Regular Meeting
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Members present
Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Meeting Opening Call to Order
Invocation was led by School Board Member Evelyn Ware-Jackson, and Pledge of Allegiance led by Cadet/LTC Allyssa Pough accompanied by Colonel Fulton Johnson, Senior Army Instructor.
Roll Call
Mr. Gaudet was absent.
Others present were: Mr. Warren Drake, Superintendent; Mr. Domoine Rutledge, General Counsel; Mr. Adam Smith, Associate Superintendent; Mr. Ben Necaise, Associate Superintendent; Dr. Quentina Timoll, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction; Mrs. Andrea O’Konski, Chief Officer for Accountability and Assessment; Mr. James Crochet, Chief Officer for Business Operations; Mrs. Millie Williams, Chief Officer for Human Resources; Mr. Gary Reese, Chief Officer for Student Support Services; and Mr. Richard Ellis, Chief Officer for Technology.
Minutes
Meeting Minutes
Approval of the School Board minutes of the April 19, 2018, Regular Board meeting, April 30, 2018, Special Board meeting, and the May 3, 2018, Committee of the Whole meeting.
Motion by Evelyn Ware-Jackson, second by Connie Bernard. Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins,Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason,Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Information Only Personnel Changes
Monthly Financial Report
Consent Agenda Consent Vote
The following items to be approved as part of the Consent Agenda, excluding items 5, 7, 9, and 11.
Motion by Evelyn Ware-Jackson, second by Mark Bellue. Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Not Present at Vote: Vereta Lee
Grants
Approval of the following grants:
a) Sprint: 1 Million Project grant in the amount of $2,295,000.00 over five years to provide reliable home high- speed internet access through hot spot devices checked out from schools.
b) Beyond Words-Dollar General/American Association of School Librarians-School Library Relief Fund grant in the amount of $20,000.00 to replace books and technology to support learning in Greenbrier Elementary School's new library.
c) 2018 Jump Start Summers Grant and related LDOE MOU in the amount of $39,444.00 to provide student summer training sessions in collaboration with industry partners.
Budget for Adult Education
Approval of the budget for Adult Education services provided at the EBR Parish Prison through the Board approved contract between the EBR Parish School Board and the EBR City Parish Government for $134,110.00, effective 1/1/2018 through 12/31/2018.
Professional Services Contracts
Approval of the following Professional Services Contracts between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and:
a) Adaptive Solutions and Sherry Hollingsworth in the amount of$20,000.00 to provide Assistive Technology Assistance Services to ESS students for the 2018-2019school year. Funding Source: IDEA
b) D. S. Sullivan, LLC, in the amount of $20,000.00 to provide Orientation and Mobility Evaluations and Training Services. Funding Source: IDEA
c) Deaf Resources Center of Greater BR in the amount of $80,000.00 to provide Sign Language Interpreting Services. Funding Source: IDEA
d) Uncharted Learning in the amount of $25,000.00 to be used for Entrepreneurship classes. Funding Source: Magnet
e) Discovery Education, Inc., in the amount of $370,800.00 for a comprehensive STEM- focused professional development program at Westdale Heights and Park Elementary Schools. Funding Source: Magnet & Title I
f) City Year, Inc. in the amount of $537,600.00 for a Data Sharing Agreement to access necessary data and support. Funding Source: EEF & Title I
g) The School Leadership Center in the amount of $43,500.00 for the Nonpublic Title II 2018 Summer Summit.
Funding Source: Title II
h) FACTS Educational Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $85,380.00 for the Nonpublic/Private Schools Title I Summer School Program. Funding Source: Title I
Professional Services Contracts
Approval of the following Professional Services Contracts between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and: Power School contract in the amount of $15,000.00 for an Early Childhood Coordinated Lottery.
Revised General Fund Budget
Approval of the Revised 2017-2018 General Fund Budget for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
Jefferson Terrace Homesite Architectural Selection Committee
Approval of the Architectural Selection Committee’s recommendation of Grace Hebert Architects, APAC, to provide architectural design consulting services for the Jefferson Homesite K-8 School Project.
Services Agreement
Authorize the Superintendent and staff to negotiate and execute a Services Agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and a licensed real estate professional, for the purposes of providing a long range plan for the use, acquisition, and/or disposition of the real estate assets of the EBR Public School System. The term of this agreement would be from the execution date until December 31, 2019.
Litigation
Approval of the recommendation from Mr. Domoine Rutledge, General Counsel, EBRPSB, in the matter of Jessica
H. Anderson v. Pamela Mogheeth, East Baton Rouge Parish School System and Berkley Insurance Company, Suit 655,060; Section 23; 19th JDC, Parish of East Baton Rouge, and to provide for related matters.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Professional Services Contracts
Approval of the following Professional Services Contracts between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and:
a) Dr. Kashunda L. Williams & Sundry Behavioral Service in the amount of $60,000.00 to provide Applied Behavior Analysis Services to students with with/without disabilities that display severe autistic behavioral issues. Funding Source: IDEA
b) Pediatric Services of America, Inc. d/b/a PSA Healthcare in the amount of $425,000.00 to provide LPN Nursing Services. Funding Source: IDEA
c) Turner, LLC, in the amount of $621,000.00 to provide LPN Nursing Services. Funding Source:IDEA
d) Chase Healthcare in the amount of$87,000.00 to provide LPN Nursing Services. Funding Source: IDEA
Motion by Connie Bernard, second by Kenyetta Nelson-Smith. Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins,Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Recused: Jill Dyason
Cooperative Agreement
Approval to renew the Cooperative Agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board andCapital Area Human Services District (CAHSD) Baton Rouge Mental Health Center/Children's Behavioral Health Services to provide behavioral health and support services to students in the district.
Motion by Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, second by Vereta Lee. Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Connie Bernard, David Tatman Recused: Dawn Collins, Jill Dyason
Healthcare Plans and Ancillary Benefit Plans
Approval/authorization of the following:
(1) Proposed 2019 Healthcare Rates for Active Employees, Non-Medicare, and Medicare Eligible Retirees participating in the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana administered District Program;
(2) Contract renewal with Unum for dental benefits and the Proposed 2019 rates;
(3) Authorization for Superintendent and staff to negotiate and execute the contract renewal with Wage Works for flexible spending/Cobra administration;
(4) Contract for various Voluntary Benefits and the Proposed 2019 rates;
(5) Contract with Ochsner Health System for the wellness initiative;
(6) Contract renewal with Humana and the Proposed 2019 rates for Medicare Eligible Retirees;
(7) Authorization for Superintendent and staff to negotiate and execute the contract renewal with Express Scripts for pharmacy services;
(8) Contract renewal with Optum for the Employee Assistance Program.
Motion by Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, second by Evelyn Ware-Jackson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins,Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Recused: Jill Dyason
Magnet Programs Implementation
Amended to remove Istrouma Middle and approval to implement magnet components in the following schools: Glen Oaks Magnet High School, Tara High School, and The Dufrocq School. Funding Source: Magnet
Motion by Connie Bernard, second by Jill Dyason. Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins,Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason,Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Resolution
Adopt the Resolution as required by law for the Office of Assessor, no later than June 1, 2018, for the purpose of levying millages effective on the 2018 Assessment Roll.
Motion by Evelyn Ware-Jackson, second by Vereta Lee. Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins,Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason,Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Charter School Application: Collegiate Academies
Acceptance of recommendation of third party evaluator to deny Collegiate Academies Charter School application and related matters.
Motion by Evelyn Ware-Jackson, second by Jill Dyason.Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins,Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason,Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Charter School Application: Madison Prep
Acceptance of recommendation of third party evaluator to approve Madison Prep Charter School application and related matters.
Motion by Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, second by Evelyn Ware-Jackson. Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Recused: Vereta Lee
Resolution
Postpone adoption of the resolution regarding Industrial Tax Exemptions and related matters to a future date at the discretion of the School Board.
Motion by Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, second by Vereta Lee. Discussion followed.
Substitute Motion was offered to defer resolution to the June Regular School Board meeting. Substitute Motion by Dawn Collins, second by Vereta Lee.
Motion Fails
Yea: Vereta Lee, KenyettaNelson-Smith, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson Nay: Mark Bellue, Jill Dyason, Connie Bernard,David Tatman
Original Motion
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Vereta Lee, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason,Connie Bernard,David Tatman Nay: Mark Bellue, Dawn Collins
There being no further business, the Board adjourned by acclamation.
Warren Drake Secretary/Treasurer to the Board