JUNE REGULAR BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, June 4, 2024)
Generated by Nikki Lucas on Monday, June 10, 2024
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Meeting Location: The Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA
Standing Items
Procedural: 1. Call to Order
Procedural: 2. Invocation, Pledge
Procedural: 3. Roll Call
Procedural: 4. Recognize:
Recognition: a. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce Pulled
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 Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Item 6 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 5/7/24 and the 5/21/24 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 5/21/24 Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committee meetings, and the 4/29/243 Executive meeting
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to revise policy IHAD: Parent Conferences in accordance in recommendation from Forethought pending legal review - Ceceilia Montiel
Resolution: to revise policy IHAD: Parent Conferences in accordance in recommendation from Forethought pending legal review
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Item 6 - D. Consent Agenda - Action Finance
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to approve personal services contracts, leases, and other such agreements; authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection with said contracts; and approve bills paid for the previous month – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to receive a report on donation(s) made to the Rapides Parish School Board on behalf of the RPSB schools, accept and approve donations included therein, and provide any necessary documentation related to the donation(s) – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to receive a budget update for General Fund, Food and Nutrition Fund, and District 62 Bond Capital Outlay Funds as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditor – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent), Reports: *5. Motion to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Kerri Nichols
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to approve all Curriculum and Instruction purchases and Professional Services Contracts for the 2024-2025 school year and authorize the board president to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Mrs. Shannon Alford
Resolution:to approve all Curriculum and Instruction purchases and Professional Services Contracts for the 2024-2025 school year and authorize the board president to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Carter C Raymond Jr High Gym HVAC Replacement" (Bid No. 57-24-02) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Carter C Raymond Jr High Gym HVAC Replacement" (Bid No. 57-24-02) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action: *8.Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Synthetic Track and Field Event Improvements at Alexandria Sr High School” (Bid #62-24-12B); 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
Substitution Motion - to postpone until June Committee - Mr. George Johnson
Motion by George Johnson, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *9. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Tioga Jr High Locker Room Renovations” (Bid #11-24-09); 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, May 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Tioga Jr High Locker Room Renovations” (Bid #11-24-09); 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 Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *10. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Bus Maintenance Parts and Supplies” (Bid #25-07); 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 Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Bus Maintenance Parts and Supplies” (Bid #25-07); 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 Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *11. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Boiler at Tioga High School" (RFQ No. 24-34); 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, May 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Replacement of Boiler at Tioga High School" (RFQ No. 24-34); 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 Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *12. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Carpet Replacement at Tioga Jr. High" (RFQ No. 24-35); 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, May 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Carpet Replacement at Tioga Jr. High" (RFQ No. 24-35); 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 Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action: *13.Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Professional Drug Testing Services" (RFQ No. 25-11); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - Reject proposals received on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM for RPSB RFP # 25-11 “Professional Drug Testing Services” for just cause (All proposals received were non responsive) and to re-authorize the Secretary to advertise for proposals for “Professional Drug Testing Services” (RPSB RFP #25-11A); and the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board – Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Action (Consent): *14. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Service and Maintenance of RPSB Elevators” (RFP # 25-49): 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, May 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Service and Maintenance of RPSB Elevators” (RFP # 25-49): 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 Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *15. Motion to approve increasing the original budget approved on November 7, 2023 for "Covered 4 Lane Batting Cage at Northwood High" (Bid #24-20) by $145,000 thereby establishing a new budget of $445,000 for this project - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve increasing the original budget approved on November 7, 2023 for "Covered 4 Lane Batting Cage at Northwood High" (Bid #24-20) by $145,000 thereby establishing a new budget of $445,000 for this project
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *16. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Fresh Produce” (Bid #FS 10-24-25A); 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, May 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Fresh Produce” (Bid #FS 10-24-25A); 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 Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *17. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Bread Products” (Bid #FS 35-24-25); 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, May 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Bread Products” (Bid #FS 35-24-25); 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 Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *18. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Paper Supplies” (Bid #FS 30-24-25) and "Purchase of Cleaning Supplies (Bid #FS 33-24-25); 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, May 23, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Paper Supplies” (Bid #FS 30-24-25) and "Purchase of Cleaning Supplies (Bid #FS 33-24-25); 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 Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *19. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Milk, Milk Products, Juices, & Ice Cream” (Bid #FS 100-24-25); 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, May 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Milk, Milk Products, Juices, & Ice Cream” (Bid #FS 100-24-25); 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 Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *20. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Meat” (Bid #FS 15-24-25), "Purchase of Frozen Foods" (Bid #FS 20-24-25), and "Purchase of Processed Foods" (Bid #FS 25-24-25); 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, May 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Meat” (Bid #FS 15-24-25), "Purchase of Frozen Foods" (Bid #FS 20-24-25), and "Purchase of Processed Foods" (Bid #FS 25-24-25); 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 Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *21. Motion to renew the contract with Whouppa Transport, LLC to transport and deliver USDA Commodities from Polar Bear Cold Storage to individual schools in Rapides Parish - Erma Davis
Resolution: to renew the contract with Whouppa Transport, LLC to transport and deliver USDA Commodities from Polar Bear Cold Storage to individual schools in Rapides Parish
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *22. Motion to renew the annual license for PowerSchool SIS (Student Information System) Hosting SSL Certificate, Hosting, and Maintenance and Support in the amount of $233,515.69 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith – Matthew Thompson
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *23. Motion to approve the renewal of Level Data State Validation Suite ($20,680.00) and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documents in connection therewith - Mr. Matt Thompson
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *24. Motion to approve the annual renewal agreement for Follett Library and Textbook Manager, with associated services ($62,690.28) and to authorize the Board President to sign documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Matt Thompson
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *25. Motion to approval funding for the transfer of WAN (Wide Area Network) routing responsibilities from Optimum/Suddenlink/Altice to RPSB at a cost of $11,740.00 and authorize the Board President to sign any documents therewith - Mr. Matt Thompson
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *26. Motion to approve InterAgency Agreements for CCAP Birth to Three Allocated Seats for 2024-2025, pending award allocation from June BESE - Cindy Rushing
Resolution:Approve InterAgency Agreements for CCAP Birth to Three Allocated Seats for 2024-2025, pending award allocation from June BESE
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *27. Motion to approve InterAgency Agreements for Early Childhood Education Fund Program Allocated Seats for 2024-2025, pending match award allocation from June BESE - Cindy Rushing
Resolution:Approve InterAgency Agreements for Early Childhood Education Fund Program Allocated Seats for 2024-2025, pending match award allocation from June BESE
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *28. Motion to approve Lexia Learning Systems quote for Early Childhood LETRS Participant Materials Bundle with Face to Face Professional Learning - Cindy Rushing
Resolution: Approve Lexia Learning Systems quote Option 1 for Early Childhood LETRS Participant Materials Bundle with Face to Face Professional Learning
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *29. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Softball Field House at Northwood High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #23-63, WO #201979, and PO #24001858) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Southern Craftsman Construction increasing the contract sum by Six thousand, two hundred and ninety-five dollars ($6,295.00) therefore changing the original contract sum from $859,775.00 to $866,070.00, along with extending the contract length by adding Thirty-six (36) additional days and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *30. Motion to approve the State of Louisiana Department of Education Interagency/Intergovernmental Agreement, allowing the continuation of Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana Accelerated Interventions from Middle to High (JAG-LA AIM High!) Programs in middle schools and high schools. - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution:to approve the State of Louisiana Department of Education Interagency/Intergovernmental Agreement, allowing the continuation of Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana Accelerated Interventions from Middle to High (JAG-LA AIM High!) Programs in middle schools and high schools
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
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) - Mr. Terrence Williams
Reports: 2. to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Mr. Terrence Williams
Item 6 - F. Consent Agenda - Personnel
Action (Consent), Reports: *1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent), Reports: *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: 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 Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to approve the resident teacher stipend increase proposal with RPSB and LSUA to address recruitment and retention needs in RPSB - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Resolution: to approve the resident teacher stipend increase proposal with RPSB and LSUA to address recruitment and retention needs in RPSB
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Action (Consent): *5. Motion to begin the evaluation process for the Superintendent for the 2023-2024 school year - Mr. Willard McCall, Ms. Linda Burgess, Mr. Wilton Barrios
Resolution:to begin the evaluation process for the Superintendent for the 2023-2024 school year
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: 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 Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Absent: Willard McCall
Regular Agenda
Action: *7. Motion to renew the Navigate 360 Emergency Management Platform Annual Subscription for the term starting June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025, and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Clyde Washington
Items 7-8 taken in globo
Resolution: to renew the Navigate 360 Emergency Management Platform Annual Subscription for the term starting June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025, 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, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Action: *8.Motion to renew the subscription to the online training service agreement with Vector Solutions k-12 Education Software and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Clyde Washington
Resolution: to renew the subscription to the online training service agreement with Vector Solutions k-12 Education Software 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, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Action: *9. Motion to direct the administration to review and revise criteria and allocations and distribution of District 62 Maintenance and District 62 Bond funds and establish a 2 person Committee from the District 62 Committee to work with administration to come up with a plan - Dr. Stephen Chapman and Mr. Willard McCall
Substitute Motion - to establish a 3 person District 62 Bond Funds and Maintenance Funds Committee and report back to the Board - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Action: 10.Motion to terminate a paraprofessional for job abandonment - Ms. Naomi Jones
Substitute Motion - to terminate a paraprofessional for job abandonment, effective immediately, June 4, 2024 - Dr. Chapman
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Action: 11. Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1967 Sales Tax (Fund 025) in the amount of $2,600,000 from May 23, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – August 1, 2024 – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1967 Sales Tax (Fund 025) in the amount of $2,600,000 from May 23, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – August 1, 2024
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Action: 12. Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1987 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 026) in the amount of $2,300,000 from May 23, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – August 1, 2024 – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1987 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 026) in the amount of $2,300,000 from May 23, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – August 1, 2024
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Action, Reports: 13. Motion to hear a report from the Board’s Insurance Consultant relative to renewal negotiations for TPA Services, property insurance, equipment breakdown (Boiler & Machinery) insurance, auto physical damage insurance, casualty (GL/AL/E&O/Terrorism), cyber liability and Fidelity insurance for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, act upon recommendation by award and authorize administration and Board President to sign relevant documentation in connection therewith (Estimated $3,097,749 – General Fund – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Amend Motion - Motion to accept and approve the recommendation from the Board's Insurance Consultant relative to renewal negotiations for TPA Services, property insurance, equipment breakdown (Boiler & Machinery) insurance, auto physical damage insurance, casualty (GL/AL/E&O/Terrorism), cyber liability and Fidelity insurance for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, specifically rejecting uninsured motorist bodily injury and authorize the administration and the board president to sign relevant documentation in connection therewith and the rejection of uninsured motorist coverage - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Abstain: Wally Fall
Action: 14.Motion to review, discuss, and accept the Discipline Policy Review Committee’s recommendation regarding the following section of Rapides Parish School Board Policies Handbook and Student Code of Conduct, pending legal counsel review and approval – Mr. Clyde F. Washington
Resolution: to review, discuss, and accept the Discipline Policy Review Committee’s recommendation regarding the following section of Rapides Parish School Board Policies Handbook and Student Code of Conduct, pending legal counsel review and approval
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Nay: Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Linda Burgess
Substitute motion - to accept option 2 to revise the policy JDA to allow Corporal Punishment - Mrs. Sandra Franklin
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Fails
Aye: Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden
Nay: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Willard McCall, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Add Ons
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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/s/Dr. Stephen Chapman
President
ATTEST:
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
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