OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
July 12, 2016
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in special session at 12:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 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 Keith Breazeale called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:
Keith Breazeale, President
Steve Berry, Member
Stephen Chapman, Member
Gerald Crooks, Member
Willard McCall, Member
Wilton Barrios, Vice-President
Absent: Sandra Franklin, Member
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez, Member
Absent: John Allen, Member
Mr. Nason Authement, secretary for the Board, was present for the meeting.
Attorney Mr. James Downs was present for the meeting.
The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Keith Breazeale after which Mr. Steve Berry led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
(COPY OF OFFICIAL CALL WAS MAILED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND TO THE MEDIA AND POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE AT THE MEETING PLACE OF SAID BOARD ON JULY 7, 2016)
Alexandria, Louisiana
July 7, 2016
Dear Sir/Madam:
By virtue of the authority vested in me by law and by reason of the fact that it is deemed necessary, advisable, and to the public interest that the Rapides Parish School Board be called in special session; now, therefore,
I, W. K. Breazeale, President, do hereby give notice that the said board will meet in special session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 12, 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 of Allegiance
3. Roll call
4. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution providing for the opening and tabulation of the sealed and electronic bids received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Glenmora School District Number 27 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 1-9 Source of funding District 27 Bonds
5. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution accepting the best bid received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Glenmora School District Number 27 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana – Ms. Liz Domite
6. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Glenmora School District Number 27 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 10-34 Source of funding District 27 Bonds
7. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution providing for the opening and tabulation of the sealed and electronic bids received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 35-43 Source of funding District 55 Bonds
8. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution accepting the best bid received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana – Ms. Liz Domite
9. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 44-68 Source of funding District 55 Bonds
10. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution providing for the opening and tabulation of the sealed and electronic bids received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Sixth Ward School District Number 58 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 69-77 Source of funding District 58 Bonds
11. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution accepting the best bid received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Sixth Ward School District Number 58 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana – Ms. Liz Domite
12. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Sixth Ward School District Number 58 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 78-102 Source of funding District 58 Bonds
13. Announce the Public Meeting to Levy 2016 Tax Millage Rates will be held on September 6, 2016 at 5:05 p.m. in the Board Room of the Rapides Parish School Board at 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 and announcement of this Public Meeting will be published in the Town Talk as required by R.S.42:19.1 – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 103
14. Motion to waive the 30 day approval requirement for out of state travel to the Model School Conference – Mr. Nason Authement
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Witness my official signature and the seal of the Rapides Parish School Board this 7th day of July 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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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to add to the agenda to approve Professional Services Contract with LSU and the signing of the contract as part of the 2015-2016 Math Science Partnership (MSP) Project MATH 6-8 Rules! and authorize the Board President to sign any required documents – Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to waive the 30 day approval requirement for out of state travel to the Model School Conference. (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to waive the 30 day approval requirement for out of state travel to the 2016 Model School Conference.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the amended motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: Dr. Chapman
ABSENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve Professional Services Contract with LSU and the signing of the contract as part of the 2015-2016 Math Science Partnership (MSP) Project MATH 6-8 Rules! and to authorize the Board President to sign any required documents. (Item 15)
Mrs. Bethanie Herrick presented information and discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution providing for the opening and tabulation of the sealed and electronic bids received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Glenmora School District Number 27 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. (Item 4)
Mr. Grant Schlueter with Foley and Judell and Mr. Nnamdi Thompson, the Municipal Advisor, presented information and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to adopt a Resolution providing for the opening and tabulation of the sealed and electronic bids received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Glenmora School District Number 27 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
RESOLUTION PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK ON AUGUST 3, 2016.
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution accepting the best bid received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Glenmora School District Number 27 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. (Item 5)
Information was presented and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to adopt a Resolution accepting the best bid received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Glenmora School District Number 27 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and award to First Tennessee National for 2.23%.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
RESOLUTION PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK ON AUGUST 3, 2016.
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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to adopt a Resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Glenmora School District Number 27 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Item 6)
Information was presented and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to adopt a Resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Glenmora School District Number 27 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
RESOLUTION PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK ON AUGUST 3, 2016.
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to adopt a Resolution providing for the opening and tabulation of the sealed and electronic bids received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. (Item 7)
Mr. Grant Schlueter with Foley and Judell and Mr. Nnamdi Thompson, the Municipal Advisor, presented information and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to adopt a Resolution providing for the opening and tabulation of the sealed and electronic bids received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
RESOLUTION PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK ON AUGUST 3, 2016.
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to adopt a Resolution accepting the best bid received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. (Item 8)
Information was presented and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution accepting the best bid received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and award to First Tennessee National at 2.29%.
Discussion ensued.
On roll the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
RESOLUTION PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK ON AUGUST 3, 2016.
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to adopt a Resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith. (Item 9)
Information was presented and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to adopt a Resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
RESOLUTION PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK ON AUGUST 3, 2016.
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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to adopt a Resolution providing for the opening and tabulation of the sealed and electronic bids received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Sixth Ward School District Number 58 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. (Item 10)
Mr. Grant Schlueter with Foley and Judell and Mr. Nnamdi Thompson, the Municipal Advisor, presented information and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to adopt a Resolution providing for the opening and tabulation of the sealed and electronic bids received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Sixth Ward School District Number 58 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
RESOLUTION PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK ON AUGUST 3, 2016.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to adopt a Resolution accepting the best bid received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Sixth Ward School District Number 58 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. (Item 11)
Information was presented and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution accepting the best bid received for the purchase of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Sixth Ward School District Number 58 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and award to First Tennessee National at 2.35%.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
RESOLUTION PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK ON AUGUST 3, 2016.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to adopt a Resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Sixth Ward School District Number 58 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana. (Item 12)
Information was presented and discussion endued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to adopt a Resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2016 of Sixth Ward School District Number 58 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
RESOLUTION PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK ON AUGUST 3, 2016.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to announce the Public Meeting to Levy 2016 Tax Millage Rates will be held on September 6, 2016 at 5:05 p.m. in the Board Room of the Rapides Parish School Board at 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 and announcement of this Public Meeting will be published in the Town Talk as required by R.S.42:19.1. (Item 13)
Liz Domite announced the Public meeting and discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman, the Board voted unanimously to announce the Public Meeting to Levy 2016 Tax Millage Rates will be held on September 6, 2016 at 5:05 p.m. in the Board Room of the Rapides Parish School Board at 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA 71301 and announcement of this Public Meeting will be published in the Town Talk as required by R.S.42:19.1.
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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