MARCH BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Minutes (Tuesday, March 2, 2021)
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Standing Items
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, March 2, 2021)
Generated by Brenda Waring on Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Members present
Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation, Pledge
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize:
a. the Board's student guest from Tioga High School - Mr. Wilton Barrios
Khloe Paige Morton
b. Tioga High School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of March 2021 - Mr. Clyde Washington
c. KALB/Hixson Autoplex – Golden Apple Award for Teachers of Rapides Parish School District – Mr. Jeff Powell
Kapryce Yarbrough - Julius Patrick
d. Pineville High School Orchestra - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
e. Maria Vargas, Erin Ingo, Karen Wale, and LeeAnn Borrel from Mabel Brasher Montessori for graduating from the Center for Guided Montessori Studies with a Montessori Certification - Mrs. Brandy Lawrence
f. Rapides Parish School Board Artists' Spotlight - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Acadian Elementary and Buckeye Elementary
Regular Agenda
Item 6. Motion to hear a presentation on the 2019-2020 Audit, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and Agreed Upon Procedures by Payne, Moore, & Herrington, LLP - Mr. Jeff Powell and Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Accept presentation on the 2019-2020 Audit, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and Agreed Upon Procedures by Payne, Moore, & Herrington, LLP
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item: 7. Motion to discuss and approve expanding the Trinity School-Based Health Clinic Centers to the following schools under the existing IAA: Buckeye Elementary, Hayden Lawrence, Tioga Elementary, Paradise Elementary, Horseshoe, Poland, Phoenix Magnet, Plainview, Martin Park, Cherokee, Rapides High, Carter C. Raymond, Ball Elementary, Rapides Academy and Julius Patrick - Mr. Clyde F. Washington
Approve expanding the Trinity School-Based Health Clinic Centers to the following schools under the existing IAA: Buckeye Elementary, Hayden Lawrence, Tioga Elementary, Paradise Elementary, Horseshoe, Poland, Phoenix Magnet, Plainview, Martin Park, Cherokee, Rapides High, Carter C. Raymond, Ball Elementary, Rapides Academy and Julius Patrick
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Items 8, 9, and 10 were discussed in globo.
Item *8. Motion to discuss and approve reclassifying the Title I Clerk position supporting Title One Coordinators to Secretary II serving coordinators and the Director of Early Childhood in lieu of filling vacant Secretary II position - Mr. Jeff Powell
Approve reclassifying the Title I Clerk position supporting Title One Coordinators to Secretary II serving coordinators and the Director of Early Childhood in lieu of filling vacant Secretary II position.
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Item *9. Motion to discuss and approve reclassifying Network Analyst position to Coordinator of Technology in lieu of filling vacant Secretary II position - Mr. Jeff Powell
Approve reclassifying Network Analyst position to Coordinator of Technology in lieu of filling vacant Secretary II position
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Item *10. Motion to discuss and approve reclassifying the Executive Assistant to the Executive Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction position to Executive Assistant/Public Relations and approve the new job description in lieu of filling vacant Secretary II position - Mr. Jeff Powell
Approve reclassifying the Executive Assistant to the Executive Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction position to Executive Assistant/Public Relations and approve the new job description in lieu of filling vacant Secretary II position
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Item 11. Motion to receive a report on the TAP Payouts for the 2019-2020 school year - Dr. Laquanta Jones and Mr. Bill Higgins
Received a report on the TAP Payouts for the 2019-2020 school year
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall.
Sub #1: Approve TAP payouts for the 2019-2020 school year - For RPSB to consider to terminate clause of MOA with NIET clause shall commence on Oct 2020 and terminate on 2021 and give 30-day notice.
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Steve Berry.
Amended: Authorize staff to make these TAP payouts for this year.
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 12. Motion to receive a quarterly report of District Maintenance Funds - Elizabeth Domite
Report received
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 13. Motion to approve Alio Maintenance Renewal for Financial Accounting System, Human Resource System, Louisiana SRC Maintenance, Federal ACA Reporting, Hosting Services for Alio Database and Employee Service Portal, Oracle Standard Edition, and Oracle Enterprise Maintenance and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal - Elizabeth Domite
Approve Alio Maintenance Renewal for Financial Accounting System, Human Resource System, Louisiana SRC Maintenance, Federal ACA Reporting, Hosting Services for Alio Database and Employee Service Portal, Oracle Standard Edition, and Oracle Enterprise Maintenance and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation with regards to said renewal
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Items 14 and 15 were discussed in globo.
Item 14. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Roof Replacement at Forest Hill Jr High" (RFQ No. 21-33); 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
Ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Roof Replacement at Forest Hill Jr High" (RFQ No. 21-33); 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
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.
Accept quotes received on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Roof Replacement at Forest Hill Jr High" (RFQ No. 21-33); 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 and award to Dixie Roofing and Metal Co., Inc. for $28,500.00
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 15. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Tioga High School Auditorium Lighting Project" (RFQ No. 21-30); 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
Ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Tioga High School Auditorium Lighting Project" (RFQ No. 21-30); 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
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.
Accept quotes received on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Tioga High School Auditorium Lighting Project" (RFQ No. 21-30); 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 and award to General Electric Co. for $28,900.00
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Items 16-23 were discussed in globo.
Item 16. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Construction of Accessible Ramp at Entrance to Gym at Tioga Jr. High" (RFQ 21-34) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board (WOID 187028) - Elizabeth Domite
Authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Construction of Accessible Ramp at Entrance to Gym at Tioga Jr. High" (RFQ 21-34) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board (WOID 187028)
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 17. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Roof Replacement on Jr High Building at Buckeye High School" (Bid No. 21-35) 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 - Elizabeth Domite
Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Roof Replacement on Jr High Building at Buckeye High School" (Bid No. 21-35) 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
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 18. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Sanitary Maintenance Supplies" (Bid No. 21-13) 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 - Elizabeth Domite
Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Sanitary Maintenance Supplies" (Bid No. 21-13) 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
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 19. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Art Supplies" (Bid No. 21-48) 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 - Elizabeth Domite
Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Art Supplies" (Bid No. 21-48) 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
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 20. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Student Uniforms and Backpacks" (Bid No. 21-27) 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 - Elizabeth Domite
Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Student Uniforms and Backpacks" (Bid No. 21-27) 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
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 21. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Professional Drug Testing Services" (RFQ No. 21-11) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite
Authorize Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Professional Drug Testing Services" (RFQ No. 21-11) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 22. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for the 2021-2022 school year and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the board on the following: (Cafeteria Paper Supplies - Bid No. FS30-21-22, Estimated - $336,950.00); (Cafeteria Cleaning Supplies - Bid No. FS33-21-22, Estimated - $166,900.00); (Bread Products - Bid No. FS354-21-22, Estimated - $119,800.00); (Milk, Milk Products, Juices, and Ice Cream - Bid No. FS100-21-22 (#38, #40, #41, & #42), Estimated - $1,639,165.00) - Erma Davis
Authorize the secretary to advertise for bids for the 2021-2022 school year and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office staff to receive bids. A recommendation will be made to the board on the following:
Cafeteria Paper Supplies - Bid No. FS30-21-22, Estimated - $336,950.00
Cafeteria Cleaning Supplies - Bid No. FS33-21-22, Estimated - $166,900.00
Bread Products - Bid No. FS354-21-22, Estimated - $119,800.00
Milk, Milk Products, Juices, and Ice Cream - Bid No. FS100-21-22 (#38, #40, #41, & #42), Estimated - $1,639,165.00
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 23. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise for the 2021-2022 school year and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office staff to receive bids, a recommendation to the board on the following: ("Cafeteria Meat Bid"- RPSB BID NO. FS15-21-22, Estimated - $629,908.00); ("Cafeteria Frozen Food Bid" - RPSB BID NO. FS20-21-22, Estimated $861,000.00); ("Cafeteria Processed Food Bid" - RPSB BID NO. FS25-21-22, Estimated $1,034,785.00) and TOTAL AMOUNT: $2,525,693.00) - Erma Davis
Authorize the secretary to advertise for the 2021-2022 school year and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office staff to receive bids. A recommendation will be made to the board on the following:
"Cafeteria Meat Bid"- RPSB BID NO. FS15-21-22, Estimated - $629,908.00
"Cafeteria Frozen Food Bid" - RPSB BID NO. FS20-21-22, Estimated $861,000.00
"Cafeteria Processed Food Bid" - RPSB BID NO. FS25-21-22, Estimated $1,034,785.00
TOTAL: $2,525,693.00
FUNDING SOURCE: School Food Service Funds
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 24. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Buckeye Panther Club, Incorporated to apply for a charitable gaming license - Elizabeth Domite
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Buckeye Panther Club, Incorporated to apply for a charitable gaming license
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez
Item 25. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Pineville High Rebel Club Inc. to apply for a charitable gaming license - Elizabeth Domite
Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Pineville High Rebel Club Inc. to apply for a charitable gaming license
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez
Item 26. Motion to direct Administration to consider options for a digital employee time and attendance system with a presentation to be made at the March Finance Committee - Mr. Keith Breazeale
Direct Administration to consider options for a digital employee time and attendance system with a presentation to be made at the March Finance Committee
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 27. Motion to approve InterAgency Agreement with Guardian Angel Kiddie College for Rapides Head Start - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Approve InterAgency Agreement with Guardian Angel Kiddie College for Rapides Head Start.
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 28. Motion to discuss and consider revising Policy KG: Use of School Facilities directing facility usage fees directly to school accounts - Mr. Wilton Barrios
Consider revising Policy KG: Use of School Facilities directing facility usage fees directly to school accounts
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 29. Motion to approve reimbursing schools for costs of officials and security for all Junior High and High School home basketball games for the 2020-2021 basketball season due to spectator capacity limits as a result of COVID - Mr. Matt Byrnes
Approve reimbursing schools for costs of officials and security for all Junior High and High School home basketball games for the 2020-2021 basketball season due to spectator capacity limits as a result of COVID
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Absent: Wilton Barrios
Item 30. Motion for the administrative staff to inform the RPSB of the amount of the CARES ACT grant award, further inform the RPSB of the allowable expenditures for this funding, further provide a proposed budget for these expenditures, and further the RPSB consider and take action on accepting this grant award and the proposed budget – Dr. Stephen Chapman
Received RPSB of the amount of the CARES ACT grant award, further inform the RPSB of the allowable expenditures for this funding, further provide a proposed budget for these expenditures, and further the RPSB consider and take action on accepting this grant award and the proposed budget
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 31. Motion to enter into a professional services contract with Cenla Environmental Services for LDEO mandated services, to provide "Certified Wastewater Treatment System Operator Level 2 monitoring and management of Buckeye High School Waste Water Treatment Plant" and authorize the Board President to execute same in connection therewith - Mr. Roy Rachal
Enter into a professional services contract with Cenla Environmental Services for LDEO mandated services, to provide "Certified Wastewater Treatment System Operator Level 2 monitoring and management of Buckeye High School Waste Water Treatment Plant" authorize the board president to execute same in connection therewith.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 32. Motion to enter into a professional services contract for consulting services with Mr. Doug Malone for disaster recovery for the 2020-2021 disasters including but not limited to Hurricanes Laura & Delta and Ice Storm Viola; assisting Risk Management in assimilating data in the format required by FEMA & GOHSEP claims portals, data entry into same, liaison to FEMA in Zoom site inspections, geocoding damage and loss points across district, all in an effort to expedite recoveries in a timely manner and authorize the Board President to execute same in connection therewith - Mr. Roy Rachal
Enter into a professional services contract for consulting services with Mr. Doug Malone for disaster recovery for the 2020 - 2021 disasters including but not limited to Hurricanes Laura & Delta and Ice Storm Viola; assisting Risk Management in assimilating data in the format required by FEMA & GOHSEP claims portals, data entry into same, liaison to FEMA in Zoom site inspections, geocoding damage and loss points across district, all in an effort to expedite recoveries in a timely manner and authorize the board president to execute same in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Action (Consent) 5: 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)
Accept consent agenda without pulled items 5C-2 and 5D-8
Consent agenda was read at this time.
Consent Agenda voting except for Items 5C-2 and 5D-8 as noted.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Item 5 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Accept consent agenda without pulled items 5C-2 and 5D-8
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Item 5 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 2-2-21 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 1-19-21 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee and District 62 meetings, and the 1-25-21 Executive meeting
Accept consent agenda without pulled items 5C-2 and 5D-8
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Item 5 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Reports: *1. to report an update on K-2 Literacy Initiative in Rapides Parish - Mrs. Shannon Alford and Dr. Laquanta Jones
Action: *2. to receive a report on Curriculum and Instruction updates to include a discussion on revising our grading policy to allow for the use of quality points to determine student averages - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Allow schools to use quality points when determining a student’s average and in doing so, helps the student pass the course for the school year 20-21
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Linda Burgess
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
Accept consent agenda without pulled items 5C-2 and 5D-8
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Accept consent agenda without pulled items 5C-2 and 5D-8
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
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
Accept consent agenda without pulled items 5C-2 and 5D-8
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
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
Accept consent agenda without pulled items 5C-2 and 5D-8
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
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 – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Accept consent agenda without pulled items 5C-2 and 5D-8
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *6. to approve Change Order #2 (ADDITIVE CHANGE) on “Northwood High School HVAC Upgrades” (RPSB Bid No. 18-63 – WOID #158375) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Air Plus, LLC. increasing the contract sum of $984,000 by $ 20,084.50 (Unforseen flow issues inside loop system, found pipe routing reversed, re-designed due to space caused adding a unit and additional controls) and thereby increasing the total contract amount to $1,004,084.50 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Approve Change Order #2 (ADDITIVE CHANGE) on “Northwood High School HVAC Upgrades” (RPSB Bid No. 18-63 – WOID #158375) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Air Plus, LLC. increasing the contract sum of $984,000 by $ 20,084.50 (Unforseen flow issues inside loop system, found pipe routing reversed, re-designed due to space caused adding a unit and additional controls) and thereby increasing the total contract amount to $1,004,084.50 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith.
Accept consent agenda without pulled items 5C-2 and 5D-8
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *7. to direct and authorize administration to draft specifications and drawings and informally quote the construction of a bus canopy at Rosenthal Montessori Elementary school and bring back recommended award not to exceed $25,000 - Mr. Willard McCall
Accept consent agenda without pulled items 5C-2 and 5D-8
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action: *8. for administration to bring back the cost associated with bringing the Alexandria Senior High's auditorium stage out of condemned status and functional for the use by students and faculty - Mr. Keith Breazeale
Sub Motion - have administration seek informal quotes for the “Auditorium Stage Project at Alexandria Senior High” and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA Public Bid Law, not to exceed $50,000 for the purpose of getting the Auditorium stage out of condemned status and usable using District 62 Funds
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez
Item 5 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline
Action: *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Mr. Cottrell Wrenn
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): *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Ms. Naomi Jones
Accept consent agenda without pulled items 5C-2 and 5D-8
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
/s/Willard McCall
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
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