MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

DECEMBER 2, 2021

 

1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call

The Orleans Parish School Board Special Board Business Meeting was called to order at 9:02am by Board President Ethan Ashley. 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 Ashley Heilprin were also present.

 

-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 board meeting agenda as provided.

Motion by Mr. Marshall second by Mr. Parker

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

2.1 Portfolio Management Update: Enrollment and Facility Trends

The administration presented information on school program, school facility planning, and decision-making considerations. The administration engaged with New Schools for New Orleans (NSNO) on these issues and NSNO has funded a study of population and enrollment trends in our city. This presentation shared highlights of the study so far and provided context for the full study which will be presented to the board at a later date. 

 

Board Comment:

Robust discussion related to the information presented was held.

 

DISCUSSION

 

3.1 Discussion re: Orleans Parish School Board Superintendent Search

An orientation discussion with the search firm including process, timeline, and next steps for the Orleans Parish School Board Superintendent was held.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

4.1 Adjourn Meeting

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

 

Meeting Adjourned at 10:27am.