MINUTES OF THE
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114
June 9, 2022
1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call
The Orleans Parish School Board Business Meeting was called to order at 5:46PM by Board President Olin Parker. The following board members were present: Olin G. Parker, Ethan Ashley, Leila Eames, Katherine Baudouin, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon, and Nolan Marshall, Jr. 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 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, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: None
· Abstain: None
2. 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 May 17, 2022 Committee of the Whole and May 19, 2022 Board Business Meeting as presented.
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Ms. Eames
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: None
· Abstain: None
3. SUPERINTENDENT’S AGENDA
3.1 Superintendent's Remarks
Dr. Lewis delivered a summary of the successful school year, thanking school leaders, families, and our teachers and staff.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
4.1 Request to Award Invitation to Bid NO. 23-CN-0002 Milk for The Child Nutrition Program Fiscal Year 2022-2023
4.2 Request to Award Invitation to Bid NO. 23-CN-0003 Paper Products for The Child Nutrition Program Fiscal Year 2022-2023
4.3 Request to Award Invitation to Bid NO. 23-CN-0004 Canned Goods and Staples for The Child Nutrition Program Fiscal Year 2022-2023
4.4 Request to Award Proposal Number 22-0048 for Financial (Municipal) Advisory Services
4.5 Request for Approval of Change Order #8 for Gibbs Construction for the Rosenwald Renovation Project
4.6 Request to Award Invitation to Bid No. 22-FAC-0031 for Chiller Replacement at Robert Moton (North Kenilworth) Elementary School
4.7 First Amendment to Contract with Educators for Quality Alternatives for a Restorative Practices Program for Middle School Students
4.8 First Amendment to Contract with 4th Sector Solutions for Innovation Program Services
4.9 Second Amendment to Contract with Akoben for Professional Development Services for Trauma-Informed Practices
4.10 First Amendment to Contract with The New Teacher Project (TNTP) for Professional Development Teacher Recruitment and Training
4.11 First Amendment to Contract with Teach For America (TFA) for Professional Development Teacher Recruitment and Training
4.12 Approval of LSU Health Sciences Contract for Public Health Services
4.13 Renewal of Contract with BreakFree Education for Education and Wrap-around Services
4.14 Renewal Contract with The Learning Collective for Charter Application Review Services
4.15 Request to renew Property, Casualty and Flood Insurance Premiums Expiring in 2022-2023
4.16 First Amendment to Charter Operating Agreements with Significant Educators - Bethune Elementary Charter School
4.17 School Facility Preservation Program Project Management Memorandum of Understanding
4.18 Revision to 2021 - 2022 Employment Calendar for Central Office Personnel
4.19 Amendment to OPSB Policy GBRL, Holidays
Recommended Action: Moving to Consent Agenda items 4.1 – 4.19, it is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approve Consent Agenda Items 4.1 – 4.19 as presented in globo.
Motion by Dr. Wagner Romero, second by Ms. Eames
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: None
· Abstain: None
ACTION ITEMS
5.1 Resolution 10-22 Levying Constitutional and other Dedicated Millages 2023
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution 10-22 setting forth and designating Constitutional Mills and Other Dedicated Mills on all property subject to taxation in the Parish of Orleans, State of Louisiana for the year 2023.
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Ms. Eames
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Results of Roll Call Vote is Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: None
· Abstain: None
Public Comment:
· Dr. Ken Ducote, a community member of the GNO Collaborative of Charter Schools, commented on item 5.1 Resolution 10-22 Levying Constitutional and other Dedicated Millages 2023.
Board Comment:
· A thorough discussion related to updates presented was held.
5.2 Resolution 11-22 Fiscal Year 2023 General Fund and Special Revenue Fund Budget Adoption
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Resolution Number 11-22 adopting and finalizing the General Fund and Special Revenue Fund budget of the Orleans Parish School Board for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023.
Motion by Ms. Eames, second by Mr. Parker
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Results of Roll Call Vote is Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: None
· Abstain: None
Board Comment:
· A thorough discussion related to updates presented was held.
5.3 Revision to Central Office Salary Schedule FY 2022-2023
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the 2022-2023 central office salary schedules for central office employees hired before July 1, 2021 (grandfathered employees) and central office employees hired on or after July 1, 2021 and approves the retroactive correction to the 2021-2022 grandfathered central office employees salary schedule previously approved on July 29, 2021.
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Dr. Wagner Romero
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: None
· Abstain: None
Board Comment:
· A thorough discussion related to updates presented was held.
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1 Adjourn Meeting
Motion by Ms. Eames, second by Ms. Baudouin
· Final resolution: Motion passes
· Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Ashley, Ms. Eames, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Marshall, Dr. Jancarlos (J.C.) Wagner Romero, Carlos Luis Zervigon
· Nays: None
· Absent: None
· Abstain: None
Meeting Adjourned at 6:07PM.