MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

August 2, 2022

 

1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call

The Orleans Parish School Board Special Board Business Meeting was called to order at 5:31pm by Board President Olin Parker. The following board members were present: Olin G. Parker, Carlos Luis Zervigon, Ethan Ashley, Katherine Baudouin, Leila J. Eames, and Nolan Marshall, Jr. Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams 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.

 

President Parker acknowledged the beginning of the school year and congratulated the efforts of school faculty, students, and parents as the school year starts.

 

1.3 Rules for Public Comment

Board Counsel provided a high-level overview of the OPSB guidelines for public comment/participation at OPSB meetings.

 

1.4 Adoption of the Agenda

Motion to adopt the board meeting agenda as presented.

Motion by Mrs. Eames, second by Vice President Zervigon

 

PRESENTATIONS

 

2.1 District 4 Interim Candidate Presentations

Applicant Dr. Donaldo Batiste will be given five minutes to present regarding his qualifications, skills, and expertise.

 

Board Comments:

Robust question and answer session followed Dr. Donaldo Batiste’s presentation.

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

3.1 Election of Interim Board Member District 4  

Recommended Action:  It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board appoint a qualified person to fill the vacant District 4 School Board seat on an interim basis until a successor is elected and has taken the prescribed oath of office.

 

Motion by Mrs. Eames, second by Mr. Zervigon to open the nominations for the District 4 seat vacated by Dr. Wagner-Romero

 

Nomination for Dr. Donaldo Batiste for Interim School Board Member for District 4 by Mr. Marshall, second by Mrs. Eames

 

Motion to close nominations to proceed with voting.

Motion by Vice President Zervigon, second by President Parker

 

Voting results were read by Board Counsel as listed below:

 

Public Comment:

None

 

Board Comment:

The Board engaged in discussion regarding the Interim District 4 applicant, Dr. Donaldo Batiste.  Additionally, Board Counsel outlined the election process.

 

3.2 Proclamation and Resolution 14-22 Appointment of Interim District #4 Board Member

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board adopts Proclamation and Resolution 14-22 appointing an Interim School Board Member for District 4 and calling for a Special Election to fill the unexpired term of the former School Board member for District 4.

 

Motion by Mrs. Eames, second by Mr. Marshall, waiving the reading of the resolution.

Results of Roll Call Vote:

 

3.3 Amended and Restated Resolution 01-22 Authorizing the Board President and Vice President as Signatories

Recommended Action: A resolution authorizing the Orleans Parish School Board President, Olin G. Parker, to sign contracts and other official documents on behalf of the Board and authorizing the Board Vice President, Carlos Zervigon, to sign said documents when the Board President is unavailable or unable to do so.

 

Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Mr. Marshall, waiving the reading of the resolution.  

Final resolution: Motion passes

Results of Roll Call Vote:

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

4.1 Adjourn Meeting

Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Ms. Baudouin to adjourn the meeting.

 

Meeting Adjourned at 6:20pm.