Alexandria, Louisiana
January 7, 2014
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 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
Janet Dixon, Vice President
John Allen, Member
Wilton Barrios, Member
Steve Berry, Member
Keith Breazeale, Member
Julie McConathy, Member
Darrell Rodriguez, 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 Pineville High School JROTC. The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Stewart Holloway of First Baptist Church of Pineville 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 DECEMBER 20, 2013)
Alexandria, Louisiana
December 20, 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, JANUARY 7, 2014
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. Motion to elect Board President for a one-year term, beginning January 7, 2014 - Mr. Nason Authement
5. Motion to elect Board Vice-President for a one-year term, beginning January 7, 2014 - Mr. Nason Authement
6. Motion to elect members of the Executive Committee for 2014 – Mr. Nason Authement Motion to approve the President’s recommendation for Personnel, Education, and Finance Committees for 2014 – Mr. Nason Authement
7. Recognize:
a. the Board’s student guest from Rapides High School – Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
b. Glenmora Elementary for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of January 2014 – Mr. Clyde Washington
8. 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 page 5)
10. 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
11. Motion to go into Executive Session to confer with counsel regarding investigative proceedings pursuant to R.S. 42:17(A)(4) - Mr. Nason Authement
12. Motion to terminate an employee for cause – Mr. Nason Authement
13. Motion to hear an annual review of the Rapides Parish School Board Single Audit Report from the Finance Department – Mrs. Janet Dixon
14. Motion to accept 8 HP Laptop 6530B computers and 26 DELL DC 5800 desktop computers on behalf of Paradise Elementary School donated by Proctor & Gamble (value of computers - $1,950 for the desktops and $400 for laptops – Total Value - $2,350) – Mrs. Rebekah Beck
15. Motion for the Board to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a professional services contract with the Leadership and Learning Center to be funded by the Believe and Succeed Grant – Mr. Nason Authement
Amount $246,000.00
16. Motion to hear a report and receive a proposal from Peabody Magnet High School in reference to digital commercial advertising in the school for fundraising purposes (Policy KJ) and approve or disapprove same – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 1-5
17. Motion to adopt a resolution to authorize and direct the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board and the Office of Mineral Resources to accept nominations, advertise for, accept and award bids and execute all oil, gas and mineral leases on 16th section immovable property limited to a certain Tract or Parcel of Land containing approximately 600.24 acres being “ALL THAT PORTION OF Section 16, Township 5 North, Range 3 East, Rapides and LaSalle Parishes, Louisiana, LESS AND EXCEPT State Lease No. 21264, being the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW/4) excluding the beds and bottoms of all navigable waters” AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD PRESIDENT TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO PENDING REVIEW OF LEGAL COUNSEL – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 6-10
18. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids (Bid No. 14-34) for the purchase of 30 Used Regular Education Buses and 15 New Special Needs Buses and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office staff to receive bids with a recommendation to the Board – Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding General Fund – Certificate of Indebtedness Amount $3,400,000.00
19. Motion to approve the Iberia 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
Page 11
20. 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 Nachman Elementary” (Bid # 14-06) received on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Source of funding QSCB Amount $240,000.00
b. “Re-roof of Rugg Elementary” (Bid # 14-07) received on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Source of funding QSCB Amount $200,000.00
c. “Re-roof of Rosenthal Montessori” (Bid # 14-09) received on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Source of funding QSCB Amount $60,000.00
d. “Flooring for Buckeye High Gymnasium Annex” (RFQ No. 14-32) received on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Source of funding District 50 Maintenance Amount $40,000.00
e. “Fire Alarm System Test and Inspection Service” (RFP #14-54A) received on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
Source of funding Various Maintenance Amount $60,000.00
f. “Gym Bleacher Replacement for Rapides High” (Bid # 14-12) received on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. Source of funding District 61 Maintenance Amount $70,000.00
g. “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Accessories” (Bid # 14-02A) received on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Source of funding Maintenance Amount $87,000.00
h. “Purchase of Band Uniforms for Pineville High” (Bid No. 14-31) received on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Source of funding District 52 Amount $40,000.00
21. Motion to approve changes to existing job descriptions: - Dr. Arthur Joffrion
a. Web Design/Training Specialist
b. Technology Facilitator
c. Title I Technology Facilitator Pages 12-16
22. Motion to revise Job Descriptions for Plumber I and Plumber II – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 17-18
23. 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 19-20
24. Motion for RPSB to adopt Resolution authorizing its participation as a plaintiff in the matter entitled St. John the Baptist Parish School Board, et al v State of Louisiana, et al No. 622.693. Sec. 24 on the docket of the 19th JDC for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana – Mr. Nason Authement Pages 21-27
25. Motion to consider requested changes to and enter into an Inter-Agency 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 Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith subject to changes, addenda and approval of advising counsel – Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 28-31
26. Motion tohear a report/update on the No Drop-Out Program. Have program representative and staff prepared to discuss:
· Identification of students for the program
· Definition of student progress
· Monitoring of the program, student progress and rectification of invoicing
After hearing the report, the RPSB may take action as needed – Dr. Stephen Chapman
27. Motion to approve the firm of Barron, Heinberg and Brocato as architect for all projects funded by District 11 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith, pending Board Counsel approval of contract – Mr. Wilton Barrios
28. Motion to appoint the Oversight Committee of the District 11 Bond Issue – Mr. Wilton Barrios
Page 32
29. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids with a recommendation to the Board funded with District 11 Bonds – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Renovation of Tioga High Field House” - Bid No. 14-42
b. “Purchase and Installation of Exterior Sign at Tioga High School” Bid No. 14-41
c. “Purchase and Installation of new HVAC System at Paradise Elementary Bid No. 14-43
d. “Re-roof of Ball Elementary, Tioga Elementary and Mary Goff Elementary and Repair of covered walkway at Mary Goff Elementary Bid No. 14-44
e. “Renovation of Tioga Junior High - Bid No. 14-45
30. Motion to install a bus canopy at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School – Mr. John Allen
Source of funding Parish Wide and/or District 62 Amount $60,000
31. Motion to enter into a contractual agreement for professional development service with the School Improvement Network and authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Dr. Arthur Joffrion
Pages 33-34
Source of funding Title II Amount $300,000.00
32. Motion to accept donation of 64 Desktop models 7700 and 7800 computers, along with some printers and scanners on behalf of AMMS, donated by the Department of Agriculture – valued at $47,000 - Mrs. Rebekah Beck
Pages 35-39
Consent agenda: (Item 9)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 40-41
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 11-5-13 and 11-20-13 meetings, the 11-12-13 Personnel, Education, Finance and District 62 Committee meetings and 11-18-13 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 DomitePages 42-43
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
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
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Witness my official signature and the seal of the Rapides Parish School Board this 20th day of December 2013
/s/Stephen Chapman.
President
ATTEST:
/s/Nason Authement
Secretary
S E A L
Public comment was solicited prior to the vote on items during this meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. John Allen to add to the agenda to recognize the following schools: - Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 33)
a. “A” Schools:J. I. Barron ElementaryPeabody Montessori Elementary Poland Junior High Caroline Dormon Junior High Phoenix Magnet Elementary
b. Top Gains Schools:Buckeye High Cherokee Elementary
Oak Hill HighAlma Redwine NVA
Acadian Elementary
Slocum Learning Center – RTA
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to add to the agenda to introduce Rebecca Warren, principal of Nachman Elementary (Information purposes only) – Reason to add: Time sensitive. (Item 34)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
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 go into Executive Session to discuss litigation regarding Civil Suit No. 247,340, on the docket of the Ninth Judicial District Court, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, captioned “Rapides Parish School Board vs. Lynda Fay Kirk” – Reason to add: Time sensitive. (Item 35)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to elect Board President for a one-year term, beginning January 7, 2014. (Item 4)
Mr. Steve Berry nominated Mr. Keith Breazeale as Board President.
Mr. John Allen nominated Mrs. Janet Dixon as Board President.
A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to close the nominations for Board President.
On roll call the vote to elect Mr. Keith Breazeale as President was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman
NAY: Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
THE MOTION FAILED TO ELECT MR. KEITH BREAZEALE AS BOARD PRESIDENT.
On roll call the vote to elect Mrs. Janet Dixon as President was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE TO ELECT MRS. JANET DIXON AS BOARD PRESIDENT.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to elect Board Vice-President for a one-year term, beginning January 7, 2014. (Item 5)
Mr. Keith Breazeale nominated Mrs. Julie McConathy as Board Vice-President.
No other nominations were made. A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to close the nominations for Board Vice-President.
On motion by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios, the Board voted unanimously to elect Mrs. Julie McConathy as Board Vice-President for a one-year term, beginning January 7, 2014.
Mrs. Julie McConathy was elected as Board Vice-President for a one-year term, beginning January 7, 2014.
A motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to elect members of the Executive Committee for 2014. (Item 6)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez, the Board voted unanimously to elect members of the Executive Committee for 2014.
Executive Committee:
John Allen – Chair
Wilton Barrios
Darrell Rodriguez
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. John Allen to approve the President’s recommendation for Personnel, Education, and Finance Committees for 2014. (Item 7)
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to approve the President’s recommendation for Personnel, Education, Finance and the District 62 Committees for 2014.
On the amended motion by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy, the
Board voted unanimously to approve the President’s recommendation for Personnel, Education, Finance and District 62 Committees for 2014.
· Personnel Committee: Wilton Barrios – Chair, Janet Dixon, Steve Chapman
· Education Committee: Darrell Rodriguez – Chair, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale
· Finance Committee: Julie McConathy – Chair, John Allen, Pam Webb
· District 62Stephen Chapman – Chair, John Allen Keith Breazeale Janet Dixon, Pam Webb
Mr. Darrell Rodriguez introduced the Board’s student guest, Luke LaBorde, a senior at Rapides High School, who was recognized for his academic and extracurricular achievements.
Also recognized were Luke’s family and Mr. Jeff Hickman, principal at Rapides High School. (Item 8a)
The Board recognized Glenmora Elementary for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of January 2014. (Item 8b)
A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to recognize the following schools: (Item 33)
a. “A” Schools:J. I. Barron Elementary Peabody Montessori Elementary, Poland Junior High, Caroline Dormon Junior High, Phoenix Magnet Elementary
b. Top Gains Schools: Buckeye High, Cherokee Elementary
Oak Hill HighAlma Redwine NVA
Acadian Elementary
Slocum Learning Center – RTA
A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to introduce Rebecca Warren, principal of Nachman Elementary. (Item 34)
Mrs. Rebecca Warren was recognized as the principal of Nachman Elementary.
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve the consent agenda and to pull items 9D-1 (student #1) and 9E-1f. (Item 9)
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 40-41
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 11-5-13 and 11-20-13 meetings, the 11-12-13 Personnel, Education, Finance and District 62 Committee meetings and 11-18-13 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 Pages 42-43
3. to receive a update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith –Ms. Liz Domite
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 (student #1 was pulled) – Mrs. Ruby Smith
Ø Motion that in lieu of expulsion, Brandin Singleton shall be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Learning Facility. The student shall improve his grades, attend school daily and shall have no disciplinary problems. The Board will provide transportation or pay the parent for transporting the student 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.
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. pulled for the regular agenda
2. to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action – Dr. Emily Weatherford
A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Review Committee’s recommendation on Student #1. (Item 9D-1)
· Motion that Noah Stanford be admitted to Tioga High School effective January 8, 2014. The student shall maintain regular attendance, increase grade point average and shall have no discipline problems 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.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: Mr. Allen
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to receive a report as follows: resignations and retirements (Item 9E-1f)
Discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
Items 16 and 25 were discussed in globo.
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to hear a report and receive a proposal from Peabody Magnet High School in reference to digital commercial advertising in the school for fundraising purposes (Policy KJ) and approve or disapprove same (Item 16); and to consider requested changes to and enter into an Inter-Agency 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 Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith subject to changes, addenda and approval of advising counsel. (Item 25)
Information was presented to the Board and discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to approve the proposal from Peabody Magnet High School in reference to digital commercial advertising in the school for fundraising purposes (Policy KJ). (Item 16)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the amended motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to consider requested changes to and enter into an Inter-Agency 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 Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith subject to changes, addenda and approval of advising counsel. (Item 25)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. John Allen to accept the requested changes and enter into an Inter-Agency Agreement with Pelican State Credit Union in a Cooperative Endeavor for a “Training Branch” to be located at Peabody Magnet High School and to accept all revised changes made by legal counsel and other parties and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to hear an annual review of the Rapides Parish School Board Single Audit Report from the Finance Department. (Item 13)
Mrs. Rebecca Morris of Payne, Moore and Herrington presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to hear a presentation from Megan Lord, Alexandria Historic Preservation Commission Director, on the condition of windows at Bolton High School and possible solutions. (Item 10)
Discussion ensued.
Item 10 was deferred to the February Board meeting.
A motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to approve the firm of Barron, Heinberg and Brocato as architect for all projects funded by District 11 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith, pending Board Counsel approval of contract. (Item 27)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to approve the firm of Barron, Heinberg and Brocato as architect for all projects funded by District 11 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith, pending Board Counsel approval of contract.
A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to install a bus canopy at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School. (Item 30)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to defer item 30 to the January Finance Committee (Motion to install a bus canopy at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School with a report by district to show the number of students that attend Phoenix Magnet school).
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy, the Board voted unanimously to defer item 30 to the January Finance Committee (Motion to install a bus canopy at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School with a report by district to show the number of students that attend Phoenix Magnet school).
President Janet Dixon called for a short recess and then the meeting reconvened.
A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to hear a report/update on the No Drop-Out Program. Have program representative and staff prepared to discuss: (Item 26)
· Identification of students for the program
· Definition of student progress
· Monitoring of the program, student progress and rectification of invoicing
After hearing the report, the RPSB may take action as needed.
Mr. Doug Bonner presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale for the Rapides Parish School Board to accept the amendment to the contract showing the name change and the acceptance of the guidelines and the status of the invoices and recommendations and the protocol that was presented regarding “The American Academy” or “The American Academy, LLC” shall be replaced with “Graduation Alliance, Inc.” or “GA” and RPSB should remit payment for all invoices, including any past due invoices with checks payable to “Graduation Alliance”.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to accept 8 HP Laptop 6530B computers and 26 DELL DC 5800 desktop computers on behalf of Paradise Elementary School donated by Proctor & Gamble (value of computers - $1,950 for the desktops and $400 for laptops – Total Value - $2,350). (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon for the Board to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a professional services contract with the Leadership and Learning Center to be funded by the Believe and Succeed Grant. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to adopt a resolution to authorize and direct the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board and the Office of Mineral Resources to accept nominations, advertise for, accept and award bids and execute all oil, gas and mineral leases on 16th section immovable property limited to a certain Tract or Parcel of Land containing approximately 600.24 acres being “ALL THAT PORTION OF Section 16, Township 5 North, Range 3 East, Rapides and LaSalle Parishes, Louisiana, LESS AND EXCEPT State Lease No. 21264, being the Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW/4) excluding the beds and bottoms of all navigable waters” AND AUTHORIZE THE BOARD PRESIDENT TO SIGN ANY DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO PENDING REVIEW OF LEGAL COUNSEL. (Item 17)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to a public notice, a regularly scheduled meeting of the Rapides Parish School Board was held on the seventh (7TH) day of January, 2014, at five o'clock P.M. at 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA where the following resolution, upon motion duly seconded and passed, was adopted, towit:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish School Board has determined that it is the owner of mineral interests in and under immovable property described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish School Board has determined that it desires to take advantage of LSA R.S. 30:152 (A), et seq, to authorize the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board to nominate the property described in Exhibit "A" for state agency mineral lease;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish School Board in legal session convened, that it does hereby direct and authorize the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board and the Office of Mineral Resources to accept nominations, advertise for, accept and award bids, and execute all oil, gas and mineral leases pertaining to the immovable property listed on the attached Exhibit "A", and additional conditions, minimum bonuses and rental, if any, on attached Exhibit "B"·
The foregoing resolution was introduced by Julie McConathy seconded by Janet Dixon and was duly adopted on this the seventh (7th) day of January 2014.
I certify that the above and foregoi ng resolution was duly introduced and adopted by the Rapides Parish School Board meeting in regular session on the seventh Nason Authement – Secretary RPSB
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids (Bid No. 14-34) for the purchase of 30 Used Regular Education Buses and 15 New Special Needs Buses and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office staff to receive bids with a recommendation to the Board. (Item 18)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. John Allen to approve the Iberia 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 19)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon 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 20)
Discussion ensued and items 20-c and 20- e were pulled for further discussion.
a. “Re-roof of Nachman Elementary” (Bid # 14-06) received on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. and award to Mid-Western Commercial Roofers Base Bid $212,270.00
b. “Re-roof of Rugg Elementary” (Bid # 14-07) received on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. and award to Southern Roofing – Base Bid $204,000.00
d. “Flooring for Buckeye High Gymnasium Annex” (RFQ No. 14-32) received on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. and award to Floors Unlimited for $31,188.64
f. “Gym Bleacher Replacement for Rapides High” (Bid # 14-12) received on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. and award to Insight for $74,950.00
g. “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Accessories” (Bid # 14-02A) received on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. and award to Red River Music, Inc. for $81,542.17
h. “Purchase of Band Uniforms for Pineville High” (Bid No. 14-31) received on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. and award to Stanbury for $37,230.00On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy 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 20-c)
“Re-roof of Rosenthal Montessori” (Bid # 14-09) received on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to reject all bids received on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Re-roof of Rosenthal Montessori” (Bid # 14-09) due to exceeding budget allocation and to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Re-roof of Rosenthal Montessori (Bid # 1409A) 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.
Discussion ensued.
On a substitute motion made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to reject all bids received on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Re-roof of Rosenthal Montessori” (Bid # 14-09) due to exceeding budget allocation and to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Re-roof of Rosenthal Montessori (Bid # 1409A) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board.
A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios 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 20-e)
“Fire Alarm System Test and Inspection Service” (RFP #14-54A) received on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to defer item 20-e to January Finance Committee. (Motion to ratify bid regarding “Fire Alarm System Test and Inspection Service” (RFP #14-54A) received on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with back-up and documentation on how this determination was made with the option to re-bid if deemed necessary).
Discussion ensued
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
A motion was made Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to approve changes to existing job descriptions: (Item 21)
a. Web Design/Training Specialist
b. Technology Facilitator
c. Title I Technology Facilitator
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted to approve changes to existing job descriptions:
a. Web Design/Training Specialist
b. Technology Facilitator
c. Title I Technology Facilitator
Due to some confusion on the voting and discussion, item 21 was reconsidered at this time.
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to reconsider item 21 to approve changes to existing job descriptions:
a. Web Design/Training Specialist
b. Technology Facilitator
c. Title I Technology Facilitator
On motion made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to reconsider item 21 to approve changes to existing job descriptions:
a. Web Design/Training Specialist
b. Technology Facilitator
c. Title I Technology Facilitator
A motion was made Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to approve changes to existing job descriptions: (Item 21)
a. Web Design/Training Specialist
b. Technology Facilitator
c. Title I Technology Facilitator
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted to approve changes to existing job descriptions:
a. Web Design/Training Specialist
b. Technology Facilitator
c. Title I Technology Facilitator
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to revise Job Descriptions for Plumber I and Plumber II. (Item 22)
Discussion ensued
On motion by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously to revise Job Descriptions for Plumber I and Plumber II.
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon 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. (Item 23)
The information was presented to the Board and discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez for RPSB to adopt Resolution authorizing its participation as a plaintiff in the matter entitled St. John the Baptist Parish School Board, et al v State of Louisiana, et al No. 622.693. Sec. 24 on the docket of the 19th JDC for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana. (Item 24)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
RESOLUTION OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
WHEREAS, La. R.S. 17:81(E) provides that each school board “shall exercise proper vigilance in securing for the schools of the district all funds destined for the support of the schools, including the state funds apportioned thereto, and all other funds”; and
WHEREAS, Article 8, Section 13(B) of the Louisiana Constitution provides, in part, that the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education shall annually develop and adopt a formula to determine the cost of a minimum foundation program of education in all public elementary and secondary schools and the Legislature shall annually appropriate funds sufficient to fully fund the current costs to the State of such a program; and
WHEREAS, Article 8, Section 13(B) also provides that “the last formula adopted by the board or its successor, and approved by the legislature shall be used for the determination of the cost of the minimum foundation program and for the allocation of funds appropriated” “whenever the legislature fails to approve the formula most recently adopted by the board”; and
WHEREAS, for fiscal year 2012-13, the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education adopted a minimum foundation program formula and submitted that formula to the Legislature for approval pursuant to Senate Concurrent Resolution 99 of 2012; and
WHEREAS, the Legislature approved SCR 99 of 2012 and such approval was challenged in legal proceedings instituted by the Louisiana School Boards Association and others; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana Supreme Court ultimately held that SCR 99 was unconstitutional and null and void because, in part, it was not properly approved by the Legislature; and
WHEREAS, the ruling of the Louisiana Supreme Court declaring the 2012-13 MFP to be null and void required that the 2011-12 MFP be used for the determination of the cost of the minimum foundation program in 2012-13; and
WHEREAS, the 2011-12 MFP approved by the Legislature included a 2.75% growth factor for fiscal year 2012-13; and
WHEREAS, the State did not fund the 2.75% growth factor for fiscal year 2012-13 as constitutionally mandated; and
WHEREAS, the School Board has learned that a class action lawsuit entitled St. John the Baptist Parish School Board, et al v. State of Louisiana, et al; No. 622,693, Sec. 24 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, has been filed alleging that public school systems across the State of Louisiana were not provided with the proper funding for the 2012-13 fiscal year under the MFP; and
WHEREAS, the Louisiana School Boards Association supports the efforts of public school systems to receive the state funding to which they are lawfully entitled and has encouraged all public city and parish school boards in the State of Louisiana to participate in the lawsuit captioned above in an effort to obtain such funding; and
WHEREAS, Robert L. Hammonds of the law firm of Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice, LLP, Charles L. Patin, Jr. of the law firm of Kean Miller, LLP, and Brian F. Blackwell of the law firm of Blackwell & Associates have special expertise in the issues presented in this litigation and have agreed to represent this School Board in the aforesaid suit and have agreed to do so on a contingency fee basis (subject to the approval by the Louisiana Attorney General) so that no fees or expenses are owed by this School Board unless and until a recovery is made on its behalf;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED, by the RAPIDES Parish School Board in regular session duly convened that:
Section I. The Rapides Parish School Board authorizes participation as a plaintiff in the matter entitled St. John the Baptist Parish School Board, et al v. State of Louisiana, et al, No. 622,693, Sec. 24 on the docket of the 19th Judicial District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana.
Section II. This School Board employs Robert L. Hammonds, Charles L. Patin, Jr., and Brian F. Blackwell as Special Counsel to handle such litigation on its behalf and shall pay counsel for their services according to the contingency fee agreement and power of attorney attached to this Resolution, subject to approval by the Louisiana Attorney General of such arrangement.
Section III. This School Board has been duly advised that the law firm of Kean Miller, LLP, and the law firm of Blackwell & Associates of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has in the past represented, and may in the future represent, school employees in matters in which this School Board is an adverse party. This School Board recognizes that such representation may present said law firms with an actual and/or potential conflict of interest. As an inducement to said law firms to undertake its representation on the terms set forth in this Resolution, this School Board irrevocably waives any past, present, or future actual and/or potential conflicts of interest generated by representation of this School Board in said litigation.
Section IV. Subject to approval of this Resolution by the Attorney General, this employment shall be effective immediately upon adoption of this Resolution.
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to appoint the Oversight Committee of the District 11 Bond Issue. (Item 28)
Discussion ensued and Mr. Wilton Barrios requested that Tal Walker be added to the list.
On motion by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to appoint the Oversight Committee of the District 11 Bond Issue and to add Tal Walker to the list.
Mark Adkinson
Charlie Arrington
Gary Taylor
Becky Pippen
Nancy O’Dell
Eddie O’Bannon
Durwood Williams
Jessie Doyle
Zelma Johnson
Reginald Ingram
Betty Stepp
Danny Dotherow
Tal Walker
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to authorize the secretary to advertise and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids with a recommendation to the Board funded with District 11 Bonds. (Item 29)
a. “Renovation of Tioga High Field House” - Bid No. 14-42
b. “Purchase and Installation of Exterior Sign at Tioga High School” Bid No. 14-41
c. “Purchase and Installation of new HVAC System at Paradise Elementary Bid No. 14-43
d. “Re-roof of Ball Elementary, Tioga Elementary and Mary Goff Elementary and Repair of covered walkway at Mary Goff Elementary Bid No. 14-44
e. “Renovation of Tioga Junior High - Bid No. 14-45
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the secretary to advertise and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids with a recommendation to the Board funded with District 11 Bonds on the above items a-e.
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to enter into a contractual agreement for professional development service with the School Improvement Network and authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith. (Item 31)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to accept donation of 64 Desktop models 7700 and 7800 computers, along with some printers and scanners on behalf of AMMS, donated by the Department of Agriculture – valued at $47,000. (Item 32)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to terminate an employee for cause. (Item 12)
Discussion ensued
An amended motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to go into Executive Session to discuss the termination of an employee for cause.
On the amended motion by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to go into Executive Session to discuss the termination of an employee for cause.
Items 11, 12 and 35 were taken in globo.
A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to go into Executive Session to confer with counsel regarding investigative proceedings pursuant to R.S. 42:17(A)(4) (Item 11); to go into Executive Session to discuss the termination of an employee for cause (Item 12); and to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation regarding Civil Suit No. 247,340, on the docket of the Ninth Judicial District Court, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, captioned “Rapides Parish School Board vs. Lynda Fay Kirk”. (Item 35)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mrs. Webb
THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
On motion by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy, the Board voted unanimously to reconvene in Open Session.
THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION.
No action was taken on item 11
A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to terminate an employee for cause. (Item 12)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate Kena Perry effective end of business day 1-7-14.
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate Kena Perry effective end of business day 1-7-14.
A motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation regarding Civil Suit No. 247,340, on the docket of the Ninth Judicial District Court, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, captioned “Rapides Parish School Board vs. Lynda Fay Kirk” (Item 35)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate Lynda Fay Kirk effective the end of business day 1-7-14.
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate Lynda Fay Kirk effective the end of business day 1-7-14.
Pursuant to motion duly carried, the Rapides Parish School Board adjourned.
/s/Janet H. Dixon
President
ATTEST:
/s/Nason Authement
Secretary
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