Regular Meeting
Thursday, December 13, 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 was led by Cadet Major Tammy San, accompanied by Colonel William Laigaie.
Roll Call
Others present were: Mr. Warren Drake, Superintendent; Mr. Gwynn Shamlin Jr., 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 Assessments; Mr. James Crochet, Chief Officer for Business Operations; Mr. Gary Reese, Chief Officer for Student Support Services; Mrs. Stacey Dupre, Chief Officer for Support and Special Projects; Mr. Richard Ellis, Chief Officer for Technology; and Mrs. Taylor Gast, Director of Communications and Public Relations.
Minutes
Meeting Minutes
Approval of the School Board minutes of the November 15, 2018, Regular Board meeting, and the December 6, 2018, Committee of the Whole meeting.
Motion by Michael Gaudet, second by Mark Bellue.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. 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 I4.
Motion by Evelyn Ware-Jackson, second by Connie Bernard.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Grants
Approval of the following grants:
(a) Walmart Community Grant in the amount of $250.00 for cheerleader equipment/ supplies for Tara High School.
(b) Walmart Community Grant in the amount of $500.00 to fund Spanish and English library books for students in the LaBelle Aire Elementary School Two-Way Immersion Programs during the 2018-2019 school year.
(c) Quality Science & Mathematics (QSM) Grant in the amount of $977.00 for classroom materials and equipment for a teacher at Sherwood Middle Academic Magnet School for the 2018-2019 school year.
(d) FACE Foundation's French Dual Language Fund Grant in the amount of $2,000.00 for the B.R. FLAIM project: "Teaching Drama Through the French Language."
Professional Services Contract - ESS
Approval of an addendum to the professional services contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Pediatric Services of America, Inc., d/b/a PSA for LPN nursing services for one (1) additional student (increase of $52,000.00 to the original contract amount of $483,000.00 for a revised contract amount of $535,000.00). Funding Source: IDEA - Part B.
Master Services Agreement - Frontline Technologies Group
Approval of a Master Services Agreement between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Frontline Technologies Group, LLC, in the amount of $79,982.09 plus a one-time, start-up cost of $10,000.00 for an annual subscription to provide software for employee evaluation management, etc. Funding Source: I.T. Department
Test Security Policy
Approval of an updated Test Security Policy for the 2018-2019 school year.
Change Order for Security Upgrades
Approval of a change order from Fusion Architecture/MDB Construction in the amount of $12,822.93 for exterior security upgrades at McKinley High School.
Construction of New Jefferson Home Site School
Authorization for staff to advertise, accept the low bids meeting specifications, and make the award of a contract for construction of the New Jefferson Home Site Pre-K - 8 School as specified in "A Plan to Improve Facilities/Technology, Discipline, and Compensation in the East Baton Rouge Parish School System (the "Plan") as revised through January 17, 2008, or reject any and all bids for just cause in accordance with the Louisiana Public Bid Law; Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 38; Chapter 10.
End of Consent Agenda Items
Professional Services Contract - Music and Fine Arts
Approval of a professional services contract between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Heart Songs Music, LLC, in the amount of $10,000.00 regarding the East Baton Rouge Parish School System's "Music in our Schools" Benefit Concert. Funding Source: General Fund
Motion by Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, second by Vereta Lee.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Stand Alone Items
Naming of New School in Jefferson Home Site
Approval of a recommendation to name the new school to be located in Jefferson Home Site as “Jefferson Terrace Academy”.
Motion by Michael Gaudet, second by Connie Bernard.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Policy
Approval of a policy regarding behavioral health services for students. File: JGCF.
Motion by Jill Dyason, second by Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Mark Bellue, Vereta Lee, Dr. Kenyetta Nelson-Smith, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Grant
Acceptance of the Capital Area Human Services District (CAHSD) "My Generation RX" Grant in the amount $15,000.00 ($7,500.00 per school) to support the curriculum at Belaire and McKinley High Schools as it relates to the safe use of medication.
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, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Recused: Dawn Collins
Abstain: Jill Dyason
There being no further business, the Board adjourned by acclamation.
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Warren Drake
Secretary/Treasurer to the Board