MINUTES OF THE
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114
MAY 19, 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, Ethan Ashley, Leila Eames, Katherine Baudouin, and Nolan Marshall, Jr. Superintendent, Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr. and Board Counsel Ashley Heilprin were also present. Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero and Carlos Luis Zervigon were absent.
-Interpretation services were acknowledged.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by President Parker.
1.3 Rules for Public Comment
The Rules for Public Comment were read by Board Counsel.
1.4 Adoption of the Agenda
Motion to adopt the board meeting agenda as presented.
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Ms. Baudouin
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall.
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon
· Abstain: None
2. SUPERINTENDENT’S AGENDA
2.1 Superintendent's Remarks
Dr. Lewis welcomes Cathy Chase to acknowledge all the OPSB scholars honored as Student of the Year and Principal of the Year Sharon Clark. He also recognized T. Griffin, NOLAPS employee for her 15 years of service.
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 New Schools for New Orleans: Enrollment Landscape Analysis Phase 2
Dr. Lewis welcomed New Schools for New Orleans to present on Enrollment Landscape Analysis Phase 2.
3.2 Presentation of the Proposed 2022-2023 Budget for the General Fund and Special Revenue Fund
Dr. Lewis welcomed NOLAPS Administrator S. Gay to present an update on the budget process.
CONSENT AGENDA
4.1 LEA Agreement Template (FY 2022-23)
4.2 Amendment to Increase Hubbard & Tennyson, LLC Agreement for Speech Therapy Services
4.3 Fourth Amendment to Contract with Richard CPAs, LLC for Audit Consulting Services
4.4 Second Amendment to Contract with Postlethwaite & Netterville for Professional Auditing Services
4.5 Second Amendment to Contract with Robert Half International for Staffing Services
4.6 Request to Award RFQ No. 22-0029 for Redistricting Consultant Services
4.7 Request to Award Invitation to Bid No. 21-FAC-0035 for Elevator Refurbishment at Warren Easton High School
4.8 Request to Award RFP No. 22-0035 for Restorative Practices Program for Middle School Students
4.9 Request to Award RFP No. 22-0033 for Disaster Recovery Services
4.10 First Amendment to Contract with Greenwood/Asher & Associates for Superintendent Search Services
4.11 Request to Award RFP No. 22-0034 Program, Construction Management and Capital Planning Services
4.12 System Wide Needs Program Budget Modifications
4.13 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between Orleans Parish School Board and Significant Educators re: Stuart Bradley Parking Lot
4.14 Revolving Loan Fund Agreement Templates
4.15 Second Amendment to Charter Operating Agreement with Educators for Quality Alternatives - New Orleans Accelerated High School
Recommended Action: Moving to Consent Agenda items 4.1 – 4.15, it is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 – 4.15 as presented in globo.
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Ms. Eames
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall.
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon
· Abstain: None
ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Partial Suspension of OPSB Policy CBF, Evaluation of the Superintendent
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board suspends the provisions of Policy CBF that require a qualitative leadership survey and 360 survey, and that set the evaluation period of July 1st and ending on June 30th of the given year.
Motion by Mr. Parker, second by Ms. Baudouin
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall.
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon
· Abstain: None
5.2 Extension of Current Superintendent’s Contract
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board extends the employment contract termination date for its currently serving Superintendent from June 30, 2022 to July 10, 2022, as the Superintendent-Elect's employment contract does not commence until July 11, 2022, and authorizes the Board Counsel to prepare the necessary contract amendment.
Motion by Mr. Parker, second by Ms. Eames
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall.
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon
· Abstain: None
5.3 Request to Award Invitation to Bid No. 22-FAC-0028 for Parking Lot Addition at Stuart Bradley School Site
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board accepts the bid for the Parking Lot addition at the Stuart Bradley Elementary School site from Tasch, LLC in the amount of $389,900.00 and authorizes the General Counsel to prepare a contract for signatures of the Board President and contractor.
Motion by Ms. Baudouin, and second by Mr. Marshall
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall.
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon
· Abstain: None
5.4 Resolution 09-22 Innovation and Stability Committee Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 09-22 maintaining the Innovation and Stability Committee through the 2022-2023 school year.
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Mr. Parker. The results of the roll call vote:
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall.
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon
· Abstain: None
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Ms. Baudouin, second by Mr. Marshall to move to executive session at 6:38PM.
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall.
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon
· Abstain: None
Reconvened from Executive Session at 7:23PM. The following board members were present: Olin G. Parker, Leila Eames, Ethan Ashley, Katherine Baudouin, and Nolan Marshall, Jr. Superintendent Dr. Henderson Lewis, Jr., and Board Counsel Ashley Heilprin were also present. Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero and Carlos Zervigon were absent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
6.1 Woodrow Wilson Construction, LLC f/k/a Woodrow Wilson Construction Co., Inc. v. Orleans Parish School Board, Orleans Parish Civil District Court No. 2017-3885; Construction Litigation Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves mediation negotiation authority as recommended by its legal counsel.
Motion Mr. Marshall, second by Mr. Ashley
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Ms. Eames, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall,
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Zervigon,
· Abstain: None
6.2 U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Matter A3935 re: Luther Speight & Company, LLC
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board authorizes its General Counsel to execute the authority requested by its auditors, Postlethwaite & Netterville, APAC, to communicate with the SEC in this matter.
Motion Mr. Marshall, second by Ms. Baudouin
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Ms. Eames, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall,
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Zervigon,
· Abstain: None
6.3 Choice Foundation, et al. v. Law Industries, Inc., et al., CDC No. 2019-04385; Construction Litigation Settlement Recommendation
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves a partial settlement in this matter as recommended by its legal counsel.
Motion Mr. Marshall, second by Ms. Eames
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Ms. Eames, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall,
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Zervigon,
· Abstain: None
6.4 Prospective Litigation with Dryades YMCA re: Public Funds Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the course of action recommended by its Board Counsel.
Motion Mr. Marshall , second by Ms. Eames
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Eames
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Zervigon,
· Abstain: None
6.5 Discussion of the character, the professional competence, physical or mental health of a person - School Board Personnel Discussion only.
ADJOURNMENT
7.1 Adjourn Meeting
Motion Mr. Marshall, second by Mr. Ashley
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Eames
· Nays: None
· Absent: Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Zervigon,
· Abstain: None
Meeting Adjourned at 7:27PM.