(b)(5), the Governing Authority will undertake, pursuant to the resolution providing for the issuance of the Bonds and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, to provide annual reports and notices of certain events.  A description of this undertaking is set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and will also be set forth in the Final Official Statement.

For information relative to the Bonds and not contained in the Notice of Bond Sale and Official Statement, address Ms. Elizabeth Domite, Finance Director, Rapides Parish School Board, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana 71309, or Foley & Judell, L.L.P., One Canal Place, Suite 2600, 365 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, Bond Counsel.

THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 3^rd day of December, 2013.

/s/ Dr. Stephen Chapman

President

Attest:

/s/ Nason Authement

Secretary

SECTION   6. This Governing Authority will meet in open and public session at the time and place set out in the Notice of Bond Sale incorporated herein (or such other date as may be determined by the Governing Authority and advertised by Munifacts Disclosure Service), for the purpose of receiving bids for the Bonds, consider­ing and taking action upon the bids, and taking any other action required by this resolution, or necessary to effectu­ate the issuance, sale and delivery of the Bonds.  If any award of the Bonds shall be made, such award shall be made for not less than par and accrued interest to the best bidder for the Bonds, such award and best bidder to be determined in accordance with the aforesaid Notice of Bond Sale.

SECTION   7. There shall be prepared an Official Bid Form for the submission of bids and an Official Statement which shall contain complete bidding details, security features and other pertinent information relative to the sale and issuance of the Bonds as may be deemed necessary, advisable or desirable, which Official Bid Form and Official Statement shall be distributed to all prospective bidders and other interested parties.

SECTION   8.  In order to assist bidders in complying with S.E.C. Rule 15c2-12(b)(5), the Governing Authority will undertake, pursuant to the resolution providing for the issuance of the Bonds and a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, to provide annual reports and notices of certain events.  A description of this undertaking will be set forth in the Preliminary Official Statement and the Final Official Statement. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:

And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 3^rd day of December, 2013.

/s/ Nason Authement                                                     /s/ Dr. Stephen Chapman

Secretary                                                                      President

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF RAPIDES

I, the undersigned Secretary of the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the “School Board”), acting as the governing authority of Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the “Issuer”), do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of a resolution adopted by said School Board on December 3, 2013, authorizing the advertising for bids for the purchase of Fifteen Million Dollars ($15,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2014 of the Issuer, and providing for other matters in connection therewith.

IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature on this, the 3^rd day of December, 2013.

_______________

Secretary

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Louisiana – Central Louisiana Technical Community College – Alexandria Campus for use of facilities (J. S. Slocum Campus) for evening Adult Education Classes and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith contingent upon review of advising counsel. (Item 29)

Mr. Jeff Johnson presented information to the Board at this time and discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Louisiana – Central Louisiana Technical Community College – Alexandria Campus for use of facilities (J. S. Slocum Campus) for evening Adult Education Classes and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith contingent upon review of advising counsel.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to hear a report and recommendation from the Board’s Insurance Consultant relative to renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage for the 2014 calendar year, act thereon, award contract accordingly and authorize the Board President and/or the Superintendent to sign any contracts and documents in connection therewith. (Item 19)

Information was presented to the Board and discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to accept the recommendation from the Board’s Insurance Consultant on Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage in Column #6 for $75,933 as follows: Rapides Parish School Board - Excess Workers Compensation term 1-01-14 to 1-01-15. Agent is Wright and Percy and was voted to renew with State National Insurance Company for these terms:

1)         Specific Excess insurance:        Policy Limit

a)         Coverage A – Workers Compensation Statutory

b)         Coverage B – Employers Liability $2,000,000 per accident  $2,000,000 per disease  $2,000,000 aggregate disease

c)         Self-Insured Retention  $600,000 per occurrence

d)         Voluntary Compensation to cover approved volunteers and board members not subject to statute.

e)         Projected Annual Premium:  Gross Payroll $126,555,270  Rate per $100    .0600  Premium  75,933

f)          The premium of $75,933 is the minimum and deposit.

2)         Policy Term:  State National offered and the board accepted a one year term for this policy.

Discussion ensued.

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

AYE:                Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, 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 in connection with entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Ball for use of facilities and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith contingent upon review and approval of advising counsel. (Item 20)

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy, the Board voted unanimously to approve entering into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Town of Ball for use of facilities and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith contingent upon review and approval of advising counsel.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale toauthorize the secretary to advertise public notice of RPSB’s intent to enter into Pipeline Servitude with K & L, LLC., and upon no public opposition, authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any and all documentation associated with servitude, contingent on all documentation meeting all LA Contract Document Laws and Requirements. (Item 14)     

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the secretary to advertise public notice of RPSB’s intent to enter into Pipeline Servitude with K & L, LLC., and upon no public opposition, authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any and all documentation associated with servitude, contingent on all documentation meeting all LA Contract Document Laws and Requirements.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to go into Executive Session to discuss termination of employee for cause (Item 36) and to terminate an employee for cause. (Item 9)

Discussion ensued.

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

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

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb

THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to reconvened in Open Session.

THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION.

No action was taken on item 36.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to terminate an employee for cause. (Item (9)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate Kristie Difulco effective 12-4-13.

Discussion ensued.

On the substitute motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate Kristie Difulco effective 12-4-13.

A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to pull item 5E-1 (student # 4) from the consent agenda and discuss.

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to defer Student # 4 (Ja’vonte Green) to the January Board meeting.

Discussion ensued.

On the substitute motion by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously to defer Student # 4 (Ja’vonte Green) to the January Board meeting.

Let the record reflect that Mrs. Julie McConathy and Mr. Darrell Rodriguez left the meeting at this time.

A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to approve the consent agenda. (Item 5)

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Rodriguez

A.         Reports:

1.         to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington

Pages 65-66

B.         Action – Minutes

1.         to approve the minutes of the 10-15-13 and 10-28-13 meetings, the 10-15-13 Personnel, Education, Finance and District 62 Committee meetings and 10-28-13 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 revising existing policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting  pending review by legal counsel – Mrs. Kim Bennett

Pages 67-73

c.             IDE - Co-Curricular Activities and Extracurricular Activities

d.            IDFA - Interscholastic Athletics

*2.        to direct the administration to present a report on the distribution of Journey Math and ELA materials to schools in the district. Report to include the number of schools that received material, quantities of that material, cost of materials, and an enumeration of schools that may still need such material –Mr. Steve Berry

Pages 74-85

*3.        to direct the administration to present a report covering the costs associated with the design and implementation of the Frameworks program to include a list of the persons who participated in the promulgation of the material, their compensation for such work, and the funding source of the payment for such work – Mr. Steve Berry

Pages 86-90

*4.        to hear an update on the establishment of a Leadership Training Academy – Mr. Wilton Barrios

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 91-98

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

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

Ø     Motion that Nicholas Joseph be readmitted to the zoned school effective December 4, 2013 with the following stipulations: maintain good behavior, regular attendance and stay away from Lonnie Murray all 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.

Ø   Motion that Charles Groves, Jr. be readmitted to the zoned school effective December 4, 2013 with the following stipulations: maintain good behavior, regular attendance and refrain from having confrontations with other students all 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.

Ø     Motion that Taylor Bailey be re-admitted to the zoned school effective December 4, 2013 allconditioned 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

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. Janet Dixon to authorize the RPSB to send out and receive bids for the resurfacing of the Alexandria Senior High track and that all costs not exceed $160,000 (from District 62). (Item 7)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. John Allen to authorize the RPSB to send out and receive bids for the resurfacing of the Alexandria Senior High track and that all costs not exceed $160,000 and source of funding is District 62.

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

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

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Rodriguez

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to provide survey results relative to schools’ ability and desire to bid and contract certain services.

(Item 11)

Information was presented to the Board and no action was taken.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Pelican State Credit Union in a cooperative endeavor for a “Training Branch” to be located at Peabody Magnet High School and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith subject to changes, addenda and approval of advising counsel prior to execution thereof. (Item 12)

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Pelican State Credit Union in a cooperative endeavor for a “Training Branch” to be located at Peabody Magnet High School and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith subject to changes, addenda and approval of advising counsel prior to execution thereof.

A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to approve purchasing AKINDI License for the 2013-2014 school year (a computer based program to analyze assessment data). (Item 13)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Rodriguez

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve the Ouachita Parish School Board’s request to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the purchase of educational materials (RPSB Bid #12-29). (Item 15)

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Ouachita Parish School Board’s request to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the purchase of educational materials (RPSB Bid #12-29).

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to  authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Purchase of Band Uniforms for Pineville High” (Bid #14-31) 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 16)

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 “Purchase of Band Uniforms for Pineville High” (Bid #14-31) 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 Mr. John Allen 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. (Item 17)

a.         “Re-roof of Phoenix Magnet” (Bid # 13-61A) received on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. and award to Industrial Roofing and Construction for $293,923.00 with District 62 funds

b.         “Re-roof of A. F. Smith Middle Magnet” (Bid # 13-60A) received on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11:30 a.m. and award to Industrial Roofing and Construction, LLC for $455,260.00 with District 62 funds

c.         “Press/Box/Concession for Rapides High” (Bid # 14-15A) received on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. and award to TL Construction, LLC for $82,000.00 with District 61 Maintenance funds          

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Rodriguez

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve the Professional Service Contract for transporting and delivery of U.S.D.A. commodities from Polar Bear Ice Company to individual schools in Rapides Parish effective January 6, 2014 through June 30, 2014. (Item18)          

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Rodriguez

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to direct the administration to conduct a technology readiness assessment of each school in the system as well as those technology hardware and software systems that support all schools and any additional electrical supply equipment that may be needed to service enhanced computer systems. Assessment will include, but is not limited to, a definitive statement as to the technology status of each school as it relates to being equipped for wireless and/or wired communication. It shall also enumerate the actions needed at each school to bring it to at least the standard that will allow the school to participate in the PARCC assessments. It shall also provide the board with an estimate of the cost to make any upgrades that are needed and suggest a source of funding for such upgrades to hardware, software, and electrical support. Additionally, the report shall include the number of existing IP addresses at each location compared to the number needed. It shall also provide an estimated time to complete the upgrades district wide based on current needs and potential funding. (Item 21)

Discussion ensued.

No action was taken.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale toinstruct the RPSB Administration to conduct an Evaluation of the Student Transportation System as recommended in Title 28 Education Part CXIII, Bulletin 119, Louisiana School Transportation Specification and Procedures. Requested information will include but need not be limited to the items listed in Chapter 27 and Chapter 29, 2901, Sections B, C, D, E and H. (Item 22)

Discussion ensued.

Item 22 was deferred to the January Board meeting.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to direct the administration to present a report addressing the RPSB school bus fleet to include a listing of all buses owned by or leased to RPSB that enumerates the age of the bus, the current use of each bus, the balance of the life expectancy of each bus, the estimated cost of replacement of each bus. (Item 23)

Mr. Velt Edwards presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.

No action was taken.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to approve the Leadership and Learning Center’s proposal for Data Teams: Plainview High School Implementation Coaching. (Item 24)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Rodriguez

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to accept donation of 59 – HP 6910p computers with power adapter and/or docking station and mice on behalf of AMMS donated by USDA, Alexandria, value of computers - $46,905. (Item 25)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Rodriguez

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to accept donation of 5 Dell Windows XP Professional computers, keyboards, mouse, 4 monitors and software on behalf of Alma Redwine and 9 Dell Windows XP Optiplex 755 computers, keyboards and mouse on behalf of Phoenix Magnet School – donated by MidSouth Bank – value of computers – Phoenix Magnet is $2,475.00 and Alma Redwine is $1,575.00 – combined total is $4,050.00. (Item 26)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY:                None

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Rodriguez

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to revise the job description for Grant Writer/Manager. (Item 27)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to revise the job description for Grant Writer/Manager and under qualifications add to #4 the words required and delete the word preferred and it will read as follows: Grant writer experience required.

Discussion ensued.

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

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

NAY:                Mr. Berry

ABSENT:          Mrs. Webb, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Rodriguez

THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Dis-Tran Steel, LLC and Rapides Parish School Board on behalf of Rapides High and Tioga High Schools, these have been reviewed by Attorney James Downs. (Item 28)

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between Dis-Tran Steel, LLC and Rapides Parish School Board on behalf of Rapides High and Tioga High Schools, these have been reviewed by Attorney James Downs.

Item 32 was deleted and sent to January Personnel Committee.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between United States Air Force and the Rapides Parish School Board for the establishment of an Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps unit at Bolton High effective 2014-2015 school year and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith. (Item 35)

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between United States Air Force and the Rapides Parish School Board for the establishment of an Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps unit at Bolton High effective 2014-2015 school year and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barriosto hear a report on the activities of Turn-Around Teams B and C. (Item 31)

Team B and Team C presented their information to the Board and discussion ensued.

No action was taken.

A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. John Allen to direct the administration to either modify the present plan or develop and implement a new plan that will increase the ACT scores of the various schools in the district. (Item 33)

Discussion ensued.

No action was taken.

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

/s/Stephen Chapman

President

ATTEST:

/s/Nason Authement

Secretary

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