MINUTES OF THE
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
3520 GENERAL DEGAULLE DRIVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114
June 7, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call
The Orleans Parish School Board Meeting was called to order by Board President, John Brown, Sr. at 5.34 PM. The following Board members were present: Ethan Ashley, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall Jr. and Sarah Newell Usdin. Superintendent, Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Board Counsel, Sharonda Williams were also present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
Motion to adopt the Board meeting agenda as amended with the deletion of item 6.1, 3.1 and the addition of items 6.10 and 6.11.
Motion by Woody Koppel, second by Leslie Ellison.
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
Action, Minutes: 2.1 Adoption of minutes
Move that the Orleans Parish School board adopts the minutes of May 17, 2018, Board Business Meeting as printed, waiving the reading of the minutes. Action item 4.13 let the record show Ms. Usdin' voted to recuse and not to abstain from the vote.
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
SUPERINTENDENT'S AGENDA
Presentation: 3.1 Superintendent’s Recommendation: Generation SuccessP
Superintendent Lewis announced his recommendation for denial of the application for Generation Success of its Type I Charter School Application.
Presentation: 3.2 Superintendent’s Recommendation: KIPP New Orleans
Superintendent Lewis announced his recommendation for approval of KIPP New Orleans application for Type I Charter School and that it must meet operating enrollment policy provided by Revised Statue 17:10:71.
Presentation: 3.3 Superintendent’s Recommendation: Lyceum Schools
Superintendent Lewis announced his recommendation for denial of Lyceum School Type I Charter School Application.
Presentation: 3.4 Superintendent’s Recommendation: Young Audiences Charter Association
Superintendent Lewis announced his recommendation for approval of Young Audiences Charter Association 1 Type I Charter School. Reading into the record the following statement: In accordance with the OPSB authorizing approach presented at the November 2017 Accountability Committee the administration will review supply and demand projections prior to determining when and where a school can launch. By July 2019 the district will determine where the school system-wide capacity allows for the launch of the school for the academic year 20-21.
The following constituents addressed the Board:
Brady Shannon addressed the Board in appreciation of this process and look forward to continuing to work with the Board throughout the coming years.
Mr. Brown announced translation services are available.
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation: 4.1 Unification Advisory Committee
Superintendent Lewis honored members of the Unification Advisory Committee for their work toward Unification:
Rhonda Alouise
Kelly Baptiste
Deadra Johnson Barrell
Renee Lewis-Carter
Dr. Armand Devezin
Jamar McKneely
Not present:
Kunjun Narechania
Sharon Clark
Jay Altman
Erika McConduit
Dr. Doris Hicks
Alexina Medley
Patrick Dobard
Nicolette London
Presentation: 4.3 OPSB Partnership Strategic Planning
Dr. Kelli Peterson presented an update on the OPSB Partnership Strategic Plan and the scope of work. Mr. Andy Kopplin, President, and CEO of the Greater New Orleans Foundation stand in collaboration on this project and presented an overview of the scope of work.
The following discussion was held:
Mr. Kleban asked that this strategic plan is aligned to that of the Board's strategic plan and priorities and its long-term plan.
INFORMATION
4.4 Early Childhood Education Working Group Update
Mr. Sean Perkins gave an update on Resolution 11- 18 for the Early Childhood Education Working Group and more updates are expected in October.
CONSENT AGENDA
Action (Consent): 5.1 Invitation to Bid NO. 19-CN-0004 Canned Goods and Staples for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
Resolution: That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bid meeting the specifications for Canned Good and Staples for the Child Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 from Groestch Wholsale Grocers ($297,535.45) and Alliant Food Service ($14,756.25). The total amount of this award is $312,291.70. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of Child Nutrition 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget.
That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bid meeting the specifications for Canned Good and Staples for the Child Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 from Groestch Wholsale Grocers ($297,535.45) and Alliant Food Service ($14,756.25). The total amount of this award is $312,291.70. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of Child Nutrition 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget.
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 (Consent): 5.2 Invitation to Bid NO. 19-CN-0006 Meat, Seafood and Poultry
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 2018-2019 from Alliant Food Service. The total amount of this award is $ 111,201.75. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of the Child Nutrition 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget.
That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bid meeting the specifications for Canned Good and Staples for the Child Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 from Groestch Wholsale Grocers ($297,535.45) and Alliant Food Service ($14,756.25). The total amount of this award is $312,291.70. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of Child Nutrition 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget.
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 (Consent): 5.3 Invitation to Bid NO. 18-CN-0002 Milk
Resolution: That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bid meeting the specifications for Milk for the Child Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 from Browns Dairy. The total amount of this purchase is $ 209,813.50. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of the Child Nutrition 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget.
That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bid meeting the specifications for Canned Good and Staples for the Child Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 from Groestch Wholsale Grocers ($297,535.45) and Alliant Food Service ($14,756.25). The total amount of this award is $312,291.70. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of Child Nutrition 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget.
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 (Consent): 5.4 Invitation to Bid No. 19-CN-0005 Frozen Foods, Juices and Vegetables
Resolution: That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bid meeting the specifications for Frozen Foods, Juices and Vegetables for the Child Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 from Groetsch Wholesale Grocers ($64,607.05) and Alliant Food Service (57,207.55). The total amount of this purchase is $ 121,814.60. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of the Child Nutrition 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget.
That the Orleans Parish School Board approve the bid meeting the specifications for Canned Good and Staples for the Child Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 from Groestch Wholsale Grocers ($297,535.45) and Alliant Food Service ($14,756.25). The total amount of this award is $312,291.70. Funds will become available pending Board Approval of Child Nutrition 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Budget.
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 ITEMS
Action: 6.1 Resolution 05-18: OPSB Partnership Strategic Planning
It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves Resolution 05-18, 1) supporting the development of a strategic plan for identifying and working with partner organizations to best serve the needs of students and families in a unified school district, 2) accepting an offer of assistance from philanthropists, under the coordination of the Greater New Orleans Foundation, with retaining consultants to develop the plan, and 3) empowering the Superintendent and administration to engage with said philanthropists to select the consultants and to apply the recommended plan in managing partnership work in a unified school district. Waiving the reading of the resolution.
Motion by Sarah Newell Usdin, second by Woody Koppel.
The following voice vote was held:
Final Resolution: Motion Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
Action: 6.2 Donation to OPSB from Jewish Endowment Foundation and Donation to Exceptional Children Services
It is recommended that the board accepts said donations.
Motion by Leslie Ellison, 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: 6.3 Request for Proposal NO. 18-0026 Lead Partner & Facility Manager for the 1331 Kelerec Street Facility
That the Orleans Parish School Board accepts the proposal meeting the specifications for Request for Proposal no. 18-0026 Lead Partner & Facility Manager for the 1331 Kelerec Street Facility from the New Orleans Career Center and authorizes General Counsel to prepare the contract for signatures of the and the Board President.
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: 6.4 Revisions to OPSB Salary Scale
It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board accept and approve the amendments to the salary scale as presented.
The following constituent addressed the Board:
Marilyn Vargus addressed the Board concerning this item.
Motion by Woody Koppel, 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: 6.5 Request for Proposal NO. 18-0027 Professional Auditing Services
That the Orleans Parish School Board approves Administrations recommendation for the firm of LaPorte, A Professional Accounting Corporation, to be selected as the District's external auditors for Fiscal Year ending 2018 and authorize General Counsel to prepare the contract for signatures of the Board President and the Consultant. The contract period will be for three (3) years with the option renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods, and with the recommendation of the Deputy Chief of Finance, the satisfactory negotiation of terms (including a price acceptable to both the OPSB and the selected firm), the concurrence of the OPSB, and the annual availability of an appropriation.
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
Nay: Ethan Ashley
Action: 6.6 Bids for New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School
That the Orleans Parish School Board accepts the bid from The McDonnel Group, LLC, in the amount of twenty-seven million four hundred ninety-six thousand ($27,496,000.00); and to authorize the OPSB General Counsel to prepare a contract for signatures of the Board President and the contractor.
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: 6.7 Resolution 13-18 - 2019 Fund Balance Appropriation to General Fund Budget - Central
The item was removed from the agenda and no action was taken.
Action: 6.8 OPSB Office Space in the Timbers Building
It is recommended that the board approve the resolution setting forth an approval mechanism for documented rental rates for office space in the Timbers Building.
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
Action: 6.9 Facility Transfer MOU
Recommend that the Orleans Parish School board approve the facilities transfer MOU.
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: 6.10 Cypress Academy 2018-2019 School Calendar
The Accoutnability Committee recommends that the Orleans Parish School Board approve the Cypress Academy School Calendar.
Motion by Sarah Newell Usdin, second by Woody Koppel
Final Motion: Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
Action: 6.11 Behrman OSFF Allocation
It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approve the proceedings of the OFSS to reserve funds not to exceed eleven million $11,000,000.00 for historic rehabilitation and renovation of the Martin Behrman Elementary School
Motion by Sarah Newell Usdin, second by Woody Koppel
The following constituents addressed the Board:
Jeneen Jackson addressed the Board in favor of this item and thanked them for their unanimous support on behalf of everyone at Martin Behrman Elementary School.
Final Motion: Passes
Yea: Sarah Newell Usdin, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, John Brown, Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Ethan Ashley
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Information: 7.1 Hamp's Construction, LLC v. Orleans Parish School Board, Orleans Parish Civil District Court No. 2012-10546; Woodrow Wilson Construction, LLC f/k/a Woodrow Wilson Construction Co., Inc. v. Orleans Parish School Board, Orleans Parish Civil District Court No. 2017-3885;Orleans Parish School Board v. Woodrow Wilson Construction, LLC and Hanover Insurance Company, Orleans Parish Civil District Court. No. 2016-; McMain School Gymnasium Project/Chiller Relocation Claim; Alice Harte Delay Claim;
Motion to forgo the Executive Session since the items were discussed and an update was received in Legal/Legislative Committee.
Motion by Leslie Ellison, second by Sarah Newell Usdin
Board President announced that prior to the start of the meeting the Board Room was dedicated to Dr. Everett J. Williams, first African American Superintendent serving NOPS.
Final Motion: Passes
Yeas: Ethan Ashley, John Brown, Sr., Leslie Ellison, Ben Kleban, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Jr., Sarah Newell Usdin,
ADJOURNMENT
Action: 8.1 Adjourn meeting
Motion to adjourn the Board meeting at 6:17 PM.
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