Rapides Parish School Board public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
The Rapides Parish School Board met to approve several educational and financial items. Actions included approving dual enrollment agreements for the 2024-2025 school year and updating student behavioral health policies. The board also reviewed construction reports and budget amendments.
- $250,000 for turnkey purchase and installation of LED scoreboard at Pineville High School
- Approval of 2024-2025 dual enrollment agreements with CLTCC, Sowela, NSU, SU, and LSUE
- Revision of student policies regarding behavioral health services and support
- Memorandum of Agreement with Rapides Parish Police Jury for out-of-school youth coordination
- Approval of various personal services contracts, leases, and budget amendments
Special Board
The Rapides Parish School Board voted to accept a contract for construction and renovations at Arthur F Smith Middle Magnet School. The board approved a substitute motion awarding the project to Pat Williams Construction for $11,205,000. This work is funded by District 62 Bond Funds.
- Awarded $11,205,000 contract to Pat Williams Construction for Arthur F Smith Middle Magnet School construction and renovations
District 62 Committee
The District 62 Committee will meet to receive a report regarding the progress of the District 62 Bond. Mr. Jeff Powell is scheduled to provide this update.
- Progress update on the District 62 Bond
Education Committee
The Education Committee approved several dual enrollment agreements for the 2024-2025 school year involving multiple institutions. The committee also voted to revise policies regarding student behavioral health services and reviewed handbook revisions. Additionally, members discussed under enrollment options for Head Start programs.
- Approval of 2024-2025 dual enrollment agreements with CLTCC, Sowela, NSU, SU, and LSUE
- Revision of policies JGCFA and JGCF regarding student behavioral health services
- Approval of a non-financial agreement with Rapides Parish Police Jury to support out-of-school youth
- Review of Section XVI Miscellaneous in the Student Handbook
- Discussion on under enrollment options for Head Start and Early Head Start programs
Special Board
The Rapides Parish School Board met to consider construction bids for Arthur F Smith Middle Magnet School and 2024-2025 salary schedules. Action on the $14,040,000.00 renovation bid was deferred until June 25, 2024, to allow for clarification on student placement phasing.
- Deferred action on Arthur F Smith Middle Magnet School construction and renovations ($14,040,000.00)
- Motion to approve 2024-2025 salary schedules
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee reviewed several large-scale construction bids and contract amendments for school facilities. Members approved a $13 million renovation bid for Alexandria Senior High and a $250,000 scoreboard project for Pineville High School. The committee also moved to take action on the sale of property located at 1225 Windsor Place.
- $13,000,000 bid for Alexandria Sr High Additions and Renovations
- $250,000 LED Scoreboard installation at Pineville High School
- $45,000 construction of secure entry at Cherokee Elementary
- $100,000 contract for professional drug testing services
- Motion to take action on selling property at 1225 Windsor Place
Personnel Committee
The Personnel Committee reviewed reports regarding new hires, promotions, and retirements. The committee also approved a new job description for the Head Start Administrator.
- Approval of Head Start Administrator job description
- Reports on new hires, promotions, and retirements
- Review of leave requests
- Discussion of personnel complaints for full board action