East Baton Rouge Parish School Board
Regular Meeting
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Meeting Opening
Meeting called to order at 5:00 PM by School Board President Michael Gaudet.
Invocation was led by School Board Member Evelyn Ware-Jackson, and Pledge of Allegiance led by Cadet David Turner from Brookstown Middle Junior Cadet Corp accompanied by Sergeant First Class David Kelly, Junior Cadet Corp Army Instructor.
Roll Call
Members present were:Mark Bellue, Dadrius Lanus, Tramelle Howard, Dawn Collins, Evelyn Ware-Jackson, Jill Dyason, Michael Gaudet, Connie Bernard, David Tatman
Others present were: Mr. Warren Drake, Superintendent; Mr. Gwynn Shamlin Jr., 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 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 November 21, 2019, Regular Board meeting, and the December 5, 2019, Committee of the Whole meeting as published in the Official Journal.
Motion by David Tatman, second by Connie Bernard.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Bellue, Lanus, Howard, Collins, Ware-Jackson, Gaudet, Bernard, Tatman
Information Only
Monthly Financial Report
Personnel Changes
ExxonMobil Polypropylene Project Stewardship Update
Consent Agenda
Consent Vote
The following items were approved as part of the Consent Agenda.
Motion by David Tatman, second by Evelyn Ware-Jackson.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Bellue, Lanus, Howard, Collins, Ware-Jackson, Gaudet, Bernard, Tatman
Grant
Approval of the Prime Time, Inc. grant funded by Shell valued at $3,500.00 for the English Second Language Instructional Specialist to host a Family Literacy Program at Wildwood Elementary School.
Professional Services Contract
Approval of the professional services contract between East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Envisage Research and Analytics in the amount of $15,000.00 over a three year period to evaluate the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant. Funding Source: 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant.
Resolution
Authorize the issuance and sale by the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board, State of Louisiana of its not exceeding Thirty-Five Million Dollars ($35,000,000) Revenue Anticipation Note; providing for the terms and payment thereof; and providing for other matters in connection therewith.
Agreement
Approval of an agreement between East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and CMA in the amount of $215,523.00 to update the district's current backup systems for all mission critical data systems, and add a new level of protection from cyber-attacks.
Drainage Servitude Agreement
Approval of an agreement to grant a Drainage Servitude between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and Engquist-Rouzan Residential Development, LLC to develop a storm water retention project in relation to Glasgow Middle School and the Rouzan residential development.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)-Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Approval of a MOU between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and the Baton Rouge General Medical Center to provide medical and health oriented education and experiences for students enrolled in the medical program at Glen Oaks High School.
Resolution-Helium Balloon Ban
Adopt a Resolution prohibiting the release of helium balloons from East Baton Rouge School System property or in conjunction with any official activity sponsored by the East Baton Rouge School System.
End of the Consent Agenda
Test Security Policy
Approval of an updated Test Security Policy for the 2019-2020 school year.
Motion by Connie Bernard, second by Dawn Collins.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Bellue, Lanus, Howard, Collins, Ware-Jackson, Dyason, Gaudet, Bernard, Tatman
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - The New Teacher Project
Authorize the Superintendent and staff to negotiate and execute a Memorandum Of Understanding between the East Baton Rouge Parish School Board and The New Teacher Project to support the recruitment, selection and retaining of teachers.
Motion by Tramelle Howard, second by Dadrius Lanus.
Final Resolution: Motion Carries
Yea: Bellue, Lanus, Howard, Ware-Jackson, Dyason, Gaudet, Bernard, Tatman
Abstain: Collins
Superintendent Performance Evaluation
Point of Information
The results of the Superintendent's performance evaluation for 2018-2019 were discussed. Superintendent Drake earned a total composite score of 3.56 out of a possible 4.00.
There being no further business, the Board adjourned by acclamation.
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Warren Drake
Secretary/Treasurer to the Board