Regular Meeting
Thursday, July 19, 2018
Members present
Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Meeting Opening
Call to Order
Invocation was led by School Board Member Mark Bellue, and Pledge of Allegiance led by Cadet CSM LaMar Kennett Porter accompanied by LTC Dana Boyd, Senior Army Instructor.
Roll Call
Others present were: Mr. Warren Drake, Superintendent; Mr. Domoine Rutledge, General Counsel; Mr. Adam Smith, 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 June 21, 2018, Regular Board meeting, and the July 12, 2018, Committee of the Whole meeting, as published in the Official Journal.
Motion by Connie Bernard, second by Michael Gaudet.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
New Business
Glen Oaks High School Construction Budget
Authorization to increase the construction budget for Glen Oaks High School and to provide for related matters.
Motion by Michael Gaudet, second by Kenyetta Nelson-Smith.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Information Only
Monthly Financial Report
Personnel Changes
Consent Agenda
Consent Vote
The following items were approved as part of the Consent Agenda, excluding items I7e and I17.
Motion by Michael Gaudet, second by Kenyetta Nelson-Smith.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Grants
Approval of the following grants:
a) Center for Disease Control Grant: "Improving Student Health and Academic Achievement through Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Management of Chronic Conditions in Schools" in the amount of $8,000.00 per year for five (5) years.
b) Painted Playgrounds Grant (Junior League) in the amount of $22,000.00 for one (1) year and related contract.
c) Deborah Rochelle Teacher Grants for seven (7) teachers in the amount of $27,570.00.
Special Revenue Fund Budgets
Approval of the following Special Revenue Fund Budgets:
a) Proposed 2018-2019 Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG) Budget
b) Proposed 2018-2019 Education Excellence Funds (EEF) Budget
c) Proposed 2018-2019 Pre-K Tuition Budget
d) Proposed 2018-2019 Magnet Schools Assistance (Project Explore) Budget
e) Proposed 2018-2019 ESSA Redesign Grant Round 2 1003A 8300 Budget
f) Proposed 2018-2019 ESSA Redesign Grant Round 2 IDEA Budget
g) Proposed 2018-2019 ESSA Redesign Grant Round 2 SPDG Budget
h) Proposed 2018-2019 ESSA Redesign Grant Round 2 SRCL Budget.
Proximity Learning Contract
Approval of a professional services contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Proximity Learning, Inc., in the amount of $521,450.00 to serve eight (8) high schools, two (2) middle schools, and two (2) elementary schools for one (1) year. Funding Source: General Fund
Professional Services Contracts - Tier 1 Resources
Approval of professional services contracts between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and:
a) Teaching Lab in the amount of $165,550.00 to provide professional development for the implementation of Tier 1 rated ELA and literacy instructional resources for special and regular education educators in CIR and all EBR schools implementing the LDE Guidebooks 2.0. Funding Source: 20 Grant Fund - State
b) Open Up Resources in the amount of $115,000.00 to provide professional development for the implementation of Tier 1 rated ELA and literacy instructional resources for K-2 special and regular education educators in CIR and all EBR schools implementing the EL Open Up resources. Funding Source: ESSA School Redesign Competitive Grant through the LDOE IDEA and Redesign Allocation
Professional Services Contracts with Great Minds, LLC
Authorize the Superintendent to finalize contracts between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Great Minds, LLC regarding the following:
a) purchase of Pre-K-HS Math Tier 1 rated instructional resources. (The amount is to be calculated by each schools' projected student enrollment and teacher count for SY 2018-2019, per discounted, bundled pricing.) Funding Source: ESSA School Redesign Competitive Grant and General Fund (Textbook Funds)
b) Professional Development Services to allow one of our instructional specialists to serve as a Eureka Math Fellows cohort.
Professional Services Contracts - Federal Funds
Approval of the following professional services contracts between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and:
a) Nearpod, Inc., in the amount of $95,000.00 for the Nearpod District License/Nearpod for English Learners/Ready to Run PD. Funding Source: 20 Grant Fund - Federal
b) Typing Club in the amount of $19,000.00 for online training and support for teachers, technology facilitators, and support staff who will implement the Typing Club keyboarding platform. Funding Source: 20 Grant Fund - Federal
c) Milan, LLC, in the amount of $29,400.00 to provide tutoring services for Title 1 students at Hosanna Christian Academy. Funding Source: 20 Grant Fund - Federal
d) Concrete to Abstract Tutorial, LLC, in the amount of $29,400.00 to provide tutoring services for Title 1 students at Hosanna Christian Academy. Funding Source: 20 Grant Fund - Federal
f) Teach 4 Life, LLC, in the amount of $20,000.00 to provide professional development for Title 1 teachers at Hosanna Christian Academy. Funding Source: 20 Grant Fund - Federal
g) Moving Forward N' Education, LLC, in the amount of $60,000.00 to provide tutoring services for Title 1 students at Hosanna Christian Academy. Funding Source: 20 Grant Fund - Federal
h) Academic Resources, LLC, in the amount of $33,000.00 to provide tutoring services for Title 1 students at Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy. Funding Source: 20 Grant Fund - Federal
Unemployment Benefits Claims Services Contract Renewal
Approval of a contract renewal between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Unemployment Compensation Control Systems, LLC, (UCCS) in the amount of $430,000.00 for a period of two (2) years beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020. Funding Source: Multiple
Professional Services Contract - Informational Technology
Approval of a professional services contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Cherbonnier Mayer & Associates, Inc. (CMA) in the amount of $137,520.00 for ProofPoint products related to email filtering and email protection. Funding Source: General Fund
Renewal of Professional Services Contracts
Approval to renew the following professional services contracts between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and:
a) Louisiana Resource Center for Educators in the amount of $34,650.00 for a one year district library membership for seventy-seven (77) schools. Funding Source: Educational Excellence Fund - EEF
b) Career Compass in the amount of $75,000.00 to provide consulting services to ten (10) high schools. Funding Source: General Fund
c) Volunteers in Public Schools in the amount of $25,000.00 and $80,000.00 respectively for the EveryBody Reads, Everyone Counts Program. Funding Sources: Title I and General Fund
d) Manners of the Heart in the amount of $73,709.00 for one (1) year. Funding Source: General Fund
Amendment to Public Service Agreement
Approval of an amendment to the Public Service Agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Louisiana State University in the amount of $50,000.00 to provide professional development for Mayfair Lab staff. Funding Source: General Fund
Memorandum of Understanding - Autism
Approval of the following Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center - New Orleans, to provide services for students with autism.
Memorandum of Understanding for Dual Enrollment
Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and:
a) Louisiana State University to provide dual enrollment courses for the 2018-2019 school year.
b) Baton Rouge Community College to provide dual enrollment courses for the 2018-2019 school year. Funding Source: Supplemental Course Academy (SCA)
Memorandum of Understanding for Workforce Development
Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) to establish a partnership regarding workforce development.
Resolution
Adoption a Resolution regarding federal surplus property and related matters.
Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and the Discipline Policy
Approval of the "Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook & Discipline Policy" for the 2018-2019 school year for the East Baton Rouge Parish School System with noted changes.
END OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Professional Services Contract
Delete item I7e for ESL Expert Helping Hands, LLC, in the amount of $33,000.00 to provide tutoring services for Title 1 students at Brighter Horizon School. Funding Source: 20 Grant Fund - Federal
Motion by Connie Bernard, second by Vereta Lee.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Revisions to School Board Policies
Approval of revisions to the following School Board policies: GBRIBA - Family and Medical Leave, JGC - Student Health Services, DFL - Sale of Buildings and Land, ECA - Authorized Use of Equipment (New Policy), GBC - Recruitment, IDDI - English Learner Program, IFD - Parent and Family Engagement, JR - Student Privacy and Education Records, and IKDA - Pledge of Allegiance.
Motion by Connie Bernard, second by Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
There being no further business, the Board adjourned by acclamation.
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Warren Drake
Secretary/Treasurer to the Board