MARCH BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Wednesday, March 2, 2022)
Generated by Cheryl Lindsey on Friday, March 4, 2022
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Meeting called to order at 5:10 PM
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation, Pledge
Prayer - Ms. La'Keitha Bell of La'Keitha Bell Ministries in Alexandria
Pledge – Mr. Steve Berry
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize:
a. the Board's student guest is Olivia Johnson from Pineville High School - Mr. Steve Berry
b. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Student Guest - Raygan King
c. Regional Superintendent of the Year - Dr. Gwile Paul Freeman
Recipient - Mr. Jeff Powell
5. Superintendent's Report
Action (Consent): 6. 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)
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Item 6 - A. Consent Agenda – Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 2/1/22 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk, and to approve the minutes of the 1/18/2022 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee meetings, and the 1/18/2022 District 62 meeting, and the 1/24/2022 Executive meeting and to approve the corrected presenter of the first and second motion on consent agenda items of the 1/5/22 meeting of the Board
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to receive an update from the elementary, middle school, transformation zone, and high school directors as to how they have implemented MTSS-academics into their schools and give the total number of students that have taken advantage of this program in each school at the March committee meeting - Ms. Linda Burgess
Resolution: to receive an update from the elementary, middle school, transformation zone, and high school directors as to how they have implemented MTSS-academics into their schools and give the total number of students that have taken advantage of this program in each school at the March committee meeting
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to receive an update on the progress of “The Road To 90”, specifically: elementary—goal 1 & 2; middle school/magnet—goal 4, 5; secondary—2, 3, 4, 5; transformation— goal 2, 3; child welfare and attendance— goal 1; special education – goal 2-secondary at the March committee meeting - Ms. Linda Burgess
Resolution: to receive an update on the progress of “The Road To 90”, specifically: elementary—goal 1 & 2; middle school/magnet—goal 4, 5; secondary—2, 3, 4, 5; transformation— goal 2, 3; child welfare and attendance— goal 1; special education – goal 2-secondary at the March committee meeting
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to receive an update on “The Road To 90” of the following services rendered by special education: nursing, related services, pupil appraisal, behavior strategists, and autism at the March committee meeting - Ms. Linda Burgess
Resolution: to receive an update on “The Road To 90” of the following services rendered by special education: nursing, related services, pupil appraisal, behavior strategists, and autism at the March committee meeting
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Item 6 - 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
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, 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. Elizabeth Domite
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, 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. Elizabeth Domite
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
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
Resolution: 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
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to receive a report on the Rapides Parish School Board property identified as Martin Park Elementary with regards to title abstract and preliminary subdivision of property - Ms. Elizabeth Domite and Mr. Roy Rachal
Resolution: Receive a report on the Rapides Parish School Board property identified as Martin Park Elementary with regards to title abstract and preliminary subdivision of property
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to receive a quarterly report on the Maintenance Funds - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Receive a quarterly report on the Maintenance Funds
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *8. Motion to approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Lean Frog Business Solutions, Inc. for a District Wide Compensation Study and authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Jeff Powell and Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Lean Frog Business Solutions, Inc. for a District-Wide Compensation Study and authorize the Board President and/or Superintendent to sign any documentation in connection therewith
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *9. Motion to approve the requests of the West Carroll Parish Schools and Central Community School System to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #20-28 which is the purchase of educational materials and Bid #20-16 which is the purchase of science materials - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve the requests of the West Carroll Parish Schools and Central Community School System to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #20-28 which is the purchase of educational materials and Bid #20-16 which is the purchase of science materials
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *10 - a. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Replacement of Telephone and Intercom System at Peabody Magnet High" (RFP No. 22-34); and award proposal to the highest ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract documentation requirements and specifications, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm proposals received on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Replacement of Telephone and Intercom System at Peabody Magnet High" (RFP No. 22-34); and award proposal to the highest-ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all-LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract documentation requirements and specifications, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and awarded to Executone of Louisiana in the amount of $96,634.80
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *10 - b. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Telephone and Intercom System at L. S. Rugg Elementary" (RFP No. 22-37); and award proposal to the highest ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract documentation requirements and specifications, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm proposals received on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Telephone and Intercom System at L. S. Rugg Elementary" (RFP No. 22-37); and award proposal to the highest-ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all-LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract documentation requirements and specifications, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and awarded to Executone of Louisiana in the amount of $55,099.00
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *10 - c. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Category 1 E-Rate Services" (RFP No. 22-40); and award proposal to the highest ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract documentation requirements and specifications, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm proposals received on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Category 1 E-Rate Services" (RFP No. 22-40); and award proposal to the highest-ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all-LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract documentation requirements and specifications, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and awarded to Suddenlink in the amount of $42,224.00 - $47,008.00 / Month based on connectivity speed
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *10 - d. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Category 2 E-Rate Good s and Services" (RFP No. 22-41); and award proposal to the highest ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract documentation requirements and specifications, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Friday, February 18, 2022, at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Category 2 E-Rate Goods and Services" (RFP No. 22-41); and award proposal to the highest-ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all-LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract documentation requirements and specifications, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and awarded to Financial Analysis (Option 2) in the amount of $ 1,491,160.20
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *10 - e. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Cafeteria Supplies" (Bid No. 22-47); 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 Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Cafeteria Supplies" (Bid No. 22-47); 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 Economical Janitorial in the amount of $240,463.50
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *10 - f. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment" (Bid No. 22-44); 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, February 24, 2022, at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment" (Bid No. 22-44); 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 Lafayette Restaurant in the amount of $227,252.10 and to Associated Food Equipment in the amount of $315,381.00
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *10 - g. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Diesel Exhaust Fluid" (Bid No. 22-46); 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, March 2, 2022, at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Diesel Exhaust Fluid" (Bid No. 22-46); 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 was not awarded, Bid Rejected
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *10 - h. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 10:00 am by Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Boiler at Peabody Magnet High" (RFQ No. 22-42); 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, February 23, 2022, at 10:00 am by Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Boiler at Peabody Magnet High" (RFQ No. 22-42); 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 was awarded to Mechanical Cooling Services in the amount of $70,000.00
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *11 - a. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Sanitary Maintenance Supplies" (Bid No. 23-13) 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 Sanitary Maintenance Supplies" (Bid No. 23-13) 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
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *11 - b. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Digital Signs at Various Schools" (Bid No. 22-53) 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 "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Digital Signs at Various Schools" (Bid No. 22-53) 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
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *11 - c. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Football Uniforms and Equipment at Northwood High" (Bid No. 22-52) 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 Football Uniforms and Equipment at Northwood High" (Bid No. 22-52) 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
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *12. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Buckeye Panther Club Incorporated to apply for a charitable gaming license - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to adopt a resolution authorizing the Buckeye Panther Club Incorporated to apply for a charitable gaming license – resolution was adopted
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *13. Motion to approve Amendment to Agreement between the State of Louisiana and Rapides Parish School Board for Early Childhood Guide Program FY22-23 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: Approve Amendment to Agreement between the State of Louisiana and Rapides Parish School Board for Early Childhood Guide Program FY22-23 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and the Amendment amount of $100,000.00 was approved
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *14. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract for provision of speech therapy services to students - Mrs. Vickie Smith
Resolution: Motion to approve Professional Services Contract for provision of speech therapy services to students
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Item 6 - E. Consent Agenda – Discipline
Action (Consent): *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Ms. Carlessa White
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent), Reports: 2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - Ms. Carlessa White
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent), Reports: 3. to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Ms. Carlessa White
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Item 6 - F. Consent Agenda – Personnel
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent), Reports: *4. Motion to receive a report on secretary and receptionist job descriptions and salary schedules per February Board action - Naomi Belvin
All items on the consent agenda approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Item 6 - G. Consent Agenda - District 62
None
Regular Agenda
Action: 7. Motion to consider the adoption of a Resolution reapportioning the election districts of the members of the Rapides Parish School Board in compliance with R.S.17:71.1 ET SEQ - Mr. Jeff Powell
to consider the adoption of a Resolution reapportioning the election districts of the members of the Rapides Parish School Board in compliance with R.S.17:71.1 ET SEQ to go before the Full Board on March 2, 2022
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Mark Dryden.
to consider the adoption of a Resolution reapportioning the election districts of the members of the Rapides Parish School Board in compliance with R.S.17:71.1 ET SEQ to go before the Full Board on March 2, 2022
Sub-Motion #1 was made by Dr. Chapman to adopt the resolution as written here with the exception of extending District E's boundaries South of Highway 165 approximately 2500 feet to take in Caroline Dorman for the census block that contains Caroline Dorman Jr. High School
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Motion Fails
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Mark Dryden
Nay: Darrell Rodriguez, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
to consider the adoption of a Resolution reapportioning the election districts of the members of the Rapides Parish School Board in compliance with R.S.17:71.1 ET SEQ
Sub-Motion #2 made by Mr. Breazeale to approve Proposal #1 and send to our legal department for review and additions to that resolution and put it on a Special Board Meeting at 4:59 pm before committees on March 15, 2022
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action: *8. Motion to discuss and take action on dropping the mask requirement enforced by the school system for students that have been exposed to Covid at school; let it be parental choice - Mr. Wilton Barrios
to discuss and take action on dropping the mask requirement enforced by the school system for students that have been exposed to Covid at school;
Amended - an amended motion was by Mr. Wilton Barrios and seconded by Mr. Keith Breazeale to take action on dropping the mask requirement enforced by the school system for students in the physical school building that have been exposed to Covid
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Nay: Linda Burgess
Action: 9. Motion to amend the budget for Bid No. 22-45 "Replacement of Chiller at Bolton High" increasing approved budget from $350,000 to $1,000,000 as per attached recommendation from Engineers- Roy Rachal
Amend the budget for Bid No. 22-45 "Replacement of Chiller at Bolton High" increasing the approved budget from $350,000 to $1,000,000 as per the attached recommendation from Engineers
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Stephen Chapman.
Sub-Motion was made by Mr. Keith Breazeale to amend the budget for Bid No. 22-45 "Replacement of Chiller at Bolton High" increasing the approved budget from $350,000 to $1,000,000 as per the attached recommendation from Engineers and adopt option #3 (option #3: Remove the existing 375-ton centrifugal chiller and associated cooling tower but replace with two (2) new air-cooled scroll chillers, probable cost $1,050,000.00)
Following a lengthy discussion, the Sub-Motion was approved
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Absent: Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action: 10. Motion to replace the Peabody Montessori fence around the school - Mr. Willard McCall
to replace the Peabody Montessori fence around the school – Mr. Willard McCall pulled this item from the agenda and deferred it to March Committees
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Add Ons
Action: 11. Motion to discuss and approve allocated up to $75,000 for marketing materials, supplies, and/or services for informational purposes related to the District 62 Bond - District 62 Committee Members; Reason to add: Time Sensitive (Bond will be on April 30, 2022, ballot)
to discuss and approve allocated up to $75,000 for marketing materials, supplies, and/or services for informational purposes related to the District 62 Bond
Motion discussed
Sub- Motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Willard McCall to approve the allocated up to $75,000 for marketing materials, supplies, and/or services for informational purposes related to the District 62 Bond
to approve the allocated funds - approved
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Absent: Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
Motion to adjourn the meeting.
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
/s/Dr. Stephen Chapmen
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
S E A L