MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

 

 

1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call

The Orleans Parish School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at 1:05pm by Board President Olin Parker. The following board members were present: Olin G. Parker, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Ethan Ashley, Katherine Baudouin, John A. Brown, Sr., Nolan Marshall, Jr., and Carlos Luis Zervigon. Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and General Counsel Kathy Moss 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. Ashley second by Ms. Baudouin.

·         Final resolution: Motion passes

·         Nays: None

·         Absent: None

·         Abstain: None

 

CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES

 

2.1 Adoption of the Minutes

Motion by Dr. Wagner Romero, second by Mr. Marshall to adopt the minutes of the January 18, 2022, Committee of the Whole (waiving the reading).

·         Final resolution: Motion passes

·         Nays: None

·         Absent: None

·         Abstain: None

 

ACCOUNTABILITY AND CHARTERS

 

3.1 Schools Update

NOLA-PS staff provided its monthly Schools Update which included key updates on the Citywide Exceptional Needs Fund FY22 Distribution Working Group, Diverse Learner Supports, School Closure/Transition Support, COVID-19 Updates, and an external presentation from New Orleans Charter Science & Math High School.

 

Board Comment:

·         Discussion related to updates presented was held.

 

3.2 Accountability Updates

NOLA-PS staff provided an Accountability Update which included key updates on Notices of Non-Compliance, Charter Request for Applicants, and District Optimization.

 

Board Comment:

·         Discussion related to updates presented was held.

 

POLICY

 

4.1 Second Reading: Policy DCBC Deferred Revenues

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the proposed amendment to OPSB Policy DCBC, Deferred Revenues.

 

Motion Mr. Zervigon, second by Ms. Baudouin

 

BUDGET AND FINANCE

 

5.1 Finance Update

NOLA-PS staff presented its monthly Finance Update which included key updates on Financial Statements, Treasury Summary – December 20211 Reconciled, Sales Tax Rolling Analysis, and School Funding Analysis and Year End Estimates.

 

Board Comment:

·         Discussion related to updates presented was held.

 

5.2 Renewal of University Pipeline Services Contract with Xavier University

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the one-year renewal of the contract with Xavier University for University Pipeline Services for the period of March 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023 at an amount of $425,000.00 and authorizes General Counsel to prepare the contract renewal for signature of the Board President and Contractor.

 

Motion Mr. Parker, second by Mr. Marshall

 

5.3 Request to Award Proposal Number 22-0027 for Student Information System Infrastructure Development Services

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the proposal meeting the specifications, terms, and conditions for Student Information System Infrastructure Development Services from Crocus LLC in the amount of $187,500 for (5) five months, subject to Board approval, and authorizes General Counsel to prepare a contract for signatures of the Board President and the Contractor.

 

Motion Ms. Baudouin, second by Mr. Zervigon

 

5.4 Amendment to Staffing Contract with Robert Half International

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves an amendment to the contractfor professional accounting services with Robert Half International, via the Houston-Galveston Cooperative, extending accounting staff services to June 30, 2022, and increasing the cost from $99,000.00 to $160,000.00.

 

Motion Mr. Parker, second by Dr. Wagner Romero

 

5.5 Change Order Number 6 for Rosenwald Renovation Project

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves Change Order Number Six (6) in the amount of $505,615.00 submitted by Gibbs Construction, LLC for the Rosenwald Renovation Project.

 

Motion Mr. Zervigon, second by Ms. Baudouin

 

5.6 Resolution 03-22 Capital Projects Budget Amendment No. 3

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 03-22 authorizing the third (3rd) amendment to the Capital Projects Budget of Revenues and Expenditures for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022.

 

Motion Mr. Parker, second by Dr. Wagner Romero, waiving the reading of the resolution.

 

5.7 Amendment #4 to Program Management Services Contract with A Joint Venture of CBRE Heery, Inc. & Vanir Construction Management, Inc.

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the fourth (4th) Amendment to the contract with A Joint Venture of CBRE Heery, Inc. & Vanir Construction Management, Inc. for Program Management Services to extend the term to March 31, 2023 and to increase the contract value by $563,885.40 and authorizes General Counsel to prepare the contract amendment for signature of the Board President and the contractor.

 

Motion Mr. Zervigon, second by Ms. Baudouin

 

5.8 Request for Approval of Request for Quotation Q22-FAC-15 for the Floor Repairs at Medard Nelson Elementary School

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board accepts the quote from JEI Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $111,129.63 for the Floor Repairs at Medard Nelson Elementary and authorizes General Counsel to prepare a contract for signatures of the Board President and the contractor.

 

Motion Mr. Zervigon, second by Ms. Baudouin

 

PROPERTY

 

6.1 Capital and Facilities Update Presentation

NOLA-PS staff presented its monthly Capital Projects and Facility Updates which included key updates on NOLA-PS and RSD Capital Projects, the Facility Siting Process, and the 9th Ward Stadium Inc., Update.

 

Board Comment:

 

LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE

 

7.1 OPSB 2022 Legislative Priorities

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the Legislative Agenda for the 2022 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature and authorizes the Superintendent to direct the district's legislative activities in accordance with the adopted agenda.

 

Motion Mr. Ashley, second Mr. Marshall

 

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

 

8.2 Responsibility.org Presentation

A presentation by Responsibility.org of the Ask Listen Learn: Underage Drinking Prevention program was shared.

 

8.1 Discussion re: Orleans Parish School Board Superintendent Search

An update from Greenwood/Asher & Associates, L.L.C. regarding the Orleans Parish School Board Superintendent search was presented.

 

Board Comment:

 

8.3 2022 Committee Appointments

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the committee appointments as recommended by the Board President.

 

Motion Mr. Ashley, second Mr. Brown

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Ms. Baudouin to move to executive session at 4:09pm.

 

Reconvened from Executive Session at 5:14pm. The following board members were present: Olin G. Parker, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Ethan Ashley, John A. Brown, Sr., and Nolan Marshall, Jr. Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr., and General Counsel Kathy Moss were also present. Katherine Baudouin and Carlos Luis Zervigon were absent.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

9.1 Orleans Parish School Board v. Woodrow Wilson Construction, LLC and Hanover Insurance Company, CDC No. 2016-12346; Construction Litigation

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves mediation authority as recommended by its legal counsel.

 

Motion Mr. Parker, second by Mr. Brown

 

9.2 Prospective Litigation Versus Just Trust Solutions re: Violation of Contract Terms

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the course of action recommended by the General Counsel.

 

Motion Mr. Parker, second by Mr. Brown

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

10.1 Adjourn Meeting

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

 

 

Meeting Adjourned at 5:17pm.