JULY BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting (Tuesday, July 6, 2021)
Generated by Brenda Waring on Monday, July 19, 2021
Members present
Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Absent: Sandra Franklin (arrived later), Wilton Barrios (arrived later)
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation, Pledge
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize:
a. the new principal appointments for the upcoming school - Mr. Jeff Powell
Pamela Walker at Lessie Moore Elementary
Shannon McCue at Acadian Elementary
Alex Goodling at Northwood High School
Keandra Ford at Arthur F. Smith
Kim Lord at Cherokee Elementary
Dennis Stewart at Peabody High School
Renisha Beaudion at Alexandria Middle Magnet
Regular Agenda (Items 6 and 7 were moved up before Consent Agenda)
Action: 6. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) Forest Hill School District No. 16 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the renewal of an ad valorem tax therein, (ii) Glenmora School District No. 27 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of an ad valorem tax therein, (iii) Big Island School District Number 50 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds therein, (iv) Fifth Ward School District No. 51 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the renewal of an ad valorem tax therein, (v) Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth School District No. 57 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds and continuation of an ad valorem tax therein and (vi) Forest Hill-Cheneyville-Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth Consolidated School District No. 61 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of an ad valorem tax therein; making application to the State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith - Ms. Liz Domite
SUB -Motion
Adopt a resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) Forest Hill School District No. 16 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the renewal of an ad valorem tax therein, (ii) Glenmora School District No. 27 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of an ad valorem tax therein, (iii) Big Island School District Number 50 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds therein, (iv) Fifth Ward School District No. 51 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the renewal of an ad valorem tax therein, (v) Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth School District No. 57 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds; making application to the State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Absent: Sandra Franklin, Wilton Barrios
Action: 7. Motion to hear a report from the Board's Insurance Consultant relative to results of renewal negotiations for Student Accident Insurance for the 2021-2022 school year, act upon recommendation by awarding and authorize Administration and Board President to sign relevant documentation in connection therewith - (Estimated Flat $402,196. Previous with a COVID discount of $19,345 = $382,151) - Mr. Roy F. Rachal
SUB - Motion to accept the recommendation of the Board's Insurance Consultant for Student Accident Insurance for the 2021-2022 school year and award to Risk Services of LA – Minnesota Ameritas Life in Column #4 for a total of $403,696 and authorize administration and the Board President to sign relevant documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Absent: Sandra Franklin, Wilton Barrios
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)
Approved consent agenda excluding pulled items 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Item 5 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Item 5 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 6-1-21 and the 5-6-21 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 5-18-21 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee and the District 62 Committee meetings, and the 5-24-21 Executive meeting
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Item 5 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): * 1. to approve a professional service contract with The International Center For Leadership in Education, a Division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, to provide professional development to train educators to effectively implement Data Teams and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Dr. LaQuanta Jones
Resolution: Approve the motion to approve a professional service contract with The International Center For Leadership in Education, a Division of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, to provide professional development to train educators to effectively implement Data Teams and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith.
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Pulled from Consent Agenda
Action: *2. Motion to receive a report on Curriculum and Instruction to include: an update on Summer Programming and an update on Pupil Progression - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 3. to approve the contract with Elevate K12, a virtual instruction provider, for the Rapides Virtual Program in the amount of $36,400 for the 2021-22 School Year and to sign all documentation in connection therewith pending legal review -Mrs. Brandy Lawrence
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, 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
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, 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
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, 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
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, 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 – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 6. Motion to discuss and approve increasing School Food Service employees pay through an annual longevity salary supplement - Ms. Erma Davis
Resolution: Approve increasing School Food Service employees pay through an annual longevity salary supplement.
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 7. to approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students: a. Applied Behavior Analysis Consultants b. Visual Communication Service c. Literacy Intervention Instruction - Vickie Smith
Resolution: Approve the Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students: a. Applied Behavior Analysis Consultants b. Visual Communication Service c. Literacy Intervention Instruction Vickie Smith
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 8. to approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students: a. Physical Therapy b. Occupational Therapy c. School Psychologist - Vickie Smith
Resolution: Approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students: a. Physical Therapy b. Occupational Therapy c. School Psychologist
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 9. to approve the Professional Services Contract for additional School Nurses for provision of School Health Services to students, as needed - Vickie Smith
Resolution: Approve the Professional Services Contract for additional School Nurses for provision of School Health Services to students. as needed. Vickie Smith
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *10. to approve interfund loan from General Fund to Sales Tax #1 (Fund 25) in the amount of $100,000 from 05/27/2021 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 10, 2021 - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve interfund loan from General Fund to Sales Tax #1 (Fund 25) in the amount of $100,000 from 05/27/2021 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 10, 2021 - Ms Elizabeth Domite
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 11. to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Removal and Replacement of Gym Floor at Bolton High School"(Bid #21-47); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Removal and Replacement of Gym Floor at Bolton High School"(Bid #21-47); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms Elizabeth Domite
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 12. to ratify and confirm quotes received Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Chiller Replacement at Oak Hill High School" (RFQ #22-01); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm quotes received Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Chiller Replacement at Oak Hill High School" (RFQ #22-01); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Item 5 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline
Action: *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Ms. Carlessa White
Reports: 2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - Ms. Carlessa White
Reports: 3. to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Ms. Carlessa White
Item 5 - F. Consent Agenda - Personnel
Action (Consent): * 2. to approve leave requests – Ms. Naomi Jones
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 4. to approve revised policy GBQ: Retirement as recommended by Forethought and reviewed by Mr. Downs (with revision from Personnel Committee) - Ms. Naomi Jones
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 5. to discuss and consider adding two Food and Nutrition Services Field Manager positions back to the Org Chart - Ms. Erma Davis
Resolution: Approve two Food and Nutrition Services Field Manager positions back to the Org Chart.
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall
Pulled from Consent Agenda
Action: * 6. to discuss and approve new job description and position of Architect/Engineer (with revision from Personnel Committee) - Mr. Roy Rachal
Approve new job description and position of Architect/Construction Manager
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): * 7. to discuss and approve reclassifying Drug-Free Schools and Communities Advisor to Safe and Drug Free Schools Coordinator - Mr. Clyde Washington
Resolution: Approve reclassifying Drug-Free Schools and Communities Substance Abuse Counselor to Safe and Drug Free Schools Coordinator.
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): * 8. to revise and update the Audio-Visual Repairman Job Description - Mrs. Brandy Lawrence
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Pulled from Consent Agenda
Action (Consent): * 9. to take possible action on reclassifying the Lead Teacher Position at RAPPS to an Assistant Principal Position - Mr. Jeff Powell
Accept consent agenda excluding 5C-2, 5F -6 and 5F -9
Amend: to take action on reclassifying the Lead Teacher Position at RAPPS to an Assistant Principal Position
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Regular Agenda
Action: 8. Motion to authorize the Board President to enter into an Interagency Agreement with the City of Shreveport for use of the Independence Stadium contingent upon Risk Management and Attorney approval - Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 9. Motion to approve a Resolution and Grant Agreement with The Rapides Foundation for the following: 2021-2022 Effective Schools Grant, 2021-2022 Healthy Behaviors Initiative Grant, 2021-2022 Youth Volunteer Grant - Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 10. Motion to approve a Professional Services Contract with Amplify Education for DIBELS Training - Mrs. Shannon Alford
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 11. Motion to approve professional services contract for Dr. Kelvin Spears - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Motion to approve professional services contract for Dr. Kelvin Spears, pertaining to providing medical director oversight of medical content related to patient care for all courses in the emergency medical services learning programs.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 12. Motion to enter into an agreement with Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Motion to enter into an agreement with Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. to support our high schools with Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) programs with providing clinical or other field work experience and instruction as required for EMR and EMT educational and certification needs for its students.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 13. Motion to approve the renewal contract with Renaissance Learning and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 14. Motion to approve the renewal contract with MyON Renaissance Learning and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: * 15. Motion to discuss and approve new job description and position of Supervisor of Well-Rounded Educational Opportunities - Mr. Jeff Powell and Mr. Wilton Barrios
Approve new job description and position of Supervisor of Co-Curricular and Extracurricular Programming.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Nay: Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman
Action: * 16. Motion to approve “Better Pay” proposal for distribution on option #2 with 1:1 (2016 surplus rules) to all employees for $870 to be disbursed the last Friday before Thanksgiving (with the 2016 surplus sales tax distribution) and to include criteria (A) Employed as of October 1 and continued employment through date of pay (no prorating) (recommendation from Finance Committee) - Mr. Keith Breazeale, Mr. Jeff Powell and Ms. Liz Domite
Approve the "Better Pay" proposal to utilize projected general fund budget surplus to increase employee compensation.
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: * 17. Motion to review the Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument as presented or with suggested amendments(s) – Ms. Linda Burgess
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall
SUB: Motion that the Board use the previously approved instrument that has been used in the past
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second Stephen Chapman
#2 SUB: Motion to add to the Superintendent's Evaluation Instrument as presented and include: to strive and increase the Black minority and leadership positions throughout the district
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Sandra Franklin
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Keith Breazeale, Stephen Chapman
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 18. Motion to set the date to conduct the Annual Superintendent's Evaluation for August 3, 2021 Board Meeting and all completed evaluations shall be submitted no later than Executive Committee at 12:30 p.m. on July 26, 2021 - Mr. Willard McCall
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Add On
21. Motion to authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes for "HVAC Replacement at Ruby Wise Elementary" (RFQ 22-08) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board (WOID 192387) (one wing of school has no air conditioning and chiller cannot be repaired)
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Vote on# 21.
Motion to authorize the secretary to solicit formal quotes for "HVAC Replacement at Ruby Wise Elementary" (RFQ 22-08) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board (WOID 192387) (one wing of school has no air conditioning and chiller cannot be repaired)
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 19. Motion to go into Executive session to discuss pending litigation in Civil Suit No. 254,644, 9th Judicial District Court, Rapides Parish - RPSB vs. Zurich American Insurance Company, et al; - Mr. James Downs
Motion by Steve Berry, second Willard McCall
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall
Action: 20. Motion to authorize the board president to execute documents on behalf of the board to conclude the litigation in RPSB vs. Zurich American Insurance Company, et al. - Mr. James Downs
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Stephen Chapman
SUB: Motion to authorize the Board President to execute any documents on behalf of the board to conclude the litigation in Civil Suit Number 254,644, 9th JDC styled RPSB vs. Zurich American Insurance Company, et al and that upon deposit of the settlement proceeds in the board’s general fund the expenditures from any board accounts for repairs to the school together with the expenses of litigation including expert witness and attorney fees be reimbursed to those several accounts with any balance remaining in the settlement funds to be placed in the school’s maintenance fund and expended for improvements, upgrades or further repairs associated with the school construction
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD