OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
July 3, 2018
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, July 3, 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 W. K. 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
Wilton Barrios, Members
Steve Berry, 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.
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Attorney James Downs was present for the meeting.
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The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Darrell Ingram of Journey Church after which Dr. Stephen Chapman 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 JUNE 27, 2018)
Alexandria, Louisiana
June 27, 2018
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, JULY 3, 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
3. Roll Call
4. 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, 5 and 6)
5. Motion to hear a recommendation from the Board’s Insurance Consultant at the July Board meeting on the results of renewal negotiations or quoting for Student Accident Insurance Coverage for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, act thereon by award and authorizethe Board President to sign all documentation connected therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 1-2 Source of funding General (w/reimbursement generated from schools) Amount $249,750 (estimate)
6. Motion to approve a job description for an Early Childhood Instructional Coach – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Page 3
* 7. Motion to allow sixth grade students to participate in cheerleading and athletic teams of the junior high they are zoned to attend - Mr. Wilton Barrios
8. Motion to enter into an Interagency Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Education for implementation of professional development services under the School Redesign Grant – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Pages 4-9 Source of funding Redesign – LDOE IDEA Grant Amount $102,154.00
9. Motion to approve out-of-state travel for Superintendent Authement to attend the Fall Education Congress, taking place October 21-23rd in Orlando, Florida – Mr. Nason Authement
10. Motion to authorize staff to publish notice and advertise the Public Hearing on the proposed budgets for 2018-2019 – Ms. Liz Domite
11. Motion to authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Replace Main Air Handler Unit at Tioga Elementary Gym” (RFQ 19-00) 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 – Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding District 11 Maintenance Amount $45,000.00
12. Motion that the Administration give an update to the Rapides Parish School Board on the Interagency Agreement with Save the Children Agency for the lease of two (2) unused classrooms at Carter C. Raymond Junior High School – Mr. John Allen
13. Motion to discuss and possibly take action on the reconstitution of the Hadnot-Hayes Elementary School – Mr. John Allen
14. Motion that the RPSB direct the Administration to take the necessary steps to place a security fence around the Hadnot-Hayes Elementary School – Mr. John Allen
Source of funding District 62
Consent agenda: (Item 4)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 10-29
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 6-5-18 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 5-15-18 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings, the 5-15-18 District 62 Committee meeting, the 5-31-18 Discipline Review Committee meeting and the 5-29-18 Executive Committee meeting
C. Action – Education
* 1. to renew the contract with Edgenuity in the amount of $205,900.00 and professional development for 10 days in the amount of $22,000.00 for the 2018-2019 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 30-32 Source of funding DSS, Title I Amount $205,900.00
Title II $22,000.00
* 2. to approve LETRS training for K-3rd graders (19 professional development days) in the amount of $79,250.00 and $33,496.10 for materials for the 2018-2019 school years and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 33-35 Source of funding Effective Schools Grant Amount $79,250.00 Professional Development (19 days)
$33,496.10 Materials
* 3. to approve the renewal contract with Scientific Learning in the amount of $84,660.00 and 10 professional development days in the amount of $23,000.00 for the 2018-2019 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 36-43 Source of funding Title I Amount $84,660.00
Title II $23,000.00
* 4. to renew Renaissance Learning for K-12 schools for 2018-2019 school year in the amount of $210,716.71 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 44-62 Source of funding EEF Amount $83,808.71
IDEA $12,483.00
SCHOOL FUNDS $114,425.00
* 5. to present and approve School Redesign Grant application and budget and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation therewith – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Pages 63-64 Source of funding Redesign Grant Amount $918,918.00
* 6. to remove Policy MJ (Educational Accreditation Agency Relations) – Mrs. Shannon Alford
Pages 65-70
* 7. to name the gymnasium at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School the Teresa Guillot Physical Education Center and adopt the Resolution therewith – Mrs. Brandy Lawrence Pages 71-72
* 8. to approve the annual renewal agreement for Follett license and authorize the Board President to sign documentation with regards to said renewal – Dr. Luke Purdy
Pages 73-80 Source of funding General Fund Amount $53,746.96
* 9. to approve a Resolution and Grant Agreement with The Rapides Foundation for the 2018-2019 Healthy Behavior District Partnership Grant and authorize the Board President to sign any required documents – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Pages 81-86 Source of funding The Rapides Foundation – Healthy Behaviors School District Grant Amount $65,600.00
* 10. to approve a Resolution and Grant Agreement with The Rapides Foundation for the 2018-2019 Effective Schools Initiative Grant and authorize the Board President to sign any required documents – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Pages 87-92 Source of funding The Rapides Foundation – Effective Schools Initiative Grant Amount $518,000.00
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 93
* 4. to receive a budget update for General Fund and Food and Nutrition Fund as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditors – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 94-98
* 5. 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 99-104
*6. to ratify and confirm bids/proposals/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “K-6 Science Resource Materials” (Bid # 19-25) received on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.
Source of funding Title I and School Funds Amount $270,000.00
b. “Installation of Telephone and Intercom System at L. S. Rugg Elementary” (RFP No. 18-72) received on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Source of funding BAF Funds Amount $30,000.00
c. “Replacement of Intercom System at Pineville Junior High” (RFQ No. 18-66) received on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Source of funding BAF Funds Amount $35,000.00
d. “Professional Drug Testing Services” (RFQ No. 18-11) received on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.
Source of funding General Fund & Food Service Amount $80,000.00
* 7. to approve the request of Calcasieu Parish School Board, St. Tammany Parish School Board and Plaquemines Parish Government to participate in a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the renewal of Bid #15-28 which is for the purchase of Educational Materials (Renewal 18-28) – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 105-107
*8. to accept the donation of a playground structure including professional installation by vendor, Plant Recess, from Phoenix Magnet Elementary PTO on behalf of Phoenix Magnet Elementary valued at $50,195.72; said donation accepted as per Policy DFK –Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 108-113
*9. to enter into a Cooperative Agreement between the RPSB and LSU AgCenter supporting the 4-H Youth Development for Rapides Students and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documents upon approval of Board Counsel – Mrs. Shannon Alford
Pages 114-121 Source of funding General Fund Amount $32,103.00
*10. to approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students - Mrs. Vicki Smith
a. Physical Therapy
b. Occupational Therapy
c. Speech Therapy
d. Talented Music
e. School Psychologist
Pages 122-130 Source of funding General Fund Amount $525,000.00
*11. to approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students - Mrs. Vicki Smith
a. Applied Behavioral Analysis Consultants
b. Literacy Intervention Instruction/PD
Pages 131-132 Source of funding IDEA Amount $130,000.00
*12. defer to the July Finance Committee (Motion to ask the Finance Department to determine and report to the Board on cost of making elementary assistant principals a ten (10) month employee and junior high and high school assistant principals an eleven (11) month employee) - Mr. Wilton Barrios
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: - Ms. Naomi Jones
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 – Ms. Naomi Jones
*3. to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Ms. Naomi Jones
*4. to adopt the Resolution and name the swimming pool at Alexandria Senior High after Wally Fall – Mr. Keith Breazeale
*5. to adopt the Resolution and name the weight room at Alexandria Senior High after Duane Urbina – Mr. Keith Breazeale
* 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 27th 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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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to hear a recommendation from the Board’s Insurance Consultant at the July Board meeting on the results of renewal negotiations or quoting for Student Accident Insurance Coverage for the 2018-2019 fiscal year, act thereon by award and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation connected therewith. (Item 5)
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 of the Board’s Insurance Consultant for Student Accident Insurance Coverage for the 2018-2019 fiscal year and award to Risk Services of LA for $278,042 and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation connected therewith.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to read the consent agenda. (Item 4)
The agenda was read into the record and discussion ensued.
Items 4D-6-b, 4D-6-c, 4D-12 and 4F-1-a were pulled from the Consent Agenda for discussion.
A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to approve the consent agenda omitting the pulled items.
On roll call the vote on the consent agenda was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
Consent agenda: (Item 4)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 10-29
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 6-5-18 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 5-15-18 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings, the 5-15-18 District 62 Committee meeting, the 5-31-18 Discipline Review Committee meeting and the 5-29-18 Executive Committee meeting
C. Action – Education
* 1. to renew the contract with Edgenuity in the amount of $205,900.00 and professional development for 10 days in the amount of $22,000.00 for the 2018-2019 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith– Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 30-32 Source of funding DSS, Title I Amount $205,900.00
Title II $22,000.00
* 2. to approve LETRS training for K-3rd graders (19 professional development days) in the amount of $79,250.00 and $33,496.10 for materials for the 2018-2019 school years and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kim Bennett Amount $79,250.00 Professional Development (19 days)
$33,496.10 Materials
* 3. to approve the renewal contract with Scientific Learning in the amount of $84,660.00 and 10 professional development days in the amount of $23,000.00 for the 2018-2019 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 36-43 Source of funding Title I Amount $84,660.00
Title II $23,000.00
* 4. to renew Renaissance Learning for K-12 schools for 2018-2019 school year in the amount of $210,716.71 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kim Bennett
Pages 44-62 Source of funding EEF Amount $83,808.71
IDEA $12,483.00
School Funds $114,425.00
* 5. to present and approve School Redesign Grant application and budget and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation therewith – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Pages 63-64 Source of funding Redesign Grant Amount $918,918.00
* 6. to remove Policy MJ (Educational Accreditation Agency Relations) – Mrs. Shannon Alford
Pages 65-70
* 7. to name the gymnasium at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School the Teresa Guillot Physical Education Center and adopt the Resolution therewith – Mrs. Brandy Lawrence Pages 71-72
* 8. to approve the annual renewal agreement for Follett license and authorize the Board President to sign documentation with regards to said renewal – Dr. Luke Purdy
Pages 73-80 Source of funding General Fund Amount $53,746.96
* 9. to approve a Resolution and Grant Agreement with The Rapides Foundation for the 2018-2019 Healthy Behavior District Partnership Grant and authorize the Board President to sign any required documents – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Pages 81-86 Source of funding The Rapides Foundation – Healthy Behaviors School District Grant\ Amount $65,600.00
* 10. to approve a Resolution and Grant Agreement with The Rapides Foundation for the 2018-2019 Effective Schools Initiative Grant and authorize the Board President to sign any required documents – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Pages 87-92 Source of funding The Rapides Foundation – Effective Schools Initiative Grant Amount $518,000.00
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 93
* 4. to receive a budget update for General Fund and Food and Nutrition Fund as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditors – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 94-98
* 5. 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 99-104
* 6. to ratify and confirm bids/proposals/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “K-6 Science Resource Materials” (Bid # 19-25) received on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. and award to Teacher Created Materials for $196,168.93
Source of funding Title I and School Funds
b. pulled for the regular agenda.
c. pulled for the regular agenda.
d. “Professional Drug Testing Services” (RFQ No. 18-11) received on Wednesday, June 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. and award to LOHS for $61,000.00
Source of funding General Fund & Food Service
* 7. to approve the request of Calcasieu Parish School Board, St. Tammany Parish School Board and Plaquemines Parish Government to participate in a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with the Rapides Parish School Board for the renewal of Bid #15-28 which is for the purchase of Educational Materials (Renewal 18-28) – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 105-107
* 8. to accept the donation of a playground structure including professional installation by vendor, Plant Recess, from Phoenix Magnet Elementary PTO on behalf of Phoenix Magnet Elementary valued at $50,195.72; said donation accepted as per Policy DFK –Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 108-113
* 9. to enter into a Cooperative Agreement between the RPSB and LSU AgCenter supporting the 4-H Youth Development for Rapides Students and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documents upon approval of Board Counsel – Mrs. Shannon Alford
Pages 114-121 Source of funding General Fund Amount $32,103.00
* 10. to approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students - Mrs. Vicki Smith
a. Physical Therapy
b. Occupational Therapy
c. Speech Therapy
d. Talented Music
e. School Psychologist
Pages 122-130 Source of funding General Fund Amount $525,000.00
* 11. to approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students -Mrs. Vicki Smith
a. Applied Behavioral Analysis Consultants
b. Literacy Intervention Instruction/PD
Pages 131-132 Source of funding IDEA Amount $130,000.00
* 12. Pulled for the regular agenda.
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: - Ms. Naomi Jones
a. pulled for the regular agenda.
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 – Ms. Naomi Jones
* 3. to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action -Ms. Naomi Jones
* 4. to adopt the Resolution and name the swimming pool at Alexandria Senior High after Wally Fall – Mr. Keith Breazeale
* 5. to adopt the Resolution and name the weight room at Alexandria Senior High after Duane Urbina – Mr. Keith Breazeale
* Denotes that these items have been through committee
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to ratify and confirm bids/proposals/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications on the “Installation of Telephone and Intercom System at L. S. Rugg Elementary” (RFP No. 18-72) received on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. (Item 4D-6b)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to reject proposals received on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 for RFP #18-72 “Installation of Telephone and Intercom System at L. S. Rugg Elementary” (over budget of funds available).
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Barrios, 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 ratify and confirm bids/proposals/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications on the ““Replacement of Intercom System at Pineville Junior High” (RFQ No. 18-66) received on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. (Item 4D-6c)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to ratify and confirm bids/proposals/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications on the ““Replacement of Intercom System at Pineville Junior High” (RFQ No. 18-66) received on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. and award to Executone for $64,894.00, changing the funding to BAF for $34,894.00 and District 52 School Technology Funds for $30,000.00.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to defer to July Finance Committee to ask the Finance Department to determine and report to the Board on cost of making elementary assistant principals a ten (10) month employee and junior high and high school assistant principals an eleven (11) month employee) (Item 4D-12)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to defer to the August Finance Department to ask the Finance Department to determine and report to the Board on cost of making elementary assistant principals a ten (10) month employee and junior high and high school assistant principals an eleven (11) month employee.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mrs. Sandra Franklin and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to receive a report on new hires, pending a satisfactory drug screening and background check. (Item 4F-1a)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to approve a job description for an Early Childhood Instructional Coach. (Item 6)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve a job description for an Early Childhood Instructional Coach and to approve adding this position to the organizational chart.
Discussion ensued.
A second substitute motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to defer this item to the July Education Committee to approve a job description for an Early Childhood Instructional Coach
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the second substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. McCall, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mrs. Franklin
THE SECOND SUBSTITUTE MOTION FAILED.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve a job description for an Early Childhood Instructional Coach and to approve adding this position to the organizational chart.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: Mr. Allen
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mrs. Franklin
THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to allow sixth grade students to participate in cheerleading and athletic teams of the junior high they are zoned to attend. (Item 7)
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to allow sixth grade students to participate in cheerleading and athletic teams of the junior high they are zoned to attend or the choice school they attend.
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. John Allen to defer this item to the July Education Committee to allow sixth grade students to participate in cheerleading and athletic teams of the junior high they are zoned to attend.
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. John Allen, the Board voted unanimously to defer this item to the July Education Committee to allow sixth grade students to participate in cheerleading and athletic teams of the junior high they are zoned to attend.
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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. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Gerald Crooks to enter into an Interagency Agreement with the Louisiana Department of Education for implementation of professional development services under the School Redesign Grant. (Item 8)
Mrs. Kerri Nichols presented information.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Barrios, 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. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to approve out-of-state travel for Superintendent Authement to attend the Fall Education Congress, taking place October 21-23rd in Orlando, Florida. (Item 9)
Discussion ensued.
On motion made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin, the Board voted unanimously to approve out-of-state travel for Superintendent Authement to attend the Fall Education Congress, taking place October 21-23rd in Orlando, Florida.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to authorize staff to publish notice and advertise the Public Hearing on the proposed budgets for 2018-2019
(Item 10)
Discussion ensued
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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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 Dr. Stephen Chapman to authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Replacement of Main Air Handler Unit at Tioga Elementary Gym” (RFQ 19-00) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the quotes. (Item 11)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Barrios, 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. John Allen and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale that the Administration give an update to the Rapides Parish School Board on the Interagency Agreement with Save the Children Agency for the lease of two (2) unused classrooms at Carter C. Raymond Junior High School. (Item 12)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to allow administration and Save the Children Agency to continue to negotiate and come back with a recommendation to the July Committee.
Discussion ensued.
A second substitute motion was made by Mr. John Allen and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Save the Children Agency for the use of two (2) unused classrooms at Carter C. Raymond Junior High School for $3,062.50 per month.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the second substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. McCall, Mr. Allen, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Crooks, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mrs. Franklin
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Item 13 was deleted.
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A motion was made by Mr. Gerald Crooks and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry that the RPSB direct the Administration to take the necessary steps to place a security fence around the Hadnot-Hayes Elementary School. (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to have Administration look at the feasibility of placing a security fence around Hadnot-Hayes Elementary and give a recommendation to the July Finance Committee with the estimated amount and funding source.
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to have Administration look at the feasibility of placing a security fence around Hadnot-Hayes Elementary and give a recommendation to the July Finance Committee with the estimated amount and funding source.
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RESOLUTIONS FOR THE MINUTES
State of LouisianaParish of Rapides
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARDRESOLUTION (Item 4C-7)
At the regular meeting of the Rapides Parish School Board held on July 3, 2018, the following resolution was introduced to the whole:
RESOLUTION to honor former Phoenix Magnet School’s Physical Education Teacher, Teresa Guillot, for 33 years as an Educator, and 29.5 years of service to the Rapides Parish School Board and name the Phoenix Magnet Elementary School Gymnasium the Teresa Guillot Physical Education Center in commemoration thereof.
WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish School Board does hereby note the following;
WHEREAS, Teresa Guillot served in the capacity of the physical education teacher at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School for 24 years; and
WHEREAS, The Rapides Parish School Board and Phoenix Magnet Elementary School desire to honor Coach Teresa Guillot by naming the Phoenix Magnet Elementary School Gymnasium the Teresa Guillot Physical Education Center and erecting signage at the entrance in her honor; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish School Board that Phoenix Magnet Elementary School Gymnasium is hereby named the “TERESA GUILLOT PHYSICAL EDUCATION CENTER” in honor of Coach Teresa Guillot; it is further
RESOLVED that appropriate signs and/or plaques be installed at the facility to reflect the Board’s renaming of this facility in honor of this educator and coach.
The foregoing RESOLUTION was duly introduced, seconded and adopted at the regular meeting of the Rapides Parish School Board held this 3rd day of July in the year 2018 at Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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BOARD RESOLUTION (Item 4C-9)
On the 3rd day of July, 2018 at a meeting of the Rapides Parish School Board held in Alexandria, Louisiana a quorum of the Board present, the following business was conducted:
It was duly moved and seconded that the following resolution be adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish School Board does hereby authorize Nason Authement, on the terms and conditions that she/he may deem advisable, to negotiate and execute grant agreements on behalf of the Board, and further we do hereby give he/she the power and authority to do all things necessary to implement, maintain, amend or renew said documents with The Rapides Foundation Healthy Behavior’s School District Partnership Grant.
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BOARD RESOLUTION (Item 4C-10)
On the 3rd day of July, 2018 at a meeting of the Rapides Parish School Board held in Alexandria, Louisiana a quorum of the Board present, the following business was conducted:
It was duly moved and seconded that the following resolution be adopted:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Rapides Parish School Board does hereby authorize Nason Authement, on the terms and conditions that she/he may deem advisable, to negotiate and execute grant agreements on behalf of the Board, and further we do hereby give he/she the power and authority to do all things necessary to implement, maintain, amend or renew said documents with The Rapides Foundation Effective School Grant.
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Louisiana
Parish of Rapides
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RESOLUTION (Item 4F-4)
At the regular meeting of the Rapides Parish School Board held on July 3, 2018, the following resolution was introduced to the whole:
RESOLUTION to honor former Alexandria Senior High School Swim Coach and Educator, Wally Fall, for 43 years as an Educator, and 32 years of service as the Head Swim Coach to the Rapides Parish School Board and name the Alexandria Senior High School’s Natatorium the Wally Fall Natatorium in commemoration thereof.
WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish School Board does hereby note the following;
WHEREAS, Wally Fall served in the capacity of the Head Swim Coach at Alexandria Senior High School for 32 years, and was named to the Louisiana High School Association’s Hall of Fame; and,
WHEREAS, The Rapides Parish School Board and Alexandria Senior High School desire to honor Coach Wally Fall by naming the Alexandria Senior High School Natatorium the Wally Fall Natatorium and erecting signage at the entrance in his honor; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish School Board that Alexandria Senior High School Natatorium is hereby named the “WALLY FALL NATATORIUM” in honor of Coach Wally Fall; it is further
RESOLVED that appropriate signs and/or plaques be installed at the facility to reflect the Board’s renaming of this facility in honor of this educator and coach.
The foregoing RESOLUTION was duly introduced, seconded and adopted at the regular meeting of the Rapides Parish School Board held this 3rd day of July in the year 2018 at Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
MR. W. KEITH BREAZEALE, PRESIDENT
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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State of Louisiana
Parish of Rapides
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
RESOLUTION (Item 4F-5)
At the regular meeting of the Rapides Parish School Board held on July 3, 2018, the following resolution was introduced to the whole:
RESOLUTION to honor former Alexandria Senior High School Powerlifting Coach and former Principle of Alexandria Senior High School, Duane Paul Urbina, for 33 years as an Educator, and 29 years of service as the Head Powerlifting Coach to the Rapides Parish School Board and name the Alexandria Senior High School’s Weight Room the Duane Paul Urbina Weight Room in commemoration thereof.
WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish School Board does hereby note the following;
WHEREAS, Duane Paul Urbina served in the capacity of the Head Powerlifting Coach at Alexandria Senior High School for 29 years, and was named to the Louisiana High School Association’s Hall of Fame; and,
WHEREAS, The Rapides Parish School Board and Alexandria Senior High School desire to honor Coach Duane Paul Urbina by naming the Alexandria Senior High School Weight Room the Duane Paul Urbina Weight Room and erecting signage at the entrance in his honor; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish School Board that Alexandria Senior High School Weight Room is hereby named the “DUANE PAUL URBINA WEIGHT ROOM” in honor of Coach Duane Paul Urbina; it is further
RESOLVED that appropriate signs and/or plaques be installed at the facility to reflect the Board’s renaming of this facility in honor of this educator and coach.
The foregoing RESOLUTION was duly introduced, seconded and adopted at the regular meeting of the Rapides Parish School Board held this 3rd day of July in the year 2018 at Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana
MR. W. KEITH BREAZEALE, PRESIDENT
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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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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