OCTOBER REGULAR BOARD MINUTES OF THE RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD   Regular Board Meeting Agenda (Tuesday, October 7, 2025) Generated by Nikki Lucas on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 Members present Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Members absent Mark Dryden, Linda Burgess Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM Meeting Location: The Rapides Parish School Board Meeting Room, 619 Sixth Street, Alexandria, LA Standing Items Procedural: 1. Call to Order Procedural: 2. Invocation, Pledge Procedural: a. Prayer - Father Craig Scott from St. James Catholic Church Procedural: b. Pledge - Dr. Stephen Chapman Procedural: 3. Roll Call Procedural: 4. Recognize: Recognition: a. the Board's student guest is Alaya Cornett from Northwood High School Action, Recognition: b. Job's for America's Graduates (JAG) student - Ms. LaRunda Hobbs Pierce Recognition: 5. Superintendent's Report Action (Consent): 6. Consent Agenda: Motion to adopt in globo the items listed on the consent agenda (the consent agenda is established by the Board's Executive Committee and any board member may request that any consent agenda item be considered separately - whether considered in globo or separately, board member and public comment shall be permitted on any item listed on the consent agenda) (* Denotes that these items have been through committee) Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Item 6 - A. Consent Agenda - Reports Item 6 - B. Consent Agenda - Action Minutes Action (Consent): 1. to approve the minutes of the 9/2/25 and the 9/16/25 meetings of the Board as written and to be published in the official journal, The Town Talk and to approve the 9/16/25 Personnel, Education, Finance, and District 62 Committee meetings, and the 8/25/25 Executive meeting Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Item 6 - C. Consent Agenda - Action Education Action (Consent): *1. Motion to name the Pineville High Basketball court after Bobby Rucker - Mr. Steve Berry Resolution: to name the Pineville High Basketball court after Bobby Rucker Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Item 6 - D. Consent Agenda - Action Finance Action (Consent): *1. Motion to approve personal services contracts, leases, and other such agreements; authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection with said contracts; and approve bills paid for the previous month – Ms. Elizabeth Domite Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action (Consent): *2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action (Consent): *3. Motion to receive a report on donation(s) made to the Rapides Parish School Board on behalf of the RPSB schools, accept and approve donations included therein, and provide any necessary documentation related to the donation(s) – Ms. Elizabeth Domite Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action (Consent): *4. Motion to receive a budget update for General Fund, Food and Nutrition Fund, District 62 Series 2022 Bonds, District 62 Series 2023 Bonds, and District 62 Series 2024 Bonds as required by Statewide Agreed Upon Procedures by LA Legislative Auditor – Ms. Elizabeth Domite Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action (Consent): *5. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the audit findings from the 2023-2024 audit - Elizabeth Domite Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action (Consent): *6. Motion to receive reports on school construction projects - Mr. Roy Rachal Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action (Consent), Reports: *7. Motion to receive an update/report on grants, approve grants included therein, and authorize the Board President to sign any and all documentation in connection therewith - Frannie Beebe Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action (Consent): *8. 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 authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite Resolution: 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 authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Elizabeth Domite Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action (Consent): *9. 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 award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Elizabeth Domite Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, 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 award bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Elizabeth Domite Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action (Consent): *10. 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 bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Elizabeth Domite Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on 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 bid to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Elizabeth Domite Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action (Consent): *11. 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 Inventory/Buses" (Bid No. 26-19); and the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids with a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite Resolution: 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 Inventory/Buses" (Bid No. 26-19); and the Executive Committee and/or Superintendent and Central Office Staff to receive bids with a recommendation to be made to the Board - Elizabeth Domite Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action (Consent): *12. Motion to renew the license for JAMF Pro MDM (Mobile device Management) tool in the amount of $19,913.42 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith - Jose Lozada Resolution: to renew the license for JAMF Pro MDM (Mobile device Management) tool in the amount of $19,913.42 and to authorize the Board President to sign all documentation in connection therewith Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Item 6 - E. Consent Agenda - Discipline Action (Consent): *1. to uphold the Rapides Parish School Board Discipline Review Committee’s recommendation - Mr. Terrence Williams Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Item 6 - F. Consent Agenda - Personnel Action (Consent), Reports: *1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action (Consent), Reports: *2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action (Consent), Reports: *3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action (Consent): *4. Motion to discuss and revise policy GBRIBB: Sick Leave Bank as recommended by Forethought - Mrs. Naomi Belvin and Mr. Jeff Powell Resolution: to revise policy GBRIBB: Sick Leave Bank as recommended by Forethought Motion by Wilton Barrios, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Item 6 - G. Consent Agenda - District 62 Regular Agenda Action: *7. Motion to discuss and consider taking action directing administration to pursue options for acquiring property on Tioga road - Wilton Barrios Resolution: to take action on directing administration to pursue options for acquiring property on Tioga road Motion by Willard McCall, second by George Johnson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action: *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. George Johnson Resolution: 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 Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action: 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 responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Elizabeth Domite Resolution: Ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, 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 responsive and responsible bidder contingent on low bidder meeting all LA Public Bid Law and contract document requirements and specifications and authorize the Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith – Elizabeth Domite Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action: 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 Resolution: 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 Motion by Willard McCall, second by George Johnson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action: 11. Motion to approve InterAgency Agreement with Kids Kountry for Early Childhood Education Fund Program Allocated Seats for 2025-2026 school year - Cindy Rushing Resolution: to approve InterAgency Agreement with Kids Kountry for Early Childhood Education Fund Program Allocated Seats for 2025-2026 school year Motion by Willard McCall, second by George Johnson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action: 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 is the Purchase of Educational Materials Resolution: 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 is the Purchase of Educational Materials Motion by Sandra Franklin, second by George Johnson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action: 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 Board and Tudor, Inc. (of Delaware) increasing the contract sum by Seven Thousand, One Hundred Seventeen Dollars ($7,171.00) therefore changing the original contract sum from $317,000.00 to $324,171.00 with no change to the contract date and authorize Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith - Mr. Roy Rachal Resolution: 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 Board and Tudor, Inc. (of Delaware) increasing the contract sum by Seven Thousand, One Hundred Seventeen Dollars ($7,171.00) therefore changing the original contract sum from $317,000.00 to $324,171.00 with no change to the contract date and authorize Board President to sign any documentation in connection therewith Motion by Willard McCall, second by George Johnson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action: 14. Motion to terminate two food service technicians for job abandonment - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Substitute Motion - to terminate two food service technicians for job abandonment, effective immediately - Dr. Stephen Chapman Motion by Willard McCall, second by Steve Berry. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Action: 15. Motion to terminate a Paraprofessional for job abandonment - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Amend to read TWO Paraprofessional for job abandonment Substitute Motion - to terminate two Paraprofessional for job abandonment, effective immediately - Dr. Stephen Chapman Motion by Willard McCall, second by George Johnson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Aye: Steve Berry, Stephen Chapman, Wilton Barrios, Sandra Franklin, George Johnson, Wally Fall, Willard McCall Add Ons Action: 16. 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 - Dr. LaQuanta Jones and Martha Chapman Motion to add item 16 was not a unanimous vote; motion was not added to the agenda EXECUTIVE SESSION ADJOURNMENT Action: Adjourn the meeting RAPIDES PARISH SCHOOL BOARD /s/Mr. Steve Berry President  ATTEST:  /s/Jeff Powell Secretary  S E A L 11746590 10/12/25 ($334.16)