OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
June 11, 2018
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in special session at 5:15 o’clock p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018 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
John Allen, Member
Stephen Chapman, Member
Sandra Franklin, Member
Willard McCall, Member
Darrell Rodriguez, Member
Wilton Barrios, Member
Steve Berry, Member
Mr. Nason Authement, secretary for the Board, was present for the meeting.
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Attorney Mr. James Downs was present for the meeting.
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The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Willard McCall after which Mr. John Allen led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
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(COPY OF OFFICIAL CALL WAS MAILED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND TO THE MEDIA AND POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE AT THE MEETING PLACE OF SAID BOARD ON JUNE 7, 2018)
Alexandria, Louisiana
June 7, 2018
Dear Sir/Madam:
By virtue of the authority vested in me by law and by reason of the fact that it is deemed necessary, advisable, and to the public interest that the Rapides Parish School Board be called in special session; now, therefore,
I, W. K. Breazeale, President, do hereby give notice that the said board will meet in special session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 5:15 p.m. on
Monday, June 11, 2018
for the purpose of considering, acting upon, deciding, and if deemed advisable, submitting the following propositions, to wit:
1. Call to order
2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll call
4. Motion to approve the Executive Assistant Principal position at Peabody Magnet and Bolton High School to begin effective May 24, 2018 – Mr. Nason Authement
5. Motion to approve reorganization of Physical Plant to include Transportation Department –Mr. Nason Authement
Pages 1-6
6. Motion to approve the following job descriptions: - Ms. Naomi Jones
Pages 7-21
a. Director of Physical Plant
b. Transportation Maintenance Shop Manager
c. Route and Training Specialist
d. Computer Specialist
e. Bus Operator
f. Bus Attendant
g. Coordinator of Maintenance and Facilities
h. Telecommunications Technician
7. Motion to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent relative to the Charter School application – Mr. Nason Authement
Pages 22-25
8. Motion to reconsider the award of TPA Services on June 5, 2018 and to accept the recommendation of the Board’s Insurance Consultant with award to Claims Administrative Services, Inc. in the amount of $77,236.00 – Mr. Keith Breazeale
Pages 26-28
9. Motion to reconsider the award of the Mabel Brasher Montessori fence (WOID #157996) – Dr. Stephen Chapman
Page 29
10. Motion to terminate employment of a bus driver for cause – Ms. Naomi Jones
11. Motion to terminate employment of a bus driver for cause – Ms. Naomi Jones
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Witness my official signature and the seal of the Rapides Parish School Board this 7th day of June 2018.
/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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Items 5, 6 and 8 were deleted.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to reconsider the award of the Mabel Brasher Montessori fence (WOID #157996). (Item 9)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to rescind the award of Mabel Brasher Montessori fence (WOID #157996).
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to rescind the award of Mabel Brasher Montessori fence (WOID #157996).
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A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to approve the Executive Assistant Principal position at Peabody Magnet and Bolton High School to begin effective May 24, 2018. (Item 4)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve the Executive Assistant Principal position at Peabody Magnet and Bolton High School to begin effective June 12, 2018 and pay with the same salary schedule for the position.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. McCall, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks
ABSENT: None
THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION FAILED.
The original motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to approve the Executive Assistant Principal position at Peabody Magnet and Bolton High School to begin effective May 24, 2018.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the original motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios
NAY: Dr. Chapman, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Berry, Mr. Breazeale
ABSENT: None
THE ORIGINAL MOTION FAILED.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to approve the recommendation of the Superintendent relative to the Charter School application. (Item 7)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to deny the Charter School application for Achieving Dream Charter Academy.
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to accept the recommendation of the Superintendent to deny the Charter School application for Achieving Dream Charter Academy.
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Items 10 and 11 were discussed in globo.
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to terminate employment of a bus driver for cause (Item 10); and to terminate employment of a bus driver for cause. (Item 11)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to go into Executive Session to discuss to terminate employment of a bus driver for cause. (Item 10)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to go into Executive Session was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, 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 terminate employment of a bus driver for cause. (Item 11)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to go into Executive Session to discuss to terminate employment of a bus driver for cause.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to go into Executive Session was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Berry, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECTUVE SESSION AT THIS TIME.
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On motion by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously to reconvene in Open Session.
THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION AT THIS TIME.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to uphold the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate Candace Frank, bus driver, today, June 11, 2018.
Discussion ensued.
On motion made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez, the Board voted unanimously to uphold the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate Candace Frank, bus driver, today, June 11, 2018.
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A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to uphold the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate Micki Dixon, bus driver, today, June 11, 2018.
Discussion ensued.
On motion made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks, the Board voted unanimously to uphold the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate Micki Dixon, bus driver, today, June 11, 2018.
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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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