OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
February 4, 2020
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, February 4, 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 Darrell Rodriguez called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:
Darrell Rodriguez, President
Willard McCall, Vice President
Wilton Barrios, Member
Steve Berry, Member
Keith Breazeale, Member
Linda Burgess, Member
Stephen Chapman, Member
Mark Dryden, Member
Sandra Franklin, 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 Tioga High School JROTC. The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Sharon Lair of Big Mount Zion Baptist Church, Colfax, Louisiana after whichMr. Darrell Rodriguez 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 JANUARY 30, 2020)
Alexandria, Louisiana
January 30, 2020
Dear Sir/Madam:
I, Darrell Rodriguez, 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, FEBRUARY 4, 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. Recognize:
a. the Board’s student guest from Rapides High School – Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
b. Carter C. Raymond Junior High School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of February 2020 – Mr. Clyde Washington
c. Rapides Parish School Board Artists’ Spotlight – Mr. Jonathan Garret
d. Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) student – Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
e. KALB/Hixson Autoplex – Golden Apple Award for Teachers of Rapides Parish School District – Mr. Jeff Powell
Angie Sasser – Ruby Wise Elementary
f. Regions 6 LACUE Teachers of the Year – Dr. Luke Purdy
g. Marissa Palombo, Megan Riche, Tonya Clark, McKenzie Burkett, Emily Swenson and Maria Vargas from Mabel Brasher Montessori for graduating from the Center for Guided Montessori Studies with a Montessori Certificate in Early Childhood – Mrs. Brandy Lawrence
h. 2020 Students of the Year for Rapides Parish – Mr. Jeff Powell
John Hines - 5th Grade - Pineville Elementary
Elana Valenzuela – 8th Grade - Pineville Junior High
Evan Leleux - 12th Grade - Alexandria Senior High
5. 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, 4 and 5)
* 6. Motion to discuss and approve the Reorganization Structure for Payroll – Finance -Human Resources, and Transportation - Mr. Jeff Powell
Pages 1-16
* 7. Motion to discuss and approve the Rapides Parish School Board 5 Year Strategic Plan - Mr. Jeff Powell
Pages 17-60
* 8. Motion to consider and approve expanding Open Enrollment to the Elementary and Middle Schools – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Pages 61-72
9. Motion to approve an agreement between RPSB and Jostens, Inc. for Jostens, Inc. to be the official yearbook publisher for J. I Barron Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Liz Domite
Page 73 Source of funding School Funds Amount $9,450.00
10. Motion to terminate a support personnel employee for job abandonment – Ms. Naomi Jones
11. Motion to inform the Board of change in district website hosting to “SchoolMessenger Content Management System (CMS) and Website hosting, 12-month package” at an annual rate of $1,035.00, and one time set up fee of $3,500.00 – Mr. Jeff Powell
Source of funding General Fund Amount $4,535.00
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 74-101
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 1-7-20 and 12-19-19 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 12-19-19 Discipline Review Committee and the 12-16-19 Executive Committee meeting
C. Action – Education
* 1. for the administration to give a report on the CTE program with the number of students serviced, dollars spent, and an overall assessment of the program, to be presented at the January Education Committee meeting – Mr. Keith Breazeale
Pages 102-108
* 2. for the administration to give a report on the Conservatory program (Bolton) with the number of students serviced, dollars spent, and an overall assessment of the program, to be presented at the January Education Committee meeting - Mr. Keith Breazeale
Pages 109-111
* 3. to receive an update on School Base Social and Emotional Health Progress - Mr. Jeff Powell
* 4. to receive a report on the Board Retreat held on November 19-20, 2019 – Mr. Jeff Powell
Pages 112-114
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
Pages 115-140
* 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 141-142
* 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 143-147
* 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 148-152
* 6. to hear Quarterly Report on Maintenance Funds – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 153
* 7. to approve the Alio Maintenance Renewal for Financial Accounting System, Human Resource System, Louisiana SRC Maintenance, Federal ACA Reporting, Hosting Services for Employee Service Portal, Oracle Standard Edition, and Oracle Enterprise Maintenance and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 154-155 Source of funding General Fund Amount $168,343.91
* 8. to ratify and confirm bids/proposals 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 specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “CAT 1 E-Rate Services” (RFP No. 20-30) received on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Source of funding General Fund – Amount $27,600 E-Rate Re-Imbursement - Amount $110,400.00
b. “Purchase of Band Uniforms for Tioga High School” (Bid No. 20-36) received on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m
Source of funding District 11 School Maintenance Funds Amount $70,000.00
c. “Purchase and Installation of Bleachers at Rapides High” (Bid No. 20-41) received on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
Source of funding District 61 Maintenance Funds Amount $55,000.00
* 9. to authorize the Board President to execute the sale documents for the taking of property by the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Susek Drive and Edgewood Drive (State Contract #H.008263) – Ms. Liz Domite and Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of Funding General Fund Amount To Be Determine
* 10. to engage an Architect/Engineer for Project Design and Management for the Construction of a Parking Lot and Driveways at Pineville Jr. High and authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Construction of Parking Lot and Driveways at Pineville Jr. High” (Bid No. 20-44) 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 authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (WOID #178024) –Ms. Liz Domite and Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding Proceeds from taking of the Property Amount $340,000.00
* 11. to engage an Architect/Engineer for Project Design, Quote and Management of the Construction of a Walkway Canopy at Pineville Jr. High (RFQ # 20-46) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes, a recommendation to be made to the Board and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (WOID #178025) - Ms. Liz Domite and Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding Proceeds from taking of the Property Amount $54,000.00
* 12. 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 and not to exceed $800.00 - Mr. Jeff Powell
* 13. to approve and allow the Board President to sign all contracts and documentation for Pineville High School Gifted Department to attend a field trip to Walt Disney World, Orlando Florida on February 20-24, 2020 - Dr. Dana Nolan
Pages 156-173 Source of funding School Funds Amount $23,373.48
* 14. to enter into an Inter-Agency Agreement with Lifeshare Blood Centers to allow Blood Donation Drives to collect blood from students, faculty and staff at District Schools and authorize the Board President to sign said Inter-Agency Agreement (same terms and conditions, lapsed due to terms & time) contingent upon Legal Counsel Review and approval of same – Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 174-197
* 15. to approve renewal of SchoolMessenger Complete – 12-month Unlimited Notification Service, and authorize the Board President to sign documentation for said renewal – Dr. Luke Purdy
Page 198-199 Source of funding Various Maintenance Fund Amount $41,388.02
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 - Mr. Cottrell Wrenn
2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - Mr. Cottrell Wrenn
3. to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Mr. Cottrell Wrenn
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
* 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 30th day of January 2020
/s/Darrell Rodriguez
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretar
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. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to add to the agenda to approve an Interfund Loan from Special Reserve Fund to District 50 Maintenance Fund in an amount not to exceed $700,000 for the Buckeye High School Waste Water Project and said loan to be repaid in ten (10) equal annual installments beginning June 30, 2021 – Reason to add: Time sensitive – Regulatory Compliance. (Item 12)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to add to the agenda to engage Pan American Engineers, LLC as Architect/Engineer for Project Design and Management for the Buckeye High School Waste Water Project, authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Buckeye High School Waste Water Project” (Bid No. 20-51) authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith - Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 13)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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Mr. Darrell Rodriguez introduced the Board’s student guest, Margarita Cazares, a senior at Rapides High School, who was recognized for her academic and extracurricular achievements. Margarita’s family was recognized and Mr. Jeff Hickman, principal at Rapides High School(Item 4-a
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The Board recognized Carter C. Raymond School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of February 2020. (Item 4-b)
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The Board recognized Rapides Parish School Board Artists’ Spotlight and featured Buckeye High School and Tioga High School. (Item 4-c)
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The Board recognized America’s Graduates (JAG) student, Christopher Shackleford of Alexandria Middle Magnet School and Sharon Lair, JAG Specialist. (Item 4-d)
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The Board recognized KALB/Hixson Autoplex – Golden Apple Award for Teachers of Rapides Parish School District. (Item (4-e)
Angie Sasser – Ruby Wise
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Dr. Luke Purdy recognized the Regions 6 LACUE Teachers of the Year. (Item 4-f)
Devin Alexander
Joshua Doctor
Adam Lord
The Board recognized Marissa Palombo, Megan Riche, Tonya Clark, McKenzie Burkett, Emily Swenson, Maria Vargas and Megan Riche from Mabel Brasher Montessori for graduating from the Center for Guided Montessori Studies with a Montessori Certificate in Early Childhood. (Item 4-g)
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The Superintendent and the Board recognized the 2020 Students of the Year for Rapides Parish. (Item 4-h) – Mr. Jeff Powell
John Hines - 5th Grade - Pineville Elementary
Elana Valenzuela – 8th Grade - Pineville Junior High
Evan Leleux - 12th Grade - Alexandria Senior High
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A motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to read the consent agenda. (Item 5)
The agenda was read into the record and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to approve the consent agenda.
Discussion ensued
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 74-101
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 1-7-20 and 12-19-19 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 12-19-19 Discipline Review Committee and the 12-16-19 Executive Committee meeting
C. Action – Education
* 1. for the administration to give a report on the CTE program with the number of students serviced, dollars spent, and an overall assessment of the program, to be presented at the January Education Committee meeting – Mr. Keith Breazeale
Pages 102-108
* 2. for the administration to give a report on the Conservatory program (Bolton) with the number of students serviced, dollars spent, and an overall assessment of the program, to be presented at the January Education Committee meeting - Mr. Keith Breazeale
Pages 109-111
* 3. to receive an update on School Base Social and Emotional Health Progress - Mr. Jeff Powell
* 4. to receive a report on the Board Retreat held on November 19-20, 2019 – Mr. Jeff Powell
Pages 112-114
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
Pages 115-140
* 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 141-142
* 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 143-147
* 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 148-152
* 6. to hear Quarterly Report on Maintenance Funds – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 153
* 7. to approve the Alio Maintenance Renewal for Financial Accounting System, Human Resource System, Louisiana SRC Maintenance, Federal ACA Reporting, Hosting Services for Employee Service Portal, Oracle Standard Edition, and Oracle Enterprise Maintenance and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 154-155 Source of funding General Fund Amount $168,343.91
* 8. to ratify and confirm bids/proposals 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 specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “CAT 1 E-Rate Services” (RFP No. 20-30) received on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. and award to Uniti Fiber DBA Hunt Telecommunications for $3,514.99 (3 years with option to renew)
b. “Purchase of Band Uniforms for Tioga High School” (Bid No. 20-36) received on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. and award to Stanbury Uniforms for $69,838.25
c. “Purchase and Installation of Bleachers at Rapides High” (Bid No. 20-41) received on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. and award to award to HAHN Enterprises, Inc. for $59,552.00
* 9. to authorize the Board President to execute the sale documents for the taking of property by the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for the construction of the roundabout at the intersection of Susek Drive and Edgewood Drive (State Contract #H.008263) – Ms. Liz Domite and Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of Funding General Fund Amount To Be Determine
* 10. to engage an Architect/Engineer for Project Design and Management for the Construction of a Parking Lot and Driveways at Pineville Jr. High and authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Construction of Parking Lot and Driveways at Pineville Jr. High” (Bid No. 20-44) 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 authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (WOID #178024) –Ms. Liz Domite and Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding Proceeds from taking of the Property Amount $340,000.00
* 11. to engage an Architect/Engineer for Project Design, Quote and Management of the Construction of a Walkway Canopy at Pineville Jr. High (RFQ # 20-46) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes, a recommendation to be made to the Board and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (WOID #178025) - Ms. Liz Domite and Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding Proceeds from taking of the Property Amount $54,000.00
* 12. 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 and not to exceed $800.00 - Mr. Jeff Powell
* 13. to approve and allow the Board President to sign all contracts and documentation for Pineville High School Gifted Department to attend a field trip to Walt Disney World, Orlando Florida on February 20-24, 2020 - Dr. Dana Nolan
Pages 156-173 Source of funding School Funds Amount $23,373.48
* 14. to enter into an Inter-Agency Agreement with Lifeshare Blood Centers to allow Blood Donation Drives to collect blood from students, faculty and staff at District Schools and authorize the Board President to sign said Inter-Agency Agreement (same terms and conditions, lapsed due to terms & time) contingent upon Legal Counsel Review and approval of same – Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 174-197
* 15. to approve renewal of SchoolMessenger Complete – 12-month Unlimited Notification Service, and authorize the Board President to sign documentation for said renewal – Dr. Luke Purdy
Page 198-199 Source of funding Various Maintenance Fund Amount $41,388.02
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 - Mr. Cottrell Wrenn
Ø Motion to uphold the original disposition for Erion Washington. Erion shall remain at the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) to complete the duration of his expulsion and thereafter be admitted to the zoned school
Ø Motion to uphold the original disposition for Michael Williams, Jr. Michael shall be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) to complete the duration of this expulsion and thereafter be admitted to the zoned school.
Ø Motion that in lieu of expulsion, Aiden McClanahan be admitted to the zoned school effective February 5, 2020.
2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - Mr. Cottrell Wrenn
3. to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Mr. Cottrell Wrenn
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
* Denotes that these items have been through committee
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A motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to discuss and approve the Reorganization Structure for Payroll – Finance -Human Resources, and Transportation. (Item 6)
Mr. Jeff Powell presented information and discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: Ms. Burgess, Dr. Chapman
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION WAWS ADOPTED B Y MAJORITY VOTE.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to discuss and approve the Rapides Parish School Board 5 Year Strategic Plan. (Item 7)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess for the RPSB to table/postpone consideration or action on the Strategic Plan until the April Board meeting for the Superintendent to answer questions and fully inform the RPSB on cost implementation of the strategic plan and funding source and staffing changes and further to reject the proposal of District Wide Title I identification and continuation with the current method to identify Title I schools with poverty of 69% or greater and allocate Title I funds to only Title I Schools.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follow:
AYE: Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman
NAY: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. Rodriguez
ABSENT: None
THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION FAILED.
A second substitute motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to delay and move this item to the March Board meeting to give the Superintendent time to answer questions on the 5-year Strategic Plan.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the second substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: Mr. Barrios
ABSENT: None
THE SECOND SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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Item 8 was deleted.
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Let the record reflect that Mr. Wilton Barrios left the meeting at this time.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to approve an agreement between RPSB and Jostens, Inc. for Jostens, Inc. to be the official yearbook publisher for J. I Barron Elementary School for the 2019-2020 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith. (Item 9
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. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Barrios
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A motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to terminate a support personnel employee for job abandonment. (Item 10)
The employee was not present and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation to terminate an employee, Jamie Monette, for job abandonment effective today February 4, 2020.
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin, the Board voted unanimously to uphold the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate an employee, Jamie Monette, for job abandonment effective today February 4, 2020.
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Let the record reflect that Mr. Keith Breazeale left the meeting at this time.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to inform the Board of change in district website hosting to “SchoolMessenger Content Management System (CMS) and Website hosting, 12-month package” at an annual rate of $1,035.00, and one time set up fee of $3,500.00. (Item 11)
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to inform the Board of change in district website hosting to “SchoolMessenger Content Management System (CMS) and Website hosting, 12-month package” at an annual rate of $1,035.00, and one time set up fee of $3,500.00 and the amount is $4,535.00.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the amended motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall toapprove an Interfund Loan from Special Reserve Fund to District 50 Maintenance Fund in an amount not to exceed $700,000 for the Buckeye High School Waste Water Project and said loan to be repaid in ten (10) equal annual installments beginning June 30, 2021. (Item 12)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Breazeale
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Let the record reflect that Mr. Keith Breazeale returned to the meeting at this time.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to engage Pan American Engineers, LLC as Architect/Engineer for Project Design and Management for the Buckeye High School Waste Water Project, authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for “Buckeye High School Waste Water Project” (Bid No. 20-51) authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith. (Item 13)
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. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Barrios
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Pursuant to motion duly carried, the Rapides Parish School Board adjourned.
/s/Darrell Rodriguez
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
S E A L