NOVEMBER BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, November 2, 2021)
Generated by Brenda Waring on Wednesday, November 3, 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 5:00 PM
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation, Pledge
Prayer - Rev. Wesley Lotts, Jr. - Wooddale Baptist Church
Pledge - Willard McCall
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize:
a. the Board's student guest from Peabody Magnet High School - Mr. Willard McCall
Darrius Davidson
b. J. I. Barron Elementary School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of November 2021 - Mr. Clyde Washington
c. KALB/Hixson Autoplex – Golden Apple Award for Teachers of Rapides Parish School District – Mr. Jeff Powell
Rhonda Danault - J. I Barron
Tyler Price - Alexandria Senior High
Jessica Butler - Tioga High School
d. Rapides Parish School Board Artists' Spotlight - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Pineville Jr. High
e. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Ka'lyiah Blue - Rapides 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 Darrell Rodriguez, 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
Item 5 - A. Consent Agenda – Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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
Item 5 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 10-5-21 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 9-21-21 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee meetings, the 9-21-21 and 9-28-21 District 62 Committee meetings and the 9-27-21 Executive meeting
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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
Item 5 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
1. None This Month
Item 5 - D. Consent Agenda - Action Finance
Action (Consent): 1. Motion to approve personal services contracts, leases, and other such agreements; authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection with said contracts; and approve bills paid for the previous month – Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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 (Consent): 2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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 (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 Darrell Rodriguez, 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 (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 Darrell Rodriguez, 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, 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 to approve
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: 6. Motion to approve contract to Transport and Deliver USDA Commodities from Polar Bear Cold Storage to Individual Schools In Rapides Parish - Mrs. Erma Davis
Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with Larry Allen to transport USDA Commodities for Polar Bear Cold Storage to individual schools in Rapides Parish.
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 (Consent): 7. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Food Processing Equipment for Poland Canning Center" (Bid No. 22-27) 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 Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Food Processing Equipment for Poland Canning Center" (Bid No. 22-27) 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 Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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 (Consent): 8. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Carpet Replacement at Ball Elementary" (RFQ No. 22-11); 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: Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Carpet Replacement at Ball Elementary" (RFQ No. 22-11); 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 Floors Unlimited for $39,536.25
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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 (Consent): 9. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Carpet with VCT Flooring at Peabody Montessori" (RFQ No. 22-14); 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, October 22, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Carpet with VCT Flooring at Peabody Montessori" (RFQ No. 22-14); 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 Floors Unlimited for $58,887.00
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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 (Consent): 10. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Structural Repairs at Buckeye Jr High" (RFQ No. 22-21); 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 Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Structural Repairs at Buckeye Jr High" (RFQ No. 22-21); 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 James A. Decker Builders for $46,400.00
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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 (Consent): 11. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 2:00 pm by the Central Office Staff for "Drainage Improvements at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School Phase 2" (RFQ No. 22-22); 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 Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 2:00 pm by the Central Office Staff for "Drainage Improvements at Phoenix Magnet Elementary School Phase 2" (RFQ No. 22-22); 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 award to John B. Hammond, Jr. LLC for $35,625.00
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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: 12. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "J I Barron Elementary HVAC Repairs" (RFQ No. 22-19); 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, October 27, 2021 at 10:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "J I Barron Elementary HVAC Repairs" (RFQ No. 22-19); 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
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Sub Motion to reject quotes on "J I Barron Elementary HVAC Repairs" (RFQ No. 22-19);
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 (Consent): 13. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Equipment" (Bid No. 22-04); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 11:00am by the Central Office Staff for "Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Equipment" (Bid No. 22-04); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and award to Red River Music for $57,637.13
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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: 14. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, October 22, 2021 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Electrical Equipment for Repairs at Alexandria Middle Magnet" (Bid No. 22-23); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.
Sub Motion to hold Special Board 11-09-2021 @ CLTC @ 4:59 PM to ratify and confirm
Motion by Sandra Franklin, 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): 15. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase and Turnkey Installation of Air Conditioning Units on 79 RPSB Buses" (Bid No. 22-18); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 11:00am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase and Turnkey Installation of Air Conditioning Units on 79 RPSB Buses" (Bid No. 22-18); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and award to Ross Bus and Equipment for $928,250.00
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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 (Consent): 16. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Moisture Mitigation and Remediation Equipment" (Bid No. 22-20); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms Elizabeth Domite
No Action - No Bids
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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: 17. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for "Turnkey Replacement of Intercom & Telephone System at Rapides High" (RFP No. 22-28); 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
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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, Discussion: 18. Motion to receive a report and discuss and approve a contract with the Rapides Area Planning Commission concerning the 2020 decennial census data - Mr. Jeff Powell
Receive a report and approve a contract with the Rapides Area Planning Commission concerning the 2020 decennial census data
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: 19. Motion to enter into a Professional Services Contract for consulting services with Mr. Doug Malone for disaster recovery for the 2020-2021 disasters including but not limited to Hurricanes Laura and Delta, Ice Storm Viola and Tropical Storm Nicholas; assisting Risk Management in assimilating data in the format required by FEMA & GOHSEP claims, portals, data entry into same, liaison to FEMA in Zoom site inspections, geocoding damage and loss points across district, all in an effort to expedite recoveries in a timely manner and authorize the Board President to execute same in connection therewith - Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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
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-E - 1 , 2 and 3 - in globo
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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
Item 5 - F. Consent Agenda - Personnel
Action: 1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Action: 2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Action: 3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Action, Discussion: 4. Motion to approve revised Policy IDCC (Kindergarten) as recommended by Forethought - Ms. Carlessa White
Action: 5. Motion to approve revised Policy JBC (School Admission) as recommended by Forethought - Ms. Carlessa White
Action, Discussion: 6. Motion to approve revised Policy JBCE (Public School Choice) as recommended by Forethought and reviewed by legal - Mr. William Higgins
Action (Consent): 7. Motion to discuss and take action the revision of the Coordinator of Facilities Job Description – Mr. Jeff Powell and Mr. Roy Rachal
Item 5-F (1-7 in globo)
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, 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
Regular Agenda
Action: 6. Motion to approve Edge Factor site license renewal for middle schools, high schools, and programs for school year 2021-2022 - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Motion to approve Edge Factor site license renewal for middle schools, high schools, and programs for school year 2021-2022
Motion by Sandra Franklin, 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: 7. Motion to allocate the proceeds from the $100 million Bond money at a rate of 30% (Bolton Feeder System) 30% (Peabody Feeder System) and 40% (ASH Feeder System) (from District 62 Committee) - Mr. Keith Breazeale
Motion by Sandra Franklin, 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
Items 8, 9 and 11 were discussed and voted in Globo
Action: 8. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise and bid "Walkway Canopy System" at Huddle Elementary from south side of school to Stimson Avenue for bus dismissal in the afternoon (WOID #190518 - approx. 10'x 85') and bring a recommendation of award to the Board – Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Willard McCall.
SUB - SEND TO DISTRICT 62 -- ITEMS 8, 9 AND 11
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Absent: Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 9. Motion to authorize the secretary to advertise and bid “The Retrofit of the Walkway Roofing System” (approx. 1300 linear feet) at Alexandria Middle Magnet School " (Bid No. 22-29) (WOID #192673) and bring a recommendation of award to the Board – Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Same as Item 8
Action: 10. Motion to revise Policy JBCD (Student Transfer and Withdrawal) pending legal review - Mrs. Sandra Franklin and Ms. Linda Burgess
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
SUB - SEND TO NOVEMBER ED COM
Motion by Willard McCall, 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 replace handwashing station and boys urinal at Mabel Brasher Montessori - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Same as Item 8 - Send to Dist. 62
This Item was pulled and deleted - Action: 12. Motion to adopt a Resolution declaring that the property located on Pinehurst Drive in Pineville, LA is no longer necessary for school board purposes and direct the Board and/or Administration to initiate proceedings to appraise property, perform title search of said property and offer for sale at sealed public bids according to the Louisiana Revised Statutes - Mr. Willard McCall
VOTE TO ADD
Action: 15. Motion to Adopt the following wording for Bond District 62 Bond Call; The Bonds are being issued for the purpose of financing capital expenditures for school purposes for the District, including construction, acquiring and/or improving schools and other school related facilities, together with equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public - Reason to add: Time Sensitive – Mr. Willard McCall
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Stephen Chapman
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action: 16. Motion to direct the Superintendent and/or Central Office Staff to request a Title Abstract on property owned by Rapides Parish Schools Board identified as Block I and J of Thiels Place in Alexandria, LA and request a survey of said property to allow segregation of said property; with a report to be brought back to the Board – Reason to add: Time Sensitive - Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Willard McCall
Aye: Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Stephen Chapman
Absent: Mark Dryden
NOT ADDED
Action: 17. Motion discuss and take action on the Governor’s recent Executive Order concerning masks - Reason to add: Time sensitive – Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action: 18. Motion to terminate a food service technician for violation of policy GBRB Attendance and Policy GBRA Employee Conduct – Reason to add: Time Sensitive – Ms. Erma Davis
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Wilton Barrios
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
Absent: Mark Dryden
DISCUSSION AND VOTE
Action: 15. Motion to Adopt the following wording for Bond District 62 Bond Call; The Bonds are being issued for the purpose of financing capital expenditures for school purposes for the District, including construction, acquiring and/or improving schools and other school related facilities, together with equipment and furnishings therefor, title to which shall be in the public - Mr. Willard McCall
Motion by Mrs. Sandra Franklin, seconded 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 16 - NOT ADDED
Action: 17. Motion to discuss and take action on the Governor’s recent Executive Order concerning masks - Reason to add: Time sensitive – Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Wilton Barrios.
SUB - MOTION TO OPT OUT OF MANDATORY MASKING, REINSTATE SOME CDC PROTOCOLS, BUT TO ALLOW PARENTAL CHOICE ON QUARANTINE MATTERS, WITH A RESTRICTION: ANY STUDENTS IDENTIFIED AS A CLOSE CONTACT OF CONFIRMED POSITIVE CAN CHOOSE TO COME BACK TO SCHOOL, BUT MUST WEAR A MASK FOR A 10 (TEN) DAY PERIOD
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action: 18. Motion to terminate a food service technician for violation of policy GBRB Attendance and Policy GBRA Employee Conduct – Reason to add: Time Sensitive – Ms. Erma Davis
Motion by Mark Dryden and second by Steve Berry
SUB - Motion to uphold the Superintendent's recommendation to terminate a food service technician, Shelly Davis, for violation of policy GBRB Attendance and Policy GBRA Employee Conduct effective immediately, November 2, 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Action: 13. Motion to go into Executive Session to hear a report concerning the property loss due to unauthorized substitution of equipment, failure to proceed with work in a timely manner and failure to perform work in a professional manner at Pineville High School and Bolton High School - Mr. Roy Rachal and Ms. Liz Domite
Action: 14. Motion to go into Executive Session to hear an update on the ongoing investigation of the maintenance department – Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion by Wilton Barrios and second by Willard McCall to go into Executive Session
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
Motion to Reconvene in Open Session
Motion by Wilton Barrios and second by Mark Dryden
THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall
SUBSTITUTE MOTION MADE ON ITEM 13
SUB - Motion to engage the services of Hammonds and Sills to handle the litigation on the Bolton and Pineville Chiller and mitigation and remediation repair and to be compensated at the fixed rate approved by the Attorney General's Office
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Stephen Chapman
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin, Keith Breazeale, Steve Berry, Willard McCall
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 14. Motion to go into Executive Session to hear an update on the ongoing investigation of the maintenance department – Mr. Jeff Powell
NO ACTION TAKEN
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
WILLARD MCCALL – PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
JEFF POWELL - SECRETARY