APRIL REGULAR BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, April 9, 2024)
Generated by Nikki Lucas on Thursday, April 11, 2024
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Meeting called to order at 5:05 PM
Meeting Location: The Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA
ADD ONS
Action: 12. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Synthetic Turf Replacement for the Football Field at Tioga High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-05 and Work Order #220839) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Sprinturf, LLC increasing the contract sum in the amount of twelve thousand, eight hundred fifty-five dollars ($12,855.00), therefore increasing the total contract sum to $741,901.00 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden, vote to add item 12 was unanimous
Action: 13. Motion to approve the service agreement with Capturing Kids’ Heart to provide the Campus By Design Training for the entire faculty and staff at Brame Middle School and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess, vote to add item 13 was unanimous
Action: 14. Motion to approve the increased cost by $1,250.00 for 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
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall, vote to add item 14 was unanimous
Action: 15. Motion to amend budget for Bid No. 57-24-00 for “Cater C. Raymond Jr. High Renovations”; decreasing approved budget by $245,000 and approve new budget in the amount of $520,000 for Bid. No. 57-24-00 due to change in scope of Phrase 1 of school improvements - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess, vote to add item 15 was unanimous
Standing Items
Procedural: 1. Call to Order
Procedural: 2. Invocation, Pledge
Procedural: a. Prayer - Pastor Roger Green from Mount Zion Baptist Church in Alexandria
Procedural: b. Pledge - Mr. George Johnson
Procedural: 3. Roll Call
Procedural: 4. Recognize:
Recognition: a. the Board's student guest is Juana (Marisol) Juarez from Glenmora High School
Recognition: b. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Recognition: 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)
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Item 6 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 3/5/24 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 3/19/24 Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committee meetings, and the 2/26/24 Executive meeting
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to revise policy JGCE: Child Abuse, JGCD: Administration of Medication, DFG: Donations and Gifts, EBBH: Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED), JGB: School Wellness, and JGC: Student Heath Services as recommended by Forethought - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to revise policy JGCE: Child Abuse, JGCD: Administration of Medication, DFG: Donations and Gifts, EBBH: Use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED), JGB: School Wellness, and JGC: Student Heath Services as recommended by Forethought
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Item 6 - D. Consent Agenda - Action Finance
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to approve personal services contracts, leases, and other such agreements; authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection with said contracts; and approve bills paid for the previous month – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
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 Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to receive a report on donation(s) made to the Rapides Parish School Board on behalf of the RPSB schools, accept and approve donations included therein, and provide any necessary documentation related to the donation(s) – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: 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)
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to receive a budget update for General Fund, Food and Nutrition Fund, and District 62 Capital Outlay Fund Series 2022 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, and District 62 Capital Outlay Fund Series 2022 as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditor
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent), Reports: *5. Motion to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Kerri Nichols
Resolution: 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
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to accept a donation from Macs Fresh Market for employee appreciation gifts - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: Motion to accept a donation from Macs Fresh Market
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to District 16 Debt Retirement Fund in the amount of $ 30,000 from February 15, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – March 11, 2024 – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to District 16 Debt Retirement Fund in the amount of $ 30,000 from February 15, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – March 11, 2024
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *8. Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to District 27 Debt Retirement Fund in the amount of $ 90,000 from February 15, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – April 15, 2024 – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to District 27 Debt Retirement Fund in the amount of $ 90,000 from February 15, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – April 15, 2024
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *9. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Renovations to Bolton High School” (Bid #62-24-08); 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 Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Renovations to Bolton High School” (Bid #62-24-08); 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 Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *10. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Synthetic Turf Baseball and Softball Fields at Alexandria Sr High School” (Bid #62-24-17); 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, March 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Synthetic Turf Baseball and Softball Fields at Alexandria Sr High School” (Bid #62-24-17); 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 Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *11. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Digital Sign at Acadian Elementary” (RFP # 62-24-13): 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, March 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Digital Sign at Acadian Elementary” (RFP # 62-24-13): 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 Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *12. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Swimming Pool Heater at Alexandria Sr High" (RFQ No. 24-32); 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, March 27, 2024 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Swimming Pool Heater at Alexandria Sr High" (RFQ No. 24-32); 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 Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *13. Motion to approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and EMS Linq, Inc for Financial Accounting, Payroll, Warehouse, Fixed Assets, and Cloud Hosting for the period (03/01/2024-02/28/2025) and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith pending review by Legal Counsel - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and EMS Linq, Inc for Financial Accounting, Payroll, Warehouse, Fixed Assets, and Cloud Hosting for the period (03/01/2024-02/28/2025) and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith pending review by Legal Counsel
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *14. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2024 calendar year for “Waste Disposal Services” (Bid No. 20-29) with written mutual agreement of Vendor, Waste Connection Bayou, Inc. and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid No. 24-39) – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2024 calendar year for “Waste Disposal Services” (Bid No. 20-29) with written mutual agreement of Vendor, Waste Connection Bayou, Inc. and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation connected therewith (Renewal Bid No. 24-39) – Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *15. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for “Service and Maintenance of RPSB Elevators” (RFP No. 25-49); 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 “Service and Maintenance of RPSB Elevators” (RFP No. 25-49); 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 Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *16. Motion to reimburse travel expenses to George Johnson for attending LSBA Annual Convention - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to reimburse travel expenses to George Johnson for attending LSBA Annual Convention
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *17. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the "IAQ Enhancements at Bolton High School" (Re: RPSP Bid #100-08 and Work Order #200249) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and ACA Mechanical/Industrial, L.L.C. decreasing the original contract sum by One Hundred and eighteen thousand dollars $118,000.00 therefore changing the new contract sum to Four million, five hundred, fifty-one dollars $4,551,000.00 along with decreasing the contract time by 204 days and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: to approve Change Order #1 for the "IAQ Enhancements at Bolton High School" (Re: RPSP Bid #100-08 and Work Order #200249) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and ACA Mechanical/Industrial, L.L.C. decreasing the original contract sum by One Hundred and eighteen thousand dollars $118,000.00 therefore changing the new contract sum to Four million, five hundred, fifty-one dollars $4,551,000.00 along with decreasing the contract time by 204 days and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *18. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the "IAQ Enhancements at Buckeye Elementary School" (Re: RPSP Bid #100-30 and Work Order #209704) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and ACA Mechanical/Industrial, L.L.C. decreasing the contract time by 30 days and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: to approve Change Order #1 for the "IAQ Enhancements at Buckeye Elementary School" (Re: RPSP Bid #100-30 and Work Order #209704) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and ACA Mechanical/Industrial, L.L.C. decreasing the contract time by 30 days and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *19. Motion to approve Change Order #2 on “Rapides High School New Soccer Field House” (Re: RPSB RFQ No. 23-26 – WOID #196585 - PO#240001558) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Tudor, Inc., increasing the contract time by thirty (30) days to a new substantial completion date of April 20, 2024; also changing the Contract Sum of $ 1,075,000 by adding $14,200 for school administration requested change of metal siding to brick veneer and thus increasing the new contract sum to $ 1,089,200 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy Rachal
Resolution: to approve Change Order #2 on “Rapides High School New Soccer Field House” (Re: RPSB RFQ No. 23-26 – WOID #196585 - PO#240001558) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Tudor, Inc., increasing the contract time by thirty (30) days to a new substantial completion date of April 20, 2024; also changing the Contract Sum of $ 1,075,000 by adding $14,200 for school administration requested change of metal siding to brick veneer and thus increasing the new contract sum to $ 1,089,200 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *20. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the "Auditorium Stage Renovations at Alexandria Senior High School" (Re: RPSB RFP #62-23-06A and Work Order #209636) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and American Audio, Inc. increasing the contract length by adding eight-five (85) additional days with no additional costs to the contract sum and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: to approve Change Order #1 for the "Auditorium Stage Renovations at Alexandria Senior High School" (Re: RPSB RFP #62-23-06A and Work Order #209636) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and American Audio, Inc. increasing the contract length by adding eight-five (85) additional days with no additional costs to the contract sum and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *21. Motion to authorize the Board's Insurance Consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for TPA services, property, casualty and cyber insurance for the 2024-2025 school year at the same terms, conditions and annual premium or minimally shall not increase to exceed the CPI (As of March 2024); should increases exceed CPI in final negotiations, the Board directs consultant to solicit and receive quotes with a recommendation to be made to the Board at it's June Regular Board meeting - Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: to authorize the Board's Insurance Consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for TPA services, property, casualty and cyber insurance for the 2024-2025 school year at the same terms, conditions and annual premium or minimally shall not increase to exceed the CPI (As of March 2024); should increases exceed CPI in final negotiations, the Board directs consultant to solicit and receive quotes with a recommendation to be made to the Board at it's June Regular Board meeting
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *22. Motion to review and approve an agreement for Jobs for America’s Graduates-Louisiana (JAG-LA), Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC), amending the scope of services associated with the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Career Development Conference - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution: to review and approve an agreement for Jobs for America’s Graduates-Louisiana (JAG-LA), Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC), amending the scope of services associated with the Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) National Career Development Conference
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *23. Motion to approve the renewal of School Messenger Communicate ($14,956.23), (Term 2-March-24 - 30-June-24) Unlimited Notification Service, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documents in connection therewith - Mr. Matt Thompson
Resolution: to approve the renewal of School Messenger Communicate ($14,956.23), (Term 2-March-24 - 30-June-24) Unlimited Notification Service, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documents in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *24. Motion to approve contract with PikmyKid for school safety and dismissal for Bolton Academy for the 2024-2025 school year and have Board President sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to approve contract with PikmyKid for school safety and dismissal for Bolton Academy for the 2024-2025 school year and have Board President sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action: *25. Motion to discuss and approve contract with Studyville for Literacy tutoring for K-5th grade students - Ms. Ceceilia Montiel
Pull from consent - to approve contract with Studyville for Literacy tutoring for K-5th grade students
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, George Johnson, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Absent: Wally Fall
Item 6 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline
Action: *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Mr. Terrence Williams
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 Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent), Reports: *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action (Consent), Reports: *3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
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 Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Regular Agenda
Action: *7. Motion to approve the number of schools, grade configuration, and attendance zones for the 2024-2025 school year, proposal will involve no changes to what the administration is currently operating under - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to approve the number of schools, grade configuration, and attendance zones for the 2024-2025 school year, proposal will involve no changes to what the administration is currently operating under
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action: *8. Motion for the Board to fund the ROTC program at Bolton Academy and approve school staffing recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year - Wilton Barrios
Resolution: to fund the ROTC program at Bolton Academy and approve school staffing recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action: *9. - Motion for the staff and Superintendent to study the gifted program in Rapides Parish School Board and determine what it's future is - Wilton Barrios
Substitute Motion - For the staff and Superintendent to study the gifted program in Rapides Parish School Board and determine what it's future is and bring back report at June Committees
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Wally Fall.
Substitute Motion - for the staff and Superintendent to study the gifted and talented program in Rapides Parish School Board and determine what it's future is and bring back report at June Committees - Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Resolution: for the staff and Superintendent to study the gifted and talented program in Rapides Parish School Board and determine what it's future is and bring back report at June Committees
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Nay: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action: 10. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution recognizing the final form and execution of the Bond Purchase Agreement in connection with the issuance and sale of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2024, of the Consolidated School District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Substitute motion - to adopting a resolution recognizing the final form and execution of the Bond Purchase Agreement in connection with the issuance and sale of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2024, of the Consolidated School District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana; and providing for other matters in connection therewith - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
RESOLUTION
A resolution recognizing the final form and execution of the Bond Purchase Agreement in connection with the issuance and sale of $25,000,000 of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2024, of the Consolidated School District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana;and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority (the "Governing Authority") of Consolidated School District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana (the "Issuer"), adopted a resolution on February 6, 2024 (the "Bond Resolution"), authorizing the issuance of Twenty-Five Million Dollars ($25,000,000) of General Obligation School Bonds, Series 2024 (the "Bonds") of the Issuer; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Governing Authority has executed the Bond Purchase Agreement providing for the sale of the Bonds, as authorized by the Bond Resolution; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the executed Bond Purchase Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, this Governing Authority hereby finds and determines that the terms of the Bonds are within the parameters permitted by the Bond Resolution;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, acting as the governing authority of Consolidated School District Number 62 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, that:
SECTION 1. Confirmation of Bond Purchase Agreement. The sale of the Bonds has met the parameters set forth in the Bond Resolution, and accordingly the terms of the Bonds contained in the Bond Purchase Agreement are incorporated herein, and the Bond Purchase Agreement is hereby accepted as executed and attached as Exhibit A hereto.
Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meaning given such terms in the Bond Resolution.
SECTION 2. Official Statement. The Issuer hereby approves the form and content of the Preliminary Official Statement dated as of March 18, 2024, pertaining to the Bonds, which has been submitted to the Issuer, and hereby ratifies its prior use by the Underwriter as Purchaser in connection with the sale of the Bonds. The Issuer further approves the form and content of the final Official Statement pertaining to the Bonds, which has been submitted to the Issuer, and hereby ratifies its execution by the Executive Officers and delivery of such final Official Statement to the Underwriter for use in connection with the public offering of the Bonds.
SECTION 3. Deposit of Premium. The net premium of $2,769,761.55 to be received by the Issuer upon the delivery of the Bonds shall be deposited in the construction fund to be established pursuant the Bond Resolution and used to pay costs associated with any purpose for which the Bonds are being issued.
SECTION 4. Execution of Documents. The Executive Officers are hereby empowered, authorized and directed to take any and all action and to execute and deliver any instrument, document or certificate necessary to effectuate the purposes of this resolution and the Bond Resolution. If at any time of the execution of any such documents either of the Executive Officers is absent or otherwise unavailable to sign, the Vice-President shall be expressly authorized to execute such documents on behalf of the Governing Authority.
SECTION 5. Bond Insurance. This Governing Authority hereby makes the findings required by Section 505 of Title 39 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, of the benefit from entering into a contract with Build America Mutual Assurance Company for the acquisition of a Municipal Bond Insurance Policy for the Bonds. The provisions of Exhibit B hereto are hereby adopted and shall be incorporated in this resolution and the Bond Resolution as if fully set forth herein and therein, and the Executive Officers, or either of them, are hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents related thereto.
SECTION 6. Repealing Clause. All resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 7. Effective Date. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action: 11. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Replacement of Boiler at Tioga High” (RFQ No. 24-34) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Replacement of Boiler at Tioga High” (RFQ No. 24-34) 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, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Add Ons
Action: 12. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Synthetic Turf Replacement for the Football Field at Tioga High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-05 and Work Order #220839) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Sprinturf, LLC increasing the contract sum in the amount of twelve thousand, eight hundred fifty-five dollars ($12,855.00), therefore increasing the total contract sum to $741,901.00 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: to approve Change Order #1 for the “Synthetic Turf Replacement for the Football Field at Tioga High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-05 and Work Order #220839) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Sprinturf, LLC increasing the contract sum in the amount of twelve thousand, eight hundred fifty-five dollars ($12,855.00), therefore increasing the total contract sum to $741,901.00 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action: 13. Motion to approve the service agreement with Capturing Kids’ Heart to provide the Campus By Design Training for the entire faculty and staff at Brame Middle School 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 Campus By Design Training for the entire faculty and staff at Brame Middle School and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action: 14. Motion to approve the increased cost by $1,250.00 for 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 increased cost by $1,250.00 for the service agreement with Capturing Kids’ Heart
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
Action: 15. Motion to amend budget for Bid No. 57-24-00 for “Cater C. Raymond Jr. High Renovations”; decreasing approved budget by $245,000 and approve new budget in the amount of $520,000 for Bid. No. 57-24-00 due to change in scope of Phrase 1 of school improvements - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to amend budget for Bid No. 57-24-00 for “Cater C. Raymond Jr. High Renovations”; decreasing approved budget by $245,000 and approve new budget in the amount of $520,000 for Bid. No. 57-24-00 due to change in scope of Phrase 1 of school improvements
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
Motion to adjorun the meeting at 7:21 PM
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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/s/Dr. Stephen Chapman
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
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