OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
February 2, 2016
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 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
John Allen, Member
Mr. Nason Authement, Secretary for the Board, was not present for the meeting.
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Attorney James Downs arrived at the meeting at 5:12 p.m.
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The Colors were presented by the Tioga High School JROTC. The Invocation was pronounced by Dr. Glenn Price of Philadelphia Baptist Church after which Mrs. Sandra Franklin 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 JANUARY 26, 2016)
Alexandria, Louisiana January 26, 2016
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, FEBRUARY 2, 2016
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. Recognition:
a. the Board’s student guest from Pineville High School – Mr. Steve Berry
b. Alma Redwine Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of February 2016 – Mr. Clyde Washington
c. the winners of the Young Authors Writing contest – Mrs. Kim Bennett
d. 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
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, 4 and 5)
6. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for "Turnkey Purchase of Serving Lines for Various Schools" (Bid #16-43); and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board (Various Schools: Mary Goff Elementary, Hadnot-Hayes Elementary) – Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding Food Service Amount $62,000.00
7. Motion to accept a donation to the Rapides Parish School Board from AXI Education Solutions for the Technology Equipment and Professional Development and provide the necessary documentation related to the donation (total value $32,652) – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 1-3
8. Motion to adopt the official Resolution of Appreciation in memory of Mr. Larry Stafford, Glenmora High School Coach and add his name to the complex and is hereby named George R. Mays Field at Stafford Park (At the 12-1-15 Board meeting, the Board voted to make a Resolution – this is the official Resolution prepared by Mr. Downs) - Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
Page 4
* 9. Motion to ratify and confirm bid(s) received by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bid meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Softball Fieldhouse for Alexandria Sr. High (Bid No.16-36) received on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
Source of funding District 62 Amount $184,000.00
b. “Purchase of School Buses” (Bid No. 16-41) received on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
Source of funding NCDRP Amount $200,000.00
General Fund $550,000.00
c. “Intercom/PA System for Bolton High” (Bid No. 16-35) received on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
Source of funding District 62 Amount $275,000.00
10. Motion to discuss appeals from employees who did not receive the $800.00 one-time supplement – Mr. Willard McCall
11. Motion for the RPSB to consider, discuss and take action on hearing appeals from RPSB employees who were disqualified from receiving the $800 stipend in 2015, all of these questions need to be answered by the RPSB before any action taken to hear appeals - Dr. Stephen Chapman
a. can employees appeal the disqualification
b. which stipulation or guideline is subject to appeal
c. when and how will the RPSB hear the appeals
d. is the burden of proof on the employee or the RPSB
e. will a time limit be imposed on the presentation and discussion of each appeal of dispensation will the RPSB grant: ex. all or none, partial stipend or additional time to complete the work
12. Motion to approve the recommendation of the Insurance Committee to replace the employee voluntary deduction with Ameritus Dental with Delta Dental effective at the end of current contract, June 30, 2016 – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 5-7
13. Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation filed in the United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana, Alexandria Division, Civil Action No. 1:15-CV-00429-DDD-JDK captioned “Deborah Vailes -vs- Rapides Parish School District and Dana Nolan” – Mr. Roy Rachal and Mr. Nason Authement
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 8-12
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 1-5-16 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 12-14-15 Executive Committee meeting
C. Action – Education
* 1. to approve revising policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting – Dr. Arthur Joffrion
Pages 13-16
a. EBBG (Hazardous Substances)
b. IH (Academic Achievement)
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 17-18
* 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 19-20
* 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 21
* 5. to receive quarterly report on Maintenance Funds – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 22
* 6. to recommend Leah Shivers to be promoted from a Technician at Lessie Moore to a Temporary FNS Manager at Lessie Moore for the remainder of the school year effective 1-6-16 – Mrs. Erma Davis
Source of funding FNS (Food Nutrition Service) Amount $1,696.74 year ($2.78 more per hour)
* 7. to consider entering into an Inter-Agency Agreement with Lifeshare Blood Centers to allow donation drives to collect blood from students, faculty and staff at district schools and authorize the Board President to sign said Interagency Agreement contingent upon legal counsel review - Mr. Nason Authement and Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 23-34
* 8. to approve Interfund Loan from the General Fund to Special Programs Fund in the
amount of $2,000,000 from December 17, 2015 until funds are sufficient to pay, February 1, 2016 – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 35
* 9. to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for Custom Millwork/Peabody Football Lockers (RPSB Bid No. 16-42) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Mr. Keith Breazeale
Page 36 Source of Funding District 62 Maintenance Funds - Fund Balance Amount $65,000.00 (not to exceed)
* 10. to allocate funds for Peabody Magnet High School Home Field House/Concessions/Restrooms Facility and Ticket Booth Renovations Project (Cleaning, Painting, Electrical/Lighting Repair/UPA, Flooring, HVAC Repair/Upgrade, Plastering/Plumbing, Etc.) as per attached budget (Insource/Outsource) in accordance with Board Policy and Public Works Statute – Mr. Keith Breazeale
Pages 37-40 Source of funding District 62 Fund Balance Amount $120,000.00
* 11. to authorize the secretary to advertise for proposals for “PA/Intercom System for Phoenix Magnet” (RFP #16-44) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding District 62 Amount $75,000.00
E. Action - Discipline (Motion to go into Executive Session for 1, 2 and 3)
* 1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline 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
Pages 41-48
a. BH (School Board Ethics)
b. GBDA (Employment of Retired Personnel)
* 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 26th day of January 2016
/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 Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to add to the agenda to go into Executive Session to discuss the possible termination of an employee for job abandonment – Reason to add: Time sensitive. (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to add to the agenda to inform and gain Board approval for the Bolton Academy of Student Scholars Program and enter into an Inter-Governmental Agreement and authorize the Board President to sign agreement – Reason to add: Time sensitive. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to add to the agenda to discuss and take action on Board policy regarding school choice for those students attending D and F rated schools – Reason to add: Time sensitive. (Item 16)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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Mr. Steve Berry introduced the Board’s student guest, Will West, asenior at Pineville High School, who was recognized for his academic and extracurricular achievements. Also recognized was Dr. Karl Carpenter, principal at Pineville High School. (Item 4-a)
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The Board recognized Alma Redwine Elementary School for the bulletin board display in lobby of the School Board Office for the month of February 2016. (Item 4-b)
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The winners of the Young Authors Writing contest were recognized at this time. (Item 4-c)
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Dr. Arthur Joffrion recognized 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-d)
Congratulations to the following schools who had the highest attendance rates in their respective categories:
|
Category |
School |
Teacher Attendance Rate |
|
Small Elementary Schools |
L.S. Rugg |
96.80% |
|
Large Elementary Schools |
Martin Park |
96.67% |
|
Junior High Schools |
A.F. Smith |
96.67% |
|
High Schools |
Pineville High School |
96.43% |
|
K – 12 Schools |
Plainview High School |
93.83% |
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to approve the consent agenda. (Item 5)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 8-12
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 1-5-16 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 12-14-15 Executive Committee meeting
C. Action – Education
* 1. to approve revising policies as recommended by Forethought Consulting – Dr. Arthur Joffrion
Pages 13-16
c. EBBG (Hazardous Substances)
d. IH (Academic Achievement)
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 17-18
* 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 19-20
* 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 21
* 5. to receive quarterly report on Maintenance Funds – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 22
* 6. to recommend Leah Shivers to be promoted from a Technician at Lessie Moore to a Temporary FNS Manager at Lessie Moore for the remainder of the school year effective 1-6-16 – Mrs. Erma Davis
Source of funding FNS (Food Nutrition Service) Amount $1,696.74 year ($2.78 more per hour)
* 7. to consider entering into an Inter-Agency Agreement with Lifeshare Blood Centers to allow donation drives to collect blood from students, faculty and staff at district schools and authorize the Board President to sign said Interagency Agreement contingent upon legal counsel review - Mr. Nason Authement and Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 23-34
* 8. to approve Interfund Loan from the General Fund to Special Programs Fund in the amount of $2,000,000 from December 17, 2015 until funds are sufficient to pay, February 1, 2016 – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 35
* 9. to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for Custom Millwork/Peabody Football Lockers (RPSB Bid No. 16-42) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Mr. Keith Breazeale
Page 36 Source of Funding District 62 Maintenance Funds - Fund Balance Amount $65,000.00 (not to exceed)
* 10. to allocate funds for Peabody Magnet High School Home Field House/Concessions/Restrooms Facility and Ticket Booth Renovations Project (Cleaning, Painting, Electrical/Lighting Repair/UPA, Flooring, HVAC Repair/Upgrade, Plastering/Plumbing, Etc.) as per attached budget (Insource/Outsource) in accordance with Board Policy and Public Works Statute – Mr. Keith Breazeale
Pages 37-40 Source of funding District 62 Fund Balance Amount $120,000.00
* 11. to authorize the secretary to advertise for proposals for “PA/Intercom System for Phoenix Magnet” (RFP #16-44) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding District 62 Amount $75,000.00
E. Action - Discipline (Motion to go into Executive Session for 1, 2 and 3)
* 1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline 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
* 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
Pages 41-48
c. BH (School Board Ethics)
d. GBDA (Employment of Retired Personnel)
* 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 approve the recommendation of the Insurance Committee to replace the employee voluntary deduction with Ameritus Dental with Delta Dental effective at the end of current contract, June 30, 2016. (Item 12)
Let the record reflect that Dr. Stephen Chapman recused himself.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSE: Dr. Chapman
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Items 10 and 11 were deleted.
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A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for "Turnkey Purchase of Serving Lines for Various Schools" (Bid #16-43); and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board (Various Schools: Mary Goff Elementary, Hadnot-Hayes Elementary). (Item 6)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mrs. Sandra Franklin and seconded by Mr. John Allen to accept a donation to the Rapides Parish School Board from AXI Education Solutions for the Technology Equipment and Professional Development and provide the necessary documentation related to the donation (total value $32,652). (Item 7)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to adopt the official Resolution of Appreciation in memory of Mr. Larry Stafford, Glenmora High School Coach and add his name to the complex and is hereby named George R. Mays Field at Stafford Park (At the 12-1-15 Board meeting, the Board voted to make a Resolution – this is the official Resolution prepared by Mr. Downs). (Item 8)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION
The following resolution was duly introduced, seconded and adopted by the affirmative vote of the Rapides Parish School Board convened in regular session to-wit:
WHEREAS, Coach Larry Clay Stafford was head baseball coach at Glenmora High School for 19 years from 1989 to 2008; and
WHEREAS, Coach Stafford followed in the footsteps of his father, Nelson Clay Stafford, as baseball coach at Glenmora High; and
WHEREAS, Coach Stafford departed this life July 16, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish School Board and Glenmora High School desire to honor the memory of Coach Stafford by erecting a bronze monument dedicated to his memory on the brick wall of the baseball field at Glenmora High; and
WHEREAS, the baseball complex is presently named in the honor of the late George R. Mays, former principal of Glenmora High School; and
WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish School Board desires to honor the memories of both Principal Mays and Coach Stafford by renaming the complex and field in the honor of both these distinguished educators
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish School Board that the Glenmora High School baseball field be and it hereby is named the George R. Mays Field at Stafford Park in honor of the memories of Principal Mays and Coach Stafford; it is further
RESOLVED that appropriate signs and/or plaques be installed at the facility to reflect the Board’s renaming of this facility in honor of these two dedicated educators.
The foregoing Resolution was duly introduced, seconded and adopted at the regular meeting of the Rapides Parish School Board held this 2nd day of February 2016 at Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
KEITH BREAZEALE – PRESIDENT
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
I, NASON AUTHEMENT, SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS FOR RAPIDES PARISH, and Secretary to the Rapides Parish School Board do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and exact copy of the official Resolution adopted by the Rapides Parish School Board at its regular meeting on the 2nd day of February 2016
NASON AUTHEMENT – SUPERINTENDENT
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to ratify and confirm bid(s) received by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bid meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications. (Item 9)
a. “Softball Fieldhouse for Alexandria Sr. High (Bid No.16-36) received on Monday, February 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
b. “Purchase of School Buses” (Bid No. 16-41) received on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.
c. “Intercom/PA System for Bolton High” (Bid No. 16-35) received on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.
Let the record reflect that Mr. Darrell Rodriguez left the meeting at this time.
After discussion, each item was voted separately.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to accept the bid “Purchase of School Buses” (Bid No. 16-41) received on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. and award to Ross Bus & Equipment Sales, Inc. for ten (10) buses in the amount of $669,750.00. (9-b)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. John Allen to eject all bids on sealed Bid No. 16-36 for just cause (over budget/lack of funds) and charge the Physical Plant Supervisor and the designated architect to value engineer Alexandria Senior High Girls’ Softball Ball Facility Project to bring in under budget, re-advertise and re-bid with a recommendation of award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder to be made to the Board (Softball Fieldhouse for Alexandria Sr. High (Bid No.16-36). (Item 9-a)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Rodriguez
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Let the record reflect that Mr. Darrell Rodriguez returned to the meeting at this time.
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A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to reject all bids on Bid No. 16-35 “Intercom/PA System for Bolton High” due to all bids being non-responsive and to re-advertise and re-bid and bring a recommendation back to the Board. (Item 9-c)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to inform and gain Board approval for the Bolton Academy of Student Scholars Program and enter into an Inter-Governmental Agreement and authorize the Board President to sign agreement. (Item 15)
Mr. Jonathan Garrett and LSUA Staff presented information and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to approve the Bolton Academy of Student Scholars Program and enter into an Inter-Governmental Agreement and authorize the Board President to sign agreement contingent on Board Attorney review and approval (with LSUA).
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Bolton Academy of Student Scholars Program and enter into an Inter-Governmental Agreement and authorize the Board President to sign agreement contingent on Board Attorney review and approval (with LSUA).
A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. John Allen to discuss and take action on Board policy regarding school choice for those students attending D and F rated schools. (Item 16)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to accept Superintendent’s recommendation and choose Option #2.
Discussion ensued.
A second substitute motion was made by Mrs. Sandra Franklin and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to accept Option #1 regarding Board Policy of school choice for those student attending D and F rated schools (Policy JBCE).
On roll call the vote on the second substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios
ABSENT: None
THE SECOND SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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Items 13 and 14 Executive Session items were done in globo.
A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded Mr. Gerald Crooks to go into Executive Session to discuss pending litigation filed in the United States District Court, Western District of Louisiana, Alexandria Division, Civil Action No. 1:15-CV-00429-DDD-JDK captioned “Deborah Vailes -vs- Rapides Parish School District and Dana Nolan” (Item 13); and to go into Executive Session to discuss the possible termination of an employee for job abandonment. (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to go into Executive Session was as follows:
AYE: Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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 SESSON.
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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 the possible termination of an employee for job abandonment. (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to terminate employee, David Overstreet, for job abandonment effective today, 2-2-16.
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to terminate employee, David Overstreet, for job abandonment effective today, 2-2-16.
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No action was taken on Item 13.
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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