AUGUST BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, August 3, 2021)
Generated by Brenda Waring on Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Location
Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Absent - Mark Dryden, Keith Breazeale
Meeting called to order at 5:12 PM
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation - Rev. Lonnie Weidner, Pledge - Darrell Rodriguez
3. Roll Call
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)
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Item 5 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Item 5 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 7-6-21 and the 6-15-21 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 6-15-21 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee meetings, and the 6-28-21 Executive meeting
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Item 5 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): *1. to approve the agreements for dual enrollment and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation (a-h) - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *2. to receive curriculum updates to include summer programming, Pupil Progression Plan, and High School Course Offerings - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *3. to approve Achieve3000 site licenses in the amount of $171,951.40 and professional development services for 23 service days in the amount of $61,985.00 for the period of August 2021 – July 2022 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *4. to consider including Nachman Elementary in the Mabel Brasher Montessori overflow attendance zone - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: Approve including Nachman Elementary in the Mabel Brasher Montessori overflow attendance zone.
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: *5. to receive a report on reopening guidance as provided by the Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Department of Education - Mr. Jeff Powell
Received report
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *6. to approve Professional Services Contract with Frog Street Press LLC for Early Childhood professional development training August 16-17, 2021 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: Approve Professional Services Contract with Frog Street Press LLC for Early Childhood professional development training August 16-17, 2021 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith.
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *7. to receive an update on mentoring for the 2021-2022 school year - Mr. Clyde Washington and Ms. Carlessa White
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Item 5 - D. Consent Agenda - Action Finance
Action: *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
approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Absent: Mark Dryden, Keith Breazeale
Action (Consent): *2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, 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
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, 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
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, 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
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *6. to ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Wednesday July 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office staff to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder(s) for 2021-2022 school year and authorize staff to enter into purchase order contract(s) accordingly for "Cafeteria Fresh Produce" RPSB Bid No. FS10-21-22 - Ms. Erma Davis
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bid(s) received on Wednesday July 7, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. by the Central Office staff to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder(s) for 2021-2022 school year for Fresh Produce and authorize staff to enter into purchase order contract(s) accordingly, Funded by School Food Service Funds and awarded to Earl Roy Produce, LLC for $1,333,622.50
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *7. to renew the annual license for PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS) and SIS hosting in the amount of $201,801.77 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith – Brandy Lawrence
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *8. to approve interfund loan from General Fund to Sales Tax Fund #1 in the amount of $300,000 from 06/30/2021 until funds are sufficient to repay on August 1, 2021 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve interfund loan from General Fund to Sales Tax Fund #1 in the amount of $300,000 from 06/30/2021 until funds are sufficient to repay on August 1, 2021 - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *9. to approve interfund loan from General Fund to Sales Tax Fund #2 in the amount of $50,000 from 06/30/2021 until funds are sufficient to repay on August 1, 2021 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve interfund loan from General Fund to Sales Tax Fund #2 in the amount of $50,000 from 06/30/2021 until funds are sufficient to repay on August 1, 2021
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *10. to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Installation of Sinks at Julius Patrick Head Start Center" (RFQ 22-05) 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 191442) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Installation of Sinks at Julius Patrick Head Start Center" (RFQ 22-05) 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 191442) - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *11. to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Installation of Slab for Batting Cage at ASH" (RFQ 22-06) 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 191188) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Installation of Slab for Batting Cage at ASH" (RFQ 22-06) 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 191188)
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Item 12. - to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Carpet Replacement at Ball Elementary" (RFQ 22-11) 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 (WOID 191580) - Elizabeth Domite
No action - deleted
Action (Consent): *13. to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Classroom Renovations at Pineville High" (RFQ 22-12) 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 191221) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Classroom Renovations at Pineville High" (RFQ 22-12) 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 191221)
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *14. to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Welding Supplies" (Bid 22-24) 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
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Welding Supplies" (Bid 22-24) 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 Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *15. to authorize staff to publish notice and advertise the Public Hearing on the proposed budgets for 2021-2022 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize staff to publish notice and advertise the Public Hearing on the proposed budgets for 2021-2022
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *16. to approve reimbursement rate for approved School Board travel to $0.56 per mile effective August 1, 2021 as per State of Louisiana Division of Administration Travel Policies and Procedures for 2021-2022 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Motion to approve reimbursement rate for approved School Board travel to $0.56 per mile effective August 1, 2021 as per State of Louisiana Division of Administration Travel Policies and Procedures for 2021-2022
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: *17. to authorize staff to solicit formal quotes for carpet replacement at Peabody Montessori funded with District 62 fund balance - Mr. Willard McCall
No action - deleted
Action (Consent): *18. to discuss and approve moving portable building from North Bayou Rapides Elementary to D. F. Huddle Elementary and funding source (WOID 192446) - Mr. Jeff Powell
approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *19. to allocate $100,000 budget in funding from District 62 Fund Balance for the Phase 2 drainages study (non-compete; professional services) for the Phoenix Magnet Campus, remedial actions (compete; informal under threshold) to avert flooding and replacement of the competition gymnasium floor with an "all activity sports floor" via competitive quotes by the District's Purchasing Department with a recommendation of award to be submitted to the board for award - Ms. Linda Burgess
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Item 5 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline
Action (Consent): *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Ms. Carlessa White
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - Ms. Carlessa White
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, Reports: *1. to receive reports as follows: - Ms. Naomi Jones
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *2. to approve leave requests – Ms. Naomi Jones
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent), Information: *3. to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Ms. Naomi Jones
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Regular Agenda
Action: *6. Motion to discuss and take possible action on the Louisiana Department of Health plan for implementing COVID testing - Mr. Jeff Powell
SUB - Motion to not participate in the COVID testing program
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 7. Motion to discuss and take possible action on COVID leave time for employees - Mr. Jeff Powell
to choose Option #1 on COVID leave time for employees that no additional leave beyond personal/sick: 12 annually, unlimited at full pay; and extended sick: 90 days at 2/3 pay
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Willard McCall
Action: *8. Motion that wearing mask for employees and students be voluntary – Mr. Wilton Barrios
that the Rapides Parish School System not discipline a student or employee for not having a mask on
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Linda Burgess
Absent: Mark Dryden, Keith Breazeale
Action: *9. Motion that the Rapides Parish School System not force employees and students to get vaccinated for Covid-19 - Mr. Wilton Barrios
After discussion - this item was pulled and deleted
Action: *10. Motion that the RPSB direct the Superintendent to do a study on Junior High Secretaries becoming (12) twelve month employees and include the combo secretaries - Mr. Wilton Barrios
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 11. Motion to enter into an agreement with EdRising Academy to allow the use of its curriculum and instructional resources and support to implement the Ed Rising program and Pre-Educator Pathway in select high schools for school year 2021-2022 - Ms. LaRunda Pierce
Motion to enter into an agreement with EdRising Academy to allow the use of its curriculum and instructional resources and support to implement the Ed Rising program and Pre-Educator Pathway in select high schools for school year 2021-2022.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 12. Motion to enter into renewal agreement with Louisiana Department of Education, JAG-LA AIM High! to continue the implementation of JAG-LA AIM High! in select high schools for school year 2021-2022 - Ms. LaRunda Pierce
Motion to enter into renewal agreement with Louisiana Department of Education, JAG-LA AIM High! to continue the implementation of JAG-LA AIM High! in select high schools for school year 2021-2022.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 13. Motion to enter into Professional Service Contracts with welding professionals and medical professionals to continue welding and medical instruction and credentialing in select high schools for school year 2021-2022 - Ms. LaRunda Pierce
Motion to enter into Professional Service Contracts with welding professionals and medical professionals to continue welding and medical instruction and credentialing in select high schools for school year 2021-2022.
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Absent: Mark Dryden, Keith Breazeale
Action: 14. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "HVAC Replacement at Ruby Wise Elementary" (RFQ No. 22-08); 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 - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "HVAC Replacement at Ruby Wise Elementary" (RFQ No. 22-08); 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 award to ACA Residential, LLC for $105,101
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 15. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution providing for the issuance of Taxable General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, of Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the rights of owners thereof; providing for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and application of the proceeds thereof to the refunding of certain bonds of said School District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
SUB - Adopt a resolution providing for the issuance of Taxable General Obligation School Refunding Bonds, Series 2021, of Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana; prescribing the form, fixing the details and providing for the rights of owners thereof; providing for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds and application of the proceeds thereof to the refunding of certain bonds of said School District; and providing for other matters in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Absent: Mark Dryden, Keith Breazeale
THE RESOLUTION WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK ON AUGUST 18, 2021
Action: 16. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with Christa Mayo to serve as administrator/instructional coach for Early Childhood Preschool Development Birth - 3 Program August 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022, and to authorize the board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Approve Professional Services Contract with Christa Mayo to serve as administrator/instructional coach for Early Childhood Preschool Development Birth - 3 Program August 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022, and to authorize the board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 17. Motion to approve InterAgency Agreements for Preschool Development Birth to Three Seats for 2021-2022; Bright Beginnings Daycare, Cenla Christian Learning Center-Kolin, Cenla Christian Learning Center-Pineville, Cornerstone Learning Center, Discovery House, Inc., Foundations Christian Learning Center, Guardian Angel Kiddie College, Heavenly Care I Child Development Center, Heavenly Care II Child Development Center, Kids Under Construction, LSUA Children's Center, Loving Hands Children's Enrichment Center, Munchkinland Child Development Center, Precious Beginnings Academy, Viv's Angels Child Care Center - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Approve InterAgency Agreements for Preschool Development Birth to Three Seats for 2021-2022; Bright Beginnings Daycare, Cenla Christian Learning Center-Kolin, Cenla Christian Learning Center-Pineville, Cornerstone Learning Center, Discovery House, Inc., Foundations Christian Learning Center, Guardian Angel Kiddie College, Heavenly Care I Child Development Center, Heavenly Care II Child Development Center, Kids Under Construction, LSUA Children's Center, Loving Hands Children's Enrichment Center, Munchkinland Child Development Center, Precious Beginnings Academy, Viv's Angels Child Care Center
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 18. Motion to approve the ACT Mastery Prep for grades 8-12 for one year - Mr. Matt Byrnes
to approve
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 19. Motion to discuss and take action on declaring North Bayou Elementary as surplus property - Mr. Jeff Powell
Surplus
Approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 20. Motion to adopt the revisions to policies JCD (Student Conduct); JCDAB (Student Alcohol and Drug Use); JCDAC (Dangerous Weapons); JD (Discipline); JDD (Suspension); and JDE (Expulsion) as recommended by Forethought, pending legal counsel review – Ms. Carlessa White and Mr. Clyde Washington
Adopt the policies per Act 473, and as recommended by Forethought and staff.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 21. Motion to accept the revisions to the Rapides Parish School Board Policies Handbook and Student Code of Conduct, pending legal counsel review – Ms. Carlessa White and Mr. Clyde Washington
to approve
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action, Information: 22. Motion to receive an update on the RPSB CTEP – Mr. Willard McCall and Dr. Stephen Chapman
receive update
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 23. Motion to declare Bolton Chiller overhaul an emergency authorizing the mitigation and remediation of all areas impacted and authorizing the Superintendent to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Roy Rachal and Ms. Elizabeth Domite
to approve
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 24. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the contract between Rapides Parish School Board and SAMS A/C Maintenance Services, Inc. for RFQ 22-01 "Chiller Replacement at Oak Hill High School"; increasing contract days from 60 days to 180 days due to semiconductor/chip shortage; contract amount of $60,500 remains the same; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
to approve
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 25. Motion to go into Executive Session to conduct and present the Superintendent's Evaluation - Mr. Willard McCall
Went into Executive Session
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Add Ons
Action: 26. Motion to renew the annual license to Louisiana School Boards Association for BoardDocs Pro Plus service for the period of July 9, 2021 - July 8, 2022 in the amount of $17,500.00 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith – Jeff Powell
to approve
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Absent: Wilton Barrios, Darrell Rodriguez. Keith Breazeale, Mark Dryden
Action: 27. Motion to hear a report from the insurance consultant on attempts at renewal of Cyber Liability insurance, addressing noted systems deficiencies and award to Wright and Percy (Lloyd's of London) in the amount of $66,731- Roy F. Rachal
SUB- to accept column 3 Cyber Liability insurance, addressing noted systems deficiencies and award to Wright and Percy (Lloyd's of London) in the amount of $61,411
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Absent: Mark Dryden, Keith Breazeale
Action: 28. Motion to approve a contract between Rapides Parish School Board and Larry Allen to Transport and Deliver USDA Commodities from Polar Bear Cold Storage to individual schools in Rapides Parish - Ms. Erma Davis
No Action - this item was deleted
Action: 29. Motion to hear an update from the Transportation Department - Mr. Baptiste
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
No Action - this was discussion only
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD