MAY BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, May 3, 2022)
Generated by Cheryl Lindsey on Friday, May 6, 2022
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Meeting called to order at 5:33 PM
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation, Pledge
Prayer - Pastor John Belvin, Sr. of Rebirth Ministries
Pledge - Mr. Mark Dryden
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize:
a. the Board's student guest is Karen Lewis from Buckeye High School
b. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
c. the 2022-2023 Elementary, Middle and High School Support Employee of the year - Mr. Clyde Washington
Elementary: Shawn Bailey, Secretary at Acadian Elementary
Middle: Rose Smith, Clerk at Tioga Jr. High
High School: Britney Faulk, Paraprofessional – SPED at Plainview High School
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)
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Item 6 - A. Consent Agenda – Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 3/15/22 Special Board meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 3/15/22 Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committee meetings, and the 3/28/22 Executive meeting and the 3/31/22 Discipline Review Committee
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): 1. Motion to receive a report at May Committees of activity with Mentoring Programs offered in the district - Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Resolution: to receive a report at May Committees of activity with Mentoring Programs offered in the district
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
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
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to review and approve revisions to program payment terms for the Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana (JAG-LA), Louisiana Workforce Commission (WC) agreement - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution: to review and approve revisions to program payment terms for the Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana (JAG-LA), Louisiana Workforce Commission (WC) agreement - reason to add; time-sensitive
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to approve expanding the Trinity School-Based Health Clinic sites to the following schools under the existing IAA: Oak Hill and Forest Hill - Mr. Clyde Washington
Resolution: to approve expanding the Trinity School-Based Health Clinic sites to the following schools under the existing IAA: Oak Hill and Forest Hill
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *4. 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
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *5. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *6. 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 DomiteResolution: 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)
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *7. 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
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *8. Motion to approve the request of the West Feliciana Parish Schools to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #20-28 which is the purchase of educational materials - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve the request of the West Feliciana Parish Schools to participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #20-28 which is the purchase of educational materials – the vendor is School Specialty
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *9 a. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Monday, May 2, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Running Track and Field Event Improvements at Northwood High" (Bid #22-36); 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 Monday, May 2, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Running Track and Field Event Improvements at Northwood High" (Bid #22-36); 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 Regional Construction, LLC in the amount of $711,238.00
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *9 b. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Dust Control Maintenance" (Bid #23-03); 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 Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Dust Control Maintenance" (Bid #23-03); 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 D & L Textile Services, LLC
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *9 c. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Gym Renovations at Pineville Elementary" (RFQ #22-56); 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 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Gym Renovations at Pineville Elementary" (RFQ #22-56); 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 in the amount of $29,494.00
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *9 d. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Flooring in Various Areas at Peabody Montessori" (RFQ #22-58); 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 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm quotes received on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Flooring in Various Areas at Peabody Montessori" (RFQ #22-58); 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 Clark Dunbar in the amount of $46,800.00
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *9 e. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Athletic Complex Drainage Improvements at Alexandria Senior High School" (RFQ #22-55); 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 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm quotes received on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Athletic Complex Drainage Improvements at Alexandria Senior High School" (RFQ #22-55); 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 Boeuf Built, LLC in the amount of $93,600.00
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Item 6 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline
Action: *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Ms. Carlessa White
to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Committee's recommendation
Item was pulled for deferred action in Executive Session
Executive Session – After a lengthy discussion Mr. Barrios called for the question
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Mark Dryden.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Committee's recommendation of hearing #'s 1 and 2
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Linda Burgess.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION- that the recommended expulsion be modified to a suspension and the student be permitted to continue at RAPPS for the duration of 30 days on hearing #3
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Steve Berry
Nay: Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez
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
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent), Reports: 3. to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Ms. Carlessa White
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Item 6 - F. Consent Agenda - Personnel
Action (Consent), Reports: *1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent), Reports: *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action (Consent), Reports: *3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Item 6 - G. Consent Agenda - District 62
NO ITEMS
Regular Agenda
Action, Reports: 7. Motion to require the Superintendent to develop a summer reading list for Rapides Parish Schools for 2022-2023 school year and present the list to the Board Members at the May 2022 Board Meeting - Mr. Wilton Barrios
to require the Superintendent to develop a summer reading list for Rapides Parish Schools for 2022-2023 school year and present the list to the Board Members at the May 2022 Board Meeting
Summer reading list presented; no action needed or taken
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Steve Berry.
Action: 8. Motion to discuss and approve the coliseum rental contract for graduations - Mr. Jeff Powell
to approve the coliseum rental contract for graduations pending legal review
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
AMENDED - pending legal review to approve the coliseum rental contract for graduations with the changes made by the Coliseum personnel - approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action: 9. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Rental Services for Temporary Air-Cooled Chiller at Bolton High" (RFQ #22-60); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA public bid law and contract document requirement and specifications - Elizabeth Domite
Ratify and confirm quotes received on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Rental Services for Temporary Air-Cooled Chiller at Bolton High" (RFQ #22-60); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA public bid law and contract document requirement and specifications
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
AMENDED - to take the recommendation of the administration for a six-month contract for $168,000.00- Ratify and confirm quotes received on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Rental Services for Temporary Air-Cooled Chiller at Bolton High" (RFQ #22-60); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA public bid law and contract document requirement and specifications and awarded to Mechanical Cooling Services
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Absent: Willard McCall
Action: 10. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Football Uniforms for Northwood High School" (Bid No. 22-52A); 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 Friday, April 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Football Uniforms for Northwood High School" (Bid No. 22-52A); 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 JB Team Sports in the amount of $37,500.00
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Absent: Willard McCall
Action: 11. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Replacement of Gym Floor at Plainview High" (Bid No. 23-01) 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
Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Replacement of Gym Floor at Plainview High" (Bid No. 23-01) 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 Darrell Rodriguez, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action: *12. Motion to accept the Discipline Policy Review Committee's recommended revisions to the following sections of the Rapides Parish School Board Policies Handbook and Student Code of Conduct, pending legal counsel review and approval; Section I: Policy "JDA" - Corporal Punishment, Section III: Discipline Matrix for Policy JCDAA (Smoking/Use of Tobacco), Section III: Controlled Substances (Reasonable Suspicion Testing Process), Section III: Zero Tolerance Fighting Policy, Section IV: Superintendent's Hearing on Expulsion - Mr. Clyde Washington
to accept the Discipline Policy Review Committee's recommended revisions to the following sections of the Rapides Parish School Board Policies Handbook and Student Code of Conduct, pending legal counsel review and approval; Section I: Policy "JDA" - Corporal Punishment, Section III: Discipline Matrix for Policy JCDAA (Smoking/Use of Tobacco), Section III: Controlled Substances (Reasonable Suspicion Testing Process), Section III: Zero Tolerance Fighting Policy, Section IV: Superintendent's Hearing on Expulsion
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Linda Burgess.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - to accept the Discipline Policy Review Committee's recommended revisions of the following sections of the Rapides Parish School Boards policy handbook and student code of conduct pending legal review and approval Section I-Policy JDA Corporal Punishment, choosing Option 2 beginning at the start of the 2022-2023 school year, corporal punishment will no longer be allowable in Rapides Parish Schools; Section III- Discipline Matrix for Policy JCDAA (Smoking/Use of Tobacco) and choose Option 2 and the rest as it is already written
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Steve Berry
Nay: Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 13. Motion to terminate a custodian for job abandonment - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Convened to Executive Session for discussion; after a very lengthy discussion the custodian agreed to resign
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - to accept his resignation effective immediately
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action: 14. Motion to authorize distribution of excess sales tax revenues in a separate May 24, 2022 paycheck, said distribution to be made to all permanent contracted employees on a ratio of two dollars for all positions requiring a college degree or valid teaching certification and one dollar for all other positions - Elizabeth Domite
Authorize distribution of excess sales tax revenues in a separate May 24, 2022 paycheck, said distribution to be made to all permanent contracted employees on a ratio of two dollars for all positions requiring a college degree or valid teaching certification and one dollar for all other positions
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - to authorize distribution of excess sales tax revenues in a separate May 24, 2022 paycheck, said distribution to be made to all permanent contracted employees on a ratio of two dollars for all positions requiring a college degree or valid teaching certification and one dollar for all other positions – approved
Estimated distribution for positions requiring degrees - $ 7250.00
Estimated distribution for positions not requiring degrees - $3625.00
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
ITEMS 15 AND 16 TAKEN IN GLOBO
Action: 15. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for Cafeteria Processed Foods (Bid No. FS25-22-23), Cafeteria Frozen Foods (Bid No. FS20-22-23), and Cafeteria Meat (Bid No. FS15-22-23); 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 - Erma Davis
Ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for Cafeteria Processed Foods (Bid No. FS25-22-23)
Cafeteria Frozen Foods (Bid No. FS20-22-23)
Cafeteria Meat (Bid No. FS15-22-23)
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 awarded to Lamm Food Services for processed foods in the amount of $1,234,702.00, frozen foods in the amount of $895,298.00, and meat in the amount of $725,000.00
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Steve Berry
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 16. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for Cafeteria Paper Supplies (Bid No. FS30-22-23), Cleaning Supplies (Bid No. FS33-22-23), Bread Products (Bid No. FS35-22-23), Cafeteria Milk, Milk Products, Juices & Ice Cream (Bid No. 100-22-23) 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 - Erma Davis
Ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for
Cafeteria Paper Supplies (Bid No. FS30-22-23)
Cleaning Supplies (Bid No. FS33-22-23)
Bread Products (Bid No. FS35-22-23)
Cafeteria Milk, Milk Products, Juices & Ice Cream (Bid No. 100-22-23)
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 awarded to Economical Janitorial for paper supplies in the amount of $428,259.00 and Longs Preferred Products in the amount of $30,327.00; Economical Janitioral for cleaning supplies in the amount of $175,614.00 and Longs Preferred Products in the amount of $8,233.00; Flowers Baking Co. of Baton Rouge for bread products in the amount of $285,675.00; and Mid State Marketing for milk products, milk, juices and ice cream in the amount of $1,723,874.00
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Steve Berry
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez
Action: 17. Motion to enter into a service contract with Ugly Mug Marketing in the amount of $28,262.50 to redesign the Rapides Parish School Board website and train staff on content management of the site – Mr. Jonathan Garrett
to enter into a service contract with Ugly Mug Marketing in the amount of $28,262.50 to redesign the Rapides Parish School Board website and train staff on content management of the site - contract approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action: 18. Motion to discuss and approve staffing for the 2022-2023 school year – Mr. Jonathan Garrett and Mrs. Naomi Belvin
to discuss and approve staffing for the 2022-2023 school year – discussed and approved
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action: 19. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Pineville High School Football Stadium Lighting Project” (BID NO. 23-05) 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 – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Pineville High School Football Stadium Lighting Project” (BID NO. 23-05) 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 Wilton Barrios, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Add Ons
TO ADD MOTIONS: Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry
Action: 20. Motion to terminate a paraprofessional for violation of Policy GBRA-Employee Conduct and Policy GAMD-Drug-Free Workplace; the reason to add: Time Sensitive – Mrs. Naomi Belivn
to terminate a paraprofessional for violation of Policy GBRA-Employee Conduct and Policy GAMD-Drug-Free Workplace; the reason to add: Time Sensitive
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - to uphold the recommendation of administration to terminate a paraprofessional for violation of Policy GBRA-Employee Conduct and Policy GAMD-Drug-Free Workplace; the reason to add: Time Sensitive
Terminated: Effective date May 3, 2022
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Action: 21. Motion to approve a contract agreement with Capturing Kids' Hearts to provide the District By Design Training to the entire faculty and staff at Tioga Elementary, Tioga Jr. High, Pineville Jr. High and Pineville High School, and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith; the reason to add: Time Sensitive - Mr. Clyde F. Washington
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - to approve a contract agreement with Capturing Kids' Hearts to provide the District By Design Training to the entire faculty and staff at Tioga Elementary, Tioga Jr. High, Pineville Jr. High, Pineville High School, and Bolton High School and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith; the reason to add: Time Sensitive
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
Abstain: Willard McCall
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Dr. Chapman, second by Willard McCall
Item 6 E 1. To uphold the Rapides Parish Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation
13. to terminate a custodian for job abandonment
THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Item 6 E 1. After a lengthy discussion Mr. Barrios called for the question
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Mark Dryden.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Committee's recommendation of hearing #'s 1 and 2
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Linda Burgess.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION- that the recommended expulsion be modified to a suspension and the student be permitted to continue at RAPPS for the duration of 30 days on hearing #3
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Steve Berry
Nay: Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess
Absent: Darrell Rodriguez
13. after a very lengthy discussion the custodian agreed to resign
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - to accept his resignation effective immediately
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry
On motion by Steve Berry and second by Wilton Barrios, the Board voted unanimously to reconvene in open session
THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
/s/Dr. Stephen Chapmen
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
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