MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

PUBLIC HEARING: CHARTER APPLICATIONS

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

APRIL 23, 2020

1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call

The Orleans Parish School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at 2:07pm by Board President Ethan Ashley. The following board members were present: Ethan Ashley, John A. Brown, Sr., 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.

Meeting Norms

Board Counsel provided virtual meeting norms in response to the CDC and the Governor's guidelines for gatherings, given the public health emergency. This including public participation and general format of the meeting under the circumstances. 

-Interpretation services were acknowledged.

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Ashley.

1.3 Adoption of the Agenda

Motion to adopt the board meeting agenda as provided.

·        Motion by Mr. Koppel second by Ms. Ellison

·        Final resolution: Motion passes

·        Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Brown, Ms. Ellison Mr. Kleban, Mr. Koppel, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Newell Usdin

·        Nays: None

·        Absent: None

PURPOSE OF HEARING

2.1 Orleans Parish School Board Public Hearing on Charter School Applications and Guidelines of Hearing

Rules of the Public Hearing were outlined including instructions for public comment. Two charter applications were submitted: One for Community Academies of New Orleans and the other for Generation Success.

PRESENTATIONS

3.1 Community Academies of New Orleans

Comments

·        Mr. Marshall asked for clarification regarding impact of existing contracts of each school.

·        Dr. Peterson clarifies that as a new operator a new contract would be in effect.

3.2 Generation Success

PUBLIC COMMENT

4.1 Public Comments

·        Amanda Aiken, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Alysson Mills, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Hans Jonassen, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Earl Williams, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Anthony Carter, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Margo Phelps, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Carling Dinkler, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Wendy Lodrig, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Angele DeLarge, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Greg Browne, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        James Fulton, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Dee Dee Green, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        James Swanson, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Cristiane Rosales-Fajardo, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Kathleen Whalen, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Patrick Dobard, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Brooke Wyatt, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Lisa Richardson, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Adrinda Kelly, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Kristyna N Jones, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Larry Irvin, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Donald Beery, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Kate Werner, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Blair DuQuesnay, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Paul Irons, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Erin Rigsby, no comment.

·        Lisa Maria Rhodes, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Charles J. Barnes, commented on behalf of and in support of Community Academies of New Orleans.

·        Afi Kenney, commented on behalf of and in support of Generation Success.

·        Laticia Brown, commented on behalf of and in support of Generation Success.

·        Leoance Williams, III, commented on behalf of and in support of Generation Success.

·        Barbara Hornsby, commented on behalf of and in support of Generation Success.

·        Cheryllyn Branche, commented on behalf of and in support of Generation Success.

·        Breanna Harvey, commented on behalf of and in support of Generation Success.

·        Ashley Brown, commented on behalf of and in support of Generation Success.

ADJOURNMENT

5.1 Adjourn Meeting

Motion by Ms. Ellison, second by Mr. Koppel to adjourn the meeting.

·        Final resolution: Motion passes

·        Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Brown, Ms. Ellison, Mr. Kleban, Mr. Koppel, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Newell Usdin

·        Nays: None

·        Absent: None

Meeting Adjourned at 3:35pm.