FEBRUARY BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, February 1, 2022)
Generated by Cheryl Lindsey on Thursday, February 3, 2022
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent – Mark Dryden
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation, Pledge
Invocation - Pastor Otis Brown of Greater Saint Lawrence Baptist Church
Pledge - Mr. Wilton Barrios
Color Guard - Peabody Magnet High School
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize:
a. the Board's student guest from Tioga High School - Mr. Wilton Barrios
a - 1. Kyle Marco Johns - Tioga High School
b. the students of the year - Ms. Emily Walker
b - 1. Landon Tinsely - Elementary - Phoenix Magnet Elementary
b - 2. Mallory Byrd - Middle School - Rapides Academy for Advanced Academics
b - 3. Oren Lutz - High School - Pineville High School
c. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Peabody Magnet High School
c - 1. - Mia Speed, President (Local and State)
Alexandria Middle Magnet School
c - 1. - Raygan King, President (Local and State)
c - 2. - Ja'Zoria Green, Vice President (Local) and Member-at-Large (State)
Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School
c - 1. - Jamari Earthly, 8th Grade Guest Speaker - President (Local) and Member-at-Large (State)
c - 2. - Rihanna Veal, Vice President (Local and State)
c - 3. - Kayla Carr, State Representative (Local and State)
c - 4. - Skylar Vercher, Historian (Local and State)
c - 5. - CaMyra Hinkston, Treasurer (Local)
c - 6. - Bra'Niyah Gilbert, Secretary (Local)
c - 7. - Sadie Leach, Vice President of Leadership Development (Local)
c - 8. - Madeline Coutee, Vice President of Social Awareness (Local)
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 Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Item 5 - A. Consent Agenda – Reports
Action (Consent): 1. Motion to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Report presented
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Item 5 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. Motion to approve the minutes of the 12/20/21 and the 1/5/22 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk
Minutes approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Item 5 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent), Reports: None
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
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. Elizabeth Domite
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
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. Elizabeth Domite
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
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. Elizabeth Domite
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
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
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent), Procedural: *6. Motion to approve revisions to Purchasing Guidelines Handbook and the Procedures for Repairs, Maintenance, and/or Upgrades of RPSB Facilities - Mr. Wilton Barrios
Resolution: Approve revisions to Purchasing Guidelines Handbook and the Procedures for Repairs, Maintenance, and/or Upgrades of RPSB Facilities
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent), Procedural: *7. Motion to adopt revisions to Policy DJE (Purchasing) as recommended by Forethought Consulting, Inc. and Central Office Administration - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Adopt revisions to Policy DJE (Purchasing) as recommended by Forethought Consulting, Inc. and Central Office Administration
Adopted
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent), Procedural: *8. Motion to adopt revisions to Policy DJED (Bids and Quotations) as recommended by Forethought Consulting, Inc. and Central Office Administration - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Adopt revisions to Policy DJED (Bids and Quotations) as recommended by Forethought Consulting, Inc. and Central Office Administration
Adopted
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent), Discussion: *9. Motion to hear a report from the board's engineering consultant, ADG Engineering, relative to the progress/status of the "Phase I and Phase II ESSER Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Indoor Quality Enhancements to all District Schools" - Mr. Roy F. Rachal
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *10 - a. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Pavement of Parking Lot at Brame Middle School" (RFQ No. 22-30); 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 Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Pavement of Parking Lot at Brame Middle School" (RFQ No. 22-30); 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 awarded to ACM Contracting, LLC for $101,822.00
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *10 - b. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM by Central Office Staff for "Sale of Surplus Vehicles" (Bid No. 22-31); and award bid to the highest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on high bidder meeting all LA 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, January 26, 2022 at 11:00 AM by Central Office Staff for "Sale of Surplus Vehicles" (Bid No. 22-31); and award bid to the highest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on high bidder meeting all LA Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and NO BIDS RECEIVED PRIOR TO CLOSING DATE/TIME
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *10 - c. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM by Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Early Childhood Covid Supplies" (Bid No. 22-33); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA 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, January 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM by Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Early Childhood Covid Supplies" (Bid No. 22-33); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and awarded to Advance Chemical for $24,990.94
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *10 - d. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Elevator Repairs at Buckeye Jr High Building" (RFQ No. 22-51); 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 Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Elevator Repairs at Buckeye Jr High Building" (RFQ No. 22-51); 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 awarded to Oracle Elevator Co. for $72,500.00
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *10 - e. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Electrical Upgrade for Welding Program at Alexandria Sr High" (RFQ No. 22-39); 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, January 28, 2022 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Electrical Upgrade for Welding Program at Alexandria Sr High" (RFQ No. 22-39); 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 awarded to John B. Hammond, Jr., LLC for $24,608.00
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *11 - a. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Replacement of Boiler at Peabody Magnet High" (RFQ No. 22-42) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Replacement of Boiler at Peabody Magnet High" (RFQ No. 22-42) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *11 - b. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment" (Bid No. 22-44) 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
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment" (Bid No. 22-44) 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
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *11 - c. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Replacement of Chiller at Bolton High" (Bid No. 22-45) 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
Resolution: Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Replacement of Chiller at Bolton High" (Bid No. 22-45) 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
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *11 - d. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Diesel Exhaust Fluid" (Bid No. 22-46) 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
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Diesel Exhaust Fluid" (Bid No. 22-46) 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
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *11 - e. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Cafeteria Supplies" (Bid No. 22-47) 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
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Cafeteria Supplies" (Bid No. 22-47) 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
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *11 - f. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for "Turnkey Installation of Telephone, Intercom, & Bell System at Buckeye High" (RFP No. 22-48); 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
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for "Turnkey Installation of Telephone, Intercom, & Bell System at Buckeye High" (RFP No. 22-48); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent, and/or Central Office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *12. Motion to approve Change Order #2 for the contract between Rapides Parish School Board and SAMS A/C Maintenance Services, Inc. for RFQ 22-01 "Chiller Replacement at Oak Hill High School"; increasing contract days from 180 days to 210 days due to semiconductor/chip shortage; contract amount of $60,500 remains the same; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve Change Order #2 for the contract between Rapides Parish School Board and SAMS A/C Maintenance Services, Inc. for RFQ 22-01 "Chiller Replacement at Oak Hill High School"; increasing contract days from 180 days to 210 days due to semiconductor/chip shortage; contract amount of $60,500 remains the same; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and change order #2 is approved, days have been increased
(not specified)
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *13. Motion to authorize the secretary and staff to submit applications to the Louisiana Public Service Commission for fully funded grants to enhance the efficiency of indoor lighting in the following schools; Lessie Moore Elementary, Glenmora K-12, Forest Hill Junior High and Rapides High School at no cost to the board and accept the award of same on behalf of the board - Mr. Roy F. Rachal
approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *14. Motion to approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of speech therapy services to students - Mrs. Vickie Smith
Resolution: to approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of speech therapy services to students
Contracts approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *15. Motion to approve Addendum to Professional Services Contract with CAC Consulting Group to assist in the development of strategic planning and design with the Early Childhood Community Supply Building and Expansion (CSBAE) Grant September 7, 2021-May 31, 2022 (contract extended from December 31, 2021 to May 31, 2022 per the state) and to authorize the board to sign documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: Approve Addendum to Professional Services Contract with CAC Consulting Group to assist in the development of strategic planning and design with the Early Childhood Community Supply Building and Expansion (CSBAE) Grant September 7, 2021-May 31, 2022 (contract extended from December 31, 2021 to May 31, 2022 per the state) and to authorize the board to sign documentation in connection therewith
approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *16. Motion to draft an RFP soliciting bids for a RPSB IT Network Audit with a limit of $25,000 - Mr. Matt Thompson
Approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *17. Motion to discuss and take action on restructuring the salary schedule for Central Office Secretaries to Receptionist (pay at current Secretary IV rate), Secretaries (pay at current Secretary II rate), and Executive Assistants (pay at current rate) and authorize the Superintendent and staff to revise job descriptions to such including reclassifying effected positions - Mr. Jeff Powell
DISCUSSION AND VOTE
Motion was pulled from consent for special consideration and further discussion, following discussion a motion was made by Dr. Chapman to put item #17 back on consent as is. Mr. Willard McCall so moved and Mrs. Sandra Franklin seconded
Resolution: to discuss and take action on restructuring the salary schedule for Central Office Secretaries to Receptionist (pay at current Secretary IV rate), Secretaries (pay at current Secretary II rate), and Executive Assistants (pay at the current rate) and authorize the Superintendent and staff to revise job descriptions to such including reclassifying affected positions and was approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Item 5 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline
Action (Consent): *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Ms. Carlessa White
Approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
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
Approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent), Discussion: *4. Motion to approve the following revised policies as recommended by Forethought: 1. GBRIB-Sick Leave 2. JQE-Expectant and Parenting Students 3. GBRHA-Sabbatical Leave 4. IHAD-Parent Conferences 5. JG-Student Welfare - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent), Discussion: *5. Motion to approve revised job description for Director of Human Resources - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to approve a contract for acting principals and acting assistant principals as recommended by the Superintendent and reviewed by legal - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to approve revised policy JR (Student Privacy and Education Records) as recommended by Forethought and reviewed by legal - Carlessa White
Resolution: to approve revised policy JR (Student Privacy and Education Records) as recommended by Forethought and reviewed by legal was approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *8. Motion to revise job description for Coordinator of Maintenance and Construction - Mr. Roy Rachal
Resolution: to revise job description for Coordinator of Maintenance and Construction
Approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Item 5 - G. Consent Agenda - District 62
Action (Consent), Discussion: *1. Motion to review and discuss enrollment by all schools especially highlighting years when changes were made to attendance zones since unitary status - Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Resolution: to direct Mr. Powell to provide information as requested to report at February committees
Approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Regular Agenda
Action: *6. Motion to discuss and take possible action on redistricting of Board Member voting districts in accordance with the 2020 decennial census data - Mr. Jeff Powell
Sub-Motion - preliminarily "approving the selected option, proposal 1, post the maps (with "legal descriptions" for viewing and commenting in the Board room, and set dates for public hearings at 4:59 pm on February 15, 2022 (before Committees) and at 4:59 pm March 2nd (before the Board Meeting) thereafter considering for adoption for a formal resolution for submission to the justice department
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action: 7. Motion to review and approve corrections and justification to the Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana (JAG-LA), Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) contract amendment - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
to review and approve corrections and justification to the Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana (JAG-LA), Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) contract amendment was reviewed and approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 8. Motion to present and take action on the 2022-23 school calendar options and voting results - Jonathan Garrett
Resolution: to present and take action on the 2022-23 school calendar options and voting results
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
SUB-MOTION - TO ADOPT OPTION 1-TRADITIONAL SCHOOL CALENDAR
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action: 9. Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss Board Legal Counsel - Dr. Stephen Chapman and second Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
RECONVENE
Motion to resume meeting was made by Dr. Stephan Chapman and second by Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
On an all-in-favor vote, the meeting resumed
THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
DR. STEPHEN CHAPMAN – PRESIDENT
ATTEST:
JEFF POWELL – SECRETARY