OCTOBER REGULAR BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, October 1, 2024)
Generated by Nikki Lucas on Thursday, October 3, 2024
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Meeting Location: The Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA
Add Ons
Action: 16. Motion to approve Change Order #2 for the “District 62 Bond Project at D. F. Huddle Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-06, WO #207405, and PO #24001363) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Pat Williams Construction, LLC increasing the contract sum by One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Twenty-Four Dollars ($1,724.00) therefore changing the original contract sum from $2,306,544.00 to $2,308.268.00 along with increasing the contract time by Thirteen (13) days 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 16 was unanimous
Action: 17. Motion to discuss and take possible action to approve SEA with RPPJ for the propose of implementing Approved Opioid Abatement Strategies - Mr. Jeff Powell
to discuss and take possible action to approve SEA with RPPJ for the propose of implementing Approved Opioid Abatement Strategies
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden, vote to add item 17 was unanimous
Standing Items
Procedural: 1. Call to Order
Procedural: 2. Invocation, Pledge
Procedural: a. Prayer - Pastor Stewart Holloway Baptist Church in Pineville
Procedural: b. Pledge - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Procedural: 3. Roll Call
Procedural: 4. Recognize:
Recognition: a. the Board's student guest Morgan Daigle is from Northwood 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)
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Item 6 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 9/3/24 and the 9/17/24 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 9/17/24 Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committee meetings, and the 8/26/24 Executive meeting
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent), Reports: *1. Motion to receive a report on discipline, to include the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) and all in-school and out-of-school suspensions in every school in Rapides Parish - Linda Burgess
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to revise policies JGCCB: Immunizations, JGC: Student Health Services, JGCD: Administration of Medication, and JDA: Corporal Punishment as recommended by Forethought pending review by legal council - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution:to revise policies JGCCB: Immunizations, JGC: Student Health Services, and JGCD: Administration of Medication as recommended by Forethought pending review by legal council
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to approve the State of Louisiana, Louisiana Workforce Commission, Amendment to Agreement for Jobs for America's Graduates Programs in middle and high schools, this amendment revises the scope of services and the payment terms by revising schools participating in the model programs - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution:to approve the State of Louisiana, Louisiana Workforce Commission, Amendment to Agreement for Jobs for America's Graduates Programs in middle and high schools, this amendment revises the scope of services and the payment terms by revising schools participating in the model programs
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to approve professional services contract for, Kelvin Spears, M.D., to provide services pertaining strictly to the oversight of medical content relating to patient care instruction to students in high school emergency medical services programs - LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
Resolution: to approve professional services contract for, Kelvin Spears, M.D., to provide services pertaining strictly to the oversight of medical content relating to patient care instruction to students in high school emergency medical services programs
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *5. Motion to receive an update on the Pupil Progression Plan on the district's RTI plan - Ms. Linda Burgess
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
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 Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
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 Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to receive a budget update for General Fund and Food and Nutrition Fund as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditor – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
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 - Addie Thompson
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action: *6. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Alexandria Senior High Air Handler Replacement” (Bid #25-08); 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
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - Motion to reject bids received on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM for RPSB Bid #25-08 “Alexandria Sr. High Air Handler Replacement” for just cause (Single bid received over budget) and to re-authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Alexandria Sr. High Air Handler Replacement” (RPSB Bid #25-08A); 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 Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Boiler Replacement at Peabody Magnet High School” (Bid #25-05); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Boiler Replacement at Peabody Magnet High School” (Bid #25-05); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action: *8. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Tioga Jr High School bus Storage Building” (Bid #11-24-11); 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
Pulled
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Action: *9.Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, September 27, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Replacement of Hand Wash Stations at Mary Goff Elementary School” (Bid #11-25-00); 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
Pulled
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Action (Consent): *10. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “HVAC Replacement in Cafeteria at L S Rugg Elementary” (Bid #25-19); 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 Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “HVAC Replacement in Cafeteria at L S Rugg Elementary” (Bid #25-19); 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 Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *11. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Cafeteria Fresh Produce” (Bid #FS 10-24-25B); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Cafeteria Fresh Produce” (Bid #FS 10-24-25B); 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 Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *12. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Renovations to Walking Track at Tioga Elementary" (Bid No. 11-25-01) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Renovations to Walking Track at Tioga Elementary" (Bid No. 11-25-01) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *13. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Campus Improvements at Mary Goff Elementary" (Bid No. 11-25-02) 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 “Campus Improvements at Mary Goff Elementary" (Bid No. 11-25-02) 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 Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *14. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for “ Waste Disposal Services ” (RFP No. 25-39); 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 “Waste Disposal Services ” (RFP No. 25-39); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent and/or Central Office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *15. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for “ HVAC Air Filter Maintenance ” (RFP No. 25-25); 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 “HVAC Air Filter Maintenance” (RFP No. 25-25); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent and/or Central Office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *16. Motion to approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Taylor Publishing Company dba Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Buckeye High School for the 2024-2025 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution:Approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Taylor Publishing Company dba Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Buckeye High School for the 2024-2025 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *17. Financial compensation for Professional Services contracts entered into with individuals who are non-RPSB employees providing services for which the RPSB has an approved salary schedule may not exceed the hourly rate of salary schedules approved by the RPSB" "It is the requesting employee's responsibility to justify the need, secure any and all associated documentation (ie, proof of insurance), and accurate calculation of all additional expenditures and risks that must be considered with said professional services contract" "Professional Services Contracts with companies, in lieu of individuals, must be negotiated so as to not exceed the cost for services and reasonable cost for administration of said services" "It is the requesting employee's responsibility to justify the need, secure any and all associated documentation (ie, proof of insurance), and accurate calculation of all additional expenditures and risks that must be considered with said professional services contract - Jeff Powell
Resolution:for Financial compensation for Professional Services contracts entered into with individuals who are non-RPSB employees providing services for which the RPSB has an approved salary schedule may not exceed the hourly rate of salary schedules approved by the RPSB" "It is the requesting employee's responsibility to justify the need, secure any and all associated documentation (ie, proof of insurance), and accurate calculation of all additional expenditures and risks that must be considered with said professional services contract" "Professional Services Contracts with companies, in lieu of individuals, must be negotiated so as to not exceed the cost for services and reasonable cost for administration of said services" "It is the requesting employee's responsibility to justify the need, secure any and all associated documentation (ie, proof of insurance), and accurate calculation of all additional expenditures and risks that must be considered with said professional services contract"
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action: *18.Motion to renew annual subscription for Manage Engine Endpoint Central License Agreement at a cost of $46,737.00 and authorize the Board President to sign any associated documents therewith - Matt Thompson
Resolution: to renew annual subscription for Manage Engine Endpoint Central License Agreement at a cost of $46,737.00 and authorize the Board President to sign any associated documents therewith
Action (Consent): *19. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Roof Replacement at Paradise Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-08 and WO #220837) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Daughdrill General Contracting & Roofing Company, Inc. increasing the contract sum by Seventy Four Thousand Dollars ($74,000.00) therefore changing the original contract sum from $702,056.00 to $776,056.00 with no change in contract time and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution:to approve Change Order #1 for the “Roof Replacement at Paradise Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-08 and WO #220837) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Daughdrill General Contracting & Roofing Company, Inc. increasing the contract sum by Seventy Four Thousand Dollars ($74,000.00) therefore changing the original contract sum from $702,056.00 to $776,056.00 with no change in contract time and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *20. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Campus Improvements at Ball Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-01, WO #220835, and PO #24003088) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Bayou Rapides Corporation increasing the contract sum by Five Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($5,750.00) therefore changing the original contract sum from $467,550.00 to $473,300.00 along with increasing the contract time by Twenty-One (21) 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 “Campus Improvements at Ball Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-01, WO #220835, and PO #24003088) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Bayou Rapides Corporation increasing the contract sum by Five Thousand, Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($5,750.00) therefore changing the original contract sum from $467,550.00 to $473,300.00 along with increasing the contract time by Twenty-One (21) days and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *21. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Locker Room Renovations at Tioga Junior High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-09, WO #220841, and PO #24004634) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Tudor, Inc. increasing the original contract sum by Two Thousand, Three Hundred Sixty-Four Dollars ($2,364.00) , therefore changing the current contract sum from $601,000.00 to $603,364.00, with no change to the contract time and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *22. Motion to approve Change Order #2 for the “Locker Room Renovations at Tioga Junior High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-09, WO #220841, and PO #24004634) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Tudor, Inc. increasing the original contract sum by Seventeen Thousand and Twenty-Two Dollars ($17,022.00), therefore changing the current contract sum from $603,364.00 to $629,386.00, with no change to the contract time and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *23. Motion to approve Change Order #2 for the “Greenhouse Replacement at Tioga High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-06, WO #220840, and PO #24004704) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Southern Craftsman Construction, LLC with no additional costs to the contract sum, but increasing the contract time by Twenty-Four (24) days and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: to approve Change Order #2 for the “Greenhouse Replacement at Tioga High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-06, WO #220840, and PO #24004704) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Southern Craftsman Construction, LLC with no additional costs to the contract sum, but increasing the contract time by Twenty-Four (24) days and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Item 6 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline
Action (Consent): *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Mr. Terrence Williams
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Reports: 2.to receive a report for students successfully completing the requirements for a performance contract – Mr. Terrence Williams
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Item 6 - F. Consent Agenda - Personnel
Action (Consent), Reports: *1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent), Reports: *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent), Reports: *3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to revise policies ABCB: Qualifications for School Board Members, BBBC: School Board Member Continuing Education, and BCBB: Notification of School Board Meetings as recommended by Forethought pending review by legal council - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to approve revisions to policies ABCB: Qualifications for School Board Members, BBBC: School Board Member Continuing Education, and BCBB: Notification of School Board Meetings as recommended by Forethought pending review by legal council
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent), Presentation: *5. Motion to revise policies GBRIB: Sick Leave and GBA: Contracts and Compensation - Naomi Belvin
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
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 Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to name the Alexandria Senior High School's JROTC building after Colonel Joseph Martin - Wally Fall
Resolution: to name the Alexandria Senior High School's JROTC building after Colonel Joseph Martin
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Regular Agenda
Action: 7. Motion to approve Change Order #2 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 time by Seventy-Six (76) days, therefore changing the date of Substantial Completion to August 30, 2024 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: to approve Change Order #2 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 time by Seventy-Six (76) days, therefore changing the date of Substantial Completion to August 30, 2024 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: Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Nay: Stephen Chapman
Action: 8.Motion to approve a Professional Service contract for High Dosage Tutoring - Addie Thompson
Resolution: to approve an additional Professional Service contract for High Dosage Tutoring
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action: *9.Motion to set time limit on Board members speaking, members of the Board may speak for 3 minutes on a topic or ask questions, after all Board members have had an opportunity to speak Board members may speak for a 2nd time for an additional 3 minutes at Board meetings - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Resolution: to set time limit on Board members speaking, members of the Board may speak for 3 minutes on a topic or ask questions, after all Board members have had an opportunity to speak Board members may speak for a 2nd time for an additional 3 minutes at Board meetings
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Wally Fall, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden
Nay: Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Linda Burgess, Steve Berry
Action: 10.Motion to receive a report on tax collections, expenditures, and fund balance of 2016 Sales Tax for 2023-2024 fiscal year as per Board resolution adopted June 7, 2016 - Elizabeth Domite
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - Approve recommendation of the Administration and distribute excess 2016 as per Board Resolution with distribution being a separate payroll check dated November 15, 2024 - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action: 11.Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Lockers in Soccer Fieldhouse at Rapides High" (RFQ No. 25-21) 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: to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Lockers in Soccer Fieldhouse at Rapides High" (RFQ No. 25-21) 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: Wilton Barrios, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Nay: Stephen Chapman, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 12. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Phoenix Magnet Drywall Project" (RFQ No. 25-22) 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 “Phoenix Magnet Drywall Project" (RFQ No. 25-22) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive quotes and a recommendation to be made to the Board
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Nay: Stephen Chapman
Action: 13. Motion to approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Agile Sports Technologies, Inc dba Hudl on behalf of Tioga High School for an annual subscription to Hudl for the 2024-2025 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Agile Sports Technologies, Inc dba Hudl on behalf of Tioga High School for an annual subscription to Hudl for the 2024-2025 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Wally Fall, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Nay: Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Linda Burgess
Action: 14. Motion to enter into an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Farnsworth Group for third party peer review and required reporting of the storm shelter at Alexandria Middle Magnet and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Roy Rachal
Resolution: Enter into an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Farnsworth Group for third party peer review with required reporting of the storm shelter at Alexandria Middle Magnet and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Action: *15. Motion to approve the Differentiated Pay for option 1 in backup - Mark Dryden
Resolution: to approve the Differentiated Pay for option 1 in backup
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Add Ons
Action: 16.Motion to approve Change Order #2 for the “District 62 Bond Project at D. F. Huddle Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-06, WO #207405, and PO #24001363) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Pat Williams Construction, LLC increasing the contract sum by One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Twenty-Four Dollars ($1,724.00) therefore changing the original contract sum from $2,306,544.00 to $2,308.268.00 along with increasing the contract time by Thirteen (13) days and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: to approve Change Order #2 for the “District 62 Bond Project at D. F. Huddle Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-06, WO #207405, and PO #24001363) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Pat Williams Construction, LLC increasing the contract sum by One Thousand, Seven Hundred and Twenty-Four Dollars ($1,724.00) therefore changing the original contract sum from $2,306,544.00 to $2,308.268.00 along with increasing the contract time by Thirteen (13) days 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: Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
Nay: Stephen Chapman
Action: 17. Motion to discuss and take possible action to approve SEA with RPPJ for the purpose of implementing Approved Opioid Abatement Strategies - Mr. Jeff Powell
to discuss and take possible action to approve SEA with RPPJ for the purpose of implementing Approved Opioid Abatement Strategies
SUBSTITUTE MOTION - to approve CEA with RPPJ for the purpose of implementing Approved Opioid Abatement Strategies
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
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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