MINUTES OF THE
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114
MARCH 22, 2022
1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call
The Orleans Parish School Board Special Board Business Meeting was called to order at 2:45pm 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 Mr. Ashley second by Dr. Wagner Romero
Final resolution: Motion passes
Yeas: Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Zervigon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
SUPERINTENDENT’S AGENDA
2.1 Superintendent's Remarks
NOLA-PS administration delivered a presentation on the Facility Siting Process, which included the Superintendent’s siting announcement, as follows:
· Drew ES: Site to Morris Jeff Middle School 5-8 grades
· Live Oak ES: Site to Audubon 3-8 grades
· Gaudet ES: Site to EQA Accelerated High School
Board Comment:
Discussion related to the information presented was held.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Ms. Baudouin to move to executive session at 3:13pm.
Final resolution: Motion passes
Yeas: Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Zervigon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Reconvened from Executive Session at 7:52pm. 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. Assistant Superintendent Mary K. Garton, Jr. and Board Counsel Ashley Heilprin were also present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
3.1 Discussion of the character, the professional competence, physical or mental health of a person - Review of Candidates for Orleans Parish School Board Superintendent.
Board Counsel reported on matters held in executive session.
ACTION ITEMS
4.1 Orleans Parish School Board Extends an Invitation to Candidates to Move to the Next Phase of the Superintendent Search Process
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board extends an invitation to one or more superintendency candidates to move to the next phase of the search.
Motion by Dr. Wagner Romero, second by Mr. Parker to move the following three superintendent candidates to the next phase of the search: (1) Mr. Marshall Tuck, (2) Mr. Andre Wright, (3) Dr. Avis Williams.
Final resolution: Motion passes
Yeas: Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall
Nays: Mr. Zervigon
Absent: None
Abstain: None
4.2. 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 approves the cooperative endeavor agreement (CEA) with the City of New Orleans and Agenda for Children to support early childhood education.
Motion by Dr. Wagner Romer, second by Mr. Zervigon
Final resolution: Motion passes
Yeas: Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Zervigon
Nays: None
Absent: None
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. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Zervigon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Meeting Adjourned at 7:56pm.