APRIL BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, April 5, 2022)
Generated by Cheryl Lindsey on Friday, April 8, 2022
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Meeting called to order at 5:05 PM
Location: Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 6th Street, Alexandria, LA
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation, Pledge
Prayer - Pastor Floyd Kirt of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
Pledge - Mr. Darrell Rodriguez
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize:
a. the Board's student guest is Triston Hargrave from Glenmora High School
b. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student is Jordan Golemon, Senior at Northwood High School - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
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 were approved
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Item 6 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 2/15/22 and 3/2/22 Special Board and the 3/2/22 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 2/15/22 Personnel, Education, Finance, District 62 Committee meetings, and the 2/21/22 Executive meeting
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Items 1 - 4 were pulled from the agenda - resolved, no action needed or taken
Action: *1. Motion to receive an update on all schools whose disciplinary removals exceed the mean of SUSPENSIONS/EXPULUSIONS by 2% and what support is being given to each school to include any recommendations/adjustments given to the administration from the system/macro-level (e.g. presence of positive climate/culture, clear concise expectations of student behavior, adequate supervision during transitions) to classroom/teacher level at the April committee meeting – Ms. Linda Burgess
Action: *2. Motion to receive an update on the different ISS/OSS/EXPULSION programs in the district and indicate what program each school is using at the April committee meeting – Ms. Linda Burgess
Action: *3. Motion to receive an update on RAPPS to include: how many students enrolled by quarter, the intake and dismissal procedures at RAPPS, how many students have returned to their regular school by quarter, what grades are serviced, what subjects are taught, how many teachers, the procedure used to make sure students are caught up when returning to their regular school at the April committee meeting – Ms. Linda Burgess
Action: *4. Motion to receive an update on “The Road to 90”; specifically: Technology—Goals 1,2,3; Federal Programs—Goals 1,2,3,4; Early Childhood—Goals 1,2,3; Behavior Strategists--Goal 1 at the April committee meeting – Ms. Linda Burgess
Item 6 - D. Consent Agenda - Action Finance
Action (Consent), Reports: *1. 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 - Kerri Nichols
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *2. 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
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *4. 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
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *5. 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
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to discuss and take action on the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application from Plastipak Packaging Inc. (LA Economic Development Application #20200214-ITE) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application from Plastipak Packaging Inc. (LA Economic Development Application #20200214-ITE)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to approve the request of the Jackson Parish School Board 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 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve the request of the Jackson Parish School Board 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
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *8. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the contract between Rapides Parish School Board and Oracle Elevator for RFQ #22-51 "Elevator Repairs at Buckeye High School - Jr High Building; extending the completion date from 60 days until July 31, 2022 due to backordered parts; contract amount of $72,500 remains the same; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve Change Order #1 for the contract between Rapides Parish School Board and Oracle Elevator for RFQ #22-51 "Elevator Repairs at Buckeye High School - Jr High Building; extending the completion date from 60 days until July 31, 2022 due to backordered parts; contract amount of $72,500 remains the same; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *9-a. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Mitigation and Remediation Services for RPSB Facilities" (RFP No. 22-32); 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 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Mitigation and Remediation Services for RPSB Facilities" (RFP No. 22-32); 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 Ratcliff Construction Company, LLC
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *9-b. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Food Processing Equipment for Poland Canning Center" (Bid No. 22-27A); and award 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 Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Food Processing Equipment for Poland Canning Center" (Bid No. 22-27A); and award 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 Cochran Scales, Inc. in the amount of $48,998.00
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action: *9-c. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Football Uniforms for Northwood High School" (Bid No. 22-52); and award 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
Item *9-c was pulled from the consent agenda and a sub-motion was made and voted on as a stand-alone item
SUB-MOTION ADD ON - Motion to reject BIDS received on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM for RPSB BID #22-52 "Purchase of football uniforms for Northwood High School" for just cause (Both BIDS deemed Non Responsive) and to re-authorize the Secretary to advertise for BIDS for "Purchase of football uniforms for Northwood High School" (BID #22-52A); and the Executive Committee and /or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive BIDS, A recommendation to be made to the Board
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Action (Consent): *9-d. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Diesel Exhaust Fluid" (Bid No. 22-46A); and award 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 Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Diesel Exhaust Fluid" (Bid No. 22-46A); and award 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 award to Central Oil & Supply in the amount of $2.49/Gallon, $16185.00
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10-a. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Renovations of Pineville Elementary Gym" (RFQ No. 22-56) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Renovations of Pineville Elementary Gym" (RFQ No. 22-56) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10-b. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Robotics Equipment and Supplies" (Bid No. 23-00) 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 connected therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Robotics Equipment and Supplies" (Bid No. 23-00) 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 connected therewith
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10-c. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Dust Control Maintenance" (Bid No. 23-03) 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 connected therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Dust Control Maintenance" (Bid No. 23-03) 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 connected therewith
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10-d. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2022-2023 school year for "Purchase of Propane Gas" (Original Bid No. 20-10) with mutual agreement of vendor Jim's South Butane-Propane, Inc. and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal 23-10) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2022-2023 school year for "Purchase of Propane Gas" (Original Bid No. 20-10) with mutual agreement of vendor Jim's South Butane-Propane, Inc. and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal 23-10)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10-e. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2022-2023 school year for "Professional Drug Testing Services' (Original Bid No. 21-11) with mutual agreement of vendor Louisiana Occupational Health Services,LLC and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal 23-11) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2022-2023 school year for "Professional Drug Testing Services' (Original Bid No. 21-11) with mutual agreement of vendor Louisiana Occupational Health Services, LLC and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal 23-11)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10-f. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2022-2023 school year for "Purchase of Science Materials and Supplies" (Original Bid No. 20-16) with mutual agreement of vendors, Sargent Welch and School Specialty, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal 23-16) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2022-2023 school year for "Purchase of Science Materials and Supplies" (Original Bid No. 20-16) with mutual agreement of vendors, Sargent Welch and School Specialty, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal 23-16)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10-g. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2022-2023 school year for "Pest Control Services (Original Bid No. 17-17) with mutual agreement of vendor Bug Blasters,LLC and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal 23-17) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2022-2023 school year for "Pest Control Services (Original Bid No. 17-17) with mutual agreement of vendor Bug Blasters, LLC and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal 23-17)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10-h. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2022-2023 school year for "Purchase of Educational Materials and Supplies" (Original Bid No. 20-28) with mutual agreement of vendors, School Specialty, Lakeshore Learning, Kaplan, and HiTouch, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal 23-28) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2022-2023 school year for "Purchase of Educational Materials and Supplies" (Original Bid No. 20-28) with mutual agreement of vendors, School Specialty, Lakeshore Learning, Kaplan, and HiTouch, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal 23-28)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10-i. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2022-2023 school year for "Purchase of Montessori Materials & Supplies" (Original Bid No. 19-43) with mutual agreement of vendors, Bruins Montessori Int'l USA, Inc, School Specialty and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal 23-43) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2022-2023 school year for "Purchase of Montessori Materials & Supplies" (Original Bid No. 19-43) with mutual agreement of vendors, Bruins Montessori Int'l USA, Inc, School Specialty and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal 23-43)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10-j. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2022-2023 school year for "Purchase of Art Materials" (Original Bid No. 21-48) with mutual agreement of vendors, Blick Art Supplies and Lakeshore Learning, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal 23-48) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2022-2023 school year for "Purchase of Art Materials" (Original Bid No. 21-48) with mutual agreement of vendors, Blick Art Supplies and Lakeshore Learning, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal 23-48)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *11. Motion to approve the renewal of School Messenger Complete, 12-Month Unlimited Notification Service, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documents in connection therewith - Mr. Matt Thompson
Resolution: Approve the renewal of School Messenger Complete, 12-Month Unlimited Notification Service, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documents in connection therewith and renewal was approved in the of $42,279.90
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *12. Motion, pending legal review, to discuss and approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between the RPSB and the Town of Ball - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: pending legal review, to discuss and approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between the RPSB and the Town of Ball, and after legal review the agreement was approved
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Item 6 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline
Action: *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Ms. Carlessa White
Item was pulled from consent for special consideration. After consideration and discussion, the Administration is in full agreement with the committee's recommendation to leave the motion as is.
Item was voted on as a stand alone
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
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 6 - F. Consent Agenda - Personnel
None
Item 6 - G. Consent Agenda - District 62
None
Regular Agenda
Items 7-9 were taken with consent agenda
Action (Consent): 7. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): 8. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): 9. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action: 10. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Sanitary Maintenance Supplies" (Bid No. 23-13); and award 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
Ratify and confirm bids received on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 11:00 am by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Sanitary Maintenance Supplies" (Bid No. 23-13); and award 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 various supply companies with a total amount of $84,418.84
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 11. Motion to discuss and authorize staff to informally quote rental services for 400 Ton Air Cooled Chiller for temporary services for Bolton High School - Roy Rachal and Elizabeth A Domite
Authorize staff to informally quote rental services for 400 Ton Air Cooled Chiller for temporary services for Bolton High School discussed and approved
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 12. Motion to authorize the Board's Insurance Consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for Student Accident Insurance for the 2022-2023 school year at same annual premium or minimally shall not increase to exceed the CPI; should increases exceed CPI in final negotiations, the Board directs consultant to solicit and receive bids with a recommendation to be made to the Board - Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Authorize the Board's Insurance Consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for Student Accident Insurance for the 2022-2023 school year at same annual premium or minimally shall not increase to exceed the CPI; should increases exceed CPI in final negotiations, the Board directs consultant to solicit and receive bids with a recommendation to be made to the Board
Items 12 and 13 taken in globo
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 13. Motion to authorize the Board's Insurance Consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for TPA Services & Property, Casualty and Cyber Insurance for the 2022-2023 school year at the same terms, conditions and annual premium or minimally shall not increase to exceed the CPI (as of March 2022); should increases exceed CPI in final negotiations, the Board directs consultant to solicit and receive quotes with a recommendation to be made to the Board at it's June Regular Board Meeting - Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Authorize the Board's Insurance Consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for TPA Services & Property, Casualty and Cyber Insurance for the 2022-2023 school year at the same terms, conditions and annual premium or minimally shall not increase to exceed the CPI (as of March 2022); should increases exceed CPI in final negotiations, the Board directs consultant to solicit and receive quotes with a recommendation to be made to the Board at it's June Regular Board Meeting
Items 12 and 13 taken in globo
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Action: *14. Motion to discuss and consider modifying or discontinuing Covid Leave - Mr. Jeff Powell
SUB-MOTION: Motion to continue the 10 days previously approved for confirmed positive cases only through the end of this academic year - Linda Burgess
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 15. Motion to discuss and approve athletic trainer agreement with Christus Health Central Louisiana, pending legal approval - Jeff Powell
Approve athletic trainer agreement with Christus Health Central Louisiana after legal approval board unanimously approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Action, Reports: *16. 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
Item *16 was pulled from the agenda - no action needed
Add Ons
Action: 17. Motion to terminate a custodian for job abandonment - Reason to add: Time-sensitive - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
to terminate a custodian for job abandonment
Motion to add - fails
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Fails
Aye: Darrell Rodriguez
Nay: Willard McCall
Absent: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, 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
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