OCTOBER BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, October 5, 2021)
Generated by Brenda Waring on Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Meeting Location
Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 6th Street, Alexandra, La
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation, Pledge
Prayer - Rev. Andrew Stokes - Liberty Church
Pledge - Stephen Chapman
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize:
a. the Board's student guest from Northwood High School - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Emily Waits
b. Ball Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of October 2021 - Mr. Clyde Washington
c. KALB/Hixson Autoplex – Golden Apple Award for Teachers of Rapides Parish School District – Mr. Jeff Powell
Angie Brodnax - Buckeye High School
Fred Eloi - Bolton High School
d. Rapides Parish School Board Artists' Spotlight - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
e. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Dale Sanders, III - Pineville 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)
and amend Item 5D-12 to approve with amendment to award to Executone for $73,398.00
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Item 5 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Item 5 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 9-7-21 and the 9-14-21 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 8-17-21 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee meetings, and the 8-12-21 District 62 Committee meeting, and 8-30-21 Executive Committee meeting
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Item 5 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Career Compass of Louisiana (CCOL), pertaining strictly to CCOL providing college and career coaching to students in Rapides Parish Schools, supporting a seamless progression and transition in the students’ educational endeavor (pending legal
review) - Matt Byrnes and LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution: Motion to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Career Compass of Louisiana (CCOL), pertaining strictly to CCOL providing college and career coaching to students in Rapides Parish Schools, supporting a seamless progression and transition in the students’ educational endeavor (pending legal review).
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *2. 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 - Mr. Wilton Barrios
SUB - Approve original motion and to implement parental choice pending BESE approval
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to direct the Superintendent to develop a policy of consistency across the parish in relations to Covid protocol - Mr. Wilton Barrios
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
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 Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
approve with amendment to award to Executone for $73,398.00
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
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 Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
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 Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
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 Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to receive an update on the ESSER planning and budget - Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to approve MOU with LDOE for the implementation of the ACT Assessment Series regarding ACT retests and WorkKeys Assessments and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation pending review by the Board Attorney - Mrs. Becky Vines
Resolution: Approve MOU with LDOE for the implementation of the ACT Assessment Series regarding ACT retests and WorkKeys Assessments and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation pending review by the Board Attorney.
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *8. 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
Resolution: 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.
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *9. 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
Resolution: 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.
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *10. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with Rebekah Buckels to serve as instructional coach for Early Childhood Preschool Development Birth-3 Program October 5, 2021-June 30, 2022 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: Approve Professional Services Contract with Rebekah Buckels to serve as instructional coach for Early Childhood Preschool Development Birth-3 Program October 5, 2021-June 30, 2022 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith.
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *11. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Classroom Renovations at Pineville High School" (RFQ No. 22-12); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA public bid law and contract requirements and specifications and award to Decker Builders, Inc. for Base and Alternate #1 - total of $36,484.00 - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm quotes received on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Classroom Renovations at Pineville High School" (RFQ #22-12); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA public bid law and contract requirements and specifications - Ms Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *12. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Monday October 4, 2021 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Telephone/Intercom/Bell System at Pineville High School" (RFP No. 22-16); and award proposal to the highest ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract document requirements and specifications - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm proposals received on Monday October 4, 2021 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Telephone/Intercom/Bell System at Pineville High School" (RFP No. 22-16); and award proposal to the highest ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract document requirements and specifications
Amended - to approve with amendment to award to Executone for $73,398.00
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *13. Motion to renew the operating lease agreement between Williams Scotsman, Inc. and the Rapides Parish School Board for four(4) modular classrooms, with a new lease start date of October 31, 2021 and end date of October 30, 2024 and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *14. Motion to allocate a one time District 62 maintenance fund at a rate of $330 per student for the improvement of the physical plant of schools in District 62. Physical plant issues will be prioritized via committee to include district administration, school administration and representative school board member. Based on the student enrollment as of 10-1-21 - Mr. Keith Breazeale
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
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): *1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess
ADD ONS
17. Motion to renew the purchase of Rosetta Stone online access license for the ESL program - Reason to add: Time Sensitive – Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Absent: Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry
18. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Purchase of Electrical Equipment for Repairs at Alexandria Middle Magnet” (Bid No. 22-23) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith - Reason to add: Time Sensitive (work needs to be completed as soon as possible per city of Alexandria) – Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Absent: Keith Breazeale, Wilton Barrios, Steve Berry
19. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Electrical Repairs at Alexandria Middle Magnet” (RFQ 22-26) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith - Reason to add: Time Sensitive (work needs to be completed as soon as possible per city of Alexandria) – Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Absent: Keith Breazeale, Wilton Barrios
20. Motion to terminate a paraprofessional for job abandonment - Reason to add: Time sensitive - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Steve Berry
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Absent: Keith Breazeale, Wilton Barrios
21. Motion to terminate a food service technician for job abandonment - Reason to add: Time sensitive - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Absent: Keith Breazeale, Wilton Barrios
Regular Agenda
Action: 6. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution confirming an election date change pursuant to Executive Order of the Governor; establishing a new date to canvass the returns of the elections; and providing for other matters in connection therewith - Ms Elizabeth Domite
SUB - Adopt a resolution confirming an election date change pursuant to Executive Order of the Governor; establishing a new date to canvass the returns of the elections; and providing for other matters in connection therewith
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Absent: Wilton Barrios
Resolution is posted at the end of the minutes
Action: 7. Motion to receive a report on tax collections, expenditures, and Fund Balance of the 2016 Sales Tax for 2020-2021 fiscal year as per Board resolution adopted June 7, 2016 - Ms Elizabeth Domite
Receive a report on tax collections, expenditures, and Fund Balance of the 2016 Sales Tax for 2020-2021 fiscal year as per Board resolution adopted June 7, 2016
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall.
Mr. Rodriguez left during discussion
SUB - To approve and report on tax collections, expenditures, and Fund Balance of the 2016 Sales Tax for 2020-2021 fiscal year as per Board resolution adopted June 7, 2016 and the gross distribution per employee is $1,175.00
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
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 8. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "J I Barron HVAC Repairs" (RFQ 22-19) 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 195075) - Ms Elizabeth Domite
Authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "J I Barron HVAC Repairs" (RFQ 22-19) 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 195075)
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 9. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for "Engineering Services to Enhance Indoor Air Quality in RPSB Schools" (RFP 22-00A); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent, and/or Central Office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Ms Elizabeth Domite
to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for "Engineering Services to Enhance Indoor Air Quality in RPSB Schools" (RFP 22-00A); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent, and/or Central Office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall.
Mr. Rodriguez left during discussion
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: 10. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the contract between Rapides Parish School Board and ACA Residential LLC for RFQ 22-05 "Installation of Sinks at Julius Patrick Head Start"; increasing contract days from 30 days to 75 days due to supply shortage; contract amount of $42,300 remains the same; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Approve Change Order #1 for the contract between Rapides Parish School Board and ACA Residential LLC for RFQ 22-05 "Installation of Sinks at Julius Patrick Head Start"; increasing contract days from 30 days to 75 days due to supply shortage; contract amount of $42,300 remains the same; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connections therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: 11. Motion to authorize staff to transfer $5,724.60 from General Fund to District 50 Maintenance Fund for the lease of 435 acres of property located in District 50 - Mr. Mark Dryden
Authorize staff to transfer $5,724.60 from General Fund to District 50 Maintenance Fund for the lease of 435 acres of property located in District 50
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Action: *12. Motion to approve the annual renewal agreement for Follett and authorize the Board President to sign documentation with regards to said renewal - Mr. Clyde Washington
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: 13. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Moisture Mitigation and Remediation Equipment" (Bid No. 22-20) 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 in connection therewith - Ms Elizabeth Domite
Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Moisture Mitigation and Remediation Equipment" (Bid No. 22-20) 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 in connection therewith
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: 14. Motion to discuss and consider taking action on making COVID Leave for employees according to Policy GBRIBC approved during the Board Meeting held on September 7, 2021 retroactive to the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year - Ms. Linda Burgess and Mr. Wilton Barrios
Approve making COVID Leave for employees according to Policy GBRIBC approved during the Board Meeting held on September 7, 2021 retroactive to the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Nay: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry
Action: 15. Motion to set the time limit a RPSB member may speak on a subject to two (2) minutes, per RPSB policy BCB, paragraph four – Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Fails
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 16. Motion to re-engage American Appraisers to update and reformat the Board’s Statement of Values to bring inline with current insurance requirements as it relates to buildings and square footage and more current actual valuation of costs for replacement – Ms. Liz Domite and Mr. Roy Rachal
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
17. Motion to renew the purchase of Rosetta Stone online access license for the ESL program - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Keith Breazeale, 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
18. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Purchase of Electrical Equipment for Repairs at Alexandria Middle Magnet” (Bid No. 22-23) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith - Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
19. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Electrical Repairs at Alexandria Middle Magnet” (RFQ 22-26) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith - Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
20. Motion to terminate a paraprofessional for job abandonment - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
SUB- Motion to accept the Superintendent recommendation to terminate Karen Ingram, a paraprofessional for job abandonment effective immediately, October 5, 2021
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
21. Motion to terminate a food service technician for job abandonment - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
SUB - Motion to accept the Superintendent’s recommendation to terminate Vanessa Culpepper, a food service technician for job abandonment effective immediately, October 5, 2021
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 following resolution was offered by STEPHEN CHAPMAN and seconded by DARRELL RODRIGUEZ:
RESOLUTION
A resolution confirming an election date change pursuant to Executive Order of the Governor; establishing a new date to canvass the returns of the elections; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, the Parish School Board of the Parish Rapides, State of Louisiana , acting as the governing authority of (i) Forest Hill School District No. 16 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (ii) Glenmora School District No. 27 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iii) Big Island School District Number 50 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iv) Fifth Ward School District No. 51 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and (v) Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth School District No. 57 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, heretofore called for elections to be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Governor issued Executive Order Number 2021 JBE 13 on September 9, 2021 (said Executive Order, with any supplements or modifications, herein the “Executive Order”), to reschedule elections due to the Statewide State of Emergency caused by Hurricane Ida;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Parish School Board of the Parish Rapides, State of Louisiana (the "Governing Authority"), acting as the governing authority of (i) Forest Hill School District No. 16 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (ii) Glenmora School District No. 27 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iii) Big Island School District Number 50 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iv) Fifth Ward School District No. 51 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana and (v) Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth School District No. 57 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "Districts"), that:
SECTION 1. This Governing Authority acknowledges the change in the election date, pursuant to the Executive Order, from November 13, 2021, to December 11, 2021.
SECTION 2. This Governing Authority shall meet at its regular meeting place, the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022, at FIVE O'CLOCK (5:00) P.M., and shall examine and canvass the returns and declare the result of the said special elections.
SECTION 3. All provisions of the election call resolution previously adopted by this Governing Authority, other than the change in the election date and the canvass date, shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. The President and/or Secretary are further authorized, empowered and directed to take any and all further action required by State and/or Federal authorities to conduct the elections.
This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
MEMBERS: YEAS: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAINING:
Wilton Barrios X
Steve Berry X
Mark Dryden X
Willard B. McCall X
Dr. Stephen Chapman X
Linda Burgess X
Keith Breazeale X
Darrell Rodriguez X
Sandra Franklin X
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 5th day of October, 2021.
/s/ Jeff Powell /s/ Willard B. McCall
Secretary President
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
Motion by Steve Berry, 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