APRIL REGULAR BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, April 11, 2023)
Generated by Nikki Lucas on Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Meeting Location: Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 6th Street, Alexandria, LA
ADD ON
13. Motion to terminate support personnel- food service tech and bus attendant
Motion to add item by Mr. Steve Berry and second by Mr. Willard McCall
Vote to add item 13 was unanimous
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Standing Items
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation, Pledge
a. Prayer - Rev. Mike Evans of Elwood Baptist Church in Forest Hill
b. Pledge - Mr. Johnson
3. Roll Call
4. Recognize:
a. the Board's student guest is from Plainview High School
b. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - 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)
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 3/7/23 and the 3/21/23 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 3/21/23 Personnel, Education, Finance Committee meetings, and the 2/27/23 Executive meeting
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action, Action (Consent): *1. Motion to direct the Superintendent to review Tioga Jr. High, Tioga High School, Alexandria Middle Magnet, and Bolton High School attendance zone and consider using the Red River as a boundary - Mr. Wilton Barrios and Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to receive a budget update for General Fund as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditor – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Buckeye Panther Club Incorporated to apply for a charitable gaming license - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, March 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Girl's Locker Room Renovations at Northwood High School” (Bid #23-37); 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, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *8. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Turnkey Replacement of Bleachers at Northwood High School” (Bid #23-52); 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, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *9. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase and Installation of Backflow Devices at District 11 Schools” (Bid #23-58); 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, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *10. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment” (Bid #23-62); 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, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *11. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Sanitary Maintenance Supplies” (Bid #24-13); 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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *12. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Sale of Surplus Inventory” (Bid #23-56); and award bid to the highest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on high 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, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action: *13. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of District Wide Time Clock Management System” (RFP # 23-54): and award proposal to the highest ranking responsive and responsible vendor contingent on Proposer 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
Pulled off agenda
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Action (Consent): *14. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Synthetic Turf Football Field for Peabody Magnet High School” (Bid #62-23-02); 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, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action: *15. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Monday, April 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Synthetic Turf Football Field for Alexandria Sr High” (Bid #62-23-03); 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
Pulled off agenda
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Action (Consent): *16. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Track Renovations at Peabody Magnet High" (Bid No. 62-23-05) 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, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *17. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Auditorium Stage Renovations at Alexandria Sr High" (Bid No. 62-23-06) 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, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *18. Motion to enter into a Standard AIA B 101-2007 agreement with Ballard and Associates for project design, development of plans and specifications, and project management for the "Construction of Softball Fieldhouse at Northwood High" and authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for said project (Bid No. 23-63) 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 authrorize 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, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *19. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for “Mitigation and Remediation Services for RPSB Facilities” (RFP No. 24-00); 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, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *20. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2023-2024 school year for "Purchase of Science Materials and Supplies" (Original Bid #20-16) with mutual agreement of vendors, Sargent Welch and School Specialty, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal # 24-16) - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *21. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2023-2024 school year for "Purchase of Educational Materials and Supplies" (Original Bid #20-28) with mutual agreement of vendors, School Specialty, Lakeshore Learning, Kaplan, and HiTouch, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal # 24-28) - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *22. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2023-2024 school year for "Purchase of Art Materials and Supplies" (Original Bid #21-48) with mutual agreement of vendors, Blick Art Supplies and Lakeshore Learning, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal #24-48) - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *23.Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2023-2024 school year for "Digital Copier Services" (Original Bid #20-06) with mutual agreement of vendor, Xerox Copiers, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal #24-06) - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *24. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2023-2024 school year for "Professional Drug Testing Services" (Original Bid #21-11) with mutual agreement of vendor, Louisiana Occupational Health Services, LLC, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal #24-11) - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *25. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2023-2024 school year for "Pest Control Services" (Original Bid #17-17) with mutual agreement of vendor, Bug Blasters, LLC, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal #24-17) - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *26. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2023-2024 school year for "Service and Maintenance of RPSB Elevators" (Original RFP #22-49) with mutual agreement of vendor, Oracle Elevator, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal #24-49) - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *27. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2023-2024 school year for "HVAC Air Filter Maintenance" (Original RFP #20-25) with mutual agreement of vendor, Air Nu of Baton Rouge, LLC, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal #24-25) - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *28. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2023-2024 school year for "Purchase of Bulk Bus Maintenance Supplies" (Original RFP #23-07) with mutual agreement of vendor, Lott Oil Company, and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal #24-07B) - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *29. Motion to adopt a resolution declaring the North Bayou Rapides School property in Alexandria, Louisiana to be no longer needed for school purposes and therefore that it be in the best interest of the school system served by the sale of said property and directing the Administration to obtain an appraisal of the property and advertise the property for sale to the highest bidder following advertisement and receipt of sealed bids all pursuant to R.S. 41:891 et seq. (Bid 24-01) - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *30. Motion to revise policy DJD-R: travel reimbursement regulations in accordance with Louisiana Division of Administration rates - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent), Reports: *31. Motion to receive an update on expenditures and reimbursements from Laura, Delta, and ice storm Viola - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *32. Motion to discuss and consider options for salary increase for the 2023-2024 fiscal year - Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action: *33. Motion to approve George Johnson's travel expenses for the Louisiana School Boards Association Annual Convention - Mr. Jeff Powell
Pulled from consent and moved to full board
Motion by Willard McCall, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Abstain: George Johnson
Action (Consent): *34. Motion to renew the annual license for PowerSchool Student Information System (SIS) (hosting, certificate, Maintenance/Support, and Professional Development (PD+) Subscription) in the amount of $222,499.11 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith – Matthew Thompson
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *35. Motion to renew the annual license for PowerSchool Enrollment Registration in the amount of $48,446.54 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith – Matthew Thompson
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *36. Motion to renew the annual license for PowerSchool Schoology LMS Subscription in the amount of $20,040.00 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith – Matthew Thompson
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *37. Motion to renew the annual license for PowerSchool PowerSchool Performance Matters Advanced Reporting in the amount of $50,370.00 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith – Matthew Thompson
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent), Reports: *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Item 6 - G. Consent Agenda - District 62
Action (Consent), Reports: *1. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond - Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to allocate premium from District 62 Bond sales to district projects based on recommendations from program manager, 1 million to Arthur Smith Middle Magnet, 1 million to Alexandria Middle Magnet, 1 million to Cherokee Elementary - Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Regular Agenda
Action: 7. Motion to receive a report on the Rapides Parish Transformation Zone Performance Based payout for the 2021-2022 school year - Dr. Laquanta Jones
Report given, no action needed
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Action: 8. Motion to discuss and approve staffing for the 2023-2024 school year - Mr. Jonathan Garrett and Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action: 9. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and insurance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023, of the Consolidated School District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith - Mrs. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Substitute motion - to adopt resolution authorizing the incurring of debt and insurance of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2023, of the Consolidated School District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
Action: 10. Motion to go into Executive session to receive a report and discuss litigation filed by and against Rapides Parish School Board as follows; 1. Citation No. 275,516–E (9th JDC, Alexandria, LA) – Billy Wills Versus Rapides Parish School Board ET AL, and 2. Citation No. 275,431-E & 275,501-F (9th JDC, Alexandria, LA), - Sheterika Hardison Versus Paveniena Jones ET AL, and 3. Citation No. 274,853-A (9th JDC) – Glenda Sue Perkins Versus Rapides Parish School Board, and 4. Citation No. 274,683-A (9th JDC) – Harli Matt Versus Rapides Parish School Board ET AL, and 5. Citation No. 273,655-F (9th JDC) – Lakiesha Brown Versus Rapides Parish School Board ET AL. and 6. Citation No. 273,762-A (9th JDC), - Danny Lair ET AL Versus Ronnie L. Brooks ET AL, and 7. Citation No. 272,980- (9th JDC) - Rapides Parish School Board Versus Sam’s Air Conditioning Maintenance Service, Inc., and 8. Citation No. 272,571-E (9th JDC) – Armahawk LLC (DBA ServPro) Versus Rapides Parish School Board, ET AL, and 9. Citation No. 272, 264-E (9TH JDC) – Rapides Parish School Board Versus Sam’s Air Conditioning Maintenance Service Inc., and 10. Citation No. 272,585-E (9th JDC) – Danny Lair ET AL Versus Roderick Maltie ET AL, and 11. Citation No. 271,994-E (9th JDC) – Buddy and Sunny Cannon ET AL Versus Rapides Parish School Board, and 12. Citation No. 272,131-A (9th JDC) – Roderick Hall Versus Latrenda Cole & Rapides Parish School Board, and 13. Citation No. 271,747-A (9th JDC) – Roxanne Baden Versus Rapides Parish School Board ET AL, and 14. Citation No. 271,331 -E (9th JDC) – Nicole Rotich Versus Kenneth Neal & Rapides Parish School Board ET AL, and 15. Citation No. 272,264-A (9th JDC) – Amanda Melder (obo of minor) Versus Rapides Parish School Board ET AL, and 16. Citation No. 269,851-A (9th JDC) – Tamekia Channel ET AL Versus Rapides Parish School Board, ET AL, and 17. Citation No. 270,530-A (9th JDC) – Jessica Glorioso iobo Minor (DG) VS Rapides Parish School Board ET AL, and 18. Citation No. 270,364-A (9th JDC) – Christy Williams Versus Rapides Parish School Board, and 19. Citation No. 270,102-A (9th JDC) – Shalithya Stewart Versus Rapides Parish School Board ET AL, and 20. Citation No. 269,757-A (9th JDC) – Julia Dunn ET AL Versus Rapides Parish School Board ET AL 21. Citation No. 269,264-F (9th JDC) – Ebony Williams ET AL Versus Rapides Parish School Board, and 22. Citation No. 269,338-A (9th JDC) – Jessica Markae & Kent Allen Palmer iobo minor C.A.P. vs. Rapides Parish School Board ET AL, and 23. Citation No. 267,713-A (9th JDC) – Kevin Madison & Jasmine White iobo minor KW Versus. Rapides Parish School Board ET AL, and 24. Citation No. 268,558-F (9th JDC) – Shanteia Guidry Versus David Nardini ET AL, and 25. Citation No. 267,314-F (9th JDC) – Chad Juneau Versus Isabella Page ET AL, and 26. Citation No. C691369 (19th JDC – Baton Rouge) see also266,882F (9th JDC) – Michael S. Hallman Versus Luther Black ET AL 27. Citation No. 267,163-E (9th JDC) – Lauren N. Tassin Versus Sylvester Dodson ET AL, and 28. Citation No. 267,096-A (9th JDC) – Shane Ramos ET AL Versus Rapides Parish School Board ET AL, and 29. Citation No. 266,882F (9th JDC) – Luther Black Versus Queenita Augustine ET AL, and 30. Citation No. 266,518-E (9th JDC) - Walter James Versus Sandra Augustine ET AL, and 31. Citation No. 266,633-E (9th JDC) – Jeremy Johnson& Jodie Johnson i/o/b/o/ minor (HJ) versus Jeff Powell and Rapides Parish School Board, and 32. Citation No. 266,401-F (9th JDC) – Leontae McDowell Versus Rapides Parish School Board ET AL, and 33. Citation No. 078185-C, 18th JDC Iberville, LA -Nolan Carmouche Versus Shell Oil Co. ET AL, and 34. Citation No. 261,924-F (9th JDC) – Achen Washington Versus Rapides Parish School Board, and 35. Citation No. 261,856-F (9th JDC) – Trischell Thompson Versus Berkley Insurance ET AL, and 36. Citation No. 261,566-A (9th JDC) – Leslie Duffy Versus Walter Allen ET AL, and 37. Citation No. 261,151-E (9th JDC) – Frank Willis Versus Rapides Parish School Board ET AL, and 38. Citation No. 259,961-A (9th JDC) – Caitlyn Dossman ET AL Versus Richard Basco ET AL, and 39. Citation No. 220,066-D (9th JDC) – Pamela Burns ET AL Versus Tony Authement ET AL, and 40. Citation No. 257,603-E (9th JDC) – Tommie Guillory Versus Berkley Ins. ET AL, and 41. Citation No. 255,748-E (9th JDC) – Amanda & Brad Tyson obo Dylan Versus RPSB ET AL, and 42. Citation No. 255,244-A (9th JDC) – Connie Whetstine Versus Berkley Ins ET AL, and 43. Citation No. 255,129-F (9th JDC) – Hollis & Pamela Stanley obo Minors Versus RPSB ET AL, and 44. Citation No. 255,103-G (9th JDC) - Ronnie P. Smith Versus RPSB ET AL, and 45. Citation No. 255,140-A (9th JDC) – Patricia Mertens ET AL Versus Jake Lawson ET AL, and 46. Citation No. 255,100-B (9th JDC) – Vickie Stanley ET AL Versus RPSB ET AL, and 47. Citation No. 255,101-A (9th JDC) - Teresa Maricle ET AL Versus RPSB ET AL 48. Citation No. 255,099-F (9th JDC) - RPSB Versus Tommie Russell Ent. LLC, Randy & Carolyn Thiels, Clifton Brister, XYZ Insurance Co. and LA DOTD, and 49. Citation No. 254,928-G (9th JDC) - Larry Sims ET AL Versus Donald Gene Parker III, ET AL, and 50. Citation No. 254,644-F (9th JDC) - Rapides Parish School Board versus Zurich American Ins. Co., ET AL (Ratcliff Construction and Alliance Design Group and related insurers), and 51. Citation No. 251,999-F (9th JDC) - Rapides Parish School Board Versus Anthony Phillips. and 52. Citation No. 250,966-G (9th JDC) - Shelley Frank I/O/B/O Minor (TF) VS RPSB, and 53. Citation No. 205,692-F (9th JDC) - RPSB Versus C & C Fontenot Construction, and 54. Citation No. 207,829-D (9th JDC) – Homer Wallace Hicks Versus ANCO Insulation, Inc ET AL
Moved to the end of agenda for Executive Session
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Action: *11. Motion to revise policy GBRIB: sick leave and GBRID: military leave in accordance in recommendation from Forethought - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
A motion to reconsider item #7 was made by Ms. Linda Burgess and second by Mrs. Sandra Franklin - no action needed
Action: *12. Motion to establish an advisory panel to study the creation of a PK-12 academic magnet school on Bolton Campus - Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios
THE BOARD WENT INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION to discuss item #10
A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman, seconded by Mr. Steve Berry
unanimously voted to reconvene in OPEN SESSION
THE BOARD RECONVENED IN OPEN 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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