East Baton Rouge Parish School System public meetings in 2022

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved a $2,000 mid-year sign-on bonus for teachers and $1,000 for support staff hired between Oct 2, 2022, and Jan 2023, funded by ESSER II. The board also approved a $3.5 million Gates Foundation math equity grant, a pay increase for part-time bus operators to $13.29/hour, and selected TripSpark for transportation software. Several consent agenda items were approved, including naming the Tara High softball field and CMAR selection for Broadmoor Middle Site.

• $2,000 mid-year sign-on bonus for teachers and $1,000 for support staff hired Oct 2, 2022 – Jan 2023
• Approval of $3,499,026 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation math equity grant for K-8
• Part-time bus operator pay increase from $10.50 to $13.29 per hour to fill 62 vacancies
• Selection of TripSpark as provider for bus transportation software
• Naming of Tara High School softball field the 'Barry Jackson Field'

The Board approved a $3,499,026 math equity grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and sign-on bonuses for new teachers and support staff. Other actions included selecting a transportation software provider and accepting the charter surrender of J.K. Haynes Charter School.

• Approved $2,000 sign-on bonus for teachers and $1,000 for support staff hired Oct 2, 2022–Jan 2023
• Approved $3,499,026 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant for K-8 math research
• Increased part-time bus operator pay from $10.50 to $13.29 per hour
• Selected TripSpark as the provider for bus transportation software
• Selected Lemoine/Luster Group for Broadmoor Middle Site construction management
• Accepted the charter surrender of J.K. Haynes Charter School
• Approved a resolution to establish a non-profit organization for Capitol High School
• Approved professional services contracts for Lexia Learning ($318,260) and City Year ($115,000)

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Committee of the Whole approved a $3.5 million Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant for K-8 math equity, a part-time bus operator pay raise, and several professional services contracts. The committee also sent a teacher mid-year signing bonus and a healthcare MOU to the full board without recommendation, and approved naming Tara High's softball field after Barry Jackson.

• Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Math Equity Grant of $3,499,026 approved
• $2,000 mid-year sign-on bonus for teachers hired in January 2023 sent to full board without recommendation
• Part-time bus operator rate increase from $10.50 to $13.29 per hour approved
• TripSpark selected as bus transportation software provider, contract authorized
• Lemoine/Luster Group selected for construction management at Broadmoor Middle Site

The Committee of the Whole approved a $3,499,026 math equity grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and increased part-time bus operator pay to $13.29 per hour. The board also authorized several professional services contracts and construction management for the Broadmoor Middle Site.

• Approved $3,499,026 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation math equity grant
• Increased part-time bus operator pay from $10.50 to $13.29 per hour
• Approved selection of TripSpark for bus transportation software
• Approved Lemoine/Luster Group for Broadmoor Middle Site construction management
• Approved Narcan Policy (Policy JGCDA)
• Approved $41,206 contract with Manship Theatre for touring productions
• Approved $134,110 contract renewal for adult education at EBR Prison
• Sent $2,000 teacher sign-on bonus request to full Board without recommendation

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will approve meeting minutes, review financial reports, and vote on several agenda items. Key decisions include designating Capitol Elementary and Capitol Middle for a community school strategy, approving a $339,250 contract for student credit recovery, and authorizing a $300,000 extension for 2016 flood reimbursements. The board will also approve a contract to convert the former Jefferson Terrace Elementary site into a public park and authorize construction at Wildwood Elementary School, which will affect local park access and campus capacity.

• Resolution to designate Capitol Elementary and Capitol Middle as Sustainable Community Schools demonstration sites
• $339,250 professional services contract with Imagine Learning LLC for online credit recovery
• $300,000 grant management contract extension with CSRS Tillage for 2016 flood FEMA reimbursements
• Authorization to award construction bid for Wildwood Elementary School classroom addition
• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with BREC to convert old Jefferson Terrace Elementary site into a public park

The Board approved the expansion of the Mayfair Lab priority zone and authorized several facility and service contracts. A resolution to establish demonstration sites for a Sustainable Community Schools Strategy was denied.

• Approved Mayfair Lab priority zone expansion
• Denied Sustainable Community Schools Strategy demonstration sites at Capitol Elementary and Middle Schools
• Approved $339,250 contract with Imagine Learning LLC for credit recovery courseware
• Approved contract with Blount General Contractors for $249,000 for modular buildings at Cedarcrest Southmoor Elementary
• Approved $300,000 contract extension with CSRS Tillage for FEMA reimbursements
• Authorized contract for classroom addition at Wildwood Elementary School
• Authorized Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with BREC for old Jefferson Terrace Elementary site as a public park
• Approved amended job descriptions and supplemental pay for Child Nutrition Program Multi-Unit Managers

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole discussed superintendent updates, received a presentation on BRidging the Gap, and voted on several items. They approved a $339,250 contract with Imagine Learning for credit recovery, authorized negotiations with BREC to turn the old Jefferson Terrace Elementary site into a park, and approved a $300,000 grant management contract extension for FEMA flood reimbursements. They also authorized design and bidding for a classroom addition at Wildwood Elementary and a $249,000 contract for modular classrooms at Cedarcrest Southmoor Elementary, and added an item to implement the Community School Strategy at Capitol Middle and Capitol Elementary.

• Approved $339,250 contract with Imagine Learning LLC for online credit recovery platform (ESSER III funded)
• Authorized negotiation of cooperative endeavor with BREC to convert old Jefferson Terrace Elementary site into public park
• Approved $300,000 extension of grant management contract with CSRS Tillage to complete FEMA reimbursements for 2016 flood
• Authorized design, advertising, and bidding for classroom addition at Wildwood Elementary (tax plan project)
• Approved $249,000 contract with Blount General Contractors to relocate modular buildings at Cedarcrest Southmoor Elementary

The Committee of the Whole approved contracts for modular classrooms at Cedarcrest Southmoor Elementary and a classroom addition at Wildwood Elementary. The board also authorized a cooperative agreement with BREC for the old Jefferson Terrace Elementary site to become a public park and approved several job description updates.

• Authorized agreement with BREC to use old Jefferson Terrace Elementary site as a public park (7-0)
• Approved Semi-Annual Financial Tax Plan Update and 2020-2021 Preliminary Actual Results for propositions 1, 2, and 3 (7-0)
• Approved elimination of obsolete job descriptions, excluding School Accounts Specialist (7-0)
• Approved amended job descriptions for seven roles, including Director of School Security and Coordinator of Fine Arts (7-0)
• Approved supplemental pay update for Child Nutrition Program Multi-Unit Managers (7-0)
• Approved $339,250 professional services contract with Imagine Learning LLC (5-1-1)
• Approved $300,000 contract extension with CSRS Tillage for 2016 flood FEMA reimbursements (7-0)
• Approved $249,000 contract with Blount General Contractors for modular buildings at Cedarcrest Southmoor Elementary (7-0)

Board Workshop: Early Childhood Education Strategic Plan

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is holding a workshop to receive a presentation on the Early Childhood Education Strategic Plan. The presentation covers topics including Ready Start, microcenters, and five strategic priorities. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is an informational session.

• Presentation of the Early Childhood Education Strategic Plan, including Ready Start and microcenters

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved a resolution to call for an election to renew property taxes on March 25, 2023, and authorized the purchase of land in south Baton Rouge. The board also approved several professional services contracts and memorandums of understanding, including agreements with Our Lady of Lake University and Collaborative Classrooms. Additionally, the board proclaimed October as Red Ribbon Month and Red Ribbon Week.

• Approval of resolution to call for election to renew property taxes on March 25, 2023
• Approval of purchase agreement for land in south Baton Rouge (funded by Tax Plan)
• Approval of professional services contracts: Notable, Inc ($63,378.15), Instructure ($31,641), Keys to Literacy ($32,400), Deaf Focus ($30,000)
• Approval of MOU with Our Lady of Lake University for MSW student placements
• Approval of MOU with Collaborative Classrooms for SIPPS reading pilot

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved a resolution to call an election on March 25, 2023, for renewal of property taxes. The board also approved a land purchase in South Baton Rouge, several professional services contracts totaling over $127,000, multiple memorandums of understanding, a revised salary schedule, and policy revisions. All actions were carried by majority vote.

• Resolution calling for property tax renewal election on March 25, 2023
• Purchase of land in South Baton Rouge with Tax Plan funds
• Professional services contracts: Notable Inc (Kami) $63,378, Instructure $31,641, Keys to Literacy $32,400
• MOU with Our Lady of the Lake University for social work student experiences
• Approval of $50,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Baton Rouge North Economic Development District for culinary arts dual enrollment

The Board approved a resolution for a property tax renewal election and authorized the purchase of land in southern Baton Rouge. Several professional services contracts, MOUs for student programs, and a revised salary schedule were approved. A request to investigate the Day of Hope event was denied.

• Approved resolution for property tax renewal election on March 25, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved purchase of land in southern part of the parish (6-0)
• Approved MOU with Our Lady of the Lake University for social work experiences (6-0)
• Approved MOU with Collaborative Classrooms for SIPPS pilot program (6-0)
• Approved contracts for Notable, Inc ($63,378.15), Instructure, Inc ($31,641), and Keys to Literacy ($32,400) (6-0)
• Approved $30,000 contract with Louisiana Association of the Deaf for sign language services (6-0)
• Approved revised 2022-2023 salary schedule (6-0)
• Denied resolution to investigate Day of Hope event (2-4)

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved the minutes from the August 18 and September 8 meetings. It adopted a resolution proclaiming September 2022 as Attendance Awareness month. The board approved a $452,366 contract with the Arbinger Institute and a series of professional‑services contracts totaling over $500,000. It also voted to raise the School Security Resource Officer hourly rate from $35 to $42.

• Approval of a $452,366 professional services contract with the Arbinger Institute for workshops and leader development
• Approval of multiple contracts: LetServe LLC ($95,000), Empower Schools ($75,000 each for five programs), AllHere ($99,268.78), American Reading Company ($56,000), Novus Insight ($25,175)
• Amendment of the School Security Resource Officer hourly rate from $35 to $42 per hour
• Adoption of a resolution proclaiming September 2022 as "Attendance Awareness" month
• Public notice of an election on October 20, 2022 to consider renewal of ad valorem taxes

The board approved the return of Capitol High School to the district's control. Members also authorized several professional services contracts for school leadership, student achievement, and autism services, and increased the hourly rate for part-time deputies.

• Approved return of Capitol High School from Recovery School District
• Approved $452,366 contract with Arbinger Institute for workshops and professional development
• Approved $95,000 contract with LetServe, LLC and $300,000 total for Empower Schools across four sites
• Increased part-time deputy hourly rate from $35 to $42
• Approved $117,000 in autism and disability support contracts with LSU Health Sciences Center
• Approved $3.72M LDOE-21st Century Community Learning Center Grant and $132,000 contract with Simpson Educational Consulting LLC
• Approved architectural selection of Domain Architecture, APAC for Brownfields Elementary
• Proclaimed September 2022 as 'Attendance Awareness' month

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Committee of the Whole reviewed multiple professional services contracts funded by ESSER, IDEA, and the General Fund. It also considered a $3,720,000 21st Century Community Learning Center grant and a $132,000 contract with Simpson Educational Consulting. Motions to approve each item carried unanimously. The board also voted to eliminate obsolete job descriptions.

• LetServe, LLC contract for $95,000 (ESSER III) to provide an online community service platform
• Arbinger Institute contract for $452,366 (ESSER II & III) for workshops and professional development
• IDEA contracts: $52,000 and $65,000 with LSU Health Sciences Center for autism and exceptional student services
• General Fund contracts totaling $351,880 for Hanover Research, Corwin Press, The Leadership Academy, and Junior Achievement
• 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant of $3,720,000 and Simpson Educational Consulting contract for $132,000

The Committee of the Whole approved a $3.72M 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant and various professional service contracts for autism support and employee development. Several other federal contracts and a security officer pay increase were sent to the full Board without recommendation. The committee also authorized architectural and construction management steps for Brownfields Elementary.

• Approved $3.72M LDOE-21st Century Community Learning Center Grant and $132,000 contract with Simpson Educational Consulting LLC (5-0)
• Approved $117,000 in LSU Health Sciences Center contracts for autism and disability supports (5-0)
• Approved General Fund contracts for Hanover Research ($125,000), Corwin Press ($22,000), Leadership Academy ($147,680), and Junior Achievement ($57,200) (5-0)
• Sent Arbinger Institute ($452,366) and seven other federal contracts to the full Board without recommendation (5-0)
• Sent request to increase School Security Resource Officer rate from $35 to $42 per hour to the full Board without recommendation (5-0)
• Approved Domain Architecture, APAC for Brownfields Elementary design consulting (5-0)
• Authorized RFQ for Construction Management at Risk services for Brownfields Elementary (5-0)
• Authorized bidding for Broadmoor Middle School site abatement services (5-0)

Board Workshop: Proposal of Teacher Academy in Partnership with Southern Universtiy

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will hold a workshop to discuss a proposal to open a teacher academy in partnership with Southern University. The meeting is informational only, with no votes expected. The presentation materials are attached to the agenda.

• Presentation on proposal to open a teacher academy in partnership with Southern University

Regular Meeting

The school board approved six professional services contracts totaling $2.55 million, including $1.39 million for Achieve3000 and $574,000 for the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching. They also approved a pre-K expansion MOU template, updated job descriptions, and revised the COVID-19 emergency leave policy. A motion to defer the redistricting plan (Ware/Collins Plan 1-11) to September failed, leaving its status unresolved.

• Approved $1,391,090 for Achieve3000 professional development and web-based activities
• Approved $360,000 for City Year support services and $454,000 + $120,000 for NIET school improvement
• Approved MOU template for expanding pre-K 3 and pre-K 4 seats in childcare, charter, and private schools
• Failed motion to defer adoption of Ware/Collins redistricting plan; plan not voted on
• Approved revised COVID-19 emergency leave policy (GBRIBC)

The Board approved several federal and local professional services contracts for student achievement and literacy. It also authorized a $3,000 employee stipend and an MOU for Pre-K expansion. A motion to defer the redistricting plan was defeated.

• Approved federal contracts including Achieve3000 ($1.39M) and NIET ($454K and $120K)
• Approved $3,000 employee stipends for the 2022-2023 school year
• Approved MOU for Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 seat expansion
• Denied motion to defer redistricting plan discussion to September 15
• Approved revised Covid-19 Emergency Leave policy (GBRIBC)
• Approved 2022-2023 Pupil Progression Plan
• Authorized RFQ for Construction Management at Risk for a southern elementary school and Broadmoor Middle School
• Approved professional contracts for Dreambox ($682,212) and SCLD-Center for High School Success ($306,705)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole considered and approved several items, including the 2022-2023 Pupil Progression Plan, Superintendent's performance objectives, a $3,000 employee stipend funded by ESSER, multiple professional services contracts for special education, early childhood, literacy, math, and career development, and MOUs with Baton Rouge Community College and Louisiana State University for dual enrollment and social work field experience.

• Approved a $3,000 stipend for all East Baton Rouge Parish School System employees for the 2022-2023 school year, funded by ESSER.
• Approved professional services contracts totaling over $1.8 million, including Dreambox ($682,212), Lexia ($302,847), Center for High School Success ($306,705), Nearpod ($193,027.99), AVID Center ($153,196), Studyville ($78,000), Defined Learning ($176,100), Egan-Ochsner ($166,000), Allied Instructional Services ($25,000), and Baton Rouge Early Childhood Education Collaborative ($266,000).
• Approved a BESE Pre-K grant of $261,756 for teacher and paraprofessional salaries and professional development.
• Approved the 2022-2023 district Pupil Progression Plan.
• Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Baton Rouge Community College for dual enrollment courses under the Early College Academy agreement.

The Committee of the Whole approved a $3,000 stipend for employees and the 2022-2023 Pupil Progression Plan. The board authorized several professional services contracts for literacy, math, and Pre-K services, and approved dual enrollment agreements with BRCC and Southern University. A request for qualifications for construction management at two school sites was also authorized.

• Approved $3,000 stipend for employees for 2022-2023 school year (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 district Pupil Progression Plan (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent’s Performance Objectives and amended targets (7-0)
• Approved dual enrollment MOUs with BRCC and Southern University (8-0)
• Approved $261,756 BESE Grant for Pre-K salaries and development (8-0)
• Approved professional services contracts including Dreambox ($682,212) and Lexia Learning ($302,847) (7-0-1)
• Approved revised Covid-19 Emergency Leave policy GBRIBC to be sent to full Board without recommendation (5-3)
• Authorized RFQ for Construction Management at Risk for a southern parish elementary school and Broadmoor Middle School (8-0)

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved the minutes from the June 16, 2022 meeting and received several informational reports, including the July financial report, personnel changes, and a public records request. The board acted on unfinished business by approving a professional services contract with Arizona State University Prep Digital and, on the consent agenda, approved multiple grade relocations, a charter renewal with Helix Mentorship, and a $123,891 contract with LSU & Agricultural & Mechanical College for staff support at the Eva Legard Learning Center.

• Approval of June 16, 2022 board meeting minutes
• Professional services contract with Arizona State University Prep Digital (ASU)
• $123,891 professional services contract with LSU & Agricultural & Mechanical College for Eva Legard Learning Center support
• Grade relocations for Buchanan, University Terrace, and Brownfields elementary schools
• Renewal of charter agreement with Helix Mentorship

The Board approved a one-time sign-on bonus for new teachers for the 2022-2023 school year using ESSER II and III funds. Several school relocations and grade shifts were approved, along with a charter renewal for Helix Mentorship. The Board deferred the adoption of a redistricting plan to the August 18th meeting.

• Approved $7,500 one-time sign-on bonus for new 2022-2023 teachers (7-1)
• Approved professional services contract with Arizona State University Prep Digital (7-1)
• Approved $123,891 contract with LSU & Agricultural & Mechanical College (Consent Agenda)
• Approved relocation of Brownfields Elementary to Whitehills Elementary site (Consent Agenda)
• Approved moving Buchanan Elementary grades 4-5 to University Terrace Elementary (Consent Agenda)
• Approved moving University Terrace Elementary grades 2-3 to Buchanan Elementary site (Consent Agenda)
• Approved charter school agreement renewal with Helix Mentorship (7-0-1)
• Deferred adoption of Ware/Collins Plan 1-11 Redistricting plan to August 18th (7-0-1)

1-Public Hearing/Board Workshop: 2022-2023 Budgets

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will hold a public hearing and workshop to discuss the proposed 2022‑2023 General Fund Budget, the Budget Resolution, and the salary schedules. The board will also present the proposed 2022‑2023 Special Revenue Fund Budgets. The agenda provides a period for public comment. No final budget actions are indicated on the agenda.

• Presentation of the proposed 2022‑2023 General Fund Budget, Budget Resolution, and salary schedules
• Presentation of the proposed 2022‑2023 Special Revenue Fund Budgets
• Public comment period during the hearing

3-Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board held a special meeting on July 14, 2022, immediately following a budget meeting. They approved a job description for a School Resource Officer (armed), with a 6-1 vote. They also deferred consideration of a PK-8th grade configuration at Kenilworth school to a later date.

• Approved job description for armed School Resource Officer (motion by Jill Dyason, second by Evelyn Ware-Jackson; vote 6-1, with Tramelle Howard opposed).
• Deferred consideration of PK-8th grade configuration at Kenilworth school conditioned upon its return to EBRPSS, to a date not certain.

The board approved the job description for an armed School Resource Officer. A request to change Kenilworth school to a PK-8th grade configuration was deferred. A separate motion to approve a School Safety Officer job description failed.

• Approved job description for School Resource Officer (armed) (6-1)
• Denied job description for School Safety Officer (2-5)
• Deferred request for PK-8th grade configuration at Kenilworth school (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Committee of the Whole approved multiple school relocations for the 2022-2023 school year, including moving Buchanan Elementary grades 4 and 5 to University Terrace, moving University Terrace grades 2 and 3 to Buchanan, and relocating Brownfields Elementary to the Whitehills site. The board also approved a $123,891 contract with LSU for staff and program support at Eva Legard Learning Center, renewed the Helix Mentorship charter agreement, and adopted the student rights and discipline handbook. The professional services contract with Arizona State University Prep Digital was sent to the full board without recommendation, and the employee social media policy (EFAA) was deferred.

• Move Buchanan Elementary grades 4-5 to University Terrace Elementary housed at Eva Legard Learning Center
• Move University Terrace Elementary grades 2-3 to Buchanan Elementary site
• Relocate Brownfields Elementary to Whitehills Elementary site
• Approve $123,891 professional services contract with LSU for Eva Legard Learning Center staff and program support
• Renew charter school agreement with Helix Mentorship

The Committee of the Whole approved the relocation of Brownfields Elementary and grade shifts for Buchanan and University Terrace Elementary schools. The board also approved a student discipline policy, a charter renewal, and a $123,891 contract with LSU.

• Approved moving Buchanan Elementary grades 4 and 5 to University Terrace Elementary (7-0)
• Approved moving University Terrace Elementary grades 2 and 3 to Buchanan Elementary site (7-0)
• Approved relocating Brownfields Elementary to Whitehills Elementary site (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook & Discipline Policy (7-0)
• Approved $123,891 professional services contract with LSU & Agricultural & Mechanical College (7-0)
• Approved charter school agreement renewal with Helix Mentorship (7-0)
• Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for 2020-2021 financial audit (7-0)
• Approved recommendation in Sofia Hunt v. Kristy L. Woods litigation (7-0)

2-Special Meeting-2022-2023 Budgets

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board held a special meeting to consider and approve the 2022-2023 Proposed General Fund Budget, the Budget Resolution, and Salary Schedules. The board also approved a slate of 2022-2023 Special Revenue Fund budgets covering federal programs, pre-K, ESSER, and other funds. Both motions carried with one nay vote and one abstention.

• Approved 2022-2023 General Fund Budget, Budget Resolution, and Salary Schedules (motion carried, 6 yea, 1 nay, 1 abstain)
• Approved 2022-2023 Special Revenue Budgets including Adult/Continuing Education, Child Nutrition, ESSA Consolidated, IDEA, Pre-K, and ESSER funds (motion carried, 6 yea, 1 nay, 1 abstain)
• Special Revenue budgets include Proposition 2 and 3 Tax Plans, Magnet School Assistance, and Career & Technical Education programs
• Board voted on budgets for multiple federal programs (Title I, II, III, IV, IX) and early childhood initiatives

The Board approved the Proposed 2022-2023 General Fund Budget, the Budget Resolution, and the 2022-2023 Salary Schedules. Additionally, the Board approved the 2022-2023 Special Revenue Budgets, which include various federal programs, grants, and school activities.

• Approved 2022-2023 General Fund Budget, Budget Resolution, and Salary Schedules (6-1-1)
• Approved 2022-2023 Special Revenue Budgets (6-1-1)

Public Forum2022-2023 Budgets

This is a public forum to discuss the proposed 2022-2023 General Fund and Special Revenue Fund budgets for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. The session includes presentation and discussion of the budget resolution and salary schedules. It is not an official board meeting.

• Presentation of proposed 2022-2023 General Fund Budget
• Discussion of Budget Resolution and 2022-2023 Salary Schedules
• Presentation of proposed 2022-2023 Special Revenue Fund Budgets
• Public comment period available online

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted down a package of six professional services contracts worth over $2.5 million, including Achieve3000 and City Year. It approved 19 new job descriptions and deferred a decision on school resource officer job descriptions. Grade configurations for new schools in the southern part of the district and Kenilworth were discussed but no final votes were recorded for those items.

• Professional services contracts totaling $2,550,090 rejected: City Year ($360,000), Achieve3000 ($1,391,090), CASEL ($50,000), NIET ($454,000 and $120,000), Rethink ($175,000)
• 19 new job descriptions approved, including ESL Bilingual Community Ambassador, Mental Health Professional, School Resource Officer, and Director of Mental Health Services
• School Resource Officer/School Safety Officer job description deferred to a Special Meeting on July 14, 2022
• Grade configurations for a new PK-8 elementary and a 6-12 high school in the southern part of the district considered but no vote shown
• Kenilworth school grade configuration (PK-8) deferred to the July 14 Special Meeting

The Board approved several new job descriptions and a series of consent items, including grants and insurance renewals. Requests for specific grade configurations in the south and federal professional services contracts were denied.

• Approved 20 new job descriptions (5-1)
• Denied grade configurations for new southern elementary and high schools (4-2)
• Deferred Kenilworth PK-8 grade configuration request to July 14 meeting (5-1)
• Denied professional services contracts for City Year, Achieve3000, CASEL, NIET, and Rethink (4-2)
• Approved $21,477.29 Neighbors Federal Credit Union Project Grant
• Approved $358,050 Lead Agency Grant from Louisiana Department of Education
• Approved $12,455 contract with Seamless for digital work-based experience platform
• Approved contract with HES Facilities Management, LLC

Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board held a special meeting and voted to send several items to the full board or consent agenda. Key decisions included approving new grade configurations for two new schools in the southern part of the district (PK-8 and 6-12) and a PK-8 configuration for Kenilworth school. The board also approved job descriptions, including for School Resource Officers, and accepted grants totaling over $379,000.

• Approved new PK-8 and 6-12 grade configurations for two new schools in the southern part of the district
• Approved PK-8 grade configuration for Kenilworth school upon its return to the district
• Approved job description for School Resource Officer / School Safety Officer
• Approved Neighbors Federal Credit Union Project Grant of $21,477.29 for six teacher projects
• Approved Lead Agency Grant of $358,050 for coordinated enrollment and support services

The Board voted to move various job description updates, new roles, and grant applications to either the full Board or the June 16 consent agenda. Decisions were also made to advance requests regarding school grade configurations and professional services contracts.

• Sent School Resource/Safety Officer job description to full Board (6-0)
• Sent 52 updated job descriptions to June 16 consent agenda (5-1)
• Sent request to eliminate 5 obsolete job descriptions to June 16 consent agenda (6-0)
• Sent 20 new job descriptions to full Board (6-0)
• Sent PK-8 and 6-12 grade configurations for southern district schools to full Board (6-0)
• Sent PK-8 configuration for Kenilworth school to full Board (5-1)
• Sent $21,477.29 Neighbors Federal Credit Union Project Grant to June 16 consent agenda (5-0)
• Sent $358,050 Lead Agency Grant to June 16 consent agenda (5-0)

Public Hearing/Board Workshop: 2022-2023 Budgets

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will hold a public hearing and workshop to discuss the proposed 2022-2023 General Fund Budget and Special Revenue Fund Budgets. The board will also consider the budget resolution and salary schedules. Public comment is invited.

• Presentation of the proposed 2022-2023 General Fund Budget
• Presentation of the proposed 2022-2023 Special Revenue Fund Budgets
• Discussion of the 2022-2023 Salary Schedules
• Public comment period for budget proposals

Committee of the Whole

The committee will receive informational updates on programming, school security, Pathways to Bright Futures, and staffing data. Action items include approving grade configurations for two new schools in the south (PK-8 and 6-12) and a PK-8 configuration for Kenilworth school conditioned on its return to the district. Also up for a vote are numerous job description changes, grants totaling over $379,000, professional services contracts exceeding $2.5 million, and insurance renewals for 2022-2023.

• Grade configurations: new south elementary as PK-8, new south high as 6-12, Kenilworth as PK-8
• Approval of 20 new job descriptions including Mental Health Professional and ADA Compliance Officer
• Professional services contract with Achieve3000 for $1,391,090
• Lead Agency Grant for coordinated enrollment services in the amount of $358,050
• Property and casualty insurance program renewal for 2022-2023

The meeting was procedural and recorded no substantive decisions. The board received information updates regarding Pathways to Bright Futures, staffing model data, and a compensation study.

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will vote on consent agenda items including $9.4 million in pre-K grants, professional services contracts with Empower Schools, and a cooperative agreement with mental health services. The board will also receive presentations on a comprehensive staffing model and the EXCEL Graduation Pathway Coalition. Recognitions will be given to state champion athletic teams and other student achievements.

• Approval of $9,429,790 in 2022-2023 Pre-K grants (LA4, NSECD, B-3 Seats, Believe)
• Approval of four professional services contracts with Empower Schools totaling $75,000 for Reimagine initiative
• Approval of a cooperative agreement with Capital Area Human Services District for children's behavioral health
• Selection and approval of an Enterprise Financial Management Solution and HR Management Software (funding from General Fund/ESSER)
• Presentation and discussion of a comprehensive staffing model for 2022-23

The Board approved the 2023 healthcare rates and benefit contracts for employees and retirees. It also passed a revised 2021-2022 General Fund Budget and authorized several Pre-K grants totaling over $9.4 million. A policy regarding employee social media use was deferred to July 2022.

• Approved 2023 healthcare rates and benefit contracts (6-0, 1 recused)
• Approved Revised 2021-2022 General Fund Budget (6-1)
• Approved Pre-K grants totaling $9,429,790 (Consent Agenda)
• Approved four Empower Schools contracts at $18,750 each (6-1)
• Approved contract renewal for The Emerge Center up to $250,000 (5-1, 1 abstain)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement with Capital Area Human Services District (5-0, 2 recused)
• Deferred Policy-EFAA (Employee Use of Social Media) to July 2022 (7-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 Board Meeting Calendar (7-0)

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board considered and approved over $9.4 million in Pre-K grants, a revised general fund budget, and multiple contracts including healthcare benefits, software, and therapy services. The board also authorized new pharmacy, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees and retirees, and renewed a contract with The Emerge Center for speech and occupational therapy.

• Approved $5,404,400 Cecil J. Picard Early Childhood (LA4) Pre-K grant, plus three other Pre-K grants totaling $9,429,790
• Approved 2023 healthcare rates and contracts with BlueCross BlueShield, Express Scripts, United Healthcare, Metlife, AFLAC, and others
• Approved revised 2021-2022 General Fund Budget
• Approved professional services contracts with Empower Schools ($18,750 each) for four schools
• Approved contract renewal with Baton Rouge Speech and Hearing Foundation (Emerge Center) up to $250,000 for therapy

The Committee of the Whole approved the revised 2021-2022 General Fund Budget and a comprehensive set of healthcare and ancillary benefit plans for 2023. The board also authorized several Pre-K grants and professional services contracts.

• Approved 2022-2023 Pre-K grants totaling $9,429,790 (7-0)
• Approved four professional services contracts with Empower Schools for $18,750 each (6-1)
• Approved Cooperative Agreement with Capital Area Human Services District (5-0, 2 recused)
• Approved Enterprise Financial Management and HR Management Software (7-0)
• Approved 2023 healthcare rates and benefit contracts including BlueCross BlueShield, Express Scripts, and United Healthcare (6-0, 1 recused)
• Approved Revised 2021-2022 General Fund Budget (6-1)
• Approved contract renewal with The Emerge Center, Inc. up to $250,000 (5-2)
• Approved district policy EFAA-Employee Use of Social Media (7-0)

Public Hearing-Redistricting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board holds a public hearing to discuss and ratify a proposed redistricting plan. The board will consider Plan 22 and a corresponding resolution. Public comment is invited.

• Discussion and ratification of a Redistricting plan (Plan 22)
• Attached: EBR SB Plan 22 map and resolution document
• Public comment opportunity available online

Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted 5-3 to adopt and ratify a redistricting plan (Plan 22) during a special meeting. The motion included a correction to the spelling of O'Neal Lane. The vote followed a public hearing held earlier that day.

• Adoption of Redistricting Plan (Plan 22) with a 5-3 vote
• Correction of spelling of O'Neal Lane in the plan
• Vote breakdown: Yea - Mark Bellue, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman; Nay - Tramelle Howard, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted to adopt and ratify a redistricting plan. The approved resolution included a spelling correction for O'Neal Lane. A substitute motion to reject the plan and restart the selection process failed.

• Substitute motion to reject redistricting plan and restart selection process failed (3-5)
• Approved resolution for the adoption and ratification of a Redistricting plan with spelling correction of O'Neal Lane (5-3)

Public Hearing-Redistricting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will hold a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed redistricting map (Plan 22). The meeting includes opening procedures and adjournment; no vote is scheduled.

• Public hearing to hear comments on the redistricting map (Plan 22)
• Attachments include plan memo, map PDF, demographic summary, and resolution
• Meeting held at 1050 South Foster Dr., Baton Rouge, LA, starting at 5:00 PM

Regular Meeting

The board approved minutes from prior meetings and adopted a resolution naming April 2022 as "Parliamentary Law Month." It also selected HES for facility management services, authorized demolition of Jefferson Terrace Elementary, and approved several professional services contracts for exceptional student services totaling over $1.5 million.

• Approved minutes from the March 17, April 7 Special, and April 7 Committee of the Whole meetings
• Adopted resolution proclaiming April 2022 as "Parliamentary Law Month"
• Selected HES as the facility management services provider (General Fund)
• Authorized demolition contract for Jefferson Terrace Elementary School
• Approved professional services contracts for exceptional student services (2021‑2022: $11,000 to Egan Health Care, $29,000 to Pediatric Services of America; 2022‑2023 contracts totaling over $1.5 million across multiple providers)

The Board approved the demolition of Jefferson Terrace Elementary and selected HES as the facility management services provider. Multiple professional services contracts for exceptional student services were approved, and the Board recommended no action regarding Stupp Corporation's ITEP non-compliance.

• Authorized demolition of Jefferson Terrace Elementary (6-1)
• Approved HES as facility management services provider (5-3)
• Approved $552,000 contract with Pediatric Services of America for LPN nursing
• Approved $621,000 contract with Turner, LLC for LPN nursing
• Approved $87,000 contract with Chase Healthcare for LPN nursing
• Approved $80,000 contract with Deaf Resources Center of Greater Baton Rouge, LLC
• Approved $74,892 contract with Audio Optical System of Austin, Inc.
• Recommended no action regarding Stupp Bros., Inc. ITEP non-compliance (5-1)

Public Hearing-Redistricting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is holding a public hearing to receive comments on a proposed redistricting map. The hearing follows a special meeting and will allow public input before any final decision.

• Public hearing to hear comments on the redistricting map

Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is discussing and considering which of multiple proposed redistricting maps to select for publication, as required by Louisiana law. The agenda includes numerous plans from demographers and the public. A motion to add a presentation from the Data Center to the agenda failed on a 3-4 vote.

• Discussion and consideration of selecting a redistricting map for publication per Louisiana Revised Statute 17:58.2
• Multiple proposed plans, including those from demographers (Finney, Ware Collins) and public submissions
• Motion to add a Data Center presentation failed (3 yeas, 4 nays)

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted to select SB Public Plan 22 as the map for publication. A motion to add a presentation from Data Center to the agenda was defeated.

• Motion to add Data Center presentation to agenda failed (3-5)
• Motion to close nominations for map selection carried (9-0)
• Selected SB Public Plan 22 as the map for publication

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Committee of the Whole voted to authorize staff to advertise and accept low bids for demolition of Jefferson Terrace Elementary School. They also approved facility management services (sent to the full board without recommendation) and multiple professional services contracts for special education nursing and therapy totaling over $1.5 million. A motion to classify a Maptitude redistricting expense as not a superintendent responsibility failed. Two litigation settlements were approved.

• Authorization to seek bids for demolition of Jefferson Terrace Elementary School
• Selection of facility management services sent to full board without recommendation
• Approved professional services contracts for Exceptional Student Services: $40,000 (2021-2022) and $1,494,892 (2022-2023) for nursing, assistive tech, ABA, sign language
• Approved litigation settlements in two cases (Spears v. EBRPSB, Flores v. Berkley Insurance)
• Motion to recognize Maptitude expense as board, not superintendent, responsibility failed

The Committee of the Whole approved multiple professional services contracts for exceptional student services and authorized the demolition of Jefferson Terrace Elementary. The board also approved legal recommendations for two litigation matters and decided to send the facility management services selection to the full Board without a recommendation.

• Sent facility management services selection to full Board without recommendation (9-0)
• Authorized demolition of Jefferson Terrace Elementary School (8-1)
• Approved 2021-2022 nursing contracts for Egan Health Care ($11,000) and Aveanna Healthcare ($29,000) (6-0-1)
• Approved 2022-2023 nursing contracts for Aveanna Healthcare ($552,000), Chase Healthcare ($87,000), and Turner, LLC ($621,000) (6-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 special services for Audio Optical System ($74,892), Adaptive Solutions ($20,000), Dr. Kashundra L. Williams ($60,000), and Deaf Resources Center ($80,000) (6-0)
• Approved legal recommendations for Shawynda Spears v. EBRPSB and Elizabeth Flores v. Berkley Insurance Company (6-0)
• Denied motion to recognize Maptitude expense as one that should not have been delegated to the Superintendent (2-2-1)

Public Hearing/Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board holds a public hearing to discuss and set adjusted millage rates for tax year 2022, including rolling forward rates not to exceed the prior year's maximum. The meeting also includes procedural items such as call to order, invocation, and public comment periods.

• Public hearing on adjusted millage rates for tax year 2022
• Proposal to set adjusted millage rates after reassessment and rolling forward to prior year's maximum
• Public comments accepted online before and during the meeting
• Meeting streamed live via YouTube and accessible on BoardDocs
• Mask wearing optional, reduced capacity per CDC guidelines

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved a consent agenda including $6.5 million in federal grants to address learning loss, a 2022-2023 school year calendar, and a memorandum of understanding with Baton Rouge General Medical Center for a school health clinic at Claiborne Elementary. The board also adopted a resolution proclaiming March 2022 as Arts in Our Schools month and recognized several award winners and community partners.

• Approval of $4,102,672 ESSER II-Incentive grant for learning loss recovery
• Approval of 2022-2023 school year calendar
• MOU with Baton Rouge General Medical Center for health clinic at Claiborne Elementary
• Bid approved for walk-in freezer unit at Southeast Middle School
• Resolution proclaiming March 2022 as Arts in Our Schools month

The Board approved the 2022-2023 school year calendar and adjusted millage rates for the 2022 tax year. Several federal grants for learning loss and school health MOUs were approved via consent agenda. The Board denied a charter school application for Louisiana Rebirth Blended Learning Academy.

• Approved 2022-2023 School Year Calendar (9-0)
• Adjusted millage rates for tax year 2022 (8-1)
• Denied Louisiana Rebirth Blended Learning Academy charter application (8-0)
• Approved $7.1M in federal grants for learning loss and English learners (9-0)
• Approved MOU with Baton Rouge General Medical Center for clinic at Claiborne Elementary (9-0)
• Approved professional services contracts for Amplify, ANET, and Illuminate (8-1)
• Approved 40% compensation increase for specified Summer 2022 part-time employees (9-0)
• Approved process to adopt and publish a single redistricting plan (5-4)

Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board met in a special meeting on March 3, 2022, and voted on two redistricting items. The board approved an amended redistricting plan timeline to set a new adoption date. It also selected and approved for publication a set of maps for redistricting, including multiple submitted plans.

• Approved an amended redistricting plan timeline for a new adoption date
• Selected and approved for publication multiple redistricting maps (Ware Collins Plan 1, IP1-11, IP3, Plans 4-9, Public Plans 10,12,20,22,X-1, and Finney plans)
• Motion to approve timeline carried 7-0; motion to select maps carried 9-0

The Board approved an amended timeline for the Redistricting Plan to establish a new adoption date. Additionally, the Board voted to select and approve all submitted redistricting maps for publication.

• Approved amended Redistricting Plan Timeline (6-0)
• Approved selection and publication of all submitted redistricting maps (9-0)

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Committee of the Whole considered several action items, including a bid for a walk‑in freezer at Southeast Middle School, multiple professional services contracts, and memoranda of understanding for health services. The board approved six federal education grants, the largest being a $4,102,672 ESSER II Incentive grant to support learning‑loss recovery. It also approved MOUs with Baton Rouge General Medical Center for a school health clinic at Claiborne Elementary and with Southwest Louisiana AHEC for COVID‑19 testing. All items were adopted by motion and vote.

• Bid approval for a 253‑sq‑ft walk‑in freezer at Southeast Middle School
• Approval of six federal grants: ESSER II‑Incentive $4,102,672; ESSER II‑School Choice $500,000; ESSER III‑Incentive $1,791,092; Title III Set‑Aside $10,000; Homeless ARP I $163,131; Homeless ARP II $556,117
• MOU with Baton Rouge General Medical Center to provide a school health clinic at Claiborne Elementary
• Professional services contracts: Amplify $22,000; ANET $115,794; ANET $390,492.24; Illuminate $199,018
• Contract with SSA Consultants for a compensation plan study at $88,948

The Committee of the Whole approved several federal grants for learning loss and homeless students, as well as MOUs for health services. The board also authorized professional service contracts for literacy, assessments, and a compensation plan study.

• Approved federal grants totaling $7,161,920 for learning loss, English Learners, and homeless students (8-0)
• Approved MOU with Baton Rouge General Medical Center for a clinic at Claiborne Elementary (8-0)
• Approved MOU with Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center for COVID-19 testing (8-0)
• Approved professional services contracts for Amplify, ANET, and Illuminate (6-1)
• Approved $88,948 contract with SSA Consultants for a compensation plan study (8-0)
• Approved 40% compensation increase for specified Summer 2022 part-time employees (7-0)
• Authorized RFQ for architectural design services for new Brownfields Elementary (7-0)
• Authorized RFP for a comprehensive transportation software package (7-0)

Board Workshop-Redistricting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board holds a workshop to receive a presentation and discuss redistricting plans. Multiple proposed maps (Plan 6, Plan 4, Finney Plan 1-15) and demographic data are attached for review. No votes are scheduled; the session is for information and discussion only.

• Presentation and discussion of redistricting by Mr. Hefner
• Attached redistricting plans: Plan 6, Plan 4, Finney Plan 1-15 with individual district maps
• Registered voter demographics memo and plan comparison documents included
• Public forum on redistricting announced for February 26, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
• Special meeting set for March 3, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted on several items at its regular meeting, including a one-time stipend for classroom teachers and librarians, approval of a cooperative endeavor agreement with Amazon, and adoption of resolutions for National School Social Work Week and Black History Month. The board also acted on consent agenda items, including a Mandarin program expansion and professional services contracts, with one contract postponed.

• Approved a one-time stipend of $1,200 for certificated staff and $600 for other district employees for 2021-2022 (amended from proposed $2,000 for teachers/librarians)
• Approved a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Amazon.com Services LLC for school enhancement pilot payments
• Approved creation of a vertical Mandarin program pathway from BR FLAIM to Westdale Middle School for 2022-2023 ($240,000 ESSER III, $15,000 General Fund)
• Authorized Board President to negotiate a land purchase for a portion of a tract (details not specified)
• Postponed a $54,750 professional services contract with the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) to a date uncertain

The Board approved a stipend of $1,200 for certificated staff and $600 for other district employees. It also authorized a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Amazon.com Services LLC for school enhancement pilot payments.

• Approved $1,200 stipend for certificated staff and $600 for other district employees
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Amazon.com Services LLC
• Approved expansion of Mandarin Program from BR FLAIM to Westdale Middle
• Approved $17,026.44 PowerSchool contract for Pre-K Coordinated Enrollment Lottery
• Authorized Board President to negotiate land purchase for a school in South Baton Rouge
• Approved legal recommendation in the matter of Chelsey Ballard v. EBR Parish School System
• Postponed $54,750 NIET professional services contract for instructional leadership
• Adopted resolutions for National School Social Work Week and Black History Month

Board Workshop-Redistricting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board holds a workshop to receive a presentation and discuss redistricting plan 4. No votes will be taken; this is a discussion-only session. The meeting also includes updates on upcoming public forums and community meetings.

• Presentation and discussion of redistricting plan 4 (attached maps and memo)
• Redistricting public forums scheduled for Feb 19 at Park El. and Feb 26 at the IRC
• Regular board meeting set for Feb 17, 5pm at Central Office Board Room
• Pathways to Bright Futures community meetings at multiple high schools in Feb-Mar

Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board met on February 3, 2022, to decide whether to approve the Eva Legard Learning Center as the site for a new Focus Choice School. The approved location will host a program specializing in environmental and coastal studies for students in grades 6 through 12, funded through the General Fund. The board voted to approve the site, with six members voting in favor and two voting against. The meeting also covered standard procedural items, including public comment procedures and streaming details.

• Approval of the Eva Legard Learning Center as the site for the Focus Choice School (grades 6–12)
• Funding designated from the General Fund
• Public comment procedures and 50% capacity/mask rules for the Central Office Board Meeting Room
• Live streaming of the meeting via YouTube
• Final vote: 6 yea, 2 nay

The School Board approved the use of the Eva Legard Learning Center as the location for the Focus Choice School. This school will specialize in environmental and coastal studies for grades 6-12.

• Approved Eva Legard Learning Center as Focus Choice School location (6-2)

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board's Committee of the Whole considered and approved several action items, including a one-time $2,000 stipend for classroom teachers and librarians, a Mandarin program expansion to Westdale Middle, professional services contracts totaling over $71,000, and authorization to negotiate land purchase for a new school in South Baton Rouge. The board also received a redistricting update presentation and announced upcoming public forums and community meetings.

• Approved $2,000 one-time stipend for teachers and librarians for 2021-2022, funded by General Fund.
• Approved $255,000 to expand Mandarin program from BR FLAIM to Westdale Middle ($240,000 ESSER III, $15,000 General Fund).
• Approved $54,750 contract with National Institute for Excellence in Teaching for instructional leadership professional development (ESSER II).
• Approved $17,026.44 contract with PowerSchool for Pre-K Coordinated Enrollment Lottery (ESSER II).
• Authorized Board President to negotiate purchase of land in South Baton Rouge for new school, pending BREC site plan.

The Committee of the Whole approved the creation of a Mandarin Program vertical pathway and authorized land negotiations for a school in South Baton Rouge. The board also approved two professional services contracts and a litigation recommendation. A request for a $2,000 teacher and librarian stipend was moved to the February Regular Board Meeting without recommendation.

• Approved Mandarin Program vertical pathway from BR FLAIM to Westdale Middle (9-0)
• Authorized land purchase negotiations for a school in South Baton Rouge (9-0)
• Approved $54,750 professional services contract with National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (8-0)
• Approved $17,026.44 professional services contract with PowerSchool for Pre-K lottery (9-0)
• Approved litigation recommendation in the matter of Chelsey Ballard v. EBRPSB (9-0)
• Moved $2,000 teacher and librarian stipend request to February Regular Board Meeting without recommendation (8-0)

Board Workshop: Pathways to Brighter Futures-Industry Based Certification

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will hold a workshop to receive a presentation on the Pathways to Brighter Futures-Industry Based Certification initiative. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

• Presentation: Pathways to Brighter Futures-Industry Based Certification (Dr. Narcisse)
• Public attendance limited to 50% capacity; masks required
• Meeting streamed live on YouTube

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board elected a new president and vice-president, approved resolutions proclaiming School Counseling Week and School Board Recognition Month, and entered into two Focus Choice School partnerships. The board authorized a medical studies school at Park Elementary with Baton Rouge General Medical Center and an environmental studies school at Eva Legard Learning Center with LSU and the Water Institute. It also approved grants including a $2,000,000 National Science Foundation computer science grant. Recognitions were given to Students, Teachers, and Principals of the Year.

• Partnership with Baton Rouge General Medical Center for a Focus Choice School specializing in medical studies at Park Elementary (Pre-K-8)
• Partnership with LSU and the Water Institute for a Focus Choice School specializing in environmental and coastal studies at Eva Legard Learning Center (grades 6-12)
• Approval of a $2,000,000 National Science Foundation Computer Science for ALL grant application in partnership with LSU
• Approval of a $1,499.41 Quality Science and Math Council grant for robotics at Broadmoor High School
• Recognition of 2022 Students, Teachers, and Principals of the Year

The board elected its President and Vice-President and approved several school partnerships and grants. Members also authorized a new facility master plan and architectural services for a conservatory school.

• Elected David Tatman as Board President
• Elected Dawn Collins as Board Vice-President (7-2)
• Approved partnership with Baton Rouge General Medical Center for a medical studies school at Park Elementary
• Approved partnership with LSU and The Water Institute for an environmental and coastal studies school (grades 6-12)
• Approved $160,000 contract with Rethink Autism for professional development
• Approved $1,499.41 QSM Grant for robots at Broadmoor High School
• Approved $2,000,000 National Science Foundation grant application for computing courses
• Approved policy revisions for Administrative Records, Purchasing, and Bids and Quotations

Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board held a special meeting and approved a proposed Redistricting Plan Development Timeline (Option #2) based on the 2020 Census. The vote was 7-1, with Evelyn Ware-Jackson dissenting. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and public comment instructions.

• Approved a Redistricting Plan Development Timeline (Option #2) for the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board based on the 2020 Census
• Vote: 7 yeas (Bellue, Lanus, Howard, Dyason, Gaudet, Bernard, Tatman) to 1 nay (Ware-Jackson)
• Meeting streamed live on YouTube and public comments accepted via BoardDocs

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved Option #2 of the proposed Redistricting Plan Development Timeline based on the 2020 Census. The motion passed with one dissenting vote.

• Approved Redistricting Plan Development Timeline, Option #2 (7-1)

Committee of the Whole

The school board approved two new Focus Choice School partnerships: one with Baton Rouge General Medical Center for a medical studies school at Park Elementary (Pre-K-8) and another with LSU and The Water Institute for environmental studies at Eva Legard Learning Center (grades 6-12). They also approved a $2,000,000 NSF computer science grant with LSU, a $160,000 professional services contract with Rethink Autism, and a $134,110 contract renewal for adult education at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Additionally, they authorized bids for Forest Heights Academy construction and a request for proposals for a facility master plan.

• Partnership with Baton Rouge General Medical Center for medical focus school at Park Elementary (Pre-K-8)
• Partnership with LSU and The Water Institute for environmental focus school at Eva Legard Learning Center (grades 6-12)
• Approval of $2,000,000 National Science Foundation computer science grant with LSU for grades 7-10
• Approval of $160,000 professional services contract with Rethink Autism for specialized professional development
• Renewal of contract not to exceed $134,110 with City of Baton Rouge for adult education and HiSET testing at parish prison

The board authorized partnerships to create medical studies and environmental studies specialty schools. Members also approved several grants, professional service contracts, and facility planning requests.

• Approved medical studies Focus Choice School partnership with Baton Rouge General Medical Center (8-0)
• Approved environmental and coastal studies Focus Choice School partnership with LSU and The Water Institute (8-0)
• Approved $1,499.41 QSM Grant for Broadmoor High School and $2M NSF grant application (8-0)
• Approved $160,000 professional services contract with Rethink Autism (8-0)
• Approved contract renewal up to $134,110 with City of Baton Rouge for prison education classes (8-0)
• Authorized low-bid contract for Forest Heights 6-8 visual and performing arts facility (8-0)
• Authorized RFP for a Facility Master Plan (8-0)
• Approved RFQ for architectural design of a new conservatory school (8-0)

Board Workshop-Redistricting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will hold a workshop to discuss redistricting based on the 2020 census. The presentation will review current district boundaries, federal and state criteria for redistricting, and include a demonstration of GIS software. No votes are scheduled; this is an informational discussion.

• Review of current school board districts with 2020 census numbers
• Review of federal and state criteria for redistricting plan formulation
• Demonstration of GIS software for redistricting
• Multiple illustrative redistricting plans attached (e.g., IP3 and district maps)
• Upcoming meetings: special meeting Jan 13, committee Jan 13, regular board Jan 20