MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

MARCH 29, 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 Special Board Business Meeting was called to order at 8:04am by Board President Olin Parker. The following board members were present: Olin G. Parker, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Katherine Baudouin, and Carlos Luis Zervigon. Assistant Superintendent Mary K. Garton and Board Counsel Ashley Heilprin were also present. Ethan Ashley and Nolan Marshall, Jr.  arrived at 8:13am.

 

-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

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Motion by Dr. Wagner Romero, second by Ms. Baudouin to move to executive session at 8:05am.

 

Reconvened from Executive Session at 8:30am. 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 and Board Counsel Ashley Heilprin were also present.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

2.1 Discussion of the character, the professional competence, physical or mental health of a person - Discussion re: candidate interviews for Orleans Parish School Board Superintendent.

Board Counsel reported on matters held in executive session.

 

Board Comment:

An outline of the interview process was provided.

 

INTERVIEW

 

3.1 Superintendent Finalist Interview - Dr. Avis Williams

The Board and Superintendent Finalist Interview, Dr. Avis Williams, engaged in questions around Vision, Leadership, Teaching and Learning, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Community Engagement, and Performance Task Follow-Up. Additionally, space was provided for Dr. Williams to ask the board questions.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Ms. Baudouin to move to executive session at 10:10am.

 

Reconvened from Executive Session at 10:31am. 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 and Board Counsel Ashley Heilprin were also present.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

4.1 Discussion of the character, the professional competence, physical or mental health of a person - Superintendent Candidate Dr. Avis Williams

Board Counsel reported on matters held in executive session.

 

INTERVIEW

 

5.1 Superintendent Finalist Interview – Mr. Marshall Tuck

The Board and Superintendent Finalist Interview, Mr. Marshall Tuck, engaged in questions around Vision, Leadership, Teaching and Learning, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Community Engagement, and Performance Task Follow-Up. Additionally, space was provided for Mr. Tucks to ask the board questions.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Dr. Wagner Romero to move to executive session at 12:13pm.

 

Reconvened from Executive Session at 1:04pm. 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 and Board Counsel Ashley Heilprin were also present.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

6.1 Discussion of the character, the professional competence, physical or mental health of a person - Superintendent Candidate Mr. Marshall Tuck

Board Counsel reported on matters held in executive session.

 

INTERVIEW

7.1 Superintendent Finalist Interview - Mr. André Wright

The Board and Superintendent Finalist Interview, Mr. André Wright, engaged in questions around Vision, Leadership, Teaching and Learning, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Community Engagement, and Performance Task Follow-Up. Additionally, space was provided for Mr. Wright to ask the board questions.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Motion by Ms. Baudouin, second by Dr. Wagner Romero to move to executive session at 2:36pm.

 

Reconvened from Executive Session at 3:22pm. 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 and Board Counsel Ashley Heilprin were also present.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

8.1 Discussion of the character, the professional competence, physical or mental health of a person - Superintendent Candidate Mr. André Wright

Board Counsel reported on matters held in executive session.

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

9.1 Adjourn Meeting

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

 

Meeting Adjourned at 3:23pm.