OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Alexandria, Louisiana
September 15, 2020
The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in special session at 4:59 o’clock p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 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
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 Ms. Linda Burgess 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 SEPTEMBER 9, 2020)
Alexandria, Louisiana
September 9, 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, September 15, 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. Adopt Adjusted Millage Rates(s) – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 1-2
5. Set forth the Adjusted Millage Rates(s) and roll forward to millage rate(s) not exceeding the maximum authorized rate(s) – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 3-4
6. Adopt other authorized Millages or Taxes – Ms. Liz Domite
Pages 3-4
7. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Lease of 435 acres of School Board Property” (Bid #21-50); and award to the highest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on high bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, Witness my official signature and the seal of the Rapides Parish School Board this 9th day of September 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 Ms. Linda Burgess and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to Adopt Adjusted Millage Rates(s). (Item 4)
Ms. Liz Domite presented information and discussed ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, 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 Set forth the Adjusted Millage Rates(s) and roll forward to millage rate(s) not exceeding the maximum authorized rate(s). (Item 5)
Ms. Liz Domite presented information and discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, 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 other authorized Millages or Taxes. (Item 6)
Ms. Liz Domite presented information and discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, 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 ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, September 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for “Lease of 435 acres of School Board Property” (Bid #21-50); and award to the highest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on high bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and award to Lloyd Price/K & L Hunting Club in the amount of $5,724.60. (Item 7)
Discussion ensued.
On roll call the vote was as follows:
AYE: Ms. Burgess, Mrs. Franklin, Mr. Breazeale, Mr. Berry, Mr. McCall, Dr. Chapman, Mr. Barrios, Mr. Dryden, Mr. Rodriguez
NAY: None
ABSENT: None
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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