MINUTES OF THE
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING: 19-20 AUDIT UPDATE
2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114
https://zoom.us/j/95078638171
MAY 4, 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 Special Committee Meeting: 19-20 Audit Update was called to order at 3:34 pm by Board President Ethan Ashley. The following board members were present: Ethan Ashley, Katherine Baudouin, John A. Brown, Sr., Nolan Marshall, Jr., Olin G. Parker, and Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero. Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Board Counsel Sharonda Williams were also present. Carlos Luis Zervigon was absent
-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 by Mr. Marshall second by Mr. Ashley to adopt the board meeting agenda as presented.
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero
· Nays: None
· Absent: Mr. Zervigon
· Abstain: None
PRESENTATION
2.1 Presentation of 2019-2020 Audit Update
· Postlethwaite & Netterville provided an update on the 2019-2020 audit. The district received an extension by the Legislative Auditor through June 30, 2021 to complete this audit.
BOARD COMMENT
3.1 Board Comment/Questions
· Robust discussion related to findings presented and corrections to the findings was held.
ADJOURNMENT
4.1 Adjourn Meeting
Motion by Ms. Baudouin, second by Mr. Ashley to adjourn the meeting.
Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero
· Nays: None
· Absent: Mr. Zervigon
· Abstain: None
Meeting Adjourned at 4:39pm.