MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

BOARD WORK SESSION

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

JULY 29, 2021

 

1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call

The Orleans Parish School Board Work Session was called to order at 9:04am by Board President Ethan Ashley. The following board members were present: Ethan Ashley, Katherine Baudouin, 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. John A. Brown, Sr. joined meeting at 9:32am.

 

-Interpretation services were acknowledged.

 

 

AGENDA

 

2.1 Superintendent Search

·        The Caulfield Consulting Group lead the board in discussion related the capabilities and characteristics that the OPSB desires for the firm that will help conduct the search for the next superintendent.

·        Robust discussion was held around the services commonly provided by search firms including structure, communication, and candidate identification. Additionally, the desired characteristics and experiences of the search firm, focused on four topics: Unique Aspects of the District, Goals for the District, Firm Philosophy and Values, Nontraditional Candidates

Motion to adopt the meeting agenda as provided by Ms. Baudouin second by Dr. Wagner Romero

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

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

3.1 Adjourn Meeting

Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Mr. Parker 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 11:02am.