OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS   
OF THE

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Alexandria, Louisiana
January 6, 2015

                        The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at the regular meeting place of said board in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, in Alexandria, Louisiana.

                        Superintendent Nason Authement called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:

                                                              Keith Breazeale, Member

Wilton Barrios, Member

  John Allen, Member

  Steve Berry, Member       

  Gerald Crooks, Member 

             Stephen Chapman, Member

             Sandra Franklin, Member    

Willard McCall, Member             
                                                                                                                                     

                                    Darrell Rodriguez, Member

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

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                                   District Attorney James Downs was present for the meeting. 

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                        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.

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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 DECEMBER 17, 2014)

                                                                                                                        Alexandria, Louisiana

                                                                                                              December 17, 2014

Dear Sir/Madam:

I, Janet 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, JANUARY 6, 2015

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 6, 2015 -Mr. Nason Authement

5.     Motion to elect Board Vice-President for a one-year term, beginning January 6, 2015 -Mr. Nason Authement

6.     Motion to elect members of the Executive Committee for 2015 – Mr. Nason Authement

7.   Motion to approve the President’s recommendation for Personnel, Education, and Finance Committees for 2015 – Mr. Nason Authement

8.   Recognize:

 a.    the Board’s student guest from Plainview High School – Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
 b.    Julius Patrick Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of January 2015 – Mr. Clyde Washington

  c.    Mr. Johnny Walker, Band Director at Pineville High School – Mr. Steve Berry

                    d.    LACUE Region VI Teachers of the Year – Mrs. Rebekah Beck

·         Natalie Curley – Early Childhood

·         Courtney Babin – Elementary

·         April Durand – Middle/Junior

·         Jennifer Winslett – Leader

·         Candace Churchman – Educator

 e.    Janet Dixon, Julie McConathy and Pam Webb for services rendered as Rapides Parish School Board Members – Mr. John Allen

9. Consent Agenda:  Motion to adopt in globo the items listed on the consent agenda (the consent agenda is established by the Board’s Executive Committee and any board member may request that any consent agenda item be considered separately - whether  considered in globo or separately, board member and public comment shall be permitted on any item listed on the consent agenda; see pages 4 and 5)

10. Motion to revise the 2014-2015 District Calendar to move the Professional Development/Parent Teacher Conference date from Friday, March 20, 2015 to Friday, March 27, 2015 due to PARCC Test Administration – Mrs. Kim Bennett

11. Motion to approve the Hearing Procedures for Employee Discipline Under ACT 570 of 2014 (reviewed by James Downs) – Mr. Nason Authement

                      Pages 1-5

            12. Motion to consider and take action on the proposed list of hearing officers required by ACT 570 (as submitted by Mr. James Downs) – Mr. Nason Authement
          Pages 6-7

            13. Motion that the RPSB amend Policies GBK and GBN with changes and for the Administration to provide to the RPSB, upon completion, the process of randomly selecting the hearing officer (laid over from November Board meeting and approve at the January Board meeting) – Mr. Steve Berry
          Pages 8-15

            14. Motion to approve new policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel – Dr. Arthur Joffrion
          Pages 16-18

                               a.      JGFB (Supervision of Students)

                               b,      JGFF  (Student Automobile Use)

                               c.      JJ – (Employment of Students)

            15. Motion to approve revising policy as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel – Dr. Arthur Joffrion
             Page 19

                               a.      JGA (Student Insurance Programs)

             16. Motion to approve revising the reference section of policy as recommended by Forethought Consulting – Dr. Arthur Joffrion

                          Pages 20-22
       a.     IDFAB (Sports Injury Management and Concussions)     

             17. Motion to enter into a contractual agreement with School Improvement Network for Edivation (The New PD 360 with OBS 360 (one year; Site) - $249,750.00 and Onsite Training - $40,320.00 and authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Dr. Arthur Joffrion
             Pages 23-24          Source of funding Title II                                      Amount $290,070.00

             18. Motion to hear and receive a Reorganizational Plan designed to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the operation and maintenance of the District’s Physical Plant and act thereon – Mr. Clyde Washington
              Pages 25-38                                                                                   Amount $ - 151,456.85 - General Fund
                                                                                                                               $ +177,251.79 - Parish Wide

             19. Motion to approve the annual renewal agreement for SchoolMessenger with Reliance Communications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Mrs. Rebekah Beck
                          Pages 39-40          Source of funding Various Maintenance Funds    Amount $44,794.05

             20. Motion to approve the ALIO Annual Maintenance Renewal for Financial Accounting, Human Resources, LA State Reporting and Oracle Database and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Ms. Liz Domite
                          Page 41                Source of funding General Fund                          Amount $120,346.08

             21. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Walkway Canopy for Phoenix Magnet” (Bid # 14-47) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Ms. Liz Domite
                                           Source of funding District 62 (65%)                     Amount $60,000.00
                                                                  Parish Wide (35%)

             22. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received by the Central Office staff and award 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.     “Paradise Elementary Addition” (Bid # 14-58) received on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m.
                                          Source of funding District 11 Bond         

 b.    “Disposable Cafeteria Trays” (Bid # 15-24) received on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m.
                        Page 42                              Source of funding Food and Nutrition Services

             23. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution ordering and calling Special Elections to be held in (i) the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ii) Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and (iii) Ruby Wise School District Number 56 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of Special Taxes therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite

                          Pages 43-54

             24. Motion to authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Replacement of the Boiler for Martin Park Elementary School” (Bid No.15-26) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Ms. Liz Domite and Mr. Roy Rachal
              Page 55                     Source of funding Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB)       Amount $75,000.00

             25. Motion to renew Workers’ Compensation Third Party Claims Administration (TPA) Contract at same terms and conditions and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
             Pages 56-70                Source of funding General Fund

26. Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Civil Litigation in reference to Citation No. 244,630, 9th Judicial District Court, Rapides Parish, Louisiana “Greg Whittington versus Rapides Parish School Board” – Mr. Roy Rachal

27. Motion to authorize the superintendent to sign contract with Music Theatre International for the amount of $6,550 for Pineville High School Theatre performance of The Wedding Singer – Mr. Nason Authement
             Pages 71-74                 Source of funding School Funds

             28. Motion to authorize the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to engage Pan American Engineers for project design and management, advertise for bids for “Replacement of Poland Junior High Waste Water Treatment Plant” (RPSB Bid No. 15-27) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids with a recommendation to be made to the Board – Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and Mr. Roy Rachal
             Pages 75-79                 Source of funding QSCB (Qualified School Construction Bond)        Amount $150,000

29. Motion to approve Phoenix Magnet Elementary 6^th Grade field trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
            Pages 80-89                  Source of funding School Funds                                                    Amount $13,800.00 (plus room for drivers and parking fees)

            30. Motion to approve a Professional Services Contract for Part-Time Instructional Coach for January 7, 2015 to June 30, 2015 for Rapides Early Childhood Network Community Pilot and to authorize the Superintendent to sign document – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
           Page 90                         Source of funding Rapides Early Childhood Community Pilot; EC Inclusion Grant         Amount $17,600.00

            31. Motion to advertise for and hire an additional school nurse due to an increase in significant health needs of students in the district – Mrs. Shelly Close
                                                Source of funding General Fund                                                    Amount $28,000.00

            32. Motion to authorize the payment of expenditures incurred as a result of School Board Member Training on January 8, 2015 and authorize the Board President to sign the necessary documents – Mr. John Allen

33. Motion to request the RPSB Central Office to prepare a report of the RPSB nursing employees and compare to parishes of similar sizes. The report to contain the following information and be reported to the February Personnel Committee meeting: - Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
                 a.   Comparison of salary

                              b.   Comparison of job duties

                              c.   Comparison of number of staff to number of students
                              d.   Sources of funding

Consent agenda: (Item 9)

            A.  Reports:

                  1.    to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
                          Pages 91-94
            

            B.  Action – Minutes
      1.    to approve the minutes of the 11-5-14 and the 11-10-14, the 11-12-14 Personnel, Education, and Finance Committee meetings, the 11-20-14 Discipline Review Committee meeting and the 11-17-14 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 (World Book Subscription Renewal) - Ms. Liz Domite           
                          Page 95

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

             *    3.   to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Bethanie Herrick    
 *    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 96                             

             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 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

             E.   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
                           g.   disclosure of new and renewed performance contracts

             *    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 17^th day of December 2014

                                                                                                                    /s/Janet Dixon                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                    President

        ATTEST:

       /s/Nason Authement

             Secretary

       S E A L

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      Public comment was solicited prior to the vote on items during this meeting. 
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      The meeting was called to order by Superintendent Nason Authement. Attorney James Downs then administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Rapides Parish School Board members.

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      A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to elect Board President for a one-year term, beginning January 6, 2015. (Item 4)
                       

              Mr. Steve Berry nominated Mr. Keith Breazeale as Board President.                     .

      A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to close the nominations for Board President.

              On roll call the vote to elect Mr. Keith Breazeale as President was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin

NAY:       None

ABSENT: None

     MR. KEITH BREAZEALE WAS ELECTED AS BOARD PRESIDENT.

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        A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to elect Board Vice-President for a one-year term, beginning January 6, 2015. (Item 5)

Mr. Willard McCall nominated Mr. Darrell Rodriguez as Board Vice-President.

Mr. Steve Berry nominated Mr. Wilton Barrios as Board Vice-President.

A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to close the nominations for Board Vice-President.

On roll call the vote to elect Mr. Darrell Rodriguez as Vice-President was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin

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

ABSENT: None

   THE MOTION FAILED TO ELECT MR. DARRELL RODRIGUEZ AS BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT.

On roll call the vote to elect Mr. Wilton Barrios as Vice-President was as follows:

AYE:        Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:        Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin

ABSENT:  None

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE TO ELECT MR. WILTON BARRIOS AS BOARD VICE-PRESIDENT.

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      A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to elect members of the Executive Committee for 2015. (Item 6)

                 President Keith Breazeale made his recommendation to appoint and approve the members and discussion ensued.

                 On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: None

Executive Committee:

Stephen Chapman - Chair
Wilton Barrios
Steve Berry

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        A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to approve the President’s recommendation for Personnel, Education, and Finance Committees for 2015. (Item 7)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve the President’s recommendation for Personnel, Education and Finance and that the Board President will serve as an Ad-Hoc member for these three (3) Committees to make a quorum if there is no quorum available.

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

AYE:       Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       Mrs. Franklin

ABSENT: None

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

·         Personnel Committee:
Wilton Barrios – Chair
Keith Breazeale
Sandra Franklin

·         Education Committee:
Darrell Rodriguez – Chair
John Allen
Willard McCall

·         Finance Committee:
Steve Berry – Chair
Stephen Chapman
Gerald Crooks

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Mr. Darrell Rodriguez introduced the Board’s student guest, Ethan Cade Paul, a senior at Plainview High School, who was recognized for his academic and extracurricular achievements.  Also recognized were Ethan’s family and Sonia Rasmussen the principal at Plainview High School. (Item 8a)          

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The Board recognized Julius Patrick Elementary for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of January 2015. (Item 8b)
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Mr. Johnny Walker, Band Director at Pineville High School, was recognized for serving on the Committee for the Macy’s All American Marching Band for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade for the last nine years. (Item 8c)

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LACUE Region VI Teachers of the Year (Item 8d)

             Mrs. Rebekah Beck recognized the following:

• Natalie Curley – Early Childhood

• Courtney Babin – Elementary

• April Durand – Middle/Junior

• Jennifer Winslett – Leader
• Candace Churchman – Educator

             Mrs. Ranay Lozada was also recognized.

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Superintendent Nason Authement recognized the outgoing Rapides Parish School Board Members for services rendered and presented a plaque. (Item 8e)

Pam Webb was present    
Janet Dixon (unable to attend)
Julie McConathy (unable to attend)

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Mr. Jonathan Garrett was recognized as the new Director of Secondary Education.

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A motion was made Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to approve the consent agenda and to pull item 9E-1g. (Item 9)

            On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: None

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                        A.   Reports:

                               1.   to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington                 
                                      Pages 91-94

B.  Action – Minutes

                  1.    to approve the minutes of the 11-5-14 and the 11-10-14, the 11-12-14 Personnel, Education, and Finance Committee meetings, the 11-20-14 Discipline Review Committee meeting and the 11-17-14 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(World Book Subscription Renewal) - Ms. Liz Domite

                                      Page 95

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

*    3.   to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith –Mrs. Bethanie Herrick

*    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 96
         

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 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

E. 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

           g.  pulled for the regular agenda

* 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

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         A motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to receive a report as follows: disclosure of new and renewed performance contracts (9E-1g)

                        Discussion ensued on additional information needed to have full disclosure on new and renewed performance contracts.

                        On motion by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez, the Board voted unanimously to receive a report on disclosure of new and renewed performance contracts.

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          A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to revise the 2014-2015 District Calendar to move the Professional Development/Parent Teacher Conference date from Friday, March 20, 2015 to Friday, March 27, 2015 due to PARCC Test Administration. (Item 10)

                        Information was presented to the Board and discussion ensued.

                        On motion made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to revise the 2014-2015 District Calendar to move the Professional Development /Parent Teacher Conference date from Friday, March 20, 2015 to Friday, March 27, 2015 due to PARCC Test Administration.

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           A motion was made by Mrs. Sandra Franklin and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to to go into Executive Session to discuss Civil Litigation in reference to Citation No. 244,630, 9th Judicial District Court, Rapides Parish, Louisiana “Greg Whittington versus Rapides Parish School Board”.(Item 26)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: None

THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.

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            On motion by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to reconvene into Open Session.

THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION.

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            A motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to approve the Hearing Procedures for Employee Discipline Under ACT 570 of 2014 (reviewed by James Downs). (Item 11)

                        Discussion ensued.

                        A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to present the Hearing Procedures for Employee Discipline Under ACT 570 of 2014 (reviewed by James Downs).

                        Discussion ensued and Dr. Stephen Chapman withdrew his substitute motion.

                        A substitute motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to approve the Hearing Procedures for Employee Discipline Under ACT 570 of 2014 and that the accused shall have a witness present when the Hearing Officer is selected, if they so choose (reviewed by James Downs).

                        Discussion ensued.

On the substitute motion made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Hearing Procedures for Employee Discipline Under ACT 570 of 2014 and that the accused shall have a witness present when the Hearing Officer is selected, if they so choose (reviewed by James Downs).

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to consider and take action on the proposed list of hearing officers required by ACT 570 (as submitted by Mr. James Downs). (Item 12)

                        Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: None

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            A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman that the RPSB amend Policies GBK and GBN with changes and for the Administration to provide to the RPSB, upon completion, the process of randomly selecting the hearing officer (laid over from November Board meeting and approve at the January Board meeting). (Item 13)

                        Discussion ensued.

                        A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to defer item 13 to the January Personnel Committee for further discussion.

                        Discussion ensued.

                        On the substitute motion made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin, the Board voted unanimously to defer item 13 to the January Personnel Committee for further discussion.

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             A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to approve new policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel. (Item 14)

a. JGFB (Supervision of Students)

b, JGFF (Student Automobile Use)

c. JJ (Employment of Students)

                        Discussion ensued to remove some of the language that had been inserted as follows:
                                   a. JGFB (Supervision of Students) - remove language in green

b, JGFF (Student Automobile Use) - remove the language, automobiles, motorcycles and scooters

c. JJ (Employment of Students) - remove the language in blue

                        On motion by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to approve new policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel and to remove the language as listed above.

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                        Items 15 and 16 were done in globo.

              A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to approve revising policy as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel

a. JGA (Student Insurance Programs) (Item 15)

and to approve revising the reference section of policy as recommended by Forethought Consulting
            a. IDFAB (Sports Injury Management and Concussions). (Item 16)

                        Discussion ensued.

                        On motion by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks, the Board voted unanimously to approve revising policy as recommended by Forethought Consulting, pending review by legal counsel as follows:

            a. JGA (Student Insurance Programs) (Item 15)

and to approve revising the reference section of policy as recommended by Forethought Consulting

                                    a. IDFAB (Sports Injury Management and Concussions). (Item 16)

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               A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to enter into a contractual agreement with School Improvement Network for Edivation (The New PD 360 with OBS 360 (one year; Site) - $249,750.00 and Onsite Training - $40,320.00 and authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith. (Item 17)

                        Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: None

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

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               A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to hear and receive a Reorganizational Plan designed to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the operation and maintenance of the District’s Physical Plant and act thereon.

               (Item 18)

                        Discussion ensued.

                       On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       Mr. Barrios

ABSENT: Mr. Allen

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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             A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to approve the annual renewal agreement for SchoolMessenger with Reliance Communications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal.

             (Item 19)

                        Mrs. Rebekah Beck presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: Mr. Allen

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              A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to approve the ALIO Annual Maintenance Renewal for Financial Accounting, Human Resources, LA State Reporting and Oracle Database and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal. (Item 20)

                       Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: Mr. Allen

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

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                A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Walkway Canopy for Phoenix Magnet” (Bid # 14-47) 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 21)

After a lengthy discussion, this item was deleted.

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                A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to ratify and confirm bids received by the Central Office staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications. (Item 22)

a. “Paradise Elementary Addition” (Bid # 14-58) received on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. and award to Skip Converse, Inc. for the Base Bid only for $546,000

                                    b. “Disposable Cafeteria Trays” (Bid # 15-24) received on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. and award to BCP Jan-San Distribution for the Base Bid for $34.42 per case (order as needed)

                        Discussion ensued.

                        On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: None

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            A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution ordering and calling Special Elections to be held in (i) the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, (ii) Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, and (iii) Ruby Wise School District Number 56 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of Special Taxes therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Item 23)

                        Ms. Liz Domite presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.

                        On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: None   

                                                             RESOLUTION

A resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) the Parish of Rapides, State Louisiana, (ii) Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and (iii) Ruby-Wise School District Number 56 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, to authorize the continuation of special taxes therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and provid­ing for other matters in connection there­with.

                  BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of (i) the Parish of Rapides, State Louisiana for school purposes, (ii) Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and (iii) Ruby-Wise School District Number 56 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "Parish and Districts"), that:

                  SECTION 1.      Election Call.  Subject to the approval of the State Bond Commission, and under the authority conferred by Article VI, Sections 30 and 32 and Article VIII, Section 13(C) of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana of 1974, the applicable provisions of Chapter 5 and Chapter 6-A of the Louisiana Election Code, and other constitutional and statutory authority, special elections are hereby called and ordered to be held in the Parish and Districts on SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015, between the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) a.m. and eight o'clock (8:00) p.m., in accordance with the provisions of La. R.S. 18:541, and at the said elections there shall be submitted to all registered voters qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and laws of this State and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:

PARISHWIDE SCHOOL PROPOSITIONS

PROPOSITION NO. 1

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana,  continue to levy a special tax of seven and forty-five hundredths (7.45) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Rapides (an estimated $5,455,815 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2016 and ending with the year 2025, for the purpose of giving additional support for the current operation of public schools in said Parish, said millage to represent a twenty-three hundredths of a mill (.23) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 7.22 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2015 pursuant to an election held on October 15, 2005?

         PROPOSITION NO. 2

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, continue to levy a special tax of two and thirteen hundredths (2.13) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Rapides (an estimated $1,559,860 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2016 and ending with the year 2025, for the purpose of maintaining public school buildings and equipment and otherwise improving the school facilities and premises in said Parish, said millage to represent a six hundredths of a mill (.06) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 2.07 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2015 pursuant to an election held on October 15, 2005?

POLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 55 PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of three and thirteen hundredths (3.13) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $22,656 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2016 and ending with the year 2025, for the purpose of maintaining public school buildings and equipment and otherwise improving the school facilities and premises in the District, said millage to represent a six hundredths of a mill (.06) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 3.07 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2015 pursuant to an election held on October 15, 2005?

RUBY-WISE SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 56 PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Ruby-Wise School District Number 56 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of three and seventy-eight hundredths (3.78) mills on property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $20,250 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2016 and ending with the year 2025, for the purpose of maintaining public school buildings and equipment and otherwise improving the school facilities and premises in the District, said millage to represent a one hundredths of a mill (.01) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 3.77 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2015 pursuant to an election held on October 15, 2005?

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

                  SECTION 3.      Canvass.  This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, on TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015, 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 results of the said special elections.

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

                  SECTION 5.      Election Commissioners; Voting Machines.  The officers designated to serve as Commissioners-in-Charge and Commissioners pursuant to Section 4 hereof, or such substitutes therefor as may be selected and designated in accordance with La. R.S. 18:1287, shall hold the said special elections as herein provided, and shall make due returns of said elections for the meeting of the Governing Authority to be held on Tuesday, June 2, 2015, as provided in Section 3 hereof.  All registered voters in the Parish and Districts will be entitled to vote at the special elections, and voting machines shall be used.

                  SECTION 6.      Authorization of Officers.  The Secretary of the Governing Authority is hereby empowered, authorized and directed to arrange for and to furnish to said election officers in ample time for the holding of said elections, the necessary equipment, forms and other paraphernalia essential to the proper holding of said elections and the President and/or Secretary of the Governing Authority are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal law to arrange for the elections.

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

                  SECTION 8.      Application to State Bond Commission.  Application is made to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority to hold the special elections as herein provided, and in the event said elections carry for further consent and authority to continue to levy and collect the special taxes provided for therein.  A certified copy of this resolution shall be forwarded to the State Bond Commission on behalf of this Governing Authority, together with a letter requesting the prompt consideration and approval of this application.

                  SECTION 9.      Additional Notice Requirement. This Governing Authority made the announcement with respect to the adoption of this resolution required by La. R.S. 42:19.1, at its public meeting on the Tuesday, December 2, 2014, and published said announcement in the Official Journal on Friday, December 5, 2014.

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

MEMBERS:                        YEAS:           NAYS:                                   ABSENT:              ABSTAINING:

Wilton Barrios, Jr.                    X               ______                                                                         ______

Steve Berry                             X               ______                                                                         ______

Gerald Crooks                         X               ______                                                                         ______

Willard McCall                         X               ______                                                                         ______

Dr. Stephen Chapman             X               ______                                                                         ______

John E. Allen, Jr.                     X               ______                                                                         ______

Keith Breazeale                       X               ______                                                                         ______

Darrell Rodriguez                     X               ______                                                                         ______

Sandra Franklin                       X               ______                                                                         ______

                  And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 6^th day of January, 2015.

                /s/ Nason “Tony” Authement                                                            s/ W. K. Breazeale            

                             Secretary                                                                          President

                                                                                                                                         EXHIBIT "A"

NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTIONS

                  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 (i) the Parish of Rapides, State Louisiana, for school purposes, (ii) Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and (iii) Ruby-Wise School District Number 56 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "Parish and Districts"), on January 6, 2015, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that special elections will be held within the Parish and Districts on SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015, and that at the said elections there will be submitted to all registered voters in the Parish and Districts qualified and entitled to vote at the said elections under the Constitution and Laws of the State of Louisiana and the Constitution of the United States, the following propositions, to-wit:

PARISHWIDE SCHOOL PROPOSITIONS

PROPOSITION NO. 1

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana,  continue to levy a special tax of seven and forty-five hundredths (7.45) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Rapides (an estimated $5,455,815 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2016 and ending with the year 2025, for the purpose of giving additional support for the current operation of public schools in said Parish, said millage to represent a twenty-three hundredths of a mill (.23) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 7.22 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2015 pursuant to an election held on October 15, 2005?

PROPOSITION NO. 2

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, continue to levy a special tax of two and thirteen hundredths (2.13) mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Rapides (an estimated $1,559,860 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2016 and ending with the year 2025, for the purpose of maintaining public school buildings and equipment and otherwise improving the school facilities and premises in said Parish, said millage to represent a six hundredths of a mill (.06) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 2.07 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2015 pursuant to an election held on October 15, 2005?

POLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 55 PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of three and thirteen hundredths (3.13) mills on all property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $22,656 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2016 and ending with the year 2025, for the purpose of maintaining public school buildings and equipment and otherwise improving the school facilities and premises in the District, said millage to represent a six hundredths of a mill (.06) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 3.07 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2015 pursuant to an election held on October 15, 2005?

RUBY-WISE SCHOOL DISTRICT NUMBER 56 PROPOSITION

(MILLAGE CONTINUATION)

Shall Ruby-Wise School District Number 56 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the “District”), continue to levy a special tax of three and seventy-eight hundredths (3.78) mills on property subject to taxation in the District (an estimated $20,250 reasonably expected at this time to be collected from the levy of the tax for an entire year), for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the year 2016 and ending with the year 2025, for the purpose of maintaining public school buildings and equipment and otherwise improving the school facilities and premises in the District, said millage to represent a one hundredths of a mill (.01) increase (due to reappraisal) over the 3.77 mills tax authorized to be levied through the year 2015 pursuant to an election held on October 15, 2005?

                  The said special elections will be held at the following polling places situated within the Parish and Districts, 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 elections, 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 taxes described in the Propositions shall be remitted to certain state and statewide retirement systems in the manner required by law.

                  The said special elections 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 elections, as provided in this Notice of Special Elections, 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, JUNE 2, 2015, 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 results of the said special elections.  All registered voters of the Parish and Districts are entitled to vote at said special elections and voting machines will be used.

                  THUS DONE AND SIGNED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 6^th day of January, 2015.

ATTEST:                                                                                             /s/ W. K. Breazeale                     

                                                                                                                 President

                /s/ Nason “Tony” Authement               
                           Secretary

STATE OF LOUISIANA

PARISH OF RAPIDES

                  I, the undersigned Secretary of the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), the governing authority of (i) the Parish of Rapides, State Louisiana, (ii) Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and (iii) Ruby-Wise School District Number 56 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "Parish and Districts"), do hereby certify that the foregoing pages constitute a true and correct copy of the proceedings taken by the Governing Authority on January 6, 2015, ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) the Parish of Rapides, State Louisiana for school purposes, (ii) Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and (iii) Ruby-Wise School District Number 56 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, to authorize the continuation of special taxes therein; making application to the State Bond Commission in connection therewith; and provid­ing for other matters in connection there­with.

                  IN FAITH WHEREOF, witness my official signature of the School Board at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this, the 6^th day of January, 2015.

                                                                                         ____________________________________

                                                                                                                 Secretary

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                        Let the record reflect that Mr. Wilton Barrios left the meeting at this time.

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. John Allen to authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Replacement of the Boiler for Martin Park Elementary School” (Bid No.15-26) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board. (Item 24)

                        Discussion ensued.

                        On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: Mr. Barrios

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to renew Workers’ Compensation Third Party Claims Administration (TPA) Contract at same terms and conditions and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith. (Item 25)

                        Mr. Roy Rachal presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.

                        On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: Mr. Barrios

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A motion was made Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to authorize the superintendent to sign contract with Music Theatre International for the amount of $6,550 for Pineville High School Theatre performance of The Wedding Singer. (Item 27)

                        Discussion ensued.

                       On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: Mr. Barrios

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to authorize the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to engage Pan American Engineers for project design and management, advertise for bids for “Replacement of Poland Junior High Waste Water Treatment Plant” (RPSB Bid No. 15-27) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids with a recommendation to be made to the Board. (Item 28)

                        Discussion ensued.

                        A substitute motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to authorize the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to engage Pan American Engineers for project design and management, advertise for bids for “Replacement of Poland Junior High Waste Water Treatment Plant” (RPSB Bid No. 15-27) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and to increase the amount to $190,000.

                        Discussion ensued.

                        An amended motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. John Allen to authorize the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to engage Pan American Engineers for project design and management, advertise for bids for “Replacement of Poland Junior High Waste Water Treatment Plant” (RPSB Bid No. 15-27) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and to increase the amount to $200,000.

                        Discussion ensued.

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

AYE:       Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: Mr. Barrios

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

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                       A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve Phoenix Magnet Elementary 6th Grade field trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith. (Item 29)

                        Discussion ensued.

                        On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Rodriguez

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

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. John Allen to approve a Professional Services Contract for Part-Time Instructional Coach for January 7, 2015 to June 30, 2015 for Rapides Early Childhood Network Community Pilot and to authorize the Superintendent to sign document. (Item 30)

Discussion ensued and Mrs. Sandra Franklin requested to be recused on this item.

                      On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: Mr. Barrios

RECUSE: Mrs. Franklin

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to advertise for and hire an additional school nurse due to an increase in significant health needs of students in the district. (Item 31)

                        Mrs. Shelly Close presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.

                        On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:       Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       None

ABSENT: Mr. Barrios

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                        A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to authorize the payment of expenditures incurred as a result of School Board Member Training on January 8, 2015 and authorize the Board President to sign the necessary documents. (Item 32)

                        Discussion ensued.

            A substitute motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to approve the School Board Member Training with Attorney Jon Guice on January 8, 2014 and authorize payment for $1,395.00.

                        Discussion ensued.

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

AYE:       Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY:       Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman

ABSENT: Mr. Barrios       

THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

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                        A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to request the RPSB Central Office to prepare a report of the RPSB nursing employees and compare to parishes of similar sizes. The report to contain the following information and be reported to the February Personnel Committee meeting: (Item 33)

a. Comparison of salary

b. Comparison of job duties

c. Comparison of number of staff to number of students

d. Sources of funding

                        Discussion ensued.

                        On motion by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez, the Board voted unanimously to request the RPSB Central Office to prepare a report of the RPSB nursing employees and compare to parishes of similar sizes. The report to contain the following information and be reported to the February Personnel Committee meeting: (Item 33)

a. Comparison of salary

b. Comparison of job duties

c. Comparison of number of staff to number of students

d. Sources of funding

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

                                                                                       /s/W. K. Breazeale

                                                                                                          President

ATTEST:

/s/Nason Authement

  Secretary

S E A L