OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
July 21, 2020
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in special session at 4:59 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 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
Linda Burgess, Member
Stephen Chapman, Member
Mark Dryden, Member
Sandra Franklin, Member (Present via Zoom)
Absent: Keith Breazeale, Member
Mr. Jeff Powell, secretary for the Board, was present for the meeting.
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Attorney Mr. James Downs was present for the meeting.
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The Invocation was pronounced by Mr. Steve Berry after which Mr. Willard McCall led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.
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(COPY OF OFFICIAL CALL WAS MAILED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND TO THE MEDIA AND POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE AT THE MEETING PLACE OF SAID BOARD ON JULY 16, 2020)
Alexandria, Louisiana
July 16, 2020
Dear Sir/Madam:
By virtue of the authority vested in me by law and by reason of the fact that it is deemed necessary, advisable, and to the public interest that the Rapides Parish School Board be called in special session; now, therefore,
I, Darrell Rodriguez, President, do hereby give notice that the said board will meet in special session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 4:59 p.m. on
Tuesday, July 21, 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 of Allegiance
3. Roll call
4. Motion to discuss and approve the following:
a. To ratify and confirm proposals received on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. by the Central Office Staff for "Head Start/Early Childhood Student Transportation Services" (RFP No. 21-12); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low bid/proposal meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications - Ms. Liz Domite
b. To approve Lease for The Pines location - Mr. Roy Rachal
c. To add Early Childhood/Head Start Degreed Accountant II position to payroll/finance to take over all Early Childhood grants (funding would come from the federal grants and indirect costs/district matching funds) - Ms. Liz Domite
d. To consider and approve modifications to Head Start Job Descriptions - Mrs. Cindy Rushing and Ms. Naomi Jones
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Witness my official signature and the seal of the Rapides Parish School Board this 16th day of July 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. Mark Dryden to discuss and approve the following: (Item 4)
a. To ratify and confirm proposals received on Monday, July 20, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. by the Central Office Staff for "Head Start/Early Childhood Student Transportation Services" (RFP No. 21-12); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low bid/proposal meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications - Ms. Liz Domite
b. To approve Lease for The Pines location - Mr. Roy Rachal
c. To add Early Childhood/Head Start Degreed Accountant II position to payroll/finance to take over all Early Childhood grants (funding would come from the federal grants and indirect costs/district matching funds) - Ms. Liz Domite
d. To consider and approve modifications to Head Start Job Descriptions - Mrs. Cindy Rushing and Ms. Naomi Jones
Mr. Jeff Powell presented information and discussed ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to add up to ten (10) additional bus drivers and attendants for the purpose of transporting Head Start students in lieu of transportation contracts. (Item 4a)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
RECUSE: Mrs. Franklin
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to postpone action on Lease for The Pines location until all information is received and have a Special Board meeting on July 27, 2020 at 12:29. (Item 4b)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote on the substitute motion was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
RECUSE: Mrs. Franklin
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to add Early Childhood/Head Start Degreed Accountant II position to payroll/finance to take over all Early Childhood grants (funding would come from the federal grants and indirect costs/district matching funds) (Item 4c)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
RECUSE: Mrs. Franklin
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to consider and approve modifications to Head Start Job Descriptions. (Item 4d)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
RECUSE: Mrs. Franklin
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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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