JULY BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, July 5, 2022)
Generated by Cheryl Lindsey on Monday, July 11, 2022
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
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. Mike Johnson
Pledge - Dr. Stephen Chapman
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize: Thomas Gilliland from Rapides Academy
5. Superintendent's Report
Regular Agenda Item 10 was moved up before Consent Agenda
THE RESOLUTION WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK JULY 15, 2022
Action: 10. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution recognizing the final form and execution of the Bond Purchase Agreement in connection with the issuance and sale General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2022, of Rapides Parish, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - to adopt this resolution recognizing the final form and execution of the Bond Purchase Agreement in connection with the issuance and sale General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2022, of Rapides Parish, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith – adopted
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
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 approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
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 Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 6-7-22 Regular and 6-9-22 Special meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk, and to approve the 5-17-22 Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committee meetings, 5-26-22 Discipline Review Committee, and the 5-31-22 Executive meeting
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
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 Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
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
Resolution: 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)
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
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 Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
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 Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *6 a. Motion to renew the annual license for PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS) (hosting, certificate, Maintenance/Support, and Professional Development (PD+) Subscription) in the amount of $211,914.86 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith – Matthew Thompson
Resolution: to renew the annual license for PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS) (hosting, certificate, Maintenance/Support, and Professional Development (PD+) Subscription) in the amount of $211,914.86 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *6 b. Motion to renew the annual license for PowerSchool Performance Matters (Analytics) in the amount of $48,070.00 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith – Matthew Thompson
Resolution: to renew the annual license for PowerSchool Performance Matters (Analytics) in the amount of $48,070.00 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *6 c. Motion to approve the annual renewal agreement for Follett and authorize the Board President to sign documentation with regards to said renewal - Mr. Matt Thompson
Resolution: to approve the annual renewal agreement for Follett and authorize the Board President to sign documentation with regards to said renewal
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to approve the renewal of Title1.Tools license with Critical Elements, LLC for the 2022-2023 school year - Bill Higgins
Resolution: to approve the renewal of Title1.Tools license with Critical Elements, LLC for the 2022-2023 school year
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *8 a. Motion to approve the Professional Services Contract for provision of school health services to students - Mrs. Vickie Smith
Resolution: to approve the Professional Services Contract for provision of school health services to students
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *8 b. Motion to approve the Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students - Mrs. Vickie Smith
Resolution: to approve the Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *8 c. Motion to approve the Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students - Mrs. Vickie Smith
Resolution: to approve the Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *9. Motion to approve contract with Larry Allen to transport and deliver USDA Commodities from Polar Bear Cold Storage to individual schools in Rapides Parish - Erma Davis
Resolution: to approve a contract with Larry Allen to transport and deliver USDA Commodities from Polar Bear Cold Storage to individual schools in Rapides Parish
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10. Motion to approve the Annual Renewal Agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Horizon Software For the 2022-2023 School Year - Erma Davis
Resolution: to approve the Annual Renewal Agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Horizon Software for the 2022-2023 school year (Front of House, $24,515.82; Back of House, $20,864.41; Application Scanning, $2,683.25; Online Applications, $5,261.59) effective July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *11. Motion to approve an interfund loan from General Fund to 1967 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 025) in the amount of $700,000 from May 27, 2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 1, 2022 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve an inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1967 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 025) in the amount of $700,000 from May 27, 2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 1, 2022
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *12. Motion to approve an interfund loan from General Fund to 1987 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 026) in the amount of $675,000 from May 27, 2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 1, 2022 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve an inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1987 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 026) in the amount of $675,000 from May 27, 2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 1, 2022
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *13. Motion to approve an interfund loan from General Fund to Special Programs in the amount of $200,000 from May 27, 2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - July 15, 2022 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve an inter-fund loan from General Fund to Special Programs in the amount of $200,000 from May 27, 2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - July 15, 2022
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *14 a. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM by Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Stadium Lighting Repair Project" (RFQ No. 23-15); 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
Resolution: Ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM by Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Stadium Lighting Repair Project" (RFQ No. 23-15); 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 Central Electric in the amount of $25,757.00
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *14 b. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM by Central Office Staff for "Ball Elementary Bus Canopy Expansion" (RFQ No. 23-08); 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
Resolution: Ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM by Central Office Staff for "Ball Elementary Bus Canopy Expansion" (RFQ No. 23-08); 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 William Fence & Aluminum in the amount of $59,400.00
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *15 a. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Telephone/Intercom/Bell System at D. F. Huddle Elementary" (RFP No. 23-02); 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
Resolution: Ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Telephone/Intercom/Bell System at D. F. Huddle Elementary" (RFP No. 23-02); 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 Executone of Louisiana in the amount of $43,870.00
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *15 b. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Digital Signs at Various Schools" (RFP No. 22-53); 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
Resolution: Ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Digital Signs at Various Schools" (RFP No. 22-53); 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 Gibko Signs in the amount of $263,474.00
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *16 a. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Bolton High School Chiller Replacement" (Bid No. 22-45); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public 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, June 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Bolton High School Chiller Replacement" (Bid No. 22-45); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and awarded to Byrnes Mechanical for the Base Bid, Alternate 1 and Alternate 2 in the amount of $1,022,500.00
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *16 b. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Northwood High School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-00); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public 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, June 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Northwood High School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-00); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and awarded to ACA Mechanical in the amount of $302,000.00
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *16 c. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Tioga Jr School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-03); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public 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, June 29, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Tioga Jr School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-03); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and awarded to ACA Mechanical in the amount of $275,000.00
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *16 d. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Rapides High School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-02); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public 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, June 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Rapides High School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-02); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and awarded to Air Plus for Base Bid and Alternate in the amount of $2,000,000.00
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *16 e. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Bus Maintenance Parts and Supplies" (Bid No. 23-07); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public 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, June 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Bus Maintenance Parts and Supplies" (Bid No. 23-07); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and awarded to Lott Oil in the amount of $53,832.00 and Central Oil in the amount of $37,672.00
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *16 f. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Student Uniforms and Backpacks" (Bid No. 23-27); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public 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, June 28, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Student Uniforms and Backpacks" (Bid No. 23-27); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and awarded to Backpack Gear, Inc. in the amount of $24,282.90 and Wholesale Schoolwear, Inc. in the amount of $30,577.50
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *17. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Walk-In Cooler at J I Barron Elementary" (Bid No. 23-20) 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
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Walk-In Cooler at J I Barron Elementary" (Bid No. 23-20) 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
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *18. Motion to approve contract with Management Information Technology USA, Inc. d/b/a ChildPlus Software (ChildPlus) for the period of September 1, 2022-August 31, 2023 and authorize the board president to sign any and all documentation therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: to approve contract with Management Information Technology USA, Inc. d/b/a ChildPlus Software (ChildPlus) for the period of September 1, 2022-August 31, 2023 and authorize the board president to sign any and all documentation therewith
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *19. Motion to approve personal service contracts with licensed mental health professionals to provide SEL / mental health support 2022-23 school year - Jamie Raborn
Resolution: to renew contracts with four community-based, licensed mental health professionals to provide services upon assignment by MTSS Coordinator and to approve personal service contracts with licensed mental health professionals to provide SEL / mental health support 2022-23 school year
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *20. Motion to renew the annual license for PowerSchool Enrollment Registration in the amount of $46,168.61 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith – Matthew Thompson
Resolution: to renew the annual license for PowerSchool Enrollment Registration in the amount of $46,168.61 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *21. Motion to renew the annual license for PowerSchool LMS (Learning Management System) Schoology in the amount of $19,080.00 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith – Matthew Thompson
Resolution: to renew the annual license for PowerSchool LMS (Learning Management System) Schoology in the amount of $19,080.00 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, 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
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
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *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 Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to discuss and take possible action on revisions to RPSB Policy DJD-R Travel Reimbursement Regulations - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: Adopt revisions
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *5. Motion to discuss and take possible action on revisions to RPSB Policy GBD-P District Employment Procedures - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: Adopt policy revision recommendations
Approved
Motion by Wilton Barrios, 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, Sandra Franklin
Regular Agenda
Action: 7. Motion to set the date to conduct the Annual Superintendent's Evaluation for August 2, 2022 Board Meeting and all completed evaluations shall be submitted no later than Executive Committee at 12:30 p.m. on July 25, 2022 - Dr. Stephen Chapman
to set the date to conduct the Annual Superintendent's Evaluation for August 2, 2022 Board Meeting and all completed evaluations shall be submitted no later than Executive Committee at 12:30 p.m. on July 25, 2022 - date set as stated
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action: 8. Motion to discuss and take possible action on approving a Rapides Alternative Temporary Authority to Teach (RAPATAT) Certificate for up to 30 applicants for the purpose of recruiting more applicants for vacant teaching positions - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Approve funding for RAPATAT.
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Mark Dryden.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - to amend the number of candidates according to available funding - Approve funding for RAPATAT.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action, Discussion: 9. Motion to hear an update from Board Counsel on the status of LHSAA's Executive Committee decision - Mr. Keith Breazeale
Update given - no action needed
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Mark Dryden.
ADD ONS
Action: 16. Motion to discuss and take action on modifying the 2022-2023 school calendar to include the observance of Juneteenth - Mr. Jeff Powell
MOTION TO ADD: to discuss and take action on modifying the 2022-2023 school calendar to include the observance of Juneteenth
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Keith Breazeale.
Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action: 11. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Pineville Jr High Renovations" (Bid No. 23-22) 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 "Pineville Jr High Renovations" (Bid No. 23-22) 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 - permission to advertise granted
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action: *12. Motion to announce that the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth School District No. 57 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of an ad valorem tax therein, at its meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana - Elizabeth Domite
Announce that the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling a special election to be held in Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth School District No. 57 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the continuation of an ad valorem tax therein, at its meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. at the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana - announcement read into the record, no action needed
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Linda Burgess.
Action: *13. Adopt 2022 tax millage(s) - Elizabeth Domite
Adopt 2022 tax millage(s) -Adopted
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action: *14. Motion to instruct administrative staff to develop policies prohibiting any Rapides Parish Employee from discussing gender identity with any student from Pre-k to 12th grade - Mr. Wilton Barrios
to accept policies prohibiting any Rapides Parish Employee from discussing gender identity with any student from Pre-k to 12th grade
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - to approve amendments and revisions to policy GBRA employee conduct
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Action: 15. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with Corwin Press Inc. for Early Childhood professional development training August 3-4 and September 19, 2022 and to authorize the board president to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
to approve the Professional Services Contract with Corwin Press Inc. for Early Childhood professional development training on August 3-4 and September 19, 2022 and to authorize the board president to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith -Approved
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
Nay: Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
VOTE ON #16
Action: 16. Motion to discuss and take action on modifying the 2022-2023 school calendar to include the observance of Juneteenth - Mr. Jeff Powell
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - to observe Juneteenth and President's Day on the school calendar as a day off and leave to Central Office to determine
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
/s/Dr. Stephen Chapman
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
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