OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
November 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, November 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
Gerald Crooks, Vice President
Wilton Barrios, Members
Steve Berry, Member
John Allen, Member
Stephen Chapman, 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 Colors were presented by the Buckeye High School JROTC.
The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Joseph Awotwi of Newman United Methodist 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 NOVEMBER 1, 2017)
Alexandria, Louisiana
November 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, NOVEMBER 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. Board’s student guest from Bolton High School – Mrs. Sandra Franklin
b. Mary Goff Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of November 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 pages 3, 4 and 5)
6. Motion to present first quarter school highlights – Mrs. Lindsay Green
* 7. Motion to accept and approve Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) grant to implement an additional program at Bolton High School for school year 2017-2018 pending BESE approval – Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Pages 1-2 Source of funding TANF, Pre-ETS, CDF, RPSB Amount $60,000.00
* 8. Motion to enter Rapides Parish School Board into a Memorandum of Agreement with Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) to implement a new JAG program at Alexandria Senior High School for school year 2017-2018 pending BESE approval – Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Pages 3-6 Source of funding AT&T Foundation, TANF, Pre-ETS, CDF, RPSB
Amount $60,000.00
* 9. Motion to renew the Operating Lease between ModSpace and the Rapides Parish School Board from November 1, 2017 to October 31, 2018 accordingly to attached documentation and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 7-13 Source of funding District 62 Amount $ 5,095(month) $61,140 (year)
* 10. Motion to award informal quotes for the repaving of Cherokee Elementary Walking Track to lowest quote and accept a donation from Cherokee Elementary Parent-Teacher Club (PTC) designated specifically to payment of the cost of that project – Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 14-29 Source of funding Donated Funds (Cherokee PTC)
Amount $15,000.00 (estimate)
11. Motion to discuss and take action on a proposed new LHSAA policy as follows: A student in Orleans or Rapides Parish will be granted a "One Time" Administrative Move for athletic eligibility if the student's parent(s) or legal guardian completes a bonafide move (or not) from the original residence to another residence within Orleans or Rapides Parish due to a life-changing event such as, but not limited to one or more of the following reasons: divorce, legal separation, job change, incarceration of a parent or child abuse – Mr. Gerald Crooks
12. Motion to hear a report and recommendation from the Board’s Insurance Consultant relative to Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage for the 2018 calendar year, act thereon, award contract accordingly and authorize the Board President to sign any documentations in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 30-33 Source of funding General Fund Amount $88,872.47 (+2.25%) (estimate)
13. Motion to approve Needs Assessment Proposal and Scope of Work by Gibson, An Education Consulting and Research Group and to authorize the Board President to sign any required documents – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Pages 34-36 Source of funding Redesign Planning Grant Amount $20,000
14. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “The Replacement of the S. M. Brame Middle School Roof” (Bid No. 18-25) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board – Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding District 62 Fund Balance Amount $525,000.00
15. Motion to contractually engage an Architect/Engineering Firm for Professional Services for Engineering, Design Plans and Specifications Development and Project Management for “The Replacement of the S. M. Brame Middle School Roof” (Bid No. 18-25) at (½%) below state fee schedule and authorize the Board President to sign said AIA Contract in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding District 62 Fund Balance Amount $52,500.00
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 10-3-17 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 9-19-17 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings, the 9-28-17 Discipline Review Committee meeting and the 9-25-17 Executive Committee meeting
C. Action – Education
* 1. that the RPSB Administration work with AMMS to pilot a mentoring program for a model for the district and present back to the Committee in June 2018 – Dr. Stephen Chapman
* 2. to approve Agreements for dual enrollment and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation pending review by the Board Attorney – Mrs. Kim Bennett
a. Northwestern State University – Pages 37-38
b. Louisiana College (LC) – Pages 39-42
c. Louisiana State University at Alexandria – Pages 43-45
d. Louisiana Tech University – Pages 46-49
D. Action – Finance
* 1. to approve personal services contracts, leases, and other such agreements; authorize the Board President 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
* 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 50
* 4. to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Pages 51-55
* 5. to hear Quarterly Report on Maintenance Funds – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 56
* 6. to approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing Company DBA Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Buckeye High School for the 2017-2018 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 57 Source of funding School Funds Amount $16,500.00
* 7. to approve Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Tangipahoa Parish School System for the Purchase of Montessori Materials and Supplies pursuant to Tangipahoa Parish School System’s contracts with Bruins Montessori and ETC/Nienhuis VIA Bid 2017-12 – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 58-61 Source of funding Title I Funds and Effective Schools Grant Amount $10,000.00
* 8. to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Sale of Surplus Equipment” (Bid No. 18-23A) and award to the highest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on high bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specification – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 62-63 Source of funding General Fund and Food Service
` * 9. to ratify and confirm bids/proposals/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specification – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Reading, English, Science and Social Studies Software” (RFP No. 18-20) received on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Page 64 Source of funding Title I $38,100
School Technology Funds $ 8,500
School Funds $24,650
Amount $71,250 (estimated for year 1)
b. “Supplemental Digital Science Software” (RFP No. 18-21) received on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m.
Page 65 Source of funding Title IV Amount $450,000 (estimated for 6 year period)
c. “Replacement of Chiller and Two Chilled Water Pumps at D. F. Huddle Elementary” RFQ #18-01 received on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. and according to Policy DJED – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 66 Source of funding Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) Amount $95,000.00 (estimated)
d. “Purchase of Route School Buses” (Bid No. 18-05) received on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
Page 67 Source of funding General Fund Amount $1,500,000.00
* 10. to approve the annual renewal agreement for World Book Subscription License and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 68-72 Source of funding General Fund Amount $25,328.10
* 11. to approve the renewal of Advance Education Accreditation for all schools and district office of the RPSB and authorize the Administration to pay all fees associated with the 2017-2018 accreditation – Mrs. Shannon Alford
Pages 73-76 Source of funding General Fund Amount $43,200.00
* 12. to review the current policies, procedures and protocols for safe schools and other RPSB facilities, at the October meeting of the RPSB Finance Committee – Dr. Stephen Chapman
* 13. to have the RPSB Administrative Staff present a procedure for notifying RPSB members of emergencies, school lock-downs and any other exigent issues - Dr. Stephen Chapman and Mr. Willard McCall
Page 77
* 14. to approve a contract addition for 3 (three) schools (Plainview, AMMS and Brame) to the existing Xerox contract and authorize the Board President to sign any documentations with regards to said contracts – Dr. Luke Purdy
Pages 78-86 Source of funding General Fund Amount $372.84 (Net Monthly Minimum - this is for all 3)
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: - 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
* 4. to approve revised job descriptions for Media Design Specialist and Printer – Dr. Vicki Younger
Pages 87-89
* 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 1st day of November 2017
/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 Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to add to the agenda to approve participation by every school in Rapides Parish in the Super 1 Foods “Cash for my Class” Program per RPSB Policy KJ (Advertising in the Schools) – Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 16)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to add to the agenda to inform the Board of the results of the 2017 school and district performance scores – Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 17)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to add to the agenda to direct the RPSB Administration to appoint a Safe Schools Task Force, charge the task force to:
· evaluate the security protocols and procedures at all RPSB campuses and facilities
· make recommendations to the RPSB of any initiatives needed to increase security
Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 18)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
Mrs. Sandra Franklin introduced the Board’s student guest, Tess Brown, a senior at Bolton High School, who was recognized for her academic and extracurricular achievements.
Mr. Clovis Christman, principal at Bolton High School was present. (Item 4-a)
The Board recognized Mary Goff Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of November 2017. (Item 4-b)
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to hear a report and recommendation from the Board’s Insurance Consultant relative to Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage for the 2018 calendar year, act thereon, award contract accordingly and authorize the Board President to sign any documentations in connection therewith. (Item 12)
Mrs. Carmel Breaux presented information to the Board and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to accept the recommendation from the Board’s Insurance Consultant relative to Renewal of Excess Workers’ Compensation Insurance coverage for the 2018 calendar year and award to Wright and Percy – State National in Column #5 for $88,739 and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in Connection therewith.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to approve the consent agenda. (Item 5)
The agenda was read into the record and discussion ensued.
Item 5D-9d was pulled for discussion.
On roll call the vote on the consent agenda was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 10-3-17 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 9-19-17 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings, the 9-28-17 Discipline Review Committee meeting and the 9-25-17 Executive Committee meeting
C. Action – Education
* 1. that the RPSB Administration work with AMMS to pilot a mentoring program for a model for the district and present back to the Committee in June 2018 – Dr. Stephen Chapman
* 2. to approve Agreements for dual enrollment and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation pending review by the Board Attorney – Mrs. Kim Bennett
a. Northwestern State University – Pages 37-38
b. Louisiana College (LC) – Pages 39-42
c. Louisiana State University at Alexandria – Pages 43-45
d. Louisiana Tech University – Pages 46-49
D. Action – Finance
* 1. to approve personal services contracts, leases, and other such agreements; authorize the Board President 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
* 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 50
* 4. to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Pages 51-55
* 5. to hear Quarterly Report on Maintenance Funds – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 56
* 6. to approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing Company DBA Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Buckeye High School for the 2017-2018 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 57 Source of funding School Funds Amount $16,500.00
* 7. to approve Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Tangipahoa Parish School System for the Purchase of Montessori Materials and Supplies pursuant to Tangipahoa Parish School System’s contracts with Bruins Montessori and ETC/Nienhuis VIA Bid 2017-12 – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 58-61 Source of funding Title I Funds and Effective Schools Grant Amount $10,000.00
* 8. to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Sale of Surplus Equipment” (Bid No. 18-23A) and award to the highest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on high bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specification and award to Ronald Renfrow for $798.00, to Matthew Dezendorf for $809.00, to Glen Coutee for $1,550.00 and to Mechanical Cooling for $1,600.00 – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 62-63 Source of funding General Fund and Food Service
` * 9. to ratify and confirm bids/proposals/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and Contract Document Requirements and Specification – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Reading, English, Science and Social Studies Software” (RFP No. 18-20) received on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. and award to Achieve 3000 for $75,275 for one year
Page 64 Source of funding Title I $38,100
School Technology Funds $ 8,500
School Funds $24,650
Amount $71,250 (estimated for year 1)
b. “Supplemental Digital Science Software” (RFP No. 18-21) received on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. and award to Discovery Education for $86,312 per year for 5 year license
Page 65 Source of funding Title IV Amount $450,000 (estimated for 6 year period)
c. “Replacement of Chiller and Two Chilled Water Pumps at D. F. Huddle Elementary” RFQ #18-01 received on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. and according to Policy DJED and award to Sams Air Conditioning for $65,000.00 – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 66 Source of funding Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCB) Amount $95,000.00 (estimated)
c. pulled for the regular agenda.
* 10. to approve the annual renewal agreement for World Book Subscription License and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 68-72 Source of funding General Fund Amount $25,328.10
* 11. to approve the renewal of Advance Education Accreditation for all schools and district office of the RPSB and authorize the Administration to pay all fees associated with the 2017-2018 accreditation – Mrs. Shannon Alford
Pages 73-76 Source of funding General Fund Amount $43,200.00
* 12. to review the current policies, procedures and protocols for safe schools and other RPSB facilities, at the October meeting of the RPSB Finance Committee – Dr. Stephen Chapman
* 13. to have the RPSB Administrative Staff present a procedure for notifying RPSB members of emergencies, school lock-downs and any other exigent issues - Dr. Stephen Chapman and Mr. Willard McCall
Page 77
* 14. to approve a contract addition for 3 (three) schools (Plainview, AMMS and Brame) to the existing Xerox contract and authorize the Board President to sign any documentations with regards to said contracts – Dr. Luke Purdy
Pages 78-86 Source of funding General Fund Amount $372.84 (Net Monthly Minimum - this is for all 3)
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
Ø Motion thatin lieu of expulsion, Destiny Hickman be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) until November 13, 2017. Thereafter be readmitted to the zoned school with the following stipulation: There shall be no disciplinary problems for the remainder of the 2017-2018 school year; otherwise the original expulsion shall be served; 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 Shay Bernard be readmitted to the zoned school effective November 9, 2017, 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, Stacey Mose, Jr. be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) until the end of the first semester, December 21, 2017 and be admitted to the zoned school with the following stipulation: That the student’s schedule be adjusted to include classes at the Virtual School in preparation for graduation; 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: - 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
* 4. to approve revised job descriptions for Media Design Specialist and Printer – Dr. Vicki Younger
Pages 87-89
* Denotes that these items have been through committee
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to discuss “Purchase of Route School Buses” (Bid No. 18-05) received on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. (20 buses for $1,448,780.00 to Ross Bus Equipment Sales) (Item 5D-9d)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to present first quarter school highlights. (Item 6)
Mrs. Lindsay Green presented a video at this time.
Discussion ensued.
No action taken.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCallto accept and approve Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) grant to implement an additional program at Bolton High School for school year 2017-2018 pending BESE approval. (Item 7)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to enter Rapides Parish School Board into a Memorandum of Agreement with Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) to implement a new JAG program at Alexandria Senior High School for school year 2017-2018 pending BESE approval. (Item 8)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to renew the Operating Lease between ModSpace and the Rapides Parish School Board from November 1, 2017 to October 31, 2018 accordingly to attached documentation and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith. (Item 9)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to defer this item to the November Finance Committee.
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios, the Board voted unanimously to defer this item to the November Finance Committee.
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Let the record reflect that Mr. Willard McCall left the meeting at this time.
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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to award informal quotes for the repaving of Cherokee Elementary Walking Track to lowest quote and accept a donation from Cherokee Elementary Parent-Teacher Club (PTC) designated specifically to payment of the cost of that project. (Item 10)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. McCall
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Let the record reflect that Mr. Willard McCall returned to the meeting at this time.
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A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crook to discuss and take action on a proposed new LHSAA policy as follows: A student in Orleans or Rapides Parish will be granted a "One Time" Administrative Move for athletic eligibility if the student's parent(s) or legal guardian completes a bonafide move (or not) from the original residence to another residence within Orleans or Rapides Parish due to a life-changing event such as, but not limited to one or more of the following reasons: divorce, legal separation, job change, incarceration of a parent or child abuse – Mr. Gerald Crooks. (Item 11)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks, the Board voted unanimously to support a proposed new LHSAA policy as follows: A student in Orleans or Rapides Parish will be granted a "One Time" Administrative Move for athletic eligibility if the student's parent(s) or legal guardian completes a bonafide move (or not) from the original residence to another residence within Orleans or Rapides Parish due to a life-changing event such as, but not limited to one or more of the following reasons: divorce, legal separation, job change, incarceration of a parent or child abuse.
(Item 11)
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Let the record reflect that Mr. John Allen left the meeting at this time.
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve Needs Assessment Proposal and Scope of Work by Gibson, An Education Consulting and Research Group and to authorize the Board President to sign any required documents. (Item 13)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, 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. Darrell Rodriguez to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “The Replacement of the S. M. Brame Middle School Roof” (Bid No. 18-25) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board. (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mr. Allen
A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to contractually engage an Architect/Engineering Firm for Professional Services for Engineering, Design Plans and Specifications Development and Project Management for “The Replacement of the S. M. Brame Middle School Roof” (Bid No. 18-25) at (½%) below state fee schedule and authorize the Board
President to sign said AIA Contract in connection therewith. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve participation by every school in Rapides Parish in the Super 1 Foods “Cash for my Class” Program per RPSB Policy KJ (Advertising in the Schools). (Item 16)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall, the Board voted to approve participation by every school in Rapides Parish in the Super 1 Foods “Cash for my Class” Program per RPSB Policy KJ (Advertising in the Schools).
Let the record reflect that Mr. Wilton Barrios voted “NAY”
A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to direct the RPSB Administration to appoint a Safe Schools Task Force, charge the task force to:
· evaluate the security protocols and procedures at all RPSB campuses and facilities
· make recommendations to the RPSB of any initiatives needed to increase security (Item 18)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez, the Board voted to direct the RPSB Administration to appoint a Safe Schools Task Force, charge the task force to:
· evaluate the security protocols and procedures at all RPSB campuses and facilities
· make recommendations to the RPSB of any initiatives needed to increase security
Let the record reflect that Mrs. Sandra Franklin voted “NAY”.
A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to inform the Board of the results of the 2017 school and district performance scores. (Item 17)
Superintendent Nason Authement presented a Power Point at this time and discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
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