MINUTES OF THE
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING MEETING
2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114
June 9, 2022
1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call
The Orleans Parish School Board Public Hearing was called to order at 5:03PM 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 Adoption of the Agenda
Motion to adopt the board meeting agenda as presented.
· Motion Final by rMr.e solutAshleyion: , Motsecdion paby ssMes. Baudouin
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. PURPOSE OF HEARING
2.1 Orleans Parish School Board Public Hearing on the General Fund and Special Revenue Fund Budget
Rationale: Pursuant to the requirements of LSA-RS 39:1307 ( C ), this public hearing will commence at 5:00 PM. The purpose of this hearing is to receive public input prior to the adoption of the proposed 20222023 General Fund and Special Revenue funds budgets, by the Orleans Parish School Board. At their meeting on June 9, 2022 the School Board will adopt 2022-2023 budgets for all General Fund and Special Revenue funds. The FY23 General Fund proposed budget of revenues totals $35,769,465 and expenditures totals $35,643,100 and the Special Revenue Fund proposed budget of revenues and expenditures total $519,956,936 for a total consolidated budget of $555,726,400
3. PRESENTATIONS
3.1 Presentation of 2022 - 2023 General Fund and Special Revenue Fund Budget
Rationale: The proposed 2022-2023 General Fund and Special Revenue funds budgets were presented to the School Board on May 19, 2022, available for public inspection on our website (nolapublicschools.com) and at our Central Office, located at 2401 Westbend Parkway on the Westbank (70114) pursuant to the Louisiana Government Budget Act (LGBA). The proposed General Fund budget includes revenues of $35,769,465 and expenditures of $35,643,100 and Special Revenue fund revenues and expenditures of $519,956,936 for a total budget of $555,726,400. NOLA PS Administration, CFO, S. Gay delivered the budget presentation.
4.RULES FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
4.1 The Rules for Public Comment were read by Board Counsel.
5. BOARD COMMENT
5.1 Board Comment:
A robost discussion related to updates presented was held. Mr. Ashley, Ms. Baudouin, Mr. Zervigon, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Parker, and Dr. Henderson commented on the budget.
6. ADJOURNMENT
6.1 Adjourn Meeting
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
Meeting Adjourned at 5:40PM.