Rapide Parish School Board public meetings in 2025
68 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Dec 2, 2025
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Rapides Parish School Board approves $110k band instruments purchase and free student telehealth services
The Rapides Parish School Board held a regular meeting on December 2, 2025, at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in Alexandria. The board conducted procedural items including invocation, pledge, roll call, and recognition of student guests. All consent agenda items passed unanimously, including approval of minutes, policy revisions, budget amendments, and contracts.
- Approved $110,000 purchase of band instruments and equipment (Bid #26-04A) using Title IV funds
- Approved one-year master services agreement with Hazel Health, Inc. for free virtual behavioral and physical health services for students
- Revised policies on corporal punishment and discipline (JDA/JD) and special education (IDDF/IDDFC) pending legal review
- Ratified bids for surplus inventory sale (Bid #26-19)
- Received updates on school construction projects and audit findings
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9. Motion to hear a presentation from ADG Energy Services, Inc. geared toward increasing facilities operational efficiency and thus providing material costs savings by performing energy audits and…
6 yea · 2 nay
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Mark Dryden nay · Wilton Barrios nay
10. Motion to approve the 12-month subscription with iCEV Multimedia, LLC for LA Eduthings CTE Data – Tier 5, effective January 1, 2026 – LaRunda Hobbs Pierce
7 yea · 1 nay
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Stephen Chapman nay
The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Nov 18, 2025
Personnel Committee
RPSB Personnel Committee to review maintenance reorganization and policy updates
The Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Committee will meet to receive personnel reports, approve leave requests, and discuss potential action on a maintenance department reorganization and an equal opportunity employment policy revision.
- Receive personnel reports including new hires, promotions, and resignations
- Approve leave requests for Naomi Belvin
- Discuss maintenance and facilities department reorganization
- Revise policy GAAA: Equal Opportunity Employment
- Review performance contract renewals and disclosures
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
4. Motion to discuss and take possible action concerning the re-organization of the RPSB maintenance and facilities department. - Mr. Jeff Powell
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
5. Motion to revise policy GAAA: Equal Opportunity Employment as recommended by Forethought pending legal review - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
Tue Nov 18, 2025
Finance Committee
Finance Committee considers $2.5 million turf and track project for Pineville High
The Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee is reviewing several facility repairs, equipment purchases, and budget amendments. The body is deciding on various bid authorizations and contracts for school maintenance and educational programs.
- Authorization to bid Pineville High School Football Turf and Track Resurfacing Project for $2,565,750.00
- Bid for purchase of band instruments and equipment for $110,000.00
- Quotes for replacement of roof at Buckeye High Fieldhouse for $55,000.00
- Authorization to solicit quotes for chiller repairs at Tioga Jr High for $89,000.00
- Proposed contract with ADG Energy Services, Inc. for energy audits and automation for $294,998.40
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
6. Motion to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Roy Rachal
2 yea
George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
BoardDocs motion
6 yea
George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
12. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Chiller Repairs at Tioga Jr High " (RFQ No. 26-22) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office…
2 yea
George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
16. Motion to renew annual subscription for Manage Engine Endpoint Central License Agreement at a cost of $50,599.00 and authorize the Board President to sign any associated documents therewith -…
2 yea
George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
17. Motion to hear a presentation from ADG Energy Services, Inc. geared toward increasing facilities operational efficiency and thus providing material costs savings by performing energy audits and…
2 yea
George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
Tue Nov 18, 2025
District 62 Committee
District 62 Committee to receive bond progress update
The District 62 Committee will meet to discuss the progress of the District 62 Bond. Mr. Jeff Powell is scheduled to provide an update on the project.
- Progress update on the District 62 Bond presented by Mr. Jeff Powell
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Tue Nov 18, 2025
Education Committee
Education Committee approves health services contract and policy updates
The Rapides Parish School Board Education Committee met on November 18, 2025, to discuss and approve several items. The committee received a report on student discipline progress and approved a one-year virtual health services contract with Hazel Health, Inc. Additionally, the committee revised multiple student discipline and special education policies pending legal review.
- Approved free virtual behavioral and physical health services contract with Hazel Health, Inc. for one year
- Received report on discipline progress for Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) and suspensions
- Revised policies JDA: Corporal Punishment and JD: Discipline as recommended by Forethought
- Revised policies IDDF: Education of Students with Exceptionalities and IDDFC: Cameras in Special Education Classrooms
- All motions carried unanimously with votes by Wally Fall and Mark Dryden
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
2 yea
Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
2. Motion to approve master services agreement with Hazel Health, Inc. to provide free virtual behavioral health and physical health services to the students of Rapides Parish schools for one…
2 yea
Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
3. Motion to revise policies JDA: Corporal Punishment and JD: Discipline as recommended by Forethought pending legal review - Mr. Clyde Washington and Mr. Terrence Williams
2 yea
Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
4. Motion to revise policies IDDF: Education of Students with Exceptionalities and IDDFC: Cameras in Special Education Classrooms as recommended by Forethought pending legal review - Mr. Michael Yoist
2 yea
Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
Tue Nov 4, 2025
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Board approves $3.64 million for J I Barron Elementary improvements
The Rapides Parish School Board is meeting to address school reconstitutions, budget amendments, and facility improvements. The board is deciding on new AI usage policies and awarding construction bids.
- Award of $3,640,000.00 bid for improvements to J I Barron Elementary School
- Re-constituting Pineville Elementary and Lessie Moore Elementary as PK-6th grade schools for 2026-2027
- Proposal for $35,000.00 for Category 2 E-Rate Firewall Smartnet Services
- Discussion and vote on new policy EFAB regarding acceptable use of Artificial Intelligence
- Approval of budget changes and amendments
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
*1. Motion to discuss and approve a new policy EFAB: Employee and Student Acceptable Use Policy for Artificial Intelligence - Mr. Jeff Powell
4 yea · 3 nay · 1 absent
Steve Berry yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Willard McCall nay · Wilton Barrios nay · Sandra Franklin nay · Stephen Chapman absent
*9. Motion to discuss and approve a pupil appraisal stipend for speech/language pathologists - Mr. Michael Yoist
6 yea · 2 nay
Steve Berry yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Stephen Chapman nay · Sandra Franklin nay
11. Motion to discuss and take possible action regarding the process of distribution of surplus 1967 and 1987 sales tax collections for employees who terminate their employment contract by resigning…
7 yea · 1 nay
Steve Berry yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Oct 21, 2025
Personnel Committee
Personnel committee to review reports, leave requests, and maintenance reorganization
The Rapides Parish School Board’s Personnel Committee will meet to receive routine personnel reports, approve leave requests, and discuss possible action on a reorganization of the maintenance and facilities department. No substantive decisions are scheduled; items may be sent to the November meeting.
- Motion to receive personnel reports (new hires, promotions, resignations)
- Motion to approve leave requests by Mrs. Naomi Belvin
- Motion to discuss possible maintenance and facilities department reorganization
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
4. Motion to discuss and take possible action concerning the re-organization of the RPSB maintenance and facilities department. - Mr. Jeff Powell
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
Tue Oct 21, 2025
Education Committee
Committee considers re-constituting two elementary schools as PK-6th grade
The Education Committee is discussing the re-constitution of Pineville Elementary and Lessie Moore Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year. The body is also reviewing new policies regarding volunteer chaplains and the use of artificial intelligence.
- Re-constituting Pineville Elementary and Lessie Moore Elementary as PK-6th grade schools for 2026-2027
- New policy GBDC: Chaplains as Volunteers
- New policy EFAB: Employee and Student Acceptable Use Policy for Artificial Intelligence
- Report on student progress in the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) and school suspensions
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Motion to discuss and approve a new policy GBDC: Chaplains as Volunteers as recommended by Forethought - Mr. Jeff Powell
2 yea
Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
3. Motion to discuss and approve a new policy EFAB: Employee and Student Acceptable Use Policy for Artificial Intelligence - Mr. Jeff Powell
2 yea
Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
4. Motion to discuss and consider taking action on re-constituting Pineville Elementary and Lessie Moore Elementary as PK-6th grade school for the 2026-2027 school year - Mr. Steve Berry
2 yea
Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
Tue Oct 21, 2025
Finance Committee
Finance Committee approves $3.64M school construction bid
The Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee will consider approving a $3.64 million contract for improvements to J I Barron Elementary School, renewing a $45,000 cybersecurity agreement, and authorizing the solicitation of proposals for technology supplies.
- Award bid for J I Barron Elementary School improvements ($3,640,000)
- Renew Sophos Central device antivirus agreement ($44,977.67)
- Authorize RFP for Category 2 E-Rate technology supplies ($1,576,500)
- Authorize RFP for Category 2 E-Rate firewall services ($35,000)
- Approve 2024-2025 Louisiana Audit Compliance Questionnaire
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the audit findings from the 2023-2024 audit - Elizabeth Domite
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
6. Motion to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Roy Rachal
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
8. Motion to approve the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the 2024-2025 Audit and authorize the Board President, Board Secretary/Superintendent, and Chief Financial Officer to sign…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
11. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal proposals for “Category 2 E-Rate – Technology Supplies” (RFP No. 27-41B); and authorize the Executive Committee, Superintendent and/or Central…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
12. Motion to approve year one of a three year of an agreement with SHI for to renew Sophos Central device antivirus and client encryption for $44,977.67 and authorize the Board President to sign…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
14. Motion to discuss and approve a pupil appraisal stipend for speech/language pathologists - Mr. Michael Yoist
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
Tue Oct 21, 2025
District 62 Committee
District 62 Committee to receive update on bond progress
The District 62 Committee will meet to discuss the progress of the District 62 Bond. Jeff Powell is scheduled to provide an update on the project.
- Progress update on the District 62 Bond from Jeff Powell
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Tue Oct 21, 2025
Special Board
School board approves $196K change order for Alexandria Senior High renovations
The Rapides Parish School Board held a special session to vote on several construction and repair contracts. All motions passed unanimously, including agreements with CLECO Power LLC for utility work at Tioga High School and multiple change orders for school renovations.
- Approved $196,631 change order for Alexandria Senior High School renovations, raising total project cost to $12.89M
- Approved $23,719 change order for Alexandria Middle Magnet School construction, extending completion to Dec 2026
- Declared Cherokee Elementary sewer-line project an emergency, awarding $63,106 contract to Tudor, Inc.
- Approved $15,293 change order for J.B. Nachman Elementary School storm shelter upgrades
- Ratified $1M bid award for Carter C. Raymond Jr High School renovations
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4. Motion to enter into a utilities "SERVITUDE AGREEMENT" with CLECO Power LLC for granting entry onto the "Tioga High School Campus" for placing, rerouting, constructing, repairing, changing…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea
5. Motion to approve Change Order #5 for the “Additions and Renovations at Alexandria Senior High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-19, WO #207402, and PO #25000525) contract between the Rapides Parish…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea
6. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “New Construction and Renovations at Alexandria Middle Magnet School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-11, WO #207401, and PO #25003297) contract between the Rapides…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea
7. Motion to declare Cherokee Elementary Sewer-Line Project IWO #212567) an internal-emergency to expedite repairs, take advantage of on-site contractual services and wavering Board policy thresholds…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea
9. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Carter C. Raymond Jr High School Renovations” (Bid #57-26-00); and award bid…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea
10. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Roof Overlay at Tioga High School" (Bid 11-26-02), and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and Central Office…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea
11. Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the Board President to sign the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for the Line Item Appropriation for Improvements to the Baseball Field at Plainview High…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea
12. Motion to go into executive session to discuss the potential to join litigation regarding 16th section land - Mr. Jeff Powell
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea
Thu Oct 9, 2025
Special Board
Board approves $120,000 professional development contract
The Rapides Parish School Board met in a special session to consider a professional service contract. The board voted to approve a contract for professional development services.
- Professional service contract with Bailey Education Group, LLC for $120,000.00 funded by Title lll Immigrant and Migrant Grant
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4. Motion to approve a professional service contract with Bailey Education Group, LLC for Professional Development and to authorize the board to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith…
5 yea
Steve Berry yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Stephen Chapman yea
Tue Oct 7, 2025
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Board approves $750,000 for Pineville High School gymnasium reroofing
The Rapides Parish School Board met to address a consent agenda including financial approvals, facility projects, and school naming. The board is deciding on various contracts, budget amendments, and the sale of surplus buses.
- Award of $750,000 bid for reroofing the main gymnasium at Pineville High School
- Naming of the Pineville High Basketball court after Bobby Rucker
- Award of $75,000 bid for annual purchase of band instruments and equipment
- $22,000 agreement with Taylor Publishing Company dba Balfour for Buckeye High School yearbooks
- Authorization to advertise sealed bids for the sale of surplus buses (Bid No. 26-19)
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
140 yea
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea
*7. Motion to discuss and consider taking action directing administration to pursue options for acquiring property on Tioga road - Wilton Barrios
7 yea
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea
*8. Motion to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Rapides Parish Police Jury for parking lot repairs at Oak Hill High School pending legal review – Mr…
7 yea
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea
9. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Cafeteria Fresh Produce” (Bid #FS 10-25-26B); and award bid to the lowest…
7 yea
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea
10. Motion to receive a report on tax collections, expenditures, and fund balance of the 2016 Sales Tax for 2024-2025 fiscal year as per board resolution adopted June 7, 2016 – Elizabeth Domite
7 yea
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea
11. Motion to approve InterAgency Agreement with Kids Kountry for Early Childhood Education Fund Program Allocated Seats for 2025-2026 school year - Cindy Rushing
7 yea
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea
12. Motion to approve the request of Iberia Parish School District and St. Bernard Parish School Board to participate in a cooperative agreement with Rapides Parish School Board for Bid #26-28 which…
7 yea
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea
13. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the "Security Vestibule and Fencing at Northwood High School" (Re:RPSB Bid #25-33, WO#203808 and PO #26000235) contract between the Rapides Parish School…
7 yea
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea
14. Motion to terminate two food service technicians for job abandonment - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
7 yea
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea
15. Motion to terminate a Paraprofessional for job abandonment - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
7 yea
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea
Tue Sep 16, 2025
Personnel Committee
Personnel Committee discusses revisions to Sick Leave Bank policy
The Personnel Committee is reviewing reports on staffing changes and leave requests. The body is also discussing revisions to policy GBRIBB regarding the Sick Leave Bank based on recommendations from Forethought.
- Review of new hires, promotions, resignations, and retirements
- Approval of leave requests
- Discussion of personnel complaints for potential full board action
- Proposed revision to policy GBRIBB: Sick Leave Bank
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
4. Motion to discuss and revise policy GBRIBB: Sick Leave Bank as recommended by Forethought - Mrs. Naomi Belvin and Mr. Jeff Powell
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
Tue Sep 16, 2025
Finance Committee
Finance Committee considers $750,000 roof project for Pineville High School
The Finance Committee is reviewing budget updates, grant reports, and several procurement contracts. The body is deciding on funding for school facility repairs and equipment purchases.
- Proposed $750,000 bid for reroofing the main gymnasium at Pineville High School
- Proposed $75,000 annual purchase of band instruments and equipment
- Proposed $22,000 agreement with Taylor Publishing Company for Buckeye High School yearbooks
- Proposed $19,913.42 license renewal for JAMF Pro Mobile Device Management tool
- Discussion on acquiring property on Tioga road
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the audit findings from the 2023-2024 audit - Elizabeth Domite
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
6. Motion to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Roy Rachal
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
8. Motion to discuss and consider taking action directing administration to pursuit options for acquiring property on Tioga road - Wilton Barrios
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
9. Motion to approve an agreement between RPSB and Taylor Publishing Company dba Balfour for Balfour to be the official yearbook publisher for Buckeye High School for the 2025-2026 school year and…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
10. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Reroof of Main Gymnasium at Pineville High School ” (Bid #52-26-00); and…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
11. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Annual Purchase of Band Instruments and Equipment ” (Bid #26-04); and award…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
12. Motion to declare items listed on Surplus Inventory - Buses as surplus inventory and to authorize the Secretary to advertise for sealed bids as is/where is for the "Sale of Surplus…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
14. Motion to approve an Intergovernmental Agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and Rapides Parish Police Jury for parking lot repairs at Oak Hill High School, pending legal review — 13…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
Tue Sep 16, 2025
District 62 Committee
District 62 Committee to receive update on bond progress
The District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet to discuss an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 5:15 p.m. in the School Board meeting room.
- Motion to receive update on District 62 Bond progress by Mr. Jeff Powell
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Tue Sep 16, 2025
Education Committee
Education committee to vote on naming Pineville High basketball court after Bobby Rucker
The Rapides Parish School Board Education Committee will meet to receive a report on student discipline and suspensions across the district. The committee will also vote on a proposal to name the Pineville High basketball court after Bobby Rucker.
- Motion to receive discipline report for RAPPS and suspensions district-wide
- Motion to name Pineville High basketball court after Bobby Rucker (passed 2-0)
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Motion to name the Pineville High Basketball court after Bobby Rucker - Mr. Steve Berry
2 yea
Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
Tue Sep 16, 2025
Special Board
Board approves construction change orders and tutoring contracts
The Rapides Parish School Board will meet to approve construction change orders for Horseshoe Elementary, Nachman Elementary, and Brame Middle School, along with tutoring contracts for Northwood High School. The board will also authorize bids for band instruments and school renovations, and ratify a bid for electrical meter upgrades at Bolton Academy.
- Approve Change Order #7 for Horseshoe Elementary renovations ($2,031,433.11)
- Approve Change Order #1 for Nachman Elementary addition ($4,384,921.00)
- Approve Change Order #1 for Brame Middle School addition ($7,073,287.00)
- Authorize bids for Purchase of Band Instruments ($110,000.00)
- Authorize bids for Additions and Alterations to Pineville Jr High ($3,560,000.00)
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
7. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Addition at Brame Middle School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-15A and PO #25003073) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and M.D. Descant, LLC…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea
9. Motion to discuss and approve Professional Service Contract with Air Education Inc. for student tutoring licenses - Mrs. Frannie Beebe
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea
12. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Bolton Academy Electrical Meter Upgrade” (Bid #62-26-01); and award bid to…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea
13. Motion to discuss and take action on the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application from The Plastipak Packaging, Inc (LA Economic Development Application #20230162-ITE) - Elizabeth…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea
Tue Sep 2, 2025
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Rapides Parish School Board approves safety upgrades and policy updates
The Rapides Parish School Board held a regular meeting on September 2, 2025, at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in Alexandria, LA. The board approved minutes from prior meetings, revised internet safety and student policies, and ratified multiple contracts including safety upgrades for Rapides High School. Several financial reports, donations, and audit updates were also reviewed and approved.
- Approved revised policy IFBGA - Internet Safety and Technology
- Approved 2025-2026 Pupil Progression Plan
- Ratified $575,280 safety and security project for Rapides High School (Bid #26-14)
- Renewed 435-acre school land lease with K & L LLC ($5,746.35)
- Approved personal services contracts and budget amendments
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
*4. Motion to approve entering into a Professional Service Contract with a BCBA for support at CCA, in lieu of hiring two paraprofessionals to: 1) Provide behavioral training to students; 2) Provide…
6 yea · 1 nay
Steve Berry yea · Willard McCall yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Sandra Franklin nay
The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Aug 19, 2025
Personnel Committee
Personnel Committee considers $45,000 contract for behavioral support at CCA
The Personnel Committee is reviewing staffing reports, leave requests, and personnel complaints. The committee is also deciding on a professional service contract for behavioral support services.
- Professional Service Contract with a BCBA for support at CCA for $45,000.00
- Reports on new hires, promotions, resignations, and retirements
- Approval of leave requests
- Discussion of personnel complaints for potential full board action
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
4. Motion to approve entering into a Professional Service Contract with a BCBA for support at CCA, in lieu of hiring two paraprofessionals to: 1) Provide behavioral training to students; 2) Provide…
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
Tue Aug 19, 2025
Finance Committee
Finance Committee reviews $575,280 safety project and multiple school bids
The Finance Committee is reviewing several high-value construction and equipment bids, including safety upgrades at Rapides High School. The body is also considering lease renewals for school board land and various professional service contracts for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Rapides High School Safety and Security Project bid for $575,280.00
- Alma Redwine Elementary School Kitchen HVAC and Boiler Replacement bid for $425,000.00
- Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment and Supplies bid for $215,000.00
- Purchase and Delivery of Washfountains at District 11 Schools bid for $100,000.00
- Lease renewal for 435 acres of School Board land with K & L LLC for $5,746.35
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🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
6 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea · Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
8. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the lease agreement under the same terms and conditions for the lease of 435 acres of School Board land (Original Bid 24-50) with…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
13. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Pest Control Services” (RFP # 26-17B): and award proposal to the highest…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
16. Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to District 27 Debt Retirement Fund (Fund 047) in the amount of $ 28,000 from August 14, 2025 until funds are sufficient to repay (February…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
18. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with AMN Allied Services, LLC to provide three Speech Language Pathologist for the 2025-2026 school year - Mr. Michael Yoist
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
20. Motion to approve year one of a three year of an agreement for Linewize content filtering (CIPA compliance) solution for $67,000 and authorize the Board President to sign documentation therewith…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
21. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract for welding professional to providing student instruction and certification preparation in the area of National Center for Construction Education…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
22. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract for provision of counseling/therapy services to students at Tioga High School - Wilton Barrios
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
23. Motion to approve a Professional Service Contract with Imagine Learning for Professional Development for CSLCD literacy grant - Mrs. Frannie Beebe
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
24. Motion to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Pineville Church of Christ for use of their parking lot and service driveway and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
Tue Aug 19, 2025
Education Committee
Education Committee approves revised internet safety policy and student support policies
The Rapides Parish School Board Education Committee met on August 19, 2025, to discuss and approve several policies and plans. The committee approved a revised internet safety policy and multiple student support policies, all pending legal review. They also received an update on district-wide attendance initiatives and approved the 2025-2026 Pupil Progression Plan.
- Approved revised policy IFBGA - Internet Safety and Technology
- Approved policies JCDAF (Bullying and Hazing), JGCE (Child Abuse), JBD (Student Absences and Excuses), JDE (Expulsion), and JGCF (Mental Health Support For Students)
- Approved 2025-2026 Pupil Progression Plan
- Received update on attendance data and district-wide initiatives
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Motion to approve revised policy IFBGA - Internet Safety and Technology as recommended by Forethought and pending legal review - Mr. Jose Lozada
2 yea
Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
BoardDocs motion
2 yea
Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
4. Motion to approve the following policies recommended by Forethought pending legal review; JCDAF: Bullying and Hazing, JGCE: Child Abuse, JBD: Student Absences and Excuses, JDE: Expulsion, and…
2 yea
Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
Tue Aug 19, 2025
District 62 Committee
District 62 committee to receive bond progress update
The District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond. The meeting is procedural and will not include formal decisions.
- Motion to receive bond progress update from Mr. Jeff Powell
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Tue Aug 19, 2025
Special Board
School board approves $353,760.80 in construction contract amendments
The Rapides Parish School Board held a special session to vote on four contract amendments for school construction projects. All motions passed unanimously, adjusting fees and timelines for storm-shelter upgrades and other construction changes.
- Amend $140,016.60 to Holly & Smith Architects for J. B. Nachman Elementary storm-shelter redesign
- Amend $165,595.20 to Holly & Smith Architects for Brame Jr. High storm-shelter redesign
- Reduce Ducote Development Group contract by $4,640 to $168,360 for Mary Goff Elementary improvements
- Increase Tudor, Inc. contract by $23,206 to $6,387,206 for Caroline Dorman Jr. High renovations
- Increase Tudor, Inc. contract by $23,943 to $1,684,943 for Ball Elementary multi-purpose building
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4. Motion to approve an “Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement” (AIA Document G802 -2017) with Holly & Smith Architects, in reference to the District 62 - J. B. Nachman Elementary School…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea
5. Motion to approve an “Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement” (AIA Document G802 -2017) with Holly & Smith Architects, in reference to the District 62 – Brame Jr. High School Project due…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea
6. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Campus Improvements at Mary Goff Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-25-02 and PO #25002285) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Ducote…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea
7. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Additions, Renovations, and Improvements at Caroline Dormon Junior High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #57-24-01, WO #222719, and PO #25001091) contract between…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea
8. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Construction of Multi-Purpose Building at Ball Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-25-05, WO #226469, and PO #25003593) contract between the Rapides…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea
9. Motion to approve Change Order #2 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…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea
10. Motion to approve Change Order #3 for the New Construction and Renovations on “Arthur F Smith Middle Magnet School” (Re: RPSB Bid No. 62-24-18 – WOID 227446 – P.O. #25000172) contract between the…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea
11. Motion to approve an Alliance Design Group, LLC withdrawal from the Construction Phase II of Renovations at Bolton High School Project (Bid No. 62-26-00 and WO #207404) to negate potential…
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea
12. Motion to discuss and take possible action to approve agreement with Giles Hyundai and accept donation to support Pineville High School athletics and other programs - Mr. Steve Berry
8 yea
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea
Tue Aug 5, 2025
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Rapides Parish School Board approves dual enrollment and HiSET agreements
The board is deciding on educational partnerships, budget amendments, and policy revisions. Key actions include establishing dual enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year and programming for judicially mandated youth.
- Dual enrollment agreements for 2025-2026 with institutions including LSU, Southern University, and NSU
- Agreement with 9th Judicial Court Systems and CLTCC for HiSET programming for non-violent youth ages 16-18
- Intergovernmental Agreement with LSU AgCenter for 4-H Youth Development
- Revision of policy EDDA regarding Special Use of School Buses
- Approval of various budget changes, amendments, and previous month's bills
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🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
*12. Motion to approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students: a. Physical Therapy b. Occupational Therapy c. School Psychologist - Mr. Michael Yoist
7 yea · 2 nay
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · George Johnson yea · Stephen Chapman nay · Sandra Franklin nay
*17. Motion to discuss and approve Superintendent's evaluation process for the 2025-2026 school year - Mr. Jeff Powell and Mr. Mike Johnson
17 yea · 1 nay
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea · Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson nay
31. Motion to discuss and approved revised job description for Migrant Recruiter Advocate position - Dr. Laquanta Jones and Martha Chapman
8 yea · 1 nay
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin nay
36. Motion to approve Professional Service Contact with Studyville for High Dosage Tutoring contingent on funding allocation - Mrs. Frances Beebe
7 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin nay · Linda Burgess absent
The other 29 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jul 15, 2025
Finance Committee
Finance Committee approves $425,000 chiller replacement for Tioga High School
The Finance Committee reviewed budget revisions, inter-fund loans, and several service contracts. The body also directed administration to review substitute teacher pay and approved various school maintenance and equipment projects.
- Award of $425,000 bid for Tioga High School Chiller Replacement
- Contract with AirReading for High Dosage Tutoring for $200,000
- Authorization to bid $215,000 for cafeteria equipment and supplies
- Nursing contracts for 2025-2026 totaling $130,880
- Inter-fund loans from General Fund totaling $475,000 across four different funds
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🗳️ How they voted (12 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
8. Motion to direct administration to review substitute teacher pay and bring recommendations for increasing - George Johnson and Linda Burgess
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
13. Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to District 56 Maintenance Fund (Fund 013) in the amount of $ 25,000 from July 3, 2025 until funds are sufficient to repay – Elizabeth Domite
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
14. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday , July 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Tioga High School Chiller Replacement” (Bid #25-29); and award bid to the lowest…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
15. Motion to enter into a contract agreement with North Louisiana Crime Lab to provide Forensic Analysis of Vaping Devices and Consumption and authorize the Board President to sign any documents in…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
16. Motion to approve Professional Service Contact with AirReading for High Dosage Tutoring contingent on funding allocation - Mrs. Frances Beebe
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
17. Motion to approve the replacement of seats and the recondition of the flooring in the Buckeye High School Auditorium with all costs associated with the project being paid for by the Buckeye…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
19. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment & Supplies" (Bid No. 26-18), and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent and…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
20. Motion to discuss and approve Rapides Parish School Board Live Streaming Agreement for all activities held on RPSB campuses - Mr. Jeff Powell
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
21. Motion to approve nursing contracts for the 2025-2026 school year - Mr. Michael Yoist
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
23. Motion to approve Professional Services Contracts for provision of services to students: a. Applied Behavior Analysis Consultants b. Visual Communication Services c. Literacy Intervention…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
25. Motion to approve Profession Service Contract with RBW Consulting for consulting service, support for feeder system alignment, professional development, network system operations, supervisor…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
Tue Jul 15, 2025
Education Committee
Education Committee approves 2025-2026 dual enrollment agreements
The Education Committee reviewed several agreements for student programming and school policy. The committee approved dual enrollment contracts and a partnership with the LSU AgCenter, while a motion to reinstate corporal punishment failed.
- Approved dual enrollment agreements for 2025-2026 with LSU, Southern University, LCU, and TECH
- Approved agreements with 9th Judicial Court Systems and CLTCC for HiSET programming for ages 16-24
- Approved revision to policy EDDA regarding Special Use of School Buses
- Approved Intergovernmental Agreement with LSU AgCenter for 4-H Youth Development
- Approved Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Alexandria Police Department
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5. Motion to reinstate corporal punishment, with parental consent, consistent with State law pending legal review – Ms. Linda Burgess
2 nay · 1 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall nay · Mark Dryden nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jul 15, 2025
Personnel Committee
Personnel Committee discusses resident teacher stipends and Superintendent evaluation
The Personnel Committee met to review staffing reports and leave requests. The body moved to continue a resident teacher stipend increase proposal and approved the Superintendent's evaluation process for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Proposal to continue resident teacher stipend increase with RPSB and LSUA using Title II funds and $3,300 from the state
- Approval of the Superintendent's evaluation process for the 2025-2026 school year
- Review of new hires, promotions, resignations, and retirements
- Approval of leave requests
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
4. Motion to continue the resident teacher stipend increase proposal with RPSB and LSUA to address recruitment and retention needs in RPSB - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
5. Motion to discuss and approve Superintendent's evaluation process for the 2025-2026 school year - Mr. Jeff Powell and Mr. Mike Johnson
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
Tue Jul 15, 2025
District 62 Committee
District 62 Committee to receive update on bond progress
The District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet to discuss one item. The committee will receive a progress update regarding the District 62 Bond.
- Progress update on the District 62 Bond presented by Mr. Jeff Powell
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Tue Jul 15, 2025
Special Board
Board approves $2.1 million for Bolton High School renovations
The Rapides Parish School Board met in a special session to award construction bids and approve tax exemptions. The board decided on several school renovation projects and the issuance of general obligation bonds for the Pineville School District.
- Awarded $2,100,000 bid for Renovations to Bolton High School – Phase 2
- Awarded $425,000 bid for Martin Park Interior Renovations - Phase 2
- Awarded $450,000 bid for Acadian Elementary - Phase 2
- Approved Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) applications for Plastipak Packaging, Inc. and The Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Company
- Approved $105,697 change order for Alexandria Senior High School additions and renovations
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
8. Motion to discuss and take action on the Industrial Tax Exemption Program (ITEP) application from Plastipak Packaging, Inc. (LA Economic Development Application #20230163-ITE) - Elizabeth Domite
8 yea · 1 nay
Steve Berry yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin nay
9. 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-B-ITE) -…
8 yea · 1 nay
Steve Berry yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin nay
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jul 1, 2025
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Rapides Parish School Board reviews discipline policy and budget updates
The board is considering revisions to the Student Code of Conduct and the Policies Handbook. Members are also reviewing budget amendments, school construction progress, and various professional service contracts.
- Proposed revisions to Discipline Policy Handbook and Student Code of Conduct sections I, II, III, and XVI
- Naming the Tioga High School multipurpose building the Bert & Melba Smith Facility
- Contract with Prompt Institute for Professional Development for Speech Pathologists for $13,200.00
- Authorization to advertise for bids for the purchase of band instruments for $75,000.00
- Ratification of bids for bus maintenance supplies and parts for $100,000.00
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
223 yea · 1 nay
Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin nay · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea
13. Motion to elect a representative from Rapides Parish School Board to sit on the Rapides Parish ITEP Committee - Mr. Jeff Powell
9 yea · 1 nay
Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Steve Berry yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin nay
The other 12 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Jun 17, 2025
District 62 Committee
District 62 Committee to review bond progress and maintenance fund distribution
The District 62 Committee will meet to receive updates on two specific financial and operational matters. Members will discuss the progress of the District 62 Bond and how maintenance funds are allocated to schools and programs in the district.
- Update on the progress of the District 62 Bond
- Report on the distribution of maintenance funds to District 62 schools and programs
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Tue Jun 17, 2025
Personnel Committee
Personnel Committee proposes ban on antisemitic rhetoric and actions
The Personnel Committee is reviewing staffing reports and leave requests. The committee also voted to send a proposal to the full board to prohibit antisemitic rhetoric or actions within the school district.
- Proposal to prohibit antisemitic rhetoric or actions in the Rapides Parish School District
- Review of new hires, promotions, and performance contract renewals
- Review of resignations and retirements
- Approval of leave requests
- Discussion of personnel complaints for potential full board action
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
4. Motion to prohibit any antisemitic rhetoric or actions in the Rapides Parish School District, subject to the Superintendent's actions to discipline or remove employees or students who are…
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
Tue Jun 17, 2025
Finance Committee
Finance Committee reviews $2.1 million Bolton High School renovation bid
The Finance Committee is reviewing several school construction bids, inter-fund loans, and the 2025 millage rates. The body is also considering contracts for speech pathologist professional development and band instruments.
- Bid for Renovations to Bolton High School – Phase 2 for $2,100,000.00
- Inter-fund loans from General Fund totaling $4,540,000.00 across five requests
- Bid for Purchase of Bus Maintenance Supplies and Parts for $100,000.00
- Bid for Purchase of Band Instruments for $75,000.00
- Professional Services Contract with Prompt Institute for $13,200.00
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🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
6 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea · Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
11. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Monday, May 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Bus Maintenance Supplies and Parts” (Bid #26-07A); and award bid to the…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
15. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Acadian Elementary - Phase 2” (Bid #62-25-020; and award bid to the lowest…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
20. Motion to approve inter-fund loan from General Fund to 1987 Sales Tax Fund (Fund 026) in the amount of $ 625,000 from May 27, 2025 until funds are sufficient to repay – August 1, 2025 – Elizabeth…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
21. Adopt the millage rate(s) for 2025 - Ellzabeth Domite
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
23. Motion to approve InterAgency Agreements for Early Childhood Education Birth to Three Seats Program for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 for Rapides Type III Early Learning Centers (34) - Mrs. Cindy…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
26. Motion to approve Professional Services Contract with DL Clegg LLC to conduct local Early Childhood CLASS observations for 2025-2026; enter scores in Early Childhood Portal; provide feedback and…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
Tue Jun 17, 2025
Education Committee
Education Committee considers reinstating corporal punishment and discipline policy changes
The Education Committee is reviewing recommended revisions to the Student Code of Conduct and Policies Handbook. The body is also considering the reinstatement of corporal punishment with parental consent and the naming of a school facility.
- Proposed revisions to Discipline and Procedures, Alternative Program, Suspension/Expulsion, and Prohibited Conduct sections of the Policies Handbook
- Motion to reinstate corporal punishment with parental consent, pending legal review
- Motion to name the Tioga High School multipurpose building the Bert & Melba Smith Facility
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Motion to discuss and approve the Discipline Policy Review Committee's recommended revisions to the following sections of the Rapides Parish School Board Policies Handbook and Student Code of…
3 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
2. Motion to name the multipurpose building at Tioga High School the Bert & Melba Smith Facility – Wilton Barrios
3 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
3. Motion to reinstate corporal punishment, with parental consent, consistent with State law pending legal review – Ms. Linda Burgess
3 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
Tue Jun 17, 2025
Special Board
School Board approves construction changes and new bids for district facilities
The Rapides Parish School Board met in a special session to approve contract increases for school renovations and authorize new bidding processes. The board focused on facility upgrades, including storm shelters and roofing projects.
- Approved $205,218 increase for Alexandra Senior High Additions and Renovations (Total: $12,588,022)
- Approved $775,357 increase for L.S. Rugg Elementary School Renovations and Addition (Total: $4,423,357)
- Authorized bids for the reroof of the Main Gymnasium at Pineville High School ($750,000)
- Awarded bid for the Tioga High School Fieldhouse ($7,340,000)
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4. Motion to approve Change Order #3 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…
9 yea
Steve Berry yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea
5. Motion to approve Change Order #1 on “L.S. Rugg Elementary School Renovations and Addition” (Re: RPSB Bid No. 62-24-07 – WOID 207403 – P.O. #24004399) contract between the Rapides Parish School…
9 yea
Steve Berry yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea
6. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for “Reroof of Main Gymnasium at Pineville High School" (Bid No. 52-26-00), and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the Superintendent…
9 yea
Steve Berry yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea
7. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Tioga High School Fieldhouse” (Bid #11-26-00); and award bid to the lowest…
9 yea
Steve Berry yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea
Tue Jun 3, 2025
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Rapides Parish School Board considers new media policy and bus maintenance bids
The board is meeting to approve various educational agreements, financial reports, and district policies. Key actions include reviewing a new media engagement policy and awarding contracts for bus maintenance and professional services.
- Agreement for Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana (JAG-LA AIM High!) for 2025-2026
- Proposed Media Policy for media engagement and student privacy
- Award of $125,000 bid for Purchase of Bus Maintenance Parts and Supplies (Bid #26-07)
- Appointment of The Town Talk as official journal for fiscal year 2025-2026
- Review of quotes for Professional Drug Testing Services (RFQ No. 26-11)
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
10. Motion to hear a report from the Board’s Insurance Consultant relative to renewal negotiations for TPA services, property insurance, equipment breakdown (Boiler & Machinery) insurance, auto…
15 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · George Johnson yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Sandra Franklin nay · Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wally Fall absent
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue May 20, 2025
Personnel Committee
Personnel Committee approves routine reports and discusses counselor additions and new job roles
The Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Committee met on May 20, 2025, to receive routine reports, approve leave requests, and discuss personnel complaints. The committee also discussed adding counselors to elementary schools and approving a new job description for competitive funds from the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE).
- Approved routine reports including new hires, promotions, and resignations
- Approved leave requests
- Discussed personnel complaints for potential full board action
- Discussed adding counselors to elementary schools
- Discussed approving a new job description for competitive LDOE funds
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
5. Motion to discuss and take possible action on approving the new job description and position required for receipt and utilization of competitive funds allocated by the LDOE - Mrs. Shannon Alford
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
Tue May 20, 2025
Finance Committee
Finance committee approves $7.9M in contracts and reviews school projects
The Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee met to approve contracts, budgets, donations, and school construction updates. All motions passed unanimously. The committee also discussed special election results and future bids.
- Approved $125,000 bus maintenance parts contract (Bid #26-07)
- Approved $100,000 drug testing services quote (RFQ #26-11)
- Approved $450,000 Tioga High School entrance renovation (Bid #26-08)
- Approved $1.65M milk/juice/ice cream contract (Bid #FS 100-25-26)
- Approved $4.8M food purchases (meat, frozen, processed) (Bids #FS 15-25-26, #FS 20-25-26, #FS 25-25-26)
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🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the audit findings from the 2023-2024 audit - Elizabeth Domite
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
6. Motion to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Roy Rachal
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
9. Motion to appoint The Town Talk as the official journal for the Rapides Parish School Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 - Ms. Elizabeth Domite
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
10. Motion to consider and take action with respect to adopting a resolution providing for canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the special elections held on Saturday, May 3, 2025 in…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
15. Motion to authorize the Secretary to solicit formal quotes for “Replacement of Roof at Buckeye High Fieldhouse " (RFQ No. 26-05) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
20. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Meat” (Bid #FS 15-25-26), “Purchase of Frozen Foods” (Bid #FS…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
21. Motion to approve all Curriculum and Instruction purchases and Professional Services Contracts for the 2025-2026 school year and authorize the board president to sign any and all documentation in…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
26. Motion to renewal annual agreement between Food & Nutrition Services and Horizon Software for the 2025-2026 school year - Ms. Erma Davis
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
Tue May 20, 2025
Education Committee
Education Committee considers new district media policy and JAG-LA agreement
The Education Committee is reviewing a proposed Media Policy regarding student privacy and communication. The body is also deciding on an intergovernmental agreement for the JAG-LA AIM High! programs for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Agreement for Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana (JAG-LA AIM High!) Programs for 2025-2026
- Proposed Media Policy for media engagement and student privacy
- Report on student progress at Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) and parish-wide suspensions
- Report on summer programming
- Update on the Calm and Connect Academy pilot program
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Motion to approve the State of Louisiana, Department of Education, Interagency/Intergovernmental Agreement for Jobs for America's Graduates-Louisiana, Accelerated Intervention from Middle to High!…
2 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea
4. Motion to consider a Media Policy to establish clear guidelines for media engagement, student privacy, and responsible communication within the district - Jeff Powell
2 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea
Tue May 20, 2025
District 62 Committee
District 62 Committee to receive update on bond progress
The District 62 Committee will meet to discuss the progress of the District 62 Bond. Mr. Jeff Powell is scheduled to provide an update on the matter.
- Update on the progress of the District 62 Bond
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Tue May 20, 2025
Special Board
School Board approves $1.5 million building project at Ball Elementary
The Rapides Parish School Board met in a special session to ratify and award two bids. The board approved a construction project for a multi-purpose building and a contract for sanitary maintenance supplies.
- Award of Bid #11-25-05 for construction of a Multi-Purpose Building at Ball Elementary for $1,533,300.00
- Award of Bid #26-13 for purchase of Sanitary Maintenance Supplies for $450,000.00
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, May 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Sanitary Maintenance Supplies” (Bid #26-13); and award bid to the lowest…
8 yea · 1 absent
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden absent
5. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Construction of Multi-Purpose Building at Ball Elementary (Bid #11-25-05); and…
8 yea · 1 absent
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden absent
Tue May 6, 2025
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Rapides School Board to vote on $193,279 EMS Linq contract, approve budget revisions
The Rapides Parish School Board will meet on May 6, 2025, to consider a consent agenda including approval of a $193,279.12 contract with EMS Linq for financial accounting and cloud hosting, along with numerous budget revisions to school maintenance funds. The board will also authorize solicitations for pest control services and renewals for dust control and propane gas contracts. Additionally, the meeting includes recognition of a student guest and a JAG student, as well as receiving reports on construction projects, grants, and audit findings.
- Approve a $193,279.12 agreement with EMS Linq, Inc for financial accounting, payroll, and cloud hosting for 2025-2026 (General Fund)
- Adopt budget amendments/revisions for 26 school funds including Parishwide Maintenance, District 11 Tech, and District 62 Bond Series
- Authorize solicitation of formal proposals for Pest Control Services (RFP No. 26-17) with a budgeted $50,000
- Renew Dust Control Services contract with D & L Textiles for 2025-26 fiscal year at $70,000
- Renew Propane Gas contract with Jim’s South Butane-Propane, Inc. for 2025-26 at $50,000
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
*7. Motion to approve new job description for Exceptional Student Services Supervisor and reclassify various existing positions as ESS positions - Mrs. Shannon Alford and Dr. Susan Dewees
5 yea · 2 nay
Steve Berry yea · Wilton Barrios yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall nay · Sandra Franklin nay
The other 5 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 15, 2025
Personnel Committee
Personnel Committee to vote on new Exceptional Student Services job description
The committee will consider a motion to approve a revised job description for Exceptional Student Services Supervisor and reclassify existing positions as ESS roles. Other items include routine personnel actions such as new hires, leaves, and resignations, which were previously bundled and sent to the full board.
- Motion to approve revised job description for Exceptional Student Services Supervisor
- Reclassification of various existing positions as ESS positions
- Routine approvals for new hires, promotions, resignations, and leave requests (sent to consent agenda)
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
4. Motion to approve new job description for Exceptional Student Services Supervisor and reclassify various existing positions as ESS positions - Mrs. Shannon Alford and Dr. Susan Dewees
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
Tue Apr 15, 2025
Finance Committee
Finance Committee approves $480K digital copier contract, other procurements
The Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee voted to approve multiple contracts, renewals, and budget amendments, including a $480,000 award for digital copier devices. Several items were sent to a consent agenda and carried unanimously. The committee also approved an agreement with EMS Linq for financial accounting and cloud hosting at $193,279.12.
- Approved agreement with EMS Linq, Inc. for financial accounting and cloud hosting, $193,279.12
- Authorized solicitation for pest control services (RFP No. 26-17), estimated $50,000
- Renewed contract for dust control services (Bid No. 23-03) with D & L Textiles, $70,000
- Authorized advertising for bus maintenance supplies (Bid No. 26-07), $125,000
- Ratified award for digital copier/multi-functional devices (RFP #26-06), $480,000
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🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the audit findings from the 2023-2024 audit - Elizabeth Domite
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
6. Motion to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Roy Rachal
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
8. Motion to approve an agreement between Rapides Parish School Board and EMS Linq, Inc for Financial Accounting, Payroll, Warehouse, Fixed Assets, State Reporting and Cloud Hosting for the period…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
12. Motion to authorize the Secretary to exercise the option to renew the contract under the same terms and conditions for the 2025-26 fiscal year for “Mitigation and Remediation Services for RPSB…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
18. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Digital Copier/ Multi-Functional Devices” (RFP # 26-06): and award…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
23. Motion to authorize the Secretary to advertise for bids for "Purchase of Milk, Milk Products, Juices, and Ice Cream" (Bid No. FS 100-25-26) and authorize the Executive Committee and/or the…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
25. Motion to renew the annual license for OnCourse Student Information System (SIS) and SIS hosting in the amount of $286,431.00 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
Tue Apr 15, 2025
Education Committee
Committee to receive report on student discipline and suspensions across parish
The Education Committee will consider a motion to receive a report detailing student discipline, including progress of students at the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Schools (RAPPS) and in-school and out-of-school suspensions across all Rapides Parish schools.
- Motion to receive report on discipline and suspensions parish-wide
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Tue Apr 15, 2025
District 62 Committee
District 62 Committee to hear update on bond progress
The District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond. This is a single-item agenda focused on a report, with no votes or decisions scheduled.
- Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond
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Tue Apr 15, 2025
Special Board
Board approves $7.34M Tioga High fieldhouse construction bidding
The Rapides Parish School Board held a special meeting on April 15, 2025, and voted on several action items. The board authorized bidding for multiple school construction projects, including a $7.34 million fieldhouse at Tioga High School, and approved insurance renewal negotiations for the 2025-2026 school year. All motions passed with one dissenting vote on the student accident insurance item (Wilton Barrios opposed) and one absent member (Stephen Chapman).
- Authorized bidding for Tioga High School Fieldhouse Construction ($7,340,000 from District 11 Bonds)
- Authorized bidding for Bolton Academy Renovations Phase II ($2,100,000 from District 62 Bonds)
- Ratified and awarded bid for Cherokee Elementary School Addition ($4,826,250 from District 62 Bonds)
- Authorized agreement with TBA Studio for Northwood High School Safety and Security Project ($422,500 from District 22A funds)
- Authorized renewal negotiations for student accident insurance and property/casualty/cyber insurance with CPI cap
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4. Motion to authorize the Board’s Insurance Consultant to initiate renewal negotiations for student accident insurance (required under LHSAA 9.2.3) for the 2025-2026 school year at same annual…
7 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Steve Berry yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Wilton Barrios nay · Stephen Chapman absent
11. Motion to approve Change Order #3 for the contract between Rapides Parish School Board and Daughdrill General Contracting & Roofing Company, Inc. for "Roof Replacement at Paradise Elementary…
7 yea · 1 nay · 1 absent
Steve Berry yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · Wally Fall yea · George Johnson nay · Stephen Chapman absent
The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Apr 1, 2025
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Board to award $13.2M construction contract for Alexandria Middle Magnet School
The Rapides Parish School Board meets to consider a consent agenda that includes several financial and operational items. The most consequential action is ratifying a $13.2 million bid for new construction and renovations at Alexandria Middle Magnet School. The board will also authorize bidding for a $1.5 million multi-purpose building at Ball Elementary and approve routine contracts, budget updates, and grant reports.
- Ratify $13,162,500 bid for Alexandria Middle Magnet School New Construction and Renovations (District 62 Bond Funds)
- Authorize bidding for construction of Multi-Purpose Building at Ball Elementary at $1,533,300 (District 11 Bond Funds)
- Approve personal services contracts, leases, and bills paid for previous month
- Receive budget updates for General Fund, Food and Nutrition Fund, and District 62 Bond Funds
- Authorize advertisement for bids for educational materials (Bid No. 26-28) and science materials (Bid No. 26-16)
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🗳️ How they voted — 3 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
*9. 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…
7 yea · 2 nay
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Willard McCall nay · Wilton Barrios nay
13. Motion to discuss and take possible action to approve school staffing recommendations for the 2025-2026 school year – Mr. Jeff Powell
8 yea · 1 nay
Steve Berry yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Wilton Barrios yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin nay
16. Motion to adopt a resolution directing the Superintendent to obtain Attorney General's opinion to paying salaried employees overtime compensation – Ms. Linda Burgess
5 nay · 4 yea
Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Steve Berry nay · Willard McCall nay · Mark Dryden nay · Stephen Chapman nay · Wilton Barrios nay
The other 6 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Wed Mar 26, 2025
Special Board
Rapides School Board ratifies $500,000 network services contract
The Rapides Parish School Board held a special meeting to address one action item: ratifying the award of a $500,000 contract for Wide Area Network E-Rate services under RFP #26-40A. The contract funds come from the general fund ($50,000) and E-Rate program ($450,000). The board voted and the motion carried, authorizing the president to sign documents.
- Ratified award of Category 1 Wide Area Network E-Rate Services contract (RFP #26-40A) worth $500,000
- Funding sourced from General Fund ($50,000) and E-Rate program ($450,000)
- Motion carried with a vote by board members; no other business was on the agenda
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4. Motion to ratify and confirm proposals received on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Category 1 Wide Area Network E-Rate Services” (RFP # 26-40A): and award…
7 yea
Steve Berry yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea
Tue Mar 18, 2025
Personnel Committee
Personnel Committee to discuss adding elementary school counselors
The Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Committee met on March 18, 2025, and approved routine personnel actions including new hires, leave requests, and complaints referrals. The committee also approved new job descriptions for the facilities/maintenance department and a new Home Base and Disability Facilitator role for Head Start. A motion to discuss adding counselors to elementary schools was put forward and sent to the full board.
- New hires, promotions, and resignations approved pending drug screenings and background checks
- New job descriptions approved for facilities/maintenance department
- New Home Base and Disability Facilitator job description for Head Start approved
- Motion to discuss adding counselors to elementary schools
- Leave requests and personnel complaints referred to full board
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
4. Motion to discuss and approve new job descriptions for facilities/maintenance department - Mr. Jeff Powell
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
6. Motion to discuss the adding of counselors to elementary schools - Sandra Franklin and Wilton Barrios — 5. Motion to review and approve a new Home Base and Disability Facilitator job description…
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
Tue Mar 18, 2025
Special Board
School board moves modular classrooms from Caroline Dormon to Forest Hill, caps cost at $50,000
At a special meeting, the Rapides Parish School Board acted on three new business items: renewing an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Ball, moving modular classrooms with a capped cost, and deferring a request for an Attorney General's opinion on overtime pay for salaried employees. The motion to move the modulars passed 8–1 after an amendment limited spending to $50,000 from maintenance funds and allowed borrowing up to $15,000 from the general fund. A proposal to seek legal guidance on salaried overtime was deferred on a 5–4 vote.
- Renewed a modified Intergovernmental Agreement between the school board and the Town of Ball (unanimous vote)
- Approved moving modular buildings from Caroline Dormon to Forest Hill campus, with cost capped at $50,000 from school maintenance funds and up to $15,000 borrowed from general fund if needed
- Deferred a motion to direct the Superintendent to obtain an Attorney General's opinion on whether salaried employees are eligible for overtime compensation
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
5. Motion to discuss and take possible action to move modular from Caroline Dormon to Forest Hill campus - Mr. George Johnson
8 yea · 1 nay
Steve Berry yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Stephen Chapman nay
6. Motion to adopt a resolution directing the Superintendent to obtain Attorney General's opinion to paying salaried employees overtime compensation - Mr. Jeff Powell
5 yea · 4 nay
Steve Berry yea · George Johnson yea · Linda Burgess yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Sandra Franklin nay · Wally Fall nay · Willard McCall nay · Wilton Barrios nay
The other 1 item passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Mar 18, 2025
Education Committee
Committee votes to restrict open enrollment to academic purposes, limit athletics eligibility
The Rapides Parish School Board Education Committee approved a substitute motion to limit open enrollment to academic purposes only, making participants ineligible for athletics outside their zoned school starting in 2026-2027. The committee also received reports on student discipline, including RAPPS progress and suspensions, and moved to revise the student handbook on vaping to allow probationary contracts after 30 days at RAPPS. Updates were received on Head Start's scope and enrollment changes, as well as on the Calm and Connect Academy's enrollment.
- Substitute motion approved to direct administration to update policy JBCE for open enrollment limited to academics, with athletics restriction effective 2026-2027
- Motion to revise student handbook policy on vaping and permit probationary contracts for students returning from RAPPS
- Received report on discipline: progress of RAPPS students and in-school/out-of-school suspensions across all parish schools
- Discussed open enrollment status and steps to exit select status in Rapides Parish
- Received updates on Head Start change of scope and enrollment, and Calm and Connect Academy student enrollment
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Motion to discuss the current purpose and status of open enrollment within the parish and to see what action needs to be taken to get out of the select status in Rapides Parish - Wilton Barrios…
3 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
4. Motion to receive an update on Head Start and the change of scope and enrollment - Candice Gladney
3 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
Tue Mar 18, 2025
Finance Committee
Finance Committee considers $13.1M project for Alexandria Middle Magnet School
The Finance Committee is reviewing budget updates, grant reports, and several construction bids. The body is deciding on funding for school renovations and the purchase of educational and science materials.
- Awarding bid for Alexandria Middle Magnet School New Construction and Renovations ($13,162,500.00)
- Advertising for bids for Construction of Multi-Purpose Building at Ball Elementary ($1,533,300.00)
- InterAgency Agreement for ECE Birth to Three Seats for Heavenly Care III Child Development Center ($200,000.00)
- Bids for Purchase of Educational Materials and Supplies (Bid No. 26-28) and Science Materials and Supplies (Bid No. 26-16)
- Utilities servitude agreement with CLECO Power LLC for Pineville High School Campus
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
11. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM by the Central Office Staff for “Alexandria Middle Magnet School New Construction and Renovations” (Bid…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
Tue Mar 18, 2025
District 62 Committee
Committee approves $2.6M Peabody Magnet Fieldhouse construction, up from $1.19M
The District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will receive an update on the District 62 Bond and has already voted to approve a change of scope for Bid 62-25-03. The project for Peabody Magnet High School shifts from an addition/renovation to full construction, increasing the approved budget from $1,190,000 to $2,600,000, funded by bond premiums and interest earnings.
- Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond
- Approved change of scope for Bid 62-25-03 from 'Peabody Magnet Fieldhouse Addition and Renovations' to 'Peabody Magnet Fieldhouse Construction'
- Budget increase from $1,190,000 to $2,600,000 funded by bond premiums/interest earnings
- Motion carried with vote by Willard McCall, second by Linda Burgess
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. 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…
5 yea
Sandra Franklin yea · Linda Burgess yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Willard McCall yea · Wally Fall yea
Tue Mar 11, 2025
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
School board approves budget increases for Martin Park and Acadian Elementary renovations
The Rapides Parish School Board met in regular session on March 11, 2025, and took action on a consent agenda covering multiple items. The board approved budget increases for two elementary school renovations using District 62 bond funds, revised policies on student electronic devices, and entered into an interagency agreement with Catholic Charities for cessation support counseling. Several personnel actions were also approved, including reclassifying a food service position.
- Approved increasing Martin Park Elementary Renovations Phase 2 budget from $390,000 to $425,000
- Approved increasing Acadian Elementary Renovations Phase 2 budget from $395,000 to $450,000
- Entered into an Interagency Agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana for counseling at RAPPS
- Revised policy JCDAE on Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices pending legal review
- Approved reclassifying a 10-month Food and Nutrition Service position to 12 months at an additional $8,623
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Motion to go into Executive Session - By Dr. Chapman, second by Mrs. Franklin, vote for Executive Session was a unanimous vote
8 yea · 1 nay
Steve Berry yea · Wilton Barrios yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Sandra Franklin nay
The other 17 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Feb 18, 2025
Personnel Committee
Personnel Committee votes to reclassify food service position, revise special ed director job description
The Personnel Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board met on February 18, 2025, and voted on several personnel items. Routine matters including new hires, leave requests, and personnel complaints were consolidated and sent to the full board as consent items. The committee also approved two new business items: revising the Special Education Director job description and reclassifying a 10-month Food and Nutrition Service-Meal Benefit Clerk to a 12-month Food and Nutrition Service-Meal Benefit Office Secretary, with a budget impact of $8,623 from the Food and Nutrition Services fund.
- Motion to revise Special Education Director job description (sent to consent)
- Motion to reclassify 10-month Food and Nutrition Service-Meal Benefit Clerk to 12-month Office Secretary ($8,623 budget impact)
- Consolidated motion covering new hires, leave requests, and personnel complaints (sent to consent)
- All items received unanimous votes from committee members Wilton Barrios, Willard McCall, and Steve Berry
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
4. Motion to revise Special Education Director job description - Jeff Powell
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
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…
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
Tue Feb 18, 2025
Education Committee
Vaping policy revised to allow probationary contracts for RAPPS students
The Education Committee voted on several items including a revision to the student handbook on vaping that permits probationary contracts for students returning after 30 days at RAPPS. They also discussed open enrollment status, agreed to an interagency agreement with Catholic Charities for cessation counseling (pending legal review), and revised the policy on student use of personal electronic devices. Some items were deferred to the March meeting or sent to the consent agenda.
- Motion to receive a report on discipline and suspensions at RAPPS and all schools
- Motion to discuss the purpose and status of open enrollment to exit select status (deferred to March)
- Revision to student handbook policy on vaping to allow probationary contracts after 30 days at RAPPS
- Interagency agreement with Catholic Charities of Central Louisiana for cessation counseling at RAPPS (pending legal review)
- Revision to policy JCDAE on student use of personal electronic devices (sent to consent agenda)
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Motion to discuss the current purpose and status of open enrollment within the parish and to see what action needs to be taken to get out of the select status in Rapides Parish - Wilton Barrios…
2 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea
4. Motion to revise student handbook policy relative to vaping and permit the hearing officer and RAPPS leadership to enter into probationary contracts with students/families for students to return…
2 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea
5. 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…
2 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea
6. Motion to revise policy JCDAE; Student Use of Personal Electronic Devices as recommended by Forethought pending legal review - Mr. Clyde Washington
2 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea
Tue Feb 18, 2025
Finance Committee
Finance Committee considers $7.2 million for Scott M. Brame Middle School improvements
The Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee is meeting to approve various contracts, budget amendments, and bids for school construction and technology. The body will also review substitute teacher pay and receive updates on audit findings and grants.
- Improvements at Scott M. Brame Middle School: $7,239,375.00
- Cherokee Elementary School Addition: $4,350,000.00
- Digital Copiers / Multi-Functional Devices RFP: $500,000.00
- Purchase of Sanitary Maintenance Supplies bid: $450,000.00
- Chiller Replacement at Alexandria Sr High School: $300,000.00
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Tue Feb 18, 2025
District 62 Committee
District 62 Committee increases budgets for elementary school renovations
The District 62 Committee met to discuss bond progress and allocate funding for project oversight. The committee approved budget increases for two school renovation projects using District 62 Bond Funds.
- Approved increasing budget for Bid 62-25-01 'Martin Park Elementary Renovations Phase 2' from $390,000 to $425,000
- Approved increasing budget for Bid 62-25-02 'Acadian Elementary Renovations Phase 2' from $395,000 to $450,000
- Approved allocating bond funding for project oversight and reporting to compensate RPSB staff instead of hiring an outside firm
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
4 yea
Sandra Franklin yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Wally Fall yea
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…
4 yea
Sandra Franklin yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Wally Fall yea
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 Martin Park…
4 yea
Sandra Franklin yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Wally Fall yea
Tue Feb 18, 2025
Special Board
School Board approves construction change orders for three campus projects
The Rapides Parish School Board met in special session to take action on contract change orders for renovations and roof work. The board approved adjustments to project timelines and one contract sum for specific school facilities.
- Approved Change Order #2 for Bolton High School renovations, decreasing the contract sum by $107,162.00 to a new total of $4,071,069.83
- Approved Change Order #2 for Paradise Elementary School roof replacement, increasing contract time by 73 days with no change to the $776,056.00 sum
- Approved Change Order #3 for Tioga Junior High School locker room renovations, increasing contract time by 57 days with no change to the contract amount
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4. Motion to approve Change Order #3 for the “Locker Room Renovations at Tioga Junior High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-09, WO #220841, and PO #24004634) contract between the Rapides Parish School…
7 yea
Steve Berry yea · Willard McCall yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Stephen Chapman yea
5. Motion to approve Change Order #2 for the “Renovations at Bolton High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-09, WO #207404, and PO #24004695) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Pat…
7 yea
Steve Berry yea · Willard McCall yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Stephen Chapman yea
6. Motion to approve Change Order #2 for the “Roof Replacement at Paradise Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-24-08 and WO #220837) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Daughdrill…
7 yea
Steve Berry yea · Willard McCall yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Stephen Chapman yea
Tue Feb 4, 2025
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Rapides Parish School Board considers new pronoun and naming policy
The board is meeting to discuss and take action on several policy revisions and interagency agreements. Key items include updates to student health and sex education policies and a contract for student counseling services.
- Adoption of Policy GAMK regarding the use of pronouns and given names per Act 680
- Interagency Agreement with the Center for Children and Families for student and family counseling
- Renewal of insurance consulting contract for $17,212.00
- Revisions to policies on Sex Education (IDBA), Student Health Services (JGC), and Education of Students with Exceptionalities (IDDF)
- New policy BCBJ regarding the broadcasting and taping of School Board Meetings
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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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
7 yea · 1 nay
Steve Berry yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea · Stephen Chapman nay
The other 7 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Thu Jan 23, 2025
Personnel Committee
Personnel Committee considers adding 5 special education paraprofessionals
The Personnel Committee is reviewing staffing reports, leave requests, and personnel complaints. The body is also considering revisions to several district policies and the addition of new support staff for special education students.
- Proposed addition of 5 paraprofessional positions for special education students at a cost of $75,000.00
- Proposed revisions to Policy GAK (Personnel Records) and Policy GBC (Recruitment)
- Proposed revision to Policy CBD (Employment of Superintendent)
- Review of new hires, promotions, resignations, and retirements
- Discussion of personnel complaints for potential full board action
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
4. Motion to approve revisions to the following policies as recommended by Forethought: Policy GAK: Personnel Records, Policy GBC: Recruitment, and Policy GBRIBB: Sick Leave Bank - Mrs. Naomi Belvin
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
5. Motion to revise policy CBD: Employment of Superintendent as recommended by Forethought - Mr. Jeff Powell
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
6. Motion to discuss and take possible action to add 5 additional paraprofessionals positions to be used to support special education students who have enrolled since the beginning of school. - Dr…
3 yea
Wilton Barrios yea · Willard McCall yea · Steve Berry yea
Thu Jan 23, 2025
Finance Committee
Committee to ratify $3.9M bid for J B Nachman Elementary addition
The Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee will consider routine approvals of contracts, budgets, and donations, as well as several new business items. Key actions include ratifying a $3.9 million bid for an addition at J B Nachman Elementary, discussing industrial tax exemption applications from Procter & Gamble, and authorizing bids for serving lines at two schools.
- Ratify $3,948,750 bid for J B Nachman Elementary School Addition (Bid #62-24-14)
- Discuss Industrial Tax Exemption Program applications from Procter & Gamble (Applications #20220075-ITE and #20220075-A-ITE)
- Authorize bids for serving line installations: Northwood High ($190,000) and Cherokee Elementary ($140,000)
- Renew insurance consulting contract with 2% increase to $17,212/year
- Renew FORECAST5 mapping software license for $40,481.46
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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
6 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea · Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
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…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
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) -…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
11. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “J B Nachman Elementary School Addition” (Bid #62-24-14); and award bid to the…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
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…
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
16. Motion to authorize renewal for License Agreement with FORECAST5 (mapping solution software) (formerly GuideK12) - Mr. Jeff Powell
3 yea
Stephen Chapman yea · George Johnson yea · Sandra Franklin yea
Thu Jan 23, 2025
Education Committee
Education Committee reviews student discipline and updates school policies
The Education Committee is reviewing reports on student discipline, school construction, and academic proficiency. The body is also considering several policy revisions regarding board meetings, sex education, and student health services.
- Adoption of Policy GAMK regarding the use of pronouns and given names per Act 680
- Interagency Agreement with the Center for Children and Families for student counseling services
- Report on the Calm and Connect Academy pilot and staffing to be presented February 3, 2025
- Review of discipline progress for students in the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS)
- Proposed revisions to policies on sex education (IDBA), student health services (JGC), and exceptionalities (IDDF)
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Motion to adopt the new Policy GAMK: Use of Pronouns and Given Names as recommended by Forethought Consulting, Ins. and required by Act 680 of the 2024 Legislative Session - Mr. Clyde Washington
3 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
4. Motion to discuss the current purpose and status of open enrollment within the parish and to see what action needs to be taken to get out of the select status in Rapides Parish - Wilton Barrios…
3 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
11. Motion to revise policy IDBA: Sex Education as recommended by Forethought - Mrs. Shannon Alford
3 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
12. 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…
3 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
13. 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…
3 yea
Linda Burgess yea · Wally Fall yea · Mark Dryden yea
Thu Jan 23, 2025
Special Board
School board declares snow/ice emergency, adopts 2025-2026 calendar
The Rapides Parish School Board held a special meeting on January 23, 2025, and acted on several items including adopting the school calendar for 2025-2026, approving a change order for Alexandria Senior High School renovations, contracting for a tornado shelter peer review at Ball Elementary, authorizing design and bidding for a new chiller at Tioga High, and declaring a public emergency for the January 20-22 snow/ice weather event.
- Adopted option 2 for the 2025-2026 school calendar
- Approved Change Order #1 for Alexandria Senior High School Additions and Renovations, increasing the contract to $12,363,943 and adding 8 days
- Entered into a $16,000 project services agreement with Farnsworth Group for ICC 500 peer review of Ball Elementary tornado shelter
- Authorized engagement of ADG Engineering for design and bidding of a new air-cooled chiller at Tioga High School (budget $425,000)
- Declared a public emergency for snow/ice damage and authorized cleanup and repairs using the Special Reserve Fund
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
4. Motion to discuss calendar options - Mr. Willard McCall
9 yea
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea
5. Motion to approve Change Order #1 on “District 62 Bond – Alexandria Senior High School Additions and Renovations Project” (Re: RPSB Bid No. 62-24-19 – WOID #207401 & P.O. #24000525) contract…
9 yea
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea
6. Motion to enter into a special PROJECT SERVICES AGREEMENT with the Farnsworth Group to provide an ICC 500 independent Peer Review of the tornado shelter proposed for Ball Elementary School and…
9 yea
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea
7. Motion to authorize the secretary and administrative staff to engage ADG Engineering for professional services to design, engineer, project manage, develop and provide plans & specifications at…
9 yea
Steve Berry yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Linda Burgess yea
Thu Jan 23, 2025
District 62 Committee
District 62 Committee considers $148,000 elevator modernization at Peabody Magnet High
The District 62 Committee is meeting to receive a progress update on the District 62 Bond. The committee is also considering a contract for professional services to modernize the girls' gymnasium elevator at Peabody Magnet High School.
- Contract for $148,000.00 with KONE INC. to modernize the Peabody Magnet High School Girl’s Gymnasium Elevator
- Progress update on the District 62 Bond
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
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…
5 yea
Sandra Franklin yea · Linda Burgess yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Willard McCall yea · Wally Fall yea
Tue Jan 7, 2025
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
Board elects Steve Berry as President, Mark Dryden as Vice-President for 2025
The Rapides Parish School Board held its regular meeting on January 7, 2025, electing Steve Berry as Board President and Mark Dryden as Vice-President for one-year terms. The board also approved committee assignments for 2025, adopted a consent agenda including reports, minutes, and a discipline recommendation, and took action on regular agenda items such as a discipline report on the RAPPS program, reimbursement of travel expenses, HR leave requests, contracts, budget amendments, and donations.
- Election of Steve Berry as Board President and Mark Dryden as Vice-President for 2025
- Approval of 2025 Executive, Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committees
- Reimbursement of $571.23 to Sandra Franklin for attending the 14th Annual Special Education Workshop
- Approval of personal services contracts, leases, and bills paid for the previous month
- Approval of budget changes/amendments across multiple funds (114, 121, 125, 144, 151, 153, 155, 157, 187)
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🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
19. Motion to approve a Professional Service Contract with Noel Consulting for Data Tracking Professional Development and have Board President sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mr…
10 yea · 7 nay
Steve Berry yea · Linda Burgess yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · Sandra Franklin yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Steve Berry nay · Linda Burgess nay · Stephen Chapman nay · Willard McCall nay · Mark Dryden nay · Wilton Barrios nay · Sandra Franklin nay
30. Motion to discuss and take action on adding two additional schools to the Star Academy - Mr. Jeff Powell
8 yea · 1 nay
Steve Berry yea · Linda Burgess yea · Stephen Chapman yea · Willard McCall yea · Mark Dryden yea · Wilton Barrios yea · George Johnson yea · Wally Fall yea · Sandra Franklin nay
The other 26 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.