Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Members present
Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, David Tatman
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM
Meeting Opening
Call to Order
Invocation was led by School Board Member Vereta Lee, and Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cadet Major Maritza Antoine accompanied by LTC Michael Stewart.
Roll Call
Dawn Collins and Connie Bernard were 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; 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 July 19, 2018, Regular Board meeting, and the August 2, 2018, Committee of the Whole meeting, as published in the Official Journal.
Motion by Jill Dyason, second by Vereta Lee.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, David Tatman
Recognitions
"Arts in Education Week"
Adoption of a Resolution proclaiming the week of September 9-15, 2018, as “Arts in Education Week.”
Motion by Evelyn Ware-Jackson, second by Jill Dyason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, 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 item I3.
Motion by Mark Bellue, second by Vereta Lee.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, David Tatman
Grant
Approval of the First Tee Golf Program Grant from Area Kids Fore Golf Foundation in the amount of $20,000.00 to provide four elementary schools with training, equipment and lesson plans.
Professional Services Contracts-Federal Funds
Approval of the following professional services contracts between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and:
a) Cheryl Hasten White, LLC, in the amount of $25,000.00 to provide tutoring and remediation at the following non-public Title I school: Hosanna Christian Academy. Funding Source: Title I
b) Virtually Yours, LLC, in the amount of $25,000.00 to provide tutoring and remediation at the following non-public Title I school: Hosanna Christian Academy. Funding Source: Title I
c) TaJu Educational Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $40,000.00 to provide professional development workshops at the following public schools: LaBelle Aire Elementary and Wildwood Elementary. Funding Source: Title III Immigrant
d) FACTS Education Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $45,000.00 to provide professional development workshops at the following non-public Title I schools: Redemptorist St. Gerard School, Sacred Heart of Jesus School, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, and Cristo Rey. Funding Source: Title I
e) FACTS Education Solutions, LLC, in the amount of $350,000.00 to provide tutoring and remediation at the following non-public Title I schools: Redemptorist St. Gerard School, Sacred Heart of Jesus School, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School, and Cristo Rey. Funding Source: Title I
Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire
Approval of the Louisiana Compliance Questionnaire as required for the 2017-2018 financial audit of the East Baton Rouge Parish School System.
Pupil Progression Plan
Approval of the district's Pupil Progression Plan for 2018-2019.
Extern Agreement
Approval of an Extern Agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board (ICARE) and Louisiana State University (LSU) in the amount of $47,715.00 for two LSU Externs to support the work of the ICARE Program in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. Funding Source: ICARE
Contracts
Authorize the Superintendent to provide for security upgrades at the following schools:
a) Scotlandville Magnet High in the amount of $67,000.00
b) Sherwood Middle School in the amount of $56,500.00
c) McKinley High School in the amount of $59,000.00
END OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Revised Job Description
Delay action of the request to authorize the Superintendent to engage the services of Occupational Therapists and Physical Therapists through a Professional Services Contract as opposed to W2 employment, and to use the job description as a guide to develop the scope of services. The Superintendent has been granted the authority to bring this matter back to the Board.
Motion by Michael Gaudet, second by Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, David Tatman
New Business
Acceptance of Grant
Acceptance of a grant from the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust and to expend funds in accordance with the requirements of the grant.
Motion by Jill Dyason, second by Evelyn Ware-Jackson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, David Tatman
Professional Services Agreement
Authorize the Superintendent to finalize a professional services agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Empower Schools in the amount $160,000.00 for one year to serve as the lead partner supporting the design and launch of the EBR Innovation Network. Funding Source: Federal - 20 Grant Fund
Motion by Evelyn Ware-Jackson, second by Mark Bellue.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, David Tatman
Nay: Vereta Lee
Abstain: Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith
Aquaponics Memorandum of Understanding
Authorize the Superintendent to negotiate and execute an Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding the Aquaponics program in selected schools and to provide for related matters.
Motion by Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, second by Evelyn Ware-Jackson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, David Tatman
Amendment to IDEA Charter Contract
Authorize the Superintendent to amend the charter agreement with IDEA Public Schools and to provide for related matters.
Motion by Jill Dyason, second by Michael Gaudet.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, David Tatman
T-Building Acquisition
Approval regarding a T-Building acquisition and to provide for related matters.
Motion by Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, second by Mark Bellue.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Michael Gaudet, David Tatman
Not Present at Vote: Jill Dyason
There being no further business, the Board adjourned by acclamation.
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Warren Drake
Secretary/Treasurer to the Board