JUNE BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

 

Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, June 7, 2022)

Generated by Cheryl Lindsey on Wednesday, June 8, 2022

 

Members present

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

 

Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM

Location: Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 6th Street, Alexandria, LA

 

Standing Items

1. Call to Order

 

2. Invocation - Mr. Brendan Walls

 

Pledge - Mr. Willard McCall

 

3. Roll Call

 

4. Recognize: None

 

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 Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Item 6 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports

Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes

Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the Regular Board 4-5-22, 5-3-22 and the Special Board 5-3-22 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 4-12-22 Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committee meetings, and the 4-25-22 Executive meeting, and the 4-28-22 Discipline Review Committee

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education

 

All items for Education were sent to regular agenda due to a lack of quorum  

 

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

Resolution: 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

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

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

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

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

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

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 - Kerri Nichols

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent): *6. Motion to appoint The Town Talk as the official journal for the Rapides Parish School Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023 - Mr. Jeff Powell

Resolution: to appoint The Town Talk as the official journal for the Rapides Parish School Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022 and ending June 30, 2023

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent), Reports: *7. Motion to receive a quarterly report on maintenance funds for the period ended March 31, 2022 - Elizabeth Domite

Resolution: Receive a quarterly report on maintenance funds for the period ended March 31, 2022

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent): *8. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Robotics Equipment and Supplies" (Bid No. 23-00); and award bid to the lowest responsive an responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications an authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite

 

Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Robotics Equipment and Supplies" (Bid No. 23-00); and award bid to the lowest responsive an responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications an authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and awarded to KinderLab Robotics, Inc. and AXI Education Solutions

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent): *9. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Telephone/Intercom/Bell System at Buckeye High School" ( RFP No. 22-48); and award proposal to the highest ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all LA Bid Laws, State Licensing, and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite

 

Resolution: Ratify and confirm proposals received on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Telephone/Intercom/Bell System at Buckeye High School" ( RFP No. 22-48); and award proposal to the highest ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all LA Bid Laws, State Licensing, and contract document 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 $82,122.00

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent): *10 a. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Ball Elementary Bus Canopy Extension" (RFQ No. 23-08) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board (WOID 201164) - Elizabeth Domite

 

Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Ball Elementary Bus Canopy Extension" (RFQ No. 23-08) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board (WOID 201164)

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent): *10 b. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Annual Stadium Lighting Repairs" (RFQ No. 23-15) 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 "Annual Stadium Lighting Repairs" (RFQ No. 23-15) 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

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent): *11 a. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Student Uniforms and Backpacks" (Bid No. 23-27) 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 Student Uniforms and Backpacks" (Bid No. 23-27) 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

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent): *11 b. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Bus Maintenance Supplies" (Bid No. 23-07) 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 Bus Maintenance Supplies" (Bid No. 23-07) 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

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent): *11 c. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Welding Supplies & Equipment" (Bid No. 23-24) 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 Welding Supplies & Equipment" (Bid No. 23-24) 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

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent): *12. Motion to renew the subscriptions to the online training service agreement with Vector Solutions K-12 Education Software and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection therewith - Mr. Clyde F. Washington

 

Resolution: to renew the subscriptions to the online training service agreement with Vector Solutions K-12 Education Software and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection therewith

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent): *13. Motion to renew the Navigate 360 Emergency Management Platform Annual Subscription for the term starting June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023 and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Clyde Washington

 

Resolution: to renew the Navigate 360 Emergency Management Platform Annual Subscription for the term starting June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023 and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Item 6 - E. Consent Agenda – Discipline

 

Action (Consent): *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Ms. Carlessa White

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

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 Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent), Reports: 3. to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Ms. Carlessa White

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Item 6 -F. Consent Agenda - Personnel

Action (Consent), Procedural, Reports: *1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent), Procedural, Reports: *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action (Consent), Procedural, Reports: *3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin

Approved

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Item 6 - G. Consent Agenda - District 62

 

None

 

Regular Agenda

Action, Reports: *7. Motion to hear a report from the Board's Insurance Consultant relative to results of the renewal negotiations for Student Accident Insurance for the 2022-2023 school year, act upon the recommendation of the consultant and authorize the administration and the board president to sign relevant documentation in connection therewith - (Estimated Flat $403,696) - Mr. Roy F. Rachal

 

Sub Motion - to accept the Board's Insurance Consultant's recommendation of the renewal negotiations for Student Accident Insurance for the 2022-2023 school year, act upon the recommendation of the consultant, and authorize the administration and the board president to sign relevant documentation in connection therewith - (Estimated Flat $403,696) - Risk Services of LA Student Assurance Minnesota Ameritas Life

 

Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Sandra Franklin.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action, Reports: *8. Motion to hear a report from the Board's Insurance Consultant relative to renewal negotiations for TPA Services, Casualty (GL/AL/E&O/Terrorism), Cyber Liability and Fidelity Insurance for the 2022-2023 school year, act upon the recommendation by award, specifically rejecting uninsured motorist bodily injury and property damage coverages and authorize the administration and the board president to sign relevant documentation in connection therewith - (Estimated - TPA $7k increase = $103,132, Fidelity $8,558 Flat, GL/AL/E&O/TERROR - $565,750 + 6% market, VIOLENT ASSAILANT ACTS - $15,203 + 6% market, CYBER LIABILITY $100,000/PREVIOUS $66,731 - ESTIMATE TOTAL $792,643 + market increases projected as noted; estimate total = $828,014) - Mr. Roy F. Rachal

 

Sub Motion - to accept the Board's Insurance Consultant's recommendation of the renewal negotiations and all of the wording that's in motion number 8 for TPA Services, Casualty (GL/AL/E&O/Terrorism), Cyber Liability and Fidelity Insurance for the 2022-2023 school year, act upon the recommendation by award, specifically rejecting uninsured motorist bodily injury and property damage coverages and authorize the administration and the board president to sign relevant documentation in connection therewith - (Estimated - TPA $7k increase = $103,132, Fidelity $8,558 Flat, GL/AL/E&O/TERROR - $565,750 + 6% market, VIOLENT ASSAILANT ACTS - $15,203 + 6% market, CYBER LIABILITY $100,000/PREVIOUS $66,731 - ESTIMATE TOTAL $792,643 + market increases projected as noted; estimate total = $828,014)

 

Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Steve Berry.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Nay: Sandra Franklin

 

Action, Reports: *9. Motion to hear a report from the Board's Insurance Consultant relative to renewal negotiations for Property/Equipment Breakdown (Boiler & Machinery) and Auto Physical Damage Insurance for the 2022-2033 school year, act upon recommendation by award and authorize the administration and the board president to sign relevant documentation in connection therewith - (Estimate = $807,273/previous + 10-20% hard market estimate increase = $928,364) - Mr. Roy F. Rachal

No action taken - defer to Special Board at a later date

 

THE RESOLUTION WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK JUNE 15, 2022

Action: *10. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special elections held in (i) Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (ii) Cotile School District Number 22A of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iii) Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth School District No. 57 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iv) Sixth Ward School District Number 58 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (v)Forest Hill-Cheneyville-Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth Consolidated School District No. 61 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of ad valorem taxes therein and (vi) Consolidated School District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds therein, on Saturday, April 30, 2022 - Elizabeth Domite

 

Sub Motion - to adopt a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special elections held in (i) Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (ii) Cotile School District Number 22A of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iii) Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth School District No. 57 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iv) Sixth Ward School District Number 58 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (v)Forest Hill-Cheneyville-Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth Consolidated School District No. 61 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of ad valorem taxes therein and (vi) Consolidated School District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds therein, on Saturday, April 30, 2022

 

Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Absent: Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios

 

THE RESOLUTION WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK JUNE 17, 2022

Action: *11. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2022, of the Consolidated School District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite

 

Sub Motion- to adopt a resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and issuance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2022, of the Consolidated School District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith

 

Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Steve Berry.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action: 12. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "New Wastewater Treatment Plant at Mary Goff Elementary" (RFQ No. 21-18); 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 authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite

Ratify and confirm quotes received on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "New Wastewater Treatment Plant at Mary Goff Elementary" (RFQ No. 21-18); 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 authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and awarded to Womack & Sons in the amount of $243,897.00

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Darrell Rodriguez.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action: 13. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 2:00 pm by the Central Office Staff for "Project Management Services for District 62 Bond Capital Projects" (RFP No. 23-18); and award proposal to the highest ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite

 

Ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 2:00 pm by the Central Office Staff for "Project Management Services for District 62 Bond Capital Projects" (RFP No. 23-18); and award proposal to the highest-ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all-LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith

 

Sub Motion - to accept the Superintendent's recommendation and get started on the projects: Ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 2:00 pm by the Central Office Staff for "Project Management Services for District 62 Bond Capital Projects" (RFP No. 23-18); and award proposal to the highest-ranking proposal contingent on proposal meeting all-LA Bid Law, State Licensing, and contract requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and awarded to CSRS, Inc.

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Sandra Franklin.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Nay: Sandra Franklin

Abstain: Stephen Chapman

 

Action: 14. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Replacement of Stage Curtains at Tioga High School" (Bid No. 23-19) 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 - Elizabeth Domite

Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Replacement of Stage Curtains at Tioga High School" (Bid No. 23-19) 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

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Sandra Franklin.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action: 15. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Cafeteria Fresh Produce" for 2022-2023 (Bid No. FS10-22-23); and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Erma Davis

Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Cafeteria Fresh Produce" for 2022-2023 (Bid No. FS10-22-23); and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action: 16. Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1967 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 025) in the amount of $1,500,000 from 05/23/2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 10, 2022 - Elizabeth Domite

 

Approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1967 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 025) in the amount of $1,500,000 from 05/23/2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 10, 2022

 

Items 16 and 17 taken in globo

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Absent: Willard McCall

 

Action: 17. Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1987 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 026) in the amount of $1,100,000 from 05/23/2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 10, 2022 - Elizabeth Domite

 

Approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1987 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 026) in the amount of $1,100,000 from 05/23/2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 10, 2022

 

Items 16 and 17 taken in globo

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Absent: Willard McCall

 

Action: 18. Motion to approve the renewal of the Master Services Agreement between the Rapides Parish School District and Curriculum Associates, LLC Order Form - Q-28005 - Mr. Bill Higgins

to approve the renewal of the Master Services Agreement between the Rapides Parish School District and Curriculum Associates, LLC Order Form - Q-28005

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Absent: Willard McCall

 

Action: 19. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with Teachstone INC. for Pre-K CLASS Group Coaching (MMCI) Training June 28-30, 2022 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing

 

Approve Professional Services Contract with Teachstone INC. for Pre-K CLASS Group Coaching (MMCI) Training June 28-30, 2022, and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith

 

Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Nay: Wilton Barrios

Absent: Willard McCall

 

Action: *20. Motion to discuss and take possible action regarding the secretary salary schedule - Mr. Keith Breazeale and Mr. Wilton Barrios

 

Sub Motion - to carry out the current secretary's salary schedule from 25 years to 40 years

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action: 21. Motion to discuss and take possible action on contract for Board Counsel. - Mr. Jeff Powell

to approve contract for Board Counsel

 

Sub Motion - to appoint Mr. Mike Johnson as new Board Counsel

 

Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

 

Action: *22. Motion to approve all Curriculum and Instruction purchases for the 22-23 school year and authorize the board president to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Jonathan Garrett

to approve all Curriculum and Instruction purchases for the 22-23 school year and authorize the board president to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Absent: Willard McCall

 

Action, Reports: *23. Motion to receive an update on Curriculum and Instruction - Mr. Jonathan Garrett

to receive an update on Curriculum and Instruction - update given, no action needed

 

Action, Reports: *24. Motion to receive a report on the strategic planning process and outcomes from administration's work with Attuned - Mr. Jeff Powell

to receive a report on the strategic planning process and outcomes from administrations work with Attuned - update given, no action needed

 

Action, Reports: *25. Motion to receive a report at May Committees of activity with Mentoring Programs offered in the district - Mrs. Sandra Franklin

to receive a report at May Committees of activity with Mentoring Programs offered in the district - report given, no action needed

 

Action, Reports: *26. Motion to receive a report on summer programming - Mr. Alan Fontenot

to receive a report on summer programming - report given, no action needed

 

Action: 27. Motion to go into executive session to get an update on security and safety protocols for the District - Mr. Keith Breazeale, Ms. Linda Burgess and Mrs. Sandra Franklin

to go into executive session to get an update on security and safety protocols for the District

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.

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

Absent: Darrell Rodriguez

 

BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Discussion ensued

 

THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION

 

ADJOURNMENT

Action: Adjourn the meeting

Motion to adjourn the meeting.

 

Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Steve Berry.

 

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

 

                                                                                                                       /s/Dr. Stephen Chapmen

     President

 

ATTEST:

 

/s/Jeff Powell 

Secretary

 

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