2020-07-28 COW

MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

JULY 28, 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 including public participation and general format of the meeting under the circumstances.

1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call

The Orleans Parish School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at 1:04pm 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 a cohort of students previously recorded.

1.3 Adoption of the Agenda

Motion to adopt the board meeting agenda as amended. Board Counsel read revisions to the agenda including:

- NOTICES OF INTENT:

- 4.2 Notice of Intent to Amend Policy HB, Oversight and Evaluation of Charter Schools

Rationale: The administration is providing notice of intent to present an amendment to OPSB Policy HB relative to the charter renewal process for the 2020-2021 school year.

- 4.3 Notice Intent to Adopt New Policy EBBI, COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Rationale: Pursuant to Act 9 of the 2020 1^st Extraordinary Legislative Session and recently adopted BESE policies on school reopening, prior to the beginning of the 2020-2021 school year, each school local board is mandated to adopt policy in accordance with the minimum standards established by BESE. Such policy cannot impose a lesser standard than that established by BESE. The administration is providing notice of intent to present such a policy for adoption at the July 30, 2020, business meeting.

- 6.10 included in dollar amount procurement $298,772 not to exceed value of $289,882.

Motion by Mr. Koppel second by Ms. Ellison

· 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

CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 Adoption of the Minutes

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Ms. Ellison to adopt the minutes of the June 9^th Committee of the Whole as printed (waiving the reading).

· 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

PRESENTATIONS

3.1 Schools Update

NOLA-PS staff provided a Schools and COVID-19 Update. This included key updates on essential aspects of Re-Entry Planning phase; Start of School Year decision; Health and Safety: District Wide Supplies Purchase and New Orleans Children’s Hospital Training; Summer Training Collaborative; Release of Supplemental Guidance; an overview of upcoming Essential Planning and Support Priorities. Additionally, an update regarding the direct operations of Mary D. Coghill was provided.

BOARD COMMENTS

· Robust discussion around technology, transportation, and operations of Mary D. Coghill mentioned during the presentation was held.

3.2 Accountability Update

NOLA-PS staff provided an Accountability Update regarding current Notices of Noncompliance, open per SPLC; High School Accountability; Financial Compliance; Coghill Siting; The Bride Contract Amendment; and Innovation Zone.

BOARD COMMENTS

· Robust discussion around the Innovation Zone mentioned during the presentation was held.

3.3 Presentation of Pre-Audit Communications

Tiffani M. Dorsa, Postlewaite and Netterville provided an overview of the audit practices and procedures for the upcoming audit.

NOLA-PS staff presented its update of the General Fund Revenues and Expenditures for the period of May 1 – May 30^, 2020; General Fund Balance Sheet at May 31, 2020; and Distributions to Charter Schools Through June 2020.

BOARD COMMENTS

· Discussion around projections and tax revenues mentioned during the presentation was held.

NOLA-PS staff presented its overview of the 2020-2021 Proposed General Fund Budget.

3.6 Capital and Facilities July Update

NOLA-PS staff presented its July Capital Projects and Facility Updates which included Ongoing NOLA-PS Capital Projects, On-Going RSD Capital Projects, and DBE Participation.

3.7 2020 Legislative Session Recap

NOLA-PS staff provided an update regarding the 2020 Legislative Session.

NOTICE OF INTENT

4.1 Notice of Intent: Revision to the Charter School Accountability Framework (CSAF)

4.2 Notice of Intent to Amend Policy HB, Oversight and Evaluation of Charter Schools

Rationale: The administration is providing notice of intent to present an amendment to OPSB Policy HB relative to the charter renewal process for the 2020-2021 school year.

4.3 Notice Intent to Adopt New Policy EBBI, COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

FIRST READINGS

5.1 First Reading: Amendment to OPSB Policy FDC, Naming of Facilities

Rationale: Policy FDC currently prohibits facility name changes, and provides a process for naming new facilities. This amendment incorporates a policy statement opposing the retention of facility names of person who did not respect equal opportunity for all and expands the policy to allow for the renaming of schools.

There is no action to be taken at this time.

5.2 First Reading: Amendment to OPSB Policy HAA, Charter School Operating Agreement

Rationale: Policy HAA provides that school program name changes are deemed non-material amendments to charter contracts and authorizes the Superintendent to approve them. The proposed amendment prohibits the Superintendent from approving any school name change that are inconsistent with the intent of Policy FDC, as amended.

There is no action to be taken at this time.

ACTION ITEMS

6.1 Request to Approve the First Amendment with Educators for Quality Alternatives to Manage a High Quality Restorative Program for Middle School Students Who Have Been Expelled or are at Risk of Being Expelled in Orleans Parish

Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Ms. Ellison

· 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

6.2 Request to Award Proposal No. 20-0056 - Professional Development Services for Trauma-Informed Practices

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board accepts the proposal meeting the specifications, terms, and conditions for Professional Development Services for Trauma-Informed Practices from Akoben, LLC in the amount of $225,000.0 for two (2) years, with a one (1) year option to renew, subject to Board approval, and authorizes General Counsel to prepare a contract for signatures of the Board President and Contractor.

Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Ms. Ellison

· Final resolution: Motion passes

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

· Nays: Ms. Newell Usdin

· Absent: None

PUBLIC COMMENTS

· Erica Martinez, a member of the community, acknowledged the importance of the item and encouraged the board to review applicants again specifically to award the contract to a local organization.

6.3 Request to Approve NOLA-PS Recommendation for No Allocation of Funding for Unpaid Settlements and Judgments in 2020-2021

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves Administration's recommendation to not allocate any funding for unpaid settlements and judgments for 2020-2021 due to a decline in revenues due to the worldwide coronavirus pandemic and requesting the use of system-wide reserves to operate a school.

Motion by Ms. Newell Usdin, second by Ms. Jackson

· 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

PUBLIC COMMENTS

· Stacey Williams Marcel, legal representative of litigant, encouraged the board to set a timeline for reconsideration and acknowledged the legal department of NOLA-PS for its support.

6.4 Request to Adopt Resolution 14-20 Authorizing the Use of System-Wide Reserves to Fund Operating Mary D. Coghill Elementary School

Recommended Action:It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 14-20 authorizing the use of $444,841 in system-wide reserves to fund operating Mary D. Coghill Elementary School for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Ms. Ellison (waiting the reading)

· 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

6.5 Request to Approve Resolution 16-20 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2020A, of the Orleans Parish School Board in a Principal Amount Note to Exceed $100,000,000; Making Application to the State Bond Commission for Consent and Authority for Such Borrowing; and Providing for Other Matters With Respect to the Foregoing

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 16-20 authorizing the issuance and sale of Revenue Anticipation Notes, Series 2020A of the Orleans Parish School Board in a principal amount not to exceed $100,000,000; making application to the State Bond Commission for consent and authority for such borrowing; and providing for other matters with respect to the foregoing.

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Ms. Ellison (waiving the reading)

· Final resolution: Motion passes

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

· Nays: None

· Absent: None

BOARD COMMENTS

· Discussion around term borrowing and interest rate was held.

6.6 Request to Adopt Resolution 17-20 Approving the 2019-2020 Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire

Motion by Ms. Ellison, second by Mr. Koppel (waiving the reading)

· 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

6.7 Request to Award Proposal Number 20-0071 for COVID-19 Program and Grants Management Services

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Mr. Brown

· 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

6.8 Request to Approve the McKinney-Vento Grant to Provide Services to Homeless Children and Youth in the Amount of $322,271 per Year for the Three Fiscal Years Ending in June 2021, 2022 and 2023

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the McKinney-Vento Grant, which includes the Orleans Consortium comprised of 54 LEA and citywide charter schools, in the amount of $322,271.00. The total amount of the award is not to exceed $379,142.00. Funds are available in the McKinney-Vento Grant.

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Mr. Ashley

· 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

6.9 Acceptance of Donations From New Schools for New Orleans' New Orleans Technology Access Fund to Support Distance Learning Initiatives ($203,785) and In-Kind Donations from Life Preservation Initiative and Urban South ($14,940 and $10,800, Respectively)

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board accepts (1) the cash donation of $203,785 from New Schools for New Orleans, which they received from donors to their New Orleans Technology Access Fund for distance learning for New Orleans students; (2) an in-kind donation of 6,000 face masks provided by Life Preservation Initiative valued at approximately $14,940 for community feeding; and (3) an in-kind donation of 3,600 personal hand sanitizer bottles provided by Urban South valued at approximately $10,800 for staff at each school site.

Motion by Mr. Brown, second by Mr. Koppel

· 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

6.10 Request to Ratify the Purchase of 600 Dell Latitude Laptops from

Dell

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board ratifies the purchase of 600 Dell Latitude laptop computers in an amount not to exceed $298,772.00 for students at Rooted School and Edward Hynes schools from Dell on state contract.

Motion by Ms. Ellison, second by Mr. Koppel

· 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

6.11 Request to Adopt Resolution 22-20 Authorizing the Superintendent to Enter Into the Membership Agreement with the Region 8 Education Service Center, The Interlocal Purchasing System

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 22-20 authorizing the Superintendent to enter into the membership agreement with the Region 8 Education Service Center, The Interlocal Purchasing System to make purchases under the authority of Act 548 of the 2016 Regular Legislative Session and in compliance with Louisiana R.S. 38:2212.1 (N) procurement method, and authorizes the Board President or Superintendent to execute any and all relevant documents.

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Mr. Ashley (waiving the reading)

· 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

6.12 Request to Ratify the Purchase of 3,675 Chromebooks from Trox Through The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board ratifies the purchase of 3,675 Chromebook computers in an amount not to exceed $954,068.25 for students attending schools within the district's Local Education Agency from Trox purchased through The Interlocal Purchasing System cooperative.

Motion by Ms. Newell Usdin, second by Mr. Koppel

· 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

6.13 Request to Approve Transitioning to Fully Insured Medical Insurance for Eligible Active and Retired Employees Effective September 1, 2020 Through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Insurance Company

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves transitioning from self-insured to fully-insured medical insurance for its eligible active and retired employees and their dependents effective September 1, 2020, through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana Insurance Company and authorizes the Board President to sign the related documents.

Motion by Ms. Newell Usdin second by Ms. Ellison

· 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

BOARD COMMENTS

· Discussion around retiree benefits, current employee cost, and response to current employee requests was held.

6.14 Request to Approve Resolution 20-20, a Fiscal Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of a Construction Budget of $10,000,000 for the Julius Rosenwald Elementary School Renovation Project, Funded by Single Settlement Request Funds Obligated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Project Worksheet 19290 to Implement the Master Plan

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 20-20 approving the use of $10,000,000 in FEMA funds to renovate Julius Rosenwald Elementary School.

Motion by Ms. Newell Usdin, second by Ms. Ellison (waiving the reading)

· 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

PUBLIC COMMENTS

· Lona Hankins, a member of the community, expressed concern around site selection process.

6.15 Request to Approve Resolution 21-20, a Fiscal Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of a Budget of $700,000 to Purchase Contents, Including but not Limited to Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment, for the New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School, Funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency on Improved Project Worksheet 18773

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 21-20 approving the use of $700,000 in FEMA funds to purchase furniture, fixtures, and equipment for New Orleans Charter Science and Mathematics High School.

Motion by Ms. Newell Usdin, second by Mr. Koppel (waiving the reading)

· 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

6.16 Request to Approve Request for Qualifications Number 20-FAC-0070 for Professional Engineering Services

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the use of the professional engineering firms as selected under Request for Qualifications No. 20-FAC-0070.

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Mr. Ashley

· 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

6.17 Request to Award Invitation to Bid No. 20-FAC-0040 for Hynes Elementary Envelope Repairs – Phase 3

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board accepts the bid for Hynes Elementary Envelope Repairs – Phase 3 from Crescent Commercial Construction, LLC., in the amount of $356,540.00 and authorizes General Counsel to prepare a contract for signatures of the Board President and Contractor.

Motion by Ms. Newell Usdin, second by Mr. Koppel

· 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

6.18 Request to Award Proposal Number 20-FAC-0067 for Custodial and Janitorial Services

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the proposal meeting the specifications, terms and conditions for custodial and janitorial services from Mesalain Consulting Group, LLC. in the amount not to exceed of $975, 000 for a contract term of 3 years for Timbers, General Meyer, and Mahalia Jackson sites; one year of the base contract for Coghill Elementary School; and one year of additional cleaning at Coghill and Mahalia Jackson per Centers for Disease Control guidelines and authorizes General Counsel to prepare a contract for signatures of the Board President and the Contractor.

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Ms. Jackson

· 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

6.19 Request to Award Invitation to Bid NO. 21-CN-0003 Paper Products for The Child Nutrition Program Fiscal Year 2020-2021

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the bid meeting the specifications for Paper Products for the Child Nutrition Program for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 from Economical Janitorial and Paper Supplies, LLC. The total amount of this award is $157,398.20.

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Ms. Ellison

· 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

6.20 Amendment to Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Recovery School District and the Orleans Parish School Board for Lafayette Elementary School

that the Orleans Parish School Board approves an amendment to the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Recovery School District and the Orleans Parish School Board for Lafayette Elementary School construction increasing the payment amount from $3,500,000.00 to $5,522,847.56.

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Ms. Jackson

· 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

6.21 Request to Approve Apple Bus Company for Bus Transportation Services at Coghill Elementary School

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the contract, in an amount not to exceed $600,000, for bus transportation services with Apple Bus Company through First Line Schools Request For Proposal 2019-001.

Motion by Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Mr. Ashley

· 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

BOARD COMMENT

· Board President acknowledged the administration for their work to get this right for the community.

6.22 Approval of 2020 Board Committee Reappointments

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the committee reappointments as recommended by the Board President.

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Ms. Jackson

· 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

6.23 Resolution 18-20 re: Census Participation

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 18-20 supporting a complete count in the Decennial U.S. 2020 Census and encouraging schools under the jurisdiction of the Orleans Parish School Board to promote the 2020 Census.

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Ms. Jackson (waiving the reading)

· 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

6.24 New Policy IDAA, COVID-19 Distance Learning

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board suspends it ordinary processes for policy adoption and immediately approves new Policy IDAA, COVID-19 Distance Learning, which establishes minimum standards for distance learning at Orleans Parish School Board direct-operated schools.

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Mr. Ashley

· 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

6.25 Resolution 23-20 re: Minimum Standards for Distance Learning

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopt a resolution urging all charter schools under the Orleans Parish School Board’s jurisdiction to adopt minimum standards for distance learning, consistent with Orleans Parish School Board Policy IDAA, during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure continuity of learning.

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Ms. Ellison (waiving the reading)

· 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

PUBLIC COMMENTS

· Whitney Henderson, author of the petition to create policy to protect teachers staff, and paraprofessionals listed 3 demands.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Motion by Ms. Ellison, second by Mr. Koppel to move to executive session at 4:23pm.

· Final resolution: Motion passes

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

· Nays: None

· Absent: None

Reconvened from Executive Session at 5:00pm. The following board members were present: President Ethan Ashley, Vice President Woody Koppel, John A. Brown, Sr., Leslie Ellison, Grisela A. Jackson, Nolan Marshall, Jr., Sarah Newell Usdin. Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis Jr. and Board Counsel Sharonda Williams were also present.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

7.1 Choice Foundation, et al. v. Law Industries, Inc., et al., CDC No. 2019-04385; Construction Litigation - Status Report

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Ms. Newell Usdin

· 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

7.2 Prospective Litigation re: Opioid Class Action Proof of Claim

Motion by Mr. Koppel, second by Ms. Newell Usdin

· 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

7.3 Darnette Daniels, et al. v. State of Louisiana, et al., CDC No. 2019-6895; Litigation Status Report

No action was taken.

7.4 Discussion of the character, the professional competence, physical or mental health of a person - School Board personnel.

No action was taken.

ADJOURNMENT

6.1 Adjourn Meeting

Motion by Ms. Newell Usdin, second by Mr. Koppel 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 5:03pm.