MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

PUBLIC HEARING: CHARTER REQUEST FOR APPLICATION

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

 

1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call

The Orleans Parish School Board Public Hearing: Charter Renewal Presentations was called to order at 5:19pm by Board President Olin G. Parker. 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.

 

- Interpretation services were acknowledged.

 

1.2 Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Parker.

 

1.3 Adoption of the Agenda

Motion to adopt the meeting agenda as provided.

Motion by Mr. Marshall second by Mr. Ashley

 

PURPOSE OF HEARING

 

2.1 Orleans Parish School Board Public Hearing on Charter School Applications and Guidelines of Hearing

The purpose of this hearing is to receive public input prior to the Superintendent’s recommendations of the Type 1 charter applications. Each charter applicant will have five (5) minutes to present to the Board and public. Upon the conclusion of all charter applicant presentations, public comment will commence.

 

 PRESENTATIONS

 

3.1 Collegiate Academies

Robust discussion was held regarding the information presented.

 

3.2 Empowerment Education Corporation of New Orleans

Robust discussion was held regarding the information presented.

 

3.3 Hope Community School

Robust discussion was held regarding the information presented.

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

 

4.1 Public Comment

No cards were received.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

5.1 Adjourn Meeting

Motion by Dr. Wagner Romero, second by Mr. Ashley to adjourn the meeting.

 

Meeting Adjourned at 6:04pm.