MINUTES OF THE
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114
APRIL 14, 2022
1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call
The Orleans Parish School Board Business Meeting was called to order at 5:31PM by Board President Olin Parker. The following board members were present: Olin G. Parker, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Ethan Ashley, Leila Eames, 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 students of McDonogh 35.
· J. Fields
· J. Smith
· N. Thompson
· K. Green
· T. Robinson
1.3 Adoption of the Agenda
Motion to adopt the board meeting agenda as modified below:
· Removal of item 4.13 New Superintendent contract from the Consent Agenda to new action item 5.1
· Addition of action item 5.1 New Superintendent Contract
· Consent Agenda item 4.14 Choice Foundation, et al. v. Law Industries, Inc., et al., CDC No. 2019-04385; Construction Litigation - Settlement Recommendation now becomes item 4.13
· Adjournment is moved from item 5.1 to 6.1.
Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Mr. Ashley
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: None
· Abstain: None
CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES
2.1 Adoption of the Minutes
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopt the minutes of the March 24, 2022 Board Business Meeting, March 29, 2022 Special Board Meeting, March 30, 2022 Special Board Meeting, and March 31, 2022 Special Board Meeting
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Mr. Marshall, waiving the reading of the minutes.
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: None
· Abstain: None
SUPERINTENDENT’S AGENDA
3.1 Superintendent's Remarks
Dr. Lewis welcomed Ms. Eames to the OPSB and acknowledged some standout student performances from various schools across the Orleans parish. Dr. Lewis honored the McDonogh 35 students (named above) on winning 3rd place in a national competition. He also recognized three employees for their years of service.
Board Comment:
· Mr. Parker thanks the students of McDonogh 35 for their presentation and congratulated them for their honor.
· Mr. Marshall congratulated the students of McDonogh 35 for their accomplishment.
3.2 Superintendent's Recommendation: Collegiate Academies Dr. Lewis presented his recommendation to the School Board regarding the Type 1 charter application submitted by Collegiate Academies to operate one transformation 9-12 charter school.
CONSENT AGENDA
4.1 Extension of Community Academies of New Orleans Deadline to Open its Approved Charter
4.2 Acceptance of Grant from Special Olympics Louisiana (SOLA)
4.3 COVID-19 Retention Stipend for Exceptional Children's Services School Based Staff
4.4 Request to Renew Health & Education Alliance of Louisiana (HEAL) Agreement
4.5 Request to Renew Special Education Evaluation Services Contracts
4.6 Request to Renew Contracts for Special Education Direct and Related Services Staffing
4.7 Request for Approval of Direct Diversion of USDA Commodities Purchase for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
4.8 Request to Approve Change Order for Q22-FAC-11 for the Electrical Repairs at Medard Nelson ES
4.9 Request to Award Invitation to Bid No. 22-FAC-0026 for Hurricane Ida Phase 2 Repairs at Fredrick Douglass HS
4.10 Request to Award Invitation to Bid No. 22-FAC-0026 for 2nd Floor Fire Damage Repairs at Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
4.11Request for Approval of Change Order #7 for Gibbs Construction, LLC for the Rosenwald Renovation Project
4.12 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the State of Louisiana, 9th Ward Stadium, Inc. and Orleans Parish School Board re: Multi-sport Venue in Eastern New Orleans and Lower Ninth Ward
4.13 Choice Foundation, et al. v. Law Industries, Inc., et al., CDC No. 2019-04385; Construction Litigation - Settlement Recommendation
Recommended Action: Moving to Consent Agenda items 4.1 – 4.13, it is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 – 4.13 as presented in globo.
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Ms. Eames
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Zervigon, Ms. Eames, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin
· Nays: None
· Absent: None
· Abstain: None
ACTION ITEMS
5.1 New Superintendent Contract
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the employment contract for Superintendent-Elect, Dr. Avis Williams, effective July 11, 2022, through July 10, 2026.
Motion by Mr. Parker, second by Mr. Marshall
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Ms. Eames, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: None
· Abstain: None
Public Comment:
Dr. Kenneth J. Ducote, community member, commented in support of action item 5.1 New Superintendent Contract.
ADJOURNMENT
6.1 Adjourn Meeting
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Ms. Baudouin to adjourn the meeting.
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Dr. Wagner Romero, Ms. Eames, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: None
· Abstain: None
Meeting Adjourned at 5:58PM.