OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
May 5, 2015
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 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
Wilton Barrios, Vice President
Steve Berry, Member
Stephen Chapman, Member
Sandra Franklin, Member
Willard McCall, Member
Wilton Barrios, Vice President
Darrell Rodriguez, Member
Gerald Crooks, Member
Absent: John Allen, 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 Tioga High JROTC. The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Donnie Wilkerson of First Methodist Church of Alexandria after which Mr. Willard McCall 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 APRIL 29, 2015)
Alexandria, Louisiana
April 29, 2015
Dear Sir/Madam:
I, W. K. Breazeale, 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, MAY 5, 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 Northwood High School – Dr. Stephen Chapman
b. Carter C. Raymond Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of May 2015 – Mr. Clyde Washington
c. the Alexandria Youth Orchestra for First Place in the Orchestra Division and Grand Champion in the Instrumental Division in Chicago - Mr. Nason Authement
d. the ASH Boys and Girls Powerlifting Teams – Mr. Keith Breazeale
e. school from each category (small elementary schools, large elementary schools, K-12 schools, middle/junior high schools, high schools) with the highest teacher attendance rate for the quarter – Dr. Arthur Joffrion
f. the ten students who earned Platinum or Platinum Plus on WorkKeys for the 2014-2015 school year - Mrs. Kim Bennett and Mrs. Vicky Powers
g. the selections for Outstanding Support Personnel in the elementary, middle and high school categories as follows: - Mr. Clyde Washington
Patricia Adkins – Mabel Brasher Elementary
Mark Scarber – Poland Jr. High
Dorothy Nichols – Oak Hill High
h. Katherine Miller, a senior at Bolton High School for being selected as a National Merit Finalist – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
i. the members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority – Mr. John Allen
5. Consent Agenda: Motion to adopt in globo the items listed on the consent agenda (the consent agenda is established by the Board’s Executive Committee and any board member may request that any consent agenda item be considered separately - whether
considered in globo or separately, board member and public comment shall be permitted on any item listed on the consent agenda; see pages 4, 5 and 6)
* 6. Motion for the RPSB to have the administrative staff present a recommendation for staffing for the 2015-2016 school term – Dr. Stephen Chapman
Pages 1-4
* 7. Motion to have the Administration bring back to the May Board meeting a recommendation on the feasibility of establishing 7th and 8th grade classes at:
a. Forest Hill Elementary School
and/or
b. Carter C. Raymond Elementary School
- Mr. John Allen and Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
* 8. Adopt the 2015 Millage Rate(s) - Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 5-8
* 9. Motion for the Administration to come back and present a recommendation on the Rapides Parish School Bus Fleet for Route Buses and Activity Buses – Mr. Keith Breazeale
Pages 9-10
10. Motion for the RPSB to support the decision of the Alexandria Senior High School Administration to hold the ASH Graduation Commencement for 2015 in the POA Sanctuary/Auditorium – Dr. Stephen Chapman
11. Motion to confirm the action of the Central Office Staff in receiving and opening bids at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2015 for Fiscal Agent(s) for the two year period of 7-1-2015 through 6-30-2017 and to appoint the responding banks listed as Fiscal Agents – Ms. Liz Domite
12. Motion to approve Agreement with Pure Fitness Solutions, LLC to fulfill State of Louisiana LA R.S. 17:3913(F) governing students’ personally identifiable information and to authorize the Board President to sign any required documents – Mrs. Bethanie Herrick
Pages 11-14 Source of funding The Rapides Foundation: Youth Summit
13. Motion to review and approve a job description for a TAP District Executive Master Teacher and authorize HR to begin advertising for the position, pending Board approval –Mrs. Vicki Younger
Pages 15-17
14. Motion to approve the Rapides Parish School District to complete the Lead Agency Application and be appointed as the Lead Agency for the Rapides Early Childhood Community Network, the responsibilities to include: coordination of CLASS observations, coordination of enrollment for the Community Network and expansion of network to include any new or remaining publicly-funded child care centers – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Pages 18-31 Source of funding Lead Agency for Rapides Early Childhood Community Network
Amount $128,900.00
15. Motion for John Rougeou to present concerns and comments that relate to student dress code and student hair length – Dr. Stephen Chapman and Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
16. Motion that the administration provide the RPSB the results of the pre-testing and post-testing for each period that the tests were administered for the following programs: - Mr. John Allen
a. Dibels
b. Fast Forward
c. District Bench Mark Tests
d. Compass Odyssey
e. Star
The test results are for the following schools: (where applicable)
a. Alexandria Middle Magnet
b. Alma Redwine
c. Julius Patrick
d. Peabody Magnet High
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 32-35
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 4-1-15 and 3-17-15 meetings, the 3-26-15 Retreat meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 3-17-15 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings and the
3-23-15 Executive Committee meeting.
C. Action – Education
* 1. for Administration to bring a recommendation back to the May Education Committee regarding the proposal relative to implementing a French Immersion Program in the District – Mr. Willard McCall and Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 36-44
* 2. to approve MOU with LSUA, NSU, LA TECH and CLTCC for dual enrollment and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation pending review by the Board Attorney – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 45-54
* 3. to enter into an Inter-Governmental Agreement with Louisiana State University at Alexandria in a Cooperative Endeavor for “Camp Carter” and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 55-56
* 4. to approve MOU with Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) to receive student financial aid completion data and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation pending review by the Board Attorney – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Pages 57-58
* 5. to approve out of state field trip request for Plainview High School’s academic reward trip (Grades 10-12) to New York City, NY and for the Board President to sign all contracts associated with the trip – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Pages 59-72 Source of funding School Raised Money
Amount $12,000.00 (approximate - bus, tours and hotel)
D. Action – Finance
* 1. to approve personal services contracts, leases, and other such agreements; authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection with said contracts; and approve bills paid for the previous month - Ms. Liz Domite
* 2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 73-82
* 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 83-85
* 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 86
* 5. to receive quarterly report on Maintenance Funds – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 87
* 6. to authorize distribution of Excess Sales Tax Revenues in a separate May 20, 2015 paycheck; said distribution to be made to employees on a ratio of two dollars for all positions requiring a degree and one dollar for all other positions - Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding 1967 Sales Tax Fund and 1987 Sales Tax Fund
* 7. to adopt Executive Order BJ 10-16, Section 2A (small purchases not exceeding $25,000 or those purchases listed in Section 5) and Section 5(A)(1), which is for the procurement of repair parts, and any other applicable executive orders subsequently issued by the Governor of the State of Louisiana, via LA R.S. 39:1594(A) and LA R.S. 39:1596; this adoption is allowed by LA R.S. 39:1554(E) - Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 88-93
* 8. to adopt LA R.S. 39:1595 which allows for competitive sealed request for proposals (RFP) and this adoption is allowed a by LA R.S. 39:1554(E) - Ms. Liz Domite
Page 94
* 9. to adopt LA R.S. 39:1615 which allows for multi-year contracts of not more than 5 (five) years; this adoption is allowed by LA R.S. 39:1554(E) - Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 95-96
* 10. to adopt LA R.S. 39:1568.1 which allows for any contract, including brand name and multiple award contracts, which will promote the best interests of the state provided written determination justifying the contract type, this adoption is allowed by LA R.S. 39:1554(E) - Ms. Liz Domite
Page 97
* 11. to ratify and confirm bid(s) and/or quotes 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. “Bolton High Window Renovations” (Bid #14-22) received on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Source of funding District 62 Amount $155,000.00
b. “Sanitary Maintenance Supplies” (Bid #15-13A) received on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
Source of funding Maintenance - Various Funds Amount $51,000.00
c. “Glenmora Drainage (RFQ #14-48) received on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.
Source of funding Maintenance - District 27 Amount $100,000.00
d. “Boiler for Martin Park Elementary” (RFQ #15-26) received on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.
Source of funding QSCB Amount $75,000.00
e. “Canopy for Phoenix Magnet” (RFQ #14-47) received on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.
Source of funding District 62 - 65% Amount $100,000.00
Parish wide 35%
* 12. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “1st Responders Medical Supplies” (Bid #15-31) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding General Fund – CDF Amount $50,000.00
* 13. to authorize the Board President to sign the Professional Services Contract in the amount of $8,536.00 with the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) for two days of Professional Learning for up to 100 participants each day with a focus on Intentional Teaching: Amy Poteet Poirier, Presenter/Consultant on June 15-16, 2015 – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Pages 98-99 Source of funding 728 – LA4 Preschool Grant Amount $8,536.00
715 - IDEA Preschool 3-5
* 14. to authorize the Board President to sign the Professional Services Contract in the amount of $7,850.00 with Loving Guidance, Inc. for a Three Day Workshop; Conscious Discipline: Teaching Self-Regulation Skills; by Karen Hickman, Associate Presenter for July 20-22, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Pages 100-103 Source of funding 637 – Early Childhood Network Pilot
715 – IDEA Preschool 3-5
Amount $7,850.00
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 discuss and take possible action on future qualifications for the Transportation Director and bring back to May Personnel Committee - Mr. Wilton Barrios
* 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 29th day of April 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 Carrol Babb of Glenmora High School for receiving the “Modern Woodmen 2014-2015 Hometown Hero Award” for service to family and children of the community – Reason to add: Information was just received. (Item 4-j)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to add to the agenda to recognize Brame Choir for receiving Sweepstakes at the Louisiana Music Festival in Lake Charles – Reason to add: Information was just received. (Item 4-k)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to add to the agenda to approve field trip request for Rosenthal Montessori’s academic reward trip (grades 1-6) to New Orleans and for the Board President to sign all contracts associated with the trip – Reason to add: Information was just received. (Item 17)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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Item 15 was deleted.
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Item 12 was deleted.
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Item 7-b was deleted.
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Dr. Stephen Chapman introduced the Board’s student guest, Sydney Ellen Yerby, a senior at Northwood High School, who was recognized for her academic and extracurricular achievements. Also recognized were Sydney’s family and Mrs. Jill Summers, principal at Northwood High School. (Item 4-a)
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The Board recognized Carter C. Raymond Elementary for the bulletin board display in lobby of the School Board Office for the month of May 2015. (Item 4-b)
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Item 4-c was deleted.
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The Board recognized the ASH Boys and Girls Powerlifting Teams at this time. (Item 4-d)
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Dr. Arthur Joffrion recognized the school from each category (small elementary schools, large elementary schools, K-12 schools, middle/junior high schools, high schools) with the highest teacher attendance rate for the quarter. (Item 4-e)
Congratulations to the following schools who had the highest attendance rates in their respective categories:
|
Category |
School |
Teacher Attendance Rate |
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K – 12 Schools |
Glenmora High School |
93.18% |
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High Schools |
Pineville High School |
96.05% |
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Junior High Schools |
Poland Junior High School |
96.29% |
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Large Elementary Schools |
Mabel Brasher |
96.97% |
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Small Elementary Schools |
Horseshoe Drive Elementary School |
95.60% |
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Mrs. Kim Bennett recognized the ten students who earned Platinum or Platinum Plus on WorkKeys for the 2014-2015 school year. (Item 4-f)
Robert Gaulden Peabody
Robin Keohavong Glenmora
Mason Hennings Tioga
Katherine Miller Bolton
Blake Tillman Bolton
Caleb Frost Pineville
Jacob Kessler Pineville
Bailey Megison Pineville
Nicholas Runyah Pineville
Benjamin Lee Pineville
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Mr. Clyde Washington recognized the selections for Outstanding Support Personnel in the elementary, middle and high school categories as follows: (Item 4-g)
Patricia Adkins – Mabel Brasher Elementary
Mark Scarber – Poland Jr. High
Dorothy Nichols – Oak Hill High
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The Board recognized Katherine Miller, a senior at Bolton High School for being selected as a National Merit Finalist. (Item 4-h)
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The Board recognized the members of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority for their community involvement with students and scholarships. (Item 4-i)
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The Board recognized Carrol Babb of Glenmora High School for receiving the “Modern Woodmen 2014-2015 Hometown Hero Award” for service to family and children of the community. (Item 4-h)
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The Board recognized Brame Choir for receiving Sweepstakes at the Louisiana Music Festival in Lake Charles. (Item 4-i)
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to approve the consent agenda. (Item 5)
Discussion ensued and items 5C-2 and 5D-11a were pulled for the regular agenda.
On roll call the vote to approve without items 5C-2 and 5D-11a was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 32-35
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 4-1-15 and 3-17-15 meetings, the 3-26-15 Retreat meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 3-17-15 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings and the 3-23-15 Executive Committee meeting.
C. Action – Education
* 1. for Administration to bring a recommendation back to the May Education Committee regarding the proposal relative to implementing a French Immersion Program in the District – Mr. Willard McCall and Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 36-44
* 2. pulled for regular agenda.
* 3. to enter into an Inter-Governmental Agreement with Louisiana State University at Alexandria in a Cooperative Endeavor for “Camp Carter” and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 55-56
* 4. to approve MOU with Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) to receive student financial aid completion data and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation pending review by the Board Attorney – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Pages 57-58
* 5. to approve out of state field trip request for Plainview High School’s academic reward trip (Grades 10-12) to New York City, NY and for the Board President to sign all contracts associated with the trip – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Pages 59-72 Source of funding School Raised Money
Amount $12,000.00 (approximate - bus, tours and hotel)
D. Action – Finance
* 1. to approve personal services contracts, leases, and other such agreements; authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection with said contracts; and approve bills paid for the previous month - Ms. Liz Domite
* 2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 73-82
* 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 83-85
* 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 86
* 5. to receive quarterly report on Maintenance Funds – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 87
* 6. to authorize distribution of Excess Sales Tax Revenues in a separate May 20, 2015 paycheck; said distribution to be made to employees on a ratio of two dollars for all positions requiring a degree and one dollar for all other positions (degreed - $3,350 and all others – $1,675).
* 7. to adopt Executive Order BJ 10-16, Section 2A (small purchases not exceeding $25,000 or those purchases listed in Section 5) and Section 5(A)(1), which is for the procurement of repair parts, and any other applicable executive orders subsequently issued by the Governor of the State of Louisiana, via LA R.S. 39:1594(A) and LA R.S. 39:1596; this adoption is allowed by LA R.S. 39:1554(E) - Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 88-93
* 8. to adopt LA R.S. 39:1595 which allows for competitive sealed request for proposals (RFP) and this adoption is allowed a by LA R.S. 39:1554(E) - Ms. Liz Domite
Page 94
* 9. to adopt LA R.S. 39:1615 which allows for multi-year contracts of not more than 5 (five) years; this adoption is allowed by LA R.S. 39:1554(E) - Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 95-96
* 10. to adopt LA R.S. 39:1568.1 which allows for any contract, including brand name and multiple award contracts, which will promote the best interests of the state provided written determination justifying the contract type, this adoption is allowed by LA R.S. 39:1554(E) - Ms. Liz Domite
Page 97
* 11. to ratify and confirm bid(s) and/or quotes 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. pulled for regular agenda.
b. “Sanitary Maintenance Supplies” (Bid #15-13A) received on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. and award to Economical for $30,726.72 and to BCP Jan San Distribution, LLC for $9,749.60 and Long’s for $3,467.50
c. “Glenmora Drainage (RFQ #14-48) received on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. and award to MJL Construction, LLC for Base Bid for $85,000.00
d. “Boiler for Martin Park Elementary” (RFQ #15-26) received on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. and award to ACA for $73,633.00
e. “Canopy for Phoenix Magnet” (RFQ #14-47) received on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. and award to John Hammond, GC for $67,820.00
* 12. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “1st Responders Medical Supplies” (Bid #15-31) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding General Fund – CDF Amount $50,000.00
* 13. to authorize the Board President to sign the Professional Services Contract in the amount of $8,536.00 with the Center for Development and Learning (CDL) for two days of Professional Learning for up to 100 participants each day with a focus on Intentional Teaching: Amy Poteet Poirier, Presenter/Consultant on June 15-16, 2015 – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Pages 98-99 Source of funding 728 – LA4 Preschool Grant Amount $8,536.00
715 - IDEA Preschool 3-5
* 14. to authorize the Board President to sign the Professional Services Contract in the amount of $7,850.00 with Loving Guidance, Inc. for a Three Day Workshop; Conscious Discipline: Teaching Self-Regulation Skills; by Karen Hickman, Associate Presenter for July 20-22, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Pages 100-103 Source of funding 637 – Early Childhood Network Pilot
715 – IDEA Preschool 3-5
Amount $7,850.00
E. Action - Discipline (Motion to go into Executive Session for 1, 2 and 3)
* 1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Review Committee’s recommendation – Mrs. Ruby Smith
Ø Motion that in lieu of expulsion, Devyn Roy be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) for the duration of the assigned time (39 days) effective May 6, 2015 and thereafter, be admitted to the zoned school 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 discuss and take possible action on future qualifications for the Transportation Director and bring back to May Personnel Committee - Mr. Wilton Barrios
* Denotes that these items have been through committee
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to have the Administration bring back to the May Board meeting a recommendation on the feasibility of establishing 7th and 8th grade classes at Forest Hill Elementary School. (Item 7-a)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to defer action on this motion pending (1) completion of the Superintendent’s comprehensive review of the districts school zones; (2) a recommendation by the Superintendent as to any changes to existing schools zones and (3) action on that recommendation by the RPSB.
Public comments were made at this time and a lengthy discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. McCall
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. Gerald Crooks to approve MOU with LSUA, NSU, LA TECH and CLTCC for dual enrollment and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation pending review by the Board Attorney. (Item 5C-2)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to approve MOU with LSUA, LA TECH, CLTCC and the revised NSU for dual enrollment and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation pending review by the Board Attorney pending review by legal counsel.
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman, the Board voted unanimously to approve MOU with LSUA, LA TECH, CLTCC and the revised NSU for dual enrollment and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation pending review by the Board Attorney pending review by legal counsel.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to ratify and confirm bid(s) and/or quotes 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 on: (Item 5C-11a)
a. “Bolton High Window Renovations” (Bid #14-22) received on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mrs. Sandra Franklin and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to reject the bids on the Bolton High Window Renovations due to exceeding budget allocation and to re-advertise for bids and re-evaluate.
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to reject the bids on the Bolton High Window Renovations due to exceeding budget allocation and to re-advertise for bids and re-evaluate and use a different architect.
On roll call the vote on the amended motion was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks for the RPSB to have the administrative staff present a recommendation for staffing for the 2015-2016 school term. (Item 6)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to accept the Administration’s recommendation for staffing for the 2015-2016 school term as presented.
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Administration’s recommendation for staffing for the 2015-2016 school term as presented.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to Adopt the 2015 Millage Rate(s). (Item 8)
Ms. Liz Domite presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, 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 for the Administration to come back and present a recommendation on the Rapides Parish School Bus Fleet for Route Buses and Activity Buses. (Item 9)
Discussion ensued.
Discussion on this item was postponed until later in the meeting.
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A motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to confirm the action of the Central Office Staff in receiving and opening bids at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2015 for Fiscal Agent(s) for the two year period of 7-1-2015 through 6-30-2017 and to appoint the responding banks listed as Fiscal Agents. (Item 11)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks, the Board voted unanimously to confirm the action of the Central Office Staff in receiving and opening bids at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2015 for Fiscal Agent(s) for the two year period of 7-1-2015 through 6-30-2017 and to appoint the responding banks listed as Fiscal Agents (Capital One Bank, Catahoula LaSalle Bank, Chase Bank, Red River Bank and Sabine State Bank).
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale for the RPSB to support the decision of the Alexandria Senior High School Administration to hold the ASH Graduation Commencement for 2015 in the POA Sanctuary/Auditorium. (Item 10)
An amended motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale for the RPSB to support the decision of the Alexandria Senior High School Administration to hold the ASH Graduation Commencement for 2015 and to hold in a public or private auditorium large enough to accommodate the expected audience.
Discussion ensued.
On the amended motion made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously for the RPSB to support the decision of the Alexandria Senior High School Administration to hold the ASH Graduation Commencement for 2015 and to hold in a public or private auditorium large enough to accommodate the expected audience.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to review and approve a job description for a TAP District Executive Master Teacher and authorize HR to begin advertising for the position, pending Board approval. (Item 13)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to approve a job description for a TAP District Executive Master Teacher and authorize HR to begin advertising for the position and under qualifications add TAP master or TAP mentor teacher or TAP principal and to do away with percentages that are connected with the different activities associated with the job description.
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks, the Board voted unanimously to approve a job description for a TAP District Executive Master Teacher and authorize HR to begin advertising for the position and under qualifications add TAP master or TAP mentor teacher or TAP principal and to do away with percentages that are connected with the different activities associated with the job description.
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Discussion continued from earlier in the meeting on Item 9 as follows:
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman for the Administration to come back and present a recommendation on the Rapides Parish School Bus Fleet for Route Buses and Activity Buses.
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to authorize the Central Office Staff to advertise for bids for fourteen (14) used buses no older than 2012 and no more than 40,000 miles on them and must have new tires and new brakes and buses that have not travel on salt roads during the winter and to follow the guidelines of LA Bid Specifications.
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to authorize the Central Office Staff to advertise for bids for fourteen (14) used buses no older than 2013 and no more than 40,000 miles on them and must have new tires and new brakes and buses that have not travel on salt roads during the winter and to follow the guidelines of LA Bid Specifications.
On roll call the vote on the amended motion was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve the Rapides Parish School District to complete the Lead Agency Application and be appointed as the Lead Agency for the Rapides Early Childhood Community Network, the responsibilities to include: coordination of CLASS observations, coordination of enrollment for the Community Network and expansion of network to include any new or remaining publicly-funded child care centers. (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez that the administration provide the RPSB the results of the pre-testing and post-testing for each period that the tests were administered for the following programs: (Item 16)
a. Dibels
b. Fast Forward
c. District Bench Mark Tests
d. Compass Odyssey
f. Star
The test results are for the following schools: (where applicable)
e. Alexandria Middle Magnet
f. Alma Redwine
g. Julius Patrick
h. Peabody Magnet High
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to receive the information and defer to the May Education Committee for further discussion.
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez, the Board voted unanimously to receive the information and defer to the May Education Committee - the RPSB results of the pre-testing and post-testing for each period that the tests were administered for the following programs as listed above on item 16.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve field trip request for Rosenthal Montessori’s academic reward trip (grades 1-6) to New Orleans and for the Board President to sign all contracts associated with the trip. (Item 17)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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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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