ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
McDonogh 35 Senior High School, Auditorium
4000 Cadillac Street
New Orleans, LA 70122
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
5:00 PM
Members present
Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
1. OPENING OF MEETING
Procedural: 1.1 CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
Procedural: 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Keith Palmer, Jr., a 4th Grade honor student at Moton Charter School led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Action: 1.3 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion to adopt the Board meeting agenda as amended with a modification to action item 5.7.
Motion by Sarah Usdin, second by Leslie Ellison.
Final Resolution: Motion passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Action: 2.1 Adoption of Board Business Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2016
Move to adopt the minutes of the Board Business Meeting of April 19, 2016 as presented.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Cynthia Cade.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
3. SUPERINTENDENT'S AGENDA
Information: 3.1 Superintendent's Report
Mr. Rossmeir from the Cowen Institute gave an overview on the state of TOPS , LEA Status, Opportunity Youth Data Guide Update and Jump Start Videos. Ms. Usdin and Mr. Marshall addressed Mr. Rossmier with questions. Mr. Marshall would ask that Cowen share the information with OPSB on the annual opinion poll report (link to the website).
Superintendent announced that the community partner group Youth Force NOLA secured a grant award of $7.5 million that will go towards career training efforts to assist high school students post-graduation. The grant was provided by J.P. Morgan Chase & Bloomburg. The Superintendent thanks them for their work in suppor of Youth Force NOLA.
Dr. Lewis and the Board extends congratulations to the first students in the history of OPSB and McDonogh 35 High School to receive dual diplomas, earning a high school diploma and an associate’s degree in applied science from Nunez Community College. Kedra Wells and Jarell Gooden received a presentation from the Board.
Superintendent extends congratulations to all graduating students in New Orleans and OPSB and wished a happy and safe summer to students who will be returning to school in the fall.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Action (Consent): 4.1 CONSENT AGENDA
Resolution: Move that the Orleans Parish School Board approve Consent Agenda items 4.2 through 4.10 as presented.
Move that the Orleans Parish School Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Leslie Ellison.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Abstain: Nolan Marshall
Action (Consent): 4.2 RFP 16-0026 - THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR, TITLE I SERVICES FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Resolution: Based on the qualifications of the five (5) proposals, the committees recommend four (4) vendors for approval as third party providers to the non-public schools that are served by the OPSB Title I Program. The schools may choose which provider would best meet their individual needs. The vendor(s) recommended for approval are: VENDOR PROGRAM SCORE FISCAL SCORE Catapult Learning 85.71 79.80 Non-Public Educational Services, Inc (NESI) 76.86 89.40 Sylvan Learning 80.14 78.60 Learn It 75.0 68.8 The vendor(s) NOT recommended for approval is: VENDOR PROGRAM SCORE FISCAL SCORE Believe to Achieve 63.14 41.0 OPSB has not received the 16-17 Title I and II allocations; however projected allocations for schools was prepared. The actual allocations will be finalized in the near future. The projected Title I 16-17 amount is $3,916,853.99.
Move that the Orleans Parish School Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Leslie Ellison.
Ms. Usdin took a moment for point of clarity that the Orleans Parish School Board is now 100% styrofoam free. Ms. Blouin-Williams provided the board with information in reference to the cost of purchasing styrofoam verses eco-friendly products. Ms. Rosie Jackson address the board informing them that in the future with the assistance of Mr. Leslie Rey the administration will seek to purchase eco-friendly products that fits within the Child Nutrition Budget. Mr. Koppel made a statement for point of clarity in reference to other cost as it relates to styrofoam and non-biodegradable products when compared to biodegradable products are not as great as first stated. Discussion continued.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Abstain: Nolan Marshall
Action (Consent): 4.3 RFP 16-0027 - THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR, TITLE II SERVICES FOR NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Resolution: Based on the qualifications of the three (3) proposals, the committees recommend all three (3) vendors for approval as third party providers to the non-public schools that are served by the OPSB Title II Program. The schools may choose which provider would best meet their individual needs. The vendor(s) recommended for approval are: VENDOR PROGRAM SCORE FISCAL SCORE Catapult Learning 87.43 78.40 Non-Public Educational Services, Inc (NESI) 78.57 84.8 Learn It 64.0 64.8 OPSB has not received the 16-17 Title II allocations; however projected allocations were prepared for schools. The actual allocations will be finalized in the near future. The Title II projected 16-17 amount is $686,418.37.
Move that the Orleans Parish School Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Leslie Ellison.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Abstain: Nolan Marshall
Action (Consent): 4.4 ITB NO. 17-CN-0002 PAPER PRODUCTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
Resolution: Bids for this item will be received on May 5, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Additional information will be provided prior to the committee meeting.
Move that the Orleans Parish School Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Leslie Ellison.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Abstain: Nolan Marshall
Action (Consent): 4.5 ITB NO. 17-CN-0001 MILK FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
Resolution: That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bid meeting the specifications for Milk for the Child Nutrition Program for the 2016-2017 Fiscal Year from Brown’s Dairy. The total amount of this award is $363,773.00 The contract period will be from the date of the Purchase Order through June 30, 2017. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of the Child Nutrition 2015-2016 Fiscal Year Budget. BIDS RECEIVED APRIL 28, 2016
Move that the Orleans Parish School Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Leslie Ellison.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Abstain: Nolan Marshall
Action (Consent): 4.6 ITB NO. 17-CN-0003 BREAD FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
Resolution: That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bids meeting the specifications for Bread for the Child Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 from Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., ($55,153.60), Alois J. Binder Bakery ($11,440.00) and Flowers Baking Company of New Orleans ($52,180.00). The total amount of these awards is $118,773.60. The contract period will be from the date of the Purchase Order through June 30, 2017. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of the Child Nutrition 2016-2017 Fiscal Year Budget.
Move that the Orleans Parish School Board approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Leslie Ellison.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Abstain: Nolan Marshall
Action (Consent): 4.7 ITB NO. 17-CN-0004 CANNED GOODS AND STAPLES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
Resolution: BIDS FOR THESE ITEMS WILL BE RECEIVED ON FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2016 AT 10:A.M. ADDITIIONAL INFORMATION WILL BE PROVIDED PRIOR TO THE BOARD MEETING ON MAY 17, 2016.
Move that the Orleans Parish School Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Leslie Ellison.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Abstain: Nolan Marshall
Action (Consent): 4.8 RFP 16-0024 - STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Resolution: That the Orleans Parish School Board approve a five (5) year contract award to Durham School Services for student transportation in the amount of $4,200,000 (estimate) for the first year with an annual escalation of 2.5% for a total amount of $22,000,000.00 (estimate).
Move that the Orleans Parish School Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Leslie Ellison.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Abstain: Nolan Marshall
Action (Consent): 4.9 ITB NO. 17-CN-0006 FROZEN FOODS, JUICES AND VEGETABLES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
Resolution: That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bids meeting the specifications for Frozen Foods, Juices and Vegetables for the Child Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 from Bell Foods LLC ($191,342.00) and Lacassagne’s Inc. ($366,099.50). The total amount of these awards is $557,441.50. The contract period will be from the date of the Purchase Order through June 30, 2017. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of the Child Nutrition 2016-2017 Fiscal Year Budget.
Move that the Orleans Parish School Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Leslie Ellison.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Abstain: Nolan Marshall
Action (Consent): 4.10 ITB NO. 17-CN-0007 MEAT, SEAFOOD AND POULTRY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017
Resolution: That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bids meeting the specifications for Meat, Seafood, and Poultry for the Child Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2016-2017 from Bell Foods LLC ($163,082.25) and Lacassagne’s Inc. ($629,110.00). The total amount of these awards is $792,192.25. The contract period will be from the date of the Purchase Order through June 30, 2017. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of the Child Nutrition 2016-2017 Fiscal Year Budget. BIDS WERE RECEIVED ON MAY 5, 2016
Move that the Orleans Parish School Board approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Leslie Ellison.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Abstain: Nolan Marshall
5. ACTION ITEMS
Action: 5.1 2016 OPSB Charter RFA: The 1881 Research Institute
That the Orleans Parish School Board adopts the Administration's recommendation with respect to the application submitted by The 1881 Research Institute .
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Sarah Usdin.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Action: 5.2 2016 OPSB Charter RFA: JCFA
That the Orleans Parish School Board adopts the Administration's recommendation to approve to the application submitted by JCFA, Inc.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Sarah Usdin
Millie Harris addressed the Board concerning the JCFA Charter application.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Action: 5.3 2016 OPSB Charter RFA: Elan Academy Charter School
That the Orleans Parish School Board adopts the Administration's recommendation to approve application submitted by Elan Academy, Inc. subject to revision of plans to serve students through 8th grade, and Superintendent's approval for execution of operating agreement based on the district's assessment of citywide need.
Motion by Sarah Usdin, second by Leslie Ellison.
The following constituents addressed the board concerning Elan Charter application:
Melanie Askew spoke in support of the charter application
Lorraine Fedison-Winder also addressed the Board
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Action: 5.4 2016 OPSB Charter RFA: Pathways in Education - New Orleans
That the Orleans Parish School Board adopts the Administration's recommendation to deny the application submitted by Pathways in Education-New Orleans.
Motion by Sarah Usdin, second by Woody Koppel.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Action: 5.5 Modify Board Policy HD to Identify Responsibility for Routine Maintenance and Repair, Major Maintenance
That the Orleans Parish School Board dispense with the First Reading for Policy HD for the purpose of expediting the policy to move forward to the full board for a vote.
Motion by Sarah Usdin, second by Cynthia Cade
Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Leslie Ellison, Sarah Usdin, Nolan Marshall, John Brown
Motion by Sarah Usdin, second by Cynthia Cade.
That the Orleans Parish School Board approves the modified Board Policy HD to identify responsibility for routine maintenance and repair, major maintenance.
Dr. Kenneth Ducote addressed the Board concerning the modified Board Policy HD.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Action: 5.6 Erate wiring project (Main distribution frame (MDF) to Intermediate distribution frame (IDF) 10Gb fiber upgrade)
That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the contract for Transformyx Technology Architects to complete the MDF to IDF 10Gigabyte fiber upgrade.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Nolan Marshall.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
Action: 5.7 Juvenile Justice Education Program Operator
That the Orleans Parish School Board approves the award to operate the Youth Study Center to the Center for Educational Excellence in Alternative Settings (CEEAS) in the not to exceed amount of $1,250,000.00 per year for 3 years and authorize General Counsel to prepare a contract.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Cynthia Cade.
The following constituents addressed the board addressed the Board concerning the Juvenile Justice Educatoin Program Operator:
Anna Arkin-Gollogher
Ava Rogers Bahiy Watson
DeAngelia Littlejohn
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown
6. ADJOURNMENT
Action: 6.1 ADJOURN MEETING
Motion to adjourn the Board meeting at 6:27 PM.
Motion by Sarah Usdin, second by Cynthia Cade.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Cynthia Cade, Seth Bloom, Woody Koppel, Sarah Usdin, Nolan Marshall, Leslie Ellison, John Brown