NOVEMBER REGULAR BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, November 12, 2024)
Generated by Nikki Lucas on Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Members present
Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Meeting Location: The Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA
Standing Items
Procedural: 1. Call to Order
Procedural: 2. Invocation, Pledge
Procedural: a. Prayer
Procedural: b. Pledge -Mr. Willard McCall
Procedural: 3. Roll Call
Procedural: 4. Recognize:
Recognition: a. the Board's student guest is Kourtland Marcotte from Peabody Magnet 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 Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
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 George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 10/1/24 and the 10/15/24 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 10/15/24 Personnel, Education, Finance , and District 62 Committee meetings, and the 9/23/24 Executive meeting
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
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 Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (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 Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (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 Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (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 Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing Company dba Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Pineville High School for the 2024-2025 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing Company dba Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Pineville High School for the 2024-2025 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to Special Programs in the amount of $ 2,500,000 from September 27, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – December 1, 2024 – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution:Approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to Special Programs in the amount of $ 2,500,000 from September 27, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – December 1, 2024
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *8. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Restroom Project at Tioga Jr High" (RFQ No. 25-23) 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 “Restroom Project at Tioga Jr High" (RFQ No. 25-23) 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 George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *9. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Equipment” (Bid #25-04); 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, October 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Equipment” (Bid #25-04); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *10. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Tioga Jr High 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
Resolution: Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Tioga Jr High 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
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *11. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Phoenix Magnet Drywall Project" (RFQ No. 25-22); 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 Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Phoenix Magnet Drywall Project" (RFQ No. 25-22); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: *12.Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for "Pineville Elementary School Security Vestibule / Mantrap" (RFQ No. 25-18); 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
Pulled
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Action (Consent): *13. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Lockers in Soccer Fieldhouse at Rapides High" (RFQ No. 25-21); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Ratify and confirm quotes received on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for "Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Lockers in Soccer Fieldhouse at Rapides High" (RFQ No. 25-21); and award quote to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor contingent on low quote meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *14. Motion to receive the quarterly reports on maintenance funds for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Receive the quarterly reports on maintenance funds for the quarter ended September 30, 2024
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *15. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Sale of Surplus Inventory” (Bid #25-20); and award bid to the highest responsive and responsible 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, November 6, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Sale of Surplus Inventory” (Bid #25-20); and award bid to the highest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *16. Motion to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Ward 10 Recreational Complex for use of facilities for the Tioga High School Baseball Program and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith (Pending Legal Counsel Review) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Ward 10 Recreational Complex for use of facilities for the Tioga High School Baseball Program and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith (Pending Legal Counsel Review)
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *17. Motion to approve the payment of the 2024-2025 One Time Salary Supplement appropriated during the 2024 Regular Session of the Legislature for Certified Employees in the amount of $2,000 (Gross) and Support Employees in the amount of $1,000 (Gross) in a separate check dated December 13, 2024 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution:Approve the payment of the 2024-2025 One Time Salary Supplement appropriated during the 2024 Regular Session of the Legislature for Certified Employees in the amount of $2,000 (Gross) and Support Employees in the amount of $1,000 (Gross) in a separate check dated December 13, 2024
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *18. Motion to discuss and approve entering into an agreement with KEV Group, Inc. for SchoolCash Management to provide school activity funds accounting software including receipts, disbursements, fundraisers, online payments, online forms, and donations and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve entering into an agreement with KEV Group, Inc. for SchoolCash Management to provide school activity funds accounting software including receipts, disbursements, fundraisers, online payments, online forms, and donations and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *19. Motion to authorize the Board’s insurance consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for EXCESS Workers' Compensation Insurance for the 2025 Calendar Year at same terms, conditions, SIR ($750,000) and premium or minimally the annual premium shall not increase to exceed the CPI (over past 12 months; as of 9/24); should increase exceed CPI in the final negotiations, the Board herein directs the consultant to solicit and receive competitive quotes with a recommendation to be made to the board at the December regular board meeting - Mr. Roy Rachal
Resolution:to authorize the Board’s insurance consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for EXCESS Workers' Compensation Insurance for the 2025 Calendar Year at same terms, conditions, SIR ($750,000) and premium or minimally the annual premium shall not increase to exceed the CPI (over past 12 months; as of 9/24); should increase exceed CPI in the final negotiations, the Board herein directs the consultant to solicit and receive competitive quotes with a recommendation to be made to the board at the December regular board meeting
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent): *20. Motion to authorize the Board’s insurance consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for Third Party Workers' Compensation Claims Administration for the 2025 Calendar Year at same terms, conditions, rates (Lost Time - $890, Medical Only- $130 & Case Management - $88/hour) or minimally the rates shall not increase to exceed the CPI (over past 12 months; as of 9/24); should increase exceed CPI in the final negotiations, the Board herein directs the consultant to solicit and receive competitive quotes with a recommendation to be made to the board at the December regular board meeting - Mr. Roy Rachal
Resolution: to authorize the Board’s insurance consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for Third Party Workers' Compensation Claims Administration for the 2025 Calendar Year at same terms, conditions, rates (Lost Time - $890, Medical Only- $130 & Case Management - $88/hour) or minimally the rates shall not increase to exceed the CPI (over past 12 months; as of 9/24); should increase exceed CPI in the final negotiations, the Board herein directs the consultant to solicit and receive competitive quotes with a recommendation to be made to the board at the December regular board meeting
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
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 George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (Consent), Reports: *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Steve Berry, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action (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 George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
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 George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Regular Agenda
Action: 7. Motion to discuss and take action on the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application from Plastipak Packaging, Inc. (LA Economic Development Application #20230161-ITE) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution:to take action on the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application from Plastipak Packaging, Inc. (LA Economic Development Application #20230161-ITE) - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action, Reports: *8. Motion to discuss and take possible action on an Innovative Behavior Pilot - Mr. Jeff Powell and Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action: *9.Motion for District 62 Bond premium and interest to be allocated to go towards District 62 schools impacted by storm shelters, based on the estimated cost increase meeting storm shelter requirements - Sandra Franklin
Resolution: for District 62 Bond premium and interest to be allocated to go towards District 62 schools impacted by storm shelters, based on the estimated cost increase meeting storm shelter requirements
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: *10.Motion to discuss and take action on allocating the $2.4 million dollar premium from the most recent District 62 Bond sell - Mr. Willard McCall
Pulled by Willard McCall
Action: 11.Motion to reimburse travel expenses to George Johnson for attending LSBA Fall Regional Trailblazers Conference - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to reimburse travel expenses to George Johnson for attending LSBA Fall Regional Trailblazers Conference
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Abstain: George Johnson
Action: 12.Motion to approve Amendment #2 of the Professional Services Agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Holly and Smith Architects, APAC for project design, construction, and management of Horseshoe Drive Elementary Renovations (Bid No. 62-24-16), Standard AIA G802-2017 Document; increasing original agreement amount by Forty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and 19 Cents ($42,832.19) therefore changing the original agreement amount from $101,320.00 to $144,152.19 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve Amendment #2 of the Professional Services Agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Holly and Smith Architects, APAC for project design, construction, and management of Horseshoe Drive Elementary Renovations (Bid No. 62-24-16), Standard AIA G802-2017 Document; increasing original agreement amount by Forty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and 19 Cents ($42,832.19) therefore changing the original agreement amount from $101,320.00 to $144,152.19 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 13.Motion to approve an agreement between RPSB and Jostens, Inc for Jostens to be the official yearbook publisher for Alexandria Sr. High School for the 2023-2024 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve an agreement between RPSB and Jostens, Inc for Jostens to be the official yearbook publisher for Alexandria Sr. High School for the 2023-2024 school year 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, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 14. Motion to approve an agreement between RPSB and Jostens, Inc for Jostens to be the official yearbook publisher for Alexandria Sr. High School for the 2024-2025 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve an agreement between RPSB and Jostens, Inc for Jostens to be the official yearbook publisher for Alexandria Sr. 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 Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 15. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Martin Park Elementary Renovations Phase 2" (Bid No. 62-25-01) 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
Authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Martin Park Elementary Renovations Phase 2" (Bid No. 62-25-01) 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
Items 15-19 taken in globo
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Action: 16. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Acadian Elementary Renovations Phase 2" (Bid No. 62-25-02) 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: to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Acadian Elementary Renovations Phase 2" (Bid No. 62-25-02) 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
Action: 17.Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Peabody Magnet Fieldhouse Addition and Renovations" (Bid No. 62-25-03) 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: to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Peabody Magnet Fieldhouse Addition and Renovations" (Bid No. 62-25-03) 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
Action: 18. Motion to approve the cancellation of Bid No. 11-24-10 "Tioga Jr High Office Renovations" due to a major change in project scope - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve the cancellation of Bid No. 11-24-10 "Tioga Jr High Office Renovations" due to a major change in project scope
Action: 19. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Tioga Jr High Office and Safety & Security Renovations " (Bid No. 11-25-03) 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: to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Tioga Jr High Office and Safety & Security Renovations " (Bid No. 11-25-03) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids, a recommendation to be made to the Board; and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith, Items 15-19 taken in globo
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Wilton Barrios.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 20. Motion to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the 2023-2024 Audit and authorize the Board President, Board Secretary/Superintendent, and Chief Financial Officer to sign questionnaire as required by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the 2023-2024 Audit and authorize the Board President, Board Secretary/Superintendent, and Chief Financial Officer to sign questionnaire as required by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 21. Motion to approve the budgets for Head Start and Early Head Start for the period beginning February 1, 2025 and ending January 31, 2026 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve the budgets for Head Start and Early Head Start for the period beginning February 1, 2025 and ending January 31, 2026
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 22. Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to Special Programs in the amount of $ 1,000,000 from October 24, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – December 1, 2024 – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution:to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to Special Programs in the amount of $ 1,000,000 from October 24, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – December 1, 2024
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Action: 23. Motion to assess and provide a report of the pros and cons relative to repurposing the former Walter D Hadnot Elementary School facility as permanent home for the Pre K-5 Bolton Academy students - Sandra Franklin
Resolution: to assess and provide a report of the pros and cons relative to repurposing the former Walter D Hadnot Elementary School facility as permanent home for the Pre K-5 Bolton Academy students
Willard McCall calls a question,second by Dr. Stephen Chapman
Vote to call the question is as followed:
Aye: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Fails
Aye: Linda Burgess, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Nay: Stephen Chapman, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry
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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