JULY REGULAR BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Wednesday, July 5, 2023)
Generated by Nikki Lucas on Thursday, July 6, 2023
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Meeting Location: Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA
ADD ON
13. Motion to approve K-8 resources and professional development agreement with Step Up to Writing and have the Board President sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Shannon Alford
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
With a unanimous vote item 13 was added
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess
Standing Items
Procedural: 1. Call to Order
Procedural: 2. Invocation, Pledge
Procedural: 3. Roll Call
Action (Consent): 5. 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 Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Item 5 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Item 5 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 6-6-23 and the 6-20-23 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 6-20-23 Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committee meetings, and the 5-30-23 Executive meeting
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Item 5 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): 1. Motion to include and approve the Reasonable Suspension, Devices, Smokable, and Edibles Flow Chart as part of the Drug Testing Policy - Shewanda Butler and Carlessa White
Resolution: to approve the Reasonable Suspension, Devices, Smokable, and Edibles Flow Chart as part of the Drug Testing Policy
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve MOU between Dr. Alice Hoyt, board-certified physician in allergy & immunology, internal medicine, and pediatrics, and the Rapides Parish School Board to provide a prescription for stock epinephrine (Epi-Pen) to all schools, in accordance with RPSB Policy JGCD: Administration of Medication, LDOE Bulletin 135, and La. Rev. Stat 17:436.3 - Vickie Smith and Monica Frazier
Resolution: To approve MOU between Dr. Alice Hoyt, board-certified physician in allergy & immunology, internal medicine, and pediatrics, and the Rapides Parish School Board to provide a prescription for stock epinephrine (Epi-Pen) to all schools, in accordance with RPSB Policy JGCD: Administration of Medication, LDOE Bulletin 135, and La. Rev. Stat 17:436.3
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to approve the State of Louisiana Department of Education Interagency/Intergovernmental Agreement, allowing the continuation of Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana Accelerated Interventions from Middle to High (JAG-LA AIM High!) Programs in current middle schools and high schools - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution: to approve the State of Louisiana Department of Education Interagency/Intergovernmental Agreement, allowing the continuation of Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana Accelerated Interventions from Middle to High (JAG-LA AIM High!) Programs in current middle schools and high schools
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action: *4. Motion to approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Delgado Community College and Rapides Parish School Board to offer a duel enrollment opportunity to high schools offering Jump Start 2.0 Hospitality and Tourism Pathway - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Amend motion to read - Motion to approve the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Delgado Community College and Rapides Parish School Board to offer a dual enrollment opportunity to high schools offering Jump Start 2.0 Hospitality and Tourism Pathway
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Item 5 - 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 Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to receive a report on donation(s) made to the Rapides Parish School Board on behalf of the RPSB schools, accept and approve donations included therein, and provide any necessary documentation related to the donation(s) – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
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 Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent), Reports: *5. Motion to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Kerri Nichols
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to approve professional service contract for truancy caseworkers to assist with the overflow of chronic absenteeism referrals to the Ruby W. Smith Department of Child Welfare and Attendance - Carlessa White
Resolution: to approve professional service contract for truancy caseworkers to assist with the overflow of chronic absenteeism referrals to the Ruby W. Smith Department of Child Welfare and Attendance
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to Special Programs in the amount of $1,000,000 from May 25, 2023 until funds are sufficient to repay – July 25, 2023 – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to Special Programs in the amount of $1,000,000 from May 25, 2023 until funds are sufficient to repay – July 25, 2023
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *8.Motion to approve the request of Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to participate in a cooperative agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #24-28 which is the Purchase of Educational Materials - Elizabeth A Domite
Resolution: Approve the request of Calcasieu Parish Police Jury to participate in a cooperative agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #24-28 which is the Purchase of Educational Materials
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *9. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Track Equipment at Northwood High School” (Bid #24-02); 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
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Track Equipment at Northwood High School” (Bid #24-02); 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
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action: *10. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Turnkey Purchase and Installation of LED Scoreboard at Tioga High School” (Bid #23-59A); 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
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Action: *11. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Rapides High School Soccer Fieldhouse” (Bid #23-26); 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
Pulled and defer
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Action (Consent): *12. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Mitigation and Remediation Services for RPSB Facilities” (RFP # 24-00): 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
Resolution: Ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Mitigation and Remediation Services for RPSB Facilities” (RFP # 24-00): 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
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *13. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, June 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment and Supplies” (Bid #24-05); 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 Tuesday, June 29, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment and Supplies” (Bid #24-05); 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
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action: *14. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Monday, July 3, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Auditorium Stage Renovations at Alexandria Sr High” (Bid #62-23-06A); 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
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Action (Consent): *15. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "D F Huddle Elementary Renovations" (Bid No. 62-24-06) 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
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "D F Huddle Elementary Renovations" (Bid No. 62-24-06) 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
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *16. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "L S Rugg Elementary Renovations" (Bid No. 62-24-07) 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
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "L S Rugg Elementary Renovations" (Bid No. 62-24-07) 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
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *17. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Lease of 435 acres of School Board Property" (Bid No. 24-50) 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
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Lease of 435 acres of School Board Property" (Bid No. 24-50) 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
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *18. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Band Instruments" (Bid No. 24-04) 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
Resolution: Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Band Instruments" (Bid No. 24-04) 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
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *19. Motion to enter into a Standard AIA B 101-2007 agreement with Fontenot & Associates, LLC at a rate of ½ % of the LA State Fee Schedule for project design and management of the Tioga Elementary Pavilion project (Bid No. 23-60) in accordance with LA Revised Statute and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection therewith (WOID #20114) – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Enter into a Standard AIA B 101-2007 agreement with Fontenot & Associates, LLC at a rate of ½ % of the LA State Fee Schedule for project design and management of the Tioga Elementary Pavilion project (Bid No. 23-60) in accordance with LA Revised Statute and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection therewith (WOID #20114)
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *20. Motion to enter into a utilities "SERVITUDE" agreement with CLECO Power LLC for granting entry onto the "Buckeye High School Campus" for placing, rerouting, constructing, repairing, maintaining, etc., electric distribution line or system in accordance with statute and authorize the board president to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith, contingent upon advising counsel's legal review and approval – Mr. Roy Rachal
Resolution: to enter into a utilities "SERVITUDE" agreement with CLECO Power LLC for granting entry onto the "Buckeye High School Campus" for placing, rerouting, constructing, repairing, maintaining, etc., electric distribution line or system in accordance with statute and authorize the board president to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith, contingent upon advising counsel's legal review and approval
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *21. Motion to approve Change Order #1 on "Northwood High School Girls Locker Room Renovation" (Re: RPSB RFQ No. 23-27 - WOID #202750) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and James Decker Builders, Inc., increasing the contract time by twenty (20) days to a new substantial completion date of October 9, 2023; also changing the Contract Sum of $128,400 by adding $2,057 for school administration requested change of metal lockers to wooden lockers and thus increasing the new contract sum to $130,457 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Resolution: to approve Change Order #1 on "Northwood High School Girls Locker Room Renovation" (Re: RPSB RFQ No. 23-27 - WOID #202750) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and James Decker Builders, Inc., increasing the contract time by twenty (20) days to a new substantial completion date of October 9, 2023; also changing the Contract Sum of $128,400 by adding $2,057 for school administration requested change of metal lockers to wooden lockers and thus increasing the new contract sum to $130,457 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *22. Motion to approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students: a. Applied Behavior Analysis Consultants b. Visual Communication Services c. Literacy Intervention Instruction - Vickie Smith
Resolution: to approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students: a. Applied Behavior Analysis Consultants b. Visual Communication Services c. Literacy Intervention Instruction Vickie Smith
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *23. Motion to approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students: a. Physical Therapy b. Occupational Therapy c. School Psychologist d. Speech Therapy - Vickie Smith
Resolution: Approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students: a. Physical Therapy b. Occupational Therapy c. School Psychologist d. Speech Therapy
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *24. Motion to approve Professional Services Contracts for additional School Nurses for provision of School Health Services to students - Vickie Smith
Resolution: To approve Professional Services Contracts for additional School Nurses for provision of School Health Services to students
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *25. Motion to enter into an agreement with Electronic Information System, LLC for Medicaid Billing Services - Vickie Smith
Resolution: To enter into an agreement with Electronic Information System, LLC for Medicaid Billing Services - Vickie Smith
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *26. Motion to renew REMIND 101 License Agreement for $57,578.43 and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation therewith - Matt Thompson
Resolution: to renew REMIND 101 License Agreement for $57,578.43 and authorize the Board President to sign all documentation therewith
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *27. 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 - Ms. Erma Davis
Resolution: to renew the contract with Larry Allen to transport and deliver USDA Commodities from Polar Bear Cold Storage to individual schools in Rapides Parish
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Item 5 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline
Action (Consent): *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Ms. Carlessa White
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
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 5 - F. Consent Agenda - Personnel
Action (Consent), Reports: *1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent), Reports: *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent), Reports: *3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to approve revised job description for Pupil Appraisal Strategist - Vickie Smith
Resolution: to approve revised job description for Pupil Appraisal Strategist
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Item 5 - 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 Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Regular Agenda
Action: *6. Adopt the millage rate(s) for 2023 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Adopt the millage rate(s) for 2023
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following millage(s) are hereby levied on the 2023 tax roll on all property subject to taxation by Rapides Parish School Board:
MILLAGE
School District Parishwide- Constitutional Levy 4.93 mills
School District Parishwide- General Fund 12.06 mills
School District Parishwide- General Fund 7.45 mills
School District Parishwide- Maintenance School 2.13 mills
District 11 - Maintenance 5.16 mills
School District 11 – Maintenance 2.10 mills
School District 11 – Technology 3.08 mills
School District 11 – Maintenance 5.22 mills
School District 16 – Maintenance 7.07 mills
School District 22A – Maintenance 3.26 mills
School District 22A – Maintenance 11.03 mills
School District 27 – Maintenance 12.86 mills
School District 50 – Maintenance 6.36 mills
School District 50 – Maintenance 4.21 mills
School District 50 – Maintenance 10.15 mills
School District 50 – Food Preservation 3.67 mills
School District 51 – Maintenance 6.97 mills
School District 51 – Maintenance 7.50 mills
School District 52 – Maintenance 6.96 mills
School District 52 – Maintenance & Technology 7.41 mills
School District 55 – Maintenance 3.13 mills
School District 55 – Maintenance 4.17 mills
School District 55 – Food Preservation 4.71 mills
School District 55 – Food Preservation 2.09 mills
School District 56 – Maintenance 3.78 mills
School District 56 – Maintenance 2.02 mills
School District 56 – Maintenance 5.01 mills
School District 57 – Maintenance 4.88 mills
School District 58 – Maintenance 19.05 mills
School District 61 – Maintenance 4.80 mills
School District 62 – Maintenance 4.27 mills
School District 62 – Maintenance 4.25 mills
School District 11 – Bond 1057 122 3.16 mills
School District 11 – Bond 1057 134 12.84 mills
School District 11 – Bond Series 2023 10.00 mills
School District 16 – Bond 1057 128 23.50 mills
School District 27 – Bond 1057 141 22.00 mills
School District 52 – Bond 1057 129 17.00 mills
School District 55 – Bond 1057 142 13.00 mills
School District 57 – Bond 1057 127 10.00 mills
School District 57 – Bond Series 2023 25.00 mills
School District 58 – Bond 1057 143 38.00 mills
School District 62 – Bond 1057 152 7.95 mills
School District 62 – Bond Series 2023 7.05 mills
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action: *7. Motion to discuss and take possible action on phase 2 of salary recommendations and job descriptions - Mr. Jeff Powell and Ms. Liz Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Substitute motion - to accept all the items as separate motions and vote individually - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
7A1. Address salaries for finance and payroll department
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
7A2. Address School Field Service Manager Salary discrepancy that was overlooked during phase 1
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Absent: Wally Fall
7A3. Address new legislation calling for compensation for employees working outside their scope of work
Substitute motion - To defer action on 7A3 until the August Board meeting - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
7A4. Compensate elementary club/sport sponsors
Amend amount from $750.00 to $1,000.00
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
7A5. Address HR request/need, reclassify two Secretary 2 positions to "Certification Specialist" positions and convert pay to that of non-degreed accountants and reclassify current Secretary IV to Secretary II
Substitute motion - send back to July Committees to discuss HR needs - Mr. Willard McCall
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Sandra Franklin
Nay: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Steve Berry
7A6. Address the need for a Director of Academic Advancement to more efficiently and effectively address the state and district goal as identified in the Academic Recovery and Acceleration Plan
Pulled
Action: 8. Motion to set the date to conduct the Annual Superintendent's Evaluation for August 1, 2023 Board Meeting and all completed evaluations shall be submitted no later than Executive Committee at 12:30 P.M. on July 24, 2023 - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Resolution: to set the date to conduct the Annual Superintendent's Evaluation for August 1, 2023 Board Meeting and all completed evaluations shall be submitted no later than Executive Committee at 12:30 P.M. on July 24, 2023
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action: 9. Motion to approve the 2023-2024 salary schedules – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Pulled and defer to Special Board meeting on July 18, 2023
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action: 10. Motion to discuss and consider taking action to modify language in the RPSB 2023-2024 student code of conduct regarding hair color – Mr. Mark Dryden
Resolution: to discuss and consider taking action to modify language in the RPSB 2023-2024 student code of conduct regarding hair color
Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by George Johnson.
Substitute motion - to send back to Committees - to discuss and consider taking action to modify language in the RPSB 2023-2024 student code of conduct regarding hair color - Mr. Mark Dryden
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Action: 11. Motion to enter into service contract with Enmon Enterprises, LLC d/b/a Jani-King doing business for janitorial services for Head Start sites; Julius Patrick, W.O. Hall, The Pines, and McKeithen (Estimated cost for 8 months, $100,000) – Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Substitute motion - to send to Special Board meeting on July 18, 2023 to get a quote from Jani-King for an employee to be on-site during school hours- Mr. Willard McCall
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
Action: 12. Motion to direct the Superintendent to study and report to August Committees the possibility of a raise for school secretaries - Mr. Wilton Barrios
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin
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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