MINUTES OF THE
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114
MARCH 30, 2022
1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call
The Orleans Parish School Board Special Board Business Meeting was called to order at 1:02pm 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. Assistant Superintendent Mary K. Garton 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 Mr. Marshall
Final resolution: Motion passes
Yeas: Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Zervigon
Nays: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Mr. Ashley to move to executive session at 1:04pm.
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 1:26pm. 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. The 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 - Superintendent Finalists: Mr. Marshall Tuck, Dr. Avis Williams, Mr. André Wright
Board Counsel reported on matters held in executive session.
ACTION ITEMS
3.1 Election of Superintendent
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board that the Orleans Parish School Board selects a qualified candidate to serve as its next Superintendent and authorizes the Board President and Board Counsel to negotiate the employment contract for approval by the Board.
Motion by Ms. Baudouin, second by Mr. Marshall
Board Counsel read votes cast by each board members. Dr. Avis Williams was unanimously selected as Superintendent of NOLA-Public Schools
Board Comment:
Robust discussion was held related to the Superintendent Search and acknowledgments given for the newly elected Superintendent.
Public Comment:
Ashana Bigard, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding the superintendent search process.
Wanda Romain, a member of the community, shared a message with the newly elected Superintendent.
ADJOURNMENT
4.1 Adjourn Meeting
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Mr. Marshall 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 2:03pm.