JANUARY BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

 

Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Thursday, January 5, 2023)

Generated by Nikki Lucas on Friday, January 6, 2023

 

Members present

Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

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, Pledge

 

3.Roll Call

 

4.Motion to elect Board President for one-year term, beginning January 5, 2023 - Mr. Jeff Powell

 

A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and second by Mr. Willard McCall

 

Ms. Linda Burgess nominated Dr. Stephen Chapman and second by Mr. Wally Fall

 

Motion by Mrs. Sandra Franklin to close nominations for Board President and second by Mr. Willard McCall

 

An All-In-Favor vote was as followed:

 

Aye: Unanimous 

 

Nay: None

 

Absent: None

 

Dr. Stephen Chapman was elected as Board President 

 

5. Motion to elect Board Vice President for a one-year term, beginning January 5, 2023

 

A motion by Mr. Steve Berry and second by Ms. Linda Burgess

 

Ms. Linda Burgess nominated Mr. Willard McCall second by Mr. George Johnson

 

A motion was made by Ms. Linda Burgess to close nominations for Board Vice-President and second by Mr. Steve Berry

 

An All-In-Favor vote was taken as followed:

 

Aye: Unanimous

 

Nay: None

 

Absent: None

 

Mr. Willard McCall was elected Vice-President

 

6. Motion to elect Executive, Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committees for 2023 - Mr. Jeff Powell

 

Dr. Stephen Chapman read his recommendations for Committees as followed:

 

Chair - Mr. Wilton Barrios

                      Mr. Willard McCall

                      Ms. Linda Burgess

 

           Chair - Mr. Steve Berry

                      Mr. Mark Dryden

                      Mr. George Johnson

 

           Chair - Mr. Wilton Barrios

                      Mr. Willard McCall

                      Dr. Stephen Chapman

 

            Chair - Ms. Linda Burgess

                       Mrs. Sandra Franklin

                       Mr. Wally Fall

 

            Chair - Mrs. Sandra Franklin

                       Mr. Wally Fall

                       Mr. Willard McCall

                       Ms. Linda Burgess

                       Dr. Stephen Chapman

 

On a motion made by Ms. Linda Burgess and second by Mr. Steve Berry, the Board voted unanimously to approve the President's recommendation for Executive, Finance, Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committees for 2023

 

7. Recognize:

a. the Board's student guest is from Bolton High School - Pulled

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

c. Taylor and Sons - Regional Superintendent of the Year recognition - Dr. Gwile Paul Freeman

8. Superintendent's Report 

 

 Add-Ons

Motion to add item 27 by Mr. Steve Berry second by Ms. Linda Burgess

Vote was unanimous to add item 27

Motion to add item 28 by Mr. Steve Berry second by Mr. Mark Dryden

Vote was unanimous to add item 28

Motion to add item 29 by Mr. Steve Berry second by Mr. Mark Dryden

Vote was unanimous to add item 29

Motion to add item 30 by Mr. Steve Berry second by Mr. Mark Dryden

Vote was unanimous to add item 30

 

Action (Consent): 9. 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 Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Item 9 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports

Reports: 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington

 

Item 9 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes

 

Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 12/6/2022 Regular meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 11/29/2022 Executive meeting

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Item 9 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education

 

Item 9 - D. Consent Agenda - Action Finance

 

Item 9 - 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, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

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 9 - F. Consent Agenda - Personnel

 

Action (Consent), Reports: *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, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

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

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action (Consent), Reports: *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, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Item 9 - 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: 10. Motion to receive a report on donations 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 donations - Elizabeth Domite

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Wilton Barrios.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 11. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth School District No. 57 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2022 to authorize the continuation of special tax therein - Elizabeth Domite

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.

 

Substitute Motion- to adopt resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the result of the special election held in Lecompte-Lamourie-Woodworth School District No. 57 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, on Saturday, December 10, 2022 to authorize the continuation of special tax therein - Elizabeth Domite

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 12. Motion to consider and take action with respect to 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; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Wilton Barrios.

 

Substitute Motion- to adopt 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; making application to the State Bond Commission and providing for other matters in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 13. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "'Forest Hill Jr High School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-23); 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 Willard McCall.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 14. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "'J B Nachman Elementary School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-26); 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 Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 15. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "'J I Barron Elementary School IAQ Enhancements" (Bid No. 100-27); 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 Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 16. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 11:00 AM by Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Floor in Girl's Gym at Northwood High School" (Bid No. 23-42); 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 Willard McCall.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 17. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM by Central Office Staff for "Cafeteria Fresh Produce" (Bid No. FS10-22-23C); 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 Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 18. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Band Uniforms at Tioga High School" (Bid No. 23-53) 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 - Items 18-20 taken in globo

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 19. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Turnkey Installation of Artificial Turf on Peabody Magnet Football Field" (Bid No. 62-23-02) 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 Willard McCall.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 20. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Turnkey Installation of Artificial Turf on Alexandria Sr High Athletic Fields" (Bid No. 62-23-03) 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 Willard McCall.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 21. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for "Purchase of District Wide Time Clock Management System" (RFP No. 23-54); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent, and/or Central Office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 22. Motion to renew (2022-2023 School Year) FORCAST5 (formerly GuideK12) License Agreement at a cost of $36,200.72- Matt Thompson

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 23. Motion to accept donation from Macs Fresh Market for employee appreciation gifts - Mr. Jeff Powell

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 24. Motion to accept a donation of a parcel of land with all buildings and improvements identified as Lot 10, Square 1, Scipio Creighton Subdivision with identified property having a street address of 310 Scallan Street, Alexandria, LA 71302 and said donation being for the use and benefit of Peabody Montessori School; and authorize Administration to acquire an appraisal of property and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 25. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Northwood High School Weightroom Expansion Project" (Bid No. 23-55) 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 engage Ashe, Broussard, and Weinzettle Architects as designer for this project; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith (WOID 202748) - Elizabeth Domite

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 26. Motion to enter into a MOU between Access Heath LA and Rapides Parish School Board to allow AHL to govern and operate only those School Based Health Centers delineated in Exhibit A, and authorize the Board President to sign said agreement contingent upon legal review and approval by board's advising counsel - Mr. Clyde F. Washington

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Wilton Barrios.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Add Ons

 

Reports: 27. 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

 

Action: 28. Motion to accept the recommendation of the Insurance Committee to add additional employee voluntary deductions for Guardian Cancer Policy and Chubb Life Insurance Policy - Elizabeth Domite

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 29. Motion to adopt a proclamation recognizing January as Board Member appreciation month - Mr. Jeff Powell

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

ADJOURNMENT

Action: Adjourn the meeting

 

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

__________________________________________________                              

                                   

    /s/ Dr. Stephen Chapman

    President

 

ATTEST:                                                                                        

 

/s/Jeff Powell 

Secretary

 

   S E A L