FEBRUARY BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Minutes (Tuesday, February 2, 2021)
Generated by Brenda Waring on Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Members present
Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Absent: Steve Berry, Mark Dryden
Meeting called to order at 5:03 PM
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation, Pledge
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize:
a. the Board's student guest from Bolton High School (Abbas Khambatti) - Mrs. Sandra Franklin
b. Tioga Junior High for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of February 2021 - Mr. Clyde Washington
c. KALB/Hixson Autoplex – Golden Apple Award for Teachers of Rapides Parish School District – Mr. Jeff Powell
Thaddeus Sands - Peabody Magnet High School
d. Student of the year recognition - Emily Walker and Ladale Bernard
Elementary - Marshall Tradewell (Ruby-Wise) and Middle - Maggie Neely (Brame) and High - Abbas Khambatti (Bolton)
e. Bus Operator Recognition - Mr. Daniel Bryant and Ms. Amanda Iles
Bus Operators Patrica Ellis and Raynell Smith
Regular Agenda
Action: 6. Motion to consider and take-action with respect to adopting a resolution providing for the issuance of Taxable General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, of Pineville School District No. 52 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Sub - Adopt a resolution providing for the issuance of Taxable General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, of Pineville School District No. 52 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
RESOLUTION - PRINTED IN THE TOWN TALK ON MARCH 5, 2021
Action: 8. Motion to present a summary of the school calendar adoption process along with the 2021-2022 school calendar options and survey results - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Sub-to adopt Option #2 (traditional calendar)
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action: 7. Motion to authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Roof Replacement at Forest Hill Jr High" (RFQ 21-33) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board (WOID 187255) - Elizabeth Domite
Authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Roof Replacement at Forest Hill Jr High" (RFQ 21-33) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board (WOID 187255)
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action: 9. Motion to terminate a bus operator for insubordination, willful neglect of duty and violation of RPSB Policies - EBBI (Covid-19 Public Health Emergency) and GBRA (Employee Conduct) – Ms. Naomi Jones and Mr. Dan Bryant
Sub - Motion to terminate George Guild, Jr. effective immediately, 2/2/21
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Add Ons:
Action: 10. Motion to approve the purchase of SpringBoard curriculum materials for Pineville High School (UIR-A school) - Kerri Nichols
To Add - Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Sandra Franklin
Final Resolution
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Motion to approve the purchase of SpringBoard curriculum materials for Pineville High School (UIR-A school)
Motion by Stephen Chapman and second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Stephen Chapman
Action: 11. Motion to approve a Professional Services Contract with AIMS Academy - AIMS Institute for Acadian, DF Huddle, and Martin Park ($13,750/school) - Dr. Laquanta Jones
To Add - Motion to add by Willard McCall and Linda Burgess
Final Resolution
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Motion to approve a Professional Services Contract with AIMS Academy - AIMS Institute for Acadian, DF Huddle, and Martin Park ($13,750/school)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Stephen Chapman
Action (Consent): 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 (* Denotes that these items have been through committee)
The Consent Agenda was read at this time.
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 5 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Resolution: receive reports on school construction projects
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 5 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 1-5-21 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk, and to approve the 12-14-20 Executive meeting
Resolution: to approve the minutes of the 1-5-21 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 12-14-20 Executive meeting
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 5 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): * 1. to present components of the ACT Initiative including the testing of all sophomores in Rapides Parish - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Resolution: to approve components of ACT Initiative including the testing of all sophomores in Rapides Parish
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 5 - D. Consent Agenda - Action Finance
Action (Consent): * 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
Resolution: 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
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Resolution: to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 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
Resolution: 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)
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 4. to receive a budget update for General Fund and Food and Nutrition Fund as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditor – Ms. Liz Domite
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 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 - Kerri Nichols
Resolution: 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
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 6. to approve the request of the City of Baton Rouge to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #20-28 which is the Purchase of Educational Materials - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve the request of the City of Baton Rouge to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #20-28 which is the Purchase of Educational Materials
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 7. to ratify and confirm formal quotes received on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Pineville High HVAC Repairs" (RFQ #21-29); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract documentation requirements and specifications - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm formal quotes received on Friday, January 22, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Pineville High HVAC Repairs" (RFQ #21-29); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract documentation requirements and specifications
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 8. to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Tioga High School Auditorium Lighting Project" (RFQ # 21-30) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board (WOID 168768) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Tioga High School Auditorium Lighting Project" (RFQ # 21-30) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board (WOID 168768)
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 9. to approve the renewal of the Interagency Agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Lifeshare Blood Centers for a period of one year under the same terms and conditions as per the current interagency agreement and authorize Administration to issue a renewal letter - Roy Rachal
Resolution: Approve the renewal of the Interagency Agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Lifeshare Blood Centers for a period of one year under the same terms and conditions as per the current interagency agreement and authorize Administration to issue a renewal letter
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 10. to approve the annual renewal of the Guide K-12 service - Dr. Luke Purdy
Resolution: to approve the annual renewal of the Guide K-12 service
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 5 - E. Consent Agenda – Discipline
Action (Consent) *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Mr. Cottrell Wrenn
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Reports: 2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - Mr. Cottrell Wrenn
Reports: 3. to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Mr. Cottrell Wrenn
Item 5 - F. Consent Agenda – Personnel
Action (Consent): *1. to receive reports as follows: - Ms. Naomi Jones
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *2. to approve leave requests – Ms. Naomi Jones
Resolution: to approve leave requests
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 3. to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Ms. Naomi Jones
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action (Consent) * 4. to approve revised policies BCAD-Teleconference/Remote Participation in School Board Meetings and GBRIB-Sick Leave as recommended by Forethought and reviewed by legal - Ms. Naomi Jones
Resolution: to approve revised policies BCAD-Teleconference/Remote Participation in School Board Meetings and GBRIB-Sick Leave as recommended by Forethought and reviewed by legal
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 5. to discuss and approve continuing COVID Leave for employees quarantined due to on the job close contact - Ms. Naomi Jones
Resolution: approve continuing COVID Leave for employees quarantined due to on the job close contact
approve consent agenda
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
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Pursuant to motion duly carried, the Rapides Parish School Board adjourned.
/s/Willard McCall
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
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