DECEMBER BOARD MINUTES

OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, December 6, 2022)

Generated by Nikki Lucas on Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Members present

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

Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM

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

ADD ON

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale to add item 15        

Action: 15. Motion to approve the State of Louisiana, Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana Programs previously approved Amendment #5 for the school year 2022-2023 has been revised to Amendment #6 this revision is necessary to provide the maximum amount payable for the State's fiscal year 2023, and to correct a miscalculation of the total maxium amount payable for the three-year period of the contract term - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce                             

With a unanimous vote item was added

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale to add item 16

Action: 16. Motion to discuss and take possible action on Reading Revival proposal for Malcolm Mitchell Reading Rally program for multiple schools - Mr. Jeff Powell

With a unanimous vote item was added

Standing Items

Procedural: 1. Call to Order

Procedural: 2. Invocation, Pledge

Procedural: 3. Roll Call

Procedural: 4. Recognize:

Recognition: a. the Board's student guest is from Alexandria Senior High School

Recognition: b. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce

Recognition: c. Shirley Allen, Janell Robinson, Sharon Granvle, Leslie Parker, Julie Carter, and Laura Lamkin for completing the School Nutrition Association of Louisiana's Leadership Academy - Erma Davis

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)

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Item 6 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports

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

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes

Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 11/1/22 Regular meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 11/15/22 Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committee meetings, 10/27/22 and 11/17/22 Discipline Review Committee, and the 10/24/22 Executive meeting

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education

Action (Consent): *1. Motion to discuss and approve contract with Studyville for after school tutoring for high school LEAP2025 (EOC) assessments for identified students from ASH, Bolton, Northwood, and Peabody. - Mr. Jeff Powell

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve the 2023-2024 existing Public School Choice policy with additions noted in blue - Mr. Bill Higgins

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

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 Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

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

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

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 Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action (Consent), Reports: *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 Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries                                                     

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

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 Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action (Consent), Reports: *6. Motion to receive a report on payroll processing dates for payments to employees thru December 20, 2022 - Elizabeth Domite

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action (Consent): *7. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "'Peabody Magnet High School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-13); 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

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action (Consent): *8. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "'Pineville High School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-12); 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

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action (Consent): *9. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "'Ball Elementary School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-17); 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

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action (Consent): *10. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, November 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "'Caroline Dormon Jr. High School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-19); 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

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action (Consent): *11. Motion to approve an interfund loan from General Fund to Special Programs in the amount of $500,000 from 10/27/2022 until funds are sufficient to repay - Elizabeth Domite

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action (Consent): *12. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Turnkey Replacement of Bleachers in Boy's Gym at Northwood High" (Bid No. 23-52) 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

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action (Consent): *13. Motion to renew annual subscription for Manage Engine Endpoint Central License Agreement with an additional 2000 license for a total of 3000 and authorize the Board President to sign any associated documents therewith - Matt Thompson

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action (Consent): *14. Motion to Renew the Contract with Larry Allen to Transport and Deliver USDA Commodities from Polar Bear Cold Storage to Individual Schools In Rapides Parish - Erma Davis

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Reports: *15. Motion to receive a report on safety and security - Dr. Stephen Chapman

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 Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

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

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

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

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

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

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Item 6 - G. Consent Agenda - District 62

Reports: *1. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond - Mr. Jeff Powell

Regular Agenda

Action: *7. Motion to discuss and take action on the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application from Tri-State Industries of Louisiana LLC (LA Economic Development Application #20190281-ITE) - Elizabeth Domite

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Keith Breazeale.

Substitute Motion - to approve the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application from Tri-State Industries of Louisiana LLC (LA Economic Development Application #20190281-ITE) - Elizabeth Domite

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Nay: Sandra Franklin

Action: 8. 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 Rigolette School District Number 11 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds, at its meeting on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. at the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, Louisiana - Elizabeth Domite

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action: 9. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 10:00AM by the Central Office Staff for "Driveway Repairs at Mabel Brasher Montessori" (RFQ No. 23-47); 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

Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Willard McCall.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action: 10. Motion to direct administration to review attendance zones for Mable Brasher, Rugg, and Huddle and bring options to balance enrollment at listed schools - Mrs. Sandra Franklin

Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Linda Burgess.

Substitute Motion - to direct administration and present information on attendance zones for Mable Brasher, Rugg, and Huddle and bring options to balance enrollment at schools on January Board meeting

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Fails

Aye: Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

Nay: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Keith Breazeale, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall

Abstain: Darrell Rodriguez

Action: 11. Motion to consider and direct the RPSB administration to work with the RPPJ, allocate funds for materials and expedite the construction of a turnaround at the end of Downs Lane - Dr. Chapman

Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Steve Berry.

Substitute Motion - to have administration enter in an Intergovernmental Agreement with the RPPJ, allocate funds for materials and expedite the construction of a turnaround at the end of Downs Lane

Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action: 12. Motion to hear a report and recommendation from the board's insurance consultant on renewal negotiations for EXCESS WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE coverage ($650,000 SIR) for the 2023 calendar year, act thereon by substitute motion to award and authorize the board president and administrative staff to sign any documentation on connection therewit - Roy F. Rachal

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.

Substitute Motion - to accept the recommendation of Board's insurance consultant to award and authorize the board president and administrative staff to sign any documentation in connection therewith

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action: 13. Motion to hear a report and recommendation from the board's insurance consultant on renewal negotiations for Third Party Workers' Compensation Claims Administration (TPA) Services for the 2023 and 2024 calendar years, act thereon by substitute motion to award and authorize the board president and administrative staff to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Roy F. Rachal (General Fund Estimate $40,317 - Previous Year $130,100 - $850/LTC $125/MOC)

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.

Substitute Motion - to accept the recommendation of the Board's insurance consultant on renewal negotiations for Third Party Workers' Compensation Claims Administration (TPA) Services for the 2023 and 2024 calendar years, act thereon by substitute motion to award and authorize the board president and administrative staff to sign any documentation in connection therewith

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action: 14. Motion to discuss and consider taking possible action to engage in an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office for the use of the North Bayou Elementary School Building - Mr. Jeff Powell

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Add Ons

Action: 15. Motion to approve the State of Louisiana, Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana Programs previously approved Amendment #5 for the school year 2022-2023 has been revised to Amendment #6 this revision is necessary to provide the maximum amount payable for the State's fiscal year 2023, and to correct a miscalculation of the total maxium amount payable for the three-year period of the contract term - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Keith Breazeale.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

Action: 16. Motion to discuss and take possible action on Reading Revival proposal for Malcolm Mitchell Reading Rally program for multiple schools - Mr. Jeff Powell

Motion by Keith Breazeale, second by Steve Berry.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Action: Adjourn the meeting

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

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     /s/ Dr. Stephen Chapman

      President

ATTEST:

/s/Jeff Powell 

Secretary

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