2015-03-03

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Alexandria, Louisiana
March 3, 2015

The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at the regular meeting place of said board in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, in Alexandria, Louisiana.

President W. K. Breazeale called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:

Keith Breazeale, President

                                                  John Allen, Member

                                                  Steve Berry, Member

                                                  Gerald Crooks, Member

Stephen Chapman, Member

Sandra Franklin, Member

Willard McCall, Member

Wilton Barrios, Vice President

Absent: Darrell Rodriguez, Member

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

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Attorney James Downs was present for the meeting.

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The Colors were presented by the Buckeye High JROTC. The Invocation was pronounced by Dr. Phillip Robertson of Philadelphia Baptist Church after which Mr. John Allen 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 FEBRUARY 26, 2015)

Alexandria, Louisiana

February 26, 2015

Dear Sir/Madam:

I, W. K. Breazelae, 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, MARCH 3, 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. Recognize:
a. the Board’s student guest from Buckeye High School – Mr. Gerald Crooks

b. Caroline Dormon Junior High School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of March 2015 – Mr. Clyde Washington

c. the 2015 Rapides Parish Students of the Year: - Mrs. Kim Bennett

· Elementary – Ayden Thomas – Nachman Elementary School

· Middle – Lesley Brunk – Brame Middle School

· High - Shira Kaplan – Pineville High School

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 lobo 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 receive DVDs entitled “Central Louisiana, 100 Years of Photographs and Illustrations” given by Mr. Pat Moore, landscape architect – DVDs are being donated to every high school within the district – Mr. Nason Authement
Page 1

7. Motion to receive a report regarding RPSB Bus Fleet from the Transportation Director – Mr. Keith Breazeale

* 8. Motion to award E-Rate Services purchase(s), contract(s) and/or agreement(s) from RFP 15-30A: “CAT 1 E-rate” per tabulation sheet and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection with said contract(s) or agreement(s), pending any necessary review by Board Counsel – Mr. Keith Breazeale and Mrs. Rebekah Beck

Source of funding General Fund

* 9. Motion to approve Change Order #1 on “Paradise Elementary School HVAC Upgrades” for RPSB (Bid #14-43) between the RPSB and Sams Air Conditioning Maintenance Service, Inc. DECREASING the contract sum by $2,120.00 and thereby DECREASING the total contract amount to $277,760.00 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Wilton Barrios and Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 2-4 Source of funding Tioga Bond Amount $(2,120.00)

10. Motion for administration to provide an update on adjusting school attendance zone boundary lines (from 12-2-14 Board meeting) – Mr. Nason Authement, Mr. Wilton Barrios and Mr. Steve Berry
Page 5

11. Motion to approve revising policy JGCC (Communicable/Infectious Diseases) as recommended by Forethought Consulting and Staff, pending review by legal counsel – Dr. Arthur Joffrion
Pages 6-15

12. Motion to discuss placing Rapides Parish School Nurses on the salary that teachers are on for the 2015-2016 school year and for Administration to bring additional information and finance information back to the Board – Mr. Wilton Barrios and Mr. Darrell Rodriguez

Pages 16-18

             13.      Motion to approve travel for Superintendent Nason Authement to Los Angeles, CA, to attend the National TAP Conference beginning on Friday, March 13 – Saturday, March 14, 2015, at the request of State Superintendent John White - Mr. Nason Authement
                        Page 19                      Source of funding Expenses Paid by LDOE (with the exception of hotel and incidentals)

14. Motion to approve and allow Superintendent and/or Board President to sign all contracts and documentation for Pineville Junior High to host Dr. Marcia Tate of Developing Minds, Inc. for a workshop for teachers and administrators titled “Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain”. Workshop date is May 21, 2015 and other schools have been invited to attend - Mr. Jeff Powell

Pages 20-22 Source of funding Title II Amount $7,500.00

15. Motion to enter into a contractual agreement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt The Leadership and Learning Center for 14 on-site coaching days; 2 days per school: Peabody Magnet High School, Glenmora High School, D. F. Huddle Elementary NVA, Alma Redwine Elementary, Hadnot-Hayes Elementary, Julius Patrick Elementary, W. O. Hall Elementary, and authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Dr. Arthur Joffrion
Pages 23-28 Source of funding Believe and Succeed Grant Amount $79,950.00

Consent agenda: (Item 5)

A. Reports:

1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 29-32

B. Action – Minutes

1. to approve the minutes of the 1-6-15, 1-20-15 and 1-26-15 meetings, the 1-8-15 In-Service and 1-22-15 Retreat meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 1-20-15 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee and 1-20-15 District 62 meeting, the 1-29-15 Discipline Review Committee meeting and 1-26-15 Executive Committee meeting.

            C.   Action – Education

             *   1.    to receive approval for Superintendent Authement to attend the Visible Learning Conference in San Antonio, TX from July 12-14, 2015 – Mr. Nason Authement
                        Pages 33-35                    Source of funding General Fund            Amount $1,900.00 (registration, airfare, hotel and meals)

* 2. to approve Memorandum of Understanding between Louisiana Department of Education and Rapides Parish School Board for the Preschool Development Expansion Grant and to authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any and all documents in connection therewith, pending review by legal counsel – Dr. Arthur Joffrion
Pages 36-42

* 3. for the Board to endorse the vision statement and major goals for the district as recently presented by the Superintendent to the Board – Mr. Steve Berry
Page 43

            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        (Payne, Moore and Herrington)
                          Pages 44-60

* 2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 61

* 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
Pages 62-63

              *    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 64

              *   5.   to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Turnkey Purchase of Equipment for Various Cafeterias” (Bid #15-01) and to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document requirements and specifications (Various schools: Hadnot-Hayes, Alma Redwine NVA, Horseshoe, Julius Patrick) - Ms. Liz Domite
                                                                Source of funding Food Service               Amount $45,000.00

* 6. to authorize the Superintendent and/or Board President to sign the Professional Services Contract in the amount of $6,039.00 with Loving Guidance, Inc. for a Two Day Workshop; Conscious Discipline 101; Angela Fraley, Associate Presenter for March 27-28, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Page 65 Source of funding Early Childhood Community Network Pilot; IDEA Preschool 3-5 Amount $6,039.00 (flat fee)

* 7. to approve Management Service Agreement between Pearson Technical Solutions Group and Rapides Parish School Board and to authorize the Superintendent and/or Board President to sign any required documents – Mrs. Rebekah Beck
Pages 66-75 Source of funding General Fund Amount $10,750.00

* 8. to authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign a contract between Salter Trailways and Rapides Parish School Board for a Commercial Charter Coach for Alexandria Senior High Powerlifting Team to attend National Competition – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 76-80 Source of funding School Funds Amount $10,689.00

* 9. to cancel the contract with Barron, Heinberg and Brocato (BHB) regarding the Phoenix Canopy Project and pay them $1,421.10 and put this project out for bids - Mr. Steve Berry
Pages 81-91

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

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

* 3. to review and approve a job description for a welder – Mrs. Vicki Younger
Page 92

* 4. to add the changes to Policy GBA (Contracts and Compensation) – Mr. Steve Berry and Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
Pages 93-115

* 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 26^th day of February 2015

/s/W. K. Breazeale

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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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to add to the agenda to recognize Mr. Duane Urbina, Principal of Alexandria Senior High, as 2016 Principal of the Year, State Semi-Finalist. (Item 4d)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote to add was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

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Mr. Gerald Crooks introduced the Board’s student guest, Whitney Robertson, a senior at Buckeye High School, who was recognized for her academic and extracurricular achievements. Also recognized were Whitney’s family and Mr. Mike Yoist, principal at Buckeye High School. (Item 4-a)

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The Board recognized Caroline Dormon Junior High for the bulletin board display in lobby of the School Board Office for the month of March 2015. (Item 4-b)

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The Board and Administration recognized the 2015 Rapides Parish Students of the Year: (Item 4-c)

· Elementary – Ayden Thomas – Nachman Elementary School

· Middle – Lesley Brunk – Brame Middle School

· High - Shira Kaplan – Pineville High School

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The Board and Administration recognized Mr. Duane Urbina, Principal of Alexandria Senior High, as 2016 Principal of the Year, State Semi-Finalist. (Item 4-d)

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

Discussion ensued and Item 5D-5 was pulled for the regular agenda.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to adopt the consent agenda with the exception of Item 5D-5.

Discussion ensued.

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

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

Consent agenda: (Item 5)

A. Reports:

1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 29-32

             B.  Action – Minutes

                  1.    to approve the minutes of the 1-6-15, 1-20-15 and 1-26-15 meetings, the 1-8-15 I-Service and 1-22-15 Retreat meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 1-20-15 Personnel, Education and Finance Committees and 1-20-15 District 62 meeting, the 1-29-15 Discipline Review Committee meeting and 1-26-15 Executive Committee meeting.

            C.   Action – Education

               *   1.    to receive approval for Superintendent Authement to attend the Visible Learning Conference in San Antonio, TX from July 12-14, 2015 – Mr. Nason Authement
                          Pages 33-35                Source of funding General Fund           Amount $1,900.00 (registration, airfare, hotel and meals)

* 3. for the Board to endorse the vision statement and major goals for the district as recently presented by the Superintendent to the Board – Mr. Steve Berry
Page 43

             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 (Payne, Moore and Herrington) - Ms. Liz Domite
                          Pages 44-60

* 2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 61

* 6. to authorize the Superintendent and/or Board President to sign the Professional Services Contract in the amount of $6,039.00 with Loving Guidance, Inc. for a two Day Workshop; Conscious Discipline 101; Angela Fraley, Associate Presenter for March 27-28, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Page 65 Source of funding Early Childhood Community Network Pilot; IDEA Preschool 3-5 Amount $6,039.00 (flat fee)

Pages 76-80 Source of funding School Funds Amount $10,689.00

* 9. to cancel the contract with Barron, Heinberg and Brocato (BHB) regarding the Phoenix Canopy Project and pay them $1,421.10 and put this project out for bids - Mr. Steve Berry
Pages 81-91

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

1. - Motion that in lieu of expulsion, Chance McBrayer complete the remainder of the second semester of the 2014-2015 school session at the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS). Chance shall appear the latter part of May 2015 before this Committee: Mr. Steve Berry, Mr. Keith Breazeale and Dr. Stephen Chapman for review of his records and behavior prior to returning to the zoned school all conditioned upon a probationary agreement to be executed by the student, parent and Superintendent within five (5) days otherwise the principal’s recommendation is upheld.

2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative 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

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

* 3. to review and approve a job description for a welder – Mrs. Vicki Younger
Page 92

* 4. to add the changes to Policy GBA (Contracts and Compensation) – Mr. Steve Berry and Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
Pages 93-115

Changes as follows:
Experience Credit

A maximum of three (3) units (years) of experience credit shall be allowed teachers for active duty military service earned since December 7, 1941 to the present time. Any teacher who enters the military service and serves on active duty or is a member of the military service when employed by RPSB and participates on active duty in military service while teaching in the Rapides Parish School System shall be allowed experience credit for his/her total time in service. For the purpose of this policy, “military service” shall be defined as active duty service in the United States Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Army, or Coast Guard and active duty service in the reserve elements of those organizations as well as the Army or Air National Guard.

* Denotes that these items have been through committee

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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Turnkey Purchase of Equipment for Various Cafeterias” (Bid #15-01) and to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document requirements and specifications (Various schools: Hadnot-Hayes, Alma Redwine NVA, Horseshoe, Julius Patrick). (Item 5D-5)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to defer item 5D-5 to the next Board meeting.

Discussion ensued.

On the substitute motion by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to defer item 5D-5 to the next Board meeting.

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to receive DVDs entitled “Central Louisiana, 100 Years of Photographs and Illustrations” given by Mr. Pat Moore, landscape architect – DVDs are being donated to every high school within the district (Item 6)

                        Mr. Charlie Charrier and Mr. Pat Moore made comments regarding the DVDs and the discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman, the Board voted unanimously to receive DVDs entitled “Central Louisiana, 100 Years of Photographs and Illustrations” given by Mr. Pat Moore, landscape architect – DVDs are being donated to every high school within the district.

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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to receive a report regarding RPSB Bus Fleet from the Transportation Director. (Item 7)

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

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry for the Administration to come back to the April Finance Committee and present a recommendation on the Rapides Parish School Bus Fleet for Route Buses and Activity Buses.

Discussion ensued.

On the substitute motion by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously for the Administration to come back to the April Finance Committee and present a recommendation on the Rapides Parish School Bus Fleet for Route Buses and Activity Buses.

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to award E-Rate Services purchase(s), contract(s) and/or agreement(s) from RFP 15-30A: “CAT 1 E-rate” per tabulation sheet and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection with said contract(s) or agreement(s), pending any necessary review by Board Counsel. (Item 8)

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

A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry for the RPSB to accept the recommendation on E-Rate Services agreement(s) from RFP 15-30A: “CAT 1 E-rate” and award Internet Services to Hunt Telecom for $87,480.00 per year for five (5) years and award WAN to Suddenlink for $534,047.00 per year for three (3) years and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection with said contract(s) or agreement(s), pending any necessary review by Board Counsel.

Discussion ensued.

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

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve Change Order #1 on “Paradise Elementary School HVAC Upgrades” for RPSB (Bid #14-43) between the RPSB and Sams Air Conditioning Maintenance Service, Inc. DECREASING the contract sum by $2,120.00 and thereby DECREASING the total contract amount to $277,760.00 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith. (Item 9)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: Dr. Chapman

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

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A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks for administration to provide an update on adjusting school attendance zone boundary lines (from 12-2-14 Board meeting). (Item 10)

Discussion ensued and Mr. Authement, Rebekah Beck and Ranay Lozada presented information to the Board.

No action was taken.

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. John Allen to approve revising policy JGCC (Communicable/Infectious Diseases) as recommended by Forethought Consulting and Staff, pending review by legal counsel. (Item 11)

Dr. Arthur Joffrion presented information and discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. John Allen, the Board voted unanimously to approve revising policy JGCC (Communicable/Infectious Diseases) as recommended by Forethought Consulting and Staff, pending review by legal counsel.

Let the record reflect that Mr. John Allen “ABSTAINED”.

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to discuss placing Rapides Parish School Nurses on the salary that teachers are on for the 2015-2016 school year and for Administration to bring additional information and finance information back to the Board. (Item 12)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to defer any further discussion or action regarding Rapides Parish School Nurses salary until the June Finance Committee.

Discussion ensued.

On the substitute motion made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to defer any further discussion or action regarding Rapides Parish School Nurses salary until the June Finance Committee.

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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve travel for Superintendent Nason Authement to Los Angeles, CA, to attend the National TAP Conference beginning on Friday, March 13 – Saturday, March 14, 2015, at the request of State Superintendent John White. (Item 13)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

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. A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to approve and allow Superintendent and/or Board President to sign all contracts and documentation for Pineville Junior High to host Dr. Marcia Tate of Developing Minds, Inc. for a workshop for teachers and administrators titled “Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites: 20 Instructional Strategies That Engage the Brain”. Workshop date is May 21, 2015 and other schools have been invited to attend. (Item 14)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to enter into a contractual agreement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt The Leadership and Learning Center for 14 on-site coaching days; 2 days per school: Peabody Magnet High School, Glenmora High School, D. F. Huddle Elementary NVA, Alma Redwine Elementary, Hadnot-Hayes Elementary, Julius Patrick Elementary, W. O. Hall Elementary, and authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith. (Item 15)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

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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

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