Rapide Parish School Board, LA

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

Education Committee

The Education Committee will receive a report on student discipline, including suspensions and the RAPPS alternative program, and will discuss revisions to several student-related policies, including school choice, special education, and discipline. The committee will also consider naming the Caroline Dormon Jr. High School library and a new wing after local figures.

• Report on discipline and suspensions across all schools
• Policy JBCE: Publish School Choice (pending legal review)
• Policy revisions: IDDF, IDDFC, JGCFA (special education, cameras, behavioral health)
• Policy revisions: JGCE, JD (child abuse, discipline)
• Naming library and new wing at Caroline Dormon Jr. High School

The Education Committee voted to send several policy revisions to the full board or consent agenda, including school choice, special education, and discipline policies. The committee also approved naming the Caroline Dormon Jr. High School library and a new wing in honor of local figures. No discipline report was presented this month.

• Sent policy JBCE (School Choice) to Full Board (3-0)
• Sent policy revisions IDDF, IDDFC, JGCFA to consent (3-0)
• Sent policy revisions JGCE and JD to consent (3-0)
• Approved naming library the Dr. Gary and Sarah Jones Memorial Library (3-0)
• Approved naming new wing the David C. Bulter, ll and Linda M. Bulter Memorial Wing (3-0)

District 62 Committee

The District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board is meeting to discuss one item: a motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond, presented by Mr. Jeff Powell. The meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2026, at the School Board office in Alexandria, Louisiana.

• Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond

The District 62 Committee met and received a progress update on the District 62 Bond from Mr. Jeff Powell. The report was given for informational purposes only, and no action was taken on any items.

• Received District 62 Bond progress update (no action)

Personnel Committee

The Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Committee is meeting to act on routine personnel matters. The agenda includes receiving reports on new hires, promotions, resignations, and performance contracts, approving leave requests, and discussing any personnel complaints that may go to the full board. All items are standard administrative actions.

• New hires pending drug screening and background check
• New hires in lieu of substitute
• Promotions
• Rescissions, waivers, etc.
• Resignations and retirements

The Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Committee met on August 18, 2026, and voted to receive reports, approve leave requests, and discuss personnel complaints as a single package. The motion to send these items to the full board for consent passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received reports from Mrs. Naomi Belvin (unanimous)
• Approved leave requests from Mrs. Naomi Belvin (unanimous)
• Discussed personnel complaints for full board action (unanimous)
• Sent items 1-3 to consent agenda (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee will consider routine financial approvals, including contracts, budget amendments, donations, and audit updates. Notable new business includes two $50,000 inter-fund loans for maintenance, bid awards for a land lease and cafeteria serving lines, a $600,000 tutoring contract, and a $40,000 consulting agreement for early childhood education. The committee will also discuss replacing air handlers at Alexandria Senior High School and adopt the FY2026-27 budget.

• Approve $760,000 bid for purchase and installation of serving lines at multiple schools (Bid #27-14)
• Approve $600,000 professional services contract with Air Education for high dosage tutoring
• Approve $50,000 inter-fund loan from General Fund to District 27 Maintenance Fund (Fund 008)
• Approve $50,000 inter-fund loan from General Fund to District 56 Maintenance Fund (Fund 013)
• Ratify bid for lease of 435 acres of school board property (Bid #27-50) with $5,500 fiscal impact

The Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee approved all items on its agenda, including two $50,000 inter-fund loans from the General Fund to maintenance funds, ratification of bids for leasing school property and installing serving lines, and several professional services contracts. All votes were unanimous (3-0). The committee also sent several items to the full board, including a substitute motion to use District 62 funds for air handler replacements at Alexandria Senior High School and the adoption of the FY 2026-2027 budget.

• Approved $50,000 inter-fund loan from General Fund to District 27 Maintenance Fund (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 inter-fund loan from General Fund to District 56 Maintenance Fund (3-0)
• Ratified bids for lease of 435 acres of school board property and award to highest bidder (3-0)
• Ratified bids for purchase/installation of serving lines at multiple schools, award to lowest bidder (3-0)
• Approved substitute motion to use District 62 fund balance for air handler replacement at Alexandria Sr High School, sent to full board (3-0)
• Approved professional services contract with CAC Consulting Group for ECE fund management (3-0)
• Approved professional services contract for counseling services at Tioga High School (3-0)
• Approved professional services contract with Air Education for high dosage tutoring (3-0)

Special Board

The Rapides Parish School Board is holding a special meeting to act on a series of construction change orders, bid awards, and budget amendments. Key items include approving change orders for Pineville Elementary and Buckeye High School, ratifying bids for renovations at Caroline Dormon Jr. High and Oak Hill High, and amending budgets for Tioga High and Pineville High projects. The board will also consider a grant agreement with the Rapides Foundation and an MOU with the state education department for ACT testing.

• Ratify and award bid for Caroline Dormon Jr. High renovations (Bid #57-27-00) at $1,850,000 from District 57 Bonds
• Approve Change Order #1 for Pineville Elementary improvements, increasing contract to $1,049,502
• Approve Change Order #1 for Buckeye High CTE building, increasing contract to $426,825 and extending completion to Dec 31, 2026
• Approve budget amendment for Pineville High Phase II, new budget $4,700,000 from District 52 Bonds
• Authorize advertising for bids on cafeteria equipment and supplies ($529,200) and Pineville High athletic improvements ($3,100,000)

The Rapides Parish School Board approved all 15 action items on the agenda, including grant agreements, construction change orders, bid awards, and budget amendments. All votes were unanimous with all nine members present voting aye. The board also authorized advertising for new bids and entered into a design agreement for a basketball pavilion.

• Adopted resolution authorizing grant agreements with Rapides Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Pineville Elementary improvements, increasing contract by $31,502 to $1,049,502 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Buckeye High CTE building, increasing contract by $1,125 to $426,825 and extending completion to Dec 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with LDOE for ACT retests and WorkKeys assessments (unanimous)
• Appointed The Town Talk as official journal for 2026-2027 (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for bids for cafeteria equipment and supplies (unanimous)
• Ratified and confirmed bids for Caroline Dormon Jr. High renovations and Oak Hill chiller replacement, awarding to lowest responsive bidder (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendments for Tioga High track ($1.4M) and Pineville High Phase II ($4.7M) (unanimous)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

The Rapides Parish School Board will discuss the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan and dual enrollment agreements for the upcoming school year. The board will also review various budget amendments, inter-fund loans, and school construction reports.

• Driveway paving and drainage improvements at Tioga High School for $285,000.00
• Google Workspace for Education Plus renewal for $96,544.00
• Frog Street Press professional services contract for $39,850.00
• Naming the Poland Junior High School gymnasium after Mr. Bob Stevens
• Inter-fund loans from General Fund to Sales Tax Funds 025 ($120,000) and 026 ($250,000)

Special Board

The Rapides Parish School Board will meet to approve several construction change orders, including a roof repair at Peabody Magnet High School and renovations at LS Rugg Elementary School. The board will also discuss sales tax distribution and authorize bids for new projects at Pineville High School and various cafeterias.

• Approve Change Order #1 for Peabody Magnet High School re-roof project ($35,500)
• Approve Change Order #4 for LS Rugg Elementary School renovations ($20,984)
• Authorize bids for Pineville High School re-roof project ($150,000)
• Authorize bids for cafeteria serving lines at various schools ($760,000)
• Discuss North Bayou building purchase agreement and demolition

The Rapides Parish School Board approved a $35,500 decrease for the Peabody Magnet High School re-roof project, kept the sales tax distribution as two checks (November and May), and ratified bids for laundry equipment at Alexandria Senior High. They also authorized advertising for bids on three projects and approved change orders for LS Rugg Elementary and Ball Elementary. A motion to discuss the North Bayou building was pulled from the agenda.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Peabody Magnet High School re-roof, decreasing contract by $35,500 to $747,220 (unanimous)
• Approved substitute motion to keep sales tax distribution as two checks in November and May (unanimous)
• Ratified and awarded bid for laundry equipment at Alexandria Senior High fieldhouse (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for bids on Pineville High School re-roof (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for bids on serving lines at various cafeterias (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for bids on chiller replacement at Oak Hill High School (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #4 for LS Rugg Elementary, increasing contract by $20,984 to $4,444,341 and extending completion to July 24, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #5 for Ball Elementary multi-purpose building, increasing contract by $17,287 to $1,761,189.90 and extending completion to August 8, 2026 (unanimous)

Education Committee

The Rapides Parish School Board Education Committee will meet to decide on dual-enrollment agreements for the 2026-2027 school year, approve a summer school report, and vote on naming the gymnasium at Poland Junior High School after Mr. Bob Stevens. Members will also discuss the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan and consider omitting the monthly RAPPS report from the agenda.

• Motion to approve dual-enrollment agreements with NSU, LSUE, SOWELA, CLTCC, TECH, and LCU for 2026-2027 school year
• Motion to name Poland Junior High School gymnasium after Mr. Bob Stevens
• Motion to receive 2026 Summer School report
• Motion to discuss and approve 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan
• Motion to omit monthly RAPPS report from agenda and allow individual requests

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review standing items including budget updates, audit findings, and construction reports. The body is deciding on several new business items, including inter-fund loans and a software renewal agreement.

• Bid award for driveway paving and drainage improvements at Tioga High School for $285,000
• Three-year renewal agreement for Google Workspace for Education Plus at $96,544
• Inter-fund loan of $120,000 from General Fund to 1967 Sales Tax Fund
• Inter-fund loan of $250,000 from General Fund to 1987 Sales Tax Fund
• Approval of personal services contracts, leases, and previous month's bills

Personnel Committee

The Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Committee will meet to review staffing reports and leave requests. The committee is also scheduled to discuss and revise the job description for Bus Attendants.

• Review of new hires, promotions, resignations, and retirements
• Approval of leave requests
• Discussion of personnel complaints for potential full board action
• Revision of Bus Attendant job description

District 62 Committee

The District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet on July 23, 2026, to discuss one item: a motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a report-only item.

• Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

The board is meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including revisions to the Student Code of Conduct and the Policies Handbook. The session also includes reviews of budget amendments, school construction projects, and various professional services contracts.

• Recommended revisions to the Discipline Policy Review Committee's sections of the Policies Handbook and Student Code of Conduct
• Professional services contracts for Rebekah Buckels and Christa C. Mayo totaling $129,600.00
• Professional services contract with DL Clegg LLC for $23,250.00
• Inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1967 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 025) for $6,300,000
• Inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1987 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 026) for $620,000

The Rapides Parish School Board canvassed and declared the results of the June 27, 2026 special elections, certifying that all seven propositions to renew special school taxes passed. The board also approved the 2026-2027 salary schedules, deferring a discussion on sales tax distribution to a special meeting on July 23, 2026. Additionally, the board declared an emergency to use Special Reserve Funds for facilities projects at Alexandria Senior High School.

• Certified election results, renewing the parishwide 12.06-mill tax and taxes in Pineville, Poland, and Consolidated District 62.
• Approved the 2026-2027 salary schedules, deferring sales tax distribution discussion to July 23, 2026.
• Declared an emergency to spend Special Reserve Funds on facilities projects at Alexandria Senior High School.
• Approved the consent agenda, including contracts, budget changes, and inter-fund loans.
• Approved change orders for construction projects at Brame Middle, Arthur F Smith Middle Magnet, Cherokee Elementary, and Nachman Elementary.
• Authorized advertising for bids on several projects, including Caroline Dormon Jr High Phase II and Mary Goff Elementary car rider area.
• Approved a cooperative agreement with LSU AgCenter for 4H Youth Development.
• Pulled and deferred items 5D17 (Paradise Elementary bid) and 11 (Adrienne Madison contract).

Finance Committee

The Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee will vote on a series of financial actions including budget amendments, donations, and audit updates. New business items include approval of early childhood education contracts, inter-fund loans totaling $1.27 million, and multiple bid awards for construction and supplies, the largest being a $2.65 million multipurpose building at Paradise Elementary.

• Motion to approve $2,650,000 construction of multipurpose building at Paradise Elementary (Bid #11-25-06)
• Motion to approve $1,000,000 baseball/softball synthetic turf and tennis resurfacing at Pineville High (Bid #52-26-06)
• Motion to approve $630,000 inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1967 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 025)
• Motion to approve $620,000 inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1987 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 026)
• Motion to approve $129,600 in professional services contracts for early childhood instructional coaches

The Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee approved all items on its agenda, sending them to the consent agenda for full board approval. This included professional services contracts for early childhood education and student services, inter-fund loans totaling $1.27 million, and ratification of bids for various programs and construction projects. All motions carried unanimously with votes from Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, and Marie Ashmore.

• Approved personal services contracts, leases, and budget changes (3-0)
• Approved professional services contracts for Early Childhood Education coaches and CLASS observations (3-0)
• Approved professional services contracts for student services including therapy, psychology, speech, and nursing (3-0)
• Approved $630,000 inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1967 Sales Tax Fund (3-0)
• Approved $620,000 inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1987 Sales Tax Fund (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 inter-fund loan from General Fund to District 27 Maintenance Fund (3-0)
• Ratified bids for Fresh Fruit/Vegetable Program, Fresh Produce, Pineville HS turf/resurfacing, and Paradise Elementary multi-purpose building (3-0)
• Authorized advertising for bids on 435-acre property lease and band instruments (3-0)

Education Committee

The Education Committee will receive a report on discipline data from the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) and on all in-school and out-of-school suspensions. Members will vote on a motion to eliminate the monthly RAPPS report from the committee agenda. The committee will also discuss and potentially approve recommended revisions to sections III, VII, and XVI of the Student Code of Conduct and Policy Handbook, pending legal counsel review.

• Report on RAPPS student progress and all in-school/out-of-school suspensions across Rapides Parish
• Motion to omit the monthly RAPPS report from the Education Committee agenda
• Proposed revisions to sections III, VII, and XVI of the Rapides Parish School Board Policies Handbook and Student Code of Conduct
• Pending legal counsel review of the discipline policy revisions

The Education Committee voted to send recommended revisions to the Discipline Policy Review Committee's changes to the Rapides Parish School Board Policies Handbook and Student Code of Conduct to the consent agenda, pending legal counsel review. A motion to receive a report on student discipline and suspensions was received with no action needed. A motion to omit the monthly RAPPS report from the agenda was pulled and deferred to the July meeting.

• Approved sending discipline policy revisions to consent agenda, pending legal review (3-0)
• Received report on RAPPS and suspension data, no action needed
• Deferred motion to omit monthly RAPPS report to July Education Committee meeting

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet to consider routine personnel actions including new hires, promotions, resignations, and leave requests. A proposed update to bus operator and bus attendant job descriptions has been withdrawn from the agenda.

• Approval of new hires pending drug screening and background check
• Approval of promotions, resignations, and retirements
• Approval of leave requests
• Discussion of personnel complaints for full board action
• Withdrawn motion to update job descriptions for Bus Operators and Bus Attendants

The Personnel Committee voted to receive reports, approve leave requests, and discuss personnel complaints, all bundled together and sent to the full board for consent. A motion to discuss updated job descriptions for Bus Operators and Bus Attendants was pulled from the agenda by administration. The meeting was held on June 16, 2026, with two members present and one absent.

• Approved receiving reports, leave requests, and personnel complaint discussion, sent to consent agenda
• Pulled motion to discuss updated job descriptions for Bus Operators and Bus Attendants

District 62 Committee

The District 62 Committee will meet to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond, presented by Mr. Jeff Powell. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only item.

• Update on the progress of the District 62 Bond

The District 62 Committee met on June 16, 2026, and received a report from Mr. Jeff Powell on the progress of the District 62 Bond. The report was given for informational purposes only, and no action was taken on the item. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Received update on District 62 Bond progress (no action needed)

Special Board

The Rapides Parish School Board will meet to ratify bids for food purchases totaling $4.95 million and construction projects including elevator maintenance and a high school track. The board will also consider a contract for laundry equipment installation, though a substitute motion to reject the current bids is recommended.

• Award $4.95M in food service contracts
• Approve $425K for Lessie Moore Elementary improvements
• Authorize $130K for Tioga High School track design
• Reject bids for Alexandria Senior High laundry equipment
• Approve $25K for elevator maintenance

The Board approved four bid packages in one motion: meat, frozen foods, and processed foods (Bids #FS 15-26-27, #FS 20-26-27, #FS 25-26-27), bread (Bid #FS 35-26-27), elevator service and maintenance (RFP #27-49), and improvements to Lessie Moore Elementary (Bid #52-26-07), awarding each to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. In a separate action, the Board rejected all bids for laundry equipment for the new fieldhouse at Alexandria Senior High (Bid #62-27-00) because no bids were received, and re-authorized advertising for new bids under Bid #62-27-00A. The Board also approved a contract with Pan American Engineers, LLC for design and management of the Tioga High School Track Project (Bid #11-24-00). All votes were unanimous (8-0), with Wilton Barrios absent.

• Approved bids for meat, frozen foods, and processed foods (Bids #FS 15-26-27, #FS 20-26-27, #FS 25-26-27), awarding to lowest responsive bidder.
• Approved bid for bread (Bid #FS 35-26-27), awarding to lowest responsive bidder.
• Approved proposal for elevator service and maintenance (RFP #27-49), awarding to highest ranking responsive vendor.
• Approved bid for improvements to Lessie Moore Elementary (Bid #52-26-07), awarding to lowest responsive bidder.
• Rejected all bids for laundry equipment for new fieldhouse at Alexandria Senior High (Bid #62-27-00) due to no bids received.
• Re-authorized advertising for new bids for laundry equipment (Bid #62-27-00A).
• Approved contract with Pan American Engineers, LLC for Tioga High School Track Project design and management (Bid #11-24-00).

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

The Rapides Parish School Board is meeting to address various financial and administrative items. The board is considering several contracts, budget amendments, and inter-fund loans to maintain district operations.

• Approval of $5,398,211.42 for 2026-2027 Curriculum and Instruction purchases and professional services contracts
• Renewal of PowerSchool contract for applicant tracking and sourcing for $62,334.19
• Authorization to advertise for fresh fruit and vegetable bids (Bid No. 27-01) for $118,545.00
• Authorization to advertise for fresh fruit and vegetable bids (Bid No. FS 10-26-27A, 10-26-27B, 10-26-27C) for $570,000.00
• Inter-fund loans from General Fund to District 56 Maintenance Fund ($20,000) and District 27 Maintenance Fund ($5,000)

The Rapides Parish School Board approved a consent agenda covering routine reports, contracts, and budget items, and took several individual actions. The board approved two inter-fund loans totaling $4.3 million from the General Fund to sales tax funds, accepted the insurance consultant's recommendation for the 2026-2027 fiscal year (rejecting uninsured motorist BI), and approved change orders for school construction projects. Two items (5D17 and 5D19) were pulled from the consent agenda and deferred to the June Special Board meeting.

• Approved $2.2M inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1967 Sales Tax Fund (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $2.1M inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1987 Sales Tax Fund (8-0)
• Accepted insurance consultant's recommendation for 2026-2027 fiscal year, rejecting uninsured motorist BI (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Barron Elementary School improvements, increasing contract to $3,383,709 (8-0)
• Approved Change Order #7 for Alexandria Senior High School renovations, increasing contract to $12,973,076 (8-0)
• Deferred items 5D17 and 5D19 (food bids) to June Special Board meeting
• Approved $20,000 inter-fund loan to District 56 Maintenance Fund (8-0)
• Approved $5,000 inter-fund loan to District 27 Maintenance Fund (8-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing several multi-million dollar procurement bids for food, supplies, and educational services. The body is also discussing budget updates, inter-fund loans, and contract renewals for the upcoming school year.

• Curriculum and Instruction purchases and professional services contracts for 2026-2027: $5,398,211.42
• Bids for meat, frozen foods, and processed foods: $4,700,000.00
• Bids for milk, milk products, and juices: $1,300,000.00
• Bids for paper and cleaning supplies: $815,000.00
• PowerSchool contract renewal for applicant tracking: $62,334.19

The Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee approved a $29,675 change order for the Alexandria Senior High School renovation, raising the contract sum to $12,973,076. The committee also sent numerous routine items to the consent agenda, including contract renewals, bid awards, and inter-fund loans. All votes were unanimous among the three members present.

• Approved Change Order #7 for Alexandria Senior High renovation, increasing contract to $12,973,076 (unanimous)
• Approved personal services contracts, leases, and bills paid for previous month (unanimous)
• Approved budget changes/amendments (unanimous)
• Approved donations to RPSB schools (unanimous)
• Approved inter-fund loan of $20,000 to District 56 Maintenance Fund (unanimous)
• Approved inter-fund loan of $5,000 to District 27 Maintenance Fund (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for bids on fresh fruits and vegetables (unanimous)
• Approved renewal agreement for Follett Library and Textbook Manager at $66,093.54 (unanimous)

District 62 Committee

The District 62 Committee will meet to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond. The meeting is scheduled for May 19, 2026, at 5:15 p.m. in the School Board meeting room.

• Receive update on District 62 Bond progress
• Meeting at 5:15 p.m. on May 19, 2026
• Location: School Board meeting room, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets

The District 62 Committee received a report on the progress of the District 62 Bond from Mr. Jeff Powell. The report was given for informational purposes only, and no action was taken. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with no substantive decisions made.

• Received District 62 Bond progress report (no action needed)

Special Board

The Rapides Parish School Board held a special session to vote on several contracts and agreements. All motions passed, including a change order for Rugg Elementary renovations, a $110,000 educational services MOU for juvenile detention students, and bids for new construction and laundry equipment totaling over $3.3 million.

• Approved Change Order #3 for Rugg Elementary renovations with no price increase, extending completion to June 19, 2026
• Entered $110,000 MOU with Louisiana Special School District for juvenile detention education services at Renaissance Home for Youth
• Awarded $430,000 construction bid for CTE Building at Buckeye High School
• Authorized $72,000 bid for laundry equipment at Alexandria Sr High Fieldhouse
• Approved $2.65M bid for multi-purpose building at Paradise Elementary

The Rapides Parish School Board approved Change Order #3 for Rugg Elementary renovations with no cost increase but extended the completion date by 56 days to June 19, 2026. They also entered into an MOU with Louisiana Special School District for juvenile detention education, ratified bids for Buckeye High CTE building, adopted 2026 millage rates, and approved a $450,000 JAG AIM High contract.

• Approved Change Order #3 for Rugg Elementary renovations, no cost increase, completion extended to June 19, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved MOU with Louisiana Special School District for juvenile detention education services (7-1, McCall nay)
• Ratified bids for Buckeye High CTE building construction, awarded to lowest responsive bidder (7-0)
• Authorized advertising bids for laundry equipment at Alexandria Sr High Fieldhouse (7-0)
• Adopted 2026 millage rates (8-0)
• Authorized advertising bids for Paradise Elementary multi-purpose building (8-0)
• Approved $450,000 contract with Dept. of Education for JAG AIM High program (8-0)

Personnel Committee

The Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Committee met on May 19, 2026, and voted to send several personnel actions to the full board. Key items include a motion to continue a resident teacher stipend increase proposal with LSUA, pending funding availability, and a motion to revise the job description for the ESEA Title I Instructional/Parental Involvement Coordinator. The committee also approved routine reports on new hires, promotions, resignations, retirements, and leave requests.

• Motion to continue resident teacher stipend increase with LSUA for recruitment and retention, pending funding
• Motion to revise job description for ESEA Title I Instructional/Parental Involvement Coordinator
• Approval of new hires pending drug screening and background checks
• Approval of promotions, resignations, retirements, and performance contract renewals
• Approval of leave requests

The Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Committee met on May 19, 2026, and took action on several personnel items. The committee voted to continue the resident teacher stipend increase proposal with RPSB and LSUA, pending funding availability, and to revise the job description for the ESEA Title I Instructional/Parental Involvement Coordinator. All motions passed unanimously with three yea votes.

• Approved receiving reports, leave requests, and personnel complaints discussion (3-0)
• Approved continuing resident teacher stipend increase proposal with RPSB and LSUA pending funding (3-0)
• Approved revising job description for ESEA Title I Instructional/Parental Involvement Coordinator (3-0)

Education Committee

The Rapides Parish School Board Education Committee will meet to receive reports on student discipline progress and the status of the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS).

• Report on RAPPS student discipline progress
• Report on Calm and Connect Academy
• Meeting at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria

The Rapides Parish School Board Education Committee met on May 19, 2026, and received two reports. No formal action was taken on either item. The committee heard a report on student discipline, including progress at the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) and suspension data, and a report on the Calm and Connect Academy.

• Received report on RAPPS student progress and suspension data (no action needed)
• Received report on Calm and Connect Academy (no action needed)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

The Rapides Parish School Board met to address a series of consent agenda items including budget revisions and contract approvals. The board is deciding on various financial updates, school construction reports, and educational requirements.

• Renewal of OnCourse Student Information System (SIS) license and hosting for $219,271.60
• Award for 'Dust Control Services' (RFQ No. 27-03) totaling $75,000.00
• Requirement for all schools to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States
• Approval of budget changes and amendments across multiple funds
• Ratification of quotes for Alexandria Senior High Practice Facility Flooring Replacement

The Rapides Parish School Board approved a $207,674 change order for improvements at Barron Elementary School, increasing the contract sum to $3,343,674. The board also approved a $1 million allocation to each of three Montessori schools from the District 62 bond premium, and authorized a $15,000 earnest money extension for the North Bayou Elementary property sale. All votes were unanimous except the Montessori allocation, which passed 7-1-1.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Barron Elementary improvements, increasing contract to $3,343,674 (unanimous)
• Approved $1M each to Peabody Montessori, Rosenthal Montessori, and Mable Brasher Elementary from District 62 bond premium (7-1-1)
• Authorized Board President to sign extension for North Bayou Elementary sale and accept $15,000 earnest money (unanimous)
• Approved $219,271.60 renewal for OnCourse Student Information System (unanimous)
• Approved distribution of excess sales tax revenues in May 22 payroll check (unanimous)
• Approved updated job descriptions for Bus Operators and Bus Attendants, deferred to June committees (unanimous)
• Approved updated job descriptions for Testing and 504 Coordinator, Senior System Analyst, and Systems Analyst (unanimous)
• Approved terminating a paraprofessional for GBRA: Employee Conduct, effective immediately (unanimous)

Special Board

The Rapides Parish School Board met in a special session to approve contract change orders and budget amendments for several school improvement projects. The board focused on facility upgrades at Tioga High, Tioga Elementary, Pineville Elementary, Ball Elementary, Nachman Elementary, and Rugg Elementary.

• Approved $320,023 increase for Tioga High School New Fieldhouse contract with Pat Williams Construction Co.
• Increased budget for Tioga High track refurbishments by $1,025,000 to a new total of $1,300,000.
• Awarded $1,240,000 bid for improvements to Pineville Elementary School.
• Approved $110,000 budget increase for driveway and drainage repairs at Tioga High.
• Approved $92,900 change order for gymnasium additions at Tioga Elementary School.

The Rapides Parish School Board unanimously approved a $320,023 change order for the Tioga High School fieldhouse, raising the contract to $8,520,023 and extending completion to March 28, 2027. The board also approved budget increases for Tioga High driveway repairs and track refurbishments, ratified bids for Pineville Elementary improvements, and approved several other construction change orders and contract day extensions.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Tioga High fieldhouse, increasing contract by $320,023 to $8,520,023 (unanimous)
• Approved budget increase of $110,000 for Tioga High driveway repairs, new budget $285,000 (unanimous)
• Ratified bids for Pineville Elementary improvements and awarded to lowest responsive bidder (unanimous)
• Approved budget increase of $1,025,000 for Tioga High track refurbishments, new budget $1,300,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Tioga Elementary gymnasium, increasing contract by $92,900 to $680,200 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #4 for Ball Elementary multi-purpose building, increasing contract by $6,239.90 to $1,743,902.90 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Nachman Elementary, adding 18 days due to weather, new completion July 29, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #2 for Rugg Elementary, extending contract by 40 days with no cost increase (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Committee met to review staffing reports and update several job descriptions. The committee voted to send multiple personnel actions and job description updates to the consent agenda. One specific position reclassification was approved for July 1, 2026.

• Approval of updated job description for Exceptional Student Service Facilitator
• Approval of updated job descriptions for Bus Operators and Bus Attendants
• Approval of updated job descriptions for Testing and 504 Coordinator, Senior System Analyst, and Systems Analyst - Data Processor
• Reclassification of Accounting Clerk to Time and Attendance Accountant effective July 1, 2026, with a dollar amount of $2,772.00
• Review of reports on new hires, promotions, resignations, and retirements

The Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Committee met on April 21, 2026, and unanimously approved several personnel-related items, all to be sent to the full board for consent. The committee approved a new job description for a Time and Attendance Accountant and reclassified the current Accounting Clerk position to that title, effective July 1, 2026. It also approved updated job descriptions for Exceptional Student Service Facilitator, Bus Operators and Bus Attendants, and Testing and 504 Coordinator, Senior System Analyst, and Systems Analyst - Data Processor. All motions carried unanimously with votes from George Johnson, Wilton Barrios, and Willard McCall.

• Approved job description for Time and Attendance Accountant and reclassified Accounting Clerk to that title, effective July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved updated job description for Exceptional Student Service Facilitator (unanimous)
• Approved updated job descriptions for Bus Operators and Bus Attendants (unanimous)
• Approved updated job descriptions for Testing and 504 Coordinator, Senior System Analyst, and Systems Analyst - Data Processor (unanimous)
• Approved leave requests and personnel complaints report, sent to consent (unanimous)

Education Committee

The Education Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet to consider four new business items: receiving a report on discipline, including RAPPS program data and suspensions; voting on a motion to require schools to commemorate the 250th anniversary (already passed 3-0); receiving a report on high school course offerings; and discussing youth programming in the Monroe Street area. Two items were passed to the full board.

• Motion to receive a report on discipline covering RAPPS program and all in-school/out-of-school suspensions in Rapides Parish (item 1)
• Motion to require all schools to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States — passed 3-0 (item 2)
• Motion to receive a report on high school course offerings (item 3)
• Motion to direct administration to engage with Rapides Parish Police Jury and City of Alexandria about youth programming in the Monroe Street area — passed to full board (item 4)

The Rapides Parish School Board Education Committee met on April 21, 2026, and took action on two items. It approved a motion to require all schools to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, sending it to the consent agenda. It also approved a motion to send to the full board a discussion about directing administration to engage with the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the City of Alexandria on potential youth programming in the Monroe Street area. Two reports on discipline and high school course offerings were received with no action needed.

• Approved motion to require all schools to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, sent to consent (3-0)
• Approved motion to send to full board a discussion on youth programming in the Monroe Street area (3-0)
• Received report on RAPPS discipline and suspensions, no action needed
• Received report on high school course offerings, no action needed

District 62 Committee

The District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board met to discuss progress on the District 62 Bond and voted to distribute bond interest and premium. A substitute motion to divide the $6.5 million premium bond among three Montessori schools carried with a vote of 4-1, sending the decision to the full board.

• Motion received an update on progress of the District 62 Bond
• Substitute motion carried to divide $6.5 million premium bond between 3 Montessori schools
• Motion sends decision to the full board
• Vote: 4 yea (McCall, Chapman, Fall, Ashmore), 1 nay (Franklin)

The committee voted to divide the $6.5 million bond premium among the three Montessori schools, sending the motion to the full board. The motion carried 4-1, with Sandra Franklin dissenting. The committee also received an update on the District 62 bond progress, which was sent to the consent agenda.

• Received update on District 62 bond progress, sent to consent (5-0)
• Approved substitute motion to divide $6.5M bond premium among 3 Montessori schools (4-1)

Finance Committee

The Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee will consider routine financial items including approval of personal services contracts, budget amendments, and donations. Notable new business includes renewing the OnCourse Student Information System license for $219,271.60, awarding a $1.7 million contract for parking lot improvements at Pineville High School, and authorizing bids for food and supplies totaling over $7 million. Most items were sent to the consent agenda.

• Renew OnCourse SIS license for $219,271.60 from General Fund
• Award $1,700,000 contract for parking lot improvements at Pineville High School
• Authorize advertising bids for food purchases up to $4,700,000 for Food & Nutrition Fund
• Renew Professional Drug Testing Services contract with LOHS for $175,000
• Renew HVAC Filter Maintenance contract with Total Filter Solutions for $284,333

The Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee met on April 21, 2026, and approved a series of routine financial and operational items, all sent to the consent agenda. The most significant decision was renewing the OnCourse Student Information System license and hosting for $219,271.60. The committee also approved contract renewals, bid authorizations, and additional therapist positions, all with unanimous votes.

• Approved renewal of OnCourse SIS license and hosting for $219,271.60 (3-0)
• Approved personal services contracts, leases, and budget changes (3-0)
• Approved donations and budget updates for multiple funds (3-0)
• Approved reports on school construction projects (3-0)
• Approved grants and authorized Board President to sign documents (3-0)
• Approved ratification of quotes for dust control, flooring, and parking lot bids (3-0)
• Authorized advertising for bids on propane, bus parts, food, and supplies (3-0)
• Approved additional Speech and Occupational Therapist positions for 2026-2027 (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

The Rapides Parish School Board is meeting to address educational policies, budget amendments, and facility maintenance. The board is considering a random audit of school libraries for inappropriate materials and awarding a contract for an oxidation pond closure.

• Proposed random audit of school libraries to check for inappropriate materials
• Awarding of $400,000 bid for Oxidation Pond Closure at Buckeye High School
• Approval of $11,964 for Pineville Jr. High field trip travel expenses
• Approval of $22,000 inter-fund loan from General Fund to District 16 Debt Retirement Fund
• Authorization to solicit proposals for Mitigation and Remediation Services for RPSB Facilities (RFP No. 27-00)

The Rapides Parish School Board approved school staffing allocations for 2026-2027, added a voluntary Supplemental Cancer policy deduction effective July 1, 2026, and terminated a food service technician and two paraprofessionals for job abandonment. The board also approved a change order for the Rapides High School safety project with no cost increase, and approved all consent agenda items including contracts, budgets, and field trip expenses. A motion to consider a random audit of school libraries was pulled from the agenda by the proposing member.

• Approved 2026-2027 school staffing allocations (unanimous)
• Added voluntary Supplemental Cancer policy deduction effective July 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Terminated food service technician for job abandonment, effective immediately (unanimous)
• Terminated two paraprofessionals for job abandonment, effective immediately (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Rapides High School safety project, no cost increase, completion extended to April 23, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including contracts, budget amendments, grants, and $22,000 inter-fund loan (unanimous)
• Approved Paradise Elementary field trip expenses and LSBA convention travel reimbursements (unanimous; 3 abstained on reimbursements)
• Pulled item on random audit of school libraries from agenda