MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

BOARD BUSINESS MEETING

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

 

1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call

The Orleans Parish School Board Business Meeting was called to order at 5:30pm by Board President Ethan Ashley. The following board members were present: Ethan Ashley, John A. Brown, Sr., Nolan Marshall, Jr., Olin G. Parker, and Carlos Luis Zervigon. Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Board Counsel Ashley Heilprin were also present. Katherine Baudouin arrived at 5:32 pm and Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero was absent.

 

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Ashley.  

 

1.3 Adoption of the Agenda

Motion to adopt the board meeting agenda as provided.

Motion by Mr. Marshall second by Ms. Baudouin

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

 

CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES

 

2.1 Adoption of the Minutes

Motion by Mr. Brown, second by Mr. Marshall to adopt the minutes of the August 10, 2021, Special Board Meeting, August 19, 2021 Public Hearing for the 2021-2022 Consolidated Budget, and August 19, 2021 Board Business Meeting. as printed (waiving the reading).

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S AGENDA

 

3.1 Superintendent’s Remarks

Dr. Lewis’ remarks included a welcome back to the school community post Hurricane Ida.  Additionally, shared updates related to Hurricane Ida, storm relief work, and ongoing COVID-19 testing and vaccinations.

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

4.1 New Orleans Youth Alliance Presentation

Dr. Rashida Govan, New Orleans Youth Alliance, and Karen Evans, New Orleans Children & Youth Planning Board, presented on the Youth Master Plan.  The presentation included an overview of the project’s timeline, data tools, youth testimonials, action strategies, and financial sustainability.

 

BOARD COMMENTS:

·        Discussion related to supporting the proposed Youth Master Plan was held.

 

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 5.7 as presented in globo.

 

5.1 Amendment to Policy HA School Board Chartering Authority

5.2 Amendment to Policy DFE, Investments

5.3 Ratification of Cost Increase for Disaster Recovery Services Contract RFP #21-0028; Approval of Contract Amendment

5.4 Second Amendment to the Agreement Between Orleans Parish School Board and CSRS, Inc., for Capital Planning Services Request for Proposal No. 20-FAC-0013

5.5 Ratification of Amendment to the Agreement with CSRS, Inc., for Disaster Recovery Grants Management Services

5.6 2nd Amendment to Type B Facilities Lease for Audubon Gentilly Terrace

5.7 Approval of 2nd RFQ for Superintendent Search Firm for Publishing

 

Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Mr. Parker

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

6.1 Resolution 15-21 Authorizing the Purchase of Revenue Anticipation Note

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 15-21 authorizing the sale and delivery of $65,000,000 Orleans Parish School Board Revenue Anticipation Note, Series 2021 to Regions Capital Advantage, Iinc.; and providing for other matters with respect to the foregoing.

 

Motion by Mr. Ashely, second by Mr. Marshall, waiving the reading of the resolution

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Mr. Zervigon to move to executive session at 6:07 pm.

 

Reconvened from Executive Session at 6:20pm. 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 Ashley Heilprin were also present.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

7.1 Discussion of the character, the professional competence, physical or mental health of a person - School Board Personnel.

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

8.1 Amendment to Superintendent's Contract re: FY 2021-2022 Specific Performance Objectives

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the Superintendent's Specific Performance Objectives for FY 2021-2022 and authorizes its Board Counsel to draft the necessary amendments to the Superintendent's employment contract for signatures by the Board President and Superintendent.

 

Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Ms. Baudouin

-        Posting of the Request for Application for Board Counsel on the district’s website was announced. Additionally, the reposting of the Superintendent Search Firm RFQ was announced.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

9.1 Adjourn Meeting

Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Mr. Parker to adjourn the meeting.

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

 

Meeting Adjourned at 6:22 pm.