Rapide Parish School Board, LA

Education Committee

The Rapide Parish School Board Education Committee will meet to discuss student discipline. The committee is scheduled to receive a report on the progress of students in the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) and suspension data for all parish schools.

• Report on progress of students attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS)
• Report on all in-school and out-of-school suspensions in every Rapides Parish school

District 62 Committee

The District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet to discuss one item. Mr. Jeff Powell will provide an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond.

• Progress update on the District 62 Bond

Personnel Committee

The Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Committee will meet to review staffing reports and leave requests. The committee will also discuss personnel complaints and proposed revisions to workplace safety and substance abuse policies.

• Proposed revisions to policy GAMB: Safe and Drug-Free Workplace
• Proposed revisions to policy GAMA: Employee Tobacco Use
• Proposed revisions to policy GAMEA: Alcohol and Drug Testing Procedures - General Procedures
• Proposed revisions to policy GAMEB: Substance Abuse Policy for Rapides Parish School Board Drivers
• Review of new hires, promotions, resignations, and retirements

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review budget amendments, audit findings, and school construction reports. The body is deciding on several vendor contracts and awarding bids for equipment and facility improvements.

• Proposed $1,400,000 bid for synthetic track and field improvements at Tioga High School
• Proposed $250,000 bid for weight room equipment at Tioga High School
• Proposed $190,000 bid for the purchase of fresh produce
• Proposed $124,950 contract with iCEV for career awareness curriculum
• Proposed $34,120 contract renewal with Ellevation for EL data software

Special Board

The Rapides Parish School Board will meet in a special session to vote on various construction change orders, professional service contracts, and bid authorizations. The board is also considering a resolution for salary stipends and amendments to the 2026-2027 Pupil Progression Plan.

• Resolution for salary stipend payments totaling $5,700,000.00
• Bid authorization for a $2,650,000.00 multi-purpose building at Paradise Elementary
• Bid authorization for $1,700,000.00 in pre-owned school buses
• Change order of $43,216.00 for Alexandria Senior High School renovations
• Professional service contracts for Curriculum Associates ($60,000.00) and A+PEL ($40,000.00)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

The Rapides Parish School Board meets Oct 6, 2026, in Alexandria to act on a consent agenda covering policy revisions, finance items, and construction bids, plus regular agenda items on school choice transportation, sick leave policy, and a maintenance reorganization. Major spending items include $4,700,000 for improvements to Pineville High School and $529,200 for cafeteria equipment. The board will also consider a $536,715.66 design fee amendment for Cherokee Elementary's fire alarm system and a $71,876 change order for Alexandria Middle Magnet School.

• Bid award of $4,700,000 for 'Improvements to Pineville High School' (Bid #52-26-05), funded by District 52 Bond Funds
• Bid award of $529,200 for 'Purchase of Cafeteria Equipment and Supplies' (Bid #27-13), funded by Food & Nutrition Fund
• Amendment to Holly & Smith Architects contract for Cherokee Elementary fire alarm design, increasing fee by $11,300 to $536,715.66
• Change Order #3 for Alexandria Middle Magnet School adding $71,876, raising contract to $14,302,588 and extending completion to February 21, 2027
• Motion to study fiscal impact of adding transportation for students attending a D-rated school under School Choice policy

The Board approved several construction change orders and bid awards for school improvements. It also authorized multiple software license renewals and a contract for the JAG program. A motion to study transportation costs for students at D-rated schools was approved.

• Approved study of fiscal impact for School Choice transportation for 2027-2028 (6-3)
• Approved $55,423.20 Manage Engine Endpoint Central renewal (9-0)
• Approved $67,000 Linewize content filtering agreement (9-0)
• Approved $44,977.67 Sophos Central antivirus renewal (9-0)
• Approved $71,876 increase for Alexandria Middle Magnet School construction (8-0)
• Approved $11,300 increase for Cherokee Elementary fire alarm design (9-0)
• Rejected Tioga High weight room bids due to irregularities (9-0)
• Approved contract with Louisiana Works for the JAG program (7-0)

Special Board

The Rapides Parish School Board is meeting in special session to consider several construction-related actions, including approving change orders for school projects, authorizing an engineering contract for an HVAC replacement, and deciding whether to rescind a prior demolition authorization. The agenda also includes replacing an intercom system and advertising for bids on a chiller replacement.

• Change Order #5 for Nachman Elementary addition: +$13,955, new total $4,431,763.24, completion Jan 6, 2027
• Authorize ADG Engineering for HVAC replacement at Mabel Brasher (est. $2,000,000, District 62 Bond)
• Change Order #3 for Alexandria Middle Magnet: +$71,876, new total $14,302,528, completion Feb 21, 2027
• Replace intercom/telephone system at Bolton Academy for $141,010.46 (District 62 Bond)
• Motion to rescind Sept 1, 2026 demolition authorization for North Bayou Rapides Elementary

The Rapides Parish School Board approved change orders for projects at Nachman Elementary, Alexandria Middle Magnet, and Barron Elementary, alongside HVAC engineering for Mabel Brasher and a new intercom system at Bolton Academy. The board also authorized bids for a chiller replacement at Tioga Elementary and adopted a Purple Star Resolution for military-connected families. A motion to rescind the demolition of North Bayou Rapides Elementary failed for lack of a second, and a Pineville High School parking lot change order was pulled by administration.

• Approved in globo items 4 through 8: change orders for Nachman Elementary ($13,955), Alexandria Middle Magnet ($71,876), and Barron Elementary ($15,073), engagement of ADG Engineering for Mabel Brasher HVAC ($2,000,000 estimated budget), and Bolton Academy intercom and telephone system replacement (Carries 8-0-1, with Wally Fall abstaining)
• Authorized advertising for bids for a replacement 140-ton air-cooled chiller at Tioga Elementary (Carries 9-0)
• Motion to rescind the Sept. 1, 2026 action authorizing demolition of North Bayou Rapides Elementary failed for lack of a second
• Adopted a Purple Star Resolution supporting military-connected students and families (Carries 9-0)
• Pineville High School parking lot improvements change order #1 ($9,025) was pulled by administration

Finance Committee

The Rapides Parish School Board Finance Committee will meet on September 15, 2026, to consider routine financial matters and several new business items. The agenda includes approving contracts, budget changes, donations, and audit updates, as well as awarding bids for construction and equipment purchases. Notable new business items include renewing software licenses and approving a professional services contract.

• Renew ManageEngine Endpoint Central license for $55,423.20
• Approve year two of Linewize content filtering agreement for $67,000
• Award bid for Pineville High School Auditorium Roof Replacement for $150,000 (District 52 Bond Funds)
• Award bid for Improvements to Pineville High School for $4,700,000 (District 52 Bond Funds)
• Approve Imagine Learning professional development contract for $74,999.98

The Finance Committee voted to send several items to the consent agenda, including software renewals, construction bid awards, and contract amendments. These items include IT licenses and facility improvements at Pineville and Ball Elementary schools.

• Sent personal services contracts, leases, and budget updates to consent (3-0)
• Sent school construction project reports to consent (3-0)
• Sent grant updates and approvals to consent (3-0)
• Sent Manage Engine ($55,423.20), Linewize ($67,000), and Sophos Central ($44,977.67) renewals to consent (3-0)
• Sent bids for cafeteria equipment, Pineville High School roof and improvements, and Tioga High School weight room equipment to consent (3-0)
• Sent discussion on accepting cash or card for school fees to consent (3-0)
• Sent $11,300 fee increase for Cherokee Elementary fire alarm design to consent (3-0)
• Sent $4,306 increase and 45-day extension for Ball Elementary multi-purpose building to consent (3-0)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet to consider routine personnel actions, including new hires, promotions, resignations, and leave requests. The committee will also discuss personnel complaints and vote on a proposed revision to the sick leave policy (GBRIB) and a reorganization of the Physical Plant/Maintenance/Logistics Section to create a trial grounds crew.

• Motion to receive reports on new hires, promotions, resignations, retirements, and performance contract renewals
• Motion to approve leave requests
• Motion to discuss personnel complaints for full board action
• Motion to revise policy GBRIB (Sick Leave) as recommended by Forethought, pending legal review
• Motion to reorganize Physical Plant/Maintenance/Logistics Section to reallocate positions for a trial grounds crew

The Rapides Parish School Board Personnel Committee approved sending several items to the full board for final action. These include revisions to the sick leave policy and a proposal to reorganize the Physical Plant, Maintenance/Logistics Section to create a trial grounds crew. The committee also moved personnel reports and leave requests to the consent agenda.

• Approved personnel reports and leave requests (3-0)
• Advanced sick leave policy GBRIB revisions to full board (3-0)
• Advanced maintenance/logistics reorganization proposal to full board (3-0)

District 62 Committee

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 agenda contains only this single report item, with no other business listed.

• Update on District 62 Bond progress

The District 62 Committee met on September 15, 2026, to hear a report regarding the District 62 Bond. No formal actions or votes were taken during the meeting.

• Received update on District 62 Bond (no action taken)

Education Committee

The Rapides Parish School Board's Education Committee will meet to consider three action items: receiving a report on student discipline, including suspensions and the RAPPS alternative program; revising the expulsion policy (JDE) as recommended by Forethought, pending legal review; and directing a study on the fiscal impact of adding transportation to the School Choice policy for students at D-rated schools.

• Receive report on discipline and suspensions for all schools, including RAPPS
• Revise policy JDE: Expulsion, as recommended by Forethought, pending legal review
• Study fiscal impact of adding transportation to School Choice for D-rated school students

The committee voted to send a revised expulsion policy to consent pending legal review. It also directed administration to study the fiscal impact of providing transportation for students attending D-rated schools and referred that matter to the Full Board.

• Approved sending revised policy JDE: Expulsion to consent pending legal review (3-0)
• Approved directing administration to study fiscal impact of School Choice transportation for D-rated school students and sending to Full Board (3-0)

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

The Rapides Parish School Board approved a change order increasing the Pineville High School football turf and track resurfacing contract by $17,002 to $1,600,702, with a new completion date of August 17, 2026. The board also approved the FY 2026-2027 budget, authorized demolition of North Bayou Rapides Elementary School, and renewed a Medicaid billing services agreement. A substitute motion to study transportation costs for School Choice policy was defeated.

• Approved Change Order #1 for Pineville High turf/track, increasing contract to $1,600,702 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2026-2027 operating budget resolution (unanimous)
• Authorized demolition of North Bayou Rapides Elementary School (unanimous, Franklin absent)
• Renewed agreement with Electronic Information System, LLC for Medicaid billing (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 inter-fund loans to District 27 and District 56 maintenance funds (unanimous)
• Approved CAC Consulting Group contract for Early Childhood Education Fund management, amended to $52,500 (unanimous)
• Defeated substitute motion to study School Choice transportation fiscal impact (1-7)
• Approved policy JBCE revision as recommended by LDOE (7-1, Franklin nay)

Special Board

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

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

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

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

Finance Committee

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

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

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

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

Personnel Committee

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

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

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

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

District 62 Committee

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

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

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

• Received District 62 Bond progress update (no action)

Education Committee

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

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

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

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

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

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

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

The Rapides Parish School Board approved a consent agenda covering multiple items, including dual enrollment agreements, the Pupil Progression Plan, naming the Poland Junior High gymnasium after Bob Stevens, budget changes, donations, and inter-fund loans. The board also approved contracts for leasing four wheelchair-accessible buses, Career Compass services, and a streaming platform for Tioga High School, plus a Frog Street Press curriculum training contract funded by a grant. All votes were unanimous except for travel reimbursements, where two members abstained.

• Approved consent agenda including dual enrollment agreements, Pupil Progression Plan, gymnasium naming, budget changes, and donations (unanimous)
• Approved $96,544 Google Workspace for Education Plus renewal (unanimous)
• Approved inter-fund loans of $120,000 and $250,000 from General Fund to sales tax funds (unanimous)
• Ratified bid for driveway paving and drainage at Tioga High School (unanimous)
• Approved lease of 4 wheelchair-accessible buses from Ross Bus and Equipment Sales (unanimous)
• Approved Career Compass contract for college and career readiness (unanimous)
• Approved WSN streaming service contract for Tioga High School (unanimous)
• Approved Frog Street Press curriculum training contract, funded by School Redesign Super App Grant (unanimous)

Finance Committee

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

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

Education Committee

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

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

Special Board

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

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

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

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

District 62 Committee

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

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

Personnel Committee

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

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

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

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

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

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

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

District 62 Committee

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

• Update on the progress of the District 62 Bond

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

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

Special Board

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

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

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

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

Finance Committee

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

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

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

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

Personnel Committee

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

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

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

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

Education Committee

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

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

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

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

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

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

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

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

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