ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
3520 General DeGaulle Drive, Suite 1050
New Orleans, LA 70114
June 15, 2017
5:00 PM
1. OPENING OF MEETING
Procedural: 1.1 CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
The Orleans Parish School Board Meeting was called to order at 5:07 PM by Board President, Mr. John Brown, Sr. with the following Board members present: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Sr., Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall and Sarah Newell Usdin. Also present, Superintendent, Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Board Counsel, Sharonda Williams
Procedural: 1.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Action: 1.3 ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Agenda modifications were as follows: Action item number 5.8 was deferred to the July Board Business Meeting and adding consideration of canceling of the July Committee Meetings under the Superintendent's Report.
Motion to adopt the Board meeting agenda as amended.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Sarah Newell Usdin.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
2. CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Action, Minutes: 2.1 ADOPTION OF MINUTES
That the Orleans Parish School board adopts the minutes of the May 18, 2017 Special Board Meeting and May 25, 2017 Board business Meeting as printed and waive the reading of the minutes.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Sarah Newell Usdin.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
3. SUPERINTENDENT'S AGENDA
4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Action (Consent): 4.1 ITB NO. 18-CN-0001 MEAT, SEAFOOD AND POULTRY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018
Resolution: That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bid meeting the specifications for Meat, Seafood, and Poultry for the Child Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 from Bell Foods LLC. The total amount of this award is $115,822.35. The contract period will be from the date of the Purchase Order through June 30, 2018. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of the Child Nutrition 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget. BIDS WERE RECEIVED ON JUNE 1, 2017.
Move that the Board approves the Consent Agenda with the waiving of the reading.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Sarah Newell Usdin.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
Action (Consent): 4.2 ITB NO. 18-CN-0004 PAPER PRODUCTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018
Resolution: That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bid meeting the specifications for Paper Products for the Child Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 from Economical Janitorial and Paper Supplies LLC. The total amount of this award is $140,824.45. The contract period will be from the date of the Purchase Order through June 30, 2018. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of the Child Nutrition 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget. BIDS WERE RECEIVED ON JUNE 2, 2017.
Move that the Board approves the Consent Agenda with the waiving of the reading.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Sarah Newell Usdin.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
Action (Consent): 4.3 ITB NO. 18-CN-0002 CANNED GOODS AND STAPLES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018
Resolution: That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bids meeting the specifications for Canned Goods and Staples for the Child Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 from Bell Foods LLC ($36,787.80), Groestch Wholesale Grocers ($225,424.05.00) and Erma & Al's Foods ($11,160.00). The total amount of these awards are $273,371.85. The contract period will be from the date of the Purchase Order through June 30, 2018. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of the Child Nutrition 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget. BIDS WERE RECEIVED ON JUNE 1, 2017.
Move that the Board approves the Consent Agenda with the waiving of the reading.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Sarah Newell Usdin.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
Action (Consent): 4.4 ITB NO. 18-CN-0005 MILK FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018
Resolution: That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bid meeting the specifications for Milk for the Child Nutrition Program for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year from Brown’s Dairy. The total amount of this award is $215,400.00 The contract period will be from the date of the Purchase Order through June 30, 2018. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of the Child Nutrition 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget. BIDS WERE RECEIVED JUNE 2, 2017.
Move that the Board approves the Consent Agenda with the waiving of the reading.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Sarah Newell Usdin.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
Action (Consent): 4.5 McMain Locker Room Ceiling Repair and Cafeteria Door Replacement
Resolution: That the Orleans Parish School Board accepts the bid from B&K Contractors, Incorporated in the amount of $138,700.00; and to authorize the OPSB General Counsel to prepare a contract for signatures of the Board President and the contractors.
Move that the Board approves the Consent Agenda with the waiving of the reading.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Sarah Newell Usdin.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
Action: 5.1 Amendment to Policy HA: School Board Chartering Authority (Test Monitoring)
That the Orleans Parish School Board adopts the amendment to Policy HA, School Board Chartering Authority, relative to test monitoring requirements.
Motion by Sarah Newell Usdin, second by Leslie Ellison.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
Action: 5.2 Resolution 27-17 - Capital Projects Amendment #11 - FEMA
The Administration recommends that the Orleans Parish School Board approve the adjustment to the capital projects budget by the FEMA funding source to reflect the costs for such eligible projects and adopts the fiscal resolution 27-17 authorizing the eleventh (11th) amendment to the Capital Projects Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017. Also, waiving the reading of the resolution.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Leslie Ellison.
The following voice vote was held:
Yea: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Sarah Newell Usdin
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Action: 5.3 Resolution 29-17 - Capital Projects Amendment #13 - Harrah's Fund
That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the adjustment to the capital projects budget by the Harrah's funding source to reflect the costs for such eligible projects and adopts the fiscal resolution 29-17 authorizing the thirteenth (13th) amendment to the Capital Projects Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 and waive the reading of the resolution.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Woody Koppel.
The following voice vote was held:
Yea: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Sarah Newell Usdin
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Action: 5.4 Resolution 35-17 - Capital Projects Amendment #14 - Capital Projects Other
That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the adjustment to the capital projects budget by the Capital Projects Other Fund funding source to reflect the costs for such eligible projects and adopts the fiscal resolution 35-17 authorizing the fourteenth (14th) amendment to the Capital Projects Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 and waive the reading of the resolution.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Woody Koppel.
The following voice vote was held:
Yea: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Sarah Newell Usdin
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Action: 5.5 Resolution 36-17 - Capital Projects Amendment #15 - Harrah's Funds
That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the adjustment to the capital projects budget by the Harrah's Fund funding source to reflect the costs for such eligible projects and adopts the fiscal resolution 36-17 authorizing the fifteenth (15th) amendment to the Capital Projects Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 and waive the reading of the resolution.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Woody Koppel.
The following voice vote was held:
Yea: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Sarah Newell Usdin
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Action: 5.6 Resolution 37-17 - Capital Projects Amendment # 16 - Bond Funds
That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the adjustment to the capital projects budget by the Bond's Fund funding source to reflect the costs for such eligible projects and adopts the fiscal resolution 37-17 authorizing the sixteenth (16th) amendment to the Capital Projects Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 and waive the reading of the resolution.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Woody Koppel.
The following voice vote was held:
Yea: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Sarah Newell Usdin
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Action: 5.7 Resolution 38-17 - Capital Projects Amendment #17 - FEMA Fund
That the Orleans Parish School Board approval the adjustment to the capital projects budget by the FEMA funding source to reflect the costs for such eligible projects and adopts the fiscal resolution 38-17 authorizing the seventeenth (17th) amendment to the Capital Projects Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 and waive the reading of the resolution.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Woody Koppel.
The following voice vote was held:
Yea: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Sarah Newell Usdin
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Action: 5.8 Resolution 39-17 - Capital Projects Amendment #18 - Facilities Preservation Fund
That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the adjustment to the capital projects budget by the Facilities Preservation Fund funding source to reflect the costs for such eligible projects and adopts the fiscal resolution 39-17 authorizing the eighteenth (18th) amendment to the Capital Projects Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 and waive the reading of the resolution.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Sarah Newell Usdin.
The following voice vote was held:
Yea: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Sarah Newell Usdin
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Action: 5.9 Resolution 40-17 - Capital Projects Amendment #19 - Master Plan
That the Orleans Parish School Board approval the adjustment to the capital projects budget by the Master Plan funding source to reflect the costs for such eligible projects and adopts the fiscal resolution 40-17 authorizing the nineteenth (19th) amendment to the Capital Projects Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017 and waive the reading of the resolution.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Woody Koppel.
The following voice vote was held:
Yea: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Sarah Newell Usdin
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Action: 5.10 Resolution 41-17 - Capital Projects Amendment #20 - FEMA
That the Orleans Parish School Board approval the adjustment to the capital projects budget by the FEMA funding source to reflect the costs for such eligible projects adopts the fiscal resolution 41-17 authorizing the twentieth (20th) amendment to the Capital Projects Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017. Also, waive the reading of the resolution.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Woody Koppel.
The following voice vote was held:
Yea: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Sarah Newell Usdin
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Action: 5.11 Resolution 32-17 - 2018 Fund Balance Appropriation to General Fund Budget - Central
The following voice vote was held:
Yea: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Sarah Newell Usdin
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion Passed
That the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 32-17 authorizing the allocation of $1,083,853.00 from the Orleans Parish School Board’s general fund balance reserve to the 2018 General Fund Budget and waive the reading of the resolution.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Woody Koppel.
The following voice vote was held:
Yea: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Sarah Newell Usdin
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Action: 5.12 Resolution 33-17 - 2018 Fund Balance Appropriation to General Fund Budget - Mahalia Jackson
That the Orleans Parish School Board adopts resolution 33-17 authorizing the allocation of $525,833 from the Orleans Parish School Board's general fund balance reserve to the 2018 General Fund Budget and waive the reading of the resolution.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Woody Koppel.
The following voice vote was held:
Yea: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Sarah Newell Usdin
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Action: 5.13 Resolution 34-17 - Fiscal Year 2018 General Fund Budget
That the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 34-17 authorizing the Fiscal Year 2018 General Fund Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018 and waive the reading of the resolution.
Motion by Ben Kleban, second by Sarah Newell Usdin.
The following voice vote was held:
Yea: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Sarah Newell Usdin
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Action: 5.14 Allocation for Unpaid Settlements and Judgements
That the Orleans Parish School Board approves Administration's recommendation to not allocate any funding for unpaid settlements and judgments.
Motion by Sarah Newell Usdin, second by Woody Koppel.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
Nay: Leslie Ellison
Action: 5.15 Transfer of funds to support CENF agreement
That the Orleans Parish School Board approve a transfer of $5M from General Fund Balance to support the Citywide Exceptional Needs Fund.
Motion by Sarah Newell Usdin, second by Woody Koppel.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
Action: 5.16 Adjusted School Director Salary Scale
Board member Nolan Marshall asked if the salary scale was for the directors for the direct run schools? He further asked if we are giving schools 98% of their funds does the Board set the salaries? The Superintendent replied yes and principal salaries as well. Mr. Marshall: So their not allowed to set the salaries on their own? Superintendent: The Board has to approve the salaries. It is a recommendation and has been discussed with school administrators and they are pleased with the salary scale.
That the Orleans Parish School Board adopt the proposed school director salary scale.
Motion by Sarah Newell Usdin, second by Woody Koppel.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
Action: 5.17 Casualty Insurance Renewals
That Orleans Parish School Board renews the Workers Compensation, Excess Liability, Umbrella, Full Terrorism Liability, School Leaders Errors & Omissions, and Pollution Legal Liability insurance policies and authorizes the Board President to sign the renewal agreements.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Sarah Newell Usdin.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
Action: 5.18 Resolution 42-17 RE: New Orleans Junior Golf Foundation
This item was deferred to the July Board Business Meeting.
6. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Action: 6.1 RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion to recess into Executive Session
Motion by Leslie Ellison, second by Ben Kleban.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
Discussion: 6.2 Discussion of the character, the professional competence, physical or mental health of a person - School Board-appointed personnel.
Action: 6.3 RECONVENE FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION / ROLL CALL
Motion to reconvene from Executive Session will all Board members present.
The Board convened in Executive Session to discuss the character, professional competence, physical or mental health of a person - School Board-appointed personnel. No action will be taken.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Ben Kleban.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
7. ADJOURNMENT
Action: 7.1 ADJOURN MEETING
Motion to adjourn the Board meeting at 7:20 PM.
Motion by Nolan Marshall, second by Ben Kleban.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley