OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
January 7, 2020
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the regular meeting place of said board in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, in Alexandria, Louisiana.
President Wilton Barrios called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:
Wilton Barrios, President
Darrell Rodriguez, Vice President
Steve Berry, Member
Keith Breazeale, Member
Linda Burgess, Member
Stephen Chapman, Member
Mark Dryden, Member
Sandra Franklin, Member
Willard McCall, Member
Mr. Jeff Powell, Secretary for the Board, was present for the meeting.
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Attorney James Downs was present for the meeting.
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The Colors were presented by the Pineville High School JROTC. The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Raymond Franklin of Shiloh Missionary Church after which Mr. Steve Berry 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 DECEMBER 18, 2019)
Alexandria, Louisiana
December 18, 2019
Dear Sir/Madam:
I, Wilton Barrios, 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, JANUARY 7, 2020
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. Motion to elect Board President for a one-year term, beginning January 7, 2020 - Mr. Jeff Powell
5. Motion to elect Board Vice-President for a one-year term, beginning January 7, 2020 - Mr. Jeff Powell
6. Motion to elect members of the Executive Committee for 2020 – Mr. Jeff Powell
7. Motion to approve the President’s recommendation for Personnel, Education, and Finance Committees for 2020 – Mr. Jeff Powell
8. Recognize:
a. the Board’s student guest from Pineville High School – Mr. Steve Berry
b. Rapides Academy (RAAAVL) for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of January 2020 – Mr. Clyde Washington
b. Rapides Parish School Board Artists’ Spotlight – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
c. Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) student – Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
d. KALB/Hixson Autoplex – Golden Apple Award for Teachers of Rapides Parish School District – Mr. Jeff Powell
Melissa Ardoin – Brame Middle School
Lorie Descant – J. I. Barron Elementary
9. Consent Agenda: (Set by the Executive Committee but any Board member can request an item to be pulled and added to the main agenda; see pages 3 and 4)
10. Motion to hear the results of the 2020-2021 School Calendar survey and to adopt a school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
11. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Sale of Salvage Buses” (Bid # 20-35) and award bid to the highest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on high bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 1 Source of funding General Fund
12. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at2:00 p.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Vending Canteens for Three Central Office Buildings” (RFP # 20-31) and award proposal in the best interest of the Board and its employees contingent on proposal meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding General Fund
13. Motion to ratify and confirm bids/proposals/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low bid/proposal/quotes meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Digital Copier/Multi-Function Devices” (RFP No. 20-06) received on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Source of funding Various Maintenance Funds Amount $500,000.00
b. “Purchase of Welding Supplies” (Bid No. 20-24) received on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
Source of funding CTE, CDF and Carl Perkins Amount $50,000.00 (estimate)
c. “Construction of Portable Building for Tioga High School Softball” (RFQ No. 20-19B) received on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
Source of funding District 11 Fund Balance Amount $40,000.00
14. Motion to hear presentation on the Vision for Rapides Parish Schools – Mr. Jeff Powell
15. Motion to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Eckerd Youth Alternatives (DBA Eckerd Connects) to provide support services for students of the Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 2-14
16. Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation filed by Rapides Parish School Board, Citation No. 254,644-F, in Ninth Judicial District Court, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana Titled “Rapides Parish School Board versus Zurich American Insurance Co., ET AL” – Mr. Roy Rachal
17. Motion to approve revising coding on Policy EFE to reflect coding as Policy EFD (Data Protection and Recovery) as per Forethought Consulting – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 15-16
18. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase and Installation of Bleachers at Rapides High” (Bid # 20-41) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board and sign any documentation connected therewith - Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding District 61 Funds Amount $45,000 (estimate)
Consent agenda: (Item 9)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 17-43
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 12-3-19 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 11-12-19 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings, the 12-3-19 District 62 Committee meeting, the 11-21-19 Discipline Review Committee and the 11-18-19 Executive Committee meeting
C. 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
Pages 44-45
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 46-50
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 51-54
D. Action - Discipline (Motion to go into Executive Session for 1, 2 and 3)
* 1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Mrs. Ruby Smith
2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - Mrs. Ruby Smith
3. to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Mrs. Ruby Smith
E. Action – Personnel
1. receive reports as follows: - 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
* 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 18th day of December 2019
/s/Wilton Barrios
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
S E A L
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Public comment was solicited prior to the vote on items during this meeting.
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Mr. Steve Berry introduced the Board’s student guest, Rashiqa Abdel-Jabbar, a senior at Pineville High School, who was recognized for her academic and extracurricular achievements. Rashiqa’s family was recognized and Dr. Karl Carpenter, principal at Pineville High School. (Item 9-a)
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The Board recognized Rapides Academy (RAAAVL) School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of January 2020. (Item 9-b)
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The Board recognized Rapides Parish School Board Artists’ Spotlight and featured Rugg Elementary. (Item 9-c)
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The Board recognized America’s Graduates (JAG) student, Anthony Russell of A. F. Smith Middle Magnet and Connie Bell, JAG Specialist. (Item 9-d)
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The Board recognized KALB/Hixson Autoplex – Golden Apple Award for Teachers of Rapides Parish School District. (Item (9-e)
Melissa Ardoin – Brame Middle School
Lorie Descant – J. I. Barron Elementary
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Mr. Jeff Powell recognized the Rapides Parish School Board Members for School Board Appreciation Month.
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A motion was made by Ms. Linda Burgess and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to elect Board President for a one-year term, beginning January 7, 2020. (Item 4)
Mr. Keith Breazeale nominated Mr. Steve Berry.
Mr. Wilton Barrios nominated Mr. Darrell Rodriguez.
A motion was made by Mrs. Sandra Franklin and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to close the nominations for Board President.
On motion made by Mrs. Sandra Franklin and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden, the Board voted unanimously to close the nominations for Board President.
On roll call the vote to elect Mr. Steve Berry as President was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Dryden, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman
NAY: Mr. Rodriguez, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. McCall, Mr. Barrios
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION FAILED TO ELECT MR. STEVE BERRY AS BOARD PRESIDENT.
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On roll call the vote to elect Mr. Darrell Rodriguez as President was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Barrios
NAY: Dr. Chapman
ABSENT: None
MR. DARRELL RODRIGUEZ WAS ELECTED AS BOARD PRESIDENT.
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A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to elect Board Vice-President for a one-year term, beginning January 7, 2002. (Item 5)
Mr. Keith Breazeale nominated Mr. Willard McCall.
On motion made by Mrs. Sandra Franklin and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess, the Board voted unanimously to close the nominations for Board Vice President.
On motion by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to elect Mr. Willard McCall as Board Vice-President for a one-year term, beginning January 7, 2020.
MR. WILLARD MCCALL WAS ELECTED AS BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to elect members of the Executive Committee for 2020. (Item 6)
Mr. Darrell Rodriguez read his recommendations to serve on the Executive Committee.
· Executive Committee:
Willard McCall – Chair
Wilton Barrios
Sandra Franklin
Discussion ensued
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to nominate and approve the members of the Executive Committee for 2020.
· Executive Committee
Willard McCall – Chair
Wilton Barrios
Sandra Franklin
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess, the Board voted unanimously to elect and approve the Executive Committee for 2020 as listed above.
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry toapprove the President’s recommendation for Personnel, Education, and Finance Committees for 2020. (Item 7)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman, the Board voted unanimously to approve the President’s recommendation for Personnel, Education, and Finance Committees for 2020.
· Personnel Committee:
Wilton Barrios – Chair
Keith Breazeale
Stephen Chapman
· Education Committee:
Linda Burgess – Chair
Steve Berry
Mark Dryden
· Finance Committee:
Sandra Franklin – Chair
Willard McCall
Darrell Rodriguez
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A motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to read the consent agenda. (Item 9)
The agenda was read into the record and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Ms. Linda Burgess and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to approve the consent agenda. (Item 9).
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
Consent agenda: (Item 9)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 17-43
B. Action – Minutes
1. approve the minutes of the 12-3-19 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 11-12-19 Personnel, Education and Finance Committee meetings, the 12-3-19 District 62 Committee meeting, the 11-21-19 Discipline Review Committee and the 11-18-19 Executive Committee meeting
C. 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
Pages 44-45
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 46-50
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 51-54
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 that no action be taken on a request from the parent of McKenzie Reed.
Ø Motion to uphold the original disposition for Kevin Hammond.
Ø Motion that Ethawn Jordan be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) for the duration of the expulsion which is March 11, 2020 and thereafter be admitted to the zoned school.
2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - Mrs. Ruby Smith
3. to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Mrs. Ruby Smith
E. Action – Personnel
1. receive reports as follows: - 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
* Denotes that these items have been through committee
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A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to hear the results of the 2020-2021 School Calendar survey and to adopt a school calendar for the
2020-2021 school year. (Item 10)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to adopt Option #2 for the school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year.
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess, the Board voted unanimously to adopt Option #2 for the school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year.
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A motion was made by Ms. Linda Burgess and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staf for “Sale of Salvage Buses” (Bid # 20-35) and award bid to the highest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on high bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications. (Item 11
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Sale of Salvage Buses” (Bid # 20-35) and award bid to the highest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on high bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and award to Xpress Recycling for $14,000.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Ms. Linda Burgess and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Vending Canteens for Three Central Office Buildings” (RFP # 20-31) and award proposal in the best interest of the Board and its employee’s contingent on proposal meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications. (Item 12)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Vending Canteens for Three Central Office Buildings” (RFP # 20-31) and award proposal in the best interest of the Board and its employee’s contingent on proposal meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and award as follows: (Item 12)
· Central Office - Traditional Vending Machine to Kay’s Vending and Coffee for 18% Commission
· Media Center – Traditional Vending Machine to Kay’s Vending and Coffee for 18% Commission
· Curriculum Center – Micro Market to Lee Dee Vending Canteen– TBD Commission
Discussion ensued
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to ratify and confirm bids/proposals/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low bid/proposal/quotes meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications. (Item 13)
a. “Digital Copier/Multi-Function Devices” (RFP No. 20-06) received on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
b. “Purchase of Welding Supplies” (Bid No. 20-24) received on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
c. “Construction of Portable Building for Tioga High School Softball” (RFQ No. 20-19B) received on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to ratify and confirm bids/proposals/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low bid/proposal/quotes meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and award as follows: (Item 13)
a. “Digital Copier/Multi-Function Devices” (RFP No. 20-06) received on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. and award to Professional Office Products (Xerox) for $412,503
b. “Purchase of Welding Supplies” (Bid No. 20-24) received on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. and award to Red Ball Oxygen Company for $108,125.00
c. “Construction of Portable Building for Tioga High School Softball” (RFQ No. 20-19B) received on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. and award to A. K. Williams Construction for $36,171.00
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to hear presentation on the Vision for Rapides Parish Schools. (Item 14)
Mr. Jeff Powell presented a Power Point at this time.
Discussion ensued.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Eckerd Youth Alternatives (DBA Eckerd Connects) to provide support services for students of the Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess, the Board voted unanimously to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Eckerd Youth Alternatives (DBA Eckerd Connects) to provide support services for students of the Rapides Parish School System and authorize the oard President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith.
A motion was made by Ms. Linda Burgess and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to approve revising coding on Policy EFE to reflect coding as Policy EFD (Data Protection and Recovery) as per Forethought Consulting. (Item 17)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Ms. Linda Burgess and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez, the Board voted unanimously to approve revising coding on Policy EFE to reflect coding as Policy EFD (Data Protection and Recovery) as per Forethought Consulting.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase and Installation of Bleachers at Rapides High” (Bid # 20-41) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board and sign any documentation connected therewith. (Item 18)
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase and Installation of Bleachers at Rapides High” (Bid # 20-41) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and sign any documentation connected therewith and change the proposed amount to $56,000.
Discussion ensued.
On the amended motion by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase and Installation of Bleachers at Rapides High” (Bid # 20-41) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and sign any documentation connected therewith and change the proposed amount to $56,000.
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A motion was made by Mrs. Sandra Franklin and seconded by Ms. Linda Burges to add to the agenda to reimburse any Rapides Parish School Board Member for related cost to attend the LSBA 82nd Annual Convention on February 16-18, 2020 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Reason to Add: Time Sensitive. (Item 19)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin
NAY: Mr. Breazeale
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION WAS NOT ADDED DUE TO LACK OF UNANIMOUS VOTE.
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A motion was made by Ms. Linda Burgess and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to go into Executive Session to discuss litigation filed by Rapides Parish School Board, Citation No. 254,644-F, in Ninth Judicial District Court, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana Titled “Rapides Parish School Board versus Zurich American Insurance Co., ET AL”. (Item 16)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THIS TIME.
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On motion by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess, the Board voted unanimously to reconvene in Open Session.
THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION.
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Pursuant to motion duly carried, the Rapides Parish School Board adjourned.
/s/Darrell Rodriguez
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
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