DECEMBER REGULAR BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, December 3, 2024)
Generated by Nikki Lucas on Thursday, December 5, 2024
Members present
Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
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: 40.Motion to reimburse travel expenses to Sandra Franklin for attending the 14th Annual Special Education Workshop - Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden to add item 40, vote was unanimous to add
Action: 41.Motion to approve the InterAgency Agreement for the Early Childhood Education Funding Program for December 3, 2024-June 30, 2025; Cenlar Christian - Woodworth and Giggles and Hugs Daycare - Cindy Rushing
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall to add item 41, vote was unanimous to add
Action: 42.Motion to present the two calendar options for the 2025-2026 school year and release them for a public vote - Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall to add item 42, vote was unanimous to add
Action: 43.Motion to approve Change Order #3 for the “Roofing Project at Mary Goff Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-02, WO #220836 and PO #24003089) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Coleman Roofing and Construction increasing the contract sum by Four Thousand, Nine Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars and fifty cent ($4,987.50) therefore changing the original contract sum from $710,500.00 to $715,487.50 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 Steve Berry, second by George Johnson to add item 43, vote was unanimous to add
Action: 44.Motion to discuss and approved revised job description and salary schedule for Director of Technology position – Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess to add item 44, vote was unanimous to add
Action: 45. Motion to receive HR report and approve leave request - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess to add item 45, vote was unanimous to add
Standing Items
Procedural: 1. Call to Order
Procedural: 2. Invocation, Pledge
Procedural: a. Prayer
Procedural: b. Pledge - Wally Fall
Procedural: 3. Roll Call
Procedural: 4. Recognize:
Recognition: a. the Board's student guest is Matthew Crenshaw from Alexandria Senior High School
Recognition: b. 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)
Pull 6 E from consent agenda
Motion by Steve Berry, 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, George Johnson
Item 6 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Action (Consent): 1. to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Clyde Washington
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 11/12/24 meeting of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 10/29/24 Executive meeting
Motion by Steve Berry, 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, George Johnson
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Item 6 - D. Consent Agenda - Action Finance
Item 6 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline
Action: *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Mr. Terrence Williams
Pulled from consent agenda for special consideration and renamed as item 46
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Item 6 - F. Consent Agenda - Personnel
Item 6 - G. Consent Agenda - District 62
Regular Agenda
Action: 7.Motion to hear a report and recommendation from the Board’s insurance consultant relative to renewal negotiations for EXCESS Workers Compensation Insurance for the 2025 Calendar Year at same terms, conditions, SIR ($750,000) and premium (current $94,831) or minimally the annual premium shall not increase to exceed the CPI (over past 12 months; as of 9/24); act thereon by award and authorize the board president and or administrative staff to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Roy Rachal
Items 7-8 taken in globo -
Substitute Motion - to approve insurance consultant's recommendations - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 8. Motion to hear a report and recommendation from the Board’s insurance consultant relative to 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); act thereon by award and authorize the board president to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Roy Rachal
Substitute Motion - to approve insurance consultant's recommendations - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 9. Motion to accept a donation from Mac's Fresh Market in the amount of $33,000 for Teacher Appreciation gifts - Jeff Powell
Amend motion to read - to accept a donation from Mac's Fresh Market in the amount of $33,000 and approve the purchase of gifts for Teacher Appreciation week
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 11. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Renovations at Bolton High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-09, WO #207404, and PO #24004695) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Pat Williams Construction, LLC decreasing the contract sum by Two Thousand, Seven Hundred, Sixty-Eight Dollars and Seventeen Cents (-$2,768.17) therefore changing the original contract sum from $4,181,000.00 to $4,178,231.83 with no change to the 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 “Renovations at Bolton High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-09, WO #207404, and PO #24004695) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Pat Williams Construction, LLC decreasing the contract sum by Two Thousand, Seven Hundred, Sixty-Eight Dollars and Seventeen Cents (-$2,768.17) therefore changing the original contract sum from $4,181,000.00 to $4,178,231.83 with no change to the contract time 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, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Absent: Willard McCall
Action: 12. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Renovations and Administrative Additions at Horseshoe Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-16 and PO #25000530) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Pat Williams Construction with no change to the contract amount, but changing the construction kick-off date to November 2, 2024 (October 31, 2024) and changing the Substantial Completion date to August 1, 2025 (July 29, 2025) and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: to approve Change Order #1 for the “Renovations and Administrative Additions at Horseshoe Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-16 and PO #25000530) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Pat Williams Construction with no change to the contract amount, but changing the construction kick-off date to November 2, 2024 (October 31, 2024) and changing the Substantial Completion date to August 1, 2025 (July 29, 2025) and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 13. Motion to approve personal services contracts, leases, and other such agreements; authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection with said contracts; and approve bills paid for the previous month – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve personal services contracts, leases, and other such agreements; authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection with said contracts; and approve bills paid for the previous month - Items 13-17 taken in globo
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 14.Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite Items 14-17 taken in globo
Action: 15. Motion to receive a report on donation(s) made to the Rapides Parish School Board on behalf of the RPSB schools, accept and approve donations included therein, and provide any necessary documentation related to the donation(s) – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Action: 16. 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
Action, Reports: 17. 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
Resolution: to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith
Items 14-17 taken in globo
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 18. Motion to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Volunteers of America to provide support services for students and their families of the Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection therewith - Mr. Clyde Washington
Resolution: to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Volunteers of America to provide support services for students and their families of the Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, 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, George Johnson
Action: 19.Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to Special Programs in the amount of $ 1,500,000 from October 30, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – January 1, 2025 – Elizabeth Domite
Approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to Special Programs in the amount of $ 1,500,000 from October 30, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – January 1, 2025
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, George Johnson
Action: 20. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Pineville Elementary School Security Vestibule / Mantrap" (RFQ No. 25-18A); 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
Action: 21.Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Renovations to Walking Trail at Tioga Elementary” (Bid #11-25-01); 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
Ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Renovations to Walking Trail at Tioga Elementary” (Bid #11-25-01); 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 Items 21-22 and 24-29 taken in globo
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Action: 22.Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Campus Improvements to Mary Goff Elementary” (Bid #11-25-02); 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
Action: 23.Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Nothwood High School Batting Cages” (Bid #24-20); 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 for a later date
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Action: 24. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Waste Disposal Services” (RFP # 25-39): 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
Action: 25.Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Boiler Replacement at Alexandria Sr High School" (Bid No. 62-25-04) 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
Action: 26. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for “ Category 1 – Internet Service Provider E-Rate Services ” (RFP No.26-30); 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
Action: 27. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for “ Category 1 – Wide Area Network E-Rate Services ” (RFP No.26-40); 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
Action: 28.Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for “ Category 2 – E-Rate Firewall Smartnet Services ” (RFP No.26-41A); 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
Action: 29. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for “ Category 2 – E-Rate Technology Supplies ” (RFP No.26-41B); 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 “ Category 2 – E-Rate Technology Supplies ” (RFP No.26-41B); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent and/or Central Office Staff to receive the proposals and a recommendation to be made to the Board
Items 21-22 and 24-29 taken in globo
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 30. Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to Special Programs in the amount of $ 1,500,000 from November 14, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – January 1, 2025 – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to Special Programs in the amount of $ 1,500,000 from November 14, 2024 until funds are sufficient to repay – January 1, 2025
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, George Johnson
Action: 31. Motion to approve Bolton Academy field trip travel expenses for May 15, 2025 - Jeff Powell
Resolution: to approve Bolton Academy field trip travel expenses for May 15, 2025
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action, Reports: 32. Motion to receive a report on discipline on 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 - Mr. Terrence Williams
Resolution: to receive a report on discipline on 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
Report given, no action needed
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Action, Reports: 33. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond - Mr. Jeff Powell
Report given, no action needed
Action: 34.Motion to discuss and consider approval of a contract to bring the Star Academy to Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet pending legal review and funding availability - Mr. Jeff Powell
Substitute Motion - to approve and accept the contract and bring a report to the January 7, 2025, Board meeting and add two additional schools into the contract pending legal review - Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, George Johnson
Nay: Willard McCall, Sandra Franklin
Action: 35. Motion to discuss and approve the Head Start DRS (designation renewal system) refunding application - Candice Gladney
Resolution: To approve the Head Start DRS (designation renewal system) refunding application
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 36. Motion to announce that notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA , the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) the Parish of Rapides , State of Louisiana, for school purposes, (iii) Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iii) Ruby-Wise School District Number 56 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of ad valorem taxes therein and (iv) Pineville School District No. 52 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to announce that notice is hereby given that at its meeting to be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Parish School Board Office Building, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA , the Parish School Board of the Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, plans to consider adopting a resolution ordering and calling special elections to be held in (i) the Parish of Rapides , State of Louisiana, for school purposes, (iii) Poland School District Number 55 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, (iii) Ruby-Wise School District Number 56 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, to authorize the renewal of ad valorem taxes therein and (iv) Pineville School District No. 52 of Rapides Parish, Louisiana to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 37.Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the "IAQ Enhancements at Oak Hill High School" (Re: RPSB Bid #100-14 and WO #200254) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and ACA Mechanical/Industrial, L.L.C. decreasing the original contract sum by One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand, Three Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Zero Cents (-$167,332.00) therefore changing the new contract sum to Three Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars and Zero Cents ($355,928.00) along with no change in the contract days and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: to approve Change Order #1 for the "IAQ Enhancements at Oak Hill High School" (Re: RPSB Bid #100-14 and WO #200254) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and ACA Mechanical/Industrial, L.L.C. decreasing the original contract sum by One Hundred Sixty-Seven Thousand, Three Hundred Thirty-Two Dollars and Zero Cents (-$167,332.00) therefore changing the new contract sum to Three Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand, Nine Hundred Twenty-Eight Dollars and Zero Cents ($355,928.00) along with no change in the contract days 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, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 38.Motion to discuss and take possible action to approve the contract with Curriculum Associates for Ellevation and Strategies and have Board President sign all documentation in connection therewith pending legal review - Jeff Powell
Resolution: to approve the contract with Curriculum Associates for Ellevation and Strategies and have Board President sign all documentation in connection therewith pending legal review
Motion by Steve Berry, 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, George Johnson
Action: 39. Motion to discuss and consider taking action authorizing administration to develop provisions allowing persons with specified credentials but not eligible for a Louisiana Teacher Certification to be hired at beginning teacher pay - Jeff Powell
Resolution: to allow administration to develop provisions allowing persons with specified credentials but not eligible for a Louisiana Teacher Certification to be hired at beginning teacher pay
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Add Ons
Action: 40.Motion to reimburse travel expenses to Sandra Franklin for attending the 14th Annual Special Education Workshop - Mr. Jeff Powell
Pulled and bring back to January Board meeting
Action: 41. Motion to approve the InterAgency Agreement for the Early Childhood Education Funding Program for December 3, 2024-June 30, 2025; Cenlar Christian - Woodworth and Giggles and Hugs Daycare - Cindy Rushing
Resolution: to approve the InterAgency Agreement for the Early Childhood Education Funding Program for December 3, 2024-June 30, 2025; Cenlar Christian - Woodworth and Giggles and Hugs Daycare
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 42.Motion to present the two calendar options for the 2025-2026 school year and release them for a public vote - Mrs. Kerri Nichols
Substitute Motion - to release the calendar option A for public comment for feedback and bring back to the January 7, 2025 Board meeting and to approve a 2 year calendar - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 43. Motion to approve Change Order #3 for the “Roofing Project at Mary Goff Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-02, WO #220836 and PO #24003089) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Coleman Roofing and Construction increasing the contract sum by Four Thousand, Nine Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars and fifty cent ($4,987.50) therefore changing the original contract sum from $710,500.00 to $715,487.50 with no change to the contract time and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: to approve Change Order #3 for the “Roofing Project at Mary Goff Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-02, WO #220836 and PO #24003089) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Coleman Roofing and Construction increasing the contract sum by Four Thousand, Nine Hundred Eighty-Seven Dollars and fifty cent ($4,987.50) therefore changing the original contract sum from $710,500.00 to $715,487.50 with no change to the contract time and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 44. Motion to discuss and approved revised job description and salary schedule for Director of Technology position – Mr. Clyde Washington
Resolution: to approved revised job description and salary schedule for Director of Technology position
Question was called by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry, vote to call a question is as follows:
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Wally Fall, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, George Johnson
Nay: Sandra Franklin, Linda Burgess, Stephen Chapman
Voting for item 44 takes place
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, George Johnson
Nay: Sandra Franklin
Action: 45.Motion to receive HR report and approve leave request - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Resolution: to receive HR report and approve leave request
Motion by Steve Berry, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
Action: 46.to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Mr. Terrence Williams
Substitute motion - to allow student 3 to serve 31 days at RAPPS and allow student to return to home school for the remaining of the days under probation, if a student violates probation they will be required to return to RAPPS to complete the remainder of days - Willard McCall
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, George Johnson
Nay: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin
Abstain: Stephen Chapman
Substitute motion - to allow student 1 to serve 31 days at RAPPS and allow student to return to home school for the remaining of the days under probation, if a student violates probation they will return to RAPPS to complete the remainder of days- Willard McCall
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, George Johnson
Nay: Sandra Franklin
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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