MARCH REGULAR BOARD MINUTES
OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)
Generated by Nikki Lucas on Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Members present
Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Meeting called to order at 5:07 PM
Meeting Location: The Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA
Add Ons
Action: 33. Motion to approve Change Order #4 on “Horseshoe Drive Elementary School Renovations and Administrative Addition” (Re: RPSB RFP No. 62-24-16 – WOID 207395 – P.O. #25000530) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Pat Williams Construction, LLC, increasing the current Contract Sum of $1,821,052 by $29,077 thus increasing the new Contract Sum to $1,850,129 with no increase in the Contract Time and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Roy Rachal
Vote to add item 33 by Mr. Dryden, second by Linda Burgess, vote to add was unanimous
Action: 34. Motion to approve Change Order #2 on “Alexandra Senior High Additions and Renovations” (Re: RPSB Bid No. 62-24-19 – WOID 207402 – P.O. #25000525) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and M. D. Descant, LLC, increasing the current Contract Sum of $12,363,943 by $18,861 thus increasing the new Contract Sum to $12,382,804 and increasing in the Contract Time by Seven (7) days to a new substantial completion date of August 6, 2026 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Vote to add item 34 by Mr. Dryden, second by Linda Burgess, vote to add was unanimous
Action: 35. Motion to discuss and approve allocated up to $25,000 for marketing materials, supplies, and/or services for informational purposes related to the District 52 Bond and to include any contracts associated with marketing the bond- Mr. Steve Berry
Vote to add item 35 by Mr. McCall, second by Linda Burgess, vote to add was unanimous
Action: 36. Motion to approve George Johnson and Sandra Franklin's travel expenses for attending the Louisiana School Boards Association Annual Convention - Mr. Jeff Powell
Vote to add item 36 by Mr. McCall, second by Linda Burgess, vote to add was unanimous
Standing Items
Procedural: 1. Call to Order
Procedural: 2.Invocation, Pledge
Action, Procedural: a.Prayer - Pastor David Kaufman from Tioga Wesleyan Methodist Church
Amend to read - a. Prayer - by Darrell Ingram
Procedural: b.Pledge - Mr. Steve Berry
Procedural: 3.Roll Call
Procedural: 4. Recognize:
Recognition: a. the Board's student guest is from Pineville High School
Recognition: b.Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
5. Superintendent's Report
Action: 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 6E from consent agenda for special consideration , modify 6G1 until attorney general advises, Pull 6E number 5 for Board to go into executive session - Dr. Chapman
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Item 6 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports
Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes
Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 2/4/25 and the 2/18/25 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 2/18/25 Personnel, Education, District 62 Committee meetings, and the 1/28/25 Executive meeting
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education
Action (Consent): *1. Motion to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana to provide cessation support counseling/groups to students at RAPPS and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection therewith pending legal review - Mr. Terrence Williams & Clyde Washington
Resolution: to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana to provide cessation support counseling/groups to students at RAPPS and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in connection therewith pending legal review
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to revise policy JCDAE; Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices as recommended by Forethought pending legal review - Mr. Clyde Washington
Resolution: to revise policy JCDAE; Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices as recommended by Forethought pending legal review
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
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 off consent for further consideration
Motion to go into Executive Session - By Dr. Chapman, second by Mrs. Franklin, vote for Executive Session was unanimous
Meeting pauses for Executive Session
Meeting resumes with a unanimous vote
Substitute motion -to accept the recommendation of the RPSB Discipline Committee
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Nay: Sandra Franklin
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 Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action (Consent), Reports: *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
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 Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action (Consent): *4.Motion to revise Special Education Director job description - Jeff Powell
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action (Consent): *5.Motion to discuss and approve reclassifying a 10 month Food and Nutrition Service-Meal Benefit Clerk position supporting the Director of Food Service and the meal benefit program to a 12 month Food and Nutrition Service-Meal Benefit Office Secretary - Ms. Erma Davis
Resolution: to discuss and approve reclassifying a 10 month Food and Nutrition Service-Meal Benefit Clerk position supporting the Director of Food Service and the meal benefit program to a 12 month Food and Nutrition Service-Meal Benefit Office Secretary
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Item 6 - G. Consent Agenda - District 62
Action: *1. Motion to discuss and take action to allocate D62 Bond funding for project oversight and reporting, allowing for RPSB staff to be compensated for documented work on D62 bond activities that are above and beyond normal duties, in lieu of hiring an outside project management firm, pending legal review - Sandra Franklin
Modify 6G1until attorney general advises - Dr. Chapman
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve increasing the budget for Bid 62-25-01 "Martin Park Elementary Renovations Phase 2" from $390,000 to $425,000 to account for remaining funds in original allocation to Martin Park Elementary - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve increasing the budget for Bid 62-25-01 "Martin Park Elementary Renovations Phase 2" from $390,000 to $425,000 to account for remaining funds in original allocation to Martin Park Elementary - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action (Consent): *3.Motion to approve increasing the budget for Bid 62-25-02 "Acadian Elementary Renovations Phase 2" from $395,000 to $450,000 to account for remaining funds in original allocation to Acadian Elementary - Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: Approve increasing the budget for Bid 62-25-02 "Acadian Elementary Renovations Phase 2" from $395,000 to $450,000 to account for remaining funds in original allocation to Martin Park Elementary - Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Regular Agenda
Action: 7.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
Items 7-11 taken in globo
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Linda Burgess.
Action: 8.Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Action: 9.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: 10. Motion to receive a budget update for General Fund, Food and Nutrition, and District 62 Bond Funds (Series 2022, 2023, 2024) Fund as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditor – Ms. Elizabeth Domite
Action, Information: 11.Motion to receive an update on the progress of the audit findings from the 2023-2024 audit - Elizabeth Domite
Items 7-11 taken in globo
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Information: 12. Motion to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Roy Rachal Report given, no action needed
Action, Reports: 13. 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 Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action: 14.Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for “Digital Copiers / Multi-Functional Devices” (RFP No. 26-06); 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
Items 14-15 taken in globo
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Linda Burgess.
Action: 15. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Purchase of Sanitary Maintenance Supplies" (Bid No. 26-13) 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
Items 14-15 taken in globo
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Absent: Willard McCall
Action: 16.Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Category 1 Internet Service Provider E-Rate Services” (RFP # 26-30): 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
Items 16-24 taken in globo
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Stephen Chapman.
Action: 17.Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Category 1 Wide Area Network E-Rate Services” (RFP # 26-40): 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: 18. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Category 2 E-Rate Firewall Smartnet Services” (RFP # 26-41A): 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: 19.Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Category 2 E-Rate Technology Supplies” (RFP # 26-41B): 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: 20. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Chiller Replacement at Alexandria Sr High School” (Bid #62-25-05); 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
Action: 21. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Improvements at Scott M. Brame Middle School” (Bid #62-24-15A); 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: 22. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Serving Line at Northwood High School” (Bid #25-26); 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, February 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Turnkey Purchase and Installation of Serving Line at Cherokee Elementary” (Bid #25-27); 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
Items 16-24 taken in globo, pull item 24
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action: 24. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Cherokee Elementary School Addition” (Bid #62-24-09); and award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Elizabeth Domite
Pulled
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Mark Dryden.
Action: 25. Motion to direct administration to review substitute teacher pay and bring recommendations for increasing - George Johnson and Linda Burgess
Amend motion to read - Motion to direct administration to review substitute teacher pay and bring recommendations for increasing at the May Finance Committee meeting
Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by George Johnson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action: 26. Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to District 27 Debt Retirement Fund (Fund 047) in the amount of $ 10,000 from February 13, 2025 until funds are sufficient to repay – Elizabeth Domite
Resolution: to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to District 27 Debt Retirement Fund (Fund 047) in the amount of $ 10,000 from February 13, 2025 until funds are sufficient to repay – Elizabeth Domite
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action: 27. Motion to approve change of scope for Bid 62-25-03 from “Peabody Magnet Fieldhouse Addition and Renovations” to “Peabody Magnet Fieldhouse Construction’” and increase the approved budget from $1,190,000 to $2,600,000 with increase being funded from bond premiums/interest earnings – Elizabeth Domite / Roy Rachal
Resolution: to approve change of scope for Bid 62-25-03 from “Peabody Magnet Fieldhouse Addition and Renovations” to “Peabody Magnet Fieldhouse Construction’” and increase the approved budget from $1,190,000 to $2,600,000 with increase being funded from bond premiums/interest earnings – Elizabeth Domite/Roy Rachal
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess.
Substitute motion -Send to the District 62 Committee meeting on March 18, 2025 - Dr. Stephen Chapman
Motion by Stephen Chapman, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action: 28. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Turnkey Services to Install ESSER HVAC Equipment at Oak Hill High School" (Bid No. 25-32), engage ADG Engineering for design and project management, 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/ Roy Rachal
Resolution: to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Turnkey Services to Install ESSER HVAC Equipment at Oak Hill High School" (Bid No. 25-32), engage ADG Engineering for design and project management, 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 / Roy Rachal
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Sandra Franklin.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action: 29.Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Synthetic Track & Field Improvements at Alexandria Senior High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-12B, WO #227785, and PO #25000393) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Next Generation Sports Surfaces, LLC with an increase to the contract amount of Seventeen Thousand, Six Hundred Dollars ($17,600.00), therefore increasing the original contract sum of $242,015.00 to $259,615.00, along with increasing the contract time by Seventy (70) 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 “Synthetic Track & Field Improvements at Alexandria Senior High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-12B, WO #227785, and PO #25000393) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Next Generation Sports Surfaces, LLC with an increase to the contract amount of Seventeen Thousand, Six Hundred Dollars ($17,600.00), therefore increasing the original contract sum of $242,015.00 to $259,615.00, along with increasing the contract time by Seventy (70) days and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Amend funding source to District 62 Bond and ASH Parent Club
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action: 30. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “New Construction and Renovations at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-18, WO #227446, and PO #25000172) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Pat Williams Construction, LLC with an increase to the contract amount of Two Hundred, Eight One Thousand, Two Hundred, Five Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($281,205.36), therefore increasing the original contract sum of $11,205,000.00 to $11,486,205.36 along with increasing the contract time by Sixty-Nine (69) 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 “New Construction and Renovations at Arthur F. Smith Middle Magnet School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-18, WO #227446, and PO #25000172) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Pat Williams Construction, LLC with an increase to the contract amount of Two Hundred, Eight One Thousand, Two Hundred, Five Dollars and Thirty-Six Cents ($281,205.36), therefore increasing the original contract sum of $11,205,000.00 to $11,486,205.36 along with increasing the contract time by Sixty-Nine (69) days 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: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action: 31. Motion to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Eckerd Youth Alternatives (DBA Eckerd Connects) to provide support services for students of the Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Clyde Washington
Resolution: to enter into an Interagency Agreement with Eckerd Youth Alternatives (DBA Eckerd Connects) to provide support services for students of the Rapides Parish School System and authorize the Board President to sign any necessary documentation in connection therewith
Motion by Linda Burgess, second by Willard McCall.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden
Absent: Stephen Chapman
Action: 32.Motion to discuss and approve purchasing a prefabricated Career and Tech Ed. building for Buckeye High School and solicit quotes for installation, not to exceed $250,000.00 - Mr. Mark Dryden
Resolution: to approve purchasing a prefabricated Career and Tech Ed. building for Buckeye High School and solicit quotes for installation, not to exceed $250,000.00
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Add Ons
Action: 33.Motion to approve Change Order #4 on “Horseshoe Drive Elementary School Renovations and Administrative Addition” (Re: RPSB RFP No. 62-24-16 – WOID 207395 – P.O. #25000530) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Pat Williams Construction, LLC, increasing the current Contract Sum of $1,821,052 by $29,077 thus increasing the new Contract Sum to $1,850,129 with no increase in the Contract Time and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Roy Rachal
Resolution: to approve Change Order #4 on “Horseshoe Drive Elementary School Renovations and Administrative Addition” (Re: RPSB RFP No. 62-24-16 – WOID 207395 – P.O. #25000530) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Pat Williams Construction, LLC, increasing the current Contract Sum of $1,821,052 by $29,077 thus increasing the new Contract Sum to $1,850,129 with no increase in the Contract Time 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: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action: 34.Motion to approve Change Order #2 on “Alexandra Senior High Additions and Renovations” (Re: RPSB Bid No. 62-24-19 – WOID 207402 – P.O. #25000525) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and M. D. Descant, LLC, increasing the current Contract Sum of $12,363,943 by $18,861 thus increasing the new Contract Sum to $12,382,804 and increasing in the Contract Time by Seven (7) days to a new substantial completion date of August 6, 2026 and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Mr. Roy F. Rachal
Resolution: to approve Change Order #2 on “Alexandra Senior High Additions and Renovations” (Re: RPSB Bid No. 62-24-19 – WOID 207402 – P.O. #25000525) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and M. D. Descant, LLC, increasing the current Contract Sum of $12,363,943 by $18,861 thus increasing the new Contract Sum to $12,382,804 and increasing in the Contract Time by Seven (7) days to a new substantial completion date of August 6, 2026 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: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action: 35.Motion to discuss and approve allocated up to $25,000 for marketing materials, supplies, and/or services for informational purposes related to the District 52 Bond and to include any contracts associated with marketing the bond- Mr. Steve Berry
Substitute Motion -to allocate up to $25,000 for marketing materials, supplies, and/or services for informational purposes related to the District 52 Bond and to include any contracts associated with marketing the bond - Mr. McCall
Motion by Willard McCall, second by Mark Dryden.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Action: 36.Motion to approve George Johnson and Sandra Franklin's travel expenses for attending the Louisiana School Boards Association Annual Convention - Mr. Jeff Powell
Resolution: to approve George Johnson and Sandra Franklin's travel expenses for attending the Louisiana School Boards Association Annual Convention
Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Linda Burgess.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Aye: Steve Berry, Wilton Barrios, Wally Fall, Linda Burgess, Willard McCall, Mark Dryden, Stephen Chapman
Abstain: Sandra Franklin, George Johnson
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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