OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
August 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, August 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
Linda Burgess, Member
Stephen Chapman, Member
Mark Dryden, Member
Sandra Franklin, Member
Absent: Keith Breazeale, 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. Wilton Barrios after which Mr. Willard McCall 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 JULY 30, 2020)
Alexandria, Louisiana
July 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, AUGUST 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. 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 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
* 6. Motion to approve new Policy EFAA (Employee Use of Social Media) as recommended by Forethought and legal review from Board Attorney – Ms. Naomi Jones
Pages 1-2
7. Motion for the RPSB to go into Executive Session to conduct and present the Superintendent’s Evaluation – Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
8. Motion to approve the Lease Agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Williams Scotsman, Inc. for the lease of one (1) Modular Classroom Unit and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 3-6 Source of funding Head Start Grant Amount $13,992.00 (Annual)
9. Motion to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Louisiana Department of Education, Office of Student Opportunities, Jobs for America’s Graduates – Louisiana Accelerated Interventions from Middle to High (JAG-LA-AIM High!) to continue the implementation of existing JAG-LA programs, to include adding the following new programs: Bolton High School #1, Peabody Magnet High School and Pineville High School – Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Pages 7-37 Source of funding JAG-LA-AIM High! and Career Development Funds (CDF) Amount $300,000.00
10. Motion to enter into an Agreement with Louisiana Workforce Commission, Jobs for America’s Graduates – Louisiana (JAG-LA) to continue the implementation of existing JAG-LA programs, to include adding the following new programs: Buckeye High School, Pineville Junior High School and S. M. Brame Junior High School – Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Page 38 Source of funding JAG-LA Funds and Career Development Funds (CDF) Amount $500,000.00
11. Motion to approve an addendum to the existing IAA with Trinity to perform COVID testing through the School Based Health Center - Mr. Clyde F. Washington
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
A. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 39-69
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 7-7-20 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 6-16-20 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee meetings and the 6-29-20 Executive Committee meeting
C. Action – Education
* 1. to approve Addendum to 2019-2020 ACT MOU with LDOE for the implementation of the ACT Series regarding ACT retests and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation pending review by the Board Attorney - (Testing was moved from March 2020 to June and October 2020) - Mrs. Becky Vines
Pages 70-73 Source of funding General Fund Amount $16,125.00
* 2. to enter into a Cooperative Agreement between the RPSB and LSU AgCenter supporting the 4H Youth Development for Rapides students and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documents, pending review by Board Attorney –
Mrs. Shannon Alford
Pages 74-81 Source of funding General Fund Amount $34,600.90
* 3. to approve the updated Testing Program Policy - File: II as recommended by Forethought - Mrs. Becky Vines
Pages 82-92
* 4. to have the Superintendent report at the September Education Committee if there are any “Project 1619” books in use in the Rapides Parish School System – Mr. Wilton Barrios
* 5. to approve the agreements for dual enrollment and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
a. Louisiana College (LC) – Pages 93-96
b. Northwestern State University – Pages 97-98
c. Louisiana State University at Alexandria – Pages 99-101
d. Louisiana State University at Eunice – Pages 102-103
e. Louisiana Tech University - Pages 104-106
f. CLTCC – Pages 107-113
g. Southern University – Pages 114-120
h. SOWELA – Pages 121-135
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 136-177
* 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 178
* 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 179-183
* 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 184-187
* 6. to authorize staff to publish notice and advertise the Public Hearing on the proposed budgets for 2020-2021 – Ms. Liz Domite
* 7. to approve the reimbursement rate for approved School Board travel to $0.57 per mile effective August 1, 2020 as per State of Louisiana, Division of Administration Travel Policies and Procedures – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 188-189
* 8. 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 Educational Materials and Bid #20-16 which is the Purchase of Science Materials – Ms. Liz Domite
a. Acadiana Center for the Arts, Belle Chasse Academy, Inc., Holy Name of Jesus School, Parkview Baptist Preschool, St. Ann School, STS. Leo-Seton Catholic School, Saint Peter Catholic School, and St. Philip Neri Catholic School
Pages 190-197
b. Avoyelles Parish School Board, Beauregard Parish School Board, Concordia Parish School Board, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Evangeline Parish Schools, Richland Parish School Board, St. Bernard Parish School Board and St. James Parish Schools \
Pages 198-205
* 9. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids 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. “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments” (Bid No. 21-04)
Source of funding Various Maintenance Funds Amount $60,000 (estimate)
b. “Purchase of Welding Supplies” (Bid No. 21-24)
Source of funding CTE, CDF and Carl Perkins Amount $100,000 (estimate)
c. “Lease of 435 Acres of School Board Property” (Bid No. 21-50)
Source of funding General Fund Amount $4,500 (estimate)
* 10. to ratify and confirm bids/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Purchase of Bus Maintenance Supplies” (Bid No. 21-07A) received on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Page 206 Source of funding General Fund Amount $30,000.00
b. “Purchase and Turnkey Installation of Scoreboard at Bolton High” (Bid No. 21-08) received on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Page 207 Source of funding School Funds - Amount $24,000
School Maintenance Funds - Amount $6,000
Total $30,000.00
c. “Turnkey Stadium Lighting Repair Project” (RFQ No. 21-05) received on Wednesday, July 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
Page 208 Source of funding Various Maintenance Funds
Amount $45,000
d. “Carpet Replacement at Rosenthal Elementary” (RFQ No. 21-02) received on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
Page 209-210 Source of funding District 62 BAF Amount $25,000
School Maintenance Funds Amount $20,000
Total $45,000
e. “Chiller Replacement at Alma Redwine Elementary” (RFQ No. 21-01) received on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
‘ Page 211-212 Source of funding District 62 Fund Balance Amount $75,000
* 11. to approve an Interfund Loan from General Fund – Ms. Liz Domite
a. To 1967 Sales Tax Fund in the amount of $1,600,000 from 6-30-2020 until funds are sufficient to repay – August 1, 2020
Page 213
b. To 1987 Sales Tax Fund in the amount of $1,500,000 from 6-30-2020 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 1, 2020
Page 214
c. To 2016 Sales Tax Fund in the amount of $500,000 from 6-30-2020 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 1, 2020
Page 215
* 12. to approve Preschool Development Grant Birth to Three Seats Contracts for Six Type III Early Learning Centers – Discovery House, LLC., Guardian Angel Kiddie College, Heavenly Care Child Development Center, Heavenly Care Child Development Center II, LSUA Children’s Center, Munchkinland Child Development Center, pending legal review – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Pages 216-245 Source of funding Preschool Development Grant - Birth to Three Seats Amount $306,375.00
* 13. to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff to lowest responsive/responsible bidder(s) for 2020-2021 school year and authorize staff to enter into purchase order contract(s) accordingly – Mrs. Erma Davis
“Cafeteria Fresh Produce” RPSB Bid No. FS10-20-21
Source of funding School Food Service Funds Amount $1,399,000.00 (Estimated)
* 14. to consider adjusting canning center employee salary – Mr. Mark Dryden and Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
Source of funding Buckeye Food Preservation Fund and Poland Jr. High Preservation Fund Amount $6,600.00 (each school and including benefits)
* 15. to approve Change Order #1 (Deductive Change) on “Mabel Brasher Elementary Roof Replacement” (Re: RPSB RFQ # 20-42) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Louisiana Roofing Contractor, LLC., decreasing the contract sum of $281,000 by $5,900 (unit price replacement of wood-nailer and anticipated wood deck not needed) and thereby decreasing the total contract amount to $275,100 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 246-247 Source of funding Special Reserve Fund Amount $(5,900) (deduction)
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 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 add to the agenda to approve Achieve3000 site licenses in the amount of $146,644.10 and Professional Development Services for (17) seventeen days in the amount of $45,815.00 for the period of August 2020 – June 2021 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 12)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to add to the agenda to approve the renewal contract with MyON Renaissance Learning and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith - Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 13)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to add to the agenda to renew the contract with Edgenuity in the amount of $204,000.00 for the period of August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to add to the agenda to recommend termination of an employee for job abandonment - Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to add to the agenda to discuss and approve the following Policies – Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 16)
Policy Revisions:
GAE (Complaints and Grievances)
GAEAA (Sexual Harassment)
GAAA (Equal Opportunity Employment)
GAMC (Investigations)
New Policies:
JAAA (Title IX Sexual Harassment)
JCEA (Sexually Related Student Misconduct)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to add to the agenda to approve entering into professional service contracts with License Clinical Social Workers/License Master Social Workers to identify, intervene, and progress monitor the social-emotional developmental needs of at-risk students (Verbal Add) - Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 17)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to add the agenda to have the Superintendent give the Board an update on the current safety for students to begin school (Verbal Add) - Reason to add: Time Sensitive. (Item 18)’
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote to add was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to read the consent agenda. (Item 5)
The agenda was read into the record and discussion ensued.
Item 5D-10c was deleted.
A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to approve the consent agenda.
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
Consent agenda: (Item 5)
B. Reports:
1. to receive an update on school construction projects – Mr. Clyde Washington
Pages 39-69
B. Action – Minutes
1. to approve the minutes of the 7-7-20 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 6-16-20 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee meetings and the 6-29-20 Executive Committee meeting
C. Action – Education
* 1. to approve Addendum to 2019-2020 ACT MOU with LDOE for the implementation of the ACT Series regarding ACT retests and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation pending review by the Board Attorney - (Testing was moved from March 2020 to June and October 2020) - Mrs. Becky Vines
Pages 70-73 Source of funding General Fund Amount $16,125.00
* 2. to enter into a Cooperative Agreement between the RPSB and LSU AgCenter supporting the 4H Youth Development for Rapides students and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documents, pending review by Board Attorney –Mrs. Shannon Alford
Pages 74-81 Source of funding General Fund Amount $34,600.90
* 3. to approve the updated Testing Program Policy - File: II as recommended by Forethought - Mrs. Becky Vines
Pages 82-92
* 4. to have the Superintendent report at the September Education Committee if there are any “Project 1619” books in use in the Rapides Parish School System – Mr. Wilton Barrios
* 5. to approve the agreements for dual enrollment and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
a. Louisiana College (LC) – Pages 93-96
b. Northwestern State University – Pages 97-98
c. Louisiana State University at Alexandria – Pages 99-101
d. Louisiana State University at Eunice – Pages 102-103
e. Louisiana Tech University - Pages 104-106
f. CLTCC – Pages 107-113
g. Southern University – Pages 114-120
h. SOWELA – Pages 121-135
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 136-177
* 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 178
* 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 179-183
* 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 184-187
* 6. to authorize staff to publish notice and advertise the Public Hearing on the proposed budgets for 2020-2021 – Ms. Liz Domite
* 7. to approve the reimbursement rate for approved School Board travel to $0.57 per mile effective August 1, 2020 as per State of Louisiana, Division of Administration Travel Policies and Procedures – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 188-189
* 8. 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 Educational Materials and Bid #20-16 which is the Purchase of Science Materials – Ms. Liz Domite
a. Acadiana Center for the Arts, Belle Chasse Academy, Inc., Holy Name of Jesus School, Parkview Baptist Preschool, St. Ann School, STS. Leo-Seton Catholic School, Saint Peter Catholic School, and St. Philip Neri Catholic School
Pages 190-197
b. Avoyelles Parish School Board, Beauregard Parish School Board, Concordia Parish School Board, Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, Evangeline Parish Schools, Richland Parish School Board, St. Bernard Parish School Board and St. James Parish Schools
Pages 198-205
* 9. to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids 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. “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments” (Bid No. 21-04)
Source of funding Various Maintenance Funds Amount $60,000 (estimate)
b. “Purchase of Welding Supplies” (Bid No. 21-24)
Source of funding CTE, CDF and Carl Perkins Amount $100,000 (estimate)
c. “Lease of 435 Acres of School Board Property” (Bid No. 21-50)
Source of funding General Fund Amount $4,500 (estimate)
* 10. to ratify and confirm bids/quotes received by the Central Office Staff and award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
a. “Purchase of Bus Maintenance Supplies” (Bid No. 21-07A) received on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. and award to award to Central Oil and Supply for $17,064.64
b. “Purchase and Turnkey Installation of Scoreboard at Bolton High” (Bid No. 21-08) received on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. and award to award to Gibko Nursery and Signs for $24,965.00
c. Deleted.
d. “Carpet Replacement at Rosenthal Elementary” (RFQ No. 21-02) received on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and award to Floors Unlimited of Alexandria, LLC for $36,034.00
e. “Chiller Replacement at Alma Redwine Elementary” (RFQ No. 21-01) received on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and award to Sams Air Conditioning for $51,000.00
* 11. to approve an Interfund Loan from General Fund – Ms. Liz Domite
a. To 1967 Sales Tax Fund in the amount of $1,600,000 from 6-30-2020 until funds are sufficient to repay – August 1, 2020
Page 213
b. To 1987 Sales Tax Fund in the amount of $1,500,000 from 6-30-2020 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 1, 2020
Page 214
c. To 2016 Sales Tax Fund in the amount of $500,000 from 6-30-2020 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 1, 2020
Page 215
* 12. to approve Preschool Development Grant Birth to Three Seats Contracts for Six Type III Early Learning Centers – Discovery House, LLC., Guardian Angel Kiddie College, Heavenly Care Child Development Center, Heavenly Care Child Development Center II, LSUA Children’s Center, Munchkinland Child Development Center, pending legal review – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Pages 216-245 Source of funding Preschool Development Grant - Birth to Three Seats Amount $306,375.00
* 13. to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff to lowest responsive/responsible bidder(s) for 2020-2021 school year and authorize staff to enter into purchase order contract(s) accordingly – Mrs. Erma Davis
“Cafeteria Fresh Produce” RPSB Bid No. FS10-20-21 and award to Earl Roy Produce Co., LLC for $143,203.75
* 14. to adjust canning center employee salary for Buckeye High and Poland Jr. High for $6,600.00 (each school and including benefits) with Buckeye Food Preservation Fund and Poland Jr. High Preservation Fund and change from SB-110 to SB-115 – Mr. Mark Dryden and Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
Source of funding Buckeye Food Preservation Fund and Poland Jr. High Preservation Fund Amount $6,600.00 (each school and including benefits)
* 15. to approve Change Order #1 (Deductive Change) on “Mabel Brasher Elementary Roof Replacement” (Re: RPSB RFQ # 20-42) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Louisiana Roofing Contractor, LLC., decreasing the contract sum of $281,000 by $5,900 (unit price replacement of wood-nailer and anticipated wood deck not needed) and thereby decreasing the total contract amount to $275,100 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Pages 246-247 Source of funding Special Reserve Fund Amount $(5,900) (deduction)
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 that Kenison Ricketts be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) online, effective August 10, 2020 for 30 days and thereafter be admitted to the zoned school
2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - 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
A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to approve new Policy EFAA (Employee Use of Social Media) as recommended by Forethought and legal review from Board Attorney. (Item 6)
Discussion ensued.
On motion by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to approve new Policy EFAA (Employee Use of Social Media) as recommended by Forethought and legal review from Board Attorney.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to approve the Lease Agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Williams Scotsman, Inc. for the lease of one (1) Modular Classroom Unit 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: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Louisiana Department of Education, Office of Student Opportunities, Jobs for America’s Graduates – Louisiana Accelerated Interventions from Middle to High (JAG-LA-AIM High!) to continue the implementation of existing JAG-LA programs, to include adding the following new programs: Bolton High School #1, Peabody Magnet High School and Pineville High School. (Item 9)
Discussion ensued.
Let the record reflect that Mr. Willard McCall left the meeting at this time.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. McCall
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Let the record reflect that Mr. Willard McCall returned to the meeting at this time.
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to enter into an Agreement with Louisiana Workforce Commission, Jobs for America’s Graduates – Louisiana (JAG-LA) to continue the implementation of existing JAG-LA programs, to include adding the following new programs: Buckeye High School, Pineville Junior High School and S. M. Brame Junior High School. (Item 10)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to approve an addendum to the existing IAA with Trinity to perform COVID testing through the School Based Health Center. (Item 11)
Discussion ensued.
An amended motion was made by Mrs. Sandra Franklin and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve an addendum to the existing IAA with Trinity Community Health Center to perform COVID testing at the following Board approved School Based Health Centers: (Item 11)
1. Alexandria Middle Magnet
2. Alexandria Senior High
3. Huddle Elementary
4. J. I. Barron Elementary
5. Mabel Brasher
6. Peabody Magnet High
7. Pineville Elementary
8. Pineville High
Discussion ensued.
On the amended motion by Mrs. Sandra Franklin and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall, the Board voted unanimously to approve an addendum to the existing IAA with Trinity Community Health Center to perform COVID testing at the following Board approved School Based Health Centers: (Item 11)
1. Alexandria Middle Magnet
2. Alexandria Senior High
3. Huddle Elementary
4. J. I. Barron Elementary
5. Mabel Brasher
6. Peabody Magnet High
7. Pineville Elementary
8. Pineville High
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to approve Achieve3000 site licenses in the amount of $146,644.10 and Professional Development Services for (17) seventeen days in the amount of $45,815.00 for the period of August 2020 – June 2021 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith. (Item 12)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
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A motion was made by Mr. Mark Dryden and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to approve the renewal contract with MyON Renaissance Learning and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith. (Item 13)
Discussion ensued.
Let the record reflect that Mr. Mark Dryden left the meeting at this time.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Ms. Burgess
NAY: Mr. Barrios, Mr. Rodriguez
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Dryden
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Let the record reflect that Mr. Mark Dryden returned to the meeting at this time.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to renew the contract with Edgenuity in the amount of $204,000.00 for the period of August 1, 2020 – July 31, 2021 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith.(Item 14)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to recommend termination of an employee for job abandonment. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
A substitute motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to uphold the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate an employee, Courtney Arreguin, effective immediately, August 4, 2020. (Item 15)
Discussion ensued.
On the substitute motion made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios, the Board voted unanimously to uphold the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate an employee, Courtney Arreguin, effective immediately, August 4, 2020. (Item 15)
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to approve the following Policies. (Item 16)
Policy Revisions:
GAE (Complaints and Grievances)
GAEAA (Sexual Harassment)
GAAA (Equal Opportunity Employment)
GAMC (Investigations)
New Policies:
JAAA (Title IX Sexual Harassment)
JCEA (Sexually Related Student Misconduct)
On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman, the Board voted unanimously to approve the following Policies. (Item 16)
Policy Revisions:
GAE (Complaints and Grievances)
GAEAA (Sexual Harassment)
GAAA (Equal Opportunity Employment)
GAMC (Investigations)
New Policies:
JAAA (Title IX Sexual Harassment)
JCEA (Sexually Related Student Misconduct)
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A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to approve entering into professional service contracts with License Clinical Social Workers/License Master Social Workers to identify, intervene, and progress monitor the social-emotional developmental needs of at-risk students (Item. (Item 17)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
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A motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez to have the Superintendent give the Board an update on the current safety for students to begin school. (Item 18)
Mr. Jeff Powell gave an update at this time and discussion ensued.
No action was taken.
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A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios for the RPSB to go into Executive Session to conduct and present the Superintendent’s Evaluation. (Item 7)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Ms. Burgess, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: Mr. Breazeale
THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION.
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On motion by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman, 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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