FEBURARY REGULAR BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, February 4, 2025)
Generated by Nikki Lucas on Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Members present
Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
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: 13. Motion to discuss and approve contract with IDEMIA for new fingerprint workstation and on-site training – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion to add item 13 by Mark Dryden, second by George Johnson, vote was unanimous to add
Action: 14. Motion to terminate a certified nursing assistant for job abandonment - Ms. Naomi
Motion to add item 14 by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess, vote was unanimous to add
Action: 15. Motion to discuss and approve a contract with The Edge Cenla (formerly Academic Edge) for High Dose Tutoring for K-5th grade students - Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion to add item 15 by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden, vote was unanimous to add
Standing Items
Procedural: 1. Call to Order
Procedural: 2. Invocation, Pledge
Procedural: a. Prayer - Pastor Brendan Walls from Centerpoint Pentecostal Church
Procedural: b.Pledge - Barrios
Procedural: 3.Roll Call
Procedural: 4.Recognize:
Recognition: a. the Board's student guest is Kaitlyn Roberts from Tioga High School
Recognition: b. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
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 item 6F6 off consent agenda for further discussion
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Item 6 - A. Consent Agenda – Reports
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 1/7/25 and the 1/23/25 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 1/23/25 Personnel, Education, Finance and District 62 Committee meetings, and the 12/17/24 Executive meeting
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to adopt the new Policy GAMK: Use of Pronouns and Given Names as recommended by Forethought Consulting, Inc. and required by Act 680 of the 2024 Legislative Session - Mr. Clyde Washington
Resolution: to adopt the new Policy GAMK: Use of Pronouns and Given Names as recommended by Forethought Consulting, Inc. and required by Act 680 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to revise policy BCBB: Notification of School Board Meetings and to add new policy BCBJ: Broadcasting and taping of School Board Meetings as recommended by Forethought - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to revise policy BCBB: Notification of School Board Meetings and to add new policy BCBJ: Broadcasting and taping of School Board Meetings as recommended by Forethought
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *3. Motion to revise policy BCB: Board Meeting Procedures that was adopted at the Oct 01, 2024 Board meeting - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to revise policy BCB: Board Meeting Procedures that was adopted at the Oct 01, 2024 Board meeting
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to revise policy IDDF, Education of Student with Exceptionalities and JGC: Student Health Services as recommended by Forethought - Dr. Susan Dewees
Resolution: to revise policy IDDF, Education of Student with Exceptionalities and JGC: Student Health Services as recommended by Forethought
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *5.Motion to revise policy IDBA: Sex Education as recommended by Forethought - Mrs. Shannon Alford
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *6. Motion to enter into an Interagency Agreement with the Center for Children and Families to provide counseling 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 F. Washington
Resolution: to enter into an Interagency Agreement with the Center for Children and Families to provide counseling 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 Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
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 Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *2.Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
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 Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to receive a budget update for General Fund, Food and Nutrition Fund and District 62 Capital Outlay Funds (Series 2022, 2023, and 2024) as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditor – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
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 - Amanda Slaughter
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *6.Motion to renew the Board’s insurance consulting contract under the same terms and conditions with a 2% increase in fee (previous $16,875/year) and authorize the Board president to sign said contract for professional services – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: to renew the Board’s insurance consulting contract under the same terms and conditions with a 2% increase in fee (previous $16,875/year) and authorize the Board president to sign said contract for professional services
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *7. Motion to discuss and take action on the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application from The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (LA Economic Development Application #20220075-ITE) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Motion to discuss and take action on the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application from The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (LA Economic Development Application #20220075-ITE)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *8. Motion to discuss and take action on the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application from The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (LA Economic Development Application #20220075-A-ITE) - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Motion to discuss and take action on the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application from The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company (LA Economic Development Application #20220075-A-ITE)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *9. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Serving Line at Northwood High" (Bid No. 25-26) 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 “Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Serving Line at Northwood High" (Bid No. 25-26) 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 Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *10. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Serving Line at Cherokee Elementary" (Bid No. 25-27) 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 “Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Serving Line at Cherokee Elementary" (Bid No. 25-27) 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 Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *11.Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “J B Nachman Elementary School Addition” (Bid #62-24-14); 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: to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “J B Nachman Elementary School Addition” (Bid #62-24-14); 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 Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *12.Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Boiler Replacement at Alexandria Sr High School” (Bid #62-25-04); 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, January 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Boiler Replacement at Alexandria Sr High School” (Bid #62-25-04); 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 Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *13. Motion to receive the semi-annual reports for all Special Revenue Funds as required by the Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by the LA Legislative Auditor - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to receive the semi-annual reports for all Special Revenue Funds as required by the Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by the LA Legislative Auditor
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *14. Motion to receive the quarterly reports on maintenance funds for the quarter ended December 31, 2024 - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to receive the quarterly reports on maintenance funds for the quarter ended December 31, 2024
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *15. Motion to ratify and confirm quotes received on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Replacement of HVAC System in Library at Caroline Dormon Jr High" (RFQ No. 57-25-01); 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, January 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Replacement of HVAC System in Library at Caroline Dormon Jr High" (RFQ No. 57-25-01); 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 Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *16. Motion to authorize renewal for License Agreement with FORECAST5 (mapping solution software) (formerly GuideK12) - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to authorize renewal for License Agreement with FORECAST5 (mapping solution software) (formerly GuideK12). Increase of $1,927.69 over previous year (inflation and solution improvements)
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
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 Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Item 6 - F. Consent Agenda - Personnel
Action (Consent), Reports: *1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent), Reports: *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent), Reports: *3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *4. Motion to approve revisions to the following policies as recommended by Forethought: Policy GAK: Personnel Records, and Policy GBC: Recruitment - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Resolution: to approve revisions to the following policies as recommended by Forethought: Policy GAK: Personnel Records, and Policy GBC: Recruitment
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *5. Motion to revise policy CBD: Employment of Superintendent as recommended by Forethought - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to revise policy CBD: Employment of Superintendent as recommended by Forethought
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action: *6. Motion to discuss and take possible action to add 5 additional paraprofessional positions to be used to support special education students who have enrolled since the beginning of school. - Dr. Susan Dewees
To add 5 additional paraprofessionals to the cushion to be used to support special education students with a new special education job description pending funding
Pull item 6F6 off consent agenda for further discussion
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Item 6 - G. Consent Agenda - District 62
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond - Mr. Jeff Powell
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to authorize the secretary and administrative staff to engage KONE INC. (current board approved service contractor) for professional services to “Modernize the Peabody Magnet High School Girl’s Gymnasium Elevator” (WOID 224567) and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Willard McCall
Resolution: to authorize the secretary and administrative staff to engage KONE INC. (current board approved service contractor) for professional services to “Modernize the Peabody Magnet High School Girl’s Gymnasium Elevator” (WOID 224567) and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Regular Agenda
Action: *7.Motion to receive a report on the Calm and Connect Academy including, but not limited to, an official start-date, status of staffing, grade bands for the pilot and grades bands for next school year, enrollment maximums for both the pilot and next school year, and condition of the campus, to be presented at the February 3, 2025 Board Meeting - Ms. Linda Burgess
Report given, no action needed
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Linda Burgess.
Action: 8. Motion to enter into an agreement between the Rapides Parish School Board and Farnsworth Group for third party peer review (required under ICC 500) of the plans and specifications for the storm shelter at Paradise Elementary and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: to enter into an agreement between the Rapides Parish School Board and Farnsworth Group for third party peer review (required under ICC 500) of the plans and specifications for the storm shelter at Paradise Elementary and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith
Motion by George Johnson, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Absent: Stephen Chapman
Action, Presentation: 9. Motion to receive report on the 2023-2024 Audit and Financial Statements from our external auditors, Payne, Moore, & Herrington, LLC - Elizabeth Domite
Report given, no action needed
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Action, Presentation: 10. Motion to receive an update on District Wide Bond Rating issued by S & P Global Ratings - Elizabeth Domite
Report given, no action needed
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Action: 11. Motion to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Buckeye Panther Club Incorporated to apply for a Charitable Gaming License – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to adopt a Resolution authorizing the Buckeye Panther Club Incorporated to apply for a Charitable Gaming License
RESOLUTION OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
WHEREAS, a non-profit booster club has existed for a number of years to enhance athletic and other programs at Buckeye High School, said club being the Buckeye Panther Club Incorporated; and
WHEREAS, the club has been in previous years authorized to seek a charitable gaming license from the State of Louisiana in order to conduct BINGO games and other like activities, a portion of which revenue goes to the Buckeye High School and is deposited in the school fund in accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, in prior years the written authorization of the principal of a high school is sufficient to authorize a booster club to seek charitable gaming licensing authority from the state; and
WHEREAS, as of May 15, 2019 the procedures are altered to require not only the principal's authorization but a designation by the parish school board of the booster club to collect funds in the name of the particular school all is more fully shown by the Office Procedure Revision letter attached hereto.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Rapides Parish School Board that the Buckeye Panther Club Incorporated be and it hereby is designated to collect funds through participation in the charitable gaming activities for the use and benefit of Buckeye High School provided that the principal of the said Buckeye High School concurs in that designation and if so provides a letter of authorization to the booster club to enable it to seek the appropriate license to conduct charitable gaming operations in accordance with law.
The foregoing Resolution was duly offered, seconded and adopted by a majority of the Rapides Parish School Board in legal session duly convened on this the 4th day of February, 2025.
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Absent: Stephen Chapman
Action: 12.Motion to discuss and approve the coliseum rental contract for Pineville High, Peabody Magnet High, Buckeye High, and Alexandria Senior High School graduation - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to approve the coliseum rental contract for Pineville High, Peabody Magnet High, Buckeye High, and Alexandria Senior High School graduation
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Nay: Stephen Chapman
Add Ons
Action: 13.Motion to discuss and approve contract with IDEMIA for new fingerprint workstation and on-site training – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Resolution: to approve contract with IDEMIA for new fingerprint workstation and on-site training
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action: 14. Motion to terminate a certified nursing assistant for job abandonment - Ms. Naomi
Resolution: to terminate a certified nursing assistant for job abandonment Mr. Williams effective February 4, 2025
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Action: 15.Motion to discuss and approve a contract with The Edge Cenla (formerly Academic Edge) for High Dose Tutoring for K-5th grade students - Mr. Jeff Powell
Amend to read - to approve a contract with The Edge Cenla (formerly Academic Edge) for High Dose Tutoring for K-5th grade students pending funding
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Mark Dryden, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess
Absent: Wilton Barrios
EXECUTIVE SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
Action: Adjourn the meeting
RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
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/s/Mr. Steve Berry
President
ATTEST
/s/Jeff Powell
Secretary
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