ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
MINUTES
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
5:00 PM
Members present
Cynthia Cade, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Absent
Seth Bloom and Sarah Usdin
Vice President, Cynthia Cade called the meeting to order at 5:45 PM.
1. OPENING OF MEETING
Procedural: 1.1 CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
Procedural: 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Action: 1.3 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion to adopt the Board meeting agenda as presented.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Leslie Ellison.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Absent: Seth Bloom, Sarah Usdin
2. ACTION ITEMS
Action: 2.1 Adoption of OPSB Legislative Agenda
Move to support HB899, HB562, monitor HB371 and the MFP resolution approved by BESE and support the carve out as well as monitor the assignment of pupil’s bill which pertains to the oversight of OneApp.
Kathy Moss gave an overview of the legislative agenda. A brief discussion followed. The Board moved to accept action item number 2.1, Adoption of OPSB Legislative Agenda to support HB899, HB562, monitor HB371, the MFP resolution as approved by BESE and the pupils bill as an "information only" item.
The following public comment was heard: Karen Harper-Royal and Diedra Lewis addressed the Board in favor of HB371.
Board member Leslie Ellison asked the Superintendent what was the thinking process behind just monitoring HB371 versus supporting it? Superintendent Lewis explained that the administration was waiting to see what amendments were going to be proposed. Stan Smith informed the Board that the administration is working with Tim Hardy and Dr. Lowe towards an amendment, and wanted to get acceptance in order to make sure there were no adverse circumstances to the legislation in terms of current construction projects. A brief discussion followed whereby Ms. Ellison asked Mr. Smith to briefly inform the public the process of a bill being heard in committee. Ms. Ellison stated that if HB371 is in a good posture OPSB will support it and the Superintendent concurred.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Leslie Ellison.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Absent: Seth Bloom, Sarah Usdin
Action: 2.2 OPSB Legislative Agenda: Consideration of SB 432
No recommendation was taken on agenda item 2.2, OPSB Legislative Agenda: Consideration of SB 432. The item dies for lack of action.
Action: 2.3 OPSB Legislative Agenda: Consideration of HB 1111
No recommendation was taken on agenda item 2.3, OPSB Legislative Agenda: Consideration of HB 1111. The item dies for lack of action.
Action: 2.4 OPSB Legislative Agenda: Consideration of HB 1033 and HB 1108
No recommendation was taken on agenda item 2.4, OPSB Legislative Agenda: Consideration of HB 1033 and HB 1108. The item dies for lack of action.
Action: 2.5 OPSB Resolution 08-16 on Unification (general)
Move that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts OPSB Resolution 08-16, endorsing a return of schools to local oversight by July 1, 2018 and authorizing the Superintendent to act in order to advance this goal.
The following public comment was heard: Karen Harper-Royal addressed the Board in favor of reunification of our school system and how we can get schools back under the authority of the Board. Dr. Kenneth Ducote, Pat Bryant and Diedra Lewis spoke in support of OPSB Resolution 08-16.
Motion by Nolan Marshall, second by Woody Koppel.
The following voice vote was held: Cynthia Cade, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown, Sarah Usdin, Seth Bloom
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Absent: Seth Bloom, Sarah Usdin
Action: 2.6 OPSB Resolution 09-16 on Unification (Rep Bouie)
Move that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts OPSB Resolution 09-16 on Unification (HB 1033 and HB 1108).
Mr. Morgan explained the difference between HB 1033 and HB 1108. The following public comment was heard: Pat Bryant, addressed thanking them for their support of HB 1033 AND 1108. Diedra Lewis and Karen Harper-Royal echoed Mr. Bryant's sentiments.
Motion by John Brown, second by Nolan Marshall.
The following voice vote was held: Leslie Ellison, Nolan Marshall, Cynthia Cade, Woody Koppel, John Brown, Sarah Usdin, Seth Bloom
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Nay: Woody Koppel
Absent: Seth Bloom, Sarah Usdin
Action: 2.7 Resolution to Submit a Request for Proposal for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program
Move that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts OPSB Resolution 10-16 to submit a Request for Proposals for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Leslie Ellison.
The following voice vote was held: Woody Koppel, Cynthia Cade, John Brown, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, Sarah Usdin, Seth Bloom
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Absent: Seth Bloom, Sarah Usdin
3. ADJOURNMENT
Action: 3.1 ADJOURN MEETING
Motion to adjourn the Board meeting at 6:16 PM.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Cynthia Cade.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Absent: Seth Bloom, Sarah Usdin