OCTOBER BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, October 4, 2022)
Generated by Cheryl Lindsey on Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Members absent
Mark Dryden
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Meeting location: Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 6th Street, Alexandria, LA
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation -Pastor Sonya Lars of Newman United Methodist Church in Alexandria, LA
Pledge - Dr. Stephen Chapman
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize:
a. the Board's student guest is Karli Shuler from Northwood High School
b. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student is Emery Free from Buckeye High School - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
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 6 C *1-a, b, c, d, e, and f was pulled from consent for further consideration
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Item 6 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 9/6/22 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 8/16/22 and 9/20/22 Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committee meetings, the 8/25/22 Discipline Review Committee, and the 8/29/22 Executive meeting
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action: *1-a. Motion to approve revised policy JAA "Equal Education Opportunities" as recommended by Forethought - Carlessa White
Item *1-a, b, c, d, e, f and g taken in globo
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess
Nay: Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Wilton Barrios
Action: *b. Motion to approve revised policy JCDAF: "Bullying and Hazing" as recommended by Forethought - Carlessa White
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action: *c. Motion to approve revised policy JCDB: "Student Dress Code" as recommended by Forethought - Carlessa White
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action: *d. Motion to approve revised policy JD "Discipline" as recommended by Forethought - Carlessa White
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action: *e. Motion to approve revised policy JDE "Expulsion" as recommended by Forethought - Carlessa White
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action: *f. Motion to approve revised policy JQE "Expectant and Parenting Students" as recommended by Forethought - Carlessa White
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action: *g. Motion to approve revised policy JBD "Student Absences and Excuses" as recommended by Forethought - Carlessa White
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *2-a. Motion to approve revised policy JGC "Student Health Services" as recommended by Forethought - Ms. Vickie Smith
Resolution: To approve revised policy JGC "Student Health Services" as recommended by Forethought
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *b. Motion to approve revised policy JGCD "Administration of Medication" as recommended by Forethought - Ms. Vickie Smith
Resolution: to approve revised policy JGCD "Administration of Medication" as recommended by Forethought
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to approve new policy "Student Voter Registration" as recommended by Forethought: The Rapides Parish School Board shall provide an opportunity for each high school senior who is at least seventeen (17) years old to register to vote by using a school computer to fill out an electronic voter registration application or by using the state mail voter registration application form; no political or partisan group or organization shall be allowed to participate in the registration process - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Resolution: To approve the new policy - "Student Voter Registration" as recommended by Forethought: The Rapides Parish School Board shall provide an opportunity for each high school senior who is at least seventeen (17) years old to register to vote by using a school computer to fill out an electronic voter registration application or by using the state mail voter registration application form; no political or partisan group or organization shall be allowed to participate in the registration process
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
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
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
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
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
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
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
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
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to approve MOU with LDOE for the implementation of the ACT Assessment Series regarding ACT retests and WorkKeys Assessments and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation pending review by the Board Attorney - Mr. Jonathan Garrett
Resolution: to approve MOU with LDOE for the implementation of the ACT Assessment Series regarding ACT retests and WorkKeys Assessments and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation pending review by the Board Attorney; viewed by the Board Attorney and Board approved
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action (Consent): *7-a. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM by Central Office Staff for "Plainview High IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-01); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM by Central Office Staff for "Plainview High IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-01); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and award to ACA Mechanical/#432 in the amount of $229,600.00
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action (Consent): *b. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM by Central Office Staff for "Pineville High Football Stadium Lighting" (Bid No. 23-05); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 2:00 PM by Central Office Staff for "Pineville High Football Stadium Lighting" (Bid No. 23-05); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and award to Geo Sport Lighting Systems, LLC - #66495 in the amount of $353,000.00
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action (Consent): *c. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 11:00 AM by Central Office Staff for "Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Equipment" (Bid No. 23-04); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 11:00 AM by Central Office Staff for "Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Equipment" (Bid No. 23-04); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and award to in the amounts of $11,898.03 to Red River Music, $94,994.66 to Music & Arts and $322.45 Sola Violins
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action (Consent): *8. Motion to transfer $5,724.60 from General Fund to District 50 Maintenance Fund for the lease payment of 435 acres of land located in District 50 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Transfer $5,724.60 from General Fund to District 50 Maintenance Fund for the lease payment of 435 acres of land located in District 50
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action (Consent): *9-a. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Replacement of Floor in Girl's Gym at Northwood High" (Bid No. 23-42) 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 President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Replacement of Floor in Girl's Gym at Northwood High" (Bid No. 23-42) 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 President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action (Consent): *b. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Renovation of Lobby Area at Alexandria Sr. High" (RFQ No. 23-35) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and recommendations to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Renovation of Lobby Area at Alexandria Sr. High" (RFQ No. 23-35) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and recommendations to be made to the Board
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action (Consent): *10. Motion to accept a donation of $10,000 in honor of Mr. Jesse Doyle Jr. to establish a scholarship fund and present one student at Bolton High School a scholarship in the amount of $500 each year - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Accept a donation of $10,000 in honor of Mr. Jesse Doyle Jr. to establish a scholarship fund and present one student at Bolton High School a scholarship in the amount of $500 each year - donation accepted
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *11. Motion to revise Policy DJED as per revisions to Revised Statute 38:2212.1 by 2022 Legislative Session- Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Revise Policy DJED as per revisions to Revised Statute 38:2212.1 by 2022 Legislative Session
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action (Consent): *12. Motion to enter into an Inter-Governmental / Cooperative Agreement with Rapides Parish Police Jury for the engineering, design, and construction of a traffic stacking lane for safety purposes to circumvent unsafe traffic on Shreveport Hwy as it relates to Mary Goff Elementary and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Wilton Barrios
Resolution: Enter into an Inter-Governmental / Cooperative Agreement with Rapides Parish Police Jury for the engineering, design, and construction of a traffic stacking lane for safety purposes to circumvent unsafe traffic on Shreveport Hwy as it relates to Mary Goff Elementary and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Item 6 - E. Consent Agenda – Discipline
Action (Consent): *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Ms. Carlessa White
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
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
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action (Consent), Reports: 3. to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Ms. Carlessa White
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Item 6 - F. Consent Agenda - Personnel
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *4-a. Motion to approve revised policy GAAA: "Equal Opportunity Employment" as recommended by Forethought - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Resolution: to approve revised policy GAAA: "Equal Opportunity Employment" as recommended by Forethought
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *b. Motion to approve revised policy GAMB: "Employee Dress Code" as recommended by Forethought - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Resolution: to approve revised policy GAMB: "Employee Dress Code" as recommended by Forethought
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *c. Motion to approve revised policy BE: "School Board Ethics" as recommended by Forethought - Mrs. Naomi Belvin and Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *5. Motion to approve revised policy EDD: "School Bus Scheduling and Routing" as recommended by Forethought - Mr. LeRon Baptiste
Resolution: to approve revised policy EDD: "School Bus Scheduling and Routing" as recommended by Forethought
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to approve the purchase of PowerSchool Unified Talent making the hiring process more effective and efficient with greater chances of connecting with quality educators and to authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Naomi Belvin
Resolution: to approve the purchase of PowerSchool Unified Talent making the hiring process more effective and efficient with greater chances of connecting with quality educators and to authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Item 6 - G. Consent Agenda - District 62
NONE
Regular Agenda
ADD ON
Motion by Dr. Chapman, second by Steve Berry to add item 15
15. Motion to authorize central office staff to advertise and competitively quote (RFQ No. 23-47) demolish existing broken concrete, prepare sub-surface to receive new and replace approximately 3580 square feet of cementitious concrete driveway Mabel Brasher Montessori School due to unsafe conditions; award to made in accord with established policies and procedures - Dr. Stephen Chapman
ESTIMATE BUDGET - $50,000.00
FUNDING SOURCE (PER BOARD)
REASON TO ADD – TIME SENSITIVE
On roll call - Motion Fails
Action: 7. Motion to receive a report on tax collections, expenditures, and Fund Balance of the 2016 Sales Tax for 2021-2022 fiscal year as per Board resolution adopted June 7, 2016 - Ms Elizabeth Domite
Substitute Motion - Accept the recommendation of the Central Office Staff and approve the disbursement of the excess 2016 sales tax to be paid on November 18, 2022 as per Board resolution adopted June 7, 2016 and the gross distribution per employee is $1395.00
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action: 8. Motion to approve Achieve3000 site licenses for Rapides High School in the amount of $9000.00 from August 2022 - June 2023 and have the Board President sign any documentation in connection therewith - Jonathan Garrett and Matt Byrnes
to approve Achieve3000 site licenses for Rapides High School in the amount of $9000.00 from August 2022 to June 2023 and have the Board President sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action: *9. Motion to approve the “RPSB District 62 Bond Pre-Qualified List of Design Teams” as recommended by the RPSB Selection Committee for professional design services as it relates to RFQ 23-23-01 for the District 62 Bond Capital Outlay Projects and approve entering into a contract with these Design Teams for District 62 Bond Capital Outlay Projects with distribution of contracts being based on criteria set forth in RFQ 23-23-01 and consultation with CSRS, Inc., the Program Manager; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Roy Rachal and Elizabeth Domite
to approve the “RPSB District 62 Bond Pre-Qualified List of Design Teams” as recommended by the RPSB Selection Committee for professional design services as it relates to RFQ 23-23-01 for the District 62 Bond Capital Outlay Projects and approve entering into a contract with these Design Teams for District 62 Bond Capital Outlay Projects with distribution of contracts being based on criteria set forth in RFQ 23-23-01 and consultation with CSRS, Inc., the Program Manager; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith and the recommended pre-qualified list of Design Teams that were approved is as follows: Barron Heinberg & Brocato Architects / Fusion Architects / A Joint Venture Ashe Broussard Weinzettle Architects, LLP / Tipton Associates APAC / A Joint Venture Grace Hebert Curtis Architects, LLC ACSW Architects, LLC Alliance Design Group, LLC Holly and Smith Architects, APAC
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Action, Discussion: *10. Motion to discuss revising the 2022-2023 version of policy "JCDAA" to the 2019-2020 version of policy "JCDAA" Smoking/Use of Tobacco - Mr. Wilton Barrios
Willard McCall - Call the question - objection by Sandra Franklin
Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Wilton Barrios
Nay: Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess
Absent: Mark Dryden
On the second vote of the original motion to approve revising of policy “JCDAA” to the 2019-2020 version - Policy "JCDAA" revised to the 2019-2020 version
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Keith Breazeale, Wilton Barrios
Nay: Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action, Discussion: *11. Motion to discuss and consider taking action to modify language in the RPSB 2022-2023 student code of conduct regarding hair color and facial hair - Mr. Steve Berry
to discuss and consider taking action to modify language in the RPSB 2022-2023 student code of conduct regarding hair color and facial hair
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess
Nay: Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
Substitution Motion: to discuss and consider taking action to modify language in the RPSB 2022-2023 student code of conduct regarding hair color and facial hair - postpone any action until the Disciplinary Committee meets in the Spring
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Darrell Rodriguez.
Motion Fails
Aye: Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Keith Breazeale, Wilton Barrios
Nay: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess
Absent: Mark Dryden
Action: 12. Motion to enter into an Interagency Agreement with the Office of Public Health Region 6 to promote Youth Health and Wellness Education to High School Students and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith- Mr. Clyde Washington and Mr. Matt Byrnes
to enter into an Interagency Agreement with the Office of Public Health Region 6 to promote Youth Health and Wellness Education to High School Students and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Keith Breazeale, Mark Dryden
Action: 13. Motion to discuss and approve the purchase of Ripple Effects for Kids and Teens permanent license devices to provide behavior support intervention for students and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Ms. Carlessa White and Mr. Terrance Williams
to discuss and approve the purchase of Ripple Effects for Kids and Teens permanent license devices to provide personalized, trauma-informed, culturally responsive behavior support for students and teachers and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith was approved to purchase in the amount of $39,060.00
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess
Nay: Wilton Barrios
Absent: Keith Breazeale, Mark Dryden
Action: 14. Motion to discuss and consider taking action on supplementing Rapides Training Academy Paraprofessional's pay when performing bus attendant duties. - Mr. Jeff Powell
Approve supplementing Rapides Training Academy Paraprofessional's pay when performing bus attendant duties in the amount of a flat rate of $12.00 per day to be paid as the supplement to their salary
Motion by Darrell Rodriguez, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Darrell Rodriguez, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Mark Dryden
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
/s/ Dr. Stephen Chapman
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
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