MINUTES OF THE
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114
JUNE 10, 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, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, and Carlos Luis Zervigon. Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Board Counsel Sharonda Williams were also present.
-Interpretation services were acknowledged. Recognition of Pride Month was made.
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. Marshall second by Ms. Baudouin
· 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
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES
2.1 Adoption of the Minutes
Motion by Mr. Brown, second by Mr. Ashley to adopt the minutes of the May 20, 2021 Board Business Meeting as printed (waiving the reading).
· 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
SUPERINTENDENT’S AGENDA
3.1 Superintendent’s Remarks
Dr. Lewis’ recognized the winner of the Stay in School Annual Car Giveaway and acknowledged all sponsors. Additionally, remarks related to the 2020-2021 school year, the Facilities Renaming Initiative, and the withdrawal of charter applications were made.
Board President Ashley announced the launch of the Superintendent Search Committee and the return of in-person meetings in July.
CONSENT AGENDA
4. Consent Agenda
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board move to approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 through 4.14 as presented in globo.
4.1 Amendment to Policy FJ, Orleans Parish School Facility Preservation Program
4.2 Amendment to Policy HD, Charter School Facilities Management
4.3 Request to Approve a One (1) Year Renewal with TNTP for Mentor Teacher Training Services RFP No. 20-0055
4.4 Amendment to Contract for Middle School Expulsion Program
4.5 Request to Award Proposal Number 21-0028 for Disaster Recovery Services i.e. Fire, Floor and Disaster Restoration Services
4.6 Request to Renew Property, Casualty and Flood Insurance Premiums Expiring in 2021 – 2022 ……… Page 22
4.7 Request to Approve Contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. thru the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract for MUNIS Software and Support Services
4.8 Request to Award Invitation to Bid NO. 22-CN-0002 Milk for The Child Nutrition Program Fiscal Year 2021-2022
4.9 Request to Award Invitation to Bid NO. 22-CN-0004 Canned Goods and Staples for The Child Nutrition Program Fiscal Year 2021-2022
4.10 Request to Award Invitation to Bid No. 20-FAC-0044 for Fredrick Douglass High School Auditorium Refurbishment Project
4.11 Request to Award Invitation to Bid No. 20-FAC-0043 for Eleanor McMain Auditorium Refurbishment Project
4.12 Lusher Charter School Athletic Field Facility Alteration
4.13 Facilities Renaming Initiative – Recommendation
4.14 Acceptance of Grant from Baptist Community Ministries
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Ms. Baudouin
· 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
PUBLIC COMMENT:
· Marc Morial, former Mayor of New Orleans, expressed support for item 4.13.
· Dr. Ken Ducote, Greater New Orleans Collaborative of Charter Schools representative, express support item 4.13.
· Connie Fitch, a member of the community, express support item 4.13.
· Henry Evans, a member of the community, express support item 4.13.
· Cynthia Willard Lewis, a member of the community, express support item 4.13.
· Karen Becnel Moore, a member of the community, express support item 4.13.
· Antoinette Robinet, a member of the community, express support item 4.13.
· Jeff Geoffray, a member of the community, express support item 4.13.
BOARD COMMENT:
· Board members made acknowledgments related item 4.13.
ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Request to Approve the Amendment to the contract with the Center for Resilience
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves an increase to the contract with the Center for Resilience raising the previously approved amount of $1,000,000 to $1,300,000 and authorizes General Counsel to prepare the contract for signatures of the Board President and the Contractor.
Motion by Mr. Zervigon, second by Ms. Baudouin
· 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
5.2 First Amendment to Hubbard & Tennyson, LLC Agreement
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves renewal of the agreement with Hubbard & Tennyson, LLC, for speech therapy servicers, approves the first amendment to the contract, approves an amended cost of services from $150,000.00 to $200,000.00, and authorizes General Counsel to prepare the contract amendment for signature of the Board President and Contractor.
Motion by Mr. Brown, second by Mr. Parker
· 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
5.3 First Amendment to Third-Party Contracts to Provide Title I Supplemental Educational Services for Eligible Students in Non-Public Schools
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the first amendment to contract for Title I educational services for eligible students in non-public schools for the 2020-2021 fiscal year for Catapult Learning, LLC ($126,570.96), and Sylvan Learning ($34,771.39), and Believe to Achieve ($5,479.13) and authorize General Counsel to prepare the contract(s) amendment for signature of the Consultants, and the Board President. The total amount of these services is $166,821.48 with funds available in the Title I Purchased Educational Services account.
Motion by Mr. Parker, second by Ms. Baudouin
· 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
5.4 First Amendment to Third-Party Contracts to Provide Title II Supplemental Educational Services for Eligible Students in Non-Public Schools
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the first amendment to contract for Title II educational services for professional development services of teachers for students in non-public schools for the 2020-2021 fiscal year for Catapult Learning, LLC ($9,216.00), and Learn-It-Systems ($198.67) and authorize General Counsel to prepare the contract(s) amendment for signature of the Consultants, and the Board President. The total amount of these services is $9,414.67 with funds available in the Title II Purchased Educational Services account.
Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Mr. Parker
· 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
5.5 Resolution 08-21 Capital Projects Budget Amendment #2
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 08-21 Capital Projects Budget Amendment#1 to the Capital Projects Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021.
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Dr. Wagner Romero, waiving the reading of the resolution
· 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
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Dr. Wagner Romero, second by Mr. Marshall to move to executive session at 6:31 pm.
· 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
Reconvened from Executive Session at 9:28pm. The following board members were present: Ethan Ashley, Nolan Marshall Jr., Katherine Baudouin, John A. Brown, Sr., 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.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
6.1 Orleans Parish School Board v. FHP Tectonics Corp., Blitch-Knevel Architects, LLC, Continental Casualty Company, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, & Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland, CDC No. 2019-13105; Construction Litigation - Status Report
No action taken.
6.2 Orleans Parish School Board v. Woodrow Wilson Construction, LLC, and Western Surety, CDC No. 2019-11852; Construction Litigation - Status Report
No action taken.
6.3 Orleans Parish School Board v. Better Choice Foundation d/b/a Mary D. Coghill Charter School, et al., CDC No. 2021-04563; Charter School Closeout Litigation – Status Report
No action taken.
6.4 Discussion of the character, the professional competence, physical or mental health of a person - School Board personnel.
No action taken.
ADJOURNMENT
7.1 Adjourn Meeting
Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Dr. Wagner Romero 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 9:30 pm.