OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
July 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, July 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 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 Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Keith Breazeale 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 29, 2020)
Alexandria, Louisiana
June 29, 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, JULY 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. Recognize:
a. None this month
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, 5 and 6)
* 6. Motion to hear an update report from the Board’s Insurance Consultant relative to the renewal of Property Insurance for the 2020-2021 school year, act upon recommendation by amending award and authorize administration and the Board President to sign relevant documentation connected therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Source of funding General Fund Amount $49,000 estimate
7. Motion to present and approve the evaluation instrument for the Superintendent's Annual Evaluation and to set a date – Mr. Darrell Rodriguez and Mr. Jeff Powell
Pages 1-7
8. Motion to approve a name change from Rapides Academy for Advanced Academics and Virtual Learning (RAAAVL) to Rapides Academy for Advanced Academics –Mr. Jeff Powell
9. Motion to approve Resolutions and Grant Agreement with The Rapides Foundation and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Ms. Kerri Nichols
Pages 8-10
• 2020-2021 Healthy Behaviors District Grant Agreement
Source of funding Rapides Foundation Amount $131,450
• 2020-2021 Effective Schools Initiative Grant
Source of funding Rapides Foundation Amount $518,000
• 2020-2021 Youth Volunteer School District Grant
Source of funding Rapides Foundation Amount $35,650
10. Motion to review and accept the revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan for 2020-2021 –Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Pages 11-63
11. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise for Bids for “Purchase and Turnkey Installation of Scoreboard at Bolton High School” (Bid No. 21-08) 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
Source of funding School Funds - $24,000 School Maintenance Funds - $6,000 Amount $30,000.00 (estimate)
12. Motion to approve the request of the Iberville School Board and Vermilion Parish School Board to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Rapides School Board for Bid #20-28 which is the Purchase of Educational Materials and Bid #20-16 which is the Purchase of Science of Materials – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 64-65
13. Motion to approve the subscription to an online training service agreement with Vector Solutions K-12 Education Software and authorize the Board President to sign documents with regards to said purchase and ongoing use of services described in the agreement – Mr. Clyde Washington and Ms. Naomi Jones
Pages 66-98 Source of funding CARES Finding Amount $31,207.50
14. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing Pineville Rebel Club, Inc. to apply for a charitable gaming license – Ms. Liz Domite
15. Motion to discuss petitions concerning the school mascot for Pineville High School –Mr. Jeff Powell
16. Motion to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation in RPSB vs. Zurich American Insurance Company, 254644, 9th Judicial District Court – Mr. Roy Rachal
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 99-128
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 6-2-20 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 5-19-20 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee meetings and the 5-26-20 Executive Committee meeting
C. Action – Education
*1. to approve the renewal contract with Renaissance Learning for the period July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Pages 129-147 Source of funding EEF $119,066.24
Title IV $ 60,000.00
IDEA $ 31,599.93
Total Amount $210,666.17
* 2. to present and approve Super App Competitive Funding (Redesign) and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation therewith – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Pages 148-210 Source of funding Super App Competitive Fund Amount $1,053,005.00
* 3. to approve Policy EBBD (Emergency School Closing and Cancellation) – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 211-212
* 4. to approve Read 180 Universal Upgrade and Transition Subscription Package 3 Yr. – Mrs. Vickie Smith
Pages 213-218 Source of funding IDEA Amount $194,016.28
* 5. to accept the Discipline Policy Review Committee’s recommended revisions to the following sections of the Rapides Parish School Board Policies Handbook and Student Code of Conduct, pending legal counsel review – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 219-232
a. Section III: Mandatory Suspensions/Expulsions
b. Section III: Discipline Matrix for Policy JCDAA (Smoking/Use of Tobacco)
c. Section IV: Recusal for Discipline of Immediate Family
d. Section XII: Dress and Appearance for All Students
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 233-277
* 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 278
* 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 279-283
* 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 284-287
* 6. to approve the request to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #20-28 which is the purchase of Education Materials and Bid #20-16 which is the Purchase of Science Materials – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 288-292
a. Calcasieu Parish School Board
b. Desoto Parish School Board
c. Iberia Parish School Board
d. St. Tammany Parish School Board
e. Tangipahoa Parish School Board
* 7. to approve Policy GBAA (Overtime) – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 293-302
* 8. to authorize the secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2020-2021 school year for “Purchase of Bus Maintenance Supplies – Bulk and Tote” (Bid No. 20-07) with written mutual agreement of vendor, Lott Oil Company and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid # 21-07B) – Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding General Fund Amount $35,000.00
* 9. to authorize the secretary to advertise for Bids for “Purchase of Bus Maintenance Parts and Supplies” (Bid No. 21-07A) 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
Source of funding General Fund Amount $30,000.00
* 10. to approve the Professional Service Contracts for provision of services to students -Mrs. Vickie Smith
Pages 303-334 Source of funding General Fund Amount $600,590.00
a. Physical Therapy
b. Occupational Therapy
c. Speech Therapy
d. School Psychologist
e. Educational Diagnostician
* 11. to approve the Professional Service Contracts for provision of services to students -Mrs. Vickie Smith
Pages 335-341 Source of funding IDEA Amount $130,000.00
a. Applied Behavior Analysis Consultants
b. Literacy Intervention Instruction
* 12. to approve the annual renewal agreement for Follett and authorize the Board President to sign documentation with regards to said renewal – Dr. Luke Purdy
Pages 342-355 Source of funding General Fund Amount $59,896.68
* 13. to authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes, a recommendation to be made to the Board – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Carpet Replacement at Rosenthal Montessori” (RFQ 21-02) (WOID 179778)
Source of funding District 62 BAF - $25,000 School Maintenance - $20,000 Amount $45,000.00
b. “Chiller Replacement at Alma Redwine Elementary” (RFQ 21-01) (WOID 180493)
Source of funding District 62 Fund Balance Amount $70,000.00
* 14. to authorize the secretary to advertise for Proposals “Turnkey Installation of Telephone and Intercom System at Scott Brame Middle School” (RFP No. 21-00) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office staff to receive proposals, a recommendation to be made to the Board and sign any documentation connected therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding District BAF - $25,000 School Maintenance - $35,000 Amount $60,000.00
* 15. to approve Change Order #1 (Additive Change) on “Buckeye High School Restroom/Concessions” (RE: RPSB Bid #19-58A) contract between the RPSB and Pat Williams Construction Company, increasing the contract sum of $177,200 by $2,475 (adding time extension and additional fill and related dirt work) and thereby increasing the total contract amount to $179,675 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 356-358 Source of funding School Maintenance Fund Amount $2,475.00
* 16. to authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Turnkey Stadium Lighting Repair Project” (RFQ 21-05) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes, a recommendation to be made to the Board - Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding Various School Maintenance Funds Amount $45,000.00
* 17. to approve the request of the Plaquemines Parish School Board to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #20-28 which is the purchase of Education Materials and Bid #20-16 which is the Purchase of Science Materials – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 359
* 18. to approve the purchase of initial annual subscription of BoardDocs Pro Plus from Diligent Corporation and authorize the Board President to sign documents with regards to said purchase – Dr. Luke Purdy
Pages 360-361 Source of funding TBD Amount $17,500.00
* 19. to approve the purchase of PowerSchool Enrollment Registration and authorize the Board President to sign documents with regards to said purchase – Dr. Luke Purdy
Pages 362-363 Source of funding TBD Amount $56,872.50
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
* 4. to approve new policy GBRIBC - Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFMLA) and Emergency Paid Sick Leave (COVID-19 Pandemic) – Ms. Naomi Jones
Pages 364-370
* 5. to approve revised job description for Early Childhood Guide Facilitator – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Pages 371-372
* 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 29th day of June 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. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to add to the agenda to receive a report on the Head Start program – Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 17)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman
NAY: Mr. Barrios
ABSENT: None
THE MOTION WAS NOT ADDED DUE TO LACK OF UNANIMOUS VOTE.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to add to the agenda to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Natchitoches Parish School Board and the Rapides Parish School Board for mutual use of facility and authorize the Board President to sign the documentation relative thereto pending legal counsel review - Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 18)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to read the consent agenda. (Item 5)
The agenda was read into the record and discussion ensued.
A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to approve the consent agenda.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, 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 99-128
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 6-2-20 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 5-19-20 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee meetings and the 5-26-20 Executive Committee meeting
C. Action – Education
* 1. to approve the renewal contract with Renaissance Learning for the period July 1, 2020 – June 30, 2021 and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Pages 129-147 Source of funding EEF $119,066.24
Title IV $ 60,000.00
IDEA $ 31,599.93
Total Amount $210,666.17
* 2. to present and approve Super App Competitive Funding (Redesign) and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation therewith – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Pages 148-210 Source of funding Super App Competitive Fund Amount $1,053,005.00
* 3. to approve Policy EBBD (Emergency School Closing and Cancellation) – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 211-212
* 4. to approve Read 180 Universal Upgrade and Transition Subscription Package 3 Yr. – Mrs. Vickie Smith
Pages 213-218 Source of funding IDEA Amount $194,016.28
* 5. to accept the Discipline Policy Review Committee’s recommended revisions to the following sections of the Rapides Parish School Board Policies Handbook and Student Code of Conduct, pending legal counsel review – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 219-232
a. Section III: Mandatory Suspensions/Expulsions
b. Section III: Discipline Matrix for Policy JCDAA (Smoking/Use of Tobacco)
c. Section IV: Recusal for Discipline of Immediate Family
d. Section XII: Dress and Appearance for All Students
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 233-277
* 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 278
* 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 279-283
* 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 284-287
* 6. to approve the request to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #20-28 which is the purchase of Education Materials and Bid #20-16 which is the Purchase of Science Materials – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 288-292
a. Calcasieu Parish School Board
b. Desoto Parish School Board
c. Iberia Parish School Board
d. St. Tammany Parish School Board
e. Tangipahoa Parish School Board
* 7. to approve Policy GBAA (Overtime) – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 293-302
* 8. to authorize the secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2020-2021 school year for “Purchase of Bus Maintenance Supplies – Bulk and Tote” (Bid No. 20-07) with written mutual agreement of vendor, Lott Oil Company and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid # 21-07B) – Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding General Fund Amount $35,000.00
* 9. to authorize the secretary to advertise for Bids for “Purchase of Bus Maintenance Parts and Supplies” (Bid No. 21-07A) 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
Source of funding General Fund Amount $30,000.00
* 10. to approve the Professional Service Contracts for provision of services to students - Mrs. Vickie Smith
Pages 303-334 Source of funding General Fund Amount $600,590.00
a. Physical Therapy
b. Occupational Therapy
c. Speech Therapy
d. School Psychologist
e. Educational Diagnostician
* 11. to approve the Professional Service Contracts for provision of services to students - Mrs. Vickie Smith
Pages 335-341 Source of funding IDEA Amount $130,000.00
a. Applied Behavior Analysis Consultants
b. Literacy Intervention Instruction
* 12. to approve the annual renewal agreement for Follett and authorize the Board President to sign documentation with regards to said renewal – Dr. Luke Purdy
Pages 342-355 Source of funding General Fund Amount $59,896.68
* 13. toauthorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes, a recommendation to be made to the Board – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Carpet Replacement at Rosenthal Montessori” (RFQ 21-02) (WOID 179778)
Source of funding District 62 BAF - $25,000 School Maintenance - $20,000 Amount $45,000.00
b. “Chiller Replacement at Alma Redwine Elementary” (RFQ 21-01) (WOID 180493)
Source of funding District 62 Fund Balance Amount $70,000.00
* 14. to authorize the secretary to advertise for Proposals “Turnkey Installation of Telephone and Intercom System at Scott Brame Middle School” (RFP No. 21-00) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office staff to receive proposals, a recommendation to be made to the Board and sign any documentation connected therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding District BAF - $25,000 School Maintenance - $35,000 Amount $60,000.00
* 15. to approve Change Order #1 (Additive Change) on “Buckeye High School Restroom/Concessions” (RE: RPSB Bid #19-58A) contract between the RPSB and Pat Williams Construction Company, increasing the contract sum of $177,200 by $2,475 (adding time extension and additional fill and related dirt work) and thereby increasing the total contract amount to $179,675 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 356-358 Source of funding School Maintenance Fund Amount $2,475.00
* 16. to authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Turnkey Stadium Lighting Repair Project” (RFQ 21-05) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes, a recommendation to be made to the Board - Ms. Liz Domite
Source of funding Various School Maintenance Funds Amount $45,000.00
* 17. to approve the request of the Plaquemines Parish School Board to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #20-28 which is the purchase of Education Materials and Bid #20-16 which is the Purchase of Science Materials – Ms. Liz Domite
Page 359
* 18. to approve the purchase of initial annual subscription of BoardDocs Pro Plus from Diligent Corporation and authorize the Board President to sign documents with regards to said purchase – Dr. Luke Purdy
Pages 360-361 Source of funding TBD Amount $17,500.00
* 19. to approve the purchase of PowerSchool Enrollment Registration and authorize the Board President to sign documents with regards to said purchase – Dr. Luke Purdy
Pages 362-363 Source of funding TBD Amount $56,872.50
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
* 4. to approve new policy GBRIBC - Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFMLA) and Emergency Paid Sick Leave (COVID-19 Pandemic) – Ms. Naomi Jones
Pages 364-370
* 5. to approve revised job description for Early Childhood Guide Facilitator – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Pages 371-372
* Denotes that these items have been through committee
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to hear renewal of Property Insurance for the 2020-2021 school year, act upon recommendation by amending award and authorize administration and the Board President to sign relevant documentation connected therewith. (Item 6)
Mr. Roy Rachal presented information and discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to Amend the Property Insurance Premium amount awarded by the Board on June 2, 2020 from $810,269 to $886,024 (line 22; column 4 - “Revised" on backup spreadsheet) due to agent mathematical error transferring information from broker proposal and award to Risk Services of Louisiana. (Item 6)
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. Rodriguez
NAY: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall
ABSENT: None
THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to present and approve the evaluation instrument for the Superintendent's Annual Evaluation and to set a date. (Item 7)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument as presented and to set the date for the August 4, 2020 Board Meeting and all completed evaluations shall be submitted no later than the Executive Committee Meeting at 12:30 on July 27, 2020.
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Superintendent Evaluation Instrument as presented and to set the date for the August 4, 2020 Board Meeting and all completed evaluations shall be submitted no later than the Executive Committee Meeting at 12:30 on July 27, 2020.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to approve a name change from Rapides Academy for Advanced Academics and Virtual Learning (RAAAVL) to Rapides Academy for Advanced Academics. (Item 8)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, the Board voted unanimously to approve a name change from Rapides Academy for Advanced Academics and Virtual Learning (RAAAVL) to Rapides Academy for Advanced Academics.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve Resolutions and Grant Agreement with The Rapides Foundation and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith. (Item 9)
• 2020-2021 Healthy Behaviors District Grant Agreement
• 2020-2021 Effective Schools Initiative Grant
• 2020-2021 Youth Volunteer School District Grant
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, 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 review and accept the revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan for 2020-2021. (Item 10)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall, the Board voted unanimously to accept the revisions to the Pupil Progression Plan for 2020-2021.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to authorize the secretary to advertise for Bids for “Purchase and Turnkey Installation of Scoreboard at Bolton High School” (Bid No. 21-08) 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.(Item 11)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden, the Board voted unanimously to authorize the secretary to advertise for Bids for “Purchase and Turnkey Installation of Scoreboard at Bolton High School” (Bid No. 21-08) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office staff to receive bids and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to approve the request of the Iberville School Board and Vermilion Parish School Board to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Rapides School Board for Bid #20-28 which is the Purchase of Educational Materials and Bid #20-16 which is the Purchase of Science of Materials. (Item 12)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, 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 approve the subscription to an online training service agreement with Vector Solutions K-12 Education Software and authorize the Board President to sign documents with regards to said purchase and ongoing use of services described in the agreement. (Item 13)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, 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 adopt a resolution authorizing Pineville Rebel Club, Inc. to apply for a charitable gaming license. (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
RESOLUTION OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
WHEREAS, a non-profit booster club has existed for a number of years to enhance athletic and other programs at Pineville High School, said club being the Pineville Rebel Club, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the club has been in previous years authorized to seek a charitable gaming license from the State of Louisiana in order to conduct BINGO games and other like activities, a portion of which revenue goes to the Pineville High School and is deposited in the school fund in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, in prior years the written authorization of the principal of a high school is sufficient to authorize a booster club to seek charitable gaming licensing authority from the state; and
WHEREAS, as of May 15, 2019 the procedures are altered to require not only the principal’s authorization but a designation by the parish school board of the booster club to collect funds in the name of the particular school all is more fully shown by the Office Procedure Revision letter attached hereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish School Board that the Pineville High Rebel Club Inc. be and it hereby is designated to collect funds through participation in the charitable gaming activities for the use and benefit of Pineville High School provided that the principal of the said Pineville High School concurs in that designation and if so provides a letter of authorization to the booster club to enable it to seek the appropriate license to conduct charitable gaming operations in accordance with law.
The foregoing Resolution was duly offered, seconded and adopted by a majority of the Rapides Parish School Board in legal session duly convened on this the 7th day of JULY, 2020.
Jeffery Powell
Superintendent/Secretary
Rapides Parish School Board
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to discuss petitions concerning the school mascot for Pineville High School. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to have Pineville High School Administration review petitions regarding the PHS Mascot, develop a process to receive stakeholder input and bring a recommendation to the September Board meeting.
A lengthy discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: Mr. McCall, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin
ABSENT: None
THE SUBSTITUTE MOTION WAS ADOPTED BY MAJORITY VOTE.
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A motion was made by Mr. Mark Dryden and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Natchitoches Parish School Board and the Rapides Parish School Board for mutual use of facility and authorize the Board President to sign the documentation relative thereto pending legal counsel review. (Item 18)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Mark Dryden and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios, the Board voted unanimously to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Natchitoches Parish School Board and the Rapides Parish School Board for mutual use of facility and authorize the Board President to sign the documentation relative thereto pending legal counsel review.
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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. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation in RPSB vs. Zurich American Insurance Company, 254644, 9th Judicial District Court. (Item 16)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. McCall
THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
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On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale, 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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