MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

MARCH 22, 2022

 

- A moment of silence in memoriam of recently deceased individuals was held.

 

1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call

The Orleans Parish School Board Committee of the Whole Meeting was called to order at 1:03pm by Board President Olin Parker. The following board members were present: Olin G. Parker, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Ethan Ashley, Katherine Baudouin, Nolan Marshall, Jr., 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 Ms. Baudouin, second by Dr. Wagner Romero.

 

Board Comment:

·         The District 1 vacancy, vacancy requirements and the interim appointment scheduled for March 31, 2022 at 5:30pm was announced.

 

CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES

 

2.1 Adoption of the Minutes

Motion by Mr. Zervigon, second by Ms. Baudouin to adopt the minutes of the February 15, 2022, Committee of the Whole and the February 15, 2022, Public Hearing (waiving the reading).

 

ACCOUNTABILITY AND CHARTERS

 

3.1 Schools Update

NOLA-PS staff provided its monthly Schools Update which included key updates on Enrollment, Reimagine School Systems Initiative, COVID-19 and an external presentation from L. B. Landry High School.

 

Board Comment:

 

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:

 

3.3 2022 - 2023 Central Office Calendar, 2022-2023 ECS Calendar, and 2022-2023 Child Nutrition Calendar

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the 2022 - 2023 Employment Calendar for Central Office personnel, 2021-2022 ECS Calendar, and 2022-2023 Child Nutrition Calendar.

 

Motion Mr. Parker, second by Mr. Ashley

 

3.4 Resolution 04-22 re: Jazz Music and Dance in Schools

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 04-22 rescinding the Orleans Parish School Board’s previous action of March 24, 1922, to abolish jazz music and jazz dancing from New Orleans Public Schools.

 

Motion Mr. Zervigon, second by Mr. Parker

 

Public Comment:

 

Board Comment:

 

3.5 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Orleans Parish School Board, City of New Orleans and Agenda for Children, Inc.

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

 

Motion Mr. Zervigon, second by Mr. Parker

 

3.6 Resolution 06-22 re: Underage Drinking Prevention

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 06-22 in recognition of the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility’s (Responsibility.org) work aimed at thwarting underage drinking and preventing alcohol-related deaths and injuries.

 

Motion Mr. Ashley, second by Ms. Baudouin

 

BUDGET AND FINANCE

 

4.1 Finance Update

NOLA-PS staff provided its monthly Budget and Finance Update, which included key updates on the Financial Statements, Sales Tax Trend, Deferred Revenues, and the FY21 Audit Update.

 

Board Comment:

 

4.2 Ratification of Revision to Original Cost of University Pipeline Services Contract with Xavier University and Amendment to Prior Action on Contract Renewal

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board ratifies a revision to the original dollar amount of the University Pipeline Services Contract with Xavier University from $225,000 to $425,000 and amends the Board's prior action to renew the contract, approved on February 17, 2022, to correct the renewal start date from March 1, 2022, to January 1, 2022.

 

Motion Mr. Parker, second by Ms. Baudouin

 

Board Comment:

 

4.3 Approval of Textbooks Purchase via State of Louisiana Contract and The Interlocal Purchasing Cooperative System (TIPS) 

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the purchase of textbooks for the total amount of $420.161.00 for the 2021–2022 school year for fifty-six (56) Orleans Parish Non-Public Schools through the following State of Louisiana approved contract vendors and The Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) cooperative contract vendors:

Amplify - (State Contract)

Great Minds - (State Contract)

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt – (State Contract)

Loyola Press – (Publisher Direct)

McGraw-Hill – (State Contract)

Sadlier – (Publisher Direct)

SAVVAS – (State Contract)

Zearn Math – (State Contract)

Vista Higher Learning – (Publisher Direct).

 

Motion Mr. Parker, second by Dr. Wagner Romero

 

4.4 Request to approve the Third Amendment with CSRS, LLC for Capital Planning Services

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the Third Amendment to the contract with CSRS, LLC for Capital Planning Services increasing the contract by $85,00.00 for a new total of $1,269,000.00.

 

Motion Mr. Parker, second by Ms. Baudouin

 

4.5 Approval of Negative Deferred Revenues Agreement and Election Form Template

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the Negative Deferred Revenue Agreement and Election Form template to facilitate the provisions of OPSB Policy DCBC, Deferred Revenues.

 

Motion Mr. Zervigon, second by Mr. Parker

 

4.6 Amendment to Action Previously Adopted re: Servepro Commercial Emergency Work Authorization for Medard Nelson Climate Control

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board amends its previous action ratifying the Servepro Commercial Emergency Work Authorization for climate control services at Medard Nelson Charter School by revising the total contract amount to $593,564.32.

 

Motion Ms. Baudouin, second by Dr. Wagner Romero

 

Board Comment:

·         Clarification on item 3.5 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Orleans Parish School Board, City of New Orleans and Agenda for Children, Inc. would go before the board for the final vote at the Special Meeting scheduled immediately following the Committee of the Whole.

 

PROPERTY

 

5.1 Capital and Facilities Update Presentation

NOLA-PS staff presented its monthly Capital and Facilities Updates, which included key updates on NOLA-PS Capital Projects, RSD Capital Projects, Facility Siting Process and Recommendations, and the School Facility Preservation Update.

 

LEGAL/ LEGISLATIVE

 

6.1 Resolution 05-22 Opposing Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 05-22 to unequivocally demonstrate the Orleans Parish School Board’s sustained commitment to full equality, inclusion, and acceptance of people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions while affirming the right to dignity and respect as well as fair and equitable access to opportunities, including employment and education.

 

Motion Dr. Wagner Romero, second by Mr. Ashley

 

Public Comment:

 

Board Comment:

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

7.1 Adjourn Meeting

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

 

 

Meeting Adjourned at 2:25pm.