DECEMBER BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, December 7, 2021)
Generated by Brenda Waring on Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Members present
Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Meeting Location
Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 6th Street, Alexandria, La
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation, Pledge
Invocation - Rev. Brian Rhoads, Grace Christian Church
Pledge - Mr. Keith Breazeale
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize:
a. the Board's student guest from Alexandria Senior High - Mr. Keith Breazeale
Elizabeth Lee Draughon – ASH
b. Scott Brame Middle School for the bulletin board display in the lobby of the School Board Office for the month of December 2021 - Mr. Clyde Washington
c. KALB/Hixson Autoplex – Golden Apple Award for Teachers of Rapides Parish School District – Mr. Jeff Powell
Shannon Landry - Cherokee Elementary
Jason Wheeler - Peabody Magnet High School
Anita Sidney - Horseshoe Drive Elementary
Daniel Blood - Rapides High School
d. Rapides Parish School Board Artists' Spotlight - Mr. Jonathan Garret
Mary Goff Elementary
e. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Demond Celestine - Bolton High School
Joshua Harris - Graduate of Bolton 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 Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Item 5 - A. Consent Agenda – Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Item 5 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 11-2-21 and the 10-19-21 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 10-19-21 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee meetings, the 10-12-21 and 10-26-21 District 62 Committee meetings and the 10-25-21 Executive meeting
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Item 5 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): *1. to instruct the Superintendent to develop in the American History and Civics Curriculum on the positive aspects of the American Nation and the negatives of Socialism and Marxism - Mr. Wilton Barrios
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent), Reports: *2. Defer to January Education Committee (Motion to receive a report from MTSS - Ripple Effect and Safe Schools to discuss the impact on discipline and academic progress for students) - Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Item 5 - D. Consent Agenda - Action Finance
Action (Consent): *1. to approve personal services contracts, leases, and other such agreements; authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection with said contracts; and approve bills paid for the previous month – Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *3. to receive a report on donation(s) made to the Rapides Parish School Board on behalf of the RPSB schools, accept and approve donations included therein, and provide any necessary documentation related to the donation(s) – Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *4. to receive a budget update for General Fund and Food and Nutrition Fund as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditors – Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent), Reports: *5. to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *6. to enter into an IGA with CLTCC for mutual use of facilities for the 2021-2022 fiscal year; signing of the IGA by the Board President is a condition upon approval by Legal Counsel and Risk Manager - Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: Enter into an IGA with CLTCC for mutual use of facilities for the 2021-2022 fiscal year; signing of the IGA by the Board President is a condition upon approval by Legal Counsel and Risk Manager
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent), Information: *7. to receive a quarterly report on maintenance funds - Ms Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *8. to direct Superintendent and/or Central Office Staff to request a Title Abstract on property owned by Rapides Parish School Board identified as Block I and J of Thiels Place in Alexandria, LA and request survey of said property to allow segregation of said property, with a report to be brought back to the Board - Ms Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Direct Superintendent and/or Central Office Staff to request a Title Abstract on property owned by Rapides Parish School Board identified as Block I and J of Thiels Place in Alexandria, LA and request survey of said property to allow segregation of said property, with a report to be brought back to the Board
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action: *9. to ratify and confirm bids received Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Food Processing Equipment for Poland Canning Center" (Bid No. 22-27); 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
SUB MOTION - to reject bids received on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 11:00 am for RPSB Bid #22-27 “Purchase of Food Processing Equipment for Poland Canning Center” for just cause (over budget) and to re-authorize the Secretary to advertise for Bids for “Purchase of Food Processing Equipment for Poland Canning Center” (RFQ 22-27A); and the Executive Committee and /or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive Bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10. to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM by Central Office Staff for "Installation of Slab for Batting Cage at Alexandria Sr High" (RFQ No. 22-06A); 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: to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10:00 AM by Central Office Staff for "Installation of Slab for Batting Cage at Alexandria Sr High" (RFQ No. 22-06A); 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 to award to Bayou Rapides Corporation in the amount of $38,195.00
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *11. to ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Engineering Services to Enhance Indoor Air Quality in RPSB Facilities" (RFP No. 22-00A); 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
Resolution: to ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Engineering Services to Enhance Indoor Air Quality in RPSB Facilities" (RFP No. 22-00A); and award proposal to the highest ranking proposal contingent on meeting all LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract document requirements and specifications and specifications and award to ADG Engineering $195,000.00
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *12. 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 (District 62) - Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *13. 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 (District 62) - Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *14. to replace handwashing stations and boys urinal at Mabel Brasher Montessori (Boys urinals-WOID #196648) (2 Handwashing stations - WOID# 196650) (District 62) - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Item 5 - E. Consent Agenda – Discipline
Action (Consent): *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Ms. Carlessa White
Motion that Reginald Jones be admitted to the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) to complete the duration of his alternative placement which is 37 school days; and thereafter, be admitted to the zoned school conditioned upon a probationary agreement to be executed by the student, parent and superintendent within five (5) day
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - Ms. Carlessa White
3. to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Ms. Carlessa White
Item 5 - F. Consent Agenda – Personnel
Action (Consent): *1. to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *2. to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *3. to approve revised policy JBA (Compulsory School Attendance Ages) as recommended by Forethought and reviewed by legal - Mrs. Carlessa White
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
4. Motion to approve revised policy JR (Student Privacy and Education Records) as recommended by Forethought and reviewed by legal - Mrs. Carlessa White
SUB MOTION: Defer to January Personnel Committee (Motion to approve revised policy JR (Student Privacy and Education Records) as recommended by Forethought and reviewed by legal)
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent), Discussion: *5. to approve Policy BE (School Board Ethics) as recommended by Forethought - Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *6. to approve the addition of an Early Childhood Instructional Coach position in the Early Childhood Department - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: Approve the addition of an Early Childhood Instructional Coach position in the Early Childhood Department
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *7. to approve changes to Head Start Education Facilitator job description - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: To approve changes to Head Start Education Facilitator job description
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *8. to approve reclassification of the Early Childhood Professional Development Facilitator position to an Early Childhood Instructional Coordinator position with new job description - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: Approve reclassification of the Early Childhood Professional Development Facilitator position to an Early Childhood Instructional Coordinator position with new job description
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *9. to change the Title I Secretary V position (Accounting) to a Secretary II based on increased responsibilities for this position - Mr. Bill Higgins
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Regular Agenda
Action: 6. Motion to renew the SafePlans "Basic" Annual Subscription for the term starting November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022 and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Absent: Stephen Chapman
Action: *7. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Ms. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action: *8. Motion to revise Policy JBCD (Student Transfer and Withdrawal), pending legal review - Mrs. Sandra Franklin and Ms. Linda Burgess
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Fails
Aye: Linda Burgess, Sandra Franklin
Nay: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale
Absent: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez
Action: *9. Motion to hear a report from the Board's Insurance Consultant on negotiations for renewal of excess worker's compensation insurance coverage, reporting the results of same and making a recommendation of award to the Board at the December Regular Board Meeting - Mr. Roy F. Rachal
SUB MOTION - Motion to accept the Board’s Insurance Consultant recommendation for renewal of excess worker's compensation insurance coverage in column #5 and award to Wright and Percy – Alexandria – Star Insurance Company for term January 1, 2022 to January 1, 2023 in the amount of $119,384.00 and authorize the Board President and staff to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action: *10. Motion to adopt a Resolution increasing the hourly rates of Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah & Perkins, LLP in accord with the rates established, approved and published by the Louisiana Attorney General, as Special Counsel to the Board in accord with LA. R.S. 42:263 - Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action, Reports: 11. Motion to hear a presentation on social media managers in our schools - Mr. Keith Breazeale
Presented presentation - No action taken
Action: 12. Motion to approve Amendment to Agreement between State of Louisiana, Louisiana Workforce Commission and Rapides Parish School Board to continue the implementation of existing Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana (JAG-LA) programs, to include adding a new program to Peabody Magnet High School - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
to approve Amendment to Agreement between State of Louisiana, Louisiana Workforce Commission and Rapides Parish School Board to continue the implementation of existing Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana (JAG-LA) programs, to include adding a new program to Peabody Magnet High School.
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action: 13. Motion to extend the Superintendent's contract for 2.5 years - Mr. Steve Berry
SUB MOTION to offer Superintendent Jeff Powell a new employment contract the terms and conditions of which will be identical to the Superintendent’s existing contract except that the term of the new contract shall commence at midnight on June 30, 2022 and shall terminate at midnight on December 31, 2024. The Superintendent shall, within a period of thirty days from the adoption of this motion, advise the board in writing whether he accepts the offer of a new contract as provided herein and, failing such acceptance, the Superintendent is deemed to have chosen not to enter into a subsequent employment contract with the board in accordance with R.S. 17:54(B)(1)(b)(ii)(aa)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale
Nay: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Darrell Rodriguez, Sandra Franklin
TO SEND BACK TO COMMITEES
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Motion Fails
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Darrell Rodriguez, Sandra Franklin
Nay: Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale
ONE YEAR CONTRACT
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Linda Burgess.
Motion Fails
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Darrell Rodriguez, Sandra Franklin
Nay: Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale
Action: 14. Motion to declare items listed on Exhibit as Surplus Inventory and to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids as is/where is for the “Sale of Surplus Buses” (BID NO 22-31); and the Executive Committee and /or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive Bids, and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action: 15. to Ratify and Confirm Quotes received on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. by the Central Office Staff for “Electrical Repairs at Alexandria Middle Magnet” (RFQ NO. 22-26); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low Bid/Proposal meeting all LA. Public Bid Law and Contract Document requirements and specifications – Ms. Liz Domite
Motion to Ratify and Confirm Quotes received on Monday, December 6, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. by the Central Office Staff for “Electrical Repairs at Alexandria Middle Magnet” (RFQ NO. 22-26); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low Bid/Proposal meeting all LA. Public Bid Law and Contract Document requirements and specifications and award to Satcher Electric, LLC in the amount of $69,945.00
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action: 16. Motion to announce that the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a Resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of an ad valorem tax therein, (ii) Cotile School District Number 22a of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of ad valorem tax therein, (iii) Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth School District No. 57 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of an ad valorem tax therein, (iv) Sixth Ward School District 58 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of an ad valorem tax therein, (v) Forest Hill-Cheneyville-Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth Consolidated School District No. 61 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of an ad valorem tax therein and (vi) Consolidated School District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, at its meeting on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
READ FOR RECORD
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action: 17. Motion to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the 2020-2021 Audit and authorize the Board President, Secretary, and Chief Financial Officer to sign questionnaire as required by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
COMPLIANCE WAS APPROVED
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action: 18. Motion to approve contracts with Capturing Kids Hearts for leadership training for multiple schools in our district and to allow the Board President to sign any and all documents therewith – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
ESSER FUNDS - CONTRACTED APPROVED
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Absent: Steve Berry
Action: 19. Motion to approve a contract with No Red Ink and to allow the Board President to sign any and all documents therewith – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
ESSER FUNDS - CONTRACT APPROVED
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Absent: Steve Berry
Add Ons
Action: 20. Motion to approve the 2022-2023 Budget for the Head Start Program and to approve the request for liquidation of Startup Funds and COVID 19 Funds from the prior Budget Period - Reason to add: Time Sensitive - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action: 21. Motion to approve personal services contract with the American Reading Company for professional development and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation - Reason to add: Time Sensitive - Mrs. Shannon Alford
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Steve Berry
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Willard McCall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
WILLARD MCCALL - PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
JEFF POWELL - SECRETARY