MINUTES OF THE
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114
MAY 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.
- A moment of silence in memoriam of several recently deceased individuals was held.
1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call
The Orleans Parish School Board Business Meeting was called to order at 5:34pm 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 Carlos Luis Zervigon. Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Board Counsel Sharonda Williams were also present. Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero was not present at this meeting.
-Interpretation services were acknowledged.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a previously recorded cohort of students.
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, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Wagner Romero
· Abstain: None
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES
2.1 Adoption of the Minutes
Motion by Mr. Brown, second by Mr. Ashley to adopt the minutes of the April 22, 2021 Board Business Meeting as printed (waiving the reading).
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Wagner Romero
· Abstain: None
SUPERINTENDENT’S AGENDA
3.1 Superintendent’s Remarks
Dr. Lewis’ remarks included an overview of the 2020 – 2021 school year; acknowledged of class of 2021 graduates; recognized Teacher’s Appreciation Week; highlighted summer programming and in-person learning for the 2021 – 2022 school year.
The upcoming Stay in School Annual Car Giveaway ceremony was acknowledged, as well as, community partners in this effort.
PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Equity Evaluation Update Presentation - Beloved Community
The consultant, Beloved Community, provided an update related to the district-wide Racial Equity Project.
BOARD COMMENTS:
Robust discussion was held related to the information presented. Additionally, acknowledgment of the initiative and clarification of deliverables was made.
CONSENT AGENDA
5. Consent Agenda
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board move to approve Consent Agenda Items 5.1 through 5.9 as presented in globo.
5.1 Systemwide Needs Program Budget Modifications
5.2 Second Amendment to Financial Advisory Services Contract with PFM Financial Advisors, LLC
5.3 Change Order No. 2 re: Hynes Elementary Envelope Repairs-Phase 3-Project No. 20-FAC_0040
5.4 Amendment to Agreement Between Orleans Parish School Board and CSRS, Inc., for Capital Planning Services Request for Proposal no. 20-FAC-0013
5.5 Medicaid Billing Services Request for Proposal No. 21-0025
5.6 Approval of LSU Health Sciences Contract for Public Health Services
5.7 Request to Surplus Valena C. Jones (1901 N. Galvez, 70119) and McDonogh 15 Custodial Cottage (1014 Bourbon St, 70116)
5.8 Approval of Charter School Facilities Lease Template
5.9 Approval of Type 2 Charter School Facilities Lease Template
Motion by Mr. Zervigon, second by Mr. Marshall
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Wagner Romero
· Abstain: None
ACTION ITEMS
6.1 Resolution 05-21 Levying Constitutional and other Dedicated Millages 2022
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 05-21 setting forth and designating Constitutional Mills and Other Dedicated Mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana for the year 2022.
Motion by Mr. Brown, second by Mr. Marshall, waiving the reading of the resolution.
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Wagner Romero
· Abstain: None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
· Ken Ducote, Greater New Orleans Collaborative of Charter Schools representative, express support for this item.
6.2 Resolution 06-21 authorizing the 1st amendment to the Capital Fund Budget of Revenues and Expenditures
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the OPSB approves Resolution 06-21 to amend the Capital Fund Budget of Revenues and Expenditures, specifically the School Facilities Preservation Program (Fund 60).
Motion by Ms. Baudouin, second by Mr. Marshall, waiving the reading of the resolution.
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Wagner Romero
· Abstain: None
6.3 Resolution 07-21 authorizing the 1st amendment to the Special Revenues Fund Budget of Revenues and Expenditures
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the OPSB amends and adopts the 1st amendment to the Special Revenues Fund Budget of Revenue and Expenditures to account for increased allocations of funding in the amount of $49,626,334.
Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Mr. Ashley, waiving the reading of the resolution.
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Wagner Romero
· Abstain: None
6.4 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with 9th Ward Stadium Incorporated
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the Orleans Parish School Board and the non-profit 9th Ward Stadium Incorporated for the purposes of fundraising for a football stadium and other athletic facilities in the 9th Ward of New Orleans.
Motion by Ms. Baudouin, second by Mr. Ashley
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Wagner Romero
· Abstain: Mr. Marshall
BOARD COMMENT:
· Discussion related to associated property and adjacent school support for this project was held.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Mr. Parker, second by Mr. Zervigon to move to executive session at 6:20 pm.
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Wagner Romero
· Abstain: None
Reconvened from Executive Session at 7:01pm. The following board members were present: Ethan Ashley, Nolan Marshall Jr., Katherine Baudouin, John A. Brown, Sr., Olin G. Parker, and Carlos Luis Zervigon. Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis Jr. and Board Counsel Sharonda Williams were also present. Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero was not present at this meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
7.1 Prospective Litigation re: Better Choice Foundation Charter Closeout
No action taken.
7.2 Discussion of the character, the professional competence, physical or mental health of a person - School Board personnel.
No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
8.1 Adjourn Meeting
Motion by Mr. Brown, second by Mr. Parker to adjourn the meeting.
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Brown, Mr. Parker, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Wagner Romero
· Abstain: None
Meeting Adjourned at 7:03 pm.