OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
March 3, 2020
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 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 Peabody Magnet High School JROTC. The Invocation was pronounced by Rev. Darrell Ingram of Journey Church after which Mr. Mark Dryden 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 FEBRUARY 20, 2020)
Alexandria, Louisiana
February 20, 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, MARCH 3, 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 Buckeye High School – Mr. Mark Dryden
b. Alma Redwine Elementary for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of March 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
Cassidy Crawford – Pineville High School
Heather Warner – Caroline Dormon Junior High
5. Consent Agenda: Motion to adopt in globo the items listed on the consent agenda (the consent agenda is established by the Board’s Executive Committee and any board member may request that any consent agenda item be considered separately - whether considered in globo or separately, board member and public comment shall be permitted on any item listed on the consent agenda; see pages 3, 4 and 5)
* 6. Motion to discuss and approve the Reorganization Structure for Child Welfare and Attendance – Food and Nutrition, and Physical Plant - Mr. Jeff Powell
Pages 1-21
* 7. Motion to move the 5 Year Strategic Plan to the March Board meeting to give the Superintendent time to answer questions presented on the 5 Year Strategic Plan –Mr. Keith Breazeale
Pages 22-145
8. Motion to discuss and approve the purchase of the Tier I Amplify Science Curriculum for Grades 3-5 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Pages 146-154 Source of funding EEF Funds Amount $612,441.51
9. Motion to discuss and approve the purchase of the Tier I Ready Math Curriculum and its Diagnostic Component, iReady for Grades K-8 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Pages 155-220 Source of funding General; Title I; Title II; Sp. Ed (Super App) Amount $355,772.73
10. Motion to enter into an agreement to approve professional services contract with Transfinder and not to exceed a total of $25,000 to evaluate current bus route efficiencies Mr. Dan Bryant
Source of funding General Fund Amount $25,000.00
11. Motion to approve and allow the Board President to sign all contract and documentation for Alexandria Senior High School Choral to attend a field trip to Walt Disney in Orlando, Florida on April 1-6, 2020 – Dr. Dana Nolan
Pages 221-226 Source of funding School Funds Amount $30,000.00
12. Motion directing the Superintendent to present a plan reestablishing Community School Zones 1, 2 and 3 to their original structure per the 2017-2018 school year at the March Committee meeting – Ms. Linda Burgess and Mr. Willard McCall
13. Motion directing the Superintendent to present a plan at the March Education Committee meeting that will fulfill the requirements of School Board policy IBA for School Remediation (July 6, 2006) for those schools in the parish that have not demonstrated expected academic progress (F and D Schools) – Ms. Linda Burgess and Mr. Willard McCall
14. Motion to have the transportation department perform a complete analysis survey to determine if it would be more cost and time effective to outsource the oil and lubricants service on the parish buses. This would include all costs for materials and services used during regular maintenance. The independent service provider would travel to the bus location instead of having the bus driver come to the bus barn. This is to be presented at the March Committee Meeting – Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 227-254
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 2-4-20 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 1-21-20 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee and District 62 Committee meetings, the 1-30-20 Discipline Review Committee and the 1-27-20 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 (Payne, Moore and Herrington) – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 255-269
* 2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 270-271
* 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 272-273
* 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 274-278
* 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 279-283
* 6. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids/proposal 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 – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Purchase of Propane Gas” (Bid No. 20-10)
Source of funding District 51 Maintenance and District 58 Maintenance Amount $45,000
b. “Purchase of Sanitary Maintenance Supplies” (Bid No. 20-13)
Source of funding Various Maintenance Supplies Amount $250,000
c. “Purchase of Science Materials and Supplies” (Bid No. 20-16)
Source of funding General Fund Amount $40,000
d “Purchase of Uniforms and Backpacks” (Bid No. 20-27)
Source of funding Homeless Grant, Title I Funding Amount $50,000
e. “Purchase of Educational Materials and Supplies” (Bid No. 20-28)
Source of funding Various Funds Amount Based of funding available and needs
f. “HVAC Air Filter Maintenance” (RFP No. 20-25)
Source of funding Various Maintenance Funds Amount $212,500
* 7. to ratify and confirm bids/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Replacement of Chiller in the Old Boys Gym at Peabody Magnet” (RFQ No. 20-39) received on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
Page 284 Source of funding District 62 Fund Balance Amount $65,000
b. “ASH Cooling Tower Replacement” (Bid No. 20-37)
* 8. to authorize the secretary to advertise for the 2020-2021 school year and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board - Mrs. Erma Davis
Cafeteria Meat Bid – Bid No. FS15-20-21 $629,908.00 (estimate)
Cafeteria Frozen Food Bid – Bid No. FS20-20-21 $861,000.00 (estimate)
Cafeteria Processed Food Bid – Bid No. FS25-20-21 $1,034,785.00 (estimate)
Source of funding School Food Service Total Amount $2,525,693.00
* 9. to authorize the secretary to advertise for the 2020-2021school year and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board - Mrs. Erma Davis
Cafeteria Paper Supplies - Bid No. FS30-20-21 $335,990.00 (estimate)
Cafeteria Cleaning Supplies - Bid No. FS33-20-21 $165,990.00 (estimate)
Bread Products - Bid No. FS35-20-21 $270,100.00 (estimate)
Milk, Milk Products, Juices and Ice Cream - Bid No. FS100-20-21 (#38, #40, #41 & #42)
Milk $695,000; Other $15,010; Juices $460,200; Ice Cream $43,100 = $1,213,310.00
Source of funding School Food Service Total Amount $1,985,390.00
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 - 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
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 20th day of February 2020
/s/Darrell Rodriguez
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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A motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to add to the agenda to recognize Mr. Robert Anderson, Member of the Community, showing appreciation to the faculty and staff of Pineville High School – Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 4-f)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to add to the agenda to accept the Interagency Agreement between the Department of Education, Office of Academic Content of the State of Louisiana and the Rapides Parish School Board beginning February 10, 2020 and ending December 30, 2020. The State agrees to pay the Rapides Parish School Board a maximum fee of $27,000 to train all Early Childhood teachers to better prepare them to work with special needs children – Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to add to the agenda to authorize the Superintendent and/or Administration to solicit, receive, and award quotes related to emergency supplies in response to COVID-19, if necessary, up to $100,000 – Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 16)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to add to the agenda to the name Alexandria Senior High Baseball Field - Don Bonial Field – Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 17)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to add to the agenda to name Peabody Magnet High School Boys’ Gym the Coach Charles Smith Emerald Palace and present a Proclamation recognizing Charles Smith on his dedication and accomplishments as Coach and Teacher at Peabody Magnet High School – Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 18)
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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The Board recognized Mr. Robert Anderson, Member of the Community, showing appreciation to the faculty and staff of Pineville High School. (Item 4-f)
Mr. Robert Anderson thanked Pineville High School and Rapides Parish School Board and staff for all they did for his family during a very difficult time.
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Mr. Mark Dryden introduced the Board’s student guest, Michael Crenshaw, a senior at Buckeye High School, who was recognized for his academic and extracurricular achievements. Michael’s family was recognized and Mr. Dewayne Vines, principal at Buckeye High School. (Item 4-a)
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The Board recognized Alma Redwine Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of March 2020. (Item 4-b)
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The Board recognized Rapides Parish School Board Artists’ Spotlight and featured Forest Hill Junior High School and Mary Goff Elementary School. (Item 4-c)
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The Board recognized America’s Graduates (JAG) students, Yasmine Higgins of Bolton High School and Alicia King, JAG Specialist and Dechelle Jenkins of Bolton High School and Brandie Crain, 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)
Mr. Mark Klein with KALB gave some remarks at this time.
Cassidy Crawford – Pineville High School
Heather Warner – Caroline Dormon Junior High
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Superintendent Jeff Powell read a Proclamation from Governor John Bel Edwards recognizing School Social Workers.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to read the consent agenda. (Item 5)
The agenda was read into the record and discussion ensued.
Item 5C-7b was pulled for discussion.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve the consent agenda omitting item 5C-7b.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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Consent agenda: (Item 5)
E. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 227-254
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 2-4-20 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 1-21-20 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee and District 62 Committee meetings, the 1-30-20 Discipline Review Committee and the 1-27-20 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 (Payne, Moore and Herrington) – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 255-269
* 2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 270-271
* 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 272-273
* 4. toreceive 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 274-278
* 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 279-283
* 6. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids/proposal 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 – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Purchase of Propane Gas” (Bid No. 20-10)
Source of funding District 51 Maintenance and District 58 Maintenance Amount $45,000
b. “Purchase of Sanitary Maintenance Supplies” (Bid No. 20-13)
Source of funding Various Maintenance Supplies Amount $250,000
c. “Purchase of Science Materials and Supplies” (Bid No. 20-16)
Source of funding General Fund Amount $40,000
d “Purchase of Uniforms and Backpacks” (Bid No. 20-27)
Source of funding Homeless Grant, Title I Funding Amount $50,000
e “Purchase of Educational Materials and Supplies” (Bid No. 20-28)
Source of funding Various Funds Amount Based of funding available and needs
f. “HVAC Air Filter Maintenance” (RFP No. 20-25)
Source of funding Various Maintenance Funds Amount $212,500
* 7. to ratify and confirm bids/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Replacement of Chiller in the Old Boys Gym at Peabody Magnet” (RFQ No. 20-39) received on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and award to Sam’s Air Conditioning in the amount of $53,000
b. Pulled from the agenda for discussion.
* 8. to authorize the secretary to advertise for the 2020-2021 school year and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board - Mrs. Erma Davis
Cafeteria Meat Bid – Bid No. FS15-20-21 $629,908.00 (estimate)
Cafeteria Frozen Food Bid – Bid No. FS20-20-21 $861,000.00 (estimate)
Cafeteria Processed Food Bid – Bid No. FS25-20-21 $1,034,785.00 (estimate)
Source of funding School Food Service Total Amount $2,525,693.00
* 9. to authorize the secretary to advertise for the 2020-2021school year and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board - Mrs. Erma Davis
Cafeteria Paper Supplies - Bid No. FS30-20-21 $335,990.00 (estimate)
Cafeteria Cleaning Supplies - Bid No. FS33-20-21 $165,990.00 (estimate)
Bread Products - Bid No. FS35-20-21 $270,100.00 (estimate)
Milk, Milk Products, Juices and Ice Cream - Bid No. FS100-20-21 (#38, #40, #41 & #42) Milk $695,000; Other $15,010; Juices $460,200; Ice Cream $43,100 = $1,213,310.00
Source of funding School Food Service Total Amount $1,985,390.00
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 Bryce Peterson. Bryce shall remain at the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) to complete the duration of his expulsion with an additional twenty (20) school days added to his time.
Ø Motion that Tavares Jackson, Jr. be admitted to the zoned school effective Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
Ø Motion that Sierra Grantham be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Program for Students (RAPPS) for the remainder to the 2019-2020 school year and thereafter be admitted to the zoned school effective August 6, 2020.
Ø Motion that Qwa’Dadrian Fields be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Program for Students (RAPPS) for the remainder to the 2019-2020 school year and thereafter be admitted to the zoned school effective August 6, 2020.
Ø Motion to uphold the original disposition for Chloe Lemoine. Chloe shall remain at the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) to complete the duration of her expulsion with an additional thirty (30) school days added to her time.
Ø Motion to uphold the original disposition for Cody Ward. Cody shall remain at the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) to complete the duration of his expulsion with an additional thirty (30) school days added to his time.
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 Mrs. Sandra Franklin and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to discuss “ASH Cooling Tower Replacement” (Bid No. 20-37). (Item 5C-7b)
Liz Domite presented information.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to approve the “ASH Cooling Tower Replacement” (Bid No. 20-37) and award to Air Plus, LLC
in the amount of $242,500.00 (Base and Alternate #1) with District 62 Fund Balance.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to discuss and approve the Reorganization Structure for Child Welfare and Attendance – Food and Nutrition, and Physical Plant. (Item 6)
Mr. Jeff Powell presented information and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to defer to the March Committee meeting to approve the Reorganization Structure for Child Welfare and Attendance – Food and Nutrition, and Physical Plant for further discussion and have a Special Board meeting in April to finalize it.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Dryden, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry
ABSENT: None
THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to move the 5 Year Strategic Plan to the March Board meeting to give the Superintendent time to answer questions presented on the 5 Year Strategic Plan. (Item 7)
Mr. Jeff Powell presented information and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to adopt the goals of the 5-year Strategic Plan and come back to the March Committee Meeting to review the action components of the 5-year Strategic Plan which would include the changes to the Re-organizational Chart.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follow:
AYE: Dr. Chapman. Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. McCall
ABSENT: None
THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve the purchase of the Tier I Amplify Science Curriculum for Grades 3-5 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith. (Item 8)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve the purchase of the Tier I Ready Math Curriculum and its Diagnostic Component, iReady for Grades K-8 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: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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Item 10 was deleted.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to approve and allow the Board President to sign all contract and documentation for Alexandria Senior High School Choral to attend a field trip to Walt Disney in Orlando, Florida on April 1-6, 2020. (Item 11)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess directing the Superintendent to present a plan reestablishing Community School Zones 1, 2 and 3 to the original structure per the 2017-2018 school year at the March Committee meeting. (Item 12)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: Dr. Chapman, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess directing the Superintendent to present a plan at the March Education Committee meeting that will fulfill the requirements of School Board policy IBA for School Remediation (July 6, 2006) for those schools in the parish that have not demonstrated expected academic progress (F and D Schools). (Item 13)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. McCall
NAY: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. Rodriguez
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION FAILED.
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A motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to have the transportation department perform a complete analysis survey to determine if it would be more cost and time effective to outsource the oil and lubricants service on the parish buses. This would include all costs for materials and services used during regular maintenance. The independent service provider would travel to the bus location instead of having the bus driver come to the bus barn. This is to be presented at the March Committee Meeting. (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Barrios, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Dryden, Mr. Berry
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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 accept the Interagency Agreement between the Department of Education, Office of Academic Content of the State of Louisiana and the Rapides Parish School Board beginning February 10, 2020 and ending December 30, 2020. The State agrees to pay the Rapides Parish School Board a maximum fee of $27,000 to train all Early Childhood teachers to better prepare them to work with special needs children. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Barrios
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to authorize the Superintendent and/or Administration to solicit, receive, and award quotes related to emergency supplies in response to COVID-19, if necessary, up to $100,000. (Item 16)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Dr. Chapman, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Barrios
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to name Alexandria Senior High Baseball Field the Don Bonial Field. (Item 17)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman, the Board voted unanimously to name Alexandria Senior High Baseball Field the Don Bonial Field.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to name Peabody Magnet High School Boys’ Gym the Coach Charles Smith Emerald Palace and present a Proclamation recognizing Charles Smith on his dedication and accomplishments as Coach and Teacher at Peabody Magnet High School (Item 18)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin, the Board voted unanimously to name Peabody Magnet High School Boys’ Gym the Coach Charles Smith Emerald Palace and present a Proclamation recognizing Charles Smith on his dedication and accomplishments as Coach and Teacher at Peabody Magnet High School.
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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