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Thu Jul 23, 2026

Special Board

Board to approve roof and renovation change orders totaling $56,500

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.

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0 Thursday, July 23, 2026 Special Board Date of Notice: 7/21/26 Dear Sir/Madam: By virtue of the authority vested in me by law and by reason of the fact that it is deemed necessary, advisable, and to the public interest that the Rapides Parish School Board be called in special session; now, therefore, I, Mark Dryden, President, do hereby give notice that the said board will meet in special session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 4:59 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, for the purpose of discussing, considering and taking-action upon the following motions or such substitute motions as might be lawfully made concerning the following, to wit: A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Invocation, Pledge Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments New Business Subject 4. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Re-Roof Project at Peabody Magnet High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-25-00 and WO# 233031) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Mid-We [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jul 23, 2026

District 62 Committee

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0 Thursday, July 23, 2026 District 62 Committee DATE OF NOTICE: 7/21/26 TO: DISTRICT 62 COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: MR. WILLARD MCCALL, CHAIR There will be a meeting of the District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in the School Board meeting room on the first floor of the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 The following items will be discussed: Subject 1. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond - Mr. Jeff Powell Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - District 62 Committee Category The following items will be discussed: Type Reports File Attachments Dist 62 Bond - PP UPDATE REPORT.docx.pdf (2,141 KB)
Thu Jul 23, 2026

Education Committee

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0 Thursday, July 23, 2026 Education Committee Date of Notice: 7/21/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE FROM: MRS. SANDRA FRANKLIN, CHAIR The Education Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 New Business Subject 1. Motion to omit the monthly report Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) from the Education Committee agenda, and allow each Board Member to request information for their own personal concerns - Mr. Wilton Barrios Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action File Attachments Subject 2. Motion to approve the agreements for dual enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year and authorize the Board President to sign any required documentation in connection therewith - Shannon Alford Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action File Attachments NSU (2).pdf (172 KB) LSUE (3).pdf (114 KB) SOWELA (3).pdf (239 KB) CLTCC (4).pdf (262 KB) TECH (2).pdf (97 KB) LCU.pdf (87 KB) Subject 3. Motion to receive a 2026 Summer School report - Mrs. Montiel, Mrs. Fontenot, Mr. Byrnes, and Mr. Yoist Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Edu [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jul 23, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee considers $285,000 for Tioga High School driveway and drainage repairs

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.

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0 Thursday, July 23, 2026 Finance Committee Date of Notice: 7/21/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FROM: MR. STEVE BERRY, CHAIR The Finance Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:00 p.m on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 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 Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments Subject 2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments Subject 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 Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments Donations.pdf (369 KB) [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Jul 23, 2026

Personnel Committee

Personnel Committee to discuss Bus Attendant job description

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.

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0 Thursday, July 23, 2026 Personnel Committee Date of Notice: 7/21/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FROM: MR. GEORGE JOHNSON, CHAIR The Personnel Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:05 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports Public Content new hires, pending a satisfactory drug screening and background check new hires in lieu of substitute promotions rescissions, waivers, etc. performance contract renewals resignations and retirements disclosure of new and renewed performance contracts File Attachments Subject 2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports File Attachments Subject 3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Jul 23, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports File Attachments New Business Subject 4. Motion to discuss [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Recent meetings

Tue Jul 7, 2026

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

Rapides Parish School Board considers discipline policy and budget changes

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.

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0 Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Date of Notice: July 6, 2026 Dear Sir/Madam: I, Mark Dryden, do hereby give notice that the Rapides Parish School Board will meet in regular public session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, for the purpose of discussing, considering and taking-action upon the following motions or such substitute motions as might be lawfully made concerning the following, to wit: A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Jul 7, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Invocation, Pledge Meeting Jul 7, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting Jul 7, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 4. Superintendent's Report Meeting Jul 7, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type File Attachments Supt Report_July 2026.pdf (79 KB) Subject 5. 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 boar [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Finance Committee

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0 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Finance Committee Date of Notice:6/12/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FROM: MR. STEVE BERRY, CHAIR The Finance Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:00 p.m on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 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 Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments FUND 021 ORIGINAL BUDGET.pdf (339 KB) FUND 031 BUDGET REVISION.pdf (48 KB) FUND 032 ORIGINAL BUDGET.pdf (45 KB) FUND 043 BUDGET REVISION.pdf (52 KB) FUND 044 BUDGET REVISION.pdf (52 KB) FUND 054 BUDGET REVISION.pdf (44 KB) Fund 125 ORIGINAL BUDGET.pdf (376 KB) FUND 737 BUDGET REVISION.pdf (868 KB) FUND 758 BUDGET REVISION.pdf (715 KB) Subject 3. Motion t [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Special Board

Rapides Parish School Board to approve food and construction contracts

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.

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0 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Special Board Date of Notice: 6/12/26 Dear Sir/Madam: By virtue of the authority vested in me by law and by reason of the fact that it is deemed necessary, advisable, and to the public interest that the Rapides Parish School Board be called in special session; now, therefore, I, Mark Dryden, President, do hereby give notice that the said board will meet in special session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 4:59 p.m. on June 16, 2026, for the purpose of discussing, considering and taking-action upon the following motions or such substitute motions as might be lawfully made concerning the following, to wit: A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Invocation, Pledge Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments New Business Subject 4. Motion to ratify and confirm bids received on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM by the Central Office Staff for “Purchase of Meat” (Bid #FS 15-26-27), "Purchase of Frozen Foods" (Bid #FS 20-26-27), " [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 16, 2026

District 62 Committee

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0 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 District 62 Committee DATE OF NOTICE: 6/12/26 TO: DISTRICT 62 COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: MR. WILLARD MCCALL, CHAIR There will be a meeting of the District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in the School Board meeting room on the first floor of the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 The following items will be discussed: Subject 1. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond - Mr. Jeff Powell Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - District 62 Committee Category The following items will be discussed: Type Reports File Attachments Dist 62 Bond - PP UPDATE REPORT.docx (5).pdf (2,096 KB)
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Education Committee

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0 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Education Committee Date of Notice: 6/12/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE FROM: MRS. SANDRA FRANKLIN, CHAIR The Education Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 New Business Subject 1. Motion to receive a report on discipline on the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) and all in-school and out-of-school suspensions in every school in Rapides Parish - Mr. Terrence Williams Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action, Reports File Attachments RAPPS Count May 26'.pdf (243 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to omit the monthly report Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) from the Education Committee agenda, and allow each Board Member to request information for their own personal concerns - Mr. Wilton Barrios Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 3. Motion to discuss and approve the Discipline Policy Review Committee's recommended revisions to the following sections of the Rapides Pari [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 16, 2026

Personnel Committee

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0 Tuesday, June 16, 2026 Personnel Committee Date of Notice: 6/12/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FROM: MR. GEORGE JOHNSON, CHAIR The Personnel Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports Public Content new hires, pending a satisfactory drug screening and background check new hires in lieu of substitute promotions rescissions, waivers, etc. performance contract renewals resignations and retirements disclosure of new and renewed performance contracts File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports File Attachments Subject 3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Jun 16, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports File Attachments Motion & Voting Items 1- [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jun 2, 2026

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

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0 Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Date of Notice: May 26, 2026 Dear Sir/Madam: I, Mark Dryden, do hereby give notice that the Rapides Parish School Board will meet in regular public session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 5:00 p.m. on June 2, 2026, for the purpose of discussing, considering and taking-action upon the following motions or such substitute motions as might be lawfully made concerning the following, to wit: A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Invocation, Pledge Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 4. Superintendent's Report Meeting Jun 2, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural, Reports File Attachments June 2026 Supt Report.pdf (64 KB) Subject 5. 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 a [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 19, 2026

Special Board

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0 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Special Board Date of Notice: May 15, 2026 Date Posted: May 15, 2026, 2:00 pm Dear Sir/Madam: By virtue of the authority vested in me by law and by reason of the fact that it is deemed necessary, advisable, and to the public interest that the Rapides Parish School Board be called in special session; now, therefore, I, Mark Dryden, President, do hereby give notice that the said board will meet in special session at the Rapides Parish School Board Building in the Boardroom at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 4:59 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, for the purpose of discussing, considering and taking-action upon the following motions or such substitute motions as might be lawfully made concerning the following, to wit: A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting May 19, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Invocation, Pledge Meeting May 19, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting May 19, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments New Business Subject 4. Motion to approve Change Order #3 for the “Renovations and Additions at Rugg Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 19, 2026

Personnel Committee

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0 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Personnel Committee Date of Notice: 5/15/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FROM: MR. GEORGE JOHNSON, CHAIR The Personnel Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting May 19, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports Public Content new hires, pending a satisfactory drug screening and background check new hires in lieu of substitute promotions rescissions, waivers, etc. performance contract renewals resignations and retirements disclosure of new and renewed performance contracts File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting May 19, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports File Attachments Subject 3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting May 19, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports File Attachments Motion & Voting Items 1-3 [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 19, 2026

Education Committee

School board committee to review student discipline and alternative programs

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

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0 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Education Committee Date of Notice: 5/15/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE FROM: MRS. SANDRA FRANKLIN, CHAIR The Education Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 New Business Subject 1. Motion to receive a report on discipline on the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) and all in-school and out-of-school suspensions in every school in Rapides Parish - Mr. Terrence Williams Meeting May 19, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action, Reports File Attachments April 26' RAPPS Count.pdf (200 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to receive a report on Calm and Connect Academy - Mrs. Sandra Franklin Meeting May 19, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action, Reports File Attachments
Tue May 19, 2026

Finance Committee

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0 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Finance Committee Date of Notice: 5/15/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FROM: MR. STEVE BERRY, CHAIR The Finance Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:05 p.m on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 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 (Payne, Moore, & Herrington, LLP); and approve bills paid for the previous month – Ms. Elizabeth Domite Meeting May 19, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments LLA Agreed Upon Procedures FY26 Engagement Letter.pdf (99 KB) Audit FY 26 Engagement Letter.pdf (512 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite Meeting May 19, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments Subject 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) – [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 19, 2026

District 62 Committee

District 62 committee to receive bond progress update

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

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0 Tuesday, May 19, 2026 District 62 Committee DATE OF NOTICE: 5/15/26 TO: DISTRICT 62 COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: MR. WILLARD MCCALL, CHAIR There will be a meeting of the District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in the School Board meeting room on the first floor of the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 The following items will be discussed: Subject 1. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond - Mr. Jeff Powell Meeting May 19, 2026 - District 62 Committee Category The following items will be discussed: Type Action, Reports File Attachments Dist 62 Bond - PP UPDATE REPORT.docx (4).pdf (2,087 KB) D62 Bond.pdf (37 KB) Motion & Voting
Tue May 5, 2026

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

Rapides Parish School Board approves $219,271 student information system renewal

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

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0 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Date of Notice: 5/1/26 Dear Sir/Madam: I, Mark Dryden, do hereby give notice that the Rapides Parish School Board will meet in regular public session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, for the purpose of discussing, considering and taking-action upon the following motions or such substitute motions as might be lawfully made concerning the following, to wit: A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Invocation, Pledge Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject a. Prayer - Pastor Andrew Cox from the Pentecostals of Alexandria Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject b. Pledge - Mark Dryden Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting May 5, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subje [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Special Board

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0 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Special Board Date of Notice: 4/17/26 Dear Sir/Madam: By virtue of the authority vested in me by law and by reason of the fact that it is deemed necessary, advisable, and to the public interest that the Rapides Parish School Board be called in special session; now, therefore, I, Mark Dryden, President, do hereby give notice that the said board will meet in special session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 4:59 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, for the purpose of discussing, considering and taking-action upon the following motions or such substitute motions as might be lawfully made concerning the following, to wit: A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Invocation, Pledge Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments New Business Subject 4.Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “New Fieldhouse at Tioga High School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-26-00, WO #220842, and PO #26000520) contract between the Rapides Parish School Board and Pa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 21, 2026

District 62 Committee

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0 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 District 62 Committee DATE OF NOTICE: 4/17/26 TO: DISTRICT 62 COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: MR. WILLARD MCCALL, CHAIR There will be a meeting of the District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the School Board meeting room on the first floor of the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 The following items will be discussed: Subject 1. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond - Mr. Jeff Powell Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - District 62 Committee Category The following items will be discussed: Type Action, Reports File Attachments Dist 62 Bond - PP UPDATE REPORT.docx (3).pdf (2,057 KB) Motion & Voting Send to consent Motion by Marie Ashmore, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Willard McCall, Sandra Franklin, Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Marie Ashmore Subject 2. Motion to discuss the options for the distribution of District 62 Bond interest and premium - Willard McCall Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - District 62 Committee Category The following items will be discussed: Type Action File Attachments Premium Interest D62.pdf (32 KB) SCHOOL ASSESSMENTS MARCH 2026.xlsx (75 KB) Motion & Voting Substitute Motion - to [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Personnel Committee

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0 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Personnel Committee Date of Notice: 4/17/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FROM: MR. GEORGE JOHNSON, CHAIR The Personnel Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports Public Content new hires, pending a satisfactory drug screening and background check new hires in lieu of substitute promotions rescissions, waivers, etc. performance contract renewals resignations and retirements disclosure of new and renewed performance contracts File Attachments Subject 2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports File Attachments Subject 3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports File Attachments Motion & Voting Items 1-3 taken in globo, s [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Finance Committee

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0 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Finance Committee Date of Notice: 4/17/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FROM: MR. STEVE BERRY, CHAIR The Finance Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:05 p.m on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 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 Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments FUND 397 REVISION.pdf (32 KB) FUND 177 ORIGINAL.pdf (21 KB) Subject 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 Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Finance Committee Cate [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 21, 2026

Education Committee

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0 Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Education Committee Date of Notice: 4/17/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE FROM: MRS. SANDRA FRANKLIN, CHAIR The Education Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 New Business Subject 1. Motion to receive a report on discipline on the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) and all in-school and out-of-school suspensions in every school in Rapides Parish - Mr. Terrence Williams Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action, Reports File Attachments RAPPS Count March 26'.pdf (210 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to require all schools to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States or the Nation - Wilton Barrios Meeting Apr 21, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action Recommended Action to require all schools to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States or the Nation File Attachments Motion & Voting Amend to read - Motion to require all schools to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, Send to consent Motion by M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Apr 7, 2026

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

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0 Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Date of Notice: 3/20/26 Dear Sir/Madam: I, Mark Dryden, do hereby give notice that the Rapides Parish School Board will meet in regular public session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 5:00 p.m. on April 7, 2026, for the purpose of discussing, considering and taking-action upon the following motions or such substitute motions as might be lawfully made concerning the following, to wit: A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Invocation, Pledge Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject a. Prayer Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject b. Pledge - George Johnson Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 4. Recognize: Meeting Apr 7, 2026 - Regular B [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Special Board

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0 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Special Board Date of Notice: 3/13/26 Dear Sir/Madam: By virtue of the authority vested in me by law and by reason of the fact that it is deemed necessary, advisable, and to the public interest that the Rapides Parish School Board be called in special session; now, therefore, I, Mark Dryden, President, do hereby give notice that the said board will meet in special session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 4:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, for the purpose of discussing, considering and taking-action upon the following motions or such substitute motions as might be lawfully made concerning the following, to wit: A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Invocation, Pledge Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments New Business Subject 4. Motion to approve Change Order #2 for the "Additions, Renovations, and Improvements at Caroline Dormon Junior High School" (Re: RPSB Bid # 57-24-01, WO #222719, and PO #25001091) contract b [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Personnel Committee

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0 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Personnel Committee Date of Notice: 3/13/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FROM: MR. GEORGE JOHNSON, CHAIR The Personnel Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports Public Content new hires, pending a satisfactory drug screening and background check new hires in lieu of substitute promotions rescissions, waivers, etc. performance contract renewals resignations and retirements disclosure of new and renewed performance contracts File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports File Attachments Subject 3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports File Attachments Motion & Voting Items [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Education Committee

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0 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Education Committee Date of Notice: 3/13/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE FROM: MRS. SANDRA FRANKLIN, CHAIR The Education Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 New Business Subject 1. Motion to receive a report on discipline on the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) and all in-school and out-of-school suspensions in every school in Rapides Parish - Mr. Terrence Williams Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action, Reports File Attachments RAPPS Count March 26' (1).pdf (189 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to hear the presentation on the 2026 Summer School plan - Mrs. Shannon Alford Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action, Reports File Attachments Presentation - Summer Programs (3).pdf (3,360 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 3. Motion to consider a random audit of school libraries to check for inappropriate materials - Wilton Barrios Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action Recommended Ac [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

Finance Committee

Finance Committee considers $400,000 Buckeye High School pond closure bid

The Finance Committee is reviewing budget updates, grant reports, and various maintenance contracts. The body is deciding on several funding requests and soliciting proposals for facility remediation and dust control.

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0 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 Finance Committee Date of Notice: 3/13/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FROM: MR. STEVE BERRY, CHAIR The Finance Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:05 p.m on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 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 Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments FUND 648 ORIGINAL.pdf (23 KB) Subject 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 Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type A [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Mar 17, 2026

District 62 Committee

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0 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 District 62 Committee DATE OF NOTICE: 3/13/26 TO: DISTRICT 62 COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: MR. WILLARD MCCALL, CHAIR There will be a meeting of the District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in the School Board meeting room on the first floor of the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 The following items will be discussed: Subject 1. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond - Mr. Jeff Powell Meeting Mar 17, 2026 - District 62 Committee Category The following items will be discussed: Type Action, Reports File Attachments Dist 62 Bond - PP UPDATE REPORT.docx (2).pdf (1,947 KB) District 62 March Report.pdf (149 KB) Premium Interest D62.pdf (32 KB) Motion & Voting Substitute Motion - Send to the April District 62 Committee meeting and discuss the options for the distribution of District 62 Bond interest premium - Willard McCall Motion by Willard McCall, second by Stephen Chapman. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Willard McCall, Sandra Franklin, Stephen Chapman, Wally Fall, Marie Ashmore
Tue Mar 3, 2026

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

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0 Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Date of Notice: 2/27/26 Dear Sir/Madam: I, Mark Dryden, do hereby give notice that the Rapides Parish School Board will meet in regular public session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, for the purpose of discussing, considering and taking-action upon the following motions or such substitute motions as might be lawfully made concerning the following, to wit: A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Invocation, Pledge Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject a. Prayer Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject b. Pledge - Mr. Steve Berry Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 4. Recognize: Meeting Mar 3, 2026 - [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 19, 2026

Education Committee

Education Committee to review student discipline and instructional materials policy

The Rapides Parish School Board Education Committee is meeting to review reports on student discipline and the HiSet program. The committee is also considering revisions to the instructional materials policy.

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0 Thursday, February 19, 2026 Education Committee Date of Notice: 2/12/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE FROM: MRS. SANDRA FRANKLIN, CHAIR The Education Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 New Business Subject 1. Motion to receive a report on discipline on the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) and all in-school and out-of-school suspensions in every school in Rapides Parish - Mr. Terrence Williams Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action, Reports File Attachments RAPPS Count Feb 26'.pdf (199 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to revise policy IFA: Instructional Materials as recommended by Forethought pending legal review - Mrs. Shannon Alford Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action File Attachments IFA-25 Recommendation.docx.pdf (87 KB) PolicyAlert #1 - July, 2025 (3).pdf (333 KB) Motion & Voting Send to consent Motion by Wally Fall, second by Sandra Franklin. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Sandra Franklin, Wally Fall Subject 3. Moti [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 19, 2026

Special Board

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0 Thursday, February 19, 2026 Special Board Date of Notice: 2/12/26 Dear Sir/Madam: By virtue of the authority vested in me by law and by reason of the fact that it is deemed necessary, advisable, and to the public interest that the Rapides Parish School Board be called in special session; now, therefore, I, Mark Dryden, President, do hereby give notice that the said board will meet in special session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 4:59 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, for the purpose of discussing, considering and taking-action upon the following motions or such substitute motions as might be lawfully made concerning the following, to wit: A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Invocation, Pledge Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments New Business Subject 4. Motion to approve Change Order #2 for the “Construction of Multi-Purpose Building at Ball Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #11-25-05, WO #226469, and PO #25003593) contract between [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 19, 2026

District 62 Committee

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0 Thursday, February 19, 2026 District 62 Committee DATE OF NOTICE: 2/12/26 TO: DISTRICT 62 COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: MR. WILLARD MCCALL There will be a meeting of the District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the School Board meeting room on the first floor of the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 The following items will be discussed: Subject 1. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond - Mr. Jeff Powell Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - District 62 Committee Category The following items will be discussed: Type Action, Reports File Attachments Dist 62 Bond - PP UPDATE REPORT.docx (1).pdf (1,892 KB) District 62 Update 01312026.pdf (128 KB)
Thu Feb 19, 2026

Finance Committee

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0 Thursday, February 19, 2026 Finance Committee Date of Notice:2/12/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FROM: MR. STEVE BERRY, CHAIR The Finance Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:05 p.m on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 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 Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments Subject 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 Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Thu Feb 19, 2026

Personnel Committee

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0 Thursday, February 19, 2026 Personnel Committee Date of Notice: 2/12/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FROM: MR. GEORGE JOHNSON, CHAIR The Personnel Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:10 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports Public Content new hires, pending a satisfactory drug screening and background check new hires in lieu of substitute promotions rescissions, waivers, etc. performance contract renewals resignations and retirements disclosure of new and renewed performance contracts File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports File Attachments Subject 3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Feb 19, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports File Attachments Motion & Voting [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Feb 3, 2026

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

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0 Tuesday, February 3, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Date of Notice: 1/30/26 Dear Sir/Madam: I, Mark Dryden, do hereby give notice that the Rapides Parish School Board will meet in regular public session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, for the purpose of discussing, considering and taking-action upon the following motions or such substitute motions as might be lawfully made concerning the following, to wit: A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Invocation, Pledge Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject a. Prayer - Rev. Otis Brown Otis Brown of Greater Saint Lawrence Baptist Church Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject b. Pledge - Wilton Barrios Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting Feb 3, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

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. The meeting includes reports on project budget recaps and interest income.

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0 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 District 62 Committee DATE OF NOTICE: 1/16/26 TO: DISTRICT 62 COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM: MR. WILLARD MCCALL There will be a meeting of the District 62 Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the School Board meeting room on the first floor of the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 The following items will be discussed: Subject 1. Motion to receive an update on the progress of the District 62 Bond - Mr. Roy Rachal Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - District 62 Committee Category The following items will be discussed: Type Reports File Attachments Dist 62 Bond - PP UPDATE REPORT (8).docx (1,617 KB) DISTRICT 62 PROJECT BUDGET RECAP - PEABODY FEEDER.pdf (71 KB) DISTRICT 62 INTEREST INCOME RECAP.pdf (35 KB) DISTRICT 62 PROJECT BUDGET RECAP - ASH FEEDER.pdf (75 KB) DISTRICT 62 ADDITIONAL FUNDS RECAP.pdf (45 KB) DISTRICT 62 PROJECT BUDGET RECAP - BOLTON FEEDER.pdf (69 KB)
Tue Jan 20, 2026

Finance Committee

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0 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Finance Committee Date of Notice: 1/16/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FROM: MR. STEVE BERRY, CHAIR The Finance Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:00 p.m on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 , in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 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 Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to approve/adopt any budget changes/amendments – Ms. Elizabeth Domite Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments Subject 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 Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Finance Committee Category Standing Items Type Action File Attachments D [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

Education Committee

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0 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Education Committee Date of Notice: 1/16/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE FROM: MRS. SANDRA FRANKLIN, CHAIR The Education Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:10 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 New Business Subject 1. Motion to receive a report on discipline on the progress of each student attending the Rapides Alternative Positive Program for Students (RAPPS) and all in-school and out-of-school suspensions in every school in Rapides Parish - Mr. Terrence Williams Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action, Reports File Attachments January 26' RAPPS Report.pdf (186 KB) Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to discuss and approve a new policy GBDC: Chaplains as Volunteers as recommended by Forethought - Mr. Jeff Powell Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Education Committee Category New Business Type Action File Attachments GBDC-25 (new).docx.pdf (63 KB) GBDC-25 (new).docx (3).pdf (86 KB) Chaplain.pdf (22 KB) Motion & Voting Send to Full Board Motion by Mark Dryden, second by Wally Fall. Final Resolution: Motion Carries Yea: Sandra Franklin, Wally Fall, Mark Dryden Sub [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

Special Board

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0 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Special Board Date of Notice: 1/16/26 Dear Sir/Madam: By virtue of the authority vested in me by law and by reason of the fact that it is deemed necessary, advisable, and to the public interest that the Rapides Parish School Board be called in special session; now, therefore, I, Mark Dryden, President, do hereby give notice that the said board will meet in special session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 4:59 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, for the purpose of discussing, considering and taking-action upon the following motions or such substitute motions as might be lawfully made concerning the following, to wit: A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Invocation, Pledge Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Special Board Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments New Business Subject 4. Motion to approve Change Order #1 for the “Classroom Additions at Cherokee Elementary School” (Re: RPSB Bid #62-24-09, WO# 207396 and PO #26000884) contract between the Rapides Parish S [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 20, 2026

Personnel Committee

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0 Tuesday, January 20, 2026 Personnel Committee Date of Notice: 1/16/26 TO: MEMBERS OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE FROM: MR. GEORGE JOHNSON, CHAIR The Personnel Committee of the Rapides Parish School Board will meet at 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in the Board meeting room in the Rapides Parish School Board Office, 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets, Alexandria, Louisiana. A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Motion to receive reports as follows: - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports Public Content new hires, pending a satisfactory drug screening and background check new hires in lieu of substitute promotions rescissions, waivers, etc. performance contract renewals resignations and retirements disclosure of new and renewed performance contracts File Attachments Motion & Voting Subject 2. Motion to approve leave requests – Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports File Attachments Subject 3. Motion to discuss any personnel complaints that may go before the full board for action - Mrs. Naomi Belvin Meeting Jan 20, 2026 - Personnel Committee Category Standing Items Type Action, Reports File Attachments Motion & Voting New [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue Jan 6, 2026

Regular Board Meeting Agenda

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0 Tuesday, January 6, 2026 Regular Board Meeting Agenda Date of Notice: 1/2/26 Dear Sir/Madam: I, Steve Berry, do hereby give notice that the Rapides Parish School Board will meet in regular public session at its domicile at 619 Sixth and Beauregard Streets in the City of Alexandria, Louisiana, at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, for the purpose of discussing, considering and taking-action upon the following motions or such substitute motions as might be lawfully made concerning the following, to wit: A link to the meeting live stream is : https://c.themediacdn.com/embed/media/WNs3ck/e6m12S9sq2i/ii0detsY9iW_5 Standing Items Subject 1. Call to Order Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 2. Invocation, Pledge Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject a. Prayer - Pastor James Greer from Journey Church in Pineville Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject b. Pledge - Sandra Franklin Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments Subject 3. Roll Call Meeting Jan 6, 2026 - Regular Board Meeting Agenda Category Standing Items Type Procedural File Attachments [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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