AUGUST BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, August 2, 2022)
Generated by Cheryl Lindsey on Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Members absent
Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess
Meeting called to order at 5:15 PM
Location: Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 6th Street, Alexandria, LA
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation - Mr. LeRon Baptiste
Pledge - Mr. Steve Berry
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize: Karley Coker, Student, and Melissa Crager-Thornhill, Teacher from Plainview High School
Will Thibodeaux - Oak Hill High School
Connie Shell - JAG
Principal Stewart, Coach Smith, and Coach Nicole Price
5. Superintendent's Report
ADD-ONS
Motion to add item 13 by Mr. Willard McCall, second Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Action: 13. Motion to approve a Professional Services Contract with The Reading and Math Centers of Louisiana for Tioga High School and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation therewith - Mr. Jeff Powell
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Not Present at vote - Darrell Rodriguez
Motion to add item 14 by Mr. Steve Berry, second Mr. Mark Dryden
14. Motion to receive a report on the Action Plan for District 62 Bond improvements from CSRS, INC - Mr. Willard McCall
to receive a report on the Action Plan for District 62 Bond improvements from CSRS, INC - report given - no action needed
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Not Present at vote - Darrell Rodriguez
Motion to add item 15 by Mr. Steve Berry, second Mr. Mark Dryden
15. Motion to adopt a resolution regarding the rate increase approved by OGB last year targeting school systems – Mr. Jeff Powell
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Not Present at vote - Darrell Rodriguez
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)
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
All remaining items on the consent agenda - approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Item 6 - A. Consent Agenda – Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 7-5-22 Regular and the 6-21-22 Special meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 6-21-22 Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committee meetings, and the 6-27-22 Executive meeting
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to discuss and take possible action to ask the Superintendent and staff to review the American History curriculum to include the Founding of the Nation up to 1877, during the first month of school, in a survey course within the regular course curriculum - Mr. Wilton Barrios
Resolution: to discuss and take possible action to ask the Superintendent and staff to review the American History curriculum to include the Founding of the Nation up to 1877, during the first month of school, in a survey course within the regular course curriculum
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve a contract with Teach 1 to Lead 1 in the amount of $20,000.00 and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Resolution: to approve a contract with Teach 1 to Lead 1 in the amount of $20,000.00 and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to approve Career Compass student services in middle schools and high schools for school year 2022-2023 (pending legal review) - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution: to approve Career Compass proposal to continue offering student services in middle schools and high schools for school year 2022-2023 (pending legal review)
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for collaboration and partnership between the Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) School of Nursing and the Rapides Parish School Board to develop and implement Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training (pending legal review) - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution: to approve the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for collaboration and partnership between the Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) School of Nursing and the Rapides Parish School Board to develop and implement Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training (pending legal review)
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *5. Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for collaboration and partnership between Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) School of Nursing, the Rapides Parish School Board, and Louisiana HOSA – Future Health Professionals to create HOSA Chapters in Louisiana Region 6 School District (pending legal review) - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution: Motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for collaboration and partnership between Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) School of Nursing, the Rapides Parish School Board, and Louisiana HOSA – Future Health Professionals to create HOSA Chapters in Louisiana Region 6 School District (pending legal review)
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to approve Rapides Parish Police Jury Intergovernmental Agreement to provide student support to high school students for school year 2022-2023 (pending legal review) - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution: to approve Rapides Parish Police Jury Intergovernmental Agreement to provide student support to high school students for school year 2022-2023 (pending legal review)
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to approve the agreements for dual enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation in connection therewith (a-h) - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Resolution: to approve the agreements for dual enrollment for the 2022-2023 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation in connection therewith (a-h)
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *8. Motion to approve the Implementation Plan & Services Agreement with The AIM Institute for Learning and Research and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Resolution: Approve the Implementation Plan & Services Agreement with The AIM Institute for Learning and Research and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *9. Motion to approve training for Leadership Teams from National Institute for Excellence in Teaching - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Resolution: Approve training for Leadership Teams from National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, 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
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, 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
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, 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
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, 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
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to adopt a new Special Counsel Resolution continuing the employment firm of Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah and Perkins, LLP as Special Counsel to the Board and increasing their hourly rates to those approved by the Attorney General in accordance with the requirements of law (La. R.S. 42:263) - Mr. Roy Rachal
Resolution: to adopt a new Special Counsel Resolution continuing the employment firm of Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah, and Perkins, LLP as Special Counsel to the Board and increasing their hourly rates to those approved by the Attorney General in accordance with the requirements of law (La. R.S. 42:263)
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
WHEREAS, Louisiana Revised Statutes 42:263 authorizes the retention of special counsel by any school board upon a statement of reasons why such counsel is necessary and upon the approval by the Attorney General; and
WHEREAS, the Rapides Parish School Board has employed the law firm Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah & Perkins, LLP (formerly Hammonds & Sills) since 2008 as its special counsel with experience, training, and expertise in school law issues including, but not limited to, special education, school personnel matters, public bid law and general school board policy matters involving compliance with the federal and state laws and regulations, including due process hearings, tenure hearings, misconduct investigations and the handling of administrative hearings and litigation in state and federal courts; and
WHEREAS, through its representation of the Rapides Parish School Board and various school boards throughout the State of Louisiana, the law firm of Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah & Perkins, LLP has special experience, training and expertise in those issues of school law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish School Board in regular session duly convened:
Section I - This School Board does hereby renew its employment of the law firm of Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah & Perkins, LLP as special counsel with training, experience and expertise in school law issues including, but not limited to, special education, school personnel matters, public bid law and general policy matters to include administrative hearings and litigation with respect thereto for the purpose of advising, consulting with, and representing this School Board in connection with such legal matters involving the school system.
Section II - Said law firm shall be paid for their services at hourly rates equal to the maximum hourly fee schedule for special counsel published by the Attorney General of the State of Louisiana in effect at the time of the services except that the paralegal rate shall be $75.00 per hour and to be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses for long distance telephone calls, document duplication, expert witness fees, court reporter fees, printing costs, travel expenses and other expenses as a result of the legal services to and for this School Board.
Section III - Said law firm shall keep itemized time records for presentation to the Superintendent with respect to services rendered at said hourly rates and the expenses incurred, and the Superintendent is hereby authorized and directed to pay same upon submission and receipt thereof.
Section IV - This employment shall continue and is effective immediately upon adoption of this resolution.
Section V - The School Board recognizes that claims brought in federal court seeking equitable relief against school boards implicate the interests of the State of Louisiana, and so the School Board agrees to provide advance written notice to the Louisiana Attorney General ten (10) business days before the School Board's next meeting and an opportunity for the Attorney
General to express concerns directly to the Board in writing or in executive session before the School Board:
( l) proposes a settlement, accepts a proposed settlement, agrees to a consent decree,
or enters any other agreement with any party in any federal action for declaratory or injunctive relief that is going to be or has been filed; or
(2) files any document in any federal case in which (a) declaratory or injunctive relief
has been granted against the School Board, (b) final judgment dismissing the case has not been entered, and (c) at least 3 years have passed since any party seeking relief, including the USDOJ in an amicus capacity, filed any document in the case.
Accordingly, the School Board authorizes and directs the law firm to provide the required notice to the Attorney General, release such information and documentation as the Attorney General may request in response to the notice, and generally cooperate with the Attorney General in regard to the notice.
The vote, in open meeting, on the resolution was as follows:
YEAS: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
NAYS: NONE
ABSENT: Keith Breazeale, Linda Burgess
CERTIFICATE
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the Rapides Parish School Board in regular session duly convened on August 2 ,2022 and that same has not been rescinded or repealed.
ALEXANDRIA, LOUISIANA, this 2nd day of August ,2022.
___Dr. Stephen Chapman________________________ ___________Jeff Powell________________
DR. STEPHEN CHAPMAN, President JEFF POWELL, Secretary-Treasurer
Rapides Parish School Board Rapides Parish School Board
Action (Consent): *7 a. Motion to approve an interfund loan from General Fund to Sales Tax #1 (Fund 025) in the amount of $325,000 from 06/29/2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 1, 2022 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve an interfund loan from General Fund to Sales Tax #1 (Fund 025) in the amount of $325,000 from 06/29/2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 1, 2022
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *7 b. Motion to approve an interfund loan from General Fund to Sales Tax #2 (Fund 026) in the amount of $525,000 from 06/29/2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 1, 2022 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: 7 b. Motion to approve an interfund loan from General Fund to Sales Tax #2 (Fund 026) in the amount of $525,000 from 06/29/2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - August 1, 2022
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *8. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the lease agreement under the same terms and conditions for the lease of 435 acres of School Board land (Original Bid No. 21-50) with written mutual agreement of both Rapides Parish School Board and the high bidder (Lloyd B. Price (K & L Hunting Club)) and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Period 10-01-2022 to 09-30-2023) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the lease agreement under the same terms and conditions for the lease of 435 acres of School Board land (Original Bid No. 21-50) with written mutual agreement of both Rapides Parish School Board and the high bidder (Lloyd B. Price (K & L Hunting Club)) and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Period 10-01-2022 to 09-30-2023)
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *9 a. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Poland Jr High School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-04); 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 connections therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Poland Jr High School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-04); 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 connections therewith and awarded to Air Plus / #52488 in the amount of $348,000.00
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *9 b. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Walk-In Cooler at J I Barron Elementary" (Bid No. 23-20); 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 connections therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Walk-In Cooler at J I Barron Elementary" (Bid No. 23-20); 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 connections therewith and awarded to Associated Food Equipment & Supply in the amount of $59,900.00
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *9 c. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Cafeteria Fresh Produce" (Bid No. FS10-22-23); 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 authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connections therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Cafeteria Fresh Produce" (Bid No. FS10-22-23); 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 authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connections therewith
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10 a. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Construction of Dressing Rooms, Concession Stand & Restroom Facilities at Rapides High" (Bid No. 23-26) 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 Superintendent and/or Central Office staff to engage professional services for project design and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Construction of Dressing Rooms, Concession Stand & Restroom Facilities at Rapides High" (Bid No. 23-26) 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 Superintendent and/or Central Office staff to engage professional services for project design and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10 b. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Replacement of Covered Walkways at Paradise Elementary" (Bid No. 23-31) 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 "Replacement of Covered Walkways at Paradise Elementary" (Bid No. 23-31) 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
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *11. Motion to authorize staff to publish notice and advertise the Public Hearing on the proposed budgets for 2022-2023 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize staff to publish notice and advertise the Public Hearing on the proposed budgets for 2022-2023
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *12. Motion to approve an interfund loan from General Fund to Special Programs Fund in the amount of $2,000,000 from 07/07/2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve an interfund loan from General Fund to Special Programs Fund in the amount of $2,000,000 from 07/07/2022 until funds are sufficient to repay
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *13. Motion to enter into proffered "Right of Way" / Servitude Agreements with CLECO POWER, LLC to enhance transmission lines targeted toward more reliable power service on the Paradise Elementary School and Tioga Elementary School properties and authorize the Board President to execute said agreements which have been vetted by Physical Plant Administration and legal counsel - Mr. Roy Rachal
Resolution: Enter into proffered "Right of Way" / Servitude Agreements with CLECO POWER, LLC to enhance transmission lines targeted toward more reliable power service on the Paradise Elementary School and Tioga Elementary School properties and authorize the Board President to execute said agreements which have been vetted by Physical Plant Administration and legal counsel
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *14. Motion to approve funding for the renewal of Amplified IT Google Workspace for Education Plus - (Legacy) for $47,472.00, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documents in connection therewith - Mr. Matt Thompson
Resolution: to approve funding for the renewal of Amplified IT Google Workspace for Education Plus - (Legacy) for $47,472.00, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documents in connection therewith
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *15. Motion to renew REMIND 101 License Agreement for $59,704.00 and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation therewith - Matt Thompson
Resolution: to renew REMIND 101 License Agreement for $59,704.00 and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation therewith
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *16. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with Christa Mayo to serve as Instructional Coach/Manager for Early Childhood Birth to 3 Program for 2022-2023 and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: Approve Professional Services Contract with Christa Mayo to serve as Instructional Coach/Manager for Early Childhood Birth to 3 Program for 2022-2023 and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *17. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with Rebekah Buckels to serve as Instructional Coach for Early Childhood Birth to 3 Program for 2022-2023 and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: Approve Professional Services Contract with Rebekah Buckels to serve as Instructional Coach for Early Childhood Birth to 3 Program for 2022-2023 and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *18. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with CAC Consulting Group to align and lead work of the Rapides Early Childhood Community Network and the Rapides Ready Start Advisory Board as implement strategic plan for early care and high quality education access and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: Approve Professional Services Contract with CAC Consulting Group to align and lead work of the Rapides Early Childhood Community Network and the Rapides Ready Start Advisory Board as implement strategic plan for early care and high quality education access and to authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *19. Motion to approve Professional Services Contracts with The Center for Literacy and Learning for Early Childhood Literacy Training for Fall 2022 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: Approve Professional Services Contracts with The Center for Literacy and Learning for Early Childhood Literacy Training for Fall 2022 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *20. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with CAC Consulting Group to assist in implementation of Community Supply Building and Expansion Grant to increase access for families to early care and education opportunities in Rapides Parish and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: Approve Professional Services Contract with CAC Consulting Group to assist in implementation of Community Supply Building and Expansion Grant to increase access for families to early care and education opportunities in Rapides Parish and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action: *21. Motion to discuss and take possible action approving overtime payment for both exempt and non-exempt personnel from the payroll department for time-sensitive end-of-year budget close-out procedures - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration - approved
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, 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
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Item 6 - G. Consent Agenda - District 62
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Roof Replacement of Modular Building at Cherokee Elementary" (RFQ No. 23-29) 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 "Roof Replacement of Modular Building at Cherokee Elementary" (RFQ No. 23-29) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board
Item 6D 9c pulled - defer to September Board
Item 6D 21 pulled for special consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Regular Agenda
Action: 8. Motion to reject bids received on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM for RPSB Bid No. 23-19 "Replacement of Stage Curtains at Tioga High School" for just cause (Low bid was deemed nonresponsive and second bid was over budget) and to re-authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Replacement of Stage Curtains at Tioga High School" (Bid 23-19A); and the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite
Reject bids received on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM for RPSB Bid No. 23-19 "Replacement of Stage Curtains at Tioga High School" for just cause (Low bid was deemed nonresponsive and second bid was over budget) and to re-authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Replacement of Stage Curtains at Tioga High School" (Bid 23-19A); and the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board - approved; bids rejected
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action: *9. Motion to consider and take action with respect to 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; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Adopt 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; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: To adopt 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; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith - adopted
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
RESOLUTION WILL BE PUBLISHED IN THE TOWN TALK AUGUST 10, 2022
Action: 11. Motion to approve engaging in a professional services contract with Ashe, Broussard, & Weinzettle architects to perform preliminary services for improvements to Ward 10 schools. - Mr. Wilton Barrios
Approved
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action: 12. Motion to move any 2021-2022 SY General Fund surplus monies from the General Fund to the Special Reserve Fund - Mr. Steve Berry and Dr. Chapman
Approved
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Stephen Chapman.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Add Ons
Action: 13. Motion to approve a Professional Services Contract with The Reading and Math Centers of Louisiana for Tioga High School and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation therewith - Mr. Jeff Powell
to approve a Professional Services Contract with The Reading and Math Centers of Louisiana for Tioga High School and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation therewith -Approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action, Reports: 14. Motion to receive a report on the Action Plan for District 62 Bond improvements from CSRS, INC - Mr. Willard McCall
to receive a report on the Action Plan for District 62 Bond improvements from CSRS, INC - report given - no action needed
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Action: 15. Motion to adopt a resolution regarding the rate increase approved by OGB last year targeting school systems – Mr. Jeff Powell
to adopt a resolution regarding the rate increase approved by OGB last year targeting school systems
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Amend - to adopt a resolution as read regarding the rate increase approved by OGB last year targeting school systems
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish School Board, meeting in regular session, with a quorum present and voting that:
WHEREAS, the School Board is aware that the health insurance policy for their employees is managed by the Office of Group Benefits, and that the Policy Planning Board meets annually to discuss premium rates for the upcoming year;
WHEREAS, the School Board is aware that providing health insurance to their employees is an earned benefit for these underpaid public employees;
WHEREAS, the School Board is aware that providing GAP insurance is a further incentive to employees, because it helps alleviate the financial burden of high deductibles and can result in lower medical expenses; and
WHEREAS, the School Board is aware that the Policy Planning Board of the Office of Group Benefits met on October 6, 2021, and voted to increase the premium rates for the school boards on the Pelican HRA 1000 plan by 24.4%, instead of the 5% increase that other agencies received, without providing any explanation or evidence to justify this differential and burdensome treatment.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the School Board requests that the Policy Planning Board of the Office of Group Benefits reconsider the exorbitant and unfair premium increase imposed on the school boards participating in the Pelican HRA 1000 plan, treat these school boards the same as other agencies this coming fiscal year, and provide reasons or evidence to justify actions taken in the past or future on those public agencies with GAP coverage. This resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
YEAS: Sandra Franklin, Steve Berry, Darrell Rodriguez, Willard McCall, Wilton Barrios, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Linda Burgess, Keith Breazeale
And the resolution was declared adopted on this, the 2nd day of August 2022.
___Jeff Powell______________ ___Dr. Stephen Chapman_____________
Jeff Powell, Board Secretary Dr. Stephen Chapman, Board President
Rapides Parish School Board Rapides Parish School Board
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Action: 7. Motion to go into Executive Session to conduct and present the Superintendent's Evaluation - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Action: 10. Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss safety and security considerations for schools – Ms. Elizabeth Domite, Mr. Roy Rachal and Mr. Jeff Powell
THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN SESSION
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
/s/ Dr. Stephen Chapman
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
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