SEPTEMBER REGULAR BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, September 5, 2023)
Generated by Nikki Lucas on Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Members present
Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Members absent
Mark Dryden
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Meeting Location: Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA
Add Ons
Action: 19. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Renovation of Baseball Field, Softball Field, and Track at Alexandria Sr. High” (Bid No. 62-24-12) 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 – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Wally Fall, second by George Johnson.
Vote to add item 19 was unanimous
Action: 20. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quote for “Replacement of Gym Floor at Rubywise Elementary” (RFQ No. 24-08) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Vote to add item 20 was unanimous
Action: 21. Motion to discuss and approve contract with Studyville for tutoring for high school LEAP/ACT assessments for identified students from ASH, Bolton, Northwood, Pineville, Buckeye, and Peabody High School – Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Vote to add item 21 was unanimous
Action: 22. Motion to discuss and approve contract with Studyville for literacy tutoring for identified students from Mabel Brasher, Horseshoe, and Cherokee Elementary – Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Vote to add item 22 was unanimous
Standing Items
Procedural: 1. Call to Order
Procedural: 2. Invocation, Pledge
Procedural: a. Prayer by Rev. Charlie Gilmore, the pastor of Servants of Christ Church in Alexandria
Procedural: b. Pledge - Mr. Johnson
Procedural: 3. Roll Call
Action, Recognition: b. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Pulled from agenda
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
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)
Motions 6F4, 6E2, 6D13 pulled from consent agenda
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, 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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): *1. to approve the minutes of the 8/1/23 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 8/15/23 Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committee meetings, and the 7/24/23 Executive meeting
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to approve the State of Louisiana, Louisiana Workforce Commission Social Services Contract to allow the continuation of Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana (JAG-LA) Programs in current middle schools and high schools - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution: to approve the State of Louisiana, Louisiana Workforce Commission Social Services Contract to allow the continuation of Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana (JAG-LA) Programs in current Rapides Parish School Board middle schools and high schools
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) to support an endeavor allowing Rapides Parish School Board and Rapides American Job Center the opportunity to work together to develop and establish policies and procedures that promote outreach and services for disconnected youth in Rapides Parish - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution: to approve the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) to support an endeavor allowing Rapides Parish School Board and Rapides American Job Center the opportunity to work together to develop and establish policies and procedures that promote outreach and services for disconnected youth in Rapides Parish
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to approve the professional services contract renewal for the NCCER welding instructors at Northwood High School, Pineville High School and Rapides High School for school year 2023-2024 - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution: to approve the professional services contract renewal for the NCCER welding instructors at Northwood High School, Pineville High School and Rapides High School for school year 2023-2024
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, 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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
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, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, 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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to receive a budget update for General Fund and Food and Nutrition Fund as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditor - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, 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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for Tioga Elementary School IAQ Enhancements (Bid #100-40); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for Tioga Elementary School IAQ Enhancements (Bid #100-40); 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 Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for D F Huddle Elementary Renovation Project (Bid #62-24-06); 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, August 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for D F Huddle Elementary Renovation Project (Bid #62-24-06); 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 Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *8. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Lease of 435 Acres of School Board Property"(Bid #24-50); 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
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, August 25, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Lease of 435 Acres of School Board Property"(Bid #24-50); 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
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *9. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for Turnkey Purchase and Installation of LED Scoreboard at Tioga High School (RFP # 23-59B): 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 Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for Turnkey Purchase and Installation of LED Scoreboard at Tioga High School (RFP # 23-59B): 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 Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *10. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for Purchase of Juice Products (Bid #FS 100-23-24B); 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, August 29, 2023 at11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for Purchase of Juice Products (Bid #FS 100-23-24B); 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 Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *11. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for Janitorial Services for Head Start Facilities (RFP # 24-12): 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, August 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for Janitorial Services for Head Start Facilities (RFP # 24-12): 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 Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *12. Motion to enter into a Standard AIA B 101-2007 agreement with Pan American Engineers, LLC at a rate of the LA State Fee Schedule less 1/2% for project design and management of the "Tioga High School Track Enhancements and Renovations" (Bid No. 11-24-00) in accordance with LA Revised Statute and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Enter into a Standard AIA B 101-2007 agreement with Pan American Engineers, LLC at a rate of the LA State Fee Schedule less 1/2% for project design and management of the "Tioga High School Track Enhancements and Renovations" (Bid No. 11-24-00) in accordance with LA Revised Statute and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: *13. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Bolton High Renovations" (Bid No. 62-24-08) 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
Substitute motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Bolton High Renovations" (Bid No. 62-24-08) minus the replacement of the windows and to specify renovations be done on the roof, track, and bathrooms - Sandra Franklin, Substitute motion pulled by Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Willard McCall.
Ms. Domite pulled motion 6D13 and deferred it to September District 62 Committee
Action (Consent): *14. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Cherokee Elementary Renovations" (Bid No. 62-24-09) 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 "Cherokee Elementary Renovations" (Bid No. 62-24-09) 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, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Information, Reports: *15. Motion to hear the quarterly reports on maintenance funds for the quarter ended June 30, 2023 - Elizabeth Domite
Information, Reports: *16. Motion to receive the semi-annual reports for all Special Revenue Funds as required by the Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by the LA Legislative Auditor - Elizabeth Domite
Action (Consent): *17. Motion to adopt a Resolution adopting the Operating Budgets of Revenues, Expenditures, and Fund Balances for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 - Elizabeth Domite
Alexandria, Louisiana
A Resolution adopting the Operating Budgets of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024.
general session convened that:
SECTION I: Actual revenues, expenditures, and fund balances for the year ended June 30, 2023, are hereby adopted as the amended budgets for the year, in compliance with the requirements of state law.
SECTION 2: The following estimates of Revenues for the fiscal year beginning July l, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, be and the same are hereby adopted to serve as Operating Budgets of Revenues for the District, during said period.
SECTION 3: The following estimates of Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July I, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, be and the same are hereby adopted to serve as Operating Budgets of Expenditures for the District during said period.
SECTION 4: The adoption of the Operating Budgets of Expenditures is and the same is hereby declared to operate as an appropriation of the amounts therein set forth within the terms of the budget classifications.
SECTION 5: The adopted budget shall form the framework from which the Superintendent and staff shall monitor revenues and control expenditures.
SECTION 6: The Rapides Parish School Board does hereby authorize the Superintendent, through the Chief Financial Officer, to make changes within budget classifications. However, the Board retains the authority to adopt budget amendments when required by the Local Government Budget Act.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at Alexandria, Louisiana, on this the 5th day of September, 2023.
Resolution: Adopt a Resolution adopting the Operating Budgets of Revenues, Expenditures, and Fund Balances for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023 - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *18. Motion to renew the license for JAMF MDM (Mobile device Management) tool in the amount of $17,985.07 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith - Matthew Thompson
Resolution: to renew the license for JAMF MDM (Mobile device Management) tool in the amount of $17,985.07 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *19. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with CAC Consulting Group to assist in the implementation of strategic plan for access and quality with the Ready Start Network; workforce planning; coordinate Ready Start Advisory Board September 5, 2023-June 30, 2024 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: to approve Professional Services Contract with CAC Consulting Group to assist in the implementation of strategic plan for access and quality with the Ready Start Network; workforce planning; coordinate Ready Start Advisory Board September 5, 2023-June 30, 2024 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *20. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with DL Clegg LLC to conduct CLASS observations; enter scores in Early Childhood Portal; provide feedback and coaching September 5, 2023 - June 30, 2024 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: to approve Professional Services Contract with DL Clegg LLC to conduct CLASS observations; enter scores in Early Childhood Portal; provide feedback and coaching September 5, 2023 - June 30, 2024 and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
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, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action, Reports: 2. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - Ms. Carlessa White
Request to receive a report at the September Education Committee meeting by Mr. Wally Fall
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
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, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
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, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, 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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: *4. Motion to have the Superintendent and administrative staff study to reinstate the principal/assistant principal pool of applicants, all applicants will be vetted, interviewed, and rated, the Superintendent will make appointments from the pool when vacancies occur -Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motions 6F4 pulled off the agenda by Dr. Chapman
Motion by Steve Berry, second by 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 address SIS (Student Information System) Data Analysts critical staffing shortage, add a new position "SYSTEM ANALYST/DATA PROCESSOR", and approve option 3 as identified in the "RPSB Technology Department Critical Shortage" PDF included with this motion - Mr. Matt Thompson
Resolution: to address SIS (Student Information System) Data Analysts critical staffing shortage, add a new position "SYSTEM ANALYST/DATA PROCESSOR", and approve option 3 as identified in the "RPSB Technology Department Critical Shortage" PDF included with this motion
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action, Information, Reports: *8. Motion to receive a Transportation report - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Report given, no action needed
Action: 9. Motion to approve InterAgency Agreements for Preschool Development Birth to Three Seats for 2023-2024 - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
to approve InterAgency Agreements for Preschool Development Birth to Three Seats for 2023-2024, Amend motion to provide funding source - CCAP and B-3 seats
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios
Action: 10. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract for Christa Mayo to implement duties and responsibilities as an instructional coach/manager of Early Childhood Birth-3 Seats for 2023-2024 - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: to approve Professional Services Contract for Christa Mayo to implement duties and responsibilities as an instructional coach/manager of Early Childhood Birth-3 Seats for 2023-2024 - Amend motion to provide funding source - CCAP and B-3 seats
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios
Action: 11. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract for Rebekah Buckels to provide instructional coaching and to support the implementation of the Early Childhood Birth-3 Seats for 2023-2024 - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: to approve Professional Services Contract for Rebekah Buckels to provide instructional coaching and to support the implementation of the Early Childhood Birth-3 Seats for 2023-2024 - Amend motion to provide funding source - CCAP and B-3 seats
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess
Nay: Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action: 12. Motion to approve revised job descriptions for Head Start staff - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: to approve revised job descriptions for Head Start staff
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Nay: Wilton Barrios
Action: 13. Motion to approve a contract with Edgenuity in the amount of $279,080.60 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Shannon Alford
to approve a contract with Edgenuity in the amount of $279,080.60 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 14. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Construction of Electric Bus Parking Lot at Buckeye High” (RFQ No. 24-21) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Construction of Electric Bus Parking Lot at Buckeye High” (RFQ No. 24-21) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board
Motion by Willard McCall, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Nay: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, Wilton Barrios
Action: 15. Motion to review policy or strategies to maneuver in situations prohibiting the backing-up of school buses, except if absolutely necessary – Sandra Franklin, Wilton Barrios, and Willard McCall
to review policy or strategies to maneuver in situations prohibiting the backing-up of school buses, except if absolutely necessary
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Substitute motion - to charge the administration to look at the current policy or policies in place concerning backing up school buses and modify them to make sure there is a no backup policy - Mr. Steve Berry, Mr. Berry withdraws his substitute motion
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Wally Fall.
Substitute motion - to charge the administration to look at the current policy or policies in place concerning backing up school buses and modify them to make sure there is a no backup policy - Mr. Willard McCall, Mr. McCall amends his substitute motion for the Superintendent to bring a report of how many bus drivers currently have to back up during their routes to the September Committee meeting
Motion by Willard McCall, second Ms. Linda Burgess.
Substitute motion - to direct the Superintendent to present to the Board the Transportation Department guidelines on school bus backing up, following the bus backing up guidelines and to present at the September Personal Committee meeting - Sandra Franklin, Mrs.Franklin resends her substitute motion
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Linda Burgess.
Substitute motion - to direct the Superintendent to come back at the October Committees with a report on buses turning around and having to backup with some recommendation to the Board - Dr. Steven Chapman
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 16. Motion to review the possibility of having bus drivers on stand-by to address the availability due to the nature of call-ins, so that students and parents will not be responsible for finding their own transportation – Sandra Franklin, Wilton Barrios, and Willard McCall
Substitute motion to send to September Finance Committee meeting - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 17. Motion to receive a report on the numbers of SPED, 504, EBT, and CBT students in each school in the district for the 2023-2024 school year for September Education Committee – Sandra Franklin
to receive a report on the numbers of SPED, 504, EBT, and CBT students in each school in the district for the 2023-2024 school year for September Education Committee - Mrs. Sandra Franklin, Mrs. Franklin Amended motion to read EBD and not EBT and include the capacity of each school's current enrollment for each location
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 18. Motion to receive a report on the progress for students to participate in the Gifted and Talented Program in the district and the number of students enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year for the September Education Committee – Sandra Franklin
Resolution: to receive a report on the progress for students to participate in the Gifted and Talented Program in the district and the number of students enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year for the September Education Committee - Mrs. Sandra Franklin, Mrs. Franklin Amended motion to read process and not progress and include the severe and profound student enrollment numbers
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Add Ons
Action: 19. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Renovation of Baseball Field, Softball Field, and Track at Alexandria Sr. High” (Bid No. 62-24-12) 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 – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Renovation of Baseball Field, Softball Field, and Track at Alexandria Sr. High” (Bid No. 62-24-12) 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 Steve Berry, second by Wally Fall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 20. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quote for “Replacement of Gym Floor at Rubywise Elementary” (RFQ No. 24-08) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quote for “Replacement of Gym Floor at Rubywise Elementary” (RFQ No. 24-08) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 21. Motion to discuss and approve contract with Studyville for tutoring for high school LEAP/ACT assessments for identified students from ASH, Bolton, Northwood, Pineville, Buckeye, and Peabody High School – Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to approve contract with Studyville for tutoring for high school LEAP/ACT assessments for identified students from ASH, Bolton, Northwood, Pineville, Buckeye, and Peabody High School,
Motions 21 and 22 taken in globo
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 22. Motion to discuss and approve contract with Studyville for literacy tutoring for identified students from Mabel Brasher, Horseshoe, and Cherokee Elementary – Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to approve contract with Studyville for literacy tutoring for identified students from Mabel Brasher, Horseshoe, and Cherokee Elementary
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, 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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