NOLA Public Schools (Orleans Parish School Board) public meetings in 2020
43 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The Orleans Parish School Board is meeting to vote on a series of policy amendments and new regulations. Key items include the creation of a School Transformation Fund to distribute public funds for school transitions and updates to purchasing and cybersecurity policies.
- Proposed new Policy DCBD creating a School Transformation Fund
- Amendment to Policy DJED increasing the public works contract limit to $250,000
- New Policy BCAB governing remote participation in School Board meetings
- Amendment to Policy EFP regarding cybersecurity training and disaster recovery
- Amendment to Policy HB regarding oversight and evaluation of charter schools
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Orleans Parish School Board Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on school updates, COVID-19 guidance for music and arts, accountability, October 2020 financial reports, and capital projects. The board will then vote on second readings of 12 policy amendments covering charter school oversight, a new School Transformation Fund, remote participation in meetings, superintendent employment, purchasing, and Title IX compliance.
- Second reading of amendment to Policy HB on oversight and evaluation of charter schools
- Second reading of new Policy DCBD establishing a School Transformation Fund
- Second reading of new Policy BCAB on remote participation in school board meetings
- Presentation of October 2020 financial reports showing $64,250,555 in cash and $46,007,177 fund balance
- Second reading of amendment to Policy DJE on purchasing, including group purchasing organization authority
DISCIPLINE POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE
The Discipline Policy Review Committee is meeting to discuss and recommend updates to student discipline rules. These policies apply specifically to OPSB district-operated schools.
- Proposed new Policy JDF: Discipline During Virtual Instruction
- Proposed amendments to Policy JD: Discipline
- Proposed amendments to Policy JDD: Suspension
- Proposed amendments to Policy JDE: Expulsion
SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The Orleans Parish School Board will hear the Superintendent's charter renewal recommendations for 16 schools, including automatic renewals for Benjamin Franklin High, Lake Forest Elementary, and Lusher Charter. The board will also vote on establishing a Discipline Policy Review Committee for district-operated schools.
- Automatic charter renewals: Benjamin Franklin High, Lake Forest Elementary, Lusher Charter
- Renewal review for 10 schools including Ashe, Plessy, KIPP Believe, KIPP BTW, KIPP Central City, KIPP Morial, Livingston, Osborne, Morris Jeff, Habans
- Comprehensive evaluation for Crocker College Prep, Wheatley, Moton, Schaumburg, Sci Tech Academy
- Action item: Approve Discipline Policy Review Committee per state law
- Special board business meeting via Zoom
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The Board is reviewing several amendments to district policies regarding public notice timelines and committee access. Additionally, the agenda includes decisions on new revenue policies and construction-related contracts for school facilities.
- Contract with Thompson Building Energy Solutions, LLC for Rosenwald renovations ($176,287.00)
- Bid award to Gottfried Contracting LLC for Sylvanie Williams Elementary Chiller Plant replacement ($418,413.00)
- Adoption of new Policy DCBC regarding the distribution of deferred local revenues
- Adoption of the 2020-2021 Pupil Progression Plan
- Amendments to policies BBC, BCBB, BCBD, BD, HA, and HAA regarding public notice and procedures
Public Hearing : Roll Forward Capital Repairs Millage
The Orleans Parish School Board is holding a public hearing to receive input on rolling forward the capital repairs property tax millage rate. The proposal aims to fund the School Facilities Preservation Program to maintain and improve district school facilities.
- Proposal to roll forward millage from 4.63 mills to a maximum of 4.97 mills
- Estimated additional $1,663,689.30 in tax revenues for capital repairs
- Funding for the School Facilities Preservation Program to maintain facilities totaling over $1.4 billion
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing financial reports from September 2020 and receiving updates on school accountability, capital projects, and a facilities renaming initiative. The board is also conducting first readings for multiple policy amendments regarding purchasing, cybersecurity, and Title IX compliance.
- September 2020 financial report showing a deficit of $1,544,463
- Proposed plan to assess the names of all district facilities
- First reading of Policy DJED to increase public works contract limit to $250,000
- First reading of new Policy BCAB regarding remote participation in board meetings
- Initial assessment from consultant Beloved Community regarding a racial equity plan
PUPIL PROGRESSION PLAN COMMITTEE
The committee is reviewing the revised 2020-2021 Pupil Progression Plan. The discussion includes updates to placement and promotion standards, graduation requirements, and support for diverse learners.
- Review of revised placement and promotion standards
- Discussion of high school considerations including credit recovery and graduation requirements
- Review of identification and remediation for struggling students
- Updates to grading scales and support for students with disabilities and English learners
ORLEANS SCHOOL FACILITIES FOUNDATION MEETING
The Orleans School Facilities Foundation board will consider approving a written consent to finalize the unwinding of the McDonogh 42 School Facility Leveraged Financing and return the facility to the Orleans Parish School Board. Other agenda items are procedural: roll call, pledge, adoption of agenda, and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Approval of written consent to unwind McDonogh 42 School Facility Leveraged Financing and return facility to Orleans Parish School Board
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The Orleans Parish School Board is meeting to approve several professional service contracts and a new post-issuance tax compliance policy. The board is also reviewing requests to ratify significant technology equipment purchases for both LEA and non-public schools using CARES Act funds.
- Ratification of $1,592,632.11 for technology equipment for non-public schools
- Ratification of $550,669.42 for technology equipment for LEA schools
- Proposal for Xavier University for university pipeline services totaling $225,000.00
- Contract for Hubbard & Tennyson, LLC for speech therapy services totaling $150,000.00
- Contract amendment for The Learning Collective for charter RFA review not to exceed $99,750.00
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Committee of the Whole will review August 2020 financial reports showing a monthly deficit of $250,185. The board is also reviewing several notices of intent to amend or add policies regarding school transformation, purchasing, and Title IX compliance.
- August 2020 financial report: revenues of $1,932,564 and expenditures of $2,182,749
- Notice of intent to create a new 'School Transformation Fund' policy
- Notice of intent to update policies regarding Title IX sexual harassment investigations
- Presentation on District and Recovery School District Capital Projects and COVID Safety Inspections
- First reading of proposed amendments to increase public notice timelines for board meetings
Public Hearing: Charter Renewal Presentations
The Orleans Parish School Board is holding a public hearing for schools to present data supporting their requests for contract renewals. The session includes presentations from several charter schools and provides an opportunity for board members and the public to ask questions.
- Presentation by Firstline: Phillis Wheatley Community School regarding renewal
- Presentation by Robert Russa Moton Charter School regarding renewal
- Presentation by New Orleans College Prep: Lawrence D. Crocker College Prep regarding renewal
- Presentation by ReNew SciTech Academy regarding renewal
- Presentation by ReNew Schaumburg Elementary regarding renewal
Public Hearing : Roll Forward Capital Repairs Millage
The Orleans Parish School Board is holding a public hearing to receive input on rolling forward the capital repairs property tax millage rate. The administration recommends adjusting and rolling forward the rate to 4.97 mills to fund the School Facilities Preservation Program.
- Proposal to roll forward capital repairs millage from 4.63 mills to 4.97 mills
- Estimated additional $1,663,689.30 in tax revenues for school facility repairs
- Resolution 27-20 regarding the adjusted capital repairs millage rate
- Resolution 28-20 regarding rolling forward the capital repairs millage rate
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing July 2020 financial updates, including $2.7 million in revenues and $50.3 million in fund balance. The board is also considering several policy changes regarding parental leave, sick leave, and internal controls.
- Adoption of new Policy GBRIC providing paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or placement
- Amendment to increase The Ehrhardt Group contract by $12,000 to a total of $112,000
- Clarification of Akoben, LLC contract for trauma-informed practices at $225,000 annually
- Approval of $120,000 contract with Center for Resilience for services at Mary D. Cogelle Elementary School
- Second reading of policy amendment to extend charter school evaluation timelines due to COVID-19
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The board is considering several policy updates regarding parental leave, sick leave, and charter school oversight. The meeting also includes discussions on contract assignments and adjustments to various service agreements.
- Adoption of new Policy GBRIC providing paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or placement
- Amendment to Policy GBRIB regarding paid sick leave for pregnancy, birth, or adoption
- Contract amendment for The Ehrhardt Group increasing total amount from $100,000 to $112,000
- Contract amendment for Akoben, LLC for trauma-informed practices at $225,000 annually for two years
- Approval of $120,000 contract with Center for Resilience for services at Mary D. Coghill Elementary School
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The Orleans Parish School Board will consider a consent agenda with several contracts and bids, including a $1.525 million allocation for educational services at the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center and Orleans Justice Center, and a $1.3 million extension for the Center for Resilience. The board will also recognize two students selected as regional finalists in the state's Students of the Year competition. The meeting includes procedural items such as adoption of minutes and the agenda.
- Approve $1,525,000 in allocated funds to CEEAS for school management agreements at the Juvenile Justice Intervention Center and Orleans Justice Center
- Extend contract with Center for Resilience for educational and therapeutic services for one year at $1,300,000
- Award $504,172.90 bid to PSA Management/JEI Solutions for maintenance services at various sites
- Award $165,433.55 bid to Brown's Dairy/Prairie Farms for milk for the Child Nutrition Program
- Ratify $70,000 Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with City of New Orleans for Safe Routes to School Program
PUBLIC HEARING: Consolidated Budget
The Orleans Parish School Board is holding a public hearing to receive input on the proposed 2020-2021 Consolidated Budget. The board intends to adopt budgets for all Special Revenue funds during this meeting.
- Proposed expenditures of $20,324,536 from various state and federal grants
- Title I grant funding totaling $8,259,780
- Child Nutrition grant funding of $7,030,319
- Special Education grant funding of $3,075,956
- Cecil J. Picard LA 4 Early Childhood Program funding of $389,300
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Orleans Parish School Board Committee of the Whole will discuss and recommend action on a $100 million revenue anticipation note to provide cash flow to charter schools. Other action items include extending a $1.3 million contract with the Center for Resilience, approving $1.525 million for educational services at juvenile detention centers, and a $70,000 incentive pay for special education staff. The board will also hold second readings on policies to allow renaming of schools named for Confederate officials and segregation supporters, and to restrict superintendent approval of school name changes. First readings include new policies on parental leave, internal controls, and post-issuance tax compliance.
- Second reading of policy amendment to allow renaming schools named for Confederate officials and segregation supporters (Policy FDC).
- Second reading of policy amendment to prohibit superintendent from approving school name changes inconsistent with the renaming policy (Policy HAA).
- First reading of new policy providing paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or placement of a child (Policy GBRIC).
- Action to approve $1.3 million contract extension with Center for Resilience for therapeutic services to students with behavioral health needs.
- Action to approve $1.525 million in allocated funds for educational services at Juvenile Justice Intervention Center and Orleans Justice Center via CEEAS.
PUBLIC HEARING: 2020-2021 General Fund Budget
The Orleans Parish School Board is holding a public hearing to receive input on the proposed 2020-2021 General Fund Budget. The budget includes $37.3 million in revenues (up $7 million) and $44.5 million in expenditures (up $10.4 million). A $444,841 draw on system-wide reserves is recommended to cover the revenue shortfall from directly operating Mary D. Coghill Elementary School.
- Proposed $37.3 million in revenues, a $7 million increase over last year's budget
- Proposed $44.5 million in expenditures, a $10.4 million increase from the prior year
- Use of $444,841 in system-wide reserves to operate Mary D. Coghill Elementary School
- Expenditure increases due to directly operating Coghill, higher property/flood/casualty insurance, and folding in vacant property maintenance costs
- Other sources include $1.6 million in indirect costs from federal grants and transfers from four funds (School Facilities Preservation, Vacant Properties, Timbers, Harrah's)
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The Orleans Parish School Board is meeting to discuss budget allocations and COVID-19 response measures. The board is considering a recommendation to allocate no funding for unpaid settlements and judgments for 2020-2021 to address an operating deficit.
- Proposal to allocate $0 for unpaid settlements and judgments for 2020-2021
- Contract with CSRS Disaster Recovery Management, LLC for $202,795.20 for COVID-19 grants management
- McKinney-Vento Grant of $322,271 per year for homeless children and youth through June 2023
- Acceptance of $203,785 cash donation and $25,740 in in-kind donations for distance learning and PPE
- Ratification of $298,892 purchase of 600 Dell Latitude laptops for Rooted School and Edward Hynes schools
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing the 2020-2021 General Fund budget, which projects a $445,000 deficit to be covered by system-wide reserves. The board is also considering contract amendments for restorative programs and trauma-informed professional development.
- Proposed 2020-2021 General Fund budget with $44.1 million in revenues and $44.5 million in expenditures
- Resolution to use $444,841 from system-wide reserves to fund Mary D. Coggill Elementary School operations
- $750,000 contract amendment for Educators for Quality Alternatives to manage The Bridge program
- $225,000 award to Akoben, LLC for trauma-informed professional development services
- Recommendation to allocate no funding for unpaid settlements and judgments for 2020-2021
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING SESSION
The Orleans Parish School Board convened a training session to discuss board operations. Discussion topics included the roles and responsibilities of the Board, Public Records Law, Open Meetings Law, and an ethics overview.
- Discussion on Board roles and responsibilities
- Review of Public Records Law
- Review of Open Meetings Law
- Ethics overview
SPECIAL BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The Orleans Parish School Board will vote to reappoint Grisela Jackson as interim board member for District 5. The board will also consider a lease amendment for 3332 Huntlee Drive to allow the district to pay utilities and site services until August 31, 2020, due to COVID-19 delays in moving Inspire NOLA Charter Schools. An executive session will discuss a lawsuit against the City of New Orleans.
- Reappointment of Grisela Jackson as interim board member for District 5
- Lease amendment for 3332 Huntlee Drive to pay utilities and grounds services until August 31, 2020
- Executive session on lawsuit Orleans Parish School Board v. City of New Orleans (CDC No. 2019-05174)
ORLEANS SCHOOL FACILITIES FOUNDATION MEETING
The Orleans School Facilities Foundation board will consider approving written consents to unwind leveraged financing for the Drew and Wheatley school facilities, returning both schools to the Orleans Parish School Board. The meeting also includes routine procedural items like roll call, pledge, and adoption of prior minutes.
- Approval of written consent to unwind Drew School Facility Leveraged Financing, involving 22 legal documents
- Approval of written consent to unwind Wheatley School Facility Leveraged Financing, involving 12 legal documents
- Adoption of minutes from the March 24, 2020 meeting
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The Board is reviewing several items for approval, including deadline extensions for multiple charter school operators to open new sites. The agenda also includes contract amendments for auditing services, educational services for non-public schools, and school renovations.
- Extension of KIPP New Orleans Schools' deadline to open three charters until July 1, 2021
- Extension of IDEA Public Schools NOLA deadline to open its second charter until July 1, 2021
- Approval of $370,900 contract for professional auditing services with Postlethwaite and Netterville, APAC
- Amendment of Title I educational services contracts totaling $1,522,705.08 for non-public schools
- Approval of $120,000 purchase of AT&T mobility services
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Orleans Parish School Board Committee of the Whole will hear presentations on school updates, accountability, April 2020 financials, and the proposed 2020-2021 general fund budget. Action items include extending charter opening deadlines for KIPP, IDEA, FirstLine, and Young Audiences; awarding a $370,900 auditing contract; adopting a $2 million capital budget amendment for emergency repairs at 17 school sites; allowing schools to delay collection of up to $6.4 million in negative deferred revenues due to COVID-19; and renewing property, casualty, and flood insurance for $9,086,826.
- Renewal of property, casualty, and flood insurance for $9,086,826
- Emergency facility repairs at 17 school sites funded by $2 million budget amendment
- Option for schools to delay collection of negative deferred revenues (estimated $1.3M–$6.4M) due to COVID-19
- Award of $370,900 professional auditing contract to Postlethwaite and Netterville, APAC
- Extensions for KIPP, IDEA, FirstLine, and Young Audiences charter schools to open by July 1, 2021
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The Board is reviewing charter applications for Community Academies of New Orleans and Generation Success. The meeting also includes decisions on salary revisions, contract amendments, and accepting large donations for distance learning.
- Review of Type 1 charter applications for Community Academies of New Orleans and Generation Success
- Salary scale revision to ensure a minimum hourly rate of $15.00 for specific school-based positions
- Acceptance of $568,670 in donations from Entergy Corporation and New Schools for New Orleans for distance learning
- $10,502.91 contract amendment with Concordia LLC for Mahalia Jackson Elementary School renovations
- Ratification of $283,960 in funding for Preschool Expansion Grant/LA4 Pre-K programs
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing financial reports, policy amendments, and several action items. Key discussions include updates on school accountability, capital projects, and new funding for distance learning.
- Revision of salary scale to ensure a minimum hourly rate of $15.00 for specific school-based positions
- Acceptance of $568,670 in donations from Entergy Corporation and New Schools for New Orleans for distance learning
- Ratification of $283,960 in funding for Preschool Expansion Grant/LA4 Pre-K programs
- Contract amendment of $10,502.91 with Concordia LLC for Mahalia Jackson Elementary renovation
- Acceptance of a $2,000 donation from Board members for a high school senior attendance award
PUBLIC HEARING
The Orleans Parish School Board holds a public hearing to receive input on Type 1 charter applications. Two applicant groups, Community Academies of New Orleans and Generation Success, will present before public comment.
- Public hearing on 2020 Charter Request for Application
- Community Academies of New Orleans presentation
- Generation Success presentation
- Public comment limited to 2 minutes per speaker
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The Orleans Parish School Board is reviewing several high-value proposals for teacher recruitment, mentor training, and educational services for non-public students. The agenda also includes contract extensions for school management at juvenile justice centers and facility repair bids.
- Proposal for teacher recruitment and training up to $4,920,000.00
- Proposal for Title I services for non-public students up to $3,433,582.00
- $975,000.00 contract extension for CEEAS at JJIC and OJC
- $587,000.00 bid for ADA deficiency repairs at Warren Easton High School
- Proposal for mentor teacher training up to $320,000.00
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Orleans Parish School Board Committee of the Whole will discuss presentations on school updates, accountability, financial reports, and the legislative session. The committee will also consider first and second readings of policies and vote on recommending approval of several contracts, including a $4.92 million teacher recruitment and training contract, a $3.43 million Title I services contract, and a $975,000 extension for alternative school management contracts.
- Recommendation to accept $4,920,000 contract for teacher recruitment and training from Relay, Teach for America, and TNTP
- Recommendation to accept $3,433,582 contract for Title I services to non-public students from Catapult Learning, Sylvan Learning, and Believe to Achieve
- Extension of CEEAS contracts for Travis Hill Schools at Juvenile Justice Intervention Center and Orleans Justice Center for $975,000
- Recommendation to accept $162,248 contract for Title II professional development from Catapult Learning and Learn It Systems
- Presentation of February 2020 financial reports showing $98.9 million in assets and $55.4 million fund balance
ORLEANS SCHOOL FACILITIES FOUNDATION MEETING
The Orleans School Facilities Foundation is meeting to approve the execution of a Redemption and Assignment Agreement. This action serves as the first step to unwind the Wheatley School Facility Leveraged Financing.
- Resolution 01-20 to elect and confirm designated officers and directors of the Orleans School Facilities Foundation
- Execution of the Redemption and Assignment Agreement regarding Wheatley School Facility Leveraged Financing
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The board is reviewing several action items, including the distribution of over $10 million in 2018-2019 deferred revenues and changes to charter school agency status. The meeting also includes decisions on various facility contracts for school renovations and modular unit leases.
- Distribution of $10,150,832.00 in net deferred revenues from 2018-2019
- Request for James M. Singleton Charter School to relinquish independent LEA status effective July 1, 2020
- $820,000.00 contract for modular unit lease and site work at Schwarz School
- $705,400.00 contract for elevator addition and renovations at Sylvanie Williams Elementary School
- $237,900.00 contract for exterior waterproofing and roof drain replacement at Sarah T. Reed School
EMERGENCY BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The Orleans Parish School Board is holding an emergency meeting to consider two resolutions authorizing a total of $5 million from the general fund balance for system-wide purchases and budget amendments related to COVID-19 preparation and response. The board will also hear superintendent remarks and handle procedural items.
- Resolution 09-20: $5,000,000 from general fund balance for emergency system-wide purchases of materials, supplies, equipment, and services for COVID-19.
- Resolution 10-20: Budget amendment allocating $5,000,000 from general fund balance reserve for unanticipated COVID-19 expenditures.
- Meeting is designated as an emergency business meeting on March 13, 2020.
ORLEANS PARISH SCHOOL BOARD WORK SESSION
The Orleans Parish School Board will hold a work session to discuss coronavirus information and preparedness, a board vacancy, and board vision and goals. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order, pledge, and agenda adoption.
- Coronavirus information and preparedness discussion
- Board vacancy discussion and planning
- Board vision and goals review
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
The Orleans Parish School Board Committee of the Whole will consider several action items including approving a $233,528 industrial tax exemption for Iriapak USA, denying a $95,186 exemption for Iriapak RE USA, and reallocating $8.5 million in FEMA funds from the Kenilworth Pk-8 project to Sci High. The board will also vote on a new school safety policy, a request from Foundation Preparatory to become its own LEA, and a roof replacement contract at Benjamin Franklin High School. Presentations include updates on schools, accountability, financial reports, and capital construction.
- Approve $233,528 ITEP tax exemption for Iriapak USA (GREENWAVE)
- Deny $95,186 ITEP tax exemption for Iriapak RE USA (GREEN WAVE)
- Reallocate $8.5M in FEMA funds from Kenilworth Pk-8 to Sci High
- Adopt new Policy EBBB on school and student safety
- Approve Foundation Preparatory as its own LEA effective July 1, 2020
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The Orleans Parish School Board will vote on adopting a new school safety policy (EBBB) addressing threats of violence or terrorism. The board also considers tax exemption applications, budget amendments, and construction contracts, including a $8.5M FEMA fund reallocation and a $452,950 roof replacement bid. Recognitions include student academic and athletic achievements and Black History Month honorees.
- Adoption of Policy EBBB on school and student safety
- Approval of ITEP tax exemption for Iriapak USA ($233,528) and denial for Iriapak RE USA ($95,186)
- Budget amendment transferring $1.5M from McDonogh 35 Transition Fund
- Reallocation of $8.5M in FEMA funds from Kenilworth to Sci High construction
- Roof replacement contract at Benjamin Franklin High School for $452,950
BOARD BUSINESS MEETING
The Orleans Parish School Board is meeting to elect officers and approve several service contracts. The board will also consider a request for Warren Easton Charter High School to operate as its own Local Educational Agency.
- Resolution 02-20 for a Supplemental Revenue Anticipation Draw-down Note not to exceed $120,000,000
- Contract renewal with PFM Financial Advisors, LLC for $178,000
- Contract with Second Harvest Food Bank for USDA commodity storage and delivery totaling $425,000
- Contract with Arthur J. Gallagher Inc. for risk management consulting services for $45,000
- Request for Warren Easton Charter High School to obtain independent Local Educational Agency (LEA) status
LEGAL/LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Orleans Parish School Board's Legal/Legislative Committee will consider adopting minutes from the November 19, 2019 meeting and vote on a resolution to continue Wayne J. Neveu's appointment as bond counsel through Butler Snow LLP. The committee may also discuss ongoing construction litigation in executive session.
- Resolution 03-20 to reappoint Attorney Wayne J. Neveu as Bond Counsel through Butler Snow LLP
- Adoption of minutes from the November 19, 2019 Legal/Legislative Committee meeting
- Executive session discussion on Hamp's Construction, LLC v. Orleans Parish School Board litigation
PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Orleans Parish School Board Property Committee will meet to review updates on capital projects managed by NOLA-PS and RSD. The committee will also consider the adoption of the meeting agenda and the minutes from the December 17, 2019 meeting.
- January Capital Projects and Facility Update regarding NOLA-PS and RSD managed projects
- Adoption of December 17, 2019 Property Committee Meeting minutes
POLICY COMMITTEE MEETING
The Orleans Parish School Board Policy Committee is meeting to conduct procedural business and review a new policy proposal. The committee will hold a first reading of a policy regarding school and student safety.
- First reading of Policy EBBB, School and Student Safety, regarding threats of violence or terrorism
ACCOUNTABILITY AND CHARTERS COMMITTEE MEETING
The Accountability and Charters Committee is reviewing system-wide school updates and accountability oversight. The committee will also consider a proposal for the System Wide Needs Program and a request for Warren Easton Charter High School to operate as its own Local Educational Agency.
- Approval of the System Wide Needs Program Proposal
- Request for Warren Easton Charter High School to obtain Independent LEA status effective July 1, 2020
- Presentation on school system updates and data
- Accountability update regarding Notices of Non-Compliance and Portfolio Innovation
BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING
The Budget & Finance Committee will hear presentations on the 2018-2019 financial audit and November 2019 financial reports, then vote on three contracts: a $178,000 renewal for municipal advisory services, a $45,000 risk management consulting contract, and a $425,000 warehouse storage and delivery contract for USDA commodities.
- 2018-2019 audit shows general fund expenditures exceeded revenues by $5.4 million, partly due to $2 million for Lafayette Academy relocation and $1.3 million for the New Orleans Therapeutic Day Program
- November 2019 financial report shows a $1.4 million deficit, with revenues 75% below budget due to delayed charter school usage fees
- One-year renewal of financial municipal advisory services with PFM Financial Advisors, LLC for $178,000
- Approval of risk management consulting services from Arthur J. Gallagher Inc. for $45,000, with option for three additional one-year periods
- Approval of warehouse storage and delivery of USDA commodity goods from Second Harvest Food Bank for $425,000 over five months plus two years