MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

BOARD BUSINESS MEETING

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

 

1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call

The Orleans Parish School Board Business Meeting was called to order at 5:33pm by Board President Olin G. Parker. The following board members were present: Ethan Ashley, Katherine Baudouin, John A. Brown, Sr., Nolan Marshall, Jr., 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 Parker.

 

1.3 Adoption of the Agenda

Motion to adopt the board meeting agenda as provided.

Motion by Mr. Ashley second by Ms. Baudouin

 

CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES

 

2.1 Adoption of the Minutes

Motion by Dr. Wagner Romero, second by Mr. Brown to adopt the minutes of the January 13, 2022 Innovation and Stability Committee Meeting and the January 20, 2022 Board Business Meeting as printed (waiving the reading).

 

SUPERINTENDENT’S AGENDA

 

3.1 Superintendent’s Remarks

Dr. Lewis announced the delivery of 20,000 rapid tests supplied by the federal government to schools, discussed the NSNO Landscape Analysis presentation and expressed concerns regarding the trauma and violence in the community and its impact on students and families of New Orleans.

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

4.1 NSNO Enrollment Landscape Analysis Phase 1

New Schools for New Orleans provided a presentation on the Enrollment Landscape in Orleans Parish.

 

BOARD COMMENT:

Discussion related to the information presented 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 5.10 as presented in globo.

 

5.1 Policy DCBC Deferred Revenues

5.2 Renewal of University Pipeline Services Contract with Xavier University

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

5.4 Amendment to Staffing Contract with Robert Half International

5.5 Change Order Number 6 for Rosenwald Renovation Project

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

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

5.8 2022 Committee Appointments

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

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

 

Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Mr. Ashley

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

6.1 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, waiving the reading of the resolution.

 

Motion by Mr. Parker, second by Ms. Baudouin

 

6.2 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 by Mr. Zervigon, second by Dr. Wagner Romero

 

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Dr. Ken Ducote, Greater New Orleans Collaborative, expressed support of the legislative priorities especially regarding the Minimum Foundation Program increase, teacher salaries, and return to work policy.

 

BOARD COMMENT:

Discussion related to the item was held.

 

6.3 CEA between the Orleans Parish School Board, City of New Orleans, and Agenda for Children, Inc.

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board authorizes General Counsel to negotiate a cooperative endeavor agreement (CEA) with the City of New Orleans and Agenda for Children to support early childhood education.

 

Motion by Mr. Zervigon, second by Mr. Brown

 

BOARD COMMENT:

Discussion related to the item was held.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

7.1 Adjourn Meeting

Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Ms. Baudouin to adjourn the meeting.

 

Meeting Adjourned at 6:45 pm.