MARCH SPECIAL BOARD MINUTES

OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Special Board (Wednesday, March 2, 2022)

Generated by Cheryl Lindsey on Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Members present

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

Meeting Location

Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, La

Meeting called to order at 4:59 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

New Business

Action, Reports: 4. Motion to hold a public hearing on the proposed board member redistricting according to the decennial census - Mr. Jeff Powell

Superintendent Powell addressed any questions or comments related to the proposed changes to each Board member voting district.  Area maps and digital maps depicting precincts have been posted in the Rapides Parish School Board boardroom for viewing.  Actual precincts involved are also posted in the boardroom and on the RPSB website for public viewing

Discussion

No Action

Dr. Stephen Chapman made a request to consider moving the Southern boundaries of District H along Highway 165 approximately 2500 feet to take in Caroline Dorman Jr. High School in District E –

Discussion ensued, a suggestion was made to further this discussion at the Regular Board Meeting immediately following

Discussion

No Action

Motion by Mr. Steve Berry, seconded by Mrs. Sandra Franklin

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

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

 /s/Dr. Stephen Chapman

       President   

ATTEST:

/s/Jeff Powell

   Secretary

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