OCTOBER REGULAR BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, October 3, 2023)
Generated by Nikki Lucas on Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Members absent
Mark Dryden
Meeting called to order at 5:02 PM
Meeting Location: Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA
ADD ONS
18. Motion to approve Professional Service Contract with Curriculum Associates for i-Ready professional development and have Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Susan Dewees
Motion to add item 18 by Mr. Steve Berry, second by Mr. Willard McCall
Vote to add item 18 was unanimous
19. Motion to take possible action regarding Early Childhood contracts - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Motion to add item 19 by Mr. Steve Berry, second by Mr. Willard McCall
Vote to add item 19 was unanimous
20. Motion to authorize the (1) Superintendent to take all legal actions to uphold the current Title IX protections for all students (2) to retain Mike Johnson and the Pro Bono services of the attorney with the law firm Alliance Defending Freedom - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion to add item 20 by Mr. Wilton Barrios, second by Ms. Linda Burgess
Vote to add item 20 was unanimous
Standing Items
Procedural: 1. Call to Order
Procedural: 2. Invocation, Pledge
Procedural: a. Prayer - Pastor Wilfred Gallien Jr. of True Vine Missionary Baptist Church in Alexandria
Procedural: b. Pledge - Dr. Chapman
Procedural: 3. Roll Call
Procedural: 4. Recognize:
Recognition: a. the Board's student guest is from Northwood High School
Recognition: 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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 9/5/23 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 9/19/23 Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committee meetings, and the 8/28/23 Executive meeting
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to approve the 2023-2024 Pupil Progression Plan - Mrs. Shannon Alford
Resolution: to receive a report on the 2023-2024 Pupil Progression Plan
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to enter into an Interagency Agreement with The Reading Center to provide support services to students of Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Clyde Washington
Resolution: to enter into an Interagency Agreement with The Reading Center to provide support services to students of Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Speech Buds to provide support services to students of Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Clyde Washington
Resolution: to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Speech Buds to provide support services to students of Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to discuss and take action on the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application from Beaver Lake Renewable Energy, LLC (LA Economic Development Application #20230120-ITE) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to discuss and take action on the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application from Beaver Lake Renewable Energy, LLC (LA Economic Development Application #20230120-ITE)
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Equipment” (Bid #24-04); 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, September 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Equipment” (Bid #24-04); 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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *8. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Alexandria Middle Magnet School IAQ Enhancements” (Bid #100-41); 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, September 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Alexandria Middle Magnet School IAQ Enhancements” (Bid #100-41); 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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *9. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Acadian Elementary Renovations” (Bid #62-24-02); 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 Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Acadian Elementary Renovations” (Bid #62-24-02); 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 Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *10. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Alma Redwine Elementary Renovations” (Bid #62-24-03); 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
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Alma Redwine Elementary Renovations” (Bid #62-24-03); 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
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *11. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Martin Park Elementary Renovations” (Bid #62-24-04); 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, September 14, 2023 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Martin Park Elementary Renovations” (Bid #62-24-04); 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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *12. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Peabody Magnet Renovations” (Bid #62-24-05); 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 Thursday, September 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Peabody Magnet Renovations” (Bid #62-24-05); 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 Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *13. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Completion of New Wastewater Treatment Plant at Buckeye High School" (RFQ No. 24-14); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Completion of New Wastewater Treatment Plant at Buckeye High School" (RFQ No. 24-14); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *14. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, September 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Fresh Produce” (Bid #FS 10-23-24B); 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 Friday, September 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Fresh Produce” (Bid #FS 10-23-24B); 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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action: *15. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Friday, September 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Gym Flooring at Rubywise Elementary" (RFQ No. 24-08); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Substitute motion - to reject quotes received on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM for RPSB RFQ #24-21 “Construction of Electric Bus Parking Lot at Buckeye High School” for just cause (All quotes exceeded budget) and to re-authorize the Secretary to advertise for quotes for “Construction of Electric Bus Parking Lot at Buckeye High School” (RPSB RFQ #24-21A); and the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes 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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action: *16. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Construction of Electric Bus Parking Lot at Buckeye High School" (RFQ No. 24-21); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Substitute motion - to reject quotes received on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM for RPSB RFQ #24-21 “Construction of Electric Bus Parking Lot at Buckeye High School” for just cause (All quotes exceeded budget) and to re-authorize the Secretary to advertise for quotes for “Construction of Electric Bus Parking Lot at Buckeye High School” (RPSB RFQ #24-21A); and the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes 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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action: *17. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Sale of North Bayou Rapides School” (Bid #24-01); and award bid to the highest responsive and responsible 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
Pull motion and defer to October Finance Committee
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *18. Motion to approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing Company dba Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Pineville High School for the 2023-2024 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing Company dba Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Pineville High School for the 2023-2024 school year 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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *19. Motion to approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing Company dba Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Buckeye High School for the 2023-2024 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing Company dba Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Buckeye High School for the 2023-2024 school year 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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *20. Motion to approve the deletion of Policy DIBA "American Recovery and Reinvestment Reporting Requirements" as per the recommendation of Forethought Consulting, Inc. - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve the deletion of Policy DIBA "American Recovery and Reinvestment Reporting Requirements" as per the recommendation of Forethought Consulting, Inc
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *21. Motion to approve revision of Policy DC "Annual Operating Budget" as per the recommendation of Forethought Consulting, Inc. - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve revision of Policy DC "Annual Operating Budget" as per the recommendation of Forethought Consulting, Inc.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *22. Motion to approve revision of Policy DID "Audits" as per the recommendation of Forethought Consulting, Inc. - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve revision of Policy DID "Audits" as per the recommendation of Forethought Consulting, Inc.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *23. Motion to approve the annual renewal of a 1yr agreement for iBoss content filtering (CIPA compliance) solution for $86,459.03 and authorize the Board President to sign documentation therewith - Mr. Matt Thompson
Resolution: to approve the annual renewal of a 1yr agreement for iBoss content filtering (CIPA compliance) solution for $86,459.03 and authorize the Board President to sign documentation therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *24. Motion to approve a Professional Service Contract with Waterford Research Institute for instructional coaching and onsite training – Mr. Alan LaCombe
Resolution: to approve a Professional Service Contract with Waterford Research Institute for instructional coaching and onsite training
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *25. Motion to approve agreement with Achieve 3000 for English and Spanish Literacy Intervention for Tioga Jr. High and have Board President sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Kelli Welch
Resolution: to approve agreement with Achieve 3000 for English and Spanish Literacy Intervention for Tioga Jr. High and have Board President sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *26. Motion to approve new contract with Coke for Peabody Magnet High School pending legal review and authorize the superintendent to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to approve new contract with Coke for Peabody Magnet High School pending legal review and authorize the superintendent to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *27. Motion to approve Professional Service Contract with Imagine Learning for PD Workshop and have Board President sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Susan Dewees
Resolution: to approve Professional Service Contract with Imagine Learning for PD Workshop and have Board President sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *28. Motion to approve a contract with Teaching Strategies (ReadyRosie) in the amount of $16,500 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *29. Motion to discuss and take possible action reducing the budgeted amount for substitute bus operator pay by $270,000 and hiring 10 additional full time bus operators to serve as full time “sub” drivers, these drivers will be assigned other duties on days they are not driving - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: Approve with the understanding that these drivers will be assigned other duties on days they are not driving.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action (Consent): *30. Motion to discuss and take possible action reducing the budgeted amount for salaries for extra work by $135,000 and hiring up to 5 additional full time operators to cover extra routes for SPED, Magnet, RAPPS, etc. - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: Approve
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Item 6 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline
Action: *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Ms. Carlessa White
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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action: *4. Motion to revise policy GBRIB: Sick Leave, BCBK: Executive Session, and EBBI: COVID-19 Public Heath Emergency in accordance in recommendation from Forethought pending legal review - Mr. Jeff Powell
Pull policy GBRIB: Sick Leave and defer back to October Personnel Committee
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
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, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Regular Agenda
Action: 7. Motion to receive a report on tax collections, expenditures, and fund balance of the 2016 Sales Tax for 2022-2023 fiscal year as per board resolution adopted June 7,2016 – Elizabeth Domite
Substitute motion - to authorize the distribution of $1,510.00 to per employee on November 17, 2023 - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action: 8. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Ball Elementary Campus Improvements" (Bid No. 11-24-01) 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 "Ball Elementary Campus Improvements" (Bid No. 11-24-01) 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 Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action: 9. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Mary Goff Elementary Roofing Project" (Bid No. 11-24-02) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Mary Goff Elementary Roofing Project" (Bid No. 11-24-02) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Items 9-11 taken in globo
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action: 10. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Tioga High Parking Lot Lighting Project" (RFQ No. 11-24-03) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Tioga High Parking Lot Lighting Project" (RFQ No. 11-24-03) 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 Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action: *11. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Tioga Jr High Parking Lot Lighting Project" (RFQ No. 11-24-04) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Tioga Jr High Parking Lot Lighting Project" (RFQ No. 11-24-04) 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 Linda Burgess, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action: *12. 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 and Jeff Powell
Substitute motion - to adopt option 2 to keep the remaining windows, repaint/reseal/repair, and install interior storm windows - Mrs. Franklin
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action: 13. Motion to receive a report regarding premium increases for the GAP insurance plan for employee hospitalization and approve the recommendation from Insurance Committee regarding employee premiums for participation in the GAP insurance plan - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Substitute motion - to adopt the Insurance Committee recommendation - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action: 14. Motion to enter into an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with Central Louisiana Technical Community College for mutual use of facilities contingent upon legal review/receipt and authorize the Board President to execute said agreement - Mr. Roy Rachal
Resolution: to enter into an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) with Central Louisiana Technical Community College for mutual use of facilities contingent upon legal review/receipt and authorize the Board President to execute said agreement
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action: *15. Motion to receive a report for Rapides Head Start/Early Head Start - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Report given, no action needed
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Action: *16. Motion to receive a recommendation from the Superintendent regarding the principal/assistant principal pool of applicants - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Substitute motion - to accept the Superintendent's recommendation and omit motion from reading assistant principal
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Fails
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Steve Berry, George Johnson
Nay: Wally Fall, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall
Action: 17. Motion to approve a contract with Conscious Discipline for Early Childhood Training on January 4-5, 2024 in the amount of $13,310 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Resolution: Approve a contract with Conscious Discipline for Early Childhood Training on January 4-5, 2024 in the amount of $13,310 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Abstain: Wilton Barrios
Add Ons
Action: 18. Motion to approve Professional Service Contract with Curriculum Associates for i-Ready professional development and have Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mrs. Susan Dewees
Resolution: to approve Professional Service Contract with Curriculum Associates for i-Ready professional development and have Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action: 19. Motion to take possible action regarding Early Childhood contracts - Mrs. Cindy Rushing
Substitute motion - to reimburse the childcare centers in the amount of $468,890.00 for the months of July and August
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action: 20. Motion to authorize the (1) Superintendent to take all legal actions to uphold the current Title IX protections for all students (2) to retain Mike Johnson and the Pro Bono services of the attorney with the law firm Alliance Defending Freedom - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Action: Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation - Mr. Jeff Powell
Substitute motion - to not to go in Executive Session and to hear a report in Board Room in open session - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
Action: 21. Motion to authorize the (1) Superintendent to take all legal actions to uphold the current Title IX protections for all students (2) to retain Mike Johnson and the Pro Bono services of the attorney with the law firm Alliance Defending Freedom - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, George Johnson
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
Motion to adjorun the meeting at 6:52 pm
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Wilton Barrios.
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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/s/Dr. Stephen Chapman
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
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