OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS   
OF THE

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Alexandria, Louisiana
December 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, December 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                                   

                                                            Steve Berry, Member

                                                            Stephen Chapman, Member

                                                            Gerald Crooks, Member
                                                           

                                                            Sandra Franklin, Member

                                                            Willard McCall, Member

                                                            Darrell Rodriguez, Member

                        Absent:                        John Allen, Member

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

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Attorney James Downs arrived at the meeting at 5:10.

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                        The Colors were presented by the Alexandria Senior High School JROTC. The Invocation was pronounced by Col. Joseph Martin of Second Union Missionary Baptist Church after which Mr. Willard McCall led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

(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 NOVEMBER 19, 2015)

Alexandria, Louisiana

  November 19, 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, DECEMBER 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.  the Board’s student guest from Tioga High School – Mr. Wilton Barrios

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

c.  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                 

d.  Ms. Teresa Guillot, physical education teacher at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School – Mr. Jeff Powell

e.  Schools recognized by The Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance (CLEDA) that participated in Manufacturing Day – Manufacturing Day is a special recognition of modern manufacturing and is designed to encourage our next generation of manufacturers – Mrs. Kim Bennett and Mrs. LaRunda Pierce

5.   Consent Agenda:  Motion to adopt in globo the items listed on the consent agenda (the consent agenda is established by the Board’s Executive Committee and any board member may request that any consent agenda item be considered separately - whether considered in globo or separately, board member and public comment shall be permitted on any item listed on the consent agenda; see pages 3 and 4)    
    

 6.    Motion to hear a report from the Board’s Insurance Consultant at the December 1, 2015 Regular Board meeting relative to renewal or formal quote results for Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage (expiring 12-31-2015) and act thereon by award and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
                                                Source of funding General Fund                     Amount $77,831.00 (estimate)

 7.      Motion to announce the Public Meeting to consider the adoption of a Resolution ordering and calling Special Elections to be held within (i) the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, for School Purposes, and (ii) Various of its School Districts, to authorize the continuation of Special taxes, the levy of a Sales and Use Tax, and/or the issuance of General Obligation Bonds – Ms. Liz Domite

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 8.      Motion to ratify and confirm bids(s) received on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Walk-In Cooler/Freezer for Oak Hill High” (Bid No. 16-07) and to award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
                                    Source of funding Food and Nutrition             Amount $35,000.00

             9.      Motion to approve revising Policy JDD (Suspension) as recommended by Forethought Consulting – Dr. Arthur Joffrion

                        Pages 2-6

            10.      Motion to honor deceased Glenmora High School Coach, Mr. Larry Stafford, by adding his name to the stadium at the George Mays Baseball Field and Complex at Glenmora High School – Mr. Darrell Rodriguez

11.      Motion to enter into an agreement with Kagan for professional services for Julius Patrick Elementary, Alma Redwine Elementary and Alexandria Middle Magnet Schools and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Dr. Arthur Joffrion

                        Pages 7-9                    Source of funding 1003a Grant       Amount $16,273.00 - (JPE)

                                                                                                                            16,409.00 - (A.Redwine)

                                                                                                                18,385.00 - (AMMS)

12.       Motion to approve revising Policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting – Dr. Arthur Joffrion

                       
                        a.         IDCJ    (Supplemental Educational Services)

                        b.         II           (Testing Program)

                        c.         JBD      (Student Absences and Excuses)

                        d.         JGCC   (Communicable/Infectious Diseases)

                        e.         JGFH    (Student Identification)

                        Pages 10-38

            13.       Motion to present recommended zoning proposal for the 2016-2017 school year as directed by the Board – Mrs. Kim Bennett

                        Pages 39-74

            14.       Motion to report on the School Performance Scores released by the Louisiana Department of Education for the following schools: Alexandria Senior High, Bolton High, Peabody Magnet, Pineville High and Tioga High – Mr. Jonathan Garrett   

                        Pages 75-80

            15.       Motion to authorize the Board President to execute a license agreement between the RPSB and NextSTEP of Central Louisiana for the access and use of the licensed materials for the sole purpose of educating and training on dating violence in all schools for students in grades 7-12 (2014 Legislative Requirement – Act 506) – Mr. Clyde Washington

                        Pages 81-87               

            16.       Motion to enter into a standard form AIA B 101-2007 document with Associated Design Group, Inc. for Project Design and Management of the District 62 HVAC Control Project in accordance with LA Revised Statute and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
            Pages 88-106         Source of funding District 62 Maintenance          Amount $27,000.00

Consent agenda: (Item 5)

A.     Reports:

1.   to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 107-110

B.   Action – Minutes

1.   to approve the minutes of the 11-3-15 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 10-20-15 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings, the 10-20-15 District 62 Committee meeting, and the 10-29-15 Discipline Review Committee meeting and the 10-26-15 Executive Committee meeting

C.  Action – Education (All items on Regular Agenda)

            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 111-113

            *     3.  to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Bethanie Herrick
                      Page 114

         *     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 115

        *     5.  to receive Quarterly Report on Maintenance Funds – Ms. Liz Domite

                   Pages 116-118

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

a.     “Bleachers for Alexandria Middle Magnet” (Bid No.16-31) received on Thursday, November 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

Source of funding Maintenance 62                  Amount $46,000.00

b.     “Bleachers for Phoenix Magnet” (Bid No. 16-32) received on Thursday, November 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

                  Source of funding Maintenance 62                 Amount $46,000.00
                 

            *    7.   to enter into a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with East Baton Rouge Parish School System for Motor Fuels and Fuel Management pursuant to East Baton Rouge School System’s renewal of RFP #10-11 – renewal year 2 – Ms. Liz Domite
                                            Source of funding General Fund and Various Maintenance          Amount $1.5 million (estimate)

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 revising Policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting – Dr. Arthur Joffrion

a.      GAK          (Personnel Records)

b.      GAMFA     (Employee Communicable Diseases)

Pages 119-128

            *    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 19^th day of November 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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       A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to add to the agenda to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 of Consolidated District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith – Reason to add: Time Sensitive – Proposals from banks were received December 1 and District must take action prior to January Board Meeting. (Item 17)

                        Discussion ensued.

                        On roll call the vote to add was as follows:

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

NAY:               None

ABSENT:         Mr. Allen        

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to add to the agenda to approve out of state field trip request from Plainview High School for students and faculty to attend an academic reward trip to Los Angeles, California in May and for the Board President to sign all contracts associated therewith – Reason to add – information was just received and time sensitive. (Item 18)

                        Discussion ensued.

                        On roll call the vote to add was as follows:

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

NAY:               None

ABSENT:         Mr. Allen        

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to add to the agenda to hear a report concerning the Property Loss due to Flooding at Caroline Dorman, Jr. High on December 26, 2014 and the possible routes of recovery – Reason to add: Possible Prescriptive Breach. (Item 19)

                        Discussion ensued.

                        On roll call the vote to add was as follows:

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

NAY:               None

ABSENT:         Mr. Allen        

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            Mr. Wilton Barrios introduced the Board’s student guest, Joshua Huff, a senior at Tioga High School, who was recognized for his academic and extracurricular achievements. Also recognized were Joshua’s family and Mr. Alan LaCombe, principal at Tioga High School. (Item 4-a)

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The Board recognized Phoenix Magnet Elementary School for the bulletin board display in lobby of the School Board Office for the month of December 2015. (Item 4-b)

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                        Dr. Arthur Joffrion and the Board 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-c)

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       Ms. Teresa Guillot, physical education teacher at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School was recognized for her many achievements throughout the year. (Item 4-d)

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                        Schools were recognized by The Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance (CLEDA) that participated in Manufacturing Day – Manufacturing Day is a special recognition of modern manufacturing and is designed to encourage our next generation of manufacturers. (Item 4-e)

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       A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Darrel Rodriguez to approve the consent agenda. (Item 5)
                       

                        The agenda was read into the record and discussion ensued.  

                        On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE:               Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, 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 107-110

B.   Action – Minutes

1.   to approve the minutes of the 11-3-15 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 10-20-15 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings, the 10-20-15 District 62 Committee meeting, and the 10-29-15 Discipline Review Committee meeting and the 10-26-15 Executive Committee meeting

C.  Action – Education (All items on Regular Agenda)

            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 111-113

            *     3   to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Bethanie Herrick
Page 114

         *     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 115

        *     5.  to receive Quarterly Report on Maintenance Funds – Ms. Liz Domite

                   Pages 116-118

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

a.     “Bleachers for Alexandria Middle Magnet” (Bid No.16-31) received on Thursday, November 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. and awarded to Hahn Enterprises, Inc. for $41,735.00 

b.     “Bleachers for Phoenix Magnet” (Bid No. 16-32) received on Thursday, November 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. and award to Insight, Inc. for $$39,300.00 

             *   7.   to enter into a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with East Baton Rouge Parish School System for Motor Fuels and Fuel Management pursuant to East Baton Rouge School System’s renewal of RFP #10-11 – renewal year 2 – Ms. Liz Domite
                                            Source of funding General Fund and Various Maintenance          Amount $1.5 million (estimate)

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 to take no action. (Peyton Richard)

Ø  Motion that in lieu of expulsion, Chance Ackel be permitted to attend Northwood High School under the following stipulations: good behavior, good attendance, and improved grades 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 approve revising Policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting – Dr. Arthur Joffrion

a.      GAK          (Personnel Records)

b.      GAMFA     (Employee Communicable Diseases)

Pages 119-128

*          Denotes that these items have been through committee           

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 of Consolidated District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Item 17)

Mr. Grant Schlueter with Foley and Judell presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.
                       

                        A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to adopt a Resolution providing for the issuance and sale of General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 of Consolidated District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and award to Whitney Hancock at 1.13 %.

                        Discussion ensued.

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

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

NAY:               None

ABSENT:         Mr. Allen

RESOLUTION PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK ON DECEMBER 20, 2015

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to hear a report from the Board’s Insurance Consultant at the December 1, 2015 Regular Board meeting relative to renewal or formal quote results for Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage (expiring 12-31-2015) and act thereon by award and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection therewith. (Item 6)

Carmel Breaux presented information and discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks for the RPSB to accept the recommendation of the Board’s Insurance Consultant for the renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage for 1-1-16 to 1-1-17 and award to Wright and Percy – State National in Column #5 for $79,573 and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection.

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

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

NAY:               None

ABSENT:         Mr. Allen

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to report on the School Performance Scores released by the Louisiana Department of Education for the following schools: Alexandria Senior High, Bolton High, Peabody Magnet, Pineville High and Tioga High. (Item 14)

                        Mr. Jonathan Garrett presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.

                        No action was taken.  

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to present recommended zoning proposal for the 2016-2017 school year as directed by the Board. (Item 13)

                        Mrs. Kim Bennett presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.

                        A substitute motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to accept the zoning proposal recommended by the Central Office Staff for the 2016-2017 school year.

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

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

NAY:               Mrs. Franklin

ABSENT:         Mr. Allen

THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to announce the Public Meeting to consider the adoption of a Resolution ordering and calling Special Elections to be held within (i) the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, for School Purposes, and (ii) Various of its School Districts, to authorize the continuation of Special taxes, the levy of a Sales and Use Tax, and/or the issuance of General Obligation Bonds. (Item 7)

                        Discussion ensued.

                        On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez, the Board voted unanimously to announce the Public Meeting to consider the adoption of a Resolution ordering and calling Special Elections to be held within (i) the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, for School Purposes, and (ii) Various of its School Districts, to authorize the continuation of Special taxes, the levy of a Sales and Use Tax, and/or the issuance of General Obligation Bonds.        

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriquez and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to ratify and confirm bids(s) received on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Walk-In Cooler/Freezer for Oak Hill High” (Bid No.16-07) and to award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications. (Item 8)

                        Discussion ensued.                       

                        A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to ratify and confirm bids(s) received on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Walk-In Cooler/Freezer for Oak Hill High” (Bid No.16-07) and to award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications and award to Associated Food Equipment of LA for $37,477.00.

                        Discussion ensued.

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

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

NAY:               None

ABSENT:         Mr. Allen

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve revising Policy JDD (Suspension) as recommended by Forethought Consulting. (Item 9)

                        Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall, the Board voted unanimously to approve revising Policy JDD (Suspension) as recommended by Forethought Consulting.

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to honor deceased Glenmora High School Coach, Mr. Larry Stafford, by adding his name to the stadium at the George Mays Baseball Field and Complex at Glenmora High School. (Item 10)

                        Discussion ensued.

                        A substitute motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to honor deceased Glenmora High School Coach, Mr. Larry Stafford, by making a Resolution and adding his name to the stadium at the George Mays Baseball Field and Complex at Glenmora High School.        

                        Discussion ensued.

                        On the substitute motion by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman, the Board voted unanimously to honor deceased Glenmora High School Coach, Mr. Larry Stafford, by making a Resolution and adding his name to the stadium at the George Mays Baseball Field and Complex at Glenmora High School.

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to enter into an agreement with Kagan for professional services for Julius Patrick Elementary, Alma Redwine Elementary and Alexandria Middle Magnet Schools and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith. (Item 11)

                        Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY:               None

ABSENT:         Mr. Allen

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to approve revising Policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting. (Item 12)

                                   
                        a.         IDCJ    (Supplemental Educational Services)

                        b.         II           (Testing Program)

                        c.         JBD      (Student Absences and Excuses)

                        d.         JGCC   (Communicable/Infectious Diseases)

                        e.         JGFH    (Student Identification)

            Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks, the Board voted unanimously to approve revising Policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting. (Item 12)

                                   
                        a.         IDCJ    (Supplemental Educational Services)

                        b.         II           (Testing Program)

                        c.         JBD      (Student Absences and Excuses)

                        d.         JGCC   (Communicable/Infectious Diseases)

            e.         JGFH    (Student Identification)

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to authorize the Board President to execute a license agreement between the RPSB and NextSTEP of Central Louisiana for the access and use of the licensed materials for the sole purpose of educating and training on dating violence in all schools for students in grades 7-12 (2014 Legislative Requirement – Act 506). (Item 15)

                        Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the Board President to execute a license agreement between the RPSB and NextSTEP of Central Louisiana for the access and use of the licensed materials for the sole purpose of educating and training on dating violence in all schools for students in grades 7-12 (2014 Legislative Requirement – Act 506).

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to enter into a standard form AIA B 101-2007 document with Associated Design Group, Inc. for Project Design and Management of the District 62 HVAC Control Project in accordance with LA Revised Statute and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection therewith. (Item 16)

                        Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY:               None

ABSENT:         Mr. Allen

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                        A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve out of state field trip request from Plainview High School for students and faculty to attend an academic reward trip to Los Angeles, California in May and for the Board President to sign all contracts associated therewith. (Item 18)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY:               None

ABSENT:         Mr. Allen

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                        A motion was made was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to hear a report concerning the Property Loss due to Flooding at Caroline Dormon Jr. High on December 26, 2014 and the possible routes of recovery. (Item 19)

                        Discussion ensued.

                        A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to authorize Superintendent and Staff to engage Counsel and proceed with necessary action to reserve the legal rights of recovery of the Caroline Dorman Flood loss of 12-26-14.

                        Discussion ensued.

                        On the substitute motion by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez, the Board voted unanimously to authorize Superintendent and Staff to engage Counsel and proceed with necessary action to reserve the legal rights of recovery of the Caroline Dorman Flood loss of 12-26-14.

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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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