Jefferson Parish Public School System public meetings in 2021

Special Session School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will hold a special session on December 20, 2021. The board is considering a motion to hire John Litchfield to assist with school district reapportionment. It will also discuss and potentially settle a lawsuit, Case No. 745-335, against Tim Brian, LLC. The meeting includes procedural items such as roll call and invocation.

• Motion to hire John Litchfield for reapportionment of the school district
• Motion to settle lawsuit Jefferson Parish School Board vs. Tim Brian, LLC (Case No. 745-335)

The board approved the hiring of John Litchfield to assist with the reapportionment of the school district. Additionally, the board voted to settle a legal case involving Tim Brian, LLC.

• Approved hiring John Litchfield for school district reapportionment (unanimous)
• Approved settlement of Case No. 745-335: Jefferson Parish School Board vs. Tim Brian, LLC (unanimous)

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Insurance Committee will receive a presentation from Juge, Napolitano on a program to reduce workers' compensation costs by enforcing reasonable and customary medical charges for outpatient hospital claims, based on a recent court ruling. The meeting also includes procedural items such as roll call and adjournment.

• Presentation on worker's comp cost containment program targeting outpatient hospital charges
• Program relies on a recent court ruling and proprietary reimbursement data

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting - Amended Agenda

The board will hold second readings on electing 2022 officers and restoring public comment to the consent agenda. The consent agenda includes a resolution for preliminary approval of Hurricane Recovery Revenue Bonds, multiple 2021–22 contracts (totaling over $1 million), policy updates on discipline, and canvassing a special election for a tax renewal. The board will also consider an expulsion case and a contract for live instruction at Bonnabel High due to teacher shortages from COVID-19.

• Preliminary approval of Hurricane Recovery Revenue Bonds (item 6.14)
• Proximity Learning contract for Bonnabel High: $185,429.79 for live instruction (item 6.12)
• Children's Hospital amendment: $381,600 for additional social workers (item 6.5)
• Updates to 2021-2023 Procedures and Policies for Parents and Students (item 6.13)
• Canvassing returns of Nov. 13 special election on renewal of a special tax (item 6.3)

The Board approved a resolution for the issuance of Hurricane Recovery Revenue Bonds and certified the results of a November 13, 2021, special tax election. Multiple 2021-22 service contracts for daycare centers and educational providers were approved via the consent agenda. The Board also authorized temporary pay increases for summer and holiday program staff.

• Approved resolution for Hurricane Recovery Revenue Bonds
• Approved resolution declaring results of Nov 13, 2021 special tax election
• Approved 2021-22 contracts for JDL Innovative Solutions, Prime Step 1, Prime Step 2, Metairie Daycare Learning Center, Kids House of Learning, Illuminate Education, and Proximity Learning
• Approved temporary pay increases for Summer Academic Learning Programs and Saturday/Holiday Intercessions staff
• Approved appointment of Special Counsel for Case No. 2:21-cv-1541
• Approved one-year extension with Guarantee Restoration
• Approved Facilities Committee recommendation to cancel Project 2020-00D Raze West Bank Community
• Approved scope of work for Fisher Temporary Facility and appointed Meyer Engineers, LTD

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will consider three action items: accepting project 202-00B (raze Waggaman and Live Oak) as substantially complete, cancelling project 2020-00D (raze West Bank Community), and approving a $3,250,000 budget for a temporary facility at the former Westbank Community site, including appointment of Meyer Engineers, LTD as architect/engineer. The meeting also includes procedural items and new business.

• Recommend acceptance of project 202-00B Raze Waggaman and Live Oak as substantially complete
• Recommend cancellation of project 2020-00D Raze West Bank Community (architect/engineer: Meyer Engineers, LTD)
• Recommend approval of $3,250,000 budget for Fisher Temporary Facility at former Westbank Community Site, appointing Meyer Engineers, LTD
• New business item (unspecified)

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board voted on a second reading to provide K-8 band programs the same $3,500 allotment as middle school bands. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $150,000 lawsuit settlement, multiple contracts for educational services, and a new crowdfunding policy.

• Second reading: K-8 band programs to receive $3,500 allotment equal to middle school bands
• Settlement of Richsell Smith lawsuit for $150,000 from general fund
• Catapult Learning amendment for $457,583.79 for supplementary instruction at non-public schools
• Sylvan Learning amendment for $90,285.31 for at-risk students
• New policy to regulate crowdfunding campaigns by district employees

The Board approved a resolution to provide eligible K-8 band programs with the same $3,500 district allotment as traditional middle school programs. Additionally, the Board passed a series of consent agenda items including various school contracts, policy revisions, and a lawsuit settlement.

• Approved $3,500 district allotment for eligible K-8 Band Programs (9-0)
• Approved settlement of lawsuit Richsell Smith vs. the Jefferson Parish School Board (8-1)
• Approved $82,150 replacement of card access system at Administration Building plus $6,000 for cards (8-1)
• Approved contract with attorneys W.J. LeBlanc, Jr., Michael S. Sepcich and Peter Connick for FEMA and insurer negotiations (8-1)
• Approved new Board policy regarding online crowdfunding (8-1)
• Approved addition of one Grant Coordinator position paid with ESSER III funds (8-1)
• Approved 2021-22 Pupil Progression Plan (8-1)
• Approved revised School Board policies to comply with new legislation (8-1)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Facilities Committee will consider approving new HVAC projects funded by ESSER III. It will also vote on renewing the list of board‑approved architects and engineers, and authorize the department to seek RFQs for such services. Additionally, the committee will discuss removing Grand Isle and Leo Kerner campuses from the existing contract with Star Services, Inc.

• Approve new ESSER III funded HVAC projects
• Renew annual list of board‑approved architects/engineers (last revised 11/9/2021)
• Authorize RFQ process for architects and engineers
• Remove Grand Isle and Leo Kerner campuses from contract with Star Services, Inc.

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board is meeting to vote on consent agenda items including contracts, a teacher supply reimbursement amendment due to Hurricane Ida, and an election date change resolution. The board will also receive presentations, committee reports, and financial summaries.

• Amendment to teacher supplies process allows full $200 reimbursement in first semester due to Hurricane Ida
• Young Audiences of Louisiana contract for $26,600 with Clancy Maggiore School for the Arts for dance integration with fifth graders
• IMPACT, LLC contract renewal for $59,850 for Pre-K professional development
• Flowtrac Inventory Tracking System software subscription and hardware for $31,034 using ESSER funds
• National Center on Education and the Economy contract for $105,000 for school leadership training

The Board approved several service contracts for the 2021-22 school year and a resolution to change an election date per a Governor's Executive Order. Members also approved a software subscription for technology device tracking and an amendment to the teacher supplies process due to Hurricane Ida.

• Approved resolution confirming election date change (9-0)
• Approved 2021-22 Young Audiences of Louisiana contract for Clancy Maggiore School for the Arts (9-0)
• Approved 2021-22 IMPACT, LLC renewal contract (9-0)
• Approved Flowtrac Inventory Tracking System subscription and implementation costs (9-0)
• Approved amendment to CBA- Appendix X- Teacher Supplies process due to Hurricane Ida (9-0)
• Approved 2021-22 National Center on Education and the Economy's (NCEE) NISL contract (9-0)

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Jefferson Parish Public School System Insurance Committee will consider several insurance-related items including auto physical damage coverage for leased buses, renewal of NFIP flood insurance policies for FY 21-22 October, renewal of the Daul Insurance producer of record contract, and an update to change the contract's legal name to USI. A new business item is also on the agenda for discussion.

• Auto Physical Damage for Leased Buses
• FY 21-22 October NFIP Flood Insurance Policies Renewal
• Daul Insurance Producer of Record Contract Renewal
• Update legal name of Daul Insurance to USI within current contract
• New Agenda Item (placeholder)

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will vote on a consent agenda with multiple contracts and policies, including a $2.25 million COVID-19 testing contract with Advantage Medical Professionals for 75 school sites. Two second readings propose renaming Ella Dolhonde K-8 School to Joseph C. Moscona School and Allen Ellender School to John Brooks School of Distinction. The board will also convene in executive session to discuss a settlement in the Gomez v. Jefferson Parish School Board lawsuit.

• $2.25M Advantage Medical Professionals contract for COVID-19 testing at 75 school sites
• Second reading to rename Ella Dolhonde K-8 School to Joseph C. Moscona School
• Second reading to rename Allen Ellender School to John Brooks School of Distinction
• Acceptance of $990,700 Marrero Middle School chiller replacement project
• Motion to approve settlement in Gomez v. Jefferson Parish School Board lawsuit (amount discussed in executive session)

The board approved a series of 2021-22 PreK contracts, budget amendments, and a settlement in the Gomez v. Jefferson Parish School Board matter. The board also approved a revised academic calendar and uniform policy due to Hurricane Ida.

• Approved settlement in Gomez v. Jefferson Parish School Board, et al.
• Approved 2021-2022 Academic Calendar Revision (Hurricane Ida)
• Approved Amended Uniform Policy - Hurricane Ida
• Approved FY 2022 Special Revenue Fund Budgets
• Approved FY 2021 General Fund Budget Amendment
• Approved multiple 2021-22 PreK contracts including Brooke Cambus, Kids University, and Green Apple Academy
• Approved Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with Jefferson Federation of Teachers Health and Welfare Fund for 2022
• Approved amendment to Building Environmental Systems agreement with Star Service, Inc.

JPSB Special Session School Board Meeting

This special session of the Jefferson Parish School Board will consider two motions: declaring a state of emergency due to Hurricane Ida and granting the superintendent authority to act on behalf of the board during the emergency.

• Motion to declare a state of emergency due to Hurricane Ida
• Motion to grant the Superintendent authority to act on behalf of the board during the Hurricane Ida emergency

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Jefferson Parish Public School System Facilities Committee will open the meeting with roll call and an invocation. It will then take action on the STAR Services Contract. The committee will also hear any new business items before adjourning.

• STAR Services Contract (action item)
• New Agenda Item (new business)
• Meeting Opening procedures (roll call, invocation)

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will vote on renaming Allen Ellender School to John Brooks School of Distinction, consider a resolution for taxable refunding bonds, and approve multiple professional development contract renewals. The board will also convene in executive session to discuss litigation.

• Vote on renaming Allen Ellender School to John Brooks School of Distinction
• Resolution authorizing Taxable Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2021
• Contract renewal with TaJu Educational Solutions for $340,000
• Contract renewal with School Kit for $517,100
• Contract renewal with Dr. Rosa Belina-Garcia for $80,100

The board approved several contract renewals for the 2021-22 school year and authorized the issuance of Taxable Limited Tax Refunding Bonds. Significant facility decisions included a $2.75M budget for a new 8-classroom building at J.C. Ellis School and a $319,668 change order for John Ehret High School.

• Approved $2.75M budget and Burgdahl + Graves Architects for new 8-classroom building at J.C. Ellis School (9-0)
• Approved $319,668 change order for John Ehret High School Project #2020-10 (9-0)
• Approved issuance of Taxable Limited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2021 (9-0)
• Approved 2021-22 contract renewals for TaJu Educational Solutions, School Kit, TNTP, and New Language Capital (9-0)
• Approved Pre-K contract renewals for Stellar Academy, Westwego Angels Academy, Jazzie's Learning Academy, and Sarah G. Taylor (9-0)
• Approved contracts for Curriculum Associates (Math/Reading) and Kaiser Supply (A/C and Heat units) (9-0)
• Approved PSA with LSU Medical Center and JPS School Based Health Centers (9-0)
• Added IMC Consulting Engineers, Inc. to the approved architects and engineers list (9-0)

Facilities Committee Meeting

The Jefferson Parish Public School System Facilities Committee will open the meeting with roll call and an invocation. The committee’s primary action item is to consider the STAR Services contract. The meeting will also allow for any new business items before adjourning.

• STAR Services Contract (action item)
• New Agenda Item (unspecified)
• Meeting Opening – roll call and invocation (procedural)

Special Session School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Jefferson Federation of Teachers covering July 2021 through June 2024. The vote was unanimous among the seven members present. No other substantive business was conducted during this special session.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement with Jefferson Federation of Teachers (July 2021–June 2024)
• Unanimous vote: 7 yeas, 0 nays
• Special session held July 21, 2021 at JPSB Administration Building

Facilities Committee Meeting - CANCELLED

This meeting was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred. The agenda listed a STAR Services Contract as a potential action item, but it was not considered.

• Meeting cancelled on June 12, 2021
• STAR Services Contract was scheduled but not discussed

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting - Amended

The Jefferson Parish School Board will vote on consent agenda items including a $799,344 contract with Children's Hospital for social workers and nurses, a $130,000 SRO renewal with Westwego Police, and a $50,000 vocational program contract. The board will also hold second readings on renaming the STEM wing at Judge Lionel Collins to the “Eleanor Mitchell” STEM wing and renaming Allen Ellender School to John Brooks School of Distinction. An executive session is scheduled to discuss settlements in two federal lawsuits against the board.

• Motion to approve settlement in Nyron Harrison et al. vs. Jefferson Parish School Board, No. 20-cv-02916
• Motion to approve settlement in Timothy Brown et al. vs. Jefferson Parish School Board, No. 21-cv-00040
• Renewal of SRO contract with City of Westwego Police for Stella Worley Middle School ($130,000)
• Contract with Children's Hospital for 10 social workers and 6 nurses ($799,344)
• Second reading to rename Allen Ellender School to John Brooks School of Distinction

Insurance Committee Meeting - Amended

The Jefferson Parish Public School System Insurance Committee will meet to consider multiple insurance policy renewals for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Items include flood insurance for the Grand Isle School Gym, student catastrophic insurance, student accident insurance, and summer camp/child care accident medical insurance. The meeting also includes a placeholder for a new business item with no details provided. These are action items recommended by the insurance consultant.

• FY 21-22 Flood Insurance Policy Renewal for Grand Isle School Gym
• FY 21-22 Student Catastrophic Insurance Policy Renewal
• FY 21-22 Student Accident Insurance Policy Renewal
• FY 21-22 Summer Camp & Child Care Accident Medical Policy Renewal
• Unspecified new business item (3.01)

Special Session School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board voted unanimously to extend the current collective bargaining agreement with the Jefferson Federation of Teachers through July 30, 2021. The motion carried with seven yea votes. The special session also included procedural items such as roll call, invocation, and adjournment.

• Motion to extend the current Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Jefferson Federation of Teachers to July 30, 2021

Jefferson Parish School Board Retreat

The Jefferson Parish School Board is holding a retreat on June 24, 2021, at the Southern Hotel in Covington. The agenda consists of a professional development learning session, and it explicitly states that no votes will be taken at this meeting. The remaining items are procedural (roll call, invocation, adjournment).

• Professional Development Learning Session - no votes will be taken.

Jefferson Parish School Board Retreat

This is a Jefferson Parish School Board retreat held at the Southern Hotel in Covington. The agenda consists of a professional development learning session, and no votes will be taken. The meeting includes roll call, invocation, and adjournment.

• Professional development learning session with no votes taken

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board considers consent agenda items including a pay scale for the new Jefferson Virtual High School principal, a $460,000 amendment to the Kelly Services contract, renewal of the School Resource Officer (SRO) program with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (14 officers), renewal of crossing guard reimbursement (61 guards), and other cooperative agreements. The meeting also includes presentations and announcements.

• Creation of administrator pay scale for Jefferson Virtual High School (Principal-Virtual at same level as K-8, Alternative, Middle School; ratio 1.65)
• Amendment to Kelly Services contract: daily pay rate increase of $15, mark-up reduction from 41% to 35%; $460,000 from General Fund
• Renewal of Cooperative Endeavor Agreement for School Resource Officer program (13 officers + 1 supervisor; cost reimbursed to JPSO)
• Renewal of crossing guard reimbursement agreement with Sheriff Lopinto ($625/guard per month, 61 guards)
• Renewal of emergency warehousing of JPSO deputies at 4600 River Road during emergency operations

The Board approved Board Policy JAAA regarding Title IX Sexual Harassment and various operational contracts, including food service and maintenance bids. Several agreements with the JPSO and Sheriff Joseph Lopinto were renewed. Two student expulsions were upheld.

• Approved Board Policy JAAA (Title IX Sexual Harassment) (9-0)
• Approved renewal of SRO program CEA with JPSO (9-0)
• Approved renewal of CEA with Sheriff Lopinto for crossing guard expenses (9-0)
• Approved renewal of CEA with JPSO for deputy warehousing (9-0)
• Approved renewal of CEA with Murphy Education and Sports Foundation for soccer field use (9-0)
• Approved settlement of Sue Ellen Thompson v. Jefferson Parish School Board (9-0)
• Upheld student expulsions in cases TJ-130-050721 and TJ-045-042821 (9-0)
• Approved food service and facilities maintenance service contract bids (9-0)

Insurance Committee Meeting

The committee is scheduled to review a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an insurance consultant. Members will also discuss recommendations regarding two Third Party Administrator (TPA) contracts.

• Review of RFQ for Insurance Consultant
• Recommendations on 2 TPA contracts

Facility Committee Meeting

The Jefferson Parish Public School System Facility Committee met to review the status of the 2020 Infrastructure and Efficiency Plan and to consider recommendations for engineering support for upcoming projects. The committee voted to approve the recommendation from the Facility Department, with a motion carried by a vote of three yeas and one abstention. The meeting also included procedural items such as roll call and invocation.

• Detailed review/status of the 2020 Infrastructure and Efficiency Plan
• Recommendations for Engineering Support for Upcoming Projects approved by motion carried
• Motion by Clay Moise, second by Tiffany H Kuhn, with yea votes from Larry Dale, Tiffany H Kuhn, and Clay Moise; Chad Nugent abstained

Discipline Committee Meeting

The Jefferson Parish Public School System's Discipline Committee will meet to review recommended revisions to the Policies and Procedures for Parents and Students for the 2021-2023 school years. The meeting includes procedural items such as welcome, roll call, and public comment. No votes or decisions are recorded on the agenda.

• Review of recommended revisions to Policies and Procedures for Parents and Students (2021-2023)

The meeting was convened to review recommended revisions to the Policies and Procedures for Parents and Students (2021-2023). No substantive decisions or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Legislative Committee Meeting

The Legislative Committee will meet to review current legislative bills and discuss other business. The agenda includes procedural items such as roll call, invocation, and adjournment.

• Review of Legislative Current Bills (discussion item)

JPSB Special Session School Board Meeting - Budget Hearing

The Jefferson Parish School Board is holding a special session and public hearing to discuss and receive input on the proposed Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The school board votes on second readings, including a motion to rescind a previous consent agenda item that fails 5-4. The consent agenda approves a $436,669.88 PowerSchool contract, a tort claim settlement, and contract amendments totaling over $100,000. The board also convenes in executive session to discuss ongoing litigation.

• Motion to rescind Consent Agenda Item 5.26 from Aug 5, 2020 (failed 5-4)
• PowerSchool contract: $436,669.88 per year for three years
• Settlement of tort claim AW on behalf of ML vs. JPSB
• Pena Language Consultants contract renewal: $57,000
• Contract amendment for IMPACT, LLC: $28,000

The Board approved the proposed General Fund budget for FY 2021-22, the revised budget for FY 2020-21, and the 2021 tax roll millage rates. Several contract renewals and amendments were approved via the consent agenda, while a motion to rescind a previous August 2020 action failed.

• Approved FY 2021-22 General Fund Proposed Budget (9-0)
• Approved FY 2020-2021 General Fund Revised Budget (9-0)
• Approved JPSB millage rates for 2021 tax rolls (9-0)
• Approved contingent FY 2021-22 budget amendments and salary charts for employee pay raises (9-0)
• Approved creation of Jefferson Virtual High School for August 2021 (9-0)
• Approved settlement of tort claim AW on behalf of ML vs. JPSB (9-0)
• Denied motion to rescind Consent Agenda Item 5.26 from August 5, 2020 (4-5)
• Approved contract renewals for PowerSchool, Agile Mind, Inc., and SchoolMint (9-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Jefferson Parish Public School System Finance Committee is meeting to receive a report on ESSER (federal pandemic relief) funds. The agenda also includes procedural items such as roll call, invocation, and new business.

• Report on ESSER Funds

Insurance Committee Meeting

The Insurance Committee met to review insurance renewals and reports. The committee voted to accept a recommendation for the renewal of an excess workers compensation insurance policy.

• Renewal of Excess Workers Comp Insurance with Star Insurance Company for $227,530
• Excess Workers Comp policy includes a $1,000,000 self-insured retention
• Report on RFQ

JPSB Special Session School Board Meeting

This special session of the Jefferson Parish School Board is largely procedural, with the primary substantive item being an executive session to discuss the status of two pending lawsuits: Nyron Harrison, et al. vs. JPSB, and Timothy Brown, et al. vs. JPSB. No other business or decisions are scheduled for the open meeting.

• Executive session to discuss lawsuit Nyron Harrison, et al. vs. JPSB, Case no. 20-cv-02916
• Executive session to discuss lawsuit Timothy Brown, et al. vs. JPSB, Case no. 2:21-cv-40

The board held an executive session to discuss two lawsuits, but no action was taken. A motion was introduced to rescind a previous directive requiring an external assessment of the district's values and mission statements.

• Entered and returned from executive session regarding lawsuits Nyron Harrison, et al. vs. JPSB and Timothy Brown, et al. vs. JPSB (Approved by acclamation)
• No action taken during executive session
• Proposed rescinding Consent Agenda Item 5.26 (August 5, 2020) regarding an external assessment of district values and mission statements (Outcome not recorded)

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board voted on two second-reading proposals to amend the teacher handbook; both motions failed 4-5. The board also approved the consent agenda, including a weighted lottery for K-8 school placement, a revision of the expulsion policy, and endorsement of a tax exemption for Bollinger Quick Repair LLC totaling $54,073.76.

• Motion to add 30-minute duty-free lunch, class prep time, and $100 supply reimbursement to teacher handbook failed (4-5).
• Motion to pay teachers $25/hour for mandatory professional learning outside hours and require three days' notice for faculty meetings failed (4-5).
• Approved weighted lottery for 6th-grade placement at Chateau Estates, J.C. Ellis, Lincoln School for the Arts, and Rudolph Matas.
• Approved revision of Board Policy JDE (Expulsion) to align with state law on student appeal rights.
• Endorsed ITEP property tax exemption for Bollinger Quick Repair LLC at 615 Destrehan Ave, Harvey, with $54,073.76 total abatement.

The board approved the FY 2021-2022 academic calendar, the K-8 lottery process, and multiple educational service contracts. Two proposals to add teacher benefits and compensation language to the employee handbook were defeated.

• Approved FY 2021-2022 Academic Calendar (9-0)
• Approved K-8 Lottery Process for April 2021 (9-0)
• Denied proposal for teacher duty-free lunch, prep time, and $100 supply reimbursement (4-5)
• Denied proposal for $25/hr professional learning pay and faculty meeting notice (4-5)
• Approved revision of Board Policy JDE regarding Expulsion (9-0)
• Approved ITEP property tax exemption for Bollinger Quick Repair, LLC (9-0)
• Approved contracts with Proximity Learning, Inc., The New Teacher Project, and Hillspoint Resources, Inc. (9-0)
• Approved appointment of special counsel for employees in Case No. 2-21-cv-217 (9-0)

Finance Committee Meeting

The Jefferson Parish Public School System Finance Committee will meet to discuss and take action on contract reports and COVID-19 funding. The agenda also includes procedural items such as roll call and invocation. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed in the agenda.

• Contract Reports for review and action
• COVID Funding discussion and action

The minutes record that a meeting was called to order and adjourned. No substantive decisions, votes, or outcomes were recorded for the listed agenda items.

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting - Amended

The Jefferson Parish School Board will hold second readings on a proposal to form a task force to rename schools or mascots deemed offensive and a proposal to rename Terrytown Elementary to Marjorie M. King Elementary. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a $1.52 million contract for a new cafeteria at Jefferson Elementary School, an $803,950 contract for chiller replacement at Matas Elementary, a $23,906 substance abuse assessment agreement, and a $60,000 playground at Mildred Harris School. Previous meeting minutes will be approved.

• Second reading to form a task force to rename schools or mascots offensive to ethnicity, culture, religion, or race
• Second reading to rename Terrytown Elementary to Marjorie M. King Elementary (deferred from previous meeting)
• Bid acceptance for new cafeteria at Jefferson Elementary School: $1,520,000 to Icon Contractors, L.L.C.
• Bid acceptance for chiller replacement at Matas Elementary School: $803,950 to Industrial and Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
• Renewal of service agreement with Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority for substance abuse assessments: $23,906.25 per year

The Board approved several construction contracts for elementary schools and a service agreement with the Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority. A proposal to create a task force for renaming offensive school names or mascots was defeated.

• Approved $1.52M contract for new cafeteria at Jefferson Elementary School
• Approved $803,950 contract for chiller and pump replacement at Matas Elementary School
• Approved $230,000 bid for Gretna No. 2 Academy for Advanced Studies
• Approved $102,000 contract for window wall replacement at Hearst Elementary School
• Approved renewal of service agreement with Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
• Approved General Fund Budget Amendment for playground at Mildred Harris School
• Denied proposal to form task force for renaming offensive school names or mascots (2-6)
• Approved minutes from October 21, November 4, December 2, 2020, and January 6, 2021

JPSB Insurance Committee Meeting - Amended

The JPSB Insurance Committee reviewed an insurance renewal proposal from Daul Insurance, as recommended by Sigma Consultants. The committee voted unanimously to bring the recommendation to the full school board.

• Review of insurance renewal from Daul Insurance and recommendation by Sigma Consultants
• Motion to bring to the Board the recommendation by Daul Insurance Agency carried unanimously

The committee voted to bring the insurance renewal recommendation from Daul Insurance Agency to the Board. Additionally, the Administration was directed to create a comprehensive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for insurance consulting by March 17, 2021.

• Approved motion to bring Daul Insurance Agency renewal recommendation to the Board (3-0)
• Directed Administration to complete an insurance consulting RFQ by March 17, 2021

Jefferson Parish School Board - Board Retreat

The Jefferson Parish School Board is holding a retreat for a professional development learning session. No votes will be taken at this meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items such as roll call, invocation, and adjournment.

• Professional development learning session with no votes taken
• Procedural items only: roll call, invocation, pledge, adjournment

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board voted 7-3 to repeal the February 2021 enrollment deadline for Washington STEM School and direct the Chief Operations Officer to upgrade the campus. The board also approved a consent agenda including a $398,633 construction acceptance at Harahan Elementary, a $18,700 contract for charter application review, a $32,000 dual enrollment contract with UNO for Grace King, and a $52,598 contract amendment for COVID-19 RN positions. Mid-year budget amendments were pulled for discussion.

• Second reading passed to repeal Washington STEM School's 350-student enrollment deadline and direct campus upgrades
• Accepted completion of $398,633 parking lot, canopies, and drop-off project at Harahan Elementary School
• Approved $18,700 contract with World Class Education Leaders, LLC for charter school application review
• Approved $32,000 dual enrollment contract with UNO for Grace King High School
• Approved $52,598 contract amendment with Advantage Medical Professionals for 2 additional RN positions to mitigate COVID-19

The School Board voted to repeal the February 2021 deadline for Washington Stem School to reach 350 students and directed the Chief Operations Officer to upgrade the campus. The Board also approved several consent agenda items, including a dual enrollment contract and a construction project at Harahan Elementary.

• Repealed February 2021 enrollment deadline for Washington Stem School (6-3)
• Approved minutes from Sept 2, Oct 7, and Dec 8, 2020 sessions
• Approved bottled water and coffee service recommendations (RFP 3269)
• Accepted construction project 2020-15 for Harahan Elementary parking lot and canopies
• Approved contract with World Class Education Leaders, LLC
• Approved UNO dual enrollment contract for Grace King (2020-2021)
• Approved amendment to Advantage Medical Professionals contract
• Approved FY 2021 Mid-Year General Fund Budget Amendments

Jefferson Parish School Board - Board Retreat - CANCELLED

The Jefferson Parish School Board scheduled a retreat for January 29, 2021, but the meeting was cancelled. No votes or decisions were to be taken, and the agenda listed only procedural items such as roll call, invocation, and a professional development learning session. Consequently, no actions or approvals were made at this meeting.

• Board retreat scheduled for Jan 29, 2021, cancelled
• Agenda included roll call, invocation, and a professional development learning session (no votes)

Regular Scheduled School Board Meeting

The Jefferson Parish School Board will consider second readings to rename Terrytown Elementary School as Marjorie M. King Elementary, name "Rocky the Rooster" the official district mascot, and form an Employee Assistance Program. The consent agenda includes approving a $700,000 parking and drainage project at Airline Park Academy, a $236,200 demolition contract for Live Oak Manor and Waggaman schools, a $60,000 contract with LSU Health Science Center, and a $30,321.60 contract with Young Audiences of Louisiana. Presentations will cover capital improvement projects and a virtual discipline policy.

• Second reading to rename Terrytown Elementary as Marjorie M. King Elementary
• Second reading to name 'Rocky the Rooster' official district mascot
• Second reading to form an Employee Assistance Program for staff
• Approve $700,000 budget for new parking and drainage at Airline Park Academy for Advanced Studies
• Accept $236,200 low bid from Concrete Busters of Louisiana to raze Live Oak Manor Elementary and Waggaman Alternative Schools

The Board approved several capital projects, including parking and drainage at Airline Park Academy and demolition at Live Oak Manor Elementary. It also designated 'Rocky the Rooster' as the official district mascot and swore in Dr. Gerard LeBlanc as the interim District 1 Board Member.

• Named 'Rocky the Rooster' as the official JPSS mascot (9-0)
• Approved $700,000 budget and engineer for parking and drainage at Airline Park Academy (9-0)
• Accepted $236,200 bid from Concrete Busters of Louisiana, Inc. to raze Live Oak Manor Elementary and Waggaman Alternative Schools (9-0)
• Approved updated Ruppel Academie Francaise Admissions and Dismissal Procedures and Polices (9-0)
• Approved 'Paycheck' contract with LSU Health Science Center for 2020-2021 (9-0)
• Approved West Jefferson High School contract with Young Audiences of Louisiana for 2020-2021 (9-0)
• Retained law firm Breazeale, Sachse and Wilson for defense in Timothy Brown legal matter (9-0)
• Deferred renaming of Terrytown Elementary School to Marjorie M. King Elementary School until March 3rd