MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

PUBLIC HEARING: CHARTER RENEWAL PRESENTATIONS

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

OCTOBER 6, 2021

 

1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call

The Orleans Parish School Board Public Hearing: Charter Renewal Presentations was called to order at 3:31pm 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 Ashley Heilprin were also present. Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero arrived at 4:20pm.

 

- Interpretation services were acknowledged.

 

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Ashley.

 

1.3 Adoption of the Agenda

Motion to adopt the meeting agenda as provided.

Motion by Mr. Marshall second by Ms. Baudouin

 

PURPOSE OF HEARING

 

2.1 Orleans Parish School Board Public Hearing Charter Renewal Presentations

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to allow the comprehensive evaluation schools an opportunity to present to the Superintendent, Board and Public available data points that support their request for a contract renewal. The public will have an opportunity to comment, and Board Members will have an opportunity ask questions.

 

 PRESENTATIONS

 

3.1 Charter Renewal Presentations

 

3.2 ARISE Academy

 

3.3 Einstein at Sherwood Forest Elementary School

 

Public Comment

·         Kimberly N. Savoy, a member of the community, expressed support for Einstein at Sherwood Forest Elementary School.

·         Brittany Burgess, a member of the community, expressed support for Einstein at Sherwood Forest Elementary School.

·         Lakesha Sims, a member of the community, expressed support for Einstein at Sherwood Forest Elementary School via email.

·         Dr. Erica W. Valenzuela, a member of the community, expressed support for Einstein at Sherwood Forest Elementary School via email.

 

3.4 Élan Academy

 

Public Comment

·         Sterling Fleury, a member of the community, expressed support for Élan Academy.

·         Daniel U. Brown, a member of the community, expressed support for Élan Academy.

·         Corneisha M. Brown, a member of the community, expressed support for Élan Academy.

·         Jovan B. Tapeh, a member of the community, expressed support for Élan Academy.

 

3.5 Fannie C. Williams Charter School

 

3.6 Harriet Tubman Charter School

 

3.7 James M. Singleton Charter School

 

Public Comment

·         Mary M. Joseph, a member of the community, expressed support for James M. Singleton Charter School.

·         Barbara T. Cook, a member of the community, expressed support for James M. Singleton Charter School.

·         Denise Carpenter, a member of the community, expressed support for James M. Singleton Charter School.

·         Charline K. Gipson, a member of the community, expressed support for James M. Singleton Charter School.

·         Melissa Francois, a member of the community, expressed support for James M. Singleton Charter School.

 

Board Comment

·         Robust discussion was held after each presentation around diverse student populations, parent engagement specifically around the renewal process, and various school specific programming.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

4.1 Adjourn Meeting

Motion by Dr. Wagner Romero, second by Mr. Zervigon 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 7:19pm.