2017-02-07

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Alexandria, Louisiana

February 7, 2017

The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 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, Member

Steve Berry, Member

John Allen, Member

Stephen Chapman, Member

Sandra Franklin, Member

Willard McCall, Member

Darrell Rodriguez, Member

Absent: Gerald Crooks, Member, Vice-President

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

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Attorney James Downs was present for the meeting.

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The Colors were presented by the Buckeye High School JROTC. The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Joseph Franklin of Mt. Triumph Baptist Church of Boyce 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 FEBRUARY 1, 2017)

Alexandria, Louisiana

February 1, 2017

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 7, 2017

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 Plainview High School – Mr. Darrell Rodriguez

b. Ball Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of February 2017 – Mr. Clyde Washington

c. Tioga Junior High Cheerleaders for winning first place at the National Cheerleading Association Competition – Mr. Wilton Barrios

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 approve and allow the Board President to sign all contracts and documentation for Pineville High School Band and Orchestra to perform at the Disney Show before an international audience on April 20-23, 2017 – Mr. Jonathan Garrett

Pages 1-9 Source of funding School Funds Amount $14,380.00

7. Motion to add thirteen (13) Master Teacher positions to the RPSB Organizational Chart – Dr. Stephen Chapman

8. Motion to go intoExecutive 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

9. Motion for the RPSB to go into Executive Session to conduct and present the Superintendent’s Evaluation – Dr. Stephen Chapman

10. Motion to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. by the Central Office staff for “Glenmora High School Renovation Project” (Bid #17-20) and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications – Ms. Liz Domite

Source of funding District 27 Bond Amount $3,800,000.00

11. Motion to enter into an Interagency Agreement between RPSB and Career Compass of Louisiana supporting the college and career coaching of Rapides students and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith pending review by legal counsel – Mrs. Kim Bennett

Pages 10-13 Source of funding Carl Perkins Amount $32,000.00

12. Motion to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between RPSB and Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) supporting the college and career coaching of Rapides students and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith pending review by legal counsel – Mrs. Kim Bennett

Pages 14-19

13. Motion for Superintendent to give an update regarding moving students and faculty from the facility at RTA – Mr. Willard McCall

14. Motion to hear an update on the Phoenix Magnet Expansion/RAAVL Project to include all costs to date and projected overall cost – Dr. Stephen Chapman

15. Motion to set a date for the purpose of the Rapides Parish School Board to conduct a termination hearing of the Superintendent of Schools for failure to comply with School Board Policy and State Laws. The hearing will meet the requirements of Subsection C of Act 1 – Mr. John Allen

Consent agenda: (Item 5)

A. Reports:

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

Pages 20-30

B. Action – Minutes

1. to approve the minutes of the 1-10-17 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 12-15-16 Discipline Review Committee meeting, and the 12-19-16 Executive Committee meeting

C. 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 budgetchanges/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite

Pages 31-35

* 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

Page 36

* 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 37-40

* 5. to receive quarterly report on Maintenance Funds – Ms. Liz Domite

Page 41

* 6. to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Monday, January 30, 2017 at 2:00 p. m. by the Central Office staff for "Turnkey Purchase of Serving Line for Lessie Moore Elementary Cafeteria” (Bid No. 17-09); 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

Source of funding Food and Nutrition Fund

Amount $18,000.00

* 7. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for "Pony Delivery Van” (Bid #17-13) 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 – Ms. Liz Domite

Source of funding General Fund Amount $40,000.00

* 8. to approve the three (3) year renewal agreement for School Messenger (West Interactive Services Corporation) and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Dr. Luke Purdy

Pages 42-43 Source of funding Various Maintenance Funds

Amount $39,463.83

* 9. to approve the annual renewal agreement for VMware, Academic and Production Support Coverage and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Dr. Luke Purdy

Pages 44-46 Source of funding General Fund

Amount $28,633.44

* 10. Board to receive procedure for engaging counsel – Mr. Nason Authement

* 11. to approve and allow the Board President to sign all contracts and documentation for Tioga High School Band to perform at the Lone Star Showcase of Music in Dallas, TX on April 29, 2017 – Mr. Jonathan Garrett

Pages 47-50 Source of funding School Funds Amount $20,728.82

* 12. to approve Insurance Committee’s recommendation to direct our TPA, First Financial Administrators, to seek and receive proposals for a voluntary employee deduction for identity theft and legal services and a recommendation to be made through the Insurance Committee to the Board – Ms. Liz Domite

* 13. to approve the recommendation of the Insurance Committee to continue the Employee Voluntary Deduction with American Fidelity for Long Term Disability Insurance under the same plan coverage with a 15% rate increase effective July 1, 2017 – Ms. Liz Domite

* 14. to approve the renewal of the support warranty for our Dell Equipment to March 2019 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Dr. Luke Purdy

Pages 51-56 Source of funding General Fund Amount $70,691.10

* 15. to enter into an Inter-Governmental Agreement with Rapides Parish Police Jury to assist in the repairing, reseal and construction of Hard Surface Parking and Driveway areas of Oak Hill High School and authorize the Board President to sign said Inter-Governmental Agreement contingent upon legal counsel review - Mr. Darrell Rodriguez

Pages 57-60 Source of funding District 51 Maintenance

Amount $53,641.60

* 16. to direct staff to engage Rapides Title Research for abstract and bring a report and recommendation to the Board in reference to a three (3) acre tract of property located in Section 25, Township Two North, Range Three West, Rapides Parish Louisiana (see 1932 survey by O. F. Reiszner) – Mr. Darrell Rodriguez

Page 61 Source of funding General Fund

Amount $500.00 estimate

* 17. to direct staff to engage Rapides Title Research for abstract and bring a report and recommendation to the Board in reference to a five (5) acre tract of property located in Section Nine (9), Township Two (2) South, Range Two (2) West, Rapides Parish Louisiana (see attached map, notarized August 2, 1917 survey by W. E. Holiday and Argent Trust recapitulation on March 21, 2014) – Mr. Darrell Rodriguez

Pages 62-64 Source of funding General Fund

Amount $500.00 estimate

* 18. to authorize the Board President to make an offer to purchase 2.297 acres of land together with all improvements thereon located at 1614 Seventh Avenue in Glenmora, LA 71433 in accord with State Statutes subject to clear title; said purchase shall not exceed independent appraised market value – Mr. Darrell Rodriguez

Pages 65-73 Source of funding District 27 Bond Amount $45,000.00

* 19. to enter into an Inter-Agency Agreement with Lifeshare Blood Center to allow blood donation drives to collect blood from students, faculty and staff at district schools and authorize the Board President to sign said Inter-Agency Agreement contingent upon legal counsel review (same terms and conditions, lapsed due to time) – Mr. Roy Rachal

Pages 74-89

D. 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

E. Action – Personnel

* 1. receive reports as follows: - Dr. Vicki Younger

a. new hires, pending a satisfactory drug screening and background check

b. new hires in lieu of substitute

c. promotions

d. rescissions, waivers, etc.

e. performance contract renewals

f. resignations and retirements

g. disclosure of new and renewed performance contracts

2. to approve leave requests – Dr. Vicki Younger

3. to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Dr. Vicki Younger

* Denotes that these items have been through committee

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Witness my official signature and the seal of the Rapides ParishSchool Board this 1^st day of February 2017

/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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Mr. Darrell Rodriguez introduced the Board’s student guest, Morgan Grace Calhoun, a senior at Plainview High School, who was recognized for her academic and extracurricular achievements. Also recognized were Morgan’s family and the Assistant Principal at Plainview High School. (Item 8-a)

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The Board recognized Ball Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of February 2017. (Item 8-b)

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Mrs. Kim Bennett recognized Tioga Junior High Cheerleaders for winning first place at the National Cheerleading Association Competition. (Item 8-c)

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A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. John Allen to add to the agenda to engage Smith, Fontenot and Phillips, LLC (in lieu of Alliance Design Group, LLC) as the engineering firm for Construction/Renovation Project Management at ½% below state fee schedule for the Glenmora High School Addition and Renovations Project (RPSB Bid No. 17-20) and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith contingent upon legal review – Reason to add: Time Sensitive - so as not to impinge upon start of school 2017-2018. (Item 16)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote to add was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to add to the agenda for the RPSB to consider and take action to censure/reprimand RPSB member John Allen. Mr. Allen, an elected member of the RPSB, wrote, produced and distributed false information to the public in the form of a flyer. Mr. Allen knew full well the information was false, and further, Mr. Allen’s actions imply the intent to create discord and disharmony between the public, and the RPSB members and the RPSB administrative staff – Reason to add: Time sensitive. (Item 17)

Discussion ensued.

AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry

NAY: Mr. McCall

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

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

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale 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. (Item 8)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THIS TIME.

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On motion by Mr. Steve Berry 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 approve the consent agenda. (Item 5)

The agenda was read into the record and discussion ensued.

Items 5C-2, 5C-10, 5C-15, 5C-16, 5C-17 and 5C-18 were pulled from the consent agenda for discussion.

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

Consent agenda: (Item 5)

A. Reports:

1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 20-30

B. Action – Minutes

C. Action – Finance

* 2 pulled for regular agenda.

Page 36

* 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 37-40

* 5. to receive quarterly report on Maintenance Funds – Ms. Liz Domite

Page 41

Source of funding General Fund Amount $40,000.00

Pages 42-43 Source of funding Various Maintenance Funds

Amount $39,463.83

Pages 44-46 Source of funding General Fund Amount $28,633.44

* 10. pulled for regular agenda.

Pages 47-50 Source of funding School Funds Amount $20,728.82

* 14. to approve the renewal of the support warranty for our Dell Equipment to March 2019 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Dr. Luke Purdy

Pages 51-56 Source of funding General Fund Amount $70,691.10

* 15. pulled for regular agenda.

* 16 pulled for regular agenda.

* 17. pulled for regular agenda.

* 18. pulled for regular agenda.

* 19 to enter into an Inter-Agency Agreement with Lifeshare Blood Center to allow blood donation drives to collect blood from students, faculty and staff at district schools and authorize the Board President to sign said Inter-Agency Agreement contingent upon legal counsel review (same terms and conditions, lapsed due to time) – Mr. Roy Rachal

Pages 74-89

D. 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

E. Action – Personnel

* 1. receive reports as follows: - Dr. Vicki Younger

a. new hires, pending a satisfactory drug screening and background check

b. new hires in lieu of substitute

c. promotions

d. rescissions, waivers, etc.

e. performance contract renewals

f. resignations and retirements

g. disclosure of new and renewed performance contracts

2. to approve leave requests – Dr. Vicki Younger

3. to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Dr. Vicki Younger

* 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 approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments. (Item 5C-2)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin for the Board to receive procedure for engaging counsel. (Item 5C-10)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

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Items 5C-15, 5C-16, 5C-17 and 5C-18 were discussed in globo.

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to enter into an Inter-Governmental Agreement with Rapides Parish Police Jury to assist in the repairing, reseal and construction of Hard Surface Parking and Driveway areas of Oak Hill High School and authorize the Board President to sign said Inter-Governmental Agreement contingent upon legal counsel review. (Item 5C-15)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to direct staff to engage Rapides Title Research for abstract and bring a report and recommendation to the Board in reference to a three (3) acre tract of property located in Section 25, Township Two North, Range Three West, Rapides Parish Louisiana (see 1932 survey by O. F. Reiszner). (Item 5C-16)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin

NAY: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mr. Breazeale

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to direct staff to engage Rapides Title Research for abstract and bring a report and recommendation to the Board in reference to a five (5) acre tract of property located in Section Nine (9), Township Two (2) South, Range Two (2) West, Rapides Parish Louisiana (see attached map, notarized August 2, 1917 survey by W. E. Holiday and Argent Trust recapitulation on March 21, 2014). (Item 5C-17)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin

NAY: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mr. Breazeale

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to authorize the Board President to make an offer to purchase 2.297 acres of land together with all improvements thereon located at 1614 Seventh Avenue in Glenmora, LA 71433 in accord with State Statutes subject to clear title; said purchase shall not exceed independent appraised market value. (Item 5C-18)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to approve and allow the Board President to sign all contracts and documentation for Pineville High School Band and Orchestra to perform at the Disney Show before an international audience on April 20-23, 2017.

(Item 6)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to add thirteen (13) Master Teacher positions to the RPSB Organizational Chart. (Item 7)

Discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to add thirteen (13) Master Teacher positions to the RPSB Organizational Chart which will be removed from the chart at the end of the NIET-TIF Grant.

Discussion ensued.

A second substitute motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to add thirteen (13) Master Teacher positions to the RPSB Organizational Chart which will be removedfrom the chart at the end of the NIET-TIF Grant and to eliminate the positions that are vacant in the Turn Around Team slots due to the Master Teacher positions being filled for the beginning of the 2017-2018 school year.

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

AYE: Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale

NAY: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

THE SECOND SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.

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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. by the Central Office staff for “Glenmora High School Renovation Project” (Bid #17-20) and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications. (Item 10)

Liz Domite presented information and discussion ensued.

A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. by the Central Office staff for “Glenmora High School Renovation Project” (Bid #17-20) and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications and award to Tudor, Inc. for the Base Bid and Alternate #1 for the amount of $3,558,000.00.

Discussion ensued.

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

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to engage Smith, Fontenot and Phillips, LLC (in lieu of Alliance Design Group, LLC) as the engineering firm for Construction/Renovation Project Management at ½% below state fee schedule for the Glenmora High School Addition and Renovations Project (RPSB Bid No. 17-20) and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith contingent upon legal review. (Item 16)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to enter into an Interagency Agreement between RPSB and Career Compass of Louisiana supporting the college and career coaching of Rapides students and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith pending review by legal counsel. (Item 11)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

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A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between RPSB and Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) supporting the college and career coaching of Rapides students and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith pending review by legal counsel. (Item 12)

Discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall, the Board voted to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between RPSB and Central Louisiana Technical Community College (CLTCC) supporting the college and career coaching of Rapides students and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith pending review by legal counsel.

Let the record reflect that Mr. John Allen Abstained.

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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman for the Superintendent to give an update regarding moving students and faculty from the facility at RTA. (Item 13)

Superintendent Authement gave an update at this time and discussion ensued.

On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman, the Board voted unanimously to receive the update from the Superintendent regarding moving students and faculty from the facility at RTA.

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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to hear an update on the Phoenix Magnet Expansion/RAAVL Project to include all costs to date and projected overall cost. (Item 14)

Discussion ensued.

Item 14 was deferred to the February Finance Committee.

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Item 15 was deleted.

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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall for the RPSB to go into Executive Session to conduct and present the Superintendent’s Evaluation. (Item 9)

Discussion ensued.

On roll call the vote was as follows:

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

NAY: None

ABSENT: Mr. Crooks

THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THIS TIME.

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On motion by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez, the Board voted unanimously to reconvene in Open Session.

THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION.

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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