SEPTEMBER BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, September 7, 2021)
Generated by Brenda Waring on Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Meeting Location
Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 6th Street, Alexandra, La
Meeting called to order at 5:08 PM
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation, Pledge
Prayer by Rev. Carl Taylor, III and Pledge by Darrell Rodriguez
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize:
a. the Board's student guest from Rapides High School - Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
Student Guest - Elizabeth Hackney
b. Alexandria Senior High School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of September 2021 - Mr. Clyde Washington
c. Rapides Parish School Board Artists' Spotlight - Mr. Jonathan Garrett Ball Elementary
d. Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) student – Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce Mia Speed - Peabody Magnet High School
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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, 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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Item 5 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 8-3-21 and the 8-12-21 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 7-20-21 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee and meetings, and District 62, and the 7-26-21 the Executive meeting
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Item 5 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Agreement between the RPSB and LSU AgCenter supporting the 4-H Youth Development for Rapides Parish students and authorize the Board President to sign any and all necessary documents upon approval of the Board Counsel - Mrs. Shannon Alford
Resolution: Enter into a Cooperative Agreement between the RPSB and LSU AgCenter supporting the 4-H Youth Development for Rapides Parish students and authorize the Board President to sign any and all necessary documents upon approval of the Board Counsel.
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve Professional Services Contracts with Curriculum Associates for professional development on Ready ELA curriculum for the following schools: Horseshoe Drive Elementary, Paradise Elementary, J. B. Nachman Elementary, J. I. Barron Elementary, Mary Goff Elementary, D. F. Huddle Elementary, Northwood High, Pineville Elementary, A. F. Smith Middle Magnet, Cherokee Elementary, Brame Middle, and Tioga Elementary and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Shannon Alford and Mrs. Kelli Welch
Resolution: To approve Professional Services Contracts with Curriculum Associates for professional development on Ready ELA curriculum and sign contracts therewith.
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Pulled from Consent Agenda
Action: *3. Motion to require the Superintendent to develop a summer reading list for Rapides Parish Schools for 2022-2023 school year - Mr. Wilton Barrios
Amended by Wilton Barrios and second by Stephen Chapman to require the Superintendent to develop a summer reading list for Rapides Parish Schools for 2022-2023 school year and present list to the Board at the May 2022 Board MeetingFinal Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Steve Berry, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to review Policy JBCD (Student Transfer and Withdrawal) and bring back to September Committee - Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *5. Motion to enter into an Interagency Agreement with the Soar Health Network to provide support services to students and families of the Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to enter into an Interagency Agreement with the Children's Advocacy Network to provide support services for students of the Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Pulled from the Consent Agenda
Action: *7. Motion to approve entering into a professional service contract with Licensed Clinical Social Workers to assist selected schools with addressing the social-emotional and mental health support needs of students and/or staff - Ms. Carlessa White and Mrs. Jamie Raborn
approve entering into a professional service contract with Licensed Clinical Social Workers to assist selected schools with addressing the social-emotional and mental health support needs of students and/or staff
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall
SUB - to postpone until September Com. and look at pay scale
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Darrell Rodiguez
Motion fails
Vote on Original Motion
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Nay: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Darrell Rodriguez
Action (Consent): *8. Motion to approve a contract with Edgenuity in the amount of $208,500 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
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 Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, 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
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, 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 Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent), Reports: *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 Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with Management Information Technology USA d/b/a ChildPlus Software for Annual License Subscription for 2021-2022 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: Approve Professional Services Contract with Management Information Technology USA d/b/a ChildPlus Software for Annual License Subscription for 2021-2022 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith.
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Pulled from the Consent Agenda
Action: *7. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with CAC Consulting Group to assist in the implementation plan of the Rapides Early Childhood Ready Start Network September 7, 2021-June 30, 2022 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall
SUB - to approve Professional Services Contract with CAC Consulting Group to assist in the implementation plan of the Rapides Early Childhood Ready Start Network September 7, 2021-June 30, 2022 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith and send to the September Finance Com, pending legal review
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Sandra Franklin
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Nay: Darrell Rodriguez
Pulled from the Consent Agenda
Action: *8. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with Rebekah Buckels to serve as instructional coach for Early Childhood Preschool Development Birth-3 Program September 7, 2021-June 30, 2022 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall
SUB - to approve Professional Services Contract with Rebekah Buckels to serve as instructional coach for Early Childhood Preschool Development Birth-3 Program September 7, 2021-June 30, 2022 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith and send to September Com and renegotiate hourly rate
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Nay: Darrell Rodriguez
Action (Consent): *9. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Installation of Sinks at Julius Patrick Head Start" (RFQ No. 22-05); 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
Resolution: Ratify and confirm quotes received on Friday, August 20, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Installation of Sinks at Julius Patrick Head Start" (RFQ No. 22-05); 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 Service, LLC. for $42,300
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Pulled from the Consent Agenda
Action: *10. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Installation of Slab for Batting Cage at Alexandria Sr High" (RFQ No. 22-06); 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
Motion Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall
Substitute Motion
Motion to reject quotes received on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Installation of Slab for Batting Cage at Alexandria Sr High" (RFQ No. 22-06) for just cause (Over Budget) and to reauthorize the secretary to solicit quotes for "Installation of Slab for Batting Cage at Alexandria Sr High" (RFQ No. 22-06A); and the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes, a recommendation to be made to the Board
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Pulled from the Consent Agenda
Action: *11. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Demolition and Replacement of Tractor Shed at Rapides High School" (Bid No. 21-46); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor 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
Darrell Rodriguez, second Willard McCall
Substitute Motion
Motion to reject bids received on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 11:00 am for "Demolition and Replacement of Tractor Shed at Rapides High School" (Bid No. 21-46) for just cause (Over Budget)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Nay: Darrell Rodriguez
Pulled from the Consent Agenda
Action: *12. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Engineering Services to Enhance Indoor Air Quality in RPSB Facilities" (RFP No. 22-00); and award proposal to the highest ranking proposal contingent on meeting all LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract document requirements and specifications - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Ratify and confirm proposals received on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Engineering Services to Enhance Indoor Air Quality in RPSB Facilities" (RFP No. 22-00); and award proposal to the highest ranking proposal contingent on meeting all LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract document requirements and specifications and award to ADG Engineering for $150,000
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Abstain: Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *13. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Annual Purchase of Band Instruments" (Bid No. 22-04) 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. Liz Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Annual Purchase of Band Instruments" (Bid No. 22-04) 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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *14. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the lease agreement under the same terms and conditions for the lease of 435 acres of School Board land (Original Bid No. 21-50) with written mutual agreement of both Rapides Parish School Board and the high bidder Lloyd B. Price (K & L Hunting Club) and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Period 10-01-2021 to 09-30-2022) - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the lease agreement under the same terms and conditions for the lease of 435 acres of School Board land (Original Bid No. 21-50) with written mutual agreement of both Rapides Parish School Board and the high bidder Lloyd B. Price (K & L Hunting Club) and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Period 10-01-2021 to 09-30-2022)
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Pulled from the Consent Agenda
Action: *15. Motion to adopt a Resolution adopting the Operating Budgets of Revenues, Expenditures, and Fund Balances for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *16. Motion 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) - Mr. Wilton Barrios and Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *17. Motion to approve Professional Development Contract for EL ARC CORE - 25 days of PD for 2021-2022 School Year - Mr. Bill Higgins
Resolution: to approve Professional Development Contract for EL ARC CORE - 25 days of PD for 2021-2022 School Year
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *18. Motion to approve the ARC Core Materials for ESL Teachers - Mr. Bill Higgins
Resolution: to approve the ARC Core Materials for ESL Teachers
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *19. Motion to approve contract with Larry Allen to transport and deliver USDA Commodities from Polar Bear Cold Storage to individual schools in Rapides Parish - Mrs. Erma Davis
Resolution: Motion to approve a contract with Larry Allen to transport and deliver USDA Commodities from Polar Bear Cold Storage to individual schools in Rapides Parish.
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *20. Motion to authorize the Board President to execute on behalf of the Rapides Parish School Board an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Alexandria and the Board updating and revising the present IGA entered into between the parties in March of 2007 relative to the mutual use of recreational facilities owned by each party - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Item 5 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline
(Consent): *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Ms. Carlessa White
(not specified)
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent), Reports: 2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - Ms. Carlessa White
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent), Reports: 3. to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Ms. Carlessa White
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Item 5 - F. Consent Agenda – Personnel
Action (Consent), Reports: *1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Resolution: approve reports
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Resolution: approve leave
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action (Consent), Reports: *3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Pulled from the Consent Agenda
Action: *4. Motion to approve a Professional Services Contract with the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) for mentor teacher training for the 2021-2022 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - $574/mentor teacher - Mrs. Naomi Belvin and Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Linda Burgess
approve a Professional Services Contract with the Associated Professional Educators of Louisiana (A+PEL) for mentor teacher training for the 2021-2022 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - $574/mentor teacher
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez
Regular Agenda
Action: *6. Motion to consider and approve revising the School Secretary Job Description to include 12 month positions previously approved by the Board - Mr. Jeff Powell
Approve revising the School Secretary Job Description to include 12 month positions previously approved by the Board
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: *7. Motion to discuss and consider approving revisions to the Director of Technology and Virtual Learning Job Description - Mr. Jeff Powell
Approve revisions to the Director of Technology and Virtual Learning Job Description
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action: *8. 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 Keith Breazeale, second by Steve Berry
NO ACTION
Action: *9. Motion to consider and approve the creation of a Principal of the RPSB Virtual Program position - Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess
Amend to approve the creation of Coordinator of the RPSB Virtual Program position
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action, Reports: *10. Motion to hear a report on outsourcing for grass cutting at numerous schools in the summer - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden
Discussion - No Action
Action, Discussion: *11. Motion to consider Covid leave for employees - Ms. Linda Burgess
Motion by Steve Berry, second Willard McCall
Sub - Motion to grant up to 10 days of Covid leave in addition to regular leave for quarantines mandated due to Covid effective today and for the 21-22 school year effective today (Option #3)
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action, Information: *12. Motion to discuss and approve the stipend proposal and configuration on the Organizational Chart regarding the Transportation Department - Mr. Steve Berry and Mr. LeRon Baptiste
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman
SUB - approve as a Pilot Program for the 20-21 and 21-22 school year the stipend proposal and configuration on the Organizational Chart regarding the Transportation Department
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Steve Berry
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 13. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Friday, August 27, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. by the Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Stadium Lighting Repair Project" (RFQ No. 22-15); and award 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 Friday, August 27, 2021 at 10:00am by the Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Stadium Lighting Repair Project" (RFQ No. 22-15); and award 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 Satcher Electric for $35,697
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 14. Motion to approve the request of NOLA Public Schools to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #20-28 which is the purchase of educational materials and Bid #20-16 which is the purchase of science materials - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Approve the request of NOLA Public Schools to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #20-28 which is the purchase of educational materials and Bid #20-16 which is the purchase of science materials
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 15. Motion to approve an agreement with Rapides Parish School Board and Taylor Publishing Company dba Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Pineville High School for the 2021-2022 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Approve an agreement with Rapides Parish School Board and Taylor Publishing Company dba Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Pineville High School for the 2021-2022 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 16. Motion to discuss and approve retrofitting all 2013 and newer RPSB owned school buses (79) with air conditioning at a cost of approximately $11,000 per bus, for a total cost of approximately $875,000 - Mr. LeRon Baptiste
Approve retrofitting all 2013 and newer RPSB owned school buses (79) with air conditioning.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
SUB - for the RPSB to authorize the secretary to solicit formal bids on RPSB buses model year 2015-2019 to retrofit with air-conditioning for approximately $11,000 per bus for a total cost of approximately $928,000.00
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 17. Motion to discuss and consider supplementing the cost of renting performance facilities for the Alexandria Senior High Theater Department - Mr. Keith Breazeale
Approve supplementing the cost of renting performance facilities for the Alexandria Senior High Theater Department.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.
SUB - Approve supplementing the cost of renting performance facilities for the Alexandria Senior High Theater with up to $8,000.00 for two performances with one-half paid with District 62 Maintenance Funds and one-half paid with Title IV
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 18. 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 and (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: making application to the State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall
SUB - to 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 and (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: making application to the State Bond Commission; and providing for other matters in connection therewith
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 19. Motion to approve the Nepris site license renewal for middle schools, high schools, and programs for school year 2021-2022 - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Motion to approve the Nepris site license renewal for middle schools, high schools, and programs for school year 2021-2022
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 20. Motion to approve the National Geographic Learning | Cengage Pathways renewal to support CTE instruction in high schools and middle schools for school year 2021-2022 - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Motion to approve the National Geographic Learning | Cengage Pathways renewal to support CTE instruction in high schools and middle schools for school year 2021-2022
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 21. Motion to discuss and consider approving revisions to the Senior Systems Analyst Job Description - Mr. Clyde Washington
approving revisions to the Senior Systems Analyst Job Description
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 22. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for proposals for "Turnkey Replacement of Intercom, Telephone and Bell System at Pineville High School” (RFP No. 22-16) 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 - Elizabeth Domite
authorize the Secretary to advertise for proposals for "Turnkey Replacement of Intercom, Telephone and Bell System at Pineville High School” (RFP No. 22-16)
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 23. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "New Wastewater Treatment Plant at Buckeye High School” (Bid No. 20-51); 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 - Elizabeth Domite
Ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "New Wastewater Treatment Plant at Buckeye High School” (Bid No. 20-51); 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 award to Cecil D. Gassiott, LLC for $485,390.69
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 24. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with CAC Consulting Group to assist in the development of strategic planning and design with the Community Supply Building and Access Expansion (CSBAE) grant to increase access to early childhood care and education – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall
SUB - to approve Professional Services Contract with CAC Consulting Group to assist in the development of strategic planning and design with the Community Supply Building and Access Expansion (CSBAE) grant to increase access to early childhood care and education and send to the September Com, pending legal review
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 25. Motion to discuss and approve reclassifying the Computer Specialist position to Route and Training Specialist (Transportation Department) – Mr. Clyde Washington and Mr. LeRon Baptiste
approve reclassifying the Computer Specialist position to Route and Training Specialist (Transportation Department)
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action, Discussion: 26. Motion to hear and discuss the current policy on who is quarantined when a student is determined to be ill from the covid or variant viruses – Mr. Wilton Barrios
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale
SUB - Motion to direct the Superintendent to develop a policy of only sending the students home that present the symptoms of Covid and to allow the other students that were wearing masks to remain in the classroom.
A letter will be sent home to the parents informing them of their child’s exposure and they will be monitored by the school health clinic thereafter and send to the September Committees
and to direct the Superintendent to develop a policy of consistency across the parish in relations to Covid protocol and send to September Committee
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Linda Burgess, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Action, Discussion: 27. Motion to prohibit the forced vaccination of Rapides Parish students or employees for the covid virus or its variants – Mr. Wilton Barrios
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios
SUB - Postpone until this is mandated
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess
Motion fails
Original Motion
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Linda Burgess, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Action: 28. Motion to go into Executive Session to hear an update on the ongoing investigation of the maintenance department – Mr. Wilton Barrios
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Wilton Barrios
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
WILLARD MCCALL – PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
JEFF POWELL – SECRETARY