OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
October 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, October 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 Janet H. Dixon called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:
Janet Dixon, President
Julie McConathy, Vice President
Wilton Barrios, Member
Steve Berry, Member
Keith Breazeale, Member
Darrell Rodriguez, Member
Absent: Stephen Chapman, Member
Absent: John Allen, Member
Absent: Pam Webb, Member
Mr. Nason Authement, Secretary for the Board, was present for the meeting.
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District Attorney James Downs arrived at 5:10 p.m. for the meeting.
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The Colors were presented by the Pineville High School JROTC. The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. David Kimsey at The Sanctuary of Praise of Pineville after which Mr. Steve Berry led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
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(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 OCTOBER 2, 2014)
Alexandria, Louisiana
October 2, 2014
Dear Sir/Madam:
I, Janet H. Dixon, 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, OCTOBER 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. Recognize:
a. the Board’s student guest from Alexandria Senior High – Mr. Keith Breazeale
b. Horseshoe Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of
the School Board Office for the month of October 2014 – Mr. Clyde Washington
c. Mr. Columbus Goodman for retiring with 45 years of Perfect Attendance with the
Rapides Parish School Board - Mr. Nason Authement
5. Consent Agenda: Motion to adopt in globo the items listed on the consent agenda
(the consent agenda is established by the Board’s Executive Committee and any board
member may request that any consent agenda item be considered separately - whether
considered in globo or separately, board member and public comment shall be permitted
on any item listed on the consent agenda; see pages 3, 4 and 5)
* 6. Motion to approve proposed changes to policy GBRIB (Sick Leave), as proposed by
Forethought to align with Act 659 – Mrs. Vicki Younger
Pages 1-7
* 7. Motion to accept the proposed revisions to the RPSB Performance Contracts in its
entirety with the recommended changes from the Personnel Committee - Mrs. Janet
Dixon
Pages 8-12
* 8. Motion to ratify and confirm proposal(s) received on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 11:00
a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Telephone System and Equipment Maintenance”
(RFP #14-27B) and to award proposal to the recommended responsive and responsible
proposer contingent on recommended proposer meeting all LA Public Bid Law and
Contract and Specifications (deferred from 9-2-14 Board Meeting) – Dr. Stephen
Chapman and Ms. Liz Domite
Page 13 Source of funding General Fund Amount $48,000 (estimate)
* 9. Motion to receive a report on Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) Series 2009
and Series 2011 - Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 14-20
10. Motion to declare 16 cafeteria tables at Bolton High as salvage inventory and to authorize
the secretary to advertise for bids for the “Sale of Salvage Inventory” (Bid 15-21) and the
Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and
a recommendation be made to the Board – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 21-22
11. Motion for the RPSB to close all schools (as a holiday) on Election Day –
November 4, 2014 – Mrs. Janet Dixon
12. Motion to name the Boulevard in the parking lot at Alexandria Senior High,
Bamburg Boulevard, named for the 1st principal of the school – Mr. Keith Breazeale
13. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for RPSB Bid #14-20 (Cherokee Cafeteria
Expansion) between Rapides Parish School Board and Skip Converse increasing
$16,609.00 to the contract sum, thereby increasing the original contract to $316,309.00
and to authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any documentation –
Mr. Keith Breazeale and Mr. Roy Rachal
Page 23 Source of funding District 62
14. Motion to approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Herff
Jones Yearbooks for Herff Jones Yearbooks to be the official yearbook publisher
for Bolton High School for the 2014-2015 school year and authorize the Board
President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 24 Source of funding School Funds Amount $10,245.23
15. Motion to approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and
Provine School Pictures for Provine to be the official Yearbook Publisher for
J. B. Nachman Elementary for the 2014-2015 school year and authorize the Board
President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 25-26 Source of funding School Funds Amount $6,932.75
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 27-30
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 9-2-14 meeting, the 8-19-14 Personnel, Education, and
Finance Committee meetings, and the 8-25-14 Executive Committee meeting of the
Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk
C. Action – Education
* 1. to review the 2013-2014 ACT Composite Scores – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 31-32
* 2. to approve addition to Policy JGCD (Administration of Medication) – Mrs. Shelly Close
Pages 33-43
* 3. to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between Christus
St. Frances Cabrini Hospital SBHC RN and Individual School Nurses at the Health
Center sites – Mrs. Shelly Close
Pages 44-46
* 4. to approve revisions to Policy IHC – (Class Rankings and Awards) and layover for one
month and send to the October 2014 Board meeting – Mrs. Julie McConathy and Ms.
Penny Toney
Pages 47-48
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
Page 49
* 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 –
Mrs. Bethanie Herrick
Page 50
* 4. to receive a report on donation(s) made to the Rapides Parish School Board on behalf of
the RPSB schools, accept and approve donations included therein, and provide any
necessary documentation related to the donation(s) – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 51
* 5. to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
by the Central Office Staff for “Cafeteria Equipment for Cherokee Elementary”
(Bid #14-51) 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
Page 52 Source of funding School Food Service Funds Amount $89,660.00 (estimate)
* 6. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments
and Accessories” (Bid No. 15-02) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the
Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made
to the Board - Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding Maintenance Amount $65,000.00
* 7. to authorize the secretary to advertise for proposals for “Fire Alarm System Test and
Inspection Service” (RFP # 15-54) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the
Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive proposals and a recommendation to be
made to the Board - Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding Various Maintenance Amount $60,000.00
* 8. to authorize the secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same
terms and conditions for one 6 month period for “Purchase of Refurbished Computers”
(Bid No. 14-30) with written mutual agreement of the vendor, CNB Computers and
authorize the secretary to sign any documentation connected therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
* 9. to approve the following school districts’ request to participate in a cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the purchase of
educational materials (RPSB Bid #12-29) (Avoyelles PSB, Webster PSB, Red River
PSB, Jackson PSB, Caddo PSB, Point Coupee PSB, Iberville PSB and Ascension PSB)
– Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 53-57
* 10. to declare the attached list of buses located at the bus barn as salvage inventory and to
authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for the “Sale of Surplus Buses” (Bid No.
15-20) and the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to
receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 58-65
* 11. to approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing dba Balfour for Balfour
to be the official yearbook publisher for Paradise Elementary for the 2014-2015 school
year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
- Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 66-67 Source of funding School Funds Amount $5,000.00
Plus shipping
* 12. to approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing dba Balfour for Balfour
to be the official yearbook publisher for Pineville High School for the 2014-2015 school
year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
- Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 68-69 Source of funding School Funds Amount $26,800.00
* 13. to approve revised funding for contract previously approved at the September 2, 2014
Board Meeting regarding the Professional Services Contract with the Center for
Educational Leadership from September 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 for
professional development (Previously approved: Source of funding Rapides Foundation -
$63,910 and Believe and Succeed Grant – Round 2 - $77,538) – Dr. Arthur Joffrion
Source of funding Title II - $95,248
Rapides Foundation - $55,000
* 14. to approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Jostens Publishing
for Jostens Publishing to be the official yearbook publisher for Oak Hill High for the
2014-2015 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in
connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 70 Source of funding School Funds Amount $5,100.00
* 15. to authorize the Board’s Insurance Consultant to negotiate renewal of Excess Workers’
Compensation Insurance coverage (expiring 12-31-2014). Should renewal rates exceed
CPI, the Board authorizes the consultant to solicit competitive quotes and present the
results of same and a recommendation of award to the Board at the December 2, 2014
Regular Meeting – Mr. Roy Rachal
* 16. to amend the Intergovernmental Agreement between RPSB and the Rapides Parish Police
Jury to include the installation, utilities and maintenance of the school zone highway
beacon at Plainview High School located on Highway 112 after review and approval by
Board counsel and upon mutual agreement between both parties – Mr. Clyde Washington
Source of funding District 58 Amount $240.00 (est. per year)
* 17. to enter into an Inter-Agency Agreement with Communities Collaborating for Economic
Development (CCED) in a Cooperative effort for use of “Old Library Building” at
Carter C. Raymond School and authorize the Board President to sign any and all
documents connected therewith, subject to final review and approval of advising
counsel – Mrs. Janet Dixon
Pages 71-76
* 18. to approve the re-draft of RPSB Policy KG “Use of School Facilities” with legal counsel
and the Board’s Consultant. Re-draft shall target distribution of all fees collected for
school initiated use by third parties to same school and/or school staff for extra-time
worked. Likewise, to distribute all funds generated at the Central Office level
through long term leases or through cooperative endeavors to the general fund of the
district and bring said draft back to the Board meeting and per policy lay over for one
month and send to the October Board meeting – Mr. Keith Breazeale
Pages 77-78
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 Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - 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: - Mrs. Vicki Younger
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 –
Mrs. Vicki Younger
* 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 2nd day of October 2014
/s/Janet H. Dixon
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 Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to add to the agenda to approve Phoenix Magnet Elementary 4th grade field trip to Moody Gardens and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Reason to add: School just received information and deadline for response is October 30, 2014. (Item 16)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Webb
Mr. Keith Breazeale introduced the Board’s student guest, Tamara Gorham, a senior
at Alexandria Senior High, who was recognized for her academic and extracurricular achievements.
Also recognized were Tamara’s family and Mr. Duane Urbina, principal at Alexandria Senior High.
(Item 4-a)
The Board recognized Horseshoe Drive Elementary for the bulletin board display in
the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of October 2014. (Item 4-b)
The Board and Superintendent recognized Mr. Columbus Goodman for retiring with
45 years of Perfect Attendance with the Rapides Parish School Board. (Item 4-c)
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to
approve the consent agenda. (Item 5)
Discussion ensued and 5F-1-e and 5D-13 were pulled for the regular agenda.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to adopt the consent agenda with the exception of 5F-1-e (17) and 5D-13 (18).
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Webb
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 27-30
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 9-2-14 meeting, the 8-19-14 Personnel, Education,
and Finance Committee meetings, and the 8-25-14 Executive Committee meeting
of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk
* 1. to inform review the 2013-2014 ACT Composite Scores – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 31-32
* 2. to approve addition to Policy JGCD (Administration of Medication) – Mrs.
Shelly Close
Pages 33-43
* 3. to authorize the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between Christus
St. Frances Cabrini Hospital SBHC RN and Individual School Nurses at the
Health Center sites – Mrs. Shelly Close
* 4. to approve revisions to Policy IHC – (Class Rankings and Awards) and layover
for one month and send to the October 2014 Board meeting – Mrs. Julie
McConathy and Ms. Penny Toney
Pages 47-48
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
Page 49
* 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 – Mrs. Bethanie Herrick
Page 50
* 4. to receive a report on donation(s) made to the Rapides Parish School Board on
behalf of the RPSB schools, accept and approve donations included therein, and
provide any necessary documentation related to the donation(s) – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 51
* 5. to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 2:00
p.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Cafeteria Equipment for Cherokee
Elementary” (Bid #14-51) 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 and award to Louisiana
Food Service for $52,384.00 - Ms. Liz Domite
Page 52 Source of funding School Food Service Funds
Amount $89,660.00 (estimate)
* 6. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Annual Purchase of Band
Instruments and Accessories” (Bid No. 15-02) and authorize the Executive
Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids -
Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding Maintenance Amount $65,000.00
* 7. to authorize the secretary to advertise for proposals for “Fire Alarm System Test
and Inspection Service” (RFP # 15-54) and authorize the Executive Committee
and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive proposal -
Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding Various Maintenance Amount $60,000.00
* 8. to authorize the secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the
same terms and conditions for one 6 month period for “Purchase of Refurbished
Computers” (Bid No. 14-30) with written mutual agreement of the vendor, CNB
Computers and authorize the secretary to sign any documentation connected
therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
* 9. to approve the following school districts’ request to participate in a cooperative
purchasing agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the purchase of
educational materials (RPSB Bid #12-29) (Avoyelles PSB, Webster PSB, Red
River PSB, Jackson PSB, Caddo PSB, Point Coupee PSB, Iberville PSB and
Ascension PSB) – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 53-57
* 10. to declare the attached list of buses located at the bus barn as salvage inventory
and to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for the “Sale of Surplus Buses”
(Bid No. 15-20) and the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central
Office Staff to receive bids - Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 58-65
* 11. to approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing dba Balfour for
Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Paradise Elementary for the
2014-2015 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any
documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 66-67 Source of funding School Funds Amount $5,000.00
plus shipping
* 12. to approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing dba Balfour for
Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Pineville High School for the
2014-2015 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any
documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 68-69 Source of funding School Funds Amount $26,800.00
*13. pulled for the regular agenda.
* 14. to approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Jostens
Publishing for Jostens Publishing to be the official yearbook publisher for Oak
Hill High for the 2014-2015 school year and authorize the Board President to
sign any documentation in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 70 Source of funding School Funds Amount $5,100.00
* 15. to authorize the Board’s Insurance Consultant to negotiate renewal of Excess
Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage (expiring 12-31-2014). Should
renewal rates exceed CPI, the Board authorizes the consultant to solicit
competitive quotes and present the results of same and a recommendation of
award to the Board at the December 2, 2014 Regular Meeting – Mr. Roy Rachal
* 16. to amend the Intergovernmental Agreement between RPSB and the Rapides
Parish Police Jury to include the installation, utilities and maintenance of the
school zone highway beacon at Plainview High School located on Highway 112
after review and approval by Board counsel and upon mutual agreement between
both parties – Mr. Clyde Washington
Source of funding District 58 Amount $240.00 (est. per year)
* 17. to enter into an Inter-Agency Agreement with Communities Collaborating for
Economic Development (CCED) in a Cooperative effort for use of “Old Library
Building” at Carter C. Raymond School and authorize the Board President to sign
any and all documents connected therewith, subject to final review and approval
of advising counsel – Mrs. Janet Dixon
* 18. to approve the re-draft of RPSB Policy KG “Use of School Facilities” with legal
counsel and the Board’s Consultant. Re-draft shall target distribution of all fees
collected for school initiated use by third parties to same school and/or school
staff for extra-time worked. Likewise, to distribute all funds generated at the
Central Office level through long term leases or through cooperative endeavors to
the general fund of the district – Mr. Keith Breazeale
Pages 77-78
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 Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - 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: - Mrs. Vicki Younger
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. pulled for regular agenda
f. resignations and retirements
* 2. to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action –
Mrs. Vicki Younger
* Denotes that these items have been through committee
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy for the RPSB to close all schools (as a holiday) on Election Day. (Item 11)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy for the RPSB to close all schools as a holiday on election day on November 4, 2014 and to add a day to the school calendar to serve as the last day of school and take that day from the extra days built into the school calendar.
Discussion ensued.
Mrs. Dixon pulled the substitute motion at this time.
A second substitute motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry for the RPSB to close all schools and Central Office as a holiday on election day on November 4, 2014.
Discussion ensued.
A third substitute motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios for the RPSB to close all schools as a holiday and close Central Office on election day, November 4, 2014 and the for the RPSB to convene their monthly meeting for November on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. and for the secretary to make the proper arrangements of business.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the third substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to discuss performance contract renewal. (Item 5F-1e) (17)
Discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to approve revised funding for contract previously approved at the September 2, 2014 Board Meeting regarding the Professional Services Contract with the Center for Educational Leadership from September 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015 for professional development and approved Title II - $95,248 and Rapides Foundation - $55,000. (Item 5D-13) (18)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to
approve proposed changes to policy GBRIB (Sick Leave), as proposed by Forethought to align with
Act 659. (Item 6)
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy, the Board voted unanimously to approve proposed changes to policy GBRIB (Sick Leave), as proposed by Forethought to align with Act 659.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to accept the proposed revisions to the RPSB Performance Contracts in its entirety with the recommended changes from the Personnel Committee. (Item 7)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: Mr. Berry
ABSENT: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Webb
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to ratify and confirm proposal(s) received on Monday, August 25, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Telephone System and Equipment Maintenance” (RFP #14-27B) and to award proposal to the recommended responsive and responsible proposer contingent on recommended proposer meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract and Specifications (deferred from 9-2-14 Board Meeting). (Item 8)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to defer item 8 to the October Finance Committee meeting.
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mrs. Janet Dixon and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios, the Board voted unanimously to defer item 8 to the October Finance Committee meeting.
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mrs. Janet Dixon to receive a report on Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) Series 2009 and Series 2011. (Item 9)
Discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to declare 16 cafeteria tables at Bolton High as salvage inventory and to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for the “Sale of Salvage Inventory” (Bid 15-21) and the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation be made to the Board. (Item 10)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to declare 16 cafeteria tables at Bolton High as salvage inventory and to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for the “Sale of Salvage Inventory” (Bid 15-21) and the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids.
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to
name the Boulevard in the parking lot at Alexandria Senior High, Bamburg Boulevard, named for the 1st principal of the school. (Item 12)
Discussion ensued.
After discussion, item 12 was deleted at this time.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to approve Change Order #1 for RPSB Bid #14-20 (Cherokee Cafeteria Expansion) between Rapides Parish School Board and Skip Converse increasing $16,609.00 to the contract sum, thereby increasing the original contract to $316,309.00 and to authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any documentation. (Item 13)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mrs. Julie McConathy and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Herff Jones Yearbooks for Herff Jones Yearbooks to be the official yearbook publisher for Bolton High School for the 2014-2015 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith. (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Julie McConathy to
approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Provine School Pictures for Provine to
be the official Yearbook Publisher for J. B. Nachman Elementary for the 2014-2015 school year and
authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Webb
A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to
approve Phoenix Magnet Elementary 4th grade field trip to Moody Gardens and authorize the
Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith. (Item 16)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mrs. McConathy, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Dixon
NAY: None
ABSENT: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Webb
Pursuant to motion duly carried, the Rapides Parish School Board adjourned.
/s/Janet H. Dixon
President
ATTEST:
/s/Nason Authement
Secretary
S E A L