JANUARY REGULAR BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, January 9, 2024)
Generated by Nikki Lucas on Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Members present
Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Meeting Location: The Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA
Add Ons
Action: 36. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for "E-Rate Category 2 Services" (RFP No. 25-41); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent and/or Central office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domit
Motion by Steve Berry, seconded by Mark Dryden, Vote to add item 36 was unanimous
Action: 37. Motion to amend scope and budget for Bid 62-24-12 which was previously approved for release by the Board at the 09/05/2023 board meeting and define new scope as "Renovations of Track at Alexandria Sr. High" with an approved budget of $235,000 for this project - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Mark Dryden, seconded by Linda Burgess, Vote to add item 36 was unanimous
Standing Items
Procedural: 1. Call to Order
Procedural: 2. Invocation, Pledge
Procedural: a. Prayer - Pastor Kent Clark from The Pentecostals of Alexandria
Procedural: b. Pledge - Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Procedural: 3. Roll Call
Action: 4. Motion to elect Board President for one-year term, beginning January 9, 2024 - Mr. Jeff Powell
A motion was made by Mr. Steve Berry and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to elect Board President for a one-year-term, beginning January 9th, 2024
Mr. Steve Berry nominated Dr. Stephen Chapman, Ms. Linda Burgess seconded
A motion was made by Mrs. Sandra Franklin and seconded by Mr. George Johnson, the Board voted unanimously to close the nominations for Board President
On an All-In-Favor vote was as follow:
Aye: Unanimous
Nay: None
Absent: None
DR. STEPHEN CHAPMAN WAS ELECTED AS BOARD PRESIDENT
Action: 5. Motion to elect Board Vice-President for a one-year term, beginning January 9, 2024 - Mr. Jeff Powell
A motion was made by Mr. Willard McCall and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to elect Board Vice-President for a one-year term, beginning January 9th, 2024
Mr. Steve Berry nominated Mr. Mark Dryden and seconded by Dr. Stephen Chapman
A motion made by Mr. George Johnson and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess, the Board voted unanimously to close the nominations for Board Vice-President.
On roll call vote to elect Mr. Mark Dryden as Vice-President was as follows:
On an All-In-Favor vote was as follow:
Aye: Unanimous
Nay: None
Absent: None
MR. MARK DRYDEN WAS ELECTED VICE-PRESIDENT
Action: 6. Motion to elect Executive, Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committees for 2024 - Mr. Jeff Powell
A motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Mr. Steve Berry to elect members of the Executive Committee for 2024
Dr. Stephen Chapman read his recommendations to serve on the Executive, Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committee
Executive Committee:
Wilton Barrios – Chair
Willard McCall
Linda Burgess
Personnel Committee:
Wilton Barrios – Chair
Willard McCall
Stephen Chapman
Education Committee:
Linda Burgess – Chair
Wally Fall
Sandra Franklin
Finance Committee:
Steve Berry – Chair
Mark Dryden
George Johnson
District 2 Committee:
Sandra Franklin – Chair
Stephen Chapman
Wally Fall
Willard McCall
Linda Burgess
Discussion ensued
Motion was made by Dr. Stephen Chapman and seconded by Ms. Linda Burgess to approve the President's recommendation for Executive, Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committees
On an All-In-Favor vote was as follow:
Aye: Unanimous
Nay: None
Absent: None
Procedural: 7. Recognize:
Recognition: a. the Board's student guest Cora Wright from Bolton High School
Recognition: b. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
8.Superintendent's Report
School Board Recognition Month in Rapides Parish Proclamation
WHEREAS, the mission of public schools is to meet the diverse educational needs of all children and to empower them to become competent, productive contributors to a democratic society and an ever-changing world; and
WHEREAS, local school board members are committed to children and believe that all children can be successful learners and that the best education is tailored to the individual needs of the child; and
WHEREAS, local school board members work closely with parents, educational professionals, and other community members to create the educational vision we want for our students; and
WHEREAS, local school board members are responsible for ensuring the structure that provides a solid foundation for our school system; and
WHEREAS, local school board members are strong advocates for public education and are responsible for communicating the needs of the school district to the public and the public’s expectations to the district;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeff Powell, do hereby declare my appreciation to the members of the Rapides Parish School Board and proclaim January 2024 as
School Board Recognition Month in Rapides Parish. I urge all citizens to join me in recognizing the dedication and hard work of local school board members and in working with them to mold an education system that meets the needs of both today’s and tomorrow’s children.
In official recognition whereof, I hereby affix my signature this 9th day of January 2024.
Action (Consent): 9. Consent Agenda: Motion to adopt in globo the items listed on the consent agenda (the consent agenda is established by the Board's Executive Committee and any board member may request that any consent agenda item be considered separately - whether considered in globo or separately, board member and public comment shall be permitted on any item listed on the consent agenda) (* Denotes that these items have been through committee)
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Item 9 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Item 9 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 12/5/23 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the minutes of the 12/13-14/23 Board Retreat, and the 11/27/23 Executive meeting
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Item 9 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Item 9 - D. Consent Agenda - Action Finance
Item 9 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline
Action (Consent): *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Ms. Carlessa White
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, 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 9 - F. Consent Agenda - Personnel
Item 9 - G. Consent Agenda - District 62
Regular Agenda
Action: 10. 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
Resolution: 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
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 11. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments,Items 11-13 taken in globo, vote was unanimous to take items 11-13 in globo
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 12. 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
Resolution: 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) Items 11, 12, 13 taken in globo, vote was unanimous to take items 11-13 in globo
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 13. Motion to receive a budget update for General Fund, Food and Nutrition Fund, District 62 Bond Capital Outlay Fund Series 2022, and District 62 Capital Outaly Fund Series 2023 as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditor – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to receive a budget update for General Fund, Food and Nutrition Fund, District 62 Bond Capital Outlay Fund Series 2022, and District 62 Capital Outaly Fund Series 2023 as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditor, Items 11-13 taken in globo, vote was unanimous to take items 11-13 in globo
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action, Reports: 14. 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
Resolution: to approve grants included therein, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 15. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Installation of Covered Pavilion at Tioga Elementary School” (Bid #23-60); 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, December 12, 2023 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Installation of Covered Pavilion at Tioga Elementary School” (Bid #23-60); 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,Items 15, 16, 18, and 19 taken in globo, vote was unanimous to take items 15, 16, 18, 19 in globo
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 16. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Fresh Produce” (Bid #FS 10-23-24C); 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, December 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase of Fresh Produce” (Bid #FS 10-23-24C); 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, Items 15, 16, 18, and 19 taken in globo, vote was unanimous to take items 15, 16, 18, 19 in globo
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 17. Motion to reject bids received on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM for RPSB Bid #24-24 “Oak Hill High School Auditorium Roof Replacement” for just cause (Administrative Error causing all bids to be deemed non-responsive) and to re-authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Oak Hill High School Auditorium Roof Replacement” (RPSB Bid #24-24A); and the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to reject bids received on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM for RPSB Bid #24-24 “Oak Hill High School Auditorium Roof Replacement” for just cause (Administrative Error causing all bids to be deemed non-responsive) and to re-authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Oak Hill High School Auditorium Roof Replacement” (RPSB Bid #24-24A); and the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids and a recommendation to be made to the Board
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 18. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase and Installation of Fencing at Buckeye High School” (Bid #24-29); 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, December 19, 2023 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Purchase and Installation of Fencing at Buckeye High School” (Bid #24-29); 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, Items 15, 16, 18, and 19 taken in globo, vote was unanimous to take items 15, 16, 18, 19 in globo
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 19. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, January 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Synthetic Turf Replacement for Tioga High School Football Fieldl” (Bid #11-24-05); 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 Friday, January 5, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Synthetic Turf Replacement for Tioga High School Football Fieldl” (Bid #11-24-05); 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,Items 15, 16, 18, and 19 taken in globo, vote to take item 15, 16, 18, and 19 in globo was unanimous
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 20. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Track and Field Improvements at Tioga High" (Bid No. 11-24-00) 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 "Track and Field Improvements at Tioga High" (Bid No. 11-24-00) 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 20-24 taken in globo, vote to take items 20-24 in globo was unanimous, amend budget to $275,000
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 21. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Classroom Addition and Renovations at J B Nachman Elementary" (Bid No. 62-24-14) 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 "Classroom Addition and Renovations at J B Nachman Elementary" (Bid No. 62-24-14) 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 20-24 taken in globo, vote to take items 20-24 in globo was unanimous
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 22. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Classroom Addition and Renovations at Scott Brame Middle School" (Bid No. 62-24-15) 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 "Classroom Addition and Renovations at Scott Brame Middle School" (Bid No. 62-24-15) 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 20-24 taken in globo, vote to take items 20-24 in globo was unanimous
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 23. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Renovations at Horseshoe Drive Elementary" (Bid No. 62-24-16) 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 "Renovations at Horseshoe Drive Elementary" (Bid No. 62-24-16) 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 20-24 taken in globo, vote to take items 20-24 in globo was unanimous
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 24. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for “Turnkey Installation of Digital Sign at Acadian Elementary” (RFP No. 62-24-13); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent and/or Central Office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for “Turnkey Installation of Digital Sign at Acadian Elementary” (RFP No. 62-24-13); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent and/or Central Office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board, Items 20-24 taken in globo, vote to take items 20-24 in globo was unanimous
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 25. Motion to approve professional services contract for welding professional that will serve as the welding instructor for Northwood High School for the remainder of school year 2023-2024 - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution: to approve a professional services contract for a welding professional that will serve as the welding instructor for Northwood High School for the remainder of school year 2023-2024
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 26. Motion to authorize renewal funding ($38,553.77) for FORECAST5 (mapping solution software) (formerly GuideK12) License Agreement - Matt Thompson
Resolution: to authorize renewal funding ($38,553.77) for FORECAST5 (mapping solution software) (formerly GuideK12) License Agreement
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action, Reports: 27. Motion to receive a report of the Rapides Head Start Policy Council for October and November, 2023 - Cindy Rushing
Report given, no action needed
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Linda Burgess.
Action: 28. Motion to approve The Rapides Foundation Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund Local Match Award 2024-2025 and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Cindy Rushing
Resolution: to approve The Rapides Foundation Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund Local Match Award 2024-2025 and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith, Items 28, 30, and 31 taken in globo, vote to take items 28, 30, and 31 in globo was unanimous
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 29. Motion to approve InterAgency Agreements for CCAP B-3 Seats Pilot for January-June, 2024 and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith (Pending Grant Award by LDOE) - Cindy Rushing - PULLED
Action: 30. Motion to approve The Rapides Foundation Fundraising Match Award Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund 2024-2025 and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Cindy Rushing
Resolution: to approve The Rapides Foundation Fundraising Match Award Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund 2024-2025 and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith, Items 28, 30, and 31 taken in globo, vote to take items 28, 30, and 31 in globo was unanimous
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 31. Motion to approve the Coughlin Saunders Foundation Grant Application for Rapides Early Childhood Education Initiative with the Louisiana ECE Fund 2024-2025 and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therein - Cindy Rushing
Resolution: To approve the Coughlin Saunders Foundation Grant Application for the Rapides Early Childhood Education Initiative with the Louisiana ECE Fund 2024-2025 and authorize the Superintendent to sign any and all documentation in connection therein, Items 28, 30, and 31 taken in globo, vote to taken items 28, 30, and 31 in globo was unanimous
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action, Reports: 32. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond - Mr. Jeff Powell
Report given, no action needed
Action: 33. Motion to discuss and receive direction from the Board with regards to the property located at 1225 Windsor Place, Alexandria LA - Elizabeth Domite
Substitute motion - to inform Hud there is no need or want for the building and propose giving the property back to them - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 34. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for “Third Party Administrative Services for Employee Voluntary Deductions” (RFP No. 24-30); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent and/or Central Office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for “Third Party Administrative Services for Employee Voluntary Deductions” (RFP No. 24-30); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent and/or Central Office Staff to receive the proposals 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, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 35. Motion to approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $45,700 for the contract between Rapides Parish School Board and Coogan & Coogan, Inc for RFP No. 23-59B “Turnkey Purchase & Installation of LED Scoreboard at Tioga High”; increasing contract amount from $195,000 to $240,700 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $45,700 for the contract between Rapides Parish School Board and Coogan & Coogan, Inc for RFP No. 23-59B “Turnkey Purchase & Installation of LED Scoreboard at Tioga High”; increasing contract amount from $195,000 to $240,700 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Add Ons
Action: 36. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for "E-Rate Category 2 Services" (RFP No. 25-41); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent and/or Central office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for "E-Rate Category 2 Services" (RFP No. 25-41); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent and/or Central office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 37. Motion to amend scope and budget for Bid 62-24-12 which was previously approved for release by the Board at the 09/05/2023 board meeting and define new scope as "Renovations of Track at Alexandria Sr. High" with an approved budget of $235,000 for this project - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to amend scope and budget for Bid 62-24-12 which was previously approved for release by the Board at the 09/05/2023 board meeting and define new scope as "Renovations of Track at Alexandria Sr. High" with an approved budget of $235,000 for this project
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourned the meeting at 6:46 PM
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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/s/Dr. Stephen Chapman
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
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