OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
June 6, 2017
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 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 Keith Breazeale called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:
Keith Breazeale, President
Gerald Crooks, Vice President
Wilton Barrios, Member
Steve Berry, Member
Sandra Franklin, Member
Willard McCall, Member
Darrell Rodriguez, Member
Absent: John Allen, Member
Absent: Stephen Chapman, Member
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 Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Gerald Crooks after which Mr. Keith Breazeale 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 MAY 31, 2017)
Alexandria, Louisiana
May 31, 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, JUNE 6, 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. Rapides Counselors Association for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the months of June, July and August 2017 – Mr. Clyde Washington
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 page 7)
6. Motion 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 (Payne, Moore and Herrington #1 and #2) – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 1-31
7. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 32-47
8. Motion 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 48-49
9. Motion 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 50-55
10. Motion to approve and appoint the Town Talk as the official journal for the Rapides Parish School Board for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018 – Ms. Liz Domite
11. Announce the Public Meeting to Levy 2017 Tax Millages will be held on July 5, 2017 at 5:00 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 56
12. Motion to adopt Executive Order JBE 16-39, Section 5(A)(22), which allows for the procurement of student extracurricular activities uniforms to be paid for by and become property of student, 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 57-62
13. Motion to ratify and confirm bids/proposals received by the Central Office Staff and award to the recommended responsive and responsible bidder/proposer contingent on proposer meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Turnkey Purchase of Walk-In Coolers for Various Cafeterias ” (Bid No.17-19) received on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Page 63 Source of funding Food and Nutrition Amount $50,000.00
b. “Turnkey Purchase of LED Signs for Various Schools” (RFP No. 17-26) received on Tuesday May 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
Paradise Source of funding District 11 Bond Amount $35,000 (est.)
Northwood District 22A Maint. $35,000 (est.)
Pineville Jr. District 52 Maint. $35,000 est.)
c. “Replacement of Partition Walls in Media Center “ (Bid No. 17-25) received on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Source of funding Parish Wide Maintenance Amount $75,000
d. “Purchase of Science Materials and Supplies” (Bid No. 17-16) received on Tuesday, April 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. (from the two lowest bidders)
Source of funding General Fund Amount $40,000 (est.)
e. “Northwood High HVAC Replacement” (Bid No. 17-18) received on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
Page 64 Source of funding District 22-A Maintenance
Amount $70,000.00
14. Motion to ratify and confirm written quotes received for “Replacement of Gym Floor at Carter C. Raymond Elementary” RFQ 17-27 and award project to the lowest responsive and responsible contractor and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith according to policy DJED – Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding Flood Insurance Proceeds
Amount $50,000.00
15. Motion to authorize the secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2017-2018 school year with written agreement of the vendor and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Pest Management Services” –
(vendor Adams Pest Control - original Bid No. 13-17)
(renewal Bid No. 17-17)
Source of funding Maintenance
Amount $35,000.00
b. “Professional Drug Testing Services” –
(vendor Louisiana Occupational Health Services)
(original Bid No. 07-08A) (renewal Bid No. 17-11)
Source of funding General Fund, Food Service
Amount (Order as needed)
16. Motion to confirm the action of the Central Office Staff in receiving and opening bids at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017 for fiscal agent(s) for the two year period of 7-1-17 through 6-30-19 and to appoint the responding banks listed as fiscal agents – Ms. Liz
Domite.
Page 65
17. Motion to operate Summer Feeding School Sites for June 5-30 and July 10-12 and July 17-19, 2017 – Mrs. Erma Davis
Page 66 Source of funding Food and Nutrition
18. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise for “Cafeteria Fresh Produce” for the 2017-2018 school year No. FS10-17-18 and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board - Mrs. Erma Davis
Source of funding School Food Service Amount $998,500.00 (estimated)
19. Motion to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder(s) for 2017-2018 school year and authorize staff to enter into purchase order contract(s) accordingly funded by School Food Service Funds – Mrs. Erma Davis
Pages 67-70
Cafeteria Paper Supplies - Bid No. FS30-17-18 $427,374.50 (estimate)
Cafeteria Cleaning Supplies - Bid No. FS33-17-18 $627,255.00 (estimate)
Bread Products - Bid No. FS35-17-18 $390,538.00 (estimate)
Cafeteria - Milk, Milk Products, Juices
Bid No. FS100-17-18 (#38, #40, #41) $1,000,000.00 (estimate)
No Bid - Ice Cream (#42)
Source of funding School Food Service Amount $2,445,167.50 (estimate)
20. Motion to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder(s) for 2017-2018 school year and authorize staff to enter into purchase order contract(s) accordingly funded by School Food Service Funds – Mrs. Erma Davis
Pages 71-73
Cafeteria Meat Bid - RPSB Bid No. FS15-17-18 - Estimated $429,708.00
Cafeteria Frozen Food Bid - RPSB No. FS20-17-18 – Estimated $760,000.00
Cafeteria Processed Foods Bid - RPSB No. FS25-17-18 – Estimated $933,785.00
21. Motion to consider and take action with respect to announcing that the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a Resolution ordering and calling elections to be held within (i) Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and (ii) Fifth Ward School District No. 51 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of Ad Valorem taxes at its meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. at the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria Louisiana – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 74
22. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of Special Elections to be held in (i) Rigolette School District Number 11of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (ii) Cotile School District Number 22A of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iii) Big Island School District Number 50 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iv) Fifth Ward School District Number 51 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize continuation of Special Taxes therein and (v) Ruby-Wise School District Number 56 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, April 29, 2017 to authorize the renewal of a Special tax therein – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 75-88
23. Motion to approve the purchase of a Tier I Early Childhood Curriculum; Complimentary Implementation training: - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
§ 100 Frog Street Pre-K (Public Pre-K and Diverse Delivery)
§ 10 Frog Street Toddler (Diverse Delivery)
§ 5 Frog Street Infant (Diverse Delivery)
Page 89 Source of funding General Fund Amount $196,999.01
LA 4 Grant $100,000.00
Preschool Expansion $ 48,674.73
Grand Total $345,673.74
24. Motion to approve Change Order #1 on “Ball Elementary School Storage and Renovation Project” (Bid #14-56) between the Rapides Parish School Board and Petron, LLC decreasing the contract sum of $434,819.00 by $4,450.00 and thereby decreasing the total contract amount to $430,369.00 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Wilton Barrios and Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 90-92 Source of funding District 11 Bond
Amount $(4,450.00) decrease
25. Motion to hear a recommendation from the Board’s Insurance Consultant at the June Board meeting on the results of renewal negotiations or quoting for Student Accident Insurance Coverage for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, act thereon by award and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation connected therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding General Fund
(reimbursed from school fees assessed)
Amount $248,000.00 (Estimate)
26. Motion to hear a report and a recommendation from the Board’s Insurance Consultant at the June Board meeting on renewal negotiations and/or quoting for Property and Casualty Insurance and TPA services for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, act thereon by award, including the rejection of uninsured motorist coverage and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation connected therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding General Fund
Amount $840,000.00 (Estimated Flat)
27. Motion to discuss the possible relocation of RTA – Mr. Keith Breazeale
Pages 93-133
28. Motion for the RPSB to charge the Personnel and Finance Committee to review RPSB policies and RPSB Administration procedures as relates to the implementation of these policies, declaring a position vacant and the hiring procedure to fill that vacancy –
Dr. Stephen Chapman
Pages 134-160
a. GBRIA (General Leaves of Absence)
b. GBRIB (Sick Leave)
c. GBQ (Retirement)
d. GBRIBA (Family Medical Leave)
e. GBD (Employment of Personnel)
f. GBRK (Annual Leave)
g. GBN (Dismissal of Employees)
h. GBRBA (Principals’ Work Schedules)
i. GBRHA (Sabbatical Leave)
29. Motion to review the following: - Dr. Stephen Chapman
· the budget for the Transportation Department
· status report on the RPSB bus fleet
· status report on the inventory control system in the Bus Maintenance shop
· list of all RPSB employees assigned to the Transportation Department
· status report on the RPSB bus maintenance recall system
· status report on bus driver recruitment, training and retention
* 30. Motion to present an overview of the initiatives and programs that will be implemented during the 2017-2018 school year upon Board approval of funding – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 161-166
* 31. Motion to approve the three-year contract with Discovery Education for SCALE UP Initiative in the amount of $1,468,500 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith, pending review by legal counsel – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 167-185 Year 1-- $497,000
Source of funding Strategic Solutions Grant Amount $262,000
Effective Schools Grant $235,000
Year 2 -- $501,500
Source of funding Strategic Solutions Grant Amount $238,000
Effective Schools Grant $263,500
Year 3 -- $470,000
Source of funding Grants and Title II Amount $470,000
* 32. Motion to approve the continuation of Voyager Sopris Learning LETRS professional development in the amount of $153,250 and materials in the amount of $49,242.60 for the 2017-2018 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 186-192 Source of funding Effective Schools Grant Amount $129,957
EIS (Early Intervening Services) $ 40,723
IDEA $ 20,361
Title II $ 11,451.60
* 33. Motion to approve the renewal contract with Renaissance Learning in the amount of $238,924.14 and professional development for four (4) days in the amount of $19,200.00
for the 2017-2018 school year and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 193-209 Source of funding EEF Amount $ 92,784.14
School Funds $134,305.00
IDEA $ 11,835.00
Title II $ 19,200.00
Total $258,124.14
* 34. Motion to approve the renewal contract with Scientific Learning in the amount of $84,660.00 and professional development for 20 days in the amount of $46,000.00 for
the 2017-2018 school year and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 210-218 Source of funding Title I Amount $84,660
Title II $46,000
* 35. Motion to approve the three (3) subscription contracts with Edgenuity in the amount of $219,499.77 and professional development for 16 days in the amount of $35,500.00 for the 2017-2018 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith pending review by legal counsel – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 219-231 Source of funding General Fund Amount $219,499.77
Title I I $ 35,500.00
* 36. Motion to receive the high school course offerings for the 2017-2018 school year – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Pages 232-251
37. Motion to 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
38. Motion to approve leave requests – Dr. Vicki Younger
39. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Dr. Vicki Younger
40. Motion to approve an additional Assistive Technology Facilitator to the Special Education Department Organizational Chart – Mrs. Shelly Close
Pages 252-253 Source of funding IDEA Amount $65,000.00
41. Motion to present a recommendation for staffing for the 2017-2018 school year – Dr. Vicki Younger
42. Motion to approve Change Order #1 on “Plainview High School Additions and Renovations” for (RPSB Bid #17-21) between the Rapides Parish School Board and M. D. Descant LLC increasing the contract sum of $1,825,000 by $227,795 (Adding Bid Alternate #1 and #2) and thereby increasing the total contract amount to $2,052,795 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and Mr. Roy Rachal
Page 254
43. Motion to review and discuss RPSB Policy KG (Use of Facilities) and have staff prepared to present and discuss; the administration guidelines and procedures, and usage fees (specifically utility costs) – Dr. Stephen Chapman
Pages 255-257
44. Motion to discontinue RPSB Agreement with Cenla Chemical Dependency Council (this gives 30 day notice to other party) - Mrs. Shelly Close
45. Motion to authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Replacement of a 120 Ton Chiller and Two Remote Condensers” at J. B. Nachman Elementary School (Quote No. 18-00) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Mr. Roy Rachal
Page 258 Source of funding Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) Amount $95,000.00
46. Motion to authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Replacement of a 120 Ton Chiller and Two Chilled Water Pumps” at D. F. Huddle Elementary School (Quote No. 18-01) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Mr. Roy Rachal
Page 259 Source of funding Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) Amount $95,000.00
47. Motion to inform the Board of ASH sponsoring the Cenla Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament on November 20, 21, 22, 24 and 25, 2017 – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 260-271
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 5-2-17 and 4-11-17 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 4-11-17 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings, the 4-11-17 District 62 Committee meeting, the 4-27-17 Discipline Review Committee meeting and the 4-24-17 Executive Committee meeting
C. 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
* Denotes that these items have been through committees
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Witness my official signature and the seal of the Rapides Parish
School Board this 31st day of May 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. ____________________
The Board recognized Rapides Counselors Association for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the months of June, July and August 2017. (Item 4a)
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Let the record reflect that Dr. Stephen Chapman arrived at the meeting at this time.
Items 25 and 26 were discussed at this time.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to hear a recommendation from the Board’s Insurance Consultant at the June Board meeting on the results of renewal negotiations or quoting for Student Accident Insurance Coverage for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, act thereon by award and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation connected therewith. (Item 25)
Mrs. Carmel Breaux presented information at this time.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry for the RPSB to accept the recommendation from the Board’s Insurance Consultant for Student Accident Insurance Coverage for the 2017-2018 fiscal year and award to Regions Insurance with Bobby Horn – Gerber Life as presented in Column #5 in the amount of $249,750 and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation connected therewith.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to hear a report and a recommendation from the Board’s Insurance Consultant at the June Board meeting on renewal negotiations and/or quoting for Property and Casualty Insurance and TPA services for the 2017-2018 fiscal year, act thereon by award, including the rejection of uninsured motorist coverage and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation connected therewith. (Item 26)
Mrs. Carmel Breaux presented information at this time.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry for the RPSB to accept the recommendation of the Board’s Insurance Consultant for Property and Casualty Insurance and TPA services for the 2017-2018 fiscal year and award to those companies presented in Column #5 in the amount of $854,244 and to reject uninsured motorist coverage and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation connected therewith.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to approve the consent agenda. (Item 5)
The agenda was read into the record and discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to approve the consent agenda was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 260-271
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 5-2-17 and 4-11-17 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 4-11-17 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings, the 4-11-17 District 62 Committee meeting, the 4-27-17 Discipline Review Committee meeting and the 4-24-17 Executive Committee meeting
C. 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
Ø Motion that in lieu of expulsion, Arron Woods be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) for two years with Bolton High School as the zoned school, commencing August 15, 2017. At the end of two years, the student shall re-apply to the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee for consideration before being assigned to a regular school; all conditioned upon the following: a change in attitude, restitution is made, good attendance, improved grades and no disciplinary problems. Upon returning to regular school, the student shall sign 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, Antonia Williams be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) for two years with Bolton High School as the zoned school, commencing August 15, 2017. At the end of two years, the student shall re-apply to the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee for consideration before being assigned to a regular school; all conditioned upon the following: a change in attitude, restitution is made, good attendance, improved grades and no disciplinary problems. Upon returning to regular school, the student shall sign 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 no action be taken on Devetrius Sword.
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
* Denotes that these items have been through committee
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Items 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 were discussed in globo at this time.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks 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 (Payne, Moore and Herrington #1 and #2) (Item 6); and to approve or adopt any budget changes/amendments (Item 7); and 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) (Item 8); and to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith (Item 9); and to approve and appoint the Town Talk as the official journal for the Rapides Parish School Board for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018. (Item 10)
Ms. Liz Domite presented information to the Board and discussion ensued on the above items.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to Announce the Public Meeting to Levy 2017 Tax Millages will be held on July 5, 2017 at 5:00 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 11)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard Mc Call to adopt Executive Order JBE 16-39, Section 5(A)(22), which allows for the procurement of student extracurricular activities uniforms to be paid for by and become property of student, 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). (Item 12)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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Item 14 was deferred to the June Finance Committee. (Motion to ratify and confirm written quotes received for “Replacement of Gym Floor at Carter C. Raymond Elementary” RFQ 17-27 and award project to the lowest responsive and responsible contractor and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith according to policy DJED).
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Item 15-a was deferred to the June Finance Committee. (Motion to authorize the secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2017-2018 school year with written agreement of the vendor and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith.
a. “Pest Management Services” – (vendor Adams Pest Control – original Bid No. 13-17) (renewal Bid No. 17-17)
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Items 13, 15b and 16 were discussed in globo.
A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to ratify and confirm bids/proposals received by the Central Office Staff and award to the recommended responsive and responsible bidder/proposer contingent on proposer meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications. (Item 13)
a “Turnkey Purchase of Walk-In Coolers for Various Cafeterias ” (Bid No.17-19) received on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
b “Turnkey Purchase of LED Signs for Various Schools” (RFP No. 17-26) received on Tuesday May 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (Paradise, Northwood and Pineville Jr.)
c “Replacement of Partition Walls in Media Center “ (Bid No. 17-25) received on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
d. “Purchase of Science Materials and Supplies” (Bid No. 17-16) received on Tuesday, April 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. (from the two lowest bidders)
e “Northwood High HVAC Replacement” (Bid No. 17-18) received on Tuesday,May 30, 2017 at 2:00 p.m.
and to authorize the secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2017-2018 school year with written agreement of the vendor and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith. (Item 15b)
“Professional Drug Testing Services” – (vendor Louisiana Occupational Health
Services) (original Bid No. 07-08A) (renewal Bid No. 17-11)
and to confirm the action of the Central Office Staff in receiving and opening bids at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017 for fiscal agent(s) for the two year period of 7-1-17 through 6-30-19 and to appoint the responding banks listed as fiscal agents. (Item 16)
Information was presented to the Board on the above items and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to accept the recommendation of the Finance Director and approve the following: to ratify and confirm bids/proposals received by the Central Office Staff and award to the recommended responsive and responsible bidder/proposer contingent on proposer meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specifications. (Item 13)
a. “Turnkey Purchase of Walk-In Coolers for Various Cafeterias” (Bid No.17-19) received on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. and award to Associated Food Equipment in the amount of $11,033.00 (for Bolton) and $21,557.00 (for RAAVL)
b. “Turnkey Purchase of LED Signs for Various Schools” (RFP No. 17-26) received on Tuesday May 30, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. and award to Stewart Signs
Paradise - Source of funding District 11 Bond $29,999.00
Northwood District 22A Maint $31,500.00
Pineville Jr. District 52 Maint. $35,400.00
c. “Replacement of Partition Walls in Media Center” (Bid No. 17-25) received on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. and award to Decker Builders for manual walls in the amount of $74,000.00
d. “Purchase of Science Materials and Supplies” (Bid No. 17-16) received on Tuesday, April 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. (from the two lowest bidders) and award to Sargent Welch (Primary) and Frey Scientific (Secondary) - order as needed.
e. “Northwood High HVAC Replacement” (Bid No. 17-18) received on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. and award to Mechanical Cooling Services in the amount of $55,000.00
and to authorize the secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2017-2018 school year with written agreement of the vendor and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Item 15b)
b. “Professional Drug Testing Services” – (vendor Louisiana Occupational Health Services) (original Bid No. 07-08A) (renewal Bid No. 17-11)
and to confirm the action of the Central Office Staff in receiving and opening bids at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2017 for fiscal agent(s) for the two year period of 7-1-17 through 6-30-19 and to accept the recommendation of the Finance Director and appoint the responding banks listed as fiscal agents Capital One Bank, Catahoula LaSalle Bank, Chase Bank, Red River Bank and Sabine State Bank.
(Item 16)
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez,
Mr. Breazeale
NAY: Mr. Barrios
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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Items 17, 18, 19, and 20 were discussed in globo.
A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to operate Summer Feeding School Sites for June 5-30 and July 10-12 and July 17-19, 2017. (Item 17) and to authorize the secretary to advertise for “Cafeteria Fresh Produce” for the2017-2018 school year No. FS10-17-18 and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office staff to receive bids. (Item 18) and to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder(s) for 2017-2018 school year and authorize staff to enter into purchase order contract(s) accordingly funded by School Food Service Funds (Item 19)
Cafeteria Paper Supplies - Bid No. FS30-17-18
Cafeteria Cleaning Supplies - Bid No. FS33-17-18
Bread Products - Bid No. FS35-17-18
Cafeteria - Milk, Milk Products, Juices
Bid No. FS100-17-18 (#38, #40, #41)
No Bid - Ice Cream (#42)
and to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder(s) for 2017-2018 school year and authorize staff to enter into purchase order contract(s) accordingly funded by School Food Service Funds
(Item 20)
Cafeteria Meat Bid - RPSB Bid No. FS15-17-18
Cafeteria Frozen Food Bid - RPSB No. FS20-17-18
Cafeteria Processed Foods Bid - RPSB No. FS25-16-17
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve the above motions as follows:
to operate Summer Feeding School Sites for June 5-30 and July 10-12 and July 17-19, 2017 (delete Tioga Elementary from the list and add to the list – Carter Raymond, Peabody Magnet High School and North Bayou School) (Item 17)
and to authorize the secretary to advertise for “Cafeteria Fresh Produce” for the 2017-2018 school year Bid No. FS10-17-18 and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office staff to receive bids (Item 18)
and to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder(s) for 2017-2018 school year and authorize staff to enter into purchase order contract(s) accordingly funded by School Food Service Funds (Item 19)
Cafeteria Paper Supplies - Bid No. FS30-17-18 and award to Long’s Preferred Products for $427,374.50
Cafeteria Cleaning Supplies - Bid No. FS33-17-18 and award to Long’s Preferred Products for $627,255.00
Bread Products - Bid No. FS35-17-18 and award to Flowers Baking Co. for $390,538.00
Cafeteria - Milk, Milk Products, Juices - Bid No. FS100-17-18 (#38, #40, #41) and award #38 Milk Products to Mid-State Marketing for $9,984.00 and #40 Milk to Mid-State Marketing for $645,975.00 and #41 Juices for Mid-State Marketing for $344,041.00 and #42 Ice Cream - No Bid.
and to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder(s) for 2017-2018 school year and authorize staff to enter into purchase order contract(s) accordingly funded by School Food Service Funds (Item 20)
Cafeteria Meat Bid - RPSB Bid No. FS15-17-18 and award to LAMM
Food Service for $1,106,855.00
Cafeteria Frozen Food Bid - RPSB No. FS20-17-18 and award to LAMM Food Service for $559,653.50
Cafeteria Processed Foods Bid - RPSB No. FS25-17-18 and award to LAMM Food Service for $5,934,834.16
Discussion ensued on the above items.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to consider and take action with respect to announcing that the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a Resolution ordering and calling elections to be held within (i) Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and (ii) Fifth Ward School District No. 51 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of Ad Valorem taxes at its meeting on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at 5:00 P.M. at the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria Louisiana. (Item 21)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to consider and take action with respect to adopting a Resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of Special Elections to be held in (i) Rigolette School District Number 11of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (ii) Cotile School District Number 22A of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iii) Big Island School District Number 50 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iv) Fifth Ward School District Number 51 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize continuation of Special Taxes therein and (v) Ruby-Wise School District Number 56 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, April 29, 2017 to authorize the renewal of a Special tax therein. (Item 22)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to adopt a Resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of Special Elections to be held in (i) Rigolette School District Number 11of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (ii) Cotile School District Number 22A of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iii) Big Island School District Number 50 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iv) Fifth Ward School District Number 51 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize continuation of Special Taxes therein and (v) Ruby-Wise School District Number 56 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, April 29, 2017 to authorize the renewal of a Special tax therein.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve the purchase of a Tier I Early Childhood Curriculum; Complimentary Implementation training: (Item 23)
§ 100 Frog Street Pre-K (Public Pre-K and Diverse Delivery)
§ 10 Frog Street Toddler (Diverse Delivery)
§ 5 Frog Street Infant (Diverse Delivery)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
ABSTAIN: Mr. Barrios
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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to approve Change Order #1 on “Ball Elementary School Storage and Renovation Project” (Bid #14-56) between the Rapides Parish School Board and Petron, LLC decreasing the contract sum of $434,819.00 by $4,450.00 and thereby decreasing the total contract amount to $430,369.00 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith. (Item 24)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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Item 27 was deferred to the June Finance Committee (Motion to discuss the possible relocating of RTA).
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A motion was made by Mrs. Sandra Franklin and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez for the RPSB to charge the Personnel and Finance Committee to review RPSB policies and RPSB Administration procedures as relates to the implementation of these policies, declaring a position vacant and the hiring procedure to fill that vacancy. (Item 28)
a. GBRIA (General Leaves of Absence)
b. GBRIB (Sick Leave)
c. GBQ (Retirement)
d. GBRIBA (Family Medical Leave)
e. GBD (Employment of Personnel)
f. GBRK (Annual Leave)
g. GBN (Dismissal of Employees)
h. GBRBA (Principals’ Work Schedules)
i. GBRHA (Sabbatical Leave)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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 review the following: (Item 29)
· the budget for the Transportation Department
· status report on the RPSB bus fleet
· status report on the inventory control system in the Bus Maintenance shop
· list of all RPSB employees assigned to the Transportation Department
· status report on the RPSB bus maintenance recall system
· status report on bus driver recruitment, training and retention
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to defer item 29 to the June Finance Committee.
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall, the Board voted unanimously to defer item 29 to the June Finance Committee.
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Items 30, 31, 32, 33, 34 and 35 were discussed in globo.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to present an overview of the initiatives and programs that will be implemented during the 2017-2018 school year upon Board approval of funding. (Item 30)
and to approve the three-year contract with Discovery Education for SCALE UP Initiative in the amount of $1,468,500 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith, pending review by legal counsel (Year 1-- $497,000, Year 2 -- $501,500, Year 3 -- $470,000) (Item 31)
and to approve the continuation of Voyager Sopris Learning LETRS professional development in the amount of $153,250 and materials in the amount of $49,242.60 for the 2017-2018 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith (Item 32)
and to approve the renewal contract with Renaissance Learning in the amount of $238,924.14 and professional development for four (4) days in the amount of $19,200.00 for the 2017-2018 school year and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith (Item 33)
and to approve the renewal contract with Scientific Learning in the amount of $84,660.00 and professional development for 20 days in the amount of $46,000.00 for the 2017-2018 school year and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith (Item 34)
and to approve the three (3) subscription contracts with Edgenuity in the amount of $219,499.77 and professional development for 16 days in the amount of $35,500.00 for the 2017-2018 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith pending review by legal counsel (Item 35)
Let the record reflect that Mrs. Sandra Franklin left the meeting at this time.
Discussion ensued on the above items.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to receive the high school course offerings for the 2017-2018 school year. (Item 36)
Jonathan Garrett presented information to the Board at this time.
The Board received the report and no action was taken.
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Let the record reflect that Mrs. Sandra Franklin returned to the meeting at this time.
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Items 37 and 38 were discussed in globo.
A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to receive reports as follows: (Item 37)
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
and to approve leave requests (Item 38)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to approve an additional Assistive Technology Facilitator to the Special Education Department Organizational Chart. (Item 40)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: Mr. Breazeale
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to present a recommendation for staffing for the 2017-2018 school year. (Item 41)
Dr. Vicki Younger presented information to the Board.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall for the RPSB to accept the recommendation for staffing for the 2017-2018 school year which will include no changes in any Departmental Organization Chart (1621 teaching positions & 355 Support)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve Change Order #1 on “Plainview High School Additions and Renovations” for (RPSB Bid #17-21) between the Rapides Parish School Board and M. D. Descant LLC increasing the contract sum of $1,825,000 by $227,795 (Adding Bid Alternate #1 and #2) and thereby increasing the total contract amount to $2,052,795 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection
therewith. (Item 42)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to review and discuss RPSB Policy KG (Use of Facilities) and have staff prepared to present and discuss; the administration guidelines and procedures, and usage fees (specifically utility costs). (Item 43)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to defer this item to the June Finance Committee.
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall, the Board voted unanimously to defer item 43 to the June Finance Committee.
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to discontinue RPSB Agreement with Cenla Chemical Dependency Council (this gives 30 day notice to other party). (Item 44)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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Items 45 and 46 were discussed in globo.
A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Replacement of a 120 Ton Chiller and Two Remote Condensers” at J. B. Nachman Elementary School (Quote No. 18-00) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board. (Item 45)
and to authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Replacement of a 120 Ton Chiller and Two Chilled Water Pumps” at D. F. Huddle Elementary School (Quote No. 18-01) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board. (Item 46)
Discussion ensued on the above items.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to inform the Board of ASH sponsoring the Cenla Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament on November 20, 21, 22, 24 and 25, 2017. (Item 47)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry for the RPSB to direct the Superintendent to cease negotiations with all parties in reference to hosting the Cenla Holiday Classic Basketball Tournament.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: Mrs. Franklin
ABSENT: Mr. Allen
THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action. (Item 39)
The employee was present and requested to be heard in Executive Session.
An amended motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to go into Executive Session to discuss and hear a personnel complaint.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the amended motion to go into Executive Session was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
BSENT: Mr. Allen
THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
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On motion by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks, the Board voted unanimously to reconvene in Open Session.
THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION.
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Let the record reflect that Mrs. Sandra Franklin left the meeting at this time.
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The original motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action.
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman for the RPSB to accept the recommendation from the Food Service Director with regards to Mrs. Lynn Hawkins’ grievance and to direct the Superintendent to carry-out the Board Directive.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Franklin
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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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