MINUTES OF THE
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114
MARCH 3, 2022
1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call
The Orleans Parish School Board Special Board Business Meeting was called to order at 12:06pm by Board President Olin G. Parker. The following board members were present: Ethan Ashley, Katherine Baudouin, Nolan Marshall, Jr., Olin G. Parker, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, and Carlos Luis Zervigon. Assistant Superintendent Mary K. Garton and Board Counsel Ashley Heilprin were also present. John A. Brown, Sr. was 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 board meeting agenda as provided.
Motion by Mr. Ashley second by Ms. Baudouin
Final resolution: Motion passes
Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Zervigon
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Brown
Abstain: None
PRESENTATIONS
2.1 Summary of Most Often Mentioned Themes from All Engagement Sessions
Mr. Ashley provided introduction of team members from Greenwood Asher and Associates who offered a presentation on the profile of the Superintendent based on community engagement feedback.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Dr. Wagner Romero to move to executive session at 12:32 pm.
Final resolution: Motion passes
Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Zervigon
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Brown
Abstain: None
Reconvened from Executive Session at 3:25pm. The following board members were present: Ethan Ashley, Katherine Baudouin, Nolan Marshall Jr., Olin G. Parker, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero and Carlos Luis Zervigon. Assistant Superintendent Mary Garton and Board Counsel Ashley Heilprin were also present.
3.1 Discussion of the character, the professional competence, physical or mental health of a person - Superintendent Candidates
Board Counsel reported on matters held in executive session.
ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Orleans Parish School Board Extends an Invitation for Interview to Candidates for Superintendent
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board extends an invitation to be interviewed to one or more superintendency candidates as recommended by Greenwood/Asher & Associates, LLC.
Motion by Dr. Wagner Romero, second by Mr. Marshall
Final resolution: Motion passes
Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Zervigon
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Brown
Abstain: None
ADJOURNMENT
5.1 Adjourn Meeting
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Ms. Baudouin to adjourn the meeting.
Final resolution: Motion passes
Yeas: Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Zervigon
Nays: None
Absent: Mr. Brown
Abstain: None
Meeting Adjourned at 3:28pm.