APRIL BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Minutes (Tuesday, April 13, 2021)
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Standing Items
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, March 2, 2021)
Generated by Brenda Waring on Friday, April 16, 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 Pineville High School - Mr. Steve Berry
Hannah Culp
b. Acadian Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of April 2021 - Mr. Clyde Washington
c. KALB/Hixson Autoplex – Golden Apple Award for Teachers of Rapides Parish School District – Mr. Jeff Powell
Mickey Johnson - Plainview
d. Rapides Parish School Board Artists' Spotlight - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Northwood High School
e. Pineville Jr. High Cheerleaders for winning 1st place at Nationals - Mr. Steve Berry
Move to May Board
f. Julius Patrick students for winning 2nd place in Robotics in the Cenla Vex Tournament and qualifying for State - Mr. Willard McCall
g. Principals and Assistant Principals of the Year – Mr. Jeff Powell
Principals
Matt Byrnes – High School
Beck Pippen – Middle School
Erin Stokes – Elementary School
Assistant Principals
Rebecca Holt – High School
Shannon McCue – Middle
Addie Thompson – Elementary
h. Tioga High School Boys' and Girls' Powerlifting teams for winning State Championship - Mr. Wilton Barrios
i. Louisiana Association of Business Educators (LABE) recognizes two educators - Mrs. Brenda Barnhart selected as 2020-21 LABE Teacher of the Year, and Mrs. Jody Goodman selected as Administrator of the Year for Outstanding Contributions to Business Education - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Regular Agenda
Item 6. Motion to approve a Resolution and Grant Agreement with The Rapides Foundation for Healthy Behaviors Mini Grant (Acadian and Pineville Junior High - $25,000 per school) - Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Approve a Resolution and Grant Agreement with The Rapides Foundation for Healthy Behaviors Mini Grant (Acadian and Pineville Junior High - $25,000 per school)
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 *7. Motion to discuss and approve revisions to policy KG: Use of School Facilities per Board directive - Mr. Wilton Barrios
Approve revisions
Motion by Keith Breazeale, 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 *8. Motion to receive a report on the available options for a digital employee time and attendance system - Mr. Keith Breazeale
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.
Substitute motion adopt Alio Employee clock-in and clock-out system effective June 1, 2021 and to include Horizon Software for Food Service.
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 9. Motion to enter into a "Right of Entry" agreement with Gravity Drainage District No. 2 (GDD2) for general maintenance and inspection of said drainage ditch, canal, etc. located adjacent to the Board's "Mabel Brasher Property" by GDD2's engineers, agents, contractors and employees and authorize the board president to sign said "Right of Entry Agreement" - Roy F. Rachal
Approve to enter into agreement and have board president execute/sign the agreement
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 10. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for Bids for "Purchase of Food Processing Equipment" (Bid No. 21-37) 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 Food Processing Equipment" (Bid No. 21-37) 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 Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 11. Motion to ratify and confirm informal quotes received on Wednesday March 17, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Canopy at Rosenthal Montessori" and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible contractor and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith according to Board Policy DJED (WOID 187524) - Elizabeth Domite
Ratify and confirm informal quotes received on Wednesday March 17, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Canopy at Rosenthal Montessori" and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible contractor and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith according to Board Policy DJED (WOID 187524) (award to Williams Fence Company for $18,875.00 with District 62 Fund Balance)
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Keith Breazeale.
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 ratify and confirm informal quotes received on Wednesday March 8, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Demolition and Construction of New Batting Cage" and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible contractor and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith according to Board Policy DJED (WOID 188818) - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Amended
Ratify and confirm informal quotes received on Wednesday March 8, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Demolition and Construction of New Batting Cage" at Buckeye High School and award quote to the William Fence and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith according to Board Policy DJED (WOID 188818) for Buckeye High School and award to Williams Fence for $32,480.00 with District 50 School Maintenance Fund
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Linda Burgess
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 the LDOE InterAgency Agreement for the Early Childhood Guide Program 2021-2022 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Approve the LDOE InterAgency Agreement for the Early Childhood Guide Program 2021-2022 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith
paid by LA. State Department of Ed. for $169,700.00
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 14. Motion to enter into an End User License Agreement (EULA) between Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc./National EMS Academy to allow Rapides Parish School Board high school emergency medical services program instructors the opportunity to use software to support student instruction and certification in the area of emergency medical services - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Enter into an End User License Agreement (EULA) between Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc./National EMS Academy to allow Rapides Parish School Board high school emergency medical services program instructors the opportunity to use software to support student instruction and certification in the area of emergency medical services
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 15. Motion to approve revisions to policy GBRHA (Sabbatical Leave) - Ms. Naomi Jones
Approve revisions to policy GBRHA (Sabbatical Leave)
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, Keith Breazeale
Nay: Sandra Franklin, Willard McCall
Item. 16. Motion to reimburse travel expenses in the amount of $405.12 to Mrs. Sandra Franklin for attending the 2021 LSBA Annual Convention in Shreveport, Louisiana on March 7-9, 2021 and to approve the RPSB paying the registration fee of $350.00 plus pre-conference of $150.00 on behalf of Sandra Franklin - Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Reimburse travel expenses in the amount of $405.12 to Mrs. Sandra Franklin for attending the 2021 LSBA Annual Convention in Shreveport, Louisiana on March 7-9, 2021 and to approve the RPSB paying the registration fee of $350.00 plus pre-conference of $150.00 on behalf of Sandra Franklin
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Keith Breazeale.
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 17. Motion to discuss Better Facilities regarding W. O. Hall and North Bayou schools - Mr. Willard McCall
Discussed
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Sandra Franklin.
Sub Motion to resend motion that was approved on March 16 Special Board board meeting on Better Facilities
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Willard McCall.
Aye: Sandra Franklin, Willard McCall
Nay: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman. Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale
Absent: Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Darrell Rodriguez
Sub Motion - FAILED
Original motion - No Action
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)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 5 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 3-2-21 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 2-23-21 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee meetings, and the 2-26-21 Executive meeting
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Item 5 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education- None this month
Item 5 - D. Consent Agenda - Action Finance
Action (Consent): *1.Motion 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
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Resolution: Approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *3. Motion 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: 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
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *4. Motion 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
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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 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
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *6.Motion to authorize the Board's Insurance Consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for "Casualty TPA Services and Property & Casualty Insurance" for the 2021-2022 fiscal year at same terms, conditions, and annual premium or minimally increase not to exceed the CPI (as of March 2021); Should increases exceed the CPI in final negotiations, the Board directs Consultant to solicit and receive competitive quotes with a recommendation to be made at the June Regular Board Meeting - Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: APPROVE AUTHORIZATION AS REQUESTED.
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *7. Motion to authorize the Board's insurance consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for "Student Accident Insurance" for the 2021 - 2022 school year with same coverages, at same premiums or minimally premiums shall not increase to exceed the CPI (March 2021); should increase(s) exceed the CPI in final negotiations, the board directs the consultant to solicit competitive quotes with a recommendation of award to be made to the board at the regular June meeting - Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: approved authorization
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): * 8. Motion to approve an interfund loan from General Fund to District 11 Debt Retirement Fund in the amount of $200,000 from 2/11/2021 until funds are sufficient to repay - April 1, 2021 - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve an interfund loan from General Fund to District 11 Debt Retirement Fund in the amount of $200,000 from 2/11/2021 until funds are sufficient to repay - April 1, 2021
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): * 9. Motion to approve an interfund loan from General Fund to District 50 Debt Retirement Fund in the amount of $15,000 from 2/11/2021 until funds are sufficient to repay - April 1, 2021 - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve an interfund loan from General Fund to District 50 Debt Retirement Fund in the amount of $15,000 from 2/11/2021 until funds are sufficient to repay - April 1, 2021
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *10. Motion to approve an interfund loan from General Fund to District 16 Debt Retirement Fund in the amount of $15,000 from 2/11/2021 until funds are sufficient to repay - April 1, 2021 - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve an interfund loan from General Fund to District 16 Debt Retirement Fund in the amount of $15,000 from 2/11/2021 until funds are sufficient to repay - April 1, 2021
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *11. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10:00am by the Central Office Staff for "Construction of Accessible Ramp at Entrance to Gym at Tioga Jr High" (RFQ No. 21-34); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA public bid law and contract requirements and specifications - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 10:00am by the Central Office Staff for "Construction of Accessible Ramp at Entrance to Gym at Tioga Jr High" (RFQ No. 21-34); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA public bid law and contract requirements and specifications (award to John B. Hammond for $64,040.00)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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: *12. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 10:00am by the Central Office Staff for "Professional Drug Testing Services" (RFQ No. 21-11); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA public bid law and contract requirements and specifications - Ms. Elizabeth Domite (award to Louisiana Occupational Health Services for $67,395.00)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *13. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2021-2022 school year for "Purchase of Propane Gas" (Original Bid No. 20-10) with written mutual agreement of vendor, Jim's South Butane-Propane, Inc. and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid 22-10) - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2021-2022 school year for "Purchase of Propane Gas" (Original Bid No. 20-10) with written mutual agreement of vendor, Jim's South Butane-Propane, Inc. and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid 22-10)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *14. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2021-2022 school year for "Grease Holding Tank Service" (Original Bid No. 10-25) with written mutual agreement of vendor, Bonnette & Sons, LLC and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid 22-38) - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2021-2022 school year for "Grease Holding Tank Service" (Original Bid No. 10-25) with written mutual agreement of vendor, Bonnette & Sons, LLC and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid 22-38)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *15. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2021-2022 school year for "Dust Control Maintenance" (Original Bid No. 17-03) with written mutual agreement of vendor, D & L Textile Services, LLC and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid 22-03) - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2021-2022 school year for "Dust Control Maintenance" (Original Bid No. 17-03) with written mutual agreement of vendor, D & L Textile Services, LLC and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid 22-03)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *16. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2021-2022 school year for "Pest Control Services" (Original Bid No. 17-17) with written mutual agreement of vendor, Bug Blasters, LLC and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid 22-17) - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2021-2022 school year for "Pest Control Services" (Original Bid No. 17-17) with written mutual agreement of vendor, Bug Blasters, LLC and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid 22-17)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *17. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2021-2022 school year for "HVAC Air Filter Maintenance" (Original Bid No. 20-25) with written mutual agreement of vendor, Air Nu of Baton Rouge, LLC and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid 22-25) - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2021-2022 school year for "HVAC Air Filter Maintenance" (Original Bid No. 20-25) with written mutual agreement of vendor, Air Nu of Baton Rouge, LLC and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid 22-25)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *18. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2021-2022 school year for "Purchase of Montessori Educational Materials and Supplies" (Original Bid No. 19-43) with written mutual agreement of vendors, Bruins Montessori Int'l USA, Inc and School Specialty and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid 22-43) - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2021-2022 school year for "Purchase of Montessori Educational Materials and Supplies" (Original Bid No. 19-43) with written mutual agreement of vendors, Bruins Montessori Int'l USA, Inc and School Specialty and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid 22-43)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *19. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Large Cafeteria Equipment" (Bid No. 21-36) 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. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Large Cafeteria Equipment" (Bid No. 21-36) 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 Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *20.Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for proposals for "Maintenance and Service of RPSB Elevators" (RFP No. 22-49) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive proposals, a recommendation to be made to the Board and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for proposals for "Maintenance and Service of RPSB Elevators" (RFP No. 22-49) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive proposals, a recommendation to be made to the Board and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *21. Motion to approve the renewal of School Messenger Complete, 12-Month Unlimited Notification Service, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documents in connection therewith - Ms. Brandy Lawrence
Resolution: Approve the renewal of School Messenger Complete, 12-Month Unlimited Notification Service, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documents in connection therewith
(for $39,426.83)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
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): *22. Motion for Administration to look at Forest Hill Jr. High School regarding capacity issue and come back at the April Finance Committee with a recommendation and options - Mr. Keith Breazeale
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, 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 Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, 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
Information: *1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Ms. Naomi Jones
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Ms. Naomi Jones
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Information: *3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Ms. Naomi Jones
Add Ons
Action: 18. Motion to terminate a food service technician for job abandonment - Reason to add: Time Sensitive - Ms. Naomi Jones and Mrs. Erma Davis
To Add to Agenda
Sandra Franklin, second by Willard McCall
Unanimous to Add
Item 19. Motion for the RPSB to consider, discuss and take action on accepting the ESSER II grant allocation - Reason to Add: Time Sensitive - Dr. Stephen Chapman
To Add to Agenda
Chapman – Berry
Unanimous to Add
Action: 20. Motion for the RPSB to consider, discuss and take action on a budget presentation for the ESSER II grant, which is to be presented to the LDOE by 4/30/2021 - Reason to Add: Time Sensitive - Dr. Stephen Chapman
To Add to Agenda
Chapman – Berry
Unanimous to Add
Action: 21. Motion for the RPSB to consider, discuss and take action on the ESSER III grant allocation - Reason to Add: Time Sensitive - Dr. Stephen Chapman
To Add to Agenda
Chapman – Berry
Unanimous to Add
Action: 22. Motion to adopt the Resolution for the "Don Bonial Baseball Field" at Alexandria Senior High - Reason to Add: Time Sensitive - Mr. Keith Breazeale
To Add to Agenda
Chapman – Berry
Unanimous to Add
Discus the following:
Item 18. Motion to terminate a food service technician for job abandonment
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Linda Burgess
Sub motion
Motion to terminate a food service technician, April Williams, for job abandonment effective today
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Items 19, 20, 21 discussed in globo.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden
No Action taken on 19, 20 and 21
Action: 22. Motion to adopt the Resolution for the "Don Bonial Baseball Field" at Alexandria Senior High - Mr. Keith Breazeale
Resolution for the "Don Bonial Baseball Field" at Alexandria Senior High
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Willard McCall
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez, Wilton Barrios
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
/s/Willard McCall
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
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