MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

PUBLIC HEARING: ROLL FORWARD CAPITAL REPAIRS MILLAGE

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

SEPTEMBER 17, 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 5:06pm by Board President Ethan Ashley. The following board members were present: Ethan Ashley, Leslie Ellison, Grisela A. Jackson, Nolan Marshall, Jr., and Sarah Newell Usdin. Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Board Counsel Sharonda Williams were also present. John A. Brown, Sr. joined the meeting at 5:11pm. Woody Koppel was not 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 provided.

Motion by Ms. Newell Usdin second by Ms. Jackson

·        Final resolution: Motion passes

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

·        Nays: None

·        Absent: Mr. Koppel

PURPOSE OF HEARING

2.1 Orleans Parish School Board Public Hearing on Roll Forward Capital Repairs Millage

The purpose of this hearing is to receive public input prior to the adoption of the rolls forward the capital repairs property tax millage rate for 2021 to generate funds for the School Facilities Preservation Program as described in Louisiana Revised Statute 17:100.11 to provide a funding source to maintain and improve school facilities throughout the district.

 PRESENTATIONS

3.1 Presentation of Roll Forward Capital Repairs Millage

PUBLIC COMMENT

4.1             Public Comments

·        Patrick Dobard, New Schools for New Orleans expressed support of the roll forward.

·        Dr. Ken Ducote, Greater New Orleans Collaborative of Charter Schools, expressed support of the roll forward.

BOARD COMMENT

5.1 Board Comment

There were no board comments regarding the Presentation of 2020-2021 Consolidated Budget, Including Special Revenue Funds

ADJOURNMENT

6.1 Adjourn Meeting

Motion by Ms. Newell Usdin, second by Ms. Jackson to adjourn the meeting.

·        Final resolution: Motion passes

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

·        Nays: None

·        Absent: Mr. Koppel

Meeting Adjourned at 5:21pm.