East Baton Rouge Parish School System public meetings in 2023

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board deferred a $1.5 million cooperative endeavor agreement with the YWCA for student support services to an uncertain date. The board approved professional services contracts with Lexia Learning Systems totaling $351,020 for literacy development and renewed an adult education and HiSET testing contract at the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for $134,110. Also approved were a land sale of three parcels for the Jones Creek Extension project, a $90,500 memorandum of understanding with Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge, and a one-time nonrecurring teacher stipend from the LDOE Differentiated Compensation allocation.

• Deferred $1.5 million Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge for student support services
• Approved Lexia Learning Systems contracts totaling $351,020 for literacy development (three funding sources)
• Renewed adult education and HiSET testing contract at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison for $134,110
• Authorized final sale of three parcels (7-2, 13-1, 13-1-C-1) for Jones Creek Extension project
• Approved $90,500 MOU with Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge for student support

The Board approved several professional services contracts for literacy and after-school programming. It also authorized the sale of three land parcels and renewed a contract for adult education at the parish prison. Several items, including a YWCA agreement and teacher stipends, were deferred.

• Approved three Lexia Learning Systems LLC literacy contracts totaling $351,020
• Approved $16,000 contract with Line4Line for after-school programming
• Renewed $134,110 contract with City of Baton Rouge for prison adult education
• Authorized final sale of land parcels 7-2, 13-1, and 13-1-C-1
• Approved $90,500 MOU with Junior Achievement of Greater Baton Rouge
• Approved retention of DeCuir, Clark & Adams, LLP as special counsel
• Deferred $1.5M YWCA Cooperative Endeavor Agreement
• Deferred LDOE Differentiated Compensation teacher stipends to January

1-Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board discussed the superintendent's 2023 performance evaluation in an executive session. Following discussion, the board voted 5-4 on a substitute motion to not renew Superintendent Narcisse's employment contract.

• Discussion of Superintendent's 2023 performance evaluation
• Motion to enter executive session for evaluation (carried, 9-0)
• Substitute motion by Cliff Lewis, second by Carla Powell Lewis, to not renew Superintendent Narcisse's contract
• Final vote: 5-4 in favor of non-renewal (Yeas: Lewis, Lewis, Rust, Chatelain, Martin; Nays: Bellue, Lanus, Steward, Gaudet)
• Possible executive session for contract renewal discussion

The School Board voted to not renew the employment contract of Superintendent Sito Narcisse. The Board also entered an executive session to discuss the Superintendent's 2023 performance evaluation.

• Voted not to renew Superintendent Narcisse's employment contract (5-4)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for Superintendent Evaluation (9-0)

2-Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several contracts and agreements, including a $1.5 million cooperative endeavor with the YWCA for student support services funded by ESSER III, professional services contracts for literacy programs totaling over $351,000, and a land sale for the Jones Creek Extension road project. The committee also plans to forward multiple items without recommendation to the full board for a December 14 meeting.

• Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with YWCA for $1.5 million (student support, ESSER III)
• Professional services contract with Lexia Learning totaling $351,020 for literacy development
• Contract renewal with City of Baton Rouge for adult education at EBR Prison ($134,110)
• Land sale of parcels 7-2, 13-1, 13-1-C-1 for Jones Creek Extension
• Memorandum of Understanding with Junior Achievement for $57,000

The Committee of the Whole voted to move several professional services contracts, a land sale, and other items to the Full Board meeting on December 14 without recommendation. No final approvals or denials were made on the individual items during this meeting.

• Moved Professional Services Contract (Unfinished Business) to Full Board (9-0)
• Moved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement: YWCA to Full Board (9-0)
• Moved Professional Services Contract: Lexia Learning Systems LLC to Full Board (9-0)
• Moved Professional Services Contract: Line4Line to Full Board (9-0)
• Moved Contract Renewal: City of Baton Rouge (Adult Education-EBR Prison) to Full Board (9-0)
• Moved Land Sale to Full Board (9-0)
• Moved Memorandum of Understanding to Full Board (9-0)
• Moved Stipend and Resolution to Full Board (9-0)

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved the consent agenda, including a test security policy and contracts for student attendance and high school success. They authorized the start of the procurement process for McKinley High School renovations. Several items were deferred to future meetings, including a $1.5 million YWCA partnership and a budget consulting contract.

• Authorized RFQ for architectural design and construction manager at risk for McKinley High School (Tax Plan funded)
• Approved $369,000 contract with EveryDay Labs, Inc. for attendance intervention (ESSER III Incentive)
• Approved $242,309 contract with Center for High School Success for training and resources
• Approved 2023-2024 Test Security Policy
• Deferred $1,500,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with YWCA of Greater Baton Rouge to December

The Board authorized the procurement process for architectural and construction services for McKinley High School and approved the demolition of Glen Oaks Middle School. Additionally, the Board approved several professional services contracts and a student expulsion.

• Authorized RFQ for McKinley High architectural design and construction manager (6-0)
• Approved $369,000 contract with EveryDay Labs, Inc. for student attendance (6-0)
• Approved $242,309 contract with Center for High School Success (6-0)
• Authorized demolition of Glen Oaks Middle School (6-0)
• Approved HES Facilities Management contract amendment (5-0, 1 abstain)
• Affirmed student expulsion decision (5-0)
• Authorized RFP for Board reapportionment and redistricting plan (6-0)
• Deferred contracts for budget consulting, printers, and YWCA support (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board's Committee of the Whole will consider multiple action items, including a policy revision on public health emergencies, a professional services contract for budget consulting up to $95,000, approval of semi-annual tax plan updates, a test security policy, and several contracts. Key items involve authorizing a RFQ process for McKinley High School's architectural and construction services, a $369,000 contract with EveryDay Labs for student attendance support, and a $242,309 contract with Center for High School Success.

• Policy revision EBBI on public health emergencies (deferred to a date not certain)
• Professional services contract up to $95,000 for a review of board fiscal policies and practices
• McKinley High School Tax Plan Project – authorize RFQ for architectural design and construction manager at risk
• Professional services contract with EveryDay Labs, Inc. for $369,000 for attendance intervention
• Contract with Center for High School Success for $242,309 for training and resources

The Committee of the Whole approved several professional service contracts and the 2023-2024 Test Security Policy. The Board authorized the Superintendent to begin the procurement process for the McKinley High School project and to issue an RFP for a redistricting plan contingent on the dismissal of a specific lawsuit.

• Authorized RFP for McKinley High School architectural design and construction management
• Authorized RFP for Board reapportionment and redistricting plan (conditioned on lawsuit dismissal)
• Approved $369,000 contract with EveryDay Labs, Inc. for student attendance (ESSER III funds)
• Approved $242,309 contract with Center for High School Success (SCLC)
• Approved 2023-2024 Test Security Policy
• Approved Semi-Annual Financial Tax Plan Update and 2022-2023 Preliminary Actual Results
• Deferred policy revision EBBI – Public Health Emergency to a date not certain
• Sent YWCA Cooperative Endeavor Agreement ($1.5M) to full Board without recommendation

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board deferred a request to authorize a $95,000 professional services contract for a review of fiscal policies and practices to the November Committee of the Whole. The board approved policy revisions for annual operating budget, emergency/crisis management, and sick leave, and accepted grants including a $4.35 million CCAP B-3 early childhood grant and a $14,856 Joe Burrow Foundation tutoring grant. The board also entered executive session to discuss pending litigation.

• Deferred professional services contract up to $95,000 for fiscal policy review (General Fund)
• Approved policy revision DC – Annual Operating Budget
• Approved policy revision EBBC – Emergency/Crisis Management
• Approved policy revision GBRIB – Sick Leave
• Accepted $4,353,360 Louisiana Department of Education CCAP B-3 grant for early childcare seats (infants to age 3)

The Board accepted several large grants for school diversity and early childhood access. It also approved multiple policy revisions and professional services contracts, including a career readiness program. An industrial tax exemption for Exxon Mobil was approved.

• Accepted $13,214,698 Fostering Diverse Schools Demonstration Grant
• Approved $1,500,000 contract with Baton Rouge Youth Coalition (7-2)
• Approved Exxon Mobil Industrial Tax Exemption application (7-2)
• Accepted $4,353,360 Louisiana Department of Education CCAP B-3 grant
• Approved $30,960 contract with Ethics for athletic shoes and apparel
• Approved policy revisions for Annual Operating Budget, Sick Leave, and Emergency/Crisis Management
• Approved $120,000 contract with Attuned Education Partners, LLC
• Deferred $95,000 professional services contract for fiscal policy review to November

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Committee of the Whole met on October 5, 2023, and approved all ten action items on the agenda, including grants, professional services contracts, and new job descriptions. The largest item was a $4,353,360 state grant to expand early childcare seats for infants to three-year-olds. All motions carried unanimously or with near-unanimous votes.

• Accepted $4,353,360 Louisiana Department of Education CCAP B-3 grant to expand early childcare seats for infants to three-year-olds
• Approved $1,500,000 contract with Baton Rouge Youth Coalition for career readiness programs
• Approved $120,000 contract with Attuned Education Partners to create a multi-year strategic plan for IDEA Public Schools
• Accepted $14,856 Joe Burrow Foundation DO GOOD Grant for tutoring at Twin Oaks Elementary
• Approved $30,000 contract with Louisiana Association of the Deaf/Deaf Focus for sign language services

The Committee of the Whole approved several professional services contracts, grants for tutoring and childcare, and various policy revisions. The board also authorized a property appraisal for land adjacent to Woodlawn High and approved a litigation recommendation.

• Approved $4,353,360 Louisiana Department of Education CCAP B-3 grant for early childcare
• Approved $1,500,000 contract with Baton Rouge Youth Coalition for career readiness programs
• Approved $120,000 contract with Attuned Education Partners, LLC for IDEA Public Schools strategic plan
• Approved $14,856 Joe Burrow Foundation grant for Twin Oaks Elementary tutoring
• Approved $34,768 contract with Instructure, Inc. for instructional technology
• Approved $30,000 contract with Louisiana Association of the Deaf for sign language services
• Authorized purchase of property appraisal adjacent to Woodlawn High
• Approved policy revisions for Executive Sessions, Audits, Video/Audio Monitoring, and Maternity/Adoptive Leave

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board declared a vacancy for District 8 and called a special election. It approved a $175,000 contract with ReThinkEd for social-emotional learning and accepted grants totaling $2.2 million. A proposal to hire a firm for fiscal policy review at up to $95,000 was deferred to October.

• Declaration of vacancy and special election for School Board District 8
• Appointment process to temporarily fill District 8 vacancy
• $175,000 professional services contract with ReThinkEd for social-emotional learning (funded by ESSER III)
• Acceptance of $1,505,000 grant from Louisiana Department of Health for public health workforce
• Acceptance of $700,000 literacy grant from Louisiana Kids Matter Campaign for tutoring through Booknook

The Board elected Emily Chatelain to fill a temporary vacancy in District 8 and declared a vacancy for a special election. The Board also approved several professional services contracts for tutoring, behavioral health, and digital platforms, as well as a property agreement with the Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish.

• Elected Emily Chatelain to fill District 8 temporary vacancy (6-2)
• Approved $175,000 contract with ReThinkEd for social-emotional learning (7-1)
• Approved $1.505M grant from LA Department of Health for public health workforce
• Approved $700,000 literacy grant from Louisiana Kids Matter Campaign
• Approved $206,450 contract with Nearpod, Inc. for digital platform
• Approved $280,000 contract with Capital Area Human Services District for behavioral health
• Approved cooperative endeavor agreement with Housing Authority of East Baton Rouge Parish for Choice Neighborhood Initiative
• Deferred request for $95,000 fiscal policy review contract to October meeting

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Committee of the Whole approved multiple items including the distribution of LDOE stipends for certified and support staff, acceptance of a $1,505,000 grant from the Louisiana Department of Health for public health workforce expansion, and a $700,000 literacy grant from the Louisiana Kids Matter Campaign. Also approved were contracts for digital platforms, health services, and tutoring, as well as an MOU with Open Health Care Clinic to provide on-site health services.

• $1,505,000 grant from Louisiana Department of Health for public health workforce
• $700,000 literacy grant from Louisiana Kids Matter Campaign for Booknook tutoring
• MOU with Open Health Care Clinic for on-site health and behavioral services
• $206,450 contract with Nearpod for interactive digital platform
• LDOE certified and support staff stipend distribution for 2023-2024

The Board approved amendments to the 2023-2024 school calendar and the start and end times for middle and high schools. This action was taken to recover lost instructional minutes.

• Approved amendment to school calendar and middle/high school start and end times (6-2)

Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board considered and approved a request to amend the 2023-2024 school calendar and adjust start and end times for middle and high schools. The change aims to recover instructional minutes lost during the school year. The motion carried 6-2.

• Approved amending the 2023-2024 school calendar and middle/high school start and end times to recover lost instructional minutes

The Board approved several grants for public health and literacy, along with professional service contracts for tutoring, behavioral health, and digital platforms. It also passed a series of policy revisions regarding meeting procedures, attendance, and student safety.

• Approved $1,505,000 grant from LA Dept of Health for public health workforce (6-0)
• Approved $700,000 literacy grant from Louisiana Kids Matter Campaign (7-0)
• Approved $280,000 contract with Capital Area Human Services District for behavioral health (7-0)
• Approved $206,450 contract with Nearpod, Inc. for digital platform (7-0)
• Approved $245,875 and $49,375 contracts with District Management Group, LLC for BTR programs (7-0)
• Approved $76,822 contract with Notabel, Inc. (Kami) for online annotation (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $75,000 contract with Studyville for tutoring (6-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved policy revisions for meeting rules, attendance, and student safety (7-0)

Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted to modify school start and end times for the 2023-2024 school year, and approved a $103,655 contract with Bus Planner Inc. for routing software. They also approved a $40/hour call-out rate for bus mechanics and a $3,000 stipend for child nutrition employees. A stipend payment schedule for all authorized stipends failed on a 0-8 vote. The board received a transportation plan update.

• Modification of school start and end times approved with friendly amendments requesting twice-a-day transportation updates and reinstating the elementary transfer point
• Professional services contract with Bus Planner Inc. for $103,655 to provide transportation software and related services
• Call-out rate for bus mechanics approved at $40.00 per hour
• Stipend of $3,000 for all child nutrition employees approved
• Stipend payment schedule for 2023-2024 school year (schedules A & B) failed unanimously

The Board approved a $103,655 contract for routing software and $3,000 stipends for child nutrition employees. Members also authorized the Superintendent to reinstate elementary transfer points and develop a plan for school start and end times. A proposal for stipend disbursement schedules was denied.

• Approved request for Superintendent to reinstate elementary transfer points and develop a school start/end time plan (5-4)
• Approved $103,655 professional services contract with Bus Planner Inc. for routing software
• Approved $3,000 stipends for all child nutrition employees
• Approved $40.00 per hour call-out rate for bus mechanics
• Denied approval of stipend disbursement schedules for 2023-2024 (8-0)
• Approved motion to extend meeting past 9:30 PM (9-0)

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will approve minutes from prior meetings and adopt several items on the consent agenda. Items include a $25,170 teacher grant from the Kelly G. Cook Foundation, approval of the 2023‑2024 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook and Discipline Policy, and the 2023‑2024 Pupil Progression Plan. The board will also approve an amendment to the Extern Agreement with Louisiana State University for up to $220,000 to fund nine extern positions, and multiple memorandums of understanding for dual‑enrollment courses with regional colleges and universities.

• Approval of $25,170 Deborah Rochelle Teacher Grant from the Kelly G. Cook Foundation
• Adoption of the 2023‑2024 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook and Discipline Policy
• Approval of the 2023‑2024 Pupil Progression Plan
• Amendment to the Extern Agreement with LSU for up to $220,000 to support nine externs
• MOUs for dual‑enrollment courses with BRCC, LSU, LSUA, LSUE, and Southern University

Board Workshop/Public Hearing

This is a board workshop/public hearing with a presentation on transportation issues by Ms. Scott-Spaulding, followed by board and public comment. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily informational and procedural.

• Transportation presentation by Ms. Scott-Spaulding
• Board and public comment period

1-Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board held a special meeting and approved an addendum to a Memorandum of Understanding with Kidz Karousel to provide additional early childhood education seats. The motion carried unanimously with eight board members voting in favor.

• Approval of addendum to MOU with Kidz Karousel for additional early childhood seats

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved an addendum to a Memorandum of Understanding with Kidz Karousel. This action provides additional early childhood seats.

• Approved MOU addendum with Kidz Karousel for additional early childhood seats (8-0)

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board's Committee of the Whole voted to approve 10 action items, including the 2023-2024 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook and Discipline Policy, the district Pupil Progression Plan, and multiple agreements and contracts. All motions carried unanimously or with near-unanimous votes, covering grants, externships, dual enrollment, behavioral health services, and professional development.

• Accepted $25,170 Deborah Rochelle Teacher Grant from Kelly G. Cook Foundation for six teachers
• Approved 2023-2024 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook and Discipline Policy with noted changes
• Approved amendment to LSU Extern Agreement not to exceed $220,000 for one year to provide up to 9 externs
• Approved dual enrollment MOUs with Baton Rouge Community College, LSU, LSU Alexandria, LSU Eunice, and Southern University
• Approved professional services contracts: $70,750 for LSU autism support, $204,646 for eduClimber data platform, and $66,250 for ReThinkEd platform

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2023-2024 Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, the Pupil Progression Plan, and multiple professional services contracts. The board also authorized the sale of right-of-way parcels at McKinley Middle and increased employee mileage reimbursement rates.

• Approved 2023-2024 Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook & Discipline Policy (8-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 district Pupil Progression Plan (8-0)
• Approved $480,000 instructional support contract with City Year, Inc. (8-0)
• Approved $250,000 Kids' Orchestra after school program and other fine arts contracts (8-0)
• Approved $204,646 contract with Illuminate for eduClimber data platform (8-0)
• Approved increase in employee travel mileage rate from 50 cents to 65 cents per mile (8-0)
• Authorized sale of McKinley Middle right of way parcels 8-3 and 11-1-D-1 (8-0)
• Sent $175,000 ReThinkEd social-emotional learning contract to full Board without recommendation (8-0)

Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved the proposed 2023-2024 General Fund Budget, including the Budget Resolution and Salary Schedules, and also approved the 2023-2024 Special Revenue Fund Budgets covering dozens of programs from early childhood to athletics. Both items passed with a 7-0 vote.

• Approved 2023-2024 General Fund Budget
• Approved 2023-2024 Special Revenue Budgets including ESSER, Title programs, Child Nutrition, and Pre-K Early Childhood
• Approved 2023-2024 Salary Schedules
• Approved revised budgets for Athletics (ERAA and JRAA), Summer School, and Proposition 2 & 3 Tax Plans

The Board approved the Proposed 2023-2024 General Fund Budget, the Budget Resolution, and the 2023-2024 Salary Schedule. Additionally, the Board approved the 2023-2024 Special Revenue Budgets, which included various federal, state, and program-specific funds.

• Approved 2023-2024 General Fund Budget, Budget Resolution, and Salary Schedule (7-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 Special Revenue Fund Budgets (7-0)

Public Hearing/Board Workshop: 2023-2024 Budgets

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board holds a public hearing and workshop to present and discuss the proposed 2023-2024 General Fund and Special Revenue Fund budgets. The agenda includes presentations on the budget resolution and salary schedules, followed by public comment. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Presentation of the Proposed 2023-2024 General Fund Budget, including the Budget Resolution and Salary Schedules
• Presentation of the Proposed 2023-2024 Special Revenue Fund Budgets
• Public comment period on budget proposals
• Meeting includes invocation and roll call as procedural items

Board Workshop

This is a board workshop focused on discussion and information, not decision-making. Members will set board values, review school board governance principles, examine model frameworks for superintendent evaluations, discuss strategic district budgeting, and explore connecting the strategic plan to the superintendent.

• Setting Board Values
• School Board Governance Principles
• Model Frameworks for Superintendent Evaluations
• Strategic District Budgeting
• Connecting the Strategic Plan to the Superintendent

Regular Meeting

At the July 20 regular meeting, the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved the minutes from prior meetings, authorized a $1,391,090 professional services contract with Achieve 3000 for a literacy web‑based program, and approved a $491,530 contract with Dreambox for a digital mathematics program. The board considered and rejected proposed changes to the alternative education program, authorized negotiations for a new superintendent contract, and approved several early‑childhood grants totaling over $2 million. All items were adopted by board vote.

• Approval of $1,391,090 Achieve 3000 professional services contract for literacy program
• Approval of $491,530 Dreambox professional services contract for digital math program
• Rejection of alternative schools modifications: close EBR Readiness Middle School, expand elementary to K‑7 and high school to 8‑12
• Authorization for Board President to begin superintendent contract negotiations and appoint review committee
• Approval of early‑childhood grants: $388,235 Student Enhancement Block, $408,181.43 Community Network Lead Agency, $732,154 Believe!, $522,412 Ready Start Networks, $200,000 Early Childhood Guides

The Board approved professional services contracts for literacy and mathematics programs and authorized new 2024 healthcare rates. It also approved several early childhood grants and MOUs to expand student seats. A proposal to modify alternative school configurations was denied.

• Approved $1,391,090 Achieve 3000 literacy contract (5-2)
• Approved $491,530 Dreambox mathematics contract (6-1)
• Denied modifications to alternative school configurations (2-5)
• Approved 2023-2024 Early Childhood grants totaling $2,230,981 (7-1)
• Approved MOUs for early childhood seat expansion at various providers (7-1)
• Approved policy KF-Use of School Facilities (7-1)
• Authorized Board President and VP to begin Superintendent contract negotiations (7-1)
• Approved 2024 healthcare rates and $0 PCP copay incentive (8-0)

Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved selection of general fund budget version 4B and special revenue fund version 4A for FY 2023-24, authorizing staff to advertise and provide public notice. The board also approved professional services contracts with Empower Schools totaling $289,500 for implementation of Reimagine Grants at four schools, and contracts with Volunteers in Public Schools for literacy and math programs. Additionally, the board approved the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for the 2022-2023 financial audit and a litigation recommendation.

• Approval of general fund budget version 4B and special revenue fund version 4A for FY 2023-24
• Empower Schools contracts: $49,500 (Helix Charter), $80,000 (Capitol High), $80,000 (BRFLAIM), $80,000 (BRCVPA) for Reimagine Grant implementation
• Volunteers in Public Schools contracts: $25,000 (EveryBody Reads), $58,000 (EveryOne Counts)
• Approval of Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for 2022-2023 financial audit
• Litigation matter: Shaneka Hopkins v. Michelle Stevenson, EBRPSB, and ACB Insurance (Suit No. 719043)

The Board approved specific budget versions and authorized the Board President to make necessary amendments before publication. Several professional services contracts for school grants and literacy programs were approved. The Board also approved a financial compliance questionnaire and a litigation recommendation.

• Selected general fund budget 4B and special revenue fund budget 4A (6-2)
• Approved Empower Schools contracts totaling $287,500 for four schools (7-1)
• Approved Volunteers in Public Schools contracts for $25,000 and $58,000 (7-0)
• Approved Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire for 2022-2023 financial audit (8-0)
• Approved litigation recommendation in Shaneka Hopkins v. Michelle Stevenson et al. (8-0)

1-Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board considered two budget proposals for the 2023-24 General Fund and Special Revenue budgets. Instead of approving them, the board passed a substitute motion 5-4 to call a special meeting on July 13 to recommend a budget for advertising and final consideration. The proposals aim to maintain or increase resources for literacy, school cleanliness, safety, and class size, with equal salary increases for staff below director level.

• Consideration of 2023-24 General Fund and Special Revenue budget proposals with four priorities
• Substitute motion carried 5-4 to hold a special meeting on July 13 for budget recommendation
• Salary increases or stipends equal for all staff except director level and above
• Motion by Patrick Martin, second by Michael Gaudet; vote breakdown provided
• Board members Bellue, Lanus, Steward, Rust voted against the substitute motion

The Board voted to call a special meeting on July 13th to make a budget recommendation for advertising and final consideration. This action superseded a proposal to move forward with budget options #2 and #4A.

• Approved substitute motion to call a Special Meeting on July 13th for budget recommendation (5-4)

2-Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted to authorize the board president to begin contract negotiations with Superintendent Dr. Narcisse. The board also approved over $2 million in early childhood grants, several MOUs to expand early childhood seats, and 2024 healthcare rates. Additionally, the board deferred a proposal to restructure alternative schools to a future meeting.

• Authorized beginning superintendent contract negotiations with Dr. Narcisse.
• Approved five early childhood grants totaling $2,250,982.43.
• Approved MOUs for early childhood seats at Kidz Karousel, London Bridge, Little Dreamers, and other childcare centers.
• Approved 2024 healthcare rates and a $0 copay incentive for primary care.
• Deferred proposal to close EBR Readiness Middle School and expand other alternative schools to July 13 special meeting.

The Board approved the start of contract negotiations for Superintendent Dr. Narcisse and authorized 2024 healthcare rates and PCP copay incentives. Several early childhood grants and MOUs to expand student seats were approved. Modifications to the alternative education program were deferred to the full Board.

• Approved policy KF-Use of School Facilities (9-0)
• Authorized Board President to begin Superintendent contract negotiations (8-1)
• Approved five Early Childhood grants totaling $2,250,981.43 (8-0)
• Approved MOUs for early childhood seat expansion at three sites totaling $318,000 (8-0)
• Approved MOUs for early childhood seat expansion at six sites totaling $648,620 (9-0)
• Approved 2024 healthcare rates and $0 PCP copay incentive (9-0)
• Authorized Superintendent to negotiate 2023 stop loss insurance contract (9-0)
• Deferred alternative education program modifications to the full Board (8-0)

Special Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted to defer approval of the proposed 2023-2024 General Fund Budget and Special Revenue Fund Budgets indefinitely. The board also reviewed four budget proposal options containing salary increases or stipends for non-central office staff and scheduled a special meeting on July 6, 2023, to select two options for further discussion.

• Deferred approval of 2023-2024 General Fund Budget, Budget Resolution, and salary schedules.
• Deferred approval of dozens of 2023-2024 Special Revenue Fund budgets including federal programs (ESSER, Title I, IDEA), Child Nutrition, and athletics.
• Reviewed four options for 2023-2024 budgets with salary increases or one-time stipends for staff outside Central Office.
• Set special meeting on July 6, 2023, to narrow budget options for further discussion.

The Board agreed to review four budget drafts containing salary increases or stipends for non-central office staff. However, the Board voted to defer the approval of the General Fund Budget and various Special Revenue Fund Budgets.

• Approved review of four 2023-2024 budget drafts for salary increases/stipends (9-0)
• Deferred consideration of Proposed 2023-2024 General Fund Budget and Salary Schedules indefinitely (9-0)
• Deferred consideration of Proposed 2023-2024 Special Revenue Fund Budgets to a date uncertain (8-0)

1-Public Hearing/Board Workshop: 2023-2024 Budgets

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is holding a public hearing and workshop to discuss the proposed 2023-2024 General Fund Budget and Special Revenue Fund Budgets. Presentations and public comment are scheduled, but no final decisions will be made at this workshop.

• Presentation and discussion of the proposed 2023-2024 General Fund Budget, Budget Resolution, and Salary Schedules
• Presentation and discussion of the proposed 2023-2024 Special Revenue Fund Budgets, including ESSER II and ESSER III expenses
• Public comment period for both budget presentations

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted to defer a $1,391,090 contract with Achieve 3000 for a literacy program to the July regular meeting. They approved a $22,200 contract with Amplify for DIBELS assessments, and contracts for workforce development platforms totaling $275,384.20 with Defined Careers and YouScience. The board also approved policy JGBA-Recess and various routine consent agenda items.

• Deferred $1,391,090 professional services contract with Achieve 3000 for literacy program to July meeting
• Approved $22,200 contract with Amplify for DIBELS assessments and related services
• Approved $250,650 contract with Defined Careers for digital work-based learning platform (grades 4-12)
• Approved $24,734.20 contract with YouScience Seamless WBL for work-based experience platform
• Approved policy JGBA-Recess (unanimous vote)

The Board approved the expansion of early childhood services at Crestworth, Westminster, and Northeast Elementary. Several professional services contracts for literacy, workforce development, and school improvement were approved, while two digital program contracts were deferred to July.

• Approved policy JGBA-Recess (7-0)
• Deferred $1,391,090 Achieve 3000 literacy contract to July meeting (6-1)
• Approved $22,200 Amplify contract for DIBELS assessments (5-1-1)
• Approved workforce development contracts for Defined Careers ($250,650) and YouScience Seamless WBL ($24,734.20) (5-1-1)
• Approved early childhood expansion at Crestworth, Westminster, and Northeast Elementary (5-1-1)
• Approved Pre-K grants for Cecil J. Picard ($7,248,420) and Nonpublic Schools Early Childhood Development ($814,680) (5-1-1)
• Approved $427,500 NIET professional development contract (5-1-1)
• Deferred $544,000 Dreambox digital mathematics contract to July meeting (6-0)

1-Public Hearing/Board Workshop: 2023-2024 Budgets

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board holds a public hearing and workshop to discuss the proposed 2023-2024 General Fund Budget, the Budget Resolution, and the 2023-2024 Salary Schedules, as well as the proposed Special Revenue Fund Budgets. Public comment is invited on these items.

• Presentation and discussion of the Proposed 2023-2024 General Fund Budget
• Presentation and discussion of the Proposed 2023-2024 Special Revenue Fund Budgets
• Discussion of the Budget Resolution and 2023-2024 Salary Schedules
• Public comment period for both budget presentations

2-Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole considered and approved several items including $8.06 million in pre-K grants, early childhood microcenter expansions at three schools, and risk management program renewal. Several professional services contracts were also approved or forwarded to the full board without recommendation, including a $1.39 million literacy program contract. The committee voted to defer a recess policy to the full board with requested changes.

• Approved $7,248,420 Cecil J. Picard Early Childhood (LA4) grant and $814,680 Nonpublic Schools Early Childhood Development grant for 2023-2024
• Approved expansion of microcenters at Crestworth and Westminster to serve infants to 2-year-olds, and a new microcenter at Northeast Elementary for infants to 3-year-olds
• Approved risk management program including property/casualty insurance renewal and rejection of uninsured motorist coverage
• Approved $1,391,090 contract with Achieve 3000 for literacy web-based program, sent to full board without recommendation
• Approved $22,200 contract with Amplify for DIBELS assessments, sent to full board without recommendation

The Committee of the Whole approved the expansion of early childhood microcenters and several professional service contracts for literacy and math. The board also authorized a risk management program review and approved various grants and budget updates. Several items were deferred to the full Board without recommendation.

• Approved expansion of Crestworth and Westminster microcenters and opening a new microcenter at Northeast Elementary (8-1)
• Approved $7,248,420 Cecil J. Picard and $814,680 Nonpublic Schools early childhood grants (9-0)
• Approved contract with Imagine Learning – Edgenuity for blended learning software (8-1)
• Approved $544,000 Dreambox digital mathematics program contract (8-1)
• Approved $427,500 NIET professional development contract (8-1)
• Approved $76,591 AVID Center graduation planning contract (8-1)
• Approved 3-year contract renewal with Unemployment Compensation Control Systems, LLC for $144,000 per year (8-1)
• Approved $121,652 Beable Education contract for career-based literacy (6-1)

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board met on May 18, 2023 to approve minutes from prior meetings and receive several informational reports. The board accepted a low bid from Sienna Construction for the BRFLAIM four‑classroom addition and approved a revised 2022‑2023 General Fund budget. Additional actions included adopting a millage resolution, approving audit services with Postlethwaite & Netterville, and changing attendance zones for high schools.

• Accepted low bid from Sienna Construction for the BRFLAIM four‑classroom addition project (General Fund, Physical Plant)
• Approved the Revised 2022‑2023 General Fund Budget for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System
• Approved audit services contract with Postlethwaite & Netterville: $163,000 (2023), $167,000 (2024), $171,000 (2025)
• Adopted a Resolution to levy millages effective on the 2023 Assessment Roll
• Approved attendance zone changes for incoming 9th‑grade students at Broadmoor, Istrouma, and Tara High Schools

The School Board approved the closure of University Terrace and Buchanan Elementary schools to open McKinley Elementary with a combined attendance zone. Other actions included approving a revised general fund budget and a multi-year auditing contract. The Board also authorized participation in the Johnson and Johnson opioid settlement.

• Approved closure of University Terrace and Buchanan Elementary and opening of McKinley Elementary
• Approved Revised 2022-2023 General Fund Budget
• Approved auditing services contract with Postlethwaite & Netterville ($163k-$171k over 3 years)
• Approved low bid from Sienna Construction for BRFLAIM four-classroom addition
• Approved $45,300 annual contract with Otis Elevator for 5 years
• Approved participation in Johnson and Johnson Louisiana opioid settlement
• Approved Tax Plan Proposition 1 Budget Supplement Recommendation
• Approved attendance zone changes for incoming 9th graders at Broadmoor, Istrouma, and Tara High Schools

Board Workshop: Budget

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is holding a workshop to discuss the budget, featuring a presentation from Ms. Lopez. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Budget presentation by Ms. Lopez

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board's Committee of the Whole voted on several major items, including attendance zone changes for Broadmoor, Istrouma, and Tara high schools for incoming 9th graders, and the closure of University Terrace and Buchanan elementary schools to open McKinley Elementary with a new zone. The board also approved a revised 2022-2023 general fund budget, a millage resolution, auditing services contract with Postlethwaite & Netterville, and various other contracts and bids. A substitute motion sent the tax plan proposition 1 to the full board without recommendation.

• Attendance zone changes for Broadmoor, Istrouma, and Tara high schools due to Capitol High School
• Closure of University Terrace Elementary and Buchanan Elementary; opening of McKinley Elementary with combined attendance zone
• Approval of Postlethwaite & Netterville auditing services for $163,000 (2023), $167,000 (2024), $171,000 (2025)
• Otis Elevator maintenance contract at $45,300 per year for five years
• Professional services contracts for exceptional student services totaling $211,684 (Dr. Williams, Adaptive Solutions, Deaf Resource Center, Audio Optical Systems)

The Committee of the Whole approved the Revised 2022-2023 General Fund Budget and a resolution to levy millages. The board also approved the closure of University Terrace and Buchanan Elementary schools to open McKinley Elementary. Multiple professional service contracts for student nursing and assessments were authorized.

• Approved Revised 2022-2023 General Fund Budget (9-0)
• Approved closure of University Terrace and Buchanan Elementary and opening of McKinley Elementary (9-0)
• Approved resolution for levying millages effective 2023 Assessment Roll (9-0)
• Approved $1.2M+ in professional services contracts for exceptional student nursing and support (9-0)
• Approved 3-year auditing services contract with Postlethwaite & Netterville for $499,000 total (9-0)
• Approved naming of JK Haynes Site as JK Haynes Teacher Prep and Leadership Academy (9-0)
• Approved $45,300 annual elevator maintenance contract with Otis Elevator for five years (9-0)
• Sent Tax Plan Proposition 1 Budget Supplement Recommendation to full Board without recommendation (7-1-1)

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board approved the 2023-2024 school calendar with a substitute motion requiring future policy on calendar criteria. Two policies were discussed: one on electronic telecommunication devices was referred back to administration for further study, while a policy on public conduct on school property failed to advance. The board also approved a consent agenda including grants, summer compensation increases, MOUs for summer programs, and naming of Capitol High School site. Information items included monthly financials, personnel changes, and a public records request report.

• Approved 2023-2024 school calendar with substitute motion requiring future policy development on calendar and bell schedule criteria
• Policy JCDAE on electronic telecommunication devices referred back to administration for further study
• Policy KGA on public conduct on school property failed (substitute motion to refer back defeated 2-6)
• Approved consent agenda including $20,500 Special Olympics grant, summer compensation increases for part-time and Child Nutrition Program employees, and MOUs with YMCA ($94,080) and BREC ($76,800)
• Named new school at Capitol High site as Capitol High School

The Board approved the 2023-2024 school year calendar and a policy on public conduct on school property. Members also approved several professional services contracts, summer compensation adjustments, and the naming of the new Capitol High School. A telecommunications policy was referred back to administration for further study.

• Approved 2023-2024 School Year Calendar (6-2)
• Approved Policy KGA-Public Conduct on School Property
• Referred Policy JCDAE-Telecommunications back to administration for study
• Approved $20,500 Special Olympics Louisiana grant
• Approved 40% compensation increase for specified Summer part-time employees
• Approved naming of new school at Capitol High Site as Capitol High School
• Approved $231,000 contract with National Institute for Excellence in Teaching
• Approved $22,200 contract with Great Minds PBC

Board Workshop: Budget

This is a budget workshop meeting of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board. The board will hear a budget presentation from Ms. Lopez. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Budget presentation by Ms. Lopez

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board Committee of the Whole heard reports from four charter schools and voted on several action items. Items approved include the 2023-2024 school calendar (with a friendly amendment for middle school recess planning), a $20,500 Special Olympics grant, a 40% summer pay increase for part-time employees, MOUs with community partners for summer programs, and the naming of the new school at the Capitol High site as Capitol High School. The board also authorized a request for qualifications for Construction Management at Risk services and selected RHH/Tipton as architect for the Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts project.

• Approved 2023-2024 school year calendar (8-1 vote)
• Approved 40% summer compensation increase for specified part-time employees
• Named the new school at the Capitol High site as Capitol High School
• Authorized RFQ for Construction Management at Risk services for BRCVPA tax plan project
• Selected RHH/Tipton as architect for Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts

The Committee of the Whole approved several professional services contracts for literacy and math, summer program MOUs, and the naming of Capitol High School. The board deferred the 2023-2024 school calendar to the full Board and postponed a security system contract until after budget approval.

• Sent 2023-2024 School Year Calendar to full Board without recommendation (8-1)
• Approved $20,500 Special Olympics Louisiana grant (10-0)
• Approved 40% compensation increase for specified Summer part-time employees (10-0)
• Approved Summer 2023 Child Nutrition Program salary schedule amendment (10-0)
• Approved summer program MOUs/contracts with Big Buddy, Boys and Girls Club, YMCA (max $94,080), and BREC (max $76,800) (10-0)
• Approved MOU with Baton Rouge Area Youth Network (BRAYN) (10-0)
• Approved naming the new school at the Capitol High Site as Capitol High School (10-0)
• Authorized RFQ for Construction Management at Risk services for Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts (10-0)

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board voted on several items, including approving superintendent recommendations to restructure Capitol High School and J.K. Haynes School for the 2023-2024 school year, relocating the Baton Rouge Center of Visual and Performing Arts to Kenilworth Middle School, and expanding BR FLAIM with four new classrooms. The board also adopted resolutions proclaiming March as Arts in our Schools Month, National School Breakfast Week, and National Women's History Month, and approved a policy revision on the Sick Leave Bank. Consent agenda items included graduation venue agreements with Southern University ($34,175) and LSU ($66,600).

• Relocate Baton Rouge Center of Visual and Performing Arts to Kenilworth Middle School for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years.
• Restructure Capitol High School with attendance zone, grades 9-12, and hybrid traditional/focus choice program.
• Restructure J.K. Haynes School as Pre-K-12 focus choice teacher academy in partnership with LSU and Southern University.
• Approve design and construction of four-classroom expansion at BR FLAIM (General Fund).
• Approve graduation venue agreements: Southern University ($34,175) and LSU ($66,600).

The School Board approved Superintendent recommendations for Capitol High and J.K. Haynes Charter School for the 2023-2024 school year. Other actions included approving school relocations, classroom expansions, and graduation venue rentals. Several policy revisions were adopted, while others were deferred or moved to the next meeting.

• Approved Superintendent recommendations for Capitol High including attendance zones and a hybrid traditional/focus choice program (8-1)
• Approved Superintendent recommendations for J.K. Haynes Charter School including a Pre-K-12 configuration and teacher academy (8-1)
• Approved relocation of Baton Rouge Center of Visual and Performing Arts to Kenilworth Middle School site
• Approved four-classroom expansion at BR FLAIM
• Approved $34,175 rental of FG Clark Activity Center and $66,600 rental of Pete Maravich Assembly Center for graduations (8-0-1)
• Approved policy revisions for GBRIBB-Sick Leave Bank and GBRIBC-COVID Leave
• Approved policy GAMK-Violence Free Workplace
• Deferred policy JCDAE-Electronic Telecommunication Devices to the April Committee of the Whole

Board Workshop: Budget

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is holding a workshop to discuss the budget. A presentation will be given by Ms. Lopez, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Budget presentation by Ms. Lopez

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole approved multiple school changes: relocating Baton Rouge Center of Visual and Performing Arts to Kenilworth Middle School for two years, restructuring Capitol High as a hybrid traditional/focus school with grades 9-12, and converting J.K. Haynes to a PreK-12 focus choice teacher academy in partnership with LSU and Southern University. Also approved were a four-classroom expansion at BR FLAIM and graduation venue rental agreements with Southern University ($34,175) and LSU ($66,600). Policy revisions on sick leave were sent to the full board without recommendation.

• BRCVPA relocation to Kenilworth Middle School for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
• Capitol High restructured as hybrid traditional/focus school for grades 9-12
• J.K. Haynes converted to PreK-12 focus choice teacher academy with LSU and Southern University
• Approved $34,175 for Southern University and $66,600 for LSU graduation venue rentals
• Four-classroom expansion at BR FLAIM funded by General Fund

The Committee approved the relocation of the Baton Rouge Center of Visual and Performing Arts and new operational models for Capitol High and J.K. Haynes schools. The board also authorized classroom expansion at BR FLAIM and graduation venue rentals. A resolution to establish a Sustainable Community Schools Model failed to move forward.

• Approved relocating Baton Rouge Center of Visual and Performing Arts to Kenilworth Middle School site (9-0)
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for Capitol High School configuration and enrollment (9-0)
• Approved Superintendent's recommendations for J.K. Haynes School configuration and teacher academy (7-1)
• Approved four-classroom expansion at BR FLAIM (7-1)
• Approved $34,175 rental of FG Clark Activity Center and $66,600 rental of Pete Maravich Assembly Center (7-0-1)
• Approved policy revision GBRIBC-COVID Leave (8-0)
• Tabled policy revision GBRIBB-Sick Leave Bank to the full Board without recommendation (8-0)
• Resolution to establish Sustainable Community Schools Model died for lack of a second

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board will vote on a consent agenda including accepting a donation of 19 electric buses and charging stations from Lion Electric Company funded by an EPA grant. Also up for approval: an addendum to Amplify's contract to add 4th grade DIBELS assessments, resolutions retaining special counsel, and stipends for special education and ESL teachers. Several ceremonial proclamations (Social Work Week, SEL Week, Black History Month, Magnet Schools Month) were approved earlier.

• Donation of 19 electric buses and charging stations from Lion Electric Company via EPA grant
• Addendum to Amplify contract to add 4th grade DIBELS assessment licenses (ESSER II funded)
• Resolutions to retain special counsel: Phelps Dunbar, LLP and Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah, & Perkins LLP
• Request for proposals for custom magazine publication (EBR Magazine)
• Stipend for special education and English as a Second Language teachers

Committee of the Whole

The board voted to accept a donation of 19 electric buses and charging stations from Lion Electric Company, funded by an EPA grant. It also approved one-time stipends for new special education teachers ($2,500) and ESL teachers ($1,000), and authorized an addendum with Amplify for 4th grade DIBELS assessments. Additional actions included authorizing an RFP for a custom magazine publication and retaining special counsel firms Phelps Dunbar and Hammonds Sills.

• Accept donation of 19 electric buses and charging stations from Lion Electric Company via EPA grant
• Approve $2,500 stipends for new special education teachers and $1,000 for ESL teachers
• Approve addendum with Amplify for 4th grade DIBELS assessment licenses and materials
• Authorize RFP for EBR Magazine Publication funded by General Fund (Advertising)
• Approve resolutions to retain Phelps Dunbar, LLP and Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah, & Perkins LLP as special counsel

The Committee of the Whole approved the acceptance of 19 electric buses and charging stations via an EPA grant. The board also authorized one-time stipends for Special Education and ESL teachers and approved several contracts and legal resolutions.

• Authorized RFP for custom magazine publication (9-0)
• Accepted donation of 19 electric buses and charging stations from Lion Electric Company (9-0)
• Approved Amplify contract addendum for 4th grade DIBELS assessment licenses (9-0)
• Approved retention of special counsel Phelps Dunbar, LLP and Hammonds, Sills, Adkins, Guice, Noah, & Perkins LLP (9-0)
• Approved $2,500 one-time stipends for new ESS/Special Education teachers (9-0)
• Approved $1,000 one-time stipends for English as a Second Language teachers (9-0)

Special Meeting: Charter Renewals

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board met in a special meeting to consider and vote on renewals for five charter schools. The board approved initial or subsequent renewals for BASIS Materra Charter School, South Baton Rouge Charter Academy, Innovation IDEA Public Schools, Bridge IDEA Public Schools, and The Emerge School for Autism, each for three or four years, with conditions requiring schools to report progress on areas where they received 'Does Not Meet' ratings before final contracts are approved.

• BASIS Materra Charter School contract renewal approved for four years with conditions (8-1 vote)
• South Baton Rouge Charter Academy contract renewal approved for three years with conditions (8-1 vote)
• Innovation IDEA Public Schools contract renewal approved for three years with conditions (8-1 vote)
• Bridge IDEA Public Schools contract renewal approved for three years with conditions (7-2 vote)
• The Emerge School for Autism contract renewal approved for three years with conditions (9-0 vote)

The Board approved contract renewals for BASIS Materra, South Baton Rouge Charter Academy, IDEA Innovation, IDEA Bridge, and The Emerge School for Autism. Most renewals include provisions requiring schools to report progress on evaluation categories marked as 'Does Not Meet' before final contracts are approved.

• Approved 4-year initial renewal for BASIS Materra Charter School (8-1)
• Approved 3-year subsequent renewal for South Baton Rouge Charter Academy (8-1)
• Approved 3-year initial renewal for IDEA Innovation Charter School (8-1)
• Approved 3-year initial renewal for IDEA Bridge Charter School (7-2)
• Approved 3-year initial renewal for The Emerge School for Autism (9-0)
• Approved 30-minute extension of the board meeting (9-0)

Regular Meeting

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board met to approve several professional services contracts and educational resolutions. Key actions included approving a consulting agreement for MSAP Grant monitoring and contracts for the Kids Orchestra after-school program. The board also approved various items through a consent agenda, including internet service selection and construction management services.

• $36,200 agreement with Dr. David K. Lerch, Educational Consulting, Inc. for MSAP Grant monitoring
• Kids Orchestra after-school program contracts totaling $110,000 ($65,000 and $45,000)
• $50,000 agreement with Louisiana Department of the Treasury for 12th-grade internship pilot program
• $90,000 contract with ResourceFull Consulting, LLC for early childhood education expansion
• $48,210 contract with District Management Group, LLC for literacy development services

The Board approved several contracts for educational consulting, literacy development, and early childhood education. It also selected COX Communication for internet services and Womack-NRK Construction, LLC for the Brownfields project.

• Approved $36,200 agreement with Dr. David K. Lerch, Educational Consulting, Inc. (7-1)
• Approved $110,000 total for Kids Orchestra after-school programs (8-0)
• Approved $50,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for 12th-grade internship pilot (8-0)
• Approved $90,000 contract with ResourceFull Consulting, LLC for early childhood education (8-0)
• Approved $48,210 contract with District Management Group, LLC for literacy development (8-0)
• Approved selection of COX Communication for internet/WAN services (8-0)
• Approved selection of Womack-NRK Construction, LLC for Brownfields project CMAR services (8-0)
• Approved $50,708 contract with Domain Architecture for CTEC culinary project (8-0)

Board Retreat

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board is holding a two-day retreat with no formal votes or decisions scheduled. Sessions cover board member roles, governance, strategic planning, budget/MFP, ethics requirements, and policy overviews. The meeting is primarily informational and team-building.

• Strategic Plan discussion with focus on student achievement and accountability
• Budget/MFP overview presented by Ms. Lopez
• Board Governance session led by Dr. Slaughter
• Ethics Requirements overview of the Code by Mr. Shamlin
• Statement of Principles team-building exercise with Arbinger

Committee of the Whole

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board's Committee of the Whole considered and approved multiple action items, including a $50,000 cooperative endeavor for a 12th-grade internship pilot program, selection of Cox Communications for internet/WAN services, and professional services contracts for early childhood education and literacy. Several items were approved by vote, while some were sent to the full board without recommendation. The meeting also included an update from the superintendent and announcements of upcoming meetings.

• Approved $50,000 cooperative endeavor with Louisiana Department of the Treasury for Act 170 internship pilot program
• Approved selection of Cox Communications as internet/WAN service provider, authorizing contract negotiation
• Approved Womack-NRK Construction, LLC for construction management at risk (CMAR) on the Brownfields project
• Approved $90,000 contract with ResourceFull Consulting for early childhood education expansion and $48,210 with District Management Group for literacy
• Approved $36,200 service agreement with Dr. David K. Lerch for MSAP grant monitoring (sent to full board without recommendation)

The Committee of the Whole approved several professional service contracts for literacy, early childhood education, and culinary projects. The board also selected COX Communication for internet services and Womack-NRK Construction, LLC for the Brownfields project. Two items were sent to the full Board without recommendation.

• Approved $50,000 agreement with LA Dept of Treasury for 12th-grade internship pilot (9-0)
• Sent $36,200 agreement with Dr. David K. Lerch to full Board without recommendation (7-2)
• Approved $90,000 contract with ResourceFull Consulting, LLC and $48,210 with District Management Group, LLC (8-1)
• Sent Kids Orchestra after-school program contracts ($65,000 and $45,000) to full Board without recommendation (6-3)
• Approved COX Communication as internet/WAN services provider (9-0)
• Approved Womack-NRK Construction, LLC for Brownfields project CMAR services (9-0)
• Approved $50,708 contract with Domain Architecture for CTEC culinary project (9-0)

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board was held to elect a new Board President and Vice-President. Both elections were approved unanimously by all nine board members present. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Election of Board President (name not specified in agenda)
• Election of Board Vice-President (name not specified in agenda)
• Announcement of upcoming LSBA New Board Training on Jan 6, 2023
• Board Retreat scheduled for Jan 13-14, 2023 at Phelps Dunbar LLP in New Orleans
• Upcoming Committee of the Whole meeting on Jan 12 and Regular Board Meeting on Jan 19, 2023

The East Baton Rouge Parish School Board held a special meeting to elect its leadership for the term. Dadrius Lanus was elected as Board President, and Carla Powell was elected as Board Vice-President.

• Elected Dadrius Lanus as Board President (9-0)
• Elected Carla Powell as Board Vice-President (5-4)