MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

BOARD MEMBER TRAINING

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

JULY 22, 2020

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 included public participation and general format of the meeting under the circumstances. 

1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call

The Orleans Parish School Board Member Training was called to order at 9:06 am by Board President Ethan Ashley. The following board members were present: Ethan Ashley, John A. Brown, Sr., Leslie Ellison, Grisela A. Jackson, Woody Koppel, Nolan Marshall, Jr., and Sarah Newell Usdin. Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Board Counsel Sharonda Williams were also present.

-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. Brown, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Ellison, Ms. Jackson, Mr. Koppel, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Newell Usdin

·      Nays: None

·      Absent: None

AGENDA

2.1 AGENDA

Mr. Dannie P. Garrett, III, from Louisiana School Board Association provided an overview of the following: Role and Responsibilities of the Board, Public Records Law, Open Meetings Law, and Ethics Overview.

4.1 Adjourn Meeting

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

·      Final resolution: Motion passes

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

·      Nays: None

·      Absent: None

·      Abstain: None

Meeting Adjourned at 11:53am.