2015-09-01

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Alexandria, Louisiana
September 1, 2015

The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, September 1, 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

John Allen, Member

Steve Berry, Member

Stephen Chapman, Member

Gerald Crooks, Member

Sandra Franklin, Member

Willard McCall, Member

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 Peabody Magnet High School JROTC. The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Billy Lonsberry, Student Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church after which Mrs. Sandra Franklin 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 AUGUST 26, 2015)

Alexandria, Louisiana

August 26, 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, SEPTEMBER 1, 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. recognize the Board’s student guest from Peabody Magnet High School – Mr. Willard McCall

b. North Bayou Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of September 2015 – Mr. Clyde Washington

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 1, 2 and 3)

* 6. Motion to adopt Resolution adopting the Operating Budgets of Revenues, Expenditures and Fund Balances for the Fiscal Year beginning 7-1-15 – Ms. Liz Domite

Page 1

7. Motion to ratify and confirm quote(s) received on Friday, August 21, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. by the Central Office Staff to “Replace Gym Floor at Paradise Elementary” (RFQ # 16-15) and to award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible contractor contingent on low contractor meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specification – Ms. Liz Domite

Source of funding District 11 Maintenance Amount $55,000.00

8. Motion to approve RPSB and all schools becoming a Louisiana Office of Public Health’s WellSpot Designee through the Well-Ahead Louisiana Campaign of Area Health Education Center (AHEC) – Dr. Arthur Joffrion, Christy Mabou of AHEC, Mrs. Barbara Odom and Mrs. Bethanie Herrick

Pages 2-6 Source of funding AHEC

9. Motion to allow Staff to begin negotiations for the purchase of 1.968 acres of land subdivided of 6.64 acres in NW4, Sec 25, T5N-R1W fronting Tioga Road with owner removing any improvements on the property and authorize the Board President to make formal offer to procure land according to State Statues; formal offer not to exceed appraised market value – Mr. Wilton Barrios

Source of funding District 11 Maintenance

10. Motion to revise Board Policy DJEA – Mr. Nason Authement

Pages 7-10

11. Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss job performance of an employee – Dr. Stephen Chapman

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Consent agenda: (Item 5)

A. Reports:

1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington

Pages 11-13

B. Action – Minutes

1. to approve the minutes of the 8-4-15 and 7-28-15 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 7-21-15 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings, and the 7-27-15 Executive Committee meeting

C. Action – Education

* 1. to change school name from Alma Redwine New Vision Academy back to Alma Redwine Elementary – Dr. Arthur Joffrion

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

* 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 14-15

* 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 16

* 5. to conduct Public Hearing on the Proposed Budgets for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year - Ms. Liz Domite

* 6. to approve an agreement between RPSB and Provine School Pictures, LLC for Provine School Pictures, LLC to be the official yearbook publisher for J. B. Nachman Elementary for the 2015-2016 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite

Pages 17-18 Source of funding School Funds Amount $7,092.25

* 7. to approve an agreement between RPBS and Taylor Publishing DBA Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Pineville High for the 2015-2016 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite

Page 19 Source of funding School Funds Amount $28,000.00

* 8. to enter into a Beverage Provider Agreement between Coco-Cola Refreshments USA, Inc. and Alexandria, LA Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC (Collectively) and the Rapides Parish School Board on the behalf of Alexandria Sr. High and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith, pending legal counsel review – Ms. Liz Domite

Pages 20-31

* 9. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Accessories” (Bid No. 16-02) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Ms. Liz Domite

Source of funding Maintenance Amount $65,000.00

* 10. to ratify and confirm bid(s)/proposals/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder/proposer contingent on low bidder/proposal/quote meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications – Ms. Liz Domite

a. “Literacy Intervention Software with Training” (RFP #16-12) received on Friday, August 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

Source of funding Title I, Title II Amount $600,000.00

b. “Poland Jr. High Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement” (Bid No. 15-27) received on Friday, August 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

Source of funding QSCB Amount $180,000.00

c. “Turnkey Purchase of Steamers for Various Schools” (Bid No. 16-24) (Pineville High, Peabody Magnet and Nachman) received on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at 2:00 p.m.

Source of funding Food Service Amount $120,000.00

d. “Replace Carpet in Various Areas at Tioga Jr. High” (RFQ #16-27) received on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 12:00 p.m.

Source of funding District 11 Maintenance Amount $40,000.00

* 11. to approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing DBA Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Phoenix Magnet for the 2015-2016 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite

Page 32 Source of funding School Funds Amount $11,000.00

* 12. to increase the school purchase order amount needing Central Office approval from $3,000.00 to $5,000.00 – Mr. Nason Authement

Page 33

* 13. to recommend and take action on off-setting tuition costs for the ULL Master’s Degree cohort (2 year period) – Mr. Nason Authement

Source of funding Title II Amount $96,000.00

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 approve a contract with First Choice Therapy, Inc. for Physical Therapy services and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation therewith, pending legal review – Mrs. Shelly Close

Pages 34-39 Source of funding General Fund Amount $39,500.00

* Denotes that these items have been through committee

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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Witness my official signature and the seal of the Rapides Parish School Board this 26^th day of August 2015

/s/W. K. Breazeale

President

ATTEST:

/s/Nason Authement

Secretary

S E A L

Public comment was solicited prior to the vote on items during this meeting.

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Mr. Willard McCall introduced the Board’s student guest, Ma’Kayla Washington, a senior at Peabody Magnet High School, who was recognized for her academic and extracurricular achievements. Also recognized were Ma’Kayla’s family and Mrs. Jamie Henagan, principal at Peabody Magnet High School. (Item 4-a)

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The Board recognized North Bayou Elementary School for the bulletin board display in lobby of the School Board Office for the month of September 2015. (Item 4-b)

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Item 7 was deleted.

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to add to the agenda to approve Professional Services Contract with Maghan Ferguson to conduct approximately 160 local Pre-K and Toddler CLASS observations with appropriate feedback to teachers and data uploaded to LDOE secure website (September 14, 2015 – May 13, 2016 - $100 per observation – 75/fall semester and 85/spring semester) and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation - Reason to add: Time sensitive - information was just received and necessary to start schedule. (Item 12)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote to add was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to add to the agenda to approve the purchase of a license from ACT in the amount of $14,100.00 to implement ACT Career Ready 101 in the Journey to Careers curriculum in middle schools - Reason to add: Time sensitive. (Item 13)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote to add was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to add to the agenda to approve a professional services contract for a teacher at Aiken Virtual for Spanish I and II – Reason to add: Time sensitive. (Item 14)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote to add was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to add to the agenda to enter into an Interagency Agreement with the following outside agencies: Life Changing Solutions; Rehabilitation Services of CenLA (inclusive of the Alexandria and Oakdale offices); Sylvan Learning; Pathways Community Health (Compass Health Network); Provision Rehab, LLC; Phoenix Family Life Centers; Project Success; Eckerd; Journey Rehab; Louisiana Mentor and Bayou Mental Health to provide the needed support for the children of the Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation (reviewed by Board Attorney) – Reason to add: Possibility of immediate danger of life and health. (Item 15)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote to add was as follows:

AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, 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 the consent agenda. (Item 5)

Discussion ensued and items 5F-3 and 5F-1 were pulled for the regular agenda and item 5D-10c was deleted.

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: Dr. Chapman

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

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Consent agenda: (Item 5)

A. Reports:

1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington

Pages 11-13

B. Action – Minutes

C. Action – Education

* 1. to change school name from Alma Redwine New Vision Academy back to Alma Redwine Elementary – Dr. Arthur Joffrion

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

* 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 14-15

Page 16

* 5. to conduct Public Hearing on the Proposed Budgets for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year - Ms. Liz Domite

Pages 17-18 Source of funding School Funds Amount $7,092.25

Page 19 Source of funding School Funds Amount $28,000.00

Pages 20-31

Source of funding Maintenance Amount $65,000.00

a. “Literacy Intervention Software with Training” (RFP #16-12) received on Friday, August 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. and award to Scientific Learning for $539,750

Source of funding Title I, Title II

b. “Poland Jr. High Wastewater Treatment Plant Replacement” (Bid No. 15-27) received on Friday, August 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. and award to Womack and Sons Construction Group, Inc. for $164,732.47

Source of funding QSCB

c. Deleted.

d. “Replace Carpet in Various Areas at Tioga Jr. High” (RFQ #16-27) received on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. and award to Davenport’s Quality Flooring for $29,478.01

Source of funding District 11 Maintenance

* 11. to approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing DBA Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Phoenix Magnet for the 2015-2016 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite

Page 32 Source of funding School Funds Amount $11,000.00

* 12. to increase the school purchase order amount needing Central Office approval from $3,000.00 to $5,000.00 – Mr. Nason Authement

Page 33

* 13. to recommend and take action on off-setting tuition costs for the ULL Master’s Degree cohort (2 year period) – Mr. Nason Authement

Source of funding Title II Amount $96,000.00

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. pulled for regular agenda.

* 2. to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action – Mrs. Vicki Younger

* 3. pulled for regular agenda.

* Denotes that these items have been through committee

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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to receive reports as follows: (Item 5F-1)

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

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks, the Board voted unanimously to receive reports as listed above.

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to approve a contract with First Choice Therapy, Inc. for Physical Therapy services and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation therewith, pending legal review. (Item 5F-3)

Discussion ensued.

Mrs. Shelly Close and Mr. James Downs presented information 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. Breazeale

NAY: Mrs. Franklin

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to adopt Resolution adopting the Operating Budgets of Revenues, Expenditures and Fund Balances for the Fiscal Year beginning 7-1-15. (Item 6)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Alexandria, Louisiana

BUDGET RESOLUTION

A Resolution adopting the Operating Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016.

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD, IN general session convened that:

SECTION 1: Actual revenues, expenditures, and fund balances for the year ended June 30, 2015, are hereby adopted as the amended budgets for the year, in compliance with the requirements of state law.

SECTION 2: The following estimates of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, be and the same are hereby adopted to serve as Operating Budgets of Revenues for the District, during said period.

SECTION 3: The following estimates of Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2015, and ending June 30, 2016, be and the same are hereby adopted to serve as Operating Budgets of Expenditures for the District during said period.

SECTION 4: The adoption of the Operating Budgets of Expenditures is and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amounts therein set forth within the terms of the budget classifications.

SECTION 5: The adopted budget shall form the framework from which the Superintendent and staff shall monitor revenues and control expenditures.

SECTION 6: The Rapides Parish School Board does hereby authorize the Superintendent, through the Director of Finance, to make changes within budget classifications. However, the Board retains the authority to adopt budget amendments when required by the Local Government Budget Act.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this the 1st day of September, 2015.

________Mr. W.K. Breazeale__________

BOARD PRESIDENT

SEAL

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to approve RPSB and all schools becoming a Louisiana Office of Public Health’s WellSpot Designee through the Well-Ahead Louisiana Campaign of Area Health Education Center (AHEC). (Item 8)

Mrs. Bethanie Herrick, Mrs. Barbara Odom and Christy Mabou of AHEC 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. Breazeale

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

ABSTAIN: Mrs. Franklin

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Let the record reflect that Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall and Mr. Allen left the meeting at this time.

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to allow Staff to begin negotiations for the purchase of 1.968 acres of land subdivided of 6.64 acres in NW4, Sec 25, T5N-R1W fronting Tioga Road with owner removing any improvements on the property and authorize the Board President to make formal offer to procure land according to State Statues; formal offer not to exceed appraised market value. (Item 9)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE: Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen

ABSTAIN: Mr. Barrios

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Let the record reflect that Mr. Crooks and Mr. McCall returned to the meeting at this time.

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to revise Board Policy DJEA. (Item 10)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez, 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 Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to approve Professional Services Contract with Maghan Ferguson to conduct approximately 160 local Pre-K and Toddler CLASS observations with appropriate feedback to teachers and data uploaded to LDOE secure website (September 14, 2015 – May 13, 2016 - $100 per observation – 75/fall semester and 85/spring semester) and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation. (Item 12)

Mrs. Cindy Rushing presented information and discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

ABSTAIN: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Allen

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to approve the purchase of a license from ACT in the amount of $14,100.00 to implement ACT Career Ready 101 in the Journey to Careers curriculum in middle schools. (Item 13)

Mrs. Kim Bennett 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, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve a professional services contract for a teacher at Aiken Virtual for Spanish I and II. (Item 14)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, 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 an Interagency Agreement with the following outside agencies: Life Changing Solutions; Rehabilitation Services of CenLA (inclusive of the Alexandria and Oakdale offices); Sylvan Learning; Pathways Community Health (Compass Health Network); Provision Rehab, LLC; Phoenix Family Life Centers; Project Success; Eckerd; Journey Rehab; Louisiana Mentor and Bayou Mental Health to provide the needed support for the children of the Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation (reviewed by Board Attorney). (Item 15)

Mr. Clyde Washington presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman, the Board voted unanimously to enter into an Interagency Agreement with the following outside agencies: Life Changing Solutions; Rehabilitation Services of CenLA (inclusive of the Alexandria and Oakdale offices); Sylvan Learning; Pathways Community Health (Compass Health Network); Provision Rehab, LLC; Phoenix Family Life Centers; Project Success; Eckerd; Journey Rehab; Louisiana Mentor and Bayou Mental Health to provide the needed support for the children of the Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation (reviewed by Board Attorney).

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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to go into Executive Session to discuss job performance of an employee. (Item 11)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: Mrs. Franklin

ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez

THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.

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On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks, the Board voted unanimously to reconvene in Open Session.

THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION.

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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