MINUTES OF THE
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114
APRIL 26, 2022
1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call
The Orleans Parish School Board Special Board Business Meeting was called to order at 10:01 AM by Board President Olin Parker. The following board members were present: Olin G. Parker, Katherine Baudouin, Leila Eames, 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. Marshall, second by Ms. Baudouin
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Ms. Baudouin, Ms. Eames, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Wagner-Romero and Mr. Ashley
· Abstain: None
ACTION ITEMS
2.1 Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022 Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 08-22, a resolution to demonstrate the Orleans Parish School Board’s opposition to Senate Bill 404.
Motion by Mr. Parker and second by Ms. Baudouin
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Dr. Wagner Romero, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin
· Nays: Mr. Marshall
· Absent: Dr. Wagner-Romero and Mr. Ashley
· Abstain: None
Public Comment:
· Senator Dr. Joe Bouie expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
Board Comment:
· Robust discussion related to Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022 was held.
Motion by President Parker, second by Ms. Eames to recess at 10:55AM for five minutes
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Wagner-Romero and Mr. Ashley
· Abstain: None
Reconvened from recess at 11:03AM. The following board members were present: Olin G. Parker, Katherine Baudouin, Leila Eames, Nolan Marshall, Jr., and Carlos Luis Zervigon. Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Board Counsel Ashley Heilprin were also present.
Board Comment:
· Robust discussion related to Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022 was held.
Public Comment:
· Alicia Plummer, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Shannon Bernard, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Al Mims, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Brooke Grant, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Louis Williams, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Debra Jones, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Marika Bonner, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Janet Tobias, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Dana Peterson, a member of the community, expressed support regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Sarah E Vandergriff Kelly, a member of the community, expressed support regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Edward Parker, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Angelina Elder, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Robertha McCormick, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Aretha Lewis, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Kristina Norwood, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Tanya Thomas, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Kevin Griffith Clark, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Robin Ramos, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Jennifer Turner, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· David Jones II, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Jordan Bridges, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Rev. Brenda Square, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Rev. Jeff Conner, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Nat Turner, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Leon X Shabazz, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Byron S. Cole, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Claudia Barker, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Armtrice Cowart, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Ronald C. Coleman, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Shedrick N. Roy, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Willie Calhoun, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Melissa Francis, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· C. Gerard Dowd, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Ms. Wanda Romain, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Yasmine McGehee, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
· Theodore Quant, a member of the community, expressed dissent regarding Resolution 08-22 re: Opposition to Senate Bill 404 of 2022.
ADJOURNMENT
3.1 Adjourn Meeting
Motion by Ms. Baudouin, second by Mr. Zervigon to adjourn the meeting.
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Ms. Baudouin, Ms. Eames, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Wagner-Romero and Mr. Ashley
· Abstain: None
Meeting Adjourned at 12:19PM.