2016-11-01

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Alexandria, Louisiana

November 1, 2016

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

John Allen, Member

Stephen Chapman, Member

Gerald Crooks, Member

Sandra Franklin, Member

Willard McCall, Member

Darrell Rodriguez, Member

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

____________________

Attorney James Downs was present for the meeting.

____________________

The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Raymond Franklin of Shiloh Missionary 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 OCTOBER 26, 2016)

Alexandria, Louisiana

October 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, NOVEMBER 1, 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. Recognize:

a. the Board’s student guest from Bolton High School – Mrs. Sandra Franklin

b. Tioga Elementary School for the Bulletin Board display in the lobby of the SchoolBoard Office for the month of November 2016 – Mr. Clyde Washington

c. Students who received awards at the State Young Author’s Competition – Mrs. Kim Bennett

d. JAG Specialist, Alisha Ferrington, Paula Kircher and Tammie Santos for receiving a National JAG award during the 33^rd Annual National Training Seminar in Orlando, Florida, July 13-15, 2016 for exceeding the “5-of-5” Performance Outcome Standards for the Class of 2015 including: Graduation Rates, Employment Rate, Positive Outcome Rate, Full-time Jobs Rate and Full-time Placement Rate – Mrs. Kim Bennett and Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce

e. Lauren Beard Emerson, teacher at Rapides High School, for being selected as a National Association Agricultural Educator (NAAE), Teachers Turn the Key Professional Development participant for 2016. As a Teachers Turn the Key recipient, Mrs. Emerson will participate in the 2016 NAAE Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 29 – December 3 – Mr. Jonathan Garrett and Ms. LaRunda Hobbs 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, 4 and 5)

* 6. Motion to review and approve changes to the job description for Computer Programmer/Analyst and to evaluate a change in the job title and salary and to include the Organizational Chart for the Technology Department – Mrs. Vicki Younger, Mrs. Sandra Franklin and Dr. Stephen Chapman

Pages 1-6

* 7. Motion to approve the extension of the definition of certified in the Substitute Policy to include anyone who has held a valid teaching certificate and also to get a full report as to what the cost would be for the district (and receive a report on the (9) nine employees of concern and if they have made an effort to take the Praxis up until the time of the Committee meeting) – Mr. Wilton Barrios and Mrs. Vicki Younger
Page 7

* 8. Motion to hear a presentation of options and recommendations for extending the Middle Academic Magnet Program through the 8^th grade – Mr. Jeff Powell

Pages 8-11

* 9. Motion to consider entering into a contract with NextSTEP of Central Louisiana to provide services relating to dating violence and healthy issues to students in grades 7-12 as required by House Bill 46 (Act No. 321) of the Louisiana Legislature, pending review by Board Attorney and to have the Administration bring back their recommendation on a program to meet the required new laws enacted by the Louisiana Legislature – Mr. Keith Breazeale

Pages 12-30

10. Motion to discuss an offer to purchase a portion of the J.S. Slocum Campus Lands (and improvements) and direct staff to proceed or not with the process in accord with State Statute (order independent appraisal and advertise for sealed bid) – Mr. Keith Breazeale and Mr. Roy Rachal

Pages 31-35 Source of funding General Fund

11. Motion to renew the agreement with Mary’s Healthcare Ministries under the same terms and conditions as attached agreement and to authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Clyde Washington

Pages 36-57

12. Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Litigation filed against Rapides Parish School Board Namely; Patricia Powell versus Rapides Parish School Board citation No. 210,322-D, Ninth Judicial District Court, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana – Mr. Nason Authement and Mr. Roy Rachal

Consent agenda: (Item 5)

A. Reports:

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

Pages 58-66

B. Action – Minutes

1. to approve the minutes of the 10-4-16 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 9-20-16 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings, the 9-20-16 District 62 Committee meeting, the 9-29-16 Discipline Review Committee meeting, and the 9-26-16 Executive Committee meeting

C. Action – Education

* 1. to approve Resolution and Grant Agreement with The Rapides Foundation 2016-2019 Strategic Solutions and to authorize the Board President to sign any required documents – Mrs. Bethanie Herrick

Pages 67-72 Source of funding Rapides Foundation – Strategic Solutions Grant

Amount $525,000.00

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 73-76

* 3. 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 77-81

* 4. 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 82-84

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

Page 85

* 6. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Poland Jr. High School Renovation Project” (Bid #17-22) 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 55 Bond Amount $2,800,000.00

* 7. to ratify and confirm bid(s) received by the Central Office staff and 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. “Purchase of 23 Activity Buses and 13 Route Buses” (Bid No. 17-23) received on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.

Source of funding General Fund Surplus Amount $3,200,000.00

Source of funding District 27 Bond Amount $90,000.00

b. “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Equipment” (Bid No. 17-04) received on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Source of funding Various Maintenance Amount $65,000.00

* 8. to adopt Executive Order JBE 16-39, Section 5(A)(7) and (8) along with Memorandum OSP 17-04 which is for the procurement of copyrighted materials and publications and any other applicable executive orders subsequently issued by the Governor of the State of Louisiana, via La. R.S. 39:1594(A) and La. R.S. 39:1596; this adoption is allowed by La. R.S. 39:1554(E) – Ms. Liz Domite

Pages 86-89

* 9. to approve and allow the Board President to sign all contracts and documentation for Phoenix Magnet School Field Trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida on May 16-21, 2017 – Mr. Jeff Powell

Pages 90-104 Source of funding School Funds

Amount $15,670.00 + $9,430.00 (Total of $25,100.00)

* 10. to approve and allow the Board President to sign all contracts and documentation for Bolton High School to attend a PBIS Field Trip to Atlanta, Georgia on May 21-25, 2017 – Mr. Jonathan Garrett

Pages 105-145 Source of funding School Funds and Parents of students

Amount $16,718.00

* 11. to approve and allow the Board President to sign all contracts and documentation for Buckeye High School Choir Field Trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida on February 23-March 1, 2017 – Mr. Jonathan Garrett

Pages 146-161 Source of funding School Funds

Amount $16,000.00

* 12. to approve and allow the Board President to sign all contracts and documentation for Plainview High School Academic Field Trip to New York City on May 30 - June 2, 2017 – Mr. Jonathan Garrett

Pages 162-172 Source of funding School Funds

Amount $15,708.00

* 13. review School Activity Fund Reports – Dr. Stephen Chapman and Ms. Liz Domite

Pages 173-193

* 14. toapprove revisions to School Activity Funds Procedures Manual – Ms. Liz Domite

Pages 194-233

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 the addendum to the existing contract with ProCare Therapy for an Educational Diagnostician – Mrs. Shelly Close

Pages 234-240 Source of funding General Fund Amount $61,000.00

* 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 26^th day of October 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.

____________________

A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Wilbur McCall to add to the agenda to recognize the student who won the Rapides Parish Library Ghost Story Writing Contest - Reason to add: Information was just received. (Item 13)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote to add was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: None

____________________

Mrs. Sandra Franklin introduced the Board’s student guest, James William Passman, a senior at Bolton High School who was recognized for his academic and extracurricular achievements. Also recognized were James’ parents and Mr. Clovis Christman, principal at Bolton High School. (Item 4-a)

____________________

The Board recognized Tioga Elementary School for the bulletin board display in lobby of the School Board Office for the month of November 2016. (Item 4-b)

____________________

The Board and Superintendent recognized students who received awards at the State Young Author’s Competition. (Item 4-c)

Trenton Clark won 1^st Place – Tioga Junior High

Camarin Bennett won 3^rd Place – Tioga Junior High

____________________

The JAG Specialist were recognized at this time: Alisha Ferrington, Paula Kircher and Tammie Santos for receiving a National JAG award during the 33^rd Annual National Training Seminar in Orlando, Florida, July 13-15, 2016 for exceeding the “5-of-5” Performance Outcome Standards for the Class of 2015 including: Graduation Rates, Employment Rate, Positive Outcome Rate, Full-time Jobs Rate and Full-time Placement Rate. (Item 4-d)

____________________

Recognized was Lauren Beard Emerson, teacher at Rapides High School, for being selected as a National Association Agricultural Educator (NAAE), Teachers Turn the Key Professional Development participant for 2016. As a Teachers Turn the Key recipient, Mrs. Emerson will participate in the 2016 NAAE Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 29 – December 3.(Item 4-e)

____________________

Jackson Singleton of Brame Middle School was recognized for winning the Rapides Parish Library Ghost Story Writing Contest. (Item 13)

____________________

Item 12 was deferred to the December Board meeting. (Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Litigation filed against Rapides Parish School Board Namely; Patricia Powell versus Rapides Parish School Board citation No. 210,322-D, Ninth Judicial District Court, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana).

_____________________

A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to add to the agenda for the RPSB to discuss and take action on a proposed bonus one-time supplement for all employees for December 2016 in a 13^th pay check contingent upon completion of designated in-service to be named by the Administration at the November Board meeting - Reason to add: Request by David Miller. (Item 14)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote to add was as follows:

AYE: None

NAY: Mr. Crooks

ABSENT: None

UNANIMOUS VOTING IS REQUIRED TO ADD AN ITEM TO THE AGENDA, THEREFORE THIS ITEM WAS NOT ADDED.
____________________

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Stephen Chapman to approve the consent agenda. (Item 5)

Discussion ensued. Items 5C-1, 5D-13 and 5F-1d were pulled from the consent agenda.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE: Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, 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 58-66

B. Action – Minutes

C. Action – Education

* 1. pulled for the regular agenda.

D. Action – Finance

* 2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite

Pages 73-76

Pages 77-81

* 4. 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 82-84

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

Page 85

Source of funding District 55 Bond Amount $2,800,000.00

a. “Purchase of 23 Activity Buses and 13 Route Buses” (Bid No. 17-23) received on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. and award to Ross Bus and Equipment for (2018 New 71 Passenger Route Bus for $915,018.00) and (2018 New 84 Passenger Activity Bus for $1,062,840.00) and (2018 New 71 Passenger Activity Bus for $1,040,325.00) for a total of $3,018,183.00

b. “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Equipment” (Bid No. 17-04) received on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. and award to

Red River Music for $66,171.75

Pages 86-89

* 9. to approve and allow the Board President to sign all contracts and documentation for Phoenix Magnet School Field Trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida on May 16-21, 2017 – Mr. Jeff Powell

Pages 90-104 Source of funding School Funds

Amount $15,670.00 + $9,430.00 (Total of $25,100.00)

Pages 105-145 Source of funding School Funds and Parents of students

Amount $16,718.00

Pages 146-161 Source of funding School Funds

Amount $16,000.00

* 12. to approve and allow the Board President to sign all contracts and documentation for Plainview High School Academic Field Trip to New York City on May 30 - June 2, 2017 – Mr. Jonathan Garrett

Pages 162-172 Source of funding School Funds

Amount $15,708.00

* 13. pulled for the regular agenda.

* 14. to approve revisions to School Activity Funds Procedures Manual – Ms. Liz Domite

Pages 194-233

E. Action- Discipline (Motion to go into Executive Session for 1, 2 and 3)

* 1. to upholdthe Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Mrs. Ruby Smith

Ø Motion that in lieu of expulsion, Dalton Turner be assigned to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) for the duration of the expulsion and meet all qualifications as mandated by the Principal to have an early release to return to the zoned school and thereafter 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.

Ø Motion that in lieu of expulsion, Kory Butler be assigned to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) until he completes all requirements as mandated by the Principal and return early to the zoned school and thereafter 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.

Ø Motion that in lieu of expulsion, Matthew Thompson be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) for the remainder of the 2016-2017 school year. The student shall not receive any disciplinary infractions, must improve grades, have good attendance and be provided by the school counselor, sessions to help him with anger management 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.   pulled for regular agenda
   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 the addendum to the existing contract with ProCare Therapy for an Educational Diagnostician – Mrs. Shelly Close

Pages 234-240 Source of funding General Fund Amount $61,000.00

* Denotes that these items have been through committee

____________________

A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to approve Resolution and Grant Agreement with The Rapides Foundation 2016-2019 Strategic Solutions and to authorize the Board President to sign any required documents. (Item 5C-1)

Discussion ensued.

Let the record reflect that Mr. John Allen left the meeting at this time.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Allen

____________________

Let the record reflect that Mr. John Allen returned to the meeting at this time.

____________________

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to review School Activity Fund Reports. (Item 5D-13)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman that the School Activity Fund Report be for all schools in the District and be provided to the Financial Committee on a monthly basis and become a standing motion.

Discussion ensued.

Dr. Stephen Chapman withdrew his motion.

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

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: None

____________________

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to review leave requests, rescissions, waivers, etc. (Item 5F-1d)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation on leave requests, rescissions, waivers, etc.

Discussion ensued.

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

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: None

____________________

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to review and approve changes to the job description for Computer Programmer/Analyst and to evaluate a change in the job title and salary and to include the Organizational Chart for the Technology Department. (Item 6)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE: Mr. Crooks, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale

NAY: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry

ABSENT: None

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

____________________

A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to approve the extension of the definition of certified in the Substitute Policy to include anyone who has held a valid teaching certificate and also to get a full report as to what the cost would be for the district (and receive a report on the (9) nine employees of concern and if they have made an effort to take the Praxis up until the time of the Committee meeting). (Item 7)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to pay individuals that have passed the Praxis I - $100 per day.

Discussion ensued.

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

AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez,

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

ABSENT: None

THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION FAILED.

Discussion ensued on the original motion.

The original motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to approve the extension of the definition of certified in the Substitute Policy to include anyone who has held a valid teaching certificate and approve revisions to the sub-teacher pay scale as submitted.

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

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

NAY: Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin

ABSENT: None

THE ORIGINAL MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
____________________

A motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to hear a presentation of options and recommendations for extending the Middle Academic Magnet Program through the 8^th grade. (Item 8)

Mr. Jeff Powell presented information and discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to defer item 8 to the November Finance Committee.

Discussion ensued.

On the substitute motion made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to defer item 8 to the November Finance Committee.

___________________

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to consider entering into a contractwith NextSTEP of Central Louisiana to provide services relating to dating violence and healthy issues to students in grades 7-12 as required by House Bill 46 (Act No. 321) of the Louisiana Legislature, pending review by Board Attorney and to have the Administration bring back their recommendation on a program to meet the required new laws enacted by the Louisiana Legislature. (Item 9)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE: Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez

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

ABSENT: None

THE MOTION FAILED.

____________________

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to discuss an offer to purchase a portion of the J.S. Slocum Campus Lands (and improvements) and direct staff to proceed or not with the process in accord with State Statute (order independent appraisal and advertise for sealed bid). (Item 10)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to direct staff to proceed with the process with an offer to purchase a portion of the J. S. Slocum Campus Lands, order an independent appraisal and bring back a report.

Discussion ensued.

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

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

NAY: Mr. Rodriguez

ABSENT: None

THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

____________________

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to renew the agreement with Mary’s Healthcare Ministries under the same terms and conditions as attached agreement and to authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith. (Item 11)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: Mr. Rodriguez. Mrs. Franklin

ABSENT: None

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

____________________

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