MARCH REGULAR BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

 

 

Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, March 5, 2024)

Generated by Nikki Lucas on Wednesday, March 6, 2024

 

Members present


Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM

 

Meeting Location: The apides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA

 

ADD ONS

 

Action: 28. Motion to discuss and approve the coliseum rental contract for Pineville High, Peabody Magnet High, and Alexandria Senior High School graduation - Mr. Jeff Powell

Approve the coliseum rental contract for Pineville High, Peabody Magnet High, and Alexandria Senior High School graduation

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.

Vote to add item 28 was unanimous

 

Action: 29. Motion to approve Professional Service contract with MasteryPrep for 11 LEAP Boot Camps across the district to provide LEAP instruction and have Board President sign all documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Matt Byrnes to approve Professional Service contract with MasteryPrep for 11 LEAP Boot Camps across the district to provide LEAP instruction and have Board President sign all documentation in connection therewith

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.

Vote to add item 29 was unanimous

 

Standing Items

 

Procedural: 1. Call to Order

 

Procedural: 2. Invocation, Pledge

 

Procedural: a. Prayer - Pastor Lonnie Weidner from Church of Pentecost in Ball

 

Procedural: b. Pledge - Mr. Berry

 

Procedural: 3. Roll Call

 

Procedural: 4.Recognize:

 

Recognition: a. the Board's student guest Zoria Sapp is from Pineville High School

 

Recognition: b. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce

 

Procedural: 5. Superintendent’s Report

 

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)

Consent agenda taken in globo

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.

 

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

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 Mark Dryden.

 

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes

 

Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 2/6/24 and the 2/20/24 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 2/20/24 Personnel, Education, District 62 Committee meetings, and the 1/29/24 Executive meeting

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.

 

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education

 

Action (Consent): *1. Motion to approve an Interagency Agreement with Louisiana Rehabilitation Services Agency for rehabilitation services to eligible transition students with disabilities as defined by Rehabilitation Act of 1973, amended as Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and have Board President sign any and all documentation in connection there with - Dr. Susan Dewees

 

Resolution: to approve an Interagency Agreement with Louisiana Rehabilitation Services Agency for rehabilitation services to eligible transition students with disabilities as defined by Rehabilitation Act of 1973, amended as Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and have Board President sign any and all documentation in connection therewith

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.

 

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Item 6 - D. Consent Agenda - Action Finance

 

Item 6 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline

 

Reports: 1. to receive an update outlining the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) - Ms. Carlessa White

 

Reports: 2. 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 Mark Dryden.

 

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Action (Consent), Reports: *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.

 

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

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 Mark Dryden.

 

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

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 Mark Dryden.

 

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Regular Agenda

 

Action: 7. 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                   Items 7- 10 taken in globo

 

Action: 8. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite

 

Action: 9. 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

 

Action: 10.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        Items 7- 10 taken in globo

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Action, Reports: 11. 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

Report given, no action needed

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.

 

Action: 12. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Synthetic Track & Field Event Improvements for Alexandria Sr High” (Bid #62-24-12); 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

Items 12-20 taken in globo

 

SUBSTITUTE MOTION - Motion to reject bids received on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM for RPSB Bid #62-24-12 “Synthetic Track & Field Event Improvements for Alexandria Sr. High” for just cause (Single bid received over budget) and to re-authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Synthetic Track & Field Event Improvements for Alexandria Sr. High” (RPSB Bid #62-24-12A); 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

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 13. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, February 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Tioga High Parking Lot Lighting" (RFQ No. 11-24-03A); 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 Thursday, February 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Tioga High Parking Lot Lighting" (RFQ No. 11-24-03A); 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 George Johnson.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 14. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, February 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Tioga Jr High Parking Lot Lighting" (RFQ No. 11-24-04A); 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 Thursday, February 29, 2023 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Tioga Jr High Parking Lot Lighting" (RFQ No. 11-24-04A); 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 George Johnson.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 15. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Tioga High School Greenhouse Replacement” (Bid #11-24-06); 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, February 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Tioga High School Greenhouse Replacement” (Bid #11-24-06); 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 George Johnson.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 16. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Tioga Elementary Interior Renovations” (Bid #11-24-07); 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, February 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Tioga Elementary Interior Renovations” (Bid #11-24-07); 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 George Johnson.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 17. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Paradise Elementary Roofing Project” (Bid #11-24-08); 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, February 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Paradise Elementary Roofing Project” (Bid #11-24-08); 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 George Johnson.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 18. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “E-Rate Category 2 Firewall Smartnet Services” (RFP # 25-41): 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, February 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “E-Rate Category 2 Firewall Smartnet Services” (RFP # 25-41): 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 George Johnson.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 19. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Third Party Administrative Services for Employee Voluntary Deductions” (RFP # 24-30): 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, February 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Third Party Administrative Services for Employee Voluntary Deductions” (RFP # 24-30): 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 George Johnson.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 20. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, February 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Poland Jr High Gym Roof Replacement" (RFQ No. 24-23); 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 Thursday, February 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Poland Jr High Gym Roof Replacement" (RFQ No. 24-23); 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 George Johnson.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Substitute Motion – to adopt motions 12-20 recommendations from Rapides Parish School Board Staff – Dr. Stephen Chapman

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 21. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for "Construction of Secure Entry at Cherokee Elementary" (RFQ No. 24-33) 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 "Construction of Secure Entry at Cherokee Elementary" (RFQ No. 24-33) 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 Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 22. Motion to approve an increase in the budget for "Northwood High Weightroom Expansion Project" (Bid 23-55) by $22,770; thereby approving a new budget for the project as $210,270 - Elizabeth Domite

 

Resolution: Approve an increase in the budget for "Northwood High Weightroom Expansion Project" (Bid 23-55) by $22,770; thereby approving a new budget for the project as $210,270

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Linda Burgess

Abstain: Wally Fall

 

Action: 23. Motion to approve a Professional Service Contract with Kathy Noel for professional development and have Board President sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Shannon Alford

to approve a Professional Service Contract with Kathy Noel for professional development and have Board President sign any and all documentation in connection therewith

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Action: *24. Motion to discuss and take possible action regarding continuation of Head Start - Jeff Powell

 

Substitute Motion- to direct the administration to entertain and consult with, and possibly partner with, another educational entity as to taking over the HeadStart Grant, RPSB will act as the fiscal agent, will make the current HeadStart sites, owned by the RPSB, available for lease, and negotiate providing Professional Development, staff training, etc. - Dr. Stephen Chapman

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Wilton Barrios.

 

Substitute Motion - to put off discussing Head Start motion until April Committees - Mark Dryden

Steve Berry calls a question, second by Willard McCall


End of discussion, vote taken Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Willard McCall.

 

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

Nay: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin

 

Action: 25. Motion to approve the service agreement with Capturing Kids’ Heart to provide the District By Design Training for the entire faculty and staff at L.S. Rugg, Huddle, AMMS, and Pineville Elementary and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Clyde Washington

 

Resolution: to approve the service agreement with Capturing Kids’ Heart to provide the District By Design Training for the entire faculty and staff at L.S. Rugg, Huddle, AMMS, and Pineville Elementary and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith

 

Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Action: 26. Motion to allow currently zoned students (2023-2024) to remain at Bolton - Sandra Franklin

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.

Dr. Stephen Chapman calls a question, second by Wilton Barrios

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Sandra Franklin.

 

Motion Carries, Board member Wally Fall gave vote then asked Board members to reconsider and put up a Substitute motion, *see second substitute motion below

 

Aye: Willard McCall, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

Nay: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, George Johnson

 

Substitute Motion - to confirm the decision of the RPSB made on August 24, 2023, to create the Bolton Academic and Performing Arts Magnet School to be housed in the Bolton facility per the amended substitute motion by Steve Berry. This motion was adopted by a vote of 6 yeas and 3 nays.

 

Further, to confirm the decision of the RPSB made on December 5, 2023 to allow current Bolton High School students in the tenth (10th) and eleventh (11th) grades to attend the Bolton Academic and Performance Arts Magnet school for the SY 2024-SY2025 school year, provided the student has and maintains a 2.0 grade point average and meets all other criteria for the school. In years following SY2024-SY2025 attendance to the Bolton Academic and Performing Arts Magnet School will require that the attendee maintain a 2.4 GPA, score the level of "basic" on Louisiana State assessments, and meet all other criteria for attendance at the school. This motion was adopted by a vote of 8 yeas and 1 nay made by Sandra Franklin.


Further, to abide by Louisiana state law and RPSB Policy to respect the authority of the Superintendent to entertain hardship requests and make decisions concerning these requests that he deems to be in the best interest of the student making the request as well as that of the school district. These requests will be considered on an individual basis - Dr. Stephen Chapman


Wilton Barrios calls a question, second by Mark Dryden


End of discussion, vote taken

 

Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Mark Dryden.

 

Motion Fails

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, George Johnson

Nay: Willard McCall, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

Substitute Motion - to reconsider the motion " to allow currently zoned students (2023-2024) to remain at Bolton" by voting by default - Mr. Wally Fall

 

Motion by Wally Fall, second by Mark Dryden.

 

Final Resolution: Motion Fails

Aye: Willard McCall, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess

Nay: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, George Johnson, Wally Fall

 

Action: 27. Motion to have staff conduct a study to combine existing district maintenance funds into a single district wide maintenance fund allocated by weighted formula based on square footage, acreage, and occupancy and bring report back to the Board for April Board Meeting - Sandra Franklin

 

Resolution: to have staff conduct a study to combine existing district maintenance funds into a single district wide maintenance fund allocated by weighted formula based on square footage, acreage, and occupancy and bring report back to the Board for April Board Meeting

 

Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Stephen Chapman.

 

Substitute Motion - to direct the Superintendent to ask an attorney the legal applications of what can and can't be done to combine district maintenance funds and bring back to April Committees - George Johnson

 

Motion by George Johnson, second by Linda Burgess.

 

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

Nay: Wilton Barrios

 

Add Ons

 

Action: 28. Motion to discuss and approve the coliseum rental contract for Pineville High, Peabody Magnet High, and Alexandria Senior High School graduation - Mr. Jeff Powell

Resolution: Approve the coliseum rental contract for Pineville High, Peabody Magnet High, and Alexandria Senior High School graduation

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.

 

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Sandra Franklin, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

Nay: Wilton Barrios, George Johnson

 

Action: 29. Motion to approve Professional Service contract with MasteryPrep for 11 LEAP Boot Camps across the district to provide LEAP instruction and have Board President sign all documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Matt Byrnes

 

Resolution: to approve Professional Service contract with MasteryPrep for 11 LEAP Boot Camps across the district to provide LEAP instruction and have Board President sign all documentation in connection therewith

 

Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.

 

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Aye: Stephen Chapman, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

ADJOURNMENT

Action: Adjourn the meeting at 7:37 PM

 

RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

 

 

 

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 /s/Dr. Stephen Chapman

President

 

 

 

ATTEST:                                                                                                                               

 

 

/s/Jeff Powell

   Secretary

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