MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

PUBLIC HEARING: CHARTER REQUEST FOR APPLICATION

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

https://zoom.us/j/93967024940

APRIL 20, 2021

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 Public hearing for Charter Request for Application was called to order at 5:33pm by Board President Ethan Ashley. The following board members were present: Ethan Ashley, John A. Brown, Sr., Nolan Marshall, Jr., Olin G. Parker, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, and Carlos Luis Zervigon. Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Board Counsel Sharonda Williams were also present. Katherine Baudouin joined the meeting at 5:34 pm.

-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 Mr. Brown, second by Mr. Parker

·      Final resolution: Motion passes

·      Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Zervigon

·      Nays: None

·      Absent: Ms. Baudouin

·      Abstain: None

PURPOSE OF HEARING

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

The purpose of this hearing is to receive public input prior to the Superintendent’s recommendations of the Type 1 charter applications. Each charter applicant will have five (5) minutes to present to the Board and public. Upon the conclusion of all charter applicant presentations, public comment will commence.

 PRESENTATIONS

3.1 Algiers Charter School ACSA-3

3.2 Algiers Charter School ACSA-4

3.3 Algiers Charter School New Orleans-3

3.4 Algiers Charter School New Orleans-4

·      The applicant presented one (1) twenty (20) minute presentation related to its four (4) applications.  The presentation was subsequently made available to the public.

3.5 The Seed Sowing Group

Board Comment:

·      Discussion related to successful citywide model, board selection process, and financial readiness was held.

PUBLIC COMMENT

4.1         Public Comments

·      Patrick Dobard, expressed support for The Seed Sowing Group.

·      Kenya Campbell, expressed support for The Seed Sowing Group.

·      Raashand Hamilton, expressed support for The Seed Sowing Group.

·      Eric Nelson, expressed support for The Seed Sowing Group.

·      Sylvester Johnson, expressed support for The Seed Sowing Group.

·      Rachel Davis, expressed support for The Seed Sowing Group.

·      Krystin Fraizer, expressed support for The Seed Sowing Group.

·      Dr. Patrice Sentino, expressed support for The Seed Sowing Group.

·      Anthony Bridges, expressed support for The Seed Sowing Group.

·      Pastor Anthony Jeanmarie III, expressed support for The Seed Sowing Group.

·      Dana Henry, expressed support for The Seed Sowing Group.

·      Sean Blondell, expressed support for The Seed Sowing Group.

·      Cyndi Nguyen, expressed support for The Seed Sowing Group.

ADJOURNMENT

5.1 Adjourn Meeting

Motion by Mr. Parker, second by Ms. Baudouin to adjourn the meeting.

·      Final resolution: Motion passes

·      Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Zervigon

·      Nays: None

·      Absent: None

·      Abstain: None

Meeting Adjourned at 6:41 pm.