MINUTES OF THE

ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING

2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114

August 26, 2022

 

1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call

The Orleans Parish School Board Special Board Business Meeting was called to order at 1:33pm by Board President Olin Parker. The following board members were present: Olin G. Parker, Ethan Ashley, Katherine Baudouin, Leila J. Eames, and Nolan Marshall, Jr. Dr. Donaldo Batiste and Carlos Luis Zervigon were absent. 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.

 

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 Mr. Marshall

 

ACTION ITEMS

 

2.1 Request to approve the amendment to the contract for Project No. Q23-FAC-02 between the district and JEI Solutions for the rental of an Emergency Generator for temporary power at Medard Nelson

Recommended Action:  It is recommended that the Orleans Parish School Board approves the amendment to the contract for JEI Solutions for the rental of an emergency generator providing temporary power for an additional two months for Medard Nelson School in the amount of $254,000; and authorizes General Counsel to prepare an amendment for signatures of the Board President and the Contractor.

 

Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Ms. Baudouin

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

3.1 Adjourn Meeting

Motion by Mr. Marshall, second by Mr. Ashley to adjourn the meeting.

 

Meeting Adjourned at 1:37pm.