MINUTES OF THE
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD RETREAT
2401 WESTBEND PARKWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114
July 28, 2023
1.1 Call to Order – Roll Call
The Orleans Parish School Board Retreat was called to order at 8:33am by President Parker. The following board members were present: Olin G. Parker, Carlos Luis Zervigon, Ethan Ashley, Dr. Donaldo Batiste, Leila Jacobs Eames and Nolan Marshall, Jr. Katherine Baudouin was absent. Superintendent Dr. Avis Williams and Board Counsel Ashley Heilprin were also present. Ms. Eames departed at 3:00pm.
-Interpretation services were acknowledged.
1.2 Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. 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 provided.
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Ms. Eames
Final resolution: Motion passes
Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Zervigon, Mr. Ashley, Dr. Batiste, Ms. Eames, and Mr. Marshall
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Baudouin
Abstain: None
OPSB RETREAT AGENDA
2.1 OPSB BOARD RETREAT AGENDA
President Parker welcomed board members and senior leadership of NOLA-PS. Superintendent Dr. Avis Willams also provided opening remarks.
Board members and senior staff engaged in a team building exercise followed by a board governance presentation by Robert L. Hammonds, Esq., of Hammonds, Sills, Adkins & Guice, LLP.
The following topics were covered:
§ Respective Roles of the Board and Superintendent
§ Role and duties of the Superintendent
§ Role of the Board as a Whole
§ Role and duties of individual board members
§ Board Policy and Policy Adoption
§ Operational Autonomy and the Unique Nature of the NOLA Public Schools
§ Relationships with the Public
§ Relationships with Employees
§ Relationship with Students
§ Relationship with Parents
§ Relationship with Regulatory Agencies
Following lunch, the following topics were presented and discussed:
§ School Facilities Preservation Millage Renewal
§ The Reimagined Strategic Plan of Action
I. Effective and Connected Communications
II. High Quality Schools
III. Student, Staff, and Community Wellbeing
IV. Operational Excellence
§ Five-Year Portfolio Plan
§ CSAF (Charter School Accountability Framework)
President Parker and Dr. Williams offered concluding remarks prior to adjournment.
ADJOURNMENT
3.1 Adjourn Meeting
Motion by Mr. Ashley, second by Mr. Marshall
Final resolution: Motion passes
Yeas: Mr. Parker, Mr. Zervigon, Mr. Ashley, Dr. Batiste, and Mr. Marshall
Nays: None
Absent: Ms. Baudouin, Ms. Eames
Abstain: None
The meeting adjourned at 4:10pm.