OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
April 5, 2016
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, April 5, 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
John Allen, Member
Darrell Rodriguez, 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 5:05 p.m.
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The Colors were presented by the Bolton High School JROTC. The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. James White of Crossroads New Life Tabernacle Church after which Mr. Darrell Rodriguez 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 MARCH 24, 2016)
Alexandria, Louisiana
March 24, 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, APRIL 5, 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 Oak Hill High School – Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
b. Rosenthal Montessori School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of April 2016 – Mr. Clyde Washington
c. the winner of the American Legion Oratorical Contest – Mrs. Kim Bennett
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 provide Board with the rubric to evaluate the overall performance of Superintendent Authement – Mr. Nason Authement
7. Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss termination of an employee for job abandonment – Mr. Nason Authement
8. Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss termination of an employee for violation of employee code of conduct – Mr. Nason Authement
9. Motion to inform Board regarding out-of-state travel to Model School Conference by members of Instructional Staff - Mr. Nason Authement
10. Motion to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at
2:00 p.m. by the Central Office staff for "Ball Elementary Parking Lot Repavement" (Bid No. 14-63); 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
Pages 1-2 Source of funding District 11 Bond Amount $502,000
11. Motion to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a maintenance and support agreement with Morpho Trak, Inc. (yearly support system for fingerprinting system) pending review and approval of Board Attorney (2014 was $3,928 and 2015 was $4,124) – Mrs. Vicki Younger
Pages 3-7 Source of funding General Fund Amount $4,330.00
12. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract for “Teach Like a Rock Star” with Hal Bowman in a full day presentation on August 10, 2016 to three (3) elementary schools – Cherokee Elementary, Nachman Elementary and Buckeye Elementary – Dr. Arthur Joffrion
Pages 8-15 Source of funding School funds/Title II Amount $8,500.00
13. Motion for the RPSB to direct the administrative staff to present at the April RPSB Committee Meetings, a detailed listing of all current staff positions: administrative, teachers, paraprofessionals, and support personnel. A comparison with 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and a recommendation for the 2016-2017 school term. A cost analysis for these years should be included – Dr. Stephen Chapman
*14. Motion to revise policy BBBE (Compensation and Expenses) and Board action from the April 28, 2003 Special Board Meeting (reviewed by Board Attorney) – Mr. Wilton Barrios, Dr. Stephen Chapman and Dr. Arthur Joffrion
Pages 16-17
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 18-22
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 3-1-16 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 2-16-16 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings, the 2-25-16 Discipline Review Committee meeting, and the 2-22-16 Executive Committee meeting
C. Action – Education
*1. to approve travel for Superintendent Nason Authement to attend the 24th Annual Model Schools Conference in Orlando, Florida from June 25-29, 2016 – Mr. Nason Authement
Source of funding Rapides Foundation Amount $2,500.00 (estimate)
*2. to receive School CHOICE for 2016-2017 – Mr. Bill Higgins
Pages 23-24 Source of funding General Fund Amount Transportation (School Buses)
*3. to receive report on 2016-2017 Open Enrollment – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 25-27
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 28-47
*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 48
*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
Pages 49-50
*5. to ratify and confirm bid(s) received by the Central Office staff 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
a. “Softball Fieldhouse for Alexandria Senior High (Bid No. 16-36A) received on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
Source of funding District 62 Amount $184,000.00 (estimate)
* 6. to award E-rate Services purchase(s), contract(s) and/or Agreement(s) per evaluation sheets for RFP 16-30 "E-rate Services" opened February 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. and authorize the Board President to sign any and all Documentation in connection with said contract(s) or agreement(s) (pending any necessary review by Board Counsel) (deferred from March 1, 2016 meeting) – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 51-58 Source of funding General Fund and Various Funds Amount – Based on actual usage
*7. to approve the annual renewal agreement for LPB and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Mrs. Rebekah Beck
Page 59 Source of funding EEF Funds (Education Excellence Fund) Amount $19,975.00
*8. to approve the annual renewal agreement for Powerschool Enterprise Management Services and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Mrs. Rebekah Beck
Pages 60-62 Source of funding General Funds Amount $10,750.00
*9. to approve the annual renewal agreement for SchoolMessenger with Reliance Communications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Mrs. Rebekah Beck
Pages 63-64 Source of funding Various Maintenance Funds Amount $44,607.20
*10. to approve Professional Services Contract with Career Compass to present small group Jump Start and Drop-out prevention services for 200 (two-hundred) students at Peabody Magnet High School – Mr. Bill Higgins
Pages 65-69 Source of finding School Improvement 1003a Amount $10,000.00
*11. to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “The Tioga Junior High Limited Roof System Repair and Replacement Project” – RPSB Bid No. 16-45 and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive said bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Mr. Wilton Barrios and Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding District 11 Fund Balance Tioga Jr. High Maintenance and District 11 Bond Contingency Amount $670,000.00
*12. to engage Barron, Heinberg and Brocato (BH&B) as the Architect Firm to consult, design, specify, bid and project manage at 1/2% below state fee schedule (7.5019%), the Tioga Junior High Limited Roof System Repair and Replacement Project – Mr. Wilton Barrios and Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 70-72 Source of funding District 11 Fund Balance, Tioga Jr. High Maintenance and District 11 Bond Contingency Amount $50,264.00
*13. to authorize the Board Insurance Consultant to initiate renewal negotiations of existing Third Party Claims Administration Services for Auto and General Liability Claims for the 2016-2017 school year at same annual fee or minimally shall not increase to exceed the CPI; should increases exceed same in final negotiations or services quality decline, the Board directs consultant to solicit and receive quotes with a recommendation to be made to the Board – Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding General Fund Amount $96,132.00
*14. to authorize the Board’s Insurance Consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for Student Accident Insurance for the 2016-2017 school year at same annual premium or minimally shall not increase to exceed the CPI; should increases exceed same in final negotiations, the Board directs consultant to solicit and receive quotes with a recommendation to be made to the Board – Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding General Fund Amount $187,936.00
*15. to authorize the Board’s Insurance Consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for Property and Casualty Insurance for the 2016-2017 school year at same annual premium or minimally shall not increase to exceed the CPI; should increases exceed same in final negotiations, the Board directs consultant to solicit and receive quotes with a recommendation to be made to the Board – Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding General Fund Amount $709,569.00
*16. to authorize the secretary to advertise for “Turnkey Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment for Various Cafeterias” (Bid No. 16-46) 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 (Various Cafeterias: Oak Hill High, Peabody Montessori, Buckeye High, Tioga Jr. High) – Mrs. Erma Davis
Source of funding FNS Amount $78,544.00 (estimate)
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 pay Pam Cheney as Temporary Manager at Martin Park Elementary School Cafeteria for the dates of 12-1-15 to 12-18-15 and 1-4-16 to 1-22-16 and 2-1-16 to 2-8-16. The difference in pay from Technician to Temporary Manager is $15.43 per day for a total of 33 days (Technician pay is $86.03 and Temporary Manager pay is $101.36) – Mrs. Erma Davis
Source of finding Food Service Amount $509.19 (total pay)
*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 24th day of March 2016
/s/W. K. Breazeale
President
ATTEST:
/s/Nason Authement
Secretary
S E A L
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Public comment was solicited prior to the vote on items during this meeting.
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Items 7 and 8 were deleted.
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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 and allow the Board President to sign contract and documentation with Gaten’s Adventures Unlimited for Tioga Junior High School to travel to Tyler, TX with 86 students – Reason to add: Time sensitive. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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Mr. Darrell Rodriguez introduced the Board’s student guest, Megan Moody, a senior at Oak Hill High School, who was recognized for her academic and extracurricular achievements. Also recognized was Megan’s parents and Mr. Kerry Rogers, principal at Oak Hill High School. (Item 4-a)
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The Board recognized Rosenthal Montessori School for the bulletin board display in lobby of the School Board Office for the month of April 2016. (Item 4-b)
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The winner of the American Legion Oratorical Contest was recognized at this time.
(Item 4-c)
· Bolton senior Nketiah "Ink" Berko of Bolton High
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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.
Items pulled were 5D-5, 5D-6 and 5E-1.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 18-22
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 3-1-16 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 2-16-16 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings, the 2-25-16 Discipline Review Committee meeting, and the 2-22-16 Executive Committee meeting
C. Action – Education
*1. to approve travel for Superintendent Nason Authement to attend the 24th Annual Model Schools Conference in Orlando, Florida from June 25-29, 2016 – Mr. Nason Authement
Source of funding Rapides Foundation Amount $2,500.00 (estimate)
*2. to receive School CHOICE for 2016-2017 – Mr. Bill Higgins
Pages 23-24 Source of funding General Fund Amount Transportation (School Buses)
*3. to receive report on 2016-2017 Open Enrollment – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 25-27
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 28-47
*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 48
*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
Pages 49-50
*5. pulled for the regular agenda.
*6 pulled for the regular agenda.
*7. to approve the annual renewal agreement for LPB and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Mrs. Rebekah Beck
Page 59 Source of funding EEF Funds (Education Excellence Fund) Amount $19,975.00
*8. to approve the annual renewal agreement for Powerschool Enterprise Management Services and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Mrs. Rebekah Beck
Pages 60-62 Source of funding General Funds Amount $10,750.00
*9. to approve the annual renewal agreement for SchoolMessenger with Reliance Communications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Mrs. Rebekah Beck
Pages 63-64 Source of funding Various Maintenance Funds Amount $44,607.20
*10. to approve Professional Services Contract with Career Compass to present small group Jump Start and Drop-out prevention services for 200 (two-hundred) students at Peabody Magnet High School – Mr. Bill Higgins
Pages 65-69 Source of finding School Improvement 1003a Amount $10,000.00
*11. to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “The Tioga Junior High Limited Roof System Repair and Replacement Project” – RPSB Bid No. 16-45 and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive said bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Mr. Wilton Barrios and Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding District 11 Fund Balance, Tioga Jr. High Maintenance and District 11 Bond Contingency Amount $670, 000.00
*12. to engage Barron, Heinberg and Brocato (BH&B) as the Architect Firm to consult, design, specify, bid and project manage at 1/2% below state fee schedule (7.5019%), the Tioga Junior High Limited Roof System Repair and Replacement Project – Mr. Wilton Barrios and Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 70-72 Source of funding District 11 Fund Balance, Tioga Jr. High Maintenance and District 11 Bond Contingency Amount $50,264.00
*13. to authorize the Board Insurance Consultant to initiate renewal negotiations of existing Third Party Claims Administration Services for Auto and General Liability Claims for the 2016-2017 school year at same annual fee or minimally shall not increase to exceed the CPI; should increases exceed same in final negotiations or services quality decline, the Board directs consultant to solicit and receive quotes with a recommendation to be made to the Board – Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding General Fund Amount $96.132.00
*14. to authorize the Board’s Insurance Consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for Student Accident Insurance for the 2016-2017 school year at same annual premium or minimally shall not increase to exceed the CPI; should increases exceed same in final negotiations, the Board directs consultant to solicit and receive quotes with a recommendation to be made to the Board – Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding General Fund Amount $187,936.00
*15. toauthorize the Board’s Insurance Consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for Property and Casualty Insurance for the 2016-2017 school year at same annual premium or minimally shall not increase to exceed the CPI; should increases exceed same in final negotiations, the Board directs consultant to solicit and receive quotes with a recommendation to be made to the Board – Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding General Fund Amount $709,569.00
*16. to authorize the secretary to advertise for “Turnkey Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment for Various Cafeterias” (Bid No. 16-46) 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 (Various Cafeterias: Oak Hill High, Peabody Montessori, Buckeye High, Tioga Jr. High) – Mrs. Erma Davis
Source of funding FNS Amount $78,544.00 (estimate)
E. Action - Discipline (Motion to go into Executive Session for 1, 2 and 3)
*1. pulled for the regularagenda.
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 pay Pam Cheney as Temporary Manager at Martin Park Elementary School Cafeteria for the dates of 12-1-15 to 12-18-15 and 1-4-16 to 1-22-16 and 2-1-16 to 2-8-16. The difference in pay from Technician to Temporary Manager is $15.43 per day for a total of 33 days (Technician pay is $86.03 and Temporary Manager pay is $101.36) – Mrs. Erma Davis
Source of finding Food Service Amount $509.19 (total pay)
*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 ratify and confirm bid(s) received by the Central Office staff 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 5D-5)
a. “Softball Fieldhouse for Alexandria Senior High (Bid No. 16-36A) received on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman toratify and confirm bids received on Monday, April 4, 2016 at 2:00 pm by the Central Office Staff for "Softball Fieldhouse for Alexandria Senior High School (Bid No. 16-36A)" and award to lowest responsive and responsible bidder (Petron in the amount of $212,000) contingent upon low bidder meeting all public bid law and contract document requirements and specifications with (District 62 Funds).
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, 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 award E-rate Services purchase(s), contract(s) and/or Agreement(s) per evaluation sheets for RFP 16-30 "E-rate Services" opened February 16, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. and authorize the Board President to sign any and all Documentation in connection with said contract(s) or agreement(s) (pending any necessary review by Board Counsel) (deferred from March 1, 2016 meeting). (Item 5D-6)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to provide Board with the rubric to evaluate the overall performance of Superintendent Authement. (Item 6)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to accept the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument as presented by the Superintendent in Committees and to set a date to evaluate the Superintendent.
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall, the Board voted unanimously to accept the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument as presented by the Superintendent in Committees and to set a date to evaluate the Superintendent.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to inform Board regarding out-of-state travel to Model School Conference by members of Instructional Staff. (Item 9)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman, the Board voted unanimously to receive information regarding out-of-state travel to Model School Conference by members of Instructional Staff.
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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. by the Central Office staff for "Ball Elementary Parking Lot Repavement" (Bid No. 14-63); 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 10)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. John Allen to accept the bid on "Ball Elementary Parking Lot Repavement" (Bid No. 14-63); 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 Progressive Construction for $411,033.20.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to authorize the Superintendent to enter into a maintenance and support agreement with Morpho Trak, Inc. (yearly support system for fingerprinting system) pending review and approval of Board Attorney (2014 was $3,928 and 2015 was $4,124). (Item 11)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to approve Professional Services Contract for “Teach Like a Rock Star” with Hal Bowman in a full day presentation on August 10, 2016 to three (3) elementary schools – Cherokee Elementary, Nachman Elementary and Buckeye Elementary. (Item 12)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to approve Professional Services Contract for “Teach Like a Rock Star” with Hal Bowman in a full day presentation on August 10, 2016 to three (3) elementary schools – Cherokee Elementary, Nachman Elementary and Buckeye Elementary pending legal review by the Board Attorney to make necessary adjustments to the contract.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin for the RPSB to direct the administrative staff to present at the April RPSB Committee Meetings, a detailed listing of all current staff positions: administrative, teachers, paraprofessionals, and support personnel. A comparison with 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and a recommendation for the 2016-2017 school term. A cost analysis for these years should be included. (Item 13)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin, the Board voted unanimously for the RPSB to direct the administrative staff to present at the April RPSB Committee Meetings, a detailed listing of all current staff positions: administrative, teachers, paraprofessionals, and support personnel. A comparison with 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and a recommendation for the 2016-2017 school term. A cost analysis for these years should be included.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to revise policy BBBE (Compensation and Expenses) and Board action from the April 28, 2003 Special Board Meeting (reviewed by Board Attorney). (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman, the Board voted unanimously to revise policy BBBE (Compensation and Expenses) and Board action from the April 28, 2003 Special Board Meeting (reviewed by Board Attorney).
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Let the record reflect that Mr. Darrell Rodriguez left the meeting at this time.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to approve and allow the Board President to sign contract and documentation with Gaten’s Adventures Unlimited for Tioga Junior High School to travel to Tyler, TX with 86 students. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, 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 motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation. (Item 5E-1)
Some parents and students attended the meeting and requested to be heard by the Board.
At this time, Mr. Keith Breazeale asked the parents if they would like to be heard in Open Session or Executive Session and they requested Executive Session.
A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to go into Executive Session to conduct any disciplinary reviews for students that are recommended for expulsion.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to go into Executive Session was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
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On motion by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios, the Board voted unanimously to reconvene in Open Session.
THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation on the students as follows:
Ø that no action be taken on Knyja Pleasant. (Student 3)
Ø that in lieu of expulsion, Tyler Clark shall be admitted and remain at the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year and thereafter be re-admitted to the zoned school in August 2016 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. (Student 6)
Ø that no action be taken on Tony Martin. The original motion of March 2, 2016 remains the same. (Student 9)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall, the Board voted to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation on the above students.
Let the record reflect that Dr. Stephen Chapman voted “NAY”.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crook as follows:
Ø that Ethan Bordelon be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) for the duration of the assigned time (remainder of the 2015-2016 school year) and thereafter be re-admitted to the zoned school conditioned upon a probationary agreement to be executed by the student, parent and Superintendent within five (5) days; enrollment in the Rapides Parish School System conditioned upon the student and parents producing documentation that both have enrolled and are participating satisfactorily in an appropriate rehabilitation or counseling program as provided by RS 17:416B(3)(d)(i) and (ii); otherwise admission to the Rapides Parish School System is denied. (Student 1)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks, the Board voted unanimously on Ethan Bordelon as listed above.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crook as follows:
Ø that Nathan Soden be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) for the duration of the assigned time (remainder of the 2015-2016 school year) and thereafter be re-admitted to the zoned school conditioned upon a probationary agreement to be executed by the student, parent and Superintendent within five (5) days; enrollment in the Rapides Parish School System conditioned upon the student and parents producing documentation that both have enrolled and are participating satisfactorily in an appropriate rehabilitation or counseling program as provided by RS 17:416B(3)(d)(i) and (ii); otherwise admission to the Rapides Parish School System is denied. (Student 2)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks, the Board voted unanimously on Nathan Soden as listed above.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall as follows:
Ø that in lieu of expulsion, Keishad Gaines be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) for the duration of the assigned time and shall return to the Discipline Review Committee meeting on April 28, 2016 to evaluate your request to graduate with your class; all depending upon the following: There shall be no disciplinary infractions, no attendance problems, good grades, student must enroll and participate in the mandated drug program and submit to one or more random drug sample prior to attending the Discipline Review Committee Meeting on April 28, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. 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. (Student 4)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall, the Board voted unanimously on Keishad Gaines as listed above.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall as follows:
Ø that in lieu of expulsion, Carlos Madison be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) for the duration of the assigned time and shall return to the Discipline Review Committee meeting on April 28, 2016 to evaluate your request to graduate with your class; all depending upon the following: There shall be no disciplinary infractions, no attendance problems, good grades, student must enroll and participate in the mandated drug program and submit to one or more random drug sample prior to attending the Discipline Review Committee Meeting on April 28, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. 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. (Student 5)
Discussion endued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall, the Board voted unanimously on Carlos Madison as listed above.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall as follows:
Ø that in lieu of expulsion, Dillon Metoyer be admitted to the Aiken Virtual Program for the duration of the assigned time and shall return to the Discipline Review Committee meeting on April 28, 2016 to evaluate your request to graduate with your class all depending upon the following: There shall be no disciplinary infractions, no attendance problems, good grades, student must enroll and participate in the mandated drug program and submit to one or more random drug sample prior to attending the Discipline Review Committee Meeting on April 28, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. 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. (Student 7)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall, the Board voted unanimously on Dillon Metoyer as listed above.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks as follows:
Ø that in lieu of expulsion, Spencer Perry be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) for the duration of the assigned time and shall return to the Discipline Review Committee meeting on April 28, 2016 to evaluate your request to graduate with your class all depending upon the following: There shall be no disciplinary infractions, no attendance problems, good grades, student must enroll and participate in the mandated drug program and submit to one or more random drug sample prior to attending the Discipline Review Committee Meeting on April 28, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. 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. (Student 8)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crook, the Board voted
unanimously on Spencer Perry as listed above.
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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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