OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Alexandria, Louisiana

January 5, 2022

 

                        The Rapides Parish School Board of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, met in regular public session at 5:00 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at the regular meeting place of said board in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, in Alexandria, Louisiana.

 

                        President Willard McCall called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present:

 

Willard McCall, President 

Stephen Chapman, Vice President

Wilton Barrios, Member 

Steve Berry, Member

Keith Breazeale, Member

Linda Burgess, Member 

Darrell Rodriguez, Member

Mark Dryden, Member 

Sandra Franklin, Member 

 

                        Mr. Jeff Powell, Secretary for the Board, was present for the meeting.

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Attorney James Downs was present for the meeting.

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The Colors were presented by the Buckeye High School JROTC. The Invocation was pronounced by Pastor Weston Lindsey of Pinehurst Baptist Church after which Mrs. Sandra Franklin led in the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

(COPY OF OFFICIAL CALL EMAILED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD AND POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE AT THE MEETING PLACE OF SAID BOARD ON DECEMBER 21, 2021)

Alexandria, Louisiana

   December 21, 2021

Dear Sir/Madam:

                                                       

I, Willard McCall, do hereby give notice that the Rapides Parish School Board will meet in regular public session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 5:00 p.m. on                                  

                                                         WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022

 

For the purpose of considering, acting upon, deciding, and if deemed advisable, submitting the following propositions, to wit:

 

1.     Call to order 

2.     Invocation, Pledge

3.     Roll Call

 

4. Motion to elect Board President for a one-year term, beginning January 5, 2022 - Mr. Jeff Powell

 

A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to elect Board President for a one-year-term, beginning January 5, 2022. 

 

Mr. Willard McCall nominated Dr. Stephen Chapman

 

Mrs. Sandra Franklin nominated Mr. Willard McCall - Mr. McCall declined the nomination

 

A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden, the Board voted unanimously to close the nominations for Board President.

 

On an All-In-Favor vote was as follow:

 

Aye: Unanimous

 

Nay: None

 

Absent: None

 

DR. STEPHEN CHAPMAN WAS ELECTED AS BOARD PRESIDENT

 

5. Motion to elect Board Vice-President for a one-year term, beginning January 5, 2022 - Mr. Jeff Powell

 

A motion was made by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman to elect Board Vice-President for a one-year term, beginning January 5th, 2022.  

 

Mr. Wilton Barrios nominated Mr. Willard McCall

 

Ms. Linda Burgess nominated Mrs. Sandra Franklin

 

On motion made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess, the Board voted unanimously to close the nominations for Board Vice-President.

 

On roll call vote to elect Mr. Willard McCall as Vice-President was as follows:

 

Aye: Mr. Steve Berry, Mr. Darrell Rodriguez, Dr. Stephen Chapman, Mr. Wilton Barrios, Mr. Mark Dryden, Mr. Willard McCall

 

Nay: Ms. Linda Burgess, Mrs. Sandra Franklin, Mr. Keith Breazeale

 

Absent: None

 

MR. WILLARD MCCALL WAS ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT

 

6. Motion to elect Executive Committee for 2022 - Mr. Jeff Powell

 

A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to elect members of the Executive Committee for 2022. 

 

Dr. Stephen Chapman read his recommendations to serve on the Executive Committee.

 

Discussion ensued.

 

Motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Wilton Barrios to approve the President's recommendation for Executive Committee.

 

 

·         Executive Committee:

Ms. Linda Burgess

Mr. Keith Breazeale - Chair

Mrs. Sandra Franklin

 

Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Wilton Barrios.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

7. Motion to approve the President's recommendation for Personnel, Education, and Finance Committees for 2022 - Mr. Jeff Powell

 

A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden to approve the President's recommendations for Personnel, Education, and Finance Committee for 2022.

 

Discussion ensued.

 

On a motion made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Mark Dryden, the Board voted unanimously to approve the President's recommendation for Personnel, Education, and Finance Committees for 2022.

 

·         Personnel Committee:

Mr. Wilton Barrios - Chair

Mr. Willard McCall

Dr. Stephen Chapman

 

·         Education Committee:

Ms. Linda Burgess - Chair

Mrs. Sandra Franklin

Mr. Darrell Rodriguez

 

·         Finance Committee:

Mr. Steve Berry - Chair

Mr. Keith Breazeale

Mr. Mark Dryden

 

8. Recognize:

a. the Board's student guest from Bolton High School - Mrs. Sandra Franklin

            Ethan Elmer

b. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) students - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce

Raygan Welch, 8th Grader at Tioga Junior High

Shontiara Cannon, Senior at Tioga High School

 

c. Rapides Parish School Board Members for January 2022 - Mr. Jeff Powell

 

9. 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 Mark Dryden, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

9 - A. Consent Agenda – Reports

 

1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington

 

Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Mark Dryden.

 

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

9 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes

 

1. to approve the minutes of the 12-7-21 and the 11-9-21 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 11-16-21 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee meetings, the 11-16-21 District 62 Committee meeting and the 11-29-21 Executive meeting

 

Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

Item 9 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education

 

None this month

 

Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

Item 9 - D. Consent Agenda - Action Finance

 

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

 

Resolution: 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

 

Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

2. to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Liz Domite

 

Resolution: to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments

 

Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

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

 

Resolution: 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)

 

Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

4. to receive a budget update for General Fund and Food and Nutrition Fund as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditor – Ms. Liz Domite

 

Resolution: to receive a budget update for General Fund and Food and Nutrition Fund as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditor

 

Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

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

 

Resolution: 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

 

Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

Item 9 - E. Consent Agenda – Discipline

 

*1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Ms. Carlessa White

 

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 9 - F. Consent Agenda – Personnel

 

1. to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin

 

Resolution: to receive reports as follows

 

Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

2. to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin

Resolution: to approve leave requests

 

Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

3. to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin

Resolution: to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action

 

Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

Regular Agenda

 

Action: 10. Motion to adopt Rapides Parish School Board Resolution for 2022 - Mr. Jeff Powell

to adopt Rapides Parish School Board Resolution for 2022 - Adopted

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Stephen Chapman.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 11. Motion to renew FORECAST5 (formerly GuideK12) License Agreement - Matt Thompson

Approve license renewal FORECAST5 (formerly GuideK12) - Approved

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

Absent: Darrell Rodriguez

 

Action: 12. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special elections 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 therein, on Saturday, December 11, 2021 - Elizabeth Domite

 

Sub Motion: Adopt a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special elections 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 therein, on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

Resolution: Adopt a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special elections 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 therein, on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

 

Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Willard McCall.

 

Action: 13. Motion to consider and take action with respect to 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 an 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 Number 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; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite

 

Sub motion: Adopt 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 an 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 Number 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; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

Resolution: Adopt 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 an 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 Number 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; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.

 

Action: 14. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Welding Supplies" (Bid 22-24); 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 - Elizabeth Domite

 

Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Welding Supplies" (Bid 22-24); 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 awarded to Welders Equipment for $10,247.16, Paxton/Patterson for $1,566.13, Red Ball for $3,900.20, Nex Air for $12,264.01

 

Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

Absent: Willard McCall

 

Items 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 were discussed in globo

Action: 15. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "J I Barron Elementary HVAC Repairs" (RFQ No. 22-19A); 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 - Elizabeth Domite

 

Action: 16. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Telephone and Intercom System at Rapides High" (RFP No. 22-28); and award proposal to the highest ranking proposal contingent on vendor meeting all LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract document requirements and specifications - Elizabeth Domite

 

Resolution: Ratify and confirm proposals received on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Telephone and Intercom System at Rapides High" (RFP No. 22-28); and award proposal to the highest ranking proposal contingent on vendor meeting all LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract document requirements and specifications and awarded to Executone of Louisiana for $36,130.00

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 17. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Early Childhood Covid Supplies" (Bid No. 22-33) 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 - Elizabeth Domite

 

Action: 18. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Northwood High Track Project" (Bid No. 22-36) 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 - Elizabeth Domite

 

Action: 19. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for "Turnkey Installation of Telephone and Intercom System at L S Rugg Elementary" (RFP No. 22-37); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent, and/or Central Office to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite

 

Action: 20. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for "Turnkey Installation of Telephone and Intercom System at Peabody Magnet" (RFP No. 22-34); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent, and/or Central Office to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite

 

Action: 21. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for "Mitigation and Remediation Services" (RFP No. 22-32); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent, and/or Central Office to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite

 

Action: 22. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Parking Lot Repairs at Brame Middle School" (RFP No. 22-30); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent, and/or Central Office to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite

 

Action: 23. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Electrical Upgrade for Welding Program at ASH" (RFP No. 22-39); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent, and/or Central Office to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite

Globo items 17- 23; Authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Electrical Upgrade for Welding Program at ASH" (RFP No. 22-39); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent, and/or Central Office to receive the quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 24. Motion to approve Donation, Waiver of Liability, and Indemnification for Receipt of Donated Assets from The Rapides Foundation, regarding select Rapides Parish high school welding programs - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce

 

Resolution: to approve Donation, Waiver of Liability, and Indemnification for Receipt of Donated Assets from The Rapides Foundation, regarding select Rapides Parish high school welding programs Pending legal counsel to Buckeye High School, Pineville High School, Rapides High School, Tioga High School and Northwood High School for a total amount $17,903.16

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 25. Motion to discuss and take possible action on naming the Child Welfare and Attendance Office the Ruby W. Smith Office of Child Welfare and Attendance - Mr. Keith Breazeale, Mr. Wilton Barrios and Mrs. Sandra Franklin

 

Resolution: to approve naming the Child Welfare and Attendance Office the Ruby W. Smith Office of Child Welfare and Attendance

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 26. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for Proposals for “Category 1 Erate Services” (RFP NO. 22-40) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Staff to receive proposals, a recommendation to be made to the Board and sign any documentation connected therewith – Ms. Elizabeth Domite

 

Resolution: Amended - to authorize the Secretary to advertise for Proposals for “Category 1 Erate Services” (RFP NO. 22-40) and Category 2 Erate Services” (RFP NO. 22-41) authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Staff to receive proposals, a recommendation to be made to the Board and sign any documentation connected therewith

 

Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Sandra Franklin.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 27. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing The Pineville Rebel Club, Inc. to apply for a Charitable Gaming License – Ms. Elizabeth Domite

 

Resolution: to adopt a Resolution authorizing The Pineville Rebel Club, Inc. to apply for a Charitable Gaming License - Adopted

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Action: Adjourn the meeting

Motion to adjorun the meeting.

 

Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Steve Berry.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

 

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            Pursuant to motion duly carried, the Rapides Parish School Board adjourned.

                                                           

/s/Stephen Chapman

                                                                                                                    President

 

 ATTEST:

 

 /s/Jeff Powell

    Secretary

 

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