East Baton Rouge Parish School Board
Regular Meeting
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Meeting Opening
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM by School Board President Michael Gaudet.
Invocation by School Board President Michael Gaudet, and Pledge of Allegiance led by Cadet Captain Jordan Craft, Baton Rouge Magnet High School accompanied by Colonel William Laigaie.
Roll Call
Members present: Mark Bellue, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard. Dawn Collins and David Tatman arrived after roll call.
Others present were: Mr. Warren Drake, Superintendent; Mr. Gwynn Shamlin Jr., General Counsel; Mr. Ben Necaise, 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; Mrs. Millie Williams, Chief Officer for Human Resources; 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 October 17, 2019, Regular Board meeting, and the October 7, 2019, Committee of the Whole meeting as published in the Official Journal.
Motion by Mark Bellue, second by Jill Dyason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Bellue, Ware-Jackson, Dyason, Gaudet, Bernard
Recognitions
Proclamation
Adoption of a proclamation recognizing the civil rights efforts and life of Johnnie Anderson Jones, Sr.
Motion by Evelyn Ware-Jackson, second by Connie Bernard.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Bellue, Ware-Jackson, Dyason, Gaudet, Bernard
Information Only
Monthly Financial Report
Personnel Changes
Consent Agenda
Consent Vote
The following items were approved as part of the Consent Agenda excluding item #8.
Motion by Connie Bernard, second by Jill Dyason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Bellue, Collins, Ware-Jackson, Dyason, Gaudet, Bernard, Tatman
Oversight Committee Financial Update
Approval of the Preliminary Actual Semi-Annual Financial 2018-2019 Tax Plan Update and the Proposed 2019-2020 Tax Plan Budgets for Propositional 1, 2, and 3.
Grant
Approval of the Walmart Community Grant in the amount of $300.00 to fund Podcast equipment for teacher/students at Glasgow Middle School.
Revenue Anticipation Notes
Resolution: Consideration of a request for approval of the attached resolution giving preliminary approval to the issuance of not exceeding Thirty-Five Million Dollars ($35,000,000) of Revenue Anticipation Notes, of the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, State of Louisiana; providing certain terms of said Notes; making application to the State Bond Commission for approval of said Notes; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
Professional Services Contracts-Federal Funds
Approval of the following professional services contracts between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and the following: a) Pearson K12 Learning LLC to provide professional development to implement Tier I Curriculum in the amount of $44,100.00. Funding Source: Redesign Grant: SCRL 9-12.
b) Resilient Leadership, LLC to provide professional development enhancing leadership skills and improving student performance in the amount of $43,600.00. Funding Source: Title II.
c) Teaching Lab to provide professional development to teachers of Diverse Learners in the amount of $32,000.00. Funding Source: Title I Redesign
d) Great Minds, LLC to provide professional development to teachers of Diverse Learners in Eureka Math in the amount of $21,000.00. Funding Source: Title I Redesign.
e) Baton Rouge Children's Advocacy Center to provide training on transforming behavioral intervention practices in the amount of $35,000.00. Funding Source: Title I Redesign.
Professional Services Contracts - 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant
Approval of a professional services contract between East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Kim Fossey to provide continued engagement with East Baton Rouge Parish Schools for three years in the amount of $135,000.00 over a three year period (45,000.00 per year). Funding Source: 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)-Rave Mobile Safety
Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Rave Wireless, Inc. dba Rave Mobile Safety to establish a partnership regarding the implementation of the Rave Panic Button Emergency Notification System Workforce.
Litigation
Approval of the recommendation from Mr. Gwynn Shamlin, General Counsel, EBRPSB, in the matter of: Emily Smith & Joshua Smith v. Berkley Insurance Company, et al, Suit No. 646182; Sections:27; 19th Judicial District Court, Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, and to provide for related matters.
Policy-Student Fees, Fines, and Charges
Approval of School Board policy JS - Student Fees, Fines, and Charges with a friendly amendment to specify that the fees are a maximum cap and not a mandatory requirement for schools.
Motion by David Tatman, second by Connie Bernard.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Bellue, Collins, Ware-Jackson, Dyason, Gaudet, Bernard, Tatman
New Business
Policy Revisions
Approval of the following School Board policy revisions and related matters: Dismissal of Employees (GBN) and Employee Discipline (GBK), as amended.
Motion by David Tatman, second by Connie Bernard.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Bellue, Collins, Ware-Jackson, Dyason, Gaudet, Bernard, Tatman
Disciplinary Hearing Officers
Approval of a list of disciplinary hearing officers, previously approved by this Board for employees, to preside over disciplinary hearings for school bus operators as outlined in La. R.S. 17:493.
Motion by Mark Bellue, second by Jill Dyason.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Yea: Bellue, Collins, Ware-Jackson, Dyason, Gaudet, Bernard, Tatman
There being no further business, the Board adjourned by acclamation.
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Warren Drake
Secretary/Treasurer to the Board